Two Warriors Earn All-GPAC Honors; Four Warriors Recognized

Midland University places four student-athletes on the 2025-26 GPAC Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) announced its 2025-26 Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams, with Midland University placing four student-athletes on the list. Jake Orr and Jeff Rozelle III were named to the All-GPAC Second Team, while Nick Dolezal and Butch Lordeus received honorable mention recognition.

Why it matters

Earning GPAC All-Conference honors is a significant achievement for the Midland University men's basketball program, recognizing the strong individual performances and contributions of its players to the team's success this season.

The details

Jake Orr, a senior from Omaha, Nebraska, reached a career milestone by surpassing 1,500 career points. He finished third on the team in scoring at 13.0 points per game while leading the Warriors in both assists (4.0 per game) and steals (1.9 per game). Jeff Rozelle III, a junior from St. Louis, Missouri, also earned All-GPAC Second Team honors after a strong all-around campaign, ranking second on the team in scoring with 13.8 points per game and second in rebounding at 8.8 boards per contest. Nick Dolezal, a senior from Omaha, Nebraska, earned honorable mention recognition after averaging 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. Butch Lordeus, a junior from Deerfield Beach, Florida, also received honorable mention honors following a breakout season, leading the team in scoring at 14.2 points per game.

  • The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) announced its 2025-26 Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Jake Orr

A senior from Omaha, Nebraska, who reached a significant career milestone this season by surpassing 1,500 career points.

Jeff Rozelle III

A junior from St. Louis, Missouri, who earned All-GPAC Second Team honors after a strong all-around campaign.

Nick Dolezal

A senior from Omaha, Nebraska, who earned honorable mention recognition after averaging 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.

Butch Lordeus

A junior from Deerfield Beach, Florida, who received honorable mention honors following a breakout season, leading the team in scoring at 14.2 points per game.

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The takeaway

Midland University's men's basketball program continues to develop talented players who are recognized for their individual contributions to the team's success, demonstrating the program's commitment to excellence and its ability to produce standout student-athletes.