Wicks Adds Pair of Transfers to 2025-26 Roster
Duo includes Junior College and Division I Transfer
Duo includes Junior College and Division I Transfer
LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 10, 2025) – Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced on Thursday the addition of Division I Transfer guard DeMarion Dennis and junior college transfer guard/forward Buddy Hammer Jr. to the 2025-26 roster. The two are the first addition to the transfer class for the Cowboys this season.
“In this year’s recruiting class, we have targeted specific guys for a specific mission. Each young man we sign has been intentionally identified, obsessively analyzed, and thoroughly vetted to fit our Cowboy Culture,” Wicks said. “We know that we are the home of the underdog, and the underdog mentality has always suited us well in the wild west. This class will feature a multitude of players who are relentlessly competitive, high character team first guys, have helped their team win along their journey, and have a massive chip on their shoulder that gives them an everyday edge. We call them OKC’s (Our Kinda Cowboys). Please help us in welcoming our first two OKC’s of the 2025-26 transfer class.”
Wicks on Dennis
“Dennis was identified by our staff as one of the most efficient players in the country this season per his usage. Dennis is a full-time dawg! He helped lead TAMCC to 20 wins this season, but the first thing that stood out to us on tape was how he would pick up opposing handlers the full 94 feet. Dennis is a defensive disruptor and an offensive connector. We completely nerded out with Damarion. He has an offensive rating of 124 that puts him in the top 100 nationally. He has an insanely low turnover rate (8.8) which is top 80. Most importantly per our metrics that matter, a GSOAT (greatest stat of all time) of 3.1. You just don’t stumble across players who play the game as efficiently and aggressively as Damarion Dennis. Please give a wild west welcome to Damarion Dennis, an Every Day Dude and a FULL TIME DAWG!”
A native of San Antonio, Texas, he comes to Wyoming after a strong freshman season at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. He appeared in 34 games with nine starts. He averaged 6.7 points per game and 1.9 rebounds per contest along with 1.3 assists per game.
Dennis shot 48 percent from the field and shot 39 percent from behind the arc with 29 makes on the year. He scored a career-high 13 points at New Orleans on Jan. 6, 2025. He also made a career-high five field goal in the contest. He made a career-best three triples against Southeastern Louisiana.
He is. Graduated of Veterans Memorial High School. He earned All-District and All-League honors. He led his team to a pair of District Titles and a State Tournament appearance. He is the all-time leading scoring and earned District MVP honors
Wicks on Hammer jr.
“Say the name Buddy Hammer Jr. and know that he is a perfect fit for our Cowboy Culture and the hardest playing Junk Yard Dog in all Junior College the last two years. One skill set that I know translates to the next level is rebounding and Buddy is an elite rebounder. He has hauled in over 100 offensive rebounds in each of the last two seasons. Buddy can rope and he most definitely will Ride (For the Brand). The best part about Buddy Hammer Jr. is that he is a WINNER! Buddy was 58-11 in his two junior college seasons. He raises the intensity level on any floor he steps on. Help me welcome Buddy Hammer Jr. to Cowboy Country, the blue collar, hard-nosed, ultra-competitive winner who is not afraid to get a little bloody!”
A native of Westville, Okla., Hammer Jr. spent one season at NEO. He averaged 12.6 points per game last season along with 10 rebounds per game. He shot 54 percent from the field and was 13-of-30 from behind the arc. He scored in double-figures 17 times and grabbed 10 or more rebounds 15 times. He scored 27 points against Western Oklahoma and had 17 rebounds against Tabor College.
He played at Connors State College his first collegiate season. He averaged 13.9 points per game and 7.1 rebounds per contest. He shot 58.3 percent from the field and added 2.3 assists per game.
Hammer Jr. graduated from Westville High School and helped lead his team to the 2021 Class 3A State Tournament. He earned Tulsa World Herald Honorable Mention All-Tulsa hoors and was the conference Player of the Year. Hammer Jr. was also selected to the 2023 Native All State Game and was a 2023 OCA East All State Selection. Hammer Jr. was also the OCA Region 3 Player of the Year and was an OBCA All Star Game MVP for Class 3A. Hammer Jr. was also a part of the OCA All State by Class 3A Selection.
