SCOUTING REPORT: Matt has been a pleasant surprise in how well he plays the game of basketball. He has a great understanding of what we are trying to do, and he has shown he can play both inside and out. When Matt plays really hard, he has all the tools to be one of the best post players in the league. He is an excellent leader with a super attitude.
JUNIOR (2009-10): Averaged 16.3 minutes over the first 11 games of the season ... one of 11 players on the Bulldogs roster to convert at least one 3-pointer, finishing 2-of-11 from beyond the arc ... hit his first trey of the season against Maryland Eastern Shore (11/22) ... netted a season-high five points, including a 1-for-2 outing from beyond the arc, in a 67-53 victory over Central Connecticut State (11/29) during the CollegeInsider.com Skip Prosser Invitational ... grabbed seven rebounds, six on the defensive glass, in 33 minutes of action against Davidson (12/3) ... had a string of four consecutive contests with a start that began against Georgia Southern (12/5).
SOPHOMORE (2008-09): Came off the bench and scored 37 points ... grabbed six boards in a season-high 19 minutes of action at Charleston Southern (11/25).
FRESHMAN (2007-08): Saw a significant amount of playing time ... played in all 30 games, starting 12 ... played 523 minutes, averaging 17.4 minutes per game ... recorded double-digit scoring in five games ... recorded a season-high 17 points against Elon (1/3) ... shot .590 percent from the field ... a .590 overall field goal percentage would have placed him third in the SoCon if he had the necessary attempts ... scored in 27 games ... recorded 149 points, averaging 5.0 per game ... shot .357 percent from the 3-point line and .652 percent from the free throw line ... in SoCon play, shot .778 percent from the foul line ... recorded a season-high nine rebounds against Elon (1/3) ... tallied 96 rebounds and 13 assists ... totaled 17 steals and four blocks.
HIGH SCHOOL:Â A 2007 graduate of Evans High School ... lettered in basketball and received All-County, All-Area and All-Region honors ... averaged 15 points and 12 rebounds per game ... played in the Georgia vs. South Carolina All-Star game ... team went 20-0 at home, longest winning streak in county history ... played for coach Kevin Kenny.
PERSONAL: Full name is Matthew Clark ... Son of Opal and Roger Clark ... born Nov. 22, 1988 ... majoring in business administration.
High School:
• 2007 graduate of Evans High School
• Lettered in basketball and received All-County, All-Area and All-Region honors
• Averaged 15 points and 12 rebounds per game
• Played in the Georgia vs. South Carolina All-Star game
• Team went 20-0 at home, longest winning streak in county history
• Played for coach Kevin Kenny
Personal:
• Full name is Matthew Clark
• Son of Roger Clark and Opal Clark
• Father works in Janus Research and mother at Ft. Gordon DOIM
• Born Nov. 22, 1988
• Majoring in business administration
