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UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS2013-14MEN’S BASKETBALL2013-14 Skyhawk Men’s Basketball

2013-14 UT MARTIN SKYHAWK MEN’S BASKETBALL#0 TOBIAS DOWDELLF 6-7 215 Jr.Birmingham, Ala.#1 DEE OLDHAMG 6-4 180 So.Lebanon, Tenn.#2 KHRISTIAN TAYLORG 6-2 175 Jr.Akron, Ohio#3 TERENCE SMITHG 6-4 195 R-Jr.Russellville, Ala.#4 BOBBY JONESG 6-3 185 Sr.Memphis, Tenn.#10 CHANDLER ROWEF 6-7 205 Fr.Indianapolis, Ind.#11 OMARI MINORG 6-0 175 Sr.Troy, Va.#12 MIKE LIABOG/F 6-6 195 Sr.Naples, Fla.#15 DeMARC RICHARDSONG 6-2 170 So.Eads, Tenn.#20 TERRENCE DURHAMG 6-3 195 Jr.Memphis, Tenn.#22 JUSTIN CHILDSG 6-4 190 Sr.New Orleans, La.#25 MARSHUN NEWELLG 6-3 195 R-Jr.Memphis, Tenn.#32 PIERRE MOPOF 6-7 245 Sr.Pearl, Miss.#33 MYLES TAYLORF 6-7 250 Jr.Little Rock, Ark.#35 TIM COLEMANC 6-10 215 Sr.Memphis, Tenn.#40 JAVIER MARTINEZF 6-7 210 Fr.St. Croix, Virgin IslandsJASON JAMESHead Coach 5th YearGraceland, 2000LANCE EGNATZAsst. HC 2nd YearLynn, 2002DION REALAsst. Coach 1st YearLyon, 2003ANDRES IRARRAZABALAsst. Coach 3rd YearUT Martin, 2011MARK HALSELLGrad. Asst. 2nd YearPark, 20122013-14 UT Martin Men’s Basketball

QUICK FACTSTABLE OF CONTENTSUT MARTIN QUICK FACTSFounded: 1900; Senior College, 1951Enrollment: 8,400Nickname: SkyhawksColors: Navy Blue and OrangeAffiliation: NCAA Division IConference: Ohio ValleyChancellor: Dr. Thomas A. RakesDirector of Athletics: Phil DaneAthletics Web Site: www.UTMSports.comUT MARTIN BASKETBALL PERSONNELQuick Facts . 1Media Information . 2MEET THE SKYHAWKS2013-14 Team Photo/Roster. 3Player Bios . 4-19Ohio Valley Conference. 20COACHING/SUPPORT STAFFHead Coach Jason James . 22-23Assistant Coaches. 24-27Support Staff . 282013-14 SEASON PREVIEWHead Coach: Jason JamesAlma Mater: Graceland, 2000Tenure at UT Martin: Fifth seasonUTM Record: 29-94Career Record: SameOffice Telephone: (731) 881-7684Season Outlook . 30-31Opponents . 32-40All-Time Results vs. 2013-14 Opponents . 41-43Ohio Valley Conference Schedule. 44-462012-13 SEASON RECAPAssistant Head Coach: Lance EgnatzAlma Mater: Lynn, 2002Tenure at UT Martin: Second seasonOffice Telephone: (731) 881-7669Assistant Coach: Dion RealAlma Mater: Lyon, 2003Tenure at UT Martin: First seasonOffice Telephone: (731) 881-7659Season Review . 48Final Stats . 49-50Game-by-Game Recaps . 51-60ALL-TIME RECORD BOOKSeason/Career/Game Records . 62-64All-Time Series Results . 65UT Martin 1,000 Point Club . 66-68All-Time Roster/Head Coaches. 69-71Yearly Results . 72-82THIS IS UT MARTINAssistant Coach: Andres IrarrazabalAlma Mater: UT Martin, 2011Tenure at UT Martin: Third seasonOffice Telephone: (731) 881-7668Game Day/Skyhawk Athletics . 84-87Athletic Training/Strength and Conditioning . 88-91Skyhawk Athletics Staff . 92Graduate Assistant: Mark HalsellAlma Mater: Park, 2012Tenure at UT Martin: Second seasonOffice Telephone: (731) 881-7668The 2013-14 University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketballmedia guide was written and produced by interim sports informationdirector Ryne Rickman using Adobe InDesign CS6. Special editorialassistance and front cover design was provided by Alex Boggis.Photos by Trevor Ruszkowski, Tyler Holmes, Nathan Morgan,Danny Reise and Timothy Sofranko.CREDITSUTM BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS2012-13 Overall Record: 9-212012-13 Conference Record (Finish): 5-11 (T-4th West)Players Returning/Lost: 11/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1Newcomers: 5Arena (Capacity): Kathleen and Tom Elam Center (5,000)Press Row Number: (731) 881-7694First Year of Basketball: 1951All-Time Basketball Record: 684-889All-Time OVC Record: 138-242All-Time OVC Tournament Record: 3-9The University of Tennessee at Martin does not discriminate onthe basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disabilityor