SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana men's basketball head coach Cody Schilling announced the addition of four incoming Vikings on National Signing Day, with Davis Chase, Reece Jordan Jr., Hunter Vinkemeier and Gavin Walter set to join the team for the 2027-28 season.
 
"We are extremely excited about this 2027 recruiting class," said Schilling. "For us to sign two high level guards along with two versatile bigs is something we're fired up about. All four of these guys are incredible students and will represent us extremely well on the court, in the classroom and also in the Sioux Falls community. Augustana Men's Basketball got better today!"
 
Davis Chase | Forward | Huron, S.D. | Huron HS
Schilling on Chase: "Davis is a winner! Tough and competitive. Coming off of a SD Class AA State Championship as a Junior, we look for him to have an incredible Senior season. His hands, footwork and athleticism continue to get better and better every time we see him play. He has soft shooting touch and is able to finish over both shoulders. He is long, has a great frame and will be able to play the forward and center positions here at AU. We want to welcome Davis and the entire Chase family to the Augustana Men's Basketball family!"
 
High School: Chase is a three-year letterwinner for the Tigers who most recently served as team captain during his junior season. He averaged 15.6 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, 2.1 blocks per game and 1.3 assists per game during that stretch, helping him collect All-State and All-Conference honors en route to a state championship title in the 2025-26 season
 
Personal: Davis is the son of Joe and Erica Chase and he plans to major in business
 
Reece Jordan Jr. | Guard | Madison, Wis. | Robert M Lafollette HS
Schilling on Jordan Jr.: "Reece is the ultimate competitor and leader. He's a guard who can beat you with his scoring and passing abilities. A guy that guards and rebounds his position at a high level. Reece from day 1 will make our program and locker room better. We are fired up to have Reece and his family joining us here at AU!" 
 
High School: Jordan is a four-year starter and letterwinner for the Lancers who has also served as team captain the last three seasons. During his junior year campaign, he averaged 21.5 points per game, eight rebounds per game, four assists per game, 1.5 blocks per game and one steal per game. Jordan collected Big 8 First Team All-Conference honors, was named a Player of the Year finalist and eclipsed the 1000-career-point mark during the 2025-26 season.
 
Personal: Reece is the son of Reece Jordan Sr. and Amber Ostrom and he plans to major in sports medicine during his time at Augustana
 
Hunter Vinkemeier | Forward | Le Sueur, Minn. | Le Sueur Henderson HS
Schilling on Vinkemeier: "Hunter at 6'10" is one of the best shooting bigs to come out of the state of Minnesota. Ultimate teammate and competitor. His length and versatility allow him to play and guard multiple positions on the floor. He is a scoring and rebounding machine who is able to also play fast on the offensive end. We look forward to Hunter joining us next Fall and are excited to have him and his family here at AU!"
 
High School: A three-year starter and letterwinner with two years of team captain recognition, Vinkemeier eclipsed the 1000-point mark during his junior season. He averaged 30.3 points per game, 20.6 rebounds per game and 3.3 assists per game while shooting an average of 54.3-percent from the floor. Vinkemeier earned First Team All-Conference and Team MVP honors for his 2025-26 performance and earned a spot on the Strib Varsity All-Minnesota boys basketball team
 
Personal: Hunter is the son of Jared and Kristyn Vinkemeier with plans to major in accounting with a minor in finance while at Augustana
 
Gavin Walter | Guard | Brooklyn Park, Minn. | Champlin Park HS
Schilling on Walter: "Gavin is extremely versatile. A do it all player. He can play the point guard through small forward positions. His shooting, passing and overall IQ are at an elite level. We look for Gavin to have a monster Senior season and be one of the best guards in the state of Minnesota this year. Gavin's best days of basketball are in front of him. He wants to win and will do whatever it takes. We are fired up to have Gavin and his family joining us here at AU!" 
 
High School: Walter is a four-year letterwinner and three-year team captain for the Rebels. He averaged 17.7 points per game with an 81.4 free throw percentage during his junior season that ended in All-Conference and MVP honors
 
Personal: Gavin is the son of Daren and Aimee Walter with plans to major in business