• Appeared in five games and averaged 0.4 points and 0.6 rebounds

Summary from the 1952-53 Media Guide

Another product of Utah Valley basketball garden, Van started his ball career in American Fork, Utah. After garnering all-state honors, Van enrolled at the BYU. He proved himself on the frosh team, so Watts moved him to a varsity berth towards the end of the season. Van has great promise as a guard. He handles the ball well, hits nicely from deep in the court, and is great defensive player. Another likely candidate for guard spot.

• An all-stater, Van has the court sense needed by floor captain
• He hits nicely from outer court when he elects to shoot, and is one of the Y’s best drivers around the basket
• A real valuable boy to have on the squad

• One of the two seniors listed on ’55 roster
• Moved to varsity as freshman
• Is a two-year letterman
• Good floor man, has not realized his full potential
• Is former all-state prep
• Animal husbandry major