Missouri Western men’s basketball coach Tom Smith has announced the signing of two more junior college transfers to the National Letter of Intent for next season. Shawn Tarver and Dylan Frantz will join the squad for the 2011-2012 season.

Shawn Tarver, Jr. a 6-foot-8 forward will transfer in from McCook Community College. He played his high school basketball at Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Ind.  At McCook, Tarver averaged 9 points per game and 8 rebounds per game. He was a captain of his squad, named Team MVP and earned 1st team All-conference honors. Tarver plans on majoring in physical education at Western.

“Shawn is a forward whose style of play really fits our program on both ends of the floor,” commented Coach Smith. “He is a tremendous defender and rebounder and on the offensive end can score on the block or can face the basket and stretch the defense. At McCook he was a leader both on and off the floor and I look for him to contribute to our program in that capacity as well.”

Dylan Frantz a 6-foot-2 guard transfers to Western from Hutchinson Community College. Frantz played his high school basketball at Phillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, Kan. He was an Honorable Mention All-State selection after averaging 18 points per game his senior season at Phillipsburg. Last season, at Hutchinson he played in 33 games with 23 starts helping them to a 26-7 overall record.

“Frantz is a tough hardnosed player with high character,” stated Coach Smith. “Has the type of work ethic and attitude that will be a great addition to our team and program.”

— MWSU Sports Information —