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6' 10“ 245
Blair, WI / Blair-Taylor High School

Jarrod's season was cut short in 1999 by “undisclosed medical issues.” Generally speaking, Jarrod lost his nerve to play basketball. With a 1999 loss to DePaul, the Milwaukee Journal had this to say about Lovette:

But on the bench, he grew pale, his lips chattered, and he hunched over, clutching a towel and breathing very hard. He looked as if he had the flu or a severe case of nerves.

After a 22-day, five-game absence for undisclosed medical reasons, Lovette, a senior, returned to practice Thursday. But this was clearly not the smooth comeback all had hoped for.

After halftime, Lovette remained in the locker room with a doctor, and MU officials would not let reporters ask him any questions after the game.

“I don't know what his status will be, but I thoroughly suspect that basketball is not going to be in his future – or for the remainder of this season,” said Deane, whose team dropped to 0-4 in Conference USA. “I could be speaking ahead of myself, but I just don't see Jarrod's return becoming easy.

” . . . He has medical problems. He will not be available for comment and he's not going to make any comments about it. It's a very difficult situation for both our basketball program and for him. ”

Has played in all 30 contests and made 14 starts … Has started in the last eight contests and nine of the last 10 … Marquette's leading rebounder in six contests … Turned in the best effort of his career with 19 points and 15 rebounds against Louisville (Feb. 20) … Was 13-13 from the free throw line, tying a school record for proficiency … That was his first career double double … Had five points and six defensive rebounds versus UNC Charlotte (March 8) in C-USA Championship game.

Saw action in 26 games, the most in the freshman class … Scored three points and grabbed six rebounds against Arkansas (3/16) in the NCAA Tournament … Set a career high with eight points against Cincinnati in the C-USA Championship game (3/9) … Scored four points and tied career high with seven rebounds against South Florida (2/7) … Had six points and seven rebounds, including five offensive, versus Morgan State (1/2) … Played 12 minutes and had four points and three defensive rebounds against UW-Milwaukee (12/26) in his collegiate debut.

A four-year starter as a prepster … Led Blair-Taylor to a 19-4 record and a trip to the regional finals in 1995 … Averaged 21 points and 14 rebounds a game as a senior … Selected to the all-state first team as a senior … The Cooley Region Player of the Year following his senior season … Named the Winona Player of the Year as a junior and senior … Blair-Taylor was 25-1 and advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament during Lovette's junior season … A three-time All-Dairyland Conference honoree … Was coached by Randy Storlie at Blair-Taylor … Played on the Wisconsin select AAU team that participated in the 1994 national tournament.

Youngest of Ron and Marcia Lovette's three children … Born on April 11, 1977

Jarrod is currently playing for the Elkhart Expres Pro team. http://www.elkhartexpress.com/roster.asp