2015-2016 Men's Basketball Roster

Jesse Chuku
Jesse Chuku
Jesse Chuku
Jesse Chuku
Jesse Chuku
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Chuku Goldsborough Rebounding
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Jesse Chuku Formal Photo
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Jesse Chuku Headshot
Jersey Number 31

Jesse Chuku

  • Position:
    F
  • Height:
    6-9
  • Weight:
    225
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    London, England
  • High School:
    Kimball Union Academy
  • Major:
    Psychology
Jesse Chuku Photo Galleries: 2014-15 (Junior) | 2013-14 (Sophomore) | Chuku Feature Story: Living his dream
 
WHY LEHIGH? “As soon as I met all the players and coaches, I felt like I belonged.”
 
AS A SENIOR (2015-16): Strong senior season, finishing fifth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring (9.6 points per game) and second in rebounding (5.5 rebounds per contest) … Rebounding average was 12th in the Patriot League … Team leader in blocks per game (1.3), good for fourth in the league … Finished sixth in the league in overall three-point field goal percentage (40.4 percent: 55-of-136) … In Patriot League games, knocked down 45.1 percent of his treys (37-of-82), good for second in the league … Started all 32 games, reaching double-figure points 12 times and eclipsing 20 points once … Led the Mountain Hawks in rebounding in eight games and assists twice … Recorded five points and seven rebounds in the league title game vs. Holy Cross (3/9) …  Filled up the stat sheet with eight points, seven rebounds, three blocks, two assists and a steal in the Patriot League Semifinals against American (3/6) … Had eight points, four rebounds and a block in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/3) … Finished with seven points, two rebounds, an assist, block and steal at Army West Point (2/27) … Recorded five rebounds, three rebounds and two blocks in win at Colgate (2/24) … Strong effort on his Senior Day vs. Lafayette (2/21), scoring 10 points while adding eight rebounds, an assist, block and steal … Scored a season-high 22 points (second-career 20-point game) at Navy (2/17), knocking down 6-of-7 field goals (all from three-point range) and 4-of-4 free throws. Six made threes marked a career high. Added four rebounds, a block and steal … Had five points, seven rebounds and an assist in win over Holy Cross (2/15) … Filled up the stat sheet with five points on 2-of-3 shooting, three rebounds, an assist, block and two steals in win at Bucknell (2/10) … Stellar effort at Lafayette (2/8) with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting along with five rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 37 minutes … Scored eight points while adding four rebounds, a block and career-high seven assists vs. American (2/6) … Posted nine points on 3-of-5 shooting along with eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks vs. Loyola (2/3) … Strong all-around game at Boston University (1/31), scoring 14 points which included 4-of-6 from three-point range while adding four rebounds, two assists and a career-high six blocks. Marked third straight game with double-figure points … Efficient game vs. Colgate (1/27), scoring 13 points on 3-of-5 shooting (all from three-point range) and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Eleven points came in the first half … Strong effort vs. Navy (1/20), scoring 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting and 3-of-6 from three-point range. Added four rebounds, two blocks, an assist and steal. Hit two big second-half threes to help the Mountain Hawks stay close … Scored the game’s first four points at Holy Cross (1/16). Added six rebounds along with a career-high five assists … Finished with eight points, six rebounds and two assists against Bucknell (1/11) … Strong all-around game with nine points, a game-high 10 rebounds, an assist, block and steal in win at American (1/9) … Just missed a double-double at Loyola (1/6), posting nine points and a season-high 11 rebounds. Also had two blocks … Posted seven points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block against Boston University (1/2) … Strong game with 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists, a block and steal vs. Army West Point (12/30) … Tallied 11 points, five rebounds, a block and steal against Stony Brook (12/22) … Finished with 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, a block and career-high three steals at Robert Morris (12/17). Scored 10 of his points in the first half … Posted four points, six rebounds, three blocks and a steal against Rochester College (12/5) … Scored 11 points at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/2) while adding two rebounds, two blocks and an assist … Knocked down a pair of three-pointers at No. 15/16 Purdue (11/28) … Had five points, seven rebounds and a block at No. 12 Virginia (11/25) … Posted 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting at Columbia (11/22) while adding three rebounds, a block and steal … Scored six points while adding six rebounds and a block vs. Yale (11/19) … Impressed at both ends of the court, posting 19 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, two steals and an assist at Canisius (11/16). Shot 5-of-9 from three-point range, the first Lehigh player with five made treys since Austin Price in 2013 … Solid season opener, tallying eight points and eight rebounds at Syracuse (11/13).
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AS A JUNIOR (2014-15): Played in all 30 games, starting seven times … Finished fifth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring, averaging 5.6 points per game … Reached double-figure points on six occasions … Added 3.5 rebounds per contest and finished second on the team with 23 blocks … Scored eight points on 4-of-7 shooting while adding three rebounds in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. American (3/5) … Tallied five rebounds and two steals in regular season finale at Colgate (2/28) … Strong effort in dominant win over Bucknell (2/25), scoring 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting and 4-of-5 from three-point range … Big game at Navy (2/18), scoring 12 points (10 in the first half) to go with seven rebounds. Shot 5-of-7 from the field and 2-of-3 from three-point range … Had four points, five rebounds and a block at Holy Cross (2/14) … Finished with five points, seven rebounds, an assist and block in strong effort vs. American (2/12) … Third straight strong game, scoring 11 points (all in the first half) on 4-of-5 shooting (and 3-of-4 from three-point range) at Loyola (2/7). Added two blocks … Posted a season-high 14 points vs. Army (2/4) on 5-of-7 shooting and 3-of-4 from three-point range, while adding six rebounds, three assists, a block and steal … Strong effort with 12 points (all in the first half) to go with four rebounds vs. Boston University (1/31) … Finished with three points, three rebounds, an assist and two blocks at Bucknell (1/28) … Scored five points, including 1-of-2 from three-point range, at Lafayette (1/24) … Strong all-around game with seven points, three rebounds, two assists, a block and two steals vs. Navy (1/21) … Hit a three-pointer while adding five rebounds in win over Holy Cross (1/17) … Had four points, two rebounds and two blocks against Loyola (1/10) … Knocked down a first-half three-pointer while adding three rebounds and two blocks at Army (1/7) … Tallied five points and four rebounds at Boston University (1/3) … Scored seven points in big triple overtime victory at Arizona State (12/20) … Finished with two points and five rebounds at Quinnipiac (12/18), serving as a spark off the bench, especially in the first half … Had two points, three rebounds and a block coming off the bench at LIU Brooklyn (12/6) … Posted three points, two rebounds and two assists vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/3) … Scored 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting while adding three rebounds, an assist and steal against Penn State Mont Alto (11/30) … Solid effort with eight points, three rebounds and two blocks at DePaul (11/26). Was 3-of-3 from the field … Finished with two points, eight rebounds, an assist, block and steal against Columbia (11/23) … Scored nine points on 3-of-6 shooting from downtown at Rider (11/21) … Had six points, seven rebounds (to tie a game high) and two blocks in the home opener against Canisius (11/18) … Scored seven points on 3-of-5 shooting while adding five rebounds, an assist and block in the season opener against #12 Villanova (11/14).

