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Kendric Davis, Isiah Jasey, Tyson Jolly, Darius McNeill and Charles Smith IV have signed to join the Mustangs beginning with the 2019-20 season, SMU Head Coach Tim Jankovich announced.
Kendric Davis, G, 5-11, Houston, Texas (TCU/Sam Houston HS)
Isiah Jasey, F, 6-10, 250, Killeen, Texas (Texas A&M/Sunrise Christian Academy [Kansas])
Tyson Jolly, G, 6-4, 190, Putnam, Oklahoma (Trinity Valley CC [Texas]/Baylor/Putnam City West HS)
Darius McNeill, G, 6-3, 185, Houston, Texas (California / Westfield HS)
Charles Smith IV, G, 6-5, 180, Atlanta, Georgia (Wheeler HS)
Davis joins the Mustangs after averaging 6.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists while playing in all 37 games as a freshman at TCU. During his prep career, the Houston native earned a four-star rating from ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals and was a nominee for the McDonald's All-American Game. At Sam Houston High School in Houston, he averaged 22.6 points and 6.6 assists per game while shooting 79 percent from the field, 51.3 percent from three and 82 percent from the free throw line as a senior. He was a three-time member of the TABC Boys' All-State Class 6A Team and three-time 20-6A District MVP.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kendric to SMU. He is a dynamic playmaker and proven winner that makes everyone around him better. We feel that his toughness and competitiveness, along with his skill on both ends of the floor, will make him a major factor at SMU." - Tim Jankovich
Jasey joins the Mustangs after two seasons at Texas A&M. As a sophomore, he averaged 3.8 points and 2.4 rebounds. In 2017-18, he played in 15 games, including a pair of NCAA Tournament games during a run to the Sweet 16. He finished his prep career playing for Coach Luke Barnwell at Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas. ESPN ranked him as a four-star prospect and the No. 18 center nationally in the class of 2017.
"We could not be more excited about Isiah joining our program. We have had a great relationship with Isiah for several years and have followed him closely. Isiah is a tremendous prospect that brings toughness, size, athleticism and skill. We think he will be a major factor for us in the years to come." – Tim Jankovich
Tyson Jolly was an NABC NJCAA All-American at Trinity Valley in 2018-19, starting all 36 games for head coach Guy Furr. Jolly averaged 22.6 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks as a sophomore. He shot 50.6% from the field, 35.1% on threes and 78.1% at the free-throw line in his only season in Athens, Texas. He played in 20 games as a redshirt freshman for Baylor in 2017-18. Jolly was a four-year letterwinner for head coach Lenny Bert at Putnam City West High School where he was a three-time The Oklahoman Big All-City honoree. Jolly was ranked No. 3 in state's 2016 recruiting class by 247Sports.com.
"We are elated to have Tyson joining our program. He is a unique talent and a tremendous competitor. It is unusual to find someone who has the ability to help his team win in so many different ways. We expect him to have a significant impact on our team." - Tim Jankovich
Darius McNeill played his first two collegiate seasons at Cal. As a sophomore, he started 28 of 31 games and averaged 11.0 points, 1.4 steals and 0.9 assists while hitting 34.9% from three. In 2017-18, he set the Cal freshman record with 67 made three-pointers while averaging 11.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals. The Houston native was an ESPN four-star prospect out of Westfield High School where he was a two-time All-District selection that averaged 23.4 points and 5.0 assists as a senior.
"We could not be more excited about welcoming Darius to our program. He had two tremendous years in the Pac-12 and brings character, competitiveness, and experience to our team. Darius is not only talented but a hard worker and loves the game, a great combination for success." – Tim Jankovich
Nicknamed "C4" for his explosiveness. He is an ESPN four-star signee. In 2018-19, he helped lead Wheeler High School to the 7A Georgia Quadrant 4 semifinal.
"We are ecstatic to welcome Charles to our program. He is a tremendous young man that comes from a great, not to mention very athletic, family. Charles is a knockdown shooter with exceptional athleticism and great size at the guard position. His work ethic and ability are a strong formula for success at our level and beyond." – Tim Jankovich
