Men's basketball signs Sam McMahon to Early NLI

DATE: November 13, 2003

NEWARK, DE -- University of Delaware's men's basketball coach David Henderson has announced the signing of guard/forward Sam McMahon during the National Letter of Intent program's early signing period.

McMahon, 6-5 and 215 lbs., graduated from Jefferson City HS in Missouri last season and is currently enrolled at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, ME. A native of Lohman, Missouri, McMahon finished his playing career at Jefferson City ranked first in games played (103), minutes played (2,620), free throws made (377) and free throws attempted (489). He also ranked second in school history in points with 1,411 and third in rebounds with 641.

"Sam is a very versatile perimeter player," said Henderson. "He has the ability to play any of the three perimeter positions, which is an even greater luxury when you factor in his size. With Mike Ames being a senior this season and Mike Slattery and David Lunn graduating after next season, it was important for us to get a player of Sam's ability to come into the program next season."

As a junior, McMahon averaged 14.0 ppg and 7.3 rpg and earned all-district and second-team all-state honors in Class 4A. He led his team to the Missouri 4A Final Four.

Last year, as a senior, McMahon earned all-district honors, scoring more than 500 points in his final season for a 19.0 ppg average.

At Jefferson City, McMahon played soccer, basketball and baseball, including two seasons as a starting pitcher. He was considered by some as one of the Top 10 senior basketball players in the state last year.

McMahon and his Bridgton Academy teammates are among several teams expected to compete in the War on the Shore, a prep school tournament in Milford, DE, later this month.

Delaware opens its 2003-04 season on November 21 at Mount Saint Mary's. Tip-off time is 8 p.m.