EAMES, CHRIS
6-7 F (HARTFORD 1996-99)
Played for John Abbott College in Montreal averaging 15.0 ppg and 10.0 rpg as senior.
As a freshman in 1996, Eames started 26 of 28 games, for a total 629 minutes. He hit 67-122 (.549) from the floor and 55-94 (.585) from the line, while garnering 128 boards, including 59 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 101 fouls (fouling out 9 times), 18 assists, 28 turnovers, 21 blocks, 21 steals and 189 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Hawks, coached by Paul Brazeau, finished 6-22 overall and 5-13 (tied 7th) in the North Atlantic Conference play.
Eames was forced into the post for his sophomore year in 1997, where he started 27 of 28 games, for an average 21.2 mpg. He hit 76-134 (.567) from the floor and 43-77 (.558) from the line, while garnering 147 boards (including 51 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 19 assists (0.7 apg), 32 turnovers (1.1 tpg), 33 steals 91.2 spg), 20 blocks (0.7 bpg), 108 fouls (fouling out 9 times) and 195 points, for a 7.0 ppg (and a game-high 19). The Hawks, coached by Paul Brazeau, finished 17-11 overall and 11-7 (3rd) in America East play
As a junior in 1998, Eames started all 27 games, playing an average 26.1 mpg. He hit 78-132 (.591) from the floor and 59-85 (.694) from the line, while garnering 142 boards (including 46 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 28 assists (1.0 apg), 37 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 34 steals (1.3 spg), 25 blocks (0.9 bpg), 101 fouls (fouling out 6 times) and 215 points, for an 8.0 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Hawks, coached by Paul Brazeau, finished 15-12 overall and 11-7 (tied 3rd) in America East play.
As a senior in 1999, Carter started 26 of 27 games, playing an average 26.6 mpg. He hit 96-171 (.561) from the floor and 68-112 (.607) from the line, while garnering 141 boards (including 61 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 24 assists (0.9 apg), 73 turnovers (2.7 tpg), 35 steals (1.3 spg), 13 blocks (0.5 bpg), 92 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 260 points, for a 9.6 ppg (and a game-high 21). The Hawks, coached by Paul Brazeau, finished 11-16 overall and 9-9 (5th) in America East play.
EDEY, ZACH
7-3 C (PURDUE, 2021-2024)
From Toronto, Ont., and IMG Academy in Florida.
As a freshman in 2021, Edey started 2 of 28 games, playing an average 14.6 mpg. He hit 89-149 (.597) from the floor and 65-91 (.714) from the line, while garnering 124 boards (including 48 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg), 64 fouls, 10 assists, 38 turnovers, 4 steals, 30 blocks and 243 points, for an 8.7 ppg. Edey was a Big-10 all-freshman team selection. The Boilermakers (coached by Matt Painter) finished 18-10 overall and 13-6 (4th) in Big 10 play, before falling 87-78 to Ohio State in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. A 4th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they were stunned 78-69 in overtime by 13th-seed North Texas.
As a sophomore in 2022, Edey started 33 of 37 games, playing an average 18.9 mpg. He hit 210-324 (.648) from the floor and 113-174 (.649) from the line, while garnering 285 boards, including 117 on the offensive glass and a 7.7 rpg, 74 fouls, 44 assists, 64 turnovers, 9 steals, 46 blocks and 533 points, for a 14.4 ppg. Edey was named a second-team All Big 10 selection and an honourable mention Associated Press All-American. The Boilermakes (coached by Matt Painter) finished 29-8 overall and 14-6 (3rd) in Big Ten play. They defeated Penn State 69-61 and Michigan State 75-70 before losing 75-66 to Iowa in the conference postseason tournament final. A 3rd-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated Yale 78-56 and Texas 81-71 before losing 67-64 to Saint Peter’s in the Sweet Sixteen.
As a junior in 2023, Edey started all 34 games, playing an average 31.7 mpg. He hit 290-478 (.607) from the floor and 177-241 (.734) from the line, while garnering 438 boards, including 186 on the offensive glass and a 12.9 rpg, 56 fouls, 52 assists, 77 turnovers, 8 steals, 72 blocks and 757 points, for a 22.3 ppg. Edey was the consensus national player of the year, earning the laurels from the NABC, Associated Press, Sporting News and the USBWA (WOODEN award). He was a first-team all-American, the Big 10 player of the year, and a first-team all-conference selection by both the coaches and the media. He led the Big 10 in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage and was chosen MVP of the postseason conference tournament. The Boilermakers (coached by Matt Painter) finished 29-6 overall and 15-5 (1st) in Big 10 play. They defeated Rutgers 70-65, Ohio State 80-66 and Penn State 67-65 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a number 1 seed in the NCAA draw, they became the first top-seed in history to lose in the opening round, falling 63-58 to Fairleigh Dickinson.
As a senior in 2024, Edey started all 39 games, playing an average 32.0 mpg. He hit 336-539 (.623) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 310-436 (.711) from the line, while garnering 474 boards, including 181 on the offensive glass and a 12.2 rpg, 76 fouls, 79 assists, 90 turnovers, 11 steals, 84 blocks and 983 points, for a 25.2 ppg. Edey was again the consensus national player of the year, earning the laurels from the NABC, Associated Press, Sporting News and the USBWA (WOODEN award), NAISMITH, CBS and ESPN. He was a first-team all-American, the Big 10 player of the year, and a first-team all-conference selection by both the coaches and the media. He was the MVP of the Midwest regional and a Final Four all-tournament selection. He was also selected Big Man of the Year by both the NABC and the Naismith Foundation. He was also named the Lute Olson Award winner as the nation’s outstanding non-freshman by the USBWA. The Boilermakers (coached by Matt Painter) finished 35-5 overall and 17-3 (1st) in Big 10 play. They defeated Michigan State 67-62 in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals before falling 76-75 in the semi-finals. As the top-seeded in the NCAA Midwest regional, they defeated Grambling State 78-50, Utah State 106-67, Gonzaga 80-68, Tennessee 72-66 and North Carolina State 63-50 before losing 75-60 to Connecticut in the championship title bout.
Edey was the xth-selection in the NBA draft.
EDWARDS, JUSTIN
6-7 F (MAINE, 2012-2013 and KANSAS STATE 2015-2016)
From Whitby Anderson, where he averaged 20.4 ppg, 5.7 apg, 4.4 rpg and 3.5 spg.
