Will Partin, was a standout during his days at Louisville (Ky.) Ballard High School, where he led the Bruins to the Kentucky State Championship and was named the MVP of the State Tournament. Partin transferred to Trevecca in 2001 after earning a starting point-guard position at the University of Missouri-Rolla in his freshman season.
Sam Harris coached Partin during his time at Trevecca. According to coach Harris, it was like having a coach on the floor, "Will helped teach everyone on the team what a selfless player and a good attitude is all about. He was always willing to help in anyway to make our team better."
"Will transferred to Trevecca and instantly became a fan favorite because of his passing skills. He had a great ability to make the big play to keep us moving in the right direction. Will played on a state championship team at Louisville Ballard High School and lived out for three years our team concept of unselfish play."
Harris commented that Partin had a well rounded game, "He played hurt and yet had as good a shot as you'd want and was one that made everyone around him better. He helped keep our team moving in the right direction tempo wise, which is a natural ability found rarely in the point position, but he had it. In addition to his great passing skills, he hit many critically timed shots for our program."
"It doesn't surprise anyone what Will is doing with is life right now. He started in coaching collegiately as he completed his master's degree. He's putting his playing and educational history to good use in the Dominican Republic. We are very proud to call Will and Audrey Trevecca graduates."
He helped start a new era of Trevecca basketball and was a key member of the 2001 NAIA National Tournament team in his first season. At the end of his three-year career at Trevecca, Partin had the fourth most assists per game average and was eighth on the all-time career assists list.
Partin and his 2000-2001 teammates produced a 21-12 record, beginning a run of eight consecutive winning seasons.
He was named second team All-TranSouth during his junior season. He only played 25 games that season, missing several games after breaking his hand during the Christmas break. Returning to play most of the second semester with a broken hand, he averaged 13.5 points per game that season along with 4.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 3.1 steals while shooting 43.1% from three-point range and 87.9% from the foul line.
As a senior he averaged 11.1 points, four assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 steals a game and earned TranSouth Scholar-Athlete honors.
In his three-year career, he averaged 11.2 points, 4.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.7 steals while shooting 39.2% from three-point range and 85.7% from the free throw line.
Will is married to the former Audrey Leatherman, who was a standout women's basketball player at Trevecca. The two are now missionaries in the Dominican Republic with G.O. Ministries of Louisville.
