Canadians in NCAA/NBA – surname J

JACK, ISAAC

6-11 C  (BUFFALO, 2023 and DAYTON, 2024-

        From Port Alberni, B.C. and Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association’s Fort Erie International Academy, where he averaged 15.9 ppg and 7.9 rpg.

        As a freshman in 2023, Jack started 20 of 31 games, playing an average 16.4 mpg. He hit 76-115 (.661) from the floor and 22-37 (.595) from the line, while garnering 130 boards, including 56 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg, 76 fouls, 10 assists, 26 turnovers, 11 steals, 20 blocks and 174 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Bulls (coached by George Halcovage III) finished 15-17 overall and 9-9 (tied 6^th) in Mid-American play before losing 101-77 to Akron the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.

        After the season, Jack entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Dayton.

        As a freshman in 2024, Jack played in 33 games, for an average 8.5 mpg. He hit 43-60 (.717) from the floor and 15-21 (.714) from the line, while garnering 53 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 45 fouls, 5 assists, 24 turnovers, 7 steals, 13 blocks and 101 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Flyers (coached by Anthony Grant) finished 25-8 and 14-4 (3^rd) in Atlantic play. They lost 65-57 to Duquesne in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. As the 7^th-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.

JACK, NATHANAEL

6-5 G   (FLORIDA STATE, 2020-2021 and CLEVELAND STATE, 2022)

        From Mississauga, Ont., Freedom Christian Academy in Fayetteville, N.C., Calusa Prep in Miami, Florida, and Eastern Florida State JC.

        As a junior in 2020, Jack played in 13 games, for an average 5.8 mpg. He hit 15-38 (.395) from the floor, 11-33 (.333) from the arc and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 14 fouls, 5 assists, 5 turnovers, 1 steal and 43 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Seminoles (coached by Leonard Hamilton) finished 16-4 (1^st) in Atlantic Coast Conference play and 26-5 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

        As a senior in 2021, Jack played in 19 games for an average 7.6 mpg. He hit 23-56 (.411) from the floor, 17-46 (.370) from the arc and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 14 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 17 fouls, 5 assists, 9 turnovers, 1 block, 3 steals and 68 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Seminoles (coached by Leonard Hamilton) finished 18-7 overall and 11-4 (2nd) in ACC play. They defeated Duke 2-0 (default) and North Carolina 69-66 before losing 80-75 to Georgia Tech in the ACC postseason tournament title match. They then defeated UNC-Greensboro 64-54 and Colorado 71-53 before losing 76-58 to Michigan in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

        After the season, Jack left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Cleveland State, where he was eligible as a graduate senior (by way of covid protocols) in 2022.

        As a graduate senior in 2022, Jack played in 22 games, for an average 7.3 mpg. He hit 18-55 (.327) from the floor, 15-48 (.313) from the arc and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 16 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg, 19 fouls, 4 assists, 6 turnovers, 3 steals, 1 block and 55 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Dennis Gates) finished 20-11 overall and 15-6 (tied 1^st) in Horizon play. They defeated Robert Morris 83-67 before losing 82-67 to Wright State in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then lost 72-68 to Xavier-O. in the opening round of the NIT.

JACKSON, BERNARD

6-9 C (CORNELL 1988-1991)

        From Toronto St. Michael’s. Played on Canadian national junior team in 1987.

        As a freshman in 1988, Jackson appeared in 12 games, for an average 3.4 mpg. He hit 8-18 (.444) from the floor and 2-6 from the line, while garnering 17 boards (1.4 rpg), 6 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers and 18 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Mike Dement, finished 17-10 overall and captured the Ivy League with an 11-3 record before dropping a 90-50 decision to Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore, Jackson lost 30 pounds by the middle of the season and became the Big Red’s go to guy. He started 14 of 26 games, playing an average 24.2 mpg. He hit 93-188 (.495) from the field and 83-132 (.629) from the line, while garnering 185 boards (including 53 on the offensive glass and a 7.1 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out once), 11 assists, 55 turnovers, 56 blocks, 7 steals and 269 points for a 10.3 ppg. The Big Red, coach by Mike Dement, 10-16 overall and 7-7 (tied 4th) in the Ivy League. Jackson second-team all-conference honors. He also became the first Cornell player in 20 years to lead the Ivy League in rebounding. Games featured a 30-point, 19-rebound effort in a rout of Dartmouth.

        As a junior in 1990, Jackson started 24 of 28 games, playing an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 128-245 (.522) from the floor and 92-168 (.548) from the line, while garnering 231 boards, (including 67 on the offensive glass and an 8.3 rpg), 79 fouls (fouling out three times), 24 assists, 59 turnovers, 65 blocks, 18 steals and 348 points, for a 12.4 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Mike Dement, finished 12-17 overall and 5-9 in Ivy League play

        As a senior in 1991, Jackson started 12 of 26 games, playing an average 19.8 mpg. He hit 82-162 (.506) from the floor and 47-94 (.500) from the line, while garnering 155 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg), 40 fouls (fouling out once), 20 assists, 53 turnovers, 53 blocks, 9 steals and 211 points for an 8.1 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Mike Dement, finished 13-13 overall and 6-8 in Ivy League play.

JACKSON, D.J.

6-4 G   (IUPUI, 2023-

        From Mississauga, Ont., and the Monteverde Academy in Florida, where he helped his team captured the Prep National Championship, scoring 29 in the title match. Jackson toiled for the U16 Canadian team that captured a silver medal at the Americas Cup.

        As a freshman in 2023, Jackson started 16 of the 21 games he played, for an average 23.7 mpg. He hit 78-176 (.443) from the floor, 4-18 (.222) from the arc and 42-55 (.764) from the line, while garnering 82 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass, 38 fouls, 21 assists, 26 turnovers, 18 steals, 1 block and 202 points, for a 9.6 ppg. Jackson was a Horizon League all-rookie team selection. The Mastodons (coached by Matt Crenshaw) finished 5-27 overall and 2-18 (tied 10^th) in Horizon League play, before losing 67-64 to Robert Morris in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2024, Jackson started 7 of 31 games, playing an average 21.3 mpg. He hit 100-223 (.448) from the floor, 10-32 (.313) from the arc and 58-70 (.829) from the line, while garnering 81 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 61 fouls, 39 assists, 33 turnovers, 41 steals, 6 blocks and 268 points, for an 8.6 ppg. The Mastodons (coached by Matt Crenshaw) finished 6-26 overall and 2-18 (10^th) in Horizon play. They fell 85-66 to Cleveland State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Crenshaw was turfed and replaced by University of Indianapolis coach Paul Corsaro.

JACKSON, JUSTIN

6-7 F   (MARYLAND, 2017-2018)

        From Ajax, Ont. and Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. A member of the U19 Canadian team that finished fifth at the worlds in 2015.

        As a freshman in 2017, Jackson started 30 of 33 games, playing an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 117-267 (.438) from the floor, 46-105 (.438) from the arc and 67-96 (.698) from the line, while garnering 199 boards, including 58 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg, 72 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists, 54 turnovers, 26 blocks, 29 steals and 347 points, for a 10.5 ppg. The Terrapins (coached by Mark Turgeon) finished 24-9 overall and 12-6 (tied 2nd) in Big 10 play, before losing 76-65 in the opening (2^nd) round of NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2018, Jackson started 10 of the 11 games he played, for an average 29.2 mpg, before tearing the labrum in his right shoulder. He hit 37-101 (.366) from the floor, 10-40 (.250) from the arc and 24-29 (.828) from the line, while garnering 89 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and an 8.1 rpg, 15 fouls, 21 assists, 32 turnovers, 9 blocks, 9 steals and 108 points for a 9.8 ppg. The Terrapins (coached by Mark Turgeon) finished 19-13 overall and 8-10 (8th) in Big 10 play.

After the season, Jackson announced he would enter the NBA draft. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the 43^rd overall pack of the draft and subsequently traded to the Orlando Magic. In the 2019 campaign, he toiled in the D-League for the Lakeland Magic.

JAKSIC, MIROSLAV

6-10 C  (GRAND CANYON, 2014-2015)

        From Windsor Herman and Walled Lake Michigan. Serbian born. Played for the u16 national team that won a bronze at the FIBA Americas.

        As a freshman in 2014, Jaksic did not play. The Antelopes, coached by Dan Majerle, finished 15-15 overall and 10-6 (3^rd) in Western Athletic play.

        As a freshman in 2015, Jaksic started in 2 of the 13 games he played, for an average 5.7 mpg. He hit 15-29 (.517) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 6-13 (.462) from the line, while garnering 16 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and 1.2 rpg, 14 fouls (fouling out once), 8 turnovers, 4 blocks and 36 points, for an average 2.8 ppg. The Antelopes, coached by Dan Majerle, finished 17-14 overall and 8-6 (tied 2^nd) in WAC play before losing 75-70 to Northern Arizona in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament.

        After the season, Jaksic transferred to the University of Toronto.

JAMES, SHANE

6-1 G   (LOYOLA-MARYLAND 2004-2007)

        James averaged 27 ppg and 6 apg as a senior in Markham High in Ontario, as well as 18 ppg, 6 rpg and 4 apg with the Canadian junior national team. “He’s very good with the ball and just knows how to play,” said Greyhounds coach Scott Hicks. “His defence is as good as his offence and you can’t say that about too many freshmen.”

        James started 27 of 28 games as a freshman in 2004, playing an average 30.3 mpg. He hit 85-201 (.423) from the floor, 30-74 (.405) from the arc and 36-49 (.735) from the line, while garnering 69 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 43 fouls, 81 assists (2.9 apg), 58 turnovers (2.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.4), 4 blocks (0.1 bpg), 16 steals (0.6 spg) and 236 points, for a ppg of 8.4. He scored a career high 17 against Niagara and Canisius. Named to Metro Atlantic all-rookie team. The Greyhounds, coached by Scott Hicks, finished 1-27 overall and 1-17 (10th) in Metro Atlantic play. After the season, Hicks is turfed and replaced by former Maryland assistant Jimmy Patsos.

