University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV CAREER

Baxter Jr. enters his first season in the Runnin' Rebel program in 2016-17 ... Had committed to South Florida but was released from his national letter of intent.

HIGH SCHOOL

A 2016 graduate of Oldsmar Christian High School in Oldsmar, Fla. ... Was rated a four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals, and was ranked 90th in the ESPN Top 100 as a senior ... Averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for the Eagles ... Won the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk Contest in April 2016 ... Lettered four years on his high school's varsity team ... Coached by Jordan Fair ... The team was ranked in the nation's top 25 ... Lost in the SIAA State Championship ... Also played for Team Breakdown (AAU).

PERSONAL

Troy Leonard Baxter Jr., was born March 5, 1996, in Tallahassee, Fla. ... Has not declared a major ... Son of Troy Baxter Sr., and Diana Simmons ... Has two siblings: Shay (26) and Iani (9).