One of Minnesota's Best to Play for DSU

April 3, 2006

(Madison, SD) - Dakota State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Wade Kooiman is proud to announce the signing of Brian Bolin to a letter of intent for the 2006-2007 season.  “Brian can fill up every column on the stat sheet,” says Kooiman.  “He is extremely versatile, team-oriented, and his work ethic in the classroom and on the floor is second to none.  I am truly excited to be his coach.”

As a standout at Onamia High School in Onamia, MN, where he started every game since he was a freshman, Brian capped off his career by averaging a team-leading 14.3ppg, 10.9rpg, 7.4bpg, 5.3apg, and 2.7spg during his senior season.  The 6’7” post concluded his Panther career as the school’s 2nd all-time leading scorer, and 2nd all-time leader in rebounds and assists in the season.  Brain also ranks 4th all-time in blocks in a season and 3rd all-time in career blocks in the Minnesota state record books.  Brian was tabbed as an all-conference player all four years of his Onamia career, was voted team captain and team MVP in 2005 and 2006, and was an Academic All-state selection this past year. 

When asked why he chose DSU over the many other schools he was being recruited by.  Bolin replied, “I am very impressed with Coach Kooiman and what DSU has to offer me.  I am looking forward to achieving my academic and athletic goals while attending DSU.”

Nick Huntimer, Dakota State Sports Information