Alex Gauna Class: RS Freshman Height / Weight: 6-9 / 240 Position: F Hometown/High School: Eaton Rapids, Mich./Eaton Rapids

The Word
Strong, athletic forward • Has the ability to shoot the perimeter jump shot • Wide base allows him to be an effective rebounder • Ability to become pick-n-pop player • Has the ball skills to evolve into a distributer at the power forward position.

2010-11
Redshirted

High School
2010 Lansing State Journal Dream Team honoree • 2010 Class B All-State honoree as selected by the Detroit Free Press • Averaged 21.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots as a senior • Shot 59 percent from the floor and connected on 25 3-pointers for the year • Averaged 16.5 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks as a junior • Shot 62 percent from the field and 70 percent from the foul line • Fourth-team 2009 Class B All-State selection as chosen by the Detroit Free Press • Class B All-State special mention by Lansing State Journal and All-Area selection • Averaged 15.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.2 blocks as a sophomore • 2008 All-State honorable mention selection • Class B All-Area pick by Lansing State Journal • 2007 Class B All-Area honorable mention by Lansing State Journal • Among the top players in the nation at his position as ranked by ESPNU Top 100 (15 Center) and Scout.com (23 Power Forward) • Played for Coach Adam Trumpour at Eaton Rapids High School.

Personal
Born March 2, 1991 • Son of Edward and Pamela Gauna • Plans to major in business.