Arlington’s King Signs to Play for Dakota State Trojan Men’s Basketball

(Madison, SD) – Dakota State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Wade Kooiman would like to announce the signing of Aaron King, senior from Arlington High School in Arlington, SD.

King had received numerous athletics honors while at Arlington High School. In basketball, he was named to third team All-State, two-time Most Valuable Player, Dakota Valley Conference Most Valuable Player, Southeast Area All-Star Team, Brookings All-Register Team, and two-time All-Conference. King was a member of the 3-Class Shoot-Out All-Star Team and surpassed his 1000th career point milestone in his junior year. He was a two-year starter at guard where he helped Arlington’s 8th Place at the State “B” Basketball Tournament this past spring and was a member of 2006 State “B” Basketball Champions and 2005 State “A” 5th Place Team. He was selected as co-captain in his junior and senior years.

King also lettered in football as he was honored as All-State Honorable Mention and All-Conference. In addition, he lettered in track and golf as he was a state qualifier in golf. He was listed as Academic All-State in basketball and football.

King was listed as “A” Honor Roll for four years and a member of the National Honor Society. He is an Honor Student for Arlington High School and was the homecoming candidate. He also received the President’s Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence. King was involved in numerous community and volunteer programs such as teaching, Junior Cardinal’s Program Co-Coordinator, National Honor Society’s Blood Drive, and volunteer coach.

Aaron is the son of Ron and Jolene of Arlington, SD. Aaron plans to major in Elementary Education at Dakota State University.
*Courtesy: DSU Sports Information