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Jamison Huizenga first Black River basketball player to join MIAA champs
TL;DR
Jamison Huizenga is the first Black River basketball player to earn all-state honors and will play for MIAA champion Olivet University. He is also the first River Rat to play college basketball.
Key points
- Jamison Huizenga is the first Black River player to earn all-state honors.
- He was named to the second team in Division 3 by Michigan Sportswriters.
- Huizenga will play for MIAA champion Olivet University.
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It was a big year for Black River's Jamison Huizenga.
The senior became the first River Rat to earn all-state honors in basketball when he was named to the second team in Division 3 by the Michigan Sportswriters.
That pioneer spirit continues as Huizenga will be the first Black River boys basketball player to play college basketball.
Huizenga recently committed to play for MIAA champion Olivet University.
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"This means the world to me because I never knew if this dream would come true," Huizenga said. "It's cool to be the first basketball player from my school to play in college."
Huizenga set the season scoring record at Black River. He averaged 18 points and five assists as a senior, scoring as many as a school-record 44 in a game.
Black River's Jamison Huizenga points for a screen against Saugatuck on Friday, Feb. 13.
The 6-foot, 2-inch guard will be a strong addition to the Comets, who won the MIAA regular-season title last season. He will be joining another local player, Conner Schipper, who was the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year as a junior center.
"I chose Olivet because of coach (Sam) Hargraves, the chance to play against Hope and because of the local guys on their roster," Huizenga said.
Huizenga hopes to lead Olivet to another MIAA title.
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Q&A
Who is Jamison Huizenga and what are his achievements?
Jamison Huizenga is a senior basketball player from Black River who became the first to earn all-state honors and will play for Olivet University.
What college will Jamison Huizenga play for?
Jamison Huizenga has committed to play for Olivet University, the MIAA champion.
What significance does Huizenga's commitment have for Black River basketball?
Huizenga's commitment marks him as the first Black River boys basketball player to play at the collegiate level, highlighting a historic achievement for the school.
