About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 68.8 points per game in 2018-19.
• Denver is holding opponents to 77.5 points per contest this season.
• DU is shooting 43.6 percent from the field on the year.
• Denver is hitting 3s at a good rate, ranking fourth in the Summit League in 3-point percentage at 37.5.
• The Crimson and Gold are knocking down 7.6 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 13.6 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 fourth 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 2.5 average.
• Rosga has also made his presence felt on the defensive end, ranking fifth in the Summit League in steals per game at a 1.3 average.
About North Dakota
• The Fighting Hawks are currently 6-9 on the season and 0-2 in the Summit League.
• North Dakota is averaging 74.6 points per contest in 2018-19, fourth in the Summit League.
• ND gives up 71.4 points a night, which ranks second in the Summit League.
• The Fighting Hawks are knocking down 46.5 percent of their shots this season, fourth in the Summit League.
• North Dakota has been good at holding teams to tough shots, as foes are shooting 43.4 percent against them this year, third in the Summit League.
• The Fighting Hawks are averaging 14.3 assists per game, third in the Summit League.
• ND is making 7.7 3s a game in 2018-19.
• Cortez Seales leads the team in scoring, averaging 12.7 points per game.
• Connor Avants is second on the team in scoring with a 11.5 average.
• Filip Rebraca leads the team in rebounds with a 6.1 average.
The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 391 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 33-9 (.785) record under Billups when allowing 78 or fewer points in a contest.
• DU has held four teams this season to under 65 points this year (3-1), 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 end zone of Magness Arena.