Fairϐield Basketball 2020-21 Arena & Convocation Center Begins Fairfi eld University has announced plans to build an 85,000-square foot, 3,500-seat Convocation Center beginning in 2021. Th e new facility will boast a state- of-the-art broadcast and media center, lux- ury seating and lounge areas, and updated features that will truly make it a showpiece of Fairfi eld’s modern campus. Fairfi eld’s new Convocation Center will be home to its Division I basketball and volleyball programs, Prep basketball, and will host convocations, concerts, and gatherings for the University and the neighboring community at large. “Th e new arena will be a versatile, dynamic, and contemporary space,” said President Mark R. Nemec, PhD, “providing a much-anticipated upgrade in size, technology, and amenities.” David Frassinelli, vice president for facilities management at Fairfi eld University, is overseeing the design and construction of the project. He described how sports fans, concertgoers, and event attendees will enter the new Convocation Center from the main entrance off of Loyola Boulevard and fi nd themselves on a spacious, open concourse level, looking toward a large beer garden, satellite concessions, and access to seating that sur- rounds the court below. Above the concourse, plans call for an upper level Stags Club with addi- tional rows of seating and a conference room overlooking the court. Th e lower (court) level will feature amenities to support Stags student-athletes, includ- ing a fi lm room, a team lounge, and a training room for taping, icing, and fi rst aid operations. As the future home of Fairfi eld’s basketball and volleyball programs, the new Convocation Center will feature the latest in today’s lighting and score- board technology, as well as cutting edge broadcast and audio systems. Th e upgrades will enhance the quality of the event experience for those in atten- dance, and will also benefi t remote viewers through advanced livestreaming and video production. Fairϐield Basketball 2020-21 New Era For Fairfi eld Basketball While basketball and volleyball will undoubtedly use the new arena the most, when it comes to recruiting Division I athletes to Fairfi eld University, the Convocation Center is poised to benefi t all Stags athletics pro- grams. “A modern facility makes an impression on prospective student-athletes, regardless of the sport they play,” Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann said. “ It demonstrates an overall commitment to Athletics by the University and will be transformational in its impact on all our programs.” With project costs estimated at $45 million, the planned facility marks the culmination of capital projects detailed in Fairfi eld’s Master Plan. Over the past three years, this multi-phased plan has delivered on its promise to modernize the physical and technological structure of the Fairfi eld campus. “We are seeing tremendous excitement and support from our alumni, parents, and friends,” said Vice President for Advancement Wally Halas. “Th is Center will bring our entire University community together and serve the town of Fairfi eld for years to come.” For updates on the status of this, and all recent and current construction projects on campus, visit fair- fi eld.edu/moderncampus. Fairϐield Basketball 2020-21 2020-21 Schedule Date Opponent Loca on Time Wed. November 25 at Providence College Providence, R.I. 2:00 Sat. November 28 at Stony Brook University Stony Brook, N.Y. 2:00 Sun. November 29 at Sacred Heart University Fairfi eld, Conn. (SHU) 2:00 Wed. December 2 University of Har ord Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Fri. December 11 Siena College Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Sat. December 12 Siena College Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Fri. December 18 at Niagara University Niagara University, N.Y. TBA Sat. December 19 at Niagara University Niagara University, N.Y. TBA Fri. January 1 Rider University Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Sat. January 2 Rider University Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Fri. January 8 at Saint Peter’s University Jersey City, N.J. TBA Sat. January 9 at Saint Peter’s University Jersey City, N.J. TBA Fri. January 15 at Marist College Poughkeepsie, N.Y. TBA Sat. January 16 at Marist College Poughkeepsie, N.Y. TBA Fri. January 22 Canisius College Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Sat. January 23 Canisius College Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Fri. January 29 Iona College Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Sat. January 30 Iona College Fairfi eld, Conn. 7:00 Fri. February 5 at Manha an College Riverdale, N.Y. TBA Sat. February 6 at Manha an College Riverdale, N.Y. TBA Fri. February 19 at Monmouth University West Long Branch, N.J. TBA Sat. February 20 at Monmouth University West Long Branch, N.J. TBA Fri. March 5 Quinnipiac University Hamden, Conn. 7:00 Sat. March 6 Quinnipiac University Hamden, Conn. 7:00 Fairϐield Basketball 2020-21 2020-21 Rosters No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. High School Hometown 0 Caleb Green R-Jr. G 5-10 175 Proctor Academy Londonderry, N.H. 1 Chris Maidoh So. F 6-10 190 Scotland Campus (Pa.) New Carrollton, Md. 2 Taj Benning Sr. G 6-4 202 Bergen Catholic Fair Lawn, N.J. 3 Jalen Leach Fr. G 6-4 190 Tilton School (N.H.) Nyack, N.Y. 4 Jake Wojcik Jr. G 6-5 190 Bellarmine College Prep San Jose, Calif. 5 Supreme Cook Fr. F 6-9 200 The Peddie School East Orange, N.J. 10 Allan Jeanne-Rose So. F 6-7 195 St. John Paul II (Fla.) Saint Joseph, Mar nique 11 Calvin Whipple Jr. G 6-4 195 Northfi eld-Mount Hermon Leominster, Mass. 12 Jack Mullally So. G 5-10 165 Xavier Belle Harbor, N.Y. 14 Jason Edokpayi Fr. F 6-6 210 Mount St. Joseph Laurel, Md. 15 Jack Brown Fr. F 6-6 195 Brewster Academy Greenville, Del. 20 Zach Crisler So. F 6-9 225 LaSalle College HS North Wales, Pa. 21 Mark Henry So. G 5-11 166 Hamburg Hamburg, N.Y. 22 John Kelly So. F 6-7 195 Williston Northampton Shelton, Conn. 24 Jesus Cruz Sr. G 6-5 210 Loomis Chaff ee Carolina, Puerto Rico 35 Tshiefu Ngalakulondi R-Jr. F 6-7 215 Proctor Academy Manchester, N.H. 2 Taj Benning Sr. G 6-4 202 Bergen Catholic Fair Lawn, N.J. 15 Jack Brown Fr. F 6-6 195 Brewster Academy Greenville, Del. 5 Supreme Cook Fr. F 6-9 200 The Peddie School East Orange, N.J. 20 Zach Crisler So. F 6-9 225 LaSalle College HS North Wales, Pa. 24 Jesus Cruz Sr. G 6-5 210 Loomis Chaff ee Carolina, Puerto Rico 14 Jason Edokpayi Fr. F 6-6 210 Mount St. Joseph Laurel, Md. 0 Caleb Green R-Jr. G 5-10 175 Proctor Academy Londonderry, N.H. 21 Mark Henry So. G 5-11 166 Hamburg Hamburg, N.Y. 22 John Kelly So. F 6-7 195 Williston Northampton Shelton, Conn. 10 Allan Jeanne-Rose So. F 6-7 195 St. John Paul II (Fla.) Saint Joseph, Mar nique 3 Jalen Leach Fr. G 6-4 190 Tilton School (N.H.) Nyack, N.Y. 1 Chris Maidoh So. F 6-10 190 Scotland Campus (Pa.) New Carrollton, Md. 12 Jack Mullally So. G 5-10 165 Xavier Belle Harbor, N.Y. 35 Tshiefu Ngalakulondi R-Jr. F 6-7 215 Proctor Academy Manchester, N.H. 11 Calvin Whipple Jr. G 6-4 195 Northfi eld-Mount Hermon Leominster, Mass. 4 Jake Wojcik Jr. G 6-5 190 Bellarmine College Prep San Jose, Calif. Head Coach: Jay Young (Marist ’86), Second Season Assistant Coaches: Chris Casey (Western Connec cut ’86), Bryan Dougher (Stony Brook ’12), Patrick Sellers (Cen- tral Connec cut ’91), Fairϐield Basketball 2020-21 CHRIS #1 MAIDOH SOPHOMORE - FORWARD - 6-10 - 190 - NEW CARROLTON, MD. 2019-20: Chris Maidoh was named to the MAAC All-Rookie team following his success- ful freshman campaign. He joined the star ng lineup for the season opener against Bucknell, star ng a run of 23 consecu ve starts by the freshman. He scored in 21 of those 23 contests including a career-high 10 points in 19 min- utes against Iona. The forward led the team with 26 blocks in his 30 appearanc- es which placed him 10th in the Metro Atlan c Athle c Conference (MAAC). Maidoh blocked at least one shot in 13 games and secured three or more rejec ons fi ve mes. His best overall defensive eff ort came in a win against Saint Peter’s, pos ng eight points, nine rebounds, and a personal best four blocks. Maidoh reached double fi gures in rebounding twice with his 10 caroms at Quinnipiac and another 10 against Monmouth. He placed third in the MAAC for off ensive rebounding (2.5 per game) in MAAC games only. He made two or more fi eld goals in 12 games, shoo ng 50 percent or be er in eight of those contests. He ended the season with a 4.6 rebounding average which placed 19th in the MAAC. Maidoh scored in 27 of his 30 appearances which helped the rookie ended the 2019-20 campaign with a 3.9 scoring average. Before Fairfi eld: Maidoh spent last season at Scotland Campus (Pa.) a er gradua ng from Park- dale High School in 2018. As a senior at Parkdale, the forward averaged 10.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game and was also a defensive presence with 2.3 blocks and 1.4 steals per game. He played in 23 games as a senior and tallied 244 points as well as 162 rebounds.