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23/24 Roster/Scholarship Thread

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I did this last year mostly because I needed it to keep track of who the heck has a full roster or not...hopefully, it was beneficial to others?

Here we go (Updated and edited 5/19):

Albany: 11-13 scholarships filled, 0-2 scholarships remaining....need answers on Marcus Jackson is getting a scholarship, Trey Hutchinson using an extra year

Binghamton: 12 scholarships filled, 1 scholarship remaining. (Thank you Bingo 2.0)

Bryant: 11 to 13 (?) scholarships filled, 0-2 scholarships remaining...not sure what Edert and Latimer are doing as they might have extra years.

Maine: 13 scholarships filled, 0 scholarships remaining.

New Hampshire: 10 scholarships filled, 3 scholarships remaining.

NJIT: 9 to 12 (?) scholarships filled, 1-4 scholarships remaining. I would assume they are back, but not sure on Justin Anderson, Adam Hess, and Kjell de Graaf returning or not.

Lowell: 6- 10 (?) scholarships filled, 3-7 scholarships remaining. I am assuming that Hikim, and Coulibaly return, meaning they'd have at least 8 coming in.

UMBC: 11 scholarships filled, 2 scholarships remaining.

Vermont: 12 scholarships filled, 1 scholarship remaining.

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Please let me know where there are any mess ups.
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I believe Wright-McLeish is returning. He was not honored on Senior Night.
I did this last year mostly because I needed it to keep track of who the heck has a full roster or not...hopefully it was beneficial to others?

Here we go:

Albany: 11-12 (?) scholarships filled, 1-2 scholarships remaining....I'm working on the assumption Marcus Jackson is getting a scholarship, and that Trey Hutchinson is likely not coming back (but he might?). I'm accounting for Beagle withdrawing from the portal as well.

Please let me know where there are any mess ups.
Can't speak to the other teams, but right now Albany looks like this:

  • Definitely Returning - 5: Beagle (woohoo), Neely, Reddish, Little, Amica
  • Likely Returning / Likely New Scholarship- 1: Marcus Jackson, was a walk-on last year, no word on if he got a scholarship
  • Incoming Freshman - 3: Robinson, Margoupis, Adnan
  • Incoming Transfers - 1: Bertram
Assuming Jackson gets a scholarship and returns, that leaves 3 open Scholarships for next season.
  • Potentially Returning - 2: Hutcheson (graduation, no portal announcement) and Ketner (joined the football team)
In my mind it's like this:
  • 1 definite opening, 2 potential openings, and a 4th that may or may not be open depending on if Jackson stays a walk-on
  • If both Hutch and Ketner stay on the team with scholarships, then DK needs to use the portal to get a transfer PG that can step in and contribute on day 1. Hutch is an all-effort, blue collar, hard working, fan favorite: but he hasn't been good offensively since his freshman year. Ketner never really made it into the playing group, and I don't see him as much more than a role player with a big body. The team needs someone who can help the team as a floor general since it is a crapshoot what the team might get from Little/Amica at the point after so many injuries.
  • If either or both leave (or they end with 2 or more openings) then DK can try to get another talented Freshman prospect. I'd love to see a kid like Nigle Cook who was recently offered in addition to focusing on the transfer portal.
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UMBC Roster as of 4/14:

Scholarships available: 5

Seniors
Tre Edwards? (Assumed transfer or retirement, but no update as of yet)

Juniors
Devan Sapp
Bryce Johnson (transfer from Chicago State)

Sophomores
Dion Brown
Regimantas Ciunys

Freshman
Ace Valentine
Clifton Efinda
Marcel Gardner

UMBC desperately needs to improve itself in the portal.
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UMBC Roster as of 4/14:

Scholarships available: 5

Seniors
Tre Edwards? (Assumed transfer or retirement, but no update as of yet)

Juniors
Devan Sapp
Bryce Johnson (transfer from Chicago State)

Sophomores
Dion Brown
Regimantas Ciunys

Freshman
Ace Valentine
Clifton Efinda
Marcel Gardner

UMBC desperately needs to improve itself in the portal.
That’s a lot of guards.
That’s a lot of guards.
Sapp, Efinda and Gardner definitely won't cut it in the frontcourt. One of my favorite DII, frontcourt portal players just committed to Green Bay which is frustrating; that program is a disaster.
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UNH has six scholarship players: Christian Moore, Rex Sunderland, Promise Opurum, Trey Woodyard, Jaxon Baker and Jon Willeman, who was awarded a scholarship last year.
Sapp, Efinda and Gardner definitely won't cut it in the frontcourt. One of my favorite DII, frontcourt portal players just committed to Green Bay which is frustrating; that program is a disaster.
He's from Wisconsin, so he must have wanted to play closer to home.
Binghamton

