Men’s Basketball Adds Five Newcomers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Brown men's basketball head coach Mike Martin has announced the program's five early decision admits that are part of the Class of 2025 and will join the Bears for the upcoming 2021-22 season.

"Our staff is really pleased with this group and excited to welcome them to Brown next fall," said Martin. "Each young man possesses the necessary character and talent to positively impact our program. They all come from strong high school and AAU programs and will blend nicely with our returning players as we continue to work towards becoming Ivy League Champions."

The class features – Aaron Cooley (Roxbury, Mass.), Lyndel Erold (Boston, Mass.), Sam Klores (New York, N.Y.), Kino Lilly Jr. (Glenn Dale, Md.) and Nana Owusu-Anane (Burlington, Ont.).

Aaron Cooley
Hometown: Roxbury, Mass.
High School: Newton North
Prep School: Beaver Country Day
Position: Guard/Forward
Height: 6-5
Before Brown: Competed in basketball at Newton North High School … Also attended Thayer Academy and Beaver Country Day for prep school … Team captain as a senior … Received the Athletic Award in 2020 … Named All-NEPSAC Class A in 2019 and All-NEPSAC Class B in 2020 … Helped his team win the EIL Championship (2020) … Played AAU for the Boston Bobcats (2015-19), BABC (2019-20) and Expressions Elite (2020-21).
Why Brown?: "Not many kids from around my way get a chance to go to college; better yet, go to an Ivy League school. I want to be living proof that if you work hard and stay self-motivated, you can do anything you put your mind to. I also wanted to go to a place where I knew that I would be set in the next journey I take once that basketball stopped bouncing. I consider my decision to attend Brown University as a 40-year plan rather than a four year one."

Lyndel Erold
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
High School: St. Sebastian's School
Position: Guard
Height: 6-3
Before Brown: Competed in basketball at St. Sebastian's School … Named ISL Honorable Mention … Played AAU for Mass Rivals ... Achieved Honors and the Effort Honor Roll.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because I believe that the coaches, as well as the entire Brown community, will help me grow throughout my journey as a young adult."

Sam Klores
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
High School: Riverdale Country School
Prep School: Northfield Mount Hermon
Position: Guard
Height: 6-1
Before Brown: Competed in basketball at Riverdale Country School … Also attended Northfield Mount Hermon for prep school … Averaged 19 points per game, six rebounds per game and seven assists per game as a senior ... Three-year team captain ... New York State Class B Player of the Year in 2020-21 ... Two-time First Team All-Nysais selection ... Three-time unanimous First Team All-Ivy Prep League honoree ... Finished his career with over 1,200 points ... Played AAU for the New York Renaissance ... Made the Final Four at Peach Jam 16U (2018) and Elite Eight at Peach Jam 17U (2019) ... Achieved the fall Trimester Honor Roll at Northfield Mount Hermon.
Why Brown?: "The coaching staff, combination of elite academic and athletics, and the opportunity to continue to grow as a person, student, and player."

Kino Lilly Jr.
Hometown: Glenn Dale, Md.
High School: Landon School
Position: Guard
Height: 6-0
Before Brown: Competed in basketball and football at the Landon School … Named Dematha Summer League MVP in 2018 … Selected Team Co-MVP … Reached 1,000 points as a junior … Played AAU for DC Premier … Achieved the Honor Roll every semester.
Why Brown?: "It was a school where I could continue my athletic career while getting the best education and put me in the best position to be successful in the future."

Nana Owusu-Anane
Hometown: Burlington, Ont.
High School: Putnam Science Academy
Position: Forward
Height: 6-8
Before Brown: Competed in basketball at Putnam Science Academy … Recorded 13 points per game and 11 rebounds per game as a junior ... Won a gold medal with Team Ontario ... Received the Halton Championship Gold Medal ... Played AAU for S-Elite/Milton Stags, Nike Bounce and Expressions Elite ... Achieved High Honours Academics all four years ... Received the Class of 1892 Award (highest GPA in the class).
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the opportunities that are provided both athletically and academically. I was able to develop a great relationship with the coaching staff and I really like the plan that they have for me on the court. Academically getting the chance to go to an Ivy League school is a once in a lifetime opportunity I couldn't pass on."

Gallery: (2-5-2021) Men's Basketball Class of 2025

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