As a Senior (2015-2016)
Saw action in 28 games starting in 27 ... joined the 1,000 point club this season ... ranked first on the team in points, field goals, 3 point field goals, free throws and minutes played ... averaged 30.4 minutes per game ... averaged 15.5 points per game with a high of 27 in his last game as a Prairie Star against Lewis (Feb. 28) ... had double digit points in all but 5 games ... recorded 31 steals with a high of 3 in 4 games played ... tallied 50 assists with a high of 5 vs. Findlay (Nov. 14) ... recorded 7 blocks ... made 81/105 free throws having a .771 percentage ... made over 3 baskets in every game except 1.
As a Junior (2014-2015)
Appeared in 27 games, starting in 25 ... averaged 30.0 minutes per games ... tallied 14.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest ... led the team in points, scoring 380 ... led the team and GLVC with 75 three-pointers ... recorded 17 points or more on 10 occassions, earning double-digits in 20 games ... recorded a three pointer in all but one game during the season, hitting at least 3 or more on 14 occassions ... was game-leading scorer in 14 games during the season ... shot 40 percent from the field, going 126-for-308 for the season ... shot 73 percent from the line, shooting perfect on eight occassions ... shot 60 percent or more on six different occassions ... grabbed four or more rebounds on six different occassion ... played his best game of the season with 23 points, one steal, four rebounds, shot 3-for-4 on the line, and hit six three-pointers against McKendree (Jan. 19) ... scored his second season high of 22 points and shot five long-ranged balls against Bellarmine (Jan. 29) ... ended the season with 11 points, two steals, and hitting three long-ranged balls against Lewis (March 1) in the GLVC tournament opener.
As a Sophomore (2013-14)
Saw action in 23 games, earning nine starts … averaged 27.1 minutes per game … accumulated 10.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest … led the team in points with 251 … scored a career high of 24 against RMU-Springfield (Dec.7) … opened the season with eight points, four rebounds and two assists at Northwood (Nov.9) … scored in double-digits on 13 occasions this season including two instances scoring 10 or more, three games in a row … runner-up on the team with 48 assists this season, a high of nine against Missouri State (Feb.6) including seven points and shooting 2-for-2 at the line … played his best game against RMU-Springfield (Dec.7) with five long balls, four rebounds, and shooting 3-for-4 at the line … had a game-high of five assist and three steals with 18 points at Rockhurst (Feb.13) … played 37 minutes against McKendree (Feb.27) scoring 15 points, three long balls, six rebounds and two steals … was perfect from the line on two occasions against Lewis (Jan.18) and Missouri State (Feb.6) … ended the last three games of the season scoring in double digits … ended the season against Drury (March 7) with 10 points and four rebounds.
As a Freshman (2012-13)
Saw time in nine games, earning one start ... averaged 19.6 minutes per game ... tallied 7.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest ... grabbed two steals and had two assists to go with six points against Benedictine (Nov. 14) ... had a career-performance against Lindenwood (Nov. 17) with 18 points on 7-of-12 from the floor, grabbing a season-high five rebounds and dishing out four assists ... recorded eight points in back-to-back contests against RMU-Springfield (Nov. 27) and at Missouri Western (Dec. 2) ... had nine points at Quincy (Dec. 8) and against Bethel (Dec. 12).
High School
Graduated from Downers Grove South High School … was a three-year varsity starter … a three-time all-conference selection and two-time all-area player … named team captain for four years … also named to the St. Charles East Thanksgiving All-Tournament Team … was named team MVP while averaging 14 points, five assists and five rebounds per game as a senior … was a member of the school’s Academic Honor Roll in 2012 ... helped the team to back-to-back regional titles and the Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament Championship.
Personal
Born October 27, 1993 ... son of James and Kimberly ... has one sibling, James Jr. … majoring in business administration.
Why I Chose UIS
UIS has a high ranking for my major. It is also close to my hometown so that my family and friends will be able to come out and support me during basketball season. UIS is a good fit for me.
