AMBIALET, France (Aug. 14, 2014) - The Saint Francis U men's basketball team has added some size to its ranks for the 2014-15 campaign, third-year head coach Rob Krimmel announced Thursday from the University's satellite campus in southwestern France. The Red Flash, which picked up its first postseason win in 19 years in March, will not only return 100% of its scoring from a year ago, but will also add a trio of forwards.

"As one of the smallest teams in Division 1 last year, our goal for this recruiting class was to improve our length and athleticism while providing depth to our front court," said Krimmel. "I am very happy with the three young men that will be joining our program."

"They are all great kids, from winning programs who will be valuable members of our basketball team and our campus community. The credit goes to Mike Summey, Eric Taylor, and Will Holland who did, and continue to do, a great job identifying student-athletes who are great fits for Saint Francis University.


Michael Clark (St. Petersburg, Fla./Lakewoood)
St. Petersburg, Fla./Lakewood
6-7... 200... Forward

Helped Lakewood to first state title game berth since 2008 as a senior in 2014... Averaged 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds during lone season with Spartans... Finished 19-11 in 2014... Transferred to Lakewood from Boca Siega prior to senior season... Averaged 20 points per game as a junior... Played under coach Anthony Lawrence at Lakewood... Lawrence also coached Clark's AAU team, Courtside Cavaliers.

"Michael Clark (St. Petersburg, Fla./Lakewoood)is an athletic forward who is coming off a senior year in which he helped guide his team to a berth in the 5A state championship game in Florida," said Krimmel. "He has the ability to impact the game on both ends with his length and athleticism.Michaelis a very good rebounder andhe does a great job catching and finishing around the rim."


Basil Thompson (Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Charter)
Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Charter
6-6... 187... Forward

Comes to Saint Francis from Imhotep Charter, Alma Mater of Red Flash senior Earl Brown (Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Charter)... Was a member of two Public League and one PIAA Class AAA championship squads... Earned AAA all-state honors after averaging 11 points per game as a junior... Played under Andre Noble at Imhotep... Plans to pursue a Criminal Justice degree at SFU.

"Basil Thompson (Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Charter) is a versatile forward who has the skill to play on the perimeter and the toughness to compete inside," said Krimmel. "He has the ability to defend multiple positions and he rebounds his position very well. Basil played his high school basketball for one of the most successful programs in the state and helped guide his team to a state championship his junior year."


Daniel Wallace (Suffolk, Va./Nansemond River)
Suffolk, Va./Nansemond River
6-8... 215... Center/Forward

Helped Nansemond River to a four-year record of 78-23during his scholastic career... Helped the Warriors to an Ironclad Conference Regular season title in 2013-14... Named first team All-Ironclad Conference as a senior... Averaged 11 points and 12 rebounds in 2013-14, while helping Nansemond River to a 19-4 record... Missed most of junior season due to injury... Played for head coach Ed Young... Will pursue a degree in Business Management.

"Daniel is a physical forward/center who plays with great intensity on both ends of the floor," said Krimmel. "His high school team was one of the better teams in the state of Virginia for most of his senior year. Daniel is a strong kid whodefends his position well.As a senior, he averaged a double-double and I look for him to help improve our rebounding number from a year ago."