veteran status in provision of educational opportunities oremployment opportunities and benefits. UT Martin does notdiscriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programsand activities which it operates, pursuant to requirements of Title VIof the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as codified in 42 U.S.C. 2000D; TitleIX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Public Law 92 318;Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112; theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336; and theAge Discrimination in Employment Act. This policy extends to bothemployment by and admission to the university. Inquiries concerningTitle VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, andthe Age Discrimination in Employment Act should be directed to theOffice of Equity and Diversity, 240 Gooch Hall, UT Martin, Martin,TN 38238-5002, 731-881-7202. Charges of violation of the above policyalso should be directed to the Equity and Diversity Officer.E05-0416-00-013-14.2013-14 Skyhawk Men’s Basketball1

MEDIA INFORMATIONINTERVIEW POLICIESSPORTS INFORMATIONMedia interviews with players and coaches are encouraged,and every effort will be made to accommodate media requests.In-person interviews are preferred. Telephone interviews canbe arranged through the sports information office. The besttime to reach head coach Jason James is weekday mornings.POSTGAME AVAILABILITIESRyne RickmanAlex BoggisInterim SportsInformation DirectorInterim SportsInformation AssistantInterim SID/Men’s Basketball Contact: Ryne RickmanOffice Telephone: (731) 881-7632Office Fax: (731) 881-7624E-Mail Address: rrickman@utm.eduMailing Address: Skyhawk Fieldhouse1022 Elam Center15 Mt. Pelia RoadMartin, TN 38238Players and coaches will be available for interviews at thecourt, after a brief cooling-off period at the conclusion ofeach game. Media will be provided full stat packages uponcompletion of each game. Skyhawk head coach Jason Jamesand selected players will be made available upon request.Requests for players will be taken near the end of each game.Space and phone lines will be made available following postgame interviews for filing stories.CREDENTIALSMedia credentials are required for all Skyhawk home games and can be obtained through the sports information office.PRESS ROWThe Kathleen and Tom Elam Center press row has wireless internet access for all working members of the media. Mediaparking is located behind the loading dock of the Elam Center. There is no charge for parking but a pass must be obtainedthrough the sports information office.ON THE WEBA wealth of resources for the UT Martin sports information department can be found at www.UTMSports.com. The sitefeatures updated schedules, rosters, player information, scores, statistics and game notes.SKYHAWKS IN PRINTThe name of our institution is The Universityof Tennessee at Martin and if abbreviated,should be referred to as UT Martin. TheUniversity of Tennessee at Martin should beused as the first reference in a news story.UT Martin should be used in nnessee-Martin,inUT-Martin,UT or Martin should never be used. Thedescription Skyhawks should be used torepresent all UT Martin athletic teams.Hawks should never be used.22013-14 UT Martin Men’s Basketball

