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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. |