The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team announced the signing of Ron Kirk, Jr. (G, 6-4 176, Milwaukee, Wis./Dominican H.S.) to a National Letter of Intent. Kirk is the first signee for the Golden Eagles for the 2021 class.
Kirk was a WBCA Honorable Mention All-State selection at Dominican H.S. He was a Second Team All-Metro Classic Conference pick. As a senior, Kirk averaged 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal per game. He shot 44 percent. “I chose Minnesota Crookston, not only for the athletics, but the campus family as well,” Kirk said. “The students, teachers, and staff have much to offer and can help to build success outside of my basketball career. My biggest strengths as a player would have to be my speed, athleticism, and ability to create.”
He is the son of Makyda Booker. Kirk plans to major in health sciences at UMC. He was born December 29, 2002.
“Ronald Kirk is a highly skilled player who really likes being coached and improving on his craft,” said Dominican H.S. Head Coach Jim Gosz “He is really going to have a fantastic career at UMN Crookston as he will develop into a great guard under Coach Weisse. He is a really great teammate and leader. I really enjoyed coaching Ronald the past four years as he worked extremely hard to be rewarded to play at Crookston. The Crookston community will be getting an excellent student and even better person. The students and faculty at Crookston will really enjoy Ronald’s personality and work ethic. Ronald was an honor roll student at a strong private school. Ronald was one of my all-time favorites to coach and to describe him in two words ‘great kid'”
