ST. JOSEPH – Missouri Western men’s basketball head coach Brett Weiberg and his staff has announced the signing of five student-athletes to their 2017-18 roster.
The class features four junior college transfers and one incoming freshman. This class also brings a winning pedigree as two of the signees are coming off seasons that produced a high school state championship and Junior College national championship.
Alex Martin
6’7 | 220 | PF
Wichita, Kan. |Cloud County Community College
Martin averaged 5.1 points and 3.4 rebounds in 28 games. He shot 45 percent from the field and 42 percent from the 3-point arc for the T-birds.
Coach Weiberg on Alex Martin
“Alex is a hard-working, competitive kid that plays hard. He is a good player that can and will rebound the basketball. He will be able to stretch the floor and can also score with his back to the basket. Alex has been coached at a high level for the last two years. ”
Lavon Hightower
6’5 | 200 | Wing
Charlotte, N.C. | Southwest Iowa Community College
Hightower averaged 11.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game while shooting over 60 percent from the field and 47 percent from the 3-point stripe. He had a decorated junior college career as he won the NJCAA Division II National Championship and was named all-tournament first team for the Spartans. Hightower was also named all-region and was a NJCAA Division II National Player of the Week.
Coach Weiberg on Lavon Hightower
“Lavon is a very versatile player. He played three different positions in junior college and defended three different positions as well. He can make threes, drive the ball and rebound the basketball. Lavon is a good teammate that will compete and wants to win.”
Trevonta Robertson
6’3 | 180 | Wing
New Orleans, LA | Collin County Community College
Robertson started in 28 of 29 games this season, averaging 12.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. He was 51 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three point line. Robertson earned all-region honors for the Cougars.
Coach Weiberg on Trevonta Robertson
“Trevonta is a true wing that can really drive the basketball. He played for a legendary junior college coach in Jim Sigona at Collin County Community College. Trevonta is a good athlete and a good person. He fits what this team needs. ”
Cheickh Fall
6-6 | 215 | Forward
Dakar, Senegal | Kilgore College
Fall averaged 5.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. He also shot 57 percent from the field for the Rangers.
Coach Weiberg on Cheickh Fall
“Cheikh is a great athlete. He is an outstanding rebounder that is continuing to get better and develop his offensive skill set. He will bring a level of athleticism that we have not had here that last couple of years. Cheikh is a great person and will be an outstanding teammate.”
Trey Brown
5’11 | 175 | PG
Topeka, Kan. | Topeka Shawnee Heights High School
Brown shot 43 percent from three-point range as he averaged 15.3 points, 5.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. He had a stellar career, leading the Thunderbirds to the Kansas 5A state championship. Brown was named Topeka Player of the Year, first team all-class and 4A first team all-state.
Coach Weiberg on Trey Brown
“Trey Brown had an outstanding senior year. He is a true point guard that makes other players around him better. Trey competes at a high level and plays to win. He is a good person and we look forward to coaching him.”
— MWSU Athletics —