Ht/Wt
6'
1"
|
169 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
American Fork,
Utah
Roster Years
1951-1955
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
1951-1952
- Appeared in five games and averaged 0.4 points and 0.6 rebounds
Sophmore Year
1952-1953
Summary from the 1952-53 Media Guide
Another product of Utah Valley basketball garden, Van started his ball career in American Fork, Utah. After garnering all-state honors, Van enrolled at the BYU. He proved himself on the frosh team, so Watts moved him to a varsity berth towards the end of the season. Van has great promise as a guard. He handles the ball well, hits nicely from deep in the court, and is great defensive player. Another likely candidate for guard spot.
Junior Year
1953-1954
- An all-stater, Van has the court sense needed by floor captain
- He hits nicely from outer court when he elects to shoot, and is one of the Y’s best drivers around the basket
- A real valuable boy to have on the squad
Senior Year
1954-1955
- One of the two seniors listed on ’55 roster
- Moved to varsity as freshman
- Is a two-year letterman
- Good floor man, has not realized his full potential
- Is former all-state prep
- Animal husbandry major
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
Medical Redshirt Year