Northern Michigan University

2021-22: Appeared in 19 games for the ‘Cats, where he put up 67 total points, 36 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 4 steals… had a season high 11 points against Northwood where he played 20 minutes and added 6 rebounds.

2020-21: Did not play.

Before NMU: At Minnesota Moorhead in 2019-20, Rusch appeared in 22 games and made 16 starts and averaged 5.6 points per game. He scored a season high 20 points against Wayne State (1/17/20) and shot 37.3 percent (28-of-75) from three.

Prep: Member of the Lakeville North team which advanced to the Class AAAA title game, Rusch averaged 11.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. He shot 45 percent from three-point range. Earned All-South Suburban Conference honors and was also named to the all-tournament team at state. Had a career-high 42 points in a game vs. Eastview. Three-year letterwinner in basketball.

Personal: Son of Jean Rusch. Born on November 17, 2000.