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Men's Basketball

PREVIEW: Denver Begins Three-Game Homestand Against South Dakota State

Game set for Thursday at 7 p.m. MT

DENVER - The University of Denver Men's Basketball team looks to get on track with its final three games of the regular season at home. The Pioneers kick off the homestand with a contest against South Dakota State on Thursday at 7 p.m. MT. 

About Denver
• The Pioneers average 72.3 points per game this year, fifth in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 75.4 points per game this season, ninth in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 48.3 percent from the field in 2022-23, second the Summit League and 19th in the NCAA.
• Denver is holding opponents to 45.1 percent shooting, fifth in the Summit League. 
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 22.8 free throws per game, 14th in the NCAA.
• Denver is making 16.1 free throws per game, first in the Summit League and 23rd in the NCAA. 
• The Pioneers rank fourth in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 33.7 percent make rate. 
Tommy Bruner ranks seventh in the Summit League in scoring, putting up 16.5 points per game. 
Tommy Bruner ranks second in the league in assists, handing out 4.1 per game.
Tommy Bruner ranks seventh in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 84.9 percent.
Tyree Corbett (8.3) ranks second in the Summit League in rebounds per game. 
Tyree Corbett's six double-doubles lead the Summit League.
Justin Mullins ranks fifth in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.3 average.  

About South Dakota State 
• The Jackrabbits are 15-11 on the year and 10-4 in Summit League play.
• South Dakota State is averaging 70.0 points per contest, seventh in the Summit League.
• South Dakota State gives up 70.2 points a night, third in the Summit League. 
• South Dakota State makes 44.7 percent of its shots this season, seventh in the Summit League.
• The Jackrabbits hit 34.4 percent of their 3s in 2022-23, fifth in the Summit League.
• South Dakota State is making 7.7 3s per game this year, sixth in the Summit League.
• South Dakota State is handing out 10.7 assists per game this season, ninth in the Summit League.
• The Jackrabbits are pulling down 32.3 rebounds per game in 2022-23, eighth in the Summit League.
• Zeke Mayo leads the team in points (18.2), rebounds (6.1) and assists (3.5).

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Players Mentioned

Justin Mullins

#20 Justin Mullins

Guard
6' 6"
Freshman
Tyree Corbett

#23 Tyree Corbett

Forward
6' 7"
Graduate Student
Tommy Bruner

#0 Tommy Bruner

Guard
6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Justin Mullins

#20 Justin Mullins

6' 6"
Freshman
Guard
Tyree Corbett

#23 Tyree Corbett

6' 7"
Graduate Student
Forward
Tommy Bruner

#0 Tommy Bruner

6' 1"
Junior
Guard