NAMPA, Idaho – Northwest Nazarene men's basketball head coach Jon Hawkins has announced the new additions to the program ahead of the 2024-25 season.
 
A year after registering their highest GNAC finish in program history (second), the Nighthawks will look to mesh these newcomers with multiple talented returners, including Second Team All-GNAC guard Ryzin Bergersen.
 
Hawkins and his staff add six newcomers, with five transfers and one true freshman. See below for information on each signee.
 
 
Kye Dickson
Jr. | Forward | 6'7" | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Balboa School | Grayson College/North Carolina Central
 
Dickson comes to Nampa after spending time at NJCAA Grayson College and NCAA Division I North Carolina Central. While at Grayson, he was a Top 20 Scorer in the Country for the NJCAA, Second Team All-Conference in the NTJCAC, and a Top 5 scorer in all of Texas in the NJCAA. He has excelled in the classroom as well, making the Honour Roll all throughout high school and the Dean's List at both Grayson and North Carolina Central.
 
From Kye: "I chose NNU because the coaching staff showed a lot of love during the recruiting process, even after I experienced a down year last season. I'm excited to get to work and help this team win games."
 
 
Zane Foster
Sr. | Center | 7'0" | Puyallup, Washington | Bonney Lake HS | Green River CC/Carroll College
 
Foster signs with the Nighthawks for his final season of eligibility after spending time at Green River Community College and Carroll College. While at Green River, he was twice named the NWAC Defensive Player of the Year, earning both First and Second Team All-NWAC honors in his two seasons. In one season at Carroll, he averaged 6.5 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 60.2% from the field and ranking in the top 10 in NAIA with 46 blocks. He was named to the Frontier Conference All-Defensive Team, with the Saints finishing second in the conference and earning an NAIA National Tournament Berth.
 
From Zane: "I chose NNU because I want to finish my degree, there's a great basketball environment, I thought the campus was really nice, and Nampa is a great area as well! I'm most excited to start working out with the team when I get to campus."
 
 
Brycen Mackenzie
Fr. | Guard | 6'2" | Seattle, Washington | Santa Fe Christian (CA)
 
Mackenzie is the lone true freshman in the class, coming to Nampa after finishing his high school career at Santa Fe Christian in San Diego. While there, he was the All-League Player of the Year and a First Team All-San Diego selection while helping his team to a California D1 State Championship. He scored over 2,500 points in his high school career, including a career-high of 43 in a game.
 
From Brycen: "I chose NNU because of its faith-based culture and the opportunity to play basketball at the collegiate level. I'm most excited to get to know everyone and for the start of the season."
 
 
Parker Martens
So. | Guard | 6'4" | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | Edge Prep School | Simpson University
 
Martens arrives in Nampa after one season at NAIA Simpson University in California. The British Columbia native was named the Freshman of the Year in that one season in the Cal-Pac Conference. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game for the Red Hawks.
 
From Parker: "I chose NNU because it fits a lot of my values, being a Christian school that values their athletes as people and is a step up from my past university. I am most excited to connect with others in the small community here."
 
 
Sullivan Menard
Sr. | Guard | 6'3" | Wasilla, Alaska | Colony HS | Whitworth University
 
Menard joins the Nighthawks for his final season of eligibility after three years at Whitworth University in Spokane. While there, he helped the Pirates to three straight Northwest Conference titles and was named to the All-NWC First Team. In 2023-24, he averaged 16.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists while shooting 39.5% from deep. At Colony High School, he was also named the 2019 Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year.
 
From Sullivan: "I chose NNU because of the great culture and committed program to winning the right way. I'm excited to also be a part of a community that puts Christ first in all that we do."
 
 
Briggs Ranstrom
R-So. | Forward | 6'6" | Eagle, Idaho | Rocky Mountain HS | Idaho State University
 
Ranstrom returns to the Treasure Valley after two years at Idaho State, redshirting in 2022-23 before playing in 22 games for the Bengals last season. He registered season highs of 8 points and nine rebounds against Northern Arizona on Feb. 3. In high school at Rocky Mountain, he helped the Grizzlies to a pair of 5A State Championships and was named First Team All-State.
 
From Briggs: "I decided to come to NNU to join a winning culture and play with high-character players. I'm excited to be around my new teammates and join a new community."