MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineer men's basketball team and eighth year head coach
John Szentesy welcome nine new athletes to the program as the Mounties begin the 2025-26 campaign.
Seven transfers and two incoming recruits headline Mansfield's newest class, as Coach Szentesy turned to the portal to assemble a talented, battle-tested core.
The Mountaineers enter the season with postseason ambitions, aiming to climb the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) standings and secure a return trip to the playoffs. With an upgraded roster, Mansfield is positioned to make a noticeable impact across the conference.
Back to lead the charge are
Sterling Scott and
LJ Stansbury, a proven scoring duo who each averaged 13 points per game last year. Their experience, combined with the depth and versatility of the transfer additions, gives the Mounties a balanced, seasoned lineup capable of contending from opening tip.
After an exhibition with Ball State, the Mountaineers open the regular season at the Ron Wilson Classic hosted by Millersville. This two-day, four-team classic starts with Mansfield against University of Charleston on November 14, followed by Virginia Union University to end the weekend on November 15.
Meet the 2025-26 Incoming Class
Ty Barrett - Senior Guard - 6-1 - Troy, Pa. / Troy
2024-25 (Elmira) - Appeared in 24 games, averaging 5.2 points and 1.9 rebounds per game...scored a season-high 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting, with three rebounds and one steal at Norwich
High School - Letterwinner on the Troy High School basketball team as a guard ... PIAA 3A All-State and 2x NTL Player of the Year ... plans to study early childhood education ... son of Mike and Kelly Barrett
Darrien Berrios Rivera - Junior Forward - 6-5 - Harrisburg, Pa. / Moravian Prep
Prior to Mansfield - Transferred from Cecil College ... All-Region Honors (NJCAA Region 20) ... 444 points, 167 rebounds, 45 assists, 23 steals, and 14 blocks across 59 appearances, including 28 starts
High School - Letterwinner as a forward on the Moravian Prep men's basketball team ... Plans to study visual arts ... son of Efrain Berrios-Rivera and Shameka Zerbe-Monk
LaQuan Byrd - Sophomore Guard - 6-2 - Philadelphia, Pa. / Father Judge
Prior to Mansfield - Appeared in 26 games for Lock Haven ... 35% from three point range, becoming a pivotal part for the team off the bench ... Averaged 7.0 PPG, .5 APG, and averaged 2.5 RPG ... Career high 17 points against Mansfield
High School - Letterwinner as a guard on the Father Judge men's basketball team ... Plans to study business ... son of Leroy Byrd and Sterlette Barker
Karson Dominick - Sophomore Guard - 6-4 - Mansfield, Pa. / Mansfield-North Penn
Prior to Mansfield - Transferred from Lock Haven
High School - 2x NTL Player of the Year ... 2x PA All State honor ... 1,810 career points ... Letterwinner as a guard on the Mansfield-North Penn men's basketball team ... Plans to study education ... son of Jason and Martha Dominick
Josh Franklin - Sophomore Guard - 6-4 - Baltimore, Md. / Susquehannock
High School - Letterwinner as a guard on the Susquehannock men's basketball team ... Plans to study business management ... son of Candice Jones
Mani Healey - Freshman Guard - 6-4 - Elkins Park, Pa. / Abington Friends
High School - 1,000 point scorer ... 2x All-Suburban League Nomination ... Suburban League Champion ... 2x Friends League Quaker Cup Champion ... Plans to study business ... son of Kelvin and Lezlie Healey
Jackson Henry - Junior Guard - 6-4 - Upper Marlboro, Md. / Frederick Douglas
Prior to Mansfield - Transferred from Frostburg State
High School - Letterwinner as a guard on the Frederick Douglas men's basketball team ... plans to study information technology ... son of Anthony and Tracey Henry
David Hill - Junior Guard - 6-1 - Williamsport, Pa. / St. John Neumann
Prior to Mansfield - Transferred from Lamar CC (2024-25) ... 200 points, 72 rebounds, 19 assists, and 13 steals across 27 appearances ... also played for Missouri State (2022-23)
High School - Letterwinner as a guard for the St. John Neumann Regional Academy men's basketball team ... 3x All-State Honoree for the Golden Knights ... Helped Neumann to four straight conference titles and 2021 Class A district title ... Eclipsed 1,000 career points as a high school junior ... plans to study business ... son of
David Hill(Sr.) and Chanelle Johnson
JuJu Pagan - Junior Guard - 6-3 - Tobyhanna, Pa. / Pocono Mountain West
Prior to Mansfield - Transferred from Kutztown ... 51 appearances and 35 starts for the Golden Bears ... 353 points, 130 rebounds, 96 assists, and 42 steals across his first two seasons
High School - 2023 First team EPC ... 2023 All-State Third team ... Letterwinner as a guard on the Pocono Mountain West men's basketball team ... Plans to study sport management ... son of Angel Pagan
