Player Profiles
22BILL EADDY
Senior • 6-7 • 209 • Forward Ypsilanti, Mich. • Massanutten Mlt. Academy
Career Highs 2008-09 — Appeared in 33 games, averaging 2.1 points and 1.0 rebounds...tripled entire 2007-08 season scoring output (68-23)...had career-high five rebounds vs. North Carolina Central...netted career-high 17 points, including career-high three treys, in 22 minutes vs. Morehead State...played career-high 24 minutes vs. Vanderbilt in Cancun Challenge. Summer 2008 — Scored 21 points, including 19 in the second half, to rally Gratias Construction Inc. to a 107-88 victory past Coca-Cola Bottlers in the championship of the Capital City Summer League. 2007-08 — Played in 14 games, averaging 1.6 points...tied career high with six points in six-minute stretch midway through second half at Indiana State while triggering a 17-6 run in comeback victory... saw most extensive action against North Carolina Central, collecting six points and two rebounds in nine minutes. 2006-07 — Appeared in eight games…played season-high five minutes vs. Southeast Missouri State and Utah State…tallied season-best five points, including lone three-point basket, vs. Utah State… grabbed season-high two rebounds vs. Waldorf…blocked shot vs. Toledo. 2005-06 — Redshirted. Prep School — Averaged 14.4 points and 7.5 rebounds in 2004-05 while leading Massanutten (Va.) Military Academy to 20-9 record. High School — Earned third-team Michigan Class A all-state honors by Detroit News as a senior at Milan High School in 2003-04, while averaging 16.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists…was fourth team Class A all-state choice as junior by Detroit News at Milan in 2002-03 when he averaged 15.9 points and 9.6 rebounds ...was first-team All-Huron League selection at Milan and also earned first-team All-Area by the Ann Arbor News and first-team All-County (Washtenaw) as junior and senior...played AAU basketball for Team Michigan, Tri-County Cobras and Cleveland (Ohio) Basketball Club. Personal — Management major…born William Henry Eaddy III on Nov. 1, 1986 in Ypsilanti, Mich... parents: William (Bill) and Gwendolyn Eaddy...his father, Bill, played at Auburn and was his high school coach until his senior year...has two sisters; Hillary (13) and Kelsea (11)...prep school coach: Bruce Kreutzer...high school coach (senior year): Jeremy Davies.
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Points: 17 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Rebounds: 5 vs. N. Car. Central, 12/6/08 Field Goals: 4 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Field Goal Attempts: 7 vs. N. Car. Central, 12/6/08 3-PT Field Goals: 3 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 3-PT Field Goal Attempts:: 5 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Free Throws: 5 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Free Throw Attempts: 6 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Steals: 2 vs. S. Dakota State, 11/23/08 Blocked Shots: 1 (twice) Minutes: 9 vs. N. Car. Central, 11/30/07
Top Career Performances
POINTS 17 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 6 at Indiana State, 2/11/09 6 vs. N. Car. Central, 12/6/08 6 vs. Vanderbilt, 11/29/08 6 vs. N. Car. Central, 11/30/07 6 at Indiana State, 2/2/08 5 vs. Utah State, 11/18/06 REBOUNDS 5 vs. N. Car. Central 12/6/08 4 vs. Vanderbilt, 11/29/08 3 vs. Texas-Pan Am,12/5/08 3 vs. Lincoln, 12/3/08 3 vs. S. Dakota State, 11/23/08 3-POINT BASKETS 3 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 2 at Indiana State, 2/2/08
Player Profiles
Eaddy's Career Stats Year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Totals
G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3pt FG-FGA 8-0 1-4 .250 1-4 14-0 8-13 .615 6-8 33-0 20-57 .351 18-49 55-0 29-74 .392 25-61
Pct. FT-FTA .250 3-4 .750 1-2 .367 10-13 .410 14-19
Pct. PF-D ST .750 4-0 1 .500 4-0 1 .769 58-1 8 .737 66-1 10
A BS 0 1 1 1 10 0 11 2
Pts-Avg. 6-0.8 23-1.6 68-2.1 97-1.5
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Reb.-Avg. 4-0.5 8-0.6 34-1.0 46-0.7
Player Profiles
3CRAIG STANLEY
Senior • 5-11• 175 • Guard Plano, Texas • Collin County (Texas) CC
