GHS basketball’s leading scorer signs with Humboldt State
GILROY – It wasn’t really a matter of if Greg Hamik was going to play college basketball, it was more of where the 6-foot-1 senior was going to land.
Hamik, the Tri-County Athletic League’s co-Most Outstanding Player for the 2009-10 season, made his choice official last Friday, penning his signature on the dotted line to attend Humboldt State University next fall.
Former GHS basketball coach Jeremy Dirks organized a signing “party” for Hamik, and the 20-25 people who came in support had the Mustangs’ leading scorer a bit tongue-tied.
“I was a little shy. I didn’t really know what to say,” Hamik said about holding center stage. “It was fun. I was glad Dirks set it up for me.”
Hamik added that Dirks had an key role in helping him get to the next level, whether it was on the court or contacting college-level coaches on his behalf.
“Ever since my freshman year he has been helping me out,” Hamik said. “I owe him a lot.”
The Jacks are a Division II program located in Arcata,and Hamik said their style of play fits his skills.
“It was a difficult decision at first,” Hamik said. “Once I visited Humboldt and played with the team, it was easy after at.”
Another plus: the school is in California, making it much easier for his family to catch some games next season.
Hamik said he will be asked to play point guard for the Jacks, an adjustment for the shooting guard, who occasionally handled the ball for the Mustangs last season.
“They will probably get me on a weight program that they want me to work on over the summer,” Hamik said. “They want me to get stronger and work on my ball handling.”
As a senior, Hamik averaged 16.4 points per game – including 20 a clip during the second half of league play. He led the TCAL in 3-pointers made with 54 despite being ruthlessly pestered by opponents’ double-teams on a regular basis.
“I’m really excited,” Hamik said. “I’m glad this part is over and I’m looking forward to it now.”
