Hall of Fame
Ennis Young was an outstanding three-year performer for the Lakers on the hardwood, playing a key role in the 1997 GLIAC championship season. GVSU was a combined 55-26 overall, including a 36-19 GLIAC mark, during his playing career. A two-time All-GLIAC performer, Young also earned Academic All-GLIAC honors. He averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds as a sophomore as the Lakers finished 23-6, won the GLIAC North Division and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 1996-97. Ennis led the Lakers in scoring and rebounding each of his final two years, averaging 18.7 points and 8.9 rebounds during the two-year span. As a junior in 1997-98 he averaged 17.2 points and 7.9 rebounds, followed by a senior campaign in 1998-99 when Young averaged 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds. His career scoring average of 16.1 points and career blocks total of 77 both rank seventh all-time in GVSU annals. He ranks 25th all-time in total points with 1,192.
