Corneillus Richardson
Junior  Guard  6-0  180 Auburn, Ala.















High School
Loachapoka High School  Prepped for coach Jeff Rowell  Member of the Indians' 1A state championship team in 1997  Selected as the Auburn Christmas Tournament MVP  Made second team All-State  Also selected to the AAU Pepsi Challenge  Averaged 17 points, eight assists, and five rebounds per game during his high school career 

Junior College
Lawson State Community College  Played for head coach Steve Jefferson  Named the Cougars Co-Most Valuable Player  Selected to the Junior College All-Star game 

Personal
Full name is Corneillus Richardson  Son of Patricia Purter and Bernie Wayne Purter  Born April 4, 1981 in Auburn, Ala.  Goes by the nickname "Poonie" 

Quoting Coach LaPlante
"'Poonie' will be an immediate impact on our program. Combined with Scott Watson, the point guard position will be the strength of our team."


Major-Physical Education
Full Name-Corneillus Richardson
Parents-Patricia and Bernie Wayne Purter
Birthdate-April 4, 1981
Birthplace-Auburn, Ala.
High School-Loacapoka High School
High School Coach-Jeff Rowell

Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Heroes: My parents
Person Who I'd like To Meet: Bill Gates
Favorite Movie: Life