Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Thursday announced the signing of Ian Denton for the 2018-19 season. Denton is the fourth member of the Saints' 2018 class.

Denton, a 6-6 small forward from Northeast R-IV (Cairo) High School in Cairo, Missouri, is currently a senior and will graduate in May. The four-year letterman and three-year starter for the Bearcats averaged 13.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game as a senior.

Denton earned All-Central Activities Conference honors during his sophomore and senior seasons.

"I am extremely excited to be adding Ian to our program," Defreitas said. "I've know him for quite some time, and he is an excellent fit for us. He comes from a strong Christian family and absolutely loves the game of basketball. His length and skill will provide a lot of versatility for our lineup and his faith will strengthen our foundation."

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

Denton joins Luis Garza of Mission, Texas, Cruz Mendoza of Alton, Texas, and Trey Black of Choctaw, Okla., as members of the Saints' 2018 recruiting class.

Central Christian College of the Bible head men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas on Wednesday announced the signing of Trey Black for the 2018-19 season. Black is the third member of the Saints' 2018 class.

Black, a 6-0 combo guard from Choctaw High School in Choctaw, Oklahoma, is currently a senior and will graduate in May. The three-year letterman and two-year starter for the Yellowjackets averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game as a senior.

Black was named as an honorable mention selection to both the Oklahoman's Big All-City team and the Super 5, All-State team for 2017-18. This past season Black helped the Yellowjackets, who compete in Oklahoma's largest classification at 6A, achieve their first winning season in over a decade with a 12-11 season.

"Trey is just an outstanding addition for us all around," Defreitas said. "He shoots it well from the inside and out, plays the game extremely hard, and does a lot of the little things that not everybody wants to do. He's a leader in his youth group and I believe he'll be a leader here as well."

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

Black joins Luis Garza of Mission, Texas, and Cruz Mendoza of Alton, Texas, as members of the Saints' 2018 recruiting class.

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

Mendoza, a 5-10 point guard from Juarez-Lincoln High School in La Joya, Texas, is currently a senior and will graduate in May. The three-year starter for the Huskies averaged 13.2 points, 6.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 steals per game as a senior.

Mendoza, the high school teammate of Luis Garza who was also announced as a Saints signee today, 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, Mendoza earned Rio Grande Valley Coaches Association second team honors.

"Cruz is strong point guard that defends well and sees the court," Defreitas said. "Along with Luis, he was instrumental in turning his high school program around. I am excited to have Cruz joining us; having several guys from the same area will provide an instant connection for the newcomers."

Mendoza was a Rio Grande Valley Basketball Coaches Association All-Star selection as a senior. Last summer he was AAU teammates with current Saints Jaime Rodriguez and Jesse Granados.

While at CCCB, Mendoza 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 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.