Full Name: Ned Jacob Goertzen
Birthplace: Henderson, Neb.
Parents: Ron Goertzen and Linda Arbogast
Siblings: Wes (31), Jay (29) and Junene (25)
Major: Biology
Honors and Awards
Bradley AD Honor Roll: Fall '08 and Spring '09
At Bradley
Joined the Braves as a walk-on last season following a fall tryout ... Appeared in two games as a freshman last season.
At Heartland H.S.
A four-year basketball letterman, Goertzen was a second-team all-state pick as a senior when he averaged 18 ppg, 5 apg and 4 spg ... Led Heartland Community H.S. to a conference title and a state tournament appearance in 2007-08 ... Played three years of football, earning honorable mention all-state honors as a wide receiver during his senior year in 2007.
Mission to Serve
When describing one event that has made the biggest impact on his life, Goertzen wrote how his family's history of mission work has inspired him to serve others.
"It is my desire to do similar service abroad, forsaking my own agenda for a time to serve others," Goertzen wrote.
Personality Profile
Magazine cover I would look to be on: Science
My favorite Coach Les phrase: No offense Ned, but...
My craziest dream: To play in a game
Planned post-basketball career: Researcher (biology)
Most people don't know this, but... Let's keep it that way
When I have free time, I... Read
Number of songs on my iPod: Don't own one
