2018–19 St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men's basketball team

The 2018–19 St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men's basketball team represented St. Francis College during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Terrier's home games are played at the Generoso Pope Athletic Complex. The team has been a member of the Northeast Conference since 1981. They are coached by Glenn Braica, who was in his ninth year at the helm of the Terriers.

2018–19 St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men's basketball
CIT, First Round
ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record17–16 (9–9 NEC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Clive Bentick (12th season)
  • Ron Ganulin (6th season)
  • Jamaal Womack (6th season)
Home arenaGeneroso Pope Athletic Complex
Seasons
2018–19 Northeast Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Saint Francis (PA)126 .6671815 .545
Fairleigh Dickinson126 .6672114 .600
Sacred Heart117 .6111517 .469
Robert Morris117 .6111817 .514
St. Francis Brooklyn99 .5001716 .515
LIU Brooklyn99 .5001616 .500
Wagner810 .4441317 .433
Bryant711 .3891020 .333
Mount St. Mary's612 .333922 .290
Central Connecticut513 .2781120 .355
2019 NEC tournament winner

The Terriers Northeast Conference record was 9–9, earning them the 5th seed in the NEC tournament. In the opening round of the tournament, they lost to the 4th seeded Robert Morris Colonials, 65–69 in overtime. The Terriers 17 wins in the 2018–19 campaign were the most since the 2013–14 season when they won 18 games.[1]

On March 13, it was announced that the Terriers were selected to participate in the 2019 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.[1] They lost in the first round to Hampton.

Previous season

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The Terriers finished the 2017–18 season 13–18, 10–8 in NEC play. It marked a return to the NEC tournament as the Terriers gained the #5 seed and lost on the road to #4 LIU Brooklyn.

Offseason

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The Terriers unveiled a new basketball floor located in the Pope Physical Education Center. The new court replaces the original one that was installed in 1969.[2]

Departures

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NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Rasheem Dunn0G6' 2"170JuniorBrooklyn, New YorkTransferred to Cleveland State,[3] then to St. John's
Darelle Porter23G6' 6"185SeniorPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaGraduated
Jagos Lasic33F6' 8"200SeniorBelgrade, SerbiaGraduated
Gunnar Ólafsson4G/F6' 3"195SeniorReykjavik, IcelandGraduated

Class of 2018 signees

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US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Stevan Krtinic
PG
Novi Sad, SerbiaCarnegie Schools Riverside6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)193 lb (88 kg)April 26, 2018[4] 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Larry Moreno
PG
Brooklyn, New YorkBrooklyn High School For Law & Technology5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)148 lb (67 kg)November 13, 2017[5] 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2018 St. Francis Brooklyn Signees". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  • "2018 St. Francis Brooklyn Signees". Scout.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  • "2018 St. Francis Brooklyn Signees". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  • "2018 St. Francis Brooklyn Signees". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.

Incoming transfers

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NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious School
Christian Rohlehr41C6' 9"228JuniorOntario, CanadaJunior college transfer from Jefferson CC
Deniz Celen33F6' 8"234JuniorAnkara, TurkeyJunior college transfer from Harcum College
Rosel Hurley2G6' 5"191JuniorCleveland, OhioJunior college transfer from New Mexico Military Institute

Regular season

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St. Francis Brooklyn completed the non-conference portion of their schedule with an 8–7 record. The Terriers had road wins against Lafayette, Niagara, and a tough Presbyterian squad that finished the season 20–16. At home the Terriers defeated Manhattan, Saint Peter's, and UMass Lowell. The eight non-conference wins were one shy of tying the NEC non-conference wins record which the Terriers set back in 2013-14. The eight non-conference wins were one shy of tying the NEC non-conference wins record which the Terriers set back in 2013-14.

The Terriers Northeast Conference schedule resulted in a 9–9 record, which was good for a fifth-place finish. The St. Francis margin of victory over the course of their 18 NEC contests was only 0.5 points (70.3 to 69.8).

Postseason

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After finishing the regular season 17-15 the Terriers were selected to participate in the 2019 CIT. This was their first winning season since 2014–15 when they went 23-12 and were invited to the 2015 NIT. In the tournament, St. Francis Brooklyn faced Hampton, their first game against each other in history. The Terriers lost to Hampton 72–81 in the opening round of the CIT.

