PERSONAL: Born 9/15/94 in Shepherd, Texas  ...  parents Dan and Sandy Everitt  ...  brothers and sisters Travis, Candy, Collis, Jodaniel  ...  looks forward to a career as a professional basketball player or as an engineer.

ATHLETICS: Played for Jeremy Bennett at Shephard High School  ...  named the athlete of the year in 2013 for District 22-3A  ...  named the offensive MVP in 2011-12 and 2012-13  ...  named a first-team all-district quarterback and defensive back in 2013  ...  named a second-team all-district football player in 2012  ...  named a first-team all-district shortstop in 2013  ...  named a second-team all-district baseball player in 2011 and 2012  ...  was a three-time regional track meet qualifier in triple jump  ...  also played football, baseball and ran track in high school.

FROM COACH SCHUMACHER: "What I really like about him is he’s got a very good body, and he’s able to move on the court really well. One thing I noticed about him in tryouts is he moves his hips very well. He’s got a big body, he can shoot the ball and he’s a good kid."