Fairfield – Pre-game EARLY EDITION Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 228
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Because we do not know our opponent for the opening round game of the MAAC tournament, the Games notes have been broken into two sections. Todays Pre-Game notes will focus on Conference Best this season, Conference leaders, Fairfield Single Season records and Career records where current players are in the hunt for top 10 all time.
Fairfield – Pre-game EARLY EDITION Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 228
NATIONAL LEADERS / Top 50 Stags
STEALS
Jasper Floyd is currently 9th in the nation is steals with 75. The nations leader Arturo Dan has 98 steals. He is also 9th in Steals per game also chasing Arturo Dean who leads the nations with 3.38 Steals per game.
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
Jalen ends the regular season 17th in the nation in free throw percentage at 90.09%. DJ Davis the nations leaders is currently shooting 96.77 from the line.
3 POINT ATTEMPTS / 3 POINT BASKETS MADE
Caleb Fields is 37th in the nation in 3 point attempts with 233. Tyler Thomas, the nations leader has taken an amazing 312 three point shots this season. Fields is 13th in the nation in 3 point baskets made per game with 3.24 3PT PG. He also chases Tyler Thomas in this category who is averaging 3.74 Triples per game.
3 POINT PERCENTAGE
Brycen Goodine still has a chance to lead the nation in 3 point percentage for the season. Goodine is currently 2nd in the country with is 49.02 percentage. The nations leader Koby Brea is currently shooting 49.72 from deep. Caleb Fields is also in the top 50 in this category, his 40.34 percentage is 35th in the nation. The Stags are one of 3 programs to have 2 players in the top 50 in this category.
MAAC SEASON BESTS
POINTS
Player Game TOTAL
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield at Siena ( 1/5/2024 ) 40
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield vs. Canisius ( 3/7/2024 ) 37
Durugordon,Sean Siena at Niagara ( 1/15/2024 ) 36
Gordon,Greg Iona vs. Fairfield ( 2/2/2024 ) 35
Tretout,Idan Iona vs. Sacred Heart ( 11/10/2023 ) 34
Leffew,Dakota Mount St. Mary's at Marist ( 2/2/2024 ) 34
Fields,Caleb Fairfield vs. Marist ( 1/7/2024 ) 33
Gordon,Greg Iona at Niagara ( 2/8/2024 ) 32
James,Mervin Rider at Quinnipiac ( 1/5/2024 ) 31
Eley,Michael Siena at Massachusetts ( 12/30/2023 ) 30
Bender,Shaquil Manhattan vs. Niagara ( 1/5/2024 ) 30
Dinkins,Tre Canisius at Rider ( 1/7/2024 ) 30
Durugordon,Sean Siena at Canisius ( 1/12/2024 ) 30
Tretout,Idan Iona at Quinnipiac ( 1/21/2024 ) 30
James,Mervin Rider vs. Quinnipiac ( 2/25/2024 ) 30
Emejuru,Giovanni Siena vs. Manhattan ( 3/1/2024 ) 30
Balanc,Matt Quinnipiac vs. Rider ( 1/5/2024 ) 29
Leach,Jalen Fairfield vs. Saint Peter's ( 1/19/2024 ) 29
Leach,Jalen Fairfield at Mount St. Mary's ( 3/9/2024 ) 29
Washington,Corey Saint Peter's vs. Siena ( 2/16/2024 ) 29
3PT MADE
Player Game TOTAL
Fields,Caleb Fairfield vs. Marist ( 1/7/2024 ) 10
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield at Siena ( 1/5/2024 ) 8
Tretout,Idan Iona vs. Sacred Heart ( 11/10/2023 ) 7
Panzo,Wheza Iona at Fairfield ( 12/1/2023 ) 7
Leffew,Dakota Mount St. Mary's at Marist ( 2/2/2024 ) 7
Panzo,Wheza Iona vs. Manhattan ( 2/16/2024 ) 7
Fields,Caleb Fairfield vs. Mount St. Mary's ( 2/18/2024 ) 7
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield vs. Canisius ( 3/7/2024 ) 7
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield at Rhode Island ( 11/9/2023 ) 6
