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Three More Players Sign with Cougars for
2012-2013 Season
written by Dave Parsons, Sports Information Director
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (5-18-2012) - The Mount
Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball
team has added three more recruits for the
2012-2013 season as Julian Henderson,
Malcolm Pittman, and Jacob Starinsky have
each signed a letter of intent to continue
their education at MVNU and play for the
Cougars.
Henderson, a 6-foot-4 wing
from Worthington, Ohio, was a two-year
starter at Thomas Worthington High School
and averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3
assists as a senior while shooting a
team-best 36 percent from 3-point range. A
team captain, he was named to the Ohio
Capital Conference Central Division Second
Team and the Columbus Dispatch All-Central
District list as well as earning the TWHS
Coaches' Award.
"Julian was a huge
get for us because he has an outstanding
skill-set to score the ball and has a great
passion for the game," said MVNU coach Matt
Moore, who will be entering his fourth
season leading the Cougars in 2012-2013.
"His best basketball is ahead of him as he
fills into his frame and continues to evolve
as an all-around player. He has a knack for
making big plays at both ends of the floor
when the time calls for it."
"MVNU
was the spot for me because of the
atmosphere Coach Moore creates," said
Henderson of his college choice. "I enjoy my
relationship with him and the other coaches
along with my teammates that I got to
interact with during my recruiting
experience. I look forward to a great career
and being a part of something special at
MVNU."
Pittman, a 6-foot-7 power
forward from Huber Heights, Ohio, was a
three-year varsity player at Huber Heights
Wayne High School where he averaged 8 points
and 4 rebounds per game while shooting 69
percent from the field as a senior. He was
an All-Conference Honorable Mention pick as
well as a Scholar-Athlete with a 3.6 grade
point average. He was also active in
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student
Council, Senior Cabinet, and Peer Mediation.
"Malcolm's addition to our program is a
special one because he is what I would
consider a 'glue-guy' and all great teams
need players like him," said Moore. "He will
bring an outstanding competitive nature to
the court, but his best asset is that he is
an outstanding teammate and will push his
teammates to get better every day. He is a
very solid student and has a fun spirit
about him."
"I really enjoyed my
visit to MVNU during the season and could
see myself as a member of the team," said
Pittman of his college choice. "I think with
the group of players we have coming in along
with the returning guys we have the chance
to raise the bar for the program. I can't
wait to get to school in the fall to get
started."
Starinsky, a 6-foot-3 wing
from Columbus, Ohio, averaged 7 points and 4
rebounds as a senior at Hilliard Bradley
High School where he was an All-OCC Capital
Division Special Mention honoree.
"Jacob is a player that I think many teams
and coaches have overlooked and could be an
outstanding small college player," said
Moore. "He has a toughness and athleticism
that you don't expect at first when you see
him play. He will bring a different look for
us at the wing position because he is
already physically able to compete with his
size and athleticism."
"My decision
to attend MVNU was an easy one from the
first day I met Coach Moore and visited
campus," said Starinsky. "The environment is
exactly what I want and need, and the staff
is awesome. I have a long way to go to
become the player I believe I can be, but I
think with great coaches and teammates I can
get there."
MVNU finished with a 9-21
overall record and a 3-15 mark in its first
season in the highly-competitive Mid-Central
College Conference that featured four teams
ranked in the final NAIA Division II Top 25
poll. Over the past 16 seasons, the Cougars
have topped the 20-win mark 12 times and
have advanced to the NAIA Division II
National Tournament eight times.
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