Personal
Born April 1978 in Caldwell, Idaho ... parents are Susan and the late Wayne Bower; stepfather is Robert Carlson ... brother Danny played basketball at BYU (1997-99) ... served a two-year mission to Poland for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ... recruited by Texas, Northwestern, Utah State, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin, Utah... accounting major.
Before BYU
(UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN): Bower shot 44 percent from three-point range and 81 percent from the line at Wisconsin ... hit six three-pointers vs. Temple and was named ESPN's Player of the Game ... selected player of the game vs. Ohio State ... served a two-year mission to Poland for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prior to playing at Wisconsin.
(RICKS COLLEGE): Bower played his freshman season at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho ...was named Region 18 MVP ... averaged 16 points and made 48 percent of his three-point attempts.
(HIGH SCHOOL): Bower was named the Idaho's Mr. Basketball as a senior at Skyview High, averaging 26.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.
Summary
Bower should play a key role for the Cougars in his senior season ... He was the Cougars' primary reserve, including five starts, last season despite being slowed by a back injury ... He had back surgery after the season ... He is a transfer from the University of Wisconsin who sat out using a redshirt year in 2001-02 because of NCAA transfer rules ... An excellent shooter, he was the team's top percentage shooter (of players with significant minutes) from three-point range (.439) and the free throw line (.875) last year ... He shot 44 percent from three-point range and 81 percent from the line at Wisconsin ... He can play some point but is primarily a wing ... He has an outstanding knowlege of the game and possesses good leadership skills ... He should be a strong factor for the Cougars on the perimeter in 2003-04 ... He has career highs at BYU of 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Stats
BYU CAREER HIGHS:POINTS: 14 vs. New MexicoFG MADE: 4 (four times) last vs. New MexicoFG ATT: 8 at CreightonFG%: .667 (2-3) vs. Toledo3FG MADE: 4 vs. ISU, UNM3FG ATT: 7 vs. ISU, UNM3FG%: 1.000 (2-2) v. ToledoFT MADE: 7 vs. Kansas StateFT ATT: 8 vs. Kansas StateFT %: 1.000 (6-6) vs. Utah StateREB: 5 (3 times) last vs. AFA ASSISTS: 5 vs. AFASTEALS: 2 (three times) last at USFBLOCKS: 1 (3 times) last at AFAMINUTES: 31 (twice) last vs. SDSU