
Miami (OH)’s rugged, high-motor frontcourt grinder
Dierkers was a productive, old-school interior presence for Miami (OH), finishing his RedHawks career with 5.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 52.5% from the field, a solid indicator of efficiency around the basket[4]. In his strongest stretch in the 2008-09 season, he averaged 12.3 points and 10.3 rebounds over four games and earned honorable mention All-MAC recognition, which points to a reliable rebounder who could change a game with effort, toughness, and minutes-eating consistency[9][13]. If your team wants a physical, low-drama frontcourt piece who competes every possession, he’s the kind of glue guy coaches love.