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04/15/2013
Paul Jesperson Leaving Virginia Basketball Program
Sophomore guard to transfer after two seasons
03/24/2013
'Hoos Take Another Step Toward New York
By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu)
03/24/2013
'Hoos Take Another Step Toward New York
By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu)
03/17/2013
Virginia Battles Norfolk State in NIT First Round Action
Cavaliers entertain the Spartans in first round action on March 19 at JPJ
03/15/2013
Early Exit Leaves Cavaliers in Limbo
By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu)
03/27/2013
Men's Basketball NIT vs. Iowa (by Matt Riley)
Men's Basketball NIT vs. Iowa (by Matt Riley)
03/19/2013
Men's Basketball NIT vs. NSU (by Matt Riley)
Men's Basketball NIT vs. NSU (by Matt Riley)
03/19/2013
Virginia vs. Norfolk State - AP Photos
NIT First Round
03/15/2013
Men's Basketball ACC vs. NC State (by Matt Riley)
Men's Basketball ACC vs. NC State (by Matt Riley)
03/10/2013
Men's Basketball vs. Maryland
Virginia defeated Maryland 61-58
WORTH NOTING
Started 33 of 35 games in 2012-13
Tallied a career-high 12 points on four three-pointers at Maryland (2/10/13)
Played in 21 games as a freshman in 2011-12 and scored 31 points with 17 rebounds
Scored a season-high seven points, had a season-high three assists and tied his season high with three rebounds at Virginia Tech (2/21/12)
Named the Wisconsin Associated Press and Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior at Merrill High School
Two-time All-State and three-time All-Conference selection in high school
Finished his high school career as Merrill High School's all-time leading scorer with 1,696 points and made a school-record 96 consecutive starts
Averaged 22.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals a game as a high school senior in 2010-11
AT VIRGINIA
2012-13 SEASON
Played 35 games and started 33 games
Averaged 4.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game
Shot 36.1 percent from the field, 37 percent from 3-point range and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line
Scored a career-high 12 points on a career-best four 3-pointers at Maryland (2/10/13)
Set career highs in rebounds (7) and steals (3) vs. Boston College (1/26/13)
Recorded a career-high five assists vs. Seattle (11/17/12)
Scored 11 points vs. Morgan State (12/19/12)
Tallied nine points, five rebounds, two blocked shots and one steal vs. Lamar (11/19/12)
Made at least one 3-pointer in 12 consecutive games from Feb. 3-March 15
Made three of more 3-pointers in five games
Lettered
2011-12 SEASON
Originally planned to redshirt, not playing in the first 11 games, before playing in the final 21 games of the season
Scored 31 points and had 17 rebounds during the season
Averaged 10.5 minutes played a game
Scored three points vs. Florida in the NCAA Tournament (3/16/12)
Had three points vs. #7 North Carolina (2/25/12)
Scored a season-high seven points, tied a season high with three rebounds and had a season-high three assists at Virginia Tech (2/21/12)
Had three points and tied a season high with three rebounds vs. Maryland (2/18/12)
Grabbed a season-high three rebounds and had his first career block vs. Wake Forest (2/8/12)
Scored six points and had two rebounds at Georgia Tech (1/19/12)
Had two points at #8 Duke (1/12/12)
Scored two points vs. Miami (1/7/12)
Made collegiate debut vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore (12/27/12), scoring five points
Lettered
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered four times in basketball at Merrill High School for head coach Kurt Soderberg
Named the Wisconsin Associated Press and Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior at Merrill High School
Two-time first-team All-State and three-time first-team All-Wisconsin Valley Conference selection in high school
Wausau Daily Herald Co-Player of the Year and the WJFW Newswatch 12 Player of the Year
Finished his high school career as Merrill High School's all-time leading scorer with 1,696 points and made a school-record 96 consecutive starts
Averaged 22.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals a game as a senior in 2010-11
Made 45.5 percent (196-431) of his shots from the field, including 36.8 percent (63-171) from three-point range, and shot 81.5 percent (176-216) from the free-throw line
Merrill reached the state championship Division 2 title game in 2011
McDonald's All-American nominee
Participated in the Jack Jones Shootout in Miami, Fla., and had five points and two rebounds
Averaged 20.5 points and 10.1 rebounds a game as a junior in 2009-10 and was Merrill's Offensive Most Valuable Player
Attended the 2010 NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp
Averaged 15.6 points and 7.8 rebounds a game as a sophomore in 2008-09 and was Merrill's Offensive Most Valuable Player
Averaged 9.7 points and 4.4 rebounds a game as a freshman and earned honorable mention All-Conference recognition
PERSONAL
Paul David Jesperson
Parents are Flori and James Jesperson
Has three older sisters, two older brothers and one younger brother
Involved with Link Crew Make A Difference Day
Enjoys fishing and hunting
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