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2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster

Josh Burkholder
Josh Burkholder
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Josh Burkholder
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Josh Burkholder

Ryzin Bergersen #0 G

  • Position:
    Guard
  • Height:
    6-4
  • Weight:
    170
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Boise, Idaho
  • Highschool:
    Borah HS/Link Year Prep

Summary

Biography

2024-25 (Senior)
  • Honorable Mention All-GNAC
  • Started all 28 games for the Nighthawks
  • Averaged 36.1 minutes (1st on team), 10.6 points (2nd), 2.9 assists (2nd), and 1.9 steals per game (1st)
  • Led in the GNAC and 32nd in Division II in minutes played per game
  • 2nd in the GNAC in steals per game
  • 3rd in the GNAC in assist-turnover ratio at +2.9
  • Scored a season-high 24 points including five threes in the big rivalry win over College of Idaho on Nov. 12
  • Scored in double figures in 14 of 28 contests with three 20+ point games
  • Season-high eight rebounds came on against Alaska Fairbanks on Jan. 11
  • Set career-best of seven assists twice, first at Cal State LA on Dec. 17 and again on Jan. 16 against Montana State Billings
  • Equaled career-best of five steals against Alaska Anchorage on Feb. 8
  • Finished his career with 179 made three-pointers, second-most in NNU’s Division II career history and seventh all-time in program history
2023-24 (Junior)
  • Second Team All-GNAC
  • Played in and started 26 games for the Nighthawks
  • Averaged 32.8 minutes, 13.0 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.9 steals per game
  • 2nd in the GNAC in steals per game
  • 5th in the GNAC in 3-point field goals made per game at 2.2
  • 6th in the GNAC in minutes played per game
  • Scored 27 points against Western Washington on Jan. 27
2022-23 (Sophomore)
  • GNAC Championship MVP
  • Ranked 3rd in the GNAC in 3PT PCT with 44.7%
  • Ranked 16th in all of DII for 3PT PCT
  • Played in 27 games for the Nighthawks and started 19
  • Averaged 11.3 points per game
  • Had a season high, 22 points against Saint Martin’s in the GNAC Championship while shooting 6-7 from beyond the arc
  • Made at least one three-point shot in 24 of 27 games played
  • Scored double digits in 14 of 27 games played
2021-22 (Freshman)
  • Played 54 minutes across 12 games for the Nighthawks
  • Notched three rebounds, two assists, and hit a three pointer against Central Washington on Jan. 1
2020-21 (Freshman) *played shortened spring season due to COVID-19
  • Played 12 minutes across four games
  • Went 2-6 from deep and pulled down two rebounds
Before NNU
  • Prepped at Borah High School
  • High School State Champion
Personal
  • Biggie is from Boise, Idaho
  • Son of Rhonda and Roberto
  • Has two siblings, Ray and Rylan
  • Enjoys playing video games
  • Favorite music artist is J. Cole
  • Loves watching anime

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Historical Player Information

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    2020-21Freshman

    Guard
    6'4" 170 lbs
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    2021-22Freshman

    Guard
    6'4" 170 lbs
    0
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    2022-23Sophomore

    Guard
    6'4" 170 lbs
    0
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    2023-24Junior

    Guard
    6'4" 170 lbs
    0
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    2024-25Senior

    Guard
    6'4" 170 lbs
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