Scholar ATHLETE Toliver Freeman ’20, Philadelphia Big 5 Scholar-Athlete of the Year, scored points on the court and earned a spot in medical school after graduation.
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Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Dahmir Bishop So. G 6-5 190 Ryan Daly R-Sr. G 6-5 225 Myles Douglas Jr. G 6-7 215 Cameron Brown So. G 6-5 220 Greg Foster, Jr. R-So. G 6-5 200 Anton Jansson Fr. C 6-11 235 Rahmir Moore So. G 6-3 205 Anthony Longpré Sr. F 6-10 250 Jadrian Tracey Fr. F 6-5 205
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Head Coach Billy Lange (Rowan ‘94) – 2nd Season
Director of Basketball Operations Amanda Casale (Syracuse ‘16) – 2nd Season
Associate Head Coach John Griffin III (Bucknell ‘08) – 2nd Season
Graduate Managers Reggie Cameron (Georgetown ‘17) – 2nd Season Andrew Lutes (Saint Joseph’s ‘20) – 1st Season
Assistant Coaches Justin Scott (East Stroudsburg ‘07) – 2nd Season Graduate Assistant Brenden Staughn (Hood College ‘12) – 2nd Season Mike Jolaoso (West Chester ’19) – 2nd Season Director of Scouting and Analystics Thomas Boyle (Saint Joseph’s ‘15) – 5th Season
Program Services Specialist Michelle Thomas – 2nd Season
Head Strength and Condition Coach Eric Lang (West Chester ‘13) – 2nd Season
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BILLY LANGE Head Coach Second Season
The 15th head coach in the storied history of Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program, Billy Lange returns for his second season at Hawk Hill in 2020-21. Named Saint Joseph’s head coach on March 28, 2019, Lange brought more than 23 years of sideline experience to the Hawks, most recently as assistant coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Since he joined the Sixers in 2013, the team has rebuilt its culture, emphasized player development and implemented a process that has led to their current success. Lange’s college head coaching experience spans nine years with stints at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. As Navy’s head coach from 2004 to 2011, the Midshipmen showed a marked improvement under Lange, as he led the squad to its first winning season in seven years during the 2007-08 campaign with a 16-14 record. Helped by a six-game winning streak, that squad went 9-5 in league play and finished second in the regular season. Lange was named the 2008 Patriot League Coach of the Year for his efforts, which also saw Greg Sprink earn Player of the Year honors, marking the only time a Midshipman has received that league’s award. He served as head coach at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy from 2000 through 2001, where he compiled a 39-19 record and led the Mariners to the Skyline Conference regular-season title in each of his two seasons. In 2001, the USMMA also won the conference tournament title to secure a bid to the Division III NCAA Tournament and reach the Sweet 16, becoming the first team in program history to advance past the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Lange was named the New York Metropolitan Basketball Writers Division III Coach of the Year following that season. A native of Haddon Heights, N.J., Lange began his coaching career with one season at his alma mater, Bishop Eustace Prep, succeeding his father, Bill Lange, Sr., in the role. He then moved on to the collegiate level as an assistant coach under Naismith Hall of Fame coach Herb Magee at Philadelphia (now Jefferson) University. After two seasons with the Rams, he served as an assistant coach at La Salle University under Speedy Morris for one season before taking over at the USMMA. Lange joined Jay Wright’s staff at Villanova as an assistant coach and coordinator of basketball operations for three seasons before taking the head job in Annapolis. He returned to Villanova as the Wildcats’ associate head coach in 2011 before joining the 76ers in 2013. Lange’s connection to Saint Joseph’s runs deep as his parents, Bill and Kathy, are both alumni, as is his brother, Mark. Lange’s wife, Alicia, served as the Hawks’ coordinator of academic services for student-athletes for five years in the early 2000’s. A 1994 graduate of Rowan, he and Alicia are the parents of four sons – Will, Matt, Jake and Marc.
