o 2008-09: Was being considered for a redshirt prior to the season before becoming an important contributor...Played in 20 games and started eight...Averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest...Saw limited time early before getting increasing time starting with Jan. 12 win against Loyola (N.O.)...Started eight of the final nine regular season games and scored 10 points in win over Florida Atlantic on Feb. 5...Followed that up with eight points and season-best seven rebounds against UL Monroe on Feb. 7...Had season-high 11 points at UL Lafayette on Feb. 22.

o High School: Was 4A All-State Honorable Mention as well as an All-District and All-Metro pick while at McDonogh 35...Was three-year letter winner...Helped Roneagles to second round of Louisiana 4A state playoffs...Also played wide receiver on football team as a senior and was a two-year letter winner as a high jumper in track and field...Spent sophomore year at Mayde Creek High School in Katy, Texas, following aftermath of Hurricane Katrina...Played on New Orleans Panther Select AAU team with teammate Charles Carmouche, Georgetown freshman Greg Monroe and Arkansas' Brandon Moore...Had a 3.4 GPA.

o Personal: Full name is Jahmal Donavon Burroughs...Born Oct. 20, 1990 in New Orleans...Son of Commie Burroughs and Donna Hulbert...Has one older brother and one older sister...Majoring in business...One of three players on roster (Lenny Harmon, Charles Carmouche) born in 1990....Wants to open a restaurant.