2008-09 — Started at point guard in 30 games, averaging 7.9 points while leading team with 126 assists... ranked fourth in MVC in assists with 3.8 average...shot 56.8 from the floor (25-44) in last eight home games... had double-double in win at Creighton with 16 points and career-high 12 rebounds...tallied career-high 17 points in win at Southern Illinois...dished out season-high 11 assists vs. Lincoln, while also collecting three steals...had 15 and 12 points in consecutive home wins vs. Indiana State and Wichita State...scored 14 points in home finale vs. Southern Illinois...netted 14 points on seven-of-10 shooting vs. Georgia Southern... named MVC Newcomer of Week on Dec. 15 after averaging 11.0 points and 4.0 assists in three games... scored 12 points, including game-winning three-point basket, at Iowa State...had 10 points and six assists in Cancun Challenge victory past New Mexico...collected nine points and nine assists at Bradley in regularseason finale. Before Drake — Ranked seventh nationally in assists in 2007-08, averaging 5.4, while ranking ninth in assist/ turnover ratio (2.14) at Collin County Community College…averaged 11.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 200708, while leading Collin County Community College to a 21-9 record…enjoyed double-doubles of 10 points and 10 assists against Southwestern Christian College and a career-high 23 points and 10 assists against Jacksonville…was part of the College Junior Team that competed in the 2007 Global Games featuring some of the top college and international players from around the country…averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists as a freshman in 2006-07 to help qualify for the NJCAA Region V Tournament…shot 44.3 percent from the floor, including 36.7 percent from three-point range. High School — Earned first-team All-District 8-5A honors as a senior at West High School in Plano, Texas, in 2006 after leading the team in scoring (13.1 avg.) and assists (3.6 avg.)…also earned honorable mention all-district honors as a junior in 2005…graduated from Plano West High ranking among the top five in several career categories, including second in field goal percentage (.530), third in assists (213), third in three-point field goal percentage (.377) and fourth in scoring (744). Personal — Business major...born Craig Stanley on April 4, 1988, in St. Louis, Mo...parents: Elton and Deborah Stanley…has sister: Erika (19)…junior college coach: Jim Sigona.
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Career Highs Points: 17 at Southern Illinois, 1/4/09 Rebounds: 12 at Creighton, 1/24/09 Field Goals: 7 vs. Georgia Southern, 12/12/08 Field Goal Attempts: 11 at Bradley, 2/28/09 3-PT Baskets Made: 1 (eight times) 3-PT Field Goal Attempts: 4 at Bradley, 2/28/09 Free Throws: 8 vs. Southern Illinios, 2/25/09 Free Throw Attempts: 10 (twice) Blocks: 1 (three times) Assists: 11 vs. Lincoln, 12/3/08 Steals: 3 vs. Lincoln, 12/3/08 Minutes: 46 at Bradley, 2/28/09
Top Career Performances
POINTS 17 at Southern Illinois, 1/4/09 16 at Creighton, 1/24/09 15 vs. Indiana State, 1/7/09 14 vs. Georgia Southern, 12/12/08 12 vs. Evansville, 1/29/09 12 vs. Wichita State, 1/11/09 12 at Iowa State, 12/9/08 REBOUNDS 12 at Creighton, 1/24/09 4 vs. Stephen F. Austin, 12/13/08 ASSISTS 11 vs. Lincoln, 12/3/08 9 at Bradley, 2/28/09 7 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 6 at Creighton, 1/24/09 6 at Missouri State, 1/21/09 6 vs. Stephen F. Austin, 12/13/08 6 vs. New Mexico, 11/30/08 STEALS 3 vs. Lincoln, 12/3/08 2 vs. Indiana State, 3/5/09 2 at Illinois State, 1/14/09 2 vs. Wichita State, 1/11/09 2 vs. Missouri State, 12/31/08
Player Profiles
Year 2008-09 Totals
Stanley's Career Stats
G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3pt FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA 33-30 90-185 .486 8-30 .267 72-100 33-30 90-185 .486 8-30 .267 72-100
Pct. PF-D ST A BS .720 40-1 23 126 3 .720 40-1 23 126 3
Pts-Avg. 260-7.9 260-7.9
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Reb.-Avg. 60-1.8 60-1.8
Player Profiles
44ADAM TEMPLETON Senior • 6-6 • 220 • Forward Rapid City, S.D. • UC Irvine
2008-09 — Started in 30 games, averaging 5.5 points and 3.8 rebounds...had career-high 12 points and 10 rebounds at Iowa State, along with career-high four assists...collected 13 points vs. South Dakota State... scored 12 points at Illinois State, where he matched season high with four baskets...preserved home win vs. Wichita State with key steal that set up insurance points in waning minute...had season high nine rebounds, including six offensive boards, in win vs. Southern Illinois...grabbed eight rebounds vs. Indiana State in MVC Tournament...honorable mention MVC Scholar-Athlete selection. Before Drake — Transfer from UC Irvine where he was a two-year starter…averaged 8.0 points and 3.9 rebounds for Anteaters in 2006-07, while leading team with 59 three-point baskets…led squad in scoring in five games, scoring a career-high 19 points at Drake…had double-double in upset win vs. South Carolina, collecting 16 points and 10 rebounds…also had team-high 18 points and seven rebounds vs. Harvard… was named to the Big West All-Freshman team at UC Irvine in 2005-06 after averaging 4.5 points and 2.7 rebounds, while shooting 52 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range...averaged 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds, shooting 57 percent from the field, including 46 percent on threes in 14 conference games...scored 15 points in 2005 win over Mississippi Valley State at the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, making all six shots from the field, including three of three beyond arc...recorded his first collegiate double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in 30 reserve minutes in win over Cal State Fullerton…scored 18 points off the bench against UC Riverside. High School — Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior at Rapid City (S.D.) Central High School, while averaging 19.