Talented sophomore who will attempt to break into the varsity rotation this winter ... athletic player with vast array of skills ... needs to develop more consistency in order to harness his talents ... gets to the glass from his backcourt spot ... heady player who can only improve with game experience.
As a freshman: performed with the junior varsity team.
High School: played four years of varsity basketball at Dumont High in Dumont, N.J. ... toiled for coach Mike Nassar ... averaged 24.6 ppg., 9.0 rpg. and 4.0 apg. as a senior ... graduated as high school's career scoring leader ... was a three-time first-team all-league selection, as well as a three-time first-team all-suburban pick ... earned second-team all-state accolades as a senior.
Personal: given name is Jerry Myer Pegram III ... born Jan. 7, 1983 ... parents' names are Jerry and Julia Pegram ... uncle, Kenny Moses, is a Command Sgt. Major in the Quartermaster Branch ... major is undeclared.
