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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Misha Bednostin and Joshua Wyche are shining bright both on and off the court, earning prestigious NABC Honors Court recognition for their academic excellence alongside stellar athletic performances. Lafayette men’s basketball also claimed a Team Academic Excellence Award, boasting a collective GPA above 3.0 — proof of their unwavering commitment to balancing academics and athletics. Misha, a rising senior, delivered 134 points and 151 rebounds in 28 games, while Joshua, now pursuing his MBA, racked up 111 points across 51 games over three seasons. With over 2,300 players honored this year, making the list requires a 3.2 GPA and at least one year of eligibility — a tough standard they’ve both mastered.

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The NCAA is shaking up college basketball with a new 32-game regular season starting in 2026-27, and Syracuse is already building its non-conference schedule—with a historic rematch against Lafayette on Nov. 21. This game marks the Orange’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1957, where Gary Clark set a school record with 34 points, later broken by Gerry McNamara’s 43-point explosion. With 7 more games to announce, Syracuse may target upstate rivals like Colgate and Cornell, blending tough matchups with legacy showdowns to build a resume that dazzles the selection committee.

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