Hall of Fame
Loaded with talent, the 1996-97 Comet men's basketball team built on the successes of the 1995-96 team. For the first time in Mayville State history, the Comets won both consecutive conference titles and consecutive trips to the NAIA national tournament. Under the dynamic leadership of second-year head coach Tim Miles and led by a bevy of NAIA All-America and NAIA Scholar-Athletes, the team compiled an 18-11 season record and a 9-3 record in the NDCAC. The Comets finished with a three-way tie for the conference regular-season title before making a 3-0 run through the post-season. The team received votes in national polls and were seventh in the NAIA in free-throw percentage and fifth in the NAIA in team defense. Moreover, every player who completed eligibility graduated with a Mayville State degree and many players were on the dean's list. Members of the staff and team were Tim Miles, Kris Brekken, Lance Roisum, Jay Jesperson, Jeff Walen, Pete Hansen, Brad Raymond, Brady Roisum, Justin Turnquist, Kent Bauman, Doug Orvik, Aaron Fearne, John Maus, Brandy George, Aaron Thompson, Jeremy Macejkovic, Jason Sunde, Damir Radjenovic, Craig Smith, Rick Karboviak, and Tim O’Brien.