        As a sophomore in 2005, James started 25 of 28 games, averaging 28.9 mpg. He hit 100-218 (.459) from the floor, 12-34 (.353) from the arc and 58-90 (.644) from the line, while garnering 104 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 57 fouls (fouling out once), 81 assists (2.9 apg), 72 turnovers (2.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.13), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 34 steals (1.2 spg) and 270 points, for a ppg of 9.6. The Greyhounds, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 6-22 overall and 5-13 (9th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a junior in 2006, James started 21 of 28 games, playing an average 27.3 mpg. He hit 74-170 (.435) from the floor, 13-35 (.371) from the arc and 58-77 (.753) from the line, while garnering 106 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 58 fouls, 97 assists (3.5 apg), 68 turnovers (2.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.4), 32 steals (1.1 spg), 1 block and 219 points, for a ppg of 7.8. The Greyhounds, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 15-13 overall and 8-10 (6th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a senior in 2007, James started 7 of 30 games, playing an average 22.3 mpg. He hit 31-68 (.456) from the floor, 0-12 from the arc and 23-30 (.767) from the line, while garnering 97 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 59 fouls (fouling out twice), 86 assists (2.9 apg), 31 turnovers (1.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 2.77), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 23 steals (0.8 spg) and 85 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Greyhounds, coached by Jimmy Patsos, finished 18-13 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Metro Atlantic play.

JANKOVIC, STEFAN

6-10 F  (MISSOURI, 2013-2014 and HAWAII 2015-2016)

        From Mississauga, Ont., St. Francis Xavier and Huntington Prep in West Virginia

        As a freshman in 2013, Jankovic started 2 on the 25 games he played, for an average 7.9 mpg. He hit 23-63 (.365) from the floor, 12-38 (.316) from the arc and 18-20 (.900) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 45 fouls (fouling out once), 9 assists, 8 turnovers, 7 blocks, 6 steals and 76 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Tigers, coached by Frank Haith, finished 23-11 overall and 11-7 (tied 5^th) in SEC play. Given an at-large berth in the NCAA tournament, the Tigers lost 84-72 to Colorado State in the opening/second round of the draw.

        In November/2013, Jankovic announced that he was leaving the Mizzou. Before announcing his transfer, he played in 3 games, for an average 8.7 mpg. He hit 3-5 from the floor, 2-3 from the arc and 2-5 from the line, while garnering 8 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 3 fouls, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 1 steal and10 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Tigers, coached by Frank Haith, finished 23-12 overall and 9-9 (tied 6^th) in SEC play. They defeated Texas A&M 91-83 before losing 72-49 to Florida in the SEC postseason tournament. Invited to the NIT, they defeated Davidson 85-77 in the opening round before losing 71-63 to Southern Mississippi in the round of 16.

        Jankovic subsequently surfaced at Hawaii, where he was eligible in 2015.

        As a junior in 2015, Jankovic started 14 of the 24 games he played, for an average 20.5 mpg. He hit 85-173 (.491) from the floor, 16-50 (.320) from the arc and 68-96 (.708) from the line, while garnering 117 boards, including 47 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg, 80 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 17 assists, 42 turnovers, 33 blocks, 14 steals and 254 points, for a 10.6 ppg. The Rainbows, coached by Benjy Taylor, finished 22-13 overall and 8-8 (5^th) in Big West play.

        As a senior in 2016, Jankovic started all 33 games, playing an average 24.7 mpg. He hit 172-317 (.543) from the floor, 33-84 (.393) from the arc and 139-180 (.772) from the line, while garnering 218 boards, including 57 on the offensive glass and 6.6 rpg, 100 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 39 assists, 58 turnovers, 40 blocks, 20 steals and 516 points, to leading the Rainbows in scoring with a 15.6 ppg. The Rainbows, coached by Eran Ganot, finished 28-6 overall and 13-3 (tied 1^st) in Big West play, captured the postseason Big West crown with a 64-60 win over Long Beach State and then defeated California in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 73-60 to Maryland.

JANKUS, MARCUS

5-11 G (NORTHERN ILLINOIS 2000-2001)

From Hamilton Cathedral. Played with Prep Stars Canada club team in 1999 while satisfying NCAA initial eligibility requirements. In 1998, led Cathedral to provincial title with 34-0 record.

As a freshman in 2000, Jankus appeared in all 28 games for the Huskies, averaging 11.9 mpg. He hit 21-65 (.323) from the floor, 12-33 (.364) from the arc, 5-6 (.833) from the line, while garnering 31 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and 1.1 rpg), 38 fouls, 32 assists, 32 turnovers, 2 blocks, 11 steals and 59 points for an average of 2.1 ppg. The Huskies, coached by Brian Hammel, finished 13-15 overall and 7-11 (4th, West division) in Mid-American play.

As a sophomore in 2001, Jankus started 4 of the 20 games he played, for an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 8-32 (.250) from the floor, 2-17 (.118) from the arc and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 14 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg), 24 assists (1.2 apg), 17 turnovers (0.9 tpg), 10 steals (0.5 spg), 22 fouls and 21 points, for a 1.1 ppg (and a game-high 7). The Huskies, under interim coach Andy Greer, finished 5-23 overall and 4-14 (5th, West division) in Mid-American play. Greer replaced after the season by Illinois assistant Rob Judson.

Jankus transferred to Division II Mercyhurst College.

JASEY, ISIAH

6-10 C  (TEXAS A&M, 2018-19, and S.M.U., 2020-2022)

        From Ottawa, Ont. (dual citizen?), and Killeen Ellison High in Texas, and Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas.

        As a freshman in 2018, Jasey played in 15 games, for an average 3.3 mpg. He hit 3-6 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 8 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 4 fouls, 3 turnovers, 1 steals, 5 blocks and 6 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Billy Kennedy) finished 22-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 7th) in SEC play. They defeated Providence 73-69 and North Carolina 86-65 before losing 99-72 to Michigan State in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Jasey played in 5 games, for an average 9.0 mpg. He hit 8-9 from the floor and 3-8 from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 8 fouls, 1 assists, 1 turnover, 4 steals, 4 blocks and 19 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Billy Kennedy) finished 14-18 overall and 6-12 (11^th) in SEC play. They defeated Vanderbilt 69-52 before losing 80-54 to Mississippi State in the second round of conference postseason tournament. After the season, Jasey left the program and enrolled at S.M.U., where he was eligible as a junior in 2020.

        As a junior in 2020, Jasey started 12 of the 20 games he played, for an average 13.2 mpg. He hit 26-46 (.565) from the floor and 4-14 (.286) from the line, while garnering 49 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and 2.5 rpg), 27 fouls, 2 assists, 14 turnovers, 4 steals, 12 blocks and 56 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Tim Jankovich), finished 19-11 and 9-9 (7^th) in American Athletic play. Postseason play was cancelled by the covid-19 pandemic).

        As a senior in 2021, Jasey started 15 of 17 games, playing an average 18.1 mpg. He hit 29-62 (.468) from the floor and 4-13 (.308) from the line, while garnering 65 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 40 fouls, 7 assists, 25 turnovers, 5 steals, 17 blocks and 62 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Tim Jankovich) finished 11-6 overall and 7-4 (4^th) in American Athletic play. They lost 74-71 to Cincinnati in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament and then fell 85-84 to Boise State in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a senior (by way of covid protocols) in 2022, Jasey started all 15 games he played, for an average 13.4 mpg before suffering an Achilles injury. He hit 12-32 (.375) from the floor and 3-10 from the line, while garnering 44 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 27 fouls, 3 assists, 15 turnovers, 9 steal, 16 blocks and 27 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Mustangs (coached by Tim Jankovich) finished 24-9 overall and 13-4 (2^nd) in American Athletic play. They defeated Tulsa 83-58 before losing 70-63 to Memphis in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals. They then defeated Nicholls 68-58 before losing 75-63 to Washington State in the second round of the NIT.

JAUKOVIC, LUCA

6-5 G   (TEXAS-ARLINGTON 2002-2003)

        From St. Catharines Simcoe Secondary, where he averaged 27 ppg, 12 rpg and 2 apg as a senior.
        Jaukovic redshirted 2002 with a hand injury. The Mavericks, coached by Eddie McCarter, finish 12-14 overall and 9-10 (7th) in Southland play. “We just think it’s a matter of getting him on the court,” said Mavericks coach Eddie McCarter. “He’s a good athlete and he shoots the ball well.”

        As a freshman in 2003, Jaukovic played in 12 games, for an average 3.2 mpg. He hit 7-14 from the floor and 1-5 from the arc, while garnering 7 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 1 assist (0.1 apg), 3 fouls and 15 points, for a 1.3 ppg (and a game high 4). The Mavericks, coached by Eddie McCarter, finished 16-13 overall and 13-7 (3rd) in Southland play.

        After the season, Jaukovic transferred to NCAA Division II Barry College.

JEAN-MARIE, JAMES

6-8 F   (SAN DIEGO, 2020 and HAWAII, 2021 and PORTLAND STATE, 2022)

        From Montreal, Que. Jeanne-Mance CEGEP, Athlos Leadership Academy in San Antonio, Texas, Indian Hills (IOWA) JC and Navarro College JC of Texas, where he averaged 12.7 pgpg and 7.3 rpg in his sophomore season.

        As a junior in 2020, Jean-Marie started 28-32 games, playing an average 25.8 mpg. He hit 91-201 (.453) from the floor, 14-35 (.400) from the arc and 41-63 (.651) from the line, while garnering 167 boards (including 52 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 75 fouls, 27 assists, 60 turnovers, 8 steals, 24 blocks and 237 points, for a 7.4 ppg. The Toreros (coached by Sam Scholl) finished 9-23 overall and 2-14 (9th) in West Coast play. They lost 75-61 to Loyola Marymount in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Jean-Marie transferred to Hawaii.

        As a senior in 2021, Jean-Marie started 14 of 21 games, playing an average 21.5 mpg. He hit 94-173 (.543) from the floor, 13-39 (.448) from the arc and 56-73 (.767) from the line, while garnering 104 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 38 fouls, 7 assists, 37 turnovers, 7 steals, 6 blocks and 257 points, for a 12.2 ppg. Jean-Marie was named honorable mention on the Big West all-conference team. The Rainbows (coached by Eran Ganot) finished 11-10 overall and 9-9 (6^th) in Big West play. They lost 62-52 to UC-Riverside in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

        After the season, Jean-Marie left the program and entered the transfer protocol, enrolling at Portland State, where he was eligible as a graduate senior in 2022.

        As a graduate senior in 2022, Jean-Marie started 11 of the 14 games he played, for an average 26.6 mpg. He hit 70-134 (.522) from the floor, 5-12 (.417) from the arc and 36-52 (.692) from the line, while garnering 125 boards, including 51 on the offensive glass and an 8.9 rpg, 33 fouls, 5 assists, 42 turnovers, 10 blocks, 6 steals and 181 points, for a 12.9 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Jase Coburn) finished 14-17 and 10-10 (7^th) in Big Easy play. They defeated Idaho State 66-52 and Southern Utah 77-65 before losing 86-79 to Northern Colorado in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

JENNETO, FAHIM

6-7 F   (DELAWARE STATE, 2019-2022)

        From Ajax J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate and the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association’s Thornhill Thornlea Secondary.

