Hampton University Athletics

2012-13 JUNIOR SEASON
Played in 31 games for the Pirates, making six starts… averaged 7.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game… averaged 23.0 minutes per contest… went 81-for-243 (.333) from the floor… made 45 of his 166 3-pointers (.271) on the season… went 37-for-49 (.755) from the free throw line… scored in double figures 11 times, including a career-high 24 against Coppin State on Jan. 21… hit at least two 3-pointers in four games… hit a career-high five 3-pointers (5-for-14) against Coppin State on Jan. 21… pulled down a career-high nine rebounds at Delaware State on Feb. 25… had a career-high four assists against Morgan State on Jan. 19… grabbed a career-high three steals twice: against Robert Morris (Dec. 8) and against James Madison (Jan. 7)… MEAC Player of the Week (March 4).

INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
Was a First Team All-Conference selection in his freshman and sophomore seasons… averaged 15 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a freshman… averaged 14.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game as a sophomore.

WOODS HAVEN PREP
Averaged 24.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game as a senior… was named Second Team All-State.

PERSONAL
Born Dec. 23, 1991… son of Margaret Johnson and Luis Mercado… has six siblings: Gianni, Bjorn, Julius, Kira, Channel, and Jade… nicknamed MoneyMone… was featured in the Miami Herald… majoring in recreation and tourism… wants to play professional basketball or become a sports agent.


MERCADO’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year  GP-GS  Min/Avg.  FG-A      Pct.  3P-A    Pct.  Ft-A      Pct.  OR-DR  Reb-Avg.  Ast  BLK  ST  Pts-Avg
12-13   31-6    712-23.0   81-243   .333  45-166 .271  37-49    .755 19-79     98-3.2       30     8      23  244-7.9
Total    31-6    712-23.0   81-243   .333  45-166 .271  37-49    .755 19-79     98-3.2       30     8      23  244-7.9


MERCADO’S CAREER HIGHS
Points: 24 vs. Coppin State (1/21/13)
Rebounds: 9 at Delaware State (2/25/13)
Assists: 4 vs. Morgan State (1/19/13)
Blocked Shots: 2 (twice), last at South Carolina State (1/30/13)
Steals: 3 (twice), last vs. James Madison (1/7/13)
Field Goals Made: 7 vs. Florida A&M (3/2/13)
Field Goals Attempted: 17 vs. Coppin State (1/21/13)
3-Pt. Field Goals Made: 5 vs. Coppin State (1/21/13)
3-Pt. Field Goals Attempted: 14 vs. Coppin State (1/21/13)
Free Throws Made: 7 vs. Coppin State (1/21/13)
Free Throws Attempted: 8 vs. Coppin State (1/21/13)