Azusa Pacific University Athletics

2008 (senior): A high impact newcomer, senior forward Davon Roberts is outstanding power forward who should be one of the Cougars’ primary offensive weapons ... Terrific athlete who moves well in the open court but is quite strong around the basket ... Noted for his intensity and physical style of play ... Can change a game at both the offensive and defense ends ... Rated an excellent offensive rebounder ... Will push for postseason honors.

SACRAMENTO STATE: Played 3 seasons at NCAA Division I Sacramento State of the Big Sky Conference ... Appeared in 83 games, starting 9, including the final 6 of his 2007 junior season ... As a junior averaged 4.5 points and 3.4 rebounds while leading the Hornets with 25 blocked shots ... Also led the team with a school single-season record (Div. I since 1991) field goal percentage of .593 (51-for-86) ... Scored a career-high 13 points to go along with 9 rebounds vs. Cal Poly ... Averaged 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds in 30 games as a 2006 sophomore ... As a 2005 freshman, averaged 2.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in 24 games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 4-year varsity standout at nearby Glendora (Calif.) High, playing for head coach Mike Leduc ... Led the Tartans to 3 league titles ... Was a 2-time All-CIF and San Gabriel Valley Tribune All- Valley first team pick ... As a 2004 senior named Sierra League MVP after averaging 20.4 points and 9.8 rebounds ... Best game came in a win over Alta Loma (Calif.) in which he tallied 24 points, 22 rebounds and 10 blocked shots ... Received all-state second team recognition as a 2003 junior ... Led the Tartans to a 26-2 conference record over 3 seasons of play

PERSONAL: Born June 20, 1986, in Bellflower, Calif., to William and Patricia Roberts ... Has 2 older brother (Jeron, who played 4 years at Wyoming and is currently playing professionally in Europe, D’Andre) ... Majoring in communication ... First name pronounced DAVE-on