After high school, he went to Duke University, where he was a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team selection and a third team All-American as a senior in 1986, when Duke played in the NCAA championship game.
After completing secondary education, he attended Duke University, where he achieved All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team selections twice and third team All-American status as a senior in 1986. This achievement is notable for its connection to Duke's participation in the NCAA championship game.