Men's Lacrosse Announces Incoming Class
11/11/2022
Head coach Mike Daly announced a 15-player incoming class with 11 freshmen, three transfers, and one Team IMPACT addition joining the program.
The 2023 Bears roster features 50 student-athletes as well as Luke Colannino from Team IMPACT.
Kieran Anzelone
M | 5-10 | 180 | Potomac, Md. | Deerfield Academy (Mass.)
- Spent a post-grad year at Deerfield Academy after playing lacrosse and soccer at the Bullis School.
- First Team All-Founders League selection at Deerfield under head coach Drew Philie.
- Helped Bullis win two IAC Championships and a National Geico Title.
- Also competed with DC Express Black club team.
Why Brown?: Brown had the best of all the worlds I was looking into. Amazing academics, consistent accomplished lacrosse program, great coaches, great guys on the team, and great alumni connections.
PJ Behan
M | 6-2 | 190 | St. Louis, Mo. | Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School
- Played lacrosse and football at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School.
- Posted 76 goals, 120 points, and 122 ground balls in junior and senior seasons at MICDS.
- Two-year lacrosse captain and senior captain on the football team.
- USLacrosse and Adrenaline Lacrosse All-American as a senior.
- All-State football selection as a senior.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of the lacrosse program and family culture. I could not pass up the opportunity to play the sport I love at a top academic university.
Charlie Cave
D | 5-9 | 165 | Arlington, Mass. | Belmont Hill
- Played lacrosse and hockey at Belmont Hill School.
- All-ISL lacrosse selection and honorable mention All-ISL hockey selection.
- Charlie Kenney Award recipient.
- Cum laude society at Belmont Hill.
Why Brown?: They have been several alumni from Belmont Hill who also went on to play lacrosse at Brown and all of them had amazing experiences. One person in particular who influenced my decision was Charlie Kenney. He played lacrosse at both Brown and Belmont Hill. He left such a great legacy at both institutions and I can only hope to mirror some of his amazing qualities.
Luke Colannino
Warwick R.I. | Team IMPACT
Matteo Corsi
A/M | 5-11 | 190 | Plymouth, Mich. | Syracuse
- Spent the 2022 season with the Syracuse Orange.
- Chipped in five goals and two assists in 12 games played.
- Spent final high school season with IMG Academy.
- Two-Time Under Armour Underclass All-American 2019-2020 and Under Armour Underclass All-American All-Tournament Team Honors.
- Nominated as a Nike All-American in the National Senior All Star Game.
Why Brown?: The prestige of the Ivy League and Brown University as well as the competitive, hard-working culture on College Hill.
Luke Dellicicchi
A | 5-7 | 160 | Locust Valley, N.Y. | Northfield Mount Hermon
- Played lacrosse at Locust Valley High School for four years before a post-graduate year at Northfield Mount Hermon.
- Team captain and two-time All-County selection at Locust Valley.
- National Honors Society and High Honor Roll at Locust Valley.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown for the excellent academics combined with the elite lacrosse opportunities.
Harry Laferriere
G | 5-9 | 165 | Chatham, N.J. | Avon Old Farms (Conn.)
- Played lacrosse and hockey at Avon Old Farms.
- Two-time Nike National All-Star and 2022 Henry ‘Skip’ Flanagan Award for leadership and excellence in lacrosse.
- 2022 Avon Old Farms Founder’s Medal for academic excellence, community service, and town government.
- High Honor Roll and Head of Schools list student.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of the blend of elite academics and athletics. To be able to compete at the highest level of lacrosse all while receiving an Ivy League education is a dream come true. The brand new facilities, open curriculum, location in Providence, and sense of community were all also factors in my decision.
Gibson Linnehan
D | 5-11 | 190 | Pennington, N.J. | Providence College
- Spent the 2022 season with the Providence College Friars in the Big East.
- Played in 13 games with six starts and accumulated 25 ground balls, 11 caused turnovers, and one assist with a pole.
- Captained the lacrosse and hockey teams at Princeton Day School.
- 2021 All-Prep First Team and Male Athlete of the Year.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of the rich academics and the championship culture that Brown Lacrosse has to offer.
Aidan McLane
A | 5-11 | 180 | Westfield, N.J. | Fairfield
- Spent the 2022 season with the Fairfield University Stags and appeared in three games.
- USLacrosse All-American and First Team All-State selection as a senior at Westfield High School.
- Posted 54 goals and 68 points in his senior season in 2021.
- Recipient of the Westfield Boosters Executive Committee Award, given annually to a student-athlete in recognition of hard work, dedication, and leadership.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of the world-class education and the academic freedom that the open curriculum offers. I am looking forward to competing at the highest level and having the chance to play with Devon.
Drew Morris
M | 6-3 | 215 | Bronxville, N.Y. | Trinity School
- Played lacrosse, basketball, and soccer at Trinity School in New York.
- Three-time lacrosse captain and 2022 USLacrosse All-American and First Team All-League selection.
- Captained the basketball team as a senior.
- Helped the soccer and lacrosse teams win league championships as a senior
- Senior Peer Leader for incoming freshmen, Cum Laude Society,Trinity Service Corps Leader.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of its blend of prestigious academics and lacrosse as well as its curricular flexibility which will allow me to explore many areas of academic interest in the classroom.
Teddy Rockefeller
M | 6-0 | 205 | New York, N.Y. | Deerfield Academy (Mass.)
- Played lacrosse and hockey at Deerfield Academy.
- Three-year lacrosse starter and four-year letterman at Deerfield.
- Also competed with the Long Island Express club team.
- Brother, Nolen, captained the 2022 Brown team as a senior.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown for the ability to have a competitive Division I lacrosse career while being able to explore broad options academically.
Samari Staten
M | 5-11 | 175 | Corona, Calif. | Mater Dei
- Played lacrosse and football at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California.
- Three-time All-County lacrosse selection.
- Named wide receiver of the year as a freshman.
- Helped Mater Dei go undefeated and win 2021 football National Championship.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of its world-class education and the incredible opportunities it provides.
Trey Taylor
D | 6-2 | 205 | Tampa, Fla. | Taft School (Conn.)
- Played lacrosse at the Taft School under head coach Nic Bell.
- 2022 All-New England West selection.
- Honor roll student as a junior and senior.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of the great mix of athletic, academic, and social aspects.
George Wandoff
D | 6-3 | 215 | Jupiter, Fla. | Oxbridge Academy
- Played lacrosse and soccer at Oxbridge Academy.
- 2022 USA Lacrosse Magazine All-American and 2021 Academic All-American.
- Cum Laude and National Honors Society student at Oxbridge.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown for the unmatched educational opportunities.
Marcus Wertheim
M | 6-0 | 195 | St. James, N.Y. | Smithtown East
- Played lacrosse at Smithtown High School East and with Team 91 Smash club team.
- Two-time honorable mention All-American and All-Long Island First Team selection as a senior.
- Captained Smithtown as a junior and senior and collected 77 goals and 131 points in his final two seasons.
Why Brown?: I chose Brown because of the top tier academic and athletic opportunities it provides.
