New Portland State Men's Basketball Coach Barret Peery has signed his first recruit since taking over the program less than three weeks ago, Devyn Wilson of Panola (TX) College.

Wilson is a 6-3, 185-pound guard originally from Brooklyn, NY where he attended South Shore High School. He then played one year at a prep school, Florida Christian Institute, before attending Panola.

"We are very excited to get Devyn into our basketball family. He is a good fit for us on and off the court," said Peery. "Devyn has a tremendous skill level and energy for the game. He will fit right into our system.

"Devyn comes from a very good junior college program coached by Grant McMillan which makes him ready for Division I basketball."

While at South Shore HS in Brooklyn, Wilson averaged 14.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game and was nominated for the McDonald's All-American game. At Florida Christian in Sebring, FL, he averaged just under 20 points per game.

This past year he led Panola in scoring, averaging 13.0 points per game, and shot .414 from three-point range. Wilson also averaged 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Panola College reached the national junior college tournament and ended the year ranked 15th.

As a freshman at Panola, Wilson averaged 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals, shooting .414 from three-point range as well. Panola College placed second in the Region 14 tournament.

Panola was 50-18 overall in Wilson's two seasons.

Wilson joins a Viking team that was 15-16 last year. Portland State has nine players returning that are letterwinners.

Peery was hired as the new coach at Portland State on April 10 and introduced to the Portland State community on April 13.

NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNING
Devyn Wilson, JR, G, 6-3, 185, Brooklyn, NY (South Shore/Panola College)