Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Friday announced the signing of Luis Garza for the 2018-19 season. Garza is the first member of the Saints' 2018 class.

Garza, a 6-3 forward from Juarez-Lincoln High School in La Joya, Texas, is currently a senior and will graduate in May. The two-year starter for the Huskies averaged 16.8 points, 12 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as a senior.

Garza helped lead the Huskies to their best season in school history with a 21-12 record and the program's first Class 6A playoff appearance. As a senior, he was named Offensive Most Valuable Player for District 30-6A.

"Luis instantly makes us better," Defreitas said. "He played in the largest class in the state of Texas, put up outstanding numbers, and was the MVP on offense in his eight-team district. Luis' scoring and rebounding ability on the inside are exactly what we need. He is a great pickup for us, and I can't wait to start working with him."

Garza earned first team all-district honors during the past two seasons, and was a Rio Grande Valley Basketball Coaches Association All-Star selection this year. Last summer he was AAU teammates with current Saints Jaime Rodriguez and Jesse Granados.

While at CCCB, Garza plans to pursue an Associate of Professional Studies and a dual-enrollment degree in Education from a partner institution.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Tuesday announced the signing of Jacob Case for the 2017-18 season. Case is the first member of the Saints' 2017 class.

Case, a 6-0 guard from McComb High School in McComb, Ohio, is currently a senior and will graduate in May. The two-year letterman for the Panthers became a full-time starter this past season, averaging 7.5 points and shooting 39 percent from behind the arc.

Case helped the Panthers to a 14-11 record and a sectional title as a junior. As a senior, he earned a spot on the all-Blanchard Valley Conference team as an honorable mention selection.

"Jacob is a great kid who comes from a great family," Defreitas said. "He loves the game of basketball and has that strong work ethic that, as a coach, you want to see in all of your players. He is quick and shoots the basketball well from the outside. Jacob is a great fit for our program, and I am excited to have him joining us."

While at CCCB, Case plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in General Ministry.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Monday announced the signing of Micah Miller for the 2017-18 season. Miller is the second member of the Saints' 2017 class and also the second from the state of Ohio, joining Jacob Case of McComb.

Miller, a 6-3 shooting guard from Upper Sandusky, Ohio, recently completed his senior season for the Marion Hawks, an independent homeschool club. The four-year letterman and two-year starter for the Hawks averaged 17.3 points and four rebounds per game as a senior.

The Hawks finished 14-19 this past season and 25-9 with a second place finish at the Independent Christian Schools of Ohio (ICSO) state tournament in 2015-16. Miller was the ICSO three-point champion for 2016-17 and scored 1,130 points in his high school career.

"Micah is another really good fit for our institution and our basketball program," Defreitas said. "He has the length to shoot over defenders and he shoots it well from the outside, which is an area we really want to improve this offseason. Micah brings a lot to the table but most important is his high character, and I'm excited to have him joining us."

While at CCCB, Miller plans to pursue a Bachelor of Religious Studies and a dual enrollment degree in Computer Information Technology from Moberly Area Community College.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Thursday announced the signing of Alex Gibler for the 2017-18 season. Gibler is the third member of the Saints' 2017 class.

Gibler, a 6-4 forward, will graduate in May from Madison High School in Madison, Mo. The four-year letterman and two-year starter for the Panthers averaged 11 points and eight rebounds per game as a senior.

Gibler missed half of his junior season due to an ankle injury and the Panthers finished just 2-24 overall. This past season they improved to 9-16 with Gibler as the team's second-leading scorer. This year he earned all-Central Activities Conference honorable mention honors and was a Class 1 all-District 10 selection.

"Alex will come in already having a few connections to the college community due to current students that serve in his church," Defreitas said. "He is a really good fit on and off the court, and he absolutely loves the game of basketball. I think he has a lot of potential due to his length and touch around the basket. His best days as a basketball player are ahead of him and I'm excited to help him grow on and off the court."

While at CCCB, Gibler plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Christian Education.

Gibler joins Jacob Case of McComb, Ohio, and Micah Miller of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, as members of the Saints' 2017 recruiting class.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Friday announced the signing of Kedron Rollings for the 2017-18 season. Rollings is the fourth member of the Saints' 2017 class.

Rollings, a 5-10 point guard, is a 2017 graduate from Hayti High School in Hayti, Mo. The four-year letterman and three-year starter for the Indians averaged 17 points, six assists and three steals per game, while also helping his team to a Class 2 District 1 championship in February.

Last week Rollings and three teammates took fifth in the 4x100 relay at the state track and field meet held in Jefferson City.

"Kedron is an outstanding talent and a hard worker," Defreitas said. "He excels in the classroom, leads his teammates, and is a fierce competitor on the court. Everyone raves about him as a person. I am thrilled to add a player of his caliber and character, and to watch him continue to grow in our program."

Rollings was a three-time All-Bootheel Conference selection and earned all-district honors the past two seasons. He scored over 1,000 points and, as a first-year starter in 2014-15, helped the Indians to a 20-6 finish.

While at CCCB, Rollings plans to pursue a Bachelor of Religious Studies and a dual enrollment degree from a partner institution.

