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One of the top post players in the junior college ranks last year, Almeida will add to what is expected to be a huge front court for the Huskers next season as Nebraska currently has three freshmen and sophomores who stand at least 6-10.
“Andre is as talented as he is big,” Sadler said. “He has good hands and footwork and he knows how to get around in the paint and score. He has tremendous strength, and when you’re that big, it’s hard to be moved around. Andre will help us when we get into Big 12 play where we’re facing great big men every night. He also has a tremendous work ethic and I think Nebraska fans will enjoy seeing him play alongside some of our other younger big guys.”
A 2010 NJCAA Division preseason All-American, Almeida is the fifth international player to sign with the Cornhuskers under Sadler.
During his first season in the United States, Almeida led Arizona Western College to a 26-6 record in 2008-09, including an 18-4 mark in conference action, as AWC finished the year ranked 17th nationally in NJCAA Division I. The Matadors won their fourth regional title in five years before falling in the district finals. Almeida led the way as he averaged 13.8 points over 32 games while ranking first in the nation in field-goal percentage by hitting an outstanding 71.0 percent (184-of-261) from the floor. He also led the league in blocked shots with 3.5 per game (112 total) while adding 7.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest.
http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=20&SPID=24&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=204833493
“Andre is as talented as he is big,” Sadler said. “He has good hands and footwork and he knows how to get around in the paint and score. He has tremendous strength, and when you’re that big, it’s hard to be moved around. Andre will help us when we get into Big 12 play where we’re facing great big men every night. He also has a tremendous work ethic and I think Nebraska fans will enjoy seeing him play alongside some of our other younger big guys.”
A 2010 NJCAA Division preseason All-American, Almeida is the fifth international player to sign with the Cornhuskers under Sadler.
During his first season in the United States, Almeida led Arizona Western College to a 26-6 record in 2008-09, including an 18-4 mark in conference action, as AWC finished the year ranked 17th nationally in NJCAA Division I. The Matadors won their fourth regional title in five years before falling in the district finals. Almeida led the way as he averaged 13.8 points over 32 games while ranking first in the nation in field-goal percentage by hitting an outstanding 71.0 percent (184-of-261) from the floor. He also led the league in blocked shots with 3.5 per game (112 total) while adding 7.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest.
http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=20&SPID=24&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=204833493