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# 5 RYAN MASSEY
6-4, SR, Jackson, TN, Guard
University School of Jackson
Rick Rudesill, High School Coach

Has continued to improve each season...has good size and strength for a point guard...provides quality leadership as a senior...prepped at University School of Jackson where he was All-District, All-Region, and honorable mention All-State...also played football and ran track for USJ. Career Highs: 7 points...7 rebounds...5 assists...and 3 steals.

 
Year G FG PCT 3PT PCT FT PCT P/AVG RB A ST
                       
96-97  20 6-14 .429 0-2 .000 7-15 .467 19/1.0 5/0.3 10 4
97-98 16 5-6 .833 1-1 1.000 7-10 .700 18/1.1 15/0.9 9 1
98-99 22 5-21 .238 2-8 .250 9-18 .500 21/1.0 25/1.1 32 4
                       
Totals 58 16-41 .390 3-11 .272 23-43 .534 58/1.0 41/0.7 51 9

 

Tryrian Ridges# 13 TRYRIAN RIDGES
6-2, SR, Silver Spring, MD, Guard
Springbrook Senior High School
Bob Cilento, High School Coach

Best defender on the team...great athlete and team leader...worked hard against NBA competition during the summer...returns for the 1999-00 season after earning All-American honors in 1998 and 1999...earned TranSouth Player of the Year honors in 1999..was named the 1998 Western Division TranSouth Player of the Year...led the Bulldogs in scoring with 15.4 points per game and in assists with 6.0 per game...one of the Top 5 assist-men in the NAIA...tied Marlon Shadd's school record for Most Assists in a Season with 255...Ridges is a good defender as shown by his leading the team in steals with 48 in 1997-98...named NCCAA First Team All-American...a transfer from Virginia Commonwealth University...was a McDonald's All-American in 1994...prepped at Springbrook Senior High School where he averaged 24 points and 7 assists per game...is the all-time leading scorer in school history. Career Highs: 30 points...16 rebounds...13 assists...4 steals...and 3 blocks.

 
Year G FG PCT 3PT PCT FT PCT P/AVG RB A ST B
                         
97-98 35 222-500 .444 56-168 .333 141-211 .668 641/18.3 137/3.9 255 48 16
98-99 38 212-497 .427 34-154 .221 127-177 .718 585/15.4 141/3.7 228 83 5
                         
Totals 73 434-997 .435 90-322 .279 268-388 .690 1226/16.8 278/3.8 483 131 21

 

 

Steve Poindexter#22 STEVE POINDEXTER
6-4, SR, Newbern, TN, Guard
Dyer County High School
Butch Hopkins, High School Coach

One of the most consistent three-point shooters in 1998-99...is always looking for ways to improve...will provide solid senior leadership...shot .460 from three-point range last season...one of the best shooters on the team...prepped at Dyer County High School where he was District Player of the Year...averaged 18 points per game while carrying a 3.4 grade point average. Career Highs: 20 points...4 rebounds...3 assists...and 3 steals.

 
Year G FG PCT 3PT PCT FT PCT P/AVG RB A ST
                       
96-97  19 7-25 .280 5-19 .263 2-2 1.000 21/1.1 13/0.7 6 1
97-98 22 12-16 .462 8-20 .400 9-10 .900 41/1.9 16/0.7 2 7
98-99 27 37-82 .451 29-63 .460 28-36 .778 131/4.9 36/1.3 22 12
                       
Totals 68 56-123 .455 42-102 .411 39-48 .812 193/2.8 65/0.9 30 20

 

Gaylon Moore#24 GAYLON MOORE
6-7 ,SR, Kenton, TN, Forward
Gibson County High School
Perry Bailey, High School Coach

One of the best rebounders in the country...extremely hard to guard in the paint...good size and athleticism should give another opportunity for All-American status...earned 1999 All-American honors for the second consecutive season and All-Conference honors...named to the 1998 TranSouth All-Conference team and Western Division team...led the Bulldogs in rebounding for the 1998-99 season with 8.3 rebounds per game...led the Bulldogs in rebounding with an average of 10.4 rebounds per game...the first Bulldog since All-American Rico McClean in 1993 to average double-figures in rebounding...improved his work ethic vastly...is presently in the best shape of his career......named to the 1997 All-Freshman TranSouth Team...prepped at Gibson County High School where he averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds per game...named All-West Tennessee. Career Highs: 21 points...17 rebounds...7 assists...4 steals and 5 blocks.

 
Year G FG PCT 3PT PCT FT PCT P/AVG RB A ST B
                         
96-97  30 52-95 .547 0-1 .000 38-76 .500 142/4.7 151/5.0 35 19 15
97-98 35 168-291 .577 0-0 .000 128-185 .692 464/13.3 365/10.4 76 26 49
98-99 38 176-295 .597 0-1 .000 153-196 .781 505/13.3 316/8.3 60 35 38
                         
Totals 103 396-681 .581 0-2 .000 319-457 .698 1111/10.8 832/8.1 171 80 102

 

Demetrius Golden#44 DEMETRIUS GOLDEN
6-4, SR, Memphis, TN, Guard
Whitehaven High School
Gary Williams, High School Coach

A very versatile player...great on-the-ball defender...hard to stop in transition...could play several positions this year for the Bulldogs...transferred from Dyersburg State Community College after redshirting at Alcorn State University in 1995-96...prepped at Whitehaven High School in Memphis where he averaged over 20 points per game and led the city in rebounding...at Dyersburg State he averaged 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. Career Highs: 11 points...7 rebounds...2 assists...3 steals... and 2 blocks. 

