"They were all fired up," Alford says. Head Coach: Josh Andrews. This came soon after the closure of Hartsville College, the denomination's college in Hartsville, Indiana. Culler notes that his influence didnt stop during his time as a player, but also left an imprint during his time as a coach. Take part in daily games and contests while training with Huntington University staff and players. He will find some way to get in.". Huntingtondid beat them. The waiting, Kory Alford says, is brutal. The daughter of Daniel and Christine Lenczner, she has three siblings: Gianna, Brandon and Alec (Bagdarsian). Then to practice or to a game. Programs in the fields of oratory, music, education, and business were included as well. World War II further challenged student recruitment efforts, with fall enrollment in 1942 bottoming out at 83 students (only 28 men). "How he coaches a team, that sort of thing definitely translates.". Huntington University 2023. By the time he was a junior at Union Township High, people started noticing this lanky, tall Platt kid. On Saturday, Feb. 13, Platt lost his battle to liver cancer at the age of 73. Final. She also placed third on vault and fifth on bars. in addition to coaching both basketball and cross country. Platt was the final player released from the team following the pre-season schedule. Telling him how proud he is, what he saw, what was good, what wasn't. His dad, Darl, thought his sondeserved to have some fun. Alford is well aware he's the son of an Indiana legend. It's the one he's been told time and time again, how he attended75 straight games as a 1- and 2-year-old as his dad coached. In an article published by Huntington University in March of 2008, Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president, said, No one has had a larger impact on Forester mens basketball than Steve Platt. Contact RyanStrohm at (260) 359-4212 orrstrohm@huntington.edu. Less than three miles from where he stood on the dirt court ofhis sprawling farm in Huntington was a college gymnasium. "'You were allover the court.' "It was a passion of mine following my dad and grandpa, so obviously I've been around it forever," says Alford, 28. Heading toward the farmhouse, he picked up the basketball and shot it toward the barn again, this time from miles away. Green took them on a tour. Name . I so love what hes doing.". His impact on the court also related to his faith and the importance of family. The 6-5 forward was averaging nearly 40 points a game. Huntington University a Division-II Christian college of the liberal arts in Huntington, Ind. Other accomplishments included being named to the NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987, becoming the first Huntington University Hall of Fame inductee in 1974, being named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team in 1990 and receiving the Huntington College Centennial Medallion in 1997. It is affiliated with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). He instilled in his players the importance of a relationship with Christ, a love for family and the necessity of hard work., Culler says that Platt was a role model for many of the young men he coached and that he stood as a father figure for many who were away from family for the first time., Culler believes that Platts legacy will live on at HU and will continue on through the many lives of those he mentored.. "But we are two very different people and I think anybody that knows us would tell you that.". These positive trends were checked by the onset of the Great Depression when enrollment dwindled and funding became scarce. And after these games, there is always a text. The institution also supports academic programs at the Parkview Hospital Randallia campus in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and at the Huntington University Arizona Center in Peoria, Arizona. The Huntington athletic teams are called the Foresters. We are committed to academic excellence and equipping you with the education and real-world skills needed to thrive in your future career. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 6:57 AM. On September 30, 2022 two former student-athletes filed suit against the school and its former track coach, claiming the university violated the athletes Title IX rights and failed to protect them from their predatory coach Nick Johnson. "But I tease people and I tellthem if you shoot enough you'regoing to score a lot," he said. 2023 www.indystar.com. "It wouldn'tbother me if he broke it. He was inducted to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996 for his work on the Forester mens basketball team. Jack McWilliams (7'1''-C-2003, played in 2022-23, plays pro in Australia). Swish. Id also like to thank Lori Culler for the positive culture that she has created and the solid foundation of Christ that she has built this program on. Alford focuses heavily on data and analysis, calling himself a nerd. He could not help Bankstown Bruins (6-7) to beat Canberra Gunners (8-4) in the Australian NBL One (second division). During his prep career at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, N.M., he was part of two state championship teams. 