MEN’S BASKETBALL CAPSULE LOOKS

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JUSTIN ROWE

(No. 44)

Vital stats: Center, senior, 7-0, Springfield, Mass.

Career averages: 12.6 ppg, 8.0 rpg, .492 FT pct., .594 FG pct.

Career highlights: All-America East First Team (’01-02); blocked 121 shots to lead America East, set UMaine single-season record, and become third all-time in career blocks; career-best 24 points vs. Binghamton (Jan. ’02) and 14 rebounds at Northeastern (Feb. ’02)

Coach’s comment: “Justin earned the recognition he got last year, but we’re looking for him to be much more consistent and have a truly great season this year. I think he should be one of the elite defensive and rebounding big men in the country.”

Personal: Communications major and son of Cathy and Curtis Rowe

DERRICK JACKSON

(No. 35)

Vital stats: Guard, senior, 6-2, Columbia, S.C.

Career averages: 6.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, .804 FT pct., .385 FG pct.

Career highlights: America East rookie of the week as a freshman; scored career-best 18 points vs. Brown (Nov. ’99), had career-best seven rebounds vs. Vermont (Feb. ’02), and dished out career high eight assists vs. Albany (Jan. ’02)

Coach’s comment: “Derrick is the consummate captain and leader, as well as a great defensive presence on the court.”

Personal: Bears’ captain. Co-captain of Winchendon (Mass.) Prep’s 1998-99 National Invitational Prep School Tournament championship team. Biology major and son of Hilda and Tommy Jackson

CLAYTON BROWN

(No. 40)

Vital stats: Forward, senior, 6-7, Palmyra, N.J.

Career averages: 7.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, .787 FT pct., .436 FG pct.

Career highlights: 2002 America East All-Tournament selection; career-best 28 points vs. Brown (Dec. ’01), career-high 10 rebounds vs. St. Peter’s (Nov. ’01)

Coach’s comment: “Clayton came back 30 pounds lighter, but is wider, quicker, stronger … and much more motivated and mature. He’s not making the game as hard as he did last year.”

Personal: Transferred from James Madison University and sat out 1999-2000 season. Childhood/family studies major and son of Cassandra and Clinton Brown Sr.

RICKEY WHITE

(No. 43)

Vital stats: Guard-forward, senior, 6-4, Topsham

Career averages: 5.6 ppg, 3.6 ppg, .674 FT pct., .560 FG pct.

Career highlights: Finished the 2001-02 season with three consecutive double-doubles (points, rebounds); had career-high 17 points and 13 rebounds vs. Northeastern (Feb. ’02)

Coach’s comment: “Rickey is very athletic, fundamentally sound, and competitive. He’s had a great offseason improving his strength and endurance and I think he’ll be a very productive player for us.”

Personal: New Orleans native, computer science major, and son of Agatha Jones and Rickey White Sr.

KEVIN REED

(No. 21)

Vital stats: Guard, freshman, 6-1, Yarmouth, Mass.

Career averages: none

Career highlights: St. Thomas More Prep MVP for ’01-02 season, All-Prep Team, 15 ppg in prep school

Coach’s comment: “Kevin could be one of the most talented players I’ve ever recruited. He’s an excellent shooter with great mental toughness and he usually plays best against the toughest competition.”

Personal: Brother Keith plays minor league baseball in Baltimore Orioles organization. Son of Katie and Kenneth Reed

LUDMIL (UDO) HADJISOTIROV

(No. 13)

Vital stats: Guard, junior, 6-2, Sofia, Bulgaria

Career averages: 2.3 ppg, 0.5 rpg, .667 FT pct., .000 FG pct (at Boston College)

Career highlights: member of 2001 Bulgarian World University Games team; Prep School Invitational all-tournament selection; Bulgarian Junior National Team captain (1996-2000); 1998 World Championships all-tournament selection; International Sofia Tournament MVP

Coach’s comment: “He will definitely make us a better team with his ballhandling, shooting ability, and athleticism. We knew he was an excellent talent when we recruited him very hard out of Winchendon.”

Personal: Communications major who transferred from BC in spring of 2002. Eligible after first semester. Son of Rosemary DeMeo and Ludmil Hadjisotirov

ERIC DOBSON

(No. 12)

Vital stats: Guard, junior, 6-2, Immokalee, Fla.

Career averages: 12.0 ppg, 4.0 apg, 3.0 rpg (St. Petersburg C.C.)

