HAYS' HIT: "Erik is very long and athletic. He will provide some good minutes. He will continue to improve physically and we look for him to have a presence on the glass."

CHAVEZ HIGH: A three-year basketball letterwinner at Cesar Chavez High School, from which he graduated from in 2007...A first team all-District 20-5A selection as a 2006 junior...A second team all-District pick as a 2005 sophomore...Lobos advanced to the district playoffs after going 16-15 as a senior...Coached by Kevin Pullum...Also an all-district selection in football.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 18, 1989, to Stephon Blaylock and Tamika Martin...Has two brothers, Kevion and Stephon, and a sister, Tyrescha...Enjoys playing video games...Majoring in sports management at Metro State and would like to become a sports agent after graduation.

Career Stats

2007-08
30 GP, 2 GS, 335-11.2 min, 23-55, .418 FG, 6-23, .261 3pt, 28-37, .757 FT, 45-1.5 reb, 27 PF, 12 asst, 14 TO, 3 blk, 13 stl, 80-2.7 ppg