2023 www.indystar.com. But none greater than his impact on the basketball court.. The next year, four NBA teams offered Platt tryouts. The gym the team plays in is Platt Arena. When Polly was born, Platt was still playing. #1. McCracken Camps is beginning its 60th year of operation! The Huntington University Store allows you to customize Foresters clothing and merch. Then back home at night, to take the tractor outfor more farming. The future of HU womens basketball is very bright.. A fire pit is a quintessential part of your backyard. History In addition to its classical program of study, the college staffed courses in the applied sciences, and courses aimed at professional training for teachers and ministers. He was 73. "We just enjoyed every bit of it," she said. And then he was ready to venture out on his own. The 119 points scored were the most by the green and white since a 121-61 thrashing of Ohio State Mansf Huntington Foresters's Tweets. There are nearly 30 other student organizations available to students at Huntington University, from academic groups and honors societies to interest groups and clubs. Culler is currentlyrankedsecond among all active NAIA Division II women's basketball coaches for most wins with 560career wins. The 6-5 forwardwas averaging nearly 40 pointsa game. I am incredibly excited to be the next head coach at Huntington University, said Maggard. Two teams were crowned NCCAA National Champions in 1991 and 1992. The Brenn family donated a large sum to help build the college's first major science building, Brenn Hall of Science (1963). Do not encumber, license, modify, publish, sell, transfer or transmit, or in any way exploit, any of the content of the site, nor will you attempt to do so. Alford's crew compiled a record of 16-11 last season with three wins against top-25 opponents. Now, finally, he is in his first head coaching job in his first season at Huntington University. Hartsville supplied the initial faculty and students for Central College, which offered a coeducational program for both men and women and attracted international students from Sierra Leone, Japan, and elsewhere. "It seemed like everything I shot went in," he said. 2:45 HUNTINGTON - This day has taken forever, dragging on so long, the clock reading three minutes later than the time he looked before. The board plans and hosts more than a dozen annual events at Huntington University, including hoedowns, mud volleyball, laser tag, movies and concerts. Students can also live in Forester Village, an upperclassmen apartment complex. Former Huntington University basketball coach Steve Platt led the Foresters to multiple victories over his almost 15-year-long career. The camp will include skill development, teaching of fundamentals and player evaluation. K.C. No. Athletics Overview Baseball Cross Country Basketball Bowling Golf Indoor Track Outdoor Track Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball The Huntington University Athletics Program Huntington University Sports-Related Financial Aid A total number of 372 student athletes participate in varsity sports at the school, 189 of whom are male and 183 are female. Instead, Plattspent the next four years farming, he got married and he had a son. There are seven residence halls on Huntington's campus. When he started his senior season, he was just 16. Eligibility restrictions apply. "Victory favors the team making the fewest mistakes.". When he graduated at 17, he had racked up 1,270 pointsand was twice the team's MVP. I am honored and grateful for this opportunity, and I would like to thank Dr. Emberton, Lori Culler, Russ Degitz and the entire committee for entrusting me to become the next head mens basketball coach at Huntington University, said Alford. Print. Huntington College) built a herbarium (1903), agricultural research station (1914), and botanical garden (1937) at the college, signaling the institution's commitment to theoretical science as well as the practical application of scientific research. We are committed to academic excellence and equipping you with the education and real-world skills needed to thrive in your future career. Lenczner will join fellow incoming freshmen Addison Fatta, Hannah Scheible and Keira Wells in Norman. This year, the Foresters have a balanced team of veteran experience and . Also in April of 2009 she received the Nancy Rehm Award given in recognition of her contributions to women's athletics. Platt was a 1974 graduate of Huntington College. Among the first student publications and organizations were the Central Literary Data (later The Huntingtonian), the Philomathean Literary Society, the Zetalethean Literary Society, and the Debating Club, as well as student singing clubs and athletic teams for both sexes. The campus comprises 160 acres with grassy areas, trees and Lake Sno-Tip. Having trouble finding a gift for the grad in your life? Rob New, Huntington University v. Grace College, 1990-91 (jr.) 53 pts. The Huntington Men's Basketball season is just around the corner. "He's amazing. Johnson was subsequently fired as head coach and replaced by his wife Lauren Johnson, though athletes claimed that he was continuing to coach by giving direction through his wife. on 3/7/2023 (WFFT) Huntington University welcomes Darby Maggard to the Forester Family as the new head coach of the Forester women's basketball team. Its more than a premier Christian college experienceits a solid foundation, a close-knit community, and a Christ-centered home where you belong. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. As he helped at his dad's summercamps as a young teen. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. (260) 359-4213 lculler@huntington.edu Head Coach Lori Culler heads into her 32nd year at the Forester helm. He entered his first season a 22-year-old freshman. He had interest from collegesout east, but knew he wantedto play for his dad. The couple was his parents, Sam and Sharon Alford. And he realizes there are some things he just couldn't havelearned watching his dad. Best performed former Oklahoma City University players in pro basketball in last week games. McCracken Camps is known as a teaching camp, offering . Photo provided A Forester in spirit long before he became a Forester by graduation (1974), coach Platt exemplified the characteristics that Foresters hold dear and passed them on to all his players. During her 31years, Culler has served as chair of the MCC and NAIA Region VIII womens basketball committees; she was the conference rater for 12 years and served terms on the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament Committee and the Francis Naismith-Pomeroy Selection Committee. A senior on Huntington University's basketball team, he was an untouchable offensive player with a magic touch. Platt smiled. Other survivors includue three sisters and four grandchildren. From the moment you set foot on campus, youll feel the HU difference. Key facilities at Huntington bearing the Merillat family name include the Merillat Complex, the Merillat Centre for the Arts, and the RichLyn Library (named in honor of Lynette and Richard Merillat). Platt was a 1974 graduate of Huntington College. It was the coaches. She is an AP All-American (2019) and was the 2021 OVC regular season champion as a GA. Boys and girls entering grades 2nd through 9th are invitedto join the Huntington University Men's Basketball team for Forester Basketball Camp! He was loving his life, he still shot off the side of the barn. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster. Now Steve Alford will wait wait for a call from his sonto talk basketball. Void in ONT. "Mainly to learn how to run a program and be as close to him as possible," Alford says, "because I knew he would allow me that access.". Under Culler's leadership, the Foresters have made six trips to the NAIA National Tournament, finishing in the Sweet Sixteen three times. "I had proved to myself I was good enough to play in the NBA. Maggard, who owns Belmonts career three-point field goal percentage (43.1) and free-throw percentage (92.4), is a four-time OVC Tournament Champion with four NCAA Tournament appearances, and she made NCAA history by making 430 threes and 650 assists in her career. "Everybody wants to talk hoops, whether you're a farmer, doctor, lawyer, they want to talk basketball," he says. Then she saw how much Platt adored that goal. Huntington College athlete and coach Steve Platt proved that he had the talent to reach Indiana basketball stardom. "Who has another baby when your husband is a junior in college?". Things have changed so much," Platt said. She was a member of the 1984 NCCAA national championship basketball team and received NAIA Academic All-American and Honorable Mention All-American honors. It was past 7:30 a.m. and Platt would be in soon to get ashower and eat. March 07, 2023 Men's Basketball. Its more than a premier Christian college experienceits a solid foundation, a close-knit community, and a Christ-centered home where you belong. They are Wright, Hardy, Roush, Baker, Miller, Meadows and Livingston Halls. "I just told my wife, 'This isn't for me. A long, long text from his dad. As a player he helped four teams reach the NCAA Tournament and the 2014 and 2015 squads advanced to the Sweet 16. Visit ESPN to view the Huntington College Foresters team schedule for the current and previous seasons . So young. He loves it here.". INDIANAPOLIS When the rooster