University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

2004-05 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Made an impact as a freshman averaging 9.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game...Started nine of 28 games played... Recorded 11 double digit scoring nights, fourth best on the team...Finished 29th in the Peach Belt Conference in scoring, eighth in assists, fourth in free throw percentage, and fourth in assist-to turnover ratio...Had a career-night on Dec. 4 at North Greenville in fueling the Pacers dramatic come-from-behind win...Nearly had a triple double with 29 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists...Scorched the nets to the tune of 9-of-11 including 5-of-6 from deep...The 29 points was the most ever by a USCA freshman while going 5- of-6 was the second best three-point shooting display in the PBC in 2004-05... On Nov. 20, his double double of 14 points and 13 assists tied a school mark for assists in a single game...In the Pacers’ PBC Tournament win over North Florida on Mar. 2, his 8-of-8 at the charity stripe tied for the best annual mark in the conference.

FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY: Comes to USC Aiken after a post graduate year at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia... Averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game during the 2003-04 season...Fork Union finished with a 27-5 record with a roster that included multiple D-I signees.

SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game his senior season...Twice named All-Region as a junior and senior...Missed a portion of the 2002- 03 season due to a fractured wrist but returned to help lead the Braves to the South Carolina Class AAAA Lower State championship game... Contributed 13 and 12 points respectively in tournament wins over Stratford and Richland Northeast to send the Braves to the championship game...Averaged 14.0 points and 3.0 assists as a junior...Led Socastee to a fourth place finish at the prestigious Toyota Classic in Georgetown, Ky.

PERSONAL: Joshua Ryan Poston is the son of Rick and Kim Poston...He is majoring in Business Administration.