Eastern Washington University head men's basketball coach, David Riley, has announced six new additions to the 2022-23 squad.
 
Riley, who enters his second year at the helm of the EWU basketball program, brings in five transfers and one true freshman who look to make immediate impacts.
 
The transfers include David Bohm (Northern Kentucky), Cedric Coward (Willamette University), Tyreese Davis (Jacksonville University), Dane Erikstrup (Cal Poly Pomona) and Ty Harper (Louisiana Lafayette). LeJuan Watts, a 6-6 guard out of Bullard High School in Fresno, Calif., joins EWU as a true freshman.
 
The group joins previously announced Sebastian Andersson, a true freshman from Stockholm, Sweden.
 
A full list of the Eagle newcomers and their bio information can be found below.
 
David Bohm | 6-9 | 220 | Forward | Junior | Prague, Czech Republic | Monteverde Academy (Fla.) | Northern Kentucky
 
Highlights
 
Coach Riley on Bohm: "David comes to us from Northern Kentucky and will continue our international flavor on our roster.  David is a matchup nightmare in the forward position with his ability to shoot, handle the ball and put it on the floor, and score with his back to the basket.  David has played at a high level overseas and in the United States.  We can't wait to get David here and watch him grow in our system."
 
At Northern Kentucky: David Bohm spent two seasons at Northern Kentucky, a Horizon League member, where he played in 20 games and made five starts as a sophomore for the Norse. In 2021-22, he scored in double figures three times and averaged 3.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. Sixteen of Bohm's 24 field goals came from behind the arc.
 
As a freshman, Bohm averaged 7.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He hit a game-winner to give NKU a 70-69 win over Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League quarterfinals. He dropped a career-high 19 points at Kent State, earning him Horizon League Freshman of the Week honors.
 
Prior to Northern Kentucky: Bohm played for Montverde Academy in Florida in 2019-20. Bohm brings plenty of international experience to Cheney, as he suited up for USK Prague and averaged 18.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He represented Czech Republic at the 2019 FIBA U18 Division B Tournament where he was named to the All Star Five Team after averaging 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, leading the Czech Republic to a third-place finish.
 
Personal: Born July 13, 2001 in Prague, Czech Republic. His parents are Mirela and Renato Bohm. Intends on majoring in business at Eastern Washington.
 
Cedric Coward | 6-5 | 190 | Forward | Sophomore | Central HS | Willamette University
 
Highlights
 
Coach Riley on Coward: "Cedric is a Swiss army knife.  Cedric can handle the ball, has really good vision to pass, can score from a lot of different spots on the floor, and is a versatile defender.  He is a jack of all trades and will fill a lot of holes that have been deficient for us.  He is a studious individual and is eager to learn and grow as a player. We couldn't be more excited for what Cedric brings to our program."
 
At Willamette University: Cedric Coward had a standout freshman year for Willamette University out of the Northwest Conference in Salem, Ore. Coward averaged 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per contest, playing in 26 games with 17 starts. After leading the league in rebounding and blocked shots, plus ranking third in scoring, Coward was named the NWC Freshman of the Year and was a first team All-NWC selection. He tied for 11^th nationally at the Division III level in total rebounds with 309, grabbing double-digit boards in 21 games including a career-high 20.
 
Coward had at least three blocks in 13 games with a career-high of eight against Whitworth on Dec. 4. His 67 blocked shots was a school record, ranking ninth in the nation. He averaged 3.8 assists per game, dishing a career-best of 11 against Puget Sound in a 103-86 win. Coward scored in double figures in 24 games, including scoring over 20 points in 16 games and 30 in one. He shot 60.8 percent from the field, 45.3 percent from three-point range, and 74.6 percent from the free throw line.
 
Coward ranked second in all of Division III with 19 double-doubles, ending the season with a string of 15 in a row.
 