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in leading his team to the state tournament...was finalist for 2005 South Dakota Mr. Basketball…named to 2005 South Dakota Class AA all-tournament team…two-time all-league performer…nominated to 2005 McDonald’s All-American High School basketball team…scored a career-high 43 points against Sioux Falls Washington as senior...was three-year starter, averaging 21.0 points and 9.0 boards as a junior when he was named to the all-state second team...played on varsity team as freshman while being youngest player in 2002 South Dakota Class AA tournament...earned academic all-state honors as senior. Personal — Marketing and management major…advanced to finals of NFL Punt, Pass & Kick in 12-13 year division…won Minnesota Vikings’ NFL Punt, Pass & Kick championships in both 8-9 and 12-13 divisions...born Adam Clinton Templeton on Jan. 15, 1987, in Rapid City, S.D…parents: Kim and Lori Templeton…his father, Kim, is the all-time leading scorer with 2,180 points at Black Hills (S.D.) State…has sister: Caitlin (18) who is a freshman hitter on Creighton volleyball team…..engaged to Kara Finley with April 3, 2010, wedding date set...future brother-in-law, Zach Finley, plays basketball at Princeton...high school coach: Steve Moore.
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Career Highs
Points: 13 (twice) Rebounds 10 at Iowa State,12/9/08 Field Goals: 4 (four times) Field Goal Attempts: 9 at Southern Illinois, 1/4/09 3-PT Baskets Made: 4 vs. Indiana State, 1/7/09 3-PT Field Goal Attempts: 8 vs. Indiana State, 1/7/09 Free Throws: 4 (twice) Free Throw Attempts: 5 (twice) Assists: 4 at Iowa State, 12/9/08 Steals: 2 (four times) Blocked Shots: 1 (six times) Minutes: 33 (twice)
Top Career Performances POINTS 13 at Iowa State, 12/9/08 13 vs. S. Dakota State, 11/23/08 12 at Illinois State, 1/14/09 12 vs. Indiana State, 1/7/09 9 at Bradley, 2/28/09 9 at Missouri State, 1/21/09 9 vs. Georgia Southern, 12/12/08 REBOUNDS 10 at Iowa State, 12/9/08 9 at Southern Illinois, 1/4/09 9 at Bradley, 2/28/09 8 vs. Evansville, 1/29/08 3-POINT BASKETS 4 vs. Indiana State, 1/7/09 3 at Bradley, 2/28/09 3 at Missouri State, 1/21/09
Player Profiles
Templeton’s Career Stats Year 2008-09 Totals
G-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3pt FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA 33-30 59-170 .347 35-110 .318 30-37 33-30 59-170 .347 35-110 .318 30-37
Pct. PF-D ST .811 72-1 20 .811 72-1 20
A BS 30 3 30 3
Pts-Avg. 260-7.9 260-7.9
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Reb.-Avg. 60-1.8 60-1.8
Player Profiles
JOSH YOUNG 20
Senior • 6-1 • 174 • Guard Lawton, Okla. • Lawton Christian High School
Enters final campaign ranked third on Drake career three-point basket list (202) and tied for seventh on Drake career scoring list (1,328)...two-time U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-District VI team selection. . 2008-09 — Earned second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference playing honors...also selected to MVC Scholar-Athlete first team...led MVC in free throws made (168) which ranked second on Drake single-season chart...ranked third in MVC in scoring (15.4 avg.) and free throw percentage (.848)...set school record by making 32 straight free throws covering nine-game stretch...scored in double figures in 27 games, leading team in scoring 17 times...enjoyed six 20-plus scoring games...had career-high 34 points vs. Morehead State, while tying career high with seven treys and six rebounds...became third player in Drake history to make 200 three-point baskets in career after hitting four treys in regular-season finale at Bradley, finishing with 21 points...named MVC Player of Week and MVC Scholar-Athlete of Week Dec. 22 after collecting 24 points in 60-43 home win vs. Iowa...also made career-high 14 of 15 free throws against Hawkeyes...tallied 24 points vs. Stephen F. Austin and opened MVC campaign with 24 at Evansville...had double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in home win vs. Indiana State...scored