JOHN GRIFFIN III Associate Head Coach Second Season
John Griffin III returns for his second season with the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program, and first as associate head coach. Griffin is responsible for coordinating the on court player development program and overseeing the team’s defense which includes drill implementation, teaching strategies, opponent scouting, game plan, and research projects. Griffin is also tasked with recruiting, game scheduling, and serves as a liaison with the department’s compliance, academics and sports performance staffs. Griffin came to SJU after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Bucknell. During his time on the bench, the Bison made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament (2017, 2018), captured the 2017 Patriot League title and compiled a 58-14 record in conference play. He started his collegiate coaching career on the staff at Rider, working as the director of operations until he was promoted to assistant coach, serving for two seasons from 2013 to 2015. Griffin was the Indiana Pacers’ video coordinator during the 2010-11 season, in between a three-year professional playing career in Europe. His ties to Saint Joseph’s are lengthy as his father, John, was Saint Joseph’s head basketball coach from 1990 to 1995. Griffin had an outstanding playing career at Bucknell being part of two NCAA Tournament teams, including the Bison squad which upset Kansas in the 2005 First Round. He averaged 13.1 points and earned All-Patriot League First Team honors as a senior. A 2008 graduate, he scored 1,084 career points and still ranks third on Bucknell’s list for career three-point field goals made (220). “John provided great leadership in our first year. He cares deeply about people and operated as a chief of staff in connecting an entirely new group of people. People trust him and value his experience and solution-oriented approach. He is a gifted communicator. His energy and preparation serve as an example to our entire program of the consistency and endurance it takes to be a perennial championship contender.” - Billy Lange
JUSTIN SCOTT Assistant Coach Second Season
Justin Scott enters his second season as assistant coach for the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program in 2020-21. Scott serves in a multitude of roles for the program. He coordinates the team’s “SITUATIONAL EXCELLENCE” which is a specific focus on game and clock management, rule education, and teaching situations relating to dead ball offense and defense. Additionally, Scott provides efforts in on court player development, recruiting, opponent scouting and works with staff members Amanda Casale and Michelle Thomas on The Leadership Initiative and Hawk Hill Hoops Academy which align with the program’s focus on holistic development and serving the community. Joining Arcadia as an assistant coach in 2010, Scott was promoted to head coach in 2012 and went on to post a 104-87 overall record with 1 MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year,14 student-athletes earning All-MAC Commonwealth honors and had three selected as MAC Commonwealth Rookies of the Year. Following the 2018-19 season, Scott was honored with his second MAC Commonwealth Coach of the Year honor and recognized as the Sam Cozen Small College Basketball Coach of the Year after guiding his team to a 23-6 record, setting a new single-season mark for wins and capturing the program’s first ever. NCAA Tournament win. Scott also has FIBA head coaching experience, taking the reigns as head coach for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ senior men’s team in 2014. Under his guidance the team posted a 6-6 record in international play as St. Vincent and the Grenadines placed sixth at the 2015 FIBA Caribbean Basketball Championship and fifth in 2018 to mark its highest finish at the tournament. Scott served as both assistant coach and Coordinator for Special Projects, Diversity and Social Justice Education in the Athletic Department for three seasons from 2007-10 at his alma mater, East Stroudsburg University. Scott was a two-year letter winner with the Warriors and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management in 2007 and a master’s degree in Management and Leadership with a concentration in Sport Management in 2008. A native of Philadelphia, Scott captured All-Public League accolades during a standout career at George Washington Carver Engineering and Science High School. Scott is an active board member of the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation that helps raises awareness concerning sudden cardiac arrest, provides free screenings for hypertrophy cardiomyopathy, and provides automated external defibrillators and CPR training to tri-state area recreation centers. “Justin is an incredible spirit. He has the trust of our players, staff, and administration as he constantly displays his genuine and authentic care for all people. Personally, I rely heavily on Justin’s head coaching experience and our staff benefits greatly from his poise, perspective and teaching abilities. He is an outstanding connector and evaluator, earning the confidence and praise of many constituents in the recruiting landscape.” - Billy Lange
BRENDEN STRAUGHN Assistant Coach Second Season
