21 · Junior Matias Class: Junior Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic High School: Miami Christian Position: Guard Height/Weight: 6-2 · 206

eammate of Eulis Baez at Southeastern CC…stress fracture on his shins limited his playing time the past two seasons…whether it's a big stop or a key shot, will give his team whatever it takes to win. At Southeastern CC: Played under coach Joe O'Brien at Southeastern CC…named one of the top-six second guards by the Ballplayers CC Report…in 17 games as a sophomore, averaged 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists…before being hampered by injuries the second half of his freshman season, Matias averaged 12.6 points and four rebounds. Prep and Personal Data: Starter on the Dominican National Team that placed fourth in the World Games in 2001…Averaged 30 points, four assists and six rebounds at Miami Christian High School during his senior year…led his team to the Florida High School State Championship that season under coach Art Alvarez…born October 26, 1980 in Santo Domingo, D.R....son of Nelson Matias and Daysi Pujols…Liberal Studies major.