The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle men’s basketball has been picked to finish 14th in the 16-team Northern Sun Intercolegiate Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. Minnesota State Mankato was picked to be the top team, only five points ahead of St. Cloud State.
Head Coach Bryan Beamish is in his fifth season leading the Golden Eagles, will feature a number of returners, including senior Alijah Washington (Sr., G, San Jose, Calif.), Spencer Swenson (So., F, Sauk Rapids), and Donez Lindsey (So., G, Stockton, Calif.). Minnesota Crookston also brings back Kazadi Mukoma, Jr. (Sr., F, Grand Island, Neb.), J.D. Roberts (Jr., F, Parkville, Mo.), and Brayden Carlson (Jr., C, Woodbury, Mi). Sophomores Quincy Everson (So., G, Goodyear, Ariz.), Brady Westphal (So., G, West Fargo, N.D.) and Owen Chervestad (So., G, Oklee, Minn.) are back as well after making large impacts last season.
Transfers Jake Williams (Jr., F, Sacramento, Calif.), Q On’gele (Jr., F, Portland, Ore.), and Ethan Koltz (Jr., C, Sioux Falls, S.D.) are new additions to the team, along with a solid freshman class including Reggie Winjum (Crookston), Bridger Wilcox (Thief River Falls), and Blake Spiczka (Pequot Lakes).
The Golden Eagles will open the season against St. Cloud State on Monday, November 9 at 6:00 PM IN Crookston.
