The Grand Valley State men’s basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in the GLIAC for the 2024-25 season announced by the league office.
Cornell Mann enters his third season as head coach for GVSU. Mann has led the Lakers to a 34-27 record in his first two seasons, including a trip to the GLIAC tournament championship a season ago.
GVSU returns six of their top eight scorers from last season, including three that averaged double figures in scoring. All-GLIAC performers Ethan Alderink and William Dunn return after each averaged in double figures in scoring last season. Alderink notched 11.5 points per game on 48.5% shooting from the field, while Dunn put up 11.2 points on 48.8% shooting from the field and 46% from three.
Point guards Mason Docks and Trevor Smith Jr. return after earning All-GLIAC defensive honors last season. Docks scored 10 points a game and led GVSU with 35 steals. Smith Jr. led the Lakers with 102 assists and was third with 31 steals. Jalen Charity also returns for GVSU after appearing in all 31 games last season making 30 starts.
GVSU brings in transfers that will look to make an immediate impact. Sophomore guard Kaden Brown transferred to GVSU after spending one season at Wright State. Junior forward Daivion Boleware transferred to the Lakers after spending two seasons at Glen Oaks Community College where he was an all-conference performer averaging a double-double (20.4 ppg, 11.8 rpg) in his final season.
GVSU will open the regular season next week Friday (Nov. 8) when they host Walsh. Tipoff is set for 2:00 PM at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. The game will be streamed live on FloSports.
