850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321- 4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Assumption College Mascot: Greyhounds Location: Worcester MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jayson LeBranti and James Randall 2017-18 Performance: Record: 0-11 Tournament Rankings/Results: Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 8 Players to Watch: John McCormack and Travis Coppinger New additions: 6 Biggest Rival: Best Player Nickname: Matty Ice 2018-19 Season Outlook: we want to play hard win some games and finish with a winning record Head Coach Quote: © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Bates Mascot: Bobcats Location: Lewiston,ME Captain(s)/Coach(s): Nick Beati, Griff Golden, Ben Eckardt 2017-18 Performance: • Record: N/A • Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A • Notables: First year in league Number of Returning Players (Include starters): N/A Players to Watch: Nick Beati, Griff Golden, Robbie Hodin New additions: Biggest Rival: N/A Best Player Nickname: Dogman (Ethan Winglass) 2018-19 Season Outlook: First season in the NCBBA. With a couple former varsity basketball players at Bates, we hope to be competitive with a variety of size down low, quickness from the guard position and streaky shooters on the perimeter. Head Coach Quote: If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail. © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Boston College Club Basketball Mascot: Eagles Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Seniors Andrew Mayleben and Jeff Toomey, Coach Andrew Lutz 2017-18 Performance: Record: 14-4 (Conference), 20-5 (Overall) Tournament Rankings/Results: Conference Finalists Notables: Very successful season winning every matchup except one. A few injuries and two players studying abroad limited our depth which hurt us in our final game at Harvard in the Conference Championship. Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 15 (1 Starter), 4 Seniors, 7 Juniors, 4 Sophomores Players to Watch: Jordan Barros (Senior), Evan Palmer (Senior), Andrew Mayleben (Senior) New additions: Freshman - Kevin McGrath, Dillon Barros, Henry Holzinger, Ali Soumahoro; Sophomore - Cameron Peddie; Junior - Jack Gaffney Biggest Rival: Whoever we play next Best Player Nickname: Mr. J 2018-19 Season Outlook: After losing eight seniors and four starters, BC has a relatively young team with a lot of talent. The biggest challenge facing the team will be learning to play and work with one another. Head Coach Quote: "I am very excited about our young team this year. We have a lot of talented, inexperienced players who are hungry for success. I think we have great senior leadership and a special © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 group of guys who are extremely dedicated. Our guys bring a ton of energy that I think will overwhelm a lot of the teams we play." © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321- 4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Brandeis Mascot: Judges Location: Waltham, MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Mace Lieberman, Captains - Barghav Bindiganavile & Sam Brown 2017-18 Performance: Record: 1-1 Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A Notables: Last year was the first year of the program. Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 8 returners - Lieberman, Bindiganavile, Mayerson, Zheng, Yoon, Cha, Chen, Zur. Players to Watch: Arturo Castillo, Wilson Chen New additions: Sam Brown, Gabe Zhang, Robert Sher Biggest Rival: NYU Best Player Nickname: Wilson “Taiwanese Mamba” Chen 2018-19 Season Outlook: Quite a few returnees from last years’ team, plus a few additions up front should lead to a strong inaugural season for the team in the league. © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321- 4088 Head Coach Quote: “New team, still getting used to playing together but we’ve had some fast growth. I like where we’re heading.” © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Coast Guard Mascot: Bears Location: New London, CT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach - Dom Paradis, Captains - Matt Kim & Eric Noble 2017-18 Performance: Record: N/A Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A Notables: First season is 2018-2019 Number of Returning Players (Include starters): The Coast Guard Team will all have new players since it is their first