The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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BKB PREVIEW 12-13 Jordan Vandenberg 14 ■ C redshirt last year after he appeared in seven games, but missed the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury … In the seven games he played in, he averaged 2.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 11.9 minutes per outing … Against Princeton in 2011, he scored six points, grabbed five boards and blocked two shots … He came on strong at the end of his sophomore season and aver- aged 3.0 points while playing 14.6 minutes per game … Against Georgia Tech, he notched a career-best eight points on four dunks … During his rookie campaign, he appeared in 23 games and blocked 18 shots, which was tied for third-best on the team … He notched at least two blocks in five games … Earned his first career start against Arizona and tallied a career-best 11 rebounds … In his career, he has appeared in 53 games with three starts … He has also logged 40 blocked shots in 479 career minutes … Attended the same Australian Institute of Sport school that produced NBA big men Andre Bogut, Luc Longley and Luke Schenscher. Coach's Corner: "I told him that [strength and conditioning coach] Bob can make an impact on the defensive end, as well as on the glass. He has been tasked with reshaping his body and improving his conditioning over the past year, and has done so. He is the only player on the roster listed above 6-9, so if he's able to make an impact, that would greatly help NC State on the inside. Career Highlights: The Australian seven-footer was granted a medical Analysis: Vandenberg is a long and relatively athletic seven-footer, who R-Jr. • Melbourne, Australia • 7-1 • 264 Alejo needs to be your best friend or worst enemy. He has done a good job and has lived in the weight room. He's gotten his little pot belly shaved down just a hair. I told him if it's ever as big as mine, he's in trouble." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: Majoring in business administration — human resources. 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Year G-GS MPG PPG RPG APG FG% 3FG% FT% 23-1 23-1 7-1 11.9 7.5 9.7 1.0 1.6 2.0 STATISTICS 1.8 1.7 2.7 0.2 0.2 0.9 32.1 — 55.6 65.2 — 54.5 87.5 — 0 opportunities given to you because the coaches will give you the opportuni- ties you need, as long as you work hard. You only get what is coming to you. Who is a must-follow on Twitter for you? Alex Johnson, he's the most inspirational. What road or neutral arena are you looking forward to seeing? Madison Square Garden vs. UConn and Michigan. They are both big games. What college came in second in his recruitment? Nevada. What athlete at NC State do you enjoy watching? David Amerson, who is a good friend of mine. It's fun watching him play football. Who is your closest friend on another college basketball team? Dejan Kostur at Idaho State is my best friend back home. What is another sport you would have liked to have played in college? Soccer because I played keeper for a year. know he played for the Chicago Bulls until my dad explained it to me. I also like Andrew Bogut, who is a friend of mine. Toughest player you have faced? (Former UNC center) Tyler Zeller. Best dresser on the team? Lorenzo Brown. What advice would you give to a prep senior? You have to seize the Favorite player to watch growing up? I liked Luc Longley. I didn't Ten Questions With Jordan Vandenberg 56 ■ THE WOLFPACKER PHOTO BY LARRY BLANKENSHIP