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University of Denver Athletics

2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster

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Katie Hinkle
Katie Hinkle
Katie Hinkle

1 David Nzekwesi

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-9
  • Weight 240
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown The Hague, Netherlands
  • Highschool Byron Nelson H.S.

Biography

2019-20 (SOPHOMORE)
Appeared in 27 games … started in eight … logged 16.6 minutes per game … averaged 5.7 points … grabbed 3.3 rebounds … shot 42.6 percent from the field … 21.7 percent from 3 … 62.7 free-throw percentage … recorded lone double-double of the year against Wyoming on Dec. 21, scoring season-high in points (15) and rebounds (12) … handed out a season-high two assists at South Dakota on Jan. 5 … notched six games in double figures … had nine games with at least five rebounds … knocked down a season-high two 3s against Wyoming on Dec. 21 … attempted season-high 11 shots against North Dakota on Jan. 2 … had two blocks on two occasions.

2018-19 (FRESHMAN)
Appeared in 25 games, started in 4 ... logged 13.6 minutes per game ... scored 8.1 points ... pulled down 3.1 rebounds ... shot 58.9 percent from the field, highest on the team ... 56.5 percent from 3 ... 82.9 percent from the foul line ... scored a season-high 21 points against South Dakota State on Feb. 3 ... ripped down a season-best 10 rebounds against Omaha on Mar. 2 ... had a season-high two blocks at Omaha on Mar. 2 ... notched 10 games in double figures ... attempted a season-high 15 shots against Western Illinois on Feb. 28 ... recorded lone double-double of the year (15 points, 10 rebounds) against Omaha on Mar. 2 ... drilled three 3-pointers vs. Western Illinois on Feb. 28 ... had 10 games with at least five rebounds ... made first collegiate start at South Dakota on Feb. 20 ... made collegiate debut Maine on Nov. 6 ... attempted a season-high eight free throws two times. 

BEFORE DENVER
Attended Byron Nelson H.S. ... averaged 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a senior ... two-time All-District 5-6A First-Team selection ... named to Northwest, Georgetown, and Byron Nelson All-Tournament Teams ... won MVP honors at the North Texas Basketball Coaches All-Star Game ... averaged 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds as a junior ... made Northwest and Byron Nelson All-Tournament Teams as a junior.

PERSONAL
Born on August 17, 2000 ... son of Emmanuel and Chioma ... has two older siblings in Emmanuel and Grace ... older brother Emmanuel plays at Oral Roberts ... chose the University of Denver to grow his faith even more and play for a good basketball program while receiving an excellent education ... was recruited by Boise State, Mercer, Oral Roberts, Richmond, Fresno State, UC Davis, UT-Arlington, North Texas, Stephen F. Austin and more ... wants to play professional basketball in the future ... majoring in Computer Science.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

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    2018-19Freshman

    Forward
    6'9" 240 lbs
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    2019-20Sophomore

    Forward
    6'9" 240 lbs
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