Brenden Straughn begins his second season as an assistant coach for Saint Joseph’s on head coach Billy Lange’s staff in 2020-21. Straughn manages the team’s offensive attack, implementing drills and teaching the philosophy, profile and concepts by which the offense operates. He is also the program’s Recruiting Coordinator, responsible for many roles related to roster structuring and recruiting oversight., Straughn also provides on court player development, opponent scouting and partners with men’s basketball athletic trainer Neil Hoffman on creating resources to elevate the program’s education on mental health and wellness, consistent with the holistic development focus of head coach Billy Lange. Straughn spent 2018-19 as an assistant coach at Loyola Maryland and brings a wealth of experience coaching at the high school and AAU levels in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. The native of New Carrollton, Maryland, was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, during a successful run in which the team went 123-25 and won two Maryland 4A State Championships and three Prince George county titles from 2013 to 2016. Straughn has also served as an assistant coach for one of the D.C. area’s premier AAU programs, Team Takeover, since 2013 and was the associate head coach from 2016 to 2018. In 2017, he guided Team Takeover to the Jordan Brand 8 Invitational title and the Peach Jam title in 2018. He has coached over 70 Division I players for Team Takeover, including three McDonald’s All-Americans. Straughn led the on-court coaching and player development efforts for the program while also assisting with recruiting and player evaluation. Straughn was instrumental in the planning of some of the nation’s premier youth basketball events, such as the National High School Hoops Festival, the Victor Oladipo Skills Academy and the D.C. Metro Challenge. Straughn, a 2012 graduate of Hood College in Maryland, was a four-year starter and three-year team captain there. At the time of his graduation, he ranked among the school’s top 10 in scoring and was second in assists and steals. “Brenden is a gifted thinker that provides great energy to our program. He has a comforting and compassionate personality along with a direct approach to teaching – that combination has earned him the trust and respect of our staff and student-athletes. His connections, reputation, and evaluation skills fortify our recruiting effort; he provides leadership and strategy to our staff in his role as recruiting coordinator.” - Billy Lange
THOMAS BOYLE
Dir. of Scouting & Analytics Second Season
Thomas Boyle begins his second season as director of scouting and analytics for Saint Joseph’s in 2020-2021. Boyle’s responsibilities focus on using video and data for game preparation, statistical analysis, and research projects. He also coordinates the Graduate Manager Program, crafts the agendas for coaches meetings and communicates with the team on the daily schedule. His in game duties center on substitution patterns, fouls, and timeouts. Boyle has a storied journey with the Hawks. He is the grandson of former SJU coaches Jim Lynam and the late Jim Boyle. He was a student manager under Coach Phil Martelli along with serving the program as a graduate assistant and video coordinator. He was the program’s Director of Basketball Operations before his promotion in March of 2019 to his current role. In addition to his bachelor’s degree in 2015, Boyle also completed his MBA on Hawk Hill in 2018. He has internship experience with the Atlantic 10 Conference and iPlaybook Apps.
“My NBA experience heightened my awareness and understanding on the importance of being able to teach the modern player thru video analysis. Toe’s role is critical to our player, team, and staff development. I relied on him heavily in our first year. He is a tireless worker with a well organized manner and servant spirit. His passion for Saint Joseph’s University and Saint Joseph’s Basketball inspires all of us.” - Billy Lange
ERIC LANG
Assistant Coach Second Season
Eric Lang enters his second season as head strength and conditioning coach for the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program in 2020-21. Lang came to Hawk Hill in June of 2019 after spending the previous three years working with the Houston Rockets. Joining the organization in June of 2016, Lang served as the Rockets’ assistant strength and conditioning coach. He was also the head strength and conditioning coach for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, who won the G-League Championship in 2019. He has additional NBA experience having spent the 2014-2015 season with the Philadelphia 76ers. With Saint Joseph’s, Lang leads all areas related to Performance Fitness for Men’s Basketball. His philosophy focuses on building personalized strength, conditioning, mobility and nutrition plans for every athlete. He specializes in creating functional drills that simulate basketball specific movement body mechanics. Lang is also responsible for implementing all sports science initiatives, and tracks progress through data and metric resources. With Houston and Rio Grande, Lang tested and analyzed each player’s athletic performance and movement efficiency to help create comprehensive individualized training programs, along with coaching warm-up and stretching protocols for both practices and games. Lang was also an intricate part of the team’s pre-draft assessments as he worked potential draft picks through specialized strength and conditioning tests. Prior to joining the Rockets, Lang served as a strength and conditioning intern with Villanova Basketball, working with the men’s basketball program during their 2015-16 National Championship season. A native of Exton, Pennsylvania, Lang graduated from West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in exercise science and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in kinesiology from A.T. Still University “We want to be the best in college basketball in the space of body development and Jill’s commitment to hiring Eric Lang was a major step. Eric is transformational. Our player’s feel Eric’s preparation and authentic care for their whole being as he equips them for life in all ways related to their physical health. We are excited for what the present and future hold under his energy and guidance.” - Billy Lange
