NEWSLETTER 28oct13

-SB Athletics has posted the 2013 schedule for SB Lacrosse: 

2/14 MARIST
2/18 LAFAYETTE
2/23 duke
3/1 RUTGERS
3/8 MARYLAND
3/11 SACRED HEART
3/15 fairfield
3/18 MANHATTAN
3/22 ST JOHNS
3/28 umbc
4/1 QUINNIPIAC
4/5 VERMONT
4/12 albany
4/19 binghamton
4/26 HARTFORD
5/1 AE SEMIFINAL
5/3 AE FINAL



In addition to the schedule above, SB will scrimmage Boston College, Monmouth, Yale, and Villanova in the preseason.

You can find more information about the schedule, including media info, here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-acros/sched/ston-m-lacros-sched.html


In 2014, Coach Nagle will lead SB against defending national champions Duke University.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (OCT13)

-Via Twitter, defenseman Tyler Anderson '18 has announced his commitment to SB Lacrosse: https://twitter.com/Tyla_Andasun/status/377214896867262464

Tyler Anderson '18
Shoreham, NY / Shoreham Wading River HS
Defense
6'2'' 205lbs
#25



In 2013, defenseman Tyler Anderson '18 lead SWR HS to its fifth Long Island title and an appearance in the NY Class C Semifinal.

2013 All Division 
2013 18-2 record, Section 11 Title


In 2012, Tyler Anderson '18 won a NY State Championship at SWR HS.

You can find a highlight video of Anderson in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jnrMvG-0xYs

Click on the image above to see video highlights of Tyler Anderson '18. 

Anderson is also a star RB/OLB on the football field, so far this year garnering 465 yards on only 37 carries, averaging over 12.5 yards per carry.  


Click on the image above to see a football highlight featuring Tyler Anderson '18.  

The Village Beacon Record interviewed SWR football coach Matt Millheiser on Tyler Anderson '18, who stated that Anderson is: "... a really good kid... a smart football player... gets bigger and stronger every season... our best kid." http://shorehamwadingriverfootball.stackvarsity.com/news/article.asp?id=315005


In 2012 as a junior, Tyler Anderson '18 (right) registered 753 yards and 12 touchdowns over a three game period.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (OCT13)

-Joe Lombardi at Lax Lessons reported that sophomore attackman Tom Haun '20 (Lake Ronkonkoma, NY / Sachem North HS) has verbally committed to SB Lacrosse: http://www.laxlessons.com/2013/10/11/sachem-north-sophomore-attackman-tom-haun/

Tom Haun '20
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY / Sachem North HS
Attack
5'8'' 140lbs
#29

Tom Haun '20 will join SB Lacrosse with current Sachem North HS teammates Mike Calvagna '18, Joe Caridi '18, and Anthony Ross '18.

2013 stats: 13G, 5A
2013 LI Showcase Team Suffolk


Lefty attackman Tom Haun '20 registered 18 points as a freshman for Sachem North HS in 2013, earning a trip to the Suffolk County playoffs.

The current SB roster also includes other Sachem North HS alums, Alex Harris '15 and Mike Andreassi '14.

Tom Haun '20 (white) is a multisport athlete, playing hockey, basketball, volleyball, and football in addition to lacrosse.

NEWSLETTER 23oct13

-StonyBrook.edu posted updated construction photos of the SB Arena, which will be home to indoor sports starting in the Fall of 2014: http://www.stonybrook.edu/facilities/projects/current/main_campus/?basketball-arena


Click on the image above to see multiple photos of the construction of the SB Arena. 

You can also find a 3D bird's eye view of the arena and the corresponding seat and row numbers here: http://www.seats3d.com/ncaa/stony_brook_university/mens_basketball/#/level_1/


Click on the image above to use the interactive 3D tool for the SB Arena. 


