2020-2021 Men's Basketball Roster
Arion, Andrei
Jersey Number 4
Andrei Arion
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Bucharest, Romania
- High School:
- American International School of Bucharest
- Major:
- Bioengineering
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it was the best fit for me academically and athletically.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020-21): Played 16 minutes over six games, posting three rebounds and a steal … Had a rebound and steal vs. Loyola (2/20) … Grabbed two rebounds at Bucknell (1/31) … Also saw action at Lafayette (1/3), against Bucknell (1/17), at Loyola (2/21) and at Boston University in the Patriot League Tournament (3/3) ... Won the team's Scholar-Athlete Award.
AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20): Got into 18 games, providing strong energy off the bench … Finished the season with 27 rebounds, 15 assists and three points … Played more than nine minutes and grabbed a rebound in win at Lafayette (2/8) … Had two rebounds and an assist vs. Colgate (2/5) … Grabbed a pair off rebounds vs. Lafayette (1/25) … Played key late-game minutes at Bucknell (1/18), dishing an assist … Tallied an assist in win over American (1/11) … Recorded an assist at Princeton (12/29) … Dished a pair of assists against Yale (12/7) … Posted three rebounds and two assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4) … Played final minute at Drake (11/21), grabbing two rebounds … Tallied an assist and rebound vs. Misericordia (11/18) … Continued to make things happen, posting three assists and two rebounds in just 7:29 at Virginia Tech (11/16) … Strong effort with the first three points of his career, along with 10 rebounds and three assists against Cairn (11/12) … Grabbed four rebounds in season opener and collegiate debut vs. Monmouth (11/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Started playing basketball at Dan Dacian Bucharest … Captain of the Under-16 Romanian National Team in the FIBA European Championship, averaging 11 points, 4.5 assists and 7.0 rebounds … Member of the U18 Romanian Team … Led Steaua Bucharest to an U18 Championship in the Romanian League … Played for the senior team of Rapid Bucharest … Averaged 12.2 points, 4.2 assists and 7.0 rebounds … Four-year varsity player for the American International School of Bucharest … Won three CEESA Championship and four All-Star Team selections … Obtained a bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma … Organized basketball camps and workouts for high school students, and wrote a basketball psychology guide to help them improve.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 3 vs. Cairn (11/12/19)
Rebounds: 10 vs. Cairn (11/12/19)
Assists: 3, two times; last at Virginia Tech (11/16/19)
GETTING TO KNOW ANDREI
Nickname: Bo
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people here are really welcoming and great, making Lehigh a wonderful experience for me.
Major & Why: I came here thinking about pursuing a bioengineering degree because it combines my passion for science and helping people. However, I miss economics a lot, so I’m planning to be a part of the IDEAS program, where I could successfully combine my interests.
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: The burgers Bill and Jaime make
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: JCole
Favorite Movie: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: LeBron James
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Simona Halep
Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Tokyo
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Finesse
Dream Job: NBA GM
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s the same number Milos Teodosic wears
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis, Football (soccer for you guys), Volleyball, Handball, Track or Table Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Put 20% in blue chip stocks, 30% in real estate, 15% in my pro team and spend the rest taking care of my family and friends.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020-21): Played 16 minutes over six games, posting three rebounds and a steal … Had a rebound and steal vs. Loyola (2/20) … Grabbed two rebounds at Bucknell (1/31) … Also saw action at Lafayette (1/3), against Bucknell (1/17), at Loyola (2/21) and at Boston University in the Patriot League Tournament (3/3) ... Won the team's Scholar-Athlete Award.
AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20): Got into 18 games, providing strong energy off the bench … Finished the season with 27 rebounds, 15 assists and three points … Played more than nine minutes and grabbed a rebound in win at Lafayette (2/8) … Had two rebounds and an assist vs. Colgate (2/5) … Grabbed a pair off rebounds vs. Lafayette (1/25) … Played key late-game minutes at Bucknell (1/18), dishing an assist … Tallied an assist in win over American (1/11) … Recorded an assist at Princeton (12/29) … Dished a pair of assists against Yale (12/7) … Posted three rebounds and two assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4) … Played final minute at Drake (11/21), grabbing two rebounds … Tallied an assist and rebound vs. Misericordia (11/18) … Continued to make things happen, posting three assists and two rebounds in just 7:29 at Virginia Tech (11/16) … Strong effort with the first three points of his career, along with 10 rebounds and three assists against Cairn (11/12) … Grabbed four rebounds in season opener and collegiate debut vs. Monmouth (11/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Started playing basketball at Dan Dacian Bucharest … Captain of the Under-16 Romanian National Team in the FIBA European Championship, averaging 11 points, 4.5 assists and 7.0 rebounds … Member of the U18 Romanian Team … Led Steaua Bucharest to an U18 Championship in the Romanian League … Played for the senior team of Rapid Bucharest … Averaged 12.2 points, 4.2 assists and 7.0 rebounds … Four-year varsity player for the American International School of Bucharest … Won three CEESA Championship and four All-Star Team selections … Obtained a bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma … Organized basketball camps and workouts for high school students, and wrote a basketball psychology guide to help them improve.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2019-20 | 18-0 | 111-6.2 | 1-9 | .111 | 0-3 | .000 | 1-8 | .125 | 27 | 1.5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.2 |
| 2020-21 | 6-0 | 16-2.7 | 0-3 | .000 | 0-1 | .000 | 0-0 | .000 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Totals | 24-0 | 127-5.3 | 1-12 | .083 | 0-4 | .000 | 1-8 | .125 | 30 | 1.3 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.1 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 3 vs. Cairn (11/12/19)
Rebounds: 10 vs. Cairn (11/12/19)
Assists: 3, two times; last at Virginia Tech (11/16/19)
GETTING TO KNOW ANDREI
Nickname: Bo
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people here are really welcoming and great, making Lehigh a wonderful experience for me.
Major & Why: I came here thinking about pursuing a bioengineering degree because it combines my passion for science and helping people. However, I miss economics a lot, so I’m planning to be a part of the IDEAS program, where I could successfully combine my interests.
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: The burgers Bill and Jaime make
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: JCole
Favorite Movie: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: LeBron James
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Simona Halep
Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Tokyo
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Finesse
Dream Job: NBA GM
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s the same number Milos Teodosic wears
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis, Football (soccer for you guys), Volleyball, Handball, Track or Table Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Put 20% in blue chip stocks, 30% in real estate, 15% in my pro team and spend the rest taking care of my family and friends.
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