Oklahoma Christian University Athletics

Biology major … Capable long-range shooter who understands the OC system and provides effective depth in the backcourt for the Eagles … Could see an expanded role this season as one of only three upperclassmen on the roster … His sister, Carli Covalt, played for OC’s women’s team from 2010 to 2013 … 2014-15: Played in 22 games (three starts), averaging 1.6 points and 1.5 rebounds per game … Named as an NCCAA Scholar-Athlete … Named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ Honors Court academic honor list … Named to the Heartland Conference academic Honor Roll’s Commissioner’s List … Named as recipient of Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award … Played season-high 26 minutes and scored five points in a two-point overtime loss to Oklahoma Panhandle State on Jan. 8 … Made first career start on Jan. 10 against Lubbock Christian (Texas) and scored five points as OC beat the conference leader by 20 … Also started OC’s next game, going scoreless in loss to Newman (Kan.) on Jan. 15 … Scored five points in just nine minutes in loss at Rogers State on Jan. 22 … Made final start of season on Feb. 21 against Arkansas-Fort Smith and scored a season-high six points to go with two rebounds and two assists in an 87-85 win … 2013-14: Played in 24 games, averaging 1.0 points, 0.5 points and 0.3 assists per game … Sjpt 35 percent from 3-point range (7-of-20) … Named as NCCAA Scholar-Athlete … Named to National Association of Basketball Coaches’ academic Honor Court … Named to the Heartland Conference academic Honor Roll’s President’s List … Scored career-high nine points (on 3-of-6 3-point shooting) and grabbed three rebounds in win over Dallas Christian (Texas) on Dec. 3 … Hit clutch 3-pointer in final minute as OC nearly rallied at Cameron before falling 77-75 on Dec. 7 … Also connected on his only 3-point attempt in a loss to St. Mary’s (Texas) on Jan. 25 … 2012-13: Played in 13 games, averaging 0.7 points and 0.4 rebounds per game … Scored six points, one off his career high, in season-opening win over Central Bible (Mo.) on Nov. 3 … Scored in one other game, finishing with three points in win over Langston on Nov. 6 … 2011-12: Played in 12 games, averaging 0.8 points and 0.8 rebounds per game … Scored season-high seven points in win over Crowley’s Ridge (Ark.) on Nov. 12 … Previous school: Starred in football, basketball and baseball at Woodward High School … Named his Class 4A football district’s quarterback of the year as a senior, passing for more than 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushing for about 800 yards and 10 touchdowns … Received all-conference basketball honors as a junior and senior, helping the Boomers reach the 4A state tournament as a senior … Made all-region baseball team as a senior.

Career highs: 9 points vs. Dallas Christian (Texas) (12/3/13); 8 rebounds vs. Texas-Permian Basin (12/18/14); 3 assists vs. 3 opponents; 2 steals vs. 2 opponents.