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The Charleston Southern Men’s Basketball team has announced the signing of three graduate transfers: Trent Coleman, Jesse Hafemeister, and Luke Williams. This move is aimed at enhancing the team’s competitiveness and depth for the upcoming season. Head Coach Saah Nimley expressed optimism about the new recruits, highlighting their strong character and skills. Coleman, Hafemeister, and Williams bring valuable experience and impressive statistics from their previous programs, contributing to a bolstered roster that aims to elevate the team’s performance.
Charleston, SC – The Charleston Southern Men’s Basketball team is bolstering its roster ahead of the upcoming season by signing three graduate transfers: Trent Coleman from Auburn Montgomery, Jesse Hafemeister from Mercyhurst, and Luke Williams from Maryville. This strategic move aims to enhance the team’s competitiveness and depth, as the players bring a wealth of experience and skill to the program.
Head Coach Saah Nimley has expressed enthusiasm regarding the new additions, highlighting their strong character and competitive spirit. He believes these players will play a crucial role in the team’s future success.
Trent Coleman
Trent Coleman, a 6’7″ forward hailing from Ridgeland, MS, had a strong season at Auburn Montgomery in his senior year, averaging 12.2 points and 7.0 rebounds over 27.9 minutes per game. He tallied a total of 305 points during the season, showcasing notable performances, including a standout game where he scored 23 points against West Alabama. Coleman recorded six double-doubles, with a remarkable performance against Valdosta State where he achieved 23 points and 14 rebounds. His shooting proficiency is also noteworthy, with field goal percentages over 48%, three-point shooting at over 36%, and free-throw shooting surpassing 77%.
Prior to his time at Auburn Montgomery, Coleman played for the North Florida Ospreys, contributing 76 points and 62 rebounds in just 237 minutes of play. Earlier in his career, he averaged 6 points and more than 4 rebounds during his freshman year at Southwest Mississippi State Community College.
Jesse Hafemeister
Joining the squad is Jesse Hafemeister, a 6’5″ forward from Mendham, NJ. Hafemeister faced challenges during the previous season after missing the entire 2024-25 season due to injury. Nonetheless, his achievements prior to the setback are commendable. He earned four All-Landmark Conference First Team selections and was named the 2023-24 Landmark Conference Player of the Year. His career at Catholic University is defined by impressive statistics, having accumulated 1,489 points (with an average of 17.7 points per game) and 547 rebounds over his collegiate career.
Hafemeister has a remarkable shooting record, converting 83.9% of free-throw attempts and 38.4% from three-point range, with a career-high of 38 points in a single game against Wilkes University. In total, he appeared in 83 games, playing over 2,505 minutes and contributing to 68 wins during his time on the court.
Luke Williams
Finally, the team welcomes Luke Williams, a 6’0″ guard from Olathe, KS. Williams led the Maryville roster as the leading scorer, averaging 15.4 points per game and scoring 689 points over two seasons. He also recorded 86 assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. During his time at Maryville, he developed impressive shooting statistics with a field goal percentage of 46.8%, a three-point percentage of 37.2%, and a free-throw percentage of 75.9%.
Williams had a standout game recently against Southwest Baptist, where he scored 30 points, further solidifying his value as a consistent scorer. Across his career, he has scored in double figures for 40 games at Maryville and previously contributed 512 points during his time at Southeast Community College.
With these three graduate transfers, the Charleston Southern Men’s Basketball team is set to strengthen its lineup, which Coach Nimley believes will enhance the overall team dynamic. Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow updates on the team by following CSU Men’s Basketball on Instagram and X/Twitter.
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