AS A SOPHOMORE (2013-14): Finished third on the team in scoring (8.7 points) and second in rebounding (5.8) … Played in all 32 games, starting 31 … Reached double-figure points on 13 occasions and double-figure rebounds six times … Also had three double-doubles … Posted third-career double-double with a team-high 17 points along with 11 rebounds in regular season finale vs. Colgate (3/1) … Strong effort at Bucknell (2/26), posting 18 points on 4-of-6 from three-point range while adding eight rebounds and four blocks … Scored seven points while adding two blocks, a rebound and assist at Lafayette (2/23) … Finished with 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting while adding three rebounds, two assists and a steal against Navy (2/19) … Had 10 points (all in the first half) and seven rebounds vs. Holy Cross (2/15) … Scored Lehigh’s first 10 points against Loyola (2/8), finishing with 15 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal … Posted six points, seven rebounds, an assist and steal at Army (2/5) … Strong game at Boston University (2/1), scoring 11 points including two clutch free throws with 15 seconds remaining to tie the score and force overtime. Shot 3-of-5 from three-point range, adding five rebounds and two blocks … Stellar on both ends of the court vs. Bucknell (1/29), posting nine points, 10 rebounds, career-high four assists and four blocks … Scored five points and added a career-high five blocks at Navy (1/22). Had a block to end regulation and overtime … Had two points, six rebounds and two blocks at Holy Cross (1/18) … Came off the bench and tied a team-high seven rebounds at Loyola (1/11) … Finished with seven points, four rebounds and a block vs. Army (1/8) … Fifth straight double-figure scoring game, posting 11 points against Boston University (1/5) on 5-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from two-point range … Posted 18 points and six rebounds in double overtime thriller at Colgate (1/2). Shot 4-of-9 from three-point range including a clutch trey in the first and second OTs … Finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and a career-high four blocks at Bryant (12/30) … Scored 11 points against Quinnipiac (12/21) behind 3-of-3 from three-point range, and a thunderous dunk … Posted second-career double-double with a team-high 15 points and 10 rebounds vs. LIU Brooklyn (12/9) … Had eight points and a team-high nine rebounds and two blocks against UMBC (12/7) … Broke out with a career-high 26 points and 15 rebounds for first-career double-double vs. Sacred Heart (12/1). Shot 11-of-16 from the field and added two blocks and a steal … Strong effort at South Dakota State (11/26) with eight points, four rebounds and two blocks. Was 3-of-5 from the field and 1-of-2 from three-point range … Finished with five points, five rebounds and a block against Texas Southern (11/25) … Knocked down a pair of big second-half threes at Houston (11/17) … Had six points and a career-high 12 rebounds at Fordham (11/15). Second time in the first three games he reached double-figure rebounds … Scored 18 points and added eight rebounds in home opener against Rider (11/12). Shot 6-of-9 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range … Had eight points and team-high 10 rebounds in collegiate debut at Minnesota (11/8).
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AS A FRESHMAN (2012-13): Was required to sit out the year due to NCAA regulations … Practiced with the Mountain Hawks all season.
 
