OF NOTE
• Appeared in 15 games off the bench in 2023-24 after a medical redshirt in 2022-23
• One of the top 3-point shooters in Missouri history
• Played senior season at Western Reserve Academy in Ohio
2023-24 SEASON (R-FRESHMAN)
• Appeared in 15 games off the bench
• Averaged 2.5 points per game on 40% 3FG
• Had two double-figure scoring games
• Scored a career-high 14 points (4-6 3FG) vs. Eastern New Mexico (Dec. 29)
• Had 11 points in the season opener vs. Texas Southern for first career double figure game (Nov. 6)
• Scored eight points (2-3 3FG) vs. New Mexico State (Dec. 2)
2022-23 SEASON (FRESHMAN)
• Had a surgery for a season-ending thumb injury in January, intends to apply for medical redshirt
• Appeared in 10 games off the bench, averaging 1.0 points and 1.2 rebounds per game
• Had five points and five rebounds vs. Western New Mexico (Dec. 6)
• Had two points, two rebounds and two blocks vs. Prairie View A&M (Dec. 20)
• Scored first career points (three) at SMU (Nov. 15)
• Made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Southern Utah (Nov. 7)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played senior season at Western Reserve Academy in Ohio
• Represented Team Ohio in Italy in April of 2022
• Previously played at Blue Springs High School and shot 51.4% from 3-point range, the sixth best percentage in Missouri high school history
• Two-time All-District and All-Conference
• Also played for Team YOBO and KC Run GMC
• Three-star recruit by Rivals and 247 Sports
PERSONAL
• Birthday is August 13
• Son of Mike and Dana Appelhans
• Has one younger sibling, Avery