Fairfield – Canisius Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 226
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Fairfield – Canisius Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 226
Fairfield University (18-11, 12-6 MAAC) VS Canisius (7-11, 12-16 MAAC)
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 7:00 PM
Leo D. Mahoney Arena, Fairfield, CT
LAST TIME OUT
The Stags lost a tough game to Marist by as score of 58-55. Fairfield was lead by Caleb Fields, who posted 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Jalen Leach and Brycen Goodine also reached double digits with 13 and 10 points respectively.
SERIES HISTORY
The Stags lead the all-time series with Canisius 55-41. Fairfield split the series last year, but the Stags won the game earlier this year. Recently Fairfield has had the GG’s number winning 8 of the last 10 versus the Griff’s.
ABOUT THE GOLDEN GRIFFINS
Despite being one of the genuinely good people in the game, Reggie Weatherspoon is considered to be in the hot seat this year after the Golden Griffin’s have underachieved expectations. While they had had some very disappointing losses, they also have some significant wins including an impressive 70-67 win over a very strong St. Bonaventure's team, and a 93-73 drubbing of first place Quinnipiac. While Canisius had not been playing well in January, they have won four of their last six including wins over Iona, Siena, the Mount and Niagara. Part of the improved play by Canisius can be attributed to a line-up change as sophomore Devean Williams moved into the starting line-up in February and scored a career-high 20 points for the Griffs versus the Mount. Since joining the starting line-up, Williams is averaging more than 10 points 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Tre Dinkins (The Dinkins that Ed Koch didn’t call a washroom attendant), leads the team in scoring at 15.4 points per game and has scored in double figures in each of the team’s last six games, where he is averaging a team-high 16.8 points per game. Frank Mitchell grabbed 9 rebounds last game versus Rider and 14 rebounds in the win over Mount, the 10th time this season he’s been good for 14-or more rebounds in a game. Mitchell leads the MAAC in rebounding with 11.3 average for the season. The trio of Williams, Dinkins and Mitchell are talented, but at times the supporting cast around them has not shown up.
A LOOK AT THE SEEDINGS?
With the loss to Marist, Fairfield no longer controls their own destiny to win the conference. There are still 1024 possible outcomes for this weekend. Sam Federman has done a detailed analysis of all of these possible outcomes, and has demonstrated that the Stags can finish in the 1, 2, 3 or 4 position. Quinnipiac, Fairfield, St Peters and Marist are the only teams still in contention for first. Niagara cannot finish better than second and Rider cannot finish better than 3rd. The entire analysis can be viewed at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b5QhrpcUfs-RZJVD-9OpVdAJbwMzaTuKt94htKWVSgY/edit#gid=0
Incredibly there are actually scenarios where the Stags can finish first even with a loss to Canisius or MSM. But the clearest path for Fairfield to win the conference includes wins in both their games and Quinnipiac losing to St. Peters. Another clear path would be Fairfield and Marist both winning out. To keep this simple, some of the games that would most help Fairfield include :
1) Siena beating Niagara
2) SPU beating Quinnipiac.
3) Marist beating Niagara
4) Marist beating Quinnipiac
2023-24 MAAC STANDINGS
REMAINING MATCHUPS
Thursday
Marist Quinnipiac
Canisius Fairfield
Iona Manhattan
Niagara Siena
Saint Peter's Rider
Saturday
Siena Iona
Niagara Marist
Quinnipiac Saint Peter's
Fairfield MSM
Canisius Manhattan
TRIVIA QUESTION
Who was the last Stag player to secure as many as 300 rebounds in a season?
COMIC OF THE DAY
March Madness
TRIVIA QUESTION
Colonel Rakim Sanders was the last Fairfield play to secure as many as 300 rebounds in a season. Here is a list of Stags that have surpassed the 300 rebound mark in a single season:
1. Darren Phillip 405 1999-00
2. Mike Branch 404 1963-64
3. Art Crawford 382 1959-60
4. Mark Frazer 377 1970-71
5. Mike Branch 366 1965-66
6. Nick Macarchuk 357 1961-62
7. Anthony Johnson 334 2009-10
8. Drew Henderson 318 1991-92
9. Jim Roche 315 1954-55
10. Rakim Sanders 303 2011-12
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
David Bowie's real name is David Jones. He created a stage name to avoid confusion with Davey Jones from the Monkees. Davey Jones from the Monkees real name is David Bowie. He chose to perform under the stage name Davey Jones.