BEFORE LEHIGH: Highly-touted prospect from Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire … Represented England’s National team at the Under-16 and Under-18 championships … Helped lead Barking Abbey to third-place finish in the Euro League Nike Junior International Tournament … Garnered 2012 Northeast Prep Tournament MVP award … Was also named to the 2012 All-NEPSAC Class AA Second Team … Captain of the London Pioneers … Member of the Effort and Academic Honor Roll.

CAREER STATISTICS
 
Season GP-GS MIN-AVG FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% REB AVG ASST TO BLK STL PTS PPG
2013-14 32-31 878-27.4 96-254 .378 41-116 .353 46-64 .719 188 5.9 22 31 46 14 279 8.7
2014-15 30-7 602-20.1 64-148 .432 28-79 .354 13-28 .464 106 3.5 16 27 23 10 169 5.6
2015-16 32-32 1000-31.3 108-250 .432 55-136 .404 35-43 .814 175 5.5 42 35 41 20 306 9.6
Totals 94-70 2480-26.4 268-652 .411 124-331 .375 94-135 .696 469 5.0 80 93 110 44 754 8.0
 
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 26 vs. Sacred Heart (12/1/13)
Rebounds: 15 vs. Sacred Heart (12/1/13)
Assists: 7 vs. American (2/6/16)
Blocks: 6 at Boston University (1/31/16)
Steals: 3 at Robert Morris (12/17/15)

GETTING TO KNOW JESSE
Nickname: Chooks
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The beautiful campus
Major & Why: Psychology. It’s very interesting to learn about how our minds work and it's very applicable to day-to-day life.
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Movies: “Get Him To The Greek” and “The Truman Show”
Favorite TV Show: Luther
Favorite Website: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: Miami Heat
Hobbies: DJ’ing, gaming, computer modification, and reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: GQ
Places I'd Like To Visit: Egypt and Dubai
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be able to play an instrument or sing very well.
Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was assigned to me.
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer or be a professional DJ.
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Invest it and make more!

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