-Donnie Webb of Syracuse.Com reported that former SB defenseman Michael Durgey '94 has recently passed away.  Mike had coached at numerous successful programs in the Syracuse area, including Nottingham, Jamesville-Dewitt, Manlius, Chittenango. http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/-4053762986336310829/former-nottingham-lacrosse-coach-and-mph-assistant-paul-durgey-dies/

NEWSLETTER 16oct13

-Sean Burns of Lacrosse Magazine polled the fans for the Men's Player of the Year across all leagues, including Kevin Crowley '11 as a finalist.  You can vote for Crowley here: http://laxmagazine.com/genrel/101413_best_of_lacrosse_mens_player_of_year

Kevin Crowley '11 (center) was named the 2013 MLL MVP and tied for the first in points (55) and leading Hamilton to the playoffs.  Crowley also registered 72 points for the NLL's Philadelphia Wings in 2013.

Burns wrote that Kevin Crowley '11 is: "one of the finer midfielders in the game both indoor and out".


-Joe Lombardi at Lax Lessons reported that sophomore attackman Tom Haun '20 (Lake Ronkonkoma, NY / Sachem North HS) has verbally committed to SB Lacrosse: http://www.laxlessons.com/2013/10/11/sachem-north-sophomore-attackman-tom-haun/

Tom Haun '20
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY  / Sachem North HS
Attack
5'8'' 140lbs
#29


Tom Haun '20 (white) is the second commitment of the Class of 2020.  Haun played in the LI Showcase for Team Suffolk after his freshman year.

-Kimberley Martin of Newsday reported that former RB Miguel Maysonet will sign with the NY Jets after working out most recently with the Cincinnati Bengals: http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/nothing-but-jets-1.1279166/jets-to-sign-ex-stony-brook-rb-miguel-maysonet-to-practice-squad-1.6257232

Former star running back Miguel Maysonet has signed with five NFL teams already in 2013.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (OCT13)

-Via Twitter, midfielder Mackenzie Rope '20 (Pitt Meadows, BC / Pitt Meadows Secondary) has verbally committed to SB Lacrosse: https://twitter.com/mackenzierope/status/383672563953463297

Mackenzie Rope '20
Pitt Meadows, BC / Pitt Meadows Secondary
Midfield
6'1'' 165lbs
#17


Sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Rope '20 is the first commitment of the Class of 2020. 

3D Lacrosse evaluated Mackenzie Rope '20, stating that he: "... was the most valuable player on offense, defense, as well as the faceoff x... hand speed and physical dominance allowed for him to go hot out the front and create his own fast breaks." http://3dlacrosse.com/3d-rising/mackenzie-rope-2


During its evaluation of Mackenzie Rope '20, 3D Lacrosse stated that he: "... contributed a number of goals and assists... size and speed were pivotal in killing the odd man rushes and preventing transition goals from the other team."


-Tim Fitzgerald of Maple Ridge News featured Mackenzie Rope '20 in a 2012 article at the Denver University Lacrosse Camp, including an interview and photo: http://www.mapleridgenews.com/sports/163107686.html
http://letsgodu.blogspot.com/2012_07_01_archive.html

Rope was named to the All-Star team for the second straight year.  Coach Brett Hoskins said: "Mackenzie makes an impact in all areas of the game... played a key role for us in transition as one of our top face-off specialists and was one of our main contributors offensively... sky is the limit... tremendous work effort... great athlete and looks to have a very bright future in outdoor lacrosse.”



Click on the image above to see highlight video of Mackenzie Rope '20.  Rope also plays ice hockey.

-Team BC U16 
-Burnaby Mountain Selects U15 
-U15 All Stars
-Denver University Camp U13 All Star
-Charlotte Fall Classic Elite Team 
-BMS U13 Elite MVP
-Bantam A1 All Star 

NEWSLETTER 14oct13

-Via Twitter, defenseman Tyler Anderson '18 has announced his commitment to SB Lacrosse: https://twitter.com/Tyla_Andasun/status/377214896867262464

Tyler Anderson '18
Shoreham, NY / Shoreham Wading River HS
Defense
6'2'' 205lbs
#25


Tyler Anderson '18 (right) won a Long Island Championship as a junior for powerhouse Shoreham-Wading River and was named All Division.