MILESTONES
Caleb Fields secured his 400th career rebound versus Marist.
STREAKS
Jasper Floyd continued his streak of 28 straight games with a made basket, rebound and an assist.
Jalen Leach’s consecutive made free throw streak ended at 18.
Jalen Leach has reached double digits in 13 straight games
Brycen Goodine has secured a rebound in 27 straight games
Jasper Floyd has now grabbed a steal in 15 straight games
MAGIC NUMBERS
2 – Wins needed to get to 20. The Stags have not surpassed 20 wins in more than 10 years (2011-12 season).
5 – The number of wins Chris Casey will need to surpass Paul Cormier for 30th place all-time in MAAC coaching victories.
7 – Number of days until the MAAC Tournament begins
118 – The number of points Alexis Yetna needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
222 – The number of points Jalen Leach needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
514 - The number of points Brycen Goodine needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
745 – The number of points Louie Bleechmore needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
717 – The number of points Jasper Floyd needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
779 – The number of points James Johns needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
815 – The number of points Peyton Smith needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
SEPARATED AT BIRTH
Remembering legendary MAAC Coach “Beirut” Jimmy Patsos in today’s separated at birth.
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
REGGIE’S WIFE COULDN’T FINISH HER ICE CREAM
Canisius Senior Siem Uijtendaal was overheard asking a team mate. How did coach Reggie finish his wife’s ice cream? ………Witherspoon……
With apologies to anyone who reads this
CHICAGO SKY TURNS TO SYDNEY JOHNSON TO HELP TURN AROUND FRANCHISE
After a disappointing 8th place finish in 2023, the WNBA’s Chicago Sky have turned to Former Stags Head Basketball Coach Sydney Johnson to help them put their program back on track. A team spokesman complimented Sydney for bringing to Chicago what he calls, “the Fairfield game plan,” an approach which offensively has some similarities to the Princeton offense, but is build around not playing defense or rebounding. Johnson, who is considered a solid offensive coach, also hopes to bring his marketing genius to Chicago to help the Sky address sagging attendance. Johnson has proposed a new nickname for the team, recommending that going forward they should be known as “The Running Doe’s”. He has also suggested that the team’s new slogan should become “The Sky is Bright.” A marketing department spokesman praised Johnson for bringing his creative genius and new ideas to Chicago. According to this program spokesman, when it comes to Sydney’s ability to advance within the WNBA, “The Sky is the limit…..”
With apologies to Sydney Johnson and Best Wishes to him for success in Chicago
SINGLE SEASON RECORDS
Here's some single season bests that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS
Tyler Nelson remains the only Stag to reach sink 100 three point baskets in a single season. Nelson averaged 3.2 made treys per game. Currently Caleb Fields is on a similar pace, Fields is averaging 3.29 made 3-point baskets per game and is now 4th all-time among the single season leaders in this category
1. Tyler Nelson 104 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 95 2017-18
3. Landon Taliaferro 90 2018-19
4. Caleb Fields 89 2023-24 current season
5. Mike Van Schaick 88 2006-07
6. Tyler Nelson 81 2016-17
7. Greg Francis 80 1995-96
8. Derek Needham 78 2012-13
Marcus Gilbert 78 2015-16
10. Derek Needham 73 2010-11
Marcus Gilbert 73 2013-14
12. Derek Needham 72 2011-12
13. Jermaine Clark 69 1998-99
….
