2008-09 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
Angelo State: Was named to the All-Lone Star Conference (LSC) South Division second team in 2007-08…After his first week of play at Angelo State, was named the Lone Star Conference South Division’s Player of the Week…Led all scorers with 24 points and pulled down five rebounds in win over St. Mary’s and followed that up with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals in a win over Texas-Permian Basin … For the week, Stephens had 39 points, connecting on 60.7 percent of his shots from the floor and 83 percent of his free throws, with 12 rebounds, two blocks and five steals leading the Rams to their first 3-0 start in eight years…Stephens had a huge game-winning basket off a missed tip-in with 2.4 seconds left to give Angelo State a 77-75 come-from-behind win over Texas A&M Commerce.
Junior College (Cecil Community College): Played for legendary junior college coach, Bill Lewit…Played two seasons at Cecil Community College, averaging 15.3 points and 13.1 rebounds per game... Helped team to 31-3 and 33-3 records in his career…Ranked among school’s all time scoring leaders with 598 points in 66 games…Fourth leading rebounder in school history with 481 boards…Recorded 78 steals and 26 blocked shots…Took 19 charges as a Seahawk…Maryland JUCO All-Tournament team in 2005…Was a member of the following championship teams: Dundalk Holiday Tournament (2004-2005), Maryland JUCO regular-season (2005, 2007), Maryland JUCO state tournament (2005, 2007) and Region XX (2007)…Named second-team All-Maryland JUCO Conference and third team All-Region XX (2007)...Chosen by his teammates for the Hustle Award.
High School: Graduate of Elkton High School in Elkton, Maryland…Lettered for two seasons under Coach John Artinger…Helped lead the team to regional championship…Led Elkton in points and rebounds per game...Named Defensive MVP.
Personal: Born Denell Stephens in Brooklyn, NY...Son of Ceril Stephens and Sherese Morris...Has a sister, Shana Stephens, and a brother, Salim Wyche…Hobbies/ interests: rapping and playing video games…Nickname: “Nelly”…Favorite Food: Soul Food…Favorite player: Kobe Bryant…Major: Professional Studies.
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