BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU men's basketball head coach Rick Stansbury announced Thursday the signing of Matthew Horton (6-11, Forward) to a national letter of intent in the 2018 class.
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"Matt brings a much-needed ability to our program," Stansbury said. "He's got great size and athleticism. Again, we think his best days lie ahead of him. He's just coming on as a player, but he can really run and really block shots. As he continues to gain experience and get stronger, he's got a bright future."
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Horton, who's originally from Tuscaloosa, Ala., will have two years of eligibility remaining following his transfer from Shelton State Community College.
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The big man averaged 5.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game last year in a reserve role for a standout Shelton State squad. He appeared in 27 games and started three, but he's expected to be a focal point for the program this season as a sophomore.
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Horton registered six points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in his team's first game of the year this season.
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Shelton State went 27-6 last season, won an ACCC championship and advanced to the first round of the NJCAA Championship tournament.
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Horton averaged 22 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as a senior at Paul Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa.
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