09/25/2026
Basketball and academics were never a trade-off for BJ — just two things that needed the right schedule to coexist.
He came up through championship AAU programs before helping lead his high school team to its first championship in school history. Behind that success was a tremendous amount of dedication — both on the court and in the classroom.
"BJ would start his day between 6-6:30 AM, getting in about 5-6 hours of schoolwork before lunch. This worked best for him — once he was in a groove he liked to keep going. After lunch he would rest and then head to the gym to get extra work in before practice would start."
— The Family
That flexibility mattered most when it counted. During his freshman year, BJ needed surgery for an injury.
"Acellus made it possible for him to rehab and recover without being bound to the traditional school schedule."
— The Family
This fall, BJ heads to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where he'll major in Pastoral Studies while looking to be a major part of the resurgence of the basketball program.
"Manage your time wisely, focus on your studies first before sports. If you can get ahead in your classwork, do so. I was able to work ahead before the season, so I had more time to train when the season began."
— BJ
"It's amazing to see him achieve his dreams and goals, and pursue his major of choice — fully prepared to tackle the demands of college."
— The Family
Congratulations, BJ! We can't wait to see everything you accomplish next.
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