Athlete Information > Brian Lake

Brian Lake

• Previous School: Middle Tennessee State Univ.
• Hometown: Bolivar, Tenn.
• Height: 6-6
• Weight: 210
• Birthdate: October 11
• Major: Business
• Intended Profession: Pharmaceutical Representative
• Hobbies: playing music, reading, and spending time with family
• Before Union: Lake played in 12 games in the fall of 2005 for Middle Tennessee State, including four starts. He averaged 6.3 points per game in those 12 games. He posted eight points in 20 minutes of play in an exhibition game versus Union in November os 2005. His career high at MTSU was a 17-point effort versus Florida International. Lake led his Bolivar High School team to their first ever basketball state title in 2004 with a 31-4 overall record. He was named the MVP of the state tournament after averaging a double-double during the tournament. Lake was a 2004 Mr. Basketball finalist and was named the Jackson Sun Player of the Year. He tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds in the title game versus Jackson South Side. He was also named to the Tennessee Sports Writers All-State Team, was a Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association All-State selection, an Associated Press All-State pick, and named to the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association All-Star basketball team.

News Release(s)

• 3/24/2009 - Neaville named NAIA All-American, Truvillion and Lake also honored
• 3/3/2009 - Union’s Neaville named TranSouth player of the year; Truvillion top newcomer
• 1/15/2009 - Lake last second hero again as No. 5 Union nips No. 24 Martin Methodist 69-68
• 1/8/2009 - No. 5 Union tops No. 15 Cumberland on Lake's three-pointer in final second
• 11/10/2008 - Union’s Lake hits 1,000 career-point mark
• 4/1/2008 - Union's Neaville, Lake Named NAIA All-Americans
• 3/3/2008 - Union's Lake Named TranSouth Player of the Week
• 3/3/2008 - Union's Neaville Named TranSouth's Top Newcomer, Lake 1st Team Honors
• 1/29/2008 - Union’s Lake Named TranSouth Player of the Week
• 1/22/2008 - Union's Lake Named TranSouth Player of the Week
• 2/17/2006 - Union Men Land Former Bolivar Standout

Member of the Following Team(s)

2008-2009 Men's Basketball

• All-American (Honorable Mention)
• Number: 21
• Class: Senior
• Position: F
• Brian is expected to be a team leader in his senior season. He is one of the best shooters and rebounders on the team. Brian will lead on both ends of the floor.

2007-2008 Men's Basketball

• All-American (Third Team)
• Number: 21
• Class: Junior
• Position: F

2006-2007 Men's Basketball

• Number: 21
• Class: Sophomore
• Position: F

• Coach’s Comments. Brian is one of the most versatile players on our team. he brings exceptional athleticism and can play the two, three, and four positions on our team. His great combination of size and strength with the ability to handle the ball and shoot make him one of the toughest match-ups for the Bulldog’s opponents.

  Union Career. (‘06-’07)...first season at Union.

