7-9, Sixth place
2014-15 Record
5-11 (1-7 road, 4-4 home), finished in 6th place
2014-15 Attendance
2,495 average, 19,959 total
2014-15 PPG
58.4, 7th in America East
2014-15 Opp PPG
62.9, 5th in America East
2014-15 3 Point FG %
30.7%, 9th in America East
2014-15 FT %
63.3%, 9th in America East
2014-15 FT %
63.3%, 9th in America East
2014-15 Rebound Margin
-2.8, 6th in America East
2014-15 Assists
8.4, 9th in America East
2014-15 T/O Margin
+1.50, 2nd in America East
What's Gone
The Bearcats lose 3 players in total--two to transfer and one to graduation. Jabrille Williams graduates after playing in 4 conference games for the Bearcats--averaging 1.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 5 minutes of action. Jabrille graduates with career highs of 12 points against Army, 7 rebounds versus Albany and 4 blocks versus New Hampshire.
Magnus Richards transfers after a Sophomore season that saw him average 2.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per game. Richards played in all 16 America East contests for the Bearcats, while starting 1. Nick Madray transfers after an injury shortened Sophomore campaign in which he averaged 7.8 points and 3.5 rebounds during Binghamton's non-conference schedule.
The good news for the Bearcats is that they return 84% of their scoring, 89% of their rebounding and 85% of their assists from 2014-15 conference play.
Magnus Richards transfers after a Sophomore season that saw him average 2.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per game. Richards played in all 16 America East contests for the Bearcats, while starting 1. Nick Madray transfers after an injury shortened Sophomore campaign in which he averaged 7.8 points and 3.5 rebounds during Binghamton's non-conference schedule.
The good news for the Bearcats is that they return 84% of their scoring, 89% of their rebounding and 85% of their assists from 2014-15 conference play.
What Arrives
#4 Timmy Rose (Fr) 6'1'' 170 pound guard. Garnered All-State accolades as a Senior at Scranton Prep in Pennsylvania averaging 14.6 points, 6.9 assists, 4.5 steals and 4 rebounds per game. I know nothing else about him, hmu with some info Timmy. Here is a video of him playing basketball. The team finally let him make a cameo 5 episodes into the BU Pop Quiz.
#14 Jordan McRae (R-Fr) 6'6'' 200 pound forward. Redshirted the 2014-15 season. Averaged 13 points, 14.5 rebounds and 6 blocks during his Senior season at Half Hollow Hills East. Based on his academic awards he is a much better student than I was.
#22 Everson Davis (Fr) 6'3'' 185 pound guard. Averaged 16.0 points per game during two seasons at Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ. Prior to his time at Peddie he played at West Side in Newark averaging 23.6 points per game over three seasons. Originally from St. Kitts. May take over as my favorite Jersey player for the 2016-17 season with the graduation of Jameel Warney. Recorded 12 points and 4 assists in Binghamton's exhibition game against Cobleskill.
#30 John Schurman (R-Fr) 6'6'' 200 pound guard/forward. Redshirted the 2014-15 season. Averaged 22.5 points and 8.7 rebounds as a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Finished as schools all-time scoring leader with 1,541 points. Nominated for 2014 McDonald's All-American Game. Scored 17 points in Binghamton's exhibition game against Cobleskill.
#32 Thomas Bruce (Fr) 6'9'' 200 pound forward. Hails from the Chocolate City where he averaged 12.3 points and 11 rebounds for DeMatha Catholic against nationally ranked top 25 teams. Recorded 8 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in Binghamton's exhibition game against Cobleskill.
#32 Thomas Bruce (Fr) 6'9'' 200 pound forward. Hails from the Chocolate City where he averaged 12.3 points and 11 rebounds for DeMatha Catholic against nationally ranked top 25 teams. Recorded 8 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in Binghamton's exhibition game against Cobleskill.