As a freshman in 2012, Edwards started 27 of 29 games, for an average 31.2 mpg. He hit 149-351 (.425) from the floor, 17-65 (.262) from the arc and 87-115 (.757) from the line, while garnering 162 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 5.6 rpg), 78 fouls (fouling out 6 times), 97 assists, 87 turnovers, 18 blocks, 40 steals and 402 points, for a 13.8 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 12-17 overall and 6-10 (7th) in America East play.
As a sophomore in 2013, Edwards started all 29 games, for an average 32.8 mpg. He hit 175-400 (.438) from the floor, 27-99 (.273) from the arc and 108-158 (.684) from the line, while garnering 150 boards (including 50 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 83 fouls (fouling out three times), 99 assists, 119 turnovers, 12 blocks, 56 steals and 485 points, for a 16.7 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 11-19 overall and 6-10 (6th) in America East play.
After the season, Edwards transfers to Kansas State, where he is eligible in 2014-15.
As a junior in 2015, Edwards started 14 of 32 games, playing an average 21.1 mpg. He hit 75-193 (.389) from the floor, 21-71 (.296) from the arc and 32-56 (.571) from the line, while garnering 105 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 75 fouls, 54 assists, 34 turnovers, 11 blocks, 37 steals and 203 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bruce Weber, finished 15-17 overall and 8-10 (tied 6th) in Big 12 play.
As a senior in 2016, Edwards started 30 of 33 games, playing an average 31.6 mpg. He hit 145-328 (.442) from the floor, 38-117 (.325) from the arc and 90-130 (.692) from the line, while garnering 196 boards, including 81 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg, 72 fouls (fouling out once), 92 assists, 72 turnovers, 16 blocks, 58 steals and 418 points, for a 12.7 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bruce Weber, finished 17-16 overall and 5-13 (8th) in Big 12 play before losing to Kansas in the postseason quarterfinals.
EDWARDS, TRE
6-6 F (AKRON, 2020-2021 and MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTY, 2022-2023)
From Hamilton, Ont., the Hamilton Heights Christian Academy and Link Year Prep, where he averaged 21 ppg and 7 rpg as a senior.
Redshirted as a freshman. The Zips (coached by John Groce) finished 14-4 (1st, East division) in Mid-American play and 24-7 overall. Postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a freshman in 2021, Edwards played in 5 games, for an average 2.2 mpg. He hit 2-4 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 1-1 from the line, while garnering 2 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 1 foul and 6 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Zips (coached by John Groce) finished 15-8 overall and 12-6 (3rd) in Mid-American play. They defeated Bowling Green 74-67 before losing 81-74 to Buffalo in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.
After the season, Edwards left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Maryland-Baltimore County, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2022.
As a sophomore in 2022, Edwards did not play because of a torn achilles. The Greyhounds (coached by Jim Ferry) finished 18-14 overall and 11-7 (2nd) in America East play. They defeated UMass-Lowell 93-85 and Hartford 80-60 before losing 82-43 to Vermont in the conference postseason tournament final. The Greyhounds accepted an invitation to The Basketball Classic postseason tournament but withdrew from a scheduled first-round match against Merrimack because of a “lack of healthy players (presumably a covid-19 outbreak).
As a junior in 2023, Edwards played in 9 games, for an average 5.6 mpg. He hit 5-17 (.294) from the floor, 4-13 (.308) from the arc and 3-6 from the line, while garnering 6 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass, 3 fouls, 3 assists, 4 turnovers and 17 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Retrievers (coached by Jim Ferry) finished 18-14 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th) in America East play, before losing 67-65 to Binghamton in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Edwards appears to have left the program, although he still had a season of eligibility.
EDWARDS, TYREL
6-5 F (CANISUS 2013)
From Hamilton, Ontario and Huntington Prep in West Virginia. Played one year for Vincennes JC before sitting out a year at Olney Central College to make the academic grade, so he could enroll at Canisius.
As a sophomore in 2013, Edwards played in 13 games, for an average 3.0 mpg. He hit 4-14 (.286) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 7 fouls, 3 turnovers, 1 steal and 10 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Griffins, coached by Jim Baron, finished 20-14 overall and 11-7 (tied 4th) in Metro Atlantic play.
After the season, Edwards transferred to NAIA school Campbellsville.
EGI, CHRIS
6-8 F (HARVARD 2015-2018)
From Markham and Montverde Academy in Florida. Toiled for Canada at the 2013 Under 19 Worlds, the 2012 Under 17 worlds, and the 2011 under 16 FIBA Americas.
As a freshman in 2015, Egi played in 11 games, for an average 4.1 mpg. He hit 3-9 from the floor and 5.12 (.417) from the line, while garnering 6 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg, 3 fouls, 4 assists (1.3 apg), 1 steal, 2 blocks and 11 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 22-8 overall and 11-3 (tied 1st) in Ivy League play. They defeated Yale 53-51 in the playoff for the Ivy title and then lost 67-65 to North Carolina in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a sophomore in 2016, Egi started 2 of the 25 games he played, for an average 11.5 ppg. He hit 17-38 (.447) from the floor and 8-29 (.276) from the line, while garnering 48 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 46 fouls (fouling out once), 13 assists, 20 turnovers, a 0.7 asst/to ratio, 6 steals, 16 blocks and 42 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 14-16 overall and 6-8 (4th) in Ivy League play.
As a junior in 2017, Egi started 7 of the 15 games he played, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 8-17 (.471) from the floor and 14-28 from the line, while garnering 28 rebounds, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 18 fouls, 3 assists, 10 turnovers (0.3 asst/to ratio), 7 steals, 6 blocks and 30 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 18-10 overall and 10-4 (2nd) in Ivy League play.
As a senior in 2018, Egi started 3 of the 4 games he played, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 5-7 (.714) from the floor and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 2 fouls, 1 assist (0.3 apg), 1 turnover (0.3 tpg), 1.0 a/to ratio, 2 blocks (0.5 bpg), 3 steals (0.8 spg) and 10 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 18-14 overall and 12-2 (tied 1st) in Ivy League play. They fell 68-65 to Penn in the postseason tournament final and then lost 67-60 to Marquette in the opening round of the NIT.
EHIRIM, IFEANYI
6-7 F (BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN 2006 and ROBERT MORRIS 2007-2009)
From Toronto Central Commerce, and then Eldon Academy Prep in Michigan, where he averaged 11 ppg and 9 rpg in his final year.
