2011-12 roster - Manhattan College Athletics

Beamon returns as Manhattan’s top
scoring threat after putting up a team-high
505 points, while averaging 6.1 rebounds
starting 30 of 31 appearances last year.
He recorded 28 double-digit scoring
performances and led Manhattan in points
18 times. Beamon brings endless energy and
length to the wing position, which allowed
him to lead the squad with a 45 steals and
finish fourth in the league averaging 1.5 steals
per game. As a sophomore he ranked 10th
in the conference with a 73.8% free-throw
percentage and posted a team-high eight
20-point performances. Beamon excelled in
conference games putting up 17.1 points per
contest, including a career-high 35 points in a
victory over Siena.
Brutus, a 6’1” guard from the Bronx,
returns for his final campaign in Riverdale in
tip-top shape as he shaved off 25 pounds with
a strenuous off-season work out regiment.
The transfer from Carl Albert State in Poteau,
Okla. started 25 of 31 appearances as a junior
and proved himself as one of the Jaspers’
best clutch shooters. Brutus averaged 9.5
points per game and converted 3-pointers at
a 40% rate. He ranked second in the MAAC
averaging 2.0 3s per contest and finished
with 13 double-digit scoring efforts. Brutus
exploded for a career-high 25 points with
seven 3-pointers in an overtime victory at
Stony Brook.
Alvarado is coming off a superb freshman
campaign where he started 23 of 26
appearances at the point guard position. The
6’2” local product from All Hallows High
Rhamel Brown
School completed the year second on the
team and 17th in the MAAC with 11.2 points
per game. Alvarado was the Jaspers leader in
assists and he finished the year ranked 10th
in the MAAC with 3.2 per game. He posted 12
double-digit scoring performances, including
three 20+ point efforts, and was eighth in the
conference with a 78.2% free-throw mark.
McCabe-Moran offers the Jaspers another
pure shooting option in the backcourt. The
6’4”, 190-pound senior who was a two-time
All New York State selection scored over
1,400-points locally at Rye High School.
McCabe-Moran saw limited time as a reserve
in his first two years in Riverdale, but is
expected to play a larger role with his superb
shooting ability in the Jaspers’ new style.
Manhattan will take advantage of Koita’s
excellent athleticism as he is expected to be
a major factor on both ends of the court.
After a tremendous rehabilitation from a
pair of injuries, Koita worked his way back
into the Jaspers’ line up last December.
The smooth yet explosive guard appeared
in 16 games, starting in nine contests last
season. A 6’4” product of Cergy, France, Koita
gradually returned to form as he got back
into game shape. Now healthy with a full
preseason under his belt, Koita will be asked
to contribute more. Defensively, the former
track & field star can be a lock down defender
and adds great length, which fits in well for
the Jaspers full court press efforts.
Kates, a 6’6” 200-pound guard from
Hopkinsville, Ky., can stretch opposing
defenses with his outstanding shooting
ability. He can also break down an opponent
off the dribble. Kates comes to Manhattan
after a successful career at Christian County
High School playing for head coach Kerry
Stovall. The four year starter helped lead
Christian County to the 2011 Kentucky State
Championship and garnered Second Team
All-Kentucky honors as a senior averaging 20
points and seven rebounds per game.
Fellow freshman DeCarlos Anderson adds
depth at the point guard position. The 6’1”,
180-pound native of Portsmouth, Va. played
four years at nationally ranked I.C. Norcom
High School for head coach Leon Goolsby.
Anderson garnered First Team All-Eastern
Regional and Second Team All-State honors
after averaging 15.8 points as a senior helping
lead the Greyhounds to a 30-1 overall record.
Manhattan newcomers RaShawn Stores
and Chris Viven will not be available to the
Jaspers in 2011-2012 per NCAA eligibility
requirements.
Djibril Coulibaly
The Frontcourt
Manhattan’s front court will be powered
primarily by sophomore Rhamel Brown,
and senior Roberto Colonette, along with
newcomers Emmy Andujar and Ryan McCoy.
The Jaspers core in the middle consists of a
good size, athleticism and a blend of talent
that will give Manhattan a several different
looks.
“We think we have some very good front
court players,” said Masiello. “We will use a
variety of guys in post positions this season.
“I think Rhamel (Brown) is a player who
can make tremendous strides if we can get
him to have a larger low post presence.
Defensively, he can own the paint and he
is a terrific offensive rebounder. Roberto
(Colonette) is also a guy who can surprise
people as he has high major ability, but
they key for him is to stay healthy. Emmy
(Andujar) is a player who can contribute
immediately with his skill set and ability to
play multiple positions. And Ryan (McCoy)
will be a terrific player down the road once he
gains strength and weight.”
Brown saw significant minutes last season
and developed tremendously before the
conclusion of his rookie campaign. The 6’6”
215-pound Brooklyn native is one of the top
shot blockers in the MAAC. Brown started
25 of 31 appearances and set a Manhattan
freshman record with 68 blocks, which ranks
second all-time on the Jaspers’ single season
list. Brown led the MAAC with 2.2 blocks
per game and was also dominant on the
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