Logan Stutz
Logan Patrick Stutz is an American retired professional basketball player and former professional head coach. He played the power forward and center positions during his playing career. He was the head coach and general manager for the Sudbury Five of the National Basketball League of Canada. In 2021, he also accepted a temporary role as director of player development for the Boston College Eagles.
Stutz played for the Windsor Express and the Niagara River Lions of the NBLC, being named Most Valuable Player Award|Most Valuable Player] in 2016. He competed with Butler County Community College and then Washburn University at the collegiate level. He played high school basketball for Plaza Heights Christian Academy in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Early life
Logan was born on May 27, 1988, in Blue Springs, Missouri, to Valerie and Bill Stutz. He grew up playing sports in his backyard with his siblings; an older brother, a younger brother Garrett and a younger sister. Stutz later attended the small private school Plaza Heights Christian Academy in his hometown, where he played high school basketball as a point guard and graduated in 2007. His father was the head coach, and the team faced about three losses in Logan's entire career with Plaza Heights.College career
Stutz first attended Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, where he played college basketball for the Grizzlies for one season in the National Junior College Athletic Association. He believed that he could compete in the NCAA Division I, but he instead played at a lower level so that he could develop as a player and receive more offers. With the team, Stutz averaged 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, shooting about.480 from the field. His season drew attention of more high-level programs, but he chose to continue playing basketball in Kansas after meeting his future wife.Starting in his sophomore year, Stutz attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. He played basketball with the Ichabods at the NCAA Division II level. By the end of the season, he was averaging 5.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 29 games. Stutz saw improvement as a junior, with averages of 11.3 points, five rebounds, and one steal per game. He carried Washburn to an appearance at the MIAA Tournament, putting up 23 points. Stutz developed into the Ichabods' leader during his senior season, averaging 20.0 points and 7.1 rebounds, both team-highs. He earned first-team All-MIAA honors in addition to first team All-NABC accolades. Stutz also led the MIAA in scoring.