ABU signs Aaron Loines from Cleveland, OH

It was announced today that the Alderson Broaddus men's basketball team has signed 6'4" combo forward Aaron Loines of Cleveland, Ohio. Loines played his high school ball at Glenville High School for Coach Michael Holt. Loines is an explosive player with tons of bounce in his game. He uses that to his advantage to block shots, alter shots, rebound and elevate his jumper in and out of the paint. Aaron averaged 17 points per game this past season. He led Glenville HS to victory in the Senate Athletic League Championship Game over East Tech by pumping in 14 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and blocking 9 shots. His highlights from this game are featured in the video below as Goines wears number 23 for the maroon team:

For his efforts this past season, Loines was named to the Associated Press Northeast Lakes Ohio All-District Division II 1st team. He was also selected to the Associated Press All State Ohio Third Team for Division II. Loines has a solid frame with the ability to add 10-15 more pounds of strength.  Aaron's junior season highlight video below shows his incredible athleticism and jumping ability.

Battlers to open 2018-19 season at home against Grand Valley State

Battler Beat has confirmed that the Alderson Broaddus men's basketball team will open the 2018-19 season by hosting the G-MAC/GLIAC crossover event. The Battlers will face Grand Valley State on Saturday, November 10th at noon. The game will take place at Rex Pyles Arena on the campus of Alderson Broaddus University. The game will represent a pivotal midwest in-region game.

Grand Valley State finished this past season with an overall record of 14-15 and a 9-11 mark in the

GLIAC. The Lakers return their top two scorers and top two rebounders from last season. GVSU will be led by 6-2 junior guard Hunter Hale who averaged 13 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game last season. The Lakers also return 6-6 sophomore Jake Van Tubbergen who averaged 11.4 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game. GVSU also return their fourth and sixth leading scorer from last season in 6-3 Ben Lubitz (9 ppg/4.3 rpg) and 6-5 Zach West (6.8 ppg/5.3 rpg). ABU will also host the second game of the crossover event.

Hunter Hale

Justin Curtis signs his letter of intent with the Battlers

After giving a verbal commitment earlier in the year to Alderson Broaddus, Justin Curtis made it official and has signed his letter of intent to play basketball for the Alderson Broaddus Battlers. Curtis is a versatile 6'4" wing player who can consistently knock down the mid-range jumper but whose size gives an impressive finisher at the rim when in transition. He also gives the Battlers a player that can slash from the wing in half-court sets. Justin played his high school basketball for Columbus East HS in Columbus, OH.

Justin caught the eye of the Battler coaching staff during his junior season. He put up big numbers against good competition. Curtis averaged 20.1 points per game as a junior. For his efforts, he was named to the 1st-team Ohio Central District for Division II and to the 3rd-team All-Ohio Division II team. Justin was also named to the 270 Hoops 1st-team Division II squad for the 2016-17 season.

During his senior season, Curtis averaged 18 points per game and was once again named to the 1st-team Ohio Central District team. He was also named to the 2018 AP All-Ohio Special Honorable Mention Division II team. Justin had ten games this past season where he scored 20 or more points in a game including a season-high 26 points against Beechcroft HS. His Columbus East HS team finished with a 14-7 record this past year. Battler fans can look for an immediate contribution from Justin as he can score from all three levels on the court.

We have linked his highlight video package in the link below:

Justin Curtis' Highlight Video Package (Junior Season)