Northwestern State University of Louisana

Started in 25 of 28 games last season and ended the year second on the team in scoring with 10.2 average ... also averaged four rebounds per contest to rank second and shot 48.2 percent from the field and 65.2 percent from the free throw line ... scored in double figures in the final six games of the season and in seven of the final eight .. for the year reached double figures 16 times with a high of 20 points in home win over Mercer ... high rebounding game was 11 against Samford and he had eight rebounds to go with his 20 points against Mercer ... averaged over 29 minutes of action per game and played better as he gained experience during the season ... did not start in the opening three games of the season but then started in the final 25 ... scored in double figures with 10 points in his first college start ... reached 20 points just once, but added 16 against LA Tech, 18 against Arkansas-Little Rock and 17 against Southeastern LA ... should show improvement and added consistency this season with added experience and strength ... teamed with Donald Mays to provide strong inside game for Demons over final six games of 1983-84 season .. as a high school senior averaged over 17 points and nine rebounds per game ... helped prep team put together total record of 84-21 during his prep career ... earned all-district and all-state honors in his final season ... is the son of Charlene Smith of Memphis, Tenn. ... one of 12 children, with seven brothers and four sisters.