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Men's Basketball Signs Three
11/26/2018 1:07:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The trio includes 6-foot-5 guard Travon Broadway of Miami, Fla., 6-2 guard Devontae Lane of Iowa City, Iowa and 6-9 forward Caleb Hodgson of Dansville, Mich.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - Central Michigan men's basketball coach Keno Davis has announced the signing of three players who will join the Chippewa program for the 2019-20 season.
The trio includes 6-foot-5 guard Travon Broadway of Miami, Fla., 6-2 guard Devontae Lane of Iowa City, Iowa and 6-9 forward Caleb Hodgson of Dansville, Mich.
"I am very pleased with this group of early signees for 2019," said Davis, who recently earned his 100th career victory at CMU. "We believe that these three student-athletes will succeed at CMU, both academically and athletically. Having the combination of talent and experience in Broadway and Lane
along with the youth and potential of Hodgson should be a good blend in helping to round out our team."
Broadway is playing this season at Iowa Western Community College after playing last season at St. Petersburg (Fla.) Community College. At SPCC, Broadway averaged 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, earning FCSAA First Team All-Conference honors.
"We are excited about the explosiveness that Tray brings to an already talented backcourt, with his ability to impact the game both as a scorer and as a gifted defensive player," said Davis.
Lane, who attended Iowa West High School, the alma mater of Davis and junior forward David DiLeo, was a three-time first team all-state selection for the Trojans. This season and last, Lane has been running the point for Indian Hills Community College, the same school that sent Rob Montgomery to CMU. A year ago, the Warriors went 33-1.
"Lane has the benefit of having played with David (DiLeo) and Rob (Montgomery). He is a point guard who not only can both distribute the basketball and score but is also a great leader on the court," said Davis.
Hodgson is a senior at Dansville High School. As a junior, he averaged 23.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game, earning First Team All-State recognition from the AP, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and BankHoops.com.
"Hodgson brings size and strength to his position," said Davis. "But he can also stretch the floor like others who have had success in our program such as John Simons, Luke Meyer and David DiLeo."
Travon Broadway • 6-5, 182 • Jr. • Guard • Miami, Fla./Iowa Western CC
Four-year starter at Coral Springs Christian Academy (Coral Springs, Fla.) … team captain … averaged 20.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists for career … two-time MVP of the Kreul Classic (2014, 2015) … earned team MVP award and high school senior award … selected FCSAA First Team All-Conference (2017-18) while at St. Petersburg Community College … averaged 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds in one season at SPCC … named to the 2018 FCSAA All-Tournament Team … named NJCAA Region 8 Player of the Week after averaging 25.5 points, 5.5 assists, 2.5 steals, 0.5 blocks in two games while shooting 72.7% (16-of-22) from the field, 50% (3-of-6) from 3-point range and 80% (16-of-20) from the free throw line … played AAU/club with the Florida Hoyas (4 years) and Hollywood Eagles (3 years)
Caleb Hodgson • 6-9, 220 • Fr. • Forward • Dansville, Mich./Dansville HS
Three-year varsity letterwinnner … rated a three star prospect by Rivals and ESPN … ranked as the No. 49 center in the nation … team captain at DMS … led Dansville to district titles in freshman and junior seasons … career totals to date: 1,286 points, 838 rebounds and 258 blocks and is a 47% career 3-point shooter … averaged 23 points, 14 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game as a junior, earning First Team All-State recognition from the AP, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and BankHoops.com … named to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team … named to the Top 250 Expo Senior All-American First Team by PrepHoops.com after winning MVP honors at Michigan Showcase in the summer of 2018 … selected First Team All-Central Michigan Athletic Conference as a freshman, sophomore and junior … named BankHoops.com First Team All-State and to all-tournament team at Williamston Christmas Tourney as a sophomore ... earned AP Second Team All-State recognition as a freshman.
Devontae Lane • 6-2, 200 • Jr. • Guard • Iowa City, Iowa/Indian Hills CC
Three-year letterwinner at Iowa West HS … named first team all-conference and all-state (2015-17) … led the Trojans to two state championships … averaged 14.9 points, 4.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 steals and just 1.6 turnovers as a senior … surpassed 1,000 points for high school career … nominee for player of the year … also earned two letters in football … rated nationally as a top 25 junior college player … 50.0% shooter from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range and 78.8% from the free throw line at IHCC.
