Kavon Bradford
6-1 | Jr. | Portland, OR | Last School: Northern Arizona
As a sophomore at Northern Arizona during the 2025-26 season, Bradford appeared in 30 games and earned 12 starts ... Averaged 4.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in 15.1 minutes per game ... Shot 43.2 percent from the field (51-of-118), 26.7% from behind the arc (4-of-15) and 65.6% at the free throw line (42-of-64).
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He played for head coach Earl Clark at Benson High School (Oregon). During the 2023-24 season, spent time at Western Canada Preparatory Academy in Edmonton, Alberta where he averaged 20.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range for WCPA. Bradford was First Team All-PIL in 2022-23 at Benson.
Coach Orton says: "We're excited to welcome Kavon to our basketball family. He is a talented point guard with outstanding leadership skills, court vision, and a strong competitive spirit. Throughout the recruiting process, he demonstrated the character, work ethic, and commitment that align with our program's vision. We believe he will make an immediate impact both on and off the court, and we're looking forward to helping him continue his development as a student-athlete."
Tyler Christensen
6-4 | Junior | Eagle Mountain, Utah | Last School: Weber State
Christensen redshirted during the 2025-26 season at Weber State ... He spent the previous two years at Colorado Northwestern Community College where he appeared in 58 games and earned starts in all 58 contests ... His career averages at CNCC include 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.7 minutes per game ... Shot 41.7% from the field (320-of-767) and 31.7% from beyond the arc (107-of-338). Christensen earned Scenic West Second Team All-Conference Honors in 2024-25.
Coach Orton says: "We're thrilled to welcome Tyler to our program. He brings the size, athleticism, and versatility that you look for in an impact wing player. What stood out to our staff wasn't just his ability to score and make plays on both ends of the floor, but also his competitiveness, work ethic, and commitment to winning. He has the talent to make an immediate impact, and we believe his best basketball is still ahead of him. Just as importantly, Ty's a high-character young man who fits the culture we're building here. We can't wait to get him on campus and see him represent our university both on and off the court."
Carson Forsey
6-2Â | Junior | St. George, UTÂ | Last School: Southeast CC
During the 2025-26 season at Southeast Community College, Forsey appeared in 29 games and earned starts in all 29 games … Averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in 22.0 minutes per game … Shot 45.6% from the field (114-of-250), 42.4% from beyond the arc (59-of-139) and 73.8% from the free throw line (76-of-103).Â
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Prior to SCC, Forsey attended Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2024-25 where he appeared in 30 games and earned starts in 15 … Averaged 9.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in 22.9 minutes per game … Shot 44.1% from the field (89-of-202), 34.4% from beyond the arc (42-of-122) and 81.0% from the free throw line (64-of-79).Â
Coach Orton says: "Carson is a skilled combo guard who has a knack for scoring the ball with efficiency. He comes to us with an impressive resume from two seasons spent at the junior college level and will be a great addition to our backcourt. He is an impressive young man whose maturity, intellect, presence and work ethic showed itself over and over through the recruitment process. Carson's leadership will be felt from day one and he fits our locker room and university well."
Dayton Jenkins
6-3Â | Freshman | Portland, ORÂ | Last School: Westview High School (Oregon)
Jenkins attended Westview High School in Portland and was a First Team All-Metro League selection and 6A All-State Honorable Mention after an outstanding senior season in 2025-26. Dayton averaged 17.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while leading the Wildcats to a state tournament appearance in 2025-26.Â
Coach Orton says: "Adding a player like Dayton is a huge win for our program. We appreciate his belief in the direction WOU Men's Basketball is headed and the fact that he wanted to be here. He's an athletic, dynamic wing who can score, rebound, defend multiple positions, and make plays for others. His toughness, competitiveness, and desire to improve fit perfectly with the culture we're building. We believe his best basketball is still ahead of him, and we're excited to watch his growth both on and off the court. Our fans are going to love the energy and versatility he brings to the floor."
