Drake University Athletics

2007-08 ? Appeared in eight games...played season-long five minutes against North Carolina Central, collecting career-high three rebounds and two assists.

High School ? Earned all-state honors by Associated Press as both junior and senior at Southwest Christian High School...played in Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game...four-year starter who closed prep career ranking 16th on all-time Minnesota scoring charts with 2,226 points...averaged 26.9 points as senior, while ranking second in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro in scoring...led Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro in free throw percentage (.848)...led Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro in three-point baskets as a junior with 90, while averaging 24.5 points per game...played for Minnesota Glory Elite AAU basketball team, being named to D-I AAU Minnesota Region All-Tournament team in 2005.

Personal ? Marketing major...recipient of Drake Presidential Scholarship...born Christopher Welch Avery on July 7, 1997, in Deephaven, Minnesota...parents: Mitch and Kris Avery..has sister Annika (18)...high school coach: Dan Beckering.