Maurice Pearson Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Silver Spring, Md. High School: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Height / Weight: 6-9 / 220 Position: F

2007-08: Redshirted his freshman season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Bethesda-Chevy Chase under Head Coach Steve Thompson ... Averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds during both his junior and senior seasons ... Led his squad to a state runner-up finish and a 22-4 record in 2006-07 ... Was a Washington Post All-Metro Honorable Mention selection as a senior, and third-team as a junior ... Also garnered All-Montgomery Conference and All-Montgomery Gazette honors as a junior.

PERSONAL: Intends to major in business ... Son of Leah Evans ... Born on Nov. 27, 1989.