USD Men's Basketball 2008-2009

CLINTON HOUSTON 6-7 •228 SOPHOMORE FORWARD

DALLAS, TX MARCUS HS

2008-09 at USD: Second year player will compete for playing time at forward .

2007-08 at USD: Appeared in 31 contests with one start... Shot 41.4% from the floor and 64.3% from the charity stripe... Season-highs of 6 points (Texas San Antonio) and 7 rebounds (vs. Pepperdine in 1st round of WCC Tournament) ... Played a season-high 25 minutes in team's 70-69 overtime win over UConn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, chipping in with 2 points and 2 re– bounds.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Marcus HS where he played for coach Jody Bass... Senior year averaged 14 points per game and 9 rebounds as team went 30-7 and reached Regional Finals... Named District 8-SA MVP and AII-State... Junior year averaged 12.0 points per game and 8 boards with team going 28-10... Named District 8-SA First Team ... Sophomore year tabbed Newcomer of the Year. PERSONAL: Born on March 19, 1989 in Dallas, TX... Parents are Angela and Arnold Houston of Dallas, TX ...Chose USO for great opportunity to attend strong academic institution and play for a good program with excellent coaching staff.... Speaks four languages.

MAJOR: Undeclared.