Rollings joins Jacob Case of McComb, Ohio, Micah Miller of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Alex Gibler of Madison, Mo., as members of the Saints' 2017 recruiting class.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Tuesday announced the signing of Wayne Alsberry for the 2017-18 season. Alsberry is the fifth member of the Saints' 2017 class.

Alsberry, a 6-4 forward from Stephens City, Va., will transfer to Central Christian as a junior after playing a season each at NAIA members Cincinnati Christian University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Montreat College in Montreat, N.C. Last season he averaged a double-double while playing at the junior varsity level for Montreat.

A 2014 graduate of Mountain View Christian Academy in Winchester, Va., Alsberry was a standout for the Conquerors. As a senior, he averaged 19.6 points, 16.2 rebounds, and 5.4 blocks per game on his way to being named the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) Small-Division National Player of the Year.

Alsberry was a three-year starter for Mountain View and an all-state selection in his final two years. He helped the Counquerors to records of 24-12 in 2011-12, 34-9 in 2012-13, and 15-12 in 2013-14.

"I'm thrilled to have Wayne join our basketball program and campus community," Defreitas said. "His length and athleticism can be a difference maker, and it is nice to be able to plug someone in who has already played a couple of seasons at the collegiate level. Most importantly, I believe Wayne and Central are a good fit for each other as he finishes out his education and basketball career."

While at CCCB, Alsberry plans to pursue a Bachelor of Religious Studies and a dual enrollment degree from a partner institution.

Alsberry joins Jacob Case of McComb, Ohio, Micah Miller of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Alex Gibler of Madison, Mo., and Kedron Rollings of Hayti, Mo., as members of the Saints' 2017 recruiting class.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Thursday announced the signing of Roy Patterson for the 2017-18 season. Patterson is the sixth member of the Saints' 2017 class.

Patterson, a 6-1 guard, is a 2014 graduate of McComb High School in McComb, Miss. As a senior during the 2013-14 season, he helped McComb to a 33-1 record and the Class 4A state title. In his final year with the Tigers he averaged 5.4 points and shot 43 percent from behind the arc while coming off the bench.

"Roy is fundamentally solid, a great shooter and has good explosiveness," Defreitas said. "He was part of an outstanding team in high school, but so far it hadn't yet worked out for him to play in college. I'm excited for him to get that chance here, and to watch him grow on and off the court."

While at CCCB, Patterson plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Christian Counseling.

Patterson joins Jacob Case of McComb, Ohio, Micah Miller of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Alex Gibler of Madison, Mo., and Kedron Rollings of Hayti, Mo., and Wayne Alsberry of Stephens City, Va., as members of the Saints' 2017 recruiting class.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Monday announced the signing of Josh Crawford for the 2017-18 season. Crawford is the seventh member of the Saints' 2017 class.

Crawford, a 5-10 guard from St. Louis, Mo., will transfer to Central Christian after a playing a season at Missouri Baptist University. He is a 2015 graduate of Parkway Central High School in St. Louis.

At Missouri Baptist, Crawford averaged double figures in points at the junior varsity level. The two-year letterman at Parkway Central was part of a Colts program that won 35 games during his two seasons at the varsity level.

"I'm excited to add Josh to our program," Defreitas said. "He is very positive with a great attitude, and is another guy who was part of a solid high school basketball program. He will work hard and will certainly add depth to our lineup."

While at CCCB, Crawford plans to pursue a Bachelor of Religious Studies and a dual enrollment degree from a partner institution.

Crawford joins Jacob Case of McComb, Ohio, Micah Miller of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Alex Gibler of Madison, Mo., Kedron Rollings of Hayti, Mo., Wayne Alsberry of Stephens City, Va., and Roy Patterson of McComb, Miss., as members of the Saints' 2017 recruiting class.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Tuesday announced the signing of Jesse Granados for the 2017-18 season. Granados is the eighth member of the Saints' 2017 class.

Granados, a 6-1 shooting guard, is a 2017 graduate from Edcouch-Elsa High School in Edcouch, Texas. The four-year letterman and three-year starter for the Yellowjackets was one of the premier scorers in the Rio Grande Valley. He averaged 32 points, five rebounds and five assists per game as a senior, while helping his team to a 15-16 overall record and 9-5 record in District 32-5A.

This past March, Granados was named the District 32-5A Offensive Player of the Year and the Rio Grande Valley Basketball Coaches Association Co-Offensive Player of the Year.

"Jesse can flat out score the basketball," Defreitas said. "He had offers to other schools, but he felt like we were the best fit for him in a lot of areas. I'm extremely excited to get him here, and to help him grow on and off the court."

While at CCCB, Granados plans to pursue a Bachelor of Religious Studies and a dual enrollment degree from a partner institution.

Granados joins Jacob Case of McComb, Ohio, Micah Miller of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Alex Gibler of Madison, Mo., Kedron Rollings of Hayti, Mo., Wayne Alsberry of Stephens City, Va., Roy Patterson of McComb, Miss., and Josh Crawford of St. Louis, Mo., as members of the Saints' 2017 recruiting class.