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| Otis Saylee |
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The junior was sensational in a pair of key conference victories last week for the Yellow Jackets, averaging 26.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. In addition, the Manhattan native shot 58 percent (15-26) from the field and 96 percent (21-22) from the charity stripe. The Seward Park graduate carried the team on his back in the 80-77 (2OT) win against Lehman on January 13 as he hit a jumper with 1:16 remaining in the second overtime, and then converted two free throws to ice the game with 0:17 left. The preseason CUNYAC First Team selection scored 31 points and added eight rebounds in the contest. The forward concluded his tear with 22 points, 10 boards, and went 10-10 from the line in the 89-88 victory at Medgar Evers on January 18.