AMANDA CASALE DIR. OF OPERATIONS Second Season
Amanda Casale begins her second season as Saint Joseph’s director of men’s basketball operations in 2020-21. In her role, Casale leads and oversees many of the internal and external systems that helps the program function on a daily basis such as facilities, budget management, travel, the manager program, meal plans, housing and in game operations including tickets and gear selection. She is the program’s liaison with Former Players and Hawk Hill Alumni along with developing the team’s branding and relationship with BSN and NIKE. She works with department members to coordinate events such as the Former Player’s Game, The Celebration Banquet, along with experiences involving season ticket holders and campus and community constituents. Casale and Assistant Coach Justin Scott bring the Leadership Initiative to life as it is an integral part of Coach Lange’s focus on holistic development and program values. Casale joined the Hawks’ men’s basketball program in June of 2019 after spending three years as a basketball operations assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers. She helped run the 76ers Family Support Group for player and staff families, and coordinated tickets and credentials for players, front office, staff and agents as part of the organization’s Family Will Call. Additionally, Casale was responsible for special projects that included player personnel research, coaches’ game sheets, mock draft tracking and draft workout logistics. She also assisted with scheduling and arranging credentials for scouts and worked as an intermediary for both agents and shoe companies. Prior to joining the Sixers, Casale served as a student manager with the Syracuse men’s basketball team. Working with the Orange for four years, she was promoted to head manager her senior year as Syracuse advanced to the 2016 Final Four. She coordinated events that included Orange Madness, the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Gala, and the Make A Wish Foundation Orange Women’s Fan Luncheon. A native of Northfield, New Jersey, Casale graduated from Syracuse in 2016 with degrees in selected studies in education and policy studies, with minors in coaching and psychology. “Amanda’s capacity and energy elevate the entire program every day. Being a Director of Basketball Operations for a program of Saint Joseph’s stature requires an ability to connect with a wide range of people in the course of a single day. Amanda set many of our systems in place during year one and she will continue to grow as a leader as things begin to take shape for our philosophy and purpose. I am grateful for her consistent diligence and passion for the program and people.” - Billy Lange
REGGIE CAMERON Graduate Manager Second Season
Returning for his second season as Saint Joseph’s graduate manager for men’s basketball in 2020-21 is Reggie Cameron. Cameron assists all members of the staff on various duties including video editing, statistical analysis, player development, and other operational and program related duties. Cameron came to Hawk Hill in July of 2019 after playing professionally for two seasons, most recently for Esgueira Oli of the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol. Prior to beginning his professional career in Germany with the Dusseldorf Giant, Cameron was a four-year standout at Georgetown. Appearing in over 100 games with the Hoyas, he led Georgetown to a pair of postseason bids, including an appearance in the Third Round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament. Serving as team captain as a senior, he went on to play for the Orlando Magic’s NBA Summer League squad in 2017 before continuing his career overseas. Off the court, Cameron was heavily involved in the community at Georgetown as he volunteered with So Others May Eat (SOME) and Lead By Example Foundation. Serving as a counselor for both non-profits, he participated in programs designed to help community members in need find pathways out of poverty, taught youth the importance of physical and health education practices and encouraged making positive changes to everyday life. A native of Hackensack, New Jersey, Cameron was a standout at Paterson Catholic and Hudson Catholic. A four-year letterwinner, he finished his high school career with more than 1,700 points and was named First Team All-County three times and First Team All-State honoree.
MIKE JOLAOSO
Graduate Assistant Second Season
Beginning his second season as a graduate assistant with the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program is Mike Jolaoso. Joloaso assists all members of the staff on various roles including video editing, player development, and other operational and program related duties. Jolaoso came to Hawk Hill after a stellar four-year playing career at West Chester University. As a Golden Ram, Jolaoso appeared in 92 career games and helped the team earn three NCAA Tournament appearances. A member of both the West Chester Student Athletic Advisory Committee and the Horrocks Leadership Academy, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. A native of Philadelphia, Jolaoso is currently working towards a master’s degree in athletic marketing.
