University of Jamestown

Get to Know Max ... 

Who or what inspired you to start playing basketball growing up? 

• My family.             

Tell us about your favorite basketball moment as a player or fan? 

• Playing in the state tournament in high school. 

Who is your favorite basketball player? 

• Kevin Durant 

What is one talent you have outside the game of basketball? 

• I can play the harmonica. 

What do you hope every Jimmie fan says after they see our team play? 

• Wow these guys are good.

Why did you choose UJ and what do you like about being a Jimmie student- athlete? 

• I chose UJ because I like the coaches and the campus. I like having a team that I can always go to.

 High School  

Max was honored as the Region Senior Athlete of the Year and was a candidate for Mr. Basketball. A Lions All-Star and a three-time All-Region selection for basketball, he also earned spots on the Barnes County Tournament All-Tournament Team twice and the State Basketball Tournament All-Tournament Team. As a 1,000-point scorer, he excelled in multiple sports, earning All-Region recognition in both football and baseball. He was named First Team All-State in basketball and contributed to his team's success with a 3rd place finish at the state basketball tournament and a 7th place finish in another year.  

Personal  

Max is the son of Eric and Denise. He is majoring in business management.