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Steele Venters
Hometown: Ellensburg, WA
Height: 6’7″
Highschool: Ellensburg
Weight: 200
Class: Graduate Student
About
Steele Venters is the kind of shooter who makes defenses pay attention as soon as he steps on the court. The 6’7 wing was named Big Sky Player of the Year at Eastern Washington, scoring over 15 points per game and making quick, confident three-pointers. After working hard to come back from two injuries, Venters returns with even more drive and focus. He finds open space, helps his teammates get good shots, and can change the momentum of a game with one basket. Spokane fans have been waiting to see him play, and ICCU is honored to share in the journey as Venters brings his outside shooting and excitement to Gonzaga.
Recent Awards and Honors
2024–25 Season
- Redshirted due to injury
2023–24 Season
- Redshirted due to injury
2022–23 Season (Redshirt Junior)
- Big Sky MVP
- Unanimous First Team All-Big Sky
- NABC All-District Second Team (District 6)
- Big Sky All-Academic Team
- Averaged 15.3 points per game
- Shot: 45.7% from the field and 37.1% from three-point range
- Scored 1,000th career point with a three-pointer at Idaho (February 11)
- Scored 20+ points in 8 games including 27 points in NIT win over Washington State on March 15 and hitting a game-clenching 3-pointer with 3 seconds left
- Ranked 10th in Big Sky for scoring, 6th in field goals made, 3rd in three-pointers made, and 9th in FG%
- Led team in scoring, FG attempts, 3-point attempts, FT% (min. 20 attempts), and steals