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 SAM HOUSTON
ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District first team selection this year ... started 12 times for the Bearkats as a forward this season ... fourth on Sam Houston squad in scoring (8.6) ... grabbed a rebound of a missed free throw with 54 seconds left and slammed it home for the crucial play in the victory at Southeastern Louisiana ... Kats' third leading scorer as a junior in 2009 (9.9), starting 28 of the final 29 games... came off the bench for 10 points in the season opener then started 28 of the final 29 games ... scored in double figures 12 times including three games over 20 points ... season best was 22 points at SFA ... leading scorer in five games including Southland post-season tournament contest with UTSA ... pulled down season best 10 rebounds in both Central Arkansas and UTSA wins.

COWLEY COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Averaged 10.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and shot 55 percent from the floor for coach Steve Eck ... led Tigers to a 31-3 record, coming within a game of the NJCAA national tournament ... played for coach Steve Eck on a 31-2 team at Redlands Community College as a freshman.

STRINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
All-State, All-Region and All-District for coach Dirk Walden ... averaged 24.0 points on a 26-4 team as a junior and 19.2 points on a 29-1 squad his senior year ... only loss was in the state semifinals ... senior class salutatorian ... All-State honorable mention in baseball.

PERSONAL
Birthday: July 8, 1988
Parents: Christina & Stefan Brown
Reason I chose Sam Houston: The coaching staff and the university
Shoe size: 16
Person who influenced me the most: Parents
Best advice my parents gave me: Never quit

HEAD COACH BOB MARLIN:
"Preston is a leader as he shows by his work ethic in the classroom and on the court. He is a true team player, a good rebounder and a strong defender. His versatility is one of his greatest strengths."

PRESTON BROWN STATISTICS