2008-09: Attended Temple College in Temple, Texas and played for Head Coach Kirby Johnson...Averaged 17.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game... Earned North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference First Team accolades...Led the league in blocks and ranked third in scoring and rebounding...Was a 2009 Region VII All-Star selection...Posted a game-high 23 points and recorded 11 rebounds in the 2009 Region VII vs. USA All-Star Game.
2007-08: Attended University of Texas-San Antonio...Played 14 games and averaged 3.1 points and 1.5 rebounds.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Temple High School...Averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds and 6.6 blocks as a senior in 2007 for Head Coach Bruce Etheridge...Shot 65 percent...Named District 13-5A MVP and First Team All-District as a senior...Was ranked 27th among Texas high school seniors in 2007, according to TexasHoops.com.
PROFILE
Name: Russell D. Permenter
Birthdate: October 26, 1988
Major: Management
Family: Son of Linda Jackson and James Permenter. Has two brothers, Eric and Quint.
Favorite Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Athletes: Kobe Bryant and Hakeem Olajuwon
Favorite Movies: Goodfellas, The Dark Knight
Favorite Foods: Crab legs and chicken fried steak
Hobbies: Playing basketball, working out, hanging out with friends and playing video games
Biggest Thrill In Sports: Having people cheer for me
What I Would Like To Do After I Leave Providence: Play professional basketball