Seattle Pacific University Athletics

Prior to SPU: Played four years of varsity basketball at Kentwood High School under head coach Blake Solomon … earned four varsity letters as a forward … averaged 20.0 points, 13.0 rebounds, and shot 39 percent from three-point range during his senior season … earned First Team All-NPSL honors as a junior … named NPSL MVP as a senior … received First Team All-Region and First Team 4A All-State recognition during his senior season … was selected as Kentwood High School Athlete of the Year … continued his collegiate career at Northwest University before transferring to SPU … enters his final season of collegiate eligibility.

WHY HE CHOSE SPU

“I chose SPU because I trust the coaches.”

Personal – Son of Matt and April Stempniak … brother to Blake … graduated from Kentwood High School in 2022 … favorite TV show is Eastbound & Down … favorite book series is Harry Potter … favorite food is pasta … favorite sport to watch is football … favorite sports team is the Buffalo Bills … favorite athlete is Josh Allen … would like to have dinner with LeBron James … would choose the ability to fly as a superpower … nickname is Big Tasty … intends to major in business administration.