STEALS
Player Game TOTAL
Reid,Latrell Saint Peter's vs. UMBC ( 12/12/2023 ) 8
Uijtendaal,Siem Canisius at Wofford ( 11/24/2023 ) 7
Floyd,Jasper Fairfield vs. New Hampshire ( 11/24/2023 ) 6
Brown,Joel Iona vs. Marist ( 11/29/2023 ) 6
Fields,Caleb Fairfield at Siena ( 1/5/2024 ) 6
Floyd,Jasper Fairfield vs. Manhattan ( 2/4/2024 ) 6
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
FINAL STANDINGS / TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS
MAAC LEADER BOARD
Here's are the top MAAC Conference performers in various statistical categories entering the MAAC tourney
Scoring Average
1 James, Mervin (Rider) 19
2 Balanc,Matt (Quinnipiac) 18.5
3 Leffew,Dakota (Mount St. Mary's) 17.4
4 Washington,Corey (Saint Peter's) 16.8
5 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 16.4
6 Fields,Caleb (Fairfield) 16.1
7 Gordon,Greg (Iona) 16
8 Dinkins,Tre (Canisius) 15.1
9 Goodine,Brycen (Fairfield) 14.6
10 Tretout,Idan (Iona) 13.9
3-PT Field Goal Percentage
Index Player PCT
1 Goodine,Brycen (Fairfield) 0.49
2 Bullock,Quandre (Niagara) 0.478
3 Cooley,Javon (Marist) 0.444
4 Randolph,Marcus (Saint Peter's) 0.411
5 Fields,Caleb (Fairfield) 0.403
6 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 0.39
7 Pascarelli,Josh (Marist) 0.385
8 Uijtendaal,Siem (Canisius) 0.383
9 Reaves,Joshua (Mount St. Mary's) 0.378
10 Dinkins,Tre (Canisius) 0.371
3-PT Field Goals Per Game
Index Player GP 3FG AVG/G
1 Fields,Caleb (Fairfield) 29 94 3.2
2 Panzo,Wheza (Iona) 31 86 2.8
3 Goodine,Brycen (Fairfield) 28 75 2.7
4 Balanc,Matt (Quinnipiac) 31 83 2.7
5 Dinkins,Tre (Canisius) 30 78 2.6
Free Throw Percentage
1 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 29 100 111 .901
2 Balanc,Matt (Quinnipiac) 31 116 133 .872
3 Henderson II,Ahmad (Niagara) 30 75 88 .852
4 Uijtendaal,Siem (Canisius) 23 53 63 .841
5 James,Mervin (Rider) 31 132 157 .841
6 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 62 74 .838
7 Washington,Corey (Saint Peter's) 22 108 130 .831
8 Bayless,Braxton (Niagara) 27 71 86 .826
9 Tice,Amarri (Quinnipiac) 31 98 122 .803
10 Bleechmore,Louis (Fairfield) 27 55 69 .797
Assists
Index Player GP No. AVG/G
1 Lewis,Savion (Quinnipiac) 31 224 7.2
2 Winston,Jaden (Manhattan) 29 145 5.0
3 Reid,Latrell (Saint Peter's) 29 138 4.8
4 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 133 4.3
5 Leffew,Dakota (Mount St. Mary's) 29 114 3.9
Assist/Turnover Ratio
Index Player GP AST AVG TO AVG Ratio
1 Brown,Joel (Iona) 30 107 3.6 42 1.4 2.5
2 Lewis,Savion (Quinnipiac) 31 224 7.2 96 3.1 2.3
3 Powell,Allen (Rider) 31 96 3.1 48 1.5 2.0
4 McKeithan,Corey (Rider) 31 102 3.3 51 1.6 2.0
5 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 29 90 3.1 45 1.6 2.0
6 Bumbalough,Luke (Niagara) 30 99 3.3 50 1.7 2.0
7 Quigley,Jeremiah (Iona) 31 99 3.2 50 1.6 2.0
8 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 133 4.3 69 2.2 1.9
9 Reid,Latrell (Saint Peter's) 29 138 4.8 75 2.6 1.8
10 Winston,Jaden (Manhattan) 29 145 5.0 79 2.7 1.8
Steals
Index Player GP No. AVG/G
1 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 75 2.4
2 Winston,Jaden (Manhattan) 29 65 2.2
3 Brown,Joel (Iona) 30 64 2.1
4 Tice,Amarri (Quinnipiac) 31 58 1.9
5 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 29 52 1.8
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
Uganda remains the only nation in the world not to have an escalator because their president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa has an irrational fear of riding on one.
