Gill, a 6-2, 190-pound guard, comes to UAA after two seasons at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Ariz. As a sophomore in 2009-10, he averaged impressive all-around stats of 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 45 percent overall and 39 percent from three-point range. He shot 83 percent from the free-throw line as a freshman, with season averages of 12.4 ppg, 5.8 rpg and 3.0 apg.
"We are very happy with the addition of Mario to the Seawolf family," said Osborne, who will enter his seventh season as UAA's head coach this fall. "He possesses all the characteristics we look for in a student-athlete. With the ability to play all three perimeter positions he is extremely versatile, but we expect him to have an immediate impact at the shooting guard spot. Mario is an outstanding shooter who also possesses the ability to penetrate and make his teammates better. In addition, his athletic skills allow him to be a very good defender and rebounder."
Before heading to Arizona, Gill enjoyed a highly decorated career as a prep star in his hometown of Portland, Ore. Playing for Wilson High School, he was named the 2008 Portland Interscholastic League's Player of the Year and garnered first-team all-state honors. He also represented Oregon at the prestigious Les Schwab Northwest Shootout all-star game following his senior campaign.
"After playing in the very competitive Portland 6A PIL conference, Mario brings an additional two years of college experience to our lineup. We are looking forward to him representing UAA well both on and off the floor."
Gill becomes the third player to sign with the Seawolves for the upcoming 2010-11 campaign, joining Alaska Gatorade Player-of-the-Year Kyle Fossman (6-1, 190, G, Haines) and all-state first-teamer Travis Thompson (6-0, 175, G, Anchorage/Dimond HS).
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Nate Sagan
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Anchorage, AK 99508
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