Career highlights: ’01-02 All-Region (Florida) first team selection

Coach’s comment: “He’s a big, strong, athletic point guard who has the ability to create shots off the dribble. With his defensive ability, he should contribute a lot to this team.”

Personal: Helped lead St. Petersburg Community College to Florida Region championship and a berth in NJCAA National Tournament. Child development major and son of Dorthea Watson and Eric Dobson Sr.

JOE CAMPBELL

(No. 32)

Vital stats: Forward-guard, sophomore, 6-6, Bangor

Career averages: 6.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, .778 FT pct., .496 FG pct.

Career highlights: Career-high 20 points vs. Binghamton (Jan. ’02); career-high 10 rebounds vs. Northeastern (Feb. ’02); had first double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds at Northeastern; Jan. 28 America East Rookie of the Week

Coach’s comment: “He has a great attitude, and ability, and I really love his instincts. We kind of had to force him in there last year, but we can use him more as a shooter this season with our improved depth.”

Personal: Led Bangor High School to back-to-back state titles (1999-2000). Son of Julie Lebowitz and Niron Campbell

MARK FLAVIN

(No. 20)

Vital stats: Forward, junior, 6-10, Weymouth, Mass.

Career averages: 1.4 ppg, 1.0 rpg, .857 FT pct., .357 FG pct.

Career highlights: Saw action in 12 games last year after sitting out ’00-01 season.

Coach’s comment: “Mark Flavin was a very mistake-prone freshman player last year, but he’s much more confident and comfortable this year. He’s probably one of our best low-post scorers with great size and skill.”

Personal: Averaged 20.5 ppg and 15 rpg as a senior at Weymouth High School. Son of Patricia Flavin

THOMAS HILL

(No. 22)

Vital stats: Guard, junior, 5-10, Milwaukee, Wis.

Career averages: 12.0 ppg (junior college)

Career highlights: Helped lead University of Arkansas-Fort Smith to Oklahoma-Arkansas NJCAA Regional title; 2002 NJCAA National Tournament Bud Obee Most Outstanding Small Player Award

Coach’s comment: “A great 3-point shooter and an intelligent player who usually makes good decisions. He’s a hard-nosed defensive player and he has a great attitude.”

Personal: Communication major and son of Jeanette and Thomas Claybon

FREDDY PETKUS

(No. 14)

Vital stats: Guard, sophomore, 6-5, Plunge, Lithuania

Career averages: 4.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, .667 FT pct., .306 FG pct.

Career highlights: Career-high 12 points vs. Troy State (Nov. ’01); career-best six rebounds vs. Norfolk State (Dec. ’01); MVP of Lithuanian summer league team

Coach’s comment: “Freddy’s a guy that we’d like to develop for long-term success. I think he can become a solid, all-around player and should develop into a great shooter.”

Personal: Business major and son of Regina and Algimantas Petkus

DAVID DUBOIS

(No. 23)

Vital stats: Forward, sophomore, 6-9, St.-Gabriel, Quebec, Canada

Career averages: 0.8 ppg, 0.4 rpg, .750 FT pct., .444 FG pct.

Career highlights: Helped lead GEGEP Montmorency (Laval, Quebec) to a bronze-medal finish at the 1999 Canadian National College Championships; played for Quebec Junior Provincial team in 1999.

Coach’s comment: “David’s another developmental type of player who is very gifted physically. He has an excellent work ethic and it’s just a matter of time before he gets a chance to be an outstanding player for us.”

Personal: Business major with marketing emphasis and son of Claudine and Philippe Dubois

JON WALLINGFORD

(No. 10)

Vital stats: Guard, sophomore, 5-10, Auburn

Career averages: 0.3 rpg, .409 FG pct.

Career highlights: Walk-on player who saw action in four games; hit 12 3-pointers and scored school-record 41 points for Edward Little High School in game against Lewiston his senior season.

Coach’s comment: “Jon was a walk-on for us who has been a benefit to our team. He has good quickness and tenacity and a real positive attitude. His presence makes our team better.”

Personal: Chemical engineering major and son of Denise and Peter Wallingford

BUDDY LEAVITT

(No. 12)

Vital stats: Guard, freshman, 6-6, Guilford

Career averages: none

Career highlights: Walk-on player who saw action in four games

Coach’s comment: “Buddy is an outstanding walk-on player for us because of his shooting ability and attitude. He is a great shooter who’s hard to defend, and that forces our players to work hard defensively against him in practice.”

Personal: Kinesiology/physical education major and son of Beth and Cyril Leavitt Jr.