| 09-10
Signings
The following is a list
of all signings for the 2009-2010 season starting with the most
recent signing.
Dean
inks with McPherson men's basketball
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of André Dean, Jr., of Cibolo, Tex., and
Byron P. Steele High School to a basketball letter of intent for
the 2009-2010 school year.
The 5'8”, 130-pound Dean
averaged 9.8 points and 4.4 assists per game while setting a Steele
HS single season record with 145 assists during his senior season
with the Knights, coached by Brian Mitchell. In his final prep season,
André converted a school record 79.3% of his free throw attempts,
and was named Steele HS' “Offensive Player of the Year.”
André
Dean was joined for his letter of intent signing by (front) his
mother Rhonda Dean along with (standing, left) Steele HS principal
Mike Wohlfarth, Steele HS head basketball coach Brian Mitchell,
assistant coach Lonny Hubbard, and athletic coordinator/head football
coach Mike Jinks.
Following his senior season,
Dean scored 18 points as one of the 20 top 4A players in the San
Antonio area invited to play in the San Antonio Lonestar All-Star
game. Named second team All-District, he was named to the Harlandale
Tournament and Seguin, Tex., Matador Classic all-tournament teams.
During the time his father
was stationed in Europe with the U.S. Air Force, André twice
received U.S. Armed Forces Stars and Stripes recognition.
As a junior, he was named to the 2008 All-Europe boys' first team
after averaging 20.5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals
per game. As a sophomore, he was named to the 2007 All-Europe second
team.
Dean was also a two-year
prep letter winner in football.
“I had a chance to watch
André at an exposure event in San Antonio,” said McPherson
College head coach Tim Swartzendruber. “I was very impressed with
his court presence and leadership. He has great enthusiasm
for the game, is a disciplined point guard, and a hard worker.
He is also an excellent student. The people at his high school
speak very highly of him. He played in an excellent district
and that should have prepared him to be a good college basketball
player.”
André is the son of
André and Rhonda Dean of Cibolo, Texas. He plans to major
in business management.
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Grossman
inks with McPherson men's basketball
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Franz Grossman of Ebenthal, Austria, and Frank
Phillips College of Borger, Texas, to a basketball letter of intent
for the 2009-2010 school year.
Joining
Franz Grossman for his letter of intent signing were (left to right)
Frank Phillips athletic director John Green, Grossman, and Frank
Phillips assistant basketball coach Vu Phan.
The 6'1”, 170-pound Grossman
played last season at Frank Phillips for former McPherson College
player Chad Kline, after spending the 2007-08 season at Southwestern
College in Waxahachie, Texas.
Grossman earned academic
All-American honors was named to the Dean's list and a member of
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society this past season.
“I am extremely happy to
have Franz join our basketball program,” said McPherson College
head coach Tim Swartz endruber. “He played for an outstanding junior
college coach in Chad Kline and I appreciate Coach Kline's help
in getting Franz to McPherson College .”
“Franz is a very talented
guard who displays the kind of leadership and character that will
immediately make him a leader on our team. He shoots the ball
well and has great ball-handling skills. I look for him to
make an impact on our squad.”
Grossman was a 2006 graduate
of SSLK Klagenfurt in Austria where he received all-region and state
selection honors for coach Bill Magority. He was named the team's
most improved player in 2004.
Franz is the son of Dr. Franz
and Waltraud Grossman. He plans to major in business.
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Lundy
signs with McPherson men's basketball
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Ethan Lundy of Cincinnati, Ohio, to a basketball
letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.
 The
6'4”, 190-pound Lundy was named Anderson High School 's most improved
player under coach Frank Brandy and Anderson 's “Athlete of the
Week” during his senior season.
Lundy averaged 8.1 points
and 6.0 rebounds per game during his final prep season. The right-hander
shot 62.7% from the field, second best in the Fort Ancient Valley
Conference.
“I am pleased Ethan has accepted
our offer and will join our basketball program this fall,” said
McPherson College head coach Tim Swartzendruber. “He is an extremely
strong, athletic player who will provide us depth in the post position.
I love his competitive drive and work ethic. I feel he will
be a great fit at McPherson College .”
Ethan is the son of Sheila
Lundy of Cincinnati, Ohio, one of a set of triplets (one brother
and one sister). He plans to major in automotive restoration technology.
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Derby
's Miller signs with McPherson men's basketball
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Kasey Miller of Derby, Kan., to a basketball
letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.
The 6'1”, 180-pound Miller
was named to the All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division I
first team and received honorable mention All-Class 6A and All-State
honors as a senior for coach Ryan Herrs.
