The University of Akron Athletics
November 11 | Men's Basketball
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron men's basketball program has added Lima, Ohio, native Trevick Bertke to its 2027-28 recruiting class, head coach Dustin Ford announced Wednesday (Nov. 11). Bertke signed a scholarship agreement to continue his academic and athletic career with the Zips.
Bertke is a 6-foot-8 wing and senior at Lima Shawnee High School. He also competes on the AAU circuit with the Ohio Buckets.
"Trevick is a player who can impact the game in a lot of ways," Ford said. "His size, length and versatility, combined with his ability to shoot the ball and make plays, are what make us most excited about his on-court ability. Off the court, he is a high-character individual who comes from a great basketball background. His family has a strong basketball tradition, he plays for a winning high school program, and his AAU team, Ohio Buckets, led by Jake Meisler, is one of the fastest-growing grassroots programs in the country. Trevick will be an easy guy for Zips Nation to rally behind."
Bertke enjoyed a standout junior season in 2025-26, earning co-Western Buckeye League Player of the Year honors alongside his older brother and third-team All-Ohio recognition in Division III. He averaged 18.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.4 blocked shots per game.
2026 Signing Class
Trevick Bertke | 6-8 | Wing | Lima, Ohio | Lima Shawnee High School
Bertke is a 6-foot-8 wing and senior at Lima Shawnee High School. He also competes on the AAU circuit with the Ohio Buckets.
"Trevick is a player who can impact the game in a lot of ways," Ford said. "His size, length and versatility, combined with his ability to shoot the ball and make plays, are what make us most excited about his on-court ability. Off the court, he is a high-character individual who comes from a great basketball background. His family has a strong basketball tradition, he plays for a winning high school program, and his AAU team, Ohio Buckets, led by Jake Meisler, is one of the fastest-growing grassroots programs in the country. Trevick will be an easy guy for Zips Nation to rally behind."
Bertke enjoyed a standout junior season in 2025-26, earning co-Western Buckeye League Player of the Year honors alongside his older brother and third-team All-Ohio recognition in Division III. He averaged 18.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.4 blocked shots per game.
2026 Signing Class
Trevick Bertke | 6-8 | Wing | Lima, Ohio | Lima Shawnee High School
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