Eastern Oregon University Athletics

Awards:
2021-22 Men's Basketball All-American Honorable Mention

2020-21 • Junior: Played in 27 of the 29 games with an average of 30 minutes per game which was the second team highest... Shot 48% from the field and 40% from the three point line... Shot the second highest free throw percentage with 83%... Had a season high of 28 points on three separate occasions... Had a double double in 4 different games... Had a season high of 11 rebounds averaging 5.8 rebounds per game... Was named CCC Athlete of the Week three times

Before EOU: Played his first two collegiate seasons at North Idaho College under head coach Corey Symons from 2018-2020 … Played in 60 games for the Cardinals and was a starter in 49 … Averaged 8.1 points per game as a freshman on 48.6% shooting overall and 40% shooting from deep … Grabbed 4.2 rebounds per game and averaged 3.3 assists per game … Averaged 10.2 points per game as a sophomore on 48.3% shooting and grabbed 5.3 boards per game and dished out 4.0 assists per game … Helped lead his team to back-to-back NWAC East Region Titles and a combined 60-3 record in that span.

In High School: Was a multiple-year varsity letterwinner at Arlee High School … Garnered All-Conference honors three times in his prep career … Was also tabbed an All-State player three times … Helped his team win two Montana State Championships and was named the State Tournament MVP one season.

Personal: Son of John and Becky Malatare … Majoring in General Studies.  Ron & Jennifer Swaney 
Arlee, MT

John & Becky Malatare 
Arlee, MT

Cheryl & Darrin Finley 
Arlee, MT