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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. - Coming off an interrupted season, Lincoln University head men's basketball coach Corey Lowery announces his first full signing class of six for the 2021-22 season. The class of six includes one Division II transfer and five true freshmen.
EAST ORANGE, N.J. | UNIVERSITY
NOTES: Averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as a senior … named First Team All-Super Essex Conference.
COACHES COMMENTS: I am very excited to welcome guard Bakir Cleveland to the Lion family. Bakir is a stat stuffer. His talent, size, and intelligence enables him to score, assist, rebound and defend at a very high level. He is from one of the toughest cities in New Jersey, which has made him a competitor, and we expect Bakir to have a positive impact on the team right away.
NEWARK, N.J. | UNIVERSITY
NOTES: Named Second Team All-Super Essex Conference … averaged 15 points and 14 rebounds as a senior.
COACHES COMMENTS: We are very excited to welcome forward Janaie Coates-Sinues to the Lincoln family. Janaie is a physical, yet versatile forward, that can bang down low, rebound at a very high level. He can hit the outside shot as well as drive by his opponent. Janaie has had to overcome many obstacles in his life. I know both his parents and grandparents are smiling down from Heaven at this very moment and happy that Janaie continues to excel on and off the court."
TRENTON, N.J. | PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL
NOTES: Earned First Team All-Prep in New Jersey in two consecutive seasons … two-time Mercy County Colonial Valley honoree … TCHS Scholars Award … Solebury Tip-Off Tournament MVP.
COACHES COMMENTS: We are delighted to welcome Ethan to the Lion family. Ethan is a versatile forward, who we feel has a ton of potential. He is a guy that can face up and drive by you as well as use his length to shoot over you. He is a very good defender that is active on the boards and protects the rim. Ethan has a great work ethic and we strongly feel his length and versatility will be an asset to our program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. | CESAR CHAVEZ PARKSIDE | BLUEFIELD STATE
NOTES: In his two seasons at Bluefield State, Nunnally averaged 13.7 points on 56 percent shooting with 8.5 rebounds … USCAA Second Team All-American … fifth nationally in rebounding with 12.2 boards per game … averaged 14.2 points and 12.2 rebounds last season at Bluefield State.
COACHES COMMENTS: I am extremely excited to welcome Alex Nunnally to the Lion family. Alex is a skilled power forward, who is a transfer from Bluefield State College. Alex brings experience and explosiveness to our roster. He was one of the top leading rebounders nationally in Division II, averaging 12.2 rebounds a game this past season. Alex is a veteran player who also knows how to score in various ways. He is a three-level scorer who averaged 15 points on the season. Adding Alex to the roster gives us a good balance of veteran players to go along with our freshman recruits
BRONX, N.Y. | EAGLE ACADEMY | OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN
NOTES: Spent last season at post-grad Our Savior Lutheran … All-State selection … recorded triple double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and seven steals … helped lead OSL to post grad championship.
COACHES COMMENTS: I'm thrilled Vernon has decided to become a lifetime member of our LU family. Vernon is an extremely gifted athlete and fearless competitor that can defend, score, rebound, and pass. He is a stat stuffer! I am looking forward to the energy that he is going to bring to our team. He also comes from a great family! His mom has instilled principles in him that will enable Vernon to be successful at whatever he decides to focus on."
EWING, N.J. | TRENTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY
NOTES: Rated as the 24th best prospect out of New Jersey … named Fourth Team All-State.
COACHES COMMENTS: We are very excited about the addition Freddie Young, Jr. to our family. Freddie is a big, skilled guard who can play both the one and two positions. He has the ability to score the ball as well as set up his teammates, and he has the potential to be a very good defender. Freddie really adds to the overall talent that we have on our roster. More impressively, Freddie understands the value of education and currently has a 3.4 grade point average. That can also be credited to the strong family values instilled by his parents, Mr. Freddie Young, Sr. and Mrs. Marisol Young.
The Lions showed vast improvements in Lowery's first season as Lincoln was second nationally in scoring, while leading the nation in steals. Lincoln was also fifth in turnover margin and fourth in three-point shooting.