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. Caleb Fields 94 2023-24 current season
4. Landon Taliaferro 90 2018-19
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. Brycen Goodine 75 current season
11. Derek Needham 73 2010-11
Marcus Gilbert 73 2013-14
13. Derek Needham 72 2011-12
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 3.276 94/29 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. Brycen Goodine 2.7 current season
7. Greg Francis 2.7
8, Tyler Nelson 2.6
9. Jermaine Clark 2.6
10. 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. Caleb Fields 233 2023-24
6. Mike Van Schaick 222 2006-07
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. Brycen Goodine .490 current season
2. Landon Taliafero .423 2018-19
3. Caleb Fields .403 2023-24 current season
4. Michael Van Schaick .396 2006-07
5. Tyler Nelson .391 2016-17
6. Greg Francis .386 1995-96
7. Marcus Gilbert .373 2015-16
8. Tyler Nelson .353 2017-18
9. Ferron Flavors .336 2017-18
10. 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 .901 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 133 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 4.3 2023-24 current season
STEALS
Player Steals Season
1. Jasper Floyd 75 2023-24
2. Kyle Commodore 74 1998-99
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. Jalen Leach 52 2023-24 current season
…. Rakim Sanders 52 2011-12
….
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 2.4 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 144 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 .370 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 805 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
…Brycen Goodine 438 Providence
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 .856 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
2. Joe DeSantis .849 1975-79
Jasper Floyd .838 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
4. A.J. Wynder (116) 4.5 1983-87
Jasper Floyd (129) 4.3 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
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) 2.4 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
. Because we do not know our opponent for the opening round game of the MAAC tournament, the Games notes have been broken into two sections. Todays Pre-Game notes will focus on Conference Best this season, Conference leaders, Fairfield Single Season records and Career records where current players are in the hunt for top 10 all time.
Fairfield – Pre-game EARLY EDITION Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 228
NATIONAL LEADERS / Top 50 Stags
STEALS
Jasper Floyd is currently 9th in the nation is steals with 75. The nations leader Arturo Dan has 98 steals. He is also 9th in Steals per game also chasing Arturo Dean who leads the nations with 3.38 Steals per game.
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
Jalen ends the regular season 17th in the nation in free throw percentage at 90.09%. DJ Davis the nations leaders is currently shooting 96.77 from the line.
3 POINT ATTEMPTS / 3 POINT BASKETS MADE
Caleb Fields is 37th in the nation in 3 point attempts with 233. Tyler Thomas, the nations leader has taken an amazing 312 three point shots this season. Fields is 13th in the nation in 3 point baskets made per game with 3.24 3PT PG. He also chases Tyler Thomas in this category who is averaging 3.74 Triples per game.
3 POINT PERCENTAGE
Brycen Goodine still has a chance to lead the nation in 3 point percentage for the season. Goodine is currently 2nd in the country with is 49.02 percentage. The nations leader Koby Brea is currently shooting 49.72 from deep. Caleb Fields is also in the top 50 in this category, his 40.34 percentage is 35th in the nation. The Stags are one of 3 programs to have 2 players in the top 50 in this category.
