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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster

21 Devon Cottrell

  • Position Forward
  • Ht./Wt. 6-7 / 230
  • Hometown Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • Highschool Gateway
  • Major Communications Media

Biography

2014-15: Saw action in 37 of IUP's 38 games...Started 24 times...Ranked third in the PSAC with 60 blocks and finished in a tie for sixth place in the league with 1.6 blocks per game...60 blocks are second-most in single season program history...Blocked at least three shots in a game nine times...Had season-high five blocks in both regular season games against Slippery Rock (1/17 and 2/18)...Blocked four shots against Saint Rose (11/30), at West Chester (1/4) and against Edinboro (1/14)...Finished third on team with 4.6 rebounds per game and 169 total boards...Averaged 18.5 minutes per game...Scored 3.6 points per game and shot 50.4 percent from the field...Scored a season-high 14 points, grabbed eight rounds and blocked two shots against The Sciences (11/29)...Had 11 points, seven rebounds and three blocks against West Liberty (3/17) in Atlantic Region Championship victory. 

2013-14: Played in all 29 games, starting nine as a redshirt sophomore…Led the Crimson Hawks with a 56.1 field goal percentage (78-of-139) and 59 blocks…His 2.0 blocks per game tied for third in the PSAC and his 59 blocks are second all-time in a single season at IUP…Posted two double-doubles and scored 10 or more points nine times…Scored 10 points and had season-high 12 rebounds and four blocks in 23 minutes against Pitt-Johnstown (11/20)…Had 10 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in 23 minutes at Clarion (11/23)…Scored career-high 14 points on 6-of-7 field goals in 19 minutes against Notre Dame College (11/16)…Played in career-high 31 minutes, getting four blocks in Atlantic Regional semifinal against West Liberty (3/16)…Blocked at least three shots in a game 12 times, four blocks five times and five blocks twice. 

2012-13: Played in 31 games, starting six as a redshirt freshman… Led team with 25 blocks… Averaged 11.0 minutes per game… Averaged 2.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game… Had a 41.0 field goal percentage (25-61) and a 75.0 free throw percentage (15-20)… Scored career-high 14 points with five rebounds in 18 minutes against Shippensburg (1/11)… Had career-high seven rebounds in 10 minutes against Edinboro in PSAC tournament quarterfinals (3/5)… Had three blocked shots against Clarion (1/19).

2011-12: Redshirted.

Personality Profile: Son of Rozanne Cotrell...Pre-game ritual: Stretch, listen to music…If you didn’t play your sport, which other would you choose: Baseball…Favorite Disney movie: Mulan…Favorite room in your house: My bedroom…If you could let another person take your place as an athlete, who would it be and why: My brother because he never played sports…What’s on your playlist before a game: Jay-Z, Drake…Favorite person you follow on any social media site and why: Kevin Hart…Cats or dogs: Dogs…If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose and why: NY Knicks, they’re my favorite team and have my favorite player…Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi…One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Winning a PSAC Championship…When did you start playing basketball: 5th grade…Why IUP: Great visit…If you were stranded on an island, name three things you would take with you: Phone, food, IPad…Favorite fast food restaurant: Wendys…How do you spend your days off from basketball: Sleeping…Favorite Gatorade flavor: Red…Best place to eat in Indiana and why: Benjamin’s because it tastes the best… What’s the best advice you were ever given: Next play… Favorite pro-athlete: Carmelo Anthony…Favorite pro sports team: NY Knicks…If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it: On shoes.

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2011-12Freshman

    Forward
    6'7" 210 lbs
    5
  • 21

    2012-13Redshirt Freshman

    Forward
    6'7" 220 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2013-14Redshirt Sophomore

    Forward
    6'7" 220 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2014-15Redshirt Junior

    Forward
    6'7" 220 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2015-16Redshirt Senior

    Forward
    6'7" 220 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2016-17Redshirt Senior

    Forward
    6'7" 230 lbs
    21