Lakeland University Athletics

2023-24: In his first year with the Muskies played in 12 games, starting four and averaging 10.8 minutes per contest… Averaged 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, posting season totals of 55 points, 31 rebounds, six assists, five steals and four blocked shots… Made 50.0% of his shots from the field (24 of 48) including 2 of 7 from three-point range plus 5 of 10 from the free throw line… Scored season-high 12 points against Loras Dec. 18, making 5 of 8 from the field… Pulled down six rebounds the next game in his first Lakeland start against Carroll Dec. 20... Recipient of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Scholar-Athlete Award.

Lewis University: Ward transferred to Lakeland from Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill. As a freshman with the NCAA Division II Flyers in 2022-23, he came off the bench in six games and played a total of eight minutes.

High School: Played four years of basketball and was a second team all-conference selection… Received school’s scholastic achievement award… Honor roll student and member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Tim & Catherine Ward… Majoring in business administration.


Career ambition/goal: Business owner
Favorite TV show: Snowfall
Favorite website: Saks Fifth
Favorite athlete: Kevin Durant (NBA’s Phoenix Suns)
Favorite sports teams: Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bears
Heroes/most influential people: Mom and Dad
Greatest sports accomplishment: Having the opportunity to play college basketball
Something people may not know about you: I’m really into fashion