UNCP Athletics

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2016-17): Played in eight games … Scored three points on 1-for-1 shooting … Also registered three rebounds (0.4/game) … Played a season-best two minutes against Winston-Salem State (home), Francis Marion (home) and Lander (road) … Shot 1-for-2 from the free throw line against FMU and connected on his lone field goal attempt at Lander.

AS A FRESHMAN (2015-16): Redshirted ... Did not see playing time.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Asheville Christian Academy under coaches Andy Ray and Mike Woods … Averaged 15.2 points, 14.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in pacing Asheville Christian to a 22-9 record and an appearance in the state semifinals as a senior ... Also became ACA's all-time leading rebounder along the way as well ... Lettered in basketball and track and field … Was an all-conference standout … Averaged 8.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game as a junior for ACA and helped lead the Lions to a 24-5 record and the Carolinas Athletic Association regular season and tournament titles … Also played AAU basketball for Team Vision.

PERSONAL: The son of Jeffrey McIlwain, Sr. … Has two sisters – Paola and Bianca – and one brother, Marcus … Graduated with a 3.1 grade point average … Undecided on his course of study at UNCP.