MISHAWAKA – Bethel College head men’s basketball coach Mike Lightfoot and his staff are proud to announce the addition of Brady Bechtel from Goshen High School to the Pilots’ program.

Brady, a 5-11 point guard, is ranked number 22 by Scouting Indiana for top point guards in the 2016 class. During his junior year, Bechtel averaged 13 points shooting 32.3 percent from the three point line, while dishing out 4.5 assist, and grabbing 2.6 rebounds per game.

“Brady is a true competitor,” stated coach Lightfoot. “He represents what our basketball program and school stands for both on and off the floor. We are excited that Brady has selected Bethel.”

During his tenure at Goshen High School Brady has lead the Redskins to a 41-28 record. Bechtel was voted all Northern Lakes Conference honorable mention as a sophomore and would improve to first team all NLC his junior year. Bechtel has participated in the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclassmen showcase all three years, and was also named to the Bethel College McDonald’s All-Star game in 2014.

“I chose Bethel because of the people, coaches, and unique family environment,” said Bechtel. “I felt wanted and pursued by the coaching staff. I knew that Bethel was the place for me.”

Bechtel’s father Brian, who is his high school coach at Goshen, was a star guard for the Pilots. The elder Bechtel, who starred at Fairfield High School, was a two-time team MVP and captain at Bethel.

Bechtel will begin his senior season with the Redskins at Mishawaka Marian on Nov. 24.

The Pilots will begin the 2015-2016 charge on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at home against crosstown rival Indiana University of South Bend at 7 p.m.

Brady Bechtel’s Player Profile

Averages 10.2 points, 3.8 assist, 2.3 rebounds per game // Has a 32.3 three point field goal percentage // Voted honorable mention all NLC as a sophomore // voted first team all NLC as a junior // ranked 22 by Indiana for top Point Guards in the 2016 class // voted team MVP sophomore season// Participant at the Bethel College McDonald’s All-Star game // Has participated in the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclassmen Showcase the past three years.