University of South Alabama Athletics

High School Highlights: Was invited to participate in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game at the end of his prep career at Eufaula High ... A four-year letterwinner for the Tigers ... Recorded 96 knockdown blocks to be named first-team all-state as a senior after helping EHS to a 9-3 record and a first-round victory in the state 6A playoffs ... Also was a first-team all-state selection his junior year as the Tigers qualified for postseason play ... Helped the school to a 9-3 finish following a win in the opening round of the state playoffs when he was a sophomore.

Personal: Full name is Joseph “Cade” Gothard ... Born Feb. 26, 2002 ... Son of Joe and Cindy Gothard ... Favorite movie is the “Varsity Blues” ... Favorite athlete is Gardner Minshew ... Favorite musical artist is Cody Jinks ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite subject is history ... Likes to hunt and fish in his spare time ... Would like to become a coach in the future ... Was also recruited by Navy ... A pre-business major.