Kansas City, Missouri — Northwestern College freshman Alex Van Kalsbeek was named to the 2020-21 NAIA Men’s Basketball All-America teams announced by the national office.
Van Kalsbeek was one of 12 players listed on the third team and the only freshman to appear on any of the first three teams (36 players).
Van Kalsbeek ranked among the GPAC’s top 10 in six statistical categories, including points (20.7), rebounding (7.3), field goal percentage (73%), free throw percentage (79%), assists (92) and blocked shots (31). He set the program record for points scored by a freshman (600) and scored in double figures in 28 of his team’s 29 games.
Nationally, Van Kalsbeek ranked second overall in the NAIA in field goal percentage and registered seven double-doubles.
Northwestern finished the 2020-21 season with a 23-6 overall record where they lost to Bethel (Kan.) in the championship game of the Wichita B Bracket of the NAIA National Championship – Opening Round.
