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1 Fax: (412) PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Coastal Carolina Mascot: Chanticleers Location: Conway, SC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach - Jason Wallace, Captains - Jordan Phillips & Tolbert Holmes Record: N/A Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A Notables: This is the first year of Coastal Carolina competing on any level in men's club basketball. Number of Returning Players (Include starters): Players to Watch: 6-2 Tolbert Holmes, 6- Jordan Phillips, 6-3 Tobias Dixon New additions: Biggest Rival: Best Player Nickname: Season Outlook: Competing and playing hard in each and every game. Head Coach Quote: I m very excited about competing in one of the most prestigious

2 Fax: (412) leagues in the US. We have always wanted to play against the best schools in the nation and this league certainly has them. We look forward to the challenge.

3 PREVIEW GUIDE 850 Ridge Avenue Fax: (412) Team Name: College of Charleston Mascot: Cougars Location: Charleston SC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Will Smith Record: N/A Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A Notables: N/A Number of Returning Players (Include starters): N/A Players to Watch: Cager Hicks, Nathan Alimagham, Kevin Sobiesuo, Will Smith, Nolan Slattery New additions: N/A Biggest Rival: N/A Best Player Nickname: N/A Season Outlook: The Cougars look to find success in their first season of competition. The team features several players who earned all-conference honors in high school, as well as some who have competed at the varsity level at other NCAA institutions. Head Coach Quote: N/A

4 PREVIEW GUIDE 850 Ridge Avenue Fax: (412) Team Name: Davidson College Mascot: Wildcats Location: Davidson, NC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains: Matt Eldridge, Nick Grzeszczak. Player/ Coach: Quin Brown Record: 4-6 Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A Notables: Second year as a club team, beat App State twice. Competed in very close games with Clemson, Elon, and NC State. Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 7 Returners, 3 Returning Starters Players to Watch: 6'3 Sophomore SG Nick Grzeszczak, 6,2 Senior PG Quin Brown, 6'2 Freshman PG Albert Zhu, 6'4 SF Jackson Ward New additions: 6'2 Freshman PG Albert Zhu, 6'5 PF Sophomore Pat Casey, 6'0 Freshman SG Wilbert Garcia, 5'11 Freshman Drew Eastland, 6'2 Freshman Dimitrius Chavouzis Biggest Rival: Out of Conference: App State. First year in NCBBA Best Player Nickname: Nick "Gresh" Grzeszczak Season Outlook: Strong core of guards returning, should be playing a very up tempo style on both the offensive and defensive end. Returning two senior leaders Quin Brown and Julius Hatcher who should make strong contributions. Albert Zhu and Nick Grzeszczak will carry ther team on the offensive end.

5 Fax: (412) Head Coach Quote: "This is a great group of guys who love playing basketball, we should be very competitive and are hoping to make big improvements since last year."

6 PREVIEW GUIDE 850 Ridge Avenue Fax: (412) Team Name: University of East Carolina Mascot: Pirates Location: Greenville, NC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Coaches: Keven Myrick, Kyle Taylor Captains: Justus Thompson, Darrian Saddler Record: 15-4 Tournament Rankings/Results: Notables: N/A Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 2 starters ( Darrian Saddler and Ja'Carus Hamilton), EJ Faulcon, Justus Thompson, Jordan Wilson, Malik Williams (IR) Players to Watch: Darrian Saddler, Ja'Carus Hamilton, Dakota King, and Marcus Hicks New additions: CJ Carson, Myles Forde, Eric Stokes, Tyler Wester, Drew Hegeman, Ivan Rodridguez, Marcus Hicks, Dakota King Biggest Rival: South Carolina Gamecocks Best Player Nickname: Draco JJGoHam Hamilton Season Outlook: 3 player remain from the 2016 NCBBA championship team so they have been there before. Starting guards Ja'Carus Hamilton and Darrian Saddler will be able to play in their true positions as this ECU team is bigger and meaner. Last year sweep from South Carolin held us out from a potential three peat. So with that being said, this season is all about redemption.

7 Fax: (412) Head Coach Quote: "We regret taking everything to lightly, this season we need to get back to nationals and get back what is ours" - Keven Myrick "Let's stop playing scared and get a bucket" - Kyle Taylor

