Noah States Class: Freshman Hometown: Troutville, Va. High School: Hargrave Military Academy Height / Weight: 6-8 / 202 Position: Forward

GENERAL: Heralded newcomer who sports a size and skill level that will allow him to play on the perimeter and in the post...possesses an outstanding overall feel for the game on both the offensive and defensive ends.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy, where he saw action as both small forward and power forward under coach Kevin Keatts...helped H.M.A. to a 25-5 record in 2007 and No. 3 final ranking among America prep schools...rated the 13th best college prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times...all 11 H.M.A. team members signed NCAA Division I scholarships...played for Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, Va., prior to transferring to H.M.A. his senior season...coach at Lord Botetourt was Jon Cook...averaged 17.1 points and 6.2 rebounds and earned first team All-Blueridge District, all-region III, and second team all-state honors as a junior...played AAU ball with the East Coast Scholar Athletes coached by Phil Miron...two-time invitee to Adidas Top 10 All-American Camp...Who's Who Among American High School selections in 2005-06.

PERSONAL: Full name is Noah Robert States...son of Robert and Sheila States...born August 9, 2007, in Salem, Va.