Emanuel Willis Class: Freshman Hometown: Mendenhall, MS High School: Hargrave Military Academy / Mendenhall Height / Weight: 6-8 / 220 Position: Forward Birthdate: 12/24/1984

THIS SEASON: Emanuel Willis, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound freshman power forward, is a strong, athletic presence who will fight for minutes in the frontcourt. Agile for his size, he will add another strong rebounder to the Trojans' frontcourt and he can also hit the mid-range jumper.

HIGH SCHOOL: Willis attended Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va., last year, leading one of the top ranked post graduate prep schools in the country ... Listed No. 16 among prep athletes attending post grad prep schools by Insiders.com and No. 25 by Basketball Times ...Willis prepped at Mendenhall (Miss.) High, where he averaged 21.0 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks as a senior in 2003. He was listed among the top prep seniors in America by Athlon Sports.

SIDELIGHTS: Willis was born on Dec. 24, 1984.