team-high 19 points in victory at Iowa State with three treys and season-high three steals...set career highs in rebounding in two games, grabbing seven at Southern Illinois, followed by 10 in home game vs. Indiana State...selected to both Iowa Realty Invitational All-Tournament team and Drake Hy-Vee Classic All-Tournament team...named MVC Scholar-Athlete of Week Dec. 16...named to the 2008-2009 Missouri Valley Conference Preseason All-Conference Team as well as the CollegeHoops.net Preseason High-Major All-American third team. 2007-08 — Selected to U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-District VI team...named to CollegeHoops.net Fourth Team High-Major All-American squad….also first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference choice, who led the league in scoring (15.9 avg.), while ranking second in three-point baskets (86-2.87 avg.) and third in three-point field goal percentage (.434)... named to MVC All-Tournament team after averaging 11.3 points, while shooting 52.2 percent from floor...also named to MVC Scholar-Athlete team...tied for second on school single-season three-point basket chart at 86, while ranking seventh in school career charts at 143...scored in double figures in 27 games, enjoying eight 20-plus scoring games...led team in scoring in 12 games, netting a career-high 25 points in upset past then No. 8 ranked Butler...had 18 points, including four three-point baskets, along with three steals, in NCAA Tournament game vs. Western Kentucky…shot 50 percent or better from 3-point range in 12 games, while making four or more treys in 10 games...had 24 points vs. Milwaukee and in home games vs. Southern Illinois and Creighton...tallied 23 points in home games vs. Cornell, Iowa State, Chicago State and Bradley...grabbed a career-high six rebounds in MVC title tilt...had seven three-point baskets vs. Cornell and six treys at Milwaukee, and home games vs. Chicago State and Creighton...had career-high five steals in MVC opener at Wichita State...named to Drake Regency Classic All-Tournament team after averaging 18.5 points and 3.5 steals en route to being named MVC Player of Week...also tabbed MVC Player of Week and MVC Scholar-Athlete of Week Feb. 4 after averaging 21 points vs. Creighton and Indiana State...named outstanding player of 2007 Capital City Summer League after averaging 21.9 points, while shooting 61.3 percent from floor, including 58.1 percent (25-43) from three-point range in league play… scored 33 points in championship game, hitting five three point baskets, while collecting six rebounds and four assists. 2006-07 — Named to both 2007 MVC All-Freshman and MVC All-Newcomer Teams…scored more points (342) than any freshman in the MVC…was named MVC Newcomer of Week three times…played in all 32 games, starting at off guard in last 13 games of season…averaged 10.7 points, while ranking second on team with 57 three-point baskets…led team in assists in 12 games and in steals and scoring in five contests…saved best for last, scoring in double figures in seven of last nine games, including season-high 23 points in MVC Tournament win vs. Evansville…had season-high five threepoint baskets vs. Evansville…was tabbed MVC Newcomer of Week Feb. 12 after averaging 14.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in games at UNI and Bradley...dished out season-high seven assists at Bradley…also named MVC Newcomer of Week Jan. 29 after averaging 15.0 points in two games at Wichita State (four treys) and vs. UNI…had 19 points in home game vs. Bradley, including four three-point baskets...named MVC Newcomer of Week Dec. 11 after leading Drake to three victories, while averaging 18.7 points, along with 3.0 assists, while shooting 56.7 percent from floor (21-37), including 42.1 percent from three-point range (8-19)…enjoyed back-to-back then career-high 19 points vs. Troy and Georgia Southern while being named to Drake Regency Challenge All-Tournament team…had 12 points and four rebounds in home game vs. Creighton, along with six assists…scored team-high 13 points, along with three three-point baskets, at Southern Illinois…collected six assists in home encounter vs. Illinois State…had 10 points, including two steals and go-ahead trey in 74-68 home win vs. Indiana State…made first college start at Creighton, responding with six points. High School — Led the state of Oklahoma in scoring as junior (35.0 ppg) and senior (35.2 ppg) at Lawton Christian High School, while leading team to back-to-back Oklahoma Christian Athletic Association state championships in 2005 and 2006…named 2006 Oklahoma Christian Athletic Association Player of Year…was a four-time Oklahoma Christian School Athletic Association all-state selection and was named first-team