0 Russell Byrd
	Class: RS Sophomore Height / Weight: 6-7 / 205 Position: G Hometown/High School: Fort Wayne, Ind./Blackhawk Christian

The Word
Healthy after undergoing three surgeries on his left foot between May 2010 and May 2011 • Strong wing with great size • Sharp shooter with range well beyond the 3-point arc • Possesses a smooth, silky stroke • Owns a tremendous passion for the game.

2011-12
Appeared in 27 games, averaging 5.5 minutes, 1.5 points and 0.6 rebounds • Ranked sixth on the team with nine made 3-pointers • Scored a season-high eight points against Iowa (3/9) in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals • Knocked down two 3-pointers for six points against Nebraska (2/25) • Played a season-high 13 minutes against Nebraska Omaha (12/4), recording five points and two rebounds.

2010-11
Redshirted due to injured left foot.

High School
Averaged 23.2 points and 10.1 rebounds as a senior at Blackhawk Christian • Earned second-team all-state honors, becoming the school's first-ever Indiana All-Star • 2010 First-team All-Northeast Indiana honoree • 2010 Fort Wayne News-Sentinel All-Area selection • Averaged 19.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists as a junior captain • First-team All-Northeast Indiana honoree • Indiana Junior All-Star • 2009 Associated Press All-State honorable mention • Fort Wayne News-Sentinel All-Area selection • One of 30 prep players selected to participate in the 2009 Nike Global Challenge in August, where he teamed with Spartan teammate Adreian Payne on Team USA Midwest • Participated in the 2009 NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp, where he connected on 18-of-26 attempts from 3-point range • Participant at 2009 Lebron James Skills Academy and the 2009 Vince Carter Skills Academy, a skills camp for the top 20 prep wings in the country • Averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds as a sophomore, as Blackhawk Christian posted a 19-6 record, finishing in Elite 8 of Class 1A, winning a sectional championship • Ranked nationally by ESPNU Top 100 (61), Scout.com (82) and Rivals.com (115) • Among the top players in the nation at his position as ranked by ESPNU Top 100 (20 Shooting Guard), Scout.com (19 Shooting Guard) and Rivals.com (21 Small Forward) • Played for Coach Jay Sefton at Blackhawk Christian High School • Also excelled at golf.

Personal
Born March 4, 1992 • Son of Kelly and Kebra Byrd • Economics major.