The last time we saw the Penn State Mont Alto Men's Basketball team, it was fresh off a PSUAC conference title and a loss in the USCAA Consolation game. The season ended with a 24-6 overall record and a 17-2 conference record. Looking ahead to this upcoming season, some key pieces return from that conference championship team, and some new leaders will need to emerge to build upon that momentum.

KEY RETURNERS:

#1 QUINTYN FLEMISTER

Two-time all PSUAC member Quintyn Flemister is looking to add to an already polished career. He has seen his points per game rise from 8.7 in his freshman season to 13.3 two seasons ago. He was the second leading scorer on the 2019 squad and will be looked upon for his offense this season. Quintyn was named the 2018 Defensive Player of the Year and 2019 PSUAC Western Division Player of the Year. Coach Schenzel says that Quintyn is a great leader on the court in so many facets and is a regular on the dean's list. He is interested to see what he can accomplish in his final season here at Mont Alto.

#22 JOHN TEAGUE

John Teague was the second leading scorer from 2019-20 with 12.3 PPG. John has great size at 6'7" and 255 pounds. He was the focal point during the PSUAC Championship run and can be an excellent two-way player. The best part about his game is that he has excellent footwork and quickness. John also has a knack for toughness that was developed during his football playing years. He has a nice skillset for a big man with a 15 foot jumper and a wide variety of around the basket moves.

#3 CAM WILLIAMS

Cam Williams is another key piece returning to this year's team. Cam averaged 7.3 PPG in 2019-20 and 5.3 rebounds per game and 2.6 assists per game. Cam is a great athlete with a very high basketball IQ. As a freshman, he was a defensive stopper and a very good ball handler. Cam has expanded his scoring in the offseason to include all three levels and is a very good floor general.

#2 DARRIUS BUSH

Darrius Bush is the next returner top scorer for 2021-22. He is a 6'5" athletic player who can create offense for both himself and his teammates. Darrius has very deep shooting range and a great feel for the game at the guard position. In 2019, he averaged 7.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG and 1.8 APG. He has really picked up his play on the defensive end to be a two-way threat.

NEWCOMERS 

#5 JAYLEN POOLER

Pooler is a freshman with a great offensive feel. He has great range and consistency on his jumper and has the tools to get to the rim. He is a great passer and can be a pass first guy. He is developing on the defensive end and has shown great quickness and toughness on that end of the court.

#11 SHAWN LEWIS

Shawn Lewis is a 5'8" point guard who is very tough and pesky on the defensive end. He comes from a basketball family and understands the game. He is great at reading screens on offense as a point guard. At Central Dauphin East, he was a second team All Mid-Penn conference selection last season.

#23 CALEB ECKERT

Caleb Eckert comes to Penn State Mont Alto as a 2,000-point scorer in high school and has won multiple league MVP awards. At 6'7" he has guard skills with a frame that is getting stronger by the day. For a freshman, he has a high basketball IQ. He has shown the ability to time blocks on the defensive end and to be an effective two-way player. He set a career-high in points last season in a game with a 46-point performance.

OTHER PREVIEWS

#0 NATHAN OSEI

Nathan Osei is another key returner from the PSUAC Championship squad. Osei averaged 4.8 PPG, 2.6 RPG and 1.4 APG in 2019-20. Nathan is a defensive minded player with a good offensive skillset. He has excellent range and was a point guard throughout his high school playing days. He could be a real X-factor on this years team.

#4 JOE LACEND

Joe Lacend is a solid shooter with a quick burst off the dribble. He can finish at the rim due to his strength and bounce. He could be a big factor off the bench this season for Coach Schenzel.

#12 CRISTIAN ROGERS JR.

Cristian Rogers is a 6'9" big man who will be able to compliment John Teague perfectly. He has a great motor and does a great job protecting the rim and switching on ball screens. Cristian should be able to take his game to the next level this season and be an effective center.

#13 DARIEL RIVERA

Dariel Rivera is an ambidextrous guard who has great strength and ability to get to the rim. He is a tough defender and is starting to reap the benefits of being a great two-way player.

#14 RYAN RICHARDSON

Ryan Richardson has what coach describes as 'range from the bus'. He has great offensive instincts and skill. He will surprise opponents with his athleticism and ability to finish at the rim with either hand. He will only get better each day and has a high ceiling.

#15 MARKEL HORNE

Manny Horne has amazing God-given talent. He is learning both ends of the floor in practice and has been making highlight plays in practice. He has a quick burst and is always bringing down tough rebounds. He has range in practice and can catch the ball well above the rim.

#20 ANTHONY DAVIS

Anthony Davis had an excellent off-season to take his game to the next level and he has developed his offensive skills during that time. He will provide great depth and energy off the bench this season.

#24 TRESTIN MOSIMA-HILL

Trestin Mosima-Hill has all the potential to develop into an excellent guard under Coach Schenzel. He is a lefty with good range, he also has no fear to get to the rim. Trestin is growing in leaps and bounds in practice. Trestin is a 5'10" guard from nearby Chambersburg High School.

#33 NEVEAS GORDON

Nevaes Gordon is a crafty lefty with a very high basketball IQ. He can shoot the ball from deep and score on a variety of moves towards the basket. He is a good passer and can help create opportunities for his teammates.