Lynn University

Junior (2013-14): Played in 25 games startingsix… averaged 3.2 points and 3.4 assists… shot 47percent from the field and 63 percent from the line…finishedin the top-30 in the NCAA Division II for blocks per game with2.04, second in the Sunshine State Conference… made firstappearance in the season-opener against Florida Memorial (11/9),recording four points and six rebounds… went on an eightgame stretch from November 17 to December 20 with at least oneblock, recorded 25 blocks in the span… scored a season-high13 against UPR-Rio Piedreas (11/23) while also blocking five shotsin the contest… started first game at Palm Beach Atlantic(12/4) where he blocked four shots... grabbed a season-high 13rebounds at Tampa (1/18)… blocked a season-high six shotsagainst Florida Tech (2/1)…finished the season with 14multi-block performances… earned a spot on the SunshineState Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. 

Prior to Lynn: Attended the University of SouthCarolina - Salkehatchie where he helped guide the Indians to theprogram’s first ever NJCAA National Tournament appearance inHutchinson, Kans., in his sophomore season... appeared in 21 gameswhile earning 16 starts... averaged 5.6 points and 7.2 rebounds pergame....shot 47.3 percent from the field and led the team in blocksper game... finished the 2012-13 season ranked top-30 in blocks inthe NJCAA.

High School: Attended Therrell High School inAtlanta, Ga., where he played varsity basketball for one year forthe Panthers and was named the Defensive Player MVP as asenior… played club basketball for the Atlanta Celtics.

Personal: Born December 15, 1992... son ofPamela Thomas... has three siblings, Bernard, Quincy and JesseMonford... criminal justice major... lists basketball as hisfavorite sport and Lebron James as his favorite athlete... admireshis dad most because “he was born a working man and died aworking man”... favorite musician is 2 Chainz... favoritemovies are Glory Road and The Twilight Saga... enjoys playing pianoand drawing in his free time as well as playing Call of Duty...lists Florida as his favorite vacation spot.