Chuck Verderber, F
6-6, 225, Junior Lincoln, III.
Captain of the 1981-82 squad . . . Exhibits outstanding leadership on and off the court. . . Won UK Chandler Trophy last season . . . Missed only one game in his career prior to Dec. 30 of last season when he was forced to undergo an emergency appendectomy . . . Missed nine games while recovering . . . Had top game of 16 points and six rebounds against Florida (A) . . . Played in 19 games, starting 14 . . . Ranked fifth on the team in scoring (7.5) and third in rebounding (4.2) . . . Ranked second on the team in field goal percentage (56.2) . . . Good medium range shooter. . . Top career game was against Florida in 1978-79 when he scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds . . . Set nine school records at Lincoln High School . . . Scored 2,032 career points . . . Prep All-American . . . Played in numerous prep all-star games following senior season . . . Married this past summer. . . Academic All-SEC while majoring in pre-dentistry .
COACH HALL: "Chuck should have his best year ever at Kentucky. His leadership was a big factor last year. His play was so improved. His contributions to the team were in every aspect of the game. Chuck will make us a great captain this season."
G-GS Minutes
Field Goals
Free Throws Rebounds
Fr. (78-79) 31-10 So. (79-80) 34-1 Jr. (80-81) 19-14
607-19.6 374-11.0 414-21.8
62-119-52.1 37- 71-52.1 54- 96-56.2
65-87-74.7 28-38-73.7 35-49-71.4
131-4.2 74-2.2 80-4.2
38 12 24
PF-D Points High
79-2 189-6.1 22
54-2 103-3.0 11
47-2 143-7.5 16
Totals
84-35  1395-16.6  153-286-53.5   128-286-53.5 285-3.4
74     180-6  434-5.2 22
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