Augusta University

AS A JUNIOR IN 2008-09: Made an immediate and significant contribution in his first year as a member of the program … Brought a new level of toughness and intensity to the squad and to the Jaguar interior … A solid, crafty and intelligent defender in the post and an excellent rebounder … Teamed with senior center Garret Siler to give the Jags a unmatched physical presence in the paint … Started in 34 of 35 games (Senior Night) … Ranked sixth on the squad in scoring at 5.3 ppg. and the squad’s third-leading rebounder (5.1 rpg.) .. Ranks 18th in the Peach Belt Conference in rebounding … Scored a season-high 15 points in a 107-100 double-overtime win at North Georgia on Jan. 17 … Logged three double-doubles … Posted six double-digit rebound efforts … Pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds vs. Virginia Union on Dec. 13 … Dished out a season-high six assists at North Georgia … Snagged three steals vs. North Georgia on Feb. 21.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Averaged 16.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game last season at Miles Community College in Miles City, Montana … Played two seasons for Coach Shawn Neary … A Mon-Dak all-conference first-team selection in 2006-07 and second-team selection in 2007-08 … An all-region, first-team pick in both 2006-07 and 2007-08 … Averaged a double-double during both seasons at Miles … Helped lead Miles to first 20-win season since 1997-98 … Named an Academic All-American and maintained a 3.92 GPA … Named to the Who’s Who of Junior Colleges and to the Miles Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Woodvale Senior High School in Woodvale, Western Australia, Australia … Played four years of basketball for coach Kelvin Browne and three years of Australian Rules Football … Earned state MVP honors and championship game MVP honors in 2004 … Named to the All-Star Five in 2004 and team MVP in 2003 and 2004 … Helped lead Woodvale to state championship in 2002 and 2004 … Represented Woodvale at national schools basketball tournament in 2001 and 2002.

PERSONAL: Born September 19, 1987 in Perth, Australia … Son of Eva Szauter and Tilor Hire and George Gault (stepdad) … Has an older brother Kristof Szauter … Full name is Greg Hire … Majoring in Health & Kinesiology … Enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, going to the beach, relaxing with his mates, working on his game in the gym, watching basketball, and working out in his spare time … Lists being a great chess player as a special skill … Lists helping his team get one step further – the national championship -- as his goal for the upcoming season and includes completing his degree and playing professional basketball among his career goals … Considers his mum’s macaroni and chicken recipe as his favorite food … Lists Chris Paul as his favorite athlete … The person he admires the most is his mum … Lists signing his letter of intent with Augusta State as his greatest athletic thrill so far … Would like to switch places for a day with Bill Gates … Pre-game rituals include stacking up on carbs and listening to music… Lists his favorite movie as Cool Runnings … His favorite TV show is SportsCenter… His favorite vacation spot is Rendezvous Hotel in Scarborough, Western Australia … Lists Denzel Washington as his favorite actor … Lists his favorite actress as Eva Mendes … Considers Kanye West his favorite singer/musician … If he could pick one person to have dinner with, he’d pick either Lance Armstrong or Michael Jordan or Ainsleigh Sanders … His favorite sport other than basketball is Australian Rules Football … If he could be a character in a movie, he’d pick Derrice in Cool Runnings.


Season and Career Highs
Points
Season: 15 at North Georgia (01/17/09)
Career: 15 at North Georgia (01/17/09)
Rebounds
Season: 11 vs. Virginia Union (12/13/08)
Career: 11 vs. Virginia Union (12/13/08)
Assists
Season: 6 at North Georgia (01/17/09)
Career: 6 at North Georgia (01/17/09
Blocks
Season: 2 at Paine (12/06/08)
Career: 2 at Paine (12/06/08)
Steals
Season: 3 vs. North Georgia (02/21/09)
Career: 3 vs. North Georgia (02/21/09)
FG Made
Season: 6 at Georgia Southwestern (02/28/09)
Career: 6 at Georgia Southwestern (02/28/09)
3FG Made
Season: 1 vs. Benedict (11/22/08)
Career: 1 vs. Benedict (11/22/08)
FT Made
Season: 5, twice, last at North Georgia (01/17/09)
Career: 5, twice, last at North Georgia (01/17/09)
Minutes
Season: 40 vs. USC Aiken (03/08/09)
Career: 40 vs. USC Aiken (03/08/09)