The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle men’s basketball program announced the signing of a trio of junior college transfers. Christian Bowen-Webb (Atchison, Kan.), Micah Garrett (Portland, Ore.), and GD Deng (Des Moines, Iowa) signed their letters of intent and will be Golden Eagles next season.
“I am excited to add Christian, Micah, and GD to our roster,” said Coach Brian Beamish. They each bring something different to the table, and I am excited for them to come in and work hard.”
Christian Bowen-Webb (Jr., G, Atchison, Kan.)
Bowen-Webb is a proven winner. The incoming Golden Eagle is coming off of helping Barton Community College their first National Championship in program history. The sharpshooter averaged 5.1 points per game and shot 42.1 percent from the three-point range. Bowen-Webb played in 35 games on the season and was also an 84.2 percent free throw shooter. 85 percent of his field goal attempts last season were from behind the arc. Bowen-Webb was a two-time High School State Champion and was named to the 4A First Team All-State team.
Bowen-Webb is the son of Malinda Jolly and Avery Webb, both of Atchison, Kan. He plans to major in Sports and Business Management at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Micah Garrett (Jr., G, Portland, Ore.)
Garrett averaged 17.9 PPG on the season at Lane Community College and shot 42 percent from long range. Garrett had nine games a year ago scoring over 20 points and had 11 games where he made more than three shots from long range. Garrett was named to the All-Conference First Team and was a JUCO All-American at Lane Community College.
Garrett is the son of Mary Betson and Gabe Garrett, both of Portland. He is undecided on his major at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
GD Deng (Jr., G, Des Moines, Iowa)
In 2023-24 at Pierce College in Los Angeles, Deng played in 27 games, starting 18. Deng averaged 10.1 points per game, which was second on the Brahmas. He also had 12 games in double-digit scoring, including a 19 point output against Allen Hancock late in the season. Deng also averaged six rebounds per game a season ago.
Deng is the son of James Aguek and Ajok Ral, both of Waukee. He is undecided on his major while at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Deng is the brother of current Golden Eagle, Aguek Deng.
