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During John Strain’s time at Nebraska Wesleyan, the 6’6 center was not only the tallest Plainsman but also one of the most prolific scorers and rebounders in the conference.
After transferring to NWU from Pershing College, the Lincoln, Neb., native played in all 26 games as a sophomore, averaging 16.4 points 9.1 rebounds per game. Strain improved upon those numbers as a junior, putting up 16.7 points per game and pulling down an average of 9.9 rebounds. During his final season, he averaged a career high 17.0 points and 9.5 rebounds. He ended his Nebraska Wesleyan career as the sixth best scorer in school history with 1,203 points (16.7 ppg) and eighth best rebounder with 681 rebounds (9.5 rpg). To date he is the 19th ranked scorer in history and has the tenth most rebounds. Upon finishing his collegiate playing career, Strain spent a season as an assistant coach and scout for Nebraska Wesleyan during the 1974-75 season.
During Strain’s tenure as a player, Nebraska Wesleyan did not experience a losing season, going 41-33 during that time. Strain also received recognition as he was named to several All-State College teams throughout his career and earned All-NIAC First Team all three seasons that he played.
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