all-state by the Oklahoma City Oklahoman in 2004, 2005 and 2006…averaged 10.3 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 3.9 steals as senior, while shooting 60.7 percent from floor, including 47.4 percent from three-point range, and 82.4 percent at free throw line…scored over 40 points in nine games in career… owns school career (3,244-25.9 ppg) and single-season (980) scoring records…during the 2004-05 season Young scored 40 or more points in six games, 50 or more points on three occasions, including a school-record 64 points against Alex High School…averaged 8.2 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 5.9 steals as junior…scored 25 points in 2005 state championship victory past Windsor Hills…three-time All-Sooner Conference selection…four-time Lawton Constitution All-Area team… played AAU basketball for the Oklahoma Trotters and Team Oklahoma…accumulated perfect 4.0 grade-point average throughout high school…four-year letterwinner in track…was a member of Epsilon Chi and is listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students, while belonging to the Lawton Christian School Leadership Group. Personal — Marketing and management major with concentration in insurance...born Joshua Adam Young on April 26, 1988, in Shawnee, Okla...parents: Rick and LaSonya Young...has four sisters: Jennifer, 23; Brittany, 22; Amber, 18; Bridgette, 17; and one brother, Aaron 14...high school coach: Rick Young.
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Career Highs Points: 34 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Rebounds: 10 vs. Indiana State, 1/7/09 Field Goals: 10 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Field Goal Attempts: 17 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 3-PT Baskets Made: 7 (twice) 3-PT FG Attempts: 11 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 Free Throws: 14 vs. Iowa, 12/20/08 Free Throw Attempts: 15 vs. Iowa, 12/20/08 Assists: 7 at Bradley, 2/10/07 Steals: 5 at Wichita State, 12/29/07 Blocked Shots: 1 (four times) Minutes: 41 at Bradley 2/28/09
Top Career Performances POINTS 34 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 26 vs. Georgia Southern, 12/12/08 25 at Butler, 2/23/08 24 vs. Iowa, 12/20/08 24 at Evansville, 12/28/08 24 at Milwaukee, 11/24/07 24 vs. Southern Ill., 1/2/07 24 vs. Creighton, 1/30/08 23 vs. Cornell, 11/14/07 23 vs. Iowa State, 12/5/07 23 vs. Chicago State, 12/7/07 23 vs. Bradley, 2/19/08 23 vs. Evansville, 3/1/07 3-POINT BASKETS 7 vs. Morehead State, 11/19/08 7 vs. Cornell, 11/14/07 6 at Milwaukee, 11/24/07 6 vs. Chicago State, 12/7/07 6 vs. Creighton, 1/30/08 5 vs. Southern Illinois, 1/2/08 5 vs. Evansville, 3/1/07 ASSISTS 7 at Bradley, 2/10/07 6 vs. Creighton, 2/3/07 6 vs. Illinois State, 1/13/07 6 vs. Troy, 12/8/06 STEALS 5 at Wichita State, 12/9/07 4 vs. Chicago State, 12/7/07
Player Profiles
Year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Career
G-GS 32-14 30-28 33-32 95-74
FG-FGA 112-289 147-321 141-370 400-980
Young’s Career Stats
Pct. 3pt FG-FGA .388 57-176 .458 86-198 .381 59-184 .408 202-558
Pct. .324 .434 .321 .362
FT-FTA 61-79 97-127 168-198 326-404
Pct. .772 .764 .848 ..806
PF-D 57-1 52-1 51-1 160-3
ST 29 42 34 265
A BS Pts-Avg. Reb.-Avg. 79 1 342-10.7 73-2.3 53 2 477-15.9 75-2.5 45 1 509-15.4 125-3.8 177 4 1328-14.0 273-2.9
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Player Profiles
10RYAN WEDEL
Junior • 5-11 • 177 • Guard Minneapolis, Kan. • Arkansas State
Becomes eligible for the 2009-10 season after transferring from Arkansas State in summer of 2008. Before Drake — Two-year starting point guard at Arkansas State, who led Sun Belt Conference in three-point baskets in 2007-08 season with 90, which also ranked second on school single-season list...earned third-team all-Sun Belt Conference honors in 2007-08 after averaging 15.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals... led team in scoring in 11 games in 2007-08, including career-high 30 points vs. Florida Atlantic...scored in double figures in 24 games, while enjoying seven 20-plus scoring games...played in all 33 games, including 17 as a starter, as a true freshman in 2006-07 while leading team to first-place finish in Sun Belt West Division...started his first ever game at Arkansas State against Clemson...led team in assists as freshman with 92, including team best 1.74 assist/turnover ratio, while also leading squad with .855 free throw percentage...averaged 10.7 points, the third most on team, and 2.6 rebounds...led team in assists in 11 games...dished out five or more assists in seven games, including a career-high seven in a victory over Tennessee-Martin... scored in double figures in 19 games, including a season-high 20 with a career-high