MSU Athletics

CAREER HIGHS: Points 17 Mary (12-9-23); Rebounds 14 at Minnesota Crookston (11-21-23); Assists 3 Minnesota State (1-19-24); Steals 3 Minnesota Crookston (12-30-23); Blocks 3 at CSU Pueblo (11-26-22)
 
2023-24 season
Named to 2023-24 CSC Academic All-District Team ...Named to 2023-24 NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence ...Named to spring 2024 President's List ...Played in all 29 games averaging 6.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game with 16 assists, 8 blocked shots, and 4 steals. ...No. 1 all-time in career field-goal percentage at 72.9 percent (121-of-166).

2022-23 Freshman Season
Named to Fall 2022 President's List. ...Played in 24 games averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game with 7 assists, 8 blocked shots, and 4 steals.

Prior to MSU
Attended Albany Christian College. ...Received Youth player of the year award for NBL 1, Merit award, Principles award, subject area award general Math, subject area award for general human biology, general area award for accounting and finance. ...Parents are Jocelyn and Mike Van de Griend.

Why I Chose MSU
I chose Minot because it’s the best place for my development in basketball. Coach Murken and the assistant coaches put an emphasis on growing young accountable men. Minot is a friendly and helpful community.

Interesting Fact
I live in Bridgetown Western Australia a town of 3000 people. I have four siblings. I am a huge lego and Star Wars fan.