Get to Know the Towson Basketball Roster

The Towson men’s basketball team is gearing up for another season of success. Get to know the roster and learn about the players that make up this year’s team.

Introducing the 2017-18 Towson Men’s Basketball Roster

Towson University’s men’s Basketball team is set to tip off their 2017-18 Season on November 10 against La Salle University The roster is full of young, talented players that are looking to make their mark on the program. Get to know the Tigers below.

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A Closer Look at the Newcomers

The 18-19 season will mark the sixth year head coachPat Skerry has led the Towson men’s basketball team In that time, he’s compiled a 96-83 (.537) record and guided the Tigers to postseason play four times, including a pair of trips to the NCAA tournament (2014 and 2015).

This season, the Tigers will have a new look as they add six newcomers to the roster. Here’s a closer look at each member of the Towson men’s Basketball team

Tobias Howard – G/F, 6-7, 210 – Baltimore, Md. (St. Frances)
Howard is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. He was named to the All-Baltimore Catholic League first team as a junior after averaging 15 points and eight rebounds per game

Arnaud William Adala Moto – F, 6-9, 225 – Paris, France (college basketball LS)
Moto is a lengthy forward who figures to be a factor on both ends of the floor. He played his Prep Basketball at college basketball LS in Paris and was ranked as one of the Top Players in France in his age group.

Jordan McNeill – G, 6-3, 185 – Charlotte, N.C.. (Phillips Exeter Academy)
McNeill is a shooting guard who comes to Towson after spending one year at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H., where he averaged 13 points per game He was rated as one of the top 100 players in North Carolina as a senior in High School

Zane Martin – G, 6-4, 185 – Newark, N.J.. (IMG Academy)
Martin is an explosive guard who will add depth to the Tigers’ backcourt rotation. He played his senior season at IMG Academy in Bradenton Fla., after transferring from St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, N.J., where he was rated as one of the top 100 players in New Jersey.

Ike Nweke – F/C, 6-9 230 – Baltimore Md., Polytechnic Institute)
Nweke is a physical post player who provides an inside presence for the Tigers. He played his final two seasons of high school basketball at Polytechnic Institute after starting his career at Archbishop Curley high school in Baltimore

Eddie Keith II– G/F 6-6 200 – Suitland Md., Bishop McNamara High School) Keith II is another versatile player who can play either forward spot for Towson. He had originally committed to George Mason University before backing out and opting instead to join the Tigers

Keys to Success for the Season

Throughout the years, the Towson men’s basketball team has had some remarkable seasons. Last year, the team went all the way to the Conference USA Championship game The Tigers have made it to postseason play in three of four years under Head Coach Michael White. In order to continue this success, there are a few Key Players that will need to step up this season.

One player to keep an eye on is senior forward Alex Thomas. Thomas was named to the preseason all-conference team and is one of the leaders of this Towson squad. He averaged 12.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season and will be looked upon to be a big part of the offense again this year. Another player that will need to have a big season is junior guard Zane Martin. Martin was second on the team in scoring last year, averaging 11.4 points per game He will be counted on to provide a scoring punch again this season as well as help out on the glass.

The Tigers will also need some production from their bench players if they want to have another successful season Junior forward Najee Garvin and sophomore guard Jason Gibson are two players that will need to contribute off the bench for Towson. Both players saw significant minutes last year and will be looked upon to provide a spark when called upon this season.

These are just a few of the key players for Towson this season. If they can step up and have big years, the Towson men’s basketball team could find themselves back in the conference championship game come March.

What to Expect from the Returning Players

The Towson Tigers men’s basketball team is coming off a disappointing season in which they finished with a record of just 12-20. However, there is reason for optimism heading into the new season as the team returns a number of Key Players from last year’s squad. Here’s a look at what to expect from the returning players:

Nigel Johnson (Sr., G): Johnson was Towson’s leading scorer last season, averaging 15.3 points per game He also shot 39 percent from three-point range and 80 percent from the Foul Line Johnson is a experienced player who has started every game over the past two seasons. He will be looked to as a leader on and off the court, and he will need to play well if the Tigers are going to have any chance of success this season.

Jaylen Adams (Sr., G): Adams is another experienced player who has started every game over the past two seasons. He averaged 14.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game last season.Adams is an excellent shooter, both from three-point range (42 percent) and from the Foul Line (85 percent). He will once again be counted on to provide leadership for this young team.

Aaron Thompson (So., G): Thompson showed flashes of potential as a freshman last season, averaging 7.8 points and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 35 percent from three-point range.Thompson has good size for a guard (6’2”, 185 lbs.) and he has the ability to score in a variety of ways. He will need to take another step forward this season if the Tigers are going to be successful.

Mike Morsell (Jr., G/F): Morsell is another player who showed flashes of potential last season, averaging 7.5 points and 3 rebounds per game while shooting 34 percent from three-point range.Morsell has good size for a guard/forward at 6’5”, 200 lbs., and he has the ability to play both inside and outside. He will need to be more consistent this season if the Tigers are going to compete for a conference title

The Team’s Leadership

The team’s leaders are head coach Pat Skerry, who is in his seventh season with the Tigers, and senior captain Jordan McNeil. Skerry has led the Tigers to three postseason appearances, including a trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2013, while McNeil is the reigning Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year.

The Team’s Schedule

The team’s regular season began on November 5, 2019, against Howard University and ended on March 7, 2020, against UNC Wilmington The team finished the regular season with a record of 19–12 (11–7 in conference play). They defeated Hofstra and James Madison to advance to the semifinals of the 2020 CAA Tournament where they lost to Northeastern.

The Team’s Rivals

Towson’s men’s basketball team is no stranger to success, as the team has made it to the NCAA tournament four times in the last six years. The Tigers have also won four Regular Season conference titles and two conference tournament championships during that span. But despite all of their recent success, the team has yet to win an NCAA tournament game.

One obstacle that has stood in Towson’s way is their lack of success against their rivals. Here is a look at how the Tigers have fared against their three biggest rivals over the last six years.

Maryland: 7-19
Virginia: 5-21
Georgetown: 4-22

The Team’s Fans

The Towson Tigers Basketball team is a NCAA Division I college Basketball Team that represents Towson University in Towson, Maryland. The school’s team currently plays in the Colonial Athletic Association. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in 1991.

The school’s fans are among the most passionate and diehard in the country. They are known for their creative and often humorous chants and signs, as well as their unwavering support for the team, no matter how well or how poorly they may be playing.

The Team’s History

Towson University’s men’s Basketball team is among the nation’s best. The team has appeared in five NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournaments and has won four conference championships Towson has also produced two NBA players John Lucas III and Jerami Grant

The team is currently coached by Pat Skerry, who has led the team to three conference championships and two NCAA tournament appearances. The roster is made up of experienced players who are looking to make a run at the championship this season.

The Team’s Legacy

Since its founding in 1896, Towson University has a long and proud history of athletics. The school’s Basketball team is no exception, with a legacy that includes many notable achievements.

Today, the team is composed of 14 active members, all of whom are dedicated to continuing the Towson tradition of excellence on the court. Get to know the 2019-2020 Towson Tigers basketball roster below.