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# 14 Paul Paradoski | G

Height: 6-0	Academic Major: Political Science
Class: Sr.	Hometown (HS): St. Louis, Mo. (Vianney/Southeast Mo. State University)

Biography:
Before UMSL: Three-year starter at Southeast Missouri State … played in 27 games, starting 13 as a junior, while averaging 3.5 points and ranking second on the team with 63 assists … also recorded 30 steals … played in all 27 games, starting 26 as a sophomore, while averaging 6.8 points and a team-high 4.4 assists per game … shot 42 percent from the field, 38 percent from three-point range and 79 percent from the line … scored a career-high 20 points against Central Methodist, including 7-of-7 from the field, 4-of-4 from three and 2-of-2 at the line … played in 29 games, starting 27 as a freshman … led the Ohio Valley Conference in assist/turnover ration with 3.0 … dished out a career-high 11 assists against Rockhurst in first career start … averaged 2.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

High School: Played at Vianney High School for Kevin Walsh … McDonald’s All-American nominee … earned all-conference, all-metro and all-state honors … rated as one of the top 10 high school players in Missouri … hit game-winning shot and scored 31 points in sectional game as a junior … team was 45-16 in his final two seasons … graduated as school’s all-time free throw made leader and second in scoring, assists and steals.

Personal: Born July 5, 1985 … son of Robert and Linda Paradoski … majoring in political science.