LARAMIE, Wyo. (May 24, 2023) – Wyoming men’s basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced Wednesday the addition of four players to the 2024-25 roster. Two of the players bring experience from the Missouri Valley Conference, one from the Coastal Athletic Conference and the new commitment of former Fort Lewis College signee Obi Agbim.
“We had four visits in five days and we had to go four at a time,” Wicks said. “We got what we needed and added some great players to a great group of guys we already had on this roster. We have two big guys who are very versatile, and it’s hard to find players like that right now in college basketball. Every one of our bigs In this squad he brings something different to the table and you have to be prepared to play a different style of play and type of basketball depending on your opponent. I think having depth in the final points was also crucial to get a playmaking point guard in Obi. (Agbim) and a playmaking wing like Jordan Nesbitt, in all the 1-5 positions you have to be balanced and have depth in those spots. For our first starting class, this group really brings this team together with the “We have talent that. is back and we couldn’t be more excited to have our guys in the gym.”
Wicks on the cowboy list
“I think it is extremely valuable for the great people of Wyoming to understand how much went into recruiting this roster and the special players we already had like Kobe, Oleg, Nigle, Jehvion, Matija and Touko. Our staff did a great job. amazing to get to the current roster immediately after it was announced that we got the job in the first 24 to 72 hours. There are some extremely talented and special players who needed to know that they were loved and that we still are. Give them the love they deserved. !
Returners like Kobe, Oleg and Nigle have already accumulated a year of development at Laradise and understand the inner workings of what it means to be Cowboy Tough. It is extremely important to have those fundamental and cultural pieces for the continued elevation of our program. Kobe has elite sniper weaponry with real movement. Oleg is a monster in the middle and has been classically trained in high-level pick n’ roll production. Whereas Nigle has real size along with his ability to shoot the ball and could end up having great gravitas in the gap.
Then you add new signers like Touko, Matijua and Jehvion and you put the icing on the cake. Touko and Matija are highly skilled and highly competitive proven winners and connectors in their previous positions. Recruiting players who have won throughout their careers will always be a priority in our program. Jehvion is a special talent with an incredible feel for the game and he sees 2 players ahead. He is also coming off wins at his high school, Oswego East, and his AAU program, the Illinois Wolves. “It will be amazing to coach this OKC (Our Kinda Cowboys) group and be in the trenches every day!”
Scottie Ebube – 6-10 – 275 pounds – Central – Southern Illinois
Ebube will have two seasons of eligibility with the Cowboys after spending the last three seasons at Southern Illinois. Originally from Mundelein, Illinois, Ebube appeared in 31 games for the Salukis last season. He averaged 6.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in just under 12 minutes per game last season. Ebube was extremely efficient from the field, shooting 69.0 percent (80 of 116) overall. He added a career-high 15 points against Queens and recorded a career-high eight rebounds against Murray State. As a redshirt freshman, he put up 3.2 points per game along with 1.8 rebounds in 12 games.
He was a two-time All-State selection at Mundelein High School. He also earned all-area selections twice. He led his team to a 43-6 record in his final two high school seasons.
Wicks in Ebube
“We call him Scottie Boom because he’s bringing the Boom back to the Dome of Doom. He’s well-versed in playing a physical, pressure-painting type of game. We call him post-press because he puts pressure on the rim, he puts pressure on the rim. in transition and pressure at the rim on dips, leg whips and seals. He will be a formidable force in the low area. He has a great head for the game, a great heart for contact and has elite hands. “If he likes to play physically, he’s really a diamond in the rough. We’re lucky to have a guy who CAN anchor us and give us the physicality in the post. Cowboy fans will love seeing Scottie and his physicality.”
Cole Henry – 6-9 – 240 lbs – Forward – Northern Iowa
Henry will have one season of eligibility after spending the last five seasons at Northern Iowa. A native of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Henry posted 3.0 points per game and 1.8 rebounds to go along with 1.4 assists last season. As a junior, Henry added 5.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
He wore red for the 2019-20 campaign before playing 104 games over the last four seasons. Henry was efficient during his Panther career, shooting 54.6 percent (148 of 271) from the field. Henry has also had success in the classroom, earning MVC (Missouri Valley Conference) Honor Roll accolades during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.
Henry was a four-year two-sport letterwinner at Oskaloosa High School, located in Iowa. He earned varsity honors as a center in basketball and football as a quarterback. Cole also earned two All-State Team honors in basketball and one in football. His father, John, is the head men’s basketball coach at William Penn University, an NAIA institution in Oskaloosa.
Wicks on Henry
“Cole’s weapon is his passing. Translated to 40 minutes, he would average almost six assists per game. That’s a point. You can play him in a Princeton offense, a five-out delay and he handles it like a guard makes decisions. as an elite guard in passing situations. We will play a style of basketball based on the opponents we face and try to create advantages and Cole is a player that fits that role. He is a tough as nails. Wyoming through and through and will fit in very well here in Laramie. He defines the Cowboy look and fans will see it from day one.”
Jordan Nesbitt – 6-6 – 210 lbs – Guard – Hampton University
Nesbitt will have one season of eligibility with the Cowboys arriving in Wyoming from Hampton University. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he is a balanced player who put up 10.2 points per game last season along with 4.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists per night. As a junior at Hampton, Nesbitt added 14.9 points per game with 6.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per night.
Prior to his time at Hampton, he spent his sophomore season at Saint Louis and his freshman season at Memphis. He has scored over 1,000 career points and is closing in on 500 career rebounds and has over 250 career assists.
He played high school basketball at St. Louis Christian Academy. He added 16.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. He was rated a four-star recruit out of high school and a preseason Sports Illustrated All-American.
Wicks in Nesbitt
“Jordan has everything you look for in a high-level player. He has the talent, the production and we are going to help Jordan be a very efficient player. This is a guy that will surprise a lot of people and is truly a hidden gem. Fans will see a guy who loves basketball and is an alpha competitor. He’s also a phenomenal teammate and his energy is outstanding. You can’t help but smile and laugh when you’re around him. “He brings an infectious energy to everything. what are you doing. He will be a player that Cowboys fans will love because of the energy he brings every night.”
Obi Agbim – 6-3 – 180 lbs – Guard – Fort Lewis College
Agbim spent two seasons at Fort Lewis College and one season at Northeastern Junior College and one season at Metro State. Agbim has led his Fort Lewis College team to 58 wins over the past two seasons. Last season, Agbim earned First Team All-South Central Region and First Team All-RMAC honors. He was also named MVP of the RMAC tournament. He averaged 15.5 points per game along with four rebounds and 2.9 assists per night.
In the RMAC Championship game, Agbim had a professional night. He scored a career-high 33 points and was 10 of 12 from the field. He scored 20 or more points seven times last season. He earned Honorable Mention in his second year.
At Northeastern Junior College, Agbim added 16.8 points per game. At Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colorado, Agbim earned Class 5A All-State First Team honors. He helped lead his team to a state title as a junior.
Wicks in Agbim
“When you’re looking for a leading point guard, you have to have someone who has played at a high level for a long time and in the last two seasons has won at a high level. He’s a winner and you have to have him.” guys from winning programs who know how to win. He has a great spirit that will connect him with his teammates. He has the ability to create easy baskets for his teammates and score at all three levels. last season in pick and roll defense. He is an elite ball defender and that has a high correlation with winning basketball games. He is a great player who will play both ways with elite pace and energy. get for our program.”
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