UMKC Adds Another Kansas City Product to 2014 Roster in Newbill

(Kansas City, Mo.) – UMKC men's basketball announced its final 2014 commitment, with Kansas City product Broderick Newbill joining the squad after two years at Fresno State. Head coach Kareem Richardson and his staff already announced six others as part of the 2014 class.

“Broderick is a great addition to our family,” Richardson said. “He brings college experience as well as versatility to our team.”

Newbill will be eligible to compete in the upcoming 2014-15 season after receiving an NCAA transfer waiver.

The 'Roos will also return four redshirts to the lineup next season, two of which had to sit out due to Division I transfer rules. UMKC has two returning starters in WAC Freshman of the Year Martez Harrison, as well as fellow Kansas City product Frank Williams.

Below is a short bio on Newbill:

Broderick Newbill
6-5 * 195 * Forward/Guard * Sophomore-Tr
Kansas City, Mo. * Hogan Prep Academy * Fresno State
Newbill transferred to UMKC from Fresno State, where he spent two seasons... He redshirted in 2012-13, before playing his freshman season in 2013-14 and seeing action in 10 games... At Hogan Prep Academy, he led the squad to a state championship in Missouri after averaging 21.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game... He was a first-team all-state selection, named to the Kansas City Star All-Area team, a Hy-Vee Player of the Month, and McDonald's All-American nominee... The team captain, he also played in the 2012 Missouri-Kansas All-Star game.

Other 2014 UMKC Commitments:

Darius Austin
6-6 * 205 * Guard/Forward * Freshman-HS
Centreville, Ill. * Cahokia HS

Kevin Franceschi
6-4 * 188 * Guard * Junior-Tr
Argenteuil, France * Weatherford College (Texas) * Romain Rolland HS (France)

Noah Knight
6-1 * 185 * Guard * Freshman-HS
Olathe, Kan. * Olathe South HS

Collin Jennings
6-4 * 175 * Guard * Freshman-HS
Harrah, Okla. * Harrah HS

Thaddeus Smith
6-9 * 245 * Center * Junior-Tr
Washington, D.C. * Weatherford College (Texas) * Ideal Academy

Deshon Taylor
6-3 * 165 * Guard * Freshman
Riverside, Calif. * John W. North HS