ERIE, Pa. - Gannon men's basketball head coach John T. Reilly has announced the program's 2017 recruiting class. The group of seven incoming student-athletes includes two freshmen, two sophomores, two juniors and one senior.

The newcomers include Sean Colosimo (Wexford, Pa./Pine-Richland), Matt Johnson (Chicago, Ill./Adlai E. Stevenson), Kofi Mills (Bronx, N.Y./Martin Van Buren), Cyril Ogbuagu (Upper Marlboro, Md./Riverdale Baptist), Daryl Porter (Southfield, Mich./Walled Lake Western), Daniel Sapp (Streetsboro, Ohio/Streetsboro) and Devin Smith (Baltimore, Md./Newtown).

The 2017 recruiting class will join nine returners from last year's squad: junior Joe Fustine (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep), senior Jair Green (Williamstown, N.J./Paul VI), redshirt junior Naseem Hadrab (Brampton, Ontario/22 Feet Academy), junior Mike Haysbert (Baltimore, Md./Western School of Technology and Environmental Science), senior Zay Jackson (Queens, N.Y./Westside), senior Damon Miraud (Elizabeth, N.J./Elizabeth), junior Evan Phoenix (Baltimore, Md./Calvert Hall) and senior Gerrell Williams (Lorain, Ohio/Clearview). In addition, redshirt sophomore Frank Webb Jr. (Baltimore, Md./Our Lady of Mount Carmel) returns after transferring to Gannon mid-season last year.

A complete 2017-18 roster can be found at http://www.gannonsports.com/roster.aspx?path=mbball&roster=212.

Gannon owns the 15th-highest all-time winning percentage (.638, 1232-699) in the history of NCAA Division II. The Golden Knights have qualified for 10 NCAA Division II Tournaments since 2000, pushing their all-time total of NCAA Tournament appearances to 24.

Reilly's squad concluded the 2016-17 campaign with an 18-10 overall record, falling to No. 5 Kutztown 91-85 in overtime during the PSAC semifinals. The Golden Knights played in the conference final four for the third time during the last four years.

A brief capsule for each of the men's basketball newcomers can be found below in alphabetical order.

Sean Colosimo (Wexford, Pa./Pine-Richland)
(Guard, 6-0, 175, Freshman)
Wexford, Pa. | Pine-Richland High School

• Expected major: Physical Therapy/Sport & Exercise Science
• Played for head coach Jeff Ackermann at Pine-Richland (Pa.) High School
• Shot over 50 percent from three-point range as a senior, making 30 three-pointers
• Was part of a Pine-Richland team that went 67-15 during his high school career
• Helped Pine-Richland win back-to-back Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) Class 6A championships
• Played with a Pine-Richland team that finished state runner-up as a senior
• Was a two-sport athlete, lettering three times in volleyball
• Named to the honor roll
• Received the Peer Buddies and Music Department Award
• Is the son of Mary and Perry
• Has one sister and one brother

Matt Johnson (Chicago, Ill./Adlai E. Stevenson)
(Guard, 5-11, 200, Sophomore)
Chicago, Ill. | Adlai E. Stevenson High School

• Expected major: Sport and Exercise Science
• Transferred from Triton (Ill.) College prior to the 2017-18 academic year
• Has three years of eligibility remaining
• Played for head coach Steve Christiansen at Triton (Ill.) College
• Earned all-conference accolades
• Helped Triton post a 30-3 record, finishing as the Region 4 runner-up
• Played in 29 games as a true freshman, starting all 29
• Averaged 7.9 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals
• Produced a 2.6 assist-to-turnover ratio
• Shot 84.2 percent (112-133) from the free throw line and 41.9 percent (57-136) from the field
• Reached double digits in scoring nine times
• Dished out at least five assists in a game 12 times
• Recorded at least four steals in a contest eight times
• Had more turnovers than assists only twice in 29 games
• Named to the Triton College Honor Roll
• Played for head coach Pat Ambrose at Adlai E. Stevenson (Ill.) High School
• Averaged 10 points, three rebounds and three assists
• Named to the all-conference and all-area teams two times each
• Was part of an Adlai E. Stevenson team that won the Illinois 4A state championship as a senior
• Landed a spot on the Gold Honor Roll
• Has one sister

Kofi Mills (Bronx, N.Y./Martin Van Buren)
(Forward, 6-7, 220, Junior)
Bronx, N.Y. | Martin Van Buren High School

• Expected major: Communication Arts
• Transferred from Niagara (N.Y.) Community College prior to the 2017-18 academic year
• Has two years of eligibility remaining
• Played in 32 games as a sophomore, starting 14
• Averaged 6.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 steals
• Shot 58.4 percent (66-113) from the field
• Helped Niagara Community College post a 25-7 record
• Was part of a Niagara Community College team that won the Region 3/Northeast District championship, before advancing to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Elite Eight.
• Reached double digits in scoring eight times
• Posted a double-double with career-highs in points (25) and rebounds (15) during an 80-68 victory at Mercer County Community College, finishing 11-of-12 from the field
• Averaged 5.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks as a true freshman
• Played his high school basketball at Martin Van Buren in Queens Village, New York

