Keyonta Thacker Class: Graduated Hometown: Danville, VA High School: George Washington H.S. Height: 6-0 Position: Foward Birthdate: 05/13/1987 Major: Sports Management

As a Junior (2007-08): Played in 24 games, including eight as a starter, averaging 12.8 minutes per game. Ranked fifth on the team with 37 rebounds. Tied for third on the squad with 5 blocked shots. Scored a career-high 8 points versus Norfolk State (Jan 9). Grabbed a career-best 9 rebounds at West Virginia Institute (Jan. 12). Scored a career-high 8 points twice: versus Norfolk State (Jan. 9) and against Livingstone (Feb. 16). Started 6 of the last 9 games, including the final two contests of the season.

As a Sophomore (2006-07): Appeared in 22 games, including two as a starter, averaging 6.0 minutes per contest. Scored a season-high 6 points twice - at UNC-Pembroke (Nov. 25) and at Elizabeth City State (Dec. 5). In best overall performance, collected career-highs of 6 points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, a block and a steal in 13 minutes of play at Elizabeth City State (Dec. 5).

As a Freshman (2005-06): Appeared in 24 games, averaging 4.8 minutes per game. Scored a season-high four points twice - versus Newberry (Dec. 3) and against Fayetteville State (Jan. 7). Grabbed season-best three rebounds at Virginia Union (Feb. 18).

High School (George Washington H.S.): Lettered four seasons (2001-05) at two schools. Spent freshman and sophomore seasons (2001-03) at Dan River High School under head coaches Derrick Reese and Wendy Goods. Finished scholastic career (2003-05) at George Washington High School for head coach Wayne Shelton. Served as Team Captain. Voted as Team Most Valuable Player. Also received Most Improved Player and Coaches Awards. Team won back-to-back district championships (2003-04, 2004-05) and the regional championship in 2003-04. Served on Career & Tech Council. Recipient of the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) President of the Year award. Interned as a dental assistant as a senior.

Personal: Born May 14, 1987, in Roanoke, Virginia. Parents are Larry Thacker and Rosetta Campbelle. Major at NCCU is Sports Management. Certified in CPR and Radiology.