2005-06 Season: Best started 25 of the 26 games he played in 2005-06. He gave IPFW the inside presence the Mastodons needed with the departure of standout center David Simon.

Tossed in a career-high 35 points in IPFW's 92-90 overtime win over Longwood University at the Coliseum on January 5. Was 14-21 from the field (including a triple) and 6-11 from the line. Was one rebound shy of a double-double.

Scored in double-figures nine times in `05-'06. Grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in IPFW's 54-46 upset at Indiana State (1/2).

Slowed by an ankle injury midway through the season, Best finished the campaign averaging 9.7 points a contest. He also averaged 4.7 rebounds a game, which led the team. Best's post play kept teams guessing. He led the team in assists with 82, including a season-high eight at Texas A&M Corpus Christi on January, 19.

Before Coming to IPFW: Best helped the Paris (TX) Junior College Dragons to the 2005 NJCAA title. Described as a "throwback" player with strong fundamentals who understands the game, Best's size (6'9"/230) will help IPFW's interior play.

A 2002 graduate of Lafayette Central Catholic, Best averaged 16.5 points per game, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists per contest for the Knights. He was named All-Hoosier Heartland Conference, team captain, and led Central Catholic to a 21-6 record, winning four playoff games before falling to eventual state champion in the regional championship.

Best began his college career at UNC-Charlotte (part of UNCC's top-20 recruiting class). He played in 18 of the 49ers' 29 games in 2002-03. He averaged just over six minutes a game and a point per contest.