DURANT, Okla. - Southeastern Oklahoma State coach Tony Robinson announced his first three signings of the Savage Storm's 2007 recruiting class Friday afternoon.

"This is an exciting and talented group of players that are more than capable of continuing the great basketball legacy here at Southeastern," Robinson said. "The class will grow in the coming weeks."

Elk City's Matt Jones, former Sherman High standout Jeff Ellis and hometown product Will Robinson are among the first players to sign National Letters of Intent for the Savage Storm.

Jones, a 6-foot all-state guard, a very athletic and intelligent player that starred behind University of Oklahoma signee Cade Davis at Elk City High.

"We are expecting him to come in and provide immediate help in our lineup," Robinson said.

Jones averaged 16 points and seven rebounds to help the Elks carry a perfect 24-0 record into the Oklahoma State Tournament.

Ellis, a 6-5 forward, will graduate St. Charles West High School in St. Charles, Mo. this spring after ranking among the St. Louis Gateway Athletic Conference leaders in scoring, rebounds, steals and blocks.

"Jeff more than held his own in a great St. Louis league," Robinson said. "He averaged double-doubles throughout high school and an intelligent, tough player."

Ellis was the leading scorer and rebounder while all earning all-district honors at Sherman (Texas) High School before making the move to Missouri.

Will Robinson, a 6-2 guard, helped Durant High School to the Oklahoma state semifinals as junior and to the area finals as a senior.

"Will is a good shooter and an intelligent players," Tony Robinson said of his son. "He's been around the game all of his life."

Will Robinson averaged 13 points a game as a senior.

Southeastern Oklahoma State is coming off its best season as a member of NCAA's Division II.

The Savage Storm, which won its second-straight Lone Star Conference North Division championship, finished with a 27-5 record and advanced to the Sweet 16 before falling to host Central Missouri in the South Central Region finals.

Men's Basketball Signing Class

Name	Height	Weight	Position	Hometown (High School)
Matt Jones	6-0	175	Guard	Elk City, Okla. (Elk City HS)
Jeff Ellis	6-5	200	Forward	St. Charles, Mo. (St. Charles West HS)
Will Robinson	6-2	180	Guard	Durant, Okla. (Durant HS)

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