EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In the second addition for the University of Evansville men's basketball team during the signing period, head coach David Ragland has announced the signing of David Nejezchleb. The 6-foot-8 forward is currently playing for ERA Basketball Nymburk in his native Czech Republic.
 
"We are excited to add both size and skill to our roster, and as a staff, we have placed a strong emphasis on positional size," Ragland explained. "We believe we have found exactly that in David. His ability to handle the ball, make plays for others, and consistently shoot from the perimeter makes him a difficult matchup for any defense."
 
"We have enjoyed great success with international student-athletes since our arrival at UE, and David continues that tradition," Ragland continued. "He has competed with and against some of the top talent in Europe, and we are eager to work with him as he transitions to playing here in the United States. Our system aligns extremely well with his skill set, and we are confident he will thrive within it."
 
Nejezchleb is currently in his first season playing for Nymburk of the Basketball Champions League. Through six games, he has averaged 1.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while seeing an average of eight minutes per contest. He is also playing for Polabi of the Czech Republic 1Liga where he is averaging 11.4 points and 7.7 boards. His top effort of 20 points and 10 caroms came against Chomutov on Sept. 28.
 
Last season, he played for Slavia and recorded 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds over 24 games for the squad. In 2024, he played for Tygr Brno of the U19 Extra League where he averaged 18 points. He also played in the first league for Litomerice where he recorded 16 PPG.
 
"Choosing the University of Evansville was easy for me," Nejezchleb said. "It's a place where I can grow as an athlete, challenge myself every day, and be part of a program that believes in my potential on and off the court."