Courtesy of Matt McLagan, Caldwell SID

CALDWELL, N.J. (July 23, 2009) - Seven student-athletes are set to join the Caldwell College men's basketball team for the upcoming 2009-2010 academic year, head coach Mark A. Corino announced. The recruiting class includes four guards and three forwards. The Cougars return seven players from last year's squad that went 12-15.

"We are excited to add such a talented and versatile group to our program," Corino said. "Each player brings unique qualities that will allow us to continue the success we've had as a program over the years. We are glad that these outstanding young men will continue their basketball careers at Caldwell College, and I look forward to welcoming them in the fall."

Antonio Brimley is the most experienced player in this group, having played two seasons at Passaic County Community College. A 6-foot-4 guard, Brimley was named to the NJCAA Division III All-American second team last season after averaging 19.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. He also was a first team all-Garden State Athletic Conference and all-Region 19 selection. A native of Paterson, N.J., Brimley attended Paterson Eastside High School.

Cameron Badger is a 5-foot-8 point guard from Trenton, N.J., who attended Living Faith Christian Academy in Pennsauken, N.J. Last season, Badger averaged 14 points, nine assists and two steals for Living Faith Christian. One of the top performers at the Hoop Group Elite Camp last summer and the Northstar Basketball Showcase in October, Badger also attended Notre Dame Prep as a sophomore and junior.

Anthony Gibson of Tinton Falls, N.J., averaged 14.3 points and 4.3 assists last season for Monmouth Regional High School, earning a spot on the Star Ledger all-Monmouth County second team. Also an all-Class B North Division selection, Gibson hit 71 three-pointers to help Monmouth tie for the division title and finish the season ranked fourth in the Asbury Park Press Top 10.

Robert McPherson comes to Caldwell from the Bullis School in Potomac, Md. A 6-foot-5 guard, McPherson was a preseason all-Interstate Athletic Conference choice and made the all-Tournament team at the Bullis Holiday Classic as a senior. He also helped Bullis capture the 2008 IAC title as a junior. A native of Bowie, Md., McPherson was ranked 40^th among the top 100 seniors in the Washington, D.C. metro area by Capitol Hoops.

David Jones of Millville, N.J., is a 6-foot-8 forward who played alongside fellow recruit Cameron Badger at Living Faith Christian Academy in Pennsauken, N.J. An athletic post player, Jones was ranked as the 49^th-best senior in the Philadelphia/Eastern Pennsylvania/South Jersey area by Hoop Scoop Online.

Arthur Morrison is a 6-foot-6 forward who spent one year at APEX Academies in Pennsauken, N.J., averaging 16 points and nine rebounds per contest. Previously, he attended Bridgewater-Raritan High School, helping the Panthers win a county championship as a junior and a conference title as a senior. A native of Somerville, N.J., Morrison now resides in Phillipsburg, N.J.

Kyle Nachtergaele adds international flavor to this years class, as the 6-foot-6 forward hails from Wondelgem, Belgium. Nachtergaele played for the Belgian club team Okapi Aalstar last season, averaging 17.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He helped Okapi Aalstar reach the semifinals of the national tournament. Nachtergaele, who now lives in Rockaway, N.J., participated in the 2008 Indiana East vs. West All-Star Game.