Vanguard University

The athlete:  Brett begins his sophomore season after having a solid freshman year…played in 27 of 32 games last year…started in 12…averaged 4.8 points per game…2003 graduate of Putnam City North High School…played for Coach Bill Robertson in the Metro Conference…two-time 1st-Team All-Conference…OBCA All-Star…Offensive Player of the Year…HM All-State as a senior…scored a career-high of 38 points in a game…averaged in double figures in scoring and rebounding…also played football at PCHS…played AAU Basketball for the OC Hoyas…talented inside player with good range…will battle for time on the court this year…worked hard in the off season to add strength…very gifted shooter…will be counted on to play both inside and on the perimeter this season…has a lot of potential when he is focused…could become a quality player in the GSAC with experience and development…is also a future team leader…has a bright career with the Lions.

The person:  Brett John McGee was born on November 8, 1984 in Waterloo, Iowa…son of Dennis and Teresa McGee…has a brother Eric and a sister Katie…nicknames are “Magoo” and “Scroll”…is undecided on a field of study…sports hero is Larry Bird…likes to eat spaghetti…is an Oklahoma Sooner fanatic…favorite movie is “Saving Silverman” and TV show is “Family Man”…loves the color red and the number 23…favorite place is Oklahoma City…hobbies include playing beach volleyball, body boarding, and surfing…feels that hate is the biggest problem in the world…likes that the VU Lions are hungry to win and are a great group of guys…has learned to take life one day at a time, and not to take the simple things for granted…playing sports has taught him about responsibility, teamwork, and communication…wants to be successful in the future.

His thoughts:  I chose Vanguard University because of the location and I wanted a change. I had heard a lot of good things about VU.”

Coach Wilson’s Comments: “Brett grew up a great deal his freshman year. He developed a better work ethic and hopefully this will pay off for him. Brett is an important part of the future of Vanguard University Basketball.”