General
Expected to become an oustanding all-around performer during his Miami tenure ... generally regarded as the best leaper on this year's club ... possesses a great deal of energy when he's on the floor ... a versatile player who can play several positions ... perhaps the best defensive player among Miami's newcomers ... came from a solid high school program where he was well-coached ... will make some major contributions to the program during his Miami career.

High School
Michigan's 2000 runner-up in Mr. Basketball voting behind Lansing Waverly's Marcus Taylor, who signed with Michigan State ... four-year starter for the Trojans, who went 24-3 and reached the state semifinals his senior season ... Saginaw was nationally ranked much of the year and was Michigan's preseason top-ranked club ... averaged 16.5 points, 12.2 rebounds and five assists per game in 1999-00 ... also averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds as a junior ... Saginaw Valley League (SVL) Dream Team selection and MVP of SVL ... played in Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) and Wendy's Classic all-star games ... led team Michigan with 23 points in opening-round Wendy's Classic loss to Ohio ... honorable mention USA Today all-American ... coached by Marshall Thomas ... also lettered in cross country (one year) and track (two years) at Saginaw.

Personal
Born April 18, 1982 (18 years old) ... son of Eugene (Sr.) and Joyce Seals ... plans to major in business.