8 PREVIEW GUIDE 850 Ridge Avenue Fax: (412) Team Name: Furman Mascot: Paladins Location: Greenville, SC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains - Bryan Knoedler & Gene Langan Record: 4-4 Tournament Rankings/Results: Finished 5 th and 7 th at two tournaments in the previous year. Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include starters): Returning Players: Bryan Knoedler, Gene Langan, J.J Wheeler, Hunter Pool, Ja'Quan Oliver, Derek Barnes, Walker Seman & Jack Zager Returning Starters: Bryan Knoedler (PG), Gene Langan (C), J.J Wheeler (SG) & Ja'Quan Oliver (SF) Players to Watch: 6-4 Point Guard Bryan Knoedler: 18.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG & 5.3 APG last season 6-5 Center Gene Langan: 10.1 PPG & 9.3 RPG last season 6-0 Shooting Guard J.J Wheeler: 16.0 PPG last season shooting 42% from the 3 point line. New additions: Freshmen: Jamauri Davis, Duncan Hayslett; Sophomores: Carter Brady Biggest Rival: Clemson Best Player Nickname: N/A Season Outlook: After only three seniors on the roster graduated, the Furman men's basketball team now has a strong upperclassmen presence with an all-senior starting lineup. This provides great leadership and orgnaization for the team. Look for Gene Langan to be the shut-down defender and Hunter Pool to clean up on the boards. Bryan Knoedler will run the offense again this year at point guard pushing the fast break while also hoping to improve offensive efficiency.

9 Fax: (412) Head Coach Quote: "I am very excited about the future of our team for this year. We have been working hard this offseason and the older guys are setting a great example for the new team-members. This is a cohesive group that will certainly use experience from previous years in hopes of making a run at the National Championship Tournament. We have the most depth in the years I have been at Furman, and this should help in practice and in keeping players fresh and healthy." - Coach Bryan Knoedler

10 PREVIEW GUIDE 850 Ridge Avenue Fax: (412) Team Name: Georgetown Mascot: Hoyas Location: Washington, DC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Michael Martinez, Head of Human Relations- Jake Foote, Former Head of Human Relations- Stu Dillon, Head of Philanthropy- Gene Yang Record: 12-3 overall Tournament Rankings/Results:????? Notables:???? Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 10 players/ 4 starters Players to Watch: Dan "thinks he's the man" Shlayen, Stu "Bad shots" Dillon, Ryan "actually good at basketball" Wall and of course Mark "lockdown" Dispaquale New additions: Tommy "Best looking kid in the gym" Kadar Biggest Rival: Georgetown Varsity Basketball Best Player Nickname: We don't believe in nicknames Season Outlook: Championship or bust Head Coach Quote: It's not worth winning if you can't win big.

11 PREVIEW GUIDE 850 Ridge Avenue Fax: (412) Team Name: Mascot: Location: Patriots George Mason University Fairfax, VA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains: James Harrar, Casey Kelly Head Coach: Mike Nunn Record: First full season as official Club Tournament Rankings/Results: Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include starters): First season as official Club Players to Watch: Alonzo Evans, Calvin Green, Louie Pagonis New additions: Micah Reaves, Tyreek Carter Biggest Rival: Best Player Nickname: Calvin Lil Boat Green Season Outlook: Compete at a high level in our first season as members of the South Atlantic- North division and build a club identity. Head Coach Quote: By starting with a blank slate, I have the opportunity to implement my game plan and get these players to where we want to be, a NCBBA National Championship appearance. It will not be easy, but I have faith in my team and what we are trying to accomplish this year.

12 PREVIEW GUIDE 850 Ridge Avenue Fax: (412) Team Name: The George Washington University Mascot: Colonials Location: Washington, DC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains: Chandler Blaschka, Nir Liebenthal, Joe Santangelo, Jason Bracco Record: NA Tournament Rankings/Results: NA Notables: NA Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 6 returning players: Chandler Blaschka, Nir Liebenthal, Jason Bracco, Avi Wechsler, Matt Creonte, Joe Santangelo Players to Watch: Nir Liebenthal, Damien Dwaine, Sta'von Griggs New additions: Josh Wiener, Phil Young, Damien Dwaine, Jordan Tingson, Scott Fassas, Mike Petteruti, Ryan Donovan, David Eke, Xander Bienstock, Mike Ranasinghe, Miles Esters, Oliver Schacht, Sta'von Griggs Biggest Rival: Georgetown Best Player Nickname: Greenlight Season Outlook: Made big changes to our team, brought on a lot of new players with energy and dedication. We have high hopes for this season. Head Coach Quote: It's not the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog.

13 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA Office: (412) Fax: (412) PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Maryland Mascot: Terrapin Location: University of Maryland, College Park Captain(s)/Coach(s): Ieshia Small and Jasmine Green, and Taylyr Washington Performance: Record: 0-0 Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A Notables: Change in leadership Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 5 Players to Watch: Andrew Tawiah Brian Ogbonna Will Clark New additions: Carter Cavalier Greg Hill Isaac Lyoribhe Yomi Olo 2011 National Club Basketball Association

14 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA Office: (412) Fax: (412) Biggest Rival: Stevenson Best Player Nickname: N/A Season Outlook: New team New management time to take over NCBBA Win conference Head Coach Quote: The person that said winning isn't everything, never won anything! 2011 National Club Basketball Association

