Team

• Bentley earned its first NCAA Division II regional berth since 2011 and its 18th overall.
• Bentley captured the Northeast-10 Conference Northeast Division regular season championship with a 16-5 conference record, and reached the NE-10 championship game. It was the tenth NE-10 regular season title for the Falcons, most in conference history.
• Bentley has an all-time winning percentage of .638 in regular season NE-10 games, a success rate no other team can match.
• The Falcons reached the 20-win plateau for the eighth time in the last 12 seasons and the 16th time in program history.
• It marked the program's 20th winning season in the last 21 years.
• Bentley was one of only two men's basketball teams nationally, regardless of division, to have two players (Keegan Hyland, Tyler McFarland) selected for first- or second-team Academic All-America honors by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Iowa was the other.
• Bentley's 83.3 scoring average was the Falcons' best in the last 20 seasons, and the .472 field goal percentage was the team's highest since 2008.
• Bentley opened the season with a 15-3 record, including winning streaks of six and five games.
• Bentley led Division II in fewest fouls per game, averaging just 13.4 per game. It was the tenth time in the last 11 years that the Falcons have finished in the top four in that category.
• The Falcons were in the top three in the NE-10 in fewest turnovers (10.8), field goal percentage (.472), free throw percentage (.763), defensive rebounds (29.0) and scoring margin (+7.1).
• The Falcons have made at least one three-pointer in 792 consecutive games, a streak that dates back to December 1989.
• Bentley was 19-1 when shooting a higher percentage than the opponents and 16-1 when they shot better from three.
• The Falcons were 17-0 when they had more rebounds than their opponents.
• Bentley was 18-2 when ahead at the half.
• The Falcons were 20-4 when attempting more free throws than their opponents.

• Named a Division II All-America by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
• Earned second-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors.
• Was recognized as Bentley's Outstanding Male Senior Athlete.
• Received first-team All-Northeast-10 honors after being a second-team honoree during the previous two seasons.
• Led team in scoring and rebounding for the fourth straight year, a feat unprecedented in program history, as he averaged 22.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while playing 36.4 minutes a game.
• 22.6 scoring average was the second best in program history, trailing only the 22.8 posted by Ray Andersen in 1968-69.
• Finished career as Bentley's all-time leading scorer with 2,118 points. Surpassed Billy Holden, who held the record since 1990, during the Falcons' NCAA tournament game against Stonehill Mar. 12.
• Also number one in program history in career field goals (785), field goal attempts (1,591) and average minutes (34.8).
• Finished career second all-time in scoring average (18.9), free throw percentage (.867) and blocked shots (163), and third in minutes (3,897) and three-point percentage (.423).
• Started every game during his four seasons in a Bentley uniform.
• Postseason honors also included honorable mention Division II Bulletin All-America, first-team NABC Division II All-District, 1st-team D2CCA All-Region, Academic All-Northeast-10
• 678 points was the second highest single season total in program history, trailing only Jason Westrol's 696 in 2009-10.
• Was second in the Northeast-10 in scoring, free throw percentage and field goals.
• Scored 20+ points 21 times, including four with 30 or more.
• 36 points vs. Assumption Feb. 6 was the most by a Falcon since Jamie Baker had 36 in 1997.
• Became Bentley's third 2,000-point scorer Feb. 20 at Saint Anselm.
• Bentley was 6-1 during his seven double-doubles.
• Nationally, ranked 17th in free throw percentage (.885), 20th in scoring (22.6), 24th in points (678), 26th in minutes per game (36:26) and 43rd in blocks per game (1.46).
• Northeast-10/Spalding Player of the Week once (Dec. 7).
• Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll 7 times (Nov. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 8, 15).

• Chosen for the All-Northeast-10 second team and the NABC Division II All-District second team after averaging 20.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals.
• Earned first-team Division II Academic All-America honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America for the second straight year.
• Repeat winner of the Northeast-10 Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence award winner for men's basketball, in addition to earning Academic All-Northeast-10 for the third straight season.
• Finalist for Northeast-10 Man of the Year.
• Only East Region player this past season to average at least 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists with a field goal percentage of at least .500, and the only NE-10 player to achieve that combination during the last 15 seasons.
• Was fourth in the Northeast-10 in scoring.
• Was also third in the conference in points per 40 minutes (25.0), fifth in points (612), ninth in defensive rebounds (5.6), tenth in three-pointers (2.5) and tenth in steals (1.2).
• In NE-10 conference games, elevated his production to 23.5 points and 8.5 rebounds while shooting 54 percent overall and 44 percent from three.
• In Division II, ranked 31st in field goals (232), 36th in field goal attempts (459), 41st in three-point accuracy (.413), 48th in points (612) and 58th in scoring (20.4).
• Led Falcons in field goal percentage (.505), assists (100) and steals (36), and was second in most other categories, including scoring.
• Only the sixth player in program history to score at least 600 points in a season with his 612 ranking sixth all-time.
• Was Bentley's top scoring in conference games with his 23.5 average ranking second in the NE-10.
• Career scoring average of 17.8 ppg is fifth best ever by a Bentley player.
• Totaled 1,373 career points in 77 games, 22nd on Bentley's all-time list and third most by a three-year player.
• 20 games with at least 20 points, including nine in a span of ten games from Jan. 23-Feb. 23. Also had at 20 or more in 15 of 18 from Jan. 2-Mar. 5.
• Four 30-point games, including three in a row to finish the month of January.
• Scoring at least 20 during six of his seven double-doubles.
• Multiple three-pointers 20 times, including seven at Le Moyne Jan. 23 when he scored a career-high 34 in his only head-to-head meeting with his brother.
• Scored his 1,000th career point Jan. 13 vs. Adelphi.
• Named to All-Tournament Team following the Northeast-10 Championships.
• Northeast-10/Spalding Player of the Week once (Dec. 14).
• Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll six times (Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb, 1, 15, 24).

