MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State Moorhead men's basketball announced the signing of two student-athletes to the 2026-27 roster. The Dragon additions include Garrett Nissley and Lincoln Rogers
 
Garrett Nissley, Guard (6-4, Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Century HS)
 
A standout player at Bismarck Century High School where he is a four-year letterwinner…played under longtime head coach Darin Mattern and assistants Doug Swenson and Treyton Mattern…helped the Patriots to the 2025 state tournament championships as well as WDA regular season and tournament crowns…was named to the state all-tournament team as a junior…also was elected to the WDA all-tournament team a season ago…shot an effective 42.6 percent from the floor for the Patriots as a junior, averaging 13.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, both team highs…played AAU for Sanford Sports Academy under coaches Nate Kaeding, Matt Daly, Terrell Newton, Dwight Walker, Freddy Coleman and Lucas Moormann…member of National Honor Society...son of Brad and Ashley Nissley…plans to major in business. 
 
What Coach Kemp Says
Garrett is the perfect player for our program.  He's played for Head Coach Darin Mattern at Bismarck Century where winning and the overall success of the team matters a great deal.  Garrett is a gritty and tough player that possesses the skill and offensive ability to compete at a high level in our program.
 
Lincoln Rogers, Guard (6-8, Sentinel High School – Missoula, Mont.)
 
An all-around player for Sentinel High School, he has averaged of 20.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game…has played in 54 career games for Sentinel heading into his senior season under coaches Sam Beighle and Jay Jagelski…holds game highs of 34 points and 14 rebounds…is a three-time all-state honoree as well as earning MVP honors for his conference…also a team captain… also collected defensive player of the year honors…played AAU for Huestis Elite (Bozeman, Mont.) under former NBA player Josh Huestis...elected academic all-state...son of Lindsey and Logan Rogers…plans to major in business. 
 
What Coach Kemp Says
We are excited to get a player of like Lincoln to join our program. He comes from a great high school program and has been coached and mentored by former NBA player Josh Huestis. His positional size as a 6'8" guard in our league is unique. His ties to the Fargo-Moorhead area make him a perfect fit for the Dragons.