KALAMAZOO, Mich. –  On Monday, Western Michigan men's basketball head coach Steve Hawkins announced the signing of forward Patrick Emilien to a National Letter of Intent.

Emilien joins guards Adrian Martin and William Boyer-Richard and forward Kawanise "Squeaky" Wilkins as part of the 2018 recruiting class.  

Patrick Emilien • 6-8 • Forward • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Toronto Basketball Academy
In the National Preparatory Association (NPA) with the Toronto Basketball Academy, Emilien averaged 20.6 points per game, ranking sixth in the league. Emilien helped lead his team to the NPA National Championship Quarterfinals after opening the tournament with a 27 point, five rebound performance against BC Christian Prep.

In the NPA Quarterfinal match-up against Central Tech, Emilien registered a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. During the NPA New Year Challenge, the 6-8 forward averaged 22.6 points per game including a 29 point, five rebound game vs.
London Basketball Academy.

During NPA play, Emilien had a 40-point performance with 10 three-pointers against a Virginia Tech commit and ESPN Top 100 prospect.

Emilien was selected as one of 25 Canadians to compete in the NBA-Sanctioned All-Canadian Showcase. At the showcase, Emilien played with multiple ESPN Top 100 prospects including Duke commit, R.J. Barrett, who is projected to be the No.1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Hawkins on Emilien: "We are excited to welcome Patrick to the Bronco basketball family! Patrick is a versatile player who at 6-8 can play both inside and outside. Patrick is a great shooter with good quickness that fits right into our style of play."
"The most exciting thing about Patrick is that he is only scratching the surface of his potential and we look forward to watching him grow as a basketball player and as a person here in Kalamazoo."

Patrick Emilien on WMU: ""Western Michigan was just a perfect fit for me. I really liked the coaching staff and the relationship that I had with them. When I came on my visit I knew that it was the place for me."
"I think my game is going to fit in well with the playing style of Western Michigan. I feel like I am a well-rounded player that can bring a lot both offensively and defensively."