MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore Sam Skogen signed a national letter of intent to play basketball next season at Grand View University, an NAIA school in Des Moines.
Skogen, a 5-foot-11 guard, averaged 12.3 points per game as a sophomore with 100 assists. Skogen scored 676 career points with 175 career assists and 82 career steals.
Skogen, a second-team all-NJCAA Region XI selection, scored a career-high 26 points twice during his sophomore season.
“We are extremely proud of Sam,” NIACC coach Mark Mohl said. “He had 2 terrific years at NIACC and is just an outstanding person, student, and player.
“Grand View has an outstanding program and Sam will be a great addition to their program. Sam has the ability to run a team but can also score which makes him a valuable player.”
Grand View was 17-14 overall and 4-8 in the Midwest Collegiate Conference under veteran coach Denis Schaefer during the 2013-14 season. The Vikings will join the Heart of America Athletic Conference in the 2015-16 season.
At Mason City High, Skogen scored 1,216 points from 2008-2012, which ranks third in school history behind Jeff Horner and Dean Oliver.
Skogen’s 2013-14 season highs
Points – 26, twice.
Rebounds – 7 vs. Hibbing CC (11-9-13).
Assists – 6, twice.
Steals – 3 vs. DMACC (2-1-14).
Skogen’s career highs
Points – 26, twice.
Rebounds – 8 vs. RCTC (12-4-12).
Assists – 6, twice.
Steals – 3, five times.
