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Men's Basketball Announces Two Additions
11/8/2023 9:45:00 AM | Men's Basketball
OXFORD, Ohio – Head men's basketball coach Travis Steele has announced the addition of two signees for the 2024-25 season.
"I am thrilled to add Luke Skaljac and Brant Byers to the Miami Family," said Steele. "They both were huge priorities for us throughout the recruiting process. Our objective in the 2024 recruiting class was to land an immediate impact guard and forward who fit Miami."
Brant Byers, 6-8, SF, Chambersburg, Pa./Perkiomen
High School:
Steele on Byers: "Brant is going to give us incredible versatility with his size, length, skill, and mobility. He can play all over the floor on both offense and defense. He is an elite shooter with deep range!"
Luke Skaljac, 6-2, PG, Brecksville, Ohio/Brecksville-Broadview Heights
High School:
Steele on Skaljac: "Luke Skaljac is the best guard in the state of Ohio. Landing him is a huge statement for our program. We have to dominate the state of Ohio in order for us to get our program back to where it once was. Luke can really score and facilitate. He has a contagious swagger about him and he thrives in big moments."
"I am thrilled to add Luke Skaljac and Brant Byers to the Miami Family," said Steele. "They both were huge priorities for us throughout the recruiting process. Our objective in the 2024 recruiting class was to land an immediate impact guard and forward who fit Miami."
Brant Byers, 6-8, SF, Chambersburg, Pa./Perkiomen
High School:
- Currently attends Perkiomen School
- Coached by Thomas Baudinet
- Secured the 16u UAA championship
- Averaged 12.7 points, six rebounds, and 3.3 assists as a junior
- Won Pennsylvania state championship in 2023
Steele on Byers: "Brant is going to give us incredible versatility with his size, length, skill, and mobility. He can play all over the floor on both offense and defense. He is an elite shooter with deep range!"
Luke Skaljac, 6-2, PG, Brecksville, Ohio/Brecksville-Broadview Heights
High School:
- Currently attends Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
- Coached by Steve Mehalik
- Three-time team captain
- Averaged 23 points, five assists, and two steals as a junior
- Was a finalist for Ohio's Mr. Basketball award in 2023
- Earned Suburban League MVP, NEOH Lakes District Division 1 Player of the Year, Cleveland.com Player of the Year, and First-Team All-Ohio Division 1
Steele on Skaljac: "Luke Skaljac is the best guard in the state of Ohio. Landing him is a huge statement for our program. We have to dominate the state of Ohio in order for us to get our program back to where it once was. Luke can really score and facilitate. He has a contagious swagger about him and he thrives in big moments."
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