Men’s Basketball adds strong recruiting class for 2011-2012 season

Boston, MA - Coach Dave Lindberg has announced the signing of eleven new student-athletes that will help the Falcons challenge for an American Mideast Conference championship. “This group should be a nice compliment to the returners already in our program.  We have hard working young men already here, and this group should add to that.” A sold mix of transfers and freshmen has Coach Lindberg very excited about the upcoming season and expects great things from this year’s team.

“I could not be happier with our incoming class.  We are bringing in a nice mix of experienced guys from strong programs, as well as true freshman who are ready to complete,” said Coach Lindberg. “I like our athleticism and the personalities that each of these young men bring with them.”

Ryan McCorkle – (JR- Transfer) Bellevue, WA/ Shoreline CC/ 6-5 Forward

Ryan is a transfer from Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington.  During his second year at Shoreline CC, McCorkle helped improve the team to a 19-7 overall record.  During his senior season at Skyline HS, Ryan received 2^nd team All-League Honors.  At 6-5, Ryan can play both on the wing and in the post.  McCorkle will bring size and experience to this year’s recruiting class.

Zachary Campbell – (SO-Transfer) Cape Coral, FL/ Lasell College/ 6-5 Forward

Campbell, a 6-5 transfer from Lasell College in Newton, MA, is coming off an extremely successful freshman season where he started 15 games.  A graduate of Ida A. Baker HS in Florida, Campbell averaged 12.5 ppg and 9 rpg during his senior season.  A solid passer from the post position, Zachary will be able to extend beyond the arc with consistency for the Falcons making him a huge threat in the offense.

Orlando Zayas – (SO- Transfer) East Boston, MA/ Keene State/ 6-5 Forward

Orlando was a four year player at East Boston HS, where he led the Jets to three Boston City Championships while being named to the Boston City North All-Star team as a senior.  A 6-5 transfer from Keene State in New Hampshire, Orlando will bring a wide body with quickness to the Falcons. 

Alan Womack – (FR) Philadelphia, PA/ Math, Civics and Science Charter School/ 6-3 Guard/ Forward

A wiry 6-4 wing player from Philadelphia, PA, Womack helped lead his high school to a 22-6 record during his senior season.  Alan is very long and athletic, who can get to the rim consistently.  Womack averaged 5 ppg and 4 rpg as a senior at the Math, Civics and Science Charter School.

Mike Thweatt – (FR) Charlestown, RI/ Chariho Regional HS/ 6-4 Guard/ Forward

Thweatt averaged a solid 10.4 ppg and 2 rpg during his senior season at Chariho Regional in 2010. Mike has a knack for getting to the rim and has the ability to knock down the mid-range jumper. The 6-4 wing player will compete for minutes at both the 2-guard and small forward positions.

Antonio Mitchell – (FR) Detroit, MI/ Henry Ford Academy/ 6-1 Guard

An athletic 2-guard who averaged 10 ppg and 4 apg during his senior year at Henry Ford Academy in Detroit, MI, Mitchell has a knack for getting to the free throw line.  Antonio was a team captain and All-League performer for Henry Ford Academy during his senior season.

Tyler Shular – (FR) Norwalk, CT/ Brien McMahon HS/ 6-3 Guard/ Forward

Shular comes to Fisher following a successful high school career at Brien McMahon in Connecticut where he helped lead his team to a 17-6 record during his senior year.  The skilled wing player will bring some size and depth to the program and has the ability to consistently make shots from behind the arc.

Chris Green – (FR) Middle Island, NY/ NIA Prep/ 6-3 Forward

Green arrives on the Fisher campus after spending a year at NIA Prep in Newark, NJ.  Before NIA, Chris led his Longwood (NY) High School to a 19-3 overall record.  He averaged 9 ppg and 3 rpg during his senior season and has played against some of the best talent in the nation.  The 6-3 guard’s experience should prove vital to the Falcons.

Sam Nwadike – (FR) Houston, TX/ Elsik HS/ 6-1 Guard

A consistent jump shooter that can extend the floor, Nwadike is a very athletic guard from Houston, Texas.  The 6-1 guard was a key member of the Elsik HS team that finished his senior season with a 18-10 record.  A hard working student, Sam will be enrolled in the Honors Program at Fisher College.

Fabrice Felix – (FR) Providence, RI/ E-Cubed Academy/ 6-4 Forward

An undersized post player at 6-4, Felix outworks most opponents with tenacity and effort.  A high energy player, Fabrice will greatly influence the program with his effort and work ethic.

Kevin Chagnon – (FR) Pittsfield, NH/ Pittsfield HS/ 6-1 Guard

Kevin helped lead his Pittsfield (NH) High School to ta 13-10 record while averaging 10.5 ppg and 5 rpg. Chagnon is a very good shooter from behind the three point line and has experience running a team from the point guard position.  Kevin was selected to play in the Senior North-South Game in 2011.