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2016-17 Men's Basketball

4 John Puryear

  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 185
  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Greensboro, NC
  • Position Guard/Forward
  • Major Special Education

Biography

2016-17: Checked into nine games during his second year in a Hornet uniform...posted a career high nine points against Stevenson on November 18th.

2015-16: A freshman scorer appeared in three games this season…will be looking to make a splash as a sophomore

Before LC: Attended Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC… He was a three-year starter… Honors included First Team All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-Area… Averaged 18 points per game his senior year… Also was an All-State lacrosse player…Possessed a 4.0 GPA and was scholar athlete.

Personal:

Minor: Coaching

Parents: Don and Amy Puryear

Siblings: Billy

Dream Vacation: Travel to Bora Bora

Favorite Movie: Straight Outta Compton

Favorite TV Show: Bloodline

Career Aspirations: Become a teacher and basketball coach

Why Is Being A Hornet Important To You?: It helps you strive to become a better person

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 34

    2015-16Freshman

    Guard
    6'2" 190 lbs
    34
  • 4

    2016-17Sophomore

    Guard/Forward
    6'2" 185 lbs
    4