Chris Forlenza G Fr.

Lexington, Mass.

Lexington

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Robert and Karen Forlenza ... father, Robert, played basketball at Washington & Lee University.

Jim Leffew G So.

Vero Beach Fla.

Vero Beach

2008-09 (Freshman): Averaged over 23 minutes in 25 appearances at guard ... averaged 6.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game ... led the team with a 4.4 assist/turnover ratio ... scored a season-high 13 points in an overtime victory over Case Western Reserve (Nov. 25).

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Jim and Suzanne Leffew ... member of the National Honor Society at Vero Beach High School.

Casey Stockton G So.

Ann Arbor, Mich.

Pioneer

2008-09 (Freshman): Played in all 26 games at guard ... averaged 16 minutes per contest and scored 3.3 points per game ... hit 3-of-5 from behind the arc en route to a season-best nine points at Marietta (Dec. 3). 

Personal: Education major and Spanish minor ... is the son of Ken Stockton and Kate Sweeney ... member of the National Honor Society at Pioneer High School.

Jon Akpapunam G Fr.

Bowie, Md.

St. Mary's

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Kenneth and Angela Akpapunam ... member of the National Honor Society at St. Mary's High School.

Larry Farmer W Jr.

Gurnee, Ill.

Warren Township

2008-09 (Sophomore): Played in all 26 games, making 19 starts ... scored 8.8 points and pulled down a team-best 5.0 rebounds per game ... notched a season high 22 points in a double OT contest at Wooster (Feb. 11) and secured a career high 14 boards against Wabash (Feb. 21).

2007-08 (Freshman): Started 12 of 25 games at forward ... averaged 7.7 points and led the team at 4.6 rebounds per game ... posted career highs of 23 points and 12 rebounds at Hiram (Feb. 16).

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Larry and Chris Farmer ... father, Larry, played basketball at UCLA and won three NCAA National Championships (1970-73) ... member of the National Honor Society at Warren Township High School.

Bolaji Azeez G Fr.

Bronx, N.Y.

Jane Addams

Personal: Undeclared Major ... is the son of Ola Azeez and Cecilia Adeyinka.

Brett Tiberi G So.

Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington

2008-09 (Freshman): Appeared in 20 contests at guard for DU ... posted 3.3 points in 9.7 minutes per contest ... had a breakout game against Hiram (Feb. 14) playing 28 minutes, draining five triples en route to a 15-point performance and pulling down six boards (all collegiate highs).

Personal: Economics major and Communication minor ... is the son of Lou and Lisa Tiberi.

Mike Garabedian W So.

La Grange, Ill.

Nazareth Academy

2008-09 (Freshman): Played in all 26 games, making 10 starts ... averaged 7.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game ... made his first collegiate start against Wooster (Jan. 21) and registered 20 tallies and a career-high nine rebounds ... posted a career best of 26 points at Wabash (Jan. 24).

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Haig and Anne Garabedian ... is the co-sports editor of The Denisonian ... leading scorer his junior and senior years at Nazareth Academy.

Dimonde Hale W Fr.

Columbus, Ohio

Northland

Personal: Communication major and Art minor ... is the son of Kimberley Carbitt ... member of the National Honor Society at Northland High School.

Josh Leuchtag W So.

Houston, Texas

Lamar

2008-09 (Freshman): Averaged 4.7 point in 20 appearances for Denison ... scored a season-high 10 points against Allegheny (Dec. 6) and matched it against Wooster (Jan. 21) with a 5-of-7 performance.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Clyde and Penny Leuchtag ... sister, Ilana, is a member of the Big Red women's soccer team.

Caleb McFerren G Sr.

Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville

2008-09 (Junior): Joined the team after the conclusion of football season ... started 16 of 23 games, averaging 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest ... tied his career high of 14 points and pulled down a season high six rebounds against Nichols (Dec. 30).

2007-08 (Sophomore): Joined the team at the conclusion of football season ... started 11 games and played in 25, averaging 5.1 points per game and 2.6 rebounds per game ... scored a career high of 14 against Wabash (Feb. 23).

2006-07 (Freshman): Played football at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. ... punted 47 times for an average net of 35.6 yards.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Rick and Pam McFerren ... father, Rick, played football at Muskingum College ... member of the National Honor Society at Zanesville High School.

Chris Luther G Sr.

Dayton, Ohio

Oakwood

2008-09 (Junior): Started all 26 games for the Big Red en route to earning second team All-NCAC status ... led the the team in scoring (14.9) and three-point field goal percentage (.360) ... fourth in the conference in free throw percentage (.796) ... was named NCAC Player of the Week the week of Feb. 1 ... team's leading scorer in 14 of 26 games ... scored 20 or more in seven games including two 24-point performances against Marietta (Dec. 3) and Oberlin (Jan. 11).

2007-08 (Sophomore): Started 24 of 25 games at guard ... averaged 9.6 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting .427 from beyond the arc ... drained six three pointers en route to his career high of 25 against Lake Erie (Nov. 20).

2006-07 (Freshman): Averaged 3.7 points per game, starting 17 of 24 games during his freshman season ... scored 17 for his season high at Kenyon (Jan. 17).

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Peter and Sallie Luther ... father, Peter, played basketball and football at Ohio Wesleyan University ... member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society at Oakwood High School.

Dan Block P Fr.

Princeton Junction, N.J.

West Windsor Plainsboro

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Richard and Stacey Block.

Jack Twyman P Sr.

Rye, N.Y.

Rye

2007-08 (Sophomore): Played in twelve games for the Big Red before an injury ended his season.

2006-07 (Freshman): Played in eight games during his first season in Granville ... scored the first bucket of his collegiate career against Oberlin (Jan. 10).

Personal: Economics and Religion double major ... is the son of Jay and Marion Twyman ... grandfather, Jack, was inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983 after an 11-year career with the Rochester/Cincinnati Royals ... father, Jay, played for Coach Rick Pitino at Boston University.

Robbie Deaton G So.

Pataskala, Ohio

Watkins Memorial

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Harry and Lisa Deaton ... father, Harry, played baseball at Muskingum College ... member of the National Honor Society at Watkins Memorial High School.

Marr Mansfield P So.

Westerville, Ohio

Westerville Central

2008-09 (Freshman): Appeared in 20 contests averaging 1.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game ... shot 3-of-6 from the floor en route to a season high six points against Allegheny (Dec. 6) ... recorded five boards against Kenyon (Feb. 4).

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Doug and Eri Mansfield ... father, Doug, golfed at Stanford University.

Alex Gresky P Fr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Moeller

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Scott and Paula Gresky ... father, Scott, played football at Columbia University ... member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society at Moeller High School.

Sam Belisle P Fr.

Columbus, Ohio

Northland

Personal: Studio Art major ... is the son of Mark and Lisa Galarnea Belisle ... member of the National Honor Society at Northland High School.