AASU 2008-2009 Men's Basketball Signees

Played in 15 games for MTSU in 2007-08, shooting 41% from the floor, averaging 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds per game

Played at national junior college power Okaloosa Walton Community College for head coach Bruce Stewart. Helped lead the Raiders to a 23-5 record as a sophomore, averaging 8.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Was rated the No. 1 junior college center in the nation by Rivals.com after his freshman season, where he averaged 12.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks.

Averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds a game as a senior at Cairo HS, where he was listed as the 11th best center in the south by Rivals.com and the sixth best overall prospect in Georgia by Youth Prep All-Stars. Played in the Georgia High School All-Star Game in Savannah in 2005.

Coach Burkhamer: "Uriah gives us a low post presence on both ends of the floor. We expect Uriah to score in the paint and rebound the ball on both ends of the court. We also expect Uriah to guard the other team's best post player and be a defensive stopper by blocking and changing shots. We feel Uriah will be an impact player in our league."

Played in 19 games as a sophomore in 2007-08 for Charleston Southern, shooting 50% from the field and 67% from the free throw line, averaging 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 points per game. As a freshman, Duvall played in all 28 games, shooting 55% from the floor, 78% from the free throw line and averaging 4.6 points per game.

Played high school basketball at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, S.C., where he averaged 20.8 points and 12 rebounds per game. Was ranked the No. 2 player in the area and selected to play in South Carolina's North-South All-Star Game as a senior.

Coach Burkhamer: "Marquise gives us another big body to beat and bang with in the low post. He is aggressive and tough, bringing a workmanlike attitude to the floor. Marquise can score in the paint, but also has a nice touch as a face-up post player. We need Marquise to be an animal on the glass and a neutralizer in the paint on the defensive end. We feel Marquise will help us immediately."

Led Chattahoochee Valley CC to a 20-win season in 2006-07. Earned All-Conference honors after averaging 13.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals a game, shooting 46% from the field, 65% from the free throw line and 32% from three-point range. Scored 27 on two different occasions.

Played at Jones County CC as a freshman in 2005-06, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game. Was an All-Region and honorable mention All-State player at Tift County HS, where he averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds a game as a senior.

Coach Burkhamer: "Dwight Tolbert gives us that big wing that has always been so productive in our system. Dwight will be relied upon to score the basketball for us. He is very good faced up and can make shots to the three-point line or put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. We also feel Dwight will be able to post smaller guards and should be a force on the glass. Dwight will give us some flexibility with how we can play."

Scored 1,104 points in his career as the leader and point guard for the West Henderson HS Falcons. Averaged 19 points and 5.8 assists per game as a senior. Shot 46% from the field, 39% from three-point range and 89% from the free throw line. Was a two-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection and a two-time All-Area selection. Led the Falcons to conference and sectional titles and a regional semi-final appearance as a sophomore and a junior.

Coach Burkhamer: "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."

Led Aiken Tech to the NJCAA Region X regular season and tournament championships in 2006-07 and 2007-08 with a combined record of 56-15. Averaged 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game, which led Region X. Shot 61% from the floor and 78% from the free throw line and was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year.

Led Josey High School to a 30-1 record as a senior, averaging 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists per game. Named Most Improved Player as a junior and as a senior.

Coach Burkhamer: "Gabriel Robinson is a big point guard that can make plays. We really like the way he handles the ball and uses his body to protect. Gabe will be able to get into the paint and score by using his size against smaller point guards. Gabe is a terrific decision maker and an excellent passer. He is also an excellent defender and should be able to harass opposing point guards or shooting guards. We need Gabriel to have a great year as our team leader."

Led Lakeview Academy to their first region championship and first state tournament win in school history, advancing the Lions to the "Sweet Sixteen." David was named the 8A Region Player of the Year, first-team All-State and first-team All-Area as a senior, averaging 21.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Shot 44% from the field, 37% from three-point range and 83% from the free throw line. His high game was 39 points vs. Broome HS (S.C.), which included seven three-pointers. Finished his career with 1,961 points, the second-most in school history.

Coach Burkhamer: "David gives us another big wing that can really shoot the basketball. David has excellent range on his jump shot and is able to knock down shots from all over the court. He also has a nice mid-range game when defenders run at him on the three-point line. David is a basketball junkie and loves to play. He will continue to improve and will continue to add other facets to his game."

Led the state of North Carolina in scoring as a high school senior at 32.5 points per game. Scored a NCHSAA record 40+ points in nine games, including a 50-point outburst vs. Western Region champion Pisgah. Two-time Asheville Citizen-Times Player of the Year. Also named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year and first-team All-State. Shot 50% from the floor, while averaging 6.0 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 3.0 assists per game. Finished his career with 1,903 points.

Coach Burkhamer: "Chris is a scorer. He scores in a variety of ways. Chris can make the three, or drive to the rim and create his own shot. He is also a very good passer and is able to find the open man for easy looks at the basket. Chris will be played primarily at the wing position, but could also see some time as a backup point guard. Chris has a passion for the game and loves to compete."