Congrats to Brent. Great program and the fans really support the team. Fun place to play. I hope to see him play next year.

Congrats! I've only seen the kid play twice, but he was a treat to watch both times. It's obvious he puts his time into his craft.

Nice article in Louisville Catholic Sports about why this happened: It was a very, very tough decision and Brent was blessed to have options but it was never about D1, D2, NAIA level etc. Catholic Sports Network Advertising

Nice article! Didn't realize until recently that you were his father.

 

I couldn't agree more that it's not about D1 or D2. It's absolutely all about "the experience." That is a great school and a top-notch program. You have to be very proud! I hope my own son is able to find a "fit" like that when it's all said and done - as I'm sure most parents do!

 

Again, congrats! I look forward to following his progress.

Did the young man have D1 offers?

 

BU will be a great fit for him.

Congrats to Mr. Bach. Great school as far as academics go, and he's going into a place where he can see the floor much earlier. One of my favorite KY High School players of all time.

Congrats to Mr. Bach. Great school as far as academics go, and he's going into a place where he can see the floor much earlier. One of my favorite KY High School players of all time.

 

Thank you so very much, we really appreciate the support of the BGP community over the past 4 years and look forward to everyone following Brent through his College career as well. These young men work very, very hard to attain their goals and it's great that we support and recognize their efforts as much as we can. Keep up the good work Joker and the whole BGP community.......

Thank you so very much, we really appreciate the support of the BGP community over the past 4 years and look forward to everyone following Brent through his College career as well. These young men work very, very hard to attain their goals and it's great that we support and recognize their efforts as much as we can. Keep up the good work Joker and the whole BGP community.......

 

He's been a fun player to watch and follow. I definitely look forward to following him in college and wish him all the best going forward on and off the court.

Thank you so very much, we really appreciate the support of the BGP community over the past 4 years and look forward to everyone following Brent through his College career as well. These young men work very, very hard to attain their goals and it's great that we support and recognize their efforts as much as we can. Keep up the good work Joker and the whole BGP community.......

 

Thanks. It's easy to get behind kids like Brent. He and some of his friends actually sat in my row for some of the Sweet 16 games and they all seemed like good kids. Best wishes in the future.

Congrats Brent!

Good choice.

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Bellarmine University's men's basketball team signed a key member of its 2014 recruiting class today, when Coach Scott Davenport announced that Augusta (Ky.) High School star Brent Bach will join the Knights this season.

 

Bach, a sharpshooting 6-1 guard, was one of the top scorers in the state this past season, averaging 31.2 points per game for the Panthers while finishing his career as Augusta's all-time leading scorer with 2,615 points. He was named the 10th Region Player of the Year, picked up 2nd Team All-State honors, and was a McDonald's All-American candidate among a slew of other accolades.

 

"We are extremely excited to have a tremendous winner like Brent in our program," said Davenport. "He took Augusta High School to championship level basketball against great competition. When you study Brent as a player, he is all about team and team performance. He elevated the play of his teammates to a very high level.

 

"Brent has a great love for the game, a skill that all great players possess. He is a great get for our program!" Davenport added.

 

Bach, who had interest from at least 10 different Division I schools, said he thought Bellarmine was a great fit. "Coach Davenport is a great coach and his assistant coaches showed a lot of interest and are really good at what they do. I feel that the way they play is the way I play. I'm just thankful for the opportunity to come be a part of the team and try to bring home another national championship."

 

"Coming from a small school, having the opportunity to play for a championship is something I'm really excited about," he said. "I want to improve my game, but I know I have a long way to go. I have to get bigger and work on my passing. I know there are several really good big guys on the team, and I want to be able work with them and make them happy, too."

 

Bach's high school coach Jason Hinson said he knows the work ethic is there to make him successful. "People don't realize the extra time and the extra effort that he put into all of this," Hinson said, adding that Bach would regularly be at practice an hour early or stay an hour late. "When he struggled with free throws, he'd shoot 200-300 and want to stay all night long, not wanting to go home--wanting to sleep here…that never happened but he would have."

 

With Bach's signing, Coach Davenport has shored up his backcourt with the 2014 recruiting class. Joining Bach is 6-1 guard Jarek Coles (Omaha, Neb.) along with Division I transfers Josh Sewell (6-4 guard, Trinity H.S./Miami University) and Chris Whitehead (5-9 guard, New Albany H.S./Fordham University).

 

 

Bellarmine University - Brent Bach to join Knights basketball team for 2014-15

He didn't sign until today? The press release was dated 8/13/14

He didn't sign until today? The press release was dated 8/13/14

 

I think he signed a while back. I was guessing the picture was from the signing ceremony, but they didn't do the press release until he arrived on campus.

 

Just a guess though.

I think he signed a while back. I was guessing the picture was from the signing ceremony, but they didn't do the press release until he arrived on campus.

 

Just a guess though.

 

Yep, good guess RP. Picture is from the ceremony. The schedule will be posted soon. First game at UC and I think it's Nov. 4th