Cole Aldrich's 2007-08 Game-By-Game Stats »

Overview A wide body who will provide immediate contributions to the inside... A hard worker who committed to Kansas as a junior... Has a great shooting touch for a big man... A proven leader in high school.

High School McDonald's All-American who averaged 22.9 points, 17.6 rebounds and 3.8 blocked shots for state quarterfinalist Jefferson High School in 2006-07... Finished the McDonald's All-American game with six points, eight rebounds and four blocks for the West in its 114-112 victory... Named state player of the year by the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Minneapolis Star-Tribune following his senior campaign... Associated Press named Aldrich the Minnesota Defensive Player of the Year his sophomore, junior and senior seasons, the first to be receive the honor three straight years... Holds Jefferson single-season and career records in scoring, blocks and rebounding... Numerous awards include three-time all-state, three-time all-metro, and four-time all-conference... Named Minnessota's Player of the Year his senior season... Four-year letterwinner... Presented with the Jefferson High Jaguar Pride Award as a senior... Named ABCD camp All-Star in 2006 and 2007... Averaged 16.5 points and 13 rebounds his junior season... HoopScoop ranked Aldrich the 10th best player in the 2007 recruiting class.

Off The Court Full name is Cole David Aldrich... Born on Oct. 31, 1988 in Burnsville, Minn.... Major is currently undecided... Parents are Walter and Kathleen Aldrich... Has one brother, Grant... Given an Honors Award for Physical Education at Jefferson High.