Aces men’s basketball inks three signees in latest recruiting class

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – A few freshmen have signed Countrywide Letters of Intent to be a part of the University of Evansville men’s basketball plan in the drop. Purple Aces head coach Todd Lickliter declared the addition of Zaveion Chism-Okoh, Logan McIntire and Christopher Moncrief on Wednesday.

“We are really enthusiastic to add Christopher and Zavion together with fellow signee Logan in producing a pretty promising freshman course,” Lickliter exclaimed. “All 3 are talented backcourt performers that are skilled, versatile and possess a large degree of competitiveness.”

“These characteristics make it possible for them to perform off and on the ball, which will not only serve them independently but will warranty they have a favourable effect on Aces basketball through the course of their occupations. We enthusiastically welcome Christopher, Logan and Zavion to UE and glance ahead to their approaching arrival on campus.”

Zaveion Chism-Okoh – Freshman – 6-3 – Guard – Mount Enjoyable, Texas

A indigenous of Mount Pleasurable, Texas, Zaveion Chism-Okoh joins the Purple Aces application soon after paying out the 2021-22 time enjoying at Url Year Prep in Branson, Missouri. In his remaining calendar year at Mount Pleasurable Significant College (2020-21), he led the group to a 27-1 report and a state rating as large as 3rd. The Tigers ended up undefeated in district enjoy on their way to the championship before advancing all the way to the regional semifinals.

He led the Tigers with 13.6 points and 2.6 steals for every sport as a senior on his way to a place on the 5A Area 2 All-Location Team. Chism-Okoh noticed that average increase to 16 points in the playoffs. Pursuing the year, he was one of 20 gamers throughout Texas to get paid a spot on the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Course 5A All-Point out Team.

Logan McIntire – Freshman – 6-4 – Guard – Ramsey, Ind.

Freshman guard Logan McIntire tends to make the move to Evansville pursuing his career at North Harrison Significant School in Ramsey, Ind. In his closing large school marketing campaign, McIntire averaged 21.9 stage, 6.7 rebounds and 2.8 steals for every game. North Harrison went 19-4 this year on its way to the sectional title.

McIntire was a 58% shooter even though finishing at 39% from exterior. Final month, he was named an Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA)/Franciscan Wellbeing All-Point out Honorable Mention.

Christopher Moncrief – Freshman – 6-6 – Guard – Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh, Pa. products Christopher Moncrief will be a part of the UE software next a prosperous stint at The Kiski College in Saltsburg, Pa. As a senior in 2021-22, Moncrief led the staff in scoring (19 PPG), rebounds (7.2 RPG), helps (84) and steals (51). Moncrief was a two-time team MVP.

In December, he led Kiski to a next-put finish at the Peddie College Invitational Tournament on his way to a location on the All-Match Staff. It is an annual early-season tournament that has showcased region prep educational institutions yearly due to the fact 1972.

Courtesy: UE Athletics

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