Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball Team is excited to announce the signing of the following athletes:

Isaac Bolles – Isaac is a 6-0 guard from Sturgeon, Missouri.  His parents are Amanda and Corey Bolles and he credits his father for being the most influential person in his life.  Bolles recently graduated from Sturgeon High School and plans on majoring in physical education.    He was a two-time All-Conference and All-District selection while averaging 15 ppg, 3 rpg, and 2 apg.   

Trent DeCraene – Trent is a 5-9 point guard from Westfield, Indiana.  His parents are Christine and Don DeCraene and he also credits his father for being the most influential person in his life.  DeCraene recently graduated from Sheridan High School and plans on majoring in business and sports management.  He was selected All-Conference his junior and senior seasons in both basketball and football for SHS.   

Ignacio Diaz – Ignacio is a 6-8 power forward from Barcelona, Spain.  He is transferring from Cuesta College in California, where he was chosen as the team captain his sophomore year.  Diaz will be majoring in computer science once enrolled at HLGU.   

Braylon Diggs – Braylon is a 6-5 power forward from Wilson, Arkansas.  He is transferring from John Wood Community College where he played for two seasons.  His parents are Ticaurra Cuble and Bradley Diggs Sr. and credits his mother for being the most influential person in his life.  Braylon plans on majoring in sports management.  He attended Rivercrest High School and was part of the 2020 state championship game.  Diggs currently holds the record at RHS for most blocks in a game with 11. 

Kell Estep – Kell is a 6-4 shooting guard from Salem, Oregon.  He is transferring from Sonoma State University. His parents are Petra and Eric Estep and he plans on majoring in communications.  Estep attended Sunset High School where he was a two-time All-Metro League selection and team MVP.   

Toby Ford – Toby is a 6-5 shooting guard from Smithville, Missouri.  His parents are Lisa and Justin Ford but he credits his grandpa, Ron Beshears as the most influential person in his life.  Ford is a product of Smithville High School where he received many accolades, including All-Conference, All-District, and several All-Tournament teams.  He averaged 15.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg in his career at SHS.  Ford plans on majoring in secondary math education. 

Christian Gonzalez – Christian is a 6-3 guard from Wentzville, Missouri.  He attended St. Louis Priory in high school and was selected to the 2023-24 MBCA Class 3 All-State team. Christian plans on majoring in business once enrolled at HLGU.   

Tayber Gray – Tayber is a 5-10 point guard from Fulton, Missouri.  His parents are Kara and Chris Gray and he credits his father for being the most influential person in his life.  Gray recently graduated from South Callaway High School where he was a three-sport athlete.  He was captain, team MVP, All-Conference, and All-District selection.  He plans on majoring in business administration at HLGU. 

Kenton Major – Kenton is a 6-7 center/forward from Gallatin, Tennessee.  His parents are Sally and Robert Major and he credits his father for being the most influential person in his life.  He is transferring from Volunteer State Community College but attended high school at Station Camp.  Kenton plans on majoring in exercise science with a minor in bible.   

Klaydrick Proctor – Klaydrick is a 6-2 guard from Bloomfield, Iowa.  He credits his grandpa for being the most influential person in his life.  Proctor attended South Central High School and was a three-sport athlete there.  He plans on majoring in business management at HLGU. 

Cohen Ring – Cohen is a 6-0 guard from O'Fallon, Missouri.  His parents are Christina and Aaron Ring and he attended Christian High School.  Ring was a three-sport athlete throughout high school and plans on majoring in business management.   

Josh Talton – Josh is a 6-1 guard from Monroe City, Missouri.  His parents are Lisa and Ed Talton and sites his father for being the most influential person in his life.  Talton will be transferring in from John Wood Community College after spending two seasons there.  He graduated from Monroe City R1 where he was a four-time district and conference champion.  Talton was All-District (3x), All-Conference (3x), All-State (2x) in high school and selected All-Region and All-Conference at JWCC.  He plans on majoring in sports management at HLGU. 

Josiah Talton – Josiah is a 6-0 guard from Monroe City, Missouri.  He also sites his dad as the most influential person in his life because of how he put God first in everything he does.  Talton will be transferring in from John Wood Community College after spending two seasons there as well.  He was a three-sport athlete at Monroe City R1 and plans on majoring in business at HLGU.