Classroom:On track to graduate in agricultural development, got a 3.0 in the fall and only has 10 hours left until he graduates.
Character:Has emerged as an exceptional leader after almost quitting team after 2003-04 season, when the Aggies went 7-21 (0-16 in Big 12). Has thrived under Coach Billy Gillipsie and has been a main cog in the Aggies dramatic turnaround (21-10 and NIT in 2005; 22-9 and second round of NCAAs in 2006)
Competition:Preseason candidate for Bob Cousy Award (nation's top point guard), Preseason first-team All-Big 12 (coaches, various publications), Preseason honorable mention All-American (Athlon), 2006 First-team All-Big 12 (various newspapers), 2006 NABC first-team All-District, 2005 Big 12 Most-Improved Team, 2005 Big 12 Honorable mention All-Big 12, led team in scoring in 2005-06 with a 16.1 average (17.3 in Big 12 play)