The Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball program has announced the addition of four players, Jordan Crawford, Jayden Harris, George Kimble III, and DJ Nussbaum, for the 2024-25 season. Crawford, a 6-foot-2 transfer guard from the College of Charleston, averaged 4.7 points in 32 games last season. Harris, a 3-star recruit from Virginia, averaged 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game at Massanutten Military Academy. Kimble, a guard from Eckerd College, earned Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year honors after averaging 19.4 points, 4.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. Nussbaum, a 6-foot-9 center transferring from Virginia Military Institute, averaged 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds while starting 33 games last season.

By the Numbers
  • Crawford averaged 4.7 points and shot 37 percent from the field last season
  • Harris is rated as the 145th-best prospect in the nation and the 34th-best guard in the country
  • Kimble averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game at Eckerd College
  • Nussbaum averaged 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds while starting 33 games for Virginia Military Institute
State of Play
  • The Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball program is preparing for the 2024-25 season with the addition of four new players
  • Head Coach A.W. Hamilton expressed excitement about the recruiting class, highlighting the achievements and skills of the new additions
  • The program is carrying momentum from their 2023-24 Atlantic Sun Conference Regular Season Championship and Coach Hamilton's accolades as ASUN Coach of the Year and NABC District III Coach of the Year
Bottom Line

The addition of these four talented players strengthens the Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball program as they aim for another successful title run in the 2024-25 season, building on their recent achievements under the leadership of Head Coach A.W. Hamilton.