David Sturner bio
OREGON STATE
2008-09: Local product who will be a walk-on during his freshman season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Philomath (Ore.) High School ... Lettered in basketball for three seasons under head coach Blake Ecker ... During his senior season, averaged 19.8 points, 15.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game ... Was named Player of the Year of the Valco League ... Was a first-team all-state selection while helping lead squad to the league championship ... Holds the league record for most rebounds in a season ... During his junior year, averaged 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game ... Earned honorable mention all-league honors ... Averaged 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game ... Also lettered in baseball.
PERSONAL
Born in San Jose, Calif. ... Parents are Dave and Eileen Sturner ... Has an older sister, Audrey, and a younger brother, Chris ... Father attended Oregon State while his sister is currently enrolled at the school ... Majoring in physical therapy ... Hobbies include golf, baseball and football ... Lists his most thrilling moment in sports as winning against Sister’s (Ore.) High School to go to the playoffs in Gill Coliseum.