18. Brycen Goodine 64
THREE POINT FIELD GOALS PER GAME
Caleb Fields pace of 3.29 three point baskets per game would be an all-time best in Stag history if Fields could maintain this pace. Only two other players averaged better than 3 triples per game:
Player 3FGPG
1. Caleb Field 3.29 89/27 current season
2, Tyler Nelson 3.151 104/33
3. Landon Taliaferro 3.0 90/30
4. Ferron Flavor 2.9
5. Michael Van Schaick 2.8
6. Greg Francis 2.7
7, Tyler Nelson 2.6
8. Jermaine Clark 2.6
9. Marcus Gilbert 2.5
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
Player 3FGAs Season
1. Tyler Nelson 295 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 283 2017-18
3. Derek Needham 239 2012-13
4. Derek Needham 236 2010-11
5. Mike Van Schaick 222 2006-07
6. Caleb Fields 216 2023-24
7. Jermaine Clark 218 1998-99
8. Landon Taliaferro 213 2018-19
9. Marcus Gilbert 209 2015-16
10. Tyler Nelson 207 2016-17
Greg Francis 207 1995-96
THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
(min. 2.5 attempts per game/played in 75% of teams games)
Player 3PFG% Season
Below is a top 10 list all time of qualifying players for 3 point shooting percentage.
1. Landon Taliafero .423 2018-19
2. Caleb Fields .412 2023-24 current season
3. Michael Van Schaick .396 2006-07
4. Tyler Nelson .391 2016-17
5. Greg Francis .386 1995-96
6. Marcus Gilbert .373 2015-16
7. Tyler Nelson .353 2017-18
8. Ferron Flavors .336 2017-18
9. Jermaine Clark .317 1998-99
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
Source: Fairfield Record Book (min. 100 attempts)
Jalen Leach has a chance to finish the season with one of the top free throw shooting percentages in program history. Here are the current top 10 based on a minimum 100 attempts:
Player FT% Season
1. Jalen Leach .899 2023-24 current season
2. Joe DeSantis .892 1976-77
3. Tyler Nelson .880 2017-18
4. Tyler Nelson .8795 2015-16
5. Mike Van Schaick .857 2005-06
6. Tyler Nelson .856 2016-17
7. Joe DeSantis .844 1977-78
8. Taj Benning .842 2021-22
9. Kevin George .842 1991-92
10. Joe DeSantis .835 1975-76
11. AJ Wynder .832 1986-87
ASSISTS
Player Assists Season
1. John Ryan 301 1973-74
2. John Ryan 245 1972-73
3. Joe DeSantis 187 1977-78
4. Jonathan Han 186 2006-07
5. Joe DeSantis 184 1978-79
6. Derek Needham 177 2009-10
…Joe DeSantis 177 1976-77
8. Danny Odums 175 1974-75
9. Marvin Walters 172 1988-89
10. Jerome Segura 160 2015-16
….
Jasper Floyd 130 2023-24 current season
ASSISTS PER GAME
Player Years Ast per game avg
1. John Ryan, 1973-74 11.6
2. John Ryan, 1972-73 9.1
3. Joe DeSantis, 1978-79 7.4
4. Joe DeSantis, 1977-78 6.9
5. Joe DeSantis, 1976-77 6.8
6. Danny Odums, 1974-75 6.5
7. Jonathan Han, 2007-08 6.2
8. Marvin Walters, 1988-89 6.1
9. A.J. Wynder, 1985-86 5.3
10. Johnnie Jones, 1991-92 5.2
......John Ryan, 1971-1972 5.2
……
Jasper Floyd 4.5 2023-24 current season
STEALS
Player Steals Season
1. Kyle Commodore 74 1998-99
2. Jasper Floyd 72 2023-24
3. A.J. Wynder 66 1984-85
4. Didier Boucard 64 1996-97
5. Colin Nickerson 63 2010-11
6. Derek Needham 60 2009-10
7. Colin Nickerson 56 2012-13
8. A.J. Wynder 55 1986-87
9. Kyle Commodore 54 1997-98
10. Jesus Cruz 53 2017-18
11. Rakim Sanders 52 2011-12
….
