University of Albany

Appeared in 22 games last year after a redshirt season in 2008-09 ... can play in the post or move out to the three-point arc ... added strength in offseason ... all-state forward from Illinois who finished his career as school's all-time scorer ...

2009-10: Averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds as a redshirt freshman ... made five starts ... did not play the last five games of season due to coach's decision ... seven points and tied career-highs in rebounds (7) and blocks (2) against Boston University on Feb. 6 ... played 23 minutes ... equaled a career-best with eight points, all in the first half, vs. Hartford (Jan. 27) ... added two blocks and two rebounds ... seven points, six rebounds and a career-high two blocks in his best effort since November at Stony Brook (Jan. 24) ... made a three-point field goal against North Carolina .. two points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal at Iona ... four points, four rebounds, one block and one steal vs. Penn on Dec. 8 ... collected five rebounds at Siena ... six points off the bench at Central Florida, and made two 3-point field goals in first half ... had started previous five games for injured Fran Urli ... posted career-highs in points (8) and rebounds (7) against Detroit on Nov. 21 ... seven points vs. Alcorn State ... made his first start as a collegian against Morgan State in 2K Sports Classic Subregional ... four points and two rebounds in 20 minutes played ... four points and four rebounds off the bench in the opener at Syracuse ...

High School: Named to the IBS Boys Small School All-State second team ... IBCA Class 1A/2A second team all-state and IHSS Class 2A third-team all-state ... school's career scoring leader with 1,500 points ... Suburban Catholic Conference Co-Player of the Year after averaging 25.9 points and 11.9 rebounds ... made 41 three-point field goals ... the Highlanders shared the conference championship ... career-high 42 points vs. Montini H.S. ... participated in Chicago High School and City-Suburban all-star games ... two-time All-DuPage Area selection by Daily Herald ... McDonald's All-America nominee ... one of the top 50 prospects in the state of Illinois ... averaged 17.6 points and 9.5 rebounds as a junior, plus blocked 54 shots ... recorded 16 double-doubles, including a 37-point, 13-rebound effort versus Lisle High ...

Personal: Major is communication with a minor in psychology ... born 11-21-89 ... given name is Jake R. Lindfors ... parents are Ronald and Pamela Lindfors ... has two sisters, Courtney and Amber ... his father was a collegiate center at both Bradley and Northern Illinois from 1980-83.