Jax State men's basketball adds pair of Texas transfers

The Gamecocks landed commitments from Arizona State and Texas Tech players.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:22am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented and overlapping shapes representing a college basketball game, conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.New transfer additions aim to provide a boost of energy and talent to the Jax State men's basketball team.Dallas Today

Jacksonville State men's basketball has added two transfer players from Texas for the upcoming season. Forward Kash Polk joins from Arizona State, while guard Leon Horner comes over from Texas Tech.

Why it matters

The Gamecocks are looking to bolster their roster with experienced talent from the transfer portal as they aim to improve on their performance in the 2025-26 season.

The details

Polk, a 6-foot-10 forward from Argyle, Texas, played in 6 games as a freshman at Arizona State last season. Horner, a 6-foot-4 guard from Dallas, Texas, played in 24 games off the bench for Texas Tech this past season, averaging 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

  • Polk officially signed with Jax State on Saturday afternoon.
  • Horner announced his commitment on social media on Saturday.

The players

Kash Polk

A 6-foot-10 forward from Argyle, Texas who spent his freshman season at Arizona State, where he played in 6 games.

Leon Horner

A 6-foot-4 guard from Dallas, Texas who played in 24 games off the bench for Texas Tech this past season, averaging 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

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The takeaway

The additions of Polk and Horner give the Jax State men's basketball team more depth and experience as they look to improve on their performance from last season.