2009 Bethel College graduate William Walker has signed a professional contract to play basketball in Australia this summer.  The former Pilot has agreed to terms with the Frankston Blues who had been courting Walker during his successful season in Sweden where he averaged 15.9 points per game.

Mishawaka, Ind. – Bethel College men's basketball coach Mike Lightfoot announced that Mishawaka High School's Chris Mitchell will sign a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Bethel College.

Atlanta, Georgia - The Athletes in Action Coaches Forum: Called to Coach was held at the NCAA men's basketball Final Four this year and featured Bethel College head coach Mike Lightfoot. Lightfoot was on a panel of coaches and celebrities that featured TNT and CBS analyst Ernie Johnson, former Wisconsin coach Dick Bennett, ESPN basketball analysts Chris Broussard and Christian rap artist LeCrae.

Christian recording artist Guy Penrod has a line in one of his songs that says "A man makes his living by the work he does, but leaves his mark because of who he was."  Mike Lightfoot, Bethel College men's basketball coach, is a perfect example of that sentiment.