#42 Dale De Jong, Guard

2006-07: played in 14 games and was a member of the JV squad. High School: key member of Class 3A State Championship MOC-Floyd Valley team as a junior and state runner-up team as a senior...1st-team all-state and all-conference player, averaged 16.7 points, four rebounds, five assists and just under three steals per game for the Dutch his senior year...finished fifth all-time in school history in points with 1,049 and ranks second in career three-point baskets with 160...holds two career records for the Dutch in steals (218) and charges taken (36). Korver: "Dale has battled injuries each of the last two seasons.  We hope Dale can get healthy and provide a lift for us on the court.  Dale is a young man who brings life and joy to the team.  He is a hard worker and has the ability to stretch the defense with his shooting ability.  Dale is an encourager and his encouragement lifts his teammates up on a daily basis." Academic: education/history major...political science minor. Personal:  son of Loren and Patt...brother to Derrick (23), Kim (16), Ira (12) and Roman (8)...enjoys hanging out with friends and family…was a softball umpire last summer.

      Season Stats:

         2006-07: played in 14 games, average five minutes per game, 1.3 ppg, 2/4 three pointers, also a member of the JV

       Career High: 7 points vs Mount Marty