Linder Inks Six Players for 2020-21 Roster
Group Features three high schools players and three junior college transfers
LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 15, 2020) – University of Wyoming head men's basketball coach Jeff Linder announced on Wednesday the signing of six players to the 2020-21 roster. Three junior college transfers and three high school prospects signed on the dotted line to play for the Cowboys next season. The six signees helped the Pokes rank No. 65 in the nation and tied for second in the Mountain West in recruiting according to Rivals.com.
"In a short period of time and under less than ideal circumstances, with COVID-19, our staff was able to assemble a tremendous recruiting class," Linder said. "We identified the areas where we need improvement in order to compliment the returning players and build upon the momentum they created at the end of the season. One area we are focusing on is our perimeter shooting. With our style of play it is important to be both efficient and effective shooting the ball from the perimeter."
The duo of High school student athletes in Xavier DuSell and Marcus Williams were listed as three-star recruits by Rivals.com. Fellow high school signee Graham Ike was an All-State selection by USA Today in the State of Colorado. The Pokes also added a pair of three-point threats in junior college players Drew Lamont and Drake Jefferies. Wyoming also went international adding big man from Otero Junior College in Eoin (pronounced: Owen) Nelson of Ireland.
"With this recruiting class we were able to sign four players (Marcus Williams, Xavier DuSell, Drake Jeffries, Graham Ike, Drew LaMont) who embody our philosophy and have had tremendous success thus far in their budding careers at doing just that," Linder said. ". To add these four players to the current players Kwane Marble II, Kenny Foster, and Hunter Maldonado will give us a great deal of firepower. Another immediate focus we needed to address was our size and depth at the post position. The signing of Eoin Nelson and Graham Ike will give us size and athleticism which will undoubtedly complement returning players Hunter Thompson and Austin Mueller. My staff and I are extremely excited about the talent of this recruiting class combining with the ever growing abilities of the returning players to make a team to be reckoned with. Cowboy fans should be excited about the days to come and mark their calendars to watch these fine young men when they return to the Double A to showcase their talents."
Group Features three high schools players and three junior college transfers
LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 15, 2020) – University of Wyoming head men's basketball coach Jeff Linder announced on Wednesday the signing of six players to the 2020-21 roster. Three junior college transfers and three high school prospects signed on the dotted line to play for the Cowboys next season. The six signees helped the Pokes rank No. 65 in the nation and tied for second in the Mountain West in recruiting according to Rivals.com.
"In a short period of time and under less than ideal circumstances, with COVID-19, our staff was able to assemble a tremendous recruiting class," Linder said. "We identified the areas where we need improvement in order to compliment the returning players and build upon the momentum they created at the end of the season. One area we are focusing on is our perimeter shooting. With our style of play it is important to be both efficient and effective shooting the ball from the perimeter."
The duo of High school student athletes in Xavier DuSell and Marcus Williams were listed as three-star recruits by Rivals.com. Fellow high school signee Graham Ike was an All-State selection by USA Today in the State of Colorado. The Pokes also added a pair of three-point threats in junior college players Drew Lamont and Drake Jefferies. Wyoming also went international adding big man from Otero Junior College in Eoin (pronounced: Owen) Nelson of Ireland.
"With this recruiting class we were able to sign four players (Marcus Williams, Xavier DuSell, Drake Jeffries, Graham Ike, Drew LaMont) who embody our philosophy and have had tremendous success thus far in their budding careers at doing just that," Linder said. ". To add these four players to the current players Kwane Marble II, Kenny Foster, and Hunter Maldonado will give us a great deal of firepower. Another immediate focus we needed to address was our size and depth at the post position. The signing of Eoin Nelson and Graham Ike will give us size and athleticism which will undoubtedly complement returning players Hunter Thompson and Austin Mueller. My staff and I are extremely excited about the talent of this recruiting class combining with the ever growing abilities of the returning players to make a team to be reckoned with. Cowboy fans should be excited about the days to come and mark their calendars to watch these fine young men when they return to the Double A to showcase their talents."
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