4 James Matthews Class: Senior Hometown: Detroit High School: Denby Height / Weight: 6-8 / 240 Position: Forward Birthdate: 01/05/1984

High School Notes: Comes to Marquette from Denby High School in Detroit ... Was ruled a fifth-year senior by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and wasn't able to compete in game action during the 2002-03 season ... Practiced with squad ... During the 2001-02 season he averaged 18.0 points and 14.5 rebounds in helping his high school team to a 14-5 record and a spot in the district finals ... Was ranked as one of the top 10 players in the state and the No. 2 power forward ... Played for Ray Reeves ... Played his first two years of prep ball at Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles ... Captured all-league honors in each season while at Mater Dei ... His sophomore year saw him average 13.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per outing ... Selected Marquette after considering Ohio State, Southern Cal and Texas A&M.

Personal: January 5, 1984 ... Enjoys astronomy.