University of South Alabama Athletics

2014-15: Started 13 times in 32 games… Averaged 6.3 points and 2.1 rebounds… Converted 19 times from 3-point land, fourth-most on the team… Started 11 of first 12 games before transitioning into a reserve role… Opened USA career with game- and career-high 22 points on 4-for-6 shooting from 3-point land vs. Carroll (11/14)… Led team again with 14 points on 7 of 12 shooting overall at Southern Miss (11/17)… Opened league play with back-to-back 10-point outings vs. Arkansas State (12/30) and Texas-Arlington (1/3)… Recorded 12 points in home win vs. UT Arlington (2/14), and had 10 in regular-season finale vs. Troy (3/7)… Earned starting assignment at Georgia Southern (2/21) and responded with 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the floor and 2-for-3 from behind the arc.

Junior College: Attended Olney Central College in Olney, Ill. … Two-time All-Region 24 and All-Great Rivers Athletic Conference honoree, and was the runner-up for Region 24 Freshman of the Year in 2012-13 and Player of the Year in 2013-14… Averaged 16.2 points and 6.0 rebounds as a sophomore, shooting 51.8 percent from the floor with 71 assists, 42 steals and 33 blocks… Reached double-digit points in 28 of 32 games and had 20 or more on nine occasions, including a career-best 27 at Southeastern Illinois College… Averaged 10.8 points as a freshman—third on the team—and tallied 37 steals.

High School: Graduate of Olympic High School in Charlotte, N.C. … Led the Trojans to a 28-3 record in his senior campaign, putting up 8.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in his final season while playing alongside two Division I signees.

Personal: Full name is John Lowell Brown… Born Nov. 7, 1993 in Roanoke, Va. … Son of Steve and Leisa Brown… Youngest of three children (Steve Jr. and Amanda)… Majoring in interdisciplinary studies… Chose South Alabama because of the great environment, coaches and teammates… Goal this season is to make it to the NCAA Tournament… Favorites – movie: “Straight Outta Compton”; pro teams: Los Angeles Clippers and Carolina Panthers; athletes: Jamal Crawford and LeBron James; music artists: Meek Mill, New Edition and Chris Brown; foods: steak and shrimp; class: math… Listens to music (Meek Mill) to prepare for a game… Would like to meet Kaylin Garcia… Uses his nieces and nephews as motivation… Most thankful for his family and God… Career plans include being a probation officer or playing basketball professionally and would ultimately like to live in Miami in a big house.