Longwood University Athletics

At Longwood

Second-year team member … transferred from Western Nebraska Community College … has played in 24 career games … will miss 2008-09 season after undergoing knee surgery on October 17 … among Coach Gillian’s fifth recruiting class.

2007-08

As a Sophomore

Played in 24 games … first-year player averaged career-bests of 10.7 minutes, 1.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.5 assists … shot 42.5% (17-40) from the field, and 73.3% (11-15) at the free throw line … added career-bests of four steals and five blocks … scored career-high eight points at NJIT (2/4) … grabbed career-high seven rebounds at VCU (12/15) … dished career-high two assists against Southeast Missouri State in Chicago (11/24) … had career-high two blocks against Norfolk State (11/13) … had career-high two steals at VCU (12/15) … led team in rebounding two times.

Western Nebraska Community College

As a Freshman

Played in 25 games for NJCAA Division I Western Nebraska during 2006-07 … averaged 8.7 minutes, 2.9 points, and 2.4 rebounds  while helping team to a record of 19-11 … shot 50% from the field, and 49% at the free throw line.

High School

Attended Universitario in Brazil.

Personal

Son of Maria and Marcos Jaekel … born in Jussara, Brazil … has three sisters: Juli Eu (15), Vitoria Sinto (14), and Augusta Saudade (8).

Major

Sociology.