Biography
RECENTLY:
• Described as an “energy guy who makes everybody better” by Coach McConathy after a 90-71 win over Waterloo, cited for snagging a couple of “amazing rebounds” while scoring 8 points
JUNIOR (2015-16):
• Production as a junior was reduced as he gradually regained form after knee surgery in spring 2015; averaged 4.5 points, 3.8 rebounds in 23 games, starting 4.
• continued excellent FT aim that kicked in down the stretch in his sophomore year, sinking 77% at the line.
• season-high 11 points in 26th game, an 84-82 loss at Southeastern La.
• scored 8+ in four of final six games, matched career assists high with 4 at UNO in season finale
• season-best 8 rebounds in 91-76 home win over SLU
SOPHOMORE (2014-15):
• Breakout sophomore season ended by left knee injury in quarterfinals of Southland Tournament.
• filled inside void as senior center Marvin Frazier missed 8 games and played sparingly in others due to ankle and back issues.
• posted his first three double-doubles, two in consecutive games, vs. UCA (13 points, 10 rebounds), at UNO (15/12).
• also had 10/10 performance vs. Lyon.
• had six games of 7-plus rebounds, topped by the 12 at UNO.
• posted seven double-digit scoring games, including four in last eight games, twice scoring 15 as season, career best at UCA, at UNO.
• found his stroke on FTs in last 10 games, going 24 of his last 31 (77%) including 12 of last 14 (86%).
• 18 starts, including the last 10 games he played.
2013-14 Freshman Season:
• Started his first college game and scored 9 points vs. LeTourneau, a season high.
• matched that 9 points in 19 minutes of a double OT loss Jan. 2 to Sam Houston State, making 3-3 on FGs and 3-4 on FTs while also blocking 2 shots.
• posted 7 points twice more, against NCAA Tournament entry Louisiana-Lafayette and on March 6 in a win over Central Arkansas.
• played at least 10 minutes in the Demons’ last six games and in eight of the last nine.
• snagged 4 offensive rebounds, a season high, in Southland Tournament semifinal vs. Stephen F. Austin.
• shot 45 percent overall and sank 6 of his last 11 in the season’s last nine games.
High School:
• First-team All-State as a senior as he averaged 25 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks a game.
• All-District four straight years, three times first team.
• District Most Valuable Player as a senior.
• All-State honorable mention as a sophomore and junior.
• he helped his team to two straight Top 28 state semifinal appearances as a junior and senior.
• named his team’s Best Offensive Player as a junior and senior.
• as a junior, averaged 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 blocks per game.
• played for AAU’s Louisiana Select team coached by Mike Theus, and Louisiana Future, coached by Titus Randle.
Personal:
• Born Sept. 6, 1994.
• full name is Tra’von Va’shawn Joseph, and his nickname is “Peewee.”
• his mom, Pamela, is a beautician, his father, Kelvin, has a managerial position.
• Two brothers, Kelvin and Javon.
• majoring in psychology.
• plans to work with kids.