ANDREW LUTES Graduate Manager First Season
Beginning his first season as a graduate manager with the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball team is Andrew Lutes ‘20. Graduating from SJU this past spring with a degree in accounting and finance, Lutes previously served as a team manager for the Hawks as an undergrad. He is currently working towards a master’s in business intelligence and analytics.
MICHELLE THOMAS
Program Services Specialist Second Season
Michelle Thomas enters her second year as Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program services specialist. Thomas, a native of West Philadelphia, serves in a multi-faceted role that includes communicating with Academic Support, overseeing Hilferty Suite operations, social media branding and coordinating the schedule of Coach Lange. She is responsible for leading the program’s “DASH” meetings, which are a tool for promoting personal growth, maturity, and time management for team members. Thomas plays a key role in directing the team’s community service, including partnering with Assistant Coach Justin Scott to build the Hawk Hill Hoops Academy, an initiative that focuses on engagement and education through a diverse offering of clinics and seminars. Thomas came to Hawk Hill after spending seven years in education including a position as a family/teacher coach at Agora Cyber Charter School. She worked closely with students and families who are enrolled in online, cyber classes full-time. Promoted to Master Family Coach in 2015, Thomas facilitated solutions for student issues, strategically planned short and long-term academic goals for students and coordinated annual professional development workshops. She was also the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coordinator for elementary schools and was also nominated to Coaches Think Tank Counsel in 2018. Thomas has spent over a decade as a facilitator with Learn 2 Lead, a summer camp program for students ranging from elementary school through college. Additionally, she has served as Chief Operating Officer at Nxt Level Inc., organizing basketball skills training for multiple age groups at various facilities and was an integral part of the company’s social media marketing campaigns. Thomas attended Episcopal Academy when it was located on what is now Saint Joseph’s Maguire Campus. She graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology, and a master’s degree in criminology, law and society.
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#0 DAHMIR BISHOP PHILADELPHIA, PA
SOPHOMORE | GUARD | 6’5” | 190 LBS Transferred to Saint Joseph’s from Xavier in January 2020. At Xavier (2019-20): Appeared in 10 games, averaging 1.6 points and 2.5 rebounds over 12 minutes per contest...Had four points, seven rebounds and three assists in his collegiate debut against Jacksonville...Finished with four points and seven rebounds in a season-best 23 minutes versus Siena. High School/Personal: Named a Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class AAAA First Team AllState selection as a junior and senior...Averaging 12 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as a senior captain, led Imhotep to its third PIAA Class 4A state championship and the Philadelphia Public League title...Played on three consecutive league and state title teams...Majoring in communication studies.
#3 CAMERON BROWN Laurel, MD
SOPHOMORE | GUARD | 6’5” | 220 LBS 2019-20: Finished second on the team, and led all newcomers in scoring (10.1 ppg)...Started a team-best 31 games and appeared in all 32 contest... Scored a season-best 24 points, including a game-winning three-pointer against Davidson (2/18/20)...Tallied 11 points in his collegiate debut against Bradley. High School/Personal: Led Roosevelt High School to the 2019 Maryland 4A state title... Averaged 19.0 points per game, scoring double digits in all but one contest...Played in the 2019 Capital Classic...Mother, Debora, played basketball at William & Mary... Father, Joe, played football for two seasons at Rice... Sister, Megan, was a four-year basketball letterwinner at Stevens Institute of Technology...Majoring in sports marketing.
