Pepperdine University Athletics

Played three seasons (1952-53 through 1954-55) ... A 1955 NAIA All-American ... Became the third player in school history to score 1,000 career points, finishing with 1,004 ... At the time of his graduation, was the school's rebounding leader for a season (341/13.6 in 1954-55) and career (728/9.8) ... Led the team in scoring his final two seasons, including 17.4 ppg as a senior ... Believed to be Pepperdine's first African-American basketball player ... Was invited to the U.S. Olympic Trials in 1956.