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Lieb's Career & Season Game-By-Game Stats (PDF)

2022-23 Junior

• Appeared in 16 games this season, averaging 0.9 points and 1.1 rebounds
• Three rebounds in seven minutes at Indiana (Feb. 18)
• Two first-half points in win over Ohio State (Jan. 24)
• Tied career high with four points in career-high 12 minutes in win at Minnesota (Jan. 16)
• Two points and career-high four rebounds vs. Bethune-Cookman (Dec. 29)
• Two points and three boards vs. Alabama A&M (Dec. 17)
• Two blocks in win over Syracuse (Nov. 29)
• Season-high three points with two boards vs. Lindenwood (Nov. 25)
• Two points and two rebounds vs. Monmouth (Nov. 14)

2021-22 Sophomore

• Academic All-Big Ten selection
• Played in 10 games on the season, totaling eight points and seven rebounds
• Career high-tying four points with two boards vs. Saint Francis PA (Dec. 18)
• Career high-tying four points and season-high three rebounds vs. Arkansas State (Nov. 12)
• Recorded an assist in opener vs. Jackson State (Nov. 9)

2020-21 Freshman

• Played in five games on the season, totaling four points and six rebounds
• One rebound at Minnesota (Feb. 20)
• Two rebounds vs. Chicago State (Dec. 15)
• Made college debut vs. North Carolina A&T (Nov. 25), totaling season highs of four points and three rebounds

High School

• Third-team All-State by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
• All-conference selection in the Central Suburban League North
• Honorable mention All-Area pick by the Pioneer Press
• Averaged 13.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks as a senior
• Helped lead Deerfield High School to a 20-11 record, including an IHSA Class 3A regional championship and appearance in the sectional semifinals
• Had 24 points and 14 rebounds in Deerfield’s regional title win over Mundelein Carmel (3/6/20)
• High school coach was Dan McKendrick
• Played for the Illinois Wolves AAU program, coached by Mike Mullins

Personal

• Born April 19, 2002
• Majoring in finance
• Parents are Andy and Cindy Lieb
• Has two older brothers, Jack and Ryan. Jack played basketball at Lehigh while Ryan played football at Drake
• Central Suburban League All-Scholar Athlete as a junior and senior
• Proudest sports achievement is winning the 2022 Big Ten Championship and 2021 Big Ten Tournament Championship
• In addition to basketball, played volleyball while growing up and ran cross country
• Favorite athlete is Nikola Jokic
• Favorite artist is J Cole
• Favorite teams are the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears
• Favorite meal is pepper steak with rice and crispy green beans
• Lists his brothers and father as most influencing his basketball career, “We all grew up playing the game together and learning from my dad. Watching my brothers have success and reach their goals of playing in college motivated me a lot.”
• Chose Illinois because, “I felt at home with the coaching staff and players, and Illinois has an excellent business school so I’m excited to earn my degree here.”