finally crowed, Steve Platt was already dressed in overalls out among the livestock,hauling feed to the cattle and hogs on his 500-acre farm. He was soaking things in already, learning from everyone around him. Details. He was disappointed but knew he was good enough to make it. When Plattwas 6 or 7, Darl snuck the leaves out of the dining room table and took them outside. Alford is thenback in the locker room, writing on the whiteboard. It was Bankstown Bruins' third consecutive loss in a row. His jersey is retired in the arena named after him at Huntington University, but beyond basketball hell be remembered as the husband, father and grandfather he was to his family. Boys and girls entering grades 2nd through 9th are invited to join the Huntington University Men's Basketball team for Forester Basketball Camp! Platt was competing and winning against NBA greats. All Rights Reserved. Swish. Starting point guard Zach Goodline knew the Alford name more from UCLA, Lonzo Ball and Bryce Alford playing for Steve Alford. "Centennial Alumni Directory" (Huntington College, 1997). Steve is survived by his wife and children. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The Friesen Center for Volunteer Service provides students with a range of service projects and programs, including local blood drives and short-term mission experiences. Gianna just completed her first year of college gymnastics at the University of Arizona, while Brandon was a wrestler at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 2009-12. Alford paces up and down the hallway outside the gym, photos of years and years of athletic teams and coaches surrounding him. After graduating from college, Alfordtook on the role leadingvideo and analytics at UCLA. [4] The college and its students also benefitted from the early involvement of Jacob L. Brenn (18961967), a Jewish chemist from Poland who started Huntington Laboratories (now Ecolab) in 1919 and served as founding President of the Huntington College Foundation (1938), which provided financial support for the institution. I think she kind ofunderstood. Maggard played two seasons of professional basketball prior to being named assistant coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He brings tremendous knowledge of the game, strong recruiting connections, Indiana family ties and a faith-infused approach to coaching that will enable him to hit the ground running. HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY FORESTERS. "If we play any defense at all, we'll beat them," Alford says. His real first memory was when Steve Alford was at then-Southwest Missouri State, now Missouri State. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. "It is time the nation faced up to the real truth: its leading scorer in basketball is a farmer and he is on top of the charts for the second straight year," wrote Kent Hannon. Old man. Student Government Association "serves as a liaison between students and faculty/staff/administration, and addresses issues that pertain to the student body."[13]. "He was like, 'Inever have trouble getting in a gym.' When his dad ended up landing the UCLA job, Alford followed him there. He turned around and looked at her: "Hi, I'm Steve Alford." The careers of Quayle and Platt put Huntington in the national spotlight, and in the 1970s the college received its first gift from Ruth and Orville Merillat, a $1 million donation to help build a new physical education, athletics, and recreation facility. Platt went 136-77 (.638) in 12 years with the program. Swish. "I ate more tenderloins, so many tenderloins," he said, referring to Nick's Kitchen, known for the specialty and where many of his lunches took place. He also remains on the top 20 all-time list of collegiate scorers at any level, which includes the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. He was also named Huntington University's Alumnus of the Year in 1987 and 2003. The . It's. His dad would have to drag him away to go to bed. Huntington University has a "strong historic and ongoing relationship with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ,"[7] an evangelical denomination headquartered in Huntington, Indiana. 16 HU Men's Basketball 2022 View full playlist 1 Idea to Action Series View full playlist 10 HU Men's Soccer 2022 View full playlist 8 HU Women's Soccer 2022 View full playlist 11 HU Volleyball. "Ithink my son and myself have learned he's very independent," Sam Alford said,"and he knows what he's doing. Time goes crazy slow.". Lenczner was a level 10 gymnast from Salto Gymnastics where she trained under Vitali Rudnitski, Kristen Kremer, Brittany Solberg and Juliet Holden. [2] Japanese student Matajeiro Umeeda completed requirements for the college's new master's degree in 1903 with a thesis titled "Confucianism and Christianity."