NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones announced the signing of four student-athletes (two from junior college and two from high school) to national letters of intent on Wednesday. Joining the ODU basketball family in 2016-17 will be 6-2 point guard Tre Evans (Edmond, Okla.), 6-6 guard Xavier Green (Williamsburg, Va.), 6-4 shooting guard Randy Haynes (Dumfries, Va.) and 6-9 power forward Alassane Kah (Ivory Coast, Africa).
“We are extremely pleased to have these four young men officially join the Monarch basketball family,” said Jeff Jones. “As a group, they represent talent, character and a strong drive to succeed. Each of them brings a different skill set to the table, but should have a strong impact on our program.”
MEET THE NEWEST MONARCHS
TRE EVANS
Height: 6’2
Weight: 165
Position: PG
High School: Edmund North High School
Hometown: Edmond, Okla.
AAU: Oklahoma Wizards
ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Tre Evans:
“We began recruiting Tre late in the game and feel fortunate that he recognized the tremendous opportunity awaiting him at ODU. He is a coach’s son with a high basketball IQ that is athletic and can really stroke the basketball. He is especially effective in ball screen situations.”
Notes/Strengths:
- No. 5 recruit in Oklahoma
-Perimeter jump shot
-High-level IQ
-The ability to play both on and off the ball
-Averaged 12 points, three rebounds and two assists per game for the Oklahoma Wizards a season ago
-85% free throw shooter
-Son of former Oklahoma point guard, Terry Evans, who finished his OU career as the all-time leader in three-pointers (259), three-point attempts (698) and assists (651)
XAVIER GREEN
Height: 6’6
Weight: 175
Position: G
High School: Williamsburg Christian Academy
Hometown: Williamsburg, Va.
AAU: Team Loaded Virginia
ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Xavier Green:
“Xavier brings a blend of length, skill and athleticism that is rare. We feel his versatility gives him a chance to blossom into an outstanding player, who will make an impact right away.”
Notes/Strengths:
-Playmaker
-Creativity with ball
-Gets others involved
-Attacking basket
-Size and length for position
-Multi-dimensional
RANDY HAYNES
Height: 6’4
Weight: 215
Position: SG
Junior College: New Mexico Junior College
High School: Potomac High School
Hometown: Dumfries, Va.
AAU: Boo Williams Summer League
ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Randy Haynes:
“Randy has been a winner throughout his career. As a junior college transfer, he comes in being a little older, stronger and more mature. His experience at New Mexico Junior College combined with his athleticism and versatility will make him a difficult matchup for opponents.”
Notes/Strengths:
-Named the 5A Player of the Year
-Led the Potomac High School to a 28-1 record and the state title
-Averaged a team-high 17.5 points a game for Potomac
-Played high school hoops with current ODU Monarch Trey Porter
-Physical strength
-Maturity/Experience
-Versatility
ALASSANE KAH
Height: 6’9”
Weight: 210
Position: PF
Junior College: Kilgore College
High School:
Walnut Ridge High School (Columbus, Ohio)
Fishburne Military School
Hometown: Ivory Coast, Africa
ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Alassane Kah:
“This is a culmination of years of work building a relationship with ‘AK’. He has benefitted from outstanding coaching at Kilgore, which will allow him to be an immediate contributor.”
Notes/Strengths:
-Named to the Columbus All-City basketball team
-Averaged 8.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest last season at Kilgore
-Finished 6th in his JUCO Conference for blocked shots
-Well-rounded player/Stretches the floor
-Versatile offensive skill set
-Rebounding
-Skilled face-up forward
-Can defend various positions
-Effective jump shot
-Long