14 * BRETT YEAGER
Wing / Post
6-3 * 189 * Sophomore
Oakridge, Oregon
Oakridge HS '00
2002-03: Will challenge for a starting spot at either wing or post ... Outstanding rebounder who jumps extremely well and can run the floor ... Developing as a team leader with excellent work ethic. Coach Sundquist says: "Brett has really improved in the off-season. He has come in here this year with a new passion for basketball and life. He has been a pleasant surprise in terms of leadership and work ethic. Brett will be fighting for a starting spot and will see quality minutes for the season. He is a very athletic player who can really run the floor."
2001-02: Will provide backup strength at either wing or post ... Improvement on defense will determine amount of playing time ... Outstanding rebounder who jumps extremely well and can run the floor ... Could become a major contributor as he gains confidence and experience.
2000-01: Saw limited action in 10 games ... Had career high 9 points while hitting 4-5 from the field with a 3-pointer vs. Pacific ... Grabbed high of 4 reobunds vs. Multnomah Bible in Concordia Classic ... Had 2 assists at Cascade.
HS: Earned three letters under coach Steve Pauls at Oakridge High ... 1999-2000: Averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocked shot a game ...Named First Team All-Trico League ... Honorable Mention 2A All-State player ... Played in 2A All-Star Game ... Named team's Best Offensive, Best Defensive, and Most Improved ... Team won conference title and placed 7th in state 2A tournament ... 1998-99: Played for team that won league crown and finished 2nd in state 2A tournament ... 1997-98: Team captured first of three straight league titles ... Also earned letters in baseball, golf, and track ... Placed 5th in state in 2A long jump and in 4x400 race ... Twice selected to "Who's Who" ... Won OHS Scholar-Athlete award as a senior.
PERSONAL: Bon March 30, 1982, in Bend, Ore. ... Son of Gary and Cynthia Yeager ... Cousin Trisha Yeager played basketball at Concordia-Portland ... Business management and marketing undeclared ... Future plans: To own a back country resort ... Favorite book: The Quick and the Dead ... Favorite movie: Tombstone ... Favorite food: Chicken enchiladas ... Favorite athlete: Ray Allen ... Greatest sports thrill: Playing in the state championship game ... Enjoys spear fishing, hunting, skiing, and rafting.
Career stats| Year | G-S | FG-A | Pct | 3Pt-A | Pct | FT-A | Pct | Reb | Rpg | PF-FO | Ast | TO | Blk | St | Pts | Ppg |
| 00-01 | 10-0 | 8-16 | .500 | 1-2 | .500 | 2-3 | .667 | 13 | 1.3 | 8-0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 01-02 | 23-1 | 36-64 | .563 | 10-21 | .476 | 18-28 | .643 | 76 | 3.3 | 38-1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 100 | 4.3 |
| 2 yrs. | 33-1 | 44-80 | .550 | 11-23 | .478 | 20-31 | .645 | 89 | 2.7 | 41-1 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 119 | 3.6 |
| Points: | 11 (4 fg, 2 3-pt, 1 ft.) vs. Northwest Christian, 1/15/02 |
| FG: | 4, 4 times last at Whitman, 1/19/02 |
| FGA: | 7 vs. Clarkson at Las Vegas, Nev., 12/18/01 |
| FG % (min. 5 fga): | .800 (4-5) vs. Pacific, 2/16/01 |
| 3-Pt FG: | 2 vs. Willamette, 12/7/01 |
| 3-Pt FGA: | 4 vs. Lewis and Clark, 1/26/02 |
| 3-Pt FG % (min. 2 fga): | 1.000 (2-2) vs. Willamette, 12/7/01 |
| FT: | 4 vs Northwest, 11/24/01 |
| FTA: | 4, 5 times, last time at Pacific, 1/29/02 |
| FT % (min. 3 fta): | 1.000 (4-4) vs Northwest, 11/24/01 |
| Rebounds: | 13 at Whitman, 1/19/02 |
| Assists: | 3 vs Holy Names, 12/31/01 |
| Turnovers: | 2 vs Holy Names, 12/31/01 |
| Blocked Shots: | 2 at Whitman, 1/19/02 |
| 2 at Linfield, 1/25/02 | |
| 2 vs Lewis and Clark, 1/26/02 | |
| Steals: | 3 at Whitman, 1/19/02 |
| Minutes: | 31 at Whitman, 1/19/02 |