Amherst College Athletics

• "I made Virginia Wesleyan my top choice because I think I can bring something to the basketball team and help win games. Also, the school's location is good. VWC also offered my major and the opportunity to play the sport I enjoy."
• Selected VWC over Goldey-Beacom College, Neumann University, Penn State-Altoona and the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

VWC Career Statistics

*Injured

Season Highlights

2012-13

• Scored a season-high 12 points in a 60-55 win over Eastern Mennonite University; hit two triples in an 89-82 win over Roanoke College
• Pulled down a season-best 13 rebounds in the 60-55 win over EMU
• Blocked five shots in a 73-67 win over Roanoke
• Led VWC with 46 blocks, tying the sixth highest single season total in VWC history

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Posted a 4.00 GPA for Winter '13
• Minoring in Philosophy

Prep Accolades

• Averaged 12 points, eight rebounds, five blocks and three assists per game as a senior for a 10-11 Cape Henlopen team
• Three-time Defensive Player of the Year honoree
• Dr. Pepper Slam Dunk champion
• One of 30 players invited to play in the Delaware All-Star game
• Honor Roll student
• Member of the Pals tutoring program
• Member of Future Farmers of America
• Usher, choir member and member of youth ministries at the Faith United Methodist Church

Personal

• Son of Regina and William Batson; dad attended Millersville University and mom attended Delaware Tech
• Has one brother, Travon
• Enjoys listening to rap, hip-hop and rhythm and blues and spending vacation time in Jamaica
• A fan of basketball legend Michael Jordan and celebrity Mike Epps
• Favorites include the book "Lord of the Flies," the movie "Friday," and the TV series "Family Guy"
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "Smart, happy, healthy, friendly, determined, hard-working, dependable, committed."
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "Competing and traveling to play and scout out the competition."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "ball handling and my basketball IQ."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "To push myself so I can be the best I can be. I want to get to know the players and learn how they gel, find where I fit in, and what part of the game I can bring that will be helpful to the team's success."
• If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "The Notorious B.I.G. because he is my all-time favorite rapper."
• The actor who should play me in a movie of my life is: "Will Smith"
• If I could possess one superpower it would be: "Flying. I would like to fly to see all that's around me."
• People might be surprised to know: "Before basketball, baseball was my favorite sport. People thought I would play professionally because I played the game very well."
• It's the year 2020 and: "I'm doing something involving basketball, playing professionally, coaching, and continuing my career as a marine biologist, living in my dream home."
• The most important advice I've received is: "Keep God first." --Mom