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At Charlotte:
Spears is a transfer from Boston College who will sit out the 2008-09 season per NCAA rules on Div. I transfers and have two years of eligibility remaining. A strong double-double-type player in the paint, Spears will reinforce the 49ers frontcourt next season.
At Boston College:
2007-08: The third-leading scorer for the Eagles as a sophomore ... averaged 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds ... started 17 of 28 games played and averaged 26.9 minutes ... shot .493 from the field; .716 from the foul line and was second on the team with 88 free throw attempts ... in Atlantic Coast Conference play, Spears averaged 8.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 23.6 minutes of play ... shot .494 from the floor in ACC action ... scored in double figures 15 times with four double-doubles ... had a 13-point; 11-rebound double-double vs. Virginia. 2006-07: Averaged 7.1 points and 4.6 rebounds as a freshman in 21.6 minutes of action ... scored in double figures 10 times with two double-doubles ... career-high 23 points vs. New Hampshire, hitting 8-of-10 shots and 7-of-11 free throws.
At Blair Academy:
Completed three-year career with over 2000 points ... finished 2nd on Blair Academy's all-time scoring list behind Luol Deng ... averaged 26.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 2005-06 and 25.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 2004-05.
At Salisbury High:
Spears attended Salisbury High for two years before enrolling at Blair Academy ... scored 55 points in a game for Salisbury.
Personal:
Born October 7, 1986 ... parents are Luke and Diane Fisher .... Sociology major.
Spears Up Close:
What brought you back to North Carolina to finish your career:
Being close to my family and it was just a great opportunity.
What NBA player does your game most resemble:
Charles Barkley. Being undersized at the position but being aggressive and able to score and rebound well against bigger guys. He has a high IQ for the game.
