Athlete of the week – Dan Georgesen

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Jim Schult

Dan Georgesen explodes towards the rim

Senior Dan Georgesen scored a game-high 24 points on Tuesday, Feb. 8 against Lebanon shooting 10 for 17 from the field, four for five from the free-throw line, four rebounds, and three assists. Georgesen also scored a game-high Friday, Feb. 11 against Anderson with 18 points shooting six for 13 from the field, three for six from three, a perfect three for three from the free-throw line, two rebounds, and 5 assists.

Georgesen started playing at the age of five. His pregame ritual is eating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. His favorite part about the game is the post-game meal with his teammates. “I am going to miss spending time with all the guys on the team,” Georgesen said. His favorite article on the Knight Times is “Men’s basketball team looks to heat up in Florida.”