Clarence Rupert

Position:
Forward
Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-8
Weight:
245
Hometown:
Philadelphia, Pa.
High School:
Miller School Of Albemarle
Prev School:
Saint Peter's
Major:
Undecided

2022-23 (SOPHOMORE)
Played in all 33 games while starting in 23 for the Salukis in his first season on campus ... Averaged 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 15.9 minutes per contest ... Made his SIU debut in a win over Little Rock, shooting 4-for-5 from the field for nine points while grabbing eight rebounds ... Scored in double-digits in 10 games with a season-high 14 point outburst coming in a win at Valparaiso ... Led the team by shooting 64.6 percent (84-130) from the floor ... Was second on the team with 12 blocks ... Had two three-block games with the first coming against Chicago State and the second against Belmont on New Year's Day on national television ... Recorded 16 steals on the season with three coming in the MVC Tournament against Drake.

PRIOR TO SIU
Attended Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey, for his freshman year (2021-22) ... Appeared in thirty games, starting seven including every game of the MAAC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament run to the Elite 8 ... Averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game while playing just over 13 minutes per contest ... Led the team with 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting from the floor on the road at St. John's (11/13) ... Finished with eight points at Providence (11/27) and nine against Siena (12/5) while combining to go 8 for 10 from the floor ... Added 13 points, four rebounds and two assists in a MAAC win over Manhattan (1/28) ... Pulled down a season-high nine rebounds and added five points in a home victory over Niagara (2/27) ... Had eight points and three rebounds in the regular season finale home win against Fairfield (3/5) ... Scored 11 points and added four boards and three steals in the Sweet 16 upset victory of Purdue in the NCAA Tournament (3/25) ... Attended Miller School of Albernarle ... Was a four-time All-State selection and a two-time player of the year ... Helped lead team to state championship as a junior ... Member of Boo Williams and Philly Pride AAU teams.

PERSONAL
Born on June 18, 2002 ... Son of Makisha and Clarence ... Brother to Ajani and Malaysia.