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MAY
25 — Goshen Secures Talented Shooter In Bow
State's
11th-most prolific three-point shooter chooses Leafs
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Muncie, IN — It has been a productive
week for the Goshen College men’s basketball program, as the Leafs
announced the signing of 2005 Delta High School (Muncie, Ind.) graduate
Bryce Bow on Wednesday. Bow, a 6-2 shooting guard, announced his plans
to join the Leafs’ program just one week after 6-4 Anderson High
School graduate Sam Boldman signed his letter of intent with Goshen (click
here for Boldman article). Bow and Boldman join 6-7 Whiteland High School
graduate Josh Martin (click here form Martin article) in the Leafs’ 2005-2006
recruiting class to date.
“We are thrilled that Bryce is coming to Goshen College to play
basketball for us,” said Stan Daugherty, Goshen head coach. “He
will provide us with an ability to extend defenses, and is fundamentally
sound in all areas of play. As he gets stronger and learns the
college game, he will develop into a solid player for us.”
Daugherty acquires a skilled shooter in Bow, as the off guard
finished as the 11th best three-point shooter in the state of Indiana
in his senior season, connecting on 49 of 101 attempts from deep (48.5
percent). Bow averaged 10.9 points per game for the Eagles, while connecting
on 48.5 percent of his total field goals (83 for 171) en route to being
named All-Delaware County and Honorable Mention All-Hoosier Heritage Conference.
Bow was named to the all-regional team and to the Muncie Star Press Second
Team All-Area following his senior season, helping lead Delta to a 28-16
record over his final two years of competition.
“Bryce is a first class individual who takes the game very seriously,” said
Paul Keller, Delta High School head coach. “He works very hard to
improve each time he steps on the court. His best basketball
is still ahead of him as he gets physically stronger and matures. He will
only
get better.”
In addition to fulfilling on the court needs for the Leafs, Bow
will also help upkeep the team’s strong academic performance. Bow
maintained a 3.9 grade point average while at Delta High School, achieving
an academic honors diploma upon graduation. The Goshen squad posted a
team GPA of 3.45 at the conclusion of the 2004-2005 season, the highest
average of any team under Daugherty.
“Bryce is a prime example of the way a student-athlete should
approach academics while being a college athlete,” Daugherty said. “He
is a disciplined, well-rounded person who will be an asset to
our program. Bryce will represent our basketball team as well off the
floor as he will
on the floor.”
According to Bow, the decision to attend and play basketball
for Goshen College was finalized during his campus visit. He had been
in contact with Anderson University and Depauw University throughout the
recruiting process, but said Goshen just felt right. Bow plans to study
physical education once at Goshen.
“I really liked the campus and coaching staff when I visited,” Bow
said. “It just kind of clicked. Goshen has had a heck of a team
over the past few years, and it felt like a good situation for
me to learn in. You’ve got some pretty good people playing there
that know how to get it done. I’m anxious to learn the game from
proven winners who’ve had success at that level. I’m ready
to get to work, get bigger and improve my game. I don’t want to
be one-dimensional. I can shoot it alright, but I want to work on other
parts of my game.”
Daugherty said that even with two signings in seven days, the
squad’s recruiting class may not be complete just yet. Check back
to this website for complete recruiting information, including up-to-the-minute
team news and program information. To contact Coach Daugherty, call him
at (574) 535-7497 or click here to send him an email.
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