Photo Gallery

03/10/09 - Brian Lake (21) jumps for the ball at tip off in Union's 105-78 win over Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) University in the TranSouth Conference Tournament Championship game. (ID: 10756) - Kristi McMurry Large | X-Large	03/10/09 - Brian Lake, senior sports management major, boxes out his Freed-Hardeman opponent during the TranSouth Tournament Championship Finals. (ID: 10903) - Kristi McMurry Large | X-Large	03/10/09 - Union senior Brian Lake cuts down the net after helping the Bulldogs win the 2009 TranSouth Conference Tournament championship. (ID: 11104) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	03/7/09 - Brian Lake (21) shoots a three pointer over a Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College defender in Union's semifinal win in the TranSouth Conference Tournament. (ID: 10803) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
03/7/09 - Brian Lake (21), senior forward, shoots over a defender in Union's win over Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College in the conference tournament. (ID: 10804) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	03/7/09 - Martez Hawkins (13) congratulates teammate Brian Lake (21), after Lake scored to give Union the lead for good in the Bulldog's win over Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College in the TranSouth Conference Tournament. (ID: 10807) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	03/7/09 - Brian Lake (21), senior forward, lays the ball in the basket during Union's 75-68 win over Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College in their semifinal game of the TranSouth Conference Tournament. (ID: 10809) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	01/19/09 - Brian Lake (21), senior forward, blocks a shot in Union's win over Blue Mountain (Miss.) College. (ID: 10702) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
01/12/09 - Senior forward Brian Lake (21) shoots over a Life (Ga.) University defender in the Bulldog's 122-80 win. (ID: 10665) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	11/8/08 - Bulldog Brian Lake makes a lay up in Union's Homecoming win over Robert Morris (Ill.) College. (ID: 10330) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	11/8/08 - Brian Lake makes a pass in the 2008 Homecoming win over Robert Morris (Ill.) College. (ID: 10349) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	10/14/08 - Senior forward Brian Lake takes a shot during Bulldog Madness. (ID: 10138) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
02/21/08 - Brian Lake, junior, takes shot over two Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) University opponents. (ID: 10162) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	02/2/08 - Junior forward Brian Lake shoots a three-pointer in a game versus Bethel (Tenn.) College. (ID: 10158) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	02/2/08 - Junior Brian Lake makes a shot over several Bethel (Tenn.) College defenders. (ID: 10159) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	02/2/08 - Brian Lake, junior forward, takes a shot around a defender in a game versus Bethel (Tenn.) College. (ID: 10160) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
02/2/08 - Brian Lake shoots over a defender from Bethel (Tenn.) College. (ID: 10161) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	11/3/07 - Union junior Brian Lake takes a shot over a defender in Union's Homecoming victory over Campbellsville University (Ky.). (ID: 8931) - Matthew Diggs Large | X-Large	11/3/07 - Senior Ryan Merriman (23) and junior Brian Lake (21) try to save a loose ball as it goes out of bounds. (ID: 8933) - Matthew Diggs Large | X-Large	03/17/07 - Brian Lake, sophomore, drives to the basket in a game versus Concordia (Calif.) University during the 2007 NAIA National Tournament held at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. (ID: 10191) - Uncredited Large | X-Large
03/16/07 - Sophomore forward Brian Lake (21) prepares to pass the ball to a teammate in a game versus Southern Nazarene (Okla.) University during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2007 NAIA National Tournament. (ID: 10190) - Uncredited Large | X-Large	03/3/07 - Brian Lake goes up for a shot against the Lambuth defense in the semi-final game of the TranSouth Tournament. (ID: 7086) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	03/1/07 - Sophomore Brian Lake takes a short jumper in Union's opening game of the TranSouth Conference Tournament. (ID: 7013) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	03/1/07 - Sophomore Brian Lake (21) shoots a three-pointer against Freed-Hardeman in the quarterfinal game of the TranSouth Tournament. (ID: 7022) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
02/3/07 - Brian Lake shoots the ball as Deywane Lee helps block opponents from Trevecca Nazarene University. The game ended in a victory for the Union Bulldogs. (ID: 6923) - Stephanie Schroeder Large | X-Large	01/18/07 - Bulldog Brian Lake goes to the hoop during a game against Crichton College. (ID: 6834) - Matthew Diggs Large | X-Large	01/11/07 - Bulldog Brian Lake reaches for the basket during a game against Mid-Continent University Ky. (ID: 6822) - Matthew Diggs Large | X-Large	11/4/06 - Senior Ben Frederick and Sophomore Brian Lake defend against an Olivet Nazarene player during the Homecoming game. (ID: 6335) - Holly Gushee Large | X-Large
11/4/06 - Senior Deywane Lee and Sophomore Brian Lake play defense in order help Pierry Valmera maintain possession of a rebound during the Homecoming game against Olivet Nazarene University, Ill. (ID: 6536) - Stephanie Schroeder Large | X-Large	10/17/06 - Brian Lake drives against Pierry Valmera during a Bulldog practice. (ID: 6266) - Holly Gushee Large | X-Large