BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - CSUB Head Men's Basketball Coach Rod Barnes has announced the signing of Troynell Adams and Issiah Grayson to National Letters of Intent to begin play for the Roadrunners next season. Along with the signings, the Roadrunners' backcourt will be completed by the return of last season's leading scorer Stephon Carter (Bakersfield, Calif, Garces Memorial HS).

"It's a good combination of guys in the backcourt starting with a veteran like Issiah who's played on some talented teams," said Barnes. "I am really pleased with the backcourt, they are all versatile players that can compliment each other."

Grayson, who will have two years of eligibility remaining, comes to Bakersfield from the College of Southern Idaho, where the Eagles won the NJCAA National Championship last season.  Grayson was also rated a top-100 recruit out of Findlay Prep when he signed with Virginia Commonwealth back in 2009 where he appeared in 13 games. The Atlanta, Ga. native then transferred to Southern Idaho, where his playing time was limited due to injury and a deep Eagles bench. He managed to appear in 23 games for the national champions, averaging three points and three assists per game for the 33-4 squad.

"He's played different roles from high school to junior college and won a lot of basketball games in the process," Barnes said.

Adams arrives to CSUB from Carl Albert State (Junior) College in Poteau, Okla. where he averaged 18.7 points and 5.7 rebounds a game as a sophomore. A Chicago, Ill. native, Adams, shot 44% from the field during the 2010-11 season on his way to being named second team All-Region II. As a freshman, Adams averaged just under 14 points a game for Carl Albert. Adams, a 6-5 guard, played AAU ball with the Mac Irvin Fire, one of the top AAU teams in the country.

"He's a very exciting type of player who has the athleticism to jump and score over other guards," said Barnes. "He is long and has great range which makes him a good rebounder and even better defender."

Meanwhile Carter's return means some familiarity for 'Runners fans as the junior guard led CSUB last season with 14.3 points and 3.3 assists per game along with four rebounds (2nd on team) per contest in 2010-11. Carter also led the 'Runners in scoring eight times including two 30 points or better performances and a season-high 32 points in a 82-77 win over San Jose State on Nov. 24, 2010.

"Having a returner like Stephon who's proven he can score at the Division I level puts him in a position so we can develop him at the guard position and expand his skills as a guard as well," said Barnes.

Adams and Grayson join Ben Davis, Mo Hughley, Kwai Pearson, Jordan Walker, Tyrone White, and Adam Young in the 2011-12 recruiting class.

The official schedule has yet to be released but the Roadrunners will open the season Saturday, Nov. 12 at Oregon State. CSUB's home opener is slated for Nov. 19 against Pepperdine in the CSUB Icardo Center. Season Ticket packages are currently available by calling 654-BLUE.