Loyola University Chicago Athletics

2015-16: Saw action in 30 games, earning a starting nod on 11 occasions ... Averaged 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game, while hitting shots at a robust 65.3 percent clip (32-for-49) from the field ... Totaled six points and three rebounds in only 12 minutes off the bench versus San Diego at the Great Alaska Shootout ... Produced four points and three boards off the bench in a win over Creighton ... Scored six points in 10 minutes of action versus Southern Illinois ... Knocked down eight consecutive field goal attempts, Dec. 30 -- Jan. 19 ... Had four points and five boards at home versus Bradley ... Made his first career start at Northern Iowa and pitched in three rebounds and one point ... Started 11 straight games, Jan. 15 -- Feb. 21 ... Notched four points and a season-high six rebounds versus Evansville ... Matched a season high with six points against Bradley at the MVC Tournament.

2014-15: Played in 19 games off the bench ... Suffered broken hand in late February that caused him to miss final nine games of the season ... Saw increased playing time as the season progressed ... Averaged just under 10 minutes per game (9.9 mpg) over his last seven appearances ... Posted season-highs of seven points (3-3 FGs) and six rebounds in just nine minutes at Bradley ... Racked up six points and four rebounds against Abilene Christian ... Averaged 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 58 percent from the floor in final three games before season-ending injury.

Prior to Loyola: Long, skilled big man with shooting range out to the three-point line ... Has a wealth of international experience and was named to Finland's preliminary squad for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, his first call-up to the senior national team ... Played for Finland's under-20 national team each of the previous two years ... Named Most Valuable Player of the 2012 Nordic Cup while playing for the under-18 team ... Averaged 16.2 points and 7.8 rebounds in that tournament.

Rajala's Career Statistics