six three’s in victory over Denver...tallied at least 15 points in seven contests...scored in double figures during all three 2007 Sun Belt Conference Tournament games...made 42 percent of his field goal attempts, 39 percent of three-point field goals and 85 percent of his free throws...three-point field goal percentage of .397 was second best on the team...hit at least one shot from beyond the arc in all but three games and nailed multiple three’s in 24 outings... ranked fifth in the Sun Belt Conference in three-point field goals made (2.53 pg) and 14th in 3-FG percentage...85 three-point field goals made was the fourth most in school history and the most ever by a freshman. High School — Named Kansas Mr. Basketball as senior at Minneapolis, Kan. following 2005-06 campaign when he averaged 25.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists...team compiled 87-14 record during his four years as starter, winning four North Central Activities Association league titles, while making three final four appearances in Kansas state tournament...started all 101 games during his fouryear career with the Lions, scoring a school record 2,015 points...set 14 school records during career...led Minneapolis to a 24-2 record in 2005-06, including fourth-place finish in Kansas Class 2A state tournament...had career-high 46 points vs. Southeast-Saline in 2006, while grabbing career-high 13 rebounds vs. Ell-Saline...dished out career-high nine assists as freshman vs. Sterling...averaged 20 points, 6.5 rebounds and four assists as a junior...carried a 3.8 GPA in high school and was a member of the National Honor Society...featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter after scoring 25 of his school-record 46 points during a 2:02 span against Southeast-Saline as senior, going seven of seven from the field while knocking down six three-point baskets. Personal — Management and marketing major... born Michael Ryan Wedel on July 30, 1987 in Minneapolis, Kansas...earned first team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VI honors in 2007-08 at Arkansas State...parents: Mike and Nancy Wedel...has three brothers: Drew (25), Jamel (18), Mason (15)...high school coach: Kevin Williams.
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Player Profiles
13FRANK WISELER Junior • 6-2 • 176• Guard
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg • Urspringschule Academy
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Before Drake — Has been member of Luxembourg Men’s National Team since 2008... was four-year starter at Urspringschule High School in Ehingen, Germany...was captain of team which won back-to-back Germany U-19 national championships in 2007 and 2008, scoring 20 points in the 2008 final against Alba Berlin...ranked second in U-19 Championships in assist/turnover ratio (4.3)...chosen as 2007 Youth Athlete of Year by the Luxembourgish Sports Press...competed in 2007 in FIBA-U18 European Championship (B) with Luxembourg’s national team averaging 12.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists, while leading the championships with 3.0 steals per game...competed in 2006-07 and 2007-08 for 2nd Bundesiga (Senior Men) in Germany, averaging 8 points and 3.1 assists per game...ranked 3rd in assist/turnover ratio (2.3) for the Germany senior league...had career high 51 points at U-16 Luxembourgish Cup Final. Personal — International business and psychology major...born Frank Wiseler on May 6, 1989, in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg...parents: Claude and Isabel Wiseler...has brother: Marc (24) and sister: Cathy (22)...father, Claude, is member of Luxembourg government, while mother, Isabel, is high school French teacher...high school coaches: Ralph Junge and Felix Czerny.
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Player Profiles
31SEAN JONES
Freshman •7-0• 224• Center Carson City, Mich. • Carson City-Crystal High School Sch7-
2008-09 — Redshirted. High School — Earned first team Michigan Class C all-state honors as junior and senior by Associated Press...averaged 16.5 points and 10.4 rebounds as senior while leading Carson City Crystal High School to quarterfinal round of 2008 Michigan Class C state tournament... averaged 15.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.5 blocked shots as junior in 2006-07...had 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocked shots vs. Fowler...scored 20 points in 2008 Class C district championship game vs. Ithaca...also earned academic all-state honors. Personal — Undecided on major...born Sean Michael Jones on May 26, 1990 in Carson City, Michigan...parents: John Jones and Sandi Patterson...has brothers: Ryan (21) and Bryce (14)...high school coach: Larry Farmer.
