Eric Obeysekere

Class

2009
Honors

Basketball (2005-2009)

Miramonte High School Men's Basketball ('09)
College of the Holy Cross Men's Basketball (2009-2013)

AS A JUNIOR IN 2011-2012:
• Played in 24 games on the season, starting three times
• Averaged 3.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots per contest
• Pulled down 90 defensive rebounds and 35 offensive rebounds
• Ranked second in the Patriot League in blocked shots,seventh in defensive rebounds, eighth in total rebounding and ninth in offensive rebounds
• Finished the season 73rd in the nation in blocked shots
• Led the team in blocked shots 15 times and in rebounding six times
• Had one double-figure scoring game, two double-digit rebounding games and one double double
• Posted a double-double in the victory over San Franciscowith 10 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots
• Had seven points and five rebounds in the win at Colgate
• Recorded seven points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots in the win over Sacred Heart
• Totaled seven points, five rebounds and two blocked shots in the win over Hartford
• Finished with six points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots in the victory over Army
• Had six points, six rebounds and three blocks in the win over American
• Totaled four points, eight rebounds and four blocks in win at Lafayette
• Recorded four points and seven rebounds in the win at Dartmouth
• Posted three points and 11 rebounds in the victory over Colgate

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010-2011:
• Played in 28 games on the season, starting 22 times
• Averaged 4.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots per game
• Grabbed 47 offensive rebounds and 119 defensive rebounds
• Ranked second in the Patriot League in blocked shots, eighth in total rebounding, eighth in defensive rebounds and 10th inoffensive rebounds
• Finished the year 90th in the nation in blocked shots
• Placed eighth on the school single-season list with 46blocked shots
• Led the team in blocks 13 times, rebounds eight times,steals five times and scoring once
• Reached double-figures in rebounds six times and in scoring twice, with one double-double
• Led the team with 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocked shots in the victory at Navy
• Tied for second on the Holy Cross single-game list with his seven blocks at Navy
• Totaled nine points, 17 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block during the victory at Marist
• Recorded 12 points and six rebounds at Lafayette
• Finished with eight points, 14 rebounds and four blocked shots in the win at Army
• Posted six points, 10 rebounds and two assists at Bucknell
• Had 12 rebounds, three blocks and three assists in the win over Lehigh
• Finished with seven points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots at George Washington
• Totaled six points and five rebounds in the home game against Bucknell
• Recorded six points and three rebounds at Lehigh
• Had six points, nine rebounds and six blocked shots at Sacred Heart
• His six blocked shots at Sacred Heart tied for fifth on the Holy Cross single-game list
• Posted six points, five rebounds and two blocks against St.Joseph’s
• Recorded six points and 10 rebounds at Hofstra
• Had six points, four rebounds, three assists and a block atWake Forest
• Finished with five points and two rebounds in the home win over Navy

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009-2010:
• Saw action in 16 games off the bench
• Averaged 1.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocked shots per contest
• Shot 54.5 percent (12 of 22) from the field
• Led the team in blocked shots seven times and in steals once
• Had six points, two rebounds, an assist and a blocked shots. Colgate
• Totaled four points, three rebounds, three blocks and two steals at Navy
• Recorded four points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal in the victory over Lafayette
• Pulled down six rebounds and blocked a shot in the Patriot League quarterfinal victory at Bucknell

HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for head coach Dave Brown at Miramonte HighSchool
• Led the Diablo Foothill Athletic League with averages of17.8 points, 13.2 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game as a senior
• Named the MVP of the DFAL in 2008-2009
• Led his team to 24 wins and an undefeated DFAL season as a senior
• Had team-best averages of 14.9 points and 13.4 rebounds per game as a junior, while helping the Matadors to an overall record of 20-7
• Led the Bay Area and ranked seventh in California with an average of 6.1 blocked shots per game in 2007-2008
• Broke the school and DFAL records for career rebounds and blocks
• Earned second team All-Metro honors from the San FranciscoChronicle in 2008-2009, after being an honorable mention selection in 2007-2008
• Selected first team All-California Division III in2008-2009
• Twice named first team All-DFAL
• Selected for the Sacramento vs. Bay All-Star game in 2008and 2009
• Played AAU ball for the Oakland Soldiers

PERSONAL:
• Son of Indrajit Obeysekere and Susan Taylor
• The first player of Sri Lankan descent to earn a Division I basketball scholarship in the United States
• An English major

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