MOREHEAD, Ky. -- DeMario Mayfield, who has played in 65 Division I games between Georgia and Charlotte, has signed an athletic scholarship agreement with the Morehead State men’s basketball program. He has one season of eligibility remaining and will be able to play in 2013-14.
“DeMario will bring a lot to the table for us,” Head Coach Sean Woods said. “He already has three years of high-level Division I experience, which will certainly help our program. DeMario is a great shooter and passer. He is also mature, athletic and will fit our up-and-down style well.”
Mayfield, a 6-foot-5 guard/forward, started his career at Georgia (2009-10). After sitting out one season due to NCAA transfer rules, he then played two years at Charlotte (2011-12 and 2012-13).
Mayfield averaged 11.2 points as a redshirt sophomore at Charlotte and 11.7 points as a redshirt junior. He also posted 7.0 rebounds per game and recorded six double-doubles in 2011-12.
“DeMario has played against some very talented basketball players because the Southeastern and Atlantic 10 conferences are both very good,” Woods said. “We are glad DeMario will be eligible right away. He will be able to make big contributions for us, both offensively and defensively.”
A native of Royston, Ga., Mayfield registered 23.9 points, 6.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game as a senior at Franklin County High School after averaging 25.0 points and 6.2 assists as a junior.
Mayfield was Georgia’s AAA Player of the Year as a senior and played in the 2009 North-South All-Star Game. He was also rated by ESPN.com as the nation’s 17th-best point guard as a junior.
“DeMario is a very talented guy who will be able to play shooting guard or either forward position for us,” Woods added. “He’ll be able to get past people off the dribble and post up smaller guards.”
Check MSUEagles.com throughout the off-season for updates on Morehead State men’s basketball.
