2015-16
- Named Preseason All-American and Preseason Southern Athletic Association Player of the Year by DIII News.
2014-15
- Played in and started all 26 games for Centre as a junior
- First Team All-SAA Selection
- SAA All-Tournament Selection
- Two-time SAA Player of the Week (Nov. 24, Jan. 26)
- Led Centre in scoring at 15.7 ppg.
- Shot 60.1 percent to finish second in SAA
- Finished second in SAA with 31 blocks
- Finished fourth in SAA in FT percentage at 83.3, second among 2015-16 returnees
- Scored in double-figures in 21 of 26 games
- Recorded double-doubles in four games
- Scored career-high 31 points in Centre’s 74-60 win over Franklin on Nov. 22
- Posted career-high 4 blocks in 90-74 victory over Berry in SAA Tournament Quarterfinal
- Dished out season-high 5 assists in 74-72 win over Transylvania on Nov. 19 and 55-53 loss to Hendrix on Feb. 28
- Shot a perfect 8-8 from the floor and 6-6 from the line for 22 points in season-opening 73-62 win over Maryville on Nov. 15
- Scored 29 points on 12-16 shooting to go along with three steals in Centre’s 69-42 win at Birmingham Southern on Feb. 13
2013-14
- Played in all 29 games for Centre with 28 starts as a sophomore
- Second Team All-SAA Selection
- Shot 58.9 percent to lead SAA
- SAA Player of the Week (Feb. 3)
- Scored in double-figures in 17 games
- Scored season-high 28 points in Centre’s 102-97 loss at Franklin on Nov. 18
- Recorded double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds) in 90-56 win at Millsaps on Feb. 16
- Scored 18 points, including several key baskets down the stretch of regulation in Centre’s 76-75 SAA Tournament Championship win over Oglethorpe
- Averaged 16 ppg. in 3 SAA Tournament games
- Blocked season-high 3 shots on 4 separate occasions
- Scored 22 points on 8-9 shooting in Centre’s 71-55 victory over Hendrix on Feb. 21
- Shot a perfect 3-3 from the floor and 6-6 from the line for 12 points in 52-47 win at Oglethorpe on Jan. 24
2012-13
- Played in 19 of 27 games as a freshman for the Colonels, with eight starts
- NABC South Region Newcomer of the Year
- Honorable Mention SAA Selection
- SAA Newcomer of the Year
- SAA Tournament MVP
- Scored season-high 22 points on 5-5 shooting in 71-60 win at Berry on Feb. 3
- Shot 14-20 from floor and 23-28 from FT line in three SAA Tournament games, averaging 17 ppg.
- Connected on 11-13 free throws for 15 points in Centre’s 70-55 win over Rhodes on Jan. 27
- Recorded double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) in 46-44 victory over Birmingham Southern in SAA Championship game on Feb. 24
- Blocked career-high four shots in 78-72 win over Franklin on Nov. 19
- Recorded season-high three assists in conference championship clinching 76-74 win at Rhodes on Feb. 17
- Hit first career 3-pointer in final seconds of regulation in Centre’s 70-64 win over Transylvania to send game to overtime
PERSONAL: Economics major…son of Beth and David Scinta…has one sister (Elizabeth) and one brother (Clay).
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter for Centre alum James Booker at Kentucky Country Day…averaged 20.8 ppg. and 10.9 rpg. as a senior for the Bearcats…named Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic 7th Region Preseason Player to Watch in 2012….First Team All-7th Region and Honorable Mention All-State in 2012…named Kentucky Country day MVP.
GET TO KNOW BLAKE:
Favorite Sports Team: Kentucky Wildcats
Favorite Athlete: Anthony Davis
Favorite Movie: Caddyshack
Favorite TV Show: 24
Favorite Food: Skyline Chili
What is your dream job? Owning a commercial real estate firm
What is your favorite athletic achievement to this point? Winning two of three SAA conference tournaments
What is an interesting fact that many people may not know about you? I am ambidextrous
Why Centre? The great education
Have you studied abroad? Yes
Where and how was that experience valuable? Stasbourg, France. The valuable experience of learning a new culture
