Braden McCruter, a 6-9 forward from Sunbury, Ohio, becomes the 11th player in the Cleveland State incoming class.

McCruter played his postgrad year at Spire Academy, averaging 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. He shot 36.3 percent from beyond the arc. He played his prep basketball at Big Walnut High School.

2026 Incoming Class
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Owen Bronston
Deandre Jones
Derek Vorst
Jordan Lowery
Rayvon Griffith
Alex Bruskotter
Gavin Headings
Micah Bays
Dylan Foster