MAAC SEASON BESTS
POINTS
Player Game TOTAL
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield at Siena ( 1/5/2024 ) 40
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield vs. Canisius ( 3/7/2024 ) 37
Durugordon,Sean Siena at Niagara ( 1/15/2024 ) 36
Gordon,Greg Iona vs. Fairfield ( 2/2/2024 ) 35
Tretout,Idan Iona vs. Sacred Heart ( 11/10/2023 ) 34
Leffew,Dakota Mount St. Mary's at Marist ( 2/2/2024 ) 34
Fields,Caleb Fairfield vs. Marist ( 1/7/2024 ) 33
Gordon,Greg Iona at Niagara ( 2/8/2024 ) 32
James,Mervin Rider at Quinnipiac ( 1/5/2024 ) 31
Eley,Michael Siena at Massachusetts ( 12/30/2023 ) 30
Bender,Shaquil Manhattan vs. Niagara ( 1/5/2024 ) 30
Dinkins,Tre Canisius at Rider ( 1/7/2024 ) 30
Durugordon,Sean Siena at Canisius ( 1/12/2024 ) 30
Tretout,Idan Iona at Quinnipiac ( 1/21/2024 ) 30
James,Mervin Rider vs. Quinnipiac ( 2/25/2024 ) 30
Emejuru,Giovanni Siena vs. Manhattan ( 3/1/2024 ) 30
Balanc,Matt Quinnipiac vs. Rider ( 1/5/2024 ) 29
Leach,Jalen Fairfield vs. Saint Peter's ( 1/19/2024 ) 29
Leach,Jalen Fairfield at Mount St. Mary's ( 3/9/2024 ) 29
Washington,Corey Saint Peter's vs. Siena ( 2/16/2024 ) 29
3PT MADE
Player Game TOTAL
Fields,Caleb Fairfield vs. Marist ( 1/7/2024 ) 10
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield at Siena ( 1/5/2024 ) 8
Tretout,Idan Iona vs. Sacred Heart ( 11/10/2023 ) 7
Panzo,Wheza Iona at Fairfield ( 12/1/2023 ) 7
Leffew,Dakota Mount St. Mary's at Marist ( 2/2/2024 ) 7
Panzo,Wheza Iona vs. Manhattan ( 2/16/2024 ) 7
Fields,Caleb Fairfield vs. Mount St. Mary's ( 2/18/2024 ) 7
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield vs. Canisius ( 3/7/2024 ) 7
Goodine,Brycen Fairfield at Rhode Island ( 11/9/2023 ) 6
STEALS
Player Game TOTAL
Reid,Latrell Saint Peter's vs. UMBC ( 12/12/2023 ) 8
Uijtendaal,Siem Canisius at Wofford ( 11/24/2023 ) 7
Floyd,Jasper Fairfield vs. New Hampshire ( 11/24/2023 ) 6
Brown,Joel Iona vs. Marist ( 11/29/2023 ) 6
Fields,Caleb Fairfield at Siena ( 1/5/2024 ) 6
Floyd,Jasper Fairfield vs. Manhattan ( 2/4/2024 ) 6
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FINAL STANDINGS / TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS
| Team | Record | GB | OVR | |
| Quinnipiac*# | 15-5 | - | 23-8 | Will face TBD |
| Fairfield* | 14-6 | 1 | 20-11 | Will face TBD |
| Marist* | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 | Will face TBD |
| Rider* | 12-8 | 3 | 15-16 | Will face St. Peters |
| Saint Peter's* | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 | Will face Rider |
| Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 15-15 | Will face Siena |
| Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 15-16 | Will face Manhattan |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-18 | Will face Canisius |
| Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 13-17 | Will face MSM |
| Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-22 | Will face Iona |
| Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-27 | Will face Niagara |
MAAC LEADER BOARD
Here's are the top MAAC Conference performers in various statistical categories entering the MAAC tourney
Scoring Average
1 James, Mervin (Rider) 19
2 Balanc,Matt (Quinnipiac) 18.5
3 Leffew,Dakota (Mount St. Mary's) 17.4
4 Washington,Corey (Saint Peter's) 16.8
5 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 16.4
6 Fields,Caleb (Fairfield) 16.1
7 Gordon,Greg (Iona) 16
8 Dinkins,Tre (Canisius) 15.1
9 Goodine,Brycen (Fairfield) 14.6
10 Tretout,Idan (Iona) 13.9
3-PT Field Goal Percentage
Index Player PCT
1 Goodine,Brycen (Fairfield) 0.49
2 Bullock,Quandre (Niagara) 0.478
3 Cooley,Javon (Marist) 0.444
4 Randolph,Marcus (Saint Peter's) 0.411
5 Fields,Caleb (Fairfield) 0.403
6 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 0.39
7 Pascarelli,Josh (Marist) 0.385
8 Uijtendaal,Siem (Canisius) 0.383
9 Reaves,Joshua (Mount St. Mary's) 0.378
10 Dinkins,Tre (Canisius) 0.371
3-PT Field Goals Per Game
Index Player GP 3FG AVG/G
1 Fields,Caleb (Fairfield) 29 94 3.2
2 Panzo,Wheza (Iona) 31 86 2.8
3 Goodine,Brycen (Fairfield) 28 75 2.7
4 Balanc,Matt (Quinnipiac) 31 83 2.7