Jalen Leach 45 2023-24 current season
STEALS PER GAME
There are only 4 seasons where a Stag has averaged as many as 2 steals per game:
1. Kyle Commodore, 1998-99 2.7
Jasper Floyd 2.5 2023-24 current season
3. A.J. Wynder, 1984-85 2.4
4. Didier Boucard, 1996-97 2.2
5. Kyle Commodore, 1997-98 2.0
CAREER RECORDS
Here's are the all-time school records that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE PLAYER
3FGs Years
1. Tyler Nelson 315 2014-18
2. Derek Needham 281 2009-13
3. Marcus Gilbert 242 2012-16
4. Greg Francis 230 1993-97
5. Jermaine Clark 167 1998-01
6. Mike Evanovich 165 2007-10
7. Mike Van Schaick 163 2003-07
8. Kyle Commodore 162 1995-99
9. Jonathan Han 157 2005-09
10. Landon Taliaferro 153 2018-20
11. Caleb Fields 139 2023-present
THREE-POINT FG PERCENTAGE (min. 250 attempts)
Player 3FG% Years
1. Shane Miller .430 1994-98
2. Mike Evanovich .402 2007-10
3. Mike Van Schaick .398 2003-07
4. Craig Martin .390 1990-94
5. Jonathan Han .381 2005-09
6. Landon Taliaferro .378 2018-20
7. Tyler Nelson .373 2014-18
8. Caleb Fields .374 2021-24 present season
9. Michael Bell .369 2002-06
10. Tyquawn Goode .366 2001-05
11. Kevin George .364 1989-93
MOST POINTS BY A TRANSFER STUDENT unofficial stat
Player PTS Prior School
1. AJ Wynder 1313 UMASS
2. Sam Spann 902 Syracuse
3. Caleb Fields 771 Bowling Green State
4. Kim Fisher 745 Essex Community College
5. Landon Taliaferro 742 Laramire County Community College
6. Mike Evanovich 727 Iowa State
7. Jake Wojcik 724 Richmond
8. Rakim Sanders 615 Boston College
9. Rich Wejnert 501 South Carolina
10. Danny Odums 451 Austin Peay
MOST POINTS BY A WALK-ON unofficial stat
While this is not an official statistic, as data regarding which players started their careers as walk-on’s isn’t always available, nonetheless here is the EEGN list of the top walk on players all-time in points scored:
1 - 491, 1965-1967 Bill Pritz
2 - 388, 1990-1993 Tim Schwartz
3 - 236, 2012-2015 Steve Johnston
4 - 187, 2001-2006 Alvin Carter
5 - 72, 1987-1992 Mike Plansky
6 - 34, 1994-1997 Brandon Jubrey
7 - 34, 1984-1987 Richard Barry
8 - 30 2020-Present Jack Brown
Free Throw Percentage (min. 250 attempts) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player FT% Years
1. Tyler Nelson .871 2014-18
Jalen Leach .853 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
2. Joe DeSantis .849 1975-79
Jasper Floyd .833 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
3. A.J. Wynder .832 1983-87
4. Taj Benning .815 2017-22
5. Jeff Gromos .810 1983-87
5. Terrance Todd .801 2002-06
6. George Groom .799 1970-73
8. Mark Young .779 1975-79
9. Chris Rivers .7734 1997-01
10. Tony George .7727 1982-86
Assists Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player Assists Years
1. John Ryan (78) 8.7 1971-74
2. Joe DeSantis (104) 6.4 1975-79
3. Jonathan Han (111) 4.7 2005-09
Jasper Floyd (129) 4.5 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
4. A.J. Wynder (116) 4.5 1983-87
5. Derek Needham (131) 4.1 2009-13
6. Marvin Walters (105) 3.99 1986-90
7. Tony George (115) 3.96 1982-86
8. Kim Fisher (54) 3.91 1976-78
9. Bobby Hurt (68) 3.86 1980-83
10. Johnnie Jones (110) 3.8 1990-94
Steals Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player (games) Steals Years
Jasper Floyd (72) 2.5 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
1. A.J. Wynder (116) 1.9 1983-87
2. Kyle Commodore (113) 1.84 1995-99
3. Bobby Hurt (68) 1.83 1980-83
4. Tyquawn Goode (120) 1.5 2001-05
5. Didier Boucard (112) 1.5 1995-99
6. Derek Needham (131) 1.5 2009-13
7. Sam Spann (79) 1.5 1999-02
8. Jermaine Clark (82) 1.4 1998-01
9. Colin Nickerson (138) 1.4 2009-13
10. Jonathan Han (111) 1.3 2005-09
PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR!
.Fairfield – Canisius Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 226
Fairfield University (18-11, 12-6 MAAC) VS Canisius (7-11, 12-16 MAAC)
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 7:00 PM
Leo D. Mahoney Arena, Fairfield, CT
LAST TIME OUT
The Stags lost a tough game to Marist by as score of 58-55. Fairfield was lead by Caleb Fields, who posted 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Jalen Leach and Brycen Goodine also reached double digits with 13 and 10 points respectively.
