Oct. 11, 2004

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Furman forward Quan Prowell has been named to Southern Conference coaches preseason all-conference team, it was announced today at the league's annual basketball rouser.

Prowell, the reigning league freshman-of-the-year, was the only Paladin named to the 10-man squad. Last season the 6-foot-8 product averaged 9.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in 25 games. He shot 53.3 percent from the field, 34.1 percent from 3-point range, and 71.7 percent from the free throw line.

The Columbus, Ga., product tallied a season high 22 points versus UNC Greensboro and earned Jack In The Box Furman Holiday Classic MVP honors after registering 18 points versus Lipscomb in a 92-56 championship game victory.

Furman, which went 17-12 overall and 8-8 in league play a year ago, was a consensus fourth place pick in two SoCon preseason polls conducted by conference head coaches and media.