2010/2011 McKendree Bearcats

#44 Sean Rakers
Forward

Class: Junior
Major: Marketing
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 235 lbs.
Hometown: New Baden, IL

McKendree Univ.:

Year # Min/Game FT% Rbds/Game Asst/Game Blocks/Game Steals Points/Game

2008/09 44 757 / 21.0 .53 228 / 6.3 13 / .36 70 / 1.9 17 356 / 9.9

2009/10 44 628 / 18.5 .56 190 / 5.6 22 / .65 41 / 1.2 21 321 / 9.4

2010/11 - Click for Current Stats

Sophomore Year - 2009/10:
Sean, a 6’7” 235# Junior and averaged 18.5 minutes a game last season off the bench. Sean put up 321 points for the season making him the 3rd leading scorer for the Bearcats at 9.4 point per game. He had the highest FG percentage on the team with a .564 FG % and played in every game. Sean’s personal season highs was 23 points vs Williams Baptist and 20 points vs Trinity and Whitworth. Sean pulled down a total of 190 rebounds and recorded 41 blocked shots during his Sophomore year. Sean’s hard work also earned him Academic All-Conference honors and AMC Freshman if the Year Award in 2008-2009. “He is extremely athletic and runs the floor well. Sean is also a force inside, and will complement our returning nucleus well. Not only is Sean a fine player, but he’s also an outstanding student.” said Coach Statham. "He's a very physical player and he loves to play; he's strong to the basket, strong in the middle and is a great rebounder. He plays with a lot of intensity."

Freshman Year - 2008/09:
Sean comes off the bench as a Forward for McKendree this year as a freshman and is averaging 24 minutes a game. During his brief time, Sean has averaged 10.8 points per game; pulled down 7 rebounds per game and has recorded 27 blocked shots. “He is extremely athletic and runs the floor well. Sean is also a force inside, and will complement our returning nucleus well. Not only is Sean a fine player, but he’s also an outstanding student.” said Coach Statham.

High School:
Sean starred at Wesclin Community High School in Trenton, IL.. averaged 22.4 points, 11.2 rebounds and 4 blocked shots per game as a senior... also led team with 95 steals, led conference single season scoring record with 698 points, 358 rebounds and 128 blocked shots.
Honors:
2008 IBCA 1ST TEAM ALL STATE, IHSA 3RD TEAM ALL STATE, Belleville News Democrat PLAYER OF THE YEAR, A Baseline View (ABV) PLAYER OF THE YEAR, Vandalia Tourney MVP. 2007 IBCA 3rd Team All State, 2006 Vandalia Tourney MVP, ALL CONFERENCE – 3 YRS. High School Records include; Blocked Shots - 363.
AAU Team: St Louis Eagles NIKE Team 2005-2006 and 2006-2007

#44 Sean Rakers

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