University of South Alabama Athletics

2016-17: Redshirted.

2015-16: Appeared in 12 games… Made only field-goal attempt of the year, part of a three-point play at Louisiana-Lafayette (1/21)… Went 2 for 2 at the free-throw line in season finale vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (3/11)… Scored a point and dished out an assist vs. Spring Hill (11/30).

2014-15: Appeared in 12 contests… Made all three 3-point attempts on the year… Saw action in six league games… Converted twice behind the arc for six points in five minutes vs. Spring Hill (12/2)… Recorded three points in season opener vs. Carroll (11/14).

High School: Graduate of Murfreesboro-Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. … Earned varsity letters in basketball (4), football (2) and track & field (1)… Averaged 11.4 points, 5.0 assists and 2.1 steals per game… Served as team captain his junior and senior seasons.

Personal: Full name is Devin Jerel Epps… Born Aug. 2, 1996 in Memphis, Tenn. … Son of Jerome and Wendy Epps… Majoring in business… Youngest of three children; has an older brother and sister… Brother D’Juan played basketball at Milligan College… Hobbies include cooking, socializing and working out… Played three seasons with Next Level Phenoms club team out of Murfreesboro… Chose South Alabama because he felt like people genuinely cared here and allowed him to learn how to be on his own without being too far from his family… Favorites – movies: “42” and “Space Jam”; book: “Rework”; pro team: Tennessee Titans; athletes: LeBron James and Neymar Jr.; musical artists: G-Herbo, Justin Bieber and Chief Keef; foods: seafood Alfredo and steak; classes: organizational communication… Likes smiles and good vibes but dislikes cheating and stealing… Listens to music and dances before a game, and lists pregame ritual putting his socks on inside out… Best parts of playing sports are the team camaraderie and the doors it can open… Celebrity he’d like to meet is Keri Hilson… Wrote a blog during his freshman season… Wanted to play collegiate football before suffering a foot injury… Thankful for life and Jesus Christ… Career plans include owning his own business and speaking to young people… Three wishes: eternal world peace, have everyone live their life to its full potential and to meet his grandfathers.