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Tory Stewart-Miller
Katie Hinkle

Men's Basketball Chris Smith

Pioneers and Jackrabbits meet in Frost Arena on Thursday

Game set for 6 p.m. MT Tip-off

About Denver
• The Pioneers are averaging 68.2 points per game in 2018-19.
• DU is shooting 43.5 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 37.9.
• The Crimson and Gold are knocking down 7.6 3s per game.
• The Pioneers are handing out 12.4 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.
Joe Rosga ranks first on the team in 3s made per game with a 2.4 average, also good for fifth in the Summit League.
• Rosga has been more of a playmaker this year, ranking 12th 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 eighth in the Summit League in steals per game at a 1.2 average.

About South Dakota State
• The Jackrabbits are currently 12-6 on the season and 2-1 in Summit League play.
• South Dakota State is averaging 85.4 points per contest in 2018-19, first in the Summit League and 12th in the NCAA.
• SDSU gives up 72.4 points a night, which ranks fourth in the Summit League.
• The Jackrabbits are knocking down 50.5 percent of their shots this season, first in the Summit League and 12th in the country.
• South Dakota State has been terrific at the foul line, knocking down 76.1 percent of their free throws, second in the Summit League and 24th in the country.
• The Jackrabbits are averaging 14.5 assists per game, second in the Summit League.
• SDSU is making 9.8 3s a game in 2018-19, second in the Summit League and 34th in the NCAA.
• Mike Daum is the team's leading scorer, averaging 23.7 points per game, first in the Summit League and ninth in the NCAA.
• Daum has been a load on the glass, ranking first in the Summit League in rebounding with an 10.6 average, 11th in the country.
• Daum also gets to the line, ranking second in the NCAA in free throws made third in attempts (127).
• David Jenkins ranks second on the team in scoring, putting up 19.7 points a night, which is good for third in the Summit League.

The Long Ranger
• DU has at least one 3-pointer in 392 straight games, dating back to Feb. 2, 2006.

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.
 
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Players Mentioned

Joe Rosga

#2 Joe Rosga

Guard
6' 3"
Senior
Ronnie Harrell Jr.

#25 Ronnie Harrell Jr.

Guard/Forward
6' 7"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Joe Rosga

#2 Joe Rosga

6' 3"
Senior
Guard
Ronnie Harrell Jr.

#25 Ronnie Harrell Jr.

6' 7"
Senior
Guard/Forward