Prior to UIC: Played two seasons for coach John Pigatti at South Suburban College in South Holland, Ill...All-NJCAA Division II Region IV-A Second team selection...2009 Region IV-A Tournament MVP...led the Bulldogs to the 2009 NJCAA Division II National Championships...averaged 11.9 points and 8.0 rebounds per game as a sophomore...helped the Bulldogs finish No. 7 in the nation...part of two Region IV championship teams...averaged 5.1 ppg and 4.4 rpg as a freshman at South Suburban, helping the Bulldogs post a school-best 31-5 record and a fifth-place national finish. Prep/Personal: Played forward for local power North Lawndale...All-Area pick...averaged 9.0 ppg and 7.6 rpg as a senior...helped the Phoenix advance to the 2007 IHSA Class A title game, falling just short of a title to future UIC teammate Robo Kreps' Maroa-Forsyth squad...named a Who's Who for Academics...born February 26, 1989...son of Anita Birton...majoring in education/history. |
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