JAREZ HOWARD
6-3 • 200 • Junior-TR • Guard
Tulsa, Okla./Murray State Community College

General: Transfers to Pittsburg State from Murray State Community College in Tishomingo, Okla. ...a promising prospect in the backcourt...has battled injury during the preseason...will look to make an impact for the Gorillas this winter.

At Murray State: Spent two seasons at Murray State...averaged 15 points and seven rebounds per game as a sophomore for the Aggies, earning second-team All-Conference honors.

In High School: An honorable mention Oklahoma Class 5A All-State performer at Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School as a senior in 2005...averaged 17 points, eight rebounds and one blocked shot per game, helping the Hornets to a 25-3 record and the 5A state runner-up finish...also a first-team All-Metro and second-team All-City performer that year.

Personal: Born November 30, 1986...son of Joe Howard and Joyce Younger...a recreation major.