2019-20 Ncbba-M Preview Guide

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2019-20 NCBBA-M PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Carnegie Mellon

Mascot: Tartan

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Thomas Anderson, Conor Triplett, Dominique Petach, Laura Ochsner

2018-19 Performance:  Record:  Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 5

Players to Watch: Kris Perez

New additions:

Biggest Rival: University of Pittsburgh

Best Player Nickname:

2019-20 Season Outlook: Bullish

Head Coach Quote: We have a lot of new younger players this year and we are building a strong new team around them.

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Team Name: Villanova Men's Club Basketball

Mascot: Wildcats

Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Bryan Blasband, Andrew Cardello, Alex Charlton

2018-19 Performance:  Record: N/A  Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A  Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 11

Players to Watch: Jack O'toole

New additions: Dave Johansson, Carsen Schulz, Chris Mark, Maniel Torres, Mike Ferrara, Wesley Erickson, Mike Peretta

Biggest Rival: Saint Joe's

Best Player Nickname: Matty Ice

2019-20 Season Outlook: Up in the air as it's our first season in a league.

Head Coach Quote: "The interesting thing about coaching is that you have to trouble the comfortable, and comfort the troubled"

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Team Name: Syracuse Club Basketball

Mascot: Orange

Location: Syracuse, NY

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains: Tyler Porfido and Stevie Stieger / Coach: Ryan Beaury

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 14-5  Tournament Rankings/Results:  Notables: Lost in NCBBA North Atlantic Regional Semi-Finals to Albany

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 12 (0 starters)

Players to Watch: Lucas Fleisher, Tyler Mutillainen, Jared Maharaj, Stevie Stieger, Henry Little

New additions: Elijah Whitty, Isaiah Whitty, Kaleb McCloud, Joe Busacca, Robert Child, Preston Klaus, Chris Wynne, Yohan Britto

Biggest Rival: Ithaca

Best Player Nickname: Ephraim "Juice" Ozabor, Tyler "Pickles" Porfido

2019-20 Season Outlook: After an early exit from regionals last year the Orange look to bounce back with another strong year in the North Atlantic Division. After losing all 5 starters from last years team andh having only 2 senior on the roster, the Orange will look to a young core of players to play a big role in this years success.

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Head Coach Quote: "Team lost a bunch of contributors but return a good amount of quality players and added many key young pieces" - Ryan Beaury

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Team Name: St. Bonaventure University

Mascot: Bonnies

Location: 3261 W State St, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Patrick Meisenzahl

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 10-8  Tournament Rankings/Results: 2nd in conference  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 7

Players to Watch: Adonis Towe, MacKenyze Kuzbicki, Justin Myers, Jordan Bozier, Floyd Samuels, Nelson Samuels, Patrick Meisenzahl

New additions: Jon Boilard, Dylan Evans, Matt Panara, Matt O’ Donoghue, Angel Gomez, Bruce Lewis, Akim Hudson, Ryan Moffat

Biggest Rival:

Best Player Nickname: Prez

2019-20 Season Outlook: Win Conference

Head Coach Quote: Lonzo Ball is good

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Team Name: Saint Joseph's University

Mascot: Hawk

Location: Philadelphia PA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jacob Purcell, Vincent Luciano

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 9-9  Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A  Notables: Princeton win

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 12

Players to Watch: Aaron Constein, Kevin Callari

New additions: 7

Biggest Rival: UPenn

Best Player Nickname: Manu

2019-20 Season Outlook: Looking forward to a great season.

Head Coach Quote: "Run and Gun"

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Team Name: Rutgers University Club Basketball

Mascot: Scarlet Knights

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Sam Wakai, Rob Gaudenzi, Simon Yakum

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 7-8  Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 3 starters and a few role players

Players to Watch: Simon Yakum, Sam Wakai, Brandon Milling, Brady DeShong

New additions: Brandon Milling, Brady DeShong, Chris Schlobach

Biggest Rival: Montclair State

Best Player Nickname: Snacks

2019-20 Season Outlook: Young talented group with a few seniors and juniors looking to go deep into the regional and national playoffs

Head Coach Quote: "Hard work beats talents when talent fails to work hard"

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2019-20 NCBBA-M PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Rowan Gold

Mascot: Profs

Location: Glassboro, NJ

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Brandon Smart ( Coach )/ Captains: Mhaddy Grate, OC Uhuegho, Gary West

