LACEY, Wash. – Saint Martin's Men's Basketball head coach Alex Pribble announced Thursday the signing of four basketball players that will join the team in the 2017-18 campaign.
 
"As a whole, our current recruiting class is representative of what we're looking for in Saint Martin's student athletes," said head coach Alex Pribble. "They are hard workers, both on and off the court. They are team-first guys, who have played in winning programs, and want to be pushed to their potential. They will do a fantastic job of representing this University, and helping to elevate our program to the next level."
 
Cameron Chatwin • Forward • 6-8 / 190 • Gilbert, Ariz. • Saint Martin's
 
Chatwin will be rejoining the Saint Martin's Basketball team after competing on the 2014-15 team. Chatwin saw action in 25 games and started 24 for the Saints as a freshman, scoring 113 points and grabbing 100 rebounds over the course of the season. He proved to be an effective scorer, averaging 44.1 percent (41-93) and 36.4 percent (20-55) from beyond the arc.
 
"We're very excited about the return of Cam. He is a unique blend of size and skill, which will make him a tough matchup in the GNAC. Cam is also a friendly and vibrant young man, who is already loved by the Saints community. We expect him to make an immediately impact on next year's team" said Pribble.
 
Tavian Henderson • Guard • 6-4 / 175 • Vallejo, Calif. • St. Patrick St. Vincent HS
 
Henderson earned success both on and off the court in Vallejo, California, winning the Division 4 State Championship, while maintaining a 3.71 GPA. In his senior year, he averaged 16 points per game and over eight rebounds per game. Henderson received many awards in his four years, being named to the first team All-League as a sophomore, junior and senior, first team All-State as a sophomore and fourth team All-metro. Not only did Henderson garnish honors on the court, but also on the baseball field as an All-League selection as a junior. Despite all the success in athletics, he remained focused in the classroom earning Scholastic Honors all four years of high school and graduated near the top of his class with a 3.71 GPA.
 
"Tavian fits the mold of our program perfectly, he is a winner in all walks of life. Academically he is graduating near the top of his class, and on the court he not only produced at a high level individually, but his team won the 4A state title," said Pribble. "He had unique athleticism, a great feel for the game, and we expect him to have a tremendous career at Saint Martin's."
 
Jared Mathews • Forward • 6-7 / 200 • Bakersfield, Calif. • Blue Mountain Community College
 
Mathews joins the Saint Martin's family from Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon. Mathews averaged an impressive double-double for the Timberwolves at 15.8 points per game and 10.7 rebounds per game in less than 30 minutes per contest. Because of his efforts on the court, Mathews was voted to the second team All-League in the NWAC. Highlights from this last season included a 36-point performance against Tacoma Community College and 20 rebounds versus Clackamas Community College. Mathews reached the double-digit mark in scoring 16 times and in rebounding 13 times in 21 games.
 
"Jared is a fantastic addition to the program. He is an athletic and skilled player, who rebounds the ball at a high level," Pribble said. "He is also an extremely high-character young man, and will be a great representative of Saint Martin's."
 
Caden Smith • Guard • 6-3 / 170 • Pendleton, Ore. • Pendleton HS
 
Smith was an early signee, committed to Saint Martin's University in the fall of 2016. Smith accomplished a great deal in his four years at Pendleton High School, taking the program to new heights with a fourth place finish in the 5A State Tournament, the first place finish since 1959. Smith was recognized as the Columbia River Conference's Most Valuable Player twice and was a three time first team All-League selection. Smith also received praise from the state of Oregon, being named to the All-State team three times including a first team selection his senior year. Smith led his team to four straight Columbia River Conference titles and a fourth place finish in the 5A State Championship and was named to the All-Tournament team. Smith finished his historic high school career as the all-time leading scorer in Pendleton High School history.
 
"Caden had an incredible finish to his high school career. Leading his team to the state playoffs and finishing as the all-time leading scorer at Pendelton," said Pribble. "We know how special Caden can by at Saint Martin's, and we can't wait to get him out to Lacey."