Northwestern State University of Louisana

Was a three-time all-district selection in District 3-AA ... twice named to the all-state team and this past summer he participated in the state all-star contest ... was nominated as a McDonald's prep All-American ... averaged 19.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game as Winnfield posted a record of 19-7, including a district mark of 10-2 ... shot 51 percent from the field and 63 percent from the foul line while also blocking three shots per game ... earned four prep letters in basketball and two in track ... prep basketball team posted two-year record of 40-16 during his final two seasons while winning district title last season ... was the runner-up for district MVP honors following his final prep season .. in track and field placed second in the state high jump as a junior ... was voted Freshman Class Favorite in 1981 ... is the son of Alma Nears of Winnfield ... has two older sisters.