Men's Basketball First Four Signees for 2026-27 Season

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UC Riverside Men’s Basketball Signs Quartet of Standouts

Men's Basketball

UC Riverside Men’s Basketball Signs Quartet of Standouts

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — UC Riverside men's basketball head coach Gus Argenal announced the additions of Easton Reagan, Tyus Parrish-Tillman, Aidan Rice and Jacob Majok as the Highlanders continue to build their roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Reagan joins UC Riverside after an impressive season at Northwest Nazarene, where he earned First Team NABC All-West District and First Team All-GNAC honors. The standout guard started all 29 games and averaged 34.4 minutes per contest while leading the NCAA Div. II West Region in scoring at 19.6 points per game. Reagan scored 567 total points while shooting 52.5 percent from the field, 37.2 percent from three-point range with 51 made threes, and 73.7 percent from the free-throw line. He also contributed across the stat sheet with 5.5 rebounds per game (160 total), along with 47 assists, 34 steals and six blocks. His consistent production and leadership helped guide Northwest Nazarene to the Round of 64 in the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament.

"Easton Reagan brings elite-level production to our team," said coach Argenal. "In addition to leading the West Region in scoring this past year, he helped lead his team to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances during his career at Northwest Nazarene. We're looking forward to his abilities translating into our program right away."

Parrish-Tillman arrives at UC Riverside after a breakout season at Biola, where he earned All-PacWest Third Team honors. The forward started all 28 games for the Eagles, logging 918 minutes while averaging 15.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. His production ranked seventh in the conference in scoring and second in rebounding. Defensively, Parrish-Tillman established himself as one of the top rim protectors in the conference, leading the PacWest and ranking 16th nationally in Division II with 63 blocked shots. He also recorded seven double-doubles during the season.

"Tyus Parrish-Tillman embodies what a modern player does — he protects the rim, rebounds at a high level, and can step out and stretch the floor from 3," expressed coach Argenal. "That combination of physicality and skill is hard to find, and his presence will make an immediate impact on both ends of the floor."

Rice brings additional experience to the Highlanders' backcourt following a standout season in the GNAC. The guard earned All-GNAC Second Team honors after starting all 29 games and averaging 34.2 minutes per contest. He led his team in scoring with 18.2 points per game, ranking fifth in the conference, while also averaging 4.0 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game. Rice earned GNAC Player of the Week honors twice during the season (Nov. 10–16 and Dec. 1–7) and was named to the West Region Tipoff Challenge All-Tournament Team.

"Aidan Rice is the kind of versatile guard we value in our system," said coach Argenal. "He is a proven scorer who can also run a team and make plays for others. His feel, vision, and ability to create give us a dynamic piece in the backcourt. We are excited about how he will elevate our group."

Majok joins the Highlanders from Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine. The 6-foot-7 wing helped lead the Saints to the 2025 CIF Division I semifinals and will close out his senior season at Crean Lutheran this year.

"Jacob Majok comes from a high-quality program in Crean Lutheran and reflects the standards we uphold," said coach Argenal. "He is a great teammate, plays with an unbelievable motor and cares about winning above all else. His shooting ability and blend of size and athleticism make him the ideal match for our team."

Together, Reagan, Parrish-Tillman, Rice and Majok add scoring, versatility and depth as UC Riverside continues to assemble its roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season.