Webster University Athletics

PRIOR TO WEBSTER (2019-20): Lettered during the 2019-20 season at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn., for Coach Jeff Britt ... In his lone season with the Wildcats, he played in 13 games and made one start ... Scored 18 points and pulled down nine boards and shot 50 percent from the field on the season ... Also had three steals and one assist ... Tallied a season high four points against Lindenwood-Belleville (11/16) and pulled down a season high three boards against Stillman (1/2). 

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in basketball at Freeburg Community High School ... Earned both All-Conference and All-Area honors ... Also earned multiple All-Tournament Team accolades ... Averaged 13 points and eight rebounds per game in his high school career ... In the classroom, was a member of the National Honors Society ... Played AAU basketball for Illinois Phantoms.

PERSONAL: Born July 9 ... Son of Suzette and Ryan Diecker ... Undeclared major ... Has a sister, Madison (16) ... Chose Webster because of the basketball program, the quality of education and the closeness to home ... His dad, Ryan Diecker, played collegiate basketball at Christian Brothers University from 1994-98 and his grandfather, David Diecker, played basketball at St. Louis University ... Lists the Boston Celtics, Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues as his favorite sports teams ... Names Larry Bird as his favorite athlete ... Taught himself how to play the guitar ... Likes to hunt and fish ... Wants to pursue a career in law enforcement after graduation.

CAREER HIGHS (@Bethel University):
Points: 4 at Lindenwood-Belleville, 11/16/19
Rebounds: 3 vs. Stillman, 1/2/20
Assists: 1 vs. Fisk, 12/10/19
Blocks: 1 at Lindenwood-Belleville, 11/16/19
Steals: 2 vs. Brewton-Parker, 1/18/20
Minutes: 10 at Lindenwood-Belleville, 11/16/19