LATHAM, N.Y. - Men's basketball returns in the United East with all nine squads prepared to take the court.
In 2022, Lancaster Bible College took home both the Regular Season crown but it was Penn State Harrisburg who came away with the Conference Championship trophy. This year, the Championship will take place on Friday, February 24th with the Final coming the following day.
Check out all nine team's schedules HERE: MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Take a look at a preview of each squad HERE:
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
| Head Coach |
Kevin Kovacs |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
7th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
3-13 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
3-21 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Howard (11/13)
- Catholic (11/19)
- Stevenson (11/26) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Corey Smith (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Corey Smith) |
- 12.9 PPG
- 5.1 RPG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Rory Lewis (JR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Rory Lewis) |
- 12.1 PPG
- 3.9 RPG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Lance Wood (JR / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Lance Wood) |
- 9.4 PPG
- 5.8 RPG |
| Key Losses |
N/A |
Coach's Outlook: "We are looking forward to have a full year with hopefully no COIVD cases and have a healthy year with the majority of our returning players coming back along with some young freshmen."
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
John Mack |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
4th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
15-1 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
23-8 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Eastern (11/17)
- Neumann (11/30)
- Randolph-Macon (12/29)
- Rowan (12/30) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Jordan Shewbridge (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Jordan Shewbridge) |
- 2022 United East Player of the Year
- 2022 First Team All-Conference
- 19.7 PPG
- 41% 3PT
- 75% FT
- 3.4 RPG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Grant Sareyka (JR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Grant Sareyka) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 15.0 PPG
- 77% FT
- 46% FG
- 2.8 APG
- 2.3 SPG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Adam Stoltzfus (SR / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Adam Stoltzfus) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 10.3 PPG
- 8.7 RPG
- 61% FG
- 1.5 BPG |
| Key Losses |
- Tyler Hilton |
Coach's Outlook: "We return about 97% of our production on both ends of the floor, along with a solid recruiting class that features two transfers. Our non-conference schedule is very tough and will force us to be uncomfortable as we strive to compete at a high level in and out of conference play. We are cautiously optimistic that we can grow into a very good team and compete for a conference tournament play-off berth and championship.?"
SUNY MORRISVILLE
| Head Coach |
Joe Smith |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
12th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
6-10 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
9-16 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Hilbert (11/11)
- Utica (11/22)
- Brockport (12/9)
- Hartwick (12/12) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Tron Smith (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Tron Smith) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 16 PPG
- 34% 3PT
- 3 APG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Michael Litchfield (SO / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Michael Litchfield) |
- 12 PPG
- 42% 3PT |
| Key Losses |
- Jon Brennen
- Hunter Kowalski |
Coach's Outlook: "After a tough season in 21-22, the Mustangs look to bounce back with several new players on the roster. Loads of returners with a season under their belt and with added talent, Morrisville will seek to return to its winning ways. A strong non-conference schedule will challenge the team and prepare it for a very difficult and competitive United East Conference.?"
PENN COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Geoff Hensley |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
5th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
5-11 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
5-18 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- John Jay (11/11)
- Lycoming (11/16)
- Centenary (1/2) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Gavin Barrett (SO / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Gavin Barrett) |
- 11.2 PPG
- 5.7 APG
- 4.6 RPG
- 1.9 SPG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Will Sulesky (SR / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Will Sulesky) |
- 5.0 PPG
- 5.0 RPG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Max Jackowsky (SO / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Max Jackowsky) |
- 7.0 PPG
- 3.1 RPG
- 32% from 3PT |
| Key Losses |
- Jesse White |
Coach's Outlook: "The team is still young and growing. We look to build off our experience from last year and continue to make strides up the conference ladder. We should have better depth this season and gel quicker as a team.?"
PENN STATE ABINGTON
| Head Coach |
Ryan Van Zelst |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
1st |
| 2021 Conference Record |
6-10 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
12-13 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Gwynedd Mercy (11/9)
- Arcadia (11/22)
- Bryn Athyn (12/8) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Alex Podolski (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Alex Podolski) |
- 12.9 PPG
- 7.5 RPG
- 3.2 APG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Brian Randolph (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Brian Randolph) |
- 11.8 PPG
- 7.9 RPG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Darrion Harris (JR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Darrion Harris) |
- 9.7 PPG
- 2.4 RPG |
| Key Losses |
- Mohamed Mansaray |
Coach's Outlook: "We bring back a lot of experience. Adapting to a new style of play, in addition to a new coaching style will take time, but the work ethic within the group has been great. I am excited to see how this group comes together as the season progresses."