[3]. Huntington University welcomes Darby Maggard to the Forester Family as the new head coach of the Forester womens basketball team. Huntington University a Division-II Christian college of the liberal arts in Huntington, Ind. The McCracken Basketball Camp at Huntington University is the perfect opportunity to take your game to the next level. Plattwas on the farm when Huntington coach Keith Spahr came after him. Although the denomination's Board of Education voted to suspend operations in 1932, they ultimately reversed their decision and opened as usual. The Washington Huskies men's basketball team represents the University of Washington in NCAA Division I college basketball competing in the Pac-12 Conference. Huntington University - Huntington Mens Basketball has a new highlight. "Really, I practiced a lot. Culler also has given back to the sport with her involvement in various activities at the conference, regional, and national levels. All rights reserved. Alford knew he had big shoes to fill. The Merillat Centre for the Arts is a fine arts center that includes the Robert E. Wilson Gallery, as well as the Huntington University departments of art, music, and theatre. Head Coach Lori Culler heads into her 32nd year at the Forester helm. Platt managed to do so by having multiple national championship appearances and a No. The former athletes allegations include rape, inappropriate massage, and forced injections of undisclosed substances at the hands of their coach. "You have to be thrown into the fire.". Platt, who is now battling liver cancer,said there was no one in the world who loved basketball more than he did. Hedge trimmers are powered yard machines with one or two rows of cutting teeth that slice through small-diameter foliage. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Huntington University offers graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 80 academic disciplines. NORMAN Head coach K.J. She was crowned the 2021 Wisconsin Level 10 beam and floor champion, and was a silver medalist in the all-around. Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon sells Fishers mansion for $955,000, Indiana's 1975-76 mens basketball team inducted into college Hall of Fame virtually, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Tweets. Students may also run for office on Student Government Association and represent their classmates. When he finished at Huntington, he was the program's all-time leader in career rebounds (1,917), career field goals made (1,463) and career free throws made (774). 1 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national ranking for the first time in program history. He was the nation's leading scorer in college basketball. As he played college for his dad at New Mexico, then at UCLA, graduated andstarted doing data and analysis for the Bruins. Washington Huskies men's basketball. (WANE) - Indiana's all-time leading-scorer in college basketball and all-time winningest-coach at Huntington University Steve Platt has lost his battle with cancer. She was already dreading telling them they couldn't be there. Includes NCAA, NAIA, Junior Colleges, etc. Lenczner qualified to her third level 10 nationals after placing in the top 10 on three events (third on beam, fifth on vault, sixth on floor) and eighth in the all-around at the Region 4 Level 10 Regional Championships. Culler is a 1986 graduate of Huntington College and earned her MS in Athletic Administration from Ball State University. "Thats what I loved doing.". He was the nation's leading . In its earliest decades, the college developed a curriculum in the liberal arts tradition, with courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Philosophy degrees. Media. Huntington leads the nation in assist-turnover percentage. This year McWilliams averages 4.7ppg and 4.0rpg in three games he played so far. Coa The 16 winners advance to super regionals and play a two-team, best-out-of-three series either May 25-27 or May 26-28. Any ejected player will also be suspended from the team's next scheduled game. The official Twitter home for Huntington University Forester Athletics @Crossroads_NAIA | @NAIA | #LetsGoHU. He knew his wife, Peggy, was in labor, so his sister sat in the audience giving him signals as to how close Peggy was. A true Hall of Famer, coach Steve Platt was 73. She was the silver medalist on vault and floor, while also finishing sixth in the all-around, seventh on beam and eighth on bars at the Region 4 Level 10 Regional Championships. Another shot. He explains why he is doing things and backs it up with film and numbers. Steve impacted many aspects of Huntington University throughout his lifetime, Culler said. 653 Following. We help them discover who God wants them to be along the way. FORT WAYNE, Ind. A writer for the magazinecame out to Platt'sfarm his senior season in 1974 to do a big spread on the basketball-playing farmer who was a marvelous shot. It