2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster

Jersey Number 5
Danny Pippen
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Detroit, Mich.
- High School:
- Allen Academy
Bio
Awards and Achievement
- Men's Basketball Summer Semester Scholarship Endowment: 2018-19
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
2017-18ย 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 andย 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)
2016-17ย 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
- Majoring in Communication Studies (Concentration: Organizational Communication)
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 andย 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 |
QB Drew DeShields calls his own number and gets his first rushing TD of the year! โก๏ธ๐ #kentstate
Tuesday, September 09
Wayne Harris goes for 27 yards against Texas Tech โก๏ธ๐ #kentstate #ncaafootball #goflashes
Tuesday, September 09
Ardell Banks goes AIRBORNE on the 38 yard catch! โก๏ธ๐๐งค #kentstate #ncaafootball #goflashes
Monday, September 08
Kent State Football Week 3 vs Buffalo Weekly Press Conference 9.8.25
Monday, September 08