STONY BROOK, N.Y. — A third transfer is en route to Seawolves Country.

Former University of Akron forward Jaden Sayles will play his senior season with Stony Brook men's basketball.
 
The Cincinnati native made 64 appearances across three seasons of action with the Zips, providing solid post play and an athletic presence at the rim for head coach John Groce.
 
"Jaden is looking to find a place where he can make a significant impact," Stony Brook head coach Geno Ford said. "He has played on a Mid-American Conference Championship team and will give us a legit offensive threat at the basket. He has skill and can step away and make jumpers, which will make him a tough matchup. We are very excited to add him to the program."
 
Due to NCAA transfer regulations, Sayles will sit out the 2020-21 campaign before finishing his collegiate career the following season.
 
The 6-foot-9-inch forward made five of six shots from the field in a 12-point performance against USC in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic during his freshman campaign and also added 10 against Dayton before having that year cut short.
 
"I'm excited to get somewhere where I can finally play," Sayles said. His first two years were cut short due to injury before making an appearance in all but five games during the 2019-20 campaign that saw the Zips win 26 games and win the MAC regular season championship.
 
He has shot over 50 percent from the field in all three seasons at Akron, making a career high 65 percent during his freshman season and 57 percent for his career.
 
"I'm going to be a big physical presence for us and hopefully grab a lot of rebounds," Sayles added. "I pride myself on being a good teammate and staying generally positive. I don't let myself get down too much."