About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 68.7 points per game in 2018-19.
• DU is shooting 43.7 percent from the field on the year.
• Denver is hitting 3s at a good rate, ranking third in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 38.3, 32nd in the NCAA.
• The Crimson and Gold are knocking down 7.7 3s per game.
• The Pioneers are handing out 12.5 assists per game in 2018-19.
• Senior
Ronnie Harrell Jr. leads the team in scoring at 13.5 points per game, 10th highest in the Summit League.
• Harrell Jr.'s three double-doubles this year are fifth most in the Summit League.
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Joe Rosga ranks first on the team in 3s made per game with a 2.5 average, also good for fifth in the Summit League.
• Rosga has been more of a playmaker this year, ranking 11th in the Summit League in assists per game with a 2.6 average.
• Rosga has also made his presence felt on the defensive end, ranking seventh in the Summit League in steals per game at a 1.2 average.
About Oral Roberts
• The Golden Eagles are currently 8-13 on the season and 4-2 in Summit League play.
• Oral Roberts is averaging 71.7 points per contest in 2018-19, seventh in the Summit League.
• ORU gives up 77.4 points a night, which ranks seventh in the Summit League.
• The Golden Eagles are knocking down 45.5 percent of their shots this season, fifth in the Summit League.
• Oral Roberts has been okay at making 3s on the year, ranking seventh in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at a 35.3 percent clip.
• The Golden Eagles are averaging 13.3 assists per game, fifth in the Summit League.
• ORU is making 7.8 3s a game in 2018-19, seventh in the Summit League.
• Emmanuel Nzekwesi is the team's leading scorer, averaging 15.4 points per game, seventh in the Summit League.
• Nzekwesi has been a beast on the boards, ranking third in the Summit League in rebounds, ripping down 8.4 a night.
The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 394 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.
In Our Defense
• Denver has proven to be a tough out when they dial up the defense under Billups' watch.
• The Pioneers have a 34-10 (.772) record under Billups when allowing 78 or fewer points in a contest.
• DU has held five teams this season to under 65 points this year (4-1), a feat they did 11 times in 2017-18, posting a record of 10-1.
Register for Alumni Weekend
Denver men's basketball alumni weekend is set for 2019! The men's basketball Alumni Weekend tips off on Thursday night, February 28th as the Pioneers host Western Illinois at 7 p.m. On Friday, Alumni will take the floor at 5 p.m. followed our Senior Recognition Dinner at 7 p.m. with the finale to weekend – DU versus Omaha at 1 p.m. on Saturday. To register for Alumni Weekend – Contact
Dwight Thorne II at
Dwight.thorne@du.edu or call the basketball office at 303-871-4781. Information is also available at the marketing table in the north endzone of Magness Arena.
Join the Fight
• Denver, the Summit League and the Sanford are teaming up to help raise awareness to #BeatType1 Diabetes for Sunday's contest.
• Fans are encouraged to join the fight by visiting thesummitleague.org/beattype1.
PIONEER MOVEMENT:
Fans interested in making a donation to the men's basketball program can do so by CLICKING HERE. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.