NOTING MAHONE ... Transferred to Bethune-Cookman College from Globe Tech ... Never stops working around the basket ... Seems to have the knack of knowing when and where the rebound will occur ... Moves towards the basket for rebounds very fast ... Will look to improve on his mad-range jump shot that can lure defenders out of the paint ... Has worked tirelessly in the Wildcat Athletic Performance Center to improve physical stature leading into the season ... Contains a good stroke from the 15-foot range that will serve as a notice to defenders he can shoot the ball away from the paint ... Should be a player to watch this year and next for the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University.

PREP/PERSONAL ... Tobias J. Mahone is the son of Jo Ann Mahone ... Born on May 23, 1986 in his hometown of Ft. Meyers, Fla. ... Came to B-CU from Globe Tech in Manhattan, N.Y. where he played for head coach Ken Wilcox ... Volunteers his time with the Work Forces program ... Made official visits to Lock Haven and Dillon ... Helped his high school team in Ft. Meyers to a 29-3 record in 2005-06 ... Team lost in the conference title game as a senior ... Named as the Most Improved player and earned the Mr. Hustle award ... Named as a Third Team All-State member in Florida ... Scored 500 points and grabbed in 500 rebounds ... Scored 47 points in the State All-Star game.

SHOOTING THE "J" with ... TOBIAS MAHONE:

Favorite Sports Team ... Miami Heat

Favorite Television Show ... SportsCenter

Favorite Movies ... Juice, Jason's Lyrics

Hobbies ... Watching television

Favorite Food ... Macaroni and cheese and pork chops

Favorite Athlete ... Dwyane Wade

Favorite Class at B-CU ... English