SERIES HISTORY
The Stags lead the all-time series with Canisius 55-41. Fairfield split the series last year, but the Stags won the game earlier this year. Recently Fairfield has had the GG’s number winning 8 of the last 10 versus the Griff’s.
ABOUT THE GOLDEN GRIFFINS
Despite being one of the genuinely good people in the game, Reggie Weatherspoon is considered to be in the hot seat this year after the Golden Griffin’s have underachieved expectations. While they had had some very disappointing losses, they also have some significant wins including an impressive 70-67 win over a very strong St. Bonaventure's team, and a 93-73 drubbing of first place Quinnipiac. While Canisius had not been playing well in January, they have won four of their last six including wins over Iona, Siena, the Mount and Niagara. Part of the improved play by Canisius can be attributed to a line-up change as sophomore Devean Williams moved into the starting line-up in February and scored a career-high 20 points for the Griffs versus the Mount. Since joining the starting line-up, Williams is averaging more than 10 points 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Tre Dinkins (The Dinkins that Ed Koch didn’t call a washroom attendant), leads the team in scoring at 15.4 points per game and has scored in double figures in each of the team’s last six games, where he is averaging a team-high 16.8 points per game. Frank Mitchell grabbed 9 rebounds last game versus Rider and 14 rebounds in the win over Mount, the 10th time this season he’s been good for 14-or more rebounds in a game. Mitchell leads the MAAC in rebounding with 11.3 average for the season. The trio of Williams, Dinkins and Mitchell are talented, but at times the supporting cast around them has not shown up.
A LOOK AT THE SEEDINGS?
With the loss to Marist, Fairfield no longer controls their own destiny to win the conference. There are still 1024 possible outcomes for this weekend. Sam Federman has done a detailed analysis of all of these possible outcomes, and has demonstrated that the Stags can finish in the 1, 2, 3 or 4 position. Quinnipiac, Fairfield, St Peters and Marist are the only teams still in contention for first. Niagara cannot finish better than second and Rider cannot finish better than 3rd. The entire analysis can be viewed at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b5QhrpcUfs-RZJVD-9OpVdAJbwMzaTuKt94htKWVSgY/edit#gid=0
Incredibly there are actually scenarios where the Stags can finish first even with a loss to Canisius or MSM. But the clearest path for Fairfield to win the conference includes wins in both their games and Quinnipiac losing to St. Peters. Another clear path would be Fairfield and Marist both winning out. To keep this simple, some of the games that would most help Fairfield include :
1) Siena beating Niagara
2) SPU beating Quinnipiac.
3) Marist beating Niagara
4) Marist beating Quinnipiac
2023-24 MAAC STANDINGS
| Team | Record | GB | OVR |
| Quinnipiac | 13-5 | - | 21-8 |
| Fairfield | 12-6 | 1 | 18-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-6 | 1 | 16-11 |
| Marist | 11-7 | 2 | 16-11 |
| Rider | 11-8 | 2.5 | 14-16 |
| Niagara | 10-8 | 3 | 14-14 |
| Iona | 9-9 | 4 | 14-15 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-10 | 4.5 | 13-17 |
| Canisius | 7-11 | 6 | 12-16 |
| Siena | 3-15 | 10 | 4-25 |
| Manhattan | 3-15 | 10 | 6-21 |
REMAINING MATCHUPS
Thursday
Marist Quinnipiac
Canisius Fairfield
Iona Manhattan
Niagara Siena
Saint Peter's Rider
Saturday
Siena Iona
Niagara Marist
Quinnipiac Saint Peter's
Fairfield MSM
Canisius Manhattan
TRIVIA QUESTION
Who was the last Stag player to secure as many as 300 rebounds in a season?