-Sacred Heart Athletics officially announced that Tom Compitello '11 has been named Assistant Coach for the Pioneers: http://www.sacredheartpioneers.com/sports/m-lacros/2013-14/releases/20130905t8e2ta


In just two seasons, Tom Compitello '11 (left) coached Lehigh to two consecutive Patriot Championships and two NCAA Tournament berths.  

-The America East announced the the AE Basketball Tournament will move to a campus-site format, rather than neutral sites for the upcoming season: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=209275526

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 13oct13

-Lacrosse Magazine announced the training roster for Team Canada, which includes SB alums Rhys Duch '08, Kevin Crowley '11, and Jordan McBride '11: http://laxmagazine.com/international/2012-13/news/093013_team_canada_training_roster_for_2014_announced


Rhys Duch '08, Kevin Crowley '11, and Jordan McBride '11 have all played in the MLL and NLL and also have represented Team Canada.

Sean Burns of Lacrosse Magazine wrote that Kevin Crowley '11 is: "... the headliner of this group coming off an MLL MVP season with the Hamilton Nationals... 2010 Canadian team member... prototypical big-bodied midfielder who can withstand the rigors of international tournament play." http://www.laxmagazine.com/international/2012-13/news/100113_quick_analysis_of_team_canada-s_tryout_roster

Will Cleveland of Lacrosse Magazine covered the Team Canada scrimmage versus Robert Morris University, including that Jordan McBride '11 scored twice: http://laxmagazine.com/international/men/2012-13/101313_canada_strong_in_training_weekend


Jordan McBride '11 has represented both Team Scotland and Team Canada in international play.


-Stephen Stamp of Inside Lacrosse covered the Team Canada vs Denver scrimmage, including that Rhys Duch '08 scored once in the contest: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/10/13/team-canada-vs-denver-scrimmages-who-stood-out

NEWSLETTER 9oct13

-At Homecoming 2013, Coach Nagle organized the 2013 Career Seminar, in which various SB Lacrosse alumni addressed the team on planning for their future.  The Organization would like to thank the following alums for speaking: Frank C. Barile '02, Matt Campolettano '02, Kevin Shea '03, Greg Taylor '98, and Jim Hughes '93.  Photos are below:


Greg Taylor '98, a school teacher and head coach of Suffolk Community Lacrosse, lectured the team on the importance of confidence and career choices.

This marks the second year of the Career Seminar, which has been a resounding success.  The coaching staff and the team have delivered positive feedback to the alumni who have participated. 


Former attackman Kevin Shea '03 spoke about his experiences in graduate school, the military, and the police force.

The Career Seminar was held in the Goldstein Academic Center in the SB Sports Complex.  Afterward, the team gave the alumni a tour of the Dubin Center and the SB Arena construction.


Matt Campolettano '02 emphasized the importance of studies, graduate school, and networking.

The Organization would like to thank Coach Nagle and his staff for organizing the event and also the team for attending.  

Alums interested in speaking next year should contact the Webmaster.

NEWSLETTER 8oct13

-SB Athletics posted a highlight video of SB Football defeating Bryant at Homecoming 2013 by a score of 21-13: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100513aaa.html


SB Football hosted a record crowd at LaValle Stadium of 11,224, despite seating for only 8,200.

Greg Logan of Newsday also covered the game here: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/on-campus-1.812060/chuck-priore-we-got-courageous-efforts-1.6205282


The victory marked the 8th straight Homecoming victory for the Seawolves.


-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse reported that former SB assistant coach Eric Seremet has been injured in an accident.  Please click on the following link to see how you can help: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/10/08/support-air-forces-eric-seremet-through-tragedy


Air Force Athletics has also posted more information on how you can contact Coach Seremet and how you can help: http://www.usafalacrosse.com/news/info.php?nid=8355

NEWSLETTER 3oct13

-SB Lacrosse has secured a verbal commitment from midfielder Mackenzie Rope '20 (Pitt Meadows, BC / Pitt Meadows Secondary): https://twitter.com/mackenzierope/status/383672563953463297

Mackenzie Rope '20
Pitt Meadows, BC / Pitt Meadows Secondary
Midfield
6'1'' 165lbs
#17


Midfielder Mackenzie Rope '20 is the first commitment from the Class of 2020.


