This years recruiting class is highlighted by four players who have played on State Championship teams while in high school and five players who received All-State recognition. Among these players Carlin Witten, Theron Wilson and Hank Harris have been invited to play in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) All-Star Game in August. The KBCA All-Star game is composed of the Top 20 players in the state of
Kansas
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Head Coach Dave Brown won his third Coach of the Year award in 2005
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Keith Spencer Signing his Letter of Intent at the Athletic Banquet
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Carlin Whitten 6’2” 220 Forward
Wichita
,
Kansas
Whitten has great size and strength under the basket and can also shoot. He averaged 20 points and eight rebounds a game as a senior at
Wichita
East
High School
. Also as a senior he was named First Team All Class All-State, First Team 6A All-State, First Team All-City, First Team All-Metro and First Team All Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. Whitten was teammates with A.J. Allen, another Saints recruit at Wichita East High School when they won the 6A State Championship this past season.
- Coach Brown on Whitten: “Carlin Whitten provides us with strength around the basket, He has a nice touch outside and is a tough competitor.”
A.J. Allen 5’11” 180 Guard
Wichita
,
Kansas
Allen and Whitten were teammates on last season’s State Championship at
Wichita
East
High School
. Allen is a natural scorer from the guard position. He averaged 12 points, four rebounds and five assists per game as a senior. Allen received Honorable Mention 6A All-State, Second Team All Metro and Second Team All-City.
- Coach Brown on Allen: “A.J. Allen adds needed guard play with the graduation of Watson, Smith and Bellinger. He is a combo guard that can score and pass the ball.”
Theron Wilson 6’5” 190 Guard Topeka, Kansas
Wilson
can be any type of player his coaches want him to be. At 6’5”
Wilson
is a versatile guard who can also slash in the paint and help rebound the basketball.
Wilson
averaged 17.3 points, eight rebounds and three assists during his senior season at
Topeka
Highland Park
High School
. He was recognized as First Team 5A All-State, Third Team All Class All-State, First Team All Centennial League and First Team All-City.
Wilson
was teammates with Hank Harris, another Saints recruit at Topeka Highland Park when they won the 2004 5A State Championship.
- Coach Brown on
Wilson
: “Theron Wilson is a big guard at 6’5”. He can shoot outside and slash to the bucket. He is a very talented player that is versatile.”
Hank Harris 5’11” 175 Point Guard
Topeka
,
Kansas
If the name sounds familiar it should, assistant coach Hank Harris has signed his son to come aboard next season to provide plenty of talent at the point guard position. Harris was a standout point guard at Topeka Highland Park during his high school career. Harris is the complete package when it comes to scoring, passing, defending and being a team player that makes others around him play at a higher level. As a senior Harris averaged 12 points, three rebounds and five assists. This past season Harris was named Third Team 5A All-State, Second Team All-City, Second Team All-Centennial League and he was awarded Centennial League Defensive Player of the Year. Harris and Wilson were teammates on the 2004 State Championship team at Topeka Highland Park.
- Coach Brown on Harris: “Hank Harris is an outstanding player. He is talented, he can score, pass penetrate and make players around him better. Harris is an exceptional defensive player.”
Martrelle Patterson 6’1” 170 Guard Liberal,
Kansas
Patterson, the former Liberal Redskin provided plenty of highlights the last four years while wearing the Liberal H.S. Red and Black on the track and on the basketball court. Patterson was named First Team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and was an Honorable Mention 5A All-State selection. Patterson is young for his age (17 years old) and has natural athletic ability that will allow him to excel at the next level in junior college basketball. Patterson is also a star triple jumper at
Liberal
High School
.
- Coach Brown on Patterson: “Martrelle Patterson adds to the talented guard play. He can score and pass the ball. He has outstanding quickness and jumping ability. Patterson could be a very good defensive standout.”
Chris Tyler 6’4” 190 Guard
Wichita
,
Kansas
Tyler
is a natural shooting guard who has played on an impressive team throughout high school while at
Wichita
Southeast
High School
.
Tyler
has strong ball handling skills and has the ability to find the open man in scoring situations.
Tyler
averaged 10 points, eight rebound and three assists per game during his senior year. Also in 2005,
Tyler
helped lead Wichita Southeast to a third place finish at the State Basketball Tournament.Tyler was also the Slam Dunk Champion at the Valley Center Dunk Contest. Additionally, he was named All-Tournament team last season at the Tip Off Classic in Emporia.
- Coach Brown on
Tyler
: “Chris Tyler at 6’4” provides SCCC with a big guard. He played inside in high school but will be asked to play on the perimeter for us. He has a nice touch and is a very athletic player.”
Raymond Woods 6’5” 195 Forward
East St. Louis
,
Illinois
Woods is one of two out of state players the Saints have signed for next season. Woods will help fill the middle of the lane with a large frame and will also look to score for the Saints. Woods was named First Team All Metro East and First Team All-City while at
East St. Louis
High School
. Woods averaged 11 points, 10 rebounds and two assist per game last season. Woods is a tremendous rebounder that will grab plenty of boards for the Saints next season.
- Coach Brown on Woods: “Raymond Woods is a tough inside player that can step out and shoot it. He runs the floor exceptionally well and can rebound with anyone. Woods will be very effective at the high and low posts.”
Keith Spencer 6’7” 205 Forward
San Diego
,
California
Spencer was introduced to
Seward
County
Community College
when he signed his letter of intent at the 2005 Seward County Athletics Banquet. Head Coach Dave Brown introduced Spencer to the crowd of nearly 300 people in attendance before Spencer signed the dotted line to become a Saint. Spencer will give the Saints another strong down low presence and also a player who can step out of the paint and make mid range jump shots. Spencer averaged 12 points and nine rebounds per game his senior season of high school. Spencer comes to SCCC from
Humboldt
State
University
(NCAA D-II).
- Coach Brown on Spencer: “Keith Spencer at 6’7” will add needed help inside for us. He can really slash and run the floor. He will be really fun to watch play. Spencer has a nice frame which will help inside.”
