SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Head Men's Basketball Coach Bert Capel announced another talented recruiting class on Friday, adding commitments from four high school standouts and two collegiate transfers for the 2024-25 season.
The 2024 class is made up of talent from Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
"I'm excited about this year's class. When you combine this group with the players we had sitting out last year, we'll have some talented guys that will compete for spots this season." EU head coach Bert Capel stated.
Game times and dates for the 2024 season will be announced at a later date this month.
Below are biographies of the recruits:
Bryce Ware
Guard // 6-2, 185 // Houston, Texas // Transfer from Jacksonville College
Highlights:
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Led Jacksonville in 3FGM, 3FG%, and FT%; 2nd on team in points and assists
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All-Region 3-6A, 1st team All-District and HABCA All-Star in high school
Dane Foster
Guard / Forward // 6-5, 195 // Sedalia, Mo. // Transfer from Lincoln Land CC
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Led Lincoln Land in 3FGM, 3FG%; 2nd on team in rebounds
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1st Team All-District and KMZU Dream Team selection in high school
Akarius Staten-Ballance
Guard // 6-0, 195 // Springfield, Mo. // Hillcrest HS
Highlights:
Kit Zervas
Guard // 6-0, 160 // Bartlesville, Okla. // Link Year Prep
Highlights:
Joe Graves
Forward / Center // 6-6, 210 // Ozark, Mo. // Homeschool
Highlights:
Gentry Lawton Jr.
Guard // 6-2, 190 // Wylie, Texas // Wylie East HS
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