Bio

Michael Maciasz was an outstanding Comet Basketball player who achieved the honors of leading scorer and Most Valuable Player for four consecutive seasons--1969-1972. He still holds the scoring record with a four-season total of 1,640 points. As co-captain in 1971 and 1972, he helped lead Olivet to MIAA championships. Comet Head Coach Gary Morrison credited him with being the single player most responsible for the championships level of basketball at Olivet. Maciasz was an All MIAA selection from 1970 to 1972 and league MVP in 1972.

An excellent student, Maxiasz graduated in 1972 with a B.A. in Economics. He went on to be a teacher and coach at Lakewood High School, where he continued to inspire young people on the basketball floor and their personal lived. The 1977-78 Comet Co-Captains, Mike O’ Mara and Al Westendorp, both played for Maciasz at Lakewood.

In observance of his remarkable contributions to Olivet College and his continued inspiration of young people, he was inducted into the Olivet College Athletic Fall of Fame.