MASON CITY - Cedar Rapids Jefferson senior Alec Saunders has accepted an offer to join the men's basketball program at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), the junior college in Mason City announced Monday.

Saunders, a 6-foot forward for the J-Hawks, averaged 8.7 points and 3.4 rebounds this season and helped Jefferson (15-9) reach the Class 4A state tournament. Saunders was a three-year starter for the J-Hawks and helped them reach the state tournament each year.

Saunders was named second team all-Metro this season.