As a freshman in 2006, Ehirim started 2 of 27 games, playing an average 11.3 mpg. He hit 34-52 (.654) from the field, and 15-28 (.536) from the line, while garnering 66 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and 2.4 rpg), 41 fouls, 12 assists (0.4 apg), 26 turnovers (1.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.5), 7 steals (0.3 spg), 12 blocks (0.4 bpg) and 83 points, for a ppg of 3.1. He scored a season high 8. The Panthers, coached by Duane Reboul, finished 19-9 overall and 12-4 (tied 2nd) in Big South play. After the season, Birmingham Southern dropped out of NCAA Division I play, allowing Ehirim to transfer to another school and be immediately eligible. He opted for Robert Morris.
As a sophomore in 2007, Ehirim played in 28 games, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 28-43 (.651) from the floor an d8-18 (.444) from the line, while garnering 66 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 39 fouls, 12 assists (0.4 apg), 17 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.71), 19 blocks (0.7 bpg), 10 steals (0.4 spg) and 64 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 17-11 overall and 9-9 (tied 4th) in Northeast play.
As a junior in 2008, Ehirim played in 24 games, for an average 6.7 mpg. He hit 11-28 (.393) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 6-14 (.429) from the line, while garnering 33 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 21 fouls, 7 assists, 9 turnovers, 1 block, 9 steals and 28 points for a 1.2 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Mike Rice, finished 26-8 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Northeast Conference play. They lost in the postseason conference tourney and then fell 87-81 to Syracuse in the opening round of the NIT.
As a senior in 2009, Ehirim started 6 of 35 games, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 46-84 (.548) from the floor and 31-44 (.705) from the arc, while garnering 72 boards (including 29 on the offensive glass and 2.1 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out twice), 15 assists, 23 turnovers, 16 blocks, 18 steals and 123 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Colonials, coached by Mike Rice, finished 24-11 overall and 15-3 (1st) in Northeast play. They captured the postseason conference crown and then lost 77-62 to Michigan State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.
EISA, TARIQ
6-8 F (LAMAR, 2021 and FLORDA A&M, 2023)
From Oakville, Ont., Toronto’s Polanyi Collegiate and Gillette JC in Wyoming, where he averaged 10 ppg and 4 rpg as a sophomore.
As a senior in 2021, Eisa played in 9 games, for an average 5.4 mpg. He hit 2-9 (.222) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 9 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 6 fouls, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, 2 blocks and 5 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Cardinals (coached by Alvin Brooks) finished 10-18 overall and 6-10 (7th) in Southland play. They defeated Houston Baptist 62-52 and Sam Houston State 70-69 before losing 93-71 to Abilene Christian in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.
After the season, Eisa entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida A&M.
As a senior in 2023, Eisa started 7 of the 28 games he played, for an average 12.4 mpg. He hit 31-83 (.373) from the floor, 5-27 (.185) from the arc and 4-7 (.571) from the line, while garnering 65 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 34 fouls, 12 assists, 24 turnvoers, 9 steals, 14 blocks and 71 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Rattlers (coached by Robert McCullum) finished 7-22 overall and 5-13 (11th) in SWAC play.
EJIM, DEON
6-7 F (ILLINOIS-CHICAGO, 2019-2021)
From Toronto and the TRC Academy of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he was named the finals MVP after leading the squad to a postseason title.
Redshirted as a freshman in 2019. The Flames (coached by Steve McClain) finished 16-16 overall and 10-8 (tied 4th) in Horizon League play. After the season, McClain is turfed and replaced by Luke Yaklich.
As a freshman in 2020, Ejim started 6 of 30 games, playing an average 11.9 mpg. He hit 35-83 (.422) from the floor, 5-16 (.313) from the arc and 14-36 (.389) from the line, while garnering 93 boards (including 30 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 58 fouls, 16 assists, 24 turnovers, 14 steals, 12 blocks and 89 points for a 3.0 ppg. The Flames (coached by Luke Yaklich) finished 10-8 (tied 4th) in Horizon League play and 18-17 overall. They lost 71-62 to Northern Kentucky in the final of the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a sophomore in 2021, Ejim started 3 of the 11 games he played, for an average 6.1 mpg. He hit 5-12 (.417) from the floor, 0-4 from the arc and 2-8 from the line, while garnering 15 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 12 fouls, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 12 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Flames (coached by Luke Yaklich) finished 9-13 overall and 6-10 (10th) in Horizon League play. They were torched 74-58 by Youngstown State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Ejim left the program and enrolled at NCAA division II Lewis University. He later enrolled at St. Francis Xavier.
EJIM, MELVIN
6-6 F (IOWA STATE, 2011-2014)
From Brampton, Ont. Played his senior year at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, Massachusetts, where he averaged 13.1 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.0 spg and 2.5 apg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2011, Ejim started 30 of 32 games, for an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 121-249 (.486) from the floor, 13-56 (.232) from the arc and 73-105 (.695) from the line, while garnering 214 boards (including 99 on the offensive glass and a 6.7 rpg), 104 fouls (fouling out three times) 39 assists, 56 turnovers, 7 blocks, 39 steals and 328 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Cyclones, coached by Fred Hoiberg, finished 16-16 overall and 3-13 (12th) in Big 12 play.
As a sophomore in 2012, Ejim started in 29 of 34 games, for an average 23.7 mpg. He hit 112-229 (.489) from the floor, 11-50 (.220) from the arc and 80-105 (.762) from the line, while garnering 226 boards (including 82 on the offensive glass and a 6.6 rpg), 95 fouls (fouling out twice), 35 assists, 46 turnovers, 10 blocks, 33 steals and 315 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Cyclones, coached by Fred Hoiberg, finished 23-11 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Big 12 play. They were awarded an at-large NCAA berth and defeated Connecticut 77-64 before falling to eventual champion Kentucky 87-71.
As a junior in 2013, Ejim started in 34 of 35 games, for an average 27.6 mpg. He hit 143-284 (.504) from the floor, 24-69 (.348) from the arc and 85-122 (.697) from the line, while garnering 326 boards (including 111 on the offensive glass and a 9.3 rpg), 113 fouls (fouling out 6 times), 52 assists, 66 turnovers, 19 blocks, 34 steals and 395 points, for an 11.3 ppg. The Cyclones, coached by Fred Hoiberg, finished 23-12 overall and 11-7 (tied 4th) in Big 12 play. They were awarded an NCAA at-large berth and defeated Notre Dame 76-58 before falling 78-75 to Ohio State in the round of 32.
