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Washburn's Dillon Claussen is the first player to put his name in the transfer portal this year. Claussen finished the year as the second-highest scorer.
TOPEKA — Dillon Claussen is the first Washburn men’s basketball player to hit the portal. The forward announced his decision on social media on Tuesday, March 17. Claussen finished the season averaging 15.
6 points and 6. 1 rebounds per game. He was the team’s second-highest scorer on the team, along with being the Ichabods’ top rebounder.
Claussen was recently placed on the Bevo Francis Top 25 Watch List for the top players in small college basketball. Washburn basketball: Why the NCAA Tournament loss shouldn't define season Claussen helped Washburn to a 31-2 record before the Ichabods saw their season end in the first round of the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Due to a thigh injury, Claussen did not play in Washburn’s final three games of the season.
The Omaha, Nebraska native started in every game that he was available this year, except for Washburn’s senior day celebration. Claussen was a first-team all-MIAA Conference selection this season and has become one of the best forwards in the entire country. pic.