Beas Hamga Class: Freshman Hometown: Douala, Cameroon High School: Decatur (Ill.) Christian School Height / Weight: 7-0 / 225 Position: Center Birthdate: 07/31/1988 Experience: RS

FRESHMAN - REDSHIRT (2007-08)

Was granted qualifier status with a restriction by the NCAA ... practiced with the team and was on scholarship, but could not compete in games ... is eligible to compete in games in 2008-09 as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL

A 2007 graduate of Decatur (Ill.) Christian School ... averaged 13 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocked shots per game as a senior for the Warriors ... listed as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com ... coached by Alan Huss ... also played soccer.

PERSONAL

Beas Hamga Etienne was born July 31, 1988, in Djarengol Kodeck Maroua, Cameroon ... has not declared a major ... the son of Ngo Ndjami Sara and Hamga Martin ... has a wingspan of 7-feet, 5-inches and a standing reach of 9-feet, 6-inches.