Men's Basketball Signees 2008

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Second year head coach Michael Ostlund has announced the Badgers’ 2008 recruiting class. With 5 returning players that all saw considerable action last season, there is a solid foundation to build on. “Our returning nucleus has a lot of experience, and are high quality people,” Coach Ostlund said.

Led by All-Region selections Rory Patterson (6’5 wing from Logan, Utah) and Ryan Brimley (6’3 wing from Sandy, Utah) there are returning starters at every position except center. Add point guard Donnie Lao (Midvale, Utah), and post players David Slezak (Slovakia) and Everton de Araujo (Brazil) and the returning class is very solid.

The recruiting class features a combination of athletic, scoring guards, versatile post players, and a couple of 6’9 centers to help in the middle. “We have a good mix of freshmen coming right out of high school, and a couple kids coming back of LDS missions,” added Ostlund. “Overall, I really like the mix of talent and they are all high character kids.”

Brenan Davis 5’10 Point Guard from American Fork, UT
Led AF to the 5A quarterfinals in 2005,
1st Team All-State 2005, averaged 15ppg, led state in assists
Recently returned from LDS mission to New Zealand.
“Brenan bring toughness, quickness, and a 3-point threat.”

Jordan Wood 6’3 Guard from Cedar City, UT
Redshirted at Southern Utah in 2006.
“Jordan is a tough, athletic, scoring guard and a great fit for our program.”

Melvin Haynes 6’2 Combo Guard from Akron, OH
First Team All-City 2008, 22ppg as a senior for Garfield HS.
“Melvin can play both guard positions, get to the rim and shoot the three.”

Henrique Nunes 6’5 Combo Guard from Porto Alegre, Brazil
Prolific 3-point shooter, athletic guard
Basketball Without Borders All-Star 2007
“Heekee is a very talented guard that can light it up from 3-point range.”

Gerald Hill 6’4 Wing from University Place, WA
Led Charles Wright Academy to the 2008 1A state title
Averaged 19 pts and 9 reb. State Tournament MVP
Seattle Times 1A Player of the Year 2008
“Gerald is a great athlete, versatile scorer, and very competitive.”

Tylan Jackson 6’4 wing from Manti, UT
Led Manti to the 2A State Championship in 2008
State Tournament MVP 2008/Salt Lake Tribune 2A MVP
Averaged 14 ppg
“Tylan’s improvement was impressive, and he made big shots in the biggest games.”

Cameron Evans 6’6 Forward from West Point, UT
Led Clearfield HS to the 5A quarterfinals in 2008
First team all-state in 2008
Averaged 16 pts/ 9.5 reb in 2008
“Cameron is a tough, physical athlete, and will help our post presence.”

Dominique Hatcher 6’6 Forward from Monroe, LA
Averaged 11pts/7 rebounds for Wossman HS as a junior in 2007.
Sat out his senior year due to transfer rules.
“Dominique is tough in the paint. A force that can score down low and rebound.”

Jordan Rex 6’9 Center from St. George, UT
Helped PHS claim the 2007 3A state championship as a junior
Averaged 12 pts/10 rebs shot 53% from the field in 2008
“Jordan is physical, an active shot blocker, with improving offensive skill set.”

Justin Vorwallers 6’9 Center from Parker, CO
Returning from LDS mission in Houston, TX in August 2008
Averaged 12 pts & 10 reb in 2006 for Ponderosa HS
“Justin is a physical, tough, low post player with a lot of potential.”

For additional comments, contact Coach Ostlund
435.283.7032
michael.ostlund@snow.edu