William Jessup University head men's basketball coach Aaron Muhic announced the signing of Philip Peterson to the 2010-11 team.
Peterson, a 6-6 wing, joins the Warriors from Casa Roble High School. The Orangevale, California native averaged 8.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists a game for the Rams. He was selected team captain and was named to the John Hauslet Invitational All-Tournament team. In his best contest, Peterson scored 23 points, had 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
In the classroom, he was a four-year Scholastic Recognition Award recipient (3.79-3.99), a 2010 Golden Seal Merit Award winner, and ranked 18 out of 347 in his class with a 3.94 GPA. In the community, Philip served at Volunteers of America Homeless Shelter, conducted youth basketball camps, and mentors middle school students for the Youth for Christ Organization.
Coach Muhic said about Peterson, "Philip is a great fit for our program and community. He has a strong work ethic both on and off the court. With his dedication and commitment, Philip has a bright future in our program." Peterson said, "I choose William Jessup because of the Christian environment and how everyone at the university is there helping you to accomplish your goals. I like the small school atmosphere compared to some of the larger schools I visited. I feel like William Jessup is a great place for me to grow spiritually, academically, and athletically."
