Delta College Announces 2014-15 Recruiting Class

Delta College head men's basketball coach Kyle Blackbourn announced today the addition of 19 players who will join the Pioneer program for the 2014-15 season. The new Pioneers will join three returners- Gabe Blalock, Chris Chzan, and Mike Venner. Here are coach Blackbourn's comments on the recruiting class- "I am thrilled with the way this recruiting class shaped up. We are bringing in a wealth of talent that includes 12 freshmen and 7 transfers. We have a talented group that will make us very deep this season. The number of new faces with a new coaching staff will be challenging, but it will make for a very competitve atmosphere where we are pushing each other to get better every day. I can't wait to get started and see how the pieces fit together."

Listed below are the new player bios with coaches' quotes on the new Pioneers:

Name: Julian Henderson

Height: 6'2

Position: Guard

Previous School: Kankakee Community College, NJCAA Division 1

High School: Saginaw High School

Graduate: Class of 2013

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 19.3, RPG- 8.1, APG- 3.1

Coach: Julian Taylor

"Julian is a very athletic wing that can score in a variety of ways. His explosion is very special, paired with his ability to rebound the basketball makes him an all-around threat on both ends of the floor. I look forward to seeing him in our style of play and watching him take his game to the next level."

Name: Markell Bradshaw

Height: 6'1

Position: Guard

Previous School: Livingstone College, NCAA Division 2

High School: Saginaw High School

Graduate: Class of 2013

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 14.4, RPG- 4.5, APG- 8.3

Coach: Julian Taylor

"Markell is one of the quickest Point Guard's I have ever been around. His ability to push the ball in transition and find his teammates is excellent. I'm excited to work with Markell on being a complete PG and leading this team on the floor."

Name: Kevin "Tank" Marshall

Height: 6'6

Position: Forward

Previous School: Cincinnati State, NJCAA Division 2

High School: Saginaw High School

Graduate: Class of 2012

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 12.2, RPG- 8.3, APG- 2.1

Coach: Julian Taylor

"Tank is a very athletic big man. He can run the floor and has very good hands. One of the best parts of his game is his offensive rebounding ability, he knows how to go get it. I look forward to working with him on defense and him being able to control the game in the paint."

Name: Travon Cotton

Height: 6'5

Position: Forward

Previous School: Delta College (2012-2013)

High School: Heritage High School

Graduate: Class of 2012

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 16.7, RPG- 7.3, APG- 3.4

Coach: John Wilson

"Cotton is a very physical player. You can tell he is dedicated to the weight room and it shows with his style of play. His physical style, paired with his guard skill set, will allow us to play Cotton in a variety of ways. He can also shoot the ball well, which will make him a tough match up."

Name: Marquavion Stephens

Height: 6'2

Position: Guard

High School: Swartz Creek High School

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 17.7, RPG- 6.8, APG- 3.4

Coach: Scotty Wright

"Marquavion's ability to get to the rim is outstanding. He is a physical player that has a knack for scoring around the rim. His ability to knock down the open jump shot makes him a dual threat, and a tough guard. I look forward to seeing his strides."

Name: BJ Batts

Height: 6'2

Position: Guard

Previous School: Delta College (2011-2012)

High School: Arthur Hill High School

Graduate: Class of 2011

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 14.2, RPG- 4.8, APG- 4.0

Coach: Greg McMath

"BJ has an ability to score the ball in a variety of ways. His ability to shoot the three is outstanding. Every time he puts up a shot I think it's going in. With a little work to become more consistent on both ends of the floor, he has a chance to be really special."

Name: Dann Stanbeck

Height: 6'5

Position: Forward

High School: Cedarville High School

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 24.6, RPG- 12.2, APG- 2.7

Coach: Dave Duncan

"Dann at 6'5 is a multi-tool player. He can score inside, and he can knock down the outside jump shot at a high percentage. He is no stranger to the weight room as well. Dann's work ethic is great, very excited to see how he progresses through the program."

Name: Jaylen Randle

Height: 6'0

Position: Guard

Previous School: Iowa Lakes Community College, NJCAA Division 2

High School: Flint Carman-Ainsworth High School

Graduate: Class of 2013

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 10.8, RPG- 4.7, APG- 3.0

Coach: Bob Root

"Jaylen is an excellent shooter. His ability to pull up coming off of ball-screens is great. He is also very athletic around the rim and finishing with contact. I look forward to working with him."

