Argo Basketball

Geraldine's Schmidt joins the Argo hoop team

GREAT FALLS, Mont., June 24, 2008 — University of Great Falls men’s basketball coach Steve Silsby has announced the signing of Jesse Schmidt to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the 2008-2009 season.

 

The Geraldine, Montana native is a 5'10" guard who averaged 17.1 points and 4.5 assists per game this past season for Geraldine High School.

 

“I was very impressed with all of the upgrades being made on campus, especially the new fitness center,” said Schmidt. “The Business department at the University of Great Falls is exactly what I was looking for to further my education. Also, the coaching staff and players made me feel right at home which makes me excited to become an Argo.”

 

"We are proud to have signed such a quality individual to a letter of intent," said UGF men's basketball coach Steve Silsby. "Jesse is a very accomplished student-athlete who will be a great fit within the Argo basketball program. He's got a great left-handed stroke and competes on every possession." 

By: Kevin Scott

Argo basketball adds Idaho standout for the upcoming season

GREAT FALLS, Mont., June 16, 2008 — University of Great Falls men’s basketball coach Steve Silsby has announced the signing of Jay Tee Tarpley to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the 2008-2009 season.

 

The Dubois, Idaho native averaged 17.8 points and 12.4 rebounds per game this past season for the Clark County High School Bobcats. For his outstanding play in leading his team to a 17-7 overall record, Jay Tee was selected as a member of the First Team All-Rocky Mountain League in 2008. 

 

The future Exercise Science major at the University of Great Falls is also an accomplished football and track athlete who turned down an NCAA Division I football offer at Idaho State to play basketball for the Argonauts.

 

“I really enjoyed my visits to campus,” said Tarpley. “The coaching staff made me feel right at home and I really feel like I’m joining a program on the rise. I’m also excited about the opportunity that UGF gives me to excel in the classroom. I am really looking forward to getting to work on the basketball court this season.”

 

"Jay Tee will be an excellent addition to our roster and should bolster our depth at the front court positions," said UGF men's basketball coach Steve Silsby. "What made Jay Tee so intriguing to us was his combination of size (6’5”, 225 lbs.), strength and athletic ability; for a big kid, he can really get up and down the floor which makes him a great fit for our up-tempo system. On top of that, he is an outstanding person and comes from a strong family that shares our values as a program and university." 

 

Silsby continued, "Our staff is thrilled with his decision and we can't wait to get him on campus and integrated into the program. Jay Tee is going to develop into a special student athlete both on the court and in the classroom, over the next four years."

By: Kevin Scott

Washington point guard added to Argos hoop team

GREAT FALLS, MT (Monday, May 12, 2008) — The University of Great Falls men’s basketball team has announced the signing of a student athlete from Quincy, Washington to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the 2008-2009 season.

 

Landen Lang is a point guard from Ephrata High School in Quincy, Washington. He averaged 6.0 points and 4.5 assists per game this past season on his high school team. He was a member of the 2008 Washington Class 2A State Championship Team at Ephrata High School and helped lead his team to a 25-2 overall record.

 

"Landen will be a great addition to our program because of his ability at the point guard position to run an efficient offense and knock down shots," said UGF men's basketball coach Steve Silsby.

By: Kevin Scott

Medicine Hat student-athlete inks with Argos hoop team 

GREAT FALLS, MT (Monday, April 28, 2008) — The University of Great Falls men’s basketball team has announced the signing of a student athlete from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the 2008-2009 season.

 

Dallas Holyk is a 6’3” guard from Medicine Hat High School in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. He averaged 13.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game this past season on his high school team. Dallas was born in Twin Falls, Idaho and has a dual citizenship in the United States and in Canada. The newest member of the Argos basketball team was selected to the Southern Alberta All-Star Team this past season.

 

He is the son of Don and Marcia Holyk and he plans on majoring in physical education at the University of Great Falls.

 

"Dallas is a player who demonstrates excellent court vision and playmaking abilities. His unselfishness on the court makes him a tremendous team-oriented player which we welcome here at the University of Great Falls," said UGF men's basketball coach Steve Silsby.

By: Kevin Scott

 

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