Senior Profiles

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MOSES EHAMBE
6-6, 215, Senior, Guard/Forward
Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summitt HS)


Career Notes: Outstanding long-range shooter ... showed glimpses of a more well-rounded offensive game during his junior season ... considered ORU’s emotional leader ... owns great size for a perimeter player ... also possesses extreme confidence on the offensive end of floor ... tireless worker ... has improved as a defender each year ... ranks fourth in school history in career 3-point percentage (.413).

2006-07 Notes:

• Began the season 2-for-17 from 3-point range, but finished 62-for-144 for the season (.431)

• Played in all 33 games as a reserve

• Scored in double figures 13 times, including a high of 22 at IUPUI

• Ranked among Mid-Con leaders 3-point field-goal percentage (4th) and 3- pointers per game (7th)

• His .413 3-point field-goal percentage was the 8th-best figure in school
history

• Scored 10 points off the bench in NCAA Tournament first round loss to
Washington State

• Tossed in 11 points in Mid-Con Tournament opener against Centenary

• Scored 12 points off the bench in home win over against Centenary

• Tossed in 16 points in just 18 minutes in home win over Southern Utah

• Scored 16 points at Centenary, making a career-high 6 field goals

• Had 13 points and 4 rebounds in Mid-Con opener against Western Illinois

• Scored 17 points off the bench in ORU’s win over Liberty at BYU Holiday Classic

• Exploded for a career-high 20 points in home win over Montana

• Also grabbed four rebounds and was 7-of-8 from the line vs. the Grizzlies

• Broke out of season-long shooting slump with 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting against Lamar



SHAWN KING
6-10, 220, Senior, Center
Bequia, St. Vincent (Carl Albert State)


Career Notes: One of three returning starts ... Summit League’s top big man ... long-limbed center also an excellent rebounder and a capable scorer ... one of the nation’s top returning shot blockers ... productive player averaged 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in less than 20 minutes per game last season ... owns explosive athletic ability ... great hands ... can post up and score, finish on the break and also has a solid 12-15 foot jumper ... came on strong in the second half of the season ... began playing basketball at age 17.

2006-07 Notes:

• Named to the Mid-Con’s All-Newcomer team

• Led the Mid-Con with 81 blocks, ranking 22nd nationally with 2.4 per game

• His block total was the fourth-best season total in ORU history, and the 7thbest figure in Mid-Con history

• Blocked 13 shots in three Mid-Con Tournament games

• Scored 13 points with 4 rebounds and 6 blocks in Mid-Con Tournament
opener vs. Centenary

• Strong in ORU’s overtime loss at Oakland, scoring 13 points on 4-of-4
shooting from the field, while grabbing 7 rebounds and adding 2 assists

• Enjoyed one of his best game in nationally televised Bracket Buster contest against Utah State with 8 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals

• Tallied 13 points and eight rebounds in home win over Centenary
Had 13 points and nine rebounds at Centenary

• Recorded double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds vs. Chicago State;also added six blocked shots

• Tallied first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds at UMKC

• Scored 11 points with 4 rebounds and 3 blocks vs. Liberty

• Grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds to go with 9 points and 2 blocks at Tulsa

• Scored season-high 14 points against Panhandle State; also added 9 rebounds and 5 blocks



ADAM LIBERTY
6-2, 180, Senior, Guard
Oklahoma City, Okla. (Wichita State John Marshall HS)


Career Notes: One of the Summit League’s top point guards ... looks to be a more consistent performer in his second season running the point ... started all 34 games at point guard last season after transferring from Wichita State ... good defender ... solid mid-range shooter with streaky 3-point range ... excellent athlete owns outstanding speed in the open court ... coaching staff wants him to push the ball
more this season ... cousin of former ORU point guard Jonathan Bluitt.

2006-07 Notes:

• Started all 34 games at point guard

• Ranked 9th in the Mid-Con with 2.91 assists per game

• Sank title-clinching free throws in final seconds against Oakland in Mid-Con Tournament championship game

• Had 11 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds in Mid-Con semifinal win over IUPUI

• Scored 11 points in home win over Centenary, making three key 3-pointers late in the second half

• Career-high 8 assists in home win over Oakland; also added 8 points and 3 steals

• Made a career-high 4 three-pointers on his way to 16 points in home win over Valparaiso

• Had 5 assists, 4 steals and 4 rebounds in win over Liberty

• Scored 8 points with 3 assists and 3 rebounds against BYU

• Scored a career-high 22 points in home win over Montana; was 5-of-6 from the field, 2-of-3 from 3-point range and made all 10 free throw attempts

• Totaled 8 points and 3 rebounds vs. Lamar

• Had 7 points, 3 assists and 3 steals versus Panhandle State

• Scored 9 points with 5 assists in season opener at Loyola Marymount

• Had 12 points in upset win at No. 3 Kansas



YEMI OGUNOYE
6-9, 215, Senior, Forward
Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill HS)

Career Notes: Rare sixth-year senior will be expected to fill significant leadership role ... excellent defensive player is one of three returning starters ... routinely called on to guard opposing team’s top perimeter scorer ... his incredible wingspan can cause significant disruption on defense ... expected to start once again at small forward ... good shot blocker and a strong perimeter defender ... has worked hard to develop a reliable jump shot ... owns solid 3-point range but rarely shoots ... teams with Shawn King and Marchello Vealy to form one of the nations top shotblocking trios (126 combined blocks in ‘06-07).

2006-07 Notes:

• Played in 33 games with 32 starts

• Tied career-high with 7 points, while also grabbing 5 rebounds at Southern Utah

• Grabbed 5 rebounds, had 2 blocks and tied a career-high with 5 assists in win over Seton Hall

• Scored 5 points, including his first 3-pointer of the season, against Panhandle State

• Grabbed a season-high 6 rebounds in win at No. 3 Kansas

• Scored three points and grabbed three rebounds in home win over Louisiana-Lafayette..



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