Saint Michael's College

Honors: 2012-13 Captain

As a Junior: Played in 25 games …finished second on the team with 16 blocks … tallied aseason-best 12 points in a 81-76 overtime victory against AmericanInternational on Jan. 14 … totaled a season-high 11 reboundsin a 63-58 win at Caldwell College on Dec. 17.

As a Sophomore: Played in 28 games, makingeight starts ... second on team in rebounding (4.9), blocks (17)and field goal percentage (47.0%) despite averaging 19.3 minutes... at least tied for team high in rebounds five times ... scoredin double figures seven times ... notched double-double with 10points and 10 rebounds to go along with two blocks againstStonehill on Nov. 28 ... tallied season-high 13 points on 6-of-8shooting in addition to seven boards against Southern ConnecticutState on Jan. 11.

As a Freshman: Played in 23 games, including 10starts ... third on team in blocks, and sixth in scoring andrebounding ... had season highs of 24 points (10-20 FG) and 15rebounds in 36 minutes at Franklin Pierce on Feb. 9 ... recorded 16points (7-14 FG) and seven rebounds in 25 minutes versus AIC onJan. 26 ... scored 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-5 FT) in just 16 minutes incollegiate debut against Chestnut Hill on Nov. 20 ... blockedseason-high four shots the next day versus Concordia(N.Y.) ...first start was at Southern N.H. on Dec. 2.

High School: Played basketball, baseball andsoccer at Whitney High School ... an all-league pick in all threesports as a senior ... averaged 14.7 points, 10.8 rebounds,2.6 blocks, 1.9 steals and 1.1 assists as a senior ... led Whitneyto a 22-8 record as a senior, reaching the third round of theplayoffs.

Personal: Derek Emil Knutty ... son of David andLaura Knutty ... majoring in business, and minoring inaccounting ... father played basketball at Sacramento State,and brother, Andrew, played football and rugby at U.S. MerchantMarine Academy ... is the program's first California resident sinceJason Porter in 2004-05.