Prior to Willamette University: Two-time Tri River All-League selection at Central High School in Fresno, California. Named team's Most Valuable Player as a senior and Best Offensive Player as a junior and was a two-time varsity team captain. He was the 2021 Central HS Athlete of the Year and was on High Academic Honor Roll from 2017-2021. Coward was very involved at Central High School, he was a National High School Scholar in 2019 and 2020 and volunteered for Greater Vision COGIC Community Outreach and worked with Gold Medal Investments Habitat for Humanity Construction. Other involvements include, coached at CHS Lil Grizzlies Basketball Camp, 2017-2020, Ujima Student Leadership Academy, 2017-2019, CHS African American Students Superintendent and Principal Advisory Board, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools African American Student Leadership Advisory Cabinet, CHS Black Student Union, and Fresno County African American Leadership Conference Board Member, Panelist, and two-time welcoming Master of Ceremony.
 
Personal: Born on September 11, 2003 in Fresno, Calif. His nickname is Ced and his parents are Shanel and Ray Moore. He was coached by Gregory Streets at Central High School. Has aspirations of majoring in business and becoming an entrepreneur. His grandfather, Maxie Parks, won an Olympic gold medal in the 4x400 relay at the 1976 Montreal Olympic games. 
 
Tyreese Davis | 6-6 | 210 | Guard | R-Junior | Kansas City, Mo. | Grandview HS | Link Prep | Jacksonville University
 
Highlights
 
Coach Riley on Davis: "Tyreese is a mismatch at the guard position. He is bringing really good experience into our program.  He is an unselfish playmaker and has a great feel for the game. He is a really good three-point shooter and can also take advantage of smaller players inside. Tyreese has a familiarity with our team as he played with current Eagle Angelo Allegri prior to college. We can't wait to get Tyreese to Cheney!"
 
At Jacksonville University: Tyreese Davis played in three seasons at Jacksonville University, an ASUN Conference member located in Jacksonville, Fla. He played in 82 games, making 80 starts during his tenure. He will come to Cheney with 802 career points, scoring over 230 points in all three seasons. As a redshirt-sophomore in 2021-22, Davis led the Dolphins to a 21-10 overall record and an 11-5 mark in ASUN play. He averaged 8.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, playing in all 29 games with 27 starts. That season, Davis shot 46.3 percent (75-162) from the field and 42.7 percent (38-89) from three-point range. He had 13 games with at least two or more three pointers made, including five on Jan. 29 against Central Arkansas. Davis scored a season-high 22 points in that contest, making 8-of-10 from the field and 5-of-7 from three-point range, plus five rebounds, two steals, a block and an assist. He turned in one double-double of ten points and a season-high 10 rebounds on Feb. 9 against Eastern Kentucky.
 
As a freshman in 2018-19, Davis was named to the ASUN All-Freshman team after averaging 10.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He scored in double figures 14 times and had two double-doubles. He would suffer a season-ending knee injury that forced him to sit out the 2019-20 season as well before returning to the court in 2020-21. That season, he started all 24 games and scored in double figures 16 times including two games with over 20 points. He averaged 11.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
 
Prior to Jacksonville: Davis spent his high school playing career at Grandview High School, before finishing at Link Year Preparatory School in Branson, Mo. As a member of the Grandview Bulldogs, he was named First-Team All-Suburban Blue Conference his sophomore and junior campaigns, earning First-Team All-State accolades with the Missouri Coaches Association Class 4A as a junior. Coached by former Eagle assistant coach, Roberto Bergersen and Adam Donyes at Link Prep, he took home MVP honors at the prestigious Central Post Graduate League Tournament. A member of the Kansas City RUN GMC AAU program under Coach LJ Goolsby, he averaged 11.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
 
Personal: A native of Grandview, Mo., Davis is the fourth member of his family to play collegiate basketball, joining his father (Baylor & Kansas State) and two brothers (Austin Peay & Jacksonville State).
 
Dane Erikstrup | 6-10 | 240 | Forward | Sophomore | Chandler, Ariz. | Beaverton HS (Ore.) | Cal Poly Pomona
 
Highlights
 
Coach Riley on Erikstrup: "Dane is a versatile big man that has produced efficiently as a freshman in college already. He played in the same league as our All-Big Sky graduating senior Linton Acliese III and was honored as 'Freshman of the Year'.  He can shoot it from three-point range, has really good size to defend inside, can finish in the paint, and has a really good understanding of how to play his position.  We couldn't be more excited about the fit Dane brings to our front line."
 
