Moses Olson Signs with Eddie Payne
May 19, 1998
Corvallis, Ore. - CORVALLIS - Moses Olson of Churchill High School in Eugene, Ore., has signed a National Letter of Intent to play mens basketball at Oregon State University, it was announced Monday by Beaver Head Coach Eddie Payne.
Olson is the fifth newcomer to join the Beaver camp since last falls recruiting period, and the second true-freshman. The 63" guard was a first team all-state selection as a senior and helped the Lancers to a third-place finish in the state. He also guided Churchill to a fourth-place finish in 1997.
"I really like the program and coaches," Olson said of his decision to attend Oregon State. "If I work hard in the offseason, I think I can help the program improve."
Olsson averaged 21.7 points as a senior, and scored a prep career-high of 43 points vs. North Bend High School. He was tabbed the Midwestern League Most Valuable Player. He averaged 14.7 points as a junior.
"Moses is a very knowledgeable player with a great shooting touch," Payne said. "Im very impressed with his character and I think he will make a very strong contribution to this program."
Olson is the second first team all-state selection to sign with Oregon State to play basketball, joining Adam Masten of Sprague High School in Salem. Shawn Kintner of McNary High School in Keizer, also a first team all-state basketball player, signed a football scholarship with the Beavers.
The official letter of intent signing period ended May 15.
OSUs Letter of Intent Signings Adam Masten, 6-5, G, Sprague High School, Salem, OR Josh Steinthal, 6-5, G, Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA Ramunas Petraitis, 6-5, G, Weatherford Junior College, Weatherford, TX Clifton Jones, 6-8, F, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA Moses Olson, 6-3, G, Churchill High School, Eugene, OR