As a senior in 2014, Ejim was chosen Big 12 player of the year and a first-team all-conference. He started 33 of 34 games, for an average 32.1 mpg. He hit 220-436 (.505) from the floor, 44-127 (.346) from the arc and 121-159 (.761) from the line, while garnering 285 boards (including 88 on the offensive glass and an 8.4 rpg), 111 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 62 assists, 78 turnovers, 23 blocks, 40 steals and 605 points, for a 17.8 ppg. The Cyclones, coached by Fred Hoiberg, finished 28-8 overall and 11-7 (tied 3rd) in Big 12 play. They defeated Kansas State 91-85, Kansas 94-83 and Baylor 74-65 to win the Big 12 postseason title. In the NCAA tourney, the Cyclones dumped North Carolina Central 93-75 and North Carolina 85-83 before losing 81-76 to Connecticut in the sweet sixteen.
ELEEDA, ADHAM
6-5 F (NORTHERN KENTUCKY, 2020-2021 and BRYANT, 2022)
From Toronto, Ont. and the Toronto Basketball Academy, Trinity Valley CC in Texas, and Sheridan College in Wyoming, where he averaged 13.3 ppg as a sophomore.
As a junior in 2020, Eleeda started 1 of the 25 games he played, for an average 15.4 mpg. He hit 27-105 (.257) from the floor, 25-99 (.253) from the arc and 7-10 from the line, while garnering 55 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 32 fouls, 7 assists, 6 turnovers, 13 steals and 86 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Norse (coached by Darrin Horn) finished 13-5 (2nd) in Horizon League play and 23-9 overall. They defeated Illinois-Chicago 71-62 to capture the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a senior in 2021, Eleeda started 14 of the 20 games he played, for an average 18.9 mpg. He hit 32-91 (.352) from the floor, 31-87 (.356) from the arc and 5-5 from the line, while garnering 48 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 33 fouls, 9 assists, 10 turnovers, 4 steals and 100 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Norse (coached by Darrin Horn) finished 14-11 overall and 11-7 (4th) in Horizon League play. They defeated Detroit Mercy 70-69 before losing 69-58 to Oakland in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.
After the season, Eleeda left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Bryant, where he was eligible as a graduate senior (by way of covid protocols) in 2022.
As a graduate senior in 2022, Eleeda started 30 of 32 games, for an average 31.7 mpg. He hit 99-292 (.339) from the floor, 93-280 (.332) from the arc and 38-45 (.844) from the line, while garnering 158 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg, 66 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 28 assists, 39 turnovers, 1 block, 23 steals and 329 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Bulldogs (coached by Jared Grasso) finished 22-10 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Northeast play. They defeated Central Connecticut 73-59, Mount St. Mary’s 70-69 and Wagner 70-43 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 16th-seeded in the NCAA tournament, they fell 93-92 to Wright State in the opening round play-in game.
ELLIS, KEVAUGHN
6-4 G (FLORIDA ATLANTIC, 2019)
From Hamilton and the Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, where he averaged 10.4 ppg and 3.3 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2019, Ellis started 8 of 30 games, for an average 12.7 mpg. He hit 25-79 (.316) from the floor, 15-52 (.288) from the arc and 6-9 from the line, while garnering 47 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 51 fouls, 17 assists, 19 turnovers, 8 steals, 6 blocks and 71 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Owls (coached by Dusty May) finished 17-16 overall and 8-10 (tied 9th) in Conference USA play. They lost 57-56 to Louisiana Tech in the opening round of the postseason tournament and then fell 68-66 to Charleston Southern in the opening round of the Collegeinsider.com tournament.
After the season, Ellis left the program and enrolled at Coffeyville JC in Kansas.
ELVIS, KOBE
(DePAUL, 2021 and DAYTON, 2022-
From Brampton, Ont., and Bill Crothers HS of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he averaged 26.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 4-5 apg and 2.8 spg and was named a first-team all-star and led the Colts to a runner-up finish. He was named the OSBA player of the year as a junior.
As a freshman in 2021, Elvis started 4 of the 19 games he played, for an average 20.2 mpg. He hit 41-97 (.423) from the floor, 13-31 (.419) from the arc and 4-8 from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 25 fouls, 36 assists, 36 turnvoers, 2 blocks, 14 steals and 99 points, for a 5.2 pgg. The Blue Demons (coached by Dave Leitao) finished 5-14 overall and 2-13 (11th) in Big East play. They were clocked 94-60 in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Leitao was turfed and replaced by Oregon assistant Tony Stubblefield.
After the season, Elvis left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Dayton, where he was eligible as a freshman (by way of covid protocols) in 2022.
As a freshman in 2022, Elvis started 30 of 34 games, playing an average 25.5 mpg. He hit 116-261 (.444) from the floor, 42-116 (.362) from the arc and 28-36 (.778) from the line, while garnering 64 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 42 fouls, 82 assists, 49 turnovers, 19 steals and 302 points, for an 8.9 ppg. The Flyers (coached by Anthony Grant) finished 24-11 and 14-4 (tied 2nd) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Massachusetts 75-72 before losing 68-64 to Richmond in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Toledo 74-55 before losing 70-68 in overtime to Vanderbilt in the second round of the NIT.
As a sophomore in 2023, Elvis started 17 of the 19 games he played, for an average 29.5 mpg. He hit 60-157 (.382) from the floor, 26-80 (.325) from the arc and 15-20 from the line, while garnering 49 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 32 fouls, 55 assists, 31 turnovers, 15 steals, 4 blocks and 161 points, for an 8.5 ppg. The Flyers (coached by Anthony Grant) finished 22-12 overall and 12-6 (2nd) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated St. Joseph’s 60-54 and Fordham 68-58 before losing 68-56 to V.C.U. in the postseason conference tournament. Disappointed with failing to earn a berth in the NCAA draw, they declined invitations to secondary tournaments “due to health concerns for our overall roster.”
As a junior in 2024, Elvis started all 33 games, playing an average 28.5 mpg. He hit 106-280 (.379) from the floor, 47-127 (.370) from the arc and 50-59 (.847) from the line, while garnering 78 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg, 56 fouls, 117 assists, 52 turnovers, 19 steals, 1 block and 309 points, for a 9.4 ppg. The Flyers (coached by Anthony Grant) finished 25-8 and 14-4 (3rd) in Atlantic play. They lost 65-57 to Duquesne in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. As the 7th-seed in the West regional of the NCAA tournament, they defeated Nevada 63-60 before losing 78-68 to Arizona in the second round of the draw.