Seniors
  • Dan Petcash, G, 6'4"
  • Armon Harried, G, 6'5"
  • Tariq Balogun, F, 6'10"
  • Taveion White, F, 6'8"
Sophomores
  • Masud Stewart, G, 6'1"
Freshmen
  • Evan Ashe, G, 6'3"
  • Max Sims, G, 6'5"
  • Gavin Walsh, F, 6'7"
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Can't speak to the other teams, but right now Albany looks like this:

  • Definitely Returning - 5: Beagle (woohoo), Neely, Reddish, Little, Amica
  • Likely Returning / Likely New Scholarship- 1: Marcus Jackson, was a walk-on last year, no word on if he got a scholarship
  • Incoming Freshman - 3: Robinson, Margoupis, Adnan
  • Incoming Transfers - 1: Bertram, Marshall
Assuming Jackson gets a scholarship and returns, that leaves 3 open Scholarships for next season.
  • Potentially Returning - 2: Hutcheson (graduation, no portal announcement) and Ketner (joined the football team)
In my mind it's like this:
  • 1 definite opening, 2 potential openings, and a 4th that may or may not be open depending on if Jackson stays a walk-on
  • If both Hutch and Ketner stay on the team with scholarships, then DK needs to use the portal to get a transfer PG that can step in and contribute on day 1. Hutch is an all-effort, blue collar, hard working, fan favorite: but he hasn't been good offensively since his freshman year. Ketner never really made it into the playing group, and I don't see him as much more than a role player with a big body. The team needs someone who can help the team as a floor general since it is a crapshoot what the team might get from Little/Amica at the point after so many injuries.
  • If either or both leave (or they end with 2 or more openings) then DK can try to get another talented Freshman prospect. I'd love to see a kid like Nigle Cook who was recently offered in addition to focusing on the transfer portal.
Albany Update... with the Marshall addition:

Team is full if: Hutcheson returns for his final year of eligibility, Ketner plays basketball when the football season is over, and Jackson gets a scholarship instead of being a PWO. Clarity on these 3 players status will determine if Albany can go after what it really needs to have any chance of competing next year: A solid floor general point guard. I'd love to say the answer is with Little/Amica/Jackson, but with injuries and other questions, I am not sure that we can have any confidence in that yet.
A roster is a list of individuals or items, typically in a specific order or sequence. In the context of sports, a roster is often used to list the names of players on a team. This allows coaches, players, and fans to keep track of who is playing in a particular game or competition. On the other hand, a scholarship is a financial aid that is given to students who have demonstrated academic paints excellence, leadership, and other notable achievements. Scholarships can help offset the cost of tuition and other expenses, making it easier for students to pursue their educational goals. Together, rosters and scholarships play important roles in different areas of life, whether it be in sports or academia. They provide structure and support to individuals and teams, helping them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Uhhhhh…..Who asked?
A roster is a list of individuals or items, typically in a specific order or sequence. In the context of sports, a roster is often used to list the names of players on a team. This allows coaches, players, and fans to keep track of who is playing in a particular game or competition. On the other hand, a scholarship is a financial aid that is given to students who have demonstrated academic paints excellence, leadership, and other notable achievements. Scholarships can help offset the cost of tuition and other expenses, making it easier for students to pursue their educational goals. Together, rosters and scholarships play important roles in different areas of life, whether it be in sports or academia. They provide structure and support to individuals and teams, helping them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
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A roster is a list of individuals or items, typically in a specific order or sequence. In the context of sports, a roster is often used to list the names of players on a team. This allows coaches, players, and fans to keep track of who is playing in a particular game or competition. On the other hand, a scholarship is a financial aid that is given to students who have demonstrated academic paints excellence, leadership, and other notable achievements. Scholarships can help offset the cost of tuition and other expenses, making it easier for students to pursue their educational goals. Together, rosters and scholarships play important roles in different areas of life, whether it be in sports or academia. They provide structure and support to individuals and teams, helping them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Shut up, nerd.

