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The Thurman File
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Full name: Gavin Christopher Thurman Birthdate: July 6, 1994 Birthplace: Wichita, Kan. Major: Undeclared Parents: Gary and Cheryl Thurman Became a Bear: Nov. 9, 2011 (NLI)
Up Close and Personal
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Favorite NBA Player ... Kobe Bryant Favorite Actor ... Will Smith Favorite Musical Artists ... Lil Wayne, Drake, Jay-Z Can’t Miss TV ... Fresh Prince Favorite Pro Team ... LA Lakers Favorite Type of Food... Italian Favorite Sport to Watch ... Football
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What You Need to Know
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“He’s a good inside-out guy who excels on the offensive end. He continues to make strides and continues to develop into a complete player.”
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Quoting Coach Lusk
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Thurman started 11 league games and averaged 8.2 points per game in the Valley to end the year on a nice run. He’s gained size, con idence and speed in the off-season and is poised for a sophomore surge this winter.
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Gavin Thurman Career Statistics Year 2012-13
G-GS 31-12
Min 657
FG-A 82-237
Pct .346
3FG-A 24-77
Pct .312
FT-A 26-37
Pct .703
OR-DR 18-70
Reb 88
Avg 2.8
PF-D 30-0
A 23
TO 44
BS 2
ST 7
Pts 214
Avg 6.9
Total
31-12
657
82-237
.346
24-77
.312
26-37
.703
18-70
88
2.8
30-0
23
44
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6.9
Reb 51
Avg 2.8
PF-D 12-0
A 17
TO 23
BS 0
ST 5
Pts 147
Avg 8.2
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2.8
12-0
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Gavin Thurman Career MVC-Only Statistics
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Year 2012-13
G-GS 18-11
Min 423
FG-A 54-153
Pct .353
3FG-A 18-52
Pct .346
FT-A 21-29
Pct .724
OR-DR 11-40
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54-153
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18-52
.346
21-29
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11-40
2013-14 Men’s Basketball Guide
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