NEWS

BASKETBALL UPDATES

ACCEPTANCE TO BETHEL UNIVERSITY PSEO PROGRAM
MAY 6, 2022-Drew was accepted to Bethel University's PSEO program for Fall 2022!  Drew will earn college credits for the next two years toward his Associate of Arts degree.  Congratulations Drew, and good luck on a successful year of classes!

PREP HOOPS THE STAGE

APRIL 9, 2022-Drew has an impressive start to the 2022 AAU season! Scoring 26 points against Griffin Elite.

PREP HOOPS HARDWORK REGION: UNDERRATED POINT GUARDS
JUNE 16, 2022- Drew is recognized by Prep Hoops as an underrated point guard that college coaches should keep their eyes on. Drew plays for the Minnesota Chill Elite Basketball program.  Follow Drew on Twitter @BalentineDrew.

DREW VISITS SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY


AUGUST 9, 2022-Today was Drew's first Unofficial College visit! We want to thank the Saint Cloud State University MBB Head Coach Quincy Henderson,  Assistant Coach Connor O'Brien, and Graduate Assistant Omar Aguirre for laying out the red carpet for Drew Balentine  today!  It felt like an official visit.  We also want to thank Shawn Kakuk from the Richard Green House, John Brown in admissions, and Shahzad Ahmad for introducing us to the SCSU President Robbyn Wacker!

Big shoutout to Minnesota Chill Coach,  Marcus Edward Hill for telling us to pick top 5 colleges and go visit! Coach Quincy gave Drew honest feedback after watching his AAU highlight film. Drew learned what he needs to work on and what it really takes to play at the college level.

UW-PARKSIDE ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022- Drew had the opportunity to attend UW-Parkside Elite Basketball Camp for 2023-2024 recruits.  The camp included continuous rotating skill stations, 5 v 5 games, a  Q & A session with Head Coach Luke Reigel.  The camp ended with a campus tour. It's important that Drew understands what it takes to play at the college level, and hearing that from a coach with a 20 year career.  Thank you for the invitation Coach Reigel and Asst. Coach Gabe Miller.