EMILIEN, PATRICK
6-6 F (WESTERN MICHIGAN, 2019-2021 and ST. FRANCIS-NY, 2022)
From Toronto and the National Preparatory Association’s Toronto Basketball Academy, where he averaged 20.6 ppg in his final season.
As a freshman in 2019, Emilien started 12 of 32 games, playing an average 21.3 mpg. He hit 48-138 (.348) from the floor, 26-89 (.292) from the arc and 30-53 (.566) from the line, while garnering 126 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 33 fouls, 25 assists, 39 turnovers, 13 steals, 13 blocks and 152 points, for a 4.8 pppg. The Broncos (coached by Steve Hawkins) finished 8-24 overall and 2-16 (6th, West division) in Mid-American Conference play.
As a sophomore in 2020, Emilien played in 30 games, for an average 9.3 mpg. He hit 25-61 (.410) from the floor, 5-23 (.217) from the arc and 5-17 (.294) from the line, while garnering 55 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass, 28 fouls, 12 assists, 19 turnovers, 6 steals, 9 blocks and 60 points for a 2.0 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Clayton Bates) finished 6-12 (tied 5th, West division) of Mid-American play and 13-19 overall. They lost 76-73 to Toledo in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
As a junior in 2021, Emilien started 4 of the 15 games he played, for an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 29-70 (.414) from the floor, 14-43 (.326) from the arc and 6-10 from the line, while garnering 53 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 18 fouls, 19 assists, 18 turnovers, 8 steals, 10 blocks and 78 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Broncos (coached by Clayton Bates) finished 5-16 overall and 4-12 (9th) in Mid-American play, failing to qualify for the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Emilien left the program and entered the transfer protocol, where was eligible as a graduate senior in 2022. APPARENTLY STAYED AT ST. FRANCIS. NOT LISTED ON THEIR ROSTER.
As a graduate senior in 2022, Emilien started all 27 games he played, for an average 30.4 mpg. He hit 141-295 (.478) from the floor, 1-9 (.111) from the arc and 54-72 (.750) from the line, while garnering 168 boards, including 61 on the offensive glass and a 6.2 rpg, 70 fouls, 29 assists, 21 turnovers, 20 blocks and 337 points, for a 12.5 ppg. The Terriers (coached by Glenn Braica) finished 10-20 and 7-11 (6th) in Northeast play. They fell 78-48 to Mount St. Mary’s in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
ENGLISH, CARL
6-3 G (HAWAII 2000-2003)
Born February 2, 1981 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Later played for St. Bride’s Fatima Academy in Newfoundland and then for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary in Oakville, Ontario in his senior year. “Carl can jump out of the gym. He can shoot the three and handle the ball,” said Rainbows coach Riley Wallace.
English played two games as a freshman in 200 before suffering an ankle injury and receiving a medical redshirt. In his two starts, he toiled 2.0 mpg. He hit 1-1 from the floor and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 2 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 1 assist (0.5 apg) and 4 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Rainbows, coached by Riley Wallace, finished 17-12 overall and 5-9 (6th) in WAC play.
As a freshman in 2001, English played in all 28 games, for an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 47-100 from the floor, 16-44 (.364) from the arc and 26-39 (.667) from the line, while garnering 87 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 44 assists (1.6 apg), 40 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 13 steals (0.5 spg), 1 block, 39 fouls and 136 points, for a 4.9 ppg (and a game-high 25). He came on late in the season to star for the Rainbows. He was chosen tournament MVP as Hawaii captured an improbable title, scoring 44 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists in three wins over TCU, Fresno State and eventual NIT champ Tulsa on the Golden Hurricane’s home floor. He scored 25 in final against Tulsa. Hawaii, coached by Riley Wallace, finished 17-14 overall and 8-8 (tied 5th) in WAC play. The Rainbows lost in the NCAA opening round, 79-69 to Syracuse.
As a soph in 2002, English started 33 of 33 games, playing an average 32.8 mpg. He hit 178-374 (.476), 57-143 (.399) from the arc and 99-154 (.643) from the line, while garnering 168 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 79 fouls (fouling out twice), 110 assists, 101 turnovers, 1 block, 38 steals and 512 points, for a ppg of 15.5. The Rainbows coached by Riley Wallace, which finished 27-6 overall and 15-3 (tied 1st) in WAC play, captured the postseason tournament, and then lost 70-58 to Xavier in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. English scored a season high 33 against Fresno State and was selected second-team all-WAC and chosen to the preseason John Wooden All-America list prior to the 2003 season. “We need him to step up, no doubt about it,” said coach Riley Wallace. “But I think he will. We had a great chemistry on and off the court last year. Carl needs to play within himself and he’ll be fine.”
As a junior in 2003, English was selected first-team all-WAC. He started 31 of 31 games, playing an average 35-7 mpg. He hit 198-463 (.428) from the field, 89-227 (.392) from the arc and 122-167 (.731) from the line, while garnering 166 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 78 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 73 assists, 82 turnovers, 3 blocks, 22 steals and 607 points, for a ppg of 19.6. He scored a season high 33 against Tulsa. English was named first-team all-WAC, second team NABC District 13 and first team USBWA District 9. The Rainbows, coached by Riley Wallace, finished 19-12 overall and 9-9 (tied 6th) in WAC play. They defeated UNLV 85-68 before losing 84-78 to Minnesota in the second round of the NIT. English was named a third-team academic All-American. He finished his career as Hawaii’s seventh all-time leading scorer with 1,259 points.
After the season, English declared for the NBA draft but went unselected through both rounds. While he initially didn’t hire an agent, positive early feedback led him to sign with Toronto-based agent Harold Cipin, a highly surprising choice given Cipin’s low profile and lack of experience representing NBA players or other professional athletes. This was a critical decision as it rendered English ineligible to return to Hawaii for his final year of eligibility and put him at a significant disadvantage against players represented by more established agents. Prior to the draft, English expected to go anywhere from 21st to 35th, according to draft boards and mock drafts. In a highly confusing move, English’s agent Cipin announced that English had signed a two-year guaranteed contract with the Pacers from which he would stand to earn about $1 million dollars and told the media that Pacers GM Larry Bird had fallen in love with English’s game. Unfortunately Cipin either misunderstood or misrepresented the nature of English’s contract as it was not in fact a guaranteed contract. English was released shortly thereafter as the Pacers already had 16 guaranteed contracts and stuck with second round pick James Jones instead of English. English received only minor compensation rather than the guaranteed salary Cipin had earlier announced. He spent the summer with Pacers development team, the Salt Lake City Pacers of the Rocky Mountain Revue Summer League. In the 2003-2004 basketball season, he played for the Charleston Lowgators of the NBA Development League. In the 2004-2005 basketball season, English followed the franchise to Florida as it became the Florida Flame. Then, in the 2005-2006 season, he went to Italy as Virtus Bologna enrolled him to play in the country’s top basketball league. He was released after 25 games, averaging 19.9 minutes and 7.6 points-per-game. In 2006-2007 he signed with KK Zadar from Croatia, where we was an All-Star Game MVP in the Adriatic League. He helped win the Croatian Cup while posting over 20 points per game. For the 2007-2008 season he moved to Spain and posted averages of 15.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 40% long-range shooting for CB Gran Canaria. In 2009, he joined Caja Laboral for 2009-10 season where he averaged 9.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in the ACB league. On August 3, 2010 he signed with DKV Joventut in Spain.