2013-14 TEAM PHOTO/ROSTERFront Row (L to R): DeMarc Richardson, Bobby Jones, Omari Minor, Dee Oldham, Marshun Newell, Justin Childs, Khristian Taylor.Back Row (L to R): Terence Smith, Javier Martinez, Myles Taylor, Chandler Rowe, Tobias Dowdell, Mike Liabo, Pierre Mopo.Not Pictured (Not Eligible in 2013-14): Tim Coleman, Terrence Durham.No.012341011121520222532333540NameTobias DowdellDee OldhamKhristian TaylorTerence SmithBobby JonesChandler RoweOmari MinorMike LiaboDeMarc RichardsonTerrence Durham*Justin ChildsMarshun NewellPierre MopoMyles TaylorTim Coleman*Javier r.Sr.Fr.Sr.Sr.So.Jr.Sr.R-Jr.Sr.Jr.Sr.Fr.Hometown (Previous School)Birmingham, Ala. (Lawson State CC)Lebanon, Tenn. (Wilson Central HS)Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent-St. Mary HS)Russellville, Ala. (Russellville HS)Memphis, Tenn. (Eastern Oklahoma State College)Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central HS)Troy, Va. (Hargrave Military Academy)Naples, Fla. (Brehm Preparatory School)Eads, Tenn. (Briarcrest Christian HS)Memphis, Tenn. (South Plains College)New Orleans, La. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)Memphis, Tenn. (Southwest Tennessee CC)Pearl, Miss. (Piney Woods HS)Little Rock, Ark. (Hall HS)Memphis, Tenn. (Alabama State)St. Croix, Virgin Islands (St. Louis Christian Academy)*Not eligible in 2013-14Head Coach:Assistants:PRONUNCIATION GUIDEJason James (Graceland, 2000), Fifth SeasonLance Egnatz (Lynn, 2002), Second SeasonDion Real (Lyon, 2003), First SeasonAndres Irarrazabal (UT Martin, 2011), Third SeasonMark Halsell (Park, 2012), Second Season#0 TOE-BIAS DOWW-DELL#1 Dee OLD-EM#10 Chandler ROE#12 Mike LIE-BOW#11 OH-MAR-REE Minor#25 MAR-SHAWN NOOL#32 Pierre MOE-POE#40 HA-VEE-AIR MartinezAC Lance EGG-NATSAC ON-DRACE EAR-RAH-RAZA-BALLAC Mark HASSLE2013-14 Skyhawk Men’s Basketball3

PLAYER BIOS22 GUARD 6-4 190 SENIORNEW ORLEANS, LA. MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CCJUSTINCHILDS42012-13: Saw action in 29 games with 18starts, including 17 of the first 19 gamesof the season Was one of the team’s bestall-around players, averaging 8.4 points,3.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 stealsper game Cracked double-figures in thescoring column 10 different times, includinga pair of 20-point outings Set career-highsin points (21) and rebounds (nine) whileadding six assists against Arkansas State onNov. 16 Also added 20 points in 26 minutesoff the bench at Austin Peay on March 2 Made the game-winning shot (a contestedreverse layup) with two seconds left againstKennesaw State on Dec. 1 Snared five ormore rebounds on 13 different occasions Tallied four or more assists in six games,including a career-high eight assists againstFontbonne on Nov. 14 Had a dozen multisteal games, swiping a career-best four stealsin 23 minutes against Lyon College on Nov.20.BEFORE UTM: Was a member ofback-to-back Mississippi Association ofCommunity and Junior Colleges conferencechampionships in his two seasons atMississippi Gulf Coast Community College,located in Perkinston, Miss Playing forhead coach Wendell Weathers, he led theBulldogs to a 23-5 record and a Region 23Tournament semifinals appearance as asophomore Was an all-region, all-stateand All-MACJC second teamer last seasonand was voted as the team’s MVP after heaveraged 7.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assistsand 1.8 steals per game As a freshman,Mississippi Gulf Coast posted a 21-6 recordand Childs was named the team’s DefensivePlayer of the Year, averaging 9.0 points,5.0 rebounds. 2.1 assists and 1.8 steals pergame Prepped at Maranatha Christian6HDVRQJS JVPLQ DYJ 727 / 7RWDOIJ IJDSFW 3RLQWIJ IJDAcademy, where he played for head coachJames Cole In his senior campaign, theBulldogs went 24-7 while Childs averaged16.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals pergame Greenwood boasted another 20-winseason (20-11) when Childs was a junior,as he stuffed the statsheet to the tune of 9.4points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.2 stealsper game.PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 8, 1991 Son ofBrenda Childs Has three siblings, Errol,Thaddeus and Austin Majoring in healthand human performance.CAREER-HIGHSPoints. 21 vs. Arkansas State (11-16-12)Field Goals .7 (twice), last at Memphis (11-29-12)Field Goal Attempts . 