One of the most decorated men's basketball players in modern school history, Jake Beck was a three-time All-OAC honoree, an all-region selection and won three team awards. The athletic power forward blended speed and power to become one of the most dangerous weapons in the OAC during his time and one of the most versatile players in Capital history from the moment he stepped on campus.
As a freshman in 2001-02, Beck played in 26 games, scored 202 points and grabbed 103 rebounds. For his efforts, Beck earned the team's Newcomer of the Year award as the team went 23-5 overall and 14-4 in the OAC.
As a sophomore, Beck increased his scored total by more than 100 points and finished with 323 points in 28 games for an average of 11.5 points per game. Beck led the team with a .538 field goal percentage and was second in scoring. He also set a new career high with 133 rebounds. For his efforts, Beck was named to the All-OAC Second Team and was the team's Knell Costello Most Improved Player. Of the three Crusaders named all-conference that season, Beck was the only underclassman on the All-OAC list. The Crusaders finished 22-6 overall and 15-3 in conference play, and went on to win the OAC regular season championship with Beck as a full-time starter.
His junior year saw Beck reach new heights as a player with 354 total points and a career-high 172 rebounds. He also earned his first All-OAC First Team nod after having the second-most points on the team. In a season which Capital finished 17-9, Beck hit double-digit point totals in 20 games and his 6.6 rebounds per game led the team.
The Maumee, Ohio native took his game to yet another level as a senior with a team-leading, career-best 385 points (15.4 ppg) and a team-high 159 rebounds. Beck was honored as a First Team All-OAC player for the second time and he received regional honors with a spot on the NABC All-Region Second Team. The Crusaders finished the year with a 16-9 overall record and went 12-6 in the OAC.
Beck finished his career with 1,264 total points and graduated with the 13th-most points in program history. He currently sits 15th on the all-time scoring list. Beck is one of 11 Crusaders to be named to the All-OAC First Team more than once. Beck played in 105 games in his four years with 79 starts. The Crusaders compiled a 78-29 overall record with Beck on the team with a 52-20 conference mark.
