Wells excited about 2008-09 Bears; camp reminder

 
 
Wells excited about 2008-09 Bears; camp reminder   June 5, 2008

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Kelly Wells is always positive, always upbeat, always leading his team in the proper direction.

But when he talks about the current status of the 2008-09 Pikeville College Bears, his third installment thereof, there’s a little more excitement in his tone. “I like what we’ve put together,” he says with a note of decided enthusiasm. “Our staff has worked very hard and I think we’ve got the makings of something special here.”

Wells, who turned a 12-19 team his first season into a 22-9 club a year ago, touts five additions with NCAA Div. I experience on their resume and a junior college standout among the 10 additions to the roster.

“We have a lot of experience in some good leagues,” he said. “I think our fan base is going to like what we’ve been able to accomplish to this point.”

These players join six returning members of the Bears. They are Justin Hicks 5-11 sophomore guard from Hazard, Ky.; Haakim Johnson 6-7 senior wing from Passaic, N.J.; Ewan Linton, a 6-9 senior power forward from Kingston, Jamaica; Dan Penick, a 6-8 sophomore power forward from Ludlow, Ky.; Adam Simmons a 6-5, junior wing from Huntington, W.Va.; and, Robbie Spears, a 6-4 senior forward, Shelbiana, Ky.

NCAA DIVISION I TRANSFERS:

  • Jason Smiley – 6-0 senior point guard from Tennessee Tech. “Jason answers our point-guard needs with experience and leadership,” said Wells.
  • Xavier Dawson – 5-10 junior combo guard from Miami Dade Community College and UTEP. “He’s a big-time scorer with a calm demeanor,” Wells said.
  • Saihou (pronounced Say-WHO) Jassey – 6-6 junior forward from Bradley University and SIU-Edwardsville. “He’s a very athletic, strong forward with great versatility,” the coach said.
  • Charles Moore – 6-7 senior power forward from Connors State (Okla.) and Tennessee Tech. “Charles is a rebounding warrior with great speed and athleticism,” Wells said. “And, he’s a big-time interior defender.”
  • Charles Bronson (SR) – 6-10 senior center from Redlands (Okla.) Community College and Xavier University. “He’s a highly-touted big man with the skills of a forward,” said Wells. “He’s a great team guy as well as a go-to interior player.”

JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFER:

  • Anthony Smith (JR) – 6-8 junior center from Harford (Md.) Community College. “He’s a wide body and an interior presence with great touch and size,” Wells said.

HIGH SCHOOL:

  • Kane Belcher (FR) – 6-8 freshman forward from Pendleton County HS. “He’s a redshirt with great length and versatility,” said Wells.
  • Chris Puckett (FR) – 5-11, combo guard from Jenkins HS. “This kid is a big-time shooter,” the coach said.
  • Tim Honaker (FR) – 6-1, swing from Pikeville HS. “He’s an athletic guard,” he said.
  • Zach Hurt (FR) – 5-11 guard from Cordia HS. “Zach was the 14th Region Player of the Year,” Wells said.

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