Delta State University

ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM: Saw action in 17 games during his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Blazers, averaging 2.4 points per game and 1.5 rebounds per game…notched a Division I career best eight points in a win over Wyoming his sophomore season.

PREP: Was a three-year starter and letter-winner for head coach Charles Cole at Gentry High School in Indianola…Garnered First Team All-State accolades after his junior and senior seasons…Averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots per game as a senior…Scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game as a senior, winning MVP honors...Was an honor roll student his last two years of high school...Finished his high school career as third all-time leading scorer in school history.

PERSONAL: Full name is Roderick Darnell Ollie…Born September 10, 1986…Son of Catherine Ollie…Has two siblings, Taurus and LaTrize...Majoring in Health Physical Education and Recreation.