Tim Dykstra

Dykstra, a 1975 graduate of USF, ranks as one of the school’s outstanding basketball players. He is just one of two Cougars (Roger Heibult) to be part of the 1,000 point, 1,000 rebound club.

Dykstra prepped at Lennox where he led the Orioles to the state title game vs. DeSmet in 1971 and also was part of the 1969 squad that was fifth at the State A Tourney. At USF, Dykstra was a dominant inside performer, finishing his career fourth all-time in points (currently 9th) with 1,524 and first in rebounds with 1,018. A 6-8 forward/center, he had career averages of 15.9 points and 10.6 rebounds, or a double double every time he played. A two-time All-Tri State Conference performer, he earned honorable mention honors on the all-league team as a sophomore. Even as a freshman he had an impact with 265 points and 193 rebounds. In his sophomore year, he had 424 points, including shooting 60.8 percent from the floor, with 270 rebounds on a 12-11 team. As a junior, the second team all-league performer scored 389 points (16.8 ppg) with 269 boards (12.0 avg.) and hit 59.3 percent from the floor on a team that finished 14-9. During a standout senior campaign, he helped USF to a 13-13 record, including picking up first team all-league honors. In that season, he put up a career best 442 points (17.0 ppg) and 286 rebounds (11.0 rpg). He also set a school record by knocking down 62.9 percent of his shots from the floor. He is also the school’s career field goal leader (634-of-1,057 field goals) at 59.98 percent. In total, he had 41 games of 20 points or more, including three over 30 points. He also had 61 double digit scoring games and 50 with double figures in rebounds.

After leaving USF, he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic and opened a practice in Dell Rapids in 1979 - later opening a satellite clinic in 1989. He is part of a group that has started Enviro Solutions, which offers innovative nutritional technology. Dykstra and his wife, Mo., have six children, Matt Dykstra, Nate Dykstra, Chad Lueders, Adam Lueders and Lucas Lueders.