The trio includes 6-foot-5 guard Travon Broadway of Miami, Fla., 6-2 guard Devontae Lane of Iowa City, Iowa and 6-9 forward Caleb Hodgson of Dansville, Mich.
"I am very pleased with this group of early signees for 2019," said Davis, who recently earned his 100th career victory at CMU. "We believe that these three student-athletes will succeed at CMU, both academically and athletically. Having the combination of talent and experience in Broadway and Lane
along with the youth and potential of Hodgson should be a good blend in helping to round out our team."
Broadway is playing this season at Iowa Western Community College after playing last season at St. Petersburg (Fla.) Community College. At SPCC, Broadway averaged 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, earning FCSAA First Team All-Conference honors.
"We are excited about the explosiveness that Tray brings to an already talented backcourt, with his ability to impact the game both as a scorer and as a gifted defensive player," said Davis.
Lane, who attended Iowa West High School, the alma mater of Davis and junior forward David DiLeo, was a three-time first team all-state selection for the Trojans. This season and last, Lane has been running the point for Indian Hills Community College, the same school that sent Rob Montgomery to CMU. A year ago, the Warriors went 33-1.
"Lane has the benefit of having played with David (DiLeo) and Rob (Montgomery). He is a point guard who not only can both distribute the basketball and score but is also a great leader on the court," said Davis.
Hodgson is a senior at Dansville High School. As a junior, he averaged 23.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game, earning First Team All-State recognition from the AP, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and BankHoops.com.
"Hodgson brings size and strength to his position," said Davis. "But he can also stretch the floor like others who have had success in our program such as John Simons, Luke Meyer and David DiLeo."
Travon Broadway • 6-5, 182 • Jr. • Guard • Miami, Fla./Iowa Western CC
Four-year starter at Coral Springs Christian Academy (Coral Springs, Fla.) … team captain … averaged 20.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists for career … two-time MVP of the Kreul Classic (2014, 2015) … earned team MVP award and high school senior award … selected FCSAA First Team All-Conference (2017-18) while at St. Petersburg Community College … averaged 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds in one season at SPCC … named to the 2018 FCSAA All-Tournament Team … named NJCAA Region 8 Player of the Week after averaging 25.5 points, 5.5 assists, 2.5 steals, 0.5 blocks in two games while shooting 72.7% (16-of-22) from the field, 50% (3-of-6) from 3-point range and 80% (16-of-20) from the free throw line … played AAU/club with the Florida Hoyas (4 years) and Hollywood Eagles (3 years)
Caleb Hodgson • 6-9, 220 • Fr. • Forward • Dansville, Mich./Dansville HS
Three-year varsity letterwinnner … rated a three star prospect by Rivals and ESPN … ranked as the No. 49 center in the nation … team captain at DMS … led Dansville to district titles in freshman and junior seasons … career totals to date: 1,286 points, 838 rebounds and 258 blocks and is a 47% career 3-point shooter … averaged 23 points, 14 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game as a junior, earning First Team All-State recognition from the AP, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and BankHoops.com … named to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team … named to the Top 250 Expo Senior All-American First Team by PrepHoops.com after winning MVP honors at Michigan Showcase in the summer of 2018 … selected First Team All-Central Michigan Athletic Conference as a freshman, sophomore and junior … named BankHoops.com First Team All-State and to all-tournament team at Williamston Christmas Tourney as a sophomore ... earned AP Second Team All-State recognition as a freshman.
Devontae Lane • 6-2, 200 • Jr. • Guard • Iowa City, Iowa/Indian Hills CC
Three-year letterwinner at Iowa West HS … named first team all-conference and all-state (2015-17) … led the Trojans to two state championships … averaged 14.9 points, 4.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 steals and just 1.6 turnovers as a senior … surpassed 1,000 points for high school career … nominee for player of the year … also earned two letters in football … rated nationally as a top 25 junior college player … 50.0% shooter from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range and 78.8% from the free throw line at IHCC.
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