KALAMAZOO, Mich. –  On Wednesday Western Michigan men's basketball head coach Clayton Bates announced the addition of junior college transfer Jaylon Holmes to the 2020-21 recruiting class. 

Holmes played the last two seasons at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Illinois and played and started in 35 games. In his first season at Lincoln Trail Holmes guided the team to an overall record of 18-12 while averaging 9.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. In 27 games Holmes also shot 46.6 percent from the field and averaged 3.4 assists per contest.

In eight games last season Holmes averaged 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 66.2 percent from the field. Holmes registered a season-high 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting from the field in an 84-71 victory over Illinois Valley back on November 8.

Holmes played at Merrillville High School under head coach T.J. Lux. During his senior campaign Holmes led Merrillville to an 18-8 overall record and a Co-Duneland Athletic Conference Championship. Holmes is anticipated to have three years of eligibility remaining. 

Holmes on Choosing WMU:
"I have decided to attend Western Michigan because it is where I felt I can make the biggest impact as a player. The genuineness I felt from Coach Bates helped me with my decision and I want to say thank you for recruiting me and giving me this opportunity."   

Head Coach Clayton Bates on Jaylon Holmes:
"We are extremely excited to welcome Jaylon to the Bronco Basketball family. Jaylon's greatest strength is his versatility. He brings great size at 6'6" to our perimeter attack as he can play multiple positions."

"Jaylon has great court vision and plays with a desire to be his best. He grew tremendously from outstanding coaching at Lincoln Trail College and we are excited about him being a Bronco!"