Matt Patterson

Sport: Men's Basketball
Year: Fr.
Position: Guard
Height: 5-11
Weight: 165
Hometown: Shelbina, Mo.
High School: South Shelby

High School: Was the all-time leading scorer with 1,918 points over the past four seasons ... started all 107 games during his high school career and averaged 17.9 points per game including a career high of 48 against Westran High School in 2009 ... was a two-time first-team all-state selection ... hit 93 three-pointers during his senior season with twice connecting on eight three-pointers a game ... averaged 24.6 points per game as a senior ... was a four-year all-conference and all-district performer ... mentioned on the KRES All-Star squad, KMZU Dream Team, Quincy Herald Whig All-Star team, KHQA All-Do-or-Die Team and was the KHQA Player of the Year following his junior season.

Personal: Born July 18, 1990 … son of Steve and Debbie Patterson … an Exercise Science major.