ENIOJUKAN, SUNDAY
6-7 F-C (FAIRFIELD, 1997-2000)
Played for John Abbott College. Born in Beaconsfield.
As a freshman in 1997, Eniojukan started 14 of 30 games, playing an average 17.9 mpg. He hit 62-124 (.500) from the floor and 39-81 (.481) from the line, while garnering 128 boards (including 58 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 8 assists (0.3 apg), 40 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 11 steals (0.4 spg), 8 blocks (0.3 bpg), 59 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 163 points, for a 5.4 ppg (and a game-high 19). The Stags, coached by Paul Cormier, finished 11-19 overall and 2-12 (tied 8th) in Metro Atlantic play. But they made an improbable run to the conference postseason title, before falling 82-74 to North Carolina in the opening round of the NCAA draw.
A sophomore starter in 1998, Eniojukan started 23 of 27 games, for an average 21.3 mpg. He hit 67-126 (.532) from the floor and 35-73 (.479) from the line, while garnering 133 boards (including 56 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 17 assists (0.6 apg), 44 turnovers (1.6 tpg), 12 steals (0.4 spg), 16 blocks (0.6 bpg), 59 fouls (fouling out once) and 169 points, for a 6.3 ppg (and a game-high 13). The Stags, coached by Paul Cormier, finished 12-15 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Metro Atlantic play. After the season, Cormier was replaced by Tim O’Toole.
As a junior in 1999, Eniojukan started 1 of the 16 games he played, for an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 19-44 (432.) from the floor and 14-34 (.412) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 8 assists (0.3 apg), 7 blocks (0.3 bpg), 30 turnovers (1.2 tpg), 10 steals (0.4 spg), 62 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 52 points, for a 2.0 ppg (and a game-high 7). The Stags, coached by Tim O’Toole, finished 12-15 overall and 7-11 (8th) in Metro Atlantic play.
As a senior in 2000, Eniojukan played in 16 games for an average 3.5 mpg. He hit 1-11 (.091) from the floor and 1-8 (.125) from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 1 assist (0.1 apg), 4 turnovers (0.3 tpg), 1 steal (0.1 spg), 5 blocks (0.3 bpg), 9 fouls and 3 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Stags, coached by Tim O’Toole, finished 14-15 overall and 11-7 (3rd) in Metro Atlantic play. With his playing time dwindling, Eniojukan left the program in mid-season to take a job on Wall Street and was working across the street from the World Trade Center when it was struck by Muslim terrorists on September 11th, 2001, Eniojukan decided life in Canada was safer and returned to Canada, where he went to work for a consulting company and toiled in the fledgling Ontario Professional Basketball Association.
ENNIS, DYLAN
6-1 G (RICE 2012 and VILLANOVA 2014-2015 and OREGON, 2016)
From Brampton, Ont. and Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Ill, where he averaged 23 ppg, 2 apg, 8 rpg and 3 spg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2012, Ennis started in 27 of 35 games, for an average 26.5 mpg. He hit 97-23 (.435) from the floor, 29-82 (.354) from the arc and 75-113 (.664) from the line, while garnering 151 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 61 fouls, 144 assists, 90 turnovers, 21 blocks, 37 steals and 298 points, for an 8.5 ppg. The Owls, coached by Ben Braun, finished 19-16 overall and 8-8 (7th) in Conference USA play. They defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 68-63 and Drake 74-68 before losing 77-70 to Oakland in the quarterfinals of the College Invitational Tournament.
Ennis sat out his transfer year in 2013. The Wildcats, coached by Jay Wright, finished 20-14 overall and 10-8 (tied 7th) in Big East play. They received an NCAA at-large bid and lost 78-71 to North Carolina in the opening/second round.
As a sophomore in 2014, Ennis played in 30 games, for an average 16.2 mpg. He hit 47-133 (.350) from the floor, 25-83 (.300) from the arc and 33-42 (.780) from the line, while garnering 51 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 47 fouls, 49 assists, 20 turnovers, 8 blocks, 8 steals and 152 points, for a 5.1 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Jay Wright, finished 29-5 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Big East play. After losing in the opening round of the Big East tourney, they received an at-large bid to the NCAA tourney and defeated Milwaukee 73-53 before losing to Connecticut 77-65 in the round of 32.
As a junior in 2015, Ennis started all 36 games, playing an average 28.1 mpg. He hit 123-295 (.410) from the floor, 58-160 (.360) from the arc and 52-84 (.610) from the line, while garnering 132 boards, including 33 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg, 78 fouls (fouling out once), 126 assists, 64 turnovers, 16 blocks, 35 steals and 356 points, for a 9.9 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Jay Wright, finished 33-3 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Big East play. They defeated Marquette 84-49, Providence 63-61 and Xavier-O 69-52 to win the postseason conference title and were a top seed in the NCAA tournament, defeating Lafayette 93-52 before losing 71-68 to North Carolina State in the round of 32.
After the season, Ennis transferred to Oregon.
As a senior in 2016, Ennis played in 2 games, for an average 10.5 mpg. He hit 1-4 from the floor and 0-2 from the arc, while garnering 3 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg, 2 assists, 2 turnovers and 2 points, for a 1.0 ppg before breaking his foot and being lost for the season. The Ducks, coached by Dana Marshall, finished 31-7 overall and 14-4 (1st) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington 83-77, Arizona 95-89 and Utah 88-57 to win the postseason tournament and were given a number one seed in the NCAA tournament, defeating Holy Cross 91-52, Saint Joseph’s 69-64 and Duke 82-68 before losing 80-68 to Oklahoma in the Elite Eight. Applied for a sixth year of eligibility, which he was granted.
