Ranks third on the team with 71 career games played, and is second among DU's
returnees with 24 career starts ... will once again be counted on to supply depth in
the frontcourt ... has shown steady improvement as a post defender.
As a Junior (2001-02)
Played in 21 of a possible 21 games after regaining his academic eligibility in mid-
December (missed the first seven games of the season) ... started 16 times ... averaged
2.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per contest ... was thrust into the
starting lineup when fellow post player Simplice Njoya was forced to serve a 19-
game NCAA suspension ... notched a career-high six points vs. Liberty and a careerbest
six rebounds in 18 minutes before fouling out vs. George Mason ... underwent
right ankle surgery prior to the season (June 2001) ... made his first appearance on
Dec. 22 vs. Pitt.
As a Sophomore (2000-01)
Saw action in 27 of a possible 30 games with six late-season starts ... averaged
1.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per game ... saw his playing time increase when starting
center Simon Ogunlesi left the team six games into the season ... played doubledigit
minutes 15 times, with 14 coming after Ogunlesi's departure following the Nov.
28 West Virginia game ... averaged 8.5 minutes per game in DU's first 21 games ...
averaged 19.0 minutes per game as a starter in DU's last six outings ... 14 of his 38
points came in his six starts ... scored four points in a game four times and grabbed
three boards in a game on two other occasions.
As a Freshman (1999-00)
Played in 23 of a possible 29 games with two starts (vs. Pitt and at Michigan) ...
averaged 7.3 minutes per game ... saw the majority of his action as the back-up to
both Devone Stephenson and Simon Ogunlesi in the pivot ... logged a season-high
24 minutes at St. Bonaventure (Feb. 19) when Ogunlesi was sidelined while serving
a two-game suspension ... responded with three points and five rebounds vs. the
Bonnies, while helping limit SBU's Caswell Cyrus to a 3-of-11 shooting effort from
the field ... also pulled down a season-high five rebounds in 17 minutes of action at
West Virginia on Nov. 30 ... played in 11 of 16 Atlantic 10 games.
Prep School/High School
Cheshire Academy, Cheshire, Conn. (head coach Bill Casson) ... averaged 14.0
points and 8.0 rebounds per game as a senior ... scored a career-high 25 points and
added 10 rebounds against New Hampton (N.H.) School ... St. Michael's High School,
Toronto, Ontario (head coach Bill Paolini) ... totaled 18.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.8
assists and 3.2 blocks per game in his final season at St. Michael's High School in
Toronto prior to enrolling at Cheshire Academy ... was a three-time team MVP and
was also a first team Metro Toronto all-star at St. Michael's.
Personal
Born in Oakville, Ontario ... calls Toronto home ... also played baseball in high
school ... signed with the Dukes in November of 1998 ... considered Oregon State, Detroit
Mercy and Marist among others ... made official visits to Detroit Mercy and
Stony Brook in addition to Duquesne ... marketing major ... full name is Robert
Christopher Clark ... date of birth: 7/26/79.
Career Highs for Chris Clark
| Points | 6, Liberty (Jr.)
| Rebounds | 6, George Mason (Jr.)
| Assists | 2, Dayton (Jr.)
| Blocks | 1, eight times
| Steals | 2, two times (Jr.)
| Minutes | 30, Dayton (Jr.)
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