Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University head coach Paul Sather announced this morning the addition of Tommy Chatman to the Northern State men's basketball signing class. Chatman joins the class made up of Jaden Graham (Lewistown, Mont.), Jaylen Robinson (Hamilton, Ohio), and Brady Danielson (York, Neb.).
 
"Tommy played in a highly competitive high school league in the twin cities on one of the best teams in the state of Minnesota," noted Sather. "We identified Tommy early in the recruiting process as a potential impact player on both sides of the ball that can guard multiple positions on defense and has the skill set to play all three guard spots on offense."
 
Tommy Chatman is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard out of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Park Center High School. He was a 2-year starter and team captain for the Pirates under the direction of head coach James Ware. Chatman averaged 13.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game as a senior. He shot 62.6 percent from the floor and 73.8 percent from the free throw line, notching a career high 26 points in 2019. Chatman was named to the Minnesota Mr. Basketball top-30 and was a finalist for the MBCA McDonald Award. He was named to the Northwest Suburban All-Conference team and the Pirates finished in third place at the MSHSL 4A State Tournament. He is the son of Thomas and Christine Chatman.
 
"His size, strength and quickness, combined with his feel for the game made him a prime target in our recruiting and someone that will compete next season for the Wolves. He's an unselfish player that makes everyone around him better and that really loves to compete… the best fans in D2 will love watching him play!"