FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona men's basketball has announced that five players have signed their National Letters of Intent and will join the Lumberjacks for the 2015-16 season.

"We are so excited about this class and these five young men who have decided to join the NAU basketball family," said NAU head coach Jack Murphy. "They each bring high character along with tremendous basketball skill and ability. I am confident that these young men will continue to help our program climb to new heights."

Brady Twombly, a 6-foot-5 small forward from Carlsbad, Calif. via La Costa Canyon High School (Calif.), gives NAU the depth it will need in the coming years. The All-CIF First Team honoree will bring the versatility needed to help NAU in many areas.

"We've watched Brady for a long time and we are very excited for his future at NAU," said assistant coach Wes Pifer. "He comes from a highly successful high school program in La Costa Canyon. He brings us very good size on the wing and he is a proven shooter. We welcome him to the Lumberjack family."

In addition to Twombly, NAU signed four players from the state of Florida - Majestic "Jesse" Tejada, Corey Brown, Bryant "Junior" Searcy and Mike Green.

Tejada is a 6-foot-1 point guard that will strengthen NAU's backcourt. He joins NAU from McArthur High School in Hollywood, Fla. 

"Majestic was the first player for the 2015 class to commit back in the spring when he visited," said assistant coach Matt Dunn. "He is a true point guard that has a very high basketball IQ and brings true toughness to the position. Majestic is a capable scorer but his ability to set up his teammates and his work ethic is what sets him apart. He has been part of the foundation at McArthur High School under coach Warren Gale to help lead the Mustangs to being one of the top ranked teams in Florida."  

Joining Tejada is his current teammate, Brown, a 6-foot-8 forward. While Tejada led the district in assists per game with 4.1, Brown was the district's top rebounder with 9.0 boards per game. The duo also ranked in the top six in scoring.

"Corey has his best basketball days ahead of him," said Dunn. "He is a tremendous athlete and one of the better rebounders in his class.  He has a high motor, a great attitude, and the drive to improve every day. He has played alongside Majestic both at McArthur and in AAU ball for the Florida Flash. The chemistry they have will continue and only get better during their NAU careers." 

Searcy is a 6-foot-4 guard from Tampa Bay Christian Academy. He was one of the top scorers for the Rams with 22.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season.

"Junior was the third of the Florida Four to commit and is one of the most underrated players not only in Florida but in all of the country," said Dunn. "He is a combo guard with great size and athleticism. Junior is a natural athlete and is a skilled basketball player. He also has a work ethic and discipline that is hard to match. He does not just rely on his natural talent, as he is a hard worker that will only get better at the college level."  

Green is an all-county guard that has played against both Tejada and Brown. He is a 5-foot-11 explosive guard that will fit right into the scheme of things at NAU.

"Mike was the final piece of the puzzle for the Florida Four, committing in the early fall," said Dunn. "Mike is a gifted athlete that plays at a speed and quickness that is second to none.  He is a dynamic playmaker in that he can score, pass and defend.  He has the want to constantly learn and get better, and takes coaching to heart.  He is a competitor that leaves everything he has on the court and has a desire to compete at the highest level."  

"We targeted all four of these guys not just individually, but to play together as teammates," said Dunn. "Each of the Florida Four bring something unique to our program but they also fit together in their style of play and what we see the future of NAU Basketball being. They are all extremely talented basketball players but more importantly they are all great young men that will represent NAU with pride. Together on and off the court these guys are going to do big things at NAU and make the University proud."  

NAU Basketball Signing Class

Corey Brown – Hollywood, Fla. – McArthur HS

Michael Green – Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Dillard HS

Bryant "Junior" Searcy – Tampa, Fla. – Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate HS

Majestic "Jesse" Tejada – Hollywood, Fla. – McArthur HS

Brady Twombly – Carlsbad, Calif. – La Costa Canyon HS

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