season. Players to Watch: 6-5 Efren "El Matador" Iglesias with his blocks, Eric "Swish" Noble with his deadeye from long-range, Will "The Thrill" Martin and his floor general prowess New additions: Freshmen - Zack Mazur, Jaegan Harrison Biggest Rival: Connecticut College Best Player Nickname: Efren "El Matador" Iglesias 2018-19 Season Outlook: Strong bigmen presence from Sophomores Efren Iglesias and Odell Graham. Will have an up-tempo style due to the speedy backcourt tandem of Will Martin and Eric Noble. Maintain stability in scoring from the likes of Junior twins: Josh and John Ramos. Head Coach Quote: "I hope to convey that love and beauty of the game to you all."- Coach Dom © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Harvard Mascot: Classics Location: Cambridge, MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Tim Pugh and Mark Czeisler 2017-18 Performance: Record: 19-4 Tournament Rankings/Results: NCBBA National Finalists, New England Regional Champs Notables: #2 Ranked team Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 11 (1 Starter) Players to Watch: Paul Ramsey, Nate Hollenberg, Miles Toussaint, Soren Mcleod New additions: Seven Richmond, Luke Jordan, Zack Miller Biggest Rival: Harvard Hoopsters Best Player Nickname: "Chef Jeff" Huang 2018-19 Season Outlook: Looking to get back to the National Championship. Head Coach Quote: "We've got a great group of players and with hard work and grit anything is possible." © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Harvard Hoopsters Mascot: NA Location: Cambridge, MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Mikeal Parsons and Cam Zahner 2017-18 Performance: Record: 3-1 Tournament Rankings/Results: NA Notables: NA Number of Returning Players (Include starters): Mikeal Parsons, Aaron Viser, Kian Simpson, Alex Hively, Alex Zhang, Jon Huh, Cam Zahner, Injil Muhammad, Trevor Barrant, Brendan Massoud Players to Watch: Aaron Viser New additions: Jose Martinez, Henry Lininger, Kainoa Lowman, Max Booker, Stephen Moon, Samir Damji, David Cho, Ben Stern, Cole Price Biggest Rival: NA Best Player Nickname: Aaron Viser "The Hulk" 2018-19 Season Outlook: Looking forward to growing our presence in the club sports world Head Coach Quote: © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321- 4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: College of the Holy Cross Mascot: Crusaders Location: Worcester, Ma Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach/Head Captain- Kevin Ackerson, Captains-Tom Donlan and Chuck Salter 2017-18 Performance: Record: 15-3 Tournament Rankings/Results: Made to Tournament semifinals. Notables: Lost to Conference Champion, Harvard Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 9 returners- Ackerson, Donlan, Salter, Fitzgerald, Denin, Sullivan, Suydam, Desouza, Flaretty (5 starters-Ackerson, Donlan, Salter, Fitzgerald,Denin). Players to Watch: PG Kevin Ackerson, 3 point threats- Seth Sullivan and Will Powers, big man play out of Chaz "Showtime"Salter New additions: Freshman- Nelson Martinez, Jude Donabedian, Ryan McWilliams, Pat Shea. Juniors- Ricchie Conant, Wilfried "Big WIllie" Assongba, Will Powers, Matthew "Matty Ice" Wilcox. Seniors- Lucas Hildreth, Tighe Robinson Biggest Rival: Brown Best Player Nickname: Chaz "Showtime" Salter © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321- 4088 2018-19 Season Outlook: Many experienced and skilled returners with the additions of nw big man and depth in our bench Head Coach Quote: We have really been taking this program in the right direction and after last seasons disappointing end in the regional playoffs, we see oursleves building off of that and returning to the regionals to finsish what we started. © 2011 National Club Basketball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2018-19 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Northeastern University Mascot: Howling Huskies Location: Boston, MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Max Colonero (coach) 2017-18 Performance: Record: 3-15 Tournament Rankings/Results: Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 12 returners, 3 starters Players to Watch: Nick Yan, William Lenfestey, JJ Devine New additions: Biggest Rival: Best Player Nickname: CJ "Clamps" Parker 2018-19 Season Outlook: The 'Howling Huskies' are excited for the 2018-2019 season to get underway. A team that prides itself on defense, they are eager to compete