# 14 BRANDON WOOD
5-9, SR, Franklin, TN, Guard
Battle Ground Academy
Gary Smith, High School Coach
An All-State performer at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee...returns for his senior season for the Bulldogs...will be called upon for leadership and is loved by his teammates...led the team with a .520 three-point field goal percentage in 1996-97...knows how to win...led Battle Ground Academy to the 1993 state championship and was voted the state tournament Most Valuable Player. Career Highs: 9 points...5 rebounds...10 assists...3 steals.
| YEAR | G | FG | PCT | 3PT | PCT | FT | PCT | P /AVG | RB | A | ST |
| 95-96 | 33 | 25-68 | .368 | 20-56 | .357 | 12-24 | .500 | 27/2.5 | 48 | 120 | 16 |
| 96-97 | 30 | 23-49 | .469 | 22-42 | .524 | 17-23 | .739 | 85/2.8 | 44 | 71 | 14 |
| Totals | 63 | 48-117 | .410 | 42-98 | .428 | 29-47 | .617 | 167/2.7 | 92 | 191 | 130 |
#12 DEXTER WILLIAMS
5-10, JR, Trezevant, TN , Guard
West Carroll High School
Roy Grant, High School Coach
Returns after a great sophomore season...the best shooter in the TranSouth Conference...made 96 three-point field goals while shooting an outstanding .460 percentage from behind the arc...averaged 10 points per game last season and will improve his passing and ballhandling...another player who wants to take the last shot...prepped at West Carroll High School where he averaged 20 points per game while maintaining a 3.75 grade point average...led West Carroll to their first state tournament appearance. Career Highs: 22 points...6 rebounds...5 assists...3 steals.
| YEAR | G | FG | PCT | 3PT | PCT | FT | PCT | P /AVG | RB | A | ST |
| 95-96 | 31 | 38-98 | .388 | 29-83 | .349 | 6-14 | .429 | 111/3.6 | 26 | 23 | 10 |
| 96-97 | 32 | 118-258 | .457 | 93-208 | .447 | 21-33 | .636 | 350/10.9 | 69 | 61 | 20 |
| Totals | 63 | 156-356 | .438 | 122-291 | .419 | 27-47 | .574 | 461/7.3 | 95 | 84 | 30 |
#34 MATT HOOVER
6-8, JR, Adamsville, TN, Forward/ Guard
Adamsville High School
Greg Martin, High School Coach
Improved upon his freshman year with a great second season...averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game...on many occasions hit game winning shots for the Bulldogs...is improving his work ethic and strength...named to the All-TranSouth Conference team as a sophomore and will be looked to for more leadership this season...prepped at Adamsville High School where he was first team All-State and lead his team to the state tournament finals...named West Tennessee's Player of the Year in 1995...averaged 21 points per game and maintained a 3.4 grade point average at Adamsville. Career Highs: 29 points...17 rebounds...12 assists...7 steals.
| YEAR | G | FG | PCT | 3PT | PCT | FT | PCT | P /AVG | RB | A | ST | B |
| 95-96 | 33 | 171-408 | .419 | 75-207 | .362 | 55-75 | .733 | 472/14.3 | 234 | 131 | 53 | 22 |
| 96-97 | 32 | 159-332 | .479 | 79-197 | .401 | 64-78 | .821 | 461/14.4 | 190 | 138 | 44 | 30 |
| Totals | 635 | 330-740 | .445 | 154-404 | .381 | 119-153 | .777 | 993/14.4 | 424 | 269 | 97 | 52 |
#45 ELVIS OCHIENG
6-6, JR, Nairobi, Kenya, Forward
Ochieng had another great year and made vast improvements as the year progressed...will primarily play the forward position because of his ability to shoot three's (.420 percentage in '96- '97)...will continue to be one of the best defenders in the TranSouth Conference...will be called on for leadership because of his daily commitment to work...started for the Kenyan National Team before coming to 91±¬ÁÏÍø. Career Highs: 26 points...11 rebounds...2 assists...4 steals.
| YEAR | G | FG | PCT | 3PT | PCT | FT | PCT | P /AVG | RB | A | ST | B |
| 95-96 | 33 | 81-135 | .600 | 0-0 | .000 | 66-114 | .579 | 228/6.9 | 177 | 9 | 21 | 50 |
| 96-97 | 31 | 90-158 | .570 | 11-27 | .407 | 56-88 | .636 | 246/8.0 | 159 | 14 | 23 | 54 |
| Totals | 64 | 171-293 | .583 | 11-27 | .407 | 122-202 | .603 | 475/7.4 | 336 | 23 | 44 | 104 |
#10 MARCUS PRICE
5-11, JR, Laurel, MS, Guard
South Jones High School
Casey Price, High School Coach
Transfers to 91±¬ÁÏÍø from Southern Mississippi because of a medical problem...great talent who can handle the ball as well as shoot...knows how to play the game...a coach's son...will make everyone on the team better...prepped at South Jones High School where he was first team All- State...he will make the Bulldogs a better team right away...averaged 25 points, 12 assists, and 9 rebounds per game at South Jones High School.
