SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana men's basketball head coach Tom Billeter has announced the addition of Alex Distras to the 2021-22 roster. Distras is a 6-0 point guard from London, England, and spent a prep season at Scotland Prep in Pennsylvania. He has also competed for the Great Britain U16 and U18 teams at the European Championships.
 
"We are excited to add another point guard from England to our program," Billeter said. "Alex comes to us after a year at one of the best prep schools in the country. Scotland Prep in Pennsylvania has a great reputation as their head coach, Chris Chaney, has over 800 career victories.
 
"I'm sure our fans are going to thoroughly enjoy Alex and will welcome him warmly to our community."
 
Across the pond in the UK, Distras averaged 31.7 points, 5.0 assists and 4.7 steals per game for Haringey 6^th Form College and the Academy Basketball League. He earned the National Cup MVP while leading his team to the National Cup Championship.
 
In addition to his impressive prep career, Distras has also seen success on the travel circuit where he earned a ranking of No. 5 point guard from the Deng Camp in 2020 and led the European Youth League in scoring at 28 points per game.
 
Distras joins two other newcomers to the Viking roster next season as Zac Johnson and Angelo Winkel signed their National Letters' of Intent in November.