University of California, Santa Barbara

2024-25: Played in 27 games for the Gauchos … averaged 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds while shooting 57.6 percent from the field … was perfect in the paint en route to a season-high 10 points against Westcliff (Dec. 28).

2023-24: Appeared in 31 games for the Gauchos, starting 25 of them … averaged 6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while shooting 62.1 percent from the field … recognized as one of the best offensive rebounders in The Big West as he ranked sixth among his competitors … led the Gauchos in field goal percentage (62.1 percent), rebounds (183), and blocks (36) … only player in The Big West to achieve a triple-double this season, accomplished in a game against Bethesda (Dec. 9) where he finished with 13 rebounds, 12 points and 10 assists.

2022-23: Appeared in two games for the Gauchos … member of The Big West Regular Season Co-Championship team and Big West Championship team that made it to March Madness.

2021-22: Played in eight games ... scored six points in six minutes against Cal Lutheran on 3-3 shooting.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended AZ Compass Prep and Eden Prairie HS ... average 9.6 points and 6 rebounds per game in his junior year at Eden Prairie ... broke the record for most dunks in a season and was named All-League.

PERSONAL: Son of Frances Bland ... has a brother, Byron, and a sister, Ashley.