University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

As a Senior
Saw action in 27 games, starting in 26 ... averaged 28.0 minutes per game ... tallied 10.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest ...led the team and had a career best in rebounds with 164 ... recorded 21 blocks during the season to lead the team ... averaged  54 percent from the floor, shooting 106-for-194 ... grabbed six or more rebounds in 14 games ... scored double-digits in 12 contests ... had a team best of blocks in seven gameswas the high scorer against St. Catherine (Dec. 9) with 23 points and Saint Joseph's (Jan. 22) with 15 points ... was perfect from the line on 10 different occassions, with his best outing coming from 6-for-6 against Lindenwood (Nov. 26) ...recorded four double-doubles ... earned his first double-doubl of the season with 13 points and a season bet of 12 rebounds at Trevecca Nazarene (Nov. 22) ... hit one of his five long-range baskets against the Trojans ... had another double-double, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds against St. Catharine (Dec. 9) ... recorded his last double-double, made 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds against Missouri S&T (Feb 7).... played 34 minutes, scoring a season-high with 24 points, hitting 10-for-12 from the floor, with one long- range basket against Rockhurst (Feb. 14) ... shot 70 percent from the floor (7-10) and hitting his forth best total of 17 points at UW-Parkside (Feb. 21).

As A Junior
Saw action in 27 games, earning a starting spot on 27 occasions … averaged 17.9 minutes per contest … tallied 8.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game … led the team in rebounds with 119 …  had a team-best shooting percentage at a 59.1 percent clip … opened the season with a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds at Northwood (Nov.9) … had a career-game against McKendree (Jan. 20) with 27 points, one long ball, three blocks and three rebounds … tallied six blocks on the season … scored double digits in 12 games this season including four double-doubles … recorded a high of 11 rebounds and 16 points against McKendree (Feb. 27) … played 30 minutes at Lindenwood (Nov.26) with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds … had back-to-back games scoring 20 points or more, against Lewis (Jan.18) and McKendree (Jan.20) … had another double-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and one block against Saint Joseph’s (Jan.25) … was perfect from the line on seven occasions, shooting 7-for-7 against Missouri S&T (Feb.6) … shot 8-for-12 against McKendree (Feb.27) recording his last double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 boards … ended the season with four points and six boards at Drury (March 7).

As a Sophomore (2012-13)
Saw time in all 27 games, earning a starting spot in 23 contests ... averaged 10.6 points which tied for second on the team and pulled down 6.0 rebounds per game ... played 22.7 minutes per contest ... had a team-best shooting percentage at a 56.3 percent clip ... was second on the team in total rebounds with 161 and in blocks with 17 ... opened the season with 12 points and seven rebounds versus Northwood (Nov. 9) ... also had 12 points against Benedictine (Nov. 14) ... just missed a double-double with 18 points and eight boards at Cedarville (Nov. 20) ... had a career-game against RMU-Springfield (Nov. 27)  with 24 points and 13 rebounds ... was perfect from the floor (6-for-6) at Quincy (Dec. 8) and 6-for-7 from the charity stripe for 18 points ... tallied 19 points and two blocks against Bethel (Dec. 13) ... recorded 11 points and five rebounds against Kentucky Wesleyan (Jan. 12) ... stopped a season-high three shots against William Jewell (Jan. 24), while posting seven points and five rebounds ... had another double-double against Rockhurst (Jan. 26) with 17 points and 10 rebounds ... tallied 17 points against Rockhurst on their court (Feb. 7) ... had a career-high 14 boards against MIssouri S&T (Feb. 14) ... recorded his third double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds against Maryville (Feb. 21) ... shot 8-for-9 at UMSL (Feb. 23) ... was 5-for-5 from the field with one make at the line for 11 points against Qunicy (Feb. 28) ... closed out the season with seven points and four boards at Bellarmine (March 3) ... earned Academic All-GLVC honors.

As a Freshman (2011-12)
Saw action in 18 games … scored a career-best seven points at Drury (Feb. 2) … grabbed a career-high five rebounds against Findlay (Nov. 28) … had first career steal at Lake Superior State (Nov. 12) … selected to the Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team … also was named to the UIS Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll for both semesters.

High School
Graduated from East Peoria High School … lettered in basketball … was a member of the 2009 Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team … named to The Independent Sports Club City/Suburb All-Star Classic as a senior… also garnered MVP honors of the City/Suburb Contest … also during senior season was named second team Mid-Illini All-Conference after capturing first team all-league honors as a junior … averaged 14 points and pulled down 8.5 rebounds per game as a senior … also shot 67% from the floor and was nearly a 70% free throw shooter.

Personal
Born March 29, 1993 ... son of Greg and Sara... has one brother, Derek … communications major.