At Cal Poly Pomona: Dane Erikstrup had a standout freshman campaign at Cal Poly Pomona, a Division II institution in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). After averaging 11.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, Erikstrup was named the CCAA Freshman of the Year and earned an All-CCAA honorable mention nod.
Erikstrup played in 19 games, making 18 starts for the Broncos who finished 13-10 overall. He scored in double figures in 10 games, including three games with 20-or-more points. He dropped a career-high 27 points on Feb. 17 against Cal Poly Humboldt where he was 10-for-12 from the field and 5-for-7 from three-point range. He totaled 98 rebounds, and shot 47.3 percent (78-165) from the field and 40.6 percent (26-64) from behind the arc.
 
Personal: Played on the Danish National U18 team and advanced to the Nordic Championship. Born on April 3, 2003, he is the son of Flemming and Carrie Erikstrup. He has two sisters, Laura and Sydney, who play collegiate basketball at the University of San Diego and Arizona State, respectively. A graduate of Beaverton High School in Beaverton, Ore., where he played for Andrew Vacil, his family now resides in Chandler, Ariz.
 
Ty Harper | 6-3 | 175 | Guard | Sophomore | Norcross, Ga. | Santa Clarita Christian HS (Calif.) | Louisiana Lafayette
 
Highlights
 
Coach Riley on Harper: "We are very excited Ty Harper is joining our Eagle family. He comes to us from Louisiana Lafayette and was a former top-100 player who starred in Southern California at Santa Clarita Christian.  Ty is an explosive athlete. He can get to any spot on the floor with his speed and athleticism. He brings in a great skillset with his abilities to dribble, pass and shoot. Most importantly, he brings a different defensive presence to the Eagles."
 
At Louisiana Lafayette: Ty Harper played at Sun Belt Conference member Louisiana Lafayette for two seasons. He joined the Rajin' Cajuns late into the 2020-21 season and made an immediate impact, averaging 5.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in the final 20 contests of the season, making seven-straight starts to end the year. As a true freshman, he scored in double figures four times, including a career-high 19 points.
 
Harper's sophomore season saw him appear in 16 games with three starts. He averaged 2.0 points per game and scored a season-best 12 points at Appalachian State where he was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field.
 
Prior to Louisiana Lafayette: Rated the No. 6 overall recruit in the state of California and the No. 100 overall recruit nationally by ESPN. He was also the No. 22-rated shooting guard in the country and averaged 15.5 points per game during his senior season at Santa Clarita Christian, where he was coaches by James Mosley. He led SCC to a 24-6 overall record, winning the 2020 CIF-Southern Sectional Division 2AA title and a No. 28 national ranking by Max Preps. Harper was the Division 2AA Player of the Year and was a first-team All-Southern California and All-Area selection. After graduating from Santa Clarita Christian in 2020, he attended Golden State Prep before getting NCAA eligibility due to COVID-19 and enrolled at Louisiana Lafayette in December of 2020.
 
Personal: Born on October 7, 2001 in Georgia. His nickname is Smooth, and his parents are Cepia Harper and Titus Terrell. He intends on majoring in kinesiology at Eastern Washington, with the goal of being the best basketball player he can be.
 
LeJuan Watts | 6-6 | 225 | Forward | Freshman | Fresno, Calif. | Bullard HS
 
Highlights
 
Coach Riley on Watts: "LeJuan joins the Eagles from Bullard High School in Fresno, Calif.  LeJuan brings immediate physicality and versatility to our program. There are a lot of players that have come through this program with a similar makeup that have been very successful. He is a physical driver that can finish at the rim, uses his size inside, and can really pass.  We are excited to have a blue-collar player like LeJuan that impacts the game in a lot of ways." 
 
Prior to Eastern Washington: LeJuan Watts was a two-time first-team All-CMAC selection and averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds per game during his senior season at Bullard High School. He was named the Fresno Bee's Best of the Best in 2021 and 2022.
 
Personal: Born on October 10, 2003 in Clovis, Calif. His nickname is Juan, and his parents are the late Rachel and Walter Watts. His dad played basketball for Utah under Rick Majerus and was the team's second leading scorer and rebounder on the 1991 Sweet-16 team. His sister Brea played basketball at Colorado and his brother, Walter, played football at Utah. Was coached by Timothy Amundsen at Bullard High School. He is undecided on his major.