Welcome, Coach Lutz! Drew just finished up his playing career at Bethel (IN) where he was an NAIA All-American & All-Crossroads League player. He will bring valuable experience and strong character to our program!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Scott Townsend will be joining our men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach and the head coach for our varsity reserve program! Coach Townsend comes from Bradenton Christian School where he served as the head boys basketball coach. Welcome!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Schedule drop!
Here’s the 2023-24 slate for your inaugural season!
✅ 22 games vs. in-state opponents
✅ 8 games vs. teams qualifying for the 2023 NAIA National Tournament
✅ 2 games vs. NCAA D2 opponents
✅ 1 game vs. NCAA D1
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
💯 days until we open our inaugural season!
We will travel to Marietta, Georgia to play Bethel (TN) and Life (GA) in the Ken Woods Classic, hosted by Life University.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Jordan Clark (
@Jclark941
) is a D2 transfer from Georgia Southwestern where he averaged 6.5 PPG on 45% shooting from FG. He lives in Sarasota, FL and played his prep ball locally at Booker HS.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Congrats to Jack Scott on being the first ever recipient of the Mighty Banyan Student-Athlete Award! 👏
This award celebrates Jack’s exceptional leadership ability and success in both basketball and academics. We are proud of you!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
“The whole team worked really hard this year and I’m proud of the guys.”
Hear some thoughts from Jack Scott (
@jack_scott8
) after this first season!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
The Banyans shot 32-39 (82.1%) from the FT line tonight and were 21-22 (95.5%) in the 2nd half.
That’s how you close out ball games.
Jordan Clark was 15-16 (93.8%).
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Shawn Lefresne (
@LefresneShawn
) joins us as a transfer from local JUCO, State College of Florida! He played high school basketball at nearby Port Charlotte HS.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Not only do we want to excel on the basketball court, but we want to consistently grow off the floor as leaders. Here are some summer reads.
#Rooted4Growth
|
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
IT’S GAMEDAY!
The Banyans travel to Fort Myers to take on FGCU in the school’s first ever game against an NCAA Division 1 opponent.
The game will be televised on ESPN+ at 7:00pm.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Love. Serve. Compete.
Our team picked up trash 🚮 at the corner of N Tamiami Tr & University Pkwy today!
Always trying to leave things better than we found it & keep our campus and city beautiful!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Yesterday, our team spent the morning on the water! 🛶 🐬
Did you know our students at
@NewCollegeofFL
have free access to kayaks, paddle boards, etc. at our own beach?!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Jack Scott (
@jack_scott8
) was the first commit in NCF Basketball history! He transfers in from D2 Palm Beach Atlantic and will bring size and a wealth of skill with him to Sarasota!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Hunter Lucia (
@HunterLucia1
) will be one of several incoming freshman. He averaged 11.9 PPG while shooting 48% from 3pt his senior season at Lake Worth Christian.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
“I’m so grateful for all my teammates that I can now call my brothers.”
Hear from Jordan Clark (
@Jclark941
) on this past season and what he looks forward to for next season!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Alex Excellent (
@alexexcellent_
) is from Winthrop College Prep where he averaged 20.1 PPG and 4.3 APG. We are excited to have Alex with us!
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Prior to the game, we wanted to donate some toys for the
@FGCU_MBB
@FGCUEagles
toy drive! Let’s make the holidays a little brighter for kids in need!
It’s always bigger than basketball.
Love. Serve. Compete.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Malachi Pearson (
@pearson_malachi
) is transferring from Grace College in Indiana. He brings a winning mindset after advancing to the Elite 8 of the NAIA National Tournament last season.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Jared Carter (
@JaredMichaelCa1
) transfers from Brescia. He is a sharpshooter and will bring the ability to stretch the floor.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
IT’S GAMEDAY!
We tip-off our inaugural season tonight at 5:00pm vs Bethel (TN)!
You can watch live by clicking the link on our schedule.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴
Welcome to the beach! ☀️
Quincy Snoddy Jr. (
@_mixtape_1
) transfers in from JUCO Northwest Kansas Tech where he played in 28 games while averaging 5.5 PPG and 1.8 SPG. He will bring athleticism and experience to the PG position.
#HoopsInParadise
🌴