COMIC OF THE DAY
March Madness
TRIVIA QUESTION
Colonel Rakim Sanders was the last Fairfield play to secure as many as 300 rebounds in a season. Here is a list of Stags that have surpassed the 300 rebound mark in a single season:
1. Darren Phillip 405 1999-00
2. Mike Branch 404 1963-64
3. Art Crawford 382 1959-60
4. Mark Frazer 377 1970-71
5. Mike Branch 366 1965-66
6. Nick Macarchuk 357 1961-62
7. Anthony Johnson 334 2009-10
8. Drew Henderson 318 1991-92
9. Jim Roche 315 1954-55
10. Rakim Sanders 303 2011-12
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
David Bowie's real name is David Jones. He created a stage name to avoid confusion with Davey Jones from the Monkees. Davey Jones from the Monkees real name is David Bowie. He chose to perform under the stage name Davey Jones.
MILESTONES
Caleb Fields secured his 400th career rebound versus Marist.
STREAKS
Jasper Floyd continued his streak of 28 straight games with a made basket, rebound and an assist.
Jalen Leach’s consecutive made free throw streak ended at 18.
Jalen Leach has reached double digits in 13 straight games
Brycen Goodine has secured a rebound in 27 straight games
Jasper Floyd has now grabbed a steal in 15 straight games
MAGIC NUMBERS
2 – Wins needed to get to 20. The Stags have not surpassed 20 wins in more than 10 years (2011-12 season).
5 – The number of wins Chris Casey will need to surpass Paul Cormier for 30th place all-time in MAAC coaching victories.
7 – Number of days until the MAAC Tournament begins
118 – The number of points Alexis Yetna needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
222 – The number of points Jalen Leach needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
514 - The number of points Brycen Goodine needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
745 – The number of points Louie Bleechmore needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
717 – The number of points Jasper Floyd needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
779 – The number of points James Johns needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
815 – The number of points Peyton Smith needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
SEPARATED AT BIRTH
Remembering legendary MAAC Coach “Beirut” Jimmy Patsos in today’s separated at birth.
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
REGGIE’S WIFE COULDN’T FINISH HER ICE CREAM
Canisius Senior Siem Uijtendaal was overheard asking a team mate. How did coach Reggie finish his wife’s ice cream? ………Witherspoon……
With apologies to anyone who reads this
CHICAGO SKY TURNS TO SYDNEY JOHNSON TO HELP TURN AROUND FRANCHISE
After a disappointing 8th place finish in 2023, the WNBA’s Chicago Sky have turned to Former Stags Head Basketball Coach Sydney Johnson to help them put their program back on track. A team spokesman complimented Sydney for bringing to Chicago what he calls, “the Fairfield game plan,” an approach which offensively has some similarities to the Princeton offense, but is build around not playing defense or rebounding. Johnson, who is considered a solid offensive coach, also hopes to bring his marketing genius to Chicago to help the Sky address sagging attendance. Johnson has proposed a new nickname for the team, recommending that going forward they should be known as “The Running Doe’s”. He has also suggested that the team’s new slogan should become “The Sky is Bright.” A marketing department spokesman praised Johnson for bringing his creative genius and new ideas to Chicago. According to this program spokesman, when it comes to Sydney’s ability to advance within the WNBA, “The Sky is the limit…..”
With apologies to Sydney Johnson and Best Wishes to him for success in Chicago
SINGLE SEASON RECORDS
Here's some single season bests that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS
Tyler Nelson remains the only Stag to reach sink 100 three point baskets in a single season. Nelson averaged 3.2 made treys per game. Currently Caleb Fields is on a similar pace, Fields is averaging 3.29 made 3-point baskets per game and is now 4th all-time among the single season leaders in this category
1. Tyler Nelson 104 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 95 2017-18
3. Landon Taliaferro 90 2018-19
4. Caleb Fields 89 2023-24 current season
5. Mike Van Schaick 88 2006-07
6. Tyler Nelson 81 2016-17
7. Greg Francis 80 1995-96
8. Derek Needham 78 2012-13
Marcus Gilbert 78 2015-16
10. Derek Needham 73 2010-11
Marcus Gilbert 73 2013-14
12. Derek Needham 72 2011-12
13. Jermaine Clark 69 1998-99
….
