Ford, a 6-2 guard and second-team All-Metro Catholic Conference selection from De Smet High, averaged 8.9 points per game for the Spartans as a senior shot 32.5 percent from 3-point range and 88.2 from the free throw line.
Interesting...over the last 23 yrs I’ve seen mom, dads, grandparents, etc drop their kids off to college. I’ve witnessed the excitement, sadness, and worries! NOW I’m experiencing it...I truly get it now..I get it!! pic.twitter.com/LKjQBuFhvW
— Travis Ford (@CoachTFord5) August 16, 2018
Coincidentally, Travis Ford began his college playing career at Mizzou in 1989 and made the Big Eight Conference's All-Freshman Team.