Redshirts
#10 Yosef Yacob (ERS-Jr) 6'0'' 175 pound guard. Will redshirt the 2015-16 season due to injury. Averaged 5.4 points in 22.9 minutes appearing in 16 America East contests while starting 3 for the Bearcats. Has career highs of 22 points and 12 assists. Wish you a speedy recovery my man. Enjoys H-O-R-S-E'ing around.
#33 J.C. Show (ERS-So) 6'3'' 210 pound guard. Appeared in all 34 games including 3 starts for Bucknell during the 2014-15 season. Averaged 6.7 points in 18.3 minutes per game during the 14-15 season for the Bisons. Named 2014 Pennsylvania "Mr. Basketball" and was the 2014 Pennsylvania Gatorade POY. Averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds as a senior at Abington Heights. Close personal friend of Michael Scott.
What Returns
#0 Karon Waller (Sr) 6'4'' 210 pound guard. Averaged 7.1 MPG in 13 appearances during 2014-15 America East action. Career highs of 13 points, and 11 rebounds. From Camden, NJ...is a big fan of aquariums. Found rare footage of him in the weight/locker room.
#1 Marlon Beck (Jr) 5'11'' 175 pound guard. Finished 14th in the conference and 2nd on Binghamton at 11.5 points per game during 2014-15 America East play. Tied for 9th in conference play and 1st on Binghamton with 2.8 assists per game. Led Binghamton shooting 37.4% from deep during 2014-15 conference play. Started and played in all 16 conference games for Binghamton last season. Has a nice smile. Voted best ball handler/quickest on team by teammates.
#11 Romello Walker (So) 6'6'' 195 pound guard. Averaged 10.3 points per game in America East play last season--good for 20th in conference and 3rd on Binghamton. Averaged 4.6 rebounds in 32.5 minutes per game. Appeared and started in all 16 conference games for the Bearcats during his Freshman campaign. Everybody funny, now you funny too. Claims to be a handsome dunker.
#12 John Rinaldi (Jr) 6'2'' 195 pound guard. Appeared in 14 conference games averaging 5.9 minutes during 2014-15 America East action.
#15 Bobby Aheam (So) 6'6'' 225 pound forward. Averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game during 2014-15 conference play. Started 15 and appeared in all 16 of Binghamton's conference games last season as a Freshman. Uncle is Vinny Del Negro and Grandfather played at Kentucky for the legendary Adolph Rupp.
#25 Justin McFadden (So) 6'5'' 210 pound guard/forward. Averaged 7.2 points 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 27 minutes per game during 2014-15 conference play as a Freshman. Started 12 of the 14 game he appeared in for the Bearcats during America East action. Attended the same high school as Kobe Bryant and enjoys shooting some bball outside of the school. Claims to be nice at FIFA, teammates seem to agree. I'm down to rock a 2 on 2 best of 3 anytime you fellas want. Voted best defender on team by teammates.
#41 Dusan Perovic (So) 6'9'' 230 pound forward/center. Appeared in 1 conference game after an ACL tear ended his season early. Averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game during the 2014-15 season for the Bearcats as a Freshman. Started 9 of 15 total games he appeared in while shooting 45.3% from three in '14-'15. Owns the school D1 record for points in a game with 34 against Boston University. Deuces on people in H-O-R-S-E.
#42 Willie Rodriguez (So) 6'6'' 200 pound forward. Tied for 8th in the America East averaging 12.7 points per game during 2014-15 conference play. Tied for 7th in the league averaging 5.7 rebounds per game during 2014-15 conference play. Led Binghamton with 13 blocks last season in America East contests (0.8 per game in conference was tied for 7th overall). Named to the 2014-15 America East All-Rookie Team. Averaged 35.6 minutes per game as a Freshman in conference play. Gotta appreciate a man who votes for himself for every superlative.
#25 Justin McFadden (So) 6'5'' 210 pound guard/forward. Averaged 7.2 points 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 27 minutes per game during 2014-15 conference play as a Freshman. Started 12 of the 14 game he appeared in for the Bearcats during America East action. Attended the same high school as Kobe Bryant and enjoys shooting some bball outside of the school. Claims to be nice at FIFA, teammates seem to agree. I'm down to rock a 2 on 2 best of 3 anytime you fellas want. Voted best defender on team by teammates.
