Kentucky State University head coach Jamaal Jackson announces his new seven-member signing class that features three Division I transfers and six transfers total.

"After losing more than 75% of our offensive output, we knew that we had our work cut out for us in not only replacing that production, but improving upon where we had been," said Kentucky State University head coach Jamaal Jackson. "Our staff worked rigorously in identifying prospects, building and maintaining relationships, and ultimately signing a class that we are very pleased with. These guys are not only talented ball players, but they are great young men. I'm very eager to get these guys on campus, along with our returning players, so that we can get to work."

The Thorobreds must replace their top four scorers, including all conference selections Ditalion Battle and Kevin Hayes. Senior Grant Goode (Matawan, N.J.) is the top returning scorer with 7.4 points, while graduate Felix Wilson (Lexington, Ky.) is the only returning starter.

Kentucky State opens the season with an exhibition game against the University of Kentucky 7 p.m. November 1.

Cheikh Athie | G | 6-4 | 210
Cincinnati, Ohio | Lockland | Grambling State University
NOTES: Played in 22 games with two starts at Grambling State last season … averaged 15 points, five rebounds and four assists as a sophomore at Colby C.C. … has one season of eligibility.

Michael Drynan | F | 6-10 | 220
Evergreen Park, Ill. | Evergreen Park | Moraine Valley C.C.
NOTES: Averaged 11 points and nine rebounds at Moraine Valley … finished third in NJCAA Division II in blocked shots … All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference honoree … has two seasons of eligibility.

Jalen Fisher | G | 5-9 | 150
Ypsilanti, Mich. | Lincoln
NOTES: The lone high school signee in the class … helped lead Lincoln to the 2018 Michigan Division I State championship … 2019 First Team All-State.

Trey Hill | G | 6-4 | 180
Louisville, Ky. | Pleasure Ridge Park | Dodge City CC
NOTES: Named honorable mention All-State as a freshman at Dodge City C.C. … has three seasons of eligibility.

Bradlee Lewis | G | 6-3 | 180
Minneapolis, Minn. | South | Vermillon CC
NOTES: Named 2018 NJCAA All-Region XIII team … averaged 18 points and eight rebounds last season at Vermillon … has two seasons of eligibility.

Jordan Little | F | 6-8 | 240
Jersey City, N.J. | Perth Amboy Tech | Morgan State University
NOTES: He played in 28 games with 14 starts last season at Division I Morgan State … he averaged 4.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 12.5 minutes for the Bears … has one season of eligibility.

Damarri Moore | F | 6-8 | 210
Brooklyn, N.Y. | Westingthouse | Tennessee State University
NOTES: Played in 14 games with two starts at Tennessee State last season … one season of eligibility.