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2 Shaquille Doorson

2 Shaquille Doorson

  • Position:
    Center
  • Height:
    7-0
  • Weight:
    275
  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • Hometown:
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Highschool:
    Canarias Basketball Academy

Summary

Biography

  • Graduate student who earned a degree in human resource management with a minor in labor studies and employment relations in May
  • Team co-captain along with junior Eugene Omoruyi
  • High-character student-athlete who is poised to contribute on an elevated level after persevering through injury
  • Gifted rebounder who complements his size with agility and the ability to the run the floor with improved health
  • One of four international players on the roster
  • A career 54.6% shooter (59-of-108) who enters 2018-19 having competed in a team-high 90 contests
 2018-19 (Redshirt Senior):
  • Named Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree
  • Starter at center in all 31 games
  • Averaged career-best 4.5 points and 4.3 rebounds
  • Led team in field-goal percentage (62.5%) and blocks (32)
  • Ranked 15th in the Big Ten in blocked shots
  • Had seven rebounds and two blocks in win over Drexel (Nov. 11)
  • Set career-high with nine points in win over Eastern Michigan (Nov. 19)
  • Collected career-high 12 rebounds in win over Boston University (Nov. 23)
  • Hauled in 10 rebounds in 57-54 win at Miami (Nov. 28)
  • Had seven points and eight rebounds in overtime win over Columbia (Dec. 22)
  • Scored nine points in just 14 minutes at Ohio State (Feb. 2)
  • Posted eight points and six rebounds against No. 7 Michigan (Feb. 5)
  • Had seven points in win at No. 22/21 Iowa (March 2)
2017-18 (Senior):
  • Played in 30 games (four starts), averaging 12.0 minutes, 1.8 points and 2.9 rebounds, while shooting a team-best 62.5% (20-of-32) from the floor
  • Started four of the season’s final five games, including all three Big Ten Tournament contests
  • Averaged 15.7 minutes against nationally-ranked programs
  • Played a career-high 27 minutes in hard-fought Big Ten quarterfinals loss to No. 8 Purdue (March 2)
  • Had a career-high eight points and grabbed a career-best nine rebounds in 61-47 win over East Carolina (Nov. 24)
 2016-17 (Junior):
  • Played in 31 games, shooting 56.3%, while totaling 52 rebounds (8.8) and 14 blocks
  • Logged double-digit minutes in 10 Big Ten games
  • Played season-high 17 minutes at Northwestern (Feb. 18)
  • Scored five points in seven minutes in win over FDU (Dec. 14)
  • Had three blocks in win over CCSU (Dec. 6)
  • Had two rebounds and an assist against Drexel (Nov. 13) 
2015-16 (Redshirted):
  • Participated in team activities but did not compete due to a foot injury
2014-15 (Freshman):
  • Played in 29 games off the bench, averaging 1.6 points and 2.2 rebounds
  • Grabbed seven rebounds against No. 20/20 Ohio State (Feb. 8) in 11 minutes
  • Scored two points (a slam dunk) and four rebounds in win over No. 4/4 Wisconsin (Jan. 11)
  • Had two blocks and two points in first Big Ten Conference victory over Penn State (Jan. 3)
  • In season-high 18 minutes vs. Sacred Heart (Dec. 23), grabbed five rebounds and scored four points
  • Had six points and eight rebounds in 12 minutes at Seton Hall (Dec. 6)
  • Scored four points with three rebounds in 10 minutes in win at Clemson (Dec. 1)
  • Collected three rebounds in win over Vanderbilt (Nov. 28)
  • In career debut, played 13 minutes vs. GW (Nov. 16) with two points, one rebound and two block
Scholastic:
  • Competed at the Canarias Basketball Academy in Spain under director Rob Orellana
  • The No. 2-ranked 2014 prospect in Europe and the No. 16 center recruit overall according to ESPN Recruiting
  • Competed at the National Prep Showcase in November 2013
Personal:
  • Son of Carmen and Et Doorson
  • Enrolled in the Graduate School of Education, pursuing adult and continuing education
  • Fluent in English and Dutch


Feature Story: Shaq Doorson Prepares for Final Year On the Banks

Know Your Knights: Shaquille Doorson
One word to describe Coach Pikiell: Intense
Favorite Rutgers basketball player, past or present: Rick Dadika
Favorite professional athlete: Shaquille O’Neal
Favorite professional sports team: Los Angeles Lakers
Few people know that I…: am addicted to video games
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: Mom
I selected my jersey # because…:  2 is my favorite number
Favorite cereal: Smacks
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are…: Focus by listening to music
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Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15Freshman

    0 lbs
  • 40

    2015-16Sophomore

    Center
    6'11" 270 lbs
    40
  • 2

    2016-17Redshirt Sophomore

    Center
    7'" 270 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2017-18Junior

    Center
    7'0" 275 lbs
    2
  • 2
    C

    2018-19Graduate Student

    Center
    7'0" 275 lbs
    2
    C
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