Oregon Institute of Technology Athletics

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – After a highly successful inaugural 24-win season, second year Head Men's Basketball Coach Justin Parnell has announced his 2017 recruiting class for Oregon Tech. 
 
"We are really pleased with how this year's class of recruits turned out," said Parnell. "They are a great group of young men who are talented and flat get it done in the classroom. Between the 5 of them, they combined for 5 State Championships and 12 League Championships. We have no doubt that winning mentality and expectation will make an immediate impact on our program. Oregon Tech Basketball certainly got better today."
 
Zach Bernards
5-11 – Guard
Dayton, OR – Dayton High School
Major: Computer Software Engineering/Information Technology
Notables
2015 & 2017 OSAA 3A State Champions
OSAA 3A State Player of the Year (2016 & 2017)
3X West Valley League Player of the Year
Senior Stats - 29.9ppg/7.2rprg/3.8apg – Shot 54% FG
"Zach has a special set of offensive skills that will translate really well to our program. He is a mature young man who truly understands the amount of time you have to put in to win. His ability to shoot the ball from anywhere on the court and ability to slither in the paint and score off the bounce will be a major asset to our program next year."
 
Joey Potts
6'9- Forward
Petaluma, CA – Petaluma High School
Major: Communication Studies
Notables
1^st Team All Sonoma County- Sonoma County League All Star Game Participant
Senior Stats -13ppg/8rpg/3bpg
"Joey is a very underrated Forward. At 6'9, he's a great leaper who can really finish well at the rim. He has the dynamic ability to play inside as well stretch out to the perimeter where he can cover some serious ground. He's also one of the most coachable players that our staff has ever been around. Joey has a bright future at Oregon Tech."
 
 
Harrison Steiger
6'3 – Wing
Wilsonville, OR – Wilsonville High School
Major: Engineering Technology
Notables
Back to Back OSAA 5A State Champions (2016 & 2017 – 2^nd Place in 2015)
OSAA 2^nd Team All State
1^st Team NW League
Stats – 12.4ppg/3.6rpg/2.3apg – 64.7% FG (Wilsonville High School Record)
"Harrison is one of the best high school defenders our staff has ever seen. He's a flat out competitor and puts the entire team before himself. We also know he's been exceptionally taught by Wilsonville's Chris Roche and he will be ready to go immediately. Harrison has the innate ability to be very aggressive without ever taking a poor shot."
 
Cal Stueve
6'5- Wing
Philomath, OR – Philomath High School
Major: Electrical Engineering Technology
Notables
2016 & 2017 OSAA 1^st Team All State
2016 OSAA 4A State Champions
Back to Back Oregon West League Player of the Year.
Senior Stats-20.5ppg/6.0rpg/3.6apg – 58% FG. Scored 40 points in a game vs Scappoose.
"Cal's length, athleticism and ability to attack the rim make him a very tough match up at the NAIA level. He reminds us a lot of former Oregon Tech Star Myles Daley. No matter the sport or level, Cal expects to win and that attitude has been contagious on any team he's played for. Cal is a great talent, but an even better person and student. He' the perfect fit at Oregon Tech."
 
Will Swank
6'5 – Wing
Eugene, OR – Sheldon High School
Major: Environmental Science
Notables
3X All-Midwestern League Team
First Team All-Tournament – San Diego Surf n Slam.
Senior Stats- 17.8ppg/4.6rpg/1.6apg – 53% FG/46% 3FG/84% FT. Scored 39 points in a game at Sprague.
"Will is a tremendous addition to our Oregon Tech family. First and foremost, Will is a high character individual who excels in the classroom. Pair that with his height and length, his outstanding footwork/pivoting, and his ability to shoot to the ball, he has the potential to be a dynamic threat at this level."