North Carolina Central University Athletics

Justin Leemow looks to continue his solid defensive play and leadership skills at the point guard position in his final season at NCCU.

As a Junior (2010-11):
Started all but one game (Senior Night vs. SC State Mar. 3) in his first season at NCCU. Dished out a team-high 118 assists and 56 steals on the year. Averaged 3.9 assists per game while racking up 1.9 steals per contest. Scored in double-figures in three games including his first double-double against Allen University contributing 19 points and a career-high 10 assists in the win. Dished out at least five assists in 11 games including eight at Bethune-Cookman on Feb. 28. Recorded at least one take away in all but four games with a season-high of six in back-to-back games against Allen University (Nov. 27) and Washington Adventist (Dec. 1). Scored at least one point in all but 10 games.

University of South Florida (2008-10)

As a Sophomore (2009-10):
Saw 17 minutes of action with two assists at SMU (11/13). Tied his career with nine points on 3-3 3-point shooting against Virginia (11/16). Added a pair of 3-pointers against Davidson (11/19) ... Made his first start of the season against UNC Wilmington (11/22). Added three points, three rebounds and three assists off the bench against Kent State (11/25). Pulled down three rebounds with two assists against USFCA (12/19).

As a Freshman (2008-09):
True freshman who appeared in all 31 games this season, starting eight. Averaged 1.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists. Made his USF debut in 11/14 season opener vs. SMU, playing 14 minutes off the bench. Had three points, two rebounds and an assist. Tallied two assists 11/19 at Virginia... Notched a career high nine points 12/3 at UAB, connecting on a career high three 3-pointers. Also pulled down a career high three rebounds. Had career high three steals 12/21 vs. Wright State... Made his first career start 12/27 vs. Iona, playing 24 minutes with two assists and not committing a turnover. Tallied six points and a career high six rebounds 1/20 vs. DePaul. Had a career high three assists 1/24 vs. Villanova. Had five rebounds and tied his career high with three assists in 2/6 upset win vs. Marquette. Also added two steals vs. Marquette. Tied his career high with nine 3/3 vs. Cincinnati, matching his career high with three 3-pointers. Also dished out a career high four assists and added a game-high three steals, tying his career high.

High School (Mt. Zion Academy):
Spent final year of school at Mt. Zion Christian Academy in Durham, N.C. Averaged 13.5 points, 4 assists and 2 steals per game as a member of the post-graduate team. Also split time on the national team at Mt. Zion. Coached by Brett Wilson and Tony Fozard at Mt. Zion. Attended The Patterson School in Lenoir, N.C. for two years and Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. for two years prior to Mt. Zion.

Personal:
Justin Jude Leemow is the son of Delia Pollard and Sylvester Leemow. Has two brothers, Jovan and Jobe, and one adopted brother, Stanley Sylvester. Born August 1, 1988. Name is pronounced Lee-Mow (as in now).