As a freshman in 2019, Jennoto started 10 of the 13 games he played, for an average 20.8 mpg. He hit 31-74 (.419) from the floor, 14-35 (.400) from the arc and 8-14 (.571) from the line, while garnering 40 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 44 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 10 assists, 21 turnovers, 5 blocks, 3 steals and 84 points, for a 6.5 ppg. The Hornets (coached by Eric Skeeters) finished 6-25 overall and 2-14 (12th) in MEAC play.

As a sophomore in 2020, Jenneto started 16 of the 18 games he played, for an average 23.5 mpg. He hit 41-116 (.353) from the floor, 21-70 (.300) from the arc and 20-24 (.833) from the line, while garnering 81 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg), 58 fouls, 8 assists, 29 turnovers, 9 steals, 6 blocks and 123 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Hornets (coached by Eric Skeeters) finished 4-12 (tied 9^th) in MEAC play and 6-26 overall. They fell 92-75 to North Carolina Central in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

As a junior in 2021, Jenneto played in four games, for an average 11.3 mpg. He hit 5-12 (.417) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 3-4 from the line, while garnering 4 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 7 fouls, 1 assists, 4 turnovers and 14 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Hornets (coached by Eric Skeeters) finished 3-16 overall and 1-11 (5^th, North division) of MEAC play, failing to qualify for the postseason conference tournament. After the season, Skeeters was turfed and replaced by Sanford, Delaware, high school coach Stan Waterman.

        As a senior in 2022, Jenneto played in 4 games, for an average 24.3 mpg. He hit 13-34 (.382) from the floor, 5-15 from the arc and 7-10 from the line, while garnering 16 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 10 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 block and 38 points, for a 9.5 ppg. The Hornets (coached by Stan Waterman) finished 2-25 overall and 0-14 (8^th) in MEAC play. They lost 74-66 to Norfolk State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

JEPPESEN, KEENAN

6-7 G   (BROWN, 2005-2007)

        From Stony Creek Saltfleet High.

        As a freshman in 2005, Jeppesen started 9 of 23 games, playing an average 13.5 mpg. He hit 33-74 (.446) from the floor, 5-17 (.294) from the arc and 21-31 (.677) from the line, while garnering 51 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 35 fouls (fouling out once), 9 assists (0.4 apg), 27 turnovers (1.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.3), 24 steals (1.0 spg), 2 blocks (0.3 bpg) and 92 points, for an average 4.0 ppg. He scored a season high 16 against Columbia, while hitting 7-9 from the field. The Bears, coached by Glen Miller, finished 12-16 overall and 5-9 (7th) in Ivy League play.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Jeppesen started 24 of 27 games, playing an average 30.7 mpg. He hit 103-236 (.436) from the floor, 15-63 (.238) from the arc, and 79-135 (.585) from the line, while garnering 136 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 46 fouls (fouling out once), 49 assists (1.8 apg), 85 turnovers (3.1 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.6), 51 steals (1.9 spg), 18 blocks (0.7 bpg) and 300 points, for an average 11.1 ppg. He scored a game high 25 against Columbia. The Bears, coached by Glen Miller, finished 10-17 overall and 6-8 (5th) in Ivy League play. After the season, Miller bailed for Penn. Jeppesen sought to follow him to Penn but the transfer request was not considered by the university, ostensibly having been filed too late.

        As a junior in 2007, Jeppesen started 7 of the 7 game he played, for an average 34.3 mpg. He hit 22-75 (.293) from the floor, 6-25 (.240) from the arc and 21-26 (.808) from the line, while garnering 27 boards, (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 14 fouls (fouling out once), 20 assists (1.8 apg), 30 turnovers (3.1 rpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.58), 5 blocks (0.7 bpg), 11 steals (1.0 spg) and 71 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Bears, coached by Craig Robinson, finished 11-18 overall and 6-8 (5th) in Ivy play.

        After the season, Jeppesen left Brown and enrolled at Western Ontario.

JESPERSEN, ADAM

6-7 F   (HAWAII, 2009)

        From London Beal, Jespersen committed to the Rainbows while a junior in high school.

        As a freshman in 2009, Jespersen appeared in 12 games, for an average 1.8 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the floor and 0-2 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a0.5 rpg), 4 turnovers and 2 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Rainbows, coached by Bob Nash finished 13-17 overall and 5-11 (8th) in Western Athletic play.

        After the season, Jespersen transfers to the University of Western Ontario.

JEUDY, EDWIN

6-7 F   (LAMAR, 2019)

        From Montreal and Thetford Academy, and Gillette College in Wyoming, where he averaged a double-double as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2019, Jeudy started 3 of 28 games, playing an average 16.4 mpg. He hit 53-130 (.408) from the floor, 14-45 (.311) from the arc and 25-38 (.658) from the line, while garnering 103 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 71 fouls, 17 assists (0.6 apg), 27 turnovers, 13 steals, 4 blocks and 145 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Cardinals (coached by Tic Price) finished 20-13 overall and 12-6 (tied 3^rd) in Southland Conference play.

        After the season, Jeudy left the program and enrolled at the University of Calgary.

JOBITY, KEVIN

6-10 C (NIAGARA 1995-99)

        From Toronto Oakwood Collegiate. Jobity was born in Brooklyn to parents of dual citizenship. FIBA says he’s an American and rules that he is ineligible to play for Canada. Appeared in a Canadian uniform in the 1997 FISU Games in Italy.

        Jobity redshirted his first year at Niagara. The Purple Eagles, coached by Jack Armstrong, finished 5-25 overall and 2-12 (8^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a freshman in 1996, Jobity averaged 5.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 1.9 bpg in 1996 for a Purple Eagles squad which finished 13-15 overall and 6-8 (6th) in the Metro Atlantic under coach Jack Armstrong and completed one of the best turnarounds (record-wise) in the NCAA through the 1996 season. A banger inside, Jobity averaged 18 minutes per game and blocked 52 shots while being selected to the MAAC’s all-Rookie team. Was platooned at the centre spot with Jermaine Young and Armstrong projected a similar pattern in 1997. “Kevin and Jermaine give us a strong presence in the paint. The two players allow us flexibility at that position. Their contrasting styles (banger v. athletic) also make for difficult match-ups for opponents.”

        As a sophomore in 1997, Jobity started 27 of 28 games, for an average 27.0 mpg. He hit 121-223 (.543) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 42-64 (.656) from the line, while garnering 217 boards (including 68 on the offensive glass and a 7.8 rpg), 14 assists (0.5 apg), 62 turnovers (2.2 tpg), 19 steals (0.7 spg), 58 blocks (2.1 bpg), 69 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 284 points, for a 10.1 ppg (and a game-high 18). The Purple Eagles, coached by Jack Armstrong, finished 11-17 overall and 5-9 (tied 5th) in Metro Atlantic play. Armstrong said Jobity needed to improve his aggressiveness.

        As a junior in 1998, Jobity started 14 of 27 games, for a 26.7 mpg. He hit 121-200 (.605) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 71-112 (.634) from the line, while garnering 159 boards (including 67 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 rpg), 20 assists (0.7 apg), 46 turnovers (1.7 tpg), 22 steals (0.8 spg), 53 blocks (2.0 bpg), 67 fouls (fouling out twice) and 313 points, for an 11.6 ppg (and a game-high 21). He hit double figures 17 times for a 14-13 Purple Eagles squad, coached by Jack Armstrong, which finished 10-8 (tied 3rd) in the Metro Atlantic before losing in the second round of the postseason tourney. After the season, Armstrong was replaced by Joe Mihalich.

        Jobity averaged 16.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg and shot .506 from the floor as a senior in 1999 for a 17-12 Purple Eagles squad which captured the Metro Atlantic regular season title with a 13-5 record but lost out in the conference semifinals and weren’t invited to the postseason. He started 7 of the 8 games he played, for an average 25.6 mpg and hit 44-87 from the floor (.506) and 25-35 from the line (.714), while tallying 54 boards, 7 assists, 14 blocks, 18 turnovers, 8 steals and 113 points.

JOHN, CODY

6-2 G   (WEBER STATE, 2016-2020)

        From Mississauga, Ontario and Wasatch Academy in Utah, where he averaged 18.2 ppg and 3.4 apg as a senior and led his team to a pair of 2A state titles.

        As a freshman in 2016, John played in 30 games, for an average 16.9 mpg. He hit 49-133 (.368) from the floor, 9-58 (.155) from the arc and 26-43 (.605) from the line, while garnering 48 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 39 fouls, 46 assists, 31 turnovers, 5 blocks, 10 steals and 133 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Randy Rahe, finished 26-9 overall and 15-3 (1^st) in Big Sky play, capturing the conference’s postseason crown with a 62-59 win over Montana and then losing 71-53 to Xavier-Ohio in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2017, John started 28-34 games, playing an average 26.6 mpg. He hit 98-213 (.460) from the floor, 17-61 (.279) from the arc and 50-69 (.725) from the line, while garnering 109 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 69 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 74 assists, 55 turnovers, 5 blocks, 18 steals and 263 points, for a 7.7 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Randy Rahe) finished 20-14 overall and 12-6 (tied 3^rd) in Big Sky play. They defeated Cal State-Fullerton 80-76 in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament before losing 82-73 in the second round to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

        As a junior in 2018, John did not play after injuring his back in a non-contact injury in October. The Wildcats (coached by Randy Rahe) finished 20-11 overall and 13-5 (tied 3^rd) in Big Sky play.

        As a junior in 2019, John started 33 games, playing an average 31.8 mpg. He hit 183-379 (.483) from the floor, 40-117 (.342) from the arc and 83-108 (.769) from the line, while garnering 124 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 76 fouls, 71 assists, 63 turnovers, 16 steals, 5 blocks and 489 points, for a 14.8 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Randy Rahe) finished 18-15 overall and 11-9 (tied 4^th) in Big Sky play.

        As a senior in 2020, John started all 32 games, playing an average 35.0 mpg. He hit 169-397 (.426) from the floor, 47-135 (.348) from the arc and 84-97 (.866) from the line, while garnering 124 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 57 fouls, 50 assists, 48 turnovers, 23 steals, 1 block and 469 points, for a 14.7 pppg. He was selected honorable mention All-Big Sky for the second consecutive season. The Wildcats (coached by Randy Rahe) finished 8-12 (tied 8^th) in Big Sky play and 12-20 overall. They lost 62-54 to Sacramento State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament before it was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

JOHN, DUANE

6-6 F (MISSOURI 2002 and NEW MEXICO STATE 2004-2005)

        A West Indies native who moved to Canada to live with his mother. In his senior of high school, played at Berkshire Academy in Florida, where he averaged 32.5 ppg, 12.1 rpg and 3.0 apg. “He could be the most athletic player we have,” says Missouri coach Quin Snyder. Considered a consensus top 50 player.

