Dan Stonkus was a rim-protecting NJIT anchor with elite rebounding value
Dan Stonkus built his NJIT reputation as a sturdy, physical center who defended the post, cleaned the glass, and gave the Highlanders a dependable interior presence. In his NJIT Division I career, he finished with 107 games played, 94 starts, 482 rebounds, and 145 blocks — both rebounds and blocks standing as program Division I-era records — which tells you exactly why coaches valued him: he altered shots, owned the paint, and consistently brought defensive toughness. He also battled through a torn-meniscus knee surgery that threatened his availability in 2009-10, a reminder that his game came with grit, not just numbers.