Joining
Kasey Miller for his letter of intent signing were (front) his parents
Kim and Randy Miller, along with (back, left) McPherson College
head coach Tim Swartz endruber, Derby HS head coach Ryan Herrs,
and Derby HS assistant Mike Jeffrey.
Miller averaged 14 points,
four rebounds and three assists per game. He was named to the Dodge
City Tournament of Champions All-Academic team and is a member of
National Honors Society, Kansas Honor Scholar, and a McPherson College
Presidential Scholar.
Kasey lettered two years
in both basketball and football for the Panthers of Derby High School.
“This is a great signing
for McPherson College,” said McPherson College head coach Tim Swartz
endruber. “Kasey is an outstanding student and was a tremendous
leader on his basketball team. He is an excellent shooter
and I love his competitive drive.”
“Kasey has played in an excellent
program, had great coaching, and will be very good player for us
at McPherson. We are very thankful to sign him.”
Kasey is the son of Randy
and Kim Miller of Derby, Kan. He plans to major in biochemistry.
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Frazier
inks with McPherson men's basketball
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Aaron Frazier of McPherson, Kan., and Barton
County Community College to a basketball letter of intent for the
2009-2010 school year.
Frazier played this past
season for Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kan.,
under coach Craig Fletchall.
Aaron
Frzier was joined for his letter of intent signing by (front) his
parents Ernie and Renee Frazier and (back) McPherson College head
coach Tim Swartz endruber.
The 6'0”, 180-pound Frazier
was a first team All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League and second
team Class 5A All-State selection as a senior for McPherson High
coach Kurt Kinnamon, after averaging 14 points, 5 assists, and 3
rebounds per game as a senior.
As a junior, Frazier had
been named to the All-AVCTL second team.
“I am extremely pleased that
Aaron has chosen to continue his education and basketball career
at McPherson College,” said McPherson College head coach Tim Swartz
endruber. “Aaron is a class act.”
“Aaron is an excellent student.
He will represent our basketball program and college with pride
both on and off the floor. He is just a fine young man and
will be a great fit for us.”
“Aaron played in a tremendous
high school program for a great coach, Kurt Kinnamon. The
fact he has been well schooled will make his adjustment here very
smooth. He had a chance to be part of an outstanding team
and program at Barton County . I think the fact he has one
year of college experience under his belt will allow him to be an
impact player for us next year. I couldn't be more excited
about a recruit.”
A two-sport athlete, Aaron
was named the MVP of the AVCTL in both basketball and soccer as
a senior for the Bullpups of McPherson HS. He set a school record
in soccer with 67 career goals.
Frazier received first team
Class 5A All-State honors in soccer as a senior after being named
second team Class 5A All-State as a junior. Frazier was named to
the All-AVCTL first team in soccer as both a junior and senior after
receiving second team honors as a sophomore.
Aaron is the son of Ernie
and Renee Frazier of McPherson , Kan. He plans to major in business
management.
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Hewitt
inks with McPherson men's basketball
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Mason Hewitt of Norwich, Kan., to a basketball
letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.
The 6'5”, 230-pound Hewitt
was a unanimous All-Heart of the Plains and honorable mention All-State
selection following his junior season for coach Dale Harper at Norwich
High School.
Joining
Mason Hewitt for his letter of intent signing were (front) his parents
Shelly and Mitch Hewitt and (back, left) Norwich HS head coach Dale
Harper, Norwich assistant coach Craig Zoeller, and McPherson College
head coach Tim Swartz endruber.
Hewitt was averaging 23
points and 11 rebounds per game when his senior season came to a
premature end due to an injury.
A four-year letter winner
in football and basketball, Hewitt was an All-State defensive lineman
and honorable mention All-State tight end as a senior for the Eagles.
He has been selected to participate in this summer's Kansas 8-man
All-Star game. Mason was earlier named to the All-Heart of the Plains
first team as a running back and defensive lineman when he compiled
852 yards rushing, 264 yards receiving, and was credited with 75
total tackles including 50 unassisted and 32 for lost yardage.
Hewitt previously received
all-league honors as a tight end and defensive end as a sophomore
as well as all-league and honorable mention all-state recognition
as a junior defensive lineman.
“I am very excited to sign
someone with the overall athleticism of Mason,” said McPherson College
head coach Tim Swartzendruber. “He was a dominating player at his
level and we believe he can be a very good player in our program.
His outgoing personality and ability to relate to others will make
him a great fit at McPherson College .”
Mason is the son of Mitch
and Shelly Hewitt of Norwich, Kan. He plans to major in physical
education.
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