University of South Alabama Athletics

University of Mobile: Redshirted in only season with the Rams.

High School: Graduate of Enterprise High School… Team won three area championships in his four seasons and reached the round of 16 twice… Went 8-for-8 at the free throw line to reach area title game.

Personal: Full name is Eldridge James Conley… Born Nov. 19, 1992 in Clarksville, Tenn. … Son of Eldridge and Laurie Conley… Majoring in therapeutic recreation… Youngest of eight children – eldest sibling is 19 years older… Hobbies include hanging out with friends, texting and playing basketball… Chose South Alabama because of the education, facilities and it was close to home… Goals for the season are to win the Sun Belt Conference and go undefeated at home… Favorites – movie: “Coach Carter”; books: “The Purpose Driven Life” and “Playing with Purpose”; pro teams: Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Saints; athletes: Chris Paul, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick; musical artists: Lecrae, KB, Tedashii and Jake Owen; food: homemade gumbo; Listens to music and prays before a game… Would like to meet Chris Paul and Alex Morgan… Is a three-time world champion in karate… Future plans include being a chiropractor and raising a family in Miami… Volunteers at Light of the Village in Prichard, Ala.