 
Year G FG PCT 3PT PCT FT PCT P/AVG RB A ST B
                         
97-98 30 21-44 .477 3-11 .273 26-45 .578 71/2.4 47/1.6 8 5 4
98-99 24 21-64 .328 3-22 .136 28-44 .636 73/3.0 55/2.3 17 5 1
                         
Totals 54 42-108 .388 6-33 .181 54-89 .606 144/2.6 102/1.8 25 10 5

 

Jon "Bubba" Hoover#3 JON "BUBBA" HOOVER
6-0, JR, Adamsville, TN, Guard
Adamsville High School
Greg Martin, High School Coach

Hardest worker on the team...spends endless hours in the gym...great three-point shooter...leads by example...shot over 36 percent from three-point range last season...prepped at Adamsville High School where he averaged 22 points per game and broke the school scoring record with 45 points against Milan High School..Honorable Mention All-State, All-West Tennessee, and All-State Tournament as a junior. Career Highs: 17 points...4 rebounds...6 assists...and 2 steals.

 
Year G FG PCT 3PT PCT FT PCT P/AVG RB A ST B
                         
97-98 30 17-42 .405 12-28 .429 10-14 .714 56/1.9 19/0.6 20 5 0
98-99 24 32-78 .410 20-55 .364 29-33 .879 113/4.7 22/0.9 19 6 0
                         
Totals 54 49-120 .408 32-83 .385 39-47 .829 169/3.1 41/0.8 39 11 0

 

Anthony Brooks# 32 ANTHONY BROOKS
6-10, JR, Bethel Springs, TN, Center
Adamsville High School
Greg Martin, High School Coach

Unlimited potential...added strength in the off-season...always a threat both inside and out...led the team in blocks last season with 63...nailed 19 three-pointers in 1998-99...named to the 1998 TranSouth Conference All-Freshman team surprised people with his ability to shoot the three...an extremely good shooter for someone his size...prepped at Adamsville High School where he averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds per game...carried a 3.75 grade point average at Adamsville...was named All-District and Honorable Mention All-State...holds the 1995-96 season state record for blocks. Career Highs: 20 points...11 rebounds...3 assists...4 steals...and 5 blocks.

 
Year G FG PCT 3PT PCT FT PCT P/AVG RB A ST B
                         
97-98 35 140-246 .569 17-42 .405 64-91 .703 361/10.3 204/5.8 22 11 50
98-99 38 109-217 .502 19-51 .373 57-75 .760 294/7.7 193/5.1 17 8 63
                         
Totals 73 249-463 .537 36-93 .387 212-166 .728 655/8.9 397/5.4 39 19 113

William GrayWilliam Gray
6-5, FR, Paris, Tennessee, Forward
Henry County High School
Terry Taylor, High School Coach

A very balanced individual...a very good defender...great size and athleticism makes him a good finisher at the basket...prepped at Henry County High School where he was a Blue Chip All-Star...also named one of the top 20 players in the state of Tennessee last year.

Jake EatonJake Eaton
 6-3, FR, Franklin, Tennessee, Guard
Brentwood Academy
Robert Butler, High School Coach

Increased size and strength in the off-season...a good, quick three-point shooter...worked hard on weaknesses over the summer...is developing into a solid player...prepped at Brentwood Academy where he was ranks second in all-time scoring...averaged 17 points per game...shot .400 from three-point range and .800 from the free throw line. 

Newcomers

#12 Michael Katrosh
6-2, FR, Bolivar, Missouri, Guard
Darin Archer, High School Coach

Solid three-point athlete in high school...received offers in both football and basketball...good athlete and solid shooter...earned All-State honors in 1998-1999 in basketball...in football was named All-State and Conference Defensive Player of the Year...holds the school record for three-pointers in a game with eight...during his senior season averaged 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game...shot over 40% from three-point range.
#40 Zach Wiggs
6-2, FR, Guntersville, Alabama, Guard
Guntersville High School
Phillip Collie, High School Coach

Good size and strength for a freshman...a point guard who is very quick...good on-the-ball defender...great job is flying the ball up the floor...helped guide his team to a county championship and a regional championship in 1997...earned All-Region and All-State honors in both 1998 and 1999...averaged 19 points, six rebounds and six assists per game... shot over 50% from the floor.

#45 Enelio Moreno
6-7, FR, Marizales, Columbia, Forward

Extremely hard worker both on and off the court...strongest player on the team...good three-point shooter...very difficult for opponents to defend because of his ability to play both inside and out...voted the 1997 Columbian Player of the Year...1996 and 1997 Columbian National Team Member...this past summer he led his team to an undefeated tournament record while averaging 25 points per game.

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