Head coach Don Friday and Penn State Harrisburg are seeking continued success with an experienced group returning off a United East Championship and a Second-Round appearance in the NCAA Tournament last season. Senior forward Isaiah Eggleston returns after shooting 49% from the field and averaging 7.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Classmate Lance Douglas averaged 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.7 points per game while junior guard Isaiah Millien averaged 6.6 points, 3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

The Lions open the season hosting their Tip-Off Classic where matchups with Franklin & Marshall (November 9) and John Carroll (November 10) loom.  Additional non-conference matchups include Swarthmore College (November 16), Muhlenberg College (November 19) and Bridgewater College (Va.) (December 14). United East play begins on November 26th with a trip to Keystone College. 

Coach’s Outlook: “I love the energy and connection our young group has displayed throughout this preseason process. When it comes to balancing life as a student-athlete, our upperclassmen have been exceptional with leading this group. As we enter the 2024-25 season, one thing that is crystal clear to me is that our group is unified and possesses a collective energy.” - Don Friday

Led by three senior guards in the backcourt, Saint Elizabeth University is looking for sustained success in 2024-25 after last season’s Skye Division championship and appearance in the United East title game. Tye-Rell Monroe was a First Team All-Conference selection after being ranked nationally in Field Goals Made (49th; 190) and Total Points Scored (58th; 515) while shooting 56% from the field and 40% from the three-point line in league play. Monroe also recorded a career-high 40-point game against Valley Forge on January 6, 2024.  Classmate Jonathan Ramos earned Second Team All-Conference after averaging 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal per game and shooting 49% from the field and 43% from three-point line in conference play. Senior Malamin Kaba will step into a bigger role after appearing in 27 games last season.

The Eagles have a Division 1 exhibition game with St. Peters University on November 20 and non-conference matchups with Rutgers-Newark (November 11, 2024) and crosstown rival FDU-Florham on November 23, 2024.  United East play begins on November 26 with Rosemont coming to New Jersey.

Coach’s Outlook: "After winning the United East Skye Division Championship last season, our team is hungrier than ever! With 11 returning players from last year's team, the standard has been extremely high this preseason as we prepare ourselves to earn an NCAA Tournament Bid. The coaches are excited as there has not been a glimpse of players taking a "victory lap" this season. Saint Elizabeth will not be satisfied until we are playing on the national stage.

Last year we really emphasized the defensive side of the ball, and it led to being a top 25 defense in the country. There will be more of that in 2024-25 as we look to maintain a ferocious defense while working on correcting offensive mistakes. I believe that this is the most talented and deepest team that Saint Elizabeth University has ever had, and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together!" - Head Coach James Adams

Christopher Harney begins his 20th season in the head chair of St. Mary’s (Md.) men’s basketball team looking to continue the winning ways and postseason runs; albeit with a younger team after graduating a heavy senior class.  Junior forward Jake Koverman returns after averaging 11.2 points and 6 rebounds per game and earned a Defensive Player of the Week award for January 29, 2024. James Lerner had 66 assists last season in his freshman year while averaging 6.6 points per game and shot 88% from the free throw line.  Sophomore Kyree Wing will step into a bigger role on the wing after tallying 35 steals and averaging 6.1 points and 3 rebounds per game in his debut season.

The Seahawks open the season on December 8th with a matchup against Goucher College and are attending the Battle of DC/Maryland hosted by Hood College where they will play McDaniel (November 15) and either the host or Gallaudet (November 16th).  St. Mary’s (Md.) also hosts their annual Seahawk Holiday Classic where they will welcome Misericordia University (December 14), Notre Dame (Md.) and Maritime College (December 15) to campus.  United East play begins on November 26th in Washington D.C. to take on Gallaudet University.

