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Ryan Chambless
Senior Forward 6-1 180 Alexandria, Ala.
A talented perimeter player known for his ability to shoot the basketball with range A "gym rat" who lives to workout in the gym, weight room and the track Best physical condition on Gamecock squad
Junior Season (2000-01)
Played in 26 games and started 20 Averaged 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds Finished season hitting 44 percent (37-of-84) from the field, third best on the team Finished with eight points, four rebounds and two assists vs Campbell Had nine points, two rebounds, an assist, a block and two steals vs Birmingham-Southern Scored 12 points and two rebounds vs Mercer Scored JSU's first eight points and played 16 minutes vs Troy State Scored seven points in 13 minutes with an assist and three steals at UCF Recorded his first career start and scored a career-high 16 points and three rebounds in 40 minutes vs Charleston Southern Saw action for seven minutes vs College of Charleston, but did not score Tossed in four points in six minutes vs Tennessee State after hitting 2-2 from the field Made his season debut at Auburn, but did not score. Finished with one rebound and a steal
Sophomore Season (1999-00)
Saw action in eight games Logged 14 minutes and finished with season with two points Made his Gamecock debut in the season-opener at Ole Miss, but did not score scored his only basket in the final game of the season in the TAAC Tournament vs Central Florida
Junior College (1998-99)
Snead State Community College Played one season for coach Hal Morris Averaged 19 points and five rebounds per game Finished the season hitting over 75 percent from the free throw line
High School
Alexandria High School, 1998 Played for former JSU basketball stand-out Larry Ginn Averaged 13 points and seven rebounds per game Shot over 72 percent from the free-throw line Earned all-area, all-county tournament and All-Regional honors as a senior Participated in the Alabama High School Athletic Association's "Final Four" slam dunk contest An academic All-State pick Played in the North-South All-Star game Alexandria posted a 46-4 record his final two seasons Key member of the 1997 Class 4A state basketball championship team Also played on the Valley Cubs' 1995 and 1997 state football championship teams Played prep ball with current JSU team member Neal Barker
Personal
Full name is Ryan Matthew Chambless Son of Ronald and Debora Chambless His father, Ronald, is the principal at Alexandria High School Has one sister Born on December 13, 1979 Seeking a degree in Education His favorite food is corn bread and green beans His post-school ambition is to become a high school coach
YEAR G-S MIN FG-A PCT 3FG-A PCT FT-A PCT REB-AVG PF-D A TO BS ST TP-AVG
00-01 26-20 395 37-84 .440 13-38 .342 14-24 .583 36-1.4 26-1 17 24 2 11 101-3.9
Quoting Coach LaPlante
"Ryan has an unbelievable work ethic. He has not only earned a scholarship, he has become a team leader. His ability to shoot the ball, combined with his toughness and will be his strength on this year's team."
Major-Education
Full Name-Ryan Matthew Chambless
Parents-Ronald and Debora Chambless
Birthdate-December 13, 1979
High School-Alexandria High School
High School Coach-Larry Ginn
Junior College-Snead State Community College
Junior College Coach-Hal Morris
Favorite Foods: Corn bread and green beans
Favorite Book: The Bible
The Person I Most Admire: My Dad
Favorite TV Show: The Crocodile Hunter
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
My Nickname Is: Ryano
Other High School Sports Played: Football
