Xavier University Athletics
2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster
Malcolm Bernard
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 202
- Hometown:
- Miami, Fla.
- High School:
- Middleburg
AT XAVIER (2016-17)
10 double-figure scoring games, including a Xavier career-high 15 points (all in the second half) in the NCAA Regional Semifinal win over Arizona on March 23 ... Scored 12 points and completed his first XU double-double with an XU career-high 10 rebounds to go with four assists in the Butler win on March 9 ... Scored 13 points on March 4 at DePaul, while also adding five rebounds, two assists and two steals ... Also had 13 vs. Butler on Feb. 26 to go with a career-high tying three steals and followed that up with 13 points and five rebounds vs. Marquette on March 1 ... Had 12 points in the Georgetown win on Jan. 22 ... Scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds at Butler on Jan. 14 ... Hit 3-of-4 3-pointers in the DePaul win on Feb. 8 ... Started 35 of the 38 games of his Xavier career ... Contributed 10 points vs. St. John's on Jan. 7, hitting all four of his shots, including a pair of 3-pointers ... Nine points, including two big 3-pointers, in the win at Georgetown on Dec. 31 ... Had six points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals vs. Missouri on Nov. 17, including a game-saving block with two seconds left in overtime that led to XU's game-winning possession ... His stat line of nine points and seven rebounds doesn't completely cover the impact he made with big plays vs. Clemson on Nov. 18, especially late in the game.
AS A JUNIOR AT FAMU (2015-16)
Played one season at FAMU after sitting out the 2014-15 season due to NCAA transfer rules ... Second Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference … Led the MEAC and was ranked 10th in the nation in steals at 2.3 spg. For the 2015-16 season … Also led FAMU in scoring (14th in the MEAC at 14.4 ppg.), rebounding (sixth in the MEAC at 7.1 rpg.) and assists (second in the MEAC at 4.3 apg.) in his final season … Logged a team-high 32.4 minutes per game while starting 25 of his 28 games … Recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists vs. Alcorn State on Nov. 28 … Also recorded double-doubles in games at Hampton (23 points and 11 rebounds on Jan. 11), vs. Delaware State (27 points and 14 rebounds on Feb. 8) and at Maryland-Eastern Shore (19 points and 12 rebounds on Feb. 22) … Had a fifth double-figure rebound game at Jacksonville on Dec. 21 … Scored his FAMU career high with 29 points on 9-of-14 shooting vs. Thomas on Nov. 18 …. Basketball coach: Byron Samuels.
AS A SOPHOMORE AT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (2013-14)
Played in 28 games as a sophomore, averaging 3.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 14.5 minutes per game … Scored a CSU career-high 16 points twice during his sophomore season vs. Johnson (11-8-13) and at VMI (2-8-14) ... Grabbed 12 rebounds at VMI (2-8-14) ...
Basketball coach: Barclay Radebaugh.
AS A FRESHMAN AT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (2012-13)
Played in 30 games as a freshman, averaging 2.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 10.1 minutes per game … Scored eight points at Arizona on Nov. 11, connecting on 2-of-2 from 3-point range ... Had eight points against Hiwassee on Nov. 15, converting 6-of-6 free throws .... Had seven points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal in 13 minutes at Alabama on Nov. 23 ... Had a highlight reel fast break dunk in the Bucs’ victory over the Keydets (Feb. 21); was fouled on his dunk and missed the free-throw before converting a three off an offensive rebound to complete a five-point play ... Played 23 minutes in the NIT loss at Southern Miss on March 20 and contributed five assists … Basketball coach: Barclay Radebaugh.
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned District 6 Player of the Year Honors as a senior at Middleburg High School … Led Middleburg to a 16-10 record and a spot in the district semifinals during his final campaign by averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three blocks per game … Florida 6A All-State as a senior… Team captain and MVP as a senior … Clay County All-Star ... Earned FACA All-Star Game MVP honors by going for 18 points, 13 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals.
Basketball coach: Michael Harrison.
PERSONAL
Pursuing master's degree in sports administration ... Parents are Lesly Bernard and Melinda Boatwright ... Siblings are Aliyah, Jonathan, and Preston ... Born January 31, 1994 in Miami, Fla.
XAVIER CAREER HIGHS | ||
Points | 15 | vs. Arizona in NCAA Tournament (March 23, 2017) |
Field Goals Made | 5 | vs. Butler in BIG EAST Tournament (March 9, 2017) and vs. Arizona in NCAA Tournament (March 23, 2017) |
Field Goals Attempted | 9 | vs. Butler (February 26, 2017) and vs. Utah (December 10, 2016) |
3-Pt Field Goals Made | 3 | Six times; last vs. Arizona in NCAA Tournament (March 23, 2017) |
3-Pt Field Goals Attempted | 7 | at DePaul (March 4, 2017) |
Free Throws Made | 4 | at Villanova (January 10, 2017) and vs. Georgetown (January 22, 2017) |
Free Throws Attempted | 4 | Five times; last vs. Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament (March 25, 2017) |
Rebounds | 10 | vs. Butler in BIG EAST Tournament (March 9, 2017) |
Assists | 4 | vs. Providence (December 28, 2016) and vs. Butler in BIG EAST Tournament(March 9, 2017) |
Blocks | 2 | vs. Missouri (November 17, 2016) and Butler in BIG EAST Tournament (March 9, 2017) |
Steals | 3 | Four times; last vs. Creighton (March 10, 2017) |