JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2021) – East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Jason Shay and his staff announced on Monday the signing of Sadaidriene ‘DayDay’ Hall (Sulphur Springs, Texas).

Hall, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound forward, is currently enrolled in classes this semester at ETSU and has been granted immediate eligibility. Hall set the school record for most rebounds, steals and assists, while scoring over 1,300 points for head coach Clark Cipoletta at Sulphur Springs High School.

“We are ecstatic to add such a quality young man and player in Sadaidriene Hall to our roster at this time,” said Shay. “His addition gives us a full complement of scholarship players. He will provide more versatility and toughness to our team. He can impact the game with athleticism and fearlessness. Sadaidriene played a significant role at Link Year Prep for head coach Adam Donyes. It will take some time for him to get caught up to speed with a team that has had over a 100 practices since July.”

Hall was an all-state performer at Sulphur Springs High School, while he also played one season at Link Year Prep. At Sulphur Springs, Hall averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds, while he shot 65 percent from the field and 80 percent at the free throw line. Hall played an integral role in guiding Sulphur Springs to a 29-9 record and its first-ever state tournament appearance in school history. During his sophomore season, Hall played on the team that finished 31-6 and won a district title.

“ETSU was the best fit for me, said Hall, who posted career-high games of 38 points and 22 rebounds during his high school career. “I wanted to be a part of a winning program and play at school that would help take my game to the next level.”

Coming out of high school, Hall – who signed with IUPUI – was ranked No. 32 among 2020 players in the state of Texas via TexasBoysBasketball.com, while being pegged No. 35 in the state by Rivals.com.

Hall spent last semester playing for coach Adam Donyes at Link Year Prep.

I am sure I am missing something but didn't Shay kick Corely off the team so we could get the kid from England? But we had an extra scholarship or did someone else leave after?

(01-26-2021 12:48 PM)RodShaw2 Wrote:  I am sure I am missing something but didn't Shay kick Corely off the team so we could get the kid from England? But we had an extra scholarship or did someone else leave after?

My guess is that we had an open scholarship after Patrick Good, "opted out".

(01-26-2021 01:18 PM)Bucster Wrote:  

(01-26-2021 12:48 PM)RodShaw2 Wrote:  I am sure I am missing something but didn't Shay kick Corely off the team so we could get the kid from England? But we had an extra scholarship or did someone else leave after?

My guess is that we had an open scholarship after Patrick Good, "opted out".

Yep, I realized that later. Getting old and forgetful

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