D3hoops.com preseason All-American … Will attempt to carry over the momentum from the end of last year when he emerged as the team’s go-to player on the offensive end … Is in the best condition of his career, according to the coaching staff, which is looking for him to step forward as a consistent leader on the defensive end as well … A good ball handler who plays bigger than his height and can shoot the ball well, too … 2012-13: Earned a series of postseason honors – second-team all-Great Lakes by both D3hoops.com and the coaches organization (NABC) and first-team all-NCAC … Developed into team’s top offensive player, averaging team highs of 13.9 points, which included 41.9 percent 3-point shooting and 81.1 percent at the free throw line, and 2.5 assists … Ranked fourth in the conference in both 3-point and free throw percentage, and 11th in scoring … Slow start to the season due to an early injury, but once inserted into starting lineup on Jan. 9, scored at a rate of 15.6 points the last 18 games, which included five 20-point efforts … Connected on 11-of-19 3-pointers (.579) as part of a 16.7 scoring average during three NCAA Div. III Championship games … Twice scored career-high 24 points, including in NCAC Tournament championship game against Ohio Wesleyan (Feb. 23) … Also produced career bests of five assists and four steals in that Ohio Wesleyan game en route to spot on all-tournament team … Passed out three or more assists in eight of final nine games … Made multiple 3-pointers 17 times, highlighted by 5-of-8 during 70-63 loss to Cabrini (March 16) in third round of NCAA’s and 5-of-7 at Hiram (Jan. 9) … 2011-12: Scots’ fifth-leading scorer (6.3 ppg), while playing in every game … Finished with the third-best 3-point percentage in the league, hitting 37-of-89 (.416) … Reached double figures in scoring eight times, including five of the last 12 … Combined for 19 points in three NCAA Div. III Championship games, including sharing team honors with 13 against Illinois Wesleyan in sectional semifinals (March 9) … Made season-high three steals in NCAA first-round win (March 2), including one late that led to transition lay-up and 64-59 lead of eventual 70-63 victory over Maryville (Tenn.) … Fueled a Scot comeback victory over Mid-Atlantic regional power  St. Mary’s (Md.), helping erase a 20-point deficit early in the second half with 12 points and four assists … Season-high 21 points against Thiel (Dec. 29) en route to all-tournament honors at the “Mose” Hole Classic … Connected on four 3-pointers twice, including a 4-of-4, 18-point performance against Wabash (Feb. 4) … 2010-11: Saw increased action as the season progressed, coming into 14 games, including three in the NCAA Div. III Championships … Totaled 32 points (2.3 average), five rebounds, and three assists … Sparked a last-ditch rally with a 3-pointer in the national championship game loss to St. Thomas (March 19) … Scored five points in the opening half of NCAA first-round triumph against Benedictine (March 4) and four against Cabrini  (March 11) in the sectional semifinals … Season-high eight points came at Kenyon (Jan. 26) … Prior to Wooster: Averaged 18.3 points as a junior and 17.6 points as a senior while at Eastmoor Academy, coached by Sean Taylor … First-team all-city both seasons, and two-time all-district award winner as well … Lettered three times … Personal: Born on Nov. 16, 1991 … Son of Douglas and Thea Thorpe … Majoring in business economics.