        As a freshman in 2002, John played in 24 games for an average 3.5 mpg. He hit 5-28 (.179) from the floor, 3-11 (.273) from the arc and 5-6 (.833) from the line, while garnering 13 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 11 fouls, 2 assists (0.1 apg), 5 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.4), 3 blocks and 18 points, for a ppg of 0.8. The Tigers, coached by Quin Snyder finished 24-12 overall and 9-7 (6th) in Big 12 play. They defeated Miami-Fla. 93-80, Ohio State 83-67 and U.C.L.A. 82-73 before falling 81-75 to Oklahoma in the NCAA Elite Eight.

        Near end of his freshman season, John was caught smoking marijuana and dismissed from the team. He transferred to New Mexico State.

        As a sophomore in 2004, John started 12 of the 23 games he played, toiling an average 27.2 mpg. He hit 107-259 (.413) from the floor, 30-90 (.333) from the arc and 57-80 (.713) from the line, while garnering 119 boards (including 45 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 44 fouls (fouling out once), 20 assists (0.9 apg), 61 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.3), 11 steals, 9 blocks and 301 points, for a ppg of 13.1. The Aggies, coached by Lou Henson, finished 6-9 (tied 4th, West division) of the Sun Belt conference and 13-14 overall.

        As a junior in 2005, John started 19 of the 23 games he played, toiling an average 28.2 mpg. He hit 112-281 (.399) from the field, 29-86 (.337) from the arc and 71-110 (.645) from the line, while garnering 132 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg), 77 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 17 assists (0.7 apg), 53 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.3), 12 steals, 17 blocks and 324 points, for a ppg of 14.1. The Aggies, coached by Lou Henson, finished 6-24 overall and 1-14 (6th, West division) of Sun Belt play.

        John then left the Aggies and enrolled at the NAIA school Oklahoma City University, where he led the team to a national title.

JOHN, FRANCIS

6-6 F (VERMONT 1985-1988)

        A sophomore transfer to Vermont from Vanier College.

        As a sophomore in 1985, John started 3 of 27 games, for an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 25-65 (.385) from the floor and 13-24 (.542) from the line, while garnering 60 boards (2.22 rpg), 34 fouls (fouling out once), 6 assists, 25 turnovers, 2 blocks, 4 steals and 63 points, for a 2.33 ppg. The Catamounts, coached by Bill Whitmore, finished 9-19 overall and 5-11 (tied 6th) in ECAC North Atlantic play.

        John redshirted in 1986. The Catamounts, coached by Bill Whitmore, finished 9-19 overall and 5-13 (9^th) in ECAC North play. After the season, Whitmore is replaced at the helm by Tom Brennan.

        As a junior in 1987, John played in 22 games and hit 31-62 (.500) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 9-17 (.529) from the line, while garnering 37 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.68 rpg), 6 assists, 18 turnovers and 71 points, for a 3.23 ppg. The Catamounts, coached by Tom Brennan, finished 5-13 overall and 3-15 (8^th) in ECAC North play.

        As a senior in 1988, John started 4 of 24 games. He hit 59-135 (.437) from the floor and 21-32 (.656) from the line, while garnering 103 boards, including 44 on the offensive glass and a 4.29 rpg, 19 assists, 15 turnovers and 139 points, for a 5.79 ppg. The Catamounts, coached by Tom Brennan, finished 3-24 overall and 2-16 (10^th) in ECAC North play.

JOHNSON, ALEX

5-10 G  (CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD 2008-2011 and NORTH CAROLINA STATE 2012)

        From Toronto Vaughan Road Academy, where he averaged 18.8 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 6.8 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2008, Johnson started 17 of the 26 games he played, for an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 52-141 (.369) from the floor, 37-89 (.416) from the arc and 17-31 (.548) from the line, while garnering 55 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 37 fouls, 71 assists, 46 turnovers, 17 steals and 158 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Roadrunners, coached by Keith Brown, finished 8-21 overall playing an independent schedule.

        As a sophomore in 2009, Johnson started 19 of 29 games, playing an average 29.9 mpg. He hit 69-212 (.325) from the floor, 49-135 (.363) from the arc and 55-79 (.696) from the line, while garnering 61 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 36 fouls, 89 assists, 56 turnovers, 1 block, 30 steals and 242 points, for an 8.3 ppg. The Roadrunners, coached by Keith Brown, finished 8-21 overall playing an independent schedule.

        Johnson redshirted in 2010. The Roadrunners, coached by Keith Brown, finished 7-22 playing an independent schedule.

        As a junior in 2011, Johnson started 26 of 28 games, for an average 31 mpg. He hit 110-301 (.365) from the floor, 79-228 (.346) from the arc and 74-96 (.771) from the line, while garnering and 75 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 41 fouls, 66 assists, 57 turnovers (1.16 asst/to ratio), 30 steals and 373 points, for a 13.3 ppg. The Roadrunners, coached by Keith Brown, finished 9-19 while playing an independent schedule. After the season, Brown is turfed and replaced by Rod Barnes, former head coach at Mississippi and then Georgia State. Johnson transferred to North Carolina State.

        As a senior and graduate student in 2012, Johnson played in 37 games, for an average 19.5 mpg. He hit 51-151 (.338) from the floor, 29-97 (.299) from the arc and 31-42 (.738) from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 41 fouls, 104 assists, 58 turnovers, 31 steals and 162 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Wolfpack, coached by Mark Gottfried, finished 24-13 overall and 9-7 (x) in ACC play. They made to the ACC postseason tournament final as underdogs and fell 69-67 to North Carolina but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tourney, where they upset San Diego State 79-65 and Georgetown 66-63 before falling 60-57 to Kansas in the sweet Sixteen.

JOHNSON, BRYSON

6-0 G   (BUCKNELL 2010-2013)

        From Pictou, Nova Scotia. Played his senior year at Waterloo St. David’s, where he averaged 20.0 ppg and 7 apg in his final two years.

        As a freshman in 2010, Johnson started 12 of 31 games, for an average 23.6 mpg. He hit 82-249 (.236) from the floor, 67-204 (.328) from the arc and 63-75 (.840) from the line, while garnering 57 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and 1.8 rpg), 43 fouls (fouling out once), 37 assists, 29 turnovers, 1 block, 9 steals and 294 points, for a 9.5 ppg. The Bison, coached by Dave Paulsen, finished 14-17 overall and 9-5 (2nd) in Patriot play.

        As a sophomore in 2011, Johnson started all 34 games, for an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 116-256 (.453) from the floor, 99-217 (.456) from the arc and 67-82 (.817) from the line, while garnering 68 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 46 fouls, 39 assists, 1 block, 17 steals and 398 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Bison, coached by Dave Paulsen, finished 25-9 overall and 13-1 (1^st) in Patriot play, losing 81-52 to Connecticut in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2012, Johnson started in 9 of the 34 games he played, for an average 25.4 mpg. He hit 95-245 (.388) from the floor, 84-207 (.406) from the arc and 42-56 (.750) from the line, while garnering 69 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 53 fouls, 45 assists, 34 turnovers, 3 blocks, 9 steals and 316 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Bison, coached by Dave Paulsen, finished 25-10 overall and 12-2 (1^st) in Patriot play. They fell 82-77 to Lehigh in the postseason tournament final and were invited to the NIT, where they defeated Arizona 65-54 in the opening round and then lost 75-67 to Nevada.

        As a senior in 2013, Johnson started all 34 games, for an average 32.5 mpg. He hit 108-272 (.397) from the floor, 73-184 (.397) from the arc and 87-106 (.821) from the line, while garnering 91 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 53 fouls, 79 assists, 37 turnovers, 3 blocks, 12 steals and 376 points, for a 11.1 ppg. The Bisons, coached by Dave Paulsen, finished 28-6 overall and 12-2 (1^st) in Patriot League play. They defeated Navy 58-42, Army 78-70 and Lafayette 64-56 to win the postseason conference tournament before losing 68-56 to Butler in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.

JOHNSON, CALEB

6-7 F   (JACKSONVILLE STATE, 2024-

        From North Preston, N.S., Williston State College in North Dakota, Angelina College in Texas, and Vincennes JC in Indiana, where he averaged 16.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 2.8 apg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2024, Johnson started 8 of the 28 games he played, for an average 16.4 mpg. He hit 48-113 (.425) from the floor, 5-30 (.167) from the arc and 33-43 (.767) from the line, while garnering 64 boards, including 29 on the offensive glass, 33 fouls, 19 assists, 17 turnovers, 15 steals, 6 blocks and 134 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Gamecocks (coached by Ray Harper) finished 14-18 overall and 6-10 (8^th) in Conference USA play. They fell 76-67 to Florida International in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

JOHNSON, CHRIS

6-5 G   (ST. BONAVENTURE 2012-2013)

        From North Preston, Nova Scotia and Kilgore JC in Texas. He signed a letter of intent with Liberty University but failed to make the grades so took a year off and then enrolled at St. Bonaventure.

        As a junior in 2012, Johnson started in 1 of the 30 games he played, for an average 15.7 mpg. He hit 63-152 (.414) from the floor, 15-38 (.395) from the arc and 57-65 (.877) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 47 fouls (fouling out once), 22 assists, 39 turnovers, 3 blocks, 14 steals and 198 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 20-12 overall and 10-6 (tied 3rd) in Atlantic 10 play. They captured the postseason Atlantic 10 title and then lost 66-63 to Florida State in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2013, Johnson started in 27 of 29 games, for an average 28.9 mpg. He hit 119-280 (.436) from the floor, 35-92 (.380) from the arc and 92-117 (.786) from the line, while garnering 98 boards (including 33 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 82 fouls (fouling out twice), 48 assists, 46 turnovers, 2 blocks, 25 steals and 365 points, for a 12.6 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 14-15 overall and 7-9 (tied 11th) in Atlantic 10 play.

JOHNSON, COREY

6-5 G   (HARVARD, 2016-2019)

        From Ottawa, Ont., and Vermont Academy. Toiled on the Canadian U19 team that finished 5^th at the 2017 Worlds.

        As a freshman in 2016, Johnson started 26 of the 29 games he played, for an average 28.7 mpg. He hit 96-249 (.386) from the floor, 74-186 (.398) from the arc and 17-25 (.680) from the line, while garnering 67 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 57 fouls, 43 assists, 39 turnovers, a 1.1 asst/to ratio, 13 steals, 8 blocks and 283 points, for a 9.8 ppg. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 14-16 overall and 6-8 (4^th) in Ivy League play.

