Jermaine Dearman (2018) - Saluki Hall of Fame - Southern Illinois University Athletics

Jermaine Dearman

Induction:
2018
Class:
2003

Dearman played forward for the Salukis and helped lead the team to an 88-42 record during his career with two NCAA Tournament appearances (2002, 2003), including a Sweet 16. He was also a member of the 2000 NIT team. Dearman finished his career 10th in career scoring with 1,446 points, seventh in rebounding (802) and ninth in blocked shots (71). He was a Second-Team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection in 2003, honorable mention in 2002 and was named to SIU’s All-Century team in 2014. Dearman was at his best in big games, earning the nickname “Big-Game Jermaine,” and was selected three times as the CBS Player of the Game in NCAA Tournament games versus Texas Tech, Georgia and Missouri.