Barry University Athletics

Posted a great sophomore season, but battled through an injury-plagued junior year ... Worked hard in the off-season with a sense of urgency heading into senior season ... One of the best post-defenders on the team ... Has the ability to step out and shoot the three ... Bigger and stronger heading into his final season ... Great attitude and work ethic ... Plays extremely hard ... Expected to have an impact season.

JUNIOR (2006-07): Played in 23 of the Bucs 30 games ... Contributed 7.6 minutes and 1.2 points per game ... Helped lead Barry back to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons.

SOPHOMORE (2005-06): Played in all 30 games, earning starts in the last 12 games of the season ... Led the Buccaneers to the championship game of the Sunshine State Conference Tournament ... One of six players who combined to play all but nine minutes in the tournament ... Averaged 4.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in the tournament ... For the season, averaged 4.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game ... Led the Bucs to a 64-63 overtime win over Eckerd with a career-high 17 points on Feb. 8 ... Also scored in double figures against Florida Memorial on Dec. 8.

COLLEGE (MARYVILLE): In his one season at Maryville College he was honored as the Most Improved Player of 2005 under coach Randy Lambert ... Averaged eight points, six rebounds, and three blocks.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three seasons under coach Austin Clark at Baylor School ... Was an ADIDAS Blue Chip All-Star in 2001 ... In 2002 he was named a 5-Star Camp All-Star ... Averaged 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks during his senior year ... Also lettered in football and track for the Red Raiders.

PERSONAL: Son of Jeffrey and Kim Willis ... Has two sisters (Alexis & Kimmi) and one brother (Armond) ... Majoring in business with a minor in Spanish.