MORROW, Ga. – November 13, 2009 – While the Clayton State Laker men’s basketball is anxiously awaiting what could be a big 2009-10 season, head coach Gordon Gibbons and his staff took the first steps towards preparing for 2010-11 with the early signing of Zach Bradley from North Clayton High School in Riverdale, Ga., on Wednesday. This is the NCAA’s early signing period for current high school seniors.

Bradley is a 6-foot-1 combo guard and he will be the second player from North Clayton to be a part of the Clayton State program, joining current Laker sophomore Torrin Greene. Bradley had inquiries from the likes of Division I programs College of Charleston and Jacksonville, but chose to stay close to home at Clayton State.

"We are excited to add a player of Zach’s ability to our program," said Gibbon, who is 155-86 entering his ninth season at Clayton State. "He will help us fill a void left when two of our seniors graduate after this season."

Bradley has been a two-year starter for North Clayton and head coach Martisse Troup.

Last season, he averaged 16 points, two assists and eight rebounds as the Eagles finished with a 15-10 record. He also shot 75 percent from the free throw line last season. Bradley has been on the North Clayton varsity since his freshman year. He played sparingly on the North Clayton’s 2006-07 team that went 23-10 and reached the Class AAAA semifinals with Greene as the go-to player.

In addition to being a standout on the basketball court, Bradley sports a 3.6 grade-point average.

"Zach is an outstanding student and team leader who will fit perfectly into our system at Clayton State," Gibbons said.