#20 Josh Van Es, Forward

2006-07: played in 32 games…averaged 4.3 ppg and 1.6 rpg. 2005-06: honorable mention all-GPAC...team Most Promising Newcomer and co-Most Dedicated...averaged 10.6 ppg adn 2.8 rpg. High School:  Mr. Iowa Basketball in 2004-05…first team all-state…MVP of the state tournament for state championship team…two-time all-conference honors…averaged 22.8 and 6.6 rebounds for MOC-Floyd Valley High School his senior year. Korver: “Josh is an awesome teammate and competitor who is respected by his peers and by his coaches. He is a player that is hard to guard because of his toughness and his relentlessness.  It will be exciting to see how Josh leads and pulls the best out of others this season.”  Academic: business administration. Personal: son of Galen and Cathy…brother to Andrew (15) and Caitlyn (12)…engaged to Jenna Koele…enjoys playing games and spending time with friends...worked at Wells Dairy last summer.

      Season Stats:

         2005-06:  played in all 31 games...averaged 18.8 minutes per game...10.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg...shot 62% from the field and 72% from the FT line.

         2006-07: played in 32 games...averaged 10.8 minutes per game...4.3 ppg, 1.6 rpg, shot 49.5% from the floor, 79% from the free throw line.

      Career Totals: 468 points (63 games), 7.4 ppg, 139 rebounds, 2.2 rpg, 58% from the floor

      Career Highs: 21 points (2x) against Mount Marty (05-06);  7 boards vs Mount Marty (05-06);  4 assists vs Hastings (05-06)