Hall of Fame
The “Wizard” transferred to Peru State from Platte Community College and made an immediate impact on the basketball team the two years (1991-93) he was in a Bobcat uniform.
Ward was a two-time NAIA Honorable Mention All-American and was part of the Peru State team that went to the national tournament during his senior season. It was the first time the Bobcats had been in the NAIA tourney in 27 years. Their 27 wins is the most in Peru State history. The team finished fifth in the NAIA final rankings – the highest in school history.
During his junior year, Ward led the team in scoring while averaging 19+ points per game. In addition, he led the team in field goals made, high shooting percentage, and in free throws.
Ward was a two-time NAIA District XI Player of the Week during his senior campaign. He became the first Bobcat men’s basketball player to score more than 1,000 points in just two seasons.
To this day, Ward is still the all-time career and single season steals and assists leader. Ward is still listed in 16 different career- and single-season Top 25 statistical rankings.
