Coach Terry Bocian AQ Athletic Hall of Fame

Rick Vryhof

  • Class
  • Induction
    2007
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
Inducted in 2007, came from Calvin Christian High School in Grandville, Michigan to become one of the most prolific
scorers in Aquinas Basketball history. In just three seasons he scored over 1,700 points and averaged 21 points per
game. He still remains the fifth leading scorer in the Aquinas record book; and he did it without the benefit of the threepoint
shot. Vryhof currently remains ranked in the top five of numerous offensive categories at Aquinas, including freethrows
made, average points-per-game, and the highest field goal percentage. An all-around talent, he possessed longrange
shooting skills, an explosive first step to the basket and great jumping ability. He was a two-time All-State player
who earned NAIA All-American recognition in 1984. A fierce competitor, he was also the epitome of sportsmanship and
class on the court. Vryhof earned bachelor and master degrees from Aquinas and currently resides in Holland, Mich.
with his wife, Sharon (Kuipers '85) and children, Caitlin and Trent. He is still active in basketball today, both playing and
in coaching youth. He is employed by Herman Miller.
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