PENN STATE BERKS
| Head Coach |
Ian Gendreau |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
2nd |
| 2021 Conference Record |
0-16 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
0-22 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Albright (11/8)
- Cazenovia (11/11)
- Valley Forge (12/7) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Hassan Koroma (SR / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Hassan Koroma) |
- 19 Starts
- 7.7 PPG
- 7.0 RPG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Brody Bolyn (SO / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Brody Bolyn) |
- 16 Starts
- 6.8 PPG
- 4.9 RPG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Grant Watson |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Grant Watson) |
- 22 Games Played
- 4.6 PPG
- 2.9 RPG |
| Key Losses |
- Monty Farmer |
Coach's Outlook: "We are looking to rebuild, and will be highly dependent on the young crew we have brought in. We have 10 new players on our roster this year, with 7 of them being freshmen. I expect us to be engergetic and play hard, but any success will be highly dependent on how quickly a group of this many new guys can gel and create chemistry."
PENN STATE HARRISBURG
| Head Coach |
Don Friday |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
9th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
14-2 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
24-4 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Chatham (11/12)
- Stockton (11/13)
- Neumann (11/28)
- Scranton (12/10) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Nate Curry (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Nate Curry) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 13.4 PPG
- 7.7 RPG
- 50.0% FG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Zegary Scott III (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Zegary Scott III) |
- 9.0 PPG
- 5.6 APG
- 50.0% FG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Alex Leiba (JR / Forward) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Alex Leiba) |
- 2.2 PPG
- 2.8 RPG
- 57.8% FG |
| Key Losses |
- Donyae Baylor-Carroll
- Dylan Daniels
- Brandon Coleman
- Pedro Rodriguez |
Coach's Outlook: "We are grateful for where our program is at this point in time. During the past few years, which included COVID canceling our season, our guys have never wavered in their commitment to each other, their education, and our program here at Penn State Harrisburg. Our returning guys have a wealth of experience as college student-athletes. They have each paid their dues and invested heavily in this process. Their leadership and standards will be very impactful in helping our newcomers rise. I am thrilled to see how this group competes and has success, now and in the future."
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
| Head Coach |
Chris Harney |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
18th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
12-4 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
13-10 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
- Coasal Carolina (11/7)
- Norfolk St (11/22)
- Maryland Eastern Shore (1/2) |
| Key Returner #1 |
Gary Grant |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Gary Grant) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 10.0 PPG
- 6.2 RPG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Daryn Alexander |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Daryn Alexander) |
- 2022 Second Team All-Conference
- 10.6 PPG
- 4.2 RPG
- 44 total assists |
| Key Returner #3 |
Jordin Goodwin |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Jordin Goodwin) |
- 10.6 PPG
- 4.4 RPG |
| Key Losses |
- Cameron Rucker
- Seth Jones |
Coach's Outlook: "Seahawks will strive to improve and take it one game at a time.?"
WELLS COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Joe Wojtylko |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
15th |
| 2021 Conference Record |
11-5 |
| 2021 Overall Record |
17-9 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests |
"All of them" |
| Key Returner #1 |
Ransel Rodriguez (SO / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Ransel Rodriguez) |
- 2023 D3hoops Regional Rookie of the Year
- 2023 United East Rookie of the Year
- 2023 First Team All-Conference
- 15.5 PPG
- 6.6 APG
- 6.2 RPG
- 2.2 SPG |
| Key Returner #2 |
Jarek Feliz (SO / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Jarek Feliz) |
- 2023 First Team All-Conference
- 15.1 PPG
- Double-digit scoring in 22 games
- 49% FG
- 42% 3PT
- 6.9 RPG |
| Key Returner #3 |
Ty McBride (SR / Guard) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Ty McBride) |
- 10.3 PPG
- 36% 3PT
- 2.5 RPG
- 2.1 APG
- 1x United East Player of the Week |
| Key Losses |
- Dylan Perry
- Dylan Frost |
Coach's Outlook: "We are excited about the return of 10 players from last year's team! However we know that there is needed improvement as a group if we expect to compete for a conference play-off spot. This core accounted for 67 of our 77 ppg and we expect them to set the tone for us early. We also anticipate our recruiting class to factor in for us this season as we added much needed size at every position. We added 4 transfers that we expect to have an impact for us early in the year, and we have several first year players that will be factors during the course of the season.?"
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