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Kevin Mickens enters his first year with the Patriots and is expected to challenge for a starting position in the frontcourt… Is a transfer from Allegany College of Maryland… Has good low-post moves and can score in a variety of ways… Finishes well off the catch… Outstanding post-player with good touch on his jump shot… Solid rebounder with shot-blocking ability… Has good size, speed and leaping ability… Will have two years of eligibility remaining… Major is undeclared. AT ACM: Had stellar two-year career at Allegany College of Maryland, earning All-Region XX and All-Maryland JUCO Conference honors in his final season for coach Bob Kirk… Ranked second on the team in scoring average at 13.9 points and led the team with 8.3 rebounds as a sophomore with the Trojans in 2002-03… Played in all 30 games, shooting 57.4 percent from the floor… Added 40 steals, 56 assists, and 38 blocked shots… Helped guide ACM to its second straight Maryland JUCO Conference regular season and tournament championships and final ranking of eighth in the 2003 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I poll, compiling a 27-3 overall record and 16-1 league mark… Completed 2002-03 ranked ninth in the league in rebounding… Named most valuable player of the Maryland JUCO Tournament and co-winner of the Trojans’ Thomas P. Lyden Memorial most valuable player honor… Played in 34 games as a freshman and averaged 4.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game… Also contributed 20 assists, 18 steals, and 15 blocked shots in 2001-02 for the 29-5 Trojans… Graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in general studies. HIGH SCHOOL: Had an outstanding four-year varsity career at Mount St. Joseph’s High School for coach Pat Clatchey… Was a three-year starter… Received first-team All-Baltimore Catholic League and All-Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association honors as a senior… Led the Gaels’ to a 24-6 overall record in 2000-01, averaging 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game… Selected 2001 honorable mention All-Metropolitan by the Baltimore Sun… Earned second-team all-tournament honors at the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament. PERSONAL: Full name is Kevin Jevon Mickens… Born February 8, 1983… Son of Cheryl and Joseph McClary… Has two brothers, Joe and Brandon… Enjoys playing Playstation… 2001 graduate of Mount St. Joseph’s High School… Chose George Mason over Old Dominion, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth, and Duquesne. |
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