Coach’s Outlook: “Seahawks are a young team, looking to remain competitive in the United East Men's Basketball standings.” - Christopher Harney

The 2023-24 season saw Wilson College win a Skye Division regular season championship, but graduations and transfers bring in almost an entirely new roster for first-year head coach Dexter Harris, who comes to Wilson from Division II Millersville University. Senior guard Gary Robertson returns to a revamped roster providing leadership and experience heading into 2024-25 and United East competition.  Robertson has averaged over 5 assists per game throughout his career while last season adding 9.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. 

The Phoenix begin this season at the Messiah College Tip-Off Tournament against Mary Baldwin University on November 8th before non-conference matchups with Shenandoah University (November 13th), Christopher Newport University (November 16th), and Lebanon Valley College (December 21st) to highlight the schedule.  United East play begins on November 26th hosting Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Coach’s Outlook: “Losing 10 guys including a 2-time first team all-league and last year's player of the year (Darryl Garib) is impossible to replace in a season. Returning Gary was huge, and from day 1 he's been an unbelievable leader and captain. We are going to heavily rely on him from a leadership standpoint for this year's team. This year's team is going to be the team that will have to set the precedent for Wilson Men's Basketball and establish our culture for the future. I'm confident this group will do that. We were able to bring in a few transfers and freshmen with talent. So far, this team has bonded, become very close and have played very hard in practice which is a great start to the year and for my first year as head coach. Practice has been pretty intense, and this group has done an exceptional job of embracing the coaching staff, the newcomers on the roster as well as style of play. I'm confident this team will continue to learn and embrace the new style of play, as well as continue pushing our culture forward.” - Dexter Harris

Returning two First Team All-Conference seniors and an experienced core, Penn College is looking to build upon their postseason experience from 2023-24 and take a step forward in head coach Geoff Hensley’s 7th season.  Senior Gavin Barrett earned a Third Team All-Region award from D3Hoops.com on top of First Team All-Conference honors after leading Division III in Assists (201) and Assists per Game (7.7) while averaging 16.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.  Classmate Livingston Cross also earned First Team All-Conference and led the Volt Division in rebounding at 10.5 per game and contributed 20.9 points per game. Sophomore forward Landon Reeder averaged 9.1 points and 4.5 rebounds on 49% shooting from the field during his first collegiate season.

A trip to Daytona Beach, Florida after Christmas highlights the non-conference slate where the Wildcats will play UMass-Boston (December 28) and Norwich (December 29).  Locally, non-conference matchups are set with the home opener on November 8th against Elmira College and road contests at Muhlenberg (November 13) and Lebanon Valley College (November 20).  United East play begins on November 26th as the Wildcats host Penn State Brandywine.

Coach’s Outlook: “We are cautiously optimistic as we head into the 2024-25 season. We have a great senior class who has helped transform our program over the last few years. The United East is very strong at the top of the conference and it's a tremendous challenge for teams to break through to be a part of that group. Our focus is continuous improvement and trying to get better day by day.” - Geoff Hensley

Four all-conference players return from a team that won a program-best 17 games in 2023-24 as Head Coach Sean Westerlund has a deep and talented group looking to continue success in the 2024-25 season. Junior Will Little averaged 16.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals, and shot 46% from the field, including 35% from three-point line en route to a First Team All-Conference nod last year.  Seniors Jalen Parker and Jalen Jackson each earned a Second Team award after Parker averaged 12.5 points and 7.7 rebounds and Jackson averaged 11.2 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.

The Lions have a strong non-conference schedule highlighted by a trip to the Roanoke Holiday Tournament, a matchup with Salisbury University (December 10), and the home opener against Gettysburg College on November 19th.  United East play begins on November 26 when Bryn Athyn hosts Penn State Berks.

Coach’s Outlook:” Coming off the best season in program history with 17 wins, the Lions return 8 of their top 9 players from last season including all four all-conference players: Will Little, Jalen Parker, Jalen Jackson, and Jakir Hampton. In addition to the strong group of returners, Bryn Athyn added six transfers from Division II, Division III, and NJCAA levels and one returning player from 2021-2022 in Jayquan Williams who was second on the team in scoring at 15 PPG that season. The Lions have their toughest non-conference schedule and a conference schedule that includes seven playoff teams from last year's United East Playoffs. A talented and experienced group will be tested early and often.