17 vs. Arkansas State (11-16-12)3-Point Field Goals .2 (5 times), last vs. Austin Peay (1-5-13)3-Point Field Goal Attempts .6 vs. Arkansas State (11-16-12)Free Throws Made . 9 at Austin Peay (3-2-13)Free Throw Attempts . 13 at Austin Peay (3-2-13)Rebounds. 9 vs. Arkansas State (11-16-12)Assists .8 vs. Fontbonne (11-14-12)Blocked Shots .2 (twice), last at Tennessee Tech (2-21-13)Steals . 4 vs. Lyon College (11-20-12)Minutes Played. 50 vs. Arkansas State (11-16-12)RETURCAREER SSFW) 7KURZVIW IWDSFWRII 5HERXQGVGHIWRW 2013-14 UT Martin Men’s Basketball DYJSIIRDVWWREONVWO6FRULQJSWV DYJ

PLAYER BIOS4 GUARD 6-3 185 SENIORMEMPHIS, TENN. EASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE2012-13: Played in 27 games with 12 starts,19-12 A member of Memphis Commercialincluding the first nine games of the season Appeal “Best of the Preps” Class A-AA teamScored double-figures in three games Wentas a senior, he had a knack for big scoringoff for career-highs of 26 points (on 11-for-games, including a game-high 24 points over17 shooting), eight rebounds and five stealsManassas in the Region 8-AA semifinals.in only 26 minutes against Fontbonne onBOBBYJONESNov. 14 Also scored 13 points againstPERSONAL: Born on March 13, 1991 SonLyon College on Nov. 20 and 12 points atof Bobby Jones, Sr. and Carla Wade HasTennessee Tech on Feb. 21 Made at leastthree siblings, Keandrea, April and Cabria two 3-pointers in seven different games,Majoring in university studies.with a career-high four trifectas againstFontbonne Pulled down seven rebounds inonly 14 minutes against Morehead State onJan. 19 Tallied a career-high three assists atEastern Illinois on Jan. 24.BEFORE UTM: Was part of a remarkableturnaround at Eastern Oklahoma StateCollege, located in Wilburton, Okla. andcoached by Scott Edgar The MountaineersRETURNCAREER Swent 32-5 and made their first nationaltournament appearance since 1961 this pastseason, earning a fourth place finish at theNJCAA national tournament in Hutchinson,Kan Willingly accepting the team’s sixthman role, Jones averaged 14.1 points, 3.8rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest lastseason, earning All-Oklahoma CollegiateAthletic Conference third team accolades As a prep, he attended Trezevant High Schoolin Memphis, where he averaged 16.4 points,4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.9 steals pergame his senior year when the Bears went6HDVRQJS JVPLQ DYJ 727 / 7RWDOIJ IJDSFW 3RLQWIJ IJDCAREER-HIGHSPoints.26 vs. Fontbonne (11-14-12)Field Goals . 11 vs. Fontbonne (11-14-12)Field Goal Attempts .17 vs. Fontbonne (11-14-12)3-Point Field Goals .4 vs. Fontbonne (11-14-12)3-Point Field Goal Attempts .9 vs. Arkansas State (11-16-12)Free Throws Made . 4 at Tennessee Tech (2-21-13)Free Throw Attempts . 4 (3 times), last at Tennessee Tech (2-21-13)Rebounds.8 vs. Fontbonne (11-14-12)Assists . 3 at Eastern Illinois (1-24-13)Blocked Shots .1 (6 times), last vs. Longwood (2-23-13)Steals .5 vs. Fontbonne (11-14-12)Minutes Played. 32 vs. Arkansas State (11-16-12)SFW) 7KURZVIW IWDSFWRII 5HERXQGVGHIWRW 2013-14 Skyhawk Men’s Basketball DYJSIIRDVWWREONVWO6FRULQJSWV DYJ 5

PLAYER BIOS12 GUARD/FORWARD 6-6 195 SENIORNAPLES, FLA. BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOLMIKELIABO62012-13: Was the only Skyhawk to play in all 30 games,logging a start in 16 contests Earned his spot as one of themost prolific scorers in UT Martin history, joining the 1,000career point club at Southeast Missouri on Dec. 29 Averaged13.4 points per game while sinking 37.9 percent of his threepoint attempts (74-for-195) and 77 percent of his free throwattempts (67-for-87) Scored in double-figures 21 times,including six 20-plus point outings Tallied a season-best25 points in 25 minutes against Lyon College on Nov. 20 Ranked seventh in the OVC in three-pointers made (2.5per