Name: Davian Phillips

Height: 6'1

Position: Guard

High School: Kalamazoo Loy Norrix

Graduate: Class of 2013

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 13.2, RPG- 3.7, APG- 3.4

Coach: Matt Covault

"Davian is another dual threat. He can shoot the 3pt shot at a high percentage as well as get to the rack. When he gets heated up from outside, watch out. His upside is very high, excited to start working with him."

Name: Justin Person

Height: 5'11

Position: Guard

High School: Carman-Ainsworth High School

Graduate: Class of 2013

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 10.3, RPG- 2.2, APG- 3.1

Coach: Bob Root

"Justin is very gifted offensively. His ability to shoot the ball, and get to the rim alongside of his quickness makes him a tough guard. His leaping ability for his size is quite amazing. I'm excited to see his progression."

Name: Antonieo McMillion

Height: 5'9

Position: Guard

High School: Montrose Hill-McCloy High School

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 15.8, RPG- 4.6, APG- 3.5

Coach: Jason Danek

"Antonieo had a very outstanding high school career. He uses his quickness and ball handling to make plays happen on the court. He has a bright future in the point guard role for us. I look forward to working with him."

Name: Fred Toins

Height: 6'0

Position: Guard

High School: Swartz Creek High School

Graduate: Class of 2013

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 7.2, RPG- 1.8, APG- 2.1

Coach: Scottie Wright

"Fred is a dangerous shooter. If he is left open, you can almost count it. I look forward to working with him to expand his game."

Name: Major Sattiewhite

Height: 6'2

Position: Guard

High School: Clio High School

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 10.7, RPG- 9.8, APG- 1.5

Coach: Tyler Thompson

"Major is a physical guard that can get a lot done in the paint. He is very good at finishing around the rim. I look forward to work with him on making him an all-around player. He has a very high upside."

Name: Darian Welch

Height: 6'1

Position: Guard

High School: Lake Fenton High School

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 17.3, RPG- 4.2, APG- 4.6

Coach: Jake Erway

"Darian comes to us off a great high school career. He is another guy who can score in multiple ways. His jump shot is very good, and he can also get to the rim and finish. He has the ability to be a great player."

Name: Ray'Shon Anderson

Height: 6'0

Position: Guard

Previous School: Alpena Community College, NJCAA Division 2

High School: Sault High School

Graduate: Class of 2013

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 19.4, RPG- 4.5, APG- 3.7

Coach: Bill Schomberg

"Ray has a great ability to score the ball. He can shoot it and take it to the rim. He is also good running in transition and making plays for teammates. I look forward to working with him."

Name: Donte Jackson

Height: 6'1

Position: Guard

High School: Livonia Churchill

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 15.2, RPG- 5.7, APG- 1.6

Coach: Jim Solak

"Donte is a thick, physical guard. He has a great jump shot and can really shoot the ball. I look forward to working with him to expand his game."

Name: Matt Deshone

Height: 5'10

Position: Guard

High School: Herbert Henry Dow

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 9.8, RPG- 1.8, APG- 2.3

Coach: Marshal Grey

"Matt is a crafty guard, who is a good leader on the floor. He can get to the rim and extend his range out to three. I look forward to watching him grow through the program."

Name: Joe Adams

Height: 6'3

Position: Forward

High School: Standish-Sterling High School

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 8.4, RPG- 9.5, APG- 2.4

Coach: Matt Coin

"Joe is not afraid to do the little things, and that's what makes him valuable. He is a great rebounder and finishes around the rim at a high percentage. I look forward to working with him."

Name: Renard Mincey

Height: 6'5

Position: Guard

High School: Center Line High School

Graduate: Class of 2014

Senior Year Statistics: PPG- 18.8, RPG- 7.6, APG- 2.0

Coach: Jimmy Nelson

"Renard is a very explosive wing. He makes plays that can drop your jaw. I look forward to working with him to be more consistent and an overall player."

The Pioneers open the season November 1st at the Erie CC Kickoff Tournament in Buffalo, New York.