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RYAN DALY
Havertown, PA
R-SENIOR | GUARD | 6’5” | 225 LBS 2019-20: Atlantic 10 All-Conference Third Team...All-Big 5 First Team selection...Big 5 Leading Scorer award recipient...Named Big 5 Player of the Week four times...Paced the Hawks in scoring, rebounds and assists in his first year on Hawk Hill...Led both the Big 5 and Atlantic 10 in scoring, and finished 21st nationally at 20.6 points per game..Capped the year with 619 points, the eighth most in a single-season in Saint Joseph’s history, while his 128 assists tied for 29th most alongside Luke Griffin (197778)...Became just the 14th Hawk since 1941-42 to average 20 or more points per game as his 20.6 ppg were the highest by a Hawk since Jameer Nelson’s 20.6 ppg in 2003-04. 2018-19: Sat out the season per NCAA transfer rules At Delaware (2016-18): Led the Blue Hens in scoring both seasons, while also earned AllCAA Third Team honors in back-to-back years…Scored a team-best 17.5 points per game in 2017-18… Reached double figures in all but one game last year, including the final 26 contests, and scored 20-plus points 10 times…Grabbed 6.2 rebounds per game…Earned 2017 CAA Rookie of the Year honors after averaging 16.0 points and 7.4 rebounds... Was also named to the CAA All-Tournament Team…Had nine 20-plus point games as a freshman, which were the most ever for a UD rookie…Totaled 1,000 points in his two seasons at Delaware. High School/Personal: Was the MVP of the Philadelphia Catholic League and the Markward Club City Player of the Year as a senior at Archbishop Carroll… Also named the Delaware County Player of the Year…Averaged 22.0 points and 7.0 rebounds that season, while hitting 65 three-pointers…Received AAA All-State First Team accolades, as well as All-Main Line First Team and All-City First Team…Helped Archbishop Carroll to the 2015 state finals... Grandfather, Jim Boyle, played at Saint Joseph’s and was the Hawks’ head coach from 1981 to 1990…Father, Brian Daly, played at Saint Joseph’s from 1989 to 1992…Cousin, Thomas Boyle, is the Hawks’ director of scouting and analytics...Communications studies major.
#2 MYLES DOUGLAS Edgewood, MD
JUNIOR | FORWARD | 6’7” | 215 LBS 2019-20: Earned the Big 5’s Leading Free Throw Shooter after shooting 87.1 percent (61-of-70) from the foul line...Played in all 32 games and made 22 starts...Ranked fourth on the team in scoring (7.8 ppg), tied for third in assists (43) and finished third in three-point percentage (.321). 2017-19 (at UCF): Played in 31 of 32 games, making one start as a freshman...Averaged 2.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per contest as a rookie...Mercer (11/10): Scored four points, had three rebounds and two assists in collegiate debut against Mercer (11/10/17)...Sat out the 2018-19 season. High School/Personal: Named All Class 3A and led 3A in scoring as a senior...Led Aberdeen to UCBAC Championship...Earned WCAC Honorable Mention, All-MIAA-B Conference, All-USA Maryland Team...Named the DMVelite Governor’s Challenge MVP...Majoring in sociology.
#5 GREG FOSTER, JR. Milwaukee, WI
R-SOPHOMORE | GUARD | 6’5” | 200 LBS Sat out the 2019-20 season after transferring from Gonzaga. At Gonzaga (2018-19): Appeared in 28 games..Finished the season with 19 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds...Scored a season-best three points against Texas Southern and UT Arlington...Played a season-high 20 minutes versus North Dakota State and handed out five assists and grabbed four rebounds...Made collegiate debut versus Idaho State High School/Personal: Began high school career in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but transferred to Ed W. Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada for senior year...As a senior, averaged 13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game...Named a four-star recruit by ESPN...Father, Greg Foster Sr., played 13 seasons in the NBA with Washington, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minnesota, Utah, Seattle, the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto...He is currently an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers...Majoring in business administration.