5 Dinkins,Tre (Canisius) 30 78 2.6
Free Throw Percentage
1 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 29 100 111 .901
2 Balanc,Matt (Quinnipiac) 31 116 133 .872
3 Henderson II,Ahmad (Niagara) 30 75 88 .852
4 Uijtendaal,Siem (Canisius) 23 53 63 .841
5 James,Mervin (Rider) 31 132 157 .841
6 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 62 74 .838
7 Washington,Corey (Saint Peter's) 22 108 130 .831
8 Bayless,Braxton (Niagara) 27 71 86 .826
9 Tice,Amarri (Quinnipiac) 31 98 122 .803
10 Bleechmore,Louis (Fairfield) 27 55 69 .797
Assists
Index Player GP No. AVG/G
1 Lewis,Savion (Quinnipiac) 31 224 7.2
2 Winston,Jaden (Manhattan) 29 145 5.0
3 Reid,Latrell (Saint Peter's) 29 138 4.8
4 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 133 4.3
5 Leffew,Dakota (Mount St. Mary's) 29 114 3.9
Assist/Turnover Ratio
Index Player GP AST AVG TO AVG Ratio
1 Brown,Joel (Iona) 30 107 3.6 42 1.4 2.5
2 Lewis,Savion (Quinnipiac) 31 224 7.2 96 3.1 2.3
3 Powell,Allen (Rider) 31 96 3.1 48 1.5 2.0
4 McKeithan,Corey (Rider) 31 102 3.3 51 1.6 2.0
5 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 29 90 3.1 45 1.6 2.0
6 Bumbalough,Luke (Niagara) 30 99 3.3 50 1.7 2.0
7 Quigley,Jeremiah (Iona) 31 99 3.2 50 1.6 2.0
8 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 133 4.3 69 2.2 1.9
9 Reid,Latrell (Saint Peter's) 29 138 4.8 75 2.6 1.8
10 Winston,Jaden (Manhattan) 29 145 5.0 79 2.7 1.8
Steals
Index Player GP No. AVG/G
1 Floyd,Jasper (Fairfield) 31 75 2.4
2 Winston,Jaden (Manhattan) 29 65 2.2
3 Brown,Joel (Iona) 30 64 2.1
4 Tice,Amarri (Quinnipiac) 31 58 1.9
5 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 29 52 1.8
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
Uganda remains the only nation in the world not to have an escalator because their president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa has an irrational fear of riding on one.
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. Caleb Fields 94 2023-24 current season
4. Landon Taliaferro 90 2018-19
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. Brycen Goodine 75 current season
11. Derek Needham 73 2010-11
Marcus Gilbert 73 2013-14
13. Derek Needham 72 2011-12
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 3.276 94/29 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. Brycen Goodine 2.7 current season
7. Greg Francis 2.7
8, Tyler Nelson 2.6
9. Jermaine Clark 2.6
10. 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. Caleb Fields 233 2023-24
6. Mike Van Schaick 222 2006-07
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. Brycen Goodine .490 current season
2. Landon Taliafero .423 2018-19
3. Caleb Fields .403 2023-24 current season
4. Michael Van Schaick .396 2006-07
5. Tyler Nelson .391 2016-17
6. Greg Francis .386 1995-96
7. Marcus Gilbert .373 2015-16
8. Tyler Nelson .353 2017-18
9. Ferron Flavors .336 2017-18
10. 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 .901 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 133 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 4.3 2023-24 current season
STEALS
Player Steals Season
1. Jasper Floyd 75 2023-24
2. Kyle Commodore 74 1998-99
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. Jalen Leach 52 2023-24 current season
…. Rakim Sanders 52 2011-12
….
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 2.4 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 144 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 .370 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 805 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
…Brycen Goodine 438 Providence
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 .856 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
2. Joe DeSantis .849 1975-79
Jasper Floyd .838 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
4. A.J. Wynder (116) 4.5 1983-87
Jasper Floyd (129) 4.3 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
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) 2.4 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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