Austin Theis Class: Freshman Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. High School: Rampart H.S. Height / Weight: 6-11 / 190 Position: C Birthdate: 05/20/1987 Experience: RS

2005-06: Redshirted.

Prep: 2005 graduate of Rampart High where he played for coach Dan McKiernan ... as a senior was an honorable mention all-state selection after averaging 13.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.3 blocks/game ... had 116 total blocks during the season which led the state ... recorded a triple-double (12 points, 17 rebounds and 10 blocks) against the Air Academy (Feb. 15) ... scored 16 points and had 21 rebounds and nine blocks against Lakewood (Dec. 18) and 26 points, 20 rebounds and seven blocks against Mitchell (Feb. 5) ... also had range from deep, knocking down 15 three-pointers during the year ... as a junior, was the team MVP and an All-Colorado Springs Metro League selection when he averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per contest ... that season had 82 blocks which ranked second in the state to Brian Yarbrough, his current UNC teammate ... played AAU basketball with Colorado Chaos and coach David Matthews.

Personal: Born May 20, 1987, in Boulder ... son of Laura Craig and Gene Theis ... undecided on major.