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Freshman is very advanced fundamentally and could prove to be one of the most talented, young big men in the Southland Conference ... is no where close to being the player he is expected to become ... will make an impact this season but how early and to what degree will be up to him ... "Jonathan is a skilled, fundamentally-sound big man who is learning how to impact our program on the defensive end as well. He knows how to use both hands effectively around the basket. He can block shots. The big question is how quickly he will figure out the work ethic and how hard he needs to work to be the best player he can be." - Doug Davalos.
J.J. Pearce HS: Averaged 18 points and nine rebounds for bi-district and area championship team ... prep team posted a 25-13 record senior season ... as a senior was named the Offensive District 10-5A Most Valuable Player ... also a first-team all-district pick as well as named All-Region II ... named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) All-State Team ... played in the Texas All-State game as well as the Dallas All-Star game ... District 10-5A MVP as well as All-Region II as a junior ... named the Newcomer/Sophomore of the Year of District 10-5A ... three-time all-district pick as he earned the honor also as a freshman ... high school coach was Marc Johnson.
Personal: Son of Jean and Gary Sloan ... father played tennis at Texas State ... born Nov. 22, 1988 in Burnett ... exercise and sports science major who is seeking teacher certification.
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