TAHLEQUAH -- Head Coach Ja Havens announced the next piece of his roster Thursday with the signing of junior college transfer Shakeil Bertrand.  

A native of Morvant, Trinidad and Tobago, Bertrand will come to NSU with three years of eligibility from Central Arizona College. 

Bertrand played in 42 games in two seasons and held a career average of 11.3 points per game and 7.2 rebounds per game while shooting 66.9-percent from the field.

"Shak is a long, athletic, and mobile forward," said Havens.  He is an efficient offensive player who led the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference in field goal percentage for two seasons. 

"Shak also impacts the game with his ability to defend multiple spots on the floor, block shots, and rebound.  We are excited that Shak will have three seasons to play in a RiverHawk uniform; he is a hard worker with a bright future." 

Bertrand was signed out of Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Fla., and graduated with an Associate's Degree in May 2021 from Central Arizona.