July 20, 201214 yr Author Any idea why? Will he have to sit out? I assume he will have to sit a year.
July 20, 201214 yr Author Can someone answer this question? Pure speculation but I'd say two factors: Proximity to NKY and level of play.
July 20, 201214 yr Jake is following the Covington Catholic to Bellarmine path of fellow low post man - Dave Rechtin. Best of luck to Jake.
July 20, 201214 yr Best of luck to Jake. It's a big jump from NAIA to the GLVC. Going to be some tough competition for playing time as Bellarmine signed a very good 6'8" post player from St Louis and another post player from Wright State transferring in with 4 years of eligibility.
July 21, 201214 yr Best of luck to Jake. It's a big jump from NAIA to the GLVC. Going to be some tough competition for playing time as Bellarmine signed a very good 6'8" post player from St Louis and another post player from Wright State transferring in with 4 years of eligibility. This. Very big jump in competition level, and that will start in practice everyday just for playing time. I liked Jake's game in high school, and thought he was a Division II player, but Bellermine is one of the top DII programs in the country. I'm guessing he wanted to get closer to home, and this was his best basketball option. I really hope it works out as the kid and his family seem like very nice people. I don't think he'll have to sit a year. Don't know this for sure, but I don't know why the NCAA would care about kids transferring in from NAIA schools.
August 15, 201214 yr Is this a done deal? Bellarmine hasn't made any announcement on their website about this transfer but they did have info about Vance Hall transfer earlier in the summer.
August 15, 201214 yr Author Is this a done deal? Bellarmine hasn't made any announcement on their website about this transfer but they did have info about Vance Hall transfer earlier in the summer. Yes. Confirmed on both sides.
November 6, 201213 yr Jake Thelen started for Bellarmine in their exhibition game against UC. Jake ended up with 4 points and 7 rebounds in 20 minutes of action
February 1, 201313 yr Author I was unaware that Jake was eligible this season until I came across a BU box score. Stats for the season Bellarmine Knights - Season Statistics Jake had 22 and 10 against Quincy.
February 1, 201313 yr Jake's the 4th leader scorer, 2nd in rebounds and 4th in minutes played. A very solid 1st year in D2 basketball. I still think Jake could have played an NKU. He may not have the type of numbers at NKU, but I have to believe he would have been a very solid contributor. Keep up the good work Jake!
November 30, 201312 yr There was an article in the C-J this week saying he has lost 30 pounds, per Coach Davenport's suggestion. When does Donnie Hale, the transfer from Purdue, become eligible for the Knights? They'll have a formidable front line with tese two.
November 30, 201312 yr I went down and watched them when they played Christian Brothers last weekend. He looked very good. Had 18 points and 6 boards. Great atmosphere to watch a game.
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