2008-09: Played in 26 games for the Pirates as a junior ... Averaged 4.6 minutes, 1.8 points and 1.2 rebounds per game ... Scored a season-high 10 points on a perfect 5-of-5 shooting from the floor agaisnt Temple Baptist on Nov. 29 ... Also grabbed a season-high five rebounds ... Chipped in seven points vs. Columbus State on Feb. 19.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for Atlanta Metro JC as a sophomore, averaging 13 points, six rebounds and four assists a game ... Played for Miles CC as a freshman, averaging eight points a game and leading the team in assists.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for two seasons at Berkmar HS ... Averaged 20 points and six rebounds a game as a senior ... Earned All-Gwinnett County honors and was named the team's MVP ... Was the first person in school history to record a 40 point/20 rebound game.

PERSONAL: Born Patrick Joseph Shokpeka on March 8, 1988, in Atlanta, Ga. ... Hometown is Lawrenceville, Ga. ... Son of Ann and Joseph Shokpeka ... Has two brothers, Richard and Keyshore ... Majoring in physical education ... Enjoys spending time with family and going to the beach ... Lists Martin Luther King, Jr., as an influential figure.