HONORS:
- 2016 SEC All-Freshman Team
2015-16 (FRESHMAN):
- Posted the sixth-best scoring campaign for a Mizzou freshman in program history, compiling 355 points while starting all 31 games (11.5 points per game).
- Most prolific freshman scorer for the Tigers since the 1993-94 season when Kelly Thames scored 12.2 points per game.
- Named to the 2016 SEC All-Freshman Team after averaging 11.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during Mizzou's conference schedule.
- One of two Tigers to start all 31 games of the 2015-16 campaign.
- Hit double figures in scoring in 21-of-31 games as a freshman, including three 20-point games.
- Was the sixth-fastest Mizzou freshman to the 200-point mark, needing just 18 games to get to 207 points.
- Scored 20 points (8-of-14 FG, 1-of-3 3PT, 3-of-4 FT) in his collegiate debut, leading Mizzou past Wofford (Nov. 13), 83-74.
- Joined an exclusive list of debuts, with other recent 20-point Tiger freshman performances including: Montaque Gill-Caesar, 21 points vs. UMKC (Nov. 14, 2014), Jevon Crudup, 22 points at Rutgers (Nov. 27, 1990), Steve Stipanovich, 23 points vs. Southwest Texas State (Nov. 30, 1979).
- Then-season-best eight rebounds to go along with 18 points (5-of-8 FG, 1-of-2 3PT, 7-of-8 FT) vs. Omaha (Dec. 9).
- 19 points (5-of-9 FG) in the game at Georgia (Jan. 6).
- First career double-double in the 76-61 win vs. Auburn (Jan. 9), recording 14 points (4-of-9 FG, 1-of-1 3PT, 5-of-6 FT) and 11 rebounds.
- 22 points on season highs in FGM (9) and FGA (17) at Alabama (Feb. 6),
- Became the 12th freshman in program history to record 200 points and 100 rebounds in a season with his effort against the Crimson Tide.
- 10 points (4-of-10 FG, 2-of-3 FT) and 7 rebounds at Vanderbilt (Feb. 10), including matching a season-best 2 steals.
- Hit 2+ three-pointers for the second time in three games en route to 17 points vs. Tennessee (Feb. 13).
- Season-best 23 points (6-of-14 FG, 1-of-3 3PT, 10-of-11 FT) at Arkansas (Feb. 20), setting season highs in FTM (10) and FTA (11) and pulling down 7 rebounds.
- Eclipsed the 300-point mark on the season with his effort against the Razorbacks, becoming the eighth Mizzou freshman to accomplish the feat, all-time.
- Grabbed 5 rebounds at Ole Miss (Feb. 23) for his 7th-straight game with 5+.
- Season-best 3-of-5 from beyond the arc en route to 13 points at LSU (March 1).
- 11 points (4-of-7 FG, 3-of-3 FT) vs. Florida (March 5) in the season finale at Mizzou Arena, also hauling in 6 rebounds.
HIGH SCHOOL:
- Averaged 20.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor as a senior at Blue Springs South High School.
- Led South to its first Missouri Class 5 State Championship in school history at Mizzou Arena as a senior.
- Was a 2015 Missouri Class 5 All-State selection.
- Named to the Kansas City Star’s 2015 All-Metro Player of the Year.
- All-Suburban Golden Conference Player of the Year and First Team member as a senior.
- First Team All-State honoree by the MBCA as a junior.
- Fueled his team to a 21-4 record as a junior and a 22-2 mark as a sophomore.
- Chose Mizzou over offers from Arkansas, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Creighton.
PERSONAL
- Son of Kevin and Vicki Puryear.
- Born Nov. 18, 1996, in New Brunswick, N.J.
- Has two sisters, Aleyse and Kendall.
- Grew up dreaming of chance to play at Mizzou.
- Favorite sports movie is Coach Carter.
- Favorite professional athlete to follow is LeBron James.
- Would like to pursue a career in basketball.