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At Charlotte:
Considered an impact newcomer, Coleman has the ability to make a splash on the wing. He's athletic, has great range and gives the 49ers backcourt more size and experience. Has grown five inches from his high school days.
At Heat Academy (Martinsville, Va.):
Averaged 26.0 points and 6.2 rebounds while leading Heat Academy to a 31-6 record in his lone season ... named team MVP and earned all-tournament honors at a National Prep Tournament in Texas and the Holiday Shootout in Maryland ... shot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range ... added 2.8 assists and shot 79% from the foul line.
At Brewton-Parker:
Spent one and half years at NAIA school Brewton-Parker in Georgia before enrolling at Heat Academy.
At LaGrange H.S.:
Starred for four years ... named sixth-man of the year as a sophomore and High Performance Guard as a senior ... was an all-Regional Tournament selection.
Personal:
Born October 11, 1986 ... parents are Dexter and Geneva Coleman .... History major ... National Honor Roll student at LaGrange H.S., Rashad graduated with a 3.6 GPA.
Coleman Up Close:
Growing five inches since high school, how has your game changed:
I'm more explosive and more aggressive to the rim. My game is more above the rim than when I was shorter.
What excites you about the 49ers program:
Being out there with my teammates and friends.
In Canada, you were not able to play due to injury, but you stayed involved, upbeat and supportive even to the point of bringing teammates water:
I just always grew up learning its teammates and friends first on the court. I didn't let my ego get in may way, being a waterboy -- I didn't think anything about it.
