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Jersey Number 35
Merritt Alderink
- Position:
- F
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Zeeland, Mich.
- High School:
- Zeeland West
Bio
EMU: 2025-26: Arrived at EMU as an incoming transfer.
INDIANA STATE: 2024-25: Appeared in 13 games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game, with an impressive shooting percentage of 59.1% from the field…His standout performance came in a game against Tarleton State, Dec. 1, 2024, where he recorded a season-high 11 points…Posted an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.00.
HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 13.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, contributing significantly to the Dux's 15–6 record…Helped Zeeland West's historic run to the Division I state semifinals, marking the program's first-ever district and regional championships…First Zeeland West basketball player to sign a National Letter of Intent to play NCAA Division I basketball.
INDIANA STATE: 2024-25: Appeared in 13 games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game, with an impressive shooting percentage of 59.1% from the field…His standout performance came in a game against Tarleton State, Dec. 1, 2024, where he recorded a season-high 11 points…Posted an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.00.
HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 13.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, contributing significantly to the Dux's 15–6 record…Helped Zeeland West's historic run to the Division I state semifinals, marking the program's first-ever district and regional championships…First Zeeland West basketball player to sign a National Letter of Intent to play NCAA Division I basketball.
Ben Braun Video at MAC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Friday, May 30
Ben Braun at MAC Hall of Fame Induction
Friday, May 30
Charles E. Ramsey - MAC Hall of Fame Induction of Ben Braun
Friday, May 30
Jack Brusewitz - MAC Hall of Fame Induction of Ben Braun
Friday, May 30
