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AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 18 of the team’s 27 games where he averaged 2.3 points and 1.2 rebounds a game…Scored a season-high six points where he hit one field goal and was 4-of-6 from the line against Lincoln.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 25 games and started 10 in his second year with the team where he broke out with a 12.2 points and 3.2 rebounds a game season…Scored in double-digits in 16 games including the season’s first six games…Put up a career-high 25 points against Lincoln on 9-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-6 from behind the three-point line.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played two seasons at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif…Put in 16 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals per game in his final season with the team…Was given the Academic Excellence award in 2005 and was all-league in 2008…Helped his team advance to the playoffs during his junior and senior season.

PERSONAL: Elijah Jordan was born Aug. 20, 1990 in Los Angeles, Calif…Is the son of LaTanya Surratt and Gustavo Casillas of Danville, Calif…Majoring in business management.