A new era will begin tonight when the Roadrunner Men's Basketball team travels to Delaware Tech to kick off the 2022-23 junior college season. New head coach Rich Casey, who assumed the position from previous coach Will Logan, will begin his Roadrunner tenure with a talented but youthful roster this evening.
Casey previously served as head men's basketball coach at Valley Forge Military Academy and College where his team won the 2018 Roadrunner Classic. He also previously was the head coach at Goldy-Beacom College (NCAA DII), Neumann University (NCAA DIII), and Manor College (NJCAA).
"The Rowan College program has a great tradition within Region 19 and the Garden State Athletic Conference playing against some of the top junior college programs in the country," said Casey. "We have set a high standard here, and I look forward to keeping us at the highest level possible."
The Runners will return three talented sophomores in guard Khayri Ransom, guard Quantavious Rogers, and forward Ryan Skeie among others, and hope to be in the mix for a second straight Region 19 playoff berth this winter.
Season Preview: Men's Basketball
Head Coach: Rich Casey, 1st Year
Assistant Coaches: Keenan Cannady, Frank Brown, Anthony Laube.
Last Season: The Roadrunners finished their season with a 14-15 overall record, which included a Region 19 playoff berth.
Season opener: The Runners open their season on the road tonight vs. Delaware Technical CC in the Delaware-New Jersey Tip-Off Classic in a 6 pm start. They will follow with an away match vs. Camden County College at Rutgers Camden this weekend.
Returning players: Khayri Ransom, So., guard; Quantavious Rogers, So., guard; Ryan Skeie, So., forward; Zyhir Craven, So., guard/forward.
Newcomers: Prospects include Jerry Surrency (Delsea); Tajir Clark (Mastery Charter); Ariq Hall (Camden Catholic), Xavier Hamilton (GCIT); Eriq Campbell (Lindenwold); Parris Boyette (Mastery North); Matt Massengale (Gateway); Marvin Colas Liataud (Egg Harbor); Josh Randall (GCIT); Sherone Merlin (Camden).
Outlook for Winter 2022-23 season: The Runners have a young and talented roster and look to improve dramatically over the previous season as they look to post a winning record.
Coach Rich Casey on his 2022-23 Roadrunners: "We have some competitive players, so we expect to improve with every game," said Casey. "The players are learning a new system, so they will need time to adjust, but we do have some talent at the various positions.
"This program has a solid foundation, and I have no doubt we will build success here," added Casey.