Roster

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2018–19 St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
G10Glenn Sanabria (C)5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)180 lb (82 kg)RS SrSt. Peter's Boys High SchoolStaten Island, New York
F13Keon Williams6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)185 lb (84 kg)RS SrJohn Hardin High SchoolAtlanta, Georgia
F11Joshua Nurse6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)210 lb (95 kg)SrQueens High School of TeachingLaurelton, New York
F21Milija Cosic6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)RS JrFrank Phillips CollegeBelgrade, Serbia
C20Cori Johnson6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)270 lb (122 kg)RS JrSouth Shore High SchoolBrooklyn, New York
G2Rosel Hurley6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)191 lb (87 kg)JrShaker Heights High SchoolCleveland, Ohio
F33Deniz Celen (W)6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)234 lb (106 kg)JrHarcum CollegeAnkara, Turkey
C41Christian Rohlehr6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)228 lb (103 kg)JrNotre Dame High SchoolOntario, Canada
F40Bryant Beckford (W)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg)SoIMG AcademyBronx, New York
G14Jalen Jordan6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)155 lb (70 kg)SoNational Top Sports InstituteConyers, Georgia
G4Chauncey Hawkins5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)140 lb (64 kg)SoSaint Joseph Regional High SchoolSpring Valley, New York
F5Yaradyah Evans6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)190 lb (86 kg)RS SoSouth Shore High SchoolBrooklyn, New York
G45Jordan Williams6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)185 lb (84 kg)SoSt. Edmund PrepBrooklyn, New York
G1Stevan Krtinic6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)193 lb (88 kg)FrCarnegie Schools RiversideNovi Sad, Serbia
G0Larry Moreno  5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)148 lb (67 kg)FrBrooklyn High School For Law & TechnologyBrooklyn, New York
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Roster
Last update: December 26, 2018

Schedule and results

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Date
time, TV
Rank#Opponent#ResultRecordHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsSite (attendance)
city, state
Non-conference regular season
November 7, 2018*
7:00 pm
Medgar EversW 92–42[6] 1–0
 15  Krtinic  12  Rohlehr  7  Hawkins Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (386)
Brooklyn, NY
November 11, 2018*
7:00 pm
at Boston College
Fort Myers Tip-off
L 69–74[7] 1–1
 22  Jordan  8  Jordan  3  Sanabria Conte Forum (3,974)
Chestnut Hill, MA
November 14, 2018*
11:00 am, ESPN+
at Richmond
Fort Myers Tip-off
L 66–88[8] 1–2
 14  Sanabria  6  Sanabria  3  Sanabria Robins Center (6,851)
Richmond, VA
November 18, 2018*
2:00 pm, WBPH-TV
at LafayetteW 84–72[9] 2–2
 26  Hawkins  10  Celen  3  Sanabria Kirby Sports Center (1,146)
Easton, PA
November 23, 2018*
7:00 pm
vs. IUPUI
Fort Myers Tip-off
L 48–68[10] 2–3
 12  Jordan  6  Evans  2  Sanabria Gallagher Center (910)
Lewiston, New York
November 24, 2018*
7:00 pm
at Niagara
Fort Myers Tip-off
W 75–63[11] 3–3
 22  Hawkins  9  Rohlehr,
Williams
 
 6  Sanabria Gallagher Center (837)
Lewiston, NY
November 28, 2018*
7:00 pm, ESPN+
at PresbyterianW 90–86[12] 4–3
 27  Hawkins  7  Hurley  5  Hawkins Templeton Physical Education Center (409)
Clinton, SC
December 3, 2018*
7:00 pm
St. Joseph's (Brooklyn)W 104–75[13] 5–3
 19  Jordan  8  Rohlehr  4  Jordan Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (574)
Brooklyn, NY
December 8, 2018*
4:00 pm, ESPN+
at NJITL 60–82[14] 5–4
 16  Rohlehr  11  Rohlehr  2  Hawkins,
Williams
 
Wellness and Events Center (525)
Newark, NJ
December 11, 2018*
7:00 pm
UMass LowellW 75–69[15] 6–4
 21  Jordan,
Sanabria
 
 11  Evans  3  Sanabria Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (518)
Brooklyn, NY
December 15, 2018*
4:00 pm
Saint Peter'sW 56–53[16] 7–4
 21  Jordan  18  Evans  4  Celen Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (448)
Brooklyn, NY
December 19, 2018*
6:30 pm, FS1
at St. John'sL 52–86[17] 7–5
 16  Hawkins  8  Rohlehr  4  Sanabria Carnesecca Arena (5,151)
Queens, NY
December 23, 2018*
2:00 pm
ManhattanW 72–56[18] 8–5
 16  Sanabria  8  Hurley  5  Hurley Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (612)
Brooklyn, NY
Northeast Conference regular season
January 3, 2019
7:00 pm
at BryantL 66–76[19] 8–6
(0–1)
 14  Jordan,
Sanabria
 
 7  Celen  3  Sanabria Chace Athletic Center (483)
Smithfield, RI
January 5, 2019
4:00 pm
at WagnerW 66–59[20] 9–6
(1–1)
 23  Jordan  9  Celen  5  Celen Spiro Sports Center (1,303)
Staten Island, NY
January 10, 2019
9:00 pm, CBSSN
Robert MorrisL 49–52 9–7
(1–2)
 16  Jordan  9  Celen  2  Hawkins,
Hurley
 
Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (421)
Brooklyn, NY
January 12, 2019
4:00 pm
Saint Francis (PA)W 72–68 10–7
(2–2)
 23  Sanabria  8  Celen,
Hurley
 
