Each Thursday the Register will take a look at a former state standout, who is now playing in college.

Player: Damian Saunders

College: Duquesne

Year: Senior

Height: 6-7

Position: Forward

High school: Crosby (Register All-State 2006)
Current stats: 12.9 ppg (second on team), 49.4 shooting percentage from floor, 36.5 from 3-point range, 7.8 rpg (leads team), 62 assists, 66 blocks.


Of Note: Reigning Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year and returning First Team All-Atlantic 10 performer ... ranked among the nation's top 15 in four statistical categories: steals (2nd), rebounds (6th), double-doubles (6th) and blocks (13th) last season


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