Sophomore forward Cory Remekun is a perfect example of the saying, “Everything is Bigger in Texas.” The Texas native stands 80 inches from the ground and is the second tallest Billiken basketball player on the roster. On top of being one of the tallest players on the team, he is also one of the youngest; Cory will not turn 19 until this July.
Remekun is originally from Dallas, Texas; he attended Mesquite High School, where he was named the 11-5A District Defensive Player of the Year. He has one younger sister, Miranda, who is in 9th grade this year.
After his senior season at Mesquite, Remekun received offers to play college basketball at Western Kentucky, Penn State and Tulane. Ultimately, he noticed the fantastic recruiting class that Saint Louis University and head coach Rick Majerus had assembled already and officially decided to become a Billiken.
At SLU, Remekun is interested in the John Cook School of Business’ new Sports Management Program.
“In five years, I hope to be making money by playing basketball somewhere,” Remekun said.
With the loss of Willie Reed, Remekun has to become the primary rebounder for the team this year. Reed was the team’s primary center last season, which will most likely become Remekun’s new role position.
“I just want to help my team win the best I can, whether that is playing the 5 spot or not,” Remekun said.
Last season, Remekun appeared in all 36 games for the Billikens. Although he came off the bench, he made his presence known on the defensive side of the ball.
He blocked 32 shots in his 36 games. Remekun will have to continue that dominance down low for the Billikens, whose frontcourt is thin.
“I do like playing defense, but I would definitely say the best part of my game is my jump hooks and dunks,” Remekun said.
Remekun can score on the offensive side of the ball; he proved that during the Billikens’ final home game of the season against Virginia Commonwealth.
He was 6-of-9 shooting from the field, scoring 13 points and hauling in seven rebounds, including six on the offensive end. Remekun will look to have consistent games like this during his sophomore season.
Remekun said Majerus would describe him as “really young, and a good, smart kid.”
This season, Remekun will continue to improve his shooting outside of 15 feet, which he said, is the weakest part of his game.
The future looks bright for this young kid from Texas. With a couple more seasons under Majerus, Cory Remekun could develop into a star basketball player.
And when asked about the rest of the Billikens, Remekun said, “They are like brothers to me. I love my teammates.”
