2019 SUFFOLK MEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER
BOSTON – Suffolk men's basketball's head coach Jeff Juron has added half a dozen newcomers to the Rams ranks for the upcoming 2019-20 campaign.
The group of six, all of whom are guards, is comprised of five true freshmen and one junior transfer. The latest editions to the men's basketball program represent a pair of states – Massachusetts and New Hampshire – as well as Bermuda and the United Kingdom.
Nate Hale is the lone transfer of the bunch and brings a wealth of GNAC familiarity with him to Beacon Hill after playing his sophomore season at Suffolk's league foe Rivier.
"Nate (Hale) was a standout player in the GNAC a year ago," said Juron. "He's made a quick transition to our program's way of doing things. We're excited about what he can do here."
NATE HALE | JR. | G | 6-4 | 170 | NASHUA, N.H. | NASHUA NORTH
BEFORE SUFFOLK – RIVIER (2018-19)
Competed his sophomore season at Rivier … Played in 24 games with the Raiders, starting 23 … Led the team in ppg with 18.9, on a 48.4 connection rate from the floor, 45.1 shooting percentage from down and a 80.4 clip at the free throw line … Pulled down a team-best 4.3 rpg and dished out 1.6 assists per out.
BEFORE SUFFOLK – PLYMOUTH STATE (2016-17)
Began his collegiate career at Plymouth State … Saw action in nine games with the Panthers … Put up 2.4 ppg.
BEFORE SUFFOLK – NASHUA NORTH
Letterwinner at Nashua North and captained the team for one season … Named first-team All-New Hampshire … Volunteered with Nashua's PAL.
Joining Hale in the incoming class is a handful of rookies who will be making their collegiate debuts in Adam Davenport, Ismail Fofana, Kobie Reid, Matt Sannella and Aidan Sullivan.
"Our freshman class is very skilled," Juron said. "They are fitting in well and have bright futures in the program."
ADAM DAVENPORT | FR. | G | 6-3 | 165 | CAMBERLEY, UK / CHARNWOOD COLLEGE
BEFORE SUFFOLK – CHARNWOOD COLLEGE
Letterwinner and captain at Charnwood … Led Charnwood to the 2019 UK National Champion … Helped Charnwood to the 2018 U18 National Cup Winners title … Took the Ski Trip to Switzerland in 2016.
ISMAIL FOFANA | FR. | G | 6-4 | 165 | BOSTON, MASS. / EXCEL CHARTER
BEFORE SUFFOLK – EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER
Four-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Excel Academy Charter … Two-time MCSAO Boys North Division all-league selection … Belonged to the community service club in 2015-16.
KOBIE REID | FR. | G | 6-3 | 200 | BERMUDA / VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY
BEFORE SUFFOLK – VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY
Letterwinner at Valley Forge Military Academy and captained the team as a senior … Helped Valley Forget to the 2017-18 BAL Championship … Aided to the 2017-18 District Title … Also lettered in soccer and captained the team in 2018 … Named all-conference as a senior … Earned letterwinner status in baseball and volleyball.
MATT SANNELLA | FR. | G | 6-0 | 180 | READING, MASS. / READING
BEFORE SUFFOLK – READING
Letterwinner at Scituate and captained the team as a senior … Middlesex All-Conference selection in 2019 … Also lettered in football and captained the team in 2018 … Boston HeraldAll-Scholastic honoree as a senior … Daily TimesOffensive Player of the Year in 2018 … Earned letterwinner status in baseball.
AIDAN SULLIVAN | FR. | G | 5-10 | 180 | SCITUATE, MASS. / SCITUATE
BEFORE SUFFOLK – SCITUATE
Letterwinner at Scituate and captained the team for three seasons … Three-time Patriot League All-Star … Also lettered in football and served as captain as a senior … Helped Scituate to the 2018 Division 5 Football State Championship … Division 5 MIAA Football Player of the Year … Two-year member of National Honors Society … Participated in the Best Buddies Program … Belonged to Student Government and Bracketology from 2016-19.