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Clay Patterson - Men's Basketball - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
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Clay Patterson

Position

G

Height

6-1

Weight

180 lbs.

Class

RS-Fr.

Hometown

Rio Rancho, N.M.

Previous School

Fort Lewis

OF NOTE
• A non-scholarship player who was awarded a scholarship for his final semester as a Lobo
• Appeared in 23 games off the bench in New Mexico career
• Was an All-State player at Rio Rancho High School

2021-22 SEASON (SENIOR)
• Appeared in two games off the bench
• Had a career-high five points vs. Western New Mexico (Nov. 22)
• Scored four points vs. Northern New Mexico (Feb. 11)

2020-21 SEASON (JUNIOR)
• Appeared in nine games off the bench
• Made first career 3-pointer vs Our Lady of the Lake (Dec. 15)
• Matched a career high with two rebounds vs. LeTourneau (Dec. 17)

2019-20 SEASON (SOPHOMORE)
• Appeared in nine games off the bench
• Scored a career-high four points vs. San Jose State on 4-4 from the free throw line (Jan. 21)

2018-19 SEASON (FRESHMAN)
• Appeared in three games off the bench
• Played a career-high eight minutes at Univ. of the Southwest in his collegiate debut (Dec. 30)
• Scored first career points from the FT line vs. Wyoming (Jan. 19)

HIGH SCHOOL
• 2016 Gatorade and USA Today New Mexico Player of the Year
• 2016 New Mexico Mr. Basketball
• Led Rio Rancho to 2016 State Championship
• Shot 55 percent from 3pt range in 2016 state tournament
• Led state of New Mexico in scoring in 2016

PERSONAL
• Birthday is April 8
• Son of Valerie and Dave Patterson
• Has three siblings, Austin Brady and David