The Thunder men's basketball staff have completed their 2025 recruiting class and have signed eight total newcomers that include two transfers, one junior college transfer and a NAIA transfer, and six high school seniors. The newest Thunder men's basketball student-athletes are:

TRANSFERS

James Braddy - 5'9, Junior, Guard - Southwestern Community College (IA)

Led the Spartans to 26 wins in two seasons. Played in 57 games and started 43 games in those two seasons for the Spartans. In two seasons, Braddy averaged 16.2 minutes per game and 7.6 points on 38.5% shooting from the field, including 38.5% from the 3-point line, to go along with 2.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. He also shot 85.6% from the free throw line. Prepped at Plattsburg High School in Plattsburg, Missouri.

Hunter Hill - 6'5, Junior, Forward - Hastings College

Part of the Broncos program for two seasons. As a sophomore, Hill played in 27 games and started in 13 for the Broncos. Hill averaged 13.5 minutes per game and 4.6 points on 54.0% shooting from the field, including 50.0% from the 3-point line, to go along with 2.1 rebounds. He also shot 76.5% from the free throw line. High school teammates with redshirt-sophomore, guard, Peyton Torres. Prepped at Eagle Ridge Academy in Brighton, Colorado.

FRESHMAN

Jayden Brown - 5'8, Freshman, Guard - Andover Central High School (KS)

Led the Jaguars to a 14-9 record and a 5A KSHSAA Sub-State Championship as a senior. Brown averaged 16.4 points per game on 41.7% shooting from the field, including 39.5% from the 3-point line, to go along with 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals. He also shot 72.7% from the free throw line. Made 62 3-pointers to lead all of 4A, 5A, and 6A in Kansas. Finished as Andover Central's all-time leader in career 3-pointer made with 161. Named First Team All-Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail and 5A Player of the Year finalist as a senior. Ranked as the 20th player in the state of Kansas by Prep Hoops and the 29th by Recruit Look.

Trayden Chambers - 6'6, Freshman, Forward - Dale High School (OK)

Led the Pirates to a 30-2 record, the 2A OSSAA State Championship, and a #1 finish in the Small Town Top 25 high school national rankings by MaxPreps as a senior. Chambers averaged 12.7 points per game on 63.7% shooting from the field, including 26.7% from the 3-point line, to go along with 6.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 steals. He also shot 75.0% from the free throw line. Finished career with four 2A OSSAA State Championships and a 121-6 overall record. Named to the 2A All-Tournament and All-State teams, as well as Third Team Little All-City by The Oklahoman. Ranked as the 38th player in the state of Oklahoma by Prep Hoops.

Colby Frehe - 6'8, Freshman, Forward - Nemaha Central High School (KS)

Led the Thunder to a 19-3 record as a senior. Frehe averaged 11.0 points per game on 58.5% shooting from the field, including 31.8% from the 3-point line, to go along with 10.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.4 blocks. He also shot 63.0% from the free throw line. Named First Team All-Big East as a senior. Ranked as the 74th player in the state of Kansas by Recruit Look.

Alessandro Rodriguez - 6'0, Freshman, Guard - Trinity Academy (KS)

Led the Knights to a 11-10 record as a senior. Rodriguez averaged 6.5 points per game, to go along with 3.0 rebounds. Coached by MCC alum, Nate Awbrey. Also lettered in soccer at Trinity.

Trent Webber - 6'2, Freshman, Guard - Riley County High School (KS)

Led the Falcons to five wins as a senior. Webber averaged 7.0 points per game on 44.0% shooting from the field, including 25.0% from the 3-point line, to go along with 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 steals. He also shot 59.4% from the free throw line. Also lettered in football at Riley County.

Kyler Wenger - 6'0, Freshman, Guard - Sabetha High School (KS)

Led the Bluejays to a 13-10 record as a senior. Wenger averaged 13.0 points per game, to go along with 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.5 steals. Named Second Team All-Big East as a senior. High school teammates with junior, forward, Davis Rokey and sophomore, guard, Marcus Bauman. Also lettered in football and baseball at Sabetha. Ranked as the 128th player in the state of Kansas by Recruit Look.

Head coach Jordan Strom had this to say about her most recent recruiting class, “I’m excited for these guys to get to Manhattan. This group has an opportunity to do some special things this season and this class will be a big part of that. I can’t wait to see everyone in the HAC cheering these guys on this season!”

The Thunder will release their 2025-26 schedule in the coming weeks.

Tickets for the 2025-26 season will be posted to the SidelineTix website and app later this fall. To purchase tickets, fans can visit www.mccthunder.com and click the "Get Tickets" tab.

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