18. Brycen Goodine 64
THREE POINT FIELD GOALS PER GAME
Caleb Fields pace of 3.29 three point baskets per game would be an all-time best in Stag history if Fields could maintain this pace. Only two other players averaged better than 3 triples per game:
Player 3FGPG
1. Caleb Field 3.29 89/27 current season
2, Tyler Nelson 3.151 104/33
3. Landon Taliaferro 3.0 90/30
4. Ferron Flavor 2.9
5. Michael Van Schaick 2.8
6. Greg Francis 2.7
7, Tyler Nelson 2.6
8. Jermaine Clark 2.6
9. Marcus Gilbert 2.5
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
Player 3FGAs Season
1. Tyler Nelson 295 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 283 2017-18
3. Derek Needham 239 2012-13
4. Derek Needham 236 2010-11
5. Mike Van Schaick 222 2006-07
6. Caleb Fields 216 2023-24
7. Jermaine Clark 218 1998-99
8. Landon Taliaferro 213 2018-19
9. Marcus Gilbert 209 2015-16
10. Tyler Nelson 207 2016-17
Greg Francis 207 1995-96
THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
(min. 2.5 attempts per game/played in 75% of teams games)
Player 3PFG% Season
Below is a top 10 list all time of qualifying players for 3 point shooting percentage.
1. Landon Taliafero .423 2018-19
2. Caleb Fields .412 2023-24 current season
3. Michael Van Schaick .396 2006-07
4. Tyler Nelson .391 2016-17
5. Greg Francis .386 1995-96
6. Marcus Gilbert .373 2015-16
7. Tyler Nelson .353 2017-18
8. Ferron Flavors .336 2017-18
9. Jermaine Clark .317 1998-99
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
Source: Fairfield Record Book (min. 100 attempts)
Jalen Leach has a chance to finish the season with one of the top free throw shooting percentages in program history. Here are the current top 10 based on a minimum 100 attempts:
Player FT% Season
1. Jalen Leach .899 2023-24 current season
2. Joe DeSantis .892 1976-77
3. Tyler Nelson .880 2017-18
4. Tyler Nelson .8795 2015-16
5. Mike Van Schaick .857 2005-06
6. Tyler Nelson .856 2016-17
7. Joe DeSantis .844 1977-78
8. Taj Benning .842 2021-22
9. Kevin George .842 1991-92
10. Joe DeSantis .835 1975-76
11. AJ Wynder .832 1986-87
ASSISTS
Player Assists Season
1. John Ryan 301 1973-74
2. John Ryan 245 1972-73
3. Joe DeSantis 187 1977-78
4. Jonathan Han 186 2006-07
5. Joe DeSantis 184 1978-79
6. Derek Needham 177 2009-10
…Joe DeSantis 177 1976-77
8. Danny Odums 175 1974-75
9. Marvin Walters 172 1988-89
10. Jerome Segura 160 2015-16
….
Jasper Floyd 130 2023-24 current season
ASSISTS PER GAME
Player Years Ast per game avg
1. John Ryan, 1973-74 11.6
2. John Ryan, 1972-73 9.1
3. Joe DeSantis, 1978-79 7.4
4. Joe DeSantis, 1977-78 6.9
5. Joe DeSantis, 1976-77 6.8
6. Danny Odums, 1974-75 6.5
7. Jonathan Han, 2007-08 6.2
8. Marvin Walters, 1988-89 6.1
9. A.J. Wynder, 1985-86 5.3
10. Johnnie Jones, 1991-92 5.2
......John Ryan, 1971-1972 5.2
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Jasper Floyd 4.5 2023-24 current season
STEALS
Player Steals Season
1. Kyle Commodore 74 1998-99
2. Jasper Floyd 72 2023-24
3. A.J. Wynder 66 1984-85
4. Didier Boucard 64 1996-97
5. Colin Nickerson 63 2010-11
6. Derek Needham 60 2009-10
7. Colin Nickerson 56 2012-13
8. A.J. Wynder 55 1986-87
9. Kyle Commodore 54 1997-98
10. Jesus Cruz 53 2017-18
11. Rakim Sanders 52 2011-12
….
