University of Vermont Athletics

FRESHMAN SEASON (2024-25):
* Named to the America East All-Rookie Team, and one of three Catamounts to play in all 33 games, averaging 4.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists
* Recorded a career-high 13 points vs Brown (December 3rd)
* Posted a career-high 5 assists at Merrimack (November 9th) and vs Plattsburgh St. (November 27th)
* Registered a career-high 3 blocks vs Plattsburgh St. (November 27th)
* Tallied a career-high 7 rebounds at Yale (December 7th) and vs Maine (February 1st)
* Finished the 2025 season shooting 36% (9-25) from three
 
BEFORE VERMONT
* Joins the Catamounts after graduating from Royal Crown Academic School in Ontario
* Was named a 2024 All-Canadian and to the National Preperatory Association 1st-Team in 2023-24
* 2023-24 Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association 1st-Team after 2nd-team selection in 2022-23

PERSONAL:
* Son of Sophia and Kevin Blake ... Has three siblings: Tionna, Terrell, and Xavier (plays basketball at Lincoln Prep in Ontario)
* Nickname is Gio, middle name Giovani
* Favorite sports team is the Oklahoma City Thunder and Mike Tyson is his favorite athlete
* Chose UVM because, "it felt like a home away from home."