Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Former prep basketball star who is expected to play a major role in Gardner-Webb’s aerial attack in 2019 and beyond … Has tremendous length, athleticism and ability … Runs well for his size … Listed as a starter at an outside receiver spot heading into the season … Should have a breakout year with increased usage … Father, Danny Gathings, was the 2004 Big South Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year at High Point University.

2018 at Gardner-Webb: Played in eight games at receiver in a reserve role … Had one start vs. Kennesaw State (10/13) … Caught four balls for 28 yards on the season … Caught two passes for 13 yards at ETSU (10/6) … Had an acrobatic, eight-yard touchdown catch vs. Presbyterian (11/3) … Had a seven-yard catch at Appalachian State (9/22).

High School: Played at Statesville (N.C.) High under Coach Randall Gusler … Signed with Gardner-Webb on December 20 … Two-time All-Conference selection … Named first-team All-County by the Statesville Record & Landmark as a senior … Helped Greyhounds to a 9-3 mark as a senior … Caught 48 passes for 642 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017 … Had eight catches for 121 yards and three scores in a win over West Rowan (N.C.) High … Caught four passes for 126 yards and a touchdown vs. West Iredell (N.C.) High … Scored a combined six touchdowns in the final three games of the regular season … Caught 35 passes for 539 yards and four scores as a junior … Averaged 15.4 yards per catch in 2016 … Had three catches for 117 yards and two scores vs. West Iredell (N.C.) High … Averaged 32.3 yards per catch on three grabs for 97 yards in the season opener vs. Hickory (N.C.) High in 2016 … Named Iredell County Boys Basketball Player of the Year in 2016-2017 by the Statesville Record & Landmark … Averaged 11.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocked shots per game as a junior wing.