-SB Alumni & Friends has posted an events calendar where you can register for future alumni events, including Homecoming 2013: http://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/page.aspx?pid=299

-The San Diego Chargers reported that they have signed former SB running back Miguel Maysonet: http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/miguel-maysonet/21845f5a-259c-472c-bca5-35522f115478/


Miguel Maysonet (left) has already made stops in Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Indianapolis before landing in San Diego with the Chargers.

-SB Athletics reported that Men's & Women's Basketball will appear on ESPN networks seven times for the upcoming 2013-2014 season: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100113aab.html

NEWSLETTER 2oct13

-Alums and supporters can contribute  to the Fight for Edward through tomorrow, October 4th, 2013.  You can also help by reading the story of Ed DeLaura '00 and purchasing a towel here: http://www.booster.com/edwarddelaura13 


Click on the link above to read about the Fight for Edward and how you can help Ed DeLaura '00. 

The campaign continues with another fundraiser, to be held at the Park Bench:

The Fight for Edward
The Park Bench http://www.thebenchbar.com/
1095 Route 25a
Stony Brook, NY 11790
9pm-11pm
Open Bar & Buffet $30
Raffle & Silent Auction

-SB Alumni & Friends posted details for Homecoming 2013, to be held at LaValle Stadium on 10/5/13.  You can register and buy tickets here: https://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/main-site/alumni-association/aa---programs--events---wolfstock-2013

SB Football hosts Bryant at Homecoming 2013 at LaValle Stadium.  

SB Athletics has also posted pregame notes for SB Football to host Bryant University: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100113aab.html

-Lacrosse Magazine reported on the Canadian Lacrosse Association announcing its 2014 Training Roster, which includes Rhys Duch '08, Kevin Crowley '11, and Jordan McBride '11: http://laxmagazine.com/international/2012-13/news/093013_team_canada_training_roster_for_2014_announced

Rhys Duch '08, Kevin Crowley '11, and Jordan McBride '11 have all represented Team Canada in the past and will compete to make the team for 2014.

NEWSLETTER 29sep13

-SB Athletics has posted media for Homecoming at LaValle Stadium on 10/5/13.  SB Football will take on Bryant University at 6pm.  More information can be found here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/sched/ston-m-footbl-sched.html

And you can find ticket information here: http://sb.cc.stonybrook.edu/happenings/oncampus/come-to-lis-biggest-backyard-bbq-wolfstock-october-5/


SB Football takes on Bryant at LaValle Stadium on Homecoming at 6pm.

-Laxpower.com has announced that SB Lacrosse will scrimmage Team Scotland on 10/19/13 at LaValle Stadium. http://www.laxpower.com/common/FallBall_Men.php

Further, the team will hold its annual Red/White Intrasquad Scrimmage at LaValle Stadium on 10/11/13 at 7pm.  

-Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine announced that the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament is expanding to 18 teams for the 2014 season, including two play-in games: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2012-13/news/092513_mens_ncaa_tourney_expanding_in_2014

Kyle Belton '12 (center) appeared in three NCAA Tournament games for SB, scoring a total of four times.

-Stony Brook Career Services has launched a new alumni website with tools and resources that students and alumni can use free of charge.  The site includes resume services, an internship database, a webinar workshop series, and career counseling: http://career.stonybrook.edu/alumni_new

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (SEP13)

-Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse reported that defenseman Benjamin Randall '18 (Mason, OH / Mason HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/20/recruiting-2016s-michigan-virginia-2015s-army-vermont-bellarmine-2014s-more

Benjamin Randall '18
Mason, OH / Mason HS
Defense
6'3'' 170lbs
#44

Benjamin Randall '18 has started since his freshman year for the #2 ranked team in Ohio.  

