BMCC Hoops Standout Signs Letter of Intent

Blue Mountain Community College basketball guard Jared Schultz today signed a national letter of intent to continue his collegiate career at the University of Great Falls in Great Falls, Mont.

Schultz finished his run as a BMCC Timberwolf with 771 career points, averaging 14 points per game during his two years. Schultz, who took an impressive 21 credits during the winter term and maintained a 3.24 GPA, will graduate from BMCC with his Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree on June 10. He’ll study business at Great Falls.

“Jared Schultz is the most consistent and coachable player I have ever coached,” said BMCC Head Men’s Basketball Coach Adam Ellis. “He comes everyday ready to compete. He has a unique ability to find ways to impact a game whether it be by his scoring, his defense or just making the right play at the right time. I am sad to lose Jared, however I am more than happy to see him continue his playing career for Coach Anthony Owens at the University of Great Falls. I am excited to stay connected and follow the rest of his career and his life as he continues his education and athletic goals.”

During his two years at BMCC, the Stevensville, Mont., native started in all but one game. In 29 games this season, Schultz averaged 15.76 points per game, 4.38 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He played 1,026 minutes this season, leading all the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) in minutes played. During his freshman year, Schultz lead the Timberwolves in minutes, playing 847 minutes and averaging 33 minutes per game. He was 3rd in the team in scoring at 12.08 points per game, averaged 4.88 rebounds, and 2.12 assist per game.

In March, Schultz was one of just five men in the NWAC East Region selected to play in the Sophomore All Star Game during the NWAC championship tournament.

Schultz said he looks forward to returning to Montana, where his family will have more opportunities to see him play since he’ll be closer to home. However, he values his experience at BMCC.

“Being here taught me to grow up a lot,” he said. “Moving six to seven hours away from home, I had to grow up fast. But it was great to be a part of a program that went through some rebuilding over the past two years. This last year we won more games than BMCC has won in a long time, and it was cool to be a part of that.”