SIOUX FALLS, SD – University of Sioux Falls Head Men's Basketball Coach Chris Johnson has announced the signing of transfer Trent Lippoldt, who will continue his academic and athletic career at USF.    
 
Lippoldt, a 6-8 forward/center from Doniphan, Mo., was a two-year standout at North Arkansas College where he scored 1,365 points and grabbed 737 career rebounds.
 
"We are really excited that Trent has chosen to be a part of the USF family.  He can really score, has great footwork and will be an immediate impact for us in the post," said USF Head Coach Chris Johnson. "He played for great coaches at North Arkansas and has had a big impact on that program.  He also averaged over 10 rebounds a game so he impacts the game in multiple ways.  We are really excited for Trent's future here at Sioux Falls," he said.
 
During his career, he was twice named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Region first team and was an National Junior College Athletic Association Third Team All-American in 2020-21. Six times Lippoldt was the Region 2 Athlete of the Week.
 
In 2021-22, he led his team to a 17-13 record while averaging 20.9 points and 10.6 rebounds and shooting 55 percent from the floor.