You can read more about Randall's commitment from Rob Young at Cincy Royals here: http://cincyroyalsboys.assn.la/News.asp?org=cincyroyalsboys#439331

-2012 Stats: 1G, 57GB (15-4 record)

-2013 Stats: 2G, 90GB (17-3 record)

-Cincy Royals

-2013 1st team All Region

-2013 Honorable Mention All State

-Baltimore Summer Kickoff All-Star

-Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Rising Seniors

You can see highlight videos of Randall at Hudl here: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/333797/highlights/50149375


Click on the image above to see multiple highlight videos of Benjamin Randall '18 in action from 2011-2013.

Tom Peace at Top Lax Recruits listed Randall as one of the top ten players that shined at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff and wrote: "... moves the ball well up the field on clears... nice checks and will be aggressive when going after a ground ball... not afraid to run the ball up the field to the offensive end.": http://toplaxrecruits.com/recruiting-wrap-ten-players-that-shined-at-the-baltimore-summer-kickoff-session-1/

Benjamin Randall '18 impressed at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff.  Randall is also an honor student at Mason HS.

Spike Malangone of Lacrosse Recruits also attended, and said of Randall: "... big, physical player... ideal size and a strong, athletic frame... moves his feet well defending, and opens his hips well to run with dodgers... excellent stick... impressive getting the ball off the ground and legging it upfield." http://lacrosserecruits.com/news/featured/featured-five-baltimore-summer-kickoff-session-1-2014/

Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse was also present, stating that Randall: "... has a big, athletic frame... good range... capacity to play all over the box... active on the ball and when the ball was on the ground, threw hard checks and did a nice job closing out shooters." http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/06/16/baltimore-summer-kickoff-session-1-all-star-games

NEWSLETTER 26sep13

-The Fight for Edward continues through October 4th, 2013.  Alums and supporters can still contribute the cause of Ed DeLaura '00, who has suddenly contracted a rare brain disease.  You can help by reading Ed's story and purchasing a towel here: http://www.booster.com/edwarddelaura13 


The Fight for Edward has been a success so far, meeting approximately 84% of its goal with just over a week to go.

The campaign ends with another fundraiser, to be held at the Park Bench the night before Homecoming 2013.  Details below:

The Fight for Edward
The Park Bench http://www.thebenchbar.com/
1095 Route 25a
Stony Brook, NY 11790
9pm-11pm 
Open Bar & Buffet $30
Raffle & Silent Auction

You can join SB Lacrosse alums and supporters at the Park Bench on 10/4/13 to raise money for the Fight for Edward.

NEWSLETTER 25sep13

-Inside Lacrosse posted Fall Ball photos and updates via Twitter, which included a photo from freshman Alex Corpolongo '17 on SB Lacrosse putting in extra workouts after practice: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/05/fall-practice-begins-your-photos


Click on the image to see SB Lacrosse hard at work preparing for the upcoming 2014 season.


-Marymount Lacrosse has announced that recently graduated JJ Laforet '13 has become a graduate assistant coach for the Saints: http://www.marymount.edu/athletics/mLacrosse/staff.aspx


JJ Laforet '13 will help coach Marymount while also pursuing a Masters in Business Administration.


-Stony Brook News reported on the opening of Frey Hall, a renovation of the Old Chemistry building, which was built in 1962.  The project was partially funded by alumnus Dr. Robert Frey, who was also instrumental in the construction of the first campus hotel, the SB Hilton Garden Inn: http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/What_Was_Old_is_New_Again_SBU_Commemorates_the_Opening_of_Frey_Hall_A_High_Tech-Dedicated_Classroom_Building.shtml


Frey Hall is a high-tech classroom-only facility that retrofitted the Old Chemistry building with 1,971 new seats, three lecture halls, and modern teaching and learning technologies.  

