Ethan Sticken was born Oak Grove, Mo., and attended Oak Grove High School where he was a second-team all-state performer under head coach Jerry Girdner…Was also an academic all-conference, all-district and all-conference honoree, earning his way onto the all-district team…Went on to attend North Central Missouri College where he played for coach Steve Richman, helping the Pirates to back-to-back third-place finishes in NJCAA Region 16…Is the son of Jon and Colleen Sticken and has two sisters, Jennifer and Jessica…Chose Park for the opportunity to continue his education at a private college and play basketball at a high level of competition…Away from the court, enjoys bass fishing, reading and cooking, and will major in psychology at Park University.