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FRESHMAN (2014-15)
Played in 29 games as a forward off the bench as a true freshman (12.4 mpg)… Led all UNM big men with 22 assists… Scored season/career high of six points twice in a three-game span at New Mexico State (12-20-14) and versus Fresno State (12-31-14)… Grabbed season/career high of eight rebounds at Grand Canyon (12-23-14)… Led the Lobos in blocked shots in five different games… Had multiple blocks on four different occasions… Best four-game stretch of the year came in final three non-conference games and first MW game when he averaged 5.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the free throw line.
HIGH SCHOOL/AAU
Played for Jeff Reinert at Santa Margarita Catholic High School… Other Santa Margarita basketball alumni include Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson…First Team All-Trinity League and First Team All-CIF selection for the Eagles… Helped guide Eagles to a 2014 CIF championship… Played two seasons with the Earl Watson Elite AAU team.
PERSONAL
Son of Frank and Janelle Furstinger… Older brother, Doug, attended Santa Clara University… Favorite NBA player is Tim Duncan… Lists “Coach Carter” as his favorite movie… Favorite food is Ribs.