Mens Basketball

Junior Matt Jamieson will undergo surgery to repair a tendon in his leg and will sit out this season. Grace will ask the NCCAA for a medical redshirt. "Matt will be missed this season on the floor but his leadership has already been present in practice on and off the court", said Coach Gary Bailey. "Matt is a Captain and he earned that position by his work ethic and the responsibility he has shown the last two years. He is still fulfilling that responsibility today." Jamieson was hampered by injuries his freshman year and missed a number of games.

The Basketball Media Guide has been released for the 2008-09 season. The media guide is available by clicking on the icon marked "Media Guide" on this page. A printed copy of the media guide will be available at home games and through the athletic office.

The annual alumni game, played during the GBC alumni weekend, was held saturday night before a great crowd at the Aldrich Center. This years squad proved to be a little too much for the former players. Paul Nelson poured in 24 points and Allen Durham added 21 and 11 rebounds to lead the 2008 team. Freshman Matt Kurtz addd 15, Brandon Clahassey had 10 points and 7 assists and freshman Cory Jamieson 11 points with 7 assists. Dan Dame added 10 points and freshman Ryan Krombeen pulled down 7 rebounds.

The Alumni was led by Jeff Forbes with 22 points. Aaron Huizinga added 11 while Jimmy Booth pulled down a team high 5 rebounds. Booth and Rodney Velting both dished out 4 assists.

The game was tight for the first fifteen minutes with the lead changing hands several times. The 2008 squad made a run just before the half to take a eighteen point lead to go into the locker room.

With 15 alumni coming out for the game and many more former players in attendance, it made for a great night of fun and basketball.

In this year's Blue/Gold Game, the White Team, led by Honorary Coach Brent Mallo, came from 30 points behind to win in the final seconds 91-86. Freshman David Steenstra hit four free throws in the final minutes to seal the win. The Blue squad, led by Honorary Coach Arlyn Bohl, jumped out to a thirty point lead in the first half on 65% shooting and went into the locker room with a 21 point lead. After the break, the White team came out firing and began cutting into the lead. They claimed their first lead of the game with only 58 seconds remaining to play.

Sophomore Allen Durham led the White team and all scorers with 39 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman Ryan Krombeen added 20 points, 6 assists and 9 boards and Freshman Bryce Stanhope added 16 points and 9 rebounds.

The Blue team placed five guys in double figures and was led by Freshman Matt Kurtz with 24 points. Freshman Cory Jamieson added 20, Junior Brandon Clahassey 14, Sophomore Dan Dame 13, and Freshman Nate Karnemaat 12. Clahassey and Kurtz each pulled down 10 rebounds.