2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Transfer from Western Illinois will sit out 2020-21 season per NCAA transfer regulations and have one year of eligibility remaining
- Brings a workman's approach to the game
- Highly motivated low-post presence
- Has an infectious energy
2019-20 (AT WESTERN ILLINOIS)
- Appeared in 25 games (seven starts) in lone season at Western Illinois
- Averaged 4.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 12.6 minutes, while shooting a team-high 58.8% from the field
- Finished season strong, averaging 4.8 points and 5.3 rebounds on 61.5% shooting in 19.2 minutes of action over his final 10 games including all seven of his starts, highlighted by a pair of season-high 10-point performances against Omaha and Summit League Co-Regular Season Champion South Dakota State Â
- Led the Leathernecks in both blocks (11) and field goal percentage (.590) in conference action
2017-19 (AT KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- Helped guide junior college powerhouse Kirkwood to a 55-10 record during his two seasons, highlighted by winning the 2018-19 NJCAA Division II Championship
- Averaged 6.2 points and 5.1 rebounds on 55.8% shooting in 12.0 minutes of action over his two seasons at Kirkwood
HIGH SCHOOL
- Averaged 15.3 points and 12.2 rebounds while posting 58 blocks during his senior season at Lewis Central
- All-State Honorable Mention selection
- Named the City Champion and Player of the Year in golf
- Second Team All-Conference selection in baseball
PERSONAL
- Born in Hampton, Virginia
- Son of David and Pamela Arrington
- Has an older brother, Michael
THE ARRINGTON FILE
Nickname: Big Jelly
Twitter Handle: @KyleArrington42
Instagram Handle: kylearrington42
Major: Business with concentrations in strategic communications and sports marketingÂ
Dream Job: Being my own boss
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Being able to support my team and help them win a MAAC title and go where we want to go as a team!Â
My pregame hype song is: DiorÂ
My biggest fans are: My mom and dad
My hobbies are: Golfing, hiking, exploring, and traveling
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The best advice I ever received was: Never settle for anything less than the brass ring
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If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be: Dave Portnoy
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: AustraliaÂ
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk
Favorites
TV Show: Ozark
Movies: Benchwarmers and 42
Song: The Woo
Website: Barstool
App: Twitter
Sports Team: Washington Nationals
Athlete: Tiger Woods
Celebrity: Matthew McConaughey
Animal: LionÂ
Car: Tesla
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Vacation spot: Colorado
Food: Steak
Ice cream flavor: Cookies and cream
Color: Blue
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Statistics
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