game) Made two or more three-pointers in 22 games,including a career-best five treys in five contests Best allaround game came against Longwood on Feb. 23 when heflirted with a triple-double (15 points, career-high nine assistsand season-high eight rebounds) Led the team with 66assists, handing out three or more in eight games Tallied aseason-high three steals against Samford on Dec. 19.His 32 three-pointers made in OVC play ranked seventh inthe league.Grabbed a career-high eight rebounds in the OVCTournament quarterfinals against Tennessee Tech on March3.Was named OVC Freshman of the Week on Nov. 29, Dec.6 and Feb. 28.BEFORE UTM: Was an outstanding shooting guard at BrehmPrep in Carbondale, Ill.A left-handed shooter who is knownfor his long range, he averaged 22.5 points per contest as asenior for head coach Aaron Lee at Brehm.Originally fromNaples, Fla., he was a 5A all-state honorable mention selectionat Gulf Coast High School.As a junior, he averaged 20 pointsper game and broke the program record for most points in asingle season.PERSONAL: Born on April 30, 1991.Son of Randy Liaboand Nancy Glorioso.Has three siblings.Majoring in businessmanagement.2011-12: Saw time in 30 games, making 22 starts Was oneof the top scorers in the Ohio Valley Conference, rankingseventh in the league in points per game (15.2) Also rankedfourth in the OVC in three-point field goals made (68, 2.3 pergame) and ninth in free throw percentage (.802, 77-for-96) In addition to scoring, three-point field goals made and freethrow percentage, led the Skyhawks in minutes played (946,31.5 per game), field goals made (156), field goals attempted(448), three-point field goals attempted (223) and defensiverebounds (100) Was responsible for over half of UT Martin’sthree-point field goals made (68 of 125, 54 percent) Crackeddouble-figures in the scoring column in 28 of his 30 games,including five outings of 20 or more points Tallied a careerbest 27 points in 33 minutes against Austin Peay on Feb. 23 Canned three or more three-pointers in 11 different games,nailing four trifectas in four games – including three of thelast six contests of the season Averaged 4.0 rebounds pergame, pulling down five or more in a dozen games (includinga career-high nine at Morehead State on Jan. 21) Handedout 2.6 assists per game, tallying at least four in 10 games(including three games with a career-best six).2010-11: Emerged as one of the team’s best scoring threatsduring his freshman campaign, appearing in all 33 gameswhile making 13 starts.Averaged 11.2 points and 3.2rebounds while shooting .395 from the field, .331 fromthree-point range and .695 from the charity stripe.Led UTMartin in field goals made (138), field goals attempted (349),three-point field goals made (52) and three-point field goalsattempted (157).Became the first freshman in UT Martinhistory to lead the team in scoring in OVC play, averaging 12.2points while cracking double-figures in 13 of the 18 leaguegames.Overall, led the team in scoring on four occasions butpoured in double-figures in 22 games, including career-highsof 21 points at Eastern Illinois (Feb. 15) and against EasternKentucky (Feb. 24).Was a long-range specialist for theSkyhawks, making three or more treys a total of eight times.Nailed four treys in home games against Lipscomb (Nov. 27),Eastern Kentucky (Feb. 24) and Morehead State (Feb. 26).6HDVRQJS JV7RWDOIJ IJDSFW 727 / PLQ DYJ 3RLQWIJ IJD SFW RETURCAREER SCAREER-HIGHSPoints.27 vs. Austin Peay (2-23-12)Field Goals . 9 (3 times), last vs. Lyon College (11-20-12)Field Goal Attempts .23 at Eastern Kentucky (1-19-12)3-Point Field Goals .5 (5 times), last vs. Morehead State (1-19-13)3-Point Field Goal Attempts .14 at Eastern Illinois (2-11-12)Free Throws Made .10 vs. Morehead State (3-6-13)Free Throw Attempts .11 vs. Morehead State (3-6-13)Rebounds. 9 at Morehead State (1-21-12)Assists . 9 vs. Longwood (2-23-13)Blocked Shots . 1 (14 times), last vs. Eastern Kentucky (1-31-13)Steals .4 at Murray State (12-21-11)Minutes Played.47 at Eastern Kentucky (1-19-12)) 7KURZVIW IWDSFW RII5HERXQGVGHIWRW 2013-14 UT Martin Men’s Basketball DYJSI IRDVW6FRULQJSWV DYJWREONVWO