As a graduate senior in 2017, started all 39 games, playing an average 31.7 mpg. He hit 144-336 (.429) from the floor, 53-148 (.358) from the arc and 84-114 (.737) from the line, while garnering 172 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg, 65 fouls, 119 assists (3.1 apg), 71 turnovers, 43 steals, 17 blocks and 425 points, for a 10.9 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Marshall, finished 33-6 overall and 16-2 (tied 1st) in Pac 12 play. They lost 83-80 in the conference postseason tournament final and then went on a tear in the NCAA tournament, defeating Iona 93-77, Rhode Island 75-72, Michigan 69-68 and Kansas 74-60 before losing the national semi-finals 77-76 to eventual champion North Carolina.
ENNIS-MCINTYRE, TYLER
6-2 G (SYRACUSE, 2014)
From Brampton, Ont., and St. Benedict’s Prep in NJ, where he was named the state’s high school player of the year, while average 14.6 ppg and 7.1 apg. Played for Canadian U19 team at the World championships, where Canada finished 6th. Ennis led the tournament in scoring at 20.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2-8 apg and 11 steals.
Ennis had a sensational rookie season, while being selected a USA Today 2nd-team All-American, an NABC freshman All-American and a USBWA freshman All-American. He was chosen to the ACC all-conference second team and was named 1 of 10 finalists for the Wooden Award. Ennis started 34 of 34 games, for an average 35.7 mpg. He hit 148-360 (.411) from the floor, 30-85 (.353) from the arc and 114-149 (.765) from the line, while garnering 115 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 69 fouls, 187 assists (5.5 apg), 58 turnovers, 71 steals, 6 blocks and 440 points, for a 12.9 ppg. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 28-6 overall and 14-4 (2nd) in ACC play. They lost 66-63 in the opening round of the ACC tournament, but received an at-large berth to the NCAA tournament, where they defeated Western Michigan 77-53 in the second round before losing 55-53 to Dayton in round three.
After the season, Ennis declared for the NBA draft. He was drafted by Phoenix Suns in the 2014 NBA draft (18th overall) and signed a multi-year contract with the Suns.
In February 2015, Ennis was traded by Suns along with Miles Plumlee to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-way deal that saw the Suns receive Brandon Knight and Kendall Marshall, the Philadelphia 76ers receive a first round draft pick from the Suns, and the Bucks receive Michael-Carter Williams from the 76ers.
In September 2016, Ennis was traded by the Suns to the Houston Rockets for Michael Beasley.
In February 2017, Ennis was traded by the Houston Rockets to the Los Angeles Lakers for Marcelo Huertas. In July, 2017, he signs a multi-year contract with the Lakers.
He was eventually cut from the team. Over the course of his NBA career, he earned US$8,167,357.
TYLER ENNIS-MCINTYRE’S NBA STATS at basketballreference.com
ERGAS, JAMAR
6-0 G (WASHINGTON STATE, 2017-2018 and DIXIE STATE, 2021)
From Toronto, Monteverde Academy, 22 Feet Academy in Greenville, S.C. and Elite 1 Academy in Phoenix Arizona, where he averaged 18 ppg. 7.0 rpg, 4.0 apg and 4.0 spg as a senior.
As freshman in 2017, Ergas redshirted. The Cougars, coached by Ernie Kent, finished 12-18 overall and 6-12 (tied 9th) in Pac 12 play.
As a freshman in 2018, Ergas played in 10 games, for an average 1.6 mpg. He hit 2-4 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 1 board, 1 assist, 2 turnovers and 4 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Cougars (coached by Ernie Kent) finished 12-19 overall and 4-14 (11th) in Pac 12 play.
After the season, Ergas left the program and enrolled the NJCAA’s South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. He subsequently surfaced at division II Dixie State, which stepped up to Division I in 2020-21.
As a senior in 2021, Ergas played in 6 games, for an average 5.7 mpg. He hit 4-11 (.364) from the floor and 3-9 from the arc, while garnering 2 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 2 fouls, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 seals and 11 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Trailblazers (coached by Jon Judkins) finished 8-13 overall and 4-10 (9th) in WAC play, failing to qualify for the postseason conference tournament.
ESPOSITO, J.S.
5-11 G (DUQUESNE 2001)
A point guard from Brantford Ontario, who averaged 25.0 ppg and 12.0 apg as a senior. Projected to play a major role for the Dukes but had difficulties with coach Darelle Porter.
As a freshman in 2001, Esposito played in 13 games, for an average 2.5 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the arc and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 5 boards (0.4 rpg), 3 assists (0.2 apg), 4 turnovers (0.3 tpg), 3 fouls and 3 points, for a 0.2 ppg (and a game-high 3). Duquesne finished 9-21 overall and 3-13 (tied 10th) in Atlantic 10 play. Coach Darelle Porter was turfed after the season and replaced by Danny Nee, formerly of Nebraska and Robert Morris.
His confidence in tatters, Esposito left and enrolled at Carleton for a year and then at Guelph where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2003.
ETIENNE, TRISTAN
6-10 F (WASHINGTON 2015)
From Abbotsford W.J. Mouat.
Etienne left the Huskies program in early October, 2014, citing personal reasons and saying he planned to remain in school for the fall quarter. “We are truly sorry to see Tristan leave us,” Huskies coach Lorenzo Romar said. “In his short time here, he has been a model citizen and shown to be a high-level student.” Etienne underwent open-heart surgery on January 11, 2012 after being diagnosed with the heart disorder atrial septal defect.
He subsequently enrolled at U.B.C., where he was eligible in 2015-16.
EVBAGHARU, MICHAEL
6-4 G (SIENA, 2024-
From Scarborough, Ont., Royal Crown Academic School, where he averaged 18.2 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 4.5 apg and 1.2 spg as a senior. Toiled for Canada at the U18 FIBA Americas and at the U19 World Cup in 2019.