        As a sophomore in 2017, Johnson started 18 of the 26 games he played, for an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 71-169 (.420) from the floor, 62-150 (.413) from the arc and 8-10 from the line, while garnering 74 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg, 47 fouls (fouling out once), 27 assists, 24 turnovers (1.1 asst/to ratio), 12 steals, 8 blocks and 212 points, for an 8.2 ppg. The Crimson, coached by Tommy Amaker, finished 18-10 overall and 10-4 (2nd) in Ivy League play.

        As a junior in 2018, Johnson started 26 of the 31 games he played, for an average 28.6 mpg. He hit 67-185 (.362) from the floor, 53-160 (.331) from the arc and 14-16 (.875) from the line, while garnering 89 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 67 fouls, 39 assists (1.3 apg), 21 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 1.9 a/to ratio, 4 blocks (0.1 bpg), 16 steals (0.5 spg) and 201 points, for a 6.5 ppg. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 18-14 overall and 12-2 (tied 1^st) 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.

        As a senior in 2019, Johnson started 9 of the 19 games in which he played for an average 11.6 mpg. He hit 21-60 (.350) from the floor, 17-50 (.340) from the arc and 5-6 (.833) from the line, while garnering 26 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 13 fouls, 13 assists (0.7 apg), 6 turnovers (2.2 asst/to ratio), 3 blocks, 3 steals and 64 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Crimson (coached by Tommy Amaker) finished 19-12 overall and 10-4 (tied 1^st) in Ivy League play. They defeated Penn 66-58 in the postseason conference tournament semis and then fell 97-85 to Yale in the final. They defeated Georgetown 71-68 in the opening round of the NIT and then fell 78-77 to North Carolina State in the second round.

JOHNSON, DOMINIC

6-5 F   (BUFFALO, 2017-2021)

        From Windsor Catholic Central.

Johnson redshirted as a freshman in 2016-17.

As a freshman in 2018, Johnson played in 9 games, for an average 2.8 mpg. He hit 4-5 from the floor and 1-2 from the arc, while garnering 6 boards (0.7 rpg), 3 fouls, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 9 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Bulls (coached by Nate Oats) finished 27-9 overall and 15-3 (1^st, East division) of Mid-American play. They defeated Central Michigan 89-74, Kent State 78-61 and Toledo 76-66 to capture the conference postseason tournament. They then stunned Arizona 89-68 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 95-75 to Kentucky in the second round.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Johnson played in 4 games, for an average 2.8 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor, while nabbing 5 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and 1.3 rpg), 3 fouls, 1 block and 1 steal.

The Bulls (coached by Nate Oats) finished 32-4 overall and 16-2 (1^st, East division) in Mid-American play. They defeated Akron 82-46, Central Michigan 85-81 and Bowling Green 87-73 to capture the MAC postseason tournament title. They dumped Arizona State 91-74 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before falling 78-58 to national runner-up Texas Tech in the second round. After the season, Oats bailed for Alabama and the Bulls filled the vacancy by promoting associate coach Jim Whitesell to the helm.

        As a junior in 2020, Johnson received a medical redshirt. He did not play because of a leg injury suffered while toiling as a wide receiver for the Buffalo football team. The Bulls (coached by Jim Whitesell) finished 11-7 (3^rd, East division) in Mid-American play and 20-12 overall. They lost 85-79 to Miami-O in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a junior in 2021, Johnson did not play and appeared to concentrate his efforts on football. The Bulls (coached by Jim Whitesell) finished 16-9 overall and 12-5 (2^nd) in Mid-American play. They defeated Miami-O. 74-63 and Akron 81-74 before losing 84-69 to Ohio in the conference postseason tournament final.

JOHNSON, DOUG

6-5 F (MIAMI-OHIO 1996)

        Played for Scarborough Eastern Commerce and was a member of Canadian national junior team in 1994 and 1995.

        As a freshman in 1996, Johnson played in 11 games, for an average 2.6 mpg. He hit 3-8 (.375) from the floor and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 12 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 6 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers, 2 steals and 10 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Redhawks, coached by Herb Sendek, finished 21-8 overall and 12-6 (3^rd) in Mid-American play before losing Johnson was used very sparingly as a freshman at Miami-O., averaging 0.9 ppg and 1.1 rpg for a 21-7 squad coached by Herb Sendek which finished 12-6 (3rd) in the Mid-American Conference before losing 58-57 to Fresno State in the first round of the NIT. Johnson notched a career high 8 points and 9 rebounds against Akron.

Johnson left the program after the season.

JOHNSON, KYLE

6-4 G   (LONG ISLAND-BROOKLYN, 2008-2011)

        From Ajax. Toiled for Toronto West Hill,

        As a freshman in 2008, Johnson started 1 of 30 games, playing an average 24.1 mpg. He hit 104-270 (.385) from the field, 57-148 (.385) from the arc and 44-50 (.880) from the line, while garnering 118 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 51 fouls, 20 assists, 42 turnovers, 3 blocks, 19 steals and 109 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 15-15 overall and 7-11 (7th) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a sophomore in 2009, Johnson started all 30 games, playing an average 28.7 mpg. He hit 134-372 (.360) from the floor, 68-203 (.335) from the arc and 78-100 from the line, while garnering 155 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 57 fouls, 19 assists, 65 turnovers, 4 blocks, 23 steals and 414 points, for a 13.8 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 16-14 overall and 12-6 (tied 2nd) in Northeast play.

        As a junior in 2010, Johnson started 29 of 31 games, playing an average 30.3 mpg. He hit 119-321 (.371) from the floor, 66-190 (.347) from the arc and 51-68 (.750) from the line, while garnering 204 boards (including 64 on the offensive glass and 6.6 rpg), 61 fouls, 34 assists, 40 turnovers, 8 blocks, 31 steals and 355 points, for an 11.5 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 14-17 overall and 12-7 (4th) in Northeast play.

        As a senior in 2011, Johnson started all 33 games, for an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 122-280 (.436) from the floor, 49-125 (.392) from the arc and 62-87 (.713) from the line, while garnering 182 boards (including 55 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg), 38 fouls, 29 assists, 41 turnovers, 6 blocks, 24 steals and 355 points, for a 10.8 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 27-6 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in Northeast play. They captured the postseason crown and then fell 102-87 to North Carolina in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

JOHNSON, TEYO

        (STANFORD 2001-2002)

        From White Rock, B.C. with dual USA citizenship. He played his senior year at Mira Mesa HS in San Diego. Also played football, as a quarterback for the Cardinals.

        As a freshman in 2001, Johnson played in 28 games, for 273 minutes. He hit 39-76 (.513) from the floor, 10-22 (.455) from the arc, and 26-40 (.650) from the line, while garnering 61 boards (including 22 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 15 assists, 3 blocks, 8 steals and 114 points, for a ppg of 4.1. He scored a game high 11. The Cardinals finished 31-3 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Pac 10 play. They defeated NC-Greensboro 89-60, St. Joseph’s 9-83 and Cincinnati 78-65 before falling 87-73 to Maryland in NCAA’s Elite Eight.

        As a sophomore in 2002, Johnson started 11 of 25 games, playing 419 minutes. He hit 50-116 (.431) from the floor, 13-36 (.361) from the arc and 31-52 (.596) from the line, while garnering 99 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 23 assists, 5 blocks, 10 steals and 144 points, for a ppg of 5.8. The Cardinals, coached by Mike Montgomery, finished 20-10 overall and 12-6 (tied 4th) in Pac 10 play. They defeated Western Kentucky 80-68 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament and then lost 86-63 to Kansas in the second round.

        After the season, Johnson quit basketball to focus on football.

JOHNSTON, TAYLOR

6-6 F   (BINGHAMTON 2010-2013)

        From Whitby, Ontario. Played at Toronto West Hill, where he averaged 21 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 3.0 apg as a senior while leading West Hill to the OFSAA quarterfinals.

        As a freshman in 2010, Johnston played in 25 games, for an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 13-43 (.302) from the floor, 6-27 (.222) from the arc and 0-4 from the line, while garnering 19 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 9 fouls, 4 assists, 7 turnovers, 2 blocks, 3 steals and 32 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by assistant Mark Macon, finished 13-18 overall and 8-8 (5th) in America East play. Head coach Kevin Broadus was put on paid leave in October, 2009 after point guard Emanuel Mayben was arrested for selling cocaine. He was the third player arrested in Broadus’ three years. Five other players were dismissed for other violations. Broadus laid a racial discrimination complaint against the school.

        A sophomore in 2011, Johnston started in 21 of 26 games, for an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 31-77 (.403) from the floor, 19-48 (.396) from the arc and 9-12 (.750) from the line, while garnering 47 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 35 fouls, 12 assists, 20 turnovers, 1 block, 9 steals and 90 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by Mark Macon, finished 8-23 overall and 4-12 (tied 8^th) in America East play.

        As a junior in 2012, Johnston started in 13 of the 28 games he played, for an average 13.4 mpg. He hit 23-51 (.451) from the floor, 12-19 (.632) from the arc and 16-23 (.696) from the line, while garnering 51 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 36 fouls (fouling out once), 13 assists, 11 turnovers, 4 blocks, 6 steals and 74 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by Mark Macon, finished 2-29 overall and 1-14 (9th) in America East play. After the season, Macon was fired and replaced by Rider coach Tommy Dempsey.

        As a senior in 2013, Johnston started in 19 of 28 games, for an average 25.3 mpg. He hit 57-155 (.368) from the floor, 43-119 (.361) from the arc and 15-21 (.714) from the line, while garnering 71 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 59 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 15 assists, 49 turnovers, 2 blocks, 19 steals and 172 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by Tommy Dempsey, finished 3-27 overall and 1-15 (9^th) in America East play.

JOHNSON, TRENT

6-7 F   (IDAHO STATE, 2024-

        From Cambridge, Ont. and Midland College, TX, where he averaged 10.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 1.5 apg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2024, Johnson started 2 of the 30 games he played, for an average 15.4 mpg. He hit 35-81 (.432) from the floor, 10-38 (.263) from the arc and 7-12 (.583) from the line, while garnering 57 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 41 fouls, 18 assists, 18 turnovers, 14 steals, 13 blocks and 87 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Bengals (coached by Ryan Looney) finished 14-20 overall and 7-11 (tied 7^th) in Big Sky play. They defeated Northern Arizona 68-60 and Northern Colorado 83-76 before losing 72-58 to Montana in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.

JONES, DWAYNE

6-4 G   (LA SALLE 2000-2003)

        From Mississauga Westwood.

        As a freshman in 2000, Jones appeared in 10 games for an average 2.0 mpg. He hit 1-7 (.143) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 6-10 from the line. He had four defensive boards for an average of 0.4 rpg, 2 turnovers, 2 steals and scored 8 points for an 0.8 ppg average. The Explorers, coached by Speedy Morris, finished 11-17 overall and 5-10 (5th, West division) in Atlantic Ten play.

