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  Chris Agwumaro

Chris Agwumaro

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Dallas, Texas

High School:
West Mesquite HS

Last College:
North Lake College

Height / Weight:
6-6 / 200

Position:
F

Birthdate:
08/01/1986

Experience:
1L

Versatile player who can play multiple positions ... from a defensive standpoint, is a proto-typical four player because of his speed ... very skilled, athletic and quick forward ... has the guard skills to possibly slide into a wing position ... an analytical player ... "Every year, going into his last year at programs - his senior year at high school and sophomore year in junior college - he has had his best seasons and there is an expectation of the same as a senior at Texas State." -- Doug Davalos.

Junior Season (2006-07): Averaged 8.6 points and 2.9 rebounds last year as a junior college transfer for the Bobcats ... started his first two games at Texas State, beginning his Division I career with a 10-point, six-rebound effort against Dallas Baptist ... went on to play in all 29 games, starting 14 contests ... started at forward in Texas State's last seven games ... for the year, shot 44.7 percent from the field and 67.2 percent from the free throw line ... also had 22 assists and 16 steals during the 2006-07 season ... scored a career-high 22 points at home against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and followed that contest up with a 19-point effort in a 77-65 win over Texas-San Antonio ... against A&M-Corpus Christi, knocked down 8-of-11 shots including a 3-for-3 night from beyond the three-point arc ... was 5-for-7 from the field against UTSA and made 9-of-10 free throws on the road in San Antonio ... also had a 20-point night against Sam Houston State in Huntsville ... was 7-for-11 from the field against the Bearkats and had seven rebounds ... ended the year with six straight double-digit scoring games culminating with a 12-point, career-high 10-rebound game at Texas-Arlington ... also had one of two blocks during the season at UTA.

Northlake College: Averaged 18 points, six rebounds and two assists per game for the Blazers ... helped lead North Lake College to the 2005-2006 NJCAA Division III National Championship ... named national tournament's most valuable player ... scored 18 points in championship game win over Gloucester County College (N.J.) ... played under coach Tim McGraw.

West Mesquite HS: Two year letter winner in basketball under coach Todd Brewer ... earned district honorable mention honors.

Personal: Chris Agwumaro was born Aug. 1, 1986 in Dallas, Texas ... son of Mathew and Veronica Agwumaro ... has two sisters and a brother ... psychology major who is seeking a minor in biology.