2024-25 (JUNIOR): Earned All-NJAC honorable mention for the second year in a row after nearly averaging a double-double with 11.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game ... Led NJAC in rebounds per game and double-doubles (11), ranking in the top-30 in Division III in both categories ... Shot 51.6 percent from the field ... Ranked third on the team with 81 assists ... Led Lions with 16 blocked shots ... Finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds against Baruch (11/15) and had 16 points and nine boards in Greg Grant Invitational championship win over Conn. College (11/16) ... Had 14 points and 10 rebounds versus Montclair State (1/15) plus 14 points and 14 boards against William Paterson (1/22) ... Had three straight double-doubles against Ramapo (10P/15R on 2/1), Rutgers-Camden (12P/16R on 2/5), and Rutgers-Newark (12P/11R on 2/8) ... Paired 16 points with 13 rebounds in regular-season finale versus NJCU (2/15) ... Had 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting to go with seven rebounds in NJAC quarterfinal win at Kean (2/22) ... Scored 21 points and grabbed a program-record 22 rebounds in NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Pitt-Bradford (3/7)
2023-24 (SOPHOMORE): Produced one of the best seasons by a big man in TCNJ history ... Averaged a double-double (11.6 PPG, 10.5 RPG) and ranked 15th in the nation with 15 double-doubles ... Received All-NJAC honorable mention and was named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team ... Posted the 4th-highest single-season rebounding total in program history (304) ... Led NJAC in total rebounds and rebounds per game ... Shot 53.5 percent from the field and was second on the team with 93 assists, ranking 3rd in the NJAC in assist/turnover ratio (1.50) ... Had a triple-double (16P/11R/11A) in season opener versus Goucher (11/8) ... Had 20 points and 10 rebounds in regular-season win at Rutgers-Camden (11/21) ... Racked up 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in regular-season win at Stockton (12/13), after which he was named NJAC Player of the Week and to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week ... Posted 13 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists in win over William Paterson (1/6) ... Paired 16 points with 15 rebounds against Rowan (1/24) and 15 points and 15 boards versus William Paterson (2/3) ... Pulled down 17 rebounds in NJAC semifinal upset of Rowan (2/21) ... Registered 16 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists in NCAA Tournament loss to Eastern (3/1) Â
2022-23 (FRESHMAN): Made an immediate impact, starting 17 games ... Averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game ... Led team in field-goal percentage (.591) and ranked fourth in assists (37) ... Made collegiate debut against Ursinus (11/15) ... Scored four points and added five rebounds against Neumann (11/19) ... Had six points and six boards in back-to-back games versus Rutgers-Camden (11/22) and Rowan (11/30) ... Totaled 11 points and seven rebounds versus Montclair State (12/10) ... Just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine boards against Stockton (1/4) ... Registered 13 points and five rebounds against Ramapo (1/13) ... Had four straight double-figure games late in the season, including a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double against William Paterson (2/4)
BEFORE TCNJ: Part of three sectional championships and two Shore Conference titles at Manasquan High School ... Four-year Honor Roll student ... Volunteered at sports camps for special needs children
WHY TCNJ? It was close to home, it has a great education, and I loved everything about the basketball program.
PERSONAL: Born July 26, 2004 ... Son of Grace Solomon ... Siblings are Andrew, Alicia, and Katelyn ... Mother played basketball at Wagner ... Biggest athletic thrill has been winning the Shore Conference championship as a junior ... Likes Spikeball, fantasy football, and graphic design ... Lists Wawa as favorite postgame meal ... Grew seven inches in one summer.
AWARDS AND HONORS
- 2-time All-NJAC (Honorable Mention - 2024, 2025)
- D3hoops.com Team of the Week (12/19/23)
- NJAC Player of the Week (12/18/23)
- 2-time NJAC Rookie of the Week (12/5/22, 2/6/23)
- 2-time College Sports Communicators Academic All-District (2024, 2025)
- NABC Honors Court (2025)
- 2-time NJAC All-Academic Team (2024, 2025)
