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Men's Basketball Recruits Three in Newest Class

11/19/2025 6:15:00 PM

ROLLA, MO  --  Missouri S&T Men's Basketball is welcoming a trio of new student-athletes from the class of 2026, with Jamail Garland, Henry Kokal, and Gavin Popik.

Jamail Garland  |  Point Guard  |  San Antonio, Texas
High School: Steele
Career Highlights: TAPPS 2nd-Team All-State, First-Team All District.
Quote from Coach Bill Walker: "Jamail is a very well-rounded player that can help the team win in a variety of ways."

Henry Kokal  |  Forward  |  Chesterfield, Missouri
High School: Parkway Central
Career Highlights: Averaged 14.6 points, 9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks last season.
Quote from Coach Walker: "Henry is an athletic and aggressive post player. We feel like Henry's best Basketball is ahead of him."

Gavin Popik  |  Guard  |  Olathe, Kansas
High School: Olathe Northwest
Career Highlights: 2nd Team All-Sunflower League, averaged 19 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds per game his senior year.
Quote from Coach Walker: "Gavin is a strong guard that has shown the ability to score against all levels of competition, and be an integral part of future success here."

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