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At Charlotte: A powerful force under the basket who has a smooth perimeter shot, to boot. Mack emerged as a bonafide scorer at the end of the 2007-08 season, posting eye-popping numbers in the second half, including a 15.6 scoring average in A-10 play. He scored 15 or more points, 13 times with 11 coming in the season's second half.
2007-08 SEASON
12.8 ppg; 5.1 rpg; .392 FG%; .364 3FG%; .724 FT%
A-10: 15.6 ppg; 5.0 rpg; .434 FG%; .411 3FG%; .804 FT%
49ers' second leading scorer (12.8 points) and rebounder (5.1 rebounds) ... was also 2nd on the team in three-pointers made (64-176; .364 3FG%) ... scored 15 or more points in 11 of the final 17 games, averaging 15.1 points over the season's second half ... was the 49ers leading scorer in 6 of the last 11 games ... three games with 20+ points (27 at Richmond; 23 vs. UMass in A-10 quarterfinals; 20 at Fordham) ... career-high 27 points (8-14 FG; 5-8 3FG; 6-8 FT) at Richmond, 2/20/08 ... scored in double figures 24 times (5 of first 12 games; 19 of last 22 games) ... finished regular-season with a seven-game string of games with 15 or points (19.4 avg.; .489 FG%; .500 3FG%) ... scored 15 points in the opening 6:37 of the second half vs. Fordham, knocking down three straight three-pointers to spark a 17-0 run in that 74-60 victory ... fourth on team with 36 steals ... career-best 11 rebounds vs. Monmouth.
A-10 Ranks:
Scoring: 20th, 12.8
Defensive rebs: 15th, 4.09
A-10 Only:
Scoring: 12th, 15.6
FG%: 12th, .434
3FG%: 11th, .411
FT%: 13th, .804
At Angelina Junior College (Lufkin, Texas):
Junior College all-America who was ranked as the 21st-best junior college player by JuCoJunction.com ... Mike Mitchell of the Midwest Scouting Report called Mack one of the Top 10 junior college players in America ... a first team all-Texas Junior College selection, Mack averaged 16.5 points and seven rebounds while shooting .420 from three-point range and .720 from the line for head coach Guy Davis ... a key to the 49ers' 2007-08 13th-ranked recruiting class.
Personal:
Born Mar. 16, 1987... Mother is Patricia Mack, Grandmother is Nelgie Jordan ... attended Tartan High School in St. Paul, Minn. ... Criminal Justice major ... "He's a perfect four-man for Charlotte," said Mike Mitchell of the Midwest Scouting Report. "The 49ers stole one, as Lamont was being recruited by the SEC and Big 12 as well as other BCS Conferences."
Mack Up Close:
Mack put up impressive numbers in the second half of the season.
What was different about the first and second halves of the year that led to your impressive improvement:
Coach had a pep talk with me. He needed me to step up and needed me to be in that 1-2 punch behind Leemire.
What was the biggest factor you had to adapt to once you joined the 49ers:
Having a little better IQ for the game. In DI, you have to be smarter with your moves, how you go about making your moves, your timing and knowing when it's a good shot and when it's a bad shot. Basically, the IQ for the game.
How are you approaching your role as a senior leader now that Leemire Goldwire has graduated:
I'm coming out being a leader and doing whatever the team needs. To step up in crucial times on offense or on defense, to get into a passing lane, get a steal, take a charge.
What part of your offensive game needs the most work:
Driving to the hole.
What part do you enjoy the most:
That deep three -- when you hit that and the crowd goes crazy.
Mack comes from Chicago:
How does our Queen City measure up to the Windy City:
The weather's great here. It's a nice city overall. I like the skyline and the people here are great.
You must be a Bulls fan, but what about the White Sox or Cubs:
White Sox -- I'm a Southside guy.
Mack is a 6-7; 230 lb. physical specimen:
If you couldn't play basketball, what sport would be your next choice:
Baseball -- that was my first love.
Mack asked to have his grandmother, Nelgie Jordan, listed in his bio:
What does your grandmother, in particular, stand for, in your eyes:
She pushed me to be the person I am today. She really influenced me a lot -- making sure I was always on track with everything, making sure I respected my elders. She made sure I didn't take anything for granted.
Mack's Career Stats: Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 34-33 148-378 .392 64-176 .364 76-105 .724 36-175- 5.1 123-5 46 83 11 36 436-12.8 A-10 Stats Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 16-16 85-196 .434 39-95 .411 41-51 .804 12- 80- 5.0 56-2 23 37 4 17 250-15.6
