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2012-13 Men's Basketball Roster

23 Jaylen Beckham

  • Position Point guard
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 160
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Lexington, Ky.
  • Previous School Bryan Station High School

Biography

Impressive speed and overall quickness in the backcourt . . . athletically, he can get wherever he needs to on the court . . . his dribble-drive game is where his strength lies and is his comfort zone . . . much improved with his vision and passing.
 
High School: Highly-touted recruit out of Lexington, Ky. . . . ranked as high as the No. 11 point guard in the nation by Rivals.com . . . was also considered by many to be the top point guard in the state of Kentucky . . . during his sophomore season, he received scholarship offers from Alabama, DePaul, Seton Hall, Texas A&M and Washington . . . finished his high school playing career under the tutelage of head coach Mike Allen at Bryan Station . . . led BSHS in virtually every statistical category by averaging 19 points, five assists and six rebounds as a senior . . . known for his explosive speed, toughness and ability to create and either finish or distribute the ball.
 
Personal: Born Feb. 23, 1994 . . . mother is Vanessa Wathins . . . undeclared major.
 
ONE-ON-ONE WITH BECKHAM
My most prized possessions are: my hands
Favorite food: pizza
Favorite musician: Lil Boosie
Favorite TV show: Good Times
Favorite athlete: LeBron James

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