Missouri Western men’s basketball coach Brett Weiberg announced the signing of one more student-athlete that will join the program for the 2014-15 season. Freshman Mason Hughes of Olathe, Kan. will join freshman Currie Byrd a forward from Montgomery, Texas, Seth Bonifas a forward from Dubuque, Iowa and Cole Clearman a guard from Bettendorf, Iowa at MWSU next fall.

Mason Hughes is listed at 6’8″ and 200 pounds as he played at Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas.  Hughes was three-year letter winner and he averaged 5.2 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game and 2.3 blocks per game as a senior. He is the son of Rodney and Kathy and plans on majoring in chemistry.

“I am very pleased to announce the signing of Mason Hughes from Olathe North High School,” commented Head Coach Brett Weiberg. “He played for Coach Jeff Walton who does an outstanding job. Mason is almost 6’8. He is long and runs the floor well and jumps well. I feel like he is a kid that is going to get better in a hurry. Mason is a good shot blocker and rim protector. I am looking forward to Mason joining the Griffon Basketball Family.”

— MWSU Sports Information —