Texas State Athletics

2012-13: Appeared in 33 games and started 17 … averaged 6.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game … had a season-high of 18 points against UTSA (Jan. 19) … had two double-doubles against UTSA and against his hometown Seattle University (Jan. 19 and Jan. 26) … also had 16 points against New Mexico State on 6-of-8 shooting, including one of nine made three-pointers on the season ... shot 46.8 percent from the floor.

Previous School: Competed at Howard JC, before his arrival at Texas State … was an All-WJCAC honorable mention pick … ranked second in the league in blocks and fifth in rebounds during the 2010-11 season … committed to the University of Idaho out of high school … played in eight games for the Vandals during the 2009-10 season.

High School: While at Rainier Beach High School was rated one of the top 20 high school players in the state of Washington … earned Metro League Honorable Mention honors as a senior... averaged 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game ... helped his team to an 18-11 overall record and a trip to the Washington 3A State Tournament ... tallied 13 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 blocks in an opening round victory at the state tournament ... 10 blocks tied the tournament record ... led all players in rebounding average at the tournament with 13.3 rebounds per game ... scored 15 points and added 15 rebounds at the highly-regarded 2009 Nike Extravaganza Tournament … began his high school career at Thunderridge High School, in Highlands Ranch, Colo. ... earned All-State Honorable Mention honors as a junior ... helped his team to a Continental League championship and a second place finish at the Colorado 5A State Tournament.

Personal: Born on November 14 … son of Derek and Wendy Stern … has three siblings, Matt, Ryan and Erin … favorite basketball player is Carmelo Anthony.