
Johnnie Basketball
Alumni Association

2020
Ethan Novacinski
After graduation I worked at the St. Cloud hospital on the Covid unit until spring of 2021 when I began the physician assistant program at Des Moines University. After spending 2 years in Iowa, and completing my masters in physician assistant studies, I was hired at the Plaza Urgent…
Physician assistant
January 9, 2026

2020
Jubie Alade
After graduation, me and Lucas Walford played basketball together in Ireland. Since returning home, I've been working as a software engineer in the twin cities. My future plans revolve around traveling as often as I can!
Software engineer
January 9, 2026

2020
Kyle Sorenson
Since graduating, life has moved quickly. I spent a year coaching collegiate basketball at Northern Michigan University while earning my master's degree, then went to chiropractic school. In October 2024, I earned my Doctorate of Chiropractic and immediately put it to work, launching my own practice in November 2024,…
Business Owner/Chiropractor
January 9, 2026

2020
Lucas Walford
After graduation I decided to keep playing basketball and moved to Ireland to play for a club about thirty minutes north of Dublin for the 2020-2021 season. While I was playing there, I also got my Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. I returned for a second season and…
Financial Sales at Allianz Life
January 9, 2026

2020
Sean Ryan
After graduating from SJU, I enrolled in the University of Minnesota’s master’s program, earning my M.Ed. in Sports Management in May 2022. While working toward my degree, I had the opportunity to return to the Johnnie Basketball program as an assistant coach on Coach McKenzie’s staff. Although I initially…
Athletics & Activities Director
January 9, 2026