HIGH SCHOOL: Played for four seasons at West Henderson HS ... Earned All-Conference and All-Area honors as a junior and a senior ... Avearged 19 points and 5.8 assists per game as a senior for the Falcons ... Shot 46% from the field, 39% from three-point range and 89% from the free throw line ... Helped lead the Falcons to to conference and sectional titles and a regional semi-final appearance as a sophomore and a junior ... Also earned All-Conference football honors as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL: Born Zachary Robert Corliss on June 14, 1990, in Asheville, N.C. ... Hometown is Fletcher, N.C. ... Son of Tim and Cathy Corliss ... Has one brother, Seth (22), who played baseball and football at Brevard College ... Undecided in major ... Enjoys fishing, swimming, listening to music and watching SportsCenter ... Lists Chris Paul, Steve Nash and Brett Favre among his favorite sports personalities.

COACH BURKHAMER SAYS: "Zach is a true point guard. He has outstanding leadership qualities and is a very good decision maker. He is smart and knows how to play the game. Zach sees the floor well, is an excellent passer and can really shoot the ball with range. I believe his best basketball is in front of him and know he will continue to improve because of his great desire to succeed."