Winter 2008-2009 Men's Basketball Roster

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Jersey Number 33

John Gourlay

  • Position:
    C
  • Height:
    7-0
  • Weight:
    245
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Hot Springs Village, Ark.
  • High School:
    Subiaco Academy
  • Major:
    Urban Studies

Why Lehigh? “It’s a chance to receive a good education and play basketball.”

 

On Coach Reed: “He is a great coach and a great person.  He helps all of us better ourselves on and off the court.”

 

As a junior … saw time in 27 games … first career start came against Holy Cross (2/29/08) … averaged 1.8 points and 1.7 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game … shot 84.6 percent from the free throw line … pulled down a season high six rebounds at Cornell in the opener (11/10/07) … had a total of 49 points on the season … swatted a career-best two shots in win over Stony Brook ((12/5/07).

 

As a sophomore … missed part of the season due to injury … appeared in 17 games … averaged 1.0 point and 0.7 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per game … netted a career-high 10 points in a victory over American (1/6/07) … shot 78 percent from the free throw line … pulled down a season-high three rebounds in a win over Colgate (1/17/07).

 

As a freshman … Appeared in 23 games … had nine points and four rebounds against Patriot League conference opponent Navy … pulled down a career best ten boards at Holy Cross (2/26/06) … went 13-19 on the free throw line … had three steals and 35 points on the season.

 

At Subiaco Academy: Averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists as a senior … three-time all-conference selection, two-time all-state choice and two-time MVP of his regional section … member of the All-State Tournament Team and led Subiaco to the conference, district and regional championships as a senior … posted a 4.0 grade point average in the classroom.

 

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