Perry Stevenson

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Perry Stevenson


caption =
number = 21
position = Power forward
career_start = November 15, 2006
class = Junior
height_ft = 6
height_in = 9
weight_lb = 207
nationality = USA
birth_date = birth date and age|1987|1|23
birth_place = Lafayette, Louisiana
highschool = Northside
college = Kentucky

Perry George Stevenson (born January 23, 1987 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is currently a junior power forward for the University of Kentucky men's basketball team. [ [http://www.ukathletics.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=37&url_article_id=18032&change_well_id=2 UK Athletics Player Profile] ] In his first regular season collegiate game on November 15, 2006, Perry blocked seven shots against Miami (OH) and was given the nickname "Swat" for his ability to block shots. [ [http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/players/60191 Yahoo! Sports player stats] ]

Stevenson's career highs include 18 points, 14 rebounds, 7 blocks, 5 steals, and 2 assists, respectively (all achieved during his sophomore season). Stevenson saw more playing time after Wildcat star freshman Patrick Patterson suffered an ankle injury before the rematch with Tennessee. Stevenson picked up three of those career highs during that period of time. His sophomore season, he averaged 5.9 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game.

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