David Wear

As of Oct. 10, 2008

USA Basketball Notes

• Member of the 2008 USA U18 National Team that compiled a 4-1 record and captured the silver medal at the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Formosa, Argentina, falling to the host team 77-64 in the gold medal game.
• Averaged 4.8 ppg. and 3.3 rpg. on a well-balanced team that saw all players average between 4.2 ppg. and 13.4 ppg.
• Notched 9 points, 5 boards and 2 assists against the Bahamas..
  

College Notes

• Has made a verbal commitment to attend the University of North Carolina in 2009-10.
  

High School Honors

• Named 2008 CIF Player of the Year, all-state and all-conference.
  
• Earned 2007 all-state, all-conference and All-CIF accolades.
  

High School Notes

• In three varsity seasons at Mater Dei High School (Calif.) has played in 109 games.
  
• Lists career single-game bests of 29 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists.
  
• As a junior in 2007-08, aided his team to a 35-1 slate and a third-place finish in state; averaged 18.0 ppg., 10.0 rpg. and 4.0 apg. in 36 contests.
  
• During his sophomore campaign, Mater Dei finished second in the state upon claiming a 33-4 record; averaged 5.0 rpg. and 10.0 ppg. on 50.0 percent shooting from the field and 70.0 percent shooting from the free throw line.
  
• Appeared in 33 contests his freshman season while averaging 4.0 ppg. and 4.0 rpg. Mater Dei captured a 33-3 slate in 2005-06, good enough for a third place finish in the state tournament.
  

Personal Notes

• Born on September 21, 1990, in Long Beach, Calif.
  
• Son of David and Gloria Wear; has one twin brother, Travis, who was also a member of the 2008 USA U18 National Team.
  
• Member of Mater Dei's honor roll all three years.
  
• His father played college basketball and professionally in Europe.
  
• Hopes to pursue a career as a sports therapist or own his own business.
  
• Played AAU with Pump 'n Run in 2006-07.
  
• Also plays hockey.
  

The Inside Scoop

• My favorite sport other than basketball is: football.
  
• My favorite basketball player of all-time is: '92 Dream Teamer Magic Johnson.
  
• My favorite team is: the Los Angeles Lakers.
  
• The best player I have faced is: 2000 Olympic gold medalist Vince Carter.
  
• I would most like to go one-on-one against: two-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Jordan
  
• The most impressive person I've met is: 1992 Olympic gold medalist Earvin 'Magic' Johnson; he is an incredible person.
  
• My first basketball memory is: sitting in the driveway, learning how to dribble.
  
• Not many people know: I have an identical twin.
  
• I am superstitious about: putting on my basketball gear in a certain order.
  
• This right-hander wears number: 12, beceause I was born before my brother, so I am one of two.
  
• I can?t live without: my family.
  
• If stranded on an island, I would want: matches, a knife and a flashlight.
  
• My favorite food is: steak.