NEWSLETTER 24sep13

-Laxpower listed the 2013 Fall Ball schedule for Division I, revealing that SB Lacrosse will play Team Scotland in an exhibition match on 10/12/13 at LaValle Stadium: http://www.laxpower.com/common/FallBall_Men.php


Senior George Benitez '14 will lead the Seawolves into action against Team Scotland on 10/12/13 at LaValle Stadium.  


-Ryan Restivo of NYC Buckets toured the SB Arena and took photos of the construction: http://nycbuckets.com/2013/09/photo-gallery-stony-brook-arena-construction/


Click on the image above to see photos of the construction of the SB Arena.  

You can see another construction photo from SB Athletics via Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SBAthletics/status/380066032255131649/photo/1


The renovated SB Arena will rotate the old format ninety degrees, so that fans entering from the main entrance will be standing at mid-court.

Kevin Doyle of College Basketball Talk also picked up the story and posted the photos here: http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/22/photos-of-stony-brooks-new-arena-construction/

NEWSLETTER 21sep13

-The Fight for Edward is only halfway complete and the Organization would like to thank the alums and the SB Lacrosse community for its contribution.  You can still contribute to the cause of Ed DeLaura '00 by clicking here: http://www.booster.com/edwarddelaura13 


The Fight for Edward has been a resounding success, meeting 80% of its goal only halfway through the fundraiser.

Since undergoing surgery, Ed DeLaura '00 has now been diagnosed with Glioma, a form of brain cancer.  Currently, the tumors are low-grade, however, it is likely to increase to high-grade soon.  Ed is facing a difficult future and more chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.  Nevertheless, Ed has remained in good spirits and would like to thank the alumni for their support.

Coach Nagle and the team have created a get well soon video for Ed that you can find here: 


Click on the image above to see Coach Nagle and the varsity send a get well message to Ed DeLaura '00.

Please spread the word for Ed's cause.  All funds raised will go directly to Ed and his family.  Alumni are free to purchase as many towels as they like.  Please also forward on to anyone who may be interested in contributing.

If you are interested in contacting Ed directly, please email the Webmaster.  

NEWSLETTER 20sep13

-Stony Brook News posted the latest US News & World Report National Rankings for 2014, which includes SB ranked at #82 for the Best National Universities in America: http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/SBU_Jumps_10_Spots_in_Latest_US_News_World_Report_National_Ranking_Moves_Up_6_Spots_in_the_Top_Public_Universities_Ranking.shtml


Stony Brook University jumped up ten spots to #82 in the US News & World Report Rankings for the Best National Universities in America.

SB also moved up ten spots in the previous year in 2013, moving from #102 to #92.


For 2014, SB was also ranked 34th amongst the Top National Public Universities.  

You can also find the full listing for SB here: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/stony-brook-university-suny-2838

NEWSLETTER 19sep13

-Lacrosse Magazine reported on Kevin Crowley '11 being named MLL MVP: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/082213_crowley_earns_mll_mvp_award


Of the sixteen first place votes for MLL MVP, Kevin Crowley '11 (left) received ten, the next highest player receiving four.

-SB Alumni & Friends posted details for Wolfstock 2013, the annual Homecoming event featuring SB Football on October 5th, 2013: http://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/page.aspx?pid=299&cid=1&ceid=486&cerid=0&cdt=10%2f5%2f2013&erid=9721475&trid=d3e1c9b3-a051-4aa2-af73-7298ce739bcf

-Suffolk County Community College announced that former SB goalie Greg Taylor '98 was named Head Coach of SCCC Lacrosse: http://www.sunysuffolkathletics.com/sports/mlax/coaches/Chamberlain_Brendan

Former captain Greg Taylor '98 lead the country in save percentage in 1998 and was named to the North/South Senior Game. Taylor also won the 1992 Long Island Championship at Lynbrook High School.

Former SB defenseman Pat Day '13 will also join the staff as Assistant Coach for SCCC.



-Scott Henry of the Bleacher Report ranked the top 10 best returning big men in college basketball, including forward Jameel Warney at #9: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1733924-ranking-college-basketballs-10-best-returning-big-men-in-2013-14-season