In two seasons at Arkansas, appeared in 70 games (67 starts), and averaged 13.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals, while shooting 42.0% from the field and 38.2% from three-point range. Was a 2008 Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy candidate. Was named NABC All-District (9) Second Team & Second Team All-SEC (Coaches) in 2007. Started 33 of 35 games as a sophomore, ranking first on Razorbacks in rebounding (6.6 rpg), steals (1.3 spg) and 3-point percentage (.378)... Named SEC Freshman of the Year and earned Second-Team All-SEC honors in 2006-07.

Son of Lisa Beverley. Helped his mother open her own nail salon studio in Houston even before signing with the Rockets. Featured in the 2007 documentary Hoop Reality, which is the sequel to the 1995 documentary Hoop Dreams. As a senior at John Marshall Metropolitan High School, led the state in scoring (37.3 ppg) and was named Co-Player of the Year. Enjoys playing video games and spades, and watching movies. Lists his mother as his most influential person growing up and her turkey sausage lasagna as his favorite meal. Favorite player growing up was Kevin Garnett