Cyril Ogbuagu (Upper Marlboro, Md./Riverdale Baptist)
(Forward, 6-6, 210, Freshman)
Upper Marlboro, Md. | Riverdale Baptist High School

• Expected major: Business
• Played for head coach Lou Wilson at Riverdale Baptist (Md.) High School
• Averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds
• Is Riverdale Baptist's all-time leading rebounder
• Scored over 1,000 career points
• Named to back-to-back Capital Beltway Defensive Teams as a junior and senior
• Selected MVP of the National High School Hoops Festival
• Named a Capital Classic All-Star
• Earned Academic Athlete of the Year honors
• Helped Riverdale Baptist win the Private School State Championship as a senior, finishing the season with a 31-9 record
• Was part of a Riverdale Baptist program that won the Adidas Tournament in San Antonio (Texas), Team Durant Challenge Game, Team Takeover Challenge Game, Title 9 Holiday Championship, Baltimore Academy Games and New Jersey Prime Time Shootout Game
• Named to the academic honor roll

Daryl Porter (Southfield, Mich./Walled Lake Western)
(Guard, 6-1, 190, Junior)
Southfield, Mich. | Walled Lake Western High School

• Expected major: Business Administration
• Transferred from Macomb (Mich.) Community College prior to the 2017-18 academic year
• Has two years of eligibility remaining
• Played for head coach Jim Twigg at Macomb Community College
• Named to the All-Region 12 and All-Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) first teams
• Played in 34 games as a sophomore, starting 22
• Averaged 12.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals
• Shot 40.9 percent (141-345) from the field, 36 percent (36-100) from three-point range and 74.6 percent (94-126) from the free throw line
• Reached double digits in scoring 25 times
• Hit a three-pointer in 21 of 34 contests
• Helped Macomb Community College capture the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) District 10 title and later advance to the NJCAA Sweet Sixteen
• Landed a spot on the District 10 All-Tournament team
• Was part of a Macomb Community College team that finished 27-7 overall
• Played in 30 games as a true freshman, starting 23
• Averaged 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.6 steals as a freshman 
• Earned back-to-back academic all-conference honors at Mccomb Community College
• Played for head coach RaRedding Murray at Walled Lake Western (Mich.) High School
• Earned all-conference honorable-mention accolades
• Helped Walled Lake Western win the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) Tournament championship
• Is the son of Leslie and Derek Sr.
• Has one brother

Daniel Sapp (Streetsboro, Ohio/Streetsboro)
(Guard/Forward, 6-4, 210, Senior)
Streetsboro, Ohio | Streetsboro High School

• Expected major: Business Administration
• Transferred from California (Pa.) of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) prior to the 2017-18 academic year
• Has one year of eligibility remaining
• Played in 81 career games at Cal, starting 31
• Produced 470 points and 286 rebounds as a Vulcan 
• Played in 28 games as a junior, starting 20
• Averaged eight points and 3.5 rebounds last year
• Shot 43.5 percent (81-186) from the field and 37.3 percent (41-110) from three-point range
• Reached double digits in scoring 13 times, including 10 of the first 12 games
• Had at least five rebounds in a game 16 times
• Named to the California (Pa.) Dean's List
• Played for head coach Nick Marcini at Streetsboro (Ohio) High School
• Landed a spot on the all-conference first team
• Named to the all-district third team
• Was a McDonald's All-American nominee
• Helped Streetsboro win a conference championship
• Named to the honor roll
• Is the son of Shelley and Daniel
• Has one sister

Devin Smith (Baltimore, Md./Newtown)
(Guard, 6-2, 170, Freshman)
Baltimore, Md. | Newtown High School

• Expected major: Undeclared
• Played for head coach Mike Daniels at Newtown (Md.) High School
• Named to the all-conference first team
• Earned All-Metro first-team accolades
• Named Baltimore County Player of the Year
• Helped Newtown win a pair of state championships
• Selected Student of the Month during his senior year
• Is the son of Netta and Greg
• Has one sister

Frank Webb Jr. (Baltimore, Md./Our Lady of Mount Carmel) (Joined program mid-season last year)
(Guard, 6-2, 190, Redshirt Sophomore)
Baltimore, Md. | Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School

• Expected major: Criminal Justice
• Transferred from West Virginia State University of the Mountain East Conference (MEC) before the 2017 spring semester
• Has three years of eligibility remaining
• Played in 24 games as a true freshman in 2015-16, starting 17
• Averaged 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, three assists and 1.5 steals
• Shot 50 percent (109-218) from the field, 45.6 percent (16-45) from three-point range and 81.1 percent (86-106) from the free throw line
• Reached double digits in scoring 15 times while topping the 20-point plateau six times
• Poured in a season-high 28 points at nationally-ranked West Liberty
• Added 27 points at Shepherd and 25 points at Urbana
• Played for head coach Tom Rose at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex, Maryland
• Is the son of Demetria and Franklin Sr.
• Has three brothers and one sister

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