Career Highlights: Finished fourth all-time at UMass in career points (1,744), field-goal percentage (.559) and career starts (115); third in rebounds (998) and field-goals made (685); and seventh in free throws made (374). Scored in double figures in 90-of-118 career games.
Senior (2006-07): Named to the Atlantic 10 and NABC All-District First Teams for third straight year. Led UMass in scoring (14.7 ppg, 13th in A-10) and averaged 8.3 rebounds (3rd). Ranked second in A-10 and 15th in nation in field goal percentage (.609). Scored double-doubles in 14 games and recorded nine 20-plus scoring efforts.
Junior (2005-06): Atlantic 10 First Team and NABC All-District First Team selection. Led UMass in scoring (13.8 ppg, 15th in A-10) and rebounding (9.3 rpg, 2nd), and finished second in the A-10 in field goal percentage (.529). Recorded double figures in 18 games and had 11 double-doubles. Recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds vs. Dayton. Grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds and scored 25 points at St. Bonaventure. Scored a team-high 19 points at No. 3 Connecticut.
Sophomore (2004-05): Atlantic 10 First Team and NABC All-District First Team selection. Led UMass in scoring (15.4 ppg, 6th in A-10) and rebounding (7.8 rpg, 5th). Also topped the league in field-goal percentage (.538). Recorded double figures in 22 games, including seven games with 20-plus points. Posted seventh double-double of the season with 19 points and 12 rebounds in A-10 First Round vs. La Salle. Recorded 27 points and 15 rebounds at No. 21 George Washington, including game-winning layup with 0.4 left in overtime. Scored 18 points, including game-winning shot with 4.3 seconds, and grabbed eight boards vs. UConn.
Freshman (2003-04): Named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year. Averaged 15.4 points (12th in A-10), 8.5 rebounds (2nd), and shot 54.9 percent from the floor (2nd). Led UMass with 18 points and 12 rebounds vs. Duquesne in opening round of A-10 Tournament. Scored 27 points and grabbed seven rebounds at Richmond. Recorded career-highs of 31 points and 18 rebounds in win against St. Bonaventure.
Strengths: Tough inside player (lefty) who can finish near the basket. Likes to score on quick turnarounds. Gives good effort defensively in the post.
Personal: Sang the National Anthem on Senior Night vs. La Salle. Son of Demetrius Mayers.
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