Texas A&M Signs Three to National Letters of Intent

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Men's Basketball head coach Buzz Williams announced the signing of LaDamien Bradford, Hassan Diarra and Hayden Hefner to National Letters of Intent Wednesday.
 
2020 Texas A&M Men's Basketball Signees
Signee                          Ht.     Wt.     Pos.   Hometown                         High School / Previous School
LaDamien Bradford 6-4     170      G        Jonesboro, La.                   Jonesboro-Hodge
Hassan Diarra             6-2     180      G        Putnam, Conn.                  Putnam Science Academy
Hayden Hefner         6-4     180      G        Nederland, Texas             Nederland
 
LaDamien Bradford
6-4 | 170 | Guard
Jonesboro, La. | Jonesboro-Hodge HS
 
About LaDamien:

• Three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals
• Ranked No. 321 nationally by 247Sports
• Ranked No. 71 shooting guard nationally by 247Sports
• Rated No. 51 shooting guard nationally by ESPN
• Averaged 11 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists under head coach Allen Tew at Jonesboro-Hodge High School
• Helped lead Jonesboro-Hodge to the final four of the LHSAA playoffs in 2018-19

 
Also recruited by:
Iowa State, Louisiana Tech and Murray State
 
Assistant Coach Devin Johnson on LaDamien:
"We are really excited about adding LaDamien to our team. LaDamien is a hard playing ball guard that will allow our team to improve offensively and defensively. In addition to his skill, LaDamien's character and personality will be a great representation of Aggieland."
 
Hassan Diarra
6-2 | 180 | Guard
Putnam, Conn. | Putnam Science Academy
 
About Hassan:

• Four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals
• A consensus top-75 recruit by the three major services
• Rated as the No. 55 prospect by ESPN
• Ranked No. 11 point guard nationally by 247Sports and ESPN
• Led Putnam to a 2018 National Prep Championship under head coach Tom Espinosa
• Played for the PSA Cardinals on the Nike EYBL Circuit where he averaged 13.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists.

 
Also recruited by:
Georgia and Indiana
 
Associate Head Coach Jamie McNeilly on Hassan:
"Hassan is joining us from very reputable high school and AAU programs. He is a tough guard that knows how to win and can make plays for himself and others at an elite level. Hassan comes from an incredible family that has made raising high character children a priority. We are excited to see Hassan's impact on our program upon his arrival!"
 
Hayden Hefner
6-5 | 180 | Guard
Nederland, Texas | Nederland HS
 
About Hayden:

• Three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals
• Ranked No. 186 nationally by 247Sports
• Rated No. 35 shooting guard nationally by ESPN and Rivals
• Ranked No. 47 shooting guard nationally by 247Sports
• Earned first-team Super Gold honors by Beaumont Enterprise in 2018-19 after averaging 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
• Under the direction of head coach Brian English, Hefner led Nederland to a 21-14 record in 18-19 season
• Played AAU for the Houston Defenders on the Under Armor Circuit where he averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals.

 
Also recruited by:
Houston, Oklahoma and Rice
 
Assistant Coach Lyle Wolf on Hayden:
"Hayden is an outstanding addition to our team. Hayden brings a level of toughness and skill that will continue to improve the trajectory of our program. We are extremely happy that Hayden has decided to join our family, and we can't wait to get him on campus next year."
 
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