KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State men's basketball Head Coach
Amir Abdur-Rahim strengthened the Owls' roster with a pair of big-time transfers in Isaiah Reddish and Demond Robinson Wednesday.
A 2021 NABC DII First Team All-Southeast District selection, Reddish is a graduate transfer from Barton College playing in 91 games for the Bulldogs and earning 43 starts. Originally from Durham, N.C., Reddish found his groove for BC in the past two seasons averaging over 21 points per game as a junior and senior. He had 24 games with 20 or more points, finishing his tenure at BC averaging 14 points per game. Reddish nearly averaged a double-double in his 10 appearances during the 2020-21 season finishing the year averaging 23.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game to earn First Team All-Conference Carolinas for the second straight season. Averaged 6.3 rebounds per game over his four seasons while totaling 126 assists, 79 steals and 43 blocks.
"Isaiah Reddish is a young man we are excited to add to our program," said Abdur-Rahim. "An older and experienced forward who is a proven scorer and rebounder, his maturity and consistency will add value to our group. We can't wait to get Isaiah on campus."
Robinson heads to KSU for his junior season after two years at Murray State starting in 46 of his 52 appearances for the Racers. He finished his career with the Racers averaging 6.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while tallying 64 total blocks. The Montgomery, Ala, native hit double-figures in 16 games, leading the team in blocks both seasons. Robinson started for the Racers when they took on KSU in 2019, recording 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
"Demond Robinson is a young man who we couldn't be more ecstatic to have the opportunity to coach," said Abdur-Rahim. "He's tough, physical and battle tested having had two years at Murray State. His ability to score around the basket will bring an immediate impact to our group. He's been around winning and that will be very valuable to our program. We're very excited to get Demond to campus."
Isaiah Reddish | G | 6-5 | Durham, N.C. | Riverside HS | Barton College
2020-21 (Senior at BC): Started in 10 games averaging 35.7 minutes on the floor … led the team averaging 23.2 points per game, netting over 20 points in seven games … scored a career-high 40 points against Erskine (2/13) finishing 13-for-22 form the floor and 13-of-16 from the free throw line … averaged 9.8 rebounds per game, hitting double-figures in four games … had four double-doubles … second on the team with 29 assists … nearly had a triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high eight assists against Erskine (2/12) … tallied eight blocks and three steals.
2019-20 (Junior at BC): Appeared in 26 games, making 24 starts … led the team averaging 21.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game … netted 20+ points in 15 games including five with 30 or more points … had nine double-doubles on the year … shot 50.1 percent from the floor (197-for-393) … second on the team with 27 steals … tallied 44 assists … finished the year shooting 80.9 percent from the charity stripe with 144 made free throws … averaged 34.1 minutes per game.
2018-19 (Sophomore at BC): Played in all 30 games as a sophomore, earning nine starts … averaged 12.2 points coming off the bench for the majority of the year … hit double-digits in 19 games … recorded three double-doubles, pulling down double-digit boards in four games … netted a season-high 35 points at Belmont Abbey (2/6) … finished the year averaging 5.9 rebounds per game … led the team with 17 blocks while ranked second with 37 steals … logged 41 assists on the season.
2017-18 (Freshman at BC): Came off the bench in 25 games his freshman season averaging 12.4 minutes per game … finished the season averaging 4.7 points per game, hitting double-figures four times … averaged 2.9 rebounds per game, pulling down five or more boards in six games … tallied 12 steals and 12 assists while adding three blocks.
Demond Robinson | F | 6-8 | Montgomery, Ala. | Lee HS | Murray State
2020-21 (Sophomore at MSU): Saw action in 23 games, making 22 starts … averaged 6.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game … led the OVC with a 63.4 shooting percentage, finishing 71-of-112 from the floor … his 106 rebounds ranked fourth on the team … tallied 24 blocks to rank eighth in the OVC … had nine games with 10+ points, netting a season-high 12 points against Illinois State … pulled down a career-high nine rebounds against Morehead State (1/2).
2019-20 (Freshman at MSU): Played in 29 games his freshman season, earning 24 starts … averaged 6.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game … led the Racers with 44 blocks to rank second in the OVC … scored in double-figures in eight games including a career-high 16 points against Cumberland (TN) (12/28) … recorded a career-high six blocks in the OVC championship game against Belmont (3/7).
Lee HS: Was an Alabama 7A All-State selection, the largest classification in the state, as a junior … averaged 15 points per game for the Generals … also averaged eight rebounds per game while leading the team in steals and blocks … tallied over 1,000 points during his prep career … became Lee Summit's all-time leader in blocks and rebounds.
