San Diego Athletics

2008-09 at USD: Appeared in 21 games with 5 starts... Averaged 1.0 points and 1.9 rebounds for Toreros... Converted 42.9 percent of his shots (9x21)... Played some of his best basketball in league play during the month of February vs. USF (5 points, 6 rebounds), LMU (4 points, 7 rebounds) and Pepperdine (4 points, 6 rebounds).

2007-08 at USD: Appeared in 31 contests with one start... Shot 41.4% from the floor and 64.3% from the charity stripe... Season-highs of 6 points (Texas San Antonio) and 7 rebounds (vs. Pepperdine in 1st round of WCC Tournament)... Played a season-high 25 minutes in team[apos]s 70-69 overtime win over UConn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, chipping in with 2 points and 2 rebounds.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Marcus HS where he played for coach Jody Bass... Senior year averaged 14 points per game and 9 rebounds as team went 30-7 and reached Regional Finals... Named District 8-5A MVP and All-State... Junior year averaged 12.0 points per game and 8 boards with team going 28-10... Named District 8-5A First Team... Sophomore year tabbed Newcomer of the Year.

PERSONAL: Born on March 19, 1989 in Dallas, TX... Parents are Angela and Arnold Houston of Dallas, TX... Chose USD for great opportunity to attend strong academic institution and play for a good program with excellent coaching staff.... Speaks four languages.

MAJOR: Sociology.