GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Jake Nangle used to tower over his peers growing up.

The baseball player-turned-basketball force wasn't always a skilled big man on the hardwood, but through hard work and a physical transformation, Jake has become one of the biggest contributors for St. Francis basketball in his senior season.

Jake averages a double double with nearly 12 points and a solid 10 rebound per game.

He earns a 4.12 GPA and plans to major in civil engineering in college.