        As a sophomore in 2001, Jones played in 21 games, for an average 5.0 mpg. He hit 9-26 (.346) from the floor, 4-13 (.308) from the arc and 2-6 from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 3 assists (0.1 apg), 10 turnovers (0.5 tpg), 3 steals (0.1 spg), 13 fouls and 24 points, for a 1.1 ppg (and a game-high 8). The Explorers, coached by Speedy Morris, finished 12-17 overall and 5-11 (8th) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season Morris is turfed and replaced by Maryland assistant Billy Hahn.

        As a junior in 2002, Jones started 24 of 32 games, playing an average 13.5 mpg. He hit 30-87 (.345) from the floor, 9-34 (.265) from the arc and 27-37 (.730) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 14 assists (0.4 apg), 31 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 17 steals (0.5 spg), 1 block, 35 fouls and 96 points, for a 3.0 ppg (and a game-high 11). The Explorers, coached by Billy Hahn, finished 15-17 overall and 6-10 (4th, West division) of Atlantic 10 play. Jones was described as a “steady role player.”

        As a senior in 2003, Jones started 11 of 19 games, playing an average 8.1 ppg. He hit 9-24 (.375) from the floor, 2-12 (.167) from the arc and 3-3 (1.000) from the line, while garnering 17 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 14 fouls, 5 assists, 2 turnovers, 4 blocks, 4 steals, and 23 points, for a ppg of 1.2. The Explorers, coached by Billy Hahn, finished 12-17 overall and 6-10 (4th, West division) in Atlantic 10 play.

JONES, NOEL

6-6 F   (SYRACUSE 2013)

        From Halifax Grammar, where he led the team to a bronze medal at the 2008 Division 1 provincials.

        Jones attended Syracuse for two years and earned a spot on the roster as a third-year walk-on in 2013.

        As a junior in 2013, Jones appeared in six games, for an average 1.3 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the floor, while garnering 6 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and 1.0 rpg), 2 fouls, 1 block and 2 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Orangemen, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 30-10 overall and 11-7 (tied 5^th) in Big East play. They received an at-large invitation to the NCAA tournament and defeated Montana 81-34, California 66-60, Indiana 61-50 and Marquette 55-39 before losing 61-58 to Michigan in the NCAA semi-finals.

        After the season, Jones left the program and enrolled at the University of Ottawa.

JONES, NYAH

6-11 F (DUQUESNE 1997-1998 and SE MISSOURI STATE 2000-2001)

        Born in Montreal. Played HS ball at Akron Central Hower High in Ohio, averaging 14.6 ppg and 8.8 rpg.

Jones sat out his freshman year as a Proposition 48 casualty.

        In 1998, Jones was eligible as a soph. He appeared in 16 games, starting twice and averaging 9.8 mpg. He hit 1-40 (.425) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 10-13 (.769) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and 2.3 rpg), 15 fouls, 1 assist, 15 turnovers, 4 blocks, 2 steals and scoring 44 points for an average of 2.8 ppg. The Dukes, coached by Scott Edgar, finished 11-19 on the season and 5-11 (tied 4th, West division) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Edgar was turfed and replaced by Darelle Porter.

After the season, Jones leaves Duquesne for junior college in Meridian, Mississippi, where he averaged 7.0 ppg and 4 rpg.

        As a junior in 2000, Jones started 1 of 31 games, playing an average 16.5 mpg. He hit 71-136 (.522) from the floor and 29-45 (.644) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass) and a 3.6 rpg), 20 assists (0.6 apg), 53 turnovers (1.7 tpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg), 24 blocks (0.8 bpg), 73 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 171 points, for a 5.5 ppg (and a game-high 17). The Indians, coached by Gary Garner, finished 24-7 overall and 14-4 (tied 1st) in the Ohio Valley Conference, won the postseason tournament and then lost in the NCAA opening round 64-61 to LSU. Garner expected a big senior year from Jones. “He went home in the summer and obviously worked extremely hard. He put on 15 pounds and looks very good. As he games some confidence and gets more playing time, he’ll be a talented basketball player. He’s 6-11 and can run and jump well.”

        As a senior in 2001, Jones started 13 of 30 games, playing an average 15.0 mpg. He hit 48-100 from the field and 33-54 (.611) from the line, while garnering 86 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 58 fouls (fouling out once), 17 assists, 48 turnovers, 11 blocks, 5 steals, and 129 points, for a ppg of 4.3. The Indians, coached by Gary Garner, finished 18-12 overall and 8-8 (5th) in Ohio Valley play.

JONES, SHEA

6-1 G   (PRESBYTERIAN, 2013 and JACKSONVILLE, 2015-2016)

        From Toronto, Ont., and Cypress Bay.

        Jones appeared in one game, for one minute. He subsequently left the program and enrolled at Sante Fe (Florida) JC. He then accepted a scholarship at Jacksonville.

        As a junior in 2015, Jones started in 2 of 19 games, for an average 11.2 mpg. He hit 14-39 (.359) from the floor, 11-21 (.524) from the arc and 5-13 (.385) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 21 fouls, 14 assists, 19 turnovers, 0.7 asst/to ratio, 5 steals, 4 blocks and 44 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Dolphins, coached by Tony Jasick, finished 10-22 overall and 4-10 (tied 6^th) in Atlantic Sun play.

        As a senior in 2016, Jones played in 8 games, for an average 4.1 mpg. He hit 2-9 (.222) from the floor, 1-7 (.143) from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 9 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 7 fouls, 5 assists, 1 turnover, a 5.0 asst/to ratio, 1 steal and 6 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Dolphins, coached by Tony Jasick, finished 16-16 overall and 8-6 (tied 2^nd) in Atlantic Sun play.

JONGKUCH, KUR

6-9 F   (NORTHERN COLORADO, 2019-2022 and TEMPLE, 2023)

        From Kenya and the London Basketball Academy in Ontario.

        As a freshman in 2019, Jongkuch started 16 of the 28 games he played, for an average 8.5 mpg. He hit 20-40 from the floor and 18-37 (.486) from the line, while garnering 59 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 48 fouls, 10 assists, 17 turnovers, 5 steals, 3 blocks and 58 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Bears (coached by Jeff Linder) finished 21-11 overall and 15-5 (2nd) in Big Sky play. They fell 83-64 to Southern Utah in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Jongkuch started all 31 games, playing an average 16.5 mpg. He hit 78-112 (.696) from the floor and 19-50 (.380) from the line, while garnering 136 boards, including 49 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg, 77 fouls, 10 assists, 43 turnovers, 8 steals, 15 blocks and 175 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Bears (coached by Jeff Linder) finished 22-9 overall and 15-5 (2^nd) in Big Sky play. The conference postseason tournament was cancelled because of the covid-19 pandemic.After the season, Linder bailed for Wyoming and was replaced by associate Steve Smiley.

        As a junior in 2021, Jongkuch started all 22 games, playing an average 27.0 mpg. He hit 89-148 (.601) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 44-69 (.638) from the line, while garnering 177 boards, including 56 on the offensive glass and an 8.0 rpg, 69 fouls, 22 assists, 52 turnovers, 18 steals, 11 blocks and 222 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Bears (coached by Steve Smiley) finished 11-11 overall and 6-8 () in Big Sky play. They defeated Sacramanto State 90-83 before losing 91-83 to Southern Utah in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals?

        As a senior in 2022, Jongkuch started all 37 games, playing an average 27.0 mpg. He hit 139-215 (.647) from the floor and 49-114 (.430) from the line, while garnering 318 boards, including 88 on the offensive glass and an 8.6 rpg, 113 fouls, 48 assists, 76 turnovers, 10 steals, 26 blocks and 327 points, for an 8.8 ppg. They finished 22-16 overall and 13-7 (tied 3^rd) in Big Sky play. The Bears (coached by Steve Smiley) defeated Eastern Washington 68-67 and Portland State 86-79 before losing 87-66 to Montana State in the postseason conference tournament final. They then defeated Florida Atlantic 74-71 and UNC-Asheville 87-84 before losing 80-64 to UNC-Wilmington in the College Basketball Invitational semi-finals.

        After the season, Jongkuch entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Temple, where he was covid-eligible as a senior in 2023.

        As a covid-eligible senior in 2023, Jongkuch started 20 of 32 games, playing an average 15.3 mpg. He hit 29-53 (.547) from the floor and 11-26 (.423) from the line, while garnering 110 boards, including 43 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg, 54 fouls, 10 assists, 21 turnovers, 6 steals, 13 blocks and 69 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Owls (coached by Aaron McKie) finished 16-16 overall and 10-8 (5^th) in American Athletic play, before losing 84-54 to Cincinnati in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. After the season, McKie is turfed and replaced by Penn State associate Adam Fisher.

JONSSON, CHRIS

6-1 G (NIAGARA, 1983-86)

        A point guard for Ottawa Bell, Jonsson was the only high school player chosen on the Canadian national team. Touted as perhaps the finest guard of his era.

        As a freshman in 1983, Jonsson played in 26 games for a total 266 minutes. He hit 7-18 (.388) from the floor and 1-20 (.600) from the line, while garnering 8 boards (0.3 rpg), 21 fouls, 26 assists, 32 turnovers, 3 steals and 26 points, including a season high 5, for a 1.0 ppg. The Purple Knights, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 11-18 overall and 5-4 (5th) in the ECAC North Atlantic.

        Jonsson was a medical redshirt in 1984 due to a back inquiry. Niagara, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 10-18 and 5-9 (6th) in North Atlantic play.

        As a sophomore in 1985, Jonsson appeared in 10 games for a total 38 minutes. He hit 1-6 (.066) from the floor and 2-5 (.400) from the line, while garnering 2 fouls, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 2 steals and 4 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Pete Lonergan, finished 16-12 overall and 11-5 (4th) in ECAC North Atlantic play. After the season, Lonergan was replaced by assistant Andy Walker. Niagara lost in the opening round of the North Atlantic playoffs at the hands of Boston University.

        As a junior in 1986, Jonsson appeared in 23 games for a total 165 minutes. He hit 2-11 (.182) from the floor and 4-10 from the line, while garnering 9 boards (0.4 rpg), 11 fouls, 24 assists, 14 turnovers, 7 steals and 8 points, including a career-high 5, for a 0.3 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Andy Walker, finished 14-14 overall and 10-8(tied 5th) in North Atlantic play.

        Jonsson graduated after the season with a year’s remaining eligibility.

JOSEPH, ABEL

6-8 F (MARQUETTE 1994-1998)

        Joseph averaged 15ppg, 8.1 rpg, .610 FG% as a senior for a 24-4 Dawson College squad in 1993. He originally committed to Marquette in 1992 but did not qualify, so he prepped for a year at Dawson College.

