Chaz Briggs

Position:
Forward
Height:
6-7
Weight:
220
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Rochester, N.Y.
Prev School:
Wabash Valley College

At West Virginia: Enters his second full season at West Virginia ... a late addition to the Mountaineer roster last season ... enrolled at WVU when classes began in August of 2001 ... athletic player who rounded out a strong recruiting class ... unparalleled defender and shot blocker ... finesse player with all the moves ... good finisher around the basket ... runs the floor extremely well ... will be counted on for leadership this season ... one of only two seniors on the team ... had a solid first season for the Mountaineers ... averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game ... started 10 games for WVU, including nine of the last 10 contests ... scored his first points at West Virginia against UNC Asheville, finished with eight points in the game ... reached double figures in 10 contests ... had one of the best games of his career in the home win over Providence ... finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds ... had another double-double at Notre Dame with 10 points and 12 rebounds ... had a career-high 18 points in the home game against Seton Hall ... shot 57.1 percent from the floor ... had a season-high five blocks at Syracuse ... scored double figures in seven of the last eight games last season.

At Wabash Valley College: Averaged 10.3 points and 5.8 rebounds for the national champion Warriors, who defeated Allegany College of Maryland for the NJCAA title ... shot 61 percent from the floor, 70 percent from the foul line and 33 percent on 3-pointers ... also led Wabash in rebounds and blocked shots.

Personal: Son of Denise Briggs ... born April 12, 1980 ... recipient of the Fred and Barbara Schaus endowed scholarship ... majoring in sport management.