Twitter: @StonyBrookMBB
2017-18 Coaches Projected Finish
Fourth Place
2017-18 KenPom Projected Conference Record
9-7, tied for Third2017-18 KenPom Projected Conference Record
2016-17 Record
12-4 (5-3 road, 7-1 home), 2nd in America East
2016-17 Attendance
3,220 average, 51,532 total
2016-17 PPG
69.8, 6th in America East
2016-17 Opp PPG
64.9, tied for 2nd in America East
2016-17 3 Point FG %
34.6%, 5th in America East
2016-17 FT %
73.3%, 3rd in America East
2016-17 FT %
73.3%, 3rd in America East
2016-17 Rebound Margin
+0.3, 4th in America East
2016-17 Assists
12.2, 6th in America East
2016-17 T/O Margin
+2.81, 1st in America East
Stony Brook had a lot to replace heading into the 2016-17 season having lost four out of five starters including the best player in school history, Jameel Warney. Coach Jeff Boals and Co. made it work to the tune of a 12-4 conference record, good for a second place finish in the America East, surpassing almost everyone's preseason projections for them.
The Seawolves once again will have to replace their heavy hitters as Lucas Woodhouse and Roland Nyama are no longer on campus for the 2017-18 season. In Woodhouse, Stony Brook loses (arguably) the best player in conference last season, and easily the most important player to any team in the America East. In Nyama the Seawolves lose their do it all small forward, who finished second on the team in points, third in rebounds, second in assists and second in steals.
The good news for Stony Brook is that they made their bones on the defensive end last year. The pieces should still be in place to be a solid defensive team in 2017-18 and even though they feature an athletic roster this season, there's definitely questions on the offensive end.
Tyrell Sturdivant returns as Stony Brook's leading scorer and rebounder, giving the Seawolves a very good piece to work around. Expect to see increased minutes and production from Akwasi Yeboah, UC Iroegbu, Michael Almonacy and Junior Saintel. The departure of Nyama opens up the small forward spot for Yeboah, eliminating a Saintel/Yeboah split at the four. If Jakub Petras is able to contribute consistently at the five for Stony Brook one could expect to see a lot of Tyrell Sturdivant at the four, until then expect to see Sturdivant at the five with Saintel at the four.
The other name to keep on eye on for the Seawolves is Andrew Garcia, as some were high on him in the past. The question surrounding Garcia is how he will look after losing back to back seasons to injury. Jordan McKenzie started at point guard in the Seawolves exhibition against College of Staten Island.
Offensively the Seawolves will have to find a way to improve on their three point shooting from last season. Lucas Woodhouse not only led them in attempts per game (4.4), but overall 3FG% (50%), for a team that finished 5th in conference in 3FG%.
I asked Jameel Warney for his input on this years Stony Brook Squad and his responses included "Who is this?", "please stop texting me" and "this is a very athletic team that has a good chance to be a challenge for Vermont and Albany"
Stony Brook had a lot to replace heading into the 2016-17 season having lost four out of five starters including the best player in school history, Jameel Warney. Coach Jeff Boals and Co. made it work to the tune of a 12-4 conference record, good for a second place finish in the America East, surpassing almost everyone's preseason projections for them.
The Seawolves once again will have to replace their heavy hitters as Lucas Woodhouse and Roland Nyama are no longer on campus for the 2017-18 season. In Woodhouse, Stony Brook loses (arguably) the best player in conference last season, and easily the most important player to any team in the America East. In Nyama the Seawolves lose their do it all small forward, who finished second on the team in points, third in rebounds, second in assists and second in steals.
The good news for Stony Brook is that they made their bones on the defensive end last year. The pieces should still be in place to be a solid defensive team in 2017-18 and even though they feature an athletic roster this season, there's definitely questions on the offensive end.
Tyrell Sturdivant returns as Stony Brook's leading scorer and rebounder, giving the Seawolves a very good piece to work around. Expect to see increased minutes and production from Akwasi Yeboah, UC Iroegbu, Michael Almonacy and Junior Saintel. The departure of Nyama opens up the small forward spot for Yeboah, eliminating a Saintel/Yeboah split at the four. If Jakub Petras is able to contribute consistently at the five for Stony Brook one could expect to see a lot of Tyrell Sturdivant at the four, until then expect to see Sturdivant at the five with Saintel at the four.
The other name to keep on eye on for the Seawolves is Andrew Garcia, as some were high on him in the past. The question surrounding Garcia is how he will look after losing back to back seasons to injury. Jordan McKenzie started at point guard in the Seawolves exhibition against College of Staten Island.
Offensively the Seawolves will have to find a way to improve on their three point shooting from last season. Lucas Woodhouse not only led them in attempts per game (4.4), but overall 3FG% (50%), for a team that finished 5th in conference in 3FG%.
