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#4
BEN POTLOFF
Guard, 6-1, 190, Freshman
Keizer, Oregon
Salem Academy High School
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HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors in 2006 from nearby Salem Academy High School … Played four years of varsity basketball for head coach and brother Pete Potloff and ran track for two seasons … Was named team captain prior to two seasons … Averaged 18.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game as a senior … Earned 1st team Tri-River all-league following his junior and senior seasons … Garnered 2nd team honors after his sophomore campaign … Named as a member of the 2nd team all-state following his 2005-06 senior season … Named team captain prior to his junior and senior seasons … Finished 2nd all-time in points and assists at Salem Academy … Was a member of the team when the Crusaders finished 2nd at the 2A state tournament during his junior season … Two-time Salem Breakfast Club Player of the Week … Finished career 2nd on the all-time career points and assist lists at Salem Academy ... Competed as a member of the 2006 OACA 2A All-Star team following senior season. PERSONAL: Born in Woodland, Calif. to Ben and Renee Potloff … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 1 brother (Pete) and 2 sisters (Jayme & Maddy) … Brother, Pete, and sister, Jayme, both attended Corban … Enjoys watching movies, playing video games, and hanging out with friends … Major: Youth Ministry … Would like to become a youth pastor following graduation. Why I chose Corban: “The opportunity to play a high level of college basketball and be surrounded by fellow believers in Jesus Christ.”
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