Hawks looking to make next step

The Region IX host from last year saw their season come to a end in the first round of the region tourney. This season they want to take the next step to Hutchinson, Kan. and the NJCAA National Tourney. Read more about this trio of players from the Husker State right here on your source for junior college basketball recruiting news.

Northeast Community College forward Cody Pinder averaged 10.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while shooting 57 percent (126-221) from the floor. The Nassau, Bahamas native was a all-region performer last season for the 22-6 Hawks.

"Cody is a very active performer inside the paint," said JucoJunction Publisher Bret Swanson.

Cameron Adderley, a 6-foot-3 wing player, averaged 9.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season for the Hawks. Hawks assistant coach Adam Blaylock informed JucoJunction that Arkansas State University has shown interest in Adderley this fall. "Cameron is a very active slasher who can get to the rack and knockdown the midrange jumper," said Swanson.

The surprise of the summer has been Eric Tucker. Tucker averaged a modest 2.1 points last season in 14 games. He is already receiving interest this fall. Ball State, Western Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, Montana State, Arkansas State and Central Michigan University have all shown interest in the center from Omaha, Neb. according to Blaylock.

Longtime head coach Dan Anderson would love to get to that next step this season and with this trio in place for the Hawks it just could happen for them.

Stay tuned to JucoJunction all season long for the latest in basketball recruiting news from coast to coast.