# 5 RYAN MASSEY
6-4, SO, Jackson, TN, Guard
University School of Jackson
Rick Rudesill, High School Coach
A walkon who is loved by his teammates...a very hard worker who is very athletic and aggressive...wants to learn...an encourager on and off the floor...defines TEAM...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: 6 points...2 rebounds...4 assists...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 | 10 | 4 |
#22 STEVE POINDEXTER
6-4, SO, Newbern, TN, Guard
Dyer County High School
Butch Hopkins, High School Coach
One of the best shooters on the Bulldog squad and is a very hard worker...he expects his best effort and this will take him where he wants to go...he needs to improve his defense and ball handling to reach h is potential...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: 5 points...3 rebounds...3 assists...1 steal.
| 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 | 6 | 1 |
#24 GAYLON MOORE
6-7 ,SO, Kenton, TN, Forward
Gibson County High School
Perry Bailey, High School Coach
Is ready to step up and be a big part of 91±¬ÁÏÍø basketball...has vastly improved over the summer...a great rebounder , having 17 against Knoxville College last season...named to the 1997 All-Freshman TranSouth Team...will continue to become a better shooter...very competitive and fun to be around...prepped at Gibson County High School where he averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds per game...named All-West Tennessee. Career Highs: 14 points...17 rebounds...3 assists...3 steals.
| 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 | 35 | 19 | 15 |
#42 ORAYI "PATRICK" WHYTE
6-10, SO, Lagos, Nigeria, Center
Super athletic post who is improving every week...a great shot blocker and defender...is becoming a good threat offensively...the team's spiritual leader and will be called upon for more consistent play this season...named to the 1997 All-Freshman TranSouth team...played on the Edo Beads, a Division I club team in the premier league in Nigeria. Career Highs: 14 points...8 rebounds...1 assist...1 steal.
| YEAR | G | FG | PCT | 3PT | PCT | FT | PCT | P /AVG | RB | A | ST | B |
| 96-97 | 30 | 73-116 | .629 | 0-0 | .000 | 31-56 | .554 | 177/5.9 | 91 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
# 13 TRYRIAN RIDGES
6-2, SO, Silver Spring, MD, Guard
Springbrook Senior High School
Bob Cilento, High School Coach
A transfer from Virginia Commonwealth University...was a McDonald's All-American in 1994...he will make every player better and enjoys having the ball in his hands...will make an immediate impact in our league...a great athlete, ball handler, passer and shooter...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.
#44 DEMETRIUS GOLDEN
6-5, SO, Memphis, TN, Guard
Whitehaven High School
Gary Williams, High School Coach
A transfer from Dyersburg State Community College after redshirting at Alcorn State University in 1995-96...can play all three perimeter positions...is very physical and very competitive...will be asked to contribute in a variety of ways...very team oriented...prepped at Whitehaven High School in Memphis where he averaged over 20 points per game and led the city in rebounding...last season at Dyersburg State he averaged 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game.
#3 JON "BUBBA" HOOVER
6-1, FR, Adamsville, TN, Guard
Adamsville High School
Greg Martin, High School Coach
A tremendous worker and three-point shooter...pushes everybody by pushing himself everyday...needs to improve ball handling and defense...he will...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.
# 32 ANTHONY BROOKS
6-11, FR, Bethel Springs, TN, Forward/Center
Adamsville High School
Greg Martin, High School Coach
Much is expected from this young man...a great shooter 25 feet in...must continue to gain strength...the most improved player since the end of the 1997 season...can play both inside and out...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.
# 40 JARROD WEEKLEY
6-0, FR, Hendersonville, TN, Guard
Hendersonville High School
Mike Brown, High School Coach
A walkon who is a great shooter but will redshirt this season...wants to improve...will be a great addition to the 1997-98 squad...must become a better handler and continue to get stronger...prepped at Hendersonville High School where he averaged 15 points per game...was named All-District and All-Region as a senior.
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