| School: Madison | Graduation Year: 2002 |
Sports Played: Basketball, Track and Field
Year Inducted: 2023
High School Honors: 3 Basketball letters. 1st Team All-PIL as Junior and Senior; All-State as a Senior. Started in Oregon/Washington All-Star Game; 2nd all-time leading Basketball scorer in Madison history. Led Madison to first playoff in 32 years.
1 Track & Field letter. PIL Champion in high jump (6-8) as a Senior, also sprinted.
Post High School Career: Oregon State University Basketball, 2002-2006, 17th all-time scoring leaders; #2 all-time 3-points made; 2nd all-time free-throw % in a season; leading all-time free-throw % for career (86.2%); 7th all-time 3-point OSU % (36.8%). Played Professional Basketball in Chile and Australia, 2006-2008; Semi-Pro for Portland Chinooks, 2008-2009, and USBA China Tour, 2010. Coached Boys’ Varsity at Crescent Valley High School, 2012-2013; Owner/Operator of Stephens Elite Hoops, Youth Sports Program in Eugene.
Commentary:
I would like to thank God first and foremost. My parents were instrumental in keeping me focused and giving me confidence that I needed make it as far as I did. My big brother Bo for being there and always pushing me and being my personal hype man. My best friend Marlon for also being someone that believed I could make it and always voiced it, daily. Whenever I did anything that was not conducive to my dream, he let me know. My High School coach Chuck Matthew for holding me to a higher standard and pushing me to be the best that I could be on and off the court during my high school years. I Also would like to thank my AAU coach Cannan Chatman! He molded me into the player and the young man I needed to be to compete on the highest level in college! I’ve modeled a lot after him even in my adult life. Thanks for everything you did for me coach! Last but not least my brothers and sisters!
This basketball journey has been amazing! I’ve learned that with Hard work and dedication and a team of people who believe in you, the sky is the limit! Ups and downs will happen! Embrace them because it’s all part of the journey!