2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
General: Forney Jr., finished his distinguished Pittsburg State career with the most games played in program history ... In 127 games, 92 starts he accumulated 894 points (7.0) and 358 rebounds (2.8) ... His prowess from behind the arc places his third in program ranks for makes (240) and attempts (569) and eighth for percentage (.422) ... A two-time MIAA All-Defensive team member that earned All-MIAA honors as a senior in 2024-25.
2024-25: Started in all 29 games he played in for the Gorillas as a guard ... Named honorable mention All-MIAA and onto the All-Defensive team ... For the season he averaged 11.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.8 made three pointers a game in 32.0 minutes ... From the field shot .476 (109-of-229) and .457 from behind the arc (80-of-175) ... Scored a career-high 25 points against St. Cloud State (Nov. 10) in historic Municipal Auditorium going 10-of-15 from the field and 5-of-8 from behind the arc ... Recorded a season-high eight rebounds against Rogers State (Dec. 7), adding in 17 points after going 5-of-8 three pointers ... Dished out a season best five assists on the road against No. 10 Washburn (Nov. 19), with 18 points and four rebounds ... Had eight games with four or more made three-pointers, notching six against Nebraska -Kearney (Feb. 20) and Arkansas - Fort Smith (Feb. 1) ... His 80 made three-pointers are good for sixth in program ranks for a season.
2023-24: Started in all 31 games he played in for the Gorillas as a guard on his way to being named onto the MIAA All-Defensive team ... Averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 made threes a game ... Shot .426 from three (63-of-148), .427 from the field (73-of-171) and .824 from free throws (14-of-17) ... Scored a season-high 18 points against Rogers State (Jan. 24) after going a career-high 6-of-7 from three while adding six rebounds ... Hauled in a season-best nine rebounds against Sioux Falls (Nov. 12) ... Made four or more threes in six games.
2022-23: Saw action in all 28 games with 23 starts in the back court for the Gorillas ... Finished with per game averages of 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 made threes and 0.9 assists while shooting 73.9 percent from free throws, 42.9 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from three in 26.3 minutes ... Against Emporia State (Feb. 23) scored a season-best 19 points going 5-for-10 from three along with four rebounds and four steals ...Hauled in seven rebounds against Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 18) to go with 13 points and three assists. ... Scored 10 or more points in 10 games ... Made four or more threes in six games.
2021-22: Competed in 17 games in 2021-22, including one start… averaged 1.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
2020-21: Saw action in all 22 games as a freshman in 2020-21, including eight starts in the backcourt… averaged 3.9 and 1.9 rebounds per game… scored a season best 12 points vs. Fort Hays State (Jan. 23)… shot 12 of 21 (.571) from 3-point range over the Gorillas final eight games.
HS: A standout prep performer at Union High School… averaged 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists as a senior, helping Union to a 21-5 record.
Personal: Born September 17, 2001… Son of Richard and Manita Forney… A member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll in 2021-22…Concluded the 2024-25 school year with a 3.01 cumulative GPA as a data science and information systems major.
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2020-21Freshman
Guard
6'3"
175 lbs
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2021-22Freshman
Guard
6'3"
175 lbs
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2022-23Redshirt Sophomore
Guard
6'3"
195 lbs
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2023-24Redshirt Junior
Guard
6'3"
180 lbs
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2024-25Redshirt Senior
Guard
6'3"
180 lbs