Will Faiivae Class: Junior Hometown: Ventura, Calif. Last College: Ventura College Height / Weight: 6-7 / 225 Position: F Experience: TR

Transfers to TAMIU after playing two seasons at Ventura College ... earned first-team All-Western Conference honors for the Pirates ... ranked second on the squad last season with a 10.9 points per game scoring average ... lettered in basketball, football, volleyball and track and field at Buena High School ... team MVP in basketball.

Personal: Son of Jim and Tina Nelson ... majoring in fitness and sports ... favorite book is the "Holy Bible" ... favorite athlete is Amare Stoudemire ... most admired historical figure is Socrates.