College Career
As a freshman at Fresno City College, averaged 10.8 points and 7.9 rebounds. Tied for team rebounding lead. Abney helped lead team to its first Central Valley Conference title since 1987 and a Final Four appearance in the state championships with a 31-4 overall record. Abney was a teammate of former Milwaukee Bucks guard Rafer Alston.
Abney played his final three seasons of collegiate career at Fresno State, after playing his first season at Fresno City College. Initially attended Fresno State in 1995-96, but did not play. Played in 101 career games at Fresno State, starting 72 times.
As a senior, averaged 10.3 points and 11.8 rebounds. Started all 34 games. Ranked third nationally in rebounding. Grabbed career-high and school record 35 rebounds against SMU on Feb.17, the highest single-game total in NCAA history since 1965. Pulled down 24 rebounds against Tulsa on Jan. 29. Led conference with 14 double-doubles. Named to Trend Homes Classic's All-Tournament team after recording 33 points and 27 rebounds in two games. Earned Second Team All-WAC honors.
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