Kap Laila
6-8Â | Junior | Portland, OR | Last School: Colorado Mesa
During the 2025-26 season at Colorado Mesa, Laila appeared in 26 games and earned nine starts … Averaged 1.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in 12.3 minutes per game. Prior to CMU, Laila was instrumental in helping to lead Lower Columbia College to the 2024-25 NWAC Championship. As a result of this stellar season, he was recognized as an NABC NWAC All-American, West Region Most Valuable Player, Freshman of the Year, All-Defensive Team and NWAC All-Tournament Second Team.
Coach Orton says: "We're thrilled to welcome Kap to our basketball family. He brings a unique combination of size, skill, and versatility that will make an immediate impact on both ends of the floor. His ability to score inside and out, rebound at a high level, and make plays for his teammates fits perfectly with the style of basketball we want to play. Beyond his talent, he's a high-character young man who has demonstrated a tremendous work ethic and commitment to improvement. We believe his best basketball is still ahead of him, and we're excited to help him continue his development while contributing to the success of our program."
Noah Morris
6-9Â | Junior | Arroyo Grande, CAÂ | Last School: Allan Hancock College
As a sophomore at Allan Hancock College during the 2025-26 season, Morris appeared in 29 games and earned 28 starts ... Averaged 12.2 points and 10.9 rebounds, including more than offensive rebounds per game in conference play in 25.6 minutes per game ... Shot 64.9% from the field (133-of-205), and 64.5% at the free throw line (89-of-135). Morris was recognized as the Western State-North Conference's Defensive Player of the Year as well as garnering First Team All-Conference honors for the Bulldogs.
Coach Orton says: "We are excited to welcome Noah to our basketball family. He brings the size, toughness, and athleticism that can impact the game on both ends of the floor. What stood out throughout the recruiting process was not only his ability to run the floor, rebound, and defend multiple positions, but also his competitive spirit and commitment to continuous improvement. We believe his versatility in the frontcourt will fit perfectly with the style we want to play. He has tremendous upside, and we're looking forward to helping him develop as a student-athlete while contributing to the success of our program from day one."
Charlie Stallings
6-7Â | Junior | Fallbrook, CAÂ | Last School: Saddleback College
During the 2025-26 season at Saddleback College, Stallings appeared in 29 games and earned 26 starts … Averaged 16.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 23.4 minutes per game … Shot 49.1% from the field (166-of-338), 31% from beyond the arc (31-of-100) and 63.1% from the free throw line (125-of-198). This production resulted in Stallings earning an Orange Empire First Team All-Conference selection.
Coach Orton says: "Adding a player of Charlie's caliber is a tremendous addition to our program. He's a skilled power forward with the ability to stretch the floor, finish around the basket, and compete relentlessly on the glass. His toughness, basketball IQ, and competitive spirit stood out throughout the recruiting process. We can't wait to see him in our uniform and know our fans will be excited about what he brings to our team."
Ben Starks
7-0 | Junior | San Clemente, CA | Last School: Irvine Valley
Starks medically redshirted during the 2025-26 season at Irvine Valley College. During the 2024-25 season, he appeared in 19 games and earned 6 starts ... Averaged 3.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game ... Shot 55.6% from the field (30-of-54). Starks began his collegiate career at Cal State Northridge in 2022-23. He prepped at San Clemente High School (California). Starks was a member of a Triton team that advanced to the CIF-Southern Section Division 2A Tournament second round in 2021.
Coach Orton says: "We are excited to welcome Ben to our basketball family. At 7-foot, he brings a rare combination of size, skill, and presence that immediately impacts the game on both ends of the floor. As he continues to work his way back from an injury, we are optimistic about his recovery and return to the hardwood. Ben not only possesses the physical gift of being 7-feet, but his work ethic, character, and commitment to continuous improvement are something our coaching staff admires. We look forward to helping him develop as well as return to full health and are thrilled to have him represent our university."
