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

Earned honorable mention All-Heartland Conference honors last season ... played in 27 games with 25 starts ... ranked fifth in the conference in field goal percentage ... lead the team and ranked 10th in the Heartland in rebounding ... scored in double-figures in 10 games ... finished with three double-doubles ... transfered to TAMIU from Ventura College ... earned first-team All-Western Conference honors for the Pirates ... 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 "The Outsiders" ... favorite athlete is Amare Stoudemire ... most admired historical figure is Aristotle ... favorite quote is "It's the will of the man not the skill of the man."