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@drew_gentile_ HCU staff attire rules: 1) At home = suits 2) On road = casual (unless opposing staff wears suits)

🚨Suit tracker for every college basketball coach in the country🚨 My complete list of every Division I head coach and what they and their staffs will wear on the sidelines is here! For an explanation of the process, see the document linked in the spreadsheet, or check out the article in the replies. My DMs are open, so please feel free to share any corrections or feedback to improve the spreadsheet in any way! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

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H-TOWN what it do! Appreciate @CoachDoty and the rest of the staff for believing in me! Special shout out to @bucketball for always looking out for me. #Odessa#MKE#HTOWN#BucketFam 🤠 #DawgsUp 🏀 🐍 🛣️

🚨 Big man alert 🚨 Everyone’s hunting for size in the portal. We’ve got one who you need to look at. Meet Ahjany Lee (6’9 1/2” on the tape with shoes on). Ahjany just wrapped up two seasons at HCU after beginning his career at the University of St. Thomas (MN) in the Summit League, where he played for one of the best mid-major coaches in the country in Johnny Tauer. Ahjany Lee: • Skilled, mobile big who rebounds, protects the rim, and is a legitimate pick-and-pop threat • Fully recovered from an October 2024 knee injury. Crushed it in the summer and early fall of 2024 and had earned our starting big man spot prior to the injury. Came back in 2025-26 and by the middle part of this season was comfortable, confident, and explosive (see included highlights). • Elite per-minute producer: At St. Thomas as an underclassmen he played 822 minutes across two seasons. He averaged 4.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, and nearly 1 BPG in just 13.9 MPG (.508 FG / .364 3PT / .802 FT). Play him 28 minutes per game and those numbers are 9.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG, and 2 BPG. • Very intelligent, consistent work ethic, and high character. *Basketball family — Sister is Ayoka Lee who was a star at Kansas State. Coaches: Call me on Ahjany and I’ll let you know everything you need to know. Ahjany can help immediately as a 2nd/3rd big at the D1 level or be a featured piece at an NCAA D2. Hit me up!

H-Town let’s do it. #DawgsUp

We have a second high-level player in the portal who has earned the right to level up. I’ve spent the majority of the last 730 days with Demari Williams. Over his two years at HCU, I’ve watched him develop into exactly the player Arizona State saw when they signed him out of high school. • Slashing wing with a grown-man, Power 5 body • 6’6” (measured with shoes), 220 lbs — not an ounce of fat on him • Dynamic defender who can guard 1-4 • Elite on-ball defender who matched up against our opponent’s #1 scorer each night • Played his best when it mattered most. In 28 Southland Conference games: 10.4 PPG on 90-194 FG (.464), 21-60 from three (.350), and 90-107 FT (.882). • Against Iowa State (12/29/25): 19 PTS (7-13 FG), 5 REB • Good perimeter shooter who can really cut — best 45 and corner cutter I’ve ever coached Off the floor, Demari’s habits are elite. He eats clean, takes great care of his body, works hard in the weight room, and has zero bad habits or vices. Note: Last season we had two double-figure scorers at HCU who entered the portal for revenue opportunities: Julian Mackey (to FIU) and Bryson Dawkins (to YSU). Both were feature players and double-digit scorers at their new schools. Demari is cut from the same cloth and will be great for you. Call or text me with any questions. I’ll give you everything you need to know.

