May 15, 2003


FURMAN BASKETBALL FORWARD
PACO GONZALEZ TO TRANSFER

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Furman Paladins men's basketball coach Larry Davis announced today that sophomore foward Paco Gonzalez has decided to transfer following the completion of the 2002-03 academic year.

"Paco is a fine young man, and we wish him nothing but the best," said Davis in making the announcement on Thursday.

Gonzalez, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound product of Miami, Fla., averaged 4.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in 25 games a year ago, which included eight starts. As a freshman in 2001-02, he started in 28 of 31 games and averaged 5.5 ppg and 4.4 rpg.

"I had two great years here and made a lot of friends," said Gonzalez Thursday afternoon. "I will miss everyone, including my teammates and coaches, and certainly wish them well."

Gonzalez indicated that he intends to continue his basketball career but was unsure at this time where he planned to enroll. Has has two seasons of eligibility remaining.