As a freshman in 2024, Evbagharu started 7 of the 18 games he played, for an average 24.0 mpg. He hit 43-103 (.417) from the floor, 4-18 (.222) from the arc and 14-30 (.467) from the line, while garnering 102 boards, including 38 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg, 34 fouls, 33 assists, 41 turnovers, 7 steals, 6 blocks and 104 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Saints (coached by Gerry McNamara) finished 4-28 and 3-17 (11th) in Metro Atlantic play. They fell 67-65 to Niagara in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
EXACTE, WILGUENS JR
6-6 G (UTAH, 2023-2024 and X, 2025-
From Montreal, Que., College Notre Dame and the NBA Academy Latin America in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
As a freshman in 2023, Exacte started 2 of 32 games, playing an average 11.8 mpg. He hit 38-115 (.330) from the floor, 21-62 (.339) from the arc and 18-19 (.947) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 30 fouls, 21 assists, 29 turnovers, 6 steals and 115 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Utes (coached by Craig Smith) finished 17-15 overall and 10-10 (7th) in Pac 12 play before losing 73-62 to Stanford in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
Exacte redshirted in 2024 after suffering from an undisclosed injury. The Utes (coached by Craig Smith) finished 22-15 overall and 9-11 (tied 6th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Arizona State 90-57 before falling 72-58 to Colorado in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. They then defeated UC Irvine 84-75, Iowa 91-82 and Virginia Commonwealth 74-54 before losing 100-90 in the NIT semi-finals.
After the season, Exacte entered the transfer portal and enrolled at X.
EXILUS, CHRIS
6-2 G (VIRGINIA TECH 2001) and (DePAUL 2003-2004)
From Toronto. Played his junior and senior years at North Marion HS in West Virginia, where he led the Huskies to a state title and was named MVP of the state tournament. He averaged 17.7 ppg and handed out 4.0 apg en route to being named West Virginia player of the year. “He can distribute and get his own shot,” said Hokies coach Ricky Stokes. “He can really handle the ball.”
As a freshman in 2001, Exilus started 14 of 27 games, playing an average 19.3 mpg. He hit 38-115 (.333) from the floor, 11-56 (.196) from the arc and 24-29 (.828) from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 50 assists (1.9 apg), 61 turnovers (2.3 tpg), 16 steals (0.6 spg), 43 fouls (fouling out once) and 111 points, for a 4.1 ppg (and a game-high 20). The Hokies, coached by Ricky Stokes, finished 8-19 overall and 2-14 (7th, East division) in Big East play.
Exilus then appears to have flunked out and enrolled at Butler County CC in Kansas for one year. He accepted a scholarship to DePaul for 2003, where he was eligible as a junior. “He’s very heady, almost like a coach,” said Blue Demons coach Dave Leitao. “He walked in the office and started leading guys without getting on the floor. I would anticipate he’s going to play a lot of minutes.”
As a junior in 2003, Exilus played in 14 games, averaging 4.6 mpg. He hit 3-10 from the floor, 3-8 (.375) from the arc and 9-10 from the line, while garnering 3 boards (0.2 rpg), 14 fouls, 5 assists, 10 turnovers and 18 points, for a ppg of 1.3. The Blue Demons, coached by Dave Leitao, finished 16-13 overall and 8-8 in Conference USA play before losing to North Carolina 83-72 in the opening round of the NIT.
A senior reserve in 2004, Exilus played in 21 games, for an average 7.1 mpg. He hit 12-31 (.387) from the floor, 7-22 (.318) from the arc and 6-8 from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 17 fouls, 6 assists, 5 turnovers, 3 steals and 37 points, for a ppg of 1.8. The Blue Demons, coached by Dave Leitao, finished 22-10 overall and 12-4 (tied 1st) in Conference USA play. They’re seeded 7th in the NCAA’s Phoenix region and defeated Dayton 76-69 in double overtime before losing 72-55 to 2nd-seed Connecticut in the second round.
EZEAGU, KAOSI
6-10 C (UTEP, 2019 and KANSAS STATE, 2021-2022, SAM HOUSTON STATE, 2023 and NEW MEXICO STATE, 2024)
Born in the Bahamas. From Brampton, Ont., and Mississauga’s GTA Prep where he averaged 11.4 ppg and 10.4 rpg, while being named the National Preparatory Association’s defensive player of the year.
As a freshman in 2019, Ezeagu started 8 of 29 games, playing an average 12.4 mpg. He hit 37-65 (.569) from the floor and 19-40 (.475) from the line, while garnering 98 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 76 fouls, 3 assists, 36 turnovers, 9 steals, 24 blocks and 93 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Miners (coached by Rodney Terry) finished 8-21 overall and 3-15 (14th) in Conference USA play.
Midway through the 2019-20 season, Ezeagu left the program and transferred to Kansas State, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2021, having received a waiver from the NCAA because he hadn’t toiled for the Miners. The Wildcats (coached by Bruce Weber) finished 3-15 (10th) in Big 12 play and 11-21 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a redshift sophomore in 2021, Ezeagu started 6 of the 19 games he played, for an average 16.9 mpg. He hit 37-66 (.561) from the floor and 24-52 (.462) from the line, while garnering 61 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 49 fouls, 6 assists, 24 turnovers, 7 steals, 13 blocks and 98 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Bruce Weber) finished 9-20 overall and 4-14 (9th) in Big 12 play. They defeated T.C.U. 71-50 before losing 74-68 in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
As a junior in 2022, Ezeagu started 12 of the 25 games he played, for an average 12.6 mpg. He hit 37-54 (.685) from the floor and 30-53 (.566) from the line, while garnering 68 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 49 fouls, 4 assists, 19 turnovers, 6 steals, 8 blocks and 104 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Bruce Weber) finished 14-17 overall and 6-12 (9th) in Big 12 play, before losing 73-67 to West Virginia in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament. After the season, Weber retired and replaced by Baylor assistant Jerome Tang.
After the season, Ezeagu entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Sam Houston State, where he was eligible as a senior in 2023.
As a covid-eligible senior in 2023, Ezeagu started all 4 games he played, for an average 15.8 mpg. He hit 14-25 (.560) from the floor and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 21 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg, 7 fouls, 4 assists, 7 turnovers and 32 points, for an 8.0 ppg. The Bearkats (coached by Chris Mudge) finished 26-8 overall and 14-4 (2nd) in WAC play. They defeated California Baptist 64-51 before losing 78-75 to Grand Canyon in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Santa Clara 58-56 before losing 75-55 to North Texas in the second round of the NIT.
Ezeagu entered the transfer portal and enrolled at New Mexico State.
As a graduate senior in 2025, Ezeagu started all 32 games, playing an average 25.9 mpg. He hit 116-202 (.574) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 50-99 (.505) from the line, while garnering 203 boards, including 75 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg, 99 fouls, 15 assists, 42 turnovers, 15 steals, 21 blocks and 282 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Jason Hooten) finished 13-19 and 7-9 (tied 4th) in Conference USA play. They fell 89-69 to Western Kentucky in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.