Men's Basketball Signings Page

Morgan Michalski - Men's Basketball
May 17, 2010

Grace’s men’s basketball team signed another component for their 2010-11 campaign in Xenia High School’s Morgan Michalski.

“The Lord showed me that Grace was a school that I could grow as a student, athlete and follower of Christ,” Morgan said. “I want to be the best player that I can be, and be an encourager to the team. I look forward to playing with them.”

Morgan is a three-year varsity award winner, a scholar athlete, and he helped his team earn the GWOC South Conference title in 2010.

"Morgan is an excellent shooter,” said Xenia head coach Kent Anderson. “He utilizes screens extremely well. Most of all, he is a great competitor and teammate. He will be a tremendous asset for the Grace community.”

At Xenia, Morgan earned the Sportsmanship Award during his senior year. He was also the president of Student Council and a National Honor Society member.

He plans on studying International Business or History at Grace.

Morgan is the son of Morris and Kelly Michalski.

Jordan Treadway - Men's Basketball
May 15, 2010

Jared Treadway has signed his NAIA Letter of Intent to play men’s basketball at Grace College.

The Kokomo, Ind., native is a 6 foot 7 inch postman from Northwestern High School, achieving First Team All-Area and All-Conference awards. As a senior he averaged 18.8 ppg and 7.4 rpg while shooting 72.4 percent from the field.

“I chose Grace College because it showed that it develops students into God-fearing men and women,” Jordan said. “I’m excited to become a Lancer and to develop into the best athlete I can be.”

Jordan has been involved with the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes while at Northwestern. He plans on majoring in Education while at Grace.

“Treadway will add a lot of strength and depth to our team,” said Grace head coach Jim Kessler. “He’s very much a team player. He has tremendous upside and will be a great fit here at Grace.”

Jordan is the son of Keith and Dawn.

Jacob Goodman - Men's Basketball
May 6, 2010

Grace's men's basketball team signed Rensselaer Central High School's Jacob Goodman for their 2010-11 season.

"I chose Grace because the institution has a desire to teach and guide students through the word of God," Jacob said. "I hope to earn playing time on the varsity team."

Jacob is a 6 foot 1 inch shooting guard that averaged 13.7 ppg, 3.14 rpg, 2.82 apg and 1.18 spg during his senior year at Rensselaer. He played varsity basketball for four years and earned All-Conference, All-Area and Team-MVP awards during his final season. He also played linebacker his freshman year for the football team.

"Jacob is a quality student-athlete that will be a great fit for Grace," said Rensselaer Central head coach Kevin Sims. "He is a classic Indiana high school shooter that has continued to get better as a complete player every day."

At Grace, Jacob plans on majoring in business. He is the son of Tim and Tracy Goodman.

Michael Humphrey - Men's Basketball
April 16, 2010

Grace College's men's basketball team signed one of central Indiana's top point guards in Danville High School's Michael Humphrey.

"I visited the campus last year during spring break, and after talking to an advisor, the coaches and a teacher, it felt like a perfect fit," Michael said. "I want to continue to place emphasis on academic excellence and strive to receive good grades. I want to be a Lancer and help the team anyway I can."

Michael is a 5 foot 9 inch point guard who averaged 8.6 ppg for the Warriors and shot 53 percent from the floor. He helped lead Danville to a 25-2 overall record along with county, sectional and regional titles during his senior season. He earned First Team All-Conference honors two times (2009, 2010), Second Team All-County honors twice (2009, 2010) and was named to the Second Team All-West during his senior year.

He was also an exemplary three-year tennis player at Danville at No. 1 singles, earning First Team All-Conference accolades during his junior and senior seasons.

Academically, Michael was Danville's salutatorian and was named the Best Math Student and Best Chemistry Student in 2008 and Best History Student and Best Spanish Student in 2009.

"Michael is a quality student-athlete who played on a great high school basketball team," said Grace College head coach Jim Kessler. "He has a heart for God, and he is just a quality person -- the kind of guy you want to build your life into. He will make a great contribution to this campus in a number of ways."

At Grace, Michael plans on majoring in accounting and management. He is the son of Bo and Rachelle Humphrey.

Bruce Grimm - Men's Basketball
March 31, 2010

2009 Indiana Mr. Basketball runner-up Bruce Grimm, Jr., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Grace College after transferring from NCAA Div. I East Tennessee State University.

Grimm will have three years of eligibility to play for the Lancers, who are coming off back-to-back trips to the NAIA National Tournament in 2008 and 2009 and an appearance in the NCCAA National Tournament in March 2010.

