2017-18 (Senior): Appeared in 16 contests, starting four, and provided key depth in the frontcourt ... Scored a season-high five points on two occasions, a Nov. 21 win over Ferrum and a Nov. 27 defeat at Averett ... Collected a career-best four rebounds three times.
2016-17 (Junior): Came off the bench to appear in 15 games during his third year in a Hornet uniform...put up seven points in a win over Stevenson on November 18th.
2015-16 (Sophomore): Sophomore post player registered minutes in 10 games this season…scored two points in contest against Averett…will look to take on a much bigger role as a junior
2014-15 (Freshman): The tall and lanky freshman appeared in nine games for the Hornets…provided size off the bench including playing against NCAA tournament participant Stockton when LC had foul trouble…coaches will look for him to provide a larger presence down low in his second season.
Before LC: Started two years for Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, Virginia… First Team All-District and Conference as a senior while averaging eight points and seven rebounds per game…had career bests of 19 points and 19 rebounds in a game. Also earned Second Team All-District and Conference honors as a Cavalier while helping his team to district and conference titles both years.
Personal
Parents: Ricky Sr. and Shelly Southerland
Siblings: Michael
Dream Vacation: Traveling to Hawaii
Favorite TV Show: Martin
Career Aspirations: Attending Graduate School and studying Forensic Science
Why Is Being A Hornet Important To You?: It represents hard work and hard work is the key to achieve any goal in life
