Nanooks Men’s Basketball adds two of Alaska’s own

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -Another day of news for Nanook Nation as Coach Ostanik and the Men’s Basketball team added two more names to the roster.

First up is 6 foot 7 guard and Kodiak product, Jackson Krug. Krug spent the previous two seasons at Lassen Community College in Susanville, California.

Krug had28 appearances and 14 starts for Lassen in 2023-24. His field goal percentage was 43.5% and he shot 29.3% from beyond the arc.

He finished the season scoring 5.8 Points and grabbing 4.9 Rebounds per game adding 23 steaks and 5 blocks. His performances throughout his second season with the Cougars garnered All-Defensive Team honors. He was also recognized on the All-Academic Team while at Lassen.

Ostanik is staying true to his previous comments on wanting all the talented Alaska basketball players by signing another Alaska product, Jeremiah (Shish) Hersrud.

Hersrud, a guard out of Wasilla, Alaska, signs with the Nanooks after spending the past two years at Bellevue College.

He played in and started 28 games for the Bulldogs, he averaged 31.1 Minutes and 9.8 Points per game, he shot 41.8% from the field, 32.4% from three and 79.5% from the line.

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