Men’s Basketball Introduces Six Newcomers

Providence, R.I. - Brown men's basketball coach Mike Martin and his coaching staff will welcome six newcomers to campus for the 2019-20 season with five freshmen and a transfer joining the program. Brown's incoming class includes freshmen Braelee Albert (Los Angeles, CA), Perry Cowan (Chicago, IL), Dan Friday (Detroit, MI), Carsten Kogelnik (Bethesda, MD) and Josh Watts (Bethesda, MD), along with junior transfer Noah Merren (Providence, RI).

"Our staff is excited to introduce the newest members of our basketball team," said Martin. "We think this class brings many key components that can help us continue to develop into a championship program. Each young man will have the opportunity to contribute on the floor and combine with a group of returning players that should make all Brown Basketball fans eager for November!"

Braelee Albert
Freshman
6-6, 200, Forward
Los Angeles, California
Brentwood HS

Secondary School Background:A graduate of Brentwood High School where he was a two-time California Interscholastic Federation Conference Player of the Year…John Wooden Award recipient…Three-time First Team All CIF…Two-year All-State selection…Two-time CIF Champions…Volunteer for Best Buddies.

Personal:The son of Delicia and Craig Albert…Has two siblings, Lola and Luca…Undecided on his concentration at Brown.

Perry Cowan
Freshman
6-4, 200, Guard
Chicago, Illinois
DePaul College Prep

Secondary School Background:A graduate of DePaul College Prep where he was a four-time All-Conference selection and two-time All-League selection…Four-time All-State, All-City and All-Area…League MVP…Placed third in the Chicago Catholic League Tournament…Earned High Honors, First Honors and Honors with Distinction…President's Award for Academics.

Personal:The son of Charisse Cowan…Has three siblings, Lashea Conner-Gaten, Aisha Conner-Gaten and Paris Cowan…Enjoys drawing, music, video games and cooking…Plans to concentrate in Biology (kinesiology).

Dan Friday
Freshman
6-4, 220, Guard
Detroit, Michigan
University of Detroit Jesuit HS

Secondary School Background:A graduate of University of Detroit Jesuit High School…First Team Division 1 All-State selection…Averaged 16.5 points and 6.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a senior…Advanced to the MHSAA Division 1 title game…First Team All-Detroit by the Detroit Free Press…Earned First Honors for six semesters.

Personal:The son of Rhonda and Mark Friday…Has a brother, Isaiah…Plans to concentrate in Business, Entrepreneurship and Organizations.

Carsten Kogelnik
Freshman
6-6, 210, Forward
Bethesda, Maryland
DeMatha Catholic

Secondary School Background:A graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School where he was a two-year team captain…DeMatha earned a Top 10 National ranking as a junior and senior…WCAC Championship…Team earned four straight Maryland Private School Championships…2018-19 DeMatha Student-Athlete Award…Graduated with highest honors…National Merit Scholar Award finalist.

Personal:The son of Robin and Florian Kogelnik…Has a sibling, Hannes…Plans to concentrate in Business, Entrepreneurship and Organizations.

Noah Meren
Junior
6-5, 200, Guard
Providence, Rhode Island
Moses Brown School

Secondary School Background:A graduate of Moses Brown School and attended Skidmore College for two years…Moses Brown: First Team All-State…First Team All Subdivision in Rhode Island…Averaged 21.4 points per game…Academic All-State selection…Earned Magna Cum Laude honors on the National Latin exam…Skidmore College: (2018-19) - All-Liberty League First Team selection…Liberty League Tournament Most Outstanding Player…NABC All-East District Second Team…D3hoops.com All-East Region Second Team…Led Skidmore with
21.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game…2017-18 – Liberty League All-Rookie Team…Named to Liberty League All-Tournament Team…Thoroughbred Award for academics, athletics and leadership – given to one student in each class.

Personal:The son of Naomi '83 and Tesfaye Meren…Has one sibling, Ezra…Plans to concentrate on Psychology.

Josh Watts
Freshman
6-4, 190, Guard/Forward
Beltsville, Maryland
Gonzaga (DC) High School

Secondary School Background:A graduate of two-time WCAC Champion Gonzaga High School…Team captain as a senior…Two-time Honorable Mention All-WCAC selection…DC State Champions…Chinese National Honor Society…Headmaster Award recipient…Honor Roll all semesters…Onyx Black Student Union President.

Personal:The son of Koret and Damon Watts…Has a sister, Jillian…Enjoys listening to music…Plans to concentrate in Business.

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