CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah men's basketball team and head coach Todd Simon have announced the signing of three new Thunderbirds ahead of the 2021-22 season: Anthony Swift, Amound Anderson, and Duncan Reid.
Anthony Swift
Swift comes to Cedar City from Las Vegas, Nevada where he plays basketball for Desert Pines High School. The 6' 6" forward also plays for Southern California Academy in Los Angeles, California.
"Anthony is a versatile player that we expect can play multiple positions. He's a tenacious competitor that has played for quality winning programs," Simon said. "He has a skill set that will be an asset for us offensively and his potential to help us win championships is off the charts."
Swift is a three-star prospect according to ESPN and the fourth-highest ranked player in the state of Nevada. He was named First Team All-Northeast League as a junior at Desert Pines and played national prep circuit basketball at Southern California Academy his senior year due to COVID-19.
Amound Anderson
Anderson will be transferring to Southern Utah after playing one season at CSUN. The 6' 3" guard appeared in 17 games for the Matadors, averaging 5.4 points per game and shooting .462 from the field including a mark of .406 from three-point range. Anderson scored a career-high 16 points on February 20 in an overtime win against Hawaii.
"Amound is a talented handling guard that can really score. He has a season of Division I experience under his belt having played over 20 minutes per game at CSUN," Simon said. "He can stretch the floor with his shooting and can push the tempo in transition. His will to compete fits with our culture."
Before joining the Matadors, Anderson was a 247sports.com three-star prospect at Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California. He averaged 21.1 points per game and scored over 2,100 points during his career at Leuzinger and was a McDonald's All-American nominee in 2020.
Duncan Reid
Reid comes to Cedar City from Lehi, Utah where he was a four-year starter for Skyridge High School. He was a three-time All-State selection and a four-time All-Region and All-League selection. Reid also left Skyridge as the school's leading scorer.
"Duncan comes from winning programs and a great basketball family. His competitiveness and skill level set him apart," Simon said. "He's always had a knack for scoring. We are excited for him to return from his two-year mission and suit up for the Thunderbirds."
"Duncan Reid is a winner. He has a tireless work ethic and does whatever his team needs to win. He is a tremendous scorer and a great on-ball defender," said Skyridge head coach Jeff Gardner. "He plays the game with a motor that doesn't stop and never misses a workout. Above all of that he is a phenomenal leader who lifts all his teammates and coaches."
Reid will serve a two-year LDS mission before joining the Thunderbird roster.
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