“I am excited about joining the basketball family at Grace College,” Grimm said. “I look forward to getting my major in Education and learning more about God.”

Grimm had a standout high school career at Rochester High School in Rochester, Ind., before signing with East Tennessee State University. He is the all-time leading scorer at Rochester. He was also a 2009 Indiana All-Star, a three-time First Team All-Three Rivers Conference player and the Hickory Husker Player of the Year and the Burger King Player of the Year in 2009.

At East Tennessee State, Grimm started five games on a team that won the Atlantic Sun Conference. They advanced to the NCAA Tournament, losing in the first round to the University of Kentucky.

“Bruce is a tremendous player and a quality young man,” said Grace head coach Jim Kessler. “He has many individual accolades but wants to be a part of our program. Everywhere Bruce has been, he has had success, and we look forward to him joining our family at Grace.”

Grimm also set a state finals record with eight three-pointers in an 81-79 double overtime loss to top-ranked and unbeaten Princeton High School at Conseco Fieldhouse. For the game, he scored a total of 40 points. Grimm hit three 3’s in the final 1:04 of regulation, including a game-tying shot with one second left to send the game into overtime. For many media outlets, it was a performance that will go down in history in Indiana high school basketball.

As a result, he was named the 2009 Indiana State Tournament MVP by The Associated Press. He shot 76 percent from the foul line and 36 percent from the three-point line for the year. He also averaged 26.9 points, 5.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 steals a game his senior year.

“We are very excited to have Bruce join our family at Grace College and look forward to the impact he will have not only on our basketball program but also on our campus and community,” said Grace athletic director Chad Briscoe.

Grimm will join Grace’s incoming recruits, which includes Three Rivers Conference Player of the Year Greg Miller from North Miami High School, 6’11” Dennis Williams from Jamaica and 6’11” Adrian Makolli from Lakeland Christian Academy.

“You land a player of his caliber in the Mid-Central College Conference, and he has an immediate impact,” Kessler continued. “We look forward to that impact for the next three years, both on and off the court.”

Adrian Makolli - Men's Basketball
December 8, 2009

The Grace College men's basketball team landed its second player in its 2009-10 signing class in 6'11" Adrian Makolli.

Adrian, a senior at Lakeland Christian Academy, plans on graduating in the spring of 2010. He is originally from Germany and came to the United States in 2008.

"I want to be a good basketball player and to become a good rebounder and defender," Adrian said. "I really enjoyed the environment of Grace College, including the academics as well as the basketball team and Coach Kessler."

Adrian came to America through a program called Education First. He ended up in South Bend, Ind., and attended Riley High School for a year before switching to Lakeland for his final year.

"In the time that I've worked with Adrian, I have been very pleased with his work ethic," said Lakeland basketball coach Shannon Brown. "Adrian works hard to be the best player he can be. He has a willingness and openness to learn."

While at Grace, he intends to major in either business or sport management. He currently resides with Scott and Cindy Silveus in Winona Lake, Ind. with their three children.

"He’s mobile, and he’s got a competitive spirit about him that we have the opportunity to cultivate and develop," said Grace head coach Jim Kessler. "His height is definitely going to be a factor in games, and he has a huge desire to learn."

Adrian is the son of Ferhan and Rifadije Makolli.

Greg Miller - Men's Basketball
September 17, 2009

The Grace College men's basketball team has landed one of Northern Indiana’s finest players in North Miami High School standout Greg Miller.

Greg is entering his senior year at North Miami. As a junior, he was one of IBCA's Top 100 juniors for the state of Indiana. He is a two-time All-Three Rivers Conference player and is also a two-time Miami County Player of the Year. He has already scored 1,000 points in his career. As a junior, Greg was rated in the top ten for the state of Indiana in several statistical categories during the 2008-09 basketball season.

“Greg is a perfect fit for Grace College,” said Jim Kessler, head basketball coach at Grace College. “He can play both inside and outside and will be a matchup problem for our opponents in the MCC. He has a great work ethic and a desire to help us to continue to be successful both on and off the court.”

Greg is ranked in the top ten of his class and is a member of the National Honor Society at North Miami. While at Grace, he plans on majoring in business.

"I chose Grace because of the coaching staff and the great relationship I have with the players," Greg said. "I am very excited to gain a Christian education and to continue to help Grace be successful."

“Greg is a versatile player with good outside skills along with an excellent inside game,” said Dave Henson, head basketball coach at North Miami High School. “He never worries about individual stats. He is a great team player and very unselfish. We wish him all the best at Grace College.”

He is the son of Mike and Debbie Miller.