21CORY PARKER
Freshman• 6-7• 225 • Forward Aspen, Colo. • Aspen High School
2008-09 — Redshirted. High School — Named 2008 Colorado Class 3A Mr. Basketball as senior at Aspen High School, while leading team to school-record 23-4 mark en route to top four finish in Colorado state tournament...averaged 21.0 points and 7.5 rebounds as senior…two-time Colorado Class 3A first team all-state choice…two-time Western Slope League Player of the Year...three time all-conference performer...averaged 23.5 points and 9.0 rebounds as junior...also played tight end on high school football team, earning first team Colorado Class 2A all-state honors. Personal — Marketing major…born Cory Joseph Parker on Dec. 29, 1989, in Aspen, Colo…parents: Glen and Madalyn Parker…has sister Kaitlyn (21), who attends Colorado State…high school coach: Steve Ketchum.
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Player Profiles
32GREG WHITAKER
Freshman • 6-5• 231 • Forward Fairfax, Va. • W.T. Woodson High School
2008-09 — Redshirted. High School — Earned second team all-region honors as senior at W.T. Woodson High School where he led team in scoring (15.2 avg.), rebounding (8.5 avg,) and blocked shots (1.1 avg.)...regarded as top post player as senior in Virginia AAA Liberty District…helped guide team to 19-7 record and share of Liberty District title in 2008…enjoyed six 20-plus scoring games, including career-high 25 vs. South Lakes…had 10 double-figure rebounding games including seasonhigh 14 vs. Langley…played for Liberty/National District All-Stars in 2008 All-Star game in Mount Vernon, Va....played AAU basketball for Nova United. Personal – Undecided on major…won national lifesaver award in high school from AAA Auto Club...born Gregory Donald Whitaker on July 16, 1990 in Fairfax, Va....parents Richard and Doneen Whitaker…high school coach: Doug Craig.
2AARON HAWLEY Freshman • 6-8• 191 • Forward Rogers, Ark. • Rogers High School
High School — Two-time first-team Arkansas VII all-state selection…was the leading vote getter on the Arkansas Class 7A all-state team after guiding Rogers High School to a runner-up finish in the 7A-West regular season and the Class 7A State Tournament…finalist for NLR Tip-Off Club Arkansas Player of the Year…was a three-time all-league performer who led Rogers to a 24-6 record, the second best season in school history…was the team leader in scoring (17.8), rebounding (7.4) and steals (2.1) for Rogers, which advanced to the state championship game in Hot Springs for the first time in 52 years before losing to Fayetteville 40-34...averaged 21 points per game in the team’s final nine games…also was named to the all-region teams of the Northwest Arkansas Morning News, The Benton County Daily Record and the KURM Radio Dream Team…named outstanding player of Benton County in 2009…named MVP of Rolla Tournament in 2007 and 2008…also named MVP of Arvest Tournament in 2009….averaged 15.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 2007-08, keying team to 21-8 record en route to quarterfinal round of Arkansas VII State Tournament …scored 30 points vs. Little Rock Central as sophomore, while tallying 28 points vs. Alma as junior. Personal — Business major...born Aaron Joseph Hawley on June 23, 1990 in Rogers, Ark....parents: Mitch and Beth Hawley...has brother: Jordan (21) and sister: Hannah (15)...high school coach: Marty Barnes.
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Player Profiles
34BEN SIMONS
Freshman • 6-8 • 185 • Forward
Cadillac, Mich. * Cadillac High School
High School — Finished runner-up for 2009 Mr. Basketball in Michigan...named 2009 Associated Press Michigan Class B Player of the Year...averaged 29.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.1 steals per game as senior...had two 44-point games and a pair of 38-point efforts...led Cadillac to a 17-4 record and No. 9 ranking in the final 2009 Michigan Class B poll...two-time first-team Michigan Class B allstate selection by the Detroit Free Press and the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan...was a three-time first team All-Big North Conference performer who averaged 18.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.7 blocked shots, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 2007-08 while leading Cadillac to a 16-6 record... had 29 points vs. Traverse City Central while grabbing 15 rebounds vs. Mount Pleasant...was nominee for the 2009 McDonald’s High School AllAmerican game. Personal — Undecided on major...born Benjamin David Simons on Feb. 16, 1991 in Cadillac, Mich....parents: David and Judy Simons...has brother: John (15)...high school coach: Jeff McDonald.
