RADFORD, Va. – The Radford men's basketball program has signed Kyle Burns and Kenyon Giles to National Letters of Intent, Head Coach Darris Nichols announced Wednesday afternoon. The duo will join the Highlanders as true freshmen for the 2022-23 season.
 
A 6'3" combo guard from Wheeler High School in Marietta, Ga., Burns is an athletic shot-maker who has all the tools to become a threat on the offensive end from the moment he steps on campus. He has helped the Wildcats to a pair of AAAAA state championships and is a crucial piece of the puzzle in their hunt for another title this season.

"We are excited to add Kyle Burns to our team next year," said assistant coach Shane Nichols. "Kyle is a guard with some length and is very active defensively. He has a good IQ and can dribble, pass, and shoot at a high level. It will be great to see him grow into his body in his time as a Highlander."
 
Burns' coach at Wheeler, Larry Thompson, had this to say about him: "Kyle is the true definition of what it looks like to improve on a day-to-day, year-to-year basis. As a high school sophomore, I noticed how determined and focused he was on improving his game. Kyle's best basketball days are ahead of him but I'm super proud of his growth and maturity up to this point."
 
Giles is a true point guard, a trait that quickly becomes evident when you become witness to his superior handles and court vision. Standing at 5'11", he comes to Radford from Silverado High School in Las Vegas, but is originally from Chesapeake, Va. Giles was highly recruited in the region, receiving offers from UNCG, Navy, North Carolina A&T, Norfolk State, and NJIT amongst others.

"We are excited to add Kenyon Giles to our team for next year. He is a dynamic guard with shot-making ability and quickness that can help change a game," Nichols said. "He comes from a great family and I think he is a vocal guy that loves the game."
 
Silverado High School coach Andy Johnson added, "Kenyon is a terrific leader and a very good basketball player who will have a major immediate impact at Radford. His high-level work ethic, speed, skill, toughness, and high basketball IQ will be a great addition to the Radford Basketball team! Radford University landed a great one in Kenyon Giles!"

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