2011-12 Outlook
Steady and cerebral guard capable of running the team when he takes the floor ... Has translated strong work ethic into on-court improvement ... Will look to increase role after seeing spot duty in first two collegiate seasons.
As a Sophomore (2010-11)
Academic All-Big Ten ... Saw action in nine games, averaging 0.4 points in 2.0 minutes per outing ... Played a minute in the win over Saint Peter's in the second round of the NCAA Tournament ... Had the first steal of his career in the home win over Iowa ... Played one minute in the win at Michigan ... Scored a point in the win over IPFW ... Scored three points, handed out two assists and pulled down two rebounds - all career highs - in the win over Alcorn State.
As a Freshman (2009-10)
Played in eight games, averaging 0.5 points and 0.3 rebounds in 1.9 minutes per contest ... Grabbed a rebound against Minnesota at the Big Ten Tournament ... Saw a minute of action in the home win over Indiana ... Scored two points in the win over Buffalo ... Had a rebound in the victory over Saint Joseph's in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam ... Scored two points against Cal State Northridge in his Boilermaker debut.
High School
Garnered honorable mention senior all-state honors from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association in 2009, a year after picking up honorable mention junior all-state from the same organization ... Participated in the 2009 Hoosier Select Indiana High School All-Star Classic ... An academic all-state honoree in 2009 ... Two-time Lafayette Journal & Courier Small School Player of the Year ... Averaged 22.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.3 steals per game as a senior ... Scored 1,298-career points, matching Central Catholic's single-season record with 618 as a senior ... Coached by Dave Barrett.
Personal
Full name is Dru Gerry Anthrop ... Majoring in management ... Born on April 14, 1990 ... Son of John and Jana Anthrop ... Father played basketball at Purdue from 1977-80 ... Has three brothers: Jade, Daniel and Jackson.