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2007-08: Appeared in 24 games, with 11 starts ... made his first start in the season-opener against York (N.Y.) ... named the Empire 8 Rookie of the Week, Jan. 7 ... garnered RIT Male Athlete of the Week honors, Jan. 7 ... second on the team in assists (70), steals (38), and blocks (13) ... dished out a season-best 12 assists to go along with four steals and two blocks, leading RIT to a 91-85 win over nationally-ranked Stevens ... recorded season-highs of 27 minutes played, 10 points, eight boards, and five steals against Hartwick ... also scored 10 points in the season-finale against Elmira.

Before RIT: Played four years of varsity basketball at Strongsville High School
for Head Coach Joe Lynch ... averaged 11 points and 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a senior ... also had 132 steals ... team captain ... named the Pioneer Conference Most Valuable Player ... earned All-Pioneer Conference and All-Sun News first team honors ... Associated Press All-District second team honors ... led Strongsville to a 76-14 record and Elite 8 appearances in the Ohio State Tournament in four seasons ... school’s all-time leader in field goal percentage (69.7 percent) and blocks per game (3.1).

Personal: New media major ... son of Andrea and Steve Korinchak.

Coach McVean says: “Nate had a great freshman year and was thrown into the point guard position before we would have liked. He performed exceptionally, because of his quickness and tenacious attitude. He is looking to gain consistency and improve his all-around game.”