Reed announces additions of Ross and Jenkins to men’s basketball program
11/21/2013 3:02:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh head coach Brett Reed has announced the additions of Kahron Ross and Tyler Jenkins to the program as part of the incoming class of 2018. The pair of guards will join the program next fall, looking to help replace graduating senior guards Mackey McKnight and Anthony D'Orazio following this season.
From Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ross has enjoyed tremendous success for Jonesboro High School and his AAU team the Arkansas Hawks. Ross earned was named All-State last season, leading the team in points (14.5 per game), assists (5.7) and steals (2.7). A two-time All-Conference performer, Ross led Jonesboro to back-to-back appearances in the 6A State Finals, earning All-State Tournament Team laurels as a sophomore and junior.
Ross was named Arkansas Preps All-Arkansas First Team in 2012-13 and to the Arkansas Preps Super Sophomore Team in 2011-12. He was named the Jonesboro Sun's Best Under the Sun Player of the Year in 2012-13 and Best Under the Sun First Team in 2012. Ross took part in Pangos All-American Camp in 2012 and 2013 and Under Armour Camp in Philadelphia as well.
"I'm very pleased to have Kahron enter our program for his collegiate basketball career," said Reed. "He is a dynamic point guard who has the ability to break down a defense with his exceptional speed. He has solid vision which will enable him to get his teammates involved in our offensive attack. He seems to have an element of toughness and tenacity that will be valuable for our program."
Meanwhile, Jenkins is a three-year varsity player and two-year starter and captain for Hamilton Southeastern High School, the first school in Indiana to have back-to-back Mr. Basketball winners in Gary Harris (Michigan State) and Zak Irvin (Michigan). The Fortville, Indiana native was First Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-County and All-State in 2012-13. Jenkins averaged 9.8 points, 4.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals that season. He was recognized among the conference leaders for assists (91) and three-point field goal percentage (50 percent). Jenkins was named an Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Top 100 Underclassman. He started in the Indiana Elite North-South All-Star Basketball Challenge and the fourth annual Indiana Class Basketball Junior All-Star Classic.
Jenkins led his high school to a 39-7 record during his first two years on varsity. In that time, Hamilton Southeastern posted a 35-game conference winning streak, winning the prestigious Hall of Fame Classic during his sophomore year and finishing that season ranked No. 1 in the state and as high as No. 14 nationally with a 22-3 record. They finished the 2012-13 season ranked No. 6 in the state with a 17-4 record. Jenkins played AAU with Men of the Family.
"Tyler has demonstrated excellent defensive potential in particular for our basketball program," said Reed. "Tyler is a very hard worker which will translate into his continued development throughout the course of his career," said Reed. "His lateral quickness and defensive tenacity are strong and we look for him to continue to grow and expand that role for our program.
"Both young men have played for strong programs and thus should aid in their transition to college basketball," Reed continued.
The 2013-14 Mountain Hawks will continue the Legends Classic when they travel to South Dakota to face Texas Southern next Monday then either host South Dakota State or Howard on Tuesday.
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From Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ross has enjoyed tremendous success for Jonesboro High School and his AAU team the Arkansas Hawks. Ross earned was named All-State last season, leading the team in points (14.5 per game), assists (5.7) and steals (2.7). A two-time All-Conference performer, Ross led Jonesboro to back-to-back appearances in the 6A State Finals, earning All-State Tournament Team laurels as a sophomore and junior.
Ross was named Arkansas Preps All-Arkansas First Team in 2012-13 and to the Arkansas Preps Super Sophomore Team in 2011-12. He was named the Jonesboro Sun's Best Under the Sun Player of the Year in 2012-13 and Best Under the Sun First Team in 2012. Ross took part in Pangos All-American Camp in 2012 and 2013 and Under Armour Camp in Philadelphia as well.
"I'm very pleased to have Kahron enter our program for his collegiate basketball career," said Reed. "He is a dynamic point guard who has the ability to break down a defense with his exceptional speed. He has solid vision which will enable him to get his teammates involved in our offensive attack. He seems to have an element of toughness and tenacity that will be valuable for our program."
Meanwhile, Jenkins is a three-year varsity player and two-year starter and captain for Hamilton Southeastern High School, the first school in Indiana to have back-to-back Mr. Basketball winners in Gary Harris (Michigan State) and Zak Irvin (Michigan). The Fortville, Indiana native was First Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-County and All-State in 2012-13. Jenkins averaged 9.8 points, 4.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals that season. He was recognized among the conference leaders for assists (91) and three-point field goal percentage (50 percent). Jenkins was named an Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Top 100 Underclassman. He started in the Indiana Elite North-South All-Star Basketball Challenge and the fourth annual Indiana Class Basketball Junior All-Star Classic.
Jenkins led his high school to a 39-7 record during his first two years on varsity. In that time, Hamilton Southeastern posted a 35-game conference winning streak, winning the prestigious Hall of Fame Classic during his sophomore year and finishing that season ranked No. 1 in the state and as high as No. 14 nationally with a 22-3 record. They finished the 2012-13 season ranked No. 6 in the state with a 17-4 record. Jenkins played AAU with Men of the Family.
"Tyler has demonstrated excellent defensive potential in particular for our basketball program," said Reed. "Tyler is a very hard worker which will translate into his continued development throughout the course of his career," said Reed. "His lateral quickness and defensive tenacity are strong and we look for him to continue to grow and expand that role for our program.
"Both young men have played for strong programs and thus should aid in their transition to college basketball," Reed continued.
The 2013-14 Mountain Hawks will continue the Legends Classic when they travel to South Dakota to face Texas Southern next Monday then either host South Dakota State or Howard on Tuesday.
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Lehigh Men's Basketball Incoming Class of 2018
| Name | Pos. | Ht./Wt. | Hometown/Previous School/AAU Team | Major/College |
| Tyler Jenkins | G | 6-1/175 | Fortville, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern High School/Men of the Family | Business |
| Kahron Ross | G | 5-11/155 | Jonesboro, Ark./Jonesboro High School/Arkansas Hawks | Arts and Sciences |
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