The following is a list of area athletes now playing college basketball. All statistics and records are through March 14, unless noted.
Men
- Alex Hamilton (Bay, Chipley), Louisiana Tech, Fr., 6-4, 180, G — Averages 7.3 ppg and 2.1 rpg with 86 assists, 33 steals and 4 blocks for the Bulldogs (26-6).
- Nate Hicks (Arnold, Georgia Tech), Florida Gulf Coast, Jr., 6-10, 217, C — Note: Hicks is sitting out the 2012-13 season due to NCAA four-year transfer rules.
- Marcus Humose (Cottondale, Gulf Coast), Lyon College, Jr., 6-1, 185, F — Averaged 13.6 ppg and 2.9 rpg with 35 assists and 17 steals for the Scots (9-20).
- Willie Kirkland (Graceville, Gulf Coast, Coastal Carolina), Arkansas Tech, Sr., 6-4, 210, F — Averages 13.4 ppg and 6.0 rpg with 23 assists, 20 steals and 5 blocks for the Wonder Boys (18-11).
- Kendall Leeks (Marianna), Lyon College, So., 6-5, 195, G/F — Averages 11.8 ppg and 5.7 rpg with 17 assists, 12 steals and 14 blocks for the Scots (9-20).
- Darrien Mack (Rutherford), Eckerd, Sr., 6-7, 200, F — Averages 18.1 ppg and 8.0 rpg with 52 assists, 61 steals and 16 blocks for the Tritons (20-7).
- Jordan McAllister (Holmes County), Lyon College, Fr., 5-11, 160, G — Averaged 5.4 ppg and 1.6 rpg with 35 assists and 16 steals for the Scots (9-20).
- Kruize Pinkins (Marianna), Chipola, Fr., 6-7, 215, F — Averaged 11.3 ppg and 7.0 rpg with 27 assists, 28 steals and 23 blocks for the Indians (25-4).
Women
- Tayler Byrd (Port St. Joe), University of West Florida, Jr., 5-6, G — Averaged 0.8 ppg and 1.5 rpg with 15 assists, 14 steals and 1 block for the Argonauts (6-21).
- Candice Edmundson (Arnold, Gulf Coast), Columbus State, Jr., 5-10, G — Averaged 2.8 ppg and 2.7 rpg with 5 assists, 9 steals and 8 blocks for the Lady Cougars (16-11).
- Octavia Langston (Mosley), University of North Florida, Jr., 5-8, G — Averages 2.7 ppg and 2.0 rpg with 16 assists, 6 steals and 13 blocks for the Ospreys (11-17).
- Macy Miles (Holmes County), Chipola, So., 5-1, G — Averages 0.2 ppg and 0.2 rpg with 1 assist for the Lady Indians (25-6).
- Andrea Smith (Gulf Coast), USF, Sr., 5-8, G — Averages 16.5 ppg and 5.2 rpg with 45 assists, 56 steals and 10 blocks for the Bulls (21-10).
- Andrell Smith (Gulf Coast), USF, Sr., 5-8, G — Averages 13.8 ppg and 4.9 rpg with 145 assists, 71 steals and 5 blocks for the Bulls (21-10).
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of other area athletes now playing college basketball is asked to call The News Herald at 747-5065 or e-mail Brad Milner at bmilner@pcnh.com
Brad Milner
