NCAA Division 1 Transfer Karon Abraham Signs With Langston

(L) Coach Stan Holt, Karon Abraham and (R) A.D. Mike Garrett
Courtesy Langston University Athletics

LANGSTON, Oklahoma  --  First year head coach, Stan Holt, added a crown jewel to his 2014 recruiting class June 5, 2014 when point guard Karon Abraham committed to Langston. Abraham played for Robert Morris, an NCAA Division 1 program located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 2009-2012.

He broke onto the scene during the 2010 NCAA basketball tournament, when Robert Morris played Villanova into overtime. They lost the game 73-70, but Abraham went for 23 points, sinking five three-pointers. "I feel excited and blessed to have this opportunity", said Abraham. "I definitely see where Coach Holt and Mr. Garrett (Athletic Director) are taking this program, and I know I will be able to help."

Coach Holt is also optimistic about the future of Langston basketball: "This is an exciting day for Langston Basketball. Karon brings NCAA Division 1 experience. He has played at the highest level, and we expect him to use that experience to excel here at Langston."

Abraham averaged 13.7 points per game on 41.9% shooting with the NCAA Division 1 Robert Morris Colonials over two years. Abraham was particularly dangerous from beyond the arc, making 43.4% of his three-point attempts. He will provide an immediate threat from the backcourt, along with returning sophomore Renard Green. Green led the Lions in scoring last year, averaging 12.3 points per game. Landon Gray also comes back to the team after shifting in and out of a starting role in 2013-2014.

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