South Dakota Mines

A 1970 Java High graduate, Schlepp had a stellar career at the South Dakota School of Mines, finishing as South Dakota’s all-time leading men’s collegiate basketball scorer with 2,440 points. And, what made it special was the 5-foot-11 guard set that mark before the advent of the three-point shot. He led the 1973 Hardrockers to their first ever appearance in the NAIA national tournament. At Mines, Schlepp still holds 13 school records, including points in a game (44) and free-throw percentage in a game (14 of 14), season (197) and career (617). He also holds the single-game assist record (18) and the season steal record (134). In his final three seasons, Schlepp averaged 24.3, 26.5 and 27.3 points a game. He earned honorable mention NAIA All-American honors in 1973 and was a third-team All-American in 1974. At Java, he was all-state in basketball while placing second in the high jump at the state meet.