        As a freshman in 1994, Joseph played in 8 games, for an average 2.0 mpg. He hit 3-10 from the floor, while garnering 5 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg, 2 fouls, 2 turnover, 1 block and 6 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Warriors, coached by Kevin O’Neill, finished 24-9 overall and 10-2 (1^st) in Great Midwest play. They defeated Louisiana Lafayette 81-59 and Kentucky 75-63 before losing 59-49 to Duke in NCAA Sweet Sixteen. After the season, O’Neill bailed for Tennessee and was replaced by Siena coach Mike Deane.

        As a sophomore, in 1995, Joseph appeared in 25 games. He hit 9-25 (.360) from the floor and 10-16 (.625) from the line, while garnering 39 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 23 fouls, 2 assists, 11 turnovers, 8 blocks, 4 steals and 28 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Warriors, coached by Mike Deane, finished 21-12 overall and 7-5 (3^rd) in Great Midwest play. Joseph was used primarily as a fill-in sub when starter Faisal Abraham got in foul trouble. Never reached double figures in points or rebounds in any game as Marquette finished 21-12 on the season and 7-5 (3rd) in the Great Midwest Conference. The Warriors defeated Auburn 68-61, St. Bonaventure 70-61, South Florida 57-50 and Penn State 87-79 in the NIT before losing 65-64 to Virginia Tech in overtime.

        In 1996, Joseph was redshirted to save his eligibility for a time when teammate Amal McCaskill had graduated. He gained 20 pounds during off-year and expected to be more of a pounder. “In his fifth year, he’ll be playing so much more than he would have with Amal last year. I think it’s going to turn out to be a very good decision for him and for us,” said coach Mike Deane. Marquette finished 23-8 overall and 10-4 in the augural season of Conference USA. In the NCAA tournament they defeated Monmouth 68-44 in the opening round and then lost to Arkansas 65-56.

        As a junior in 1997, Joseph played in 30 games, for an average 10.7 mpg. He hit 20-42 (.476) from the floor and 24-52 (.462) from the line, while garnering 72 boards (including 29 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 1 assist, 20 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 4 steals (0.1 spg), 11 blocks (0.4 bpg), 51 fouls (fouling out twice) and 64 points, for a 2.1 ppg (and a game-high 8). The Golden Eagles, coached by Mike Deane, finished 22-9 overall and 9-5 (2nd, Blue division) of Conference USA. Deane said Joseph couldn’t shoot, rebound or defend but worked hard, rarely turned over the ball and wasn’t afraid to foul.

        As a senior in 1998, Joseph started 12 of 31 games, for an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 26-59 (.441) from the floor and 21-39 (.538) from the line, while garnering 110 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 6 assists (0.2 apg), 32 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 19 steals (0.6 spg), 27 blocks (0.9 bpg), 59 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 73 points, for 2.4 ppg (and a game-high 10). The Golden Eagles, coached by Mike Deane, finished 20-11 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th, American division) in Conference USA play and then defeated Creighton 80-68 and Auburn 75-60 before losing 73-71 to eventual champ Minnesota in the NIT quarterfinals.

JOSEPH, CORY

6-3 G   (TEXAS, 2011)

        From Ajax Ont., Joseph played his senior year at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada, where he was selected a prestigious McDonald’s All American, while averaging 18.8 ppg, 4.9 apg, 6.7 rpg and 2.5 spg.

        As a freshman in 2011, Joseph started all 36 games, for an average 32.4 mpg. He hit 136-322 (.422) from the floor, 52-126 (.413) from the arc and 51-73 (.699) from the line, while garnering 128 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out once), 109 assists, 54 turnovers, 11 blocks, 37 steals and 375 points, for a 10.4 ppg. The Longhorns, coached by Rick Barnes, finished 28-8 overall and 13-3 (2^nd) in Big 12 play. They defeated Oakland 85-81 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before falling 70-69 to Arizona.

After the season, Joseph declared for the NBA draft and was chosen in the first round, 29^th overall, by the San Antonio Spurs. He was assigned eight times to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League between 2011 and 2013. He was a member of the Spurs 2014 championship unit. In August, 2015, Joseph signed as a free agent with the Toronto Raptors in a four-year deal valued at $(US)30,000,000. In July, 2017, Joseph was traded to the Indianapolis Pacers for the draft rights to Emir Preldzic. In May, 2018, he exercised his player option for 2018-19. In July, 2019, he signed as a free agent with the Sacramento Kings. In March, 2021, he was traded by Sacrament, along with 2021 second-round draft pick and a 2024 second-round pick to the Detroit Pistons for Delon Wright. In August, 2021, he signed a $10-million, two-year deal with Detroit. In July, 2023, he signed a free-agent contract with the Golden State Warriors. In Februrary, 2024, he was traded along with cash and a 2025 draft pick, to the Indiana Pacers for a pair of draft picks and a trade exception.

As of the 2022-23 campaign, Joseph had earned roughly US$72.24-million in the NBA.

CORY JOSEPH’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

JOSEPH, DEVOE

6-2 G   (MINNESOTA 2009-2011 and OREGON, 2012)

        From Ajax Pickering, where he led the Trojans to a pair of OFSAA Quad-A titles. He averaged 24.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 5.0 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2009, Joseph started 2 of 32 games, playing an average 16.7 mpg. He hit 62-155 (.400) from the floor, 31-83 (.373) from the arc and 9-17 (.529) from the line, while garnering 59 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 26 fouls, 50 assists, 55 turnovers and 164 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Golden Gophers, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 22-11 overall and 9-9 (tied 7th) in Big Ten play. They lost 76-62 to Texas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2010, Joseph started 19 of 35 games, playing an average 25.5 mpg. He hit 112-285 (.393) from the floor, 50-129 (.388) from the arc and 55-75 (.733) from the line, while garnering 100 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 49 fouls (fouling out once), 105 assists, 66 turnovers, 3 blocks, 29 steals and 329 points, for a 9.4 ppg. The Golden Gophers, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 21-14 overall and 9-9 (6th) in Big Ten play. They lost 65-54 to Xavier-Ohio in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2011, Joseph started four of the eight games he played before leaving in the team after a dispute with coach Tubby Smith. Joseph had been forced to sit out the first six games of the season for a violation of team rules.  He averaged 26.1 mpg. He hit 32-81 (.395) from the floor, 16-41 (.381) from the arc and 10-16 (.625) from the line, while garnering 18 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 9 fouls, 28 assists, 15 turnovers, 5 steals and 90 points, for an 11.3 ppg. The Gophers, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 17-14 overall and 6-12 (9^th) in Big Ten play. Joseph transferred to Oregon.

        As a senior in 2012, Joseph started 25 of the 28 games he played, for an average 35.3 mpg. He hit 166-351 (.473) from the floor, 66-158 (.418) from the arc and 70-88 (.795) from the line, while garnering 105 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 43 fouls, 91 assists, 52 turnovers, 4 blocks, 38 steals and 468 points, for a 16.7 ppg. The Ducks, coached by Dana Altman, finished 24-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated LSU 96-76 and Iowa 108-97 in the opening rounds of the National Invitational Tournament before losing 90-86 to Washington.

JOSEPH, KRIS

6-7 F   (SYRACUSE 2009-2012)

        From Montreal and Washington, DC’s Archbishop Carroll.

        As a freshman in 2009, Joseph started 2 of 34 games, for an average 13.5 mpg. He hit 44-103 (.427) from the floor, 7-26 (.269) from the arc and 21-52 (.404) from the line, while garnering 81 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 35 fouls, 17 assists, 27 turnovers, 8 blocks, 30 steals and 116 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 28-10 overall and 11-7 (6th) in Big East play. They defeated Stephen F. Austin 59-44 and Arizona State 78-67 before losing 84-71 to Oklahoma in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

        As a sophomore in 2010, Joseph started 4 of 35 games, playing an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 127-259 (.490) from the floor, 9-41 (.220) from the arc and 116-155 (.748) from the line, while garnering 194 boards (including 60 on the offensive glass and 5.5 rpg), 64 fouls, 61 assists, 62 turnovers, 14 blocks, 48 steals and 379 points, for a 10.8 ppg. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 30-5 overall and 15-3 (1st) in Big East play. They defeated Vermont (79-56) and Gonzaga (87-65) in NCAA play before losing in the Sweet Sixteen to Butler 63-59.

        As a junior in 2011, Joseph started all 34 games in which he played, for an average 32.4 mpg. He hit 156-342 (.456) from the floor, 45-123 (.366) from the arc and 128-180 (.711) from the line, while garnering 178 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 63 fouls (fouling out twice), 74 assists, 73 turnovers, 22 blocks, 51 steals and 485 points, for a 14.3 ppg. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 27-8 overall and 12-6 (tied 3^rd) in Big East play. They defeated Indiana State 77-60 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament and then lost 66-62 to Marquette.

        As a senior in 2012, Joseph started all 37 games, for an average 32.2 mpg. He hit 164-390 (.421) from the floor, 51-148 (.345) from the arc and 117-157 (.745) from the line, while garnering 174 boards (including 56 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg), 62 fouls, 56 assists, 55 turnovers, 23 blocks, 50 steals and 496 points, for a 13.4 ppg. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 34-3 overall and 17-1 (1^st) in Big East play. They defeated UNC Asheville 72-65, Kansas State 75-59 and Wisconsin 64-63 before losing 77-70 to Ohio State in the NCAA Elite Eight.

        Joseph was drafted in the 2^nd round (51^st pick) of the 2012 draft. Over the course of the 2012-13 season, he was assigned six times by the Boston Celtics to the Maine Red Claws of the D-League before being waived in early January 2013. He signed a free agent contract with the Brooklyn Nets in April and three months later was traded back to the Celtics, along with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Jason Terry and D.J. White, for Keith Bogans, MarShon Brooks, Kris Humphries, Gerald Wallace, a 2014 2st round pick, a 2016 2st round pick and a 2018 1^st round pick. Three days later, he was waived by the Celtics. Joseph earned $189,442 in his 10-game NBA season.

KRIS JOSEPH’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

JOSEPH, MAURICE

        (MICHIGAN STATE, 2006-2007 and VERMONT 2009-2010)

        From Cote des Neiges. Attended Champlain-St. Lambert, where he was chosen CCAA player of the year and FQSE MVP after leading the conference in scoring with a 22.3 ppg average.

