Dec. 22, 2008
STANFORD, Calif.- In addition to true freshmen Jeremy Green and Jarrett Mann, this year's roster features four walk-ons, giving the Cardinal a total of six newcomers to go along with three senior starters.
Among the group of walk-ons, there are three freshmen post players that stand 6-9 or taller: Elliott Bullock (6-10, 220), Matei Daian (6-10, 220) and Jack Trotter (6-9, 200). A fourth walk-on, guard Emmanuel Igbinosa (6-2, 185), has academic standing as a junior.
All four players are focused on learning the Cardinal's offensive and defensive systems and should earn additional playing time as they continue to adjust to Division 1 competition.
Recently, www.gostanford.com had a chance to catch up with the four walk-ons.
(51) Elliott Bullock
Freshman - 6-10 - 220
Salt Lake City, UT (Olympus HS)
Bullock has participated in five games off the bench so far this year. He has scored three points in two different games, with his best effort coming in a three-point, four-rebound effort against Colorado on Nov. 29. He is 4-6 from the foul line.
Favorite class: Intro To Nutrition
Someone to play me in a movie: Matt Damon
Favorite NBA player: Hakeem Olajuwon
Celebrity crush: Carrie Underwood
Best meal I can prepare: steak and baked potato
You might be surprised to know I: like to read, pizza is my favorite food, like to mountain bike.
(52) Matei Daian
Freshman - 6-10 - 220
Bucharest, Romania (Saint Sava Secondary School)
Daian has yet to appear in a game so far this year.
Favorite class: Economics 102A
Dream job besides basketball: Economist
Favorite NBA player: Pau Gasol
Celebrity crush: Rihanna
Greatest achievement outside of sports: being a student at Stanford
You might be surprised to know I: like school, miss my family, think my bed is uncomfortable.
(13) Emmanuel Igbinosa
Junior - 6-2 - 185
Houston, TX (Bellaire HS)
Igbinosa has yet to appear in a game so far this year.
Favorite class: Organization and Management Theory
Dream job besides basketball: owning my own company
Favorite NBA player: Vince Carter
Role models: my mother and some of my teachers
Greatest achievement outside of sports: getting into Stanford, academic scholarships
You might be surprised to know I: am a middle child, am an amateur video-maker.
(50) Jack Trotter
Freshman - 6-9 - 200
Moraga, CA (Campolindo HS)
Trotter has competed in four games as a reserve. In his first career game at Yale on Nov. 14, he sank two key free throws late in the second half that helped Stanford hold off a late charge. He scored his first career bucket against Cal State Northridge on Nov. 18 and grabbed four rebounds against Air Force on Nov. 26.
Favorite class: History
Dream job besides basketball: sports anchor
Favorite NBA player: Michael Jordan
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
Pregame meal: pasta, salad and meat
You might be surprised to know I: drive a compact car, read for fun and really wanted to play soccer but it's the same season as basketball.