Elijah Brooks played the last two years for us at HCU and is available in the portal. He’s the real deal: • Two-year starter who led our team in scoring (12.3 PPG), finished second in rebounding (4.5 RPG), and led in steals (1.5 SPG) this season. • Switchable defender who can guard 1-4 effectively. • 6’4” PG (6’3” without shoes, 6’4” with shoes. We measure). • American Conference+ level athlete — plays downhill, explosive vertical athlete with high-level strength and burst. • Extremely high basketball IQ — Elijah initiated our offense from the point, which included seven formations and over 50 sets/variations. • Developed into an elite pick-and-roll player — rarely missed a pocket pass or read. Float game established. • Barkley game (watch the 11/27/24 game vs. NAU for the full Barkley bag including 29 PTS on 13-19 FG). Most teams run a double at him and are forced to play in rotation. • Elite cutter off the ball • Game-changer in transition with his speed and vision • Career 189/381 (.496 FG%) — all at the NCAA Division I level • Broke his hand this season, but it’s fully healed with no restrictions. He’s been working out daily in our gym and is 100% ready to go. There will be no issue with the medical hardship as we have x-rays, documents, and info from doctors, specialists and surgeons. He appeared in 8 game, all in the first semester. Call me with any questions. I’ll tell you everything you need to know. Note: Last season we had two high level players at HCU enter the portal for enhanced revenue opportunities: Julian Mackey (to FIU) and Bryson Dawkins (to YSU). Both were double-figure scorers who absolutely crushed it at their next school. Elijah is cut from the same cloth and will do the same for you. Hit me up!

After a great conversation with @CoachDoty and staff , I’m blessed and excited to announce my commitment to play Division I basketball at Houston Christian University. Ready to get to work. @HCUHoops #Committed #D1

Blessed and thankful for the journey ahead #Dawgsup @HCUHoops @CoachDoty @CoachLavery @SliceAgentRaab

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Let’s do it🤘🏻#GODDID #committed @chrishynes3_ @HCUHoops @CoachDoty @CoachLavery

One of the most enjoyable things about coaching is seeing young men improve. These guys have maximized their opportunities at HCU. Some of them have more than tripled their averages and production from their previous Division I.

Happy Easter Husky Nation!

Happy #HCUBKBirthday & #DawgsUp to 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗠 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦, 𝗝𝗥. (2015-18), the 1st of 3 Gates brothers hooping in Sharp. The 6-2 G from Chicago battled injuries for 3 yrs before 5.7 ppg senior yr. & remains 1 of most well-liked & respected Huskies ever. #HBUtoHCU #TheHistoryofHBUBKB

Happy #HCUBKBirthday & #DawgsUp to 𝓣𝓘𝓜 𝓜𝓨𝓛𝓔𝓢 (2017-18). A 6'6 235 forward from Rancho Cucamonga, Myles averaged 2.4 ppg and 3 rebounds as a grad transfer from Cal State Fullerton. #TheHistoryofHBUBKB #HBUtoHCU

Happy #HCUBKBirthday & #DawgsUp to Jimmy Sanders (2007-09). #HBUtoHCU #TheHistoryofHBUBKB

Happy #HCUBKBirthday & #DawgsUp to 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗢 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 (2008-10). Named to 2010 All-Decade team, the 6-9 C from Millbrae, CA avg'd 10/6 in 2 seasons. Was All-GWC as Sr & owns 1 of greatest half-time speeches in @HCUHoops history. #MyHouse #MyFood #HBUtoHCU #TheHistoryofHBUBKB

Happy #HCUBKBirthday & #DawgsUp to 𝔹ℝ𝔸𝕏𝕋𝕆ℕ 𝔹𝕆ℕ𝔻𝕊 (2016-19). The 6-1 PG from Nashville was SLC All-Defensive team in 2018-19. Bonds averaged 9.4 pts / 5 rbs / 4 asts / 2 stls in 91 gms over 3 yrs, earning both B.S. & Master's. #HBUtoHCU #TheHistoryofHBUBKB

Happy #HCUBKBirthday & #DawgsUp to 𝙏𝙔𝙇𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙇 (2011-15). A 6-0 guard from Goodyear, AZ, "𝓢𝓮ñ𝓸𝓻 𝓑𝓾𝓬𝓴𝓮𝓽𝓼" missed 1/2 sophomore season after blowing out knee and still managed to end career with 914 pts and 9.1 ppg average. #HBUtoHCU #TheHistoryofHBUBKB

Happy #HCUBKBirthday & #DawgsUp to 𝘼.𝙅. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 (2018-22). #HBUtoHCU #TheHistoryofHBUBKB