Jalen Leach 45 2023-24 current season
STEALS PER GAME
There are only 4 seasons where a Stag has averaged as many as 2 steals per game:
1. Kyle Commodore, 1998-99 2.7
Jasper Floyd 2.5 2023-24 current season
3. A.J. Wynder, 1984-85 2.4
4. Didier Boucard, 1996-97 2.2
5. Kyle Commodore, 1997-98 2.0
CAREER RECORDS
Here's are the all-time school records that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE PLAYER
3FGs Years
1. Tyler Nelson 315 2014-18
2. Derek Needham 281 2009-13
3. Marcus Gilbert 242 2012-16
4. Greg Francis 230 1993-97
5. Jermaine Clark 167 1998-01
6. Mike Evanovich 165 2007-10
7. Mike Van Schaick 163 2003-07
8. Kyle Commodore 162 1995-99
9. Jonathan Han 157 2005-09
10. Landon Taliaferro 153 2018-20
11. Caleb Fields 139 2023-present
THREE-POINT FG PERCENTAGE (min. 250 attempts)
Player 3FG% Years
1. Shane Miller .430 1994-98
2. Mike Evanovich .402 2007-10
3. Mike Van Schaick .398 2003-07
4. Craig Martin .390 1990-94
5. Jonathan Han .381 2005-09
6. Landon Taliaferro .378 2018-20
7. Tyler Nelson .373 2014-18
8. Caleb Fields .374 2021-24 present season
9. Michael Bell .369 2002-06
10. Tyquawn Goode .366 2001-05
11. Kevin George .364 1989-93
MOST POINTS BY A TRANSFER STUDENT unofficial stat
Player PTS Prior School
1. AJ Wynder 1313 UMASS
2. Sam Spann 902 Syracuse
3. Caleb Fields 771 Bowling Green State
4. Kim Fisher 745 Essex Community College
5. Landon Taliaferro 742 Laramire County Community College
6. Mike Evanovich 727 Iowa State
7. Jake Wojcik 724 Richmond
8. Rakim Sanders 615 Boston College
9. Rich Wejnert 501 South Carolina
10. Danny Odums 451 Austin Peay
MOST POINTS BY A WALK-ON unofficial stat
While this is not an official statistic, as data regarding which players started their careers as walk-on’s isn’t always available, nonetheless here is the EEGN list of the top walk on players all-time in points scored:
1 - 491, 1965-1967 Bill Pritz
2 - 388, 1990-1993 Tim Schwartz
3 - 236, 2012-2015 Steve Johnston
4 - 187, 2001-2006 Alvin Carter
5 - 72, 1987-1992 Mike Plansky
6 - 34, 1994-1997 Brandon Jubrey
7 - 34, 1984-1987 Richard Barry
8 - 30 2020-Present Jack Brown
Free Throw Percentage (min. 250 attempts) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player FT% Years
1. Tyler Nelson .871 2014-18
Jalen Leach .853 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
2. Joe DeSantis .849 1975-79
Jasper Floyd .833 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
3. A.J. Wynder .832 1983-87
4. Taj Benning .815 2017-22
5. Jeff Gromos .810 1983-87
5. Terrance Todd .801 2002-06
6. George Groom .799 1970-73
8. Mark Young .779 1975-79
9. Chris Rivers .7734 1997-01
10. Tony George .7727 1982-86
Assists Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player Assists Years
1. John Ryan (78) 8.7 1971-74
2. Joe DeSantis (104) 6.4 1975-79
3. Jonathan Han (111) 4.7 2005-09
Jasper Floyd (129) 4.5 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
4. A.J. Wynder (116) 4.5 1983-87
5. Derek Needham (131) 4.1 2009-13
6. Marvin Walters (105) 3.99 1986-90
7. Tony George (115) 3.96 1982-86
8. Kim Fisher (54) 3.91 1976-78
9. Bobby Hurt (68) 3.86 1980-83
10. Johnnie Jones (110) 3.8 1990-94
Steals Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player (games) Steals Years
Jasper Floyd (72) 2.5 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
1. A.J. Wynder (116) 1.9 1983-87
2. Kyle Commodore (113) 1.84 1995-99
3. Bobby Hurt (68) 1.83 1980-83
4. Tyquawn Goode (120) 1.5 2001-05
5. Didier Boucard (112) 1.5 1995-99
6. Derek Needham (131) 1.5 2009-13
7. Sam Spann (79) 1.5 1999-02
8. Jermaine Clark (82) 1.4 1998-01
9. Colin Nickerson (138) 1.4 2009-13
10. Jonathan Han (111) 1.3 2005-09
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