Junior • 6'4" • 200 • Canandaigua, NY

History major. . . son of Rick and Martha Groot, Canandaigua, N.Y. . . returning for his third season, Groot had a break-out season for the Golden Flyers in 2003-04, starting 24 of the team's 25 games. . . averaged 9.4 points and 5.6 rebounds and displayed versatility by making 14 three-point baskets and finishing second on the team with 63 assists. . . reached double digits in scoring 11 times, including a career-high of 28 in a home-court victory over Keuka Jan. 17, 2004. . . had a career-high 15 rebounds in an overtime win at Keuka Feb. 24, 2004. . . 2002-03: played in 25 games, including four as a starter. . . shared team Rookie of the Year honors with Caswell Smith. . . contributed 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. . . scored a season-high 18 points in a home-court loss to RIT Feb. 4, 2003. . . Scholastic: a graduate of Canandaigua Academy, Groot was a three-port standout there. . . played three seasons of varsity basketball and led the team in scoring (17 ppg.) and rebounding (8 rpg.) in 2001-2002 while earning team MVP honors as well as first-team Finger Lakes League all-star honors. . . also named to the Section Five Class A all-tournament team for 2002. . . finished as school's fourth all-time leading scorer. . . selected to play in Ronald McDonald Senior all-star game as well as Western Region team at 2001 Empire State Games. . . also excelled in lacrosse and football. . . helped lacrosse team win Section Five Class B titles in 2000 and 2001. . . helped football team capture Finger Lakes League titles in 2000 and 2001.