        As a freshman in 2006, Joseph played in 21 games, for an average 2.6 mpg. He hit 6-24 (.250) from the field, 3-13 (.231) from the arc and 1-5 from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and 0.5 rpg), 12 fouls, 1 assist, 6 turnovers (0.3 tpg and an ass-to ratio of 0.17), 1 steal and 16 points, for a ppg of 0.8. The Spartans, coached by Tom Izzo, finished 22-12 overall and 8-8 (tied 6th) in Big 10 play before falling 75-65 to George Mason in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

        As a sophomore in 2007, Joseph started 3 of 31 games, playing an average 16.8 mpg. He hit 58-153 (.379) from the field, 42-116 (.362) from the arc and 25-35 (.714) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 48 fouls, 22 assists (0.7 apg), 29 turnovers (0.9 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.76), 7 steals (0.2 spg) and 183 points, for a 5.9 ppg. The Spartans, coached by Tom Izzo, finished 23-12 overall and 8-8 (tied 7th) in Big 10 play. They defeated Marquette 61-49 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 89-67 to North Carolina.

        After the season, Joseph bailed Michigan State and enrolled at Vermont, where he was eligible as a junior in 2009.

        As a junior in 2009, Joseph started 13 of 33 games, playing an average 21.4 mpg. He hit 86-214 (.402) from the floor, 42-117 (.359) from the arc and 54-61 (.885) from the line, while garnering 80 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and 2.4 rpg), 51 fouls (fouling out twice), 28 assists, 29 turnovers, 5 blocks, 19 steals and 268 points, for an 8.1 ppg. The Catamounts, coached by Mike Lonergan, finished 24-9 overall and 13-3 (tied 1st) in America East play. They defeated Wisconsin-Green Bay 76-72 in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational, before losing 71-70 to eventual tourney champ Oregon State in the quarterfinals.

        As a senior in 2010, Joseph started 33 of 35 games, for an average 29.2 mpg. He hit 143-361 (.396) from the floor, 77-206 (.374) from the arc and 123-145 (.848) from the line, while garnering 91 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 60 fouls, 39 assists, 53 turnovers, 7 blocks, 17 steals and 486 points, for a 13.9 ppg. The Catamounts, coached by Mike Lonergan, finished 25-10 overall and 12-4 (2nd) in America East play. They captured the America East postseason crown and then lost 79-56 to Syracuse in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

JOSEPH, MAX

6-0 G   (VALPARAISO 2015-2018)

        From Vanier College in Montreal, where he helped lead the Cheetahs to regular season and postseason RSEQ titles, as well as a bronze medal at the CCAA nations. A RSEQ 2^nd-team all-star, he averaged 10.0 ppg, 5-9 rpg and 3.4 apg in his senior year.

        As a freshman in 2015, Joseph played in 28 games, for an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 16-37 (.432) from the floor, 4-12 from the arc and 15-28 (.536) from the line, while garnering 28 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and 1.0 rpg, 31 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists, 27 turnovers, 3 blocks, 8 steals and 51 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Crusaders, coached by Bryce Drew, finished 28-6 overall and 13-3 (1^st) in Horizon League play. They defeated Cleveland State 60-55 and Green Bay 54-44 to win the postseason conference crown and then fell 65-62 to Maryland in the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Joseph started 1 of the 24 games he played, for an average 7.4 mpg. He hit 9-34 (.265) from the floor, 2-14 (.143) from the arc and 15-23 (.652) from the line, while garnering 23 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 18 fouls, 18 assists, 11 turnovers, 12 steals and 35 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Crusaders, coached by Bryce Drew, finished 30-7 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in Horizon League play, losing in the postseason conference tourney, and then defeating Texas Southern 84-73, Florida State 81-69, Saint Mary’s-CAL 60-44 and BYU 72-70 before dropping a 76-60 decision to George Washington in the NIT final. After the season, Drew bailed for Vanderbilt and was replaced by assistant Matt Lottich.

        As a junior in 2017, Joseph started 3 of the 32 games he played, for an average 22.0 mpg. He hit 60-145 (.414) from the floor, 21-63 from the arc and 41-57 (.719) from the line, while garnering 93 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 77 fouls (fouling out twice), 57 assists, 32 turnovers, 10 blocks, 27 steals and 182 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Crusaders, coached by Matt Lottich, finished 24-9 overall and 14-4 (tied 1^st) in Horizon League play. They lost 43-41 to Milwaukee in the opening round of the league’s postseason tournament and then fell 82-57 to Illinois in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament.

        As a senior in 2018, Joseph started in 21 of 32 games, playing an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 84-173 (.486) from the floor, 17-47 (.362) from the arc and 48-80 (.600) from the line, while garnering 135 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 73 fouls (fouling out twice), 66 assists, 47 turnovers, 2 blocks, 48 steals and 233 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lottich) finished 15-17 overall and 6-12 (10^th) in Missouri Valley Conference play.

JOSEPH, TROY

6-5 G   (LONG ISLAND-BROOKLYN 2011-2014)

        From Ajax Pickering and the Regional Elite Development Academy.

        As a freshman in 2011, Joseph redshirted. The Blackbirds, coached by Jim Ferry, finished 27-6 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in Northeast play. They captured the postseason crown and then fell 102-87 to North Carolina in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        He did not play in 2012. The Blackbirds, coached by Jack Perri, finished 25-9 overall and 16-2 (1st) in Northeast play. They captured the league’s postseason title and then lost 89-67 to Michigan State in opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Joseph appeared in 29 games, for an average 12.2 mpg. He hit 32-72 (.444) from the floor, 16-38 (.421) from the arc and 14-24 (.583) from the line, while garnering 57 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 19 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists, 13 turnovers, 5 blocks, 8 steals and 94 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jack Perri, finished 20-14 overall and 12-6 (tied 2^nd) in Northeast Conference play. They defeated Quinnipiac 91-83, Wagner 94-82 and Mount St. Mary’s 91-70 to capture the league’s postseason title, before losing 68-55 in the play-in opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2014, Joseph started in 3 of 29 games, for an average 26.6 mpg. He hit 65-182 (.357) from the floor, 33-111 (.297) from the arc and 37-46 (.804) from the line, while garnering 128 boards (including 39 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg), 65 fouls, 16 assists, 35 turnovers, 14 blocks, 18 steals and 200 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Blackbirds, coached by Jack Perri, finished 9-20 overall and 4-12 (9^th) in Northeast play.

        After the season, Joseph transferred to McMaster for his final season of eligibility.

JOSEPHS, MARQUESE

6-1 G   (GRAND CANYON, 2024-

        From Toronto, Ont., Bella Vista Prep in Phoenix, Ariz. and Dream City Christian in Glendale, Ariz. Jamaican-born.

        As a freshman in 2024, Josephs played in 14 games, for an average 3.0 mpg. He hit 7-9 (.778) from the floor and 7-8 (.875) from the line, while garnering 4 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg, 1 foul, 4 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 steal, 3 blocks and 21 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Antelopes (coached by Bryce Drew) finished 30-5 and 17-3 (1^st) in WAC play. They defeated Seattle 80-72 and Texas-Arlington 89-74 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As the 12^th-seed in the west regional, they defeated saint Mary’s 75-66 before losing 72-61 to Alabama in the second round of the NCAA draw.

JULIUS, KYLE

6-3 G (FURMAN 1999-2000)

        From Hamilton Cathedral, who averaged 14.0 ppg in his senior year and shot .500 from the floor and .480 from the arc. Cathedral finished 33-0 on the season.

        As a freshman in 1999, Julius started 6 of 28 games, playing an average 19.0 mpg. He hit 77-217 (.355) from the floor, 52-145 (.359) from the arc and 25-38 (.658) from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 54 fouls (fouling out once), 34 assists, 42 turnovers, 2 blocks, 19 steals and 231 points, for a ppg of 8.3. The Paladins, coached by Larry Davis, finished 12-16 overall and 5-11 (tied 5th) in the southern division of the Southern Conference. Davis said Julius had a slight tendency to force things on offence. He scored 17 against Northwestern, 14 against Georgia, 21 against Davidson and 14 against Appalachian State, indicating an ability to step up against top-flight competition.

        As a sophomore in 2000, Julius started 6 of the 29 games he played, toiling an average 17.7 mpg. He hit 72-203 (.355) from the floor, 41-123 (.333) from the arc and 43-55 (.782) from the line, while garnering 61 boards, (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 42 fouls, 27 assists, 36 turnovers, 3 blocks, 15 steals and 228 points, for a ppg of 7.9. The Paladins, coached by Larry Davis, finished 14-18 overall and 5-10 (6th, South division) of Southern Conference play.

        After the season, Julius transferred to Guelph.

JURIC, MATEY

5-11 G  (DREXEL, 2019-2022)

        From Toronto Oakwood Collegiate and two years at Lake Forest Academy in Chicago, where he average 12.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 3.6 apg in his final season.

        As a freshman in 2019, Juric started 3 of the 25 games he played, for an average 11.3 mpg. He hit 14-33 (.424) from the floor, 3-9 from the arc and 8-11 (.727) from the line, while garnering 20 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 25 assists (1.0 apg), 23 turnovers, 16 steals, 2 blocks and 39 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Dragons (coached by Zach Spiker) finished 13-19 overall and 7-11 (tied 6^th) in Colonial Athletic Association play.

        As a sophomore in 2020, Juric started 15 of 33 games, for an average 24.2 mpg. He hit 51-129 (.395) from the floor, 27-79 (.342) from the arc and 44-59 (.746) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 74 fouls, 65 assists, 52 turnovers, 41 steals, 8 blocks and 173 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Dragons (coached by Zach Spiker) finished 6-12 (8^th) in Colonial Athletic play and 14-19 overall. They lost 61-43 to Hofstra in the quarterfinals of the conference’s postseason tournament.

        As a junior in 2021, Juric started 1 of 20 games, playing an average 22.5 mpg. He hit 20-57 (.351) from the floor, 9-31 (.290) from the arc and 27-33 (.818) from the line, while garnering 41 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 36 fouls, 31 assists, 26 turnovers, 19 steals and 76 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Dragons (coached by Zach Spiker) finished 12-8 overall and 4-5 (6th) in Colonial play. They defeated College of Charleston 80-75, Northeastern 74-67 and Elon 63-56 to capture the conference postseason tournament crown. As a 16-seed in the NCAA tournament, they fell 78-49 to one-seed Illinois in the opening/second round.

        As a senior in 2022, Juric started 1 of 29 games, playing an average 14.9 mpg. He hit 23-55 (.418) from the floor, 8-25 (.320) from the arc and 9-11 (.818) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass, 27 fouls, 15 assists, 22 turnovers, 14 steals, 4 blocks and 63 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Dragons (coached by Zach Spiker) finished 15-14 overall and 10-8 (tied 4^th) in Colonial play. They lost 66-56 to Delaware in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.