SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University head men's basketball coach, Ryan Thompson, has announced the signing of Griffin Effenberger for the 2019-20 season.

Griffin Effenberger is a 6-5, 185 pound guard from Spokane, Washington. He was named All-Greater Spokane League his junior year after helping lead Lewis and Clark High School to a third place finish at the state tournament. With one season left to complete, Effenberger has averaged 16.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game for his high school career.

"Our coaching staff could not be more pleased with our first signee in the 2019 class. Last spring, we identified Griffin as our top recruit and we are elated that he has chosen Black Hills State to further his education," said coach Thompson. "Griff has all of the characteristics we look for in a student-athlete: strong character, tough minded, highly skilled, and extremely competitive. As a 6-5 guard that can shoot and score at a high level, he also possesses excellent play-making ability as a ball handler and passer. Griff's skill set will fit perfectly within our offensive system. Additionally, he is a proven winner as he led his high school team to the final four of the state tournament in the largest division in Washington State last season. Our entire program is excited to welcome Griff to our basketball family."

Griffin is the son of Morgan and Scott Effenberger. He plans to major in mass communications at BHSU.