To the enjoyment of some and the annoyance of others, “6-7” memes have swept the internet. 

The song “Doot Doot” by Skrilla, which contains the infamous “6-7” line, was used in highlights of NBA player LaMelo Ball who is 6-foot-7 in height. 

To pay tribute to the meme, here are the top ten “6-7” Men’s basketball players in EIU program history. 

#5 

Derek Kelley was a defensive leader in his four years, primally off the bench.  

In his freshman year of 1989-90, Kelley played 25 games starting in nine.  

In the 1990-91 season, Kelley led the team in blocks with 15.  

The following year Kelley led the team again with 16. 

He capped off his Panther career by becoming the team captain. 

#4 

Mark Fowler was only at Eastern for two years, but in that time, he left his mark. 

Transferring from Dodge City Community College in Kansas, he joined in the 1987-88 season. He played in 28 games and started 17.  

Fowler led the team in rebounding averaging 5.5 per game and blocks with eight total.  

His senior year he again led the team in rebounds averaging 6.5 per game. 

#3 

Kooper Jacobi is entering his third season this year, and his first two have been very successful. 

He joined the Panthers after two seasons with the Toledo Rockets. 

His redshirt sophomore 2023-24 season he started all 17 games he played in. 

Jacobi led the team in rebounds with 7.7 per game, and he was third on the in points with 10.5 per game. 

Last season Jacobi again led the team in rebounding with 8.9 per game and was second in scoring with 11.8 points per game. 

#2  

Dirk Androff was a three-year starter for the Panthers in the team’s first years in the Mid-Continent Conference. 

In 88 games, he set many records that are still in place today.  

His first year as a starter was his sophomore 1982-83 season. He led the team in rebounding average with 6.4 per game.  

Androff also averaged a 57% field goal percentage. That was good for second on the team and is currently 10th overall all time.  

In his junior year, Androff was second overall in field goal percentage at 53% tying with fellow 6-foot-7 forward Drew Beck and second overall in rebounding with 6.2 per game.  

In his senior 1984-85 he averaged 65% field goal percentage hitting 141 of 215 shots that season.  

This is a record that he still holds to this day. 

#1 

Barry Johnson is the greatest 6-foot-7 Panther. 

Johnson came in as one of the top players in the state. 

He played in 29 games his freshman season and started 14. and he showed his prowess early, averaging 12 points per game which was good for third on the team. 

In his sophomore 1989-90 season, Johnson led the team averaging 17.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.  

In the 1990-91 season Johnson again led the team in rebounds, averaging 7.3 a game and finishing third in points with 11.2 per game. In this season, the Panthers made their way to the Mid-Continent Conference tournament, which they would win with three wins in as many days. Johnson was named to the All-Tournament team. 

Johnson’s senior campaign saw him add more accolades as he finished second in team scoring with 13.9 points per game and for a third straight year led the Panthers in rebounding with 8.3 per game. 

His performance was enough to be named to the Mid-Continent First Team all-conference. 

Today, Johnson is 11th overall in scoring at 1,404 points, 9th overall in games played at 166 and fifth in overall rebounds at 737. 

Jason Coulombe can be reached at 581-2812 or at [email protected].