University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

As a Junior (2014-2015)
Appeared in 22 games, started in six ... averaged 12.1 minutes per game ... compiled 3.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest ... grabbed a season high of six rebounds, one off the board and five defensive, against Robert Morris Springfield (Nov. 19) ... had a game high of two blocked shots against Lincoln (Nov. 24) ... shot 5-for-7 long range baskets against Kentucky Wesleyan (Dec. 14) ... shot 55 percent (5-for-9) from the floor, hit 3-for-5 long-range baskets, grabbed three rebounds, scored a season high of 13 points at Missouri S&T (Feb. 7) ... ended the season with five points, grabbed two reounds, and one long-rang beall against Lewis (March 1) in the GLVC tournament opener.

As a Sophomore (2013-14)
Appeared in 22 games, starting in one … averaged 15.2 minutes per game … tallied 4.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest …  score 10 or more points on three occasions … shot perfect from the line four times, shooting 4-for-4 against Cedarville (Nov.16) … scored a season high of 14 points with three long balls against Lewis (Jan. 18) … placed second on the team shooting 75 percent from the line … grabbed five rebounds and two assist against Cedarville (Nov.16) … opened the season with seven points, four rebounds and one steal at Northwood (Nov. 9) … played 25 minutes at Truman (March 2) scoring 11 points including two long balls … grabbed five boards against Maryville (Jan.3) with five points … had back-to-back games scoring ten or more points, 10 against Mckendree (Feb.27), 11 at Truman (March 2) … closed out the season with eight points, shooting 2-of-2 from the line while pulling down three rebounds at Drury (March 7). 

As a Freshman (2012-13)
Saw time in 23 games ... earned a starting role in seven ... avaeraged 16.6 minutes per contest ... tallied 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game ... scored in double figures five times ... shot 42.9 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the arc ... third on the team in total three-pointers with 25 ... opened his career with three points in eight minutes versus Benedictine (Nov. 14) ... played 23 minutes at McKendree (Jan. 3) with four rebounds and 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting  ... also grabbed four boards at Bellarmine (Jan. 5) ... shot 4-for-8  including two long balls at Drury (Jan. 17) in just 17 minutes of play ... tallied 11 points and shot 5-for-5 from the floor against William Jewell (Jan. 24) ... also had a career-high four assists ... had 11 points and four rebounds against UMSL (Feb. 2) .... followed up with a season-best 15 points at Rockhurst on 6-of-14 from the floor and three buckets from behind the arc ... also pulled down a season-high five boards and dished our three assists ... grabbed five rebounds against Maryville (Feb. 21) ... earned Academic All-GLVC honors.

High School
Three-year letter winner at Glenbard South … was a two-time all-conference and all-area selection … also was a state qualifier for the three-point shootout … named to the Romeoville Christmas All-Tournament Team … averaged 14.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game as a senior.

Club
Played on Full Package and Velocity.

Personal
Born Sept. 22, 1993 in Mrkonjic Grad, Republika Srpska ... son of Milan and Emilija Despot … has one sibling, Maja ... majoring in business ... enjoys playing ping pong and spending time with family.

Why I Chose UIS
It was close to home, offering a good education in a good environment.

Chose UIS Over
Augustana (SD), Illinois Wesleyan and Maryville.