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22 Darren Avery SCOUTING REPORT: Gained the attention of Middle Tennessee Men’s Basketball Coach Kermit Davis with his great toughness and character. Strong off-season earned him opportunity to gain minutes and supply depth on the wing this season ... Valuable team member who uses his versatility.
l 6-3 l 185 l r-Freshman l Guard l Corinth, Miss.
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CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL No. 6 rated prospect in the state of Mississippi … Helped guide Corinth High School to a 29-3 record and a Class AAA state runner-up finish in 2002, losing in the state championship game to Prentiss High School and star center Al Jefferson, who was the Boston Celtics first-round draft pick … Member of 1,000-point club … Averaged 14.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, while shooting 52 percent from the field and 30 percent from 3-point range in his junior and senior seasons
“Darren is a good athlete and a physical guard who can be a tough perimeter defender on the ball.” - Kermit Davis
combined … Earned All-State, All-County, AllStar, Dandy Dozen, and was the top scorer in the county as a senior. PERSONAL Born: July 6, 1986 … Parent: Miah Avery … Major: Undecided.
2006-07 Blue Raider Basketball