Kouts Big Man Signs with Crimson Wave Basketball

5/4/09 - Brad Parks of Kouts, Indiana has become the fourth member of the Calumet College of Saint Joseph men's basketball team's 2009 recruiting class.

Parks is a 6-6 forward who is known for his scoring and rebounding ability. As a senior at Kouts High School, Parks averaged 20 points per game while hauling in 9 rebounds per game. His best scoring effort of his senior season came against Rensselaer Central High School where the versatile forward scored 43 points in the win. Parks shot 46-percent from behind the arc and over 80 percent from the free throw line on the year. For these efforts, Parks was named to the All-Porter County Conference Team.

Parks chose the Crimson Wave because of the opportunity to play for a great basketball program and a chance to play with former high school teammate Kyle Mueller. “I really liked Coach Sexson and it will be great to play with Kyle again,” said Parks. “I think this is a great opportunity and I am very excited to get started.”

“Brad is going to help our basketball team in a number of ways,” said Head Coach Ryan Sexson. “He can play on the block as well as on the perimeter.” He is a good athlete that is only going to get better as he continues to develop.” “Brad’s best basketball is definitely ahead of him.”

Parks will continue his academic career in the Education Department at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.

Munster Standout Signs with Crimson Wave Basketball

5/4/09 - Head coach Ryan Sexson has announced that Matt Gaskey will continue his basketball career at Calumet College of Saint Joseph. The 6-4 shooting guard joins the Crimson Wave after a successful career at Munster High School where he helped the Mustangs win both the 2009 Sectional and Regional championships before falling in the Semi State to Fort Wayne Snider.  In his 3 years of varsity action, Gaskey helped Munster win 3 conference championships and a combined 61 games.  The sharpshooter averaged 8 points per game and shot nearly 40 percent from the field in his senior season.

Gaskey chose the Crimson wave because of the great basketball opportunity and the close knit program. “I liked the overall atmosphere of CCSJ,” said Gaskey.  I really like the guys on the team and the Coaching staff was very well organized.” “I feel like this is the right place for me.”

“Matt is a great addition to our basketball program,” says Sexson.  He is a great shooter that can score off the dribble as well.” “We are very impressed with his overall offensive abilities and his work ethic is second to none.” “More importantly, Matt is a really good kid and will fit in very well with the great group of guys we have in this program.”

Spaulding Continues Career with the Wave

4/14/09 - Eric Spaulding of Valparaiso, Indiana has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Coach Ryan Sexson and Calumet College of Saint Joseph. The 6-5 Forward joins the Wave after a succesfull playing career at Morgan Township High School where he led his team to back to back sectional championships. Spaulding nearly averaged a double double in his senior season at Morgan  averaging 12 points and 9 rebounds per game. He was named to the All Porter County Conference First Team in both his junior and senior seasons and was invited to play in the Hoosier Hysteria All Star Game.

Spaulding chose Calumet College of Saint Joseph because of the solid basketball reputation and the quality people at the college. “CCSJ has had some quality basketball teams recently and I really like how the college and the team were so close knit, said Spaulding.” Calumet College has a great small school atmosphere and just seemed like the perfect fit for me.”

Spaulding will major in Elementary Education at Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Mueller Chooses the Wave

4/14/09 - Kyle Mueller of Kouts, Indiana has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Coach Ryan Sexson and Calumet College of Saint Joseph. Kyle joins the Wave after one season at Iowa Central College in Fort Dodge, Iowa where he saw action in 20 games last season.

Mueller had a standout high school career for Kouts where he led his team to a conference championship as a senior.  The 6-0 guard averaged 15.5 points and 4 assists per game which was good enough to earn him a spot on the All Porter County Conference First Team and an invitation to the Hoosier Hysteria All-Star game.

Mueller chose Calumet College of Saint Joseph because of the family-like atmosphere of the college and the basketball team. “CCSJ seemed like a really good place to play,” said Mueller. “I really like the players there and the team has a lot of good chemistry, and a really good coach.” 

Mueller will major in Elementary Education at Calumet College of Saint Joseph and will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Awards

Wilfredo Escobar
CCAC All-Conference
Marian Holiday All-Tournament

Jon Hanselman
CCAC Honorable Mention
Pete Thorn All-Tournament

Fares Saqf Alhait
CCAC Player of the Week 1/13/09