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Jersey Number 55
Orlando Lovejoy
- Position:
- G
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Detroit, Mich.
- High School:
- Summit Academy North
Bio
EMU: 2022-23: Appeared in 29 games and earned a spot in the starting lineup 11 times… Averaged 5.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game in his rookie season… His 1.1 steals ranked 18th in the MAC… Opened the season with a career-high 18 points against Wayne State, Nov. 7, that included six made free throws, also a career-best… Reached double figures in points three other times, including 15 in his final game at Bowling Green, Feb. 28… Also tallied 11 at Illinois State (Dec. 7) and 10 at Oakland (Nov. 19)… Dished a career-high three assists in three different games… Posted three steals in three games as well… Tied for fifth on the team in free throw percentage as he connected on 78.2 percent (43-of-55).
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-time letter winner and four-time team captain during his prep days with the Summit Academy North Dragons, as well as 1 of 1 Prep Academy in Charlotte, N.C... One of the most sought-after recruits in the State of Michigan... Selected by MLive as one of the "25 top Metro Detroit area boys’ basketball players to watch"... The Detroit News mentioned him as one of the realistic contenders to be named Mr. Basketball in the State of Michigan ahead of his senior campaign... Named a top 5 player in the state by Next Generation Sports... 32 points per game, eight rebound per contest, and seven assist per game averages during his senior year... Summit Academy North all-time program record holder in numerous categories, including scoring, rebounding, steals, and assists... Multiple time all-district, all-region, and all-state honoree during his high school career.
PERSONAL: Full Name: Orlando Rashard Lovejoy, Jr.… Son of Orlando and Krystal Lovejoy... Has a brother, Lewis, and two sisters, Krysten and Jayla... Major: Business.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-time letter winner and four-time team captain during his prep days with the Summit Academy North Dragons, as well as 1 of 1 Prep Academy in Charlotte, N.C... One of the most sought-after recruits in the State of Michigan... Selected by MLive as one of the "25 top Metro Detroit area boys’ basketball players to watch"... The Detroit News mentioned him as one of the realistic contenders to be named Mr. Basketball in the State of Michigan ahead of his senior campaign... Named a top 5 player in the state by Next Generation Sports... 32 points per game, eight rebound per contest, and seven assist per game averages during his senior year... Summit Academy North all-time program record holder in numerous categories, including scoring, rebounding, steals, and assists... Multiple time all-district, all-region, and all-state honoree during his high school career.
PERSONAL: Full Name: Orlando Rashard Lovejoy, Jr.… Son of Orlando and Krystal Lovejoy... Has a brother, Lewis, and two sisters, Krysten and Jayla... Major: Business.
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