Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Men's Basketball Class of 2008
7/26/2004 8:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
July 26, 2004
JOHN GRIFFIN: 6-2, Guard, St. Joseph's Prep - Philadelphia, Pa.
John was a four year varsity letterman. As a senior co-captain he helped guide St. Joseph's Prep to the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and a final ranking of 21st in the USA Today Super 25 Boy's Basketball Rankings. He was named USA Today's prep player of the week on March 9, 2004 after scoring 27 points versus Cardinal Dougherty in the Catholic League Championship Game. John was named to the All-Catholic League Team his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. John finished his career as the all-time leading scorer at St. Joseph's Prep. At the Prep he played for former LaSalle University Basketball Coach "Speedy" Morris.
DARREN MASTROPAOLO: 6-8, Forward, Falmouth HS - Falmouth, Maine
As a co-captain at Falmouth HS his senior season Darren averaged 14 points and 13 rebounds per game and lead his team to a 27-1 record and the top seed in the state playoffs. His efforts his senior year earned Darren a number of honors. He was named to Maine's McDonald's All-Star Team and was an All-State selection. The most prestigious honor he received this season was being named Gatorade State Player of the Year.
ANDREW MORRISON: 6-7, Forward, Lawrenceville Prep - Lawrenceville, N.J.
Andrew averaged 10.4 points per game this season for Lawrenceville Prep playing along side five other Division I players. During his prep year at Lawrenceville he was named to the Peddie Invitational All-Tournament Team. He was named 2nd Team All-Prep by the Trenton Times and 3rd Team All-State by the New Jersey Star Ledger. Andrew played his high school career at Wildwood Catholic High School for Coach John Gaffney. Coach Gaffney referred to Andrew as "one of the school's all-time players."
ROB THOMAS: 6-3, Guard/Forward, Mendham HS - Mendham, N.J.
As a senior co-captain at Mendham Rob led the team to a 17-7 record. Rob's efforts his senior year earned him a spot on the Morris County Basketball All-Tournament Team. He was also named 1st Team All-Conference and Co-Player of the Year. Rob was the 3rd leading scorer in Morris County for the 2003-2004 season averaging 18.3 points per game. Rob finished his career with 1,163 points. Rob's high school career came to end when he participated in the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association All-Star Game. He finished the game with 11 points and 6 rebounds.
