Buettner Adds Risdon to Signing Class
HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech men's basketball head coach Josh Buettner has announced the signing of Layne Risdon as an addition to the 2024 signing class.
"Layne is a skilled big that with added strength will have a chance to fit well into our systems at Michigan Tech," Buettner mentioned. "He is a tremendous student-athlete and will fit in well with our culture."
Risdon is a 6-9 forward/center at Zeeland East High School. The Holland, Michigan, native scored 979 total points for the Chix's, being named All-Conference his junior and senior seasons, along with team MVP in his final year of prep.
He helped Zeeland East to a District finals appearance, averaging 18.8 points, eight rebounds, 2.6 assists, two steals and 1.6 blocks in his senior campaign. Risdon plans to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering while at Tech.
Risdon will join Ty Fernholz and Grant Warren in the 2024 signing class.