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The following bio is entering the 2008-09 season...
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UNLV CAREER
Willis begins his second season in the Runnin' Rebel program in 2008-09 ... had to sit out the 2007-08 season after transferring to UNLV from Memphis following the 2006-07 season ... is eligible to play as a sophomore in 2008-09.
SOPHOMORE - REDSHIRT (2007-08)
Used the 2007-08 season as a redshirt year after transferring to UNLV from Memphis.
FRESHMAN (2006-07) - MEMPHIS
Played as a true freshman in 2006-07 at Memphis ... appeared in 17 games and averaged 2.6 ppg and 1.0 rpg in 6.1 minutes per contest ... shot 39.4 percent from the field, 36.8 percent from 3-point range and 70.6 percent from the free-throw line ... Memphis recorded a 33-4 overall record and advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament ... scored a career-high 12 points vs. Tulane.
HIGH SCHOOL
A 2006 graduate of Washington Union High School in Fresno, Calif. ... averaged 23.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists in his senior season ... finished his prep career with 2,842 points, setting the CIF Central Section scoring record ... broke the previous mark set by current NBA player DeShawn Stevenson ... The 2,842 points were the fifth-most in California state high school history ... named to the Fresno Bee 2006 Boys All-Star squad ... selected the 2006 North Sequoia League Player of the Year ... helped lead the Panthers to a 28-7 overall record and a 14-0 league mark ... shot 58 percent from the field as a senior ... helped lead Washington Union to the 2006 league and valley championships ... netted 43 points in his final prep game against Harvard-Westlake in the 2006 CIF Central Section Division III quarterfinals ... prior to his senior season, he was ranked the No. 67 player in the nation (No. 50 senior) by HoopScoopOnline.com ... rated No. 12 player in California and No. 37 shooting guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... named to the California All-State squad by HoopScoopOnline.com following his junior season ... coached by Tony Petersen ... team was valley champs all four years (2003-06).
PERSONAL
Tre'Von Marquise Willis was born Jan. 11, 1988, in Fresno, Calif. ... majoring in university studies ... the son of Andrea McDonald and Jonathan Willis ... has three brothers: Dwight Oneill (22), Anthony Trammell (15) and Aarion McDonald (10).
