Pictured with last year's Brook Hill squad is Spencer Denmon no. 42. Brook Hill's first college hoops signee. LAKEWOOD,CO. - This past season, Spencer Denmon of Brook Hill broke some new ground for the Guard basketball program as their first-ever, basketball signee this past season.

The 6'8, Denmon is going to play at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado which is 10 minutes west of Denver, Colorado.

CCU is a Division II university, coached David Daniels.

Colorado Christian posted a 18-13 record overall last season and went 13-6 in conference for a tie for first-place finish in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

After the Guard finished second in district with a 9-3 record, and made it to state, and beat the defending state champs in a blow out game in at regionals.

The Guard season eventually ended as they lost at state to Northeast Kingwood by seven points at the state tournament.

Denmon already possesses the ability to play several slots with his ball-handling ability, but with his size, he knows CCU will be counting on him for inside play.

"This summer I have mainly been in the gym lifting weights, and working on getting my release quicker," Denmon said. "Also earlier this summer I worked with my former coach (Reed Rawlings) who has bounced around the league for a few years and is now overseas playing in Europe."

When asked about his decision on the Colorado school, Denmon was quick to answer.

"I have lived in Tyler, Texas my entire life, so any big move is dramatic," Denmon added. "I made this decision based off what I felt was God leading me there.

" I had some other offers that I felt would have kept me in m y com- fort zone,

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there's nothing wrong with, but I felt Colorado Christian was right for me."

Upon making his visit to the campus, Denmon had nothing but praise.

"When I first visited CCU I fell in love with it because of the small school atmosphere, and I felt comfortable there because it felt like a college version of Brook Hill."

The coaches were a big decision maker for Spencer was the head coach.

"CCU head coach, Daniels made a great impression on me when I visited because of the concern he showed for his players' well being, and not just how many points they're putting up per game."

Denmon has some goals set and high expectations for the next level.

"For my freshman year I am expected to fill my role," Denmon said. "I will probably be coming off the bench as the six or seven man, but we'll see how the preseason goes."

Last season alone, Denmon averaged 19.4 points per game, grabbed 12.7 rebounds each game and blocked 2.3 opponents shots per game.

One thing for certain, Brook Hill made on Denmon's life.

"When I transferred from Robert E. Lee I had no idea how different my life would be in the future, the future Cougar concluded. "Before I left I felt I was lukewarm in my faith, but when I arrived at Brook Hill I met good friends, knowledgeable teachers, and committed coaches." And I owe a lot to their development of me as a person and student as much as anything else."

"Two years ago I never would have thought I would be in a position to play college basketball, Denmon said wrapping things up, "Brook Hill did not only give me that opportunity, but also made me a man of God."

"Although I'm leaving, I look forward to seeing how the team does with new Coach Wally Dawkins. Dawkins was one of the first coaches to ever work with me. He is a well known coach, and I can't wait to see what he does with the program."