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CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois men's basketball coach Marty Simmons has added to the Panthers roster for next season with the addition of junior college All-American guard Kejuan Clements.
 
Clements comes to Eastern Illinois after earning third team JUCO All-American honors last season at Triton College.  He led the team to a 20-4 record including advancing to the Midwest District Championship game after wining the Region IV title.  Clements as named the Region IV Player of the Year after averaging 14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
 
"Kejuan is a guard who has great size and physicality.  He is a skilled ball handler and can score from all three levels. He knows what it takes to win, finding success in both high school and the collegiate level," said Simmons.   "He was 3rd in wins as a player at Chicago Simeon, and led the Triton Trojans to a 20-4 overall record during his sophomore year.  Kejuan was named Region 4 Player of the Year as well as a 3rd Team All- American at Triton and will carry his success with him to EIU.  Kejuan embodies toughness and winning and is the ultimate leader, we are excited for his future as a Panther."
 
Clements (6'2, 185) played at Chicago Simeon High School for veteran coach Robert Smith.  He played his freshman season at Hinds CC in Mississippi averaging 8.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. 
 
Clements joins Paul Bizimana as members of Simmons first EIU recruiting class.