Northwestern State University of Louisana

Played in 18 games during the 1981-85 season as a freshman at Northwestern State before transferring to Southwest Missouri State ... will miss first semester this season before becoming eligible ... as a freshman earned a letter while scoring 1.2 points and averaging a rebound per contest while playing in 18 games ... high game of six points came against Centenary College .. with good size could find playing time at either forward or center ... has gained added weight and strength and will be counted on for rebounding during his court time ... came to Northwestern after standout prep career ... averaged 17 points, 15 rebounds and three blocked shots per game during senior season ... during final prep season was team MVP and was nominated for McDonalds prep All-American ... earned all-district and all-parish honors and as a high jumper in track and a best effort of 6-6 ... lettered twice each in basketball and track  ... helped prep hoop team to 33-3 record during his junior season before team slipped to sub .500 during his final year ... is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick L. Herrick of Lafayette .. has an older sister and two younger brothers .