Valparaiso Basketball: 2017-18 preview for the Crusaders

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 29: Shane Hamming /

Key Reserves

FR Parker Hazen

A three-star recruit from the state of Indiana, Hazen has the size at 6’7 to play multiple positions for this team. He’ll be brought up slowly but will play a big role in the future for the program.

Smits has a chance to start at the center position ahead of Sorolla. He only played 13 minutes a night and had just a few points and rebounds, but there’s not many 7’2 and 230 pound players running around.

SO Micah Bradford

The 6’2 guard had a nice spark off the bench with four points in 14 minutes a game. Bradford and his ability to score will be much needed this season.

SO Barkari Evelyn

He played very little at Nebraska before transferring but could be a bright spot off the bench for the Crusaders.

SO Markus Golder

He averaged 18.9 ppg and 6.6 rpg at North Idaho Community College. He’ll have three years of eligibility left and may have a chance for some minutes with his ability to score.

SO John Kiser

Originally a walk-on, Kiser had his minutes increase as injuries started to pileup. He was awarded a scholarship for this year and is expected to contribute this season.

FR Mileek McMillan

An unranked forward from Merrillville Indiana, he has good size at 6’8 220. Where he places in the rotation or whether he’s a redshirt candidate is yet to be seen.