(Yes, I realize this was some sort of bot-post)
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Binghamton

Seniors
  • Dan Petcash, G, 6'4"
  • Armon Harried, G, 6'5"
  • Tariq Balogun, F, 6'10"
  • Taveion White, F, 6'8"
Juniors
  • Tymu Chenery, G, 6'6"
Sophomores
  • Masud Stewart, G, 6'1"
Freshmen
  • Evan Ashe, G, 6'3"
  • Max Sims, G, 6'5"
  • Gavin Walsh, F, 6'7"
Updated to add Tymu Chenery.
While he hadn't entered the portal, there was uncertainty amongst us fans on whether Dan Petcash would be using his fifth year (at Binghamton or elsewhere). This article seems to confirm his return for a graduate season:

"Ever since Dan stepped on campus he has been nothing but excellence," head coach Levell Sanders said. "He has always led by example and now he is using his voice. Nothing surprises me about Dan and all of his accomplishments. I really look forward to his continued growth as a student-athlete here!"

Petcash started 25 games this season, averaged 32 minutes and helped the Bearcats achieve their highest America East finish in 14 years. The team also made its second-straight appearance in the America East semifinals. He averaged 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in conference play, led the entire America East in 3-point shooting (47%) and was sixth in overall field goal percentage (51%). He had 14 double-digit scoring games and five games with 20 or more points. Petcash is a career 40% 3-point shooter - the highest percentage in program history.

He will return for his final collegiate season in 2023-24.
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Updated to add Tymu Chenery.
4 scholarships Left for Bing,

What I would like to see

Starting PG, It would be great if we got Torrence, believe he would definitely make up the loss of Falko..right now the choices are Stewart and incoming Freshman listed as SGs

Another big, right now we have Balogun and White...We can definitely need an upgrade there, or at least someone to compete with them

Matai Baptiste, we offered him late would be a huge get

Darin Sarin... visited Wyoming recently, doubt we still have a chance but would be another PG option... but the last scholarship should be used for the best available option or not used at all

Lastly I would of liked Brett Rumpel who's transferring from St. Bonaventure to come home to Bing, but he got charged with assault in a road rage incident a couple of weeks ago..so with Bing he is no longer an option
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4 scholarships Left for Bing,

What I would like to see

Starting PG, It would be great if we got Torrence, believe he would definitely make up the loss of Falko..right now the choices are Stewart and incoming Freshman listed as SGs

Another big, right now we have Balogun and White...We can definitely need an upgrade there, or at least someone to compete with them

Matai Baptiste, we offered him late would be a huge get

Darin Sarin... visited Wyoming recently, doubt we still have a chance but would be another PG option... but the last scholarship should be used for the best available option or not used at all

Lastly I would of liked Brett Rumpel who's transferring from St. Bonaventure to come home to Bing, but he got charged with assault in a road rage incident a couple of weeks ago..so with Bing he is no longer an option
No disagreement on the team needing a point guard and another big. Though I do think the role of a traditional point guard is less integral than it used to be depending on the way a coach wants his team to play. Sanders seems comfortable going with “position-less” basketball. I don’t think of Falko as a traditional point guard, but he fit the sort of two-man game Sanders likes running, thus sort of by default took on ball handling duties.

I was a bit surprised Stewart seemed to struggle as much as he did in his first season coming from a competitive Philly league/notorious program like Neumann-Goretti. I can’t imagine the staff is ready to slot him into a rotation spot, but they obviously see a lot more of these guys in practice and have all summer to continue development, so who knows? Maybe he’ll take a big step forward as a sophomore.

I do have high hopes for incoming freshmen Ashe and Walsh. Ashe was an All-NEPSAC performer for Winchendon and Walsh was playing for IMG Academy’s post-grad National team. I think they should both be a little more equipped than your average freshman to help in some capacity this upcoming season.

Torrence would certainly alleviate any concerns regarding primary ball handling duties, but I’m trying not to get my hopes up and read too much into the social media stuff.

Can’t wait to see how they fill the last four scholarships!
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UMBC Roster as of 4/20:

Scholarships available: 3

Seniors
Tre Edwards? (Assumed transfer or retirement, but no update as of yet)
Max Lorca-Lloyd (transfer from Penn)

Juniors
Devan Sapp
Bryce Johnson (transfer from Chicago State)
Marlon Short (transfer from Stanislaus State)

Sophomores
Dion Brown
Regimantas Ciunys

Freshman
Ace Valentine
Clifton Efinda
Marcel Gardner

Running out of space, with lots of space to fill.
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