NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University head men's basketball coach Jeff Jones announced the signing of four student-athletes (two from junior college and two from high school) to national letters of intent on Wednesday. Joining the ODU basketball family in 2016-17 will be 6-2 point guard Tre Evans (Edmond, Okla.), 6-6 guard Xavier Green (Williamsburg, Va.), 6-4 shooting guard Randy Haynes (Dumfries, Va.) and 6-9 power forward Alassane Kah (Ivory Coast, Africa).

“We are extremely pleased to have these four young men officially join the Monarch basketball family,” said Jeff Jones . “As a group, they represent talent, character and a strong drive to succeed. Each of them brings a different skill set to the table, but should have a strong impact on our program.”

MEET THE NEWEST MONARCHS

TRE EVANS

Height: 6'2

Weight: 165

Position: PG

High School: Edmund North High School

Hometown: Edmond, Okla.

AAU: Oklahoma Wizards



ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Tre Evans:

“We began recruiting Tre late in the game and feel fortunate that he recognized the tremendous opportunity awaiting him at ODU. He is a coach's son with a high basketball IQ that is athletic and can really stroke the basketball. He is especially effective in ball screen situations.”

Notes/Strengths:

- No. 5 recruit in Oklahoma

-Perimeter jump shot

-High-level IQ

-The ability to play both on and off the ball

-Averaged 12 points, three rebounds and two assists per game for the Oklahoma Wizards a season ago

-85% free throw shooter

-Son of former Oklahoma point guard, Terry Evans, who finished his OU career as the all-time leader in three-pointers (259), three-point attempts (698) and assists (651)

XAVIER GREEN

Height: 6'6

Weight: 175

Position: G

High School: Williamsburg Christian Academy

Hometown: Williamsburg, Va.

AAU: Team Loaded Virginia



ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Xavier Green :

“Xavier brings a blend of length, skill and athleticism that is rare. We feel his versatility gives him a chance to blossom into an outstanding player, who will make an impact right away.”



Notes/Strengths:

-Playmaker

-Creativity with ball

-Gets others involved

-Attacking basket

-Size and length for position

-Multi-dimensional

RANDY HAYNES

Height: 6'4

Weight: 215

Position: SG

Junior College: New Mexico Junior College

High School: Potomac High School

Hometown: Dumfries, Va.

AAU: Boo Williams Summer League



ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Randy Haynes:

“Randy has been a winner throughout his career. As a junior college transfer, he comes in being a little older, stronger and more mature. His experience at New Mexico Junior College combined with his athleticism and versatility will make him a difficult matchup for opponents.”

Notes/Strengths:

-Named the 5A Player of the Year

-Led the Potomac High School to a 28-1 record and the state title

-Averaged a team-high 17.5 points a game for Potomac

-Played high school hoops with current ODU Monarch Trey Porter

-Physical strength

-Maturity/Experience

-Versatility



ALASSANE KAH

Height: 6'9”

Weight: 210

Position: PF

Junior College: Kilgore College

High School:

Walnut Ridge High School (Columbus, Ohio)

Fishburne Military School

Hometown: Ivory Coast, Africa

ODU Head Coach Jeff Jones on Alassane Kah:

“This is a culmination of years of work building a relationship with 'AK'. He has benefitted from outstanding coaching at Kilgore, which will allow him to be an immediate contributor.”

Notes/Strengths:

-Named to the Columbus All-City basketball team

-Averaged 8.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest last season at Kilgore

-Finished 6th in his JUCO Conference for blocked shots

-Well-rounded player/Stretches the floor

-Versatile offensive skill set

-Rebounding

-Skilled face-up forward

-Can defend various positions

-Effective jump shot

-Long