"Last season was a great step in the right direction for our program despite the disappointing upset playoff semifinal loss. I am excited that we have brought a very experienced group that saw value in what we were building together. With the addition of the seven new players, it is as talented of a roster that we have had here. It will be imperative that we focus on developing trust and synergy within the group. We are excited to continue the "Hunt" and raise the bar for our program.” - Sean Westerlund

An experienced backcourt and last season’s Volt Division Rookie of the Year returning for 2024-25 has Head Coach Jon Mack excited about his team this season.  Graduate student Grant Sareyka returns after a First Team All-Conference campaign in 2023-24 where he averaged 21.2 points per game, shot 48% from the field, 39% from three-point, and 79% from the line.  Sophomore forward Connor Storr earned a Second Team All-Conference award in addition to the Volt Division Rookie of the Year after averaging 11.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and shooting 42% from three-point, and 56% from the field.  Junior guard Luke Rumbaugh will step into a larger role after averaging 9.5 points and shooting 46% from the field.

Lancaster Bible opens the season at Ramapo on November 8th and has non-conference matchups with Lebanon Valley College (November 13), Franklin & Marshall (November 20) and Haverford College (November 23) in addition to a holiday trip to Nashville, TN to matchup with Ohio Wesleyan University (December 19) and Chatham University (December 20).  United East play begins on November 26th as the Chargers visit Penn State Abington.

Coach’s Outlook: “We return the majority of our scoring from last season and added a mixture of transfers and freshmen that are projected to have an impactful role for us throughout the season. We have a great chance to develop into a highly competitive team in the conference if we learn to compete with excellence and execution consistently, in practice and competition. We look forward to the journey!” - Jon Mack

Head coach Andrew Kettel begins his second season at the helm of Keystone College with a trio of experienced guards and depth in the roster as the Giants push for another playoff appearance in 2024-25. Senior Brandon Scott averaged 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds with 63 total assists and 41 steals en route to a Third Team All-Conference honor. Senior D’Andre Sutherland averaged 10.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while Kamdyn Ayers totaled 119 assists with 65 steals and 8.5 points per game from the point guard position.

The Giants open the season at Misericordia University on November 8th before non-conference matchups locally with Wilkes University (November 13 & November 30), Marywood University (November 19), and the Electric City Classic hosted by Marywood with matchups against Washington College (November 22) and St. Joseph’s University Brooklyn (November 23). United East play begins on November 26th as Keystone hosts defending champion Penn State Harrisburg.

Coach’s Outlook: “Replacing Jack Anderson's (transfer - Marquette University) 21 points per game and leadership will be a challenge.  Brandon Scott will be leaned upon to increase his scoring a bit. D'Andre Sutherland, who nearly averaged a double-double last season, plays a lot bigger than 6'2". Kamdyn Ayers will once again be asked to lead the team from the point. With some key returning players along with some transfers and true freshmen mixed in, (we are) cautiously optimistic that the Giants can be very competitive in United East play.” - Andrew Kettel

Fresh off their first playoff appearance in eight years, head coach Ian Gendreau returns an experienced squad looking to continue their progress in 2024-25.  Senior forward Andre Ballard earned a Second Team All-Conference award last season after averaging 17.1 points and 6 rebounds per game in addition to 37 total steals.  Junior guard Marquis Ferreira averaged 13.3 points per game on 41.2% three-point percentage and 42 total three-pointers made.  Junior guard Josh Mingledolph totaled 27 steals on top of averaging 8.8 points and 3.5 assists per game.

Penn State Berks opens the season on November 8th hosting Albright College before non-conference matches at Alvernia University (November 11th), McDaniel College (November 19th) and a tournament at Stevenson University (November 15-16).  United East play begins on November 26th at Bryn Athyn College.

