Men's Basketball | 08/04/22 | 9:50 AM

HELENA, Mont. – Carroll College Men's Basketball Head Coach Kurt Paulson has announced the signing of seven student-athletes to finalize the 2022 recruiting class.
 
The Saints will look to replenish a roster that saw the departure of several key contributors to a great run of success over the last four years. This year's class includes six incoming Freshmen, as well as a Junior transfer, hailing from four different states, including two Montanans. The class brings some tremendous accolades from their previous schools, and look to bring the energy to an already young Carroll roster.
 
"We are thrilled with this class." Said Paulson. "All of these players are academics first. They will be in class, attentive, and be contributors to the student body at Carroll. On the court there is a great mix of skill, size, toughness, and athleticism that can mesh with the returners. The bar has been set, and this group will continue the success."
 
Brayden Koch – (6-2" FR - Helena, Mont. / Capital HS)
2021-22 stats: 21.8 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 2.8 assists per game, 2.8 steals per game
Notable Accolades: Montana Gatorade POY, Montana Mr. Basketball, Western MT AA MVP, 1st Team All-State
 
"I'm very grateful to get the opportunity to continue to play the game I love in my hometown and to get a great education as well." Said Koch
 
"We can't wait to watch Brayden this year in the Purple and Gold." Said Paulson. "He will be a dynamic play maker for us and he brings a winning attitude to the program. Coach Almquist has prepared Brayden for immediate success with his hard-nosed style and state championship pedigree. Saints fans are in for a treat."
 
Jordan Bryant - (6-6" JR - Carmichael, Calif. / Yuba College)
2021-22 stats: 12.8 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game
Notable Accolades: 1st Team Bay Valley League
 
"I love the school spirit and different environment from home which is what I was looking for." Said Bryant. "I also love bonding with the team on and off the court."
 
"Jordan brings some maturity to this group as he has some college seasons under his belt already." Said Paulson. "We love how he is so versatile and can do many things on the basketball floor.  His shooting percentages are very high, he can score in a variety of ways.  He can defend, and rebound, and he wins.  He comes from one of the top schools in California Junior College coached by Doug Cornelius who has been very gracious to us at Carroll."
 
Isaiah Moore – (6-5" FR - Fairfield, Calif. / College Prep Academy)
2021-22 stats: 10 points per game, 5 rebounds per game, 5 assists per game
 
"Signing at Carroll College was an exciting moment and I'm just looking forward to growing as a student-athlete." Said Moore.
 
"We got more athletic with Isaiah on the floor, he can do so many things." Said Paulson. "We love his unselfishness as he can really pass and facilitate. He plays above the rim and is an outstanding young man. He can guard 1-4 in the league and that is very valuable to us."
 
Derek Kramer – (6-9" FR – Bellevue, Wash. / Elite Prep)
2021-22 stats: 10 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, 3 blocks per game
Notable Accolades: Kingco MVP at Interlake HS, Kingco Defensive POY
 
"The community and energy at this school is exactly what I was looking for in a school." Said Kramer.
 
"After the Jamestown loss we decided we needed to get bigger, and Derek was the best prospect we saw in the Northwest that could help us, who checked all the boxes with academics." Said Paulson. "He brings a rim protector to our team and he can stretch the floor and hit the mid-range shot with nice touch. He is an athlete at 6-9" as well. He is a great addition."
 
Trent Rogers – (6-2" FR – Bozeman, Mont. / Bozeman HS)
2021-22 stats: 13.2 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game
Notable Accolades: 2nd Team Eastern Montana AA
 
"I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue my academic and basketball career at Carroll College." Said Rogers.
 
"I really got a great evaluation of Trent at the HIT tournament and he caught my eye picking up full court on defense." Said Paulson. "He is a winner, taking his team to the AA title game. He comes from a tremendous Bozeman program and he will fit in at Carroll with his combination of academic background and basketball talent. Trent can get by the defense and cause problems, and we love that about him."
 
Nico Cervantes – (6-0" FR - Chula Vista, Calif. / Otay Ranch HS)
2021-22 stats: 13.5 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, 1.3 assists per game
Notable Accolades: Otay Ranch HS Team MVP
"I chose Carroll College because of the family atmosphere and the opportunity to continue my basketball career while receiving a great education." Said Cervantes.
 
"Nico has some leadership qualities that will help our team, we see him as a point guard with his great vision and unselfishness." Said Paulson. "He has a pure jumper and can stretch the floor from the 3-point line."
 
Aidan McGarvin - (6-4" FR – Eagle, Idaho / Bishop Kelly HS)
2021-22 stats: 11 points per game, 5 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game
Notable Accolades: 2nd Team All-Conference
"I chose Carroll College because of the team atmosphere and because it felt like a perfect fit to continue playing the sport that I love." Said McGarvin.
 
"We know that Aidan is our kind of player with his hard-nosed approach." Said Paulson. "He will do anything for the team's success, he plays very physical and has a great frame. Coming from Bishop Kelly in Idaho will be an easy transition to the rigors of Carroll."
 
The Carroll Basketball team will report to campus on August 21, and begin practices for the 2022-23 season in late September. The team is in the process of finalizing their 2022-23 schedule, be sure to visit www.carrollathletics.com for updates.