For starters: A strong rebounding presence, he returns to the lineup after electing not to play in the fall 2008 semester
2010-2011 Highlights: (1/22/2011 vs Rowan University): Provided seven points and seven rebounds. (2/12/2011 vs. Ramapo College): Grabbed a game and season-high 12 rebounds and provided eight points (3-6 FG) and two blocks. (2/14/2011 vs. Montclair State University): Provided eight rebounds, seven points and two steals. (2/19/2011 vs. Rowan University): Scored eight points, making 3-of-3 from the field, including only the fourth three-pointer of his career, and added five rebounds. (3/4/2011 @ Cabrini College): Provided six rebounds and five points. (4/30): Selected to participate in 2nd Eastern College Basketball All-Star Game.
2009-10 Highlights: (11/21 vs. Morrisville State College in the Max Ziel Tournament): Had a team-best seven rebounds (six defensive) and four steals...(11/30 vs. St. Joseph's- Brooklyn): Added six rebounds and three blocks in 18 minutes...(12/3 vs. Farmingdale State College): Added six points, six rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes...(12/8 vs. Brooklyn College): Grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds (eight defensive) and five points...(1/6 vs. Rutgers-Newark): Had 10 rebounds (seven defensive)...(1/9 vs. TCNJ): Had 11 rebounds (seven defensive), six points and two blocks...(1/11 at Lehman College): Registered a season-high 12 rebounds, reaching double figures in caroms for the third consecutive game, fourth time this season and eighth time in his three-year career...He added two blocks...(1/16 at Rutgers-Camden): Registered a game-best 11 rebounds (10 defensive) with nine points, on 4-of-5 shooting...He reached double figures on the boards for the fourth time in five games and the fifth time overall this season...(1/18 vs. New York City College of Technology): Grabbed six rebounds...(1/23 vs. Rowan): Entered the game having only played 30 minutes or more five times in his career...But stayed out of foul trouble, logging a career-high 37 minutes, and posted nine points (2-5 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, a career-best seven steals, and three blocks...(1/30 at Kean University): Had seven points...(2/1 vs. John Jay College): Collected seven points (3-4 FG), five rebounds and three steals in a team-high 19 minutes...(2/13 vs. Ramapo): Collected seven points and seven rebounds (six defensive) in 28 minutes...
2008-09 Highlights: (1/7 vs. William Paterson University): Grabbed seven rebounds...(1/10 at TCNJ): Pulled down a career-high and game-best 10 rebounds (nine defensive) with six points, three blocks and two steals in 33 minutes...(1/12 vs. New York City College of Technology): Collected 10 rebounds for a second consecutive game, matching his career high, while adding two blocks in 28 minutes...(1/24 vs. Richard Stockton College): Had seven points and seven rebounds...(1/27 at John Jay College): Making his first career start, contributed eight rebounds, six assists and five steals in 30 minutes before fouling out...(1/29 at Rutgers-Newark): Had seven points and five boards off the bench before fouling out...(2/11 vs. Ramapo College): Posted a 17-rebound, 12-point performance, matching Rashawn Smalls for the team-season high in rebounding...Had 13 of his career-high boards on the defensive glass...Shot 5-of-6 from the field for his 12 points and first career double-double... Prior to the game, he had never had more than 10 rebounds...He also added three blocks in just 24 minutes of reserve action...He had 11 rebounds in the second half...(2/16 at St. Joseph's College-Brooklyn): Now has 35 rebounds in his last two games, as he hauled down a career-best 18...12 of his 18 boards were off the defensive glass...He also added seven points in 32 minutes of reserve action...His 18 rebounds were the most in the NJAC this season and along with 17 by Smalls earlier this season, the two players have combined for the three highest single-game rebounding totals in the conference this year...(2/18 vs. Rutgers-Newark): Had eight defensive rebounds...
2007-08 Highlights: One-time New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week selection…Saw action in 24 of 26 games as a rookie, averaging 2.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.2 steals in 8.4 minutes per game…Shot .471 from the field (24-51) and .350 from the line (7-20)…Was 0-for-2 from three-point distance…Totaled 55 points, 51 rebounds, seven assists, six blocks, four steals and 19 turnovers…(11/16 at Scotty Wood Tournament vs. Curry): Had six rebounds in seven minutes in his collegiate debut...(11/17 at Scotty Wood Tournament vs. Philadelphia Biblical): Contributed eight points and five rebounds...(11/20 at Briarcliffe (NY)): Chalked up a career-high 14 points (5-11 FG) and eight rebounds (six offensive) in 20 reserve minutes... (11/26): Named the NJAC Rookie of the Week for week two of the 2007-08 season…(12/10 vs. St. Joseph's (Brooklyn)): Contributed seven points...(01/09 at Ramapo): Had a strong defensive game for the Knights, finishing with six points (3-5 FG), three rebounds and two steals in 15 minutes...(02/26 vs. Ramapo): Tied the game (46-46) on a fast-break layup with 10:53 remaining.
High School: A June 2007 graduate of Kearny High School in Kearny, NJ…A three-sport athlete in soccer, football and basketball…Played three seasons of varsity basketball for Coach Bill Mullins…Earned Second-Team All-Hudson County honors in basketball and played in the Hudson vs. Essex Senior All-Star Game…Averaged 18.5 points and 11 rebounds per game…Played three seasons of varsity soccer for Coach John Millar…Was part of the Kardinals 2004 Group IV state championship squad, which also won the Hudson County and Watchung Conference titles…Switched to football as a senior, playing for Coach Rich Howell, and earned Second-Team All-County honors…As a two-way threat, had 40 receptions for seven touchdowns on offense and two interceptions on defense.
Personal: Thomas Joseph McDermott…Born November 16, 1988 in Belleville, NJ…Parents are Sandy and Thomas McDermott. Has one sister, Kelly McDermott, who also attended NJCU…Right-handed…Major at NJCU is Criminal Justice…Intends to becoming a police officer upon graduation…Will also continue to play competitive sports…Describes himself as responsible, determined and caring…Lists Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs as his hero.
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Favorites:
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Hobbies/interest:
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Soccer, football
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NJCU Class:
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U.S. Politics
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Hero/Idol:
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Tim Duncan
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Sports Team:
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Texas Longhorns
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Song:
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“Sky’s the Limit” by Lil’ Wayne
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Music Artist:
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Lil’ Wayne
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Movie:
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“Glory Road”
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Food:
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Pizza
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What do you like most about NJCU?:
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“It’s close to where I live”
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What do you like about Brown?:
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“He’s a nice guy”
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