Coach’s Outlook: “We're excited to bring back 89% of our scoring and return 9 players, which includes a strong junior class that will play a key role for us this season. Our freshmen and transfer additions will help provide much-needed depth as we aim to build off last year's playoff appearance—our first in eight years. With the expanded conference, we're eager to compete for another playoff spot and continue our program's progress.” - Ian Gendreau

Cairn is striving for another playoff appearance in 2024-25 led by a trio of experienced guards in head coach Jason O’Connell’s 11th season at the head of the bench.  Graduate student Christian Rivera finished nationally ranked in Assists per Game (14th; 5.5), Total Assists (13th; 149), and Assist/Turnover Ratio (40th; 2.29) while playing 33 minutes per game.  Junior Jon Desir averaged 8 points and 4 rebounds per game in 20 minutes while classmate Moses Ilodigwe averaged 8 points on 46% three-point shooting.

Cairn opens the season hosting Lebanon Valley College on November 9th at the newly renovated Mason Activity Center. Additional non-conference matchups include Swarthmore College (December 30), McDaniel College (January 2), DeSales (November 13th) and Division 1 matchups with UMBC (December 10) and University of Maryland-Eastern Shore (December 16).  United East play begins on November 26th as the Highlanders host Valley Forge.

Coach’s Outlook: “We're excited for the season ahead. This year we have a good mix of returners and new additions in the program who are ready to compete together. We have high expectations for this season and we're ready to pursue them as a program.” - Jason O’Connell

A trio of seniors lead Gallaudet men’s basketball into the 2024-25 season in head coach Kevin Kovacs’ 10th season at the head of the bench.  Senior guard-forward Blessed Mbogo averaged 16.9 points and 7.2 rebounds en route to a Second Team All-Conference award last season.  Seniors Brandon Chung and Enow Otto both played forward and center with Chung averaging 7.5 points and 5.9 rebounds in his junior season while Otto contributed 4.8 points and 2.0 rebounds.

The Bison open their season at Washington College on November 12th before entering the Battle of D.C. and Maryland hosted at Hood College where Gallaudet will take on the host and either McDaniel or St. Mary’s (Md.). A Division 1 exhibition with University of Maryland-Eastern Shore on November 18th before another non-conference matchup with Salisbury University on November 30th.  United East play begins on November 26th as the Bison host St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Coach’s Outlook: “We have 4 seniors returning and a herd of 8 first-year Bison getting ready to roll on the court. We are excited about the opportunity to represent the Bison, put in our best efforts, and compete hard on and off the court.” - Kevin Kovacs

Fresh from qualifying for their first playoff appearance since joining the NCAA, head coach Dominique Boone enters his second year in charge at Valley Forge with three seniors leading the squad, looking for another playoff appearance in 2024-25.  Senior guard Dashawn Goodine averaged 12.1 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 steals last season while classmate Nasir Bernard played in all 24 games averaging 5.6 rebounds and 5.3 points from the forward position.  Senior Nathan Whisman played in 21 games while pulling double duty on the men’s volleyball team as well.

Valley Forge has Division 1 exhibitions with UMBC (November 11, 2024) and Lehigh University (November 20, 2024) in addition to non-conference matchups with Washington College (November 14, 2024) and Neumann University (November 19, 2024).  United East play begins on November 26th when the Patriots travel to Cairn University.

Coach’s Outlook: “We have a lot to prove, but we’re ready for the challenge. Our team is committed to improving each day and pushing for a playoff spot. The competition in the United East is always tough, but we believe in our system, our preparation, and each other.” - Dominique Boone

Head coach Nick Burke begins his second season at Penn State Brandywine and is looking forward to leading the team into NCAA play for the first time this season.  A trio of seniors will lead the Nittany Lions into the United East led by guard/forward Jamar Wright who averaged 6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 19 minutes per game.  Guard Joey Brusha also averaged 6 points in 19 minutes per game while center Dillon Jones contributed 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Brandywine has non-conference matchups against Neumann University (November 13), Gwynedd Mercy (November 23), and will attend the Susquehanna University tournament from November 15-16 where they will square off against Marymount (Va.) and either the host or King’s College.  United East play begins on November 26th with a trip to Penn College.