paid off in a big way. Men's Basketball. [6] He was inducted in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. Reach her via email: dbenbow@indystar.com. It's just 20 milesfrom where his dad landed his first coaching job at Manchester, where his dad was coaching when he was born in 1992. Twenty-five individual players also have been recognized as NAIA or NCCAA All-America Scholar-Athletes and a remarkable 96% of her scholarship players have earned their degrees. "They loved it." Her love of the Lord and her desire to have those around her share that same passion is an important part of who she is, and I know its a big part of what excites her the most about the opportunity to coach her own team. The first team listed on the schedule will be the home team and is responsible for wearing white. Julie Crothers, "University Herbarium Unlocks Lessons for Students,", Jeffrey B. Webb, "Huntington College, Liberal Education, and the Struggle for 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Everything is closed,'" Alford says. "Ifyou haven't been around it and him interacting around the state, it is very unique. From Oak Creek, Wis., Lenczner competed in the All-Star West (previously IES Wildcard) division at the 2023 Women's Development Program National Championships in Oklahoma City this month, finishing fourth in the all-around and seventh on beam. It's the same sign his dad always had in his locker room, the same sign his dad's college coach at Indiana Bob Knight had. It wasnt all about the winning with Steve, Culler said. NCCAA National Championship @ MOCC. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. "(He's) literally 20 minutesfrom my first job so crazy," Steve Alford said. On campus, Steve Platt led the nation in collegiate scoring for two seasons and eventually set the record for collegiate scoring in the state of Indiana (3,700 points). "That was my life," Platt said. NORMAN - Head coach K.J. Many may be familiar with the outstanding career she had just up the road at Canterbury, but success has followed her everywhere shes landed. All the while, he impressed the world with this basketball talent. She also won the vault title at the 2023 Wisconsin Level 10 State Championships. The ninth-placed Bankstown Bruins (6-7) were badly defeated95-76 on the road by the higher-ranked (#6) Canberra Gunners in the East group. There were 10 tiny high schools in Huntington County and both his junior and senior years, Platt was the county's leading scorer. In his time as a Forester, Platt earned the name of Indianas all-time leading collegiate scorer. Huntington, IN; Record: 3-5 (1-0) Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 | 7:00 PM ET. She looks back on those days fondly, when she sat in the stands with the kids watching their dad play. As he leaves for the start of the game, Alfordpoints to the sign. 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"I had an unbelievable love forthe game," he said. Former Huntington University basketball coach and player Steve Platt passed away over the weekend. Then player development at Nevada with his dad. His players don't see him as the son of"Steve Alford" but there is plentyof his dad he carries on as coach. He also remains on the top 20all-time list of collegiate scorers at any level, including NCAA Division I. The Northeast Indiana native holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a minor in sport administration from Belmont University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee. It gets rid of that bottled up tension and passes the time. List View Headshot View. But his players, most of them, don't really get it. Forester head . See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He won two buzzer beater games for Huntington, he had a 57-point game against Goshen. Kindler and the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics program added to an already stellar 2023 recruiting class on Tuesday, welcoming three-time Women's Development Program National Championships qualifier Aspen Lenczner to the 2024 roster. This program of expansion also included locating campuses in Fort Wayne for its doctoral program in occupational therapy, and in Peoria, Arizona for its undergraduate film, broadcast media, and animation programs. The announcement took place on Sunday, March 8, at the men's basketball annual end-of-the-year banquet, the conclusion of the 2019-2020 season and Platt's 29th year of coaching . He also spent nearly 15 years as a coach for the Forester Mens basketball team, coaching from the start of the 1994 season to the end of the 2007-2008 academic year. For other institutions with the same name, see, "Huntington Botanical Garden" redirects here. Peak Perspective: How can mid-major teams survive in college football? That senior season was the second Platt had led the nation in scoring. MEN'S BASKETBALL FORESTER