TyShwan Edmondson

				Class: Freshman Hometown: Hopkinsville, Ky. High School: University Heights Academy Height / Weight: 6-4 / 170 Position: Guard Experience: H.S.

On Edmondson: A dynamic playmaking guard and versatile scorer ... lightning-quick floor leader ... owns the ability to score in transition, create his own shot, score off his defense and set up his teammates ... boasts outrageous athleticism and is a tremendous leaper for his size.

Norm Roberts On Edmondson: "Ty is a guy that will be a combo guard for us, playing at both the 1 and 2. He can push with good ballhandling skills, and he is very athletic and creative. He can score the ball in different ways - he can make the open shot, hit a 3 and get in the lane. He can also be a very good defender, with a wide wingspan and great anticipation. He knows he has to get stronger, and he has worked on that on campus this past summer, and has gotten better every day."

At University Heights Academy: A first team all-state selection by the Louisville Courier-Journal and the Kentucky Herald Leader, and a second team honoree according to the Associated Press as a senior ... averaged 18.4 points per game, 6.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals in his final season at UHA ... keyed the Blazers to a 30-5 record in 2007-08, leading his squad to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) District 8 and Region 2 championship ... team reached the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen in the large school state tournament, before taking the title among the smaller schools in the Kentucky All "A" Tournament ... named the Kentucky All "A" Tournament's most valuable player ... selected to participate in the Kentucky-Ohio All-Star game, where he won the dunk contest and scored 14 points for his home state's squad (April 13, 2008) ... hails from the same high school program as former St. John's player Sergio Luyk (1991-95), who passed away in Spain in the summer of 2008.

Personal: TyShwan DeNane Edmondson ... born in South Bend, Ind. ... son of Renita and Leonard Maysonet ... has one brother, Semaj Edmondson (17) ... chose to attend St. John's because of its business school and the opportunity to play home games "on the biggest stage" at Madison Square Garden ... has not yet declared a major, but is interested in studying business and broadcasting.

Edmondson Up Close...
Favorite food: Lasagna and homemade tacos.
Favorite book: "Tuesdays with Morrie," by Mitch Albom.
I came to St. John's because: I always wanted to play ball in New York and at The Garden, and because of the business school.
The teammate that inspires me is: Malik Boothe.
My funny superstitions/pregame rituals: I chew a piece of mint gum every game, and I keep a second piece in my sock for the second half.