FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s Basketball team, led by Head Coach Jim Crutchfield, coming off the program’s third consecutive NCAA South Region Championship, have announced their 2024-25 signing class. NSU once again reloads the roster, welcoming five new additions into the program, including the return of a 2022-23 NCAA National Championship team member.
Ross Reeves | Redshirt Junior | Guard | Chaminade University
Originally from Orem, Utah, Reeves joins the Sharks after two seasons at Chaminade University (HI). Reeves ranks as the program’s all-time leader in free throw percentage (85.7), ninth in scoring average (16.1) and seventh in steals per game (1.79).
During the 2023-24 season, Reeves was named to the All-Pacific West third team, while also garnering recognition to the All-Academic team for the league. Reeves was honored as the team’s Most Outstanding Player and Chaminade University’s Male Athlete of the Year. He started all 28 games for Chaminade, leading the team in points-per-game (16.7) and assists (3.8). He led the PacWest in assist/turnover ratio (2.0). Reeves registered 20+ points in seven games during the 2023-24 season, including a season-high of 32.
As a redshirt freshman, Reeves was named the Pacific West Conference Freshman of the Year. Reeves started 28 games during the 2023-24 season, finishing as the second-leading scorer for Chaminade (15.6 points per game).
Coach Crutchfield on Ross Reeves
“Ross is an experienced guard that is a natural scorer. Deceptively quick with good anticipation skills I believe Ross will fit well in our aggressive defensive scheme. Ross has been well schooled at Chaminade by good friend and former assistant coach Eric Bovaird”
Tyler Eberhart | Senior | Forward | University of Charleston
Eberhart played four seasons at the University of Charleston, appearing in 88 games, starting 61 during his tenure. At Charleston, was a 60% shooter from the field, averaging 9.9 points-per-game, with 5.1 rebounds-per-game. Eberhart started a career-high 34 games during the 2023-24 season, leading the Golden Eagles to the NCAA Atlantic Region Finals.
Coach Crutchfield on Tyler Eberhart
“I think the first thing you notice about Tyler is his outstanding size, skills, and versatility. However, I think his greatest asset might be how well he sees and understands the game. He was a huge factor in the high-level of the team’s success at The University of Charleston”
Dallas Graziani | Junior | Guard | Samford University
He’s Back! A member of the undefeated NCAA Division II National Championship team, Dallas Graziani returns to NSU after a season away at Samford University. Graziani started in 33 games for the Bulldogs, finishing the season shooting 50% from the field, recording 81 assists and 50 steals. Graziani scored a season-high of 15 against Wofford and scored five points against the University of Kansas in the NCAA National Tournament.
During his first stint at Nova Southeastern, Graziani was an integral part of the national championship team, starting all 36 games for the Sharks. Graziani finished second in NCAA Division II in assists (241) and steals (85). Graziani set the single-game record for assists with 16 against Florida Memorial and capped the season with 24 points, nine assists and three steals in the national championship game.
Coach Crutchfield on Dallas Graziani
I do not think I need to inform the “Shark Basketball Community” about the potential value that Dallas Graziani can bring to our team. They have already seen it live. I am excited to welcome Dallas back along with his high intensity competitive game
Jarvis Wright | Freshman | Guard | St. Maria Goretti
Wright joins the Sharks as an incoming freshman from St. Maria Goretti (MD.). Wright averaged 20 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a senior.
Coach Crutchfield on Jarvis Wright
Jarvis is a much more physical player than his age and size might indicate. He is what we refer to as “wired.” Coming out of a good high school program, Jarvis skills and intensity make him a good fit for “Shark Basketball”
Alex Sessoms | Freshman | Guard | McKeel Academy
Sessoms consistently earned recognition throughout his high school career. Beginning in the 2021-22 season, Sessoms was named as an All-County Honorable Mention, the McKeel Boys Basketball Most Valuable Player, and was named to the Wildcat Shootout All-Tournament team. The following year, Sessoms earned FACA 4A Player of the Year, All-County Second-Team and All-Polk Second-Team honors, while also repeating as the McKeel Basketball MVP. The accolades continued for Sessoms as a senior, being named to the All-County Second-Team, All-Polk Hoops Second-Team, and the McKeel Offensive MVP.
Coach Crutchfield on Alex Sessoms
“I think Alex is a great fit for Nova Southeastern, not only as a player, but also as a person and student. I really like the fact that Alex is not just an outstanding player himself but has shown himself to be a great team player. Alex is a great addition to the Shark Family.”
The Sharks, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Crutchfield, have accumulated a record of 99-4 since the 2021-22 season, winning three consecutive Sunshine State Conference regular season and tournament titles, three straight NCAA South Region Championships and the 2022-23 NCAA Division II National Championship. NSU will return to action in November 2024. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Men’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_MBasketball.