14        Alex Furness, Sr, G, 6-5, Wells, Maine (Wells HS/Cushing Academy)

• Earned honorable mention All-Northeast-10 honors after averaging 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists while playing 33.5 minutes a game.
• Led team in three-pointers (80), three-point accuracy (.460) and assist-turnover ratio (2.20), was second in field goal percentage (.485) and assists (83) and third in scoring.
• Had the 13th best three-point percentage nationally in Division II, and was also 65th in three-pointers made.
• Was fifth in the Northeast-10 in three-point accuracy and three-pointers, as well as ninth in threes per game (2.7), tenth in assist-turnover ratio and 12th in minutes (1,005).
• In NE-10 regular season games, led the conference in both three-point percentage (.512) and free throw performance (.936).
• Scored 20+ points seven times with a high of 27, on 10-of-14 shooting, Feb. 23 against Merrimack.
• Bentley was undefeated the five times he knocked down five three-balls and 8-1 when he had at least four triples.
• Hit a game-winning 3 with 2.5 seconds left to give Bentley a 77-75 win at Merrimack Nov. 18.
• Joined Bentley's 1,000-point club Feb. 20 at Saint Anselm.
• Finished career with the fourth-best three-point field goal percentage in program history (.415)
• In 106 career games, totaled 1,074 points, 448 rebounds and 315 assists with averages of 10.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

21        Ferguson Duke, Jr, G, 6-2, Dartmouth, N.S. (Hun School)

• Averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists while playing 27 minutes a game in 23 contests (20 as a starter).
• As a starter, gave the Falcons 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists a game.
• Was sidelined for seven games after suffering a broken hand at New Haven Jan. 9
• Bentley was undefeated in the seven games in which he scored in doubles.
• Season-high 16 points against Concordia (N.Y.) Nov. 13 and again against Stonehill Mar. 2.
• Career averages of 5.7 points and 2.4 rebounds.
• 419 points, 177 rebounds and 128 assists in 74 career games (28 starts).

25        Brandon Wheeler, So, G, 6-4, Stamford, Conn. (Trinity Catholic HS/Cheshire Acad.)

• Recipient of program's Francis A. Bennett Most Improved Player Award.
• Averaged 5.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists while playing 22 minutes a game.
• One of five Falcons to appear in all 30 games.
• Started the final 24 games and averaged 5.6 points and 6.3 rebounds in that role.
• Finished third on the team in rebounds.
• Opened the season with a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double against Concordia (N.Y.) on Nov. 19.
• Career-best 19 points, on 8-for-11 shooting, in NE-10 quarterfinals against Franklin Pierce Feb. 28.
• Had at least five rebounds 22 times, including 14 of the last 15 games.
• Career averages of 4.7 points and 4.8 rebounds.
• 201 points, 205 rebounds and 27 assists in 43 career games (24 starts).

11        Ryan Richmond, Fr, G, 6-0, Toronto, Ont. (Thompson Collegiate/Williston-            Northampton Sch.)

• Was Bentley's top scorer among non-starters, averaging 6.0 points in 24 games, all off the bench.
• Scored in double figures four times with a high of 13 Nov. 28 at Holy Family.
• Seven rebounds against Adelphi Jan. 13 was a season-best.
• Made at least one three in seven consecutive games from Jan. 30-Mar. 5

• Appeared in 26 games and made his first ten career starts (Jan. 13-Feb. 13).
• Produced 4.3 points, 2.1 assists and 1.9 rebounds a game while averaging 19.5 minutes.
• As a starter, averaged 4.9 points, 3.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds.
• Buried 3-of-3 three-pointers at American International Jan. 16 while scoring a career-best 13 points.
• 8 assists and 41 minutes in a 113-111 double-overtime loss to Southern Connecticut Jan. 30.
• Career totals include 197 points, 93 assists and 83 rebounds.
• Career averages of 2.8 points and 1.3 assists in 70 games (10 starts).

20        Kyle Bouchard, Fr, F, 6-5, Houlton, Maine (Houlton HS)

• Saw action in all 30 games and started the season's first six contests.
• Averaged 13.5 minutes, 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 49 percent overall.
• Displayed three-point potential as he connected on 8 of 18 from deep, including 5 of 7 in the final seven games.
• Scored in doubles three times, including a high of 13 against Concordia (N.Y.) Nov. 13 in his collegiate debut.

23        Shakir Phelps, Sr, F, 6-4, Linden, N.J. (Linden HS)

• Projected returning starter who suffered a career-ending knee injury during the preseason.
• Appeared in 79 career games for the Falcons (22 as a starter), with averages of 16.6 minutes, 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds.
• Career totals included 424 points and 225 rebounds.

15        Nick Burton, So, F, 6-4, Falmouth, Maine (Falmouth HS)

22        Tyler Gibson, Jr, F, 6-5, Rockland, Mass. (Rockland HS)

24        Chris Murray, Jr, G, 6-0, Littleton, Mass. (Littleton HS)

30        Matt Turkington, So, F, 6-5, Cromwell, Conn. (Cromwell HS)

33        Zachary Gilpin, Fr, F, 6-5, Hampden, Maine (Hampden Academy)

34        Vince Mancini, Sr, F, 6-5, Salt Lake City, Utah (Judge Memorial Catholic HS)