2018-19 Performance: ● Record: 7-11 ● Tournament Rankings/Results: 3rd Place in Rowan Tournament ● Notables: Mike Lion and Mhaddy Grate All American Honorable Mention

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 6

Players to Watch: OC Uheugho, Mhaddy Grate, Bryan Shine, Mike Lion

New additions: Nasir Williams , Gio Rantuccio, Zach Golin, Max Miller, OC Uheugho, Deion Johnson

Biggest Rival: Mont Clair, Neumann

Best Player Nickname: Bryan “ Bshine” Shine

2019-20 Season Outlook: With a new coach and a revamped roster along with our collection of returners we are looking to compete for regionals as well as nationals. As well as grow together as a team. We are hoping to be a force to be reckoned with. This is OUR year.

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Head Coach Quote: Discipline is the highest form of love.

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Team Name: Rowan Black

Mascot: Profs

Location: Glassboro, NJ

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Marcus King ( Coach ), Kavon Johnson & Rob Manso (Captains)

2018-19 Performance: ● Record: 10-8 ● Tournament Rankings/Results: First Place in Rowan Annual Tourney ● Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 7 returners

Players to Watch: Sean Bresnahan, Damion Smith, Kavon Johnosn, Justin Best

New additions: Nic Dominguez, Declain McGuigan, Damion Smith

Biggest Rival: Mont Clair, Neumann, Rowan Gold

Best Player Nickname: Damion “Dame” Smith

2019-20 Season Outlook: We got a healthy amount of returners back from last season. Mixing those guys with the healthy amount of new players is exactly what this team needed to become a serious contender.

Head Coach Quote: All it takes is all you’ve got.

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Team Name: University Of Rochester

Mascot: Yellowjackets

Location: Rochester, New York

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jose Manuel Torres Lopez/Jacob Vigran

2018-19 Performance: ● Record: 1-17 ● Tournament Rankings/Results: Last place in North Atlantic West Conference ● Notables: Won last game of the season at Canisius College on March 3, 2019

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): Seven

Players to Watch: Osvaldo Castillo, Jack Donlon, Jose Manuel Torres Lopez, Carlton McKenzie, Mathew Rebera, Josh Sheets

New additions: Osvaldo Castillo, Jack Donlon, Stelios Halioris, Carlton McKenzie, Mathew Rebera, Josh Sheets

Biggest Rival: Nazareth College

Best Player Nickname: None

2019-20 Season Outlook: Looking to build off our first full NCBBA season. A lot of new guys competing for open roster spots and anticipating the season starting in November.

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Head Coach Quote: “I can’t express how excited I am for this upcoming season. We have a lot of new guys who expressed interest in the club this year. They have rejuvenated the entire organization and made practices very competitive and productive. Last season went very poorly for us because of lack of availability due to injuries or guys dropping out of the club for various reasons. We’ve put last year behind us and are seeking a fresh start. Our new players have bought in and will be essential in us being competitive against superior opponents. I know that we only notched one win last season, but I have a feeling we’re going to surprise a lot of people this year.” - John Likanje, President of Men’s Club Basketball at the University of Rochester

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Team Name: Robert Morris

Mascot: Colonials

Location: Moon Township, PA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Taylore Williams (Coach), Nate Johnson IV (Captain)

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 5-10  Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 4

Players to Watch: Elijah Cross (Fr), Nate Johnson IV (Sr), David Cole (Sr), Steffon Chambers (Fr)

New additions: 9

Biggest Rival: Kent State/ Pitt

Best Player Nickname: "Gup"

2019-20 Season Outlook: 12-3 with a National tournament appearance.

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Head Coach Quote: "We have the leadership this year that we've been lacking. Then you add that with a ton of new guys who are going to compete each and every game. We're coming into every opponents gym with the expectation of a win, and the mindset that no one is going to compete harder than us".

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Team Name: Princeton

Mascot: Tigers

Location: Princeton, New Jersey

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jared Young

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 12-6  Tournament Rankings/Results: 2nd in League  Notables: 3 All-Conference Players/2 All-American Players

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 6

Players to Watch: The Entire Team

New additions: Keith Register, Ben Burns, Anton Stengel, Brook Mesfin, JC Martinez

Biggest Rival: Everyone and Montclair State

Best Player Nickname: E40

2019-20 Season Outlook: Redemption

Head Coach Quote: The meanest dogs don't bark, they bite. We won't do a lot of talking this year.

