EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team announced the signing of forward Isaac McClure to a national letter of intent for the 2010-11 season. McClure is the third player to sign with USI this spring and the fourth overall.
McClure joins the USI program after two seasons at Southeastern Illinois College. He helped lead the Falcons to a 24-11 record last season after averaging 13.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. The native of Paducah, Kentucky, also blocked 1.6 shots per game.
As a freshman, McClure average 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per contest in helping SIC to a 24-5 mark. He also was a teammate of USI center Mohamed Ntumba at SIC during the 2008-09 season.
McClure attended SIC after lettering in basketball at Paducah Tilghman High School (Paducah, Kentucky). He helped the Tornados to the Kentucky Sweet Sixteen in both 2007 and 2008.
“In the past 4 seasons, Isaac has been a major contributor in 101 victories while playing in two Kentucky State Tournaments and the 2010 NJCAA National Tournament,” said USI Head Coach Rodney Watson. “Isaac has the will to win. He can rebound above the rim, score inside or out, and he can play several positions.
“Isaac has learned how to play team defense from one of the finest coaches in the country in Todd Franklin at Southeastern Illinois College,” continued Watson. “We are very pleased Isaac chose the University of Southern Indiana to continue his education.”
McClure joins guard Jared Rehmel (Jasonville, Indiana), forward Taylor Wischmeier (Brownstown, Indiana), and guard/forward Austin Davis (Freeport, Illinois) in committing to the Eagles for 2010-11.