3 TiRon Peoples
Major: Psychology. Birthdate: June 26. Son of: Wanda McKinley.
A junior from Kevil, Kentucky, TiRon prepped at Heath High School in Paducah where he was named Most Improved Player and made the Second District All-Tournament team. Peoples came to Mid-Continent University in 2006, and has scored 377 points and grabbed 109 rebounds in 35 career games in two seasons for the Cougars.
Last season, Peoples started 15 games and played in 24 and averaged 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game with 25 assists, 13 blocked shots, and 29 steals, and lead the Cougars with 46 three-point field goals in 113 attempts (.407). He scored in double figures in 16 games, including a season high 24 points against Lyon, Jan. 12, 2008, and 20 vs. Crichton, Feb. 7, both in TSAC action. His rebounding high was 7 against Union in TSAC play, January 24.
In his first season (2006-07) at MCU, TiRon averaged 8.3 points and 2.8 rebounds with 15 assists and 6 steals in 11 games. He recorded season highs of 19 vs. Freewill Baptist and 15 against Boyce College and Freed-Hardeman.
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant (NBA). Favorite Food: Pizza. Favorite Movie: Friday. Favorite Hobby: Playing video games. Favorite Place to Visit: Detroit, Michigan.