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Seth Buckwalter 41
Junior, Forward
6-6, 215
Lancaster
Lancaster Mennonite H.S.
Major: Secondary Education/ Biology
1998-99: The Huskies' third-leading rebounder, Buckwalter produced three double-doubles last season. Scored 17 points and had 10 rebounds in PSAC playoff win over Edinboro. 1997-98: Came on strong down the stretch for the Huskies. Was named the ECAC South Rookie of the Week in late January after averaging 16.5 points and 11 rebounds in two games. Scored career-high 23 points in just 18 minutes against Columbia Union. Tied for third in rebounds. Played on all-star team that toured Venezuela over the summer averaging 8.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in five games. High School: Named third team AP Big School All-State. Helped high school team to PIAA Eastern semifinals. Scored over 1,300 points in high school.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 23 vs. Columbia Union 2-9-98Aaron Carter 11
Sophomore, Guard
6-1, 190
Plymouth Meeting
Penn Charter H.S.
Major: Psychology
1998-99: Was a key contributor off the Huskies' bench in his first season. Scored in double figures three times, including a career-high 18 points versus Molloy. Finished third on the team in steals (35). High School: Averaged 18.3 points, 50 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game in high school. His father is Fred Carter, former Philadelphia 76er player and coach and current analyst for ESPN.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 18 vs. Molloy 11-22-98Derek Melleby 25
Junior, Guard
5-0, 175
Mount Joy
Donegal H.S.
Major: Political Science
1998-99: Took a redshirt year to study in England. 1997-98: Scored a career-high 17 points against Caldwell and Longwood Colleges. Hit a career-high five three- pointers in the Caldwell game. 1996-97: Gained valuable playing time as a freshman. Scored season-high 16 points in win over Virginia State. Was four-four in three-point field goals in same game. Finished fifth in three-pointers made with 14. High School: Scored 42 points in a game with Coach Chronister in attendance.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 17 vs. Caldwell 11-18-97Shawn Munford 45
Junior, Guard
6-0, 165
Philadelphia
J.R. Masterman H.S.
Major: Biology
1998-99: Started all 29 games for the Huskies last season at point guard. Led the team in three-point field goals with 59. Hit a last-second jumper to beat West Chester. Led the team in free throw shooting at 80.9 percent. Tied career-high with 21 points against Cheyney. 1997-98: Started 18 of the team's 28 games, including final seven of the season. Scored 21 points in win over Lock Haven. Scored in double figures in seven of the final eight games of the season. Averaged 14.5 points and 2.0 assists in PSAC playoffs. Led team with 48 three-pointers and was second in steals with 35. Spent the summer playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philadelphia. High School: Played in the always-tough Philadelphia Public League in high school.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 21 vs. Lock Haven 12-3-97Dan Piazza 40
Junior, Forward
6-4, 180
Collegeville
Methacton H.S.
Major: Marketing
1998-99: As a walkon, he played sparingly. In his limited action, Piazza scored two points and had one rebound. A valuable member of the practice squad. High School: A 1996 high school graduate were he was a two-year letterwinner. Coached in high school by former Bloomsburg player Mark Yanchek.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 2 vs. Lock Haven 1-11-99Tom Ramsey 43
Senior, Forward
6-6, 215
Phoenixville
Phoenixville H. S.
Major: Mass
Communications
1998-99: Saw limited action during the season. Scored four points and had six rebounds in win over Southern Connecticut. 1997-98: Season was cut short by an injury for the second straight year. Started 11 games prior to the injury. Opened the season by scoring in double figures three of the first five games, including 15 points in the year's first game. Grabbed a game- and career-high 11 rebounds against Mt. Aloysius. 1996-97: Had season cut short due to an injury. Grabbed at least one rebound in each of the games he played. Scored six points in PSAC playoff game with Clarion and had six rebounds against Houghton.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 16 vs. Lock Haven 12-3-98Travis Wealand 21
Senior, Guard
6-1, 175
Akron
Ephrata H.S.
Major: Elementary Education
1998-99: Scored season-high 20 points in win over Millersville. Scored 13, including the game-clinching basket in Coach Chronister's 500th win. 1997-98: A key reserve for the Huskies, Wealand was fourth in three-pointers with 21. Scored season-high 14 points and five assists in win over Kutztown. 1996-97: Saw action in all 27 games for the Huskies, starting 15 games. Finished second on the team with 31 three-point field goals. Scored career-highs in points and rebounds with 19 and six, respectively, in win over Susquehanna. Had a string of double-figure scoring in four straight games and five of six in February.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 21 vs. Cheyney 1-6-99Marc Wessell 50
Senior, Center
6-11, 235
Wexford
Pine-Richland H.S.
Major: Business
Administration/
Management
1998-99: Scored career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting against Pitt-Johnstown. Had two double-doubles during the season. Led the team in rebounding. 1997-98: Moved into starting role midway through the season and became a force inside for the Huskies. Had a season-high 12 rebounds in PSAC semifinals. Had two double-doubles during the season. Was perfect 5-5 from field in win over Gwynedd Mercy. Finished second on the team in rebounding. 1996-97: Saw action in 23 games, getting one start. Scored eight points in a game twice and grabbed 11 rebounds against Kutztown.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 25 vs. Pitt-Johnstown 1-30-99Tom Barlow 30
Freshman, Forward
6-4, 185
Dresher
Upper Dublin H.S.
Major: undeclared
High School: As a senior, he averaged 22 points and eight rebounds a game. Scored over 1,000 points in his career. Was named All-League and All-Area.
Adam Bohman 42
Freshman, Center
6-8, 215
Sussex, NJ
Vernon Twp. H.S.
Major: Psychology
1998-99: Took a redshirt year. Is expected to be one of the Huskies' top post players this season. High School: Averaged 16.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks as a senior. Was named first team All-Area and All-League. Helped his team to a record of 18-7.
Jay DeShields 20
Sophomore, G/F
6-4, 175
Mount Joy
Donegal H.S.
Major: Elementary Education
1998-99: Started the first eight games of the season for the Rockets before deciding to transfer. Finished second on the team in three-pointers with 18. High School: Averaged 20.2 points as a senior and was named All-League, All-District and was a Big 15 honorable mention. Finished as the second-leading scorer in school history with 1,259 points.
Single-Game Career Highs
Points: 19 vs. LaRoche 12-5-98Ryan Luckman 24
Freshman, Guard
6-4, 185
York
York Catholic H.S.
Major: Biology
High School: One of the premier passers in the state, Luckman helped his team to a record of 28-3 as a senior and 81-33 for his career. As a senior, he averaged 9.6 points, six rebounds and 10 assists per game. He was his division's Player of the Year and a Big 15 honorable mention. He finished his career with 685 assists.
Scott Woodring 33
Freshman, Center
6-8, 200
Athens
Athens H.S.
Major: Biology
High School: As a senior, he averaged 17.2 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots per game. Was named a first team All-Twin Tier all-star. Is the cousin of former Bloomsburg standout Lee Gump.
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