Missouri State

Central Methodist: Was part of a 24-5 conference championship team as a freshman in 2014-15 for coach Jeff Sherman at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo.

High School: Averaged a team-best 8.9 points per game as a starting senior at Fort Zumwalt East High in St. Peters, Mo. ... Converted 49 percent of his field goal attempts and 50 percent of his foul shots in 2013-14 while collecting 4.4 rebounds per game for coach Terry Johnson's Lions ... Tallied career-high 24 points against Fox his senior year (12/21/13) on 12-of-15 shooting ... Played in 25 games as a junior, averaging 4.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game ... Was also part of a 10-win team his sophomore season.

Personal: Tyrie James Hill-Thomas was born 10/9/95 in St. Charles, Mo. ... Son of John Thomas and Kimberly Hill of St. Petes, Mo. ... Has four brothers -- Keenan, Kai, Daunte and Adrian -- and three sisters -- Samantha, Janine, Jaelan ... Majoring in Education.