Danny Pippen

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Photo by: David Dermer

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Awards and Achievement

2019-20 JUNIOR SEASON

Played in 31 games and made 28 starts
Averaged 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game
47 total blocks rank fourth in a season in program history
Finished third in the MAC in rebounding and led team in boards
Tied the school record with seven blocked shots against Detroit Mercy (Dec. 3)
Grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds against Central Michigan (Jan. 11)
Dropped a career-high 24 points with 10 rebounds against Bowling Green (March 3)
Had 25 double figure games, five games where he scored 20+ points
All-MAC Honorable Mention

2018-19 Season

Redshirted

2017-18 SOPHOMORE SEASON

Played in 33 games and made 23 starts
Averaged 8.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game
54 total blocks rank fourth in a season in program history
Finished fifth in the MAC in rebounding and ninth in rebounding
Tied the school record with seven blocked shots against Bowling Green (Feb. 24)
Grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds twice against Ball State (Jan. 23) and Buffalo (Mar. 9)
16 rebounds in the MAC Tournament against Buffalo (Mar. 9) is the most in program history
Dropped a career-high 21 points with 13 rebounds against Buffalo (Jan. 30)

2016-17 FRESHMAN SEASON

Appeared in 29 games, starting in 11
Averaged 2.7 rebounds and 0.62 blocks per game
Shot 39.7 percent from the floor and made seven 3-pointers
Scored 13 points and grabbed four rebounds in his collegiate debut against Cleveland State
Nearly broke a team record with six blocks in a game against Hiram

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Ranked as the 13th-best senior in the "Wolverine State" by Prep Hoops Michigan
During his junior season, he averaged 13.5 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks per game.
He helped the Wildcats to a 20-3 record along with district and league championships as a sophomore.
Also helped lead the Detroit Stars to the 17U Gold Elite bracket championship at the Las Vegas Classic.

PERSONAL

GETTING TO KNOW DANNY PIPPEN

Favorite Movie?	Baby Boy
Favorite TV Show?	Power
Favorite Food?	Ribs
Favorite Pro Sports Team?	Detroit Lions
What is your most memorable athletic achievement?	Winning the MAC Championship.
Please list any hobbies outside of basketball:	Paint ball and go-kart racing
Who has been the most inspirational person in your life? Why?	My mother because she's always been my back bone, she's always made sure I had what I needed and a lot of what I wanted.
List one interesting thing about yourself that most people don't know:	I love to skateboard