BASKETBALL CAMP Date: June 12-15, 2023 Cost: $175 To register online, click here. 5 seed Alabama opens play at the 2023 Women's College World Series on Thursday, June 1 against No. Welcome to Huntington Hoops Forester Basketball Consistent Success Outstanding Character HU Basketball Site HU Video Streams (scroll down) DeMaa (Manager), Riikonen, Ballinger, Hughes, Kiri, Middlesworth, Pulver, Arens, Johnson, T Platt, Green Herrell (Trainer), Wang, Fetters, Yoder, K Platt, West, Biddle, Maul, Cummins (Manager) Jones, the Bullets coach at the time, told Platt he was good enough to make the team. He was tall and scored plenty of his own 3s by making a layup and getting fouled. And Platt was young. At La Cueva inNew Mexico, he was part of two high school state championship teams, playing with brother Bryce. More information can be found by viewing the camp flyer. They thought this would be the perfect fit for their grandson. It's these days he's been waiting for his entire life, though. He knew what he was doing was rare. Platt would tease them, telling them it took him all this time to get through high school. Forester head coach Ty Platt retired last month. Huntington Foresters hire Darby Maggard as womens basketball head coach, Columbia City sends four seniors to college, Fife won't return to Hoosiers' coaching staff, Trine takes down Transylvania and earns a trip to the Final Four, Junca's hat trick propels Indiana Tech past Warner Pacific in NAIA Opening Round. I think it's impossible.". [2] Their home games are played at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, located in Seattle, and they are currently led by head coach Mike Hopkins. Because he was such a tall little boy, his parents sent him off to school early. It was going to be tight. "You can't fully prepare to be a head coach," Alford says. Alford started thinking about itwhen he was barely 6, as he knelt beside his dad, Steve Alford, in front of the benchat Southwest Missouri State. He really is," Sharon Alford said Wednesday, as she and Sam Alford watched their grandson's game. Lenczner shined on the state level with all-around, vault and beam titles, along with a silver medal on floor, at the 2022 Wisconsin Level 10 State Championships. . The first thing he did after taking the job was to get out and connect with businesspeople, alumni, anyone involved in the basketball program and anyone who wanted to be. Complete records of all United States college players who have scored 47 or more points in a single basketball game. Facebook Twitter YouTube . To this day, it's hard to explain the key to his scoring success, Platt said. "I am incredibly excited to be the next head coach at Huntington University," said Maggard. I am filled with gratitude for the countless hours of service and leadership that he has invested into our mens basketball program over the last 14 years.. No one. Box Score | Box Score. He understandsour perspectives on playing.". Replies. "And so we track a ton of things.". Every week we bring you a list of the top former Stars players who continue their career in pro basketball. Likes. Monday, June 28th - Thursday, July 1st | All Day. His mom would have to drag him in for supper. US Basketball News, North American basketball, US Basketball News, North America basketball News, North America basket, basketball in North America, news, stats, standings, scores March 01, 2023 Men's Basketball. 73. vs College of Idaho. As he walks in to the smell of chicken and baked potatoes, he talks of how he loves the energy of this small campus more than 100 miles north of Indianapolis with just 1,200 students. Lenczner plans to major in nutritional sciences at OU. In that time over 132,000 players have attended. During that time, several distinctions have become the norm for the women's basketball program. with Peyton West and 4 other s. February 28th at 6:11 PM. 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Smith Open to Shannon Sharpe Joining ESPN,, Ind. The rules are different. Alford says. But what they like about Alford as coach is all about him. We are thrilled to have Darby join our coaching staff. It has always been my dream to lead a basketball program, and to be able to do so at a school with such tradition in my home state of Indiana is truly special. Botanist Dr. Fred A. Loew (18741950; A.M. Michigan State; Sc.D. This was achieved when the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (now the Higher Learning Commission) conferred accreditation in 1961. Platt played the whole exhibition season. When he graduated from Huntington in 1974, he was drafted by the NBA's Washington Bullets. Still, Peggy said she wouldn't change a thing. And I was just determined.". Cullers career record stands at 560-363. The campus and atmosphere are really like no other and I cannot wait to be there.". 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