Schaef Announces Signee Class

July 16, 2009

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - First-year Southwestern Oklahoma State University men's basketball coach Charlie Schaef has announced the signing of eight players to National Letters of Intent and committing themselves to play for the Bulldogs during the 2009-10 season.

"We are extremely proud of this class," Schaef said. "Coach (Wayne) Anderson and I hit the ground running in April. We think we have a fantastic group of young men that SWOSU can get excited about supporting."

Schaef and Anderson had extensive work heading into their first season together as the top seven scorers from last year's Lone Star Conference Tournament runner-up team have graduated.

"We were able to cover our needs across the board," Schaef said "Most importantly, we wanted great student-athletes on the court and in the classroom. These young men will be fun to watch and will be tremendous examples for kids in the Weatherford community."

 The following is a list of the eight basketball players who have signed letters of intent.

SIGNEES
Damian Henderson, 6-4, 200, Sr., G/F, Texarkana, TX (Texas Southern/Weatherford JC)
Played in all 32 games for Division I Texas Southern where he was the No. 1 play on ESPN's Sportcenter on Feb. 16, 2009 for a dunk in which he leaped over a defender from Grambling.
Coaches Comments: "Damian is a versatile athletic talent that will bring D-1 experience into our program. He should fit great with our style of play. We expect great things from Damian this upcoming year."

Ty Pace, 6-7, 210, Jr., F, Buffalo, NY (Gannon/NOC-Enid)
All-city first-team selection at Burgard High School before transferring to Plano East...Played two seasons at Northern Oklahoma College Enid where he averaged 11.7 points and 7.6 rebounds...Led the Jets to a 19-14 record and a Region 2 second-place finish...Signed with Gannon University but did not play during the 2008-09 season.
Coaches Comments: "Ty will be an immediate impact player in our program. He has the ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the basket as well as post up and score. He has a tremendous work ethic on the court."

Curtis Nickson, 6-9, 275, Jr., C, Boligee, AL (Mississippi Gulf Coast)
Signed with the University of Alabama-Birmingham out of high school with Coach Mike Anderson, now current coach at the University of Missouri...Top high school football and basketball recruit in the state of Alabama...Played on a team that went 19-11 and made its first trip in 15 years to the Junior College National Tournament at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Coaches Comments: "Curtis is a great low block player with tremendous hands...He should be an outstanding scorer and passer down low in our program as well as a solid defender and rebounder. He will be a "go-to" guy on the block."

Charleston Flemmings, 6-0, 185, Jr., G, Austin, TX (Navarro JC)
Averaged 14 points and 4.0 assists in Navarro's undefeated Region XIV Tournament run...Team finished 24-10 and advanced to the National Junior College Tournament...Played at Austin's McCallum High School where he averaged 18 points and 4.0 steals a game...Selected to Austin American Statesman's All-Central Texas team.
Coaches Comments: "Charleston is a very talented guard with the ball in his hands as well as one of the best defenders at the junior college level last year. He has great lateral speed and his toughness is perfect for our full court defensive style of play."

Jamere King, 6-2, 190, Jr., G, Tulsa, Okla. (Centenary/Northeastern A&M)
Star at Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School where he originally signed with Division I Centenary...Played in 21 games for the Gents where he was considered their best player as a true freshman...Played last season at Northeastern A&M Junior College.
Coaches Comments: "Jamere is a tremendous young man on the court, classroom and community. He is a great shooter with a high basketball I.Q. He also has the ability to run multiple guard positions and will be an exceptional defender in our system."

Chancellor Jones, 6-3, 190, Jr., G, Little Rock, AR (Arkansas Baptist)
Played at North Little Rock High School where he was named All-Conference in Class 7A...He averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds at Arkansas Baptist this year.
Coaches Comments: "Chancellor is another skilled athlete that will add athleticism to our team. He is long and athletic which is the perfect combination for success in our philosophy."

Jarett Boss, 6-4, 190, Fr., G, Tulsa, Okla. (Noah Home School)
School career scoring leader with over 2,700 points at Tulsa's Noah Home School...Two-time MVP at the NCHBC National Tournament...Helped guide high school team to the 5A Championship of the National Prep School Tournament in Springfield Mo...Played AAU basketball with PWP and Team Oklahoma.... Two-time Tulsa World all metro and all state selection...Played with Score Internationals, a high school all star team in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic...Played for his father, Chad, in high school.
Coaches Comments: "Jarett is one of the best shooters in the state of Oklahoma. His range allows us to really spread the floor on the offensive end...Being the son of a basketball coach, he has tremendous basketball I.Q. and court awareness...His footwork is among the best we've seen in some time."

Aleksa Rovic, 6-5, 190, Fr., G/F, Waterloo, Ontario (Blue Vale)
Played at Blue Vale Collegiate Institution in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Coaches Comments: "Aleksa is a very skilled shooter that has the ability to come off screens and shoot jump shots extremely well. He has really good size and strength for an incoming freshman."