Bearkats sign 7-foot Canadian big man for 2025-26
11/13/2024 11:22:00 AM | Men's Basketball
HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston men's basketball coach Chris Mudge recently announced the addition of prep standout Matt Dann, who signed Wednesday to play for the Bearkats in the 2025-26 season.
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Dann is coming to Huntsville from Fort Erie International Academy, which is a Canadian prep basketball powerhouse.
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A 7-foot center from Oakville, Ontario, Dann possesses a tremendous upside and mobility. He also brings an instant defensive presence with his ability to block shots.
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"We're excited about the impact Matt will have in our program and the talent he can bring to the team," Mudge said. "He comes from a top-level program and we are thrilled to welcome him to our Bearkat family."
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Following an impressive junior season, Dann was named to the Bio Steel All-Canadian team as well as Team Ontario. This past summer, Dann helped lead the U18 Canadian basketball team to a bronze medal in the FIBA Americup.
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His most dominant performance came in a 93-54 win over Puerto Rico, where Dann finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 21 minutes while shooting a perfect 7 of 7 from the floor.
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Dann selected the Bearkats over Oregon, Eastern Kentucky, Valparaiso and Canisius. Â
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Dann is coming to Huntsville from Fort Erie International Academy, which is a Canadian prep basketball powerhouse.
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A 7-foot center from Oakville, Ontario, Dann possesses a tremendous upside and mobility. He also brings an instant defensive presence with his ability to block shots.
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"We're excited about the impact Matt will have in our program and the talent he can bring to the team," Mudge said. "He comes from a top-level program and we are thrilled to welcome him to our Bearkat family."
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Following an impressive junior season, Dann was named to the Bio Steel All-Canadian team as well as Team Ontario. This past summer, Dann helped lead the U18 Canadian basketball team to a bronze medal in the FIBA Americup.
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His most dominant performance came in a 93-54 win over Puerto Rico, where Dann finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 21 minutes while shooting a perfect 7 of 7 from the floor.
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Dann selected the Bearkats over Oregon, Eastern Kentucky, Valparaiso and Canisius. Â
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