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Team Name: Penn

Mascot: Quakers

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Samuel Powery, Danny Romeu / Jack Bellwoar

2018-19 Performance: ● Record: 13-5 in the regular season ● Tournament Rankings/Results: Second in Regional Tournament ● Notables: Division champs

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 9 returning players

Players to Watch: Need to watch out for both Michaels. Michael Berk and Michael Becker

New additions: Mana Hilmara, Shamar Waterman, Tobe Ibeabuchi, Jack Mcdonald, JR Olafson, Max Stravitz, Sam Wiltjer

Biggest Rival: St. Joes

Best Player Nickname: Jonah “40-year-old Dirk” Rose OR Danny “Tyler Herro” Romeu

2019-20 Season Outlook: Excited to continue our success from last season. Although we graduated 8 seniors, we reloaded with a strong freshman class and look forward to possibly hosting the regional tournament this year.

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Head Coach Quote: “Repeat Division Champions: 2018-2019, 2019-2020”

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Team Name: Penn State University

Mascot: Nitanny Lions

Location: University Park, PA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Alexander Gruber

2018-19 Performance:  Record: N/A  Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A  Notables: NIRSA Regionals Runner-Up

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 4

Players to Watch: Brian McEachern

New additions: Douglas Wagner

Biggest Rival: Pitt

Best Player Nickname: The Unit

2019-20 Season Outlook: Conference Champions

Head Coach Quote: Play hard or go home!

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Team Name: Neumann University

Mascot: Knights

Location: 1 Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach - Malcolm Eleby

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 7-11  Tournament Rankings/Results: n/a  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): Robert Temeh, Noah Lindsey

Players to Watch: Noah Lindsey

New additions: Xzavier Fletcher, Chris Greve, Luke Nichols, Brandon West

Biggest Rival:

Best Player Nickname:

2019-20 Season Outlook: Neumann will be fielding nearly an entire new team this year, but with Head Coach Malcolm Eleby returning to the fold, the club looks to remain competitive in the Mid-Atlantic North Conference.

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Team Name: Montclair State

Mascot: Red Hawks

Location: Montclair, NJ

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach: Adrian Perry Assistant Coaches: Demetri Noel-Jeune, Ethan Koontz Captains: Omar Hussein, Sidney Dawkins, Zach Massung, Buster Younis

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 24-6-1 (11-3-1 North Atlantic South Conference)  Tournament Rankings/Results: #37 in Phenom Elite Naitonal Rankings  Notables: 6 All North Atlantic Region Players (2 AR 1st Team, 4 AR 2nd Team)

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 10

Players to Watch: Everyone. Strong Roster Top to Bottom

New additions: Quentin Reeves, MJ Moncrieffe, Taishawn Chavis

Biggest Rival: St. John's

Best Player Nickname: Buster "Marko/2Wavy" Younis Taishawn "Boogie" Chavis

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2019-20 Season Outlook: After a strong 2018-2019 campaign, earning the first national ranking in program history, the Red Hawks look to level up again, as is their habit, and take a legitimate shot at the North Atlantic Regional and NCBBA National Title. With the largest returning cast in the program's 8 year existence, the chemistry with this unit seems to have only gotten better. Better Focus, Better Drive, Better Players. Our new additions, all solid young players, look to add to an already established and strong roster and help solidify a bright future.

Head Coach Quote: Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together

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2019-20 NCBBA-M PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Kent State University

Mascot: Golden Flashes

Location: Kent, Ohio

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Braden Young, Justin Coffey, A.J. Long

2018-19 Performance: • Record: 6-9 • Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A • Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 8

Players to Watch: Branden Young, A.J. Long, Dawson Merry

New additions: Joe Mehalik, Gary Bonner

Biggest Rival: West Virginia

Best Player Nickname: Braden “Fadeaway” Young

2019-20 Season Outlook: Looking to build on the progress we made last year with all our new players, We have 8 returning players this year that can provide strong leadership roles for our team. Our goal is to win our league and make a run in the playoffs.

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Head Coach Quote: Last year we took a step forward and learned a lot about playing at a very competitive level. This year we look to improve and also win the Great lakes East conference.