- Played in 14 games, including one start, at UIS
- Recorded 23 points, 21 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals
- Had a career-high 12 points on six-of-seven shooting against Southwest Baptist
UIS:
2020-21- Appeared in 14 games, including one start … recorded 23 points, 21 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals … averaged 8.4 rebounds per 40 minutes of playing time … shot 45.5 percent from the field … had a season-high 12 points against Southwest Baptist, including making six-of-seven shots from the field … had a season-high three rebounds in five games … dished out two assists against Truman State … had a season-high +7 plus/minus versus Lewis … named to the GLVC Academic All-Conference team.
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2019-20- Redshirted … named to the GLVC Academic All-Conference team.
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Prior to UIS:
A transfer from Moberly Area Community College … earned all-region honors in 2018-19 … helped Moberly go 54-12 in his two seasons … collected 214 points, 237 rebounds, and 30 blocks in his career … shot 59.6 percent from the field in his two seasons … helped the team win two region and conference championships, and the team was ranked in the top-10 nationally both years … as a sophomore, scored 130 points and grabbed 143 rebounds … blocked 21 shots and had 22 steals … in his freshman season, collected 84 points and 94 rebounds.
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High School:
An all-state performer … named the conference and district Player of the Year in 2015-16 … three-time all-conference and all-district selection … averaged 23.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 7.0 assists a game as a senior … shot 57 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range … helped his team to three conference championships, and one district title … his 2014-15 team was ranked in the top-three in the state.
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Personal:
The son of Georgann Johnson-Rucker and Larry Rucker … has four siblings, Akielia, Tyrese, Drake, and Denzel … a Communications/Sports Management major.