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TAYLOR FUNK Lancaster, PA
R-JUNIOR | FORWARD | 6’8” | 215 LBS 2019-20: Missed final 25 games of the season due to injury...Started seven contests...Finished with an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double in win at UConn...Scored a season-best 15 points at Lyola-Chicago. 2018-19: Starter in 24 of 33 games…Averaged 8.4 points and 5.5 rebounds…Hit for double figures 12 times…Grabbed double-digit rebounds in three games…Scored 12 points in overtime loss to Rhode Island…Grabbed 12 rebounds in home game versus UMass…Hit four three-pointers to tally 12 points in win over Richmond… Posted first-ever double with 10 points and 12 rebounds at Saint Louis…Had 11 points and eight rebounds against GW…Scored 16 points in win at Princeton…Tied career-high with 13 rebounds vs. Temple…Averaged 17.3 points in the three games of the Myrtle Beach Invitational…Had 20 points hitting 7-of-9 from the field, and a career-high 6-of-8 from beyond the arc, in the win over Wake Forest. 2017-18: Scored 11.9 points per game and averaged 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists... Topped the team with an SJU freshman-record 84 three-point field goals... Averaged 10.5 points in Atlantic 10 contests...Scored in double figures in 19 games...Made 21 starts... SJU’s leading scorer four times, vs. Princeton, VCU, Saint Louis, and UMass...Recorded first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals against George Mason... oured in 17 points on a perfect shooting night (5-of-5 FG, 3-of-3 3FG, 4-of-4 FT) in road win over #17 URI... Pulled down season-high 13 rebounds vs. George Mason... Hit his 72nd three-pointer of the season vs. Duquesne to set the freshman record... Dropped 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the floor and 4-of-9 shooting from three-point range vs. Saint Louis... Scored 18 points on 6-of11 field goals and 4-of-8 threes in win over Dayton... Tallied 15 points, with four three-pointers, at George Mason... Posted a team-high 19 points, including a key three in overtime, in win over VCU... Matched season-high five three pointers in first collegiate start, vs. St John’s... Also hit five three-pointers at Temple... Scored 13 points against #4 Villanova... Posted 15 points (6-of-10 FG), all in the second half, in win over Sacramento State...Scored 11 points and tied season-high nine rebounds vs. Harvard...Named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week (Nov. 20) after averaging 22.5 points in wins over UIC and Princeton...Hit for season-high 23 points (5-of-6 3FG) in win over Princeton...Poured in 22 points, with four three-pointers, and added a season-high nine rebounds in win over UIC. Netted 11 of SJU’s final 14 points of the second half, and had a three-pointer with 40.6 seconds left to send the game into overtime at UIC... Scored 16 points on 4-of-8 shooting from three-point range in collegiate debut at Toledo... Earned a spot on the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. High School/Personal: 2017 Associated Press All-State Class 5A First Team selection... Averaged 24.3 points as a senior at Manheim Central to lead the Lancaster-Lebanon league in scoring for the second consecutive season...Connected on 64 three-pointers...School’s all-time leading scorer with 1,977 points, while hitting 229 career three-pointers...All-Lebanon League First Team selection in 2017...Team posted a 21-7 record in 2017...Helped Manheim Central to an 84-26 record during his four years while reaching the District semifinals twice in his first two seasons...Earned Associated Press All-State Class 5A Third Team honors in 2016... Also averaged 21.3 points per game as a junior and 15.4 points his sophomore season...Communication studies major.
#12 ANTHONYLONGPRÉ L’Assomption, Quebec
SENIOR | FORWARD | 6’10” | 250 LBS 2019-20: Appeared in 28 games with 14 starts...Posted a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double at George Washington...Added 11 points and seven rebounds in a win over Fordham...Matched career-high with 11 rebounds against Rhode Island. 2018-19: Starter in the first 18 games of the season... Scored nine points at Duquesne on 4-for4 shooting...Grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds, while scoring eight points, vs. GW... Scored a season-high 10 points against George Mason...Had eight points on 3-for-4 shooting in season-opening win over Monmouth...Missed six games in January with a concussion. 2017-18: Averaged 4.1 points and 2.8 rebounds while playing in all 31 games... Made 21 starts on the year.. Tallied seven points in A-10 Quarterfinals...Scored six points off the bench at Davidson...Had a season-high 11 points, season-high seven rebounds, and season-high seven assists in start at UMass... Scored eight points off the bench in overtime win over VCU... Recorded eight points and six rebounds at Temple...Scored eight points on 3-of-6 shooting from the floor vs. Washington State... Netted 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor in win over Princeton... Scored six points and pulled down six rebounds in collegiate debut at Toledo. High School/Personal: Played for Canada’s U19 National Team that captured the gold medal at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in Cairo, giving Canada its first-ever gold at FIBA international competition... Three-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association All-Star while at Glenelg Country School... Named the 2017 Howard County Times Co-Player of the Year... Earned 2017 All-Metro Second Team honors.... Averaged 15.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists in his senior season...Surpassed 1,000 career points...Helped Glenelg to its second consecutive 19-win season in 2017...Moved to the United States from his native Canada in 2014...Finance major.
