Lane Tietz brings old-school lead-guard grit to Northern State
Tietz is a compact, high-IQ guard who arrived at Northern State with a proven winning résumé: in his freshman season at Dakota State in 2024-25, he averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game, and he was named NAIA North Star Freshman of the Year. He’s a 5-foot-11 floor general with 1,552 career high-school points and 324 assists, plus a reputation as a 5-year starter, captain, and clutch all-around competitor. If your team wants toughness, poise, and a steady creator who can organize an offense, Tietz is absolutely worth the watch.
