Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2023-24 (Junior): Played in 30 games ... started in 25 contests ... totaled 854 minutes averaging 28.5 minutes per game ... played in over 30 minutes in 14 games with a season-high 38 minutes in three contests ... ranked fourth on the team in scoring averaging 10.1 points per game ... scored a season-high 33 points against California Baptist (Feb. 10) earning WAC Player of the Week award ... ranked second on the team in rebounds (146) ... averaged 4.9 rebounds per game ... notched a pair of double digit rebounding performances grabbing 10 boards vs. Utah Valley (Dec. 2) & vs. Seattle U (Feb. 17) ... recorded a double-double against Seattle U (Feb. 17) adding 13 points to go along with 10 rebounds ... shot 39.2 percent from the field connecting on 109 field goals, third-most on the team ... made a season-best eight field goals against Lake Erie (Nov. 18) ... ranked second on the team with 38 three pointers made ... tallied five games with three three-pointers ... sank eight-of-nine free throws at home against California Baptist (Feb. 10) ... finished fourth on the team with 51 assists ... dished out a season-high six assists at Lindenwood (Nov. 27) ... led the Trailblazers with 36 steals ... notched steals in 21 games with nine multi-steal contests, including four vs. California Baptist (Feb. 10).

At Southeastern (Iowa) Community College 2022-23 (Sophomore): Averaged 11.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the field across 35 appearances (33 starts)… scored a season-high 20 points twice, both in victories… also led the team with 2.0 steals per game... named First Team All-Region 11, was also an All-American.
 
At Central Wyoming College (2020-22): Played two seasons for the Rustlers, averaging 15.4 points and 5.8 rebounds… reached double-figures seven times… scored a career-high 31 points against Air Force Prep on Nov. 1, 2021.

Personal: Son of Marcus Searles and Kenisha Kersey... majoring in Communications... considers himself a sneaker head... favorite TV show is Snowfall... loves rivalry games and matching up against whoever is willing to play... biggest influence as an athlete is Kevin Durant... most memorable sports moment was at Southeastern Community College when he hit the game-winning three against their rivals, Indian Hills... aspires to play professional basketball... chose Utah Tech over offers from Morgan State, Alabama State and Western Illinois.
 
Why he chose Utah Tech – "There were a few reasons I chose Utah Tech, starting with how it felt like home. The resources on and off the court had everything I had been looking for. The environment was really nice and I feel like the coaching staff believes in me and will help put me in the best position for success. I'm excited to be a Trailblazer and looking forward to winning this season!"