First Year (2009-10):  Played in 6 games…averaged .3 points in 1.8 minutes per game…shot 1-1 from the field.

High School / Pre-Trinity:  Four year letterman at Santa Fe Prep under Coach Chris Chakeres…three time All-District First Team selection…honorable mention All-State selection senior year while averaging 31.6 points per game.

Personal:  Son of Owen and Katherine Van Essen…brother to Trevor and Daniel.