Basketball Adds Redlands Pair

SHAWNEE – Two Redlands Community College basketball players are transferring to Oklahoma Baptist for the 2017-18 season.
 
Britt Hammons, a 6-6 forward, and Spencer Lindsey, a 6-9 forward, are the newest additions to the Bison roster.
 
"Britt will bring a versatile inside-out scoring skill set and some toughness to the Bison," said OBU head coach Quinn Wooldridge. "He's produced at a high level the last two years at Redlands and we expect the same out of him in an OBU uniform. He was an OCAC All-Conference performer this season and averaged 15 points and 7 rebounds."
 
"Spencer has a unique ability as a post player to space the floor with his outside shooting. He finished really strong this season and will be a great compliment to our other front-court players," said Wooldridge.
  
Hammons played at Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City and was honorable mention All-Conference and the MVP of five tournaments.
 
At Redlands, he was a two-time All-Conference selection.
 
The son of Luke Whitmore and Kenzie Whitmire, Hammons was recruited by Southern Illinois, Rider, Eckerd, Southeastern Oklahoma State, East Central, Arkansas-Fort Smith and Langston.
 
"I chose OBU because everyone there made me feel like I was wanted and I belonged," Hammons said. "Also, it was an opportunity to play another two years with my brother, Spencer. I feel like OBU is my home and I will do great academically and in basketball."
 
Lindsey earned two tournament MVP and two Oklahoman Player of the Week (basketball and football) honors while at Christian Heritage Academy, where he was coached by OBU alumnus Heath Kufahl.
 
Lindsey is the son of Ron and Julia Lindsey of Norman. He was recruited by Arkansas-Fort Smith and Nicholls State.
 
"It is a good environment for me to become a good student and a good basketball player," said Lindsey.