PLAYER BIOS11 GUARD 6-0 175 SENIORTROY, VA. HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMYOMARIMINOR2012-13: Played in 27 games, starting in ninegames at point guard Handed out two or moreassists in four different games, including a seasonbest five assists in only 20 minutes at CentralArkansas on Dec. 5 Had eight multi-reboundoutings.Swiped two or more steals on threedifferent occasions, tying a career-best four stealsat Cincinnati on Nov. 11 and at Lipscomb on Dec.8.Charlottesville High School, playing for his fatherMitch Minor.He was voted Most Valuable Playerof the Virginia High School Coaches Association(VHSCA) All-Star game, where he poured in 20points, four rebounds and four assists to help theWest team to a 110-94 win.At CHS, he was namedsecond team All-Central Virginia in 2008 and ledthe Black Knights to two consecutive Group AAtournament showings as a junior and senior.2011-12: Was one of only three players to play inall 31 games, logging a team-high 30 starts at pointguard Handed out a team-high 86 assists (2.8 pergame) against only 57 turnovers Ranked fourthin the OVC in conference games only in assist-toturnover ratio (1.6) In OVC-only games, rankedfifth in assists per game (3.4) and ninth in stealsper game (1.4) Tallied four or more assists in 11games, including a career-best seven to go alongwith eight points and four rebounds in 39 minutesat Austin Peay on Jan. 28 Scored a career-highnine points in only 22 minutes against JacksonvilleState on Feb. 2 Ranked second on the team with36 steals, swiping three or more steals on sevendifferent occasions Swiped a career-best foursteals and added eight points in a career-high 48minutes at Eastern Kentucky on Jan. 19.PERSONAL: Born on March 26, 1991.Sonof Mitchell and Michelle Minor.Has oneyounger sister.Majoring in health and humanperformance.2010-11: Appeared in 28 games at point guard,making 10 straight starts from Nov. 27 throughJan. 3.Compiled 32 points, 26 assists and 22rebounds in 296 total minutes.Led the team inassists on four occasions.Best game of the seasoncame at Tennessee Tech on Jan. 13, when he setcareer-highs in minutes (34), points (nine), assists(seven; against only two turnovers), field goalsmade (four) and field goals attempted (10).Handed out three assists in home games againstMacMurray (Nov. 12), Lipscomb (Nov. 27) andWilliam Woods (Dec. 19).BEFORE UTM: Played under head coach KevinKeatts at the prestigious Hargrave MilitaryAcademy program.He was rated by ESPN asthe 12th best point guard prospect out of thestate of Virginia.Before Hargrave, he attended6HDVRQJS JVPLQ DYJ7RWDOIJ IJDSFW 727 / 3RLQWIJ IJD SFW RETURCAREER SCAREER-HIGHSPoints.9 (twice), last at Jacksonville State (2-2-12)Field Goals . 4 (twice), last at Austin Peay (1-28-12)Field Goal Attempts .10 at Tennessee Tech (1-13-11)3-Point Field Goals . 1 (4 times), last at Eastern Illinois (1-12-12)3-Point Field Goal Attempts . 2 (4 times), last at Eastern Illinois (1-12-12)Free Throws Made . 4 (3 times), last at Austin Peay (3-2-13)Free Throw Attempts . 6 vs. Bethel (12-13-11)Rebounds.6 vs. Austin Peay (2-23-12)Assists . 7 (twice), last at Austin Peay (1-28-12)Blocked Shots . 1 (7 times), last at Saint Louis (12-15-12)Steals .4 (3 times), last at Lipscomb (12-8-12)Minutes Played.48 at Eastern Kentucky (1-19-12)) 7KURZVIW IWDSFW RII 5HERXQGVGHIWRW 2013-14 Skyhawk Men’s Basketball DYJSI WREONVWO6FRULQJSWV DYJ IRDVW7

