Snow College Men's Basketball Head Coach Brad Kitchen announces the signing of 11 new Badgers.
 
Transfers:
 
Jakobe Jones – Jones transferred from Northeastern Junior College. After returning from an LDS mission, Jakobe got straight to work carving out a starting role at NJC. He helped NJC to a 20-10 record, while averaging 7.1 PPG and shooting 33.3 percent from behind the arc.
 
"Jakobe is a great kid that has an incredible work ethic," Kitchen said. "His ability to break into the starting lineup at NJC as a true freshman after five games just shows the type of work ethic and determination that he has. His ability to stretch the floor will prove to be a huge asset for this team. We are excited to have him on board."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Jakobe said, "I chose Snow College to be a part of a big-time winning culture."
 
Amari Davis – Davis transferred from Miami Dade College. He was sidelined for the majority of the year with an injury. He played his freshman season at Hutchinson CC, shooting 50 percent from the field.
 
"We are excited about having Amari come down to Ephraim," Kitchen said. "He is hungry for the opportunity to prove himself on one of the biggest stages in Junior College basketball and will have an immediate impact on our team. His relentless pursuit on the glass makes him a special player."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Amari said, "I chose Snow College because I felt it was the best place for me to continue growing as both a basketball player and a person. The coaching staff believed in me from the beginning, and I know they'll push me to reach my full potential on and off the court. I'm excited for the opportunity to contribute to a winning culture, compete at a high level, earn my degree, and continue developing beyond basketball. I can't wait to get to work."
 
Jamaal Phatty – Phatty transferred from College of the Sequoias. From Frankfurt, Germany, Phatty only played in 6 games before being sidelined due to injury. He averaged 2.7 PPG and 2.8 RPG on 47.1 percent shooting from the field.
 
"Jamaal is going to do great things this year," Kitchen said. "He can put an immense amount of pressure on the rim and will be a disruptor on the defensive end. Just as important, Jamaal is a great kid that fits the culture we have established here at Snow College. We are excited for his future here at Snow College."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Jamaal said, "I chose Snow College because it felt like the right place for me. The coaches believed in me, and I know this program will help me improve and reach my goals. I'm excited to get to work and represent Snow College."
Julian Cuillier – Cuillier transferred from McLennan Community College. He played in 22 games for McLennan, helping them to a 29-2 record overall. He averaged 5.1 PPG, 2.5 RPG and 1.8 APG while shooting 36.1% from behind the arc.
 
"Julian is a great young man that we are excited to be welcoming to our program," Kitchen said. "He is a proven winner, having won three district championships in high school in the Houston area; coupled with his team's stellar performance last year, we are really going to be leaning on his leadership as we get things started down here."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Jullian said, "I chose Snow College because it gives me the opportunity to compete at a higher level and continue growing as both a player and a person."
 
Kyler Hadfield – Hadfield transferred from Everett Community College. He played in 28 games for the Trojans while posting 10.5 PPG, 2.4 RPG and 2.2 APG in those games. He shot 34.0 percent from the 3-point line and 46.2 percent from the field.
 
"We are excited to be adding Kyler to our program this year," said Kitchen. "He is a hard worker who has the tools to be very impactful on the defensive side of the ball. He is a proven scorer from what he was able to do last year at Everett, and we are excited to see what he can do for us this coming year."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Kyler said, "I chose Snow College because of the great coaching staff and the winning culture they have built."
 
Max Rehl – Rehl transferred from Cal State Northridge and was a redshirt his freshman year. He prepped at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale, AZ. His senior year, he helped his team go 24-4 with a 12-0 record in conference play.
 
"We are excited to have Max joining our team this year," Kitchen said. "Having spent the last year in DI, coupled with the winning successes he had in high school, makes us really excited for Max to be a Badger."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Max said, "I chose Snow College for the opportunity to develop into the best possible player I can be in a winning environment and to learn under a staff that has a reputation for helping players reach the next level."
 
High School/Returned Missionaries:
 
Shane Skidmore – Skidmore just returned from an LDS mission. He prepped at University High School in Spokane, WA. He averaged 15.0 PPG and 11.0 RPG during his senior season.
 
"Shane is such an incredibly hard worker," Kitchen said. "That makes me really excited about the opportunities he will have not just at Snow College, but afterwards. He is a great kid with a high moral compass that wants to compete and make his team better. We are excited for him to be a Badger."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Shane said, "I chose to go to Snow College for their reputation of developing student-athletes and preparing them to play at DI programs."
 
Nash Schroeder – Schroeder just returned from an LDS Mission. He prepped at Pine View High School in St. George, Utah. He averaged 22.0 PPG, 3.5 APG, 5.7 RPG, and 3.0 SPG. He shot 51.0 percent from the field while shooting an impressive 39.0 percent from behind the arc.
 
"Nash Schroeder is going to do great things here at Snow," Kitchen said. "He is a legacy player and will continue to push forward the winning tradition of Snow College men's basketball. He is smart, tough, and a proven winner and does what it takes to win. We are excited to welcome him to the Badger family!"
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Nash said, "I chose to play at Snow College because I loved the coaches, culture, and town. I also know it is where I will grow most as a student-athlete."
 
Xander Hale – Hale just returned from an LDS mission. He prepped at American Fork High School in American Fork, Utah. He averaged 5.8 PPG and 3.1 RPG while helping anchor an American Fork squad that went 16-9 while playing a national schedule.
 
"We are excited to welcome Xander to Snow College," Kitchen said. "He has played against some of the best talent while in high school and is an extremely hard worker. He is coachable and hungry to get better and develop. Those attributes will take him far in this program."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Xander said, "I decided to come to Snow College because it's a great program and they're doing great things there!"
 
Isaiah Drisdom – Prepped last year at Highland High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. In his last year, Drisdom averaged 10.8 PPG, 3.9 APG, 4.7 RPG and 2.5 SPG during his senior year.
 
"Isaiah is a proven winner," Kitchen said. "He has played on some of the biggest stages that Utah high school basketball has to offer. He is competitive and a tough-nosed defender that doesn't back down to anyone. We are excited to have him coming down to Ephraim."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Isaiah said, "I chose Snow College because of their reputation as a great JUCO program that produces DI players."
 
Dino Roberts Jr. – Prepped last year at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Gorman, Roberts Jr. averaged 12 PPG, 4 RPG and 4 APG while playing at national powerhouse Bishop Gorman.
 
"Dino has played at a high level for years now, and I am excited to see him take this next challenge," Kitchen said. "He will be well acclimated to the level at which we strive to play, having spent three years at Gorman and playing at an extremely high level. We are excited for Dino to be joining our family."
 
When asked why he chose Snow College, Dino said, "I chose Snow College because of the winning culture and the chance to compete every day."