Cedarville University

Josh Gast had an immediate impact on the Yellow Jackets during his rookie season and was named the team's Most Valuable Player.....only player to start all 30 games.....led the squad in scoring at 14.5 points per game and rated second in rebounding at 4.9.....ranked first on the team in field goals made (144), free throws made (89), and steals (42).....named to the five-member American Mideast Conference Freshmen Team and to the Taylor Classic All-Tournament Team.....scored in double figures 24 times and registered a pair of double-doubles.....exploded for career-highs of 33 points and seven assists to go along with eight rebounds in an AMC victory at Wilberforce.....netted 25 points against NAIA Division I Trevecca Nazarene.....recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds at NAIA Division II nationally-ranked Point Park.....made his collegiate debut with 11 points and 10 boards versus Tennessee Temple.

High School - Gast earned three letters each in basketball and golf at Elgin High School.....averaged 18 points per game as a senior and earned all-district and all-conference first team honors.....played in the district all-star game and was honorable mention All-Ohio.....member of one district championship team and one league title squad.....golf team won conference championship as a senior.....National Honor Society student.

Personal - Carries a physical education major at Cedarville University.....born 4/30/82 in Marion, OH.....son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gast.....older brother, Andy, is a senior guard at American Mideast Conference foe Mount Vernon Nazarene.