15 Fax: (412) PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Richmond Mascot: Spiders Location: Richmond, Virginia Captain(s)/Coach(s): Chris Lenox, President and Sam Barrett, Vice President Record: 2-15 overall Tournament Rankings/Results: 9 th place, Maryland spring tournament Notables: Swept Mary Washington to finish the season last year Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 7 returners, 3 starters (Lenox, Bonanno, Daly) Players to Watch: 6-0 Chris Lenox, 6-4 Sam Barrett, 5-10 TJ Tann New additions: Freshmen - TJ Tann, Jaden Jones, Kieron Douragh, Peter Luo, Omar Ibrahim, Reid Banbury, Will Baliatico Biggest Rival: William & Mary Best Player Nickname: Kevin "Trashboi" Hester Season Outlook: Strong guard play will lead Richmond in its first year of conference play. Perimeter shooting is a strength that will need to offset the lack of a true post presence.

16 Fax: (412) PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: University of South Carolina Mascot: Gamecocks Location: Columbia, SC Captain(s)/Coach(s): John Gore, Logan Bugg/ Trey Long and Charles Nastapoulos Record: 23-5 Tournament Rankings/Results: Won the Spring UNC Tournament/ #1 in the nation. Won NCBBA South Atlantic Regional. Finished #3 in the nation. Notables: Only lost two games from January-April Number of Returning Players (Include starters): Demetrius Smalls, Adam Patrick, John Gore, Logan Bugg, Jared Davis, Jordan Sterrett, Charles Nastapoulos, James Neely, Players to Watch: Demetrius Smalls, Adam Patrick, John Gore, Logan Bugg, Jared Davis New additions: Matthew Gilson, Jackson Walker, Jalyn Davis Biggest Rival: UNC Pembroke, Pittsburgh and ECU Best Player Nickname: Chuck Nasty (Thank you Sandy!) Season Outlook: Looking for another South Atlantic South Title

17 Fax: (412) Head Coach Quote: "Nationals or bust"

18 Fax: (412) PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: THE University of Georgia Mascot: Bull Dawgs Location: Athens, Ga Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach- Dustin Vickers, President- Liam Dahlberg, VP/Captain- R.J Smith, VP/Administrator- Jordan Polish, Treasurer- Jacob Greenway Record: 0-0 Tournament Rankings/Results: season record: Notables: Jumpstarting the program with new talent and dynamic high-energy program style Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 4 returners- Smith, Dahlberg, Hesterlee, Wise ( 3 starters- Smith, Dalhberg, Hesterlee) Players to Watch: 6-0 Mccoy, 6-2 RJ Smith, 6-5 Liam Dalhberg, 6-5 Weseley Thomas, 5-10 Louie Aponte New additions: Freshmen- Mccoy, Zachary Miles, Jordan Polish Sophomores- Sid bhatia, Cameron Bragg, Jacob Greenway Juniors-Mike, Louie Aponte, Derek Rufolo Seniors- Dustin Vickers Biggest Rival: All of the SEC Best Player Nickname: Liam "Porzingis", RJ "schmooovv", Louie "Nash", Mike "Kyrie", Derek "Big D"

19 Fax: (412) Season Outlook: Athletic and long wing players with fast paced offense. Shooters arounf the perimeter will make shots when open. Highlight factory offense! Head Coach Quote: Hated by MANY, Loved by FEW, Respected by EVERYONE TEAM TAKEOVER AND CONQUER

20 Fax: (412) PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: VMI Mascot: Keydets Location: Lexington, VA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach-Seth Clark, Assistant Coach-Tyler Falls, Captain Dakoda Lane Record: 5-16 Tournament Rankings/Results: N/A Notables: N/A Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 4 returning players, 1 starter Players to Watch: Niles Tate, and various others New additions: Several new players added to this years team Biggest Rival: N/A Best Player Nickname: N/A Season Outlook: This is our second season with the NCBBA and we are looking to improve in many areas from last season. We have strong leadership with this group and are looking forward to competing this season in a new conference.

21 Fax: (412) PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Virginia Tech Mascot: Hokies Location: Blacksburg, VA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Coach- Tyler Cassett, Captains- Jake Ryan & Dane Andersson Record: 21-7 Tournament Rankings/Results: NIRSA QuarterFinalists Notables: N/A Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 8 Returners, 3 Starters (Jake Ryan, Dane Andersson, and Matthew Brassington Players to Watch: 6-6 Matthew Brassington, 5-10 Chase Barrand, 6-7 Jake Ryan New additions: 6-10 Freshman Chance Konnor, 6-4 Augustin de Walque Biggest Rival: New River Community College Best Player Nickname: Matthew "Freshly Hatched Chicken" Brassington Season Outlook: Strong leadership and experience along with an IMMENSE amount of size, Virginia Tech is looking to come back into NCBBA with a fiercesome inside game and aggressive defense. Our opponents better watch out below.

22 Fax: (412) Head Coach Quote: "Club ball is about who wants it the most, everyone can play, but those who want it will win."