 3  Evans,
Hawkins
 
Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (413)
Brooklyn, NY
January 19, 2019
4:00 pm
Sacred HeartW 92–85 11–7
(3–2)
 28  Jordan  7  Hurley  6  Jordan Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (471)
Brooklyn, NY
January 21, 2019
3:00 pm, ESPN3
at LIU BrooklynW 79–70[21] 12–7
(4–2)
 20  Jordan  7  Jordan  4  Sanabria Steinberg Wellness Center (758)
Brooklyn, NY
January 24, 2019
7:00 pm
at Fairleigh DickinsonL 58–60 12–8
(4–3)
 19  Hurley  10  Celen,
Evans
 
 4  Hurley Rothman Center (592)
Hackensack, NJ
January 26, 2019
5:00 pm
at Mount St. Mary'sW 74–67 13–8
(5–3)
 16  Hurley  10  Celen  4  Celen Knott Arena (3,011)
Emmitsburg, MD
January 31, 2018
7:00 pm
at Central ConnecticutL 72–78 13–9
(5–4)
 23  Jordan  7  Evans  4  Evans William H. Detrick Gymnasium (894)
New Britain, CT
February 2, 2019
3:30 pm
at Sacred HeartL 62–71 13–10
(5–5)
 16  Celen  15  Evans  4  Jordan William H. Pitt Center (638)
Fairfield, CT
February 7, 2019
7:00 pm
WagnerW 51–44 14–10
(6–5)
 12  Hurley  5  Celen  2  Hawkins,
Krtinic
 
Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (478)
Brooklyn, NY
February 9, 2019
4:00 pm
Fairleigh DickinsonL 73–84 14–11
(6–6)
 14  Hawkins  6  Hurley,
Jordan
 
 3  Hurley Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (707)
Brooklyn, NY
February 14, 2019
7:00 pm
LIU Brooklyn
Battle of Brooklyn
W 83–76 15–11
(7–6)
 17  Sanabria  7  Celen  3  Sanabria Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (672)
Brooklyn, NY
February 16, 2019
4:00 pm
Central Connecticut
Alumni Day
W 90–79 16–11
(8–6)
 25  Sanabria  7  Celen  3  Celen,
Sanabria
 
Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (631)
Brooklyn, NY
February 21, 2019
7:00 pm
at Saint Francis (PA)L 71–81 16–12
(8–7)
 16  Hawkins  4  Williams  3  Hurley DeGol Arena (1,030)
Loretto, PA
February 23, 2019
5:00 pm
at Robert MorrisL 62–67 16–13
(8–8)
 18  Jordan  5  4 tied  3  4 tied North Athletic Complex (1,016)
Pittsburgh, PA
February 28, 2019
7:00 pm
BryantW 74–66 17–13
(9–8)
 14  2 tied  7  2 tied  5  Celen Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (428)
Brooklyn, NY
March 2, 2018
4:00 pm
Mount St. Mary'sL 71–73 17–14
(9–9)
 16  Hurley  6  Hawkins  4  Sanabria Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (648)
Brooklyn, NY
Northeast Conference tournament
March 6, 2019
7:00 pm, NEC Front Row
(5) at (4) Robert Morris
Quarterfinals
L 65–69 OT17–15
 15  Sanabria  11  Evans  5  Sanabria North Athletic Complex (1,016)
Pittsburgh, PA
CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament
March 21, 2019*
7:00 pm, ESPN+
at Hampton
First round
Coach John McLendon Classic
L 72–81[22] 17–16
 19  Krtinic  6  Evans  5  Sanabria Hampton Convocation Center (3,124)
Hampton, VA
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Eastern Time. (#) during NIT is seed within region.

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Accolades

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Glenn Sanabria, red-shirt senior guard
  • Selected to All-NEC Third Team
  • Selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 18 Second Team
  • Selected to the 2019 Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association Scholar-Athlete Team[24]
Jalen Jordan, sophomore guard
  • Selected to All-NEC Second Team
  • Selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 18 Second Team

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "St. Francis Brooklyn Men's Basketball Accepts National Postseason Invitation to CIT". sfcathletics.com. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "St. Francis Brooklyn Unveils Brand-New Basketball Floor". sfcathletics.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
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  4. ^ "2018 Carnegie Riverside (CA) G Stevan Krtinić has signed with St. Francis Brooklyn". twitter.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
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  19. ^ "Townes scores 28 as Bryant beats St. Francis (BKN) 76-66". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  20. ^ "St. Francis Brooklyn rolls in 2nd half, beats Wagner 66-59". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  21. ^ "Jordan, Celen lead St. Francis Brooklyn to 79-70 win". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  22. ^ "St. Francis (BKN) vs. Hampton - Game Summary - March 21, 2019 - ESPN".
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  24. ^ "Amy O'Neill & Glenn Sanabria Tabbed to 2019 DI-AAA ADA Scholar-Athlete Team".