Hall of Fame
Dusty Jura is one of 11 All-Americans in Nebraska-Kearney men's basketball history, earning accolades as both a senior and junior. The Columbus southpaw is one of three Lopers to be a two-time All-American. Â
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The forward had career averages of 17.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while shooting 57 percent from the field. Jura played on teams that won 98 games, reached the NCAA Tournament four times and won the 2006 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Tournament. The 2004 Lopers advanced to the "Sweet 16", the third UNK squad to do so.
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Also a two-time Academic All-American, Jura ranks second in UNK history in scoring (2,158), rebounds (1,071), steals (245), field goal percentage and free throws made (526). The 2004 RMAC Freshman and the 2007 RMAC Player of the Year, Jura averaged a double double (20.8 points and 10.1 rebounds) as a senior. Â Finally, he went on to have a lengthy professional career.
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He lives in Axtell with his wife, Michelle, and their children Eva, Jude and Eli. He is an agent and shareholder in GTA Insurance Group.
