Nate Wolters

Wolters, a 6\'4" point guard from Technical Senior High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota, chose South Dakota State over Colorado State and North Dakota State after averaging 24.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game as a senior. As a freshman, Wolters played in all 30 games for the Jackrabbits, starting 11. For the season he averaged 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game and was named to The Summit League all-newcomer team. In his sophomore season, Wolters moved into the starting lineup full-time and became one of the conference\'s top players. He averaged 19.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He led the league in assists and helped the team to a 19–12 record—the program\'s first winning season as a member of NCAA Division I.\n', ' As a junior, Wolters led the team to more new territory. The team finished the 2011–12 season with a 27–7 record, finishing second in the Summit League regular season. The second-seeded Jackrabbits beat Western Illinois 52–50 in overtime to advance to their first Division I NCAA Tournament. Wolters was named tournament Most Valuable Player. In the NCAA Tournament, #14 seed South Dakota State played third-seeded Baylor in a tightly-contested game, ultimately losing 68–60. Individually, Wolters averaged 21.2 points, 5.9 assists (again leading the conference) and 5.1 rebounds per game. He was named first team all-conference and an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press.\n', ' Entering his senior season, Wolters was named preseason Summit League player of the year. He also was named to the preseason watch lists for the Senior CLASS Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year award. He also made the midseason lists for the Wooden Award (final 25 candidates) and the Bob Cousy Award (final 20). On January 18, 2013, Wolters surpassed the 2,000 point mark for his college career in a win against Western Illinois. Wolters led the Jackrabbits to their second NCAA Men\'s Division I Basketball Tournament in 2013. A No. 13 seed, they played No. 4 seed Michigan, losing 71-56.\n', '