DeFrance Gurley


6-7, 215, Sr., F, Cairo, Ga. 
(Cairo HS/Southern Union State C.C.)

2000-01:  Provided the Broncs with  a strong inside presence while developing into a strong rebounder…

Southern Union State CC: Averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game last season for SUSCC… Hit on 54% of his shots from the field and 77% of his shots from the free throw line... SUSCC won it’s conference tournament and advanced to the JUCO National Tournament during his freshman season... Two-year letterwinner at Southern Union.

High School: Was a standout for Cairo High School for head coach Isiah Chance... As a senior he was named all-area... He was also an all-region selection as a senior... He was a Thomasville Times All-Area selection as a senior as well... Averaged 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game in helping lead CHS to the regional semi-finals his senior season... Was a four-year letterwinner for Cairo... Led CHS to the Georgia State Basketball Tournament for the first time in nine years as a senior... As a junior he was named all-region... He was also named all-conference as a junior... Received the nickname of "Bird" while in high school because he would jump high for his dunks.

Personal: Born on November 2, 1979… Parents are Catherine and John Stephens… Has three siblings, Tinishea, Antwain and Tommy Jr… Is a recipient of the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award… Majoring in Criminal Justice.

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