25DAVID SMITH Freshman • 6-3 • 199 • Guard
Chicago, Ill. • Lake Forest Academy
High School — Three-time first-team all-conference performer at Lake Forest Academy...averaged 13.3 points as a senior...was ranked No. 30 top prospect by ChicagoHoops.net...led team to a 24-9 record in 2007-08, including the Independent School League title with a 13-0 mark...averaged 13.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 steals as a junior in 2007-08...was nominee for the 2009 McDonald’s High School All-American game...four-year starter and three-time team captain...had a career-high 22 points as a sophomore vs. Luther North...the versatile athlete also won the high jump in the 2008 Independent School League meet. Personal — Environmental Science major...born David Samuel Smith on Sept. 6, 1990, in Evanston, Ill....parents: David Smith and Tabitah Outlar...high school coach: Matt Vaughn.
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40REECE UHLENHOPP Freshman • 6-8 • 230 • Forward
Urbandale, Iowa * Urbandale High School
High School — Earned Iowa Class 4A first team all-state honors by the Iowa Newspaper Association in 2008-09 and second-team all-state by The Des Moines Register...was a third-team all-state choice in 2007-08 by the Iowa Newspaper Association...averaged 16.0 points and 9.8 rebounds as a senior, while guiding team to 18-6 record...was a first-team all-district choice who averaged 15.3 points and 5.0 rebounds, while shooting 57 percent from floor in 2007-08...helped lead Urbandale to 13-9 record in 2007-08, including its fourth straight Central Iowa Metropolitan League Central Division title...is the step-brother of former Drake women’s basketball standout Jill Martin (2003-08) who was a three-time All-Missouri Valley Conference performer. Personal — Business major...born Reece Bradley Uhlenhopp on Jan. 10, 1991, in Des Moines, Iowa... parents: Brad Uhlenhopp and Julie and Greg Martin...has brother: Chad (26) and sister: Jill (24)...high school coach: Brad Bjorkgren.
45SETH VAN DEEST Freshman • 6-10 • 223 • Center
Bettendorf • Bettendorf High School
High School — Earned first-team Iowa Class 4A all-state honors by The Des Moines Register, Iowa Newspaper Association and IowaPreps.com...led Bettendorf to a fourth-place finish in the 2009 Iowa Class 4A state tournament...averaged 17.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.1 blocked shots as a senior while helping team post a 21-5 mark...named Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year...also named captain of 2009 Quad Cities All-Metro team...guided Bettendorf to a 19-4 record, including a second-place conference finish in 2008...earned second team all-league honors as junior...averaged 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds, while shooting 58 percent from the floor in 2007-08. Personal — Business major...born Seth James VanDeest on May 18, 1991, in Davenport, Iowa... parents: Lance and Denise VanDeest...has sister, Jayme (14)...high school coach: Kevin Skillett.
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1JORDAN CLARKE Sophomore • 6-8 • 245 • Forward Rockville, Md. * Vermont
Transfer from University of Vermont who will be eligible in 2010-11. Before Drake — Played in 22 games for Vermont in 2008-09, averaging 1.4 points and 1.6 rebounds... was rated the top newcomer at small forward in the America East Conference by Rivals.com. High School — Attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School where he averaged 18.6 points and 10.9 rebounds as senior...led team to 21-8 record and was named most valuable player in three tournaments as senior: Good Counsel Tip-Off Classic, the Bullis Holiday Classic and the Merv Lopes Holiday Classic in Hawaii...played in prestigious 2008 Capital Classic All-Star game as senior. Personal — Marketing and management major...born Jordan Clarke on Dec. 31, 1989 in Washington, D.C...parents: Vaughn and Shawn Clarke...has brother: Austin (22) who attends Yale...high school coach: Mike Hibb.
23SEAN DUFF
Freshman • 6-3 • 185 • Guard
St. Louis, Mo. • St. Francis Borgia
High School — Helped lead St. Francis Borgia to 2009 Missouri Class 4A state championship...nominated to McDonalds All-American team as senior....scored 1,193 points as a four-year letterman...winner of the three-point contest in the Missouri/Illinois Riverwar All-Star game and CO-MVP of the 2009 Battle For The Rankings Showcase in St. Louis...averaged 9.7 points as a senior, 15.9 as a junior, 11.7 as a sophomore, and 6.5 points as a freshman....transferred before senior year from Westminster Christian Academy where he was an all-conference performer as junior and sophomore...played AAU ball with the St. Louis Eagles and Gateway Club. Personal — Journalism major...recipient of the Drake Presidential Scholarship…born Sean Patrick Duff on May 21, 1990, in Chesterfield, Mo…parents: Patrick and Michele Duff…has sister: Jackie...comes from a line of Division I athletes with great-grandfather Clint Duff playing football at Idaho from 1924-28, grandfather Pat Duff playing football at USC (1951-55), father Patrick Duff, football at Missouri (1977-81)...high school coaches: Dave Neier (senior year) and Eric Bain.
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