Drew DeMond Class: Junior Hometown: Rockton, Ill. High School: Hononegah Height / Weight: 6-7 / 215 Position: Forward Birthdate: 08/06/1980

Tremendous shot blocker who became a fan favorite at the Show Me Center as a redshirt freshman last season … will vie for starting spot at the four position … earned more and more playing time as last season progressed … slasher who can put the ball on the floor … great athlete who can run and jump.

1999-2000: Had 26 blocked shots in 23 games played … third leading blockder on the OVC championship team … had 11 rebounds in the OVC tournament … six points, six rebounds and two blocks in OVC tournament win over Tennessee-Martin … averaged 1.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.

1998-99: Redshirted

SE CAREER HIGHS: Six points, and six rebounds vs. Tennessee-Martin, five blocks vs. Oakland City.

PREP: Three-time all-conference … two-time tam MVP … third team all-state … averaged 16.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game at Hononegah High School outside Rockford, Ill. … scored over 1,200 career points, 636 career rebounds and 366 career blocks … also all-state track performer … placed fourth in the 400-meters in the 1997 Illinois State finals … school record holder in the triple jump.

PERSONAL: Born 8-6-80 … son of Gary and Donna DeMond … majoring in criminal justince and psychology.