Coach’s Outlook: “Penn State Brandywine returns some good defensive players with good senior leadership from last year's team. The program will be jumping up from the PSUAC in the USCAA to a NCAA Division 3 conference for the first time in their school's history. In year 2, the team will look to build and improve with many new faces and new players from a variety of different places. Brandywine graduates their two leading scorers, Colin Hockenbrock and Johnta Dunson, from last year's team that went 8-17 overall and 8-11 in the PSUAC conference. Look for Penn State Brandywine to be a tough out for any conference opponent in the United East in their first year in the league.” - Nick Burke

Rich Casey begins his first season on the bench with Rosemont College and has a deep and tested team with sights set on another playoff appearance in the 2024-25 season.  Junior guard Denelle Holly earned a Third Team All-Conference award last season after averaging 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while totaling 88 assists.  Junior guard Zaki Gomez averaged 11 points and 3.3 rebounds while swiping 26 steals. Sophomore guard Bruce Black averaged 7.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in his debut season.

The Ravens open the season on November 9th at Gwynedd Mercy University and have non-conference matchups with Haverford College (November 13), Ursinus College (November 16) and DeSales University (November 20) before a Division 1 game against Lafayette College on November 24th. United East play begins on November 26th at Saint Elizabeth University.

Coach’s Outlook: “The Ravens will be returning 10 conference tested players from 2023-24 season. Led by third team all-conference Denell Holly. The program is looking forward to the challenges going forward in the United east and a very completive out of conference schedule.” - Rich Casey

Entering their second season as a varsity program, head coach T.J. Jordan has a tested team full of underclassmen with a full season of experience leading them in 2024-25.  Sophomore guard K’won Johnson averaged 15.4 points and was the team’s leading scorer last year.  Classmate Jackson Pugh shares the backcourt averaging 4.3 assists and 8 points per game in his inaugural season.  Sophomore Jahbreco Dacosta manned the front line with 9.2 rebounds and contributed 6.3 points after appearing in all 22 games last season. 

The Gators have two Division 1 exhibitions (Mount St. Mary’s - November 4th & American University - December 1st) in addition to non-conference matchups with Salisbury University on December 18th, Washington College on January 2nd and the home opener with Baltimore neighbors Goucher College on November 16th.  United East play begins on November 26th as the Gators travel to Wilson College.

Coach’s Outlook: “As we head into the second season, the buzz around the program is eagerness. The inaugural year was a true test of resilience, and now, with a talented roster that includes last year’s top freshmen returning, the foundation is set for an exciting campaign ahead.

(We are) enthusiastic about the growth and maturity of the team. The young players, who faced the rigors of competition head-on, have not only gained invaluable experience but have also bonded as a unit. With a year of hard work and dedication behind them, this team is ready to take the next step and elevate their game.

Expect a blend of tenacity and skill as this team harnesses the lessons learned from last season. The future looks bright, and fans can anticipate a season filled with thrilling moments and remarkable progress.”- T.J. Jordan

Head coach Justin Dunbar-Stevens returns most of the team from last season and, with another year of experience, looks for improvement and a playoff spot in the coming season.  Senior guard Kolby Miller averaged 9.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while classmate Myles Haynes contributed 8.5 points and 3.5 rebounds from the forward position.  Redshirt junior guard Christian Niles averaged 11.5 points and 2 assists a game. 

Abington opens the season on November 8th hosting Neumann University and non-conference matchups include Delaware Valley University (November 13), Moravian University (November 15), Washington College (November 19), and Haverford College (January 7).  United East play begins on November 26th as the Nittany Lions host Lancaster Bible College. 

Coach’s Outlook: “Returning a large group of returners and adding a talented group of freshmen, we are excited to compete in the revamped United East.” - Justin Dunbar-Stevens