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Jacobs senior Cameron Krutwig left an indelible mark on the McHenry County area regarding post players. The Golden Eagles’ 6-foot-9 senior will be the standard, for years, by which other post players are gauged.
Krutwig, a four-year varsity player, finished his career with 1,528 points, 1,281 rebounds (eighth in IHSA history), 245 blocked shots and 240 assists.
This season, Krutwig helped the Eagles to their best season at 30-2 with the first sectional championship in school history. He was selected as the Northwest Herald Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the sports staff with input from local coaches.
Marengo’s Mike Volkening also received strong consideration after leading the Indians to a 25-8 record and their first sectional title since 1998.
Along with all those numbers, Krutwig tied his brother Conrad and Tim Moran with 93 career wins at Jacobs. Krutwig will take his classic post-up game to Loyola next season.
The Eagles’ big man answered these questions from sports writer Joe Stevenson and said how he enjoys history. He proved it by knowing what year Loyola, led by Jerry Harkness and Les Hunter, won the NCAA men’s basketball championship.
If you played baseball, what would be your walk-up music?
Krutwig: "Time of the Season" by The Zombies.
You get to run at the park with any four players from basketball history: Who’s on your team?
Krutwig: Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Dominque Wilkins and The Admiral (David Robinson).
What’s your favorite kind of ice cream?
Krutwig: Cookie dough.
Which one of your teammates really inspires you?
Krutwig: Every senior.
Which NBA throwback jersey would you like to have?
Krutwig: The Mailman, Karl Malone.
What is your favorite class?
Krutwig: History, I love learning about the past.
What was the last really good book you read?
Krutwig: "The Hobbit."
What would be your dream vacation spot?
Krutwig: Rome.
What sport that you don’t play would you be good at?
Krutwig: Football.
Who is in your NCAA bracket Final Four?
Krutwig: Duke, Arizona, Kansas and North Carolina.
What is your favorite video game?
Krutwig: "Battlefield 1," I love history.
Without Googling it, when did Loyola win the NCAA championship?
Krutwig: In 1963, and I promise I did not Google it.
What musical act in history would you most like to see in concert?
Krutwig: The King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
What are some basketball movies you can watch over and over?
Krutwig: "Space Jam" and "Glory Road."
If you had a sandwich named for you, what would be on it, and what would you call it?
Krutwig: I don't know what I'd call it, but it would have ham, bacon, mayonnaise and American cheese.
What was one of the most embarrassing moments of your career?
Krutwig: I scored the first point in the regional championship my freshman year, and as I was backpedaling I tripped and fell.
How many articles of Loyola apparel do you currently own?
Krutwig: Just one shirt. My parents (Kevin and Lorraine) have more than I do.
Have you learned the Loyola fight song yet?
Krutwig: I have not.
What’s the nicest gift you have ever given someone?
Krutwig: Last year, we gave our manager, Nick Pinter, a basketball signed by every Bulls player.
What is the hardest part of shopping for clothing at 6-9?
Krutwig: It's not as hard for shirts and sweatshirts, but for pants, I have to get extra long and tall.