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Sunday, August 13, 2023 – 05:30 PM
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bert Capel announced a talented recruiting class on Thursday, adding commitments from five high school standouts and a collegiate transfer for the 2023-24 season.
The 2023 class is made up of talent from Missouri and Oklahoma.
“I’m very excited about this year’s recruiting class,” EU head coach Bert Capel stated. “With five of the six players coming in as freshmen, this group will be a huge part of Evangel Basketball moving forward.”
Game times and dates for the 2023 season will be announced at a later date.
Below are biographies of the recruits:
Josh Mason
Guard // 6-3, 170 // Nixa, Mo. // Transfer from Henderson State University
Highlights:
Harrison Doennig
Forward // 6-7, 220 // Springfield, Mo. // Kickapoo HS
Highlights:
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2021 6A Missouri State Champions
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Three Final Four appearances in High School
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Two-Time All-Ozark Honorable Mention
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2021 Ozark Conference All-Defensive Team
- Second All-Time in Games Played at Kickapoo (106)
Luke Foster
Forward / Center // 6-8, 225 // Rolla, Mo. // Rolla HS
Highlights:
Isaac Wootton
Guard / Forward // 6-6, 205 // Edmund, Okla. // Homeschool
Highlights:
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First Team All-Heartland Conference in Senior Season
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Second Team All-Heartland Conference in Junior Season
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2021 Heartland Regional Champs
- Scored over 1,500 points in his prep career
Cade Sutton
Guard // 6-4, 175 // Bunker, Mo. // Bunker HS
Highlights:
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3x Missouri All-State Selection in 1A
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1A Co-Player of the Year in 2022-23
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2023 Black River League Player of the Year
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2x Big Springs Conference Player of the Year
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4x All-Conference Player in both leagues
- All-Time Leading Scorer at Bunker (2,338)
Cole Griesemer
Guard // 6-5, 205 // Springfield, Mo. // Hillcrest HS
Highlights:
Evangel University
Men’s Basketball
Heart of America Athletic Conference
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