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Another in the long line of native Charlotteans that have stayed home to play for the 49ers, including George Jackson, Byron Dinkins, DeMarco Johnson, Jobey Thomas, Curtis Withers and E.J. Drayton. Showed signs that he could be a key contributor in early season, `06 before suffering injury. An athletic wing who is aggressive to and around the hoop and also has a good outside shot.
2006-07: Suffered season-ending injury to his lower left leg in practice prior to 49ers game at Mississippi State ... had played in six games prior to that point, averaging 5.2 minutes ... his total time of 32 minutes played produced 4 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, a block and 2 steals ... had a high of four rebounds in eight minutes played vs. Hofstra in his Niners' debut ... first career points came at Syracuse where he scored two points (2-4 FT) and added a rebound, steal and assist in three minutes of play.
At Charlotte Latin: A three-year starter for coach Jerry Faulkner and two-time all-state selection ... averaged 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds as a senior, shooting 53% from the floor ... Hawks went 23-10 in his senior season ... Dewhurst was ranked 122nd by Bob Gibbons, who listed him as one of the state's Top 5 seniors ... named MVP of the Private vs. Public Schools Game ... led the Hawks to a 23-9 record as a junior, averaging 20.6 points and 9.0 rebounds while shooting 54% from the field, 33% from three-point range and 75% from the line ... Latin reached the 2005 and 2006 NC Independent Schools 3A semifinals after winning state titles in 2003 and 2004 ... the Hawks were 94-23 in Dewhurst's career ... Two-time team captain was a three-time all-NCISAA Conference player .... AAU ball with the Carolina Miners.
