Lafayette’s men’s basketball team is reloading for 2026-27 with a stacked class of seven new recruits, blending elite scoring, international experience, and big-time size. Head coach Mike McGarvey is thrilled, calling the group “a ton of experience” from high school, college leagues, national teams, and overseas play — perfectly complementing returning talent. Standouts include Cooper Kesler (NJCAA National Championship MVP), Shelton Henton (Rookie of the Year), Aaron Collins Jr. (dual-sport athlete), and Aussie duo Patrick D’Arcy (pro experience) and Jasraj Gill (gold medalist, NBL1). Local star Owen Kelly (1K+ points in HS) and New Zealander Aaron Sievert (FIBA youth rep, single-game scoring record) round out the class. This diverse, high-impact roster signals a major leap forward for Lafayette basketball.

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Syracuse men’s basketball just added another non-conference showdown to their schedule — hosting Lafayette on November 16th in the JMA Wireless Dome, where they’ve won all nine previous meetings. But that’s just one highlight in a busy slate that includes home games vs. New Haven and Central Connecticut State, a road trip to Indiana, and the ACC/SEC Challenge against Oklahoma. Meanwhile, ‘Boeheim’s Army’ is heating up the TBT scene, advancing to the semifinals under a new single-elimination format. Fans are also rallying around events like the Second Annual Summer Slam, designed to reignite local excitement. With eight games locked in and more to come, the Orange are building momentum — and hype — for what promises to be a thrilling season.

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