Mercer’s stretch-forward spark from the Bears’ 2012 run
In the 2011-12 season, Justin Cecil gave Mercer a real floor-spacing boost: the 6-8 forward averaged 10.8 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 40.7% from the field and 36.3% from three, a strong combo for a frontcourt player[3][15]. He wasn’t just a numbers guy either — Mercer’s postseason notes show he delivered in big moments, including a game-high 19 points against Tennessee State in the CIT run that ended with Mercer’s 2012 championship[11][12]. If you want a versatile forward who can score off the bench or as a starter and doesn’t disappear when the lights get bright, Cecil fits the bill[1][15].
