Robert Morris University Athletics

Signed a National Letter of Intent with Robert Morris in November of 2008 … Strong, physical player in the low post that has the ability to make an immediate impact … Can play either the forward or center position … A proven winner, coming from a highly successful high school program … Owns a passion for the game of basketball … Adept and stepping out and hitting mid-range jumpers … A natural shot blocker and rebounder.

High School and Personal: Coached by Dan Hegemeyer at New Knoxville High School … Averaged 14.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.0 blocks per game as a senior in 2008-09 … Named the District 8 and Northwest Ohio Player of the Year … Named the District IV OHSAA Player of the Year … Earned first team all-conference honors … Played in the North vs. South Ohio All-Star Game and the Ohio vs. Indiana All-Star Game … Led the Rangers to the Ohio state championship in each of the last two seasons … Averaged 15.3 points and 10.2 rebounds as a junior in 2007-08 … Son of Bill and Diane Piehl … Has one sister, Lauren … Born June 8, 1990 … Major is undecided.