Ashland University head men's basketball coach
John Ellenwood has announced the addition of six freshmen and one transfer to the 2025-26 roster.
JASON HENLON, 6-FOOT-1, 175-POUND GUARD – SANDUSKY HIGH SCHOOL/OHIO BUCKETS
As a senior, Henlon led Sandusky to the school's first-ever appearance in the state Final Four (Division III) while averaging 17.6 points per game...Was named Division III first-team All-Ohio, Northwest District Player of the Year, District 6 Player of the Year and Sandusky Bay Conference Player of the Year…For his career, he scored 1,217 career points, tallied 351 career assists and led Sandusky to more than 60 wins as their starting point guard…A multi-sport star, Henlon quarterbacked Sandusky to the state playoffs in 2024.
"Jason is a dynamic player who can create for himself and his teammates," Ellenwood said. "He plays both ends of the court and is a team-first player. He has great feel for the game with an aggressive style of play."
SCOTTY HICKEY, 6-FOOT-0, 175-POUND GUARD – MAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL/E.I.A.
As a senior, Hickey averaged 26.5 points, five rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and shot 47 percent from the field…Was named Division VI first-team All-Ohio, District 4 and Firelands Conference Player of the Year…Amassed 1,543 career points, and has school records in scoring, 3-point field goal (career, season, game, percentage), free throws (career - attempted and made - season, percentage at 87 and consecutive made at 19) and career assists…Two-time state qualifier for track and field (high jump)…Played for his father, Nick.
"Scotty is extremely quick and is a tough competitor," said Ellenwood. "A coach's son, he possesses the basketball knowledge it takes to be successful in college."
DESTIN LOGAN, 6-FOOT-5, 195-POUND WING – THE SKILL FACTORY PREP/LEWIS UNIVERSITY
Has two seasons of eligibility remaining…Played the previous two seasons at Lewis University, appearing in 28 games…Averaged 3.5 points per game this past season…Scored a career-high 17 points vs. Grand Valley State on Nov. 19, 2024…Originally from Atlanta, Ga., he prepped at The Skill Factory and was coached by former Eagle
Jay Slone.
"Destin is long and athletic, with the ability to hit the 3-pointer and drive to the rim, and can lock down another team's best offensive player," Ellenwood said.
NOHAH NICHOLS, 6-FOOT-3, 195-POUND WING – TRI-VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL/NOVA VILLAGE
As a senior, Nichols averaged 13.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, and shot 59.8 percent from the field…Was named the District 12 Player of the Year, Special Mention Division III All-Ohio, first-team East District and first-team Muskingum Valley League.
"Nohah is extremely strong and tough for a first-year player," said Ellenwood. "He is an exceptional defender and a team-first player."
NATE RIEP, 6-FOOT-7, 190-POUND FORWARD – OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL/ELITE MENTALITY
As a senior, Riep averaged 16.1 points, seven rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game, and shot 54.6 percent from the field…Was named third-team Division I All-Ohio, first-team Southwest District, first-team District 16, first-team Greater Cincinnati and first-team All Greater Miami Conference…Won the dunk contest in the 2025 Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game.
"To say Nate is explosive is an understatement," Ellenwood said. "He is very gifted and has been well-coached in high school. Fans will love his high-flying ability."
BEAU SIEGFRIED, 6-FOOT-0, 170-POUND GUARD – LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL/GURUS OF GO
As a senior, Siegfried led Louisville to a Division III OHSAA State Championship in 2025 – the school's only boys basketball state championship…Averaged 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, six assists and two steals per game, and shot 42 percent from the 3-point line…Was named the District 4 Player of the Year, second-team Division III All-Ohio, first-team District 4, first-team NE Inland District, and first-team All-Stark County…Boasts school records for single-season and career assists, and single-season and career 3-point field goals…He was a four-year letter winner and amassed 86 career wins as a player…Played for his father, Tom.
"Beau is a tough-nosed, high-IQ player," said Ellenwood. "He is a proven winner and makes his teammates better. A coach's son who has great feel on both ends."
CHRISTIAN WILKINS, 6-FOOT-4, 180-POUND GUARD – WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL/1 OF 1 ELITE
Wilkins led Winton Woods to an Elite Eight appearance in Division II as a senior…He averaged 15 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, and shot 37.7 from the 3-point line…Was second-team Division II All-Ohio,
Cincinnati Enquirer Division II Player of the Year, District 16 Player of the Year, and first-team All-Eastern Cincinnati Conference…He scored 52 points against Ponitz on Feb. 4, breaking the school record for points in a game and 3-point field goals made (12)…Graduated with honors and a grade-point average of better than 4.0.
"Christian is an elite scorer who also possesses the ability to be a lock-down defender," Ellenwood said. "He comes from a great high school program and will bring a winning attitude to the team. He is an exciting player to have in our uniform."
Eagle men's basketball went 15-13 overall and 11-9 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2024-25, and qualified for a conference tournament for the 11
th straight season. Ashland has won 210 games over the last 11 seasons, a span which also includes two conference tournament titles and four NCAA Division II postseason appearances.