PLAYER BIOS32 FORWARD 6-7 245 SENIORPEARL, MISS. PINEY WOODS HSPIERREMOPO2012-13: Saw time in 12 games off thebench Pulled down multiple reboundsin six games, including a season-high threerebounds at Lipscomb on Dec. 8 and againstSamford on Dec. 19 Enjoyed his bestcareer game in his season debut against LyonCollege on Nov. 20, scoring a career-highfour points to go along with two reboundsand an assist in only five minutes of playingtime Logged a season-high 13 minutes atLipscomb Recorded a steal at Memphis onNov. 29.PERSONAL: Born on April 18, 1991.Son ofSambie Mopo Basile and Nguenkam Suzane.Has 49 siblings.Majoring in marketing.RETURCAREER S2011-12: Saw time in eight games off thebench, tallying 50 minutes Recordedtwo points, 13 rebounds, two assists anda block Best game of the season came atSoutheastern Louisiana on Feb. 18, when hepulled down a career-best eight rebounds andadded an assist in only 19 minutes Scoredtwo points and added a pair of rebounds inthree minutes at Mississippi State on Nov.25 Also snared two rebounds in 12 minutesin the season finale at Jacksonville State onFeb. 25.2010-11: Totaled 68 minutes over 17 gamesas a freshman.Tallied four points, 15rebounds, three steals and a block.Securedmultiple rebounds in four of seven gamesduring midseason, led by a career-best fourboards in only six minutes at MoreheadState on Dec. 2.Scored on his only fieldgoal attempt against Lipscomb on Nov. 27and went 2-for-2 from the free throw lineagainst Jacksonville State on Feb. 10.Loggeda career-high 12 minutes at LSU on Nov. 18.BEFORE UTM: Was named as a MississippiPlayer to Watch by the Clarion-Ledgernewspaper after leading Piney Woods8High School to a 20-9 record in Class 2Acompetition last season.He landed in thetop 350 of national recruiting guru ClarkFrancis’ Hoop Scoop rankings, and was oneof Mississippi’s nominees for the McDonald’sAll-American game.6HDVRQJS JVPLQ DYJ7RWDOIJ IJDSFW 727 / 3RLQWIJ IJD SFW CAREER-HIGHSPoints. 4 vs. Lyon College (11-20-12)Field Goals . 2 vs. Lyon College (11-20-12)Field Goal Attempts . 5 vs. Lyon College (11-20-12)3-Point Field Goals . None3-Point Field Goal Attempts . NoneFree Throws Made .2 vs. Jacksonville State (2-10-11)Free Throw Attempts . 2 (twice), last vs. Jacksonville State (2-10-11)Rebounds. 8 at Southeastern Louisiana (2-18-12)Assists . 1 (3 times), last vs. Lyon College (11-20-12)Blocked Shots . 1 (twice), last vs. Ball State (12-3-11)Steals .1 (4 times), last at Memphis (11-29-12)Minutes Played. 19 at Southeastern Louisiana (2-18-12)) 7KURZVIW IWDSFW RII 5HERXQGVGHIWRW 2013-14 UT Martin Men’s Basketball DYJSIIRDVWWREONVWO 6FRULQJSWV DYJ

PLAYER BIOS0 FORWARD 6-7 215 JUNIORBIRMINGHAM, ALA. LAWSON STATE CCTOBIASDOWDELL2012-13: Saw time in 29 games, starting inone (against Samford on Dec. 19) Shot 47.1percent from the floor (32-for-68), makinghis only three-point field goal attempt whilemaking 80 percent of his free throw attempts(8-for-10) Best game came at CentralArkansas on Dec. 5 when he registered adouble-double with career-highs of 13 pointsand 13 rebounds Also tied a career-highwith 13 points to go along with a careerbest four steals in a career-high 29 minutesagainst Lyon College on Nov. 20 Snared10 rebounds at Southeast Missouri on Dec.29 Swatted away a career-best two blocksagainst Austin Peay on Jan. 5.BEFORE UTM: Played one season underhead coach Phillip Shumpert at LawsonState Community Coillege in Birmingham Competing in the Alabama CommunityCollege Conference, the Cougars went 23-8last season Dowdell avera

Athletics Web Site: www.UTMSports.com UT MARTIN BASKETBALL PERSONNEL Head Coach: Jason James Alma Mater: Graceland, 2000 Tenure at UT Martin: Fifth season UTM Record: 29-94 Career Record: Same Offi ce Telephone: (731) 881-7684 Assistant Head Coach: Lance Egnatz Alma Mater: Lynn, 2002 Tenure at UT Martin: Second season Offi ce Telephone: (731 .