HAYS, Kan. – Growing several inches over the past couple of years made playing college basketball a real possibility for TMP-Marian standout Jared Vitztim. Wednesday afternoon he made it a reality by signing a National Letter of Intent with Fort Hays State.

TMP-Marian’s Jared Vitztum talks about signing with Fort Hays State

 

The 6’7″ Vitztum was courted by several schools including Nebraska-Kearney, but in the end says Fort Hays State was the best fit for him. “It was definitely hard to pick out a certain school but I think Fort Hays is just the best fit for me. I really liked the coaching staff and the players” Vitztum said.

He becomes the second Hays product to sign with the Tigers this spring and the third in the last two years joining Hays High’s Isaiah Nunnery and Brady Werth.

“It will be fun especially with Isaiah (Nunnery), Brady (Werth) and Trey O’Neil. I’ve played against all of them. It will just be fun to be on their team. They’re really talented players and I just can’t wait to be with them”.

Vitztum averaged 19.8 points per game along with 10.7 rebounds per game during his senior season and was named to the first team of the All-Mid-Continent League team after helping the Monarchs to a 19-4 record and trip to the sub-state championship game. As a junior he was a key player in TMP-Marian’s run to the 4A Division II state tournament.