• 2008-09 ATLANTIC 10 ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM. First UMass honoree since Mike Babul (1998-2000).
  
• Played 23 games (20 starts) with 6.9 PPG and 5.4 rebounds in 22.2 minutes. Out with left knee MCL strain (Nov. 12 to Dec. 13).
  
• Hit 44 percent from the floor and 39 percent from 3-point land (31-of-80).
  
• Drew team-high 28 charges on the season with four in a single game on two occasions (Hofstra & Xavier). Has 27 of UMass' 40 charges.
  
• In final college game, drew 28th charge, also had four rebounds and four points vs. Duquesne (3/11) in the A-10 First Round.
  
• Grabbed seven rebounds, scored three points and played great defense at Rhode Island (3/7).
  
• Made a 3-pointer in 12 games in a row until March 1. Made 22-of-47 over those 12 games, 47 percent from the arc.
  
• On Senior Night, great defense, scored six points and grabbed six rebounds as well as swatting three shots vs. George Washington (3/4).
  
• Made a clutch 3-point field goal and two free throws in the final minute of 70-69 win at Saint Joseph's (2/22). Had seven points.
  
• Scored 11 points, making three 3-pointers, also grabbed four offensive rebounds at St. Bonaventure (2/14).
  
• Made all four 3-point field goal attempts in scoring 12 points at Fordham (2/11). Also grabbed six rebounds.
  
• Grabbed seven rebounds, scored six points and took two charges vs. Saint Joseph's (2/8).
  
• Scored seven points and grabbed eight rebounds in win over Richmond (2/4).
  
• All-around game with 14 points, nailing three 3-pointers and drawing four offensive fouls in near upset of #10/10 Xavier (1/31).
  
• Grabbed eight rebounds, seven in the second half, and scored four points vs. La Salle (1/24).
  
• First-career double-double with career-high tying 15 points and career-best 11 rebounds in career-high 39 minutes at Charlotte (1/21). Also set or tied career highs in field goal attempts (11), 3-pointers (3), 3-pointers attempted (8) and assists (3).
  
• Made a 3-pointer in scoring five points along with six rebounds in win over Temple (1/17).
  
• After not scoring in two games, netted nine points and grabbed eight rebounds at Saint Louis (1/14) in career-high 26 minutes.
  
• Handed out career-high three assists in win over Dayton (1/10).
  
• Tied career highs with three made 3-pointers and seven FG (all 3-pointers) attempts at Houston (12/30). Also six rebounds.
  
• After missing a month, returned to action with career game vs. Hofstra (12/20) with career-highs of 15 points and nine rebounds in just 18 minutes off the bench. Tied career-best with three made 3-pointers.
  
• Before suffering knee injury, started first two games of the year, averaging 4.0 points and 4.5 rebounds.
  
• Suffered a knee injury after playing nine minutes at Southern Illinois (11/12).
  
• In season opener scored eight points and grabbed six rebounds vs. Arkansas-Monticello (11/11) in 2K Sports Classic.
  

Junior year (2007-08) achievements:

• Kept a blog on UMassAthletics.com
  
• Started 15 times, playing in 35 of 36 games. Averaging 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds. Has made 21-of-59 from 3-point range (.359).
  
• Made at least one 3-pointer in first seven games and 16 of 35 games. Hit 12 of first 24 3-pointers in 2007-08.
  
• Made more 3-pointers in first six games of 2007-08 than he had in first 53 career games.
  
• Corraled six rebounds and hit a 3-pointer vs. Ohio State (4/3) in NIT Championship game.
  
• Grabbed career-high tying seven rebounds vs. Florida (4/1) in NIT Semifinals. Game came against his brother's alma mater.
  
• Career-game with 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting at Syracuse (3/25) in NIT Quarterfinal. Third-career game in double-figures.
  
• Hit first 3-pointer in 12 games in NIT Second Round win over Akron (3/22). Also had three blocked shots.
  
• Sky hook included in four points vs. St. Bonaventure (2/24).
  
• Tied career-high with seven rebounds at Saint Louis (2/2). Also set new career-best with seven field goal attempts.
  
• Returned to starting line-up at Duquesne (1/30) and hit two 3-pointers to finish with six points.
  
• Suffered a left leg injuy at Saint Joseph's (1/23) and played just five minutes, scoring two points.
  
• Canned two 3-pointers and finished with eight points in 13 minutes off the bench vs. Charlotte (1/19).
  
• Tied career-high with seven rebounds, all in the first half, along with seven points in win over Houston (1/2). Powerful dunk was an ESPN Gym Gem on College Gamenight.
  
• Career-best four blocked shots as part of UMass' 18 in win over Central Connecticut (12/22).
  
• Driving fastbreak lay-up for only basket vs. Toledo (12/15).
  
