11/12/2026 11:00:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball
DAYTON, OH - Wright State University's Men's Basketball team signed four recruits to the 2027 roster. November 11th is National Singing Day and the Raiders are adding four high school student athletes to the program. Wright State Men's Basketball Head Coach Clint Sargent is excited about the four student athletes he and his staff are signing.
"I am incredibly thankful for our staff and their ability to identify and evaluate young men and families who align with what we do and who we want to be, both on and off the floor. Winning and losing often hinge on the relationships built and decisions made throughout the recruiting process. I believe we knocked it out of the park with these young men." -Â Sargent.
Landon Evans |Â Pickerington Central High School | Pickerington, OH.Â
Evans was a member of the First Team All-Ohio, Division 1. He's averaged 19.0 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, with 3.8 assists per game. He finished last season in the Division 1 state semifinal game.
"Landon is an elite competitor. His passion for defending and pursuing the ball is something we are always looking to add to our program. He comes from a great high school program here in Ohio who expects to win state titles, and has tremendous family support in all areas of life. We can't wait to compete with him and watch him grow on and off the floor." - Sargent.
DJ Gaines | Westminster Academy | Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Gaines has averaged 30.7 points per game, with 3.9 assists a night, 3.5 rebounds a game and two steals per game. He's shot 62% from the field, named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year. Along with his high school acolytes, Gaines was a member of the Puerto Rico Men's U17 National Team. While playing at the World Cup in Turkey, he averaged 25.9 points per game, 3.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists a game across seven games. This earned him a spot on the 2026 Fiba U17 World Cup All-Second Team.
"We believe DJ will be a great two-way player for us. He has a nose for the ball defensively and brings a natural fire and competitive spirit to the game. DJ has competed on some of the biggest stages, and we love his poise, confidence, and composure in big moments. He comes from a great family that understands what truly matters both on and off the floor." - Sargent.
Shamari Scales | La Salle High School | Cincinati, OH.
Scales has averaged 10.3 points per game, with 7.2 rebounds a night. His presence in both sides of the floor is exemplified with his 70.2 FG%, while averaging 1.6 blocks a night. Scales helped lead his team to the Regional Semifinals in Ohio's Division III State Tournament. He was named an All-Ohio Division III Honorable Mention.
"We love Shamari's personality on the court. He naturally brings energy to his teammates and competes to win. It is hard to find big guys with the combination of hands, heart, and humility that Shamari possesses. He plays for one of the top high school coaches in Ohio, Coach Higgins, and we know he will arrive with a strong foundation to build upon." - Sargent.
Mack Welker | Homestead Hight School | Fort Wayne, IN.Â
Welker has averaged a double-double in high school, scoring 20.9 points a night, while snagging 10.2 rebounds per game, dishing out 2.4 assists per game. He's shot 54% from the floor, helping Homestead win sectional and regional championships and advance to the semi-state. Welker was named an Indiana Junior All-Star, also being listed on the 2026 IBCA Underclassmen Super 15.
"Mack is a perfect fit for our program. He brings authentic passion and character, along with a very high ceiling because of his offensive skill set and size. He processes the game at a high level and has great self-awareness. His family provides an outstanding support system and shares a moral compass that is closely aligned with mine and the values of our program." - Sargent.
Support the Raiders
The Raider Athletic Fund is the annual fundraising campaign for Wright State Athletics. Gifts support Raider student-athletes through scholarships, equipment, team travel and operations, and donors can direct a gift to a specific program, including men's basketball. Learn more and give at the Raider Athletic Fund.
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"I am incredibly thankful for our staff and their ability to identify and evaluate young men and families who align with what we do and who we want to be, both on and off the floor. Winning and losing often hinge on the relationships built and decisions made throughout the recruiting process. I believe we knocked it out of the park with these young men." -Â Sargent.
Landon Evans |Â Pickerington Central High School | Pickerington, OH.Â
Evans was a member of the First Team All-Ohio, Division 1. He's averaged 19.0 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, with 3.8 assists per game. He finished last season in the Division 1 state semifinal game.
"Landon is an elite competitor. His passion for defending and pursuing the ball is something we are always looking to add to our program. He comes from a great high school program here in Ohio who expects to win state titles, and has tremendous family support in all areas of life. We can't wait to compete with him and watch him grow on and off the floor." - Sargent.
DJ Gaines | Westminster Academy | Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Gaines has averaged 30.7 points per game, with 3.9 assists a night, 3.5 rebounds a game and two steals per game. He's shot 62% from the field, named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year. Along with his high school acolytes, Gaines was a member of the Puerto Rico Men's U17 National Team. While playing at the World Cup in Turkey, he averaged 25.9 points per game, 3.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists a game across seven games. This earned him a spot on the 2026 Fiba U17 World Cup All-Second Team.
"We believe DJ will be a great two-way player for us. He has a nose for the ball defensively and brings a natural fire and competitive spirit to the game. DJ has competed on some of the biggest stages, and we love his poise, confidence, and composure in big moments. He comes from a great family that understands what truly matters both on and off the floor." - Sargent.
Shamari Scales | La Salle High School | Cincinati, OH.
Scales has averaged 10.3 points per game, with 7.2 rebounds a night. His presence in both sides of the floor is exemplified with his 70.2 FG%, while averaging 1.6 blocks a night. Scales helped lead his team to the Regional Semifinals in Ohio's Division III State Tournament. He was named an All-Ohio Division III Honorable Mention.
"We love Shamari's personality on the court. He naturally brings energy to his teammates and competes to win. It is hard to find big guys with the combination of hands, heart, and humility that Shamari possesses. He plays for one of the top high school coaches in Ohio, Coach Higgins, and we know he will arrive with a strong foundation to build upon." - Sargent.
Mack Welker | Homestead Hight School | Fort Wayne, IN.Â
Welker has averaged a double-double in high school, scoring 20.9 points a night, while snagging 10.2 rebounds per game, dishing out 2.4 assists per game. He's shot 54% from the floor, helping Homestead win sectional and regional championships and advance to the semi-state. Welker was named an Indiana Junior All-Star, also being listed on the 2026 IBCA Underclassmen Super 15.
"Mack is a perfect fit for our program. He brings authentic passion and character, along with a very high ceiling because of his offensive skill set and size. He processes the game at a high level and has great self-awareness. His family provides an outstanding support system and shares a moral compass that is closely aligned with mine and the values of our program." - Sargent.
Support the Raiders
The Raider Athletic Fund is the annual fundraising campaign for Wright State Athletics. Gifts support Raider student-athletes through scholarships, equipment, team travel and operations, and donors can direct a gift to a specific program, including men's basketball. Learn more and give at the Raider Athletic Fund.
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