I asked Jameel Warney for his input on this years Stony Brook Squad and his responses included "Who is this?", "please stop texting me" and "this is a very athletic team that has a good chance to be a challenge for Vermont and Albany"
What Arrives
#0 Jaron Cornish (Jr) 5'11'' 172 pound guard. Averaged 18.7 points and 4.5 assists per game at Broward College (JUCO) last season. Shot 42% from deep last season at Broward on 4.6 attempts per game. Bahamas native who spent his junior and senior years of high school at Champagnat Catholic in Miami. This might be him doing pushups, I really have no idea.
#3 Elijah Olaniyi (Fr) 6'5'' 200 pound forward. Jersey guy with a nice smile from Newark East Side. Could be looked upon as the Seawolves go to perimeter defender during his freshman season. Hudl Highlights
#5 Corry Long (Fr) 6'2'' 165 pound guard. Cincinnati native. Hudl Highlights
#10 Jordan McKenzie (Fr) 6'1'' 190 pound guard. Started at point guard for Stony Brook during their exhibition vs College of Staten Island. Highlight Page
#35 Anthony Ochefu (Fr) 6'8'' 245 pound forward. Brother of Daniel Ochefu. Highlight Video 1, Team Highlights
#5 Corry Long (Fr) 6'2'' 165 pound guard. Cincinnati native. Hudl Highlights
#10 Jordan McKenzie (Fr) 6'1'' 190 pound guard. Started at point guard for Stony Brook during their exhibition vs College of Staten Island. Highlight Page
#35 Anthony Ochefu (Fr) 6'8'' 245 pound forward. Brother of Daniel Ochefu. Highlight Video 1, Team Highlights
What Returns
#1 UC Iroegbu (Sr) 6'0'' 182 pound guard. Averaged 5.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game in conference play last season.
#2 Michael Almonacy (So) 6'1'' 180 pound guard. Averaged 1.5 points, 0.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 8.1 minutes per game behind Lucas Woodhouse during conference play last season. Finished his high school career as Brentwood's all time leading scorer, passing former scoring champion Mitch Kupchak.
#4 Tim Donohoe (Sr) 6'3'' 190 pound guard. Appeared in 3 conference games during the 2016-17 season, totaling 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal in 4 minutes.
#11 Junior Saintel (Sr) 6'7'' 210 pound guard/forward. Averaged 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per game during conference play. Started all 16 conference games for Stony Brook last season. Trying hard to look like Dallis Joyner in his Stony Brook photo.
#11 Junior Saintel (Sr) 6'7'' 210 pound guard/forward. Averaged 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per game during conference play. Started all 16 conference games for Stony Brook last season. Trying hard to look like Dallis Joyner in his Stony Brook photo.
#12 Tyrell Sturdivant (Sr) 6'7'' 232 pound forward. Averaged 11.1 point per game and a team leading 5.3 rebounds per game during conference play last season. Shot 50.4% from the floor, averaging 8.1 field goal attempts per contest. Attributes all of his success to his big brother Jameel Warney.
#15 Akwasi Yeboah (R-So) 6'6'' 235 pound guard. Averaged 7.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game during conference play. Shot 32.8% from deep on 3.6 attempts. Played for Great Britain in the FIBA U20's this past summer. Highlight Video 1
#22 Bryan Sekunda (Sr) 6'6'' 190 pound guard/forward. Averaged 5.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 21 minutes per game during conference play last season. Shot 34.8% from deep on 4.1 attempts. May or may not be his 12th year at Stony Brook.
#23 Andrew Garcia (R-Fr) 6'5'' 227 pound guard/forward. Sat out last season due to a knee injury. Missed his senior year of high school due to a hip injury, averaged 18 points and 7 rebounds per game his junior year at Master's School.
#23 Andrew Garcia (R-Fr) 6'5'' 227 pound guard/forward. Sat out last season due to a knee injury. Missed his senior year of high school due to a hip injury, averaged 18 points and 7 rebounds per game his junior year at Master's School.
#32 Jakub Petras (Sr) 6'11'' 272 pound forward. Averaged 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game during conference play. Shot a team high 60% on two point field goals, attempting 2.8 per contest. Is an extra on Game of Thrones.
Coaching Staff
Jeff Boals - Head Coach, Twitter: @JeffBoals
Geno Ford - Associate Coach
Bryan Weber - Assistant Coach
Lamar Thornton - Assistant Coach
Stony Brook has averaged 13.2 conference wins since 2012. Their last season finishing .500 in conference was 2011 and they haven't finished under .500 in conference since a 3-13 season in 2008.
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