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Elliott Cole

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Memphis, Tenn.

High School:
Memphis U. School

Height / Weight:
5-11 / 180

Position:
G

General:
Joined the team at the start of the 2007-08 season as a walk-on...Played in 10 games as a sophomore... Made the 2009 SEC Honor Roll for his work in the classroom.

2008-09 (Sophomore):
Played in 10 games as a sophomore...Saw action in first game against Morehead State (11/16)...Played two minutes vs. UCA...Scored the first point of his collegiate career with free throw against Alabama A&M (12/10)... Made first career field goal in career-high four minutes of action versus St. Francis (12/31).

2007-08 (Freshman):
Saw action in five games as a freshman...Grabbed a rebound in three out of the five games he played in.

Memphis University School:
Named the school's best offensive player and MVP in his senior year in route to the team capturing the Division II state championship...Was also a TSSAA All-State member in 2007 and the TSSAA state tournament MVP for Division II...Averaged 17.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game.

Personal:
Elliott Walker Cole...Born August 8, 1988...Son of Dr. Fred and Cindy Cole...Majoring in Economics...Advice to youngsters: "Don't let people say you can't do something."