#41 Dusan Perovic (So) 6'9'' 230 pound forward/center. Appeared in 1 conference game after an ACL tear ended his season early. Averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game during the 2014-15 season for the Bearcats as a Freshman. Started 9 of 15 total games he appeared in while shooting 45.3% from three in '14-'15. Owns the school D1 record for points in a game with 34 against Boston University. Deuces on people in H-O-R-S-E.
#42 Willie Rodriguez (So) 6'6'' 200 pound forward. Tied for 8th in the America East averaging 12.7 points per game during 2014-15 conference play. Tied for 7th in the league averaging 5.7 rebounds per game during 2014-15 conference play. Led Binghamton with 13 blocks last season in America East contests (0.8 per game in conference was tied for 7th overall). Named to the 2014-15 America East All-Rookie Team. Averaged 35.6 minutes per game as a Freshman in conference play. Gotta appreciate a man who votes for himself for every superlative.
Coaching Staff
Tommy Dempsey - Head Coach, Twitter: @tadempsey4
Ben Luber - Associate Head Coach
Bryan Goodman - Assistant Coach
Herb Courtney - Assistant Coach
Chretien Lukusa - Coordinator of Player Development
Binghamton played last season with a roster that contained 7 Freshman, 5 Sophomores, 1 Junior and 1 Senior. The 2015-16 roster will be similar as 11 of the 15 players for the Bearcats will be underclassmen.
The good news for the Bearcats is that the players who will be asked to carry the load during the 2015-16 season all gained valuable playing experience in '14-'15. As I previously mentioned; Binghamton returns a large chunk of their points, rebounds and assists accrued during America East play last season.
While the Bearcats return most of their production; the issue lies in the fact that they were middle of the pack in most statistical categories--7th in offense, 5th in defense, 7th in field goal percentage and 6th in rebounding margin.
With another year of experience these numbers should improve; however, I'm turned off by their poor outside shooting (9th, 30.7%), poor free throw shooting (9th, 63.3%) and low assists total (9th, 8.4 per game).
The loss of Yosef Yacob due to injury will hurt; however, the return of Dusan Perovic should help alleviate some of the Bearcats perimeter shooting concerns. John Schurman will also help Binghamton spread the floor with his outside shooting after redshirting the 2014-15 season.
While Perovic shot 24-53 (45.3%) from three during out of conference play; an ACL injury ended his conference slate after just 1 game.
Perhaps more important than the return of Perovic and the arrival of Schurman is the continued development of Marlon Beck and Willie Rodriguez; both of whom averaged over 35 minutes per game during 2014-15 conference play. Rodriguez emerged from the 2014-15 season as a bonafide star, and fan favorite in Binghamton. Beck emerged as the only deep threat for the Bearcats; going 34-91 (37.4%) in conference play.
If Romello Walker can improve his perimeter shooting (12-44, 27.3%) from his Freshman campaign and Justin McFadden can up his shooting percentage and rebounding total Binghamton could easily find themselves in the top 4 or 5 of the America East.
Unofficial Player Quote
"I run with intruders, looters and sharpshooters" - Big L, Who Shot Ya Freestyle
Biased Outlook
Binghamton fans got their quick fix when in 2008 Georgetown assistant Kevin Broadus was hired as the the head men's basketball coach. By 2009, the Bearcats would win the America East regular season title (shared with Vermont) and tournament-- earning a NCAA tournament berth.
Everything would fall apart before the 2009-10 season.
Coach Dempsey has done an excellent job rebuilding the program after the mess left behind by Broadus. Binghamton seems to be stock piling talent that should make them competitive for years to come in the America East.
Everything would fall apart before the 2009-10 season.
Coach Dempsey has done an excellent job rebuilding the program after the mess left behind by Broadus. Binghamton seems to be stock piling talent that should make them competitive for years to come in the America East.
Next up: UMBC
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