• Hit a pair of 3-pointers in win at Boston College (12/12), also grabbed four rebounds.
  
• Tied career-high with 11 points at IUPUI (12/1). Set new best with five field goals, on five attempts.
  
• Opened huge win at Syracuse (11/28) with back-to-back 3-pointers in first two minutes. Finished with eight points.
  
• Started and netted six points, making a trey in win over Yale (11/14).
  
• Started at Northern Iowa (11/11) and grabbed career-high seven rebounds. Also scored five points.
  
• Tallied nine points off the bench vs. Northern Illinois (11/10). Made first three 3-pointers of the game.
  
• Hit first 3-pointer on first shot of the year and scored four points vs. Cal Poly (11/9).
  

Junior year (2007-08) pre-season report from Head Coach Travis Ford: "Luke is somebody who is going to have to go from not having a huge role on the court last year to what I believe could be the best center in the league. His whole outlook about how he is going to approach this season is different than any season that he has had to approach thus far because of the expectations that I have for him and the need that the team has for him to play at such a high level and produce and do a lot of different things that he has to do for our team. Luke is a big body who can really get inside and bang and use his body but he is also a terrific outside shooter from the 3-point line and that's going to be a very dangerous weapon for him. He's has continued to to work on his agility, his athleticism but the sky's the limit for Luke because he is willing to pay the price to be great. He really understands the game and our offense. He is our biggest player so he brings a size element and depth inside. The thing that gets me most excited about Luke is his shooting and his high basketball I.Q., he really understands the game."

AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2006-07: Reserve off the bench, playing 7.2 minutes per game in 31 games, with 1.6 points and 1.2 rebounds ... Men's basketball team Student-Athlete of the Year ... After 22 points in his first 24 games, had 23 total points in three games (7.7 ppg) from Feb. 21-28. That included six 3-pointers after just one in his first 24 games ... Converted all three 3-point field goals in win over La Salle (2/28), also grabbed four rebounds in just 11 minutes ... Made third 3-pointer in two games with a key trey against Saint Louis (2/24) ... Career game vs. St. Bonaventure (2/21) with career-high 11 points, career-best five rebounds, three blocks. Made two 3-pointers to double his career total entering the game. Had just nine total points in previous 22 games ... Scored on a sky hook shot in eight minutes at La Salle (1/6) ... Hit his first collegiate three-pointer at Boston University (12/6), hauled in three rebounds and blocked one shot in 13 minutes of work ... Four rebounds and two points at Jacksonville State (11/25) ... Career-best four rebounds along with three points vs. Northeastern (11/19) ... Made a sky hook against No. 4/5 Pitt (11/18) for his only basket of the game ... In UMass debut had six points all from the foul line vs. Dartmouth (11/11).

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2005-06: Sat out as a redshirt due to NCAA transfer rules after coming to UMass from West Virginia ... Practiced with the Minutemen ... Retained three years of eligibility at UMass.

Sophomore year (2005-06) pre-season report from Head Coach Travis Ford: "Luke is a big body who can really get inside and bang and use his body but he is also a terrific outside shooter from the three-point line and that's going to be a very dangerous weapon for him. He's got to continue to work on his agility, his athleticism but the sky's the limit for Luke because he is willing to pay the price to be great."

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2004-05 (AT WEST VIRGINIA): Played in 22 games with the Mountaineers as they reached the Elite Eight ... Scored 23 points on the season and grabbed 22 rebounds ... Scored season-high of four against Notre Dame (1/19) ... Played season-best 11 minutes vs. Pittsburgh (2/5).

BEFORE COLLEGE: Starred at Trinity in Manchester, New Hampshire under coach Frank Alosa ... Named New Hampshire High School Boys' Basketball Player of the Year by Gatorade in both 2003 and 2004 ... As a senior, he averaged 16 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and four blocks in leading his team to an undefeated season before being upset in the state semifinals ... Named to the Class L All-State second team. As a junior, he averaged 20 points, 16 rebounds, five blocks and three assists ... Earned Class L first-team All-State honors ... Named MVP of the 2002 Haverhill Christmas Classic and was selected to the All-Tournament team of the 2004 Hooters Holiday tournament ... Served team captain his junior and senior years ... Also played AAU basketball for the Granite State Raiders.

PERSONAL: Luke James Bonner ... Born on March 28, 1985 ... Son of Paula and David Bonner ... Older brother Matt (25), plays for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs after a standout career at the University of Florida ... Matt also played professionally in Italy after being originally drafted by the Chicago Bulls ... Sister Becky (24) finished her basketball career at Boston University in 2004-05 after playing two years at Stanford and is now an assistant coach at Louisville ... Maintains a blog on UMassAthletics.com ... Majoring in Business ... Shoe size 19.