Edinboro University Athletics

Jesse Ogden ('99) is one of the finest men’s basketball players to perform for the Fighting Scots. The 6’5" guard possessed outstanding range and holds the school record for career three-pointers made (334) and attempted (815). He ranks 12th in career scoring with 1,246 points while playing in 110 career games, the latter figure tied for fourth all-time. As a senior the native of Georgetown, Ontario helped the Fighting Scots win their first-ever PSAC Tournament title, and was named the MVP of the tournament. The team finished with a school-record 26 wins and reached the NCAA East Regional, where Edinboro won its first round game before losing in the semifinals. Ogden averaged 12.7 ppg., setting season records for three-pointers made (116) and attempted (286) while earning second team All-PSAC West honors. 

He also holds the third and fourth-highest figures for three-pointers made in a season with 106 in 1996-97 and 89 in 1995-96. He ranks fourth in career three-point percentage at 41.0 percent. As a junior he averaged a career-best 14.8 ppg., and as a sophomore he averaged 11.9 ppg. Edinboro finished with a 75-39 record during his four seasons with two NCAA playoff appearances.