RICHMOND, Ky. – 2017 Kentucky Mr. Basketball finalist DeAndre 'Pedro' Bradshaw has signed to play at Eastern Kentucky University, head coach
Dan McHale announced on Thursday.
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Bradshaw was one of the top players in the state last season at Russellville High School in western Kentucky. The 6-7 wing was named first team all-state by the
Lexington Herald-Leader and the
Louisville Courier-Journal after averaging 22.1 points-per-game and 13.1 rebounds-per-game and leading Russellville to the Fourth Region final as a senior. He was a finalist for the coveted Kentucky Mr. Basketball award.
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Bradshaw finished his career as Russellville High's all-time leading scorer (1,938 points) rebounder (1,169 rebounds).
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He signed with Belmont out of high school, but transferred after the fall semester. Bradshaw will be eligible to play at EKU following the completion of the 2018 fall semester.
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"We are ecstatic to welcome Pedro to the Colonel family," McHale said. "His length, athleticism and playmaking ability will give us a dimension that will strengthen our basketball team. He has all of the qualities that we look for in putting together a high-level team on the court, in the classroom and in the community. Pedro will have an immediate impact when he steps on the floor from day one."
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Bradshaw joins 6-10 center Tyrel Bladen (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) in EKU's 2018 signing class.
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