GREAT FALLS, Mont, --Head coach J.C. Isakson has announced the addition of nine players that will be attending the University of Providence and playing basketball for the Argos. They join 13 total returners and eight who played in the Frontier Conference championship game last season.

"We are very happy with our first recruiting class. We returned 13 of 15 players from last year's team. The cupboards were not bare. But, with this recruiting class we added a healthy blend of high school recruits, junior college transfers, and four-year transfers. We got longer, added depth, and brought in some players that can make an immediate impact."
 
Four-year College Transfers
Jaylin Reed – 6-5 – Guard – Lodi, Calif. – Lodi High School / Adams State University
Reed started four games for Adams State last season where he averaged 7.2pts. Prior to his time for the Grizzles he averaged 20pts and seven rebounds per game at Penisula College where he was a first team all-league selection his sophomore year.
Coach Isakson on Reed
"Jaylin was a teammate of Davien Harris-Williams at Peninsula College. He is a long guard that can guard all five positions, rebound, and score from all three levels."

Freddy Brown III – 6-3 – Guard – Neah Bay, Wash. – Nathan Hale HS / University of Montana
Brown had a decorated high school career being named the U.S. Marine Corp male athlete of the year in 2018. He was also part of the team that went 29-0 and defeated Oak Hill and Sierra Canyon. Collegiately, he joined as a walk-on before becoming a full-scholarship player for the Grizzles. He was also a four-time academic all-conference selection and won the 2021 Dennis T. Murphy coaches award.
Coach Isakson on Brown
"Freddy is a high IQ player, high character young man, vocal leader, and a shooting threat that will immediately make us better on both ends of the court. His best basketball is ahead of him."

Jevon Burton – 6-5 – Forward – Houston, Texas – Porter High School / University of North Texas (Dallas)
Burton averaged 27pts, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists his senior year at Porter High School. He was named the district MVP, county offensive player of the year, and an all-region team selection.
Coach Isakson on Burton
"Jevon is a family friend of Brandon Jones, former All-American at Montana Western and former teammates with Coach Smalls. Brandon put Jevon on our radar and knows what it takes to be an impact player in the Frontier. Jevon can play all five positions, defend, and rebound."

Junior College Transfers
Jamil Bowles – 6-5 – Guard – Fort Walton Beach, Flor. – Choctawhatchee High School / Midland College
Bowles averaged 15pts, five rebounds, and six assists per game for the Indians. He was also named the team MVP, Florida player of the year, and offensive player of the year. He started his collegiate career at Southwest Mississippi Community College where he averaged 8.4pts and 4.2 rebounds per game prior to transferring to Midland College.  
Coach Isakson on Bowles
"Jamil is a long, athletic guard who makes his teammates better. He comes from winning programs and has the ability to make an impact on the floor both defensively and offensively. He makes us very versatile." 
 
Sherwin Hayward – 6-1 – Guard – Los Angles, Calif. – Great Falls High School / Dawson CC
Sherwin was a Great Falls graduate who went to Dawson Community College before transferring to the University of Providence.
Coach Isakson on Hayward
"Sherwin is a Great Falls High graduate who spent a year in a great program, playing for a great staff in Coach Peterson. We look forward to watching him develop in our program."
 
Incoming Freshmen
Eli Hunter – 6-2 – Guard – Bozeman, Mont. – Gallatin High School
Hunter averaged 19.8pts, 6.1 rebounds, and two assists last year for the Raptors. In his time at Gallatin, he was a two-time first team All-State, first team all-conference, and all-state tournament team selection. He was also a member of the 1000-point club and an academic all-state athlete.
Coach Isakson on Hunter
"Eli was one of the best high school players in Montana last year. He's long, athletic, and can score in a variety of ways. We have known Eli since he was an eighth grader and made it a priority to make him an Argo. He has all the tangible and intangible tools to be a very good player in the Frontier."
 
Keaton Stuckman – 6-6 – Forward – Great Falls, Mont. – Great Falls High School
Stuckman was a state champion runner-up and a three-time academic All-State athlete in his time for the Bison.
Coach Isakson on Stuckman
"Keaton is a Great Falls product and a Great Falls High graduate. We needed to keep him home. He played for a Hall of Famer in Coach Bob Howard. At his size we believe he can develop, and his best basketball is ahead of him." 

Zoran LaFrombois – 5-7 – Guard – Saint Ignatius, Mont. – Mission High School
LaFrombois averaged 29.4pts, six assists, and five steals per game in his time as a Bulldog. He was a three-time All-State basketball player, a two-time All-State cross-country athlete, and a cross-country State Champion. He was also a four-time all-conference selection for both sports.
Coach Isakson on LaFrombois
"Zoran is another Montana product that had a great prep career. He can shoot it from anywhere. He is also a prolific runner who was recruited by our Track and Cross-Country teams. Once we learned he was interested in Providence we wanted to see him play basketball as well."

Eyan Becker – 6-3 – Guard – Missoula, Mont. – Valley Christian High School
Becker was a two-time All-State selection in his time for the Eagles. He was also a four-time all-conference selection, two-time team MVP, two-time assist and steals leader, and the scoring and rebound leader his senior season. He also won a district championship and was a four-time academic All-State member.
Coach Isakson on Becker
"Eyan took a gap year and played for a prep school in Tennessee. This helped him develop his game. He is a big guard that we look forward to developing. Eyan is planning on throwing for the Track and Field team as well." 

Sean Mercado – 6-0 – Guard – Seeley Lake, Mont. – Seeley Swan High School
Mercado helped lead the Blackhawks to a second place finish in districts his junior year. His senior season he was named the team captain and was an all-conference and academic All-State selection. 
Coach Isakson on Mercado
"Sean has battled through some injuries. He will be spending his first year rehabbing and developing his game. He is joining his brother Owen and we look forward to is development."

This is the first recruiting class for new head coach JC Isakson after the Argos went 14-16 last season. The Argonauts will open the season at the Providence Tip-off Classic when they host Corban University and Jamestown University on Oct. 27 and 28. They will then play the defending NAIA champs, The College of Idaho, on Nov. 4 in the McLaughlin Center Gymnasium.