2007-08:
Logged solid minutes off the bench for the Lions during his initial season with
the program … averaged 4.9 ppg and 3.3 rpg … ranked second on the squad with
eight blocked shots, including a single-game high of three at Fort Hays State
(1/26/08) … knocked down 69 percent (29-of-42) of his free-throw attempts and
7-of-20 (35 percent) shots from three-point distance … scored in double-figures
on three occasions, including a season-best 14 vs. Southwest Baptist (1/19/08).
At Northern Oklahoma:
played the last two seasons at Northern Oklahoma College in Enid, Okla. for
coach Greg Shamburg ... averaged 8 points and 7 rebounds a game last season for
the Jets ... helped lead his team to postseason play as a freshmen ... was a two
year starter and was the team's captain this past year ... was also named
Academic Athlete of the Year.
In
high school:
Three year starter at North Little Rock ... was an All-State selection his
senior year, as well as being named All-Metro and Conference MVP ... as a
senior averaged 19 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks per game ...
recorded a school record 15 triple doubles during his senior campaign ... a
McDonald's All-American finalist, as well as a Wendy's High School Heisman
nominee ... helped guide the Wildcats to three appearances in the Arkansas State
Tournament, as well as a semi-final appearance his sophomore season and a
runner-up finish his junior year
Personal:
A Mass Communications major at Southern ... born July 31, 1986 in Little Rock,
Ark. ... son of Steven and Lissa Monroe ... his brother played basketball at the
University of Central Arkansas
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