Matt Buck Class: RS Junior Hometown: Cave Creek, Ariz. High School: Cactus Shadows H.S. Last College: Chandler-Gilbert J.C. Height / Weight: 6-2 / 195 Position: LHP Birthdate: 01/04/1985 Experience: TR Bats/Throws: L/L

Prior to UNC: Redshirted at the University of Hawaii in 2004 before transferring to Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona ... at Chandler-Gilbert played two seasons for head coach Doyle Wilson, a former major leaguer with the Cleveland Indians, and assistant coach Russ Luce, who played for Northern Colorado head coach Kevin Smallcomb at American River Community College ... in 2006, Buck appeared in 10 games and compiled a 1-1 record and 2.57 ERA in 21 innings of work; he struck out 10 and combined for a shutout ... as a freshman for the Coyotes in 2005, netted a save in 14.1 innings of work ... CGCC was 32-24 in 2006 and lost in the district finals; team was 34-20 his freshman season.

Prep: 2003 graduate of Cactus Shadows High where he played for coach Tom Scalla ... second-team all-state selection as a senior ... started in the 4A all-state game as a senior and selected to the state's "Super 50" squad ... also played guard for the Falcons basketball team where he was the team's Defensive Player of the Year ... was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 30th round (pick No. 897 overall) of the 2003 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1985, in Seattle, Wash. ... son of Keith and Gwen Buck ... has a younger brother ... majoring in sport and exercise science.