#11 RAHMIR MOORE PHILADELPHIA, PA
SOPHOMORE | GUARD | 6’5” | 205 LBS 2019-20: Appeared in 30 games with 13 starts...Ranked third on the team, and second among newcomers, in minutes played (811)...Finished fifth on the team in scoring (7.3 ppg)...Scored nine points in his collegiate debut against Bradley...Had a season-high 22 points in win at UConn...Added 14 points versus Davidson (2/18) and at UMass. High School/Personal: Began his high school career at Mastery Charter before spending his senior year at Rise Prep in Ontario...Sister, Ayahna Cornish ‘07, was a standout for the SJU women’s basketball team...Brother, Ramone, played at Temple...Brother-in-law to Toronto Raptor All-Star Kyle Lowry...Majoring in communication studies.
#24 JACK FORREST Bala Cynwyd, PA
SOPHOMORE | GUARD | 6’4” | 200 LBS Transferred to Saint Joseph’s from Columbia in the spring of 2020. 2019-20 (at Columbia): Appeared in 27 games with five starts...Averaged 8.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game...Scored a career-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting against Cornell to earn Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors...Ranked third on the team and led all freshmen in scoring. High School/Personal: Named the 2019 Central League MVP…Earned Third Team All-Pennsylvania honors as senior …Three-time All-Main Line Team selection…Led Lower Merion to three Central League Championships...Scored 1,209 points and shot 44 percent from three-point range...Member of the Jersey Shore Warriors AAU...Economics major.
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JORDAN HALL Wildwood, NJ
FRESHMAN|GUARD/FORWARD|6’7”|215LBS High School/Personal: Led Neumann Goretti to a 45-13 record as a junior and senior...Named First Team All-Catholic and First Team 3A AllState as a senior after leading his team to the Catholic League Championship...Competed for Cardinal O’Hara as a sophomore and Middle Township as a freshman... Majoring in marketing.
#10 ANTON JANSSON
Stockholm, Sweden
FRESHMAN | CENTER | 6’11” | 235 LBS High School/International/Personal: Competed for Golden State Prep...Played for clubs Täby Basket, Solna Vikings/AIK and Frsyhuset... Member of the Swedish National Team...Earned gold, silver, and bronze at the Swedish Championships...Marketing major.
#13 JADRIAN TRACEY Fort Myers, FL
FRESHMAN | FORWARD | 6’5” | 205 LBS High School/Personal: Averaged 16 points, five rebounds and four assists per game as a senior...Named a Sunshine State Independent Athletic Association All-Conference honoree...Led West Oak to the 2020 Florida State title game, finishing with 19 points in the championship...Competed in the Grind Session World Championship and helped team to a No. 2 ranking in the state and Top-25 nationally...As a sophomore, led Riverdale to the Elite 8...As a freshman at South West Florida Christian Academy, led program to both district and state championship...Also lettered in football...Majoring in communication studies.
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CHRIS ARIZIN MEDIA, PA
FRESHMAN | GUARD | 6’3” | 195 LBS Personal: Four-year standout at Saint Joseph’s Prep...Served as team captain as a senior...Father, Chris, played basketball at Drexel...He is the grandson of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Arizin...Sister, Olivia, runs track at Georgetown...Business major.
#30 BRIAN GEATENS HARLEYSVILLE, PA
FRESHMAN | GUARD | 6’0” | 175 LBS Personal: Member of the varsity team as a junior and senior...Averaged 12.0 points per game as a senior...Served as team captain in 2019-20... Played AAU for Jersey Shore Warriors...Sister is a 2018 graduate of SJU... Majoring in business intelligence and analytics.
#34 ETHAN GRIFFITH HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
SENIOR | GUARD | 6’3” | 190 LBS Personal: Four-year letterwinner...Served as co-captain....Named a 2016 Hoop Group All-Star and Bridgewater High School League All-Star...Father, David, played collegiately...Marketing major.
#21 NIKKOSLUNA-NASH SEMINOLE, FL
FRESHMAN | GUARD | 6’0” | 155 LBS Personal: Member of the Shorecrest Preparatory School basketball team as a freshman...Majoring in criminal justice.
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