Men's basketball announces four newcomers
6/17/2022
Head coach Mike Martin ’04 has announced the program’s four-player incoming freshman class. The newest group of Bears consists of Kalu Anya, Drew Kania, AJ Lesburt Jr., and Landon Lewis.
"We are excited to add these four outstanding young men to our program,” Martin said. “Each of them will have the opportunity to contribute and will enhance the culture of Brown Basketball. We feel as though we have added positional versatility, good athleticism, and a strong combination of skill and size with these newcomers. I'm really looking forward to getting to work with all of them in the fall as they join a great group of returning players. I can't wait for all of our fans to see them in the Pizzitola next season!"
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Kalu Anya
Forward | 6'8 | IMG Academy | Worcester, Mass.
- Played junior and senior seasons of high school basketball at IMG Academy in Florida
- Attended Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester, Mass. before IMG
- Also played for the Team Spartans and Expressions Elite club teams
- Received a top five national ranking with Team Spartans as a freshman and sophomore
- Member of the National Honor Society
Why Brown: “I chose Brown because I wanted to challenge myself academically while also showcasing my basketball skills on a broader stage.”
Drew Kania
Forward | 6'8 | Chatham, N.J. | Gill St. Bernard's
- Played high school basketball at Gill St. Bernard’s
- Also a member of the NJ Shoreshots club team
- Averaged 20.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game as a junior
- Named First Team All-Conference
- Received High Honors
Why Brown: “I chose Brown because I believed in the coaching staff and their culture. I also believed that Brown would give me the best chance to grow as an athlete, student, and most importantly as a person.”
AJ Lesburt Jr.
Guard | 6'5 | Bradford Christian Academy | Derry, N.H.
- Played high school basketball at Bradford Christian Academy
- Also a member of Mass Rivals AAU team
- Holds the single-game scoring record at Cardigan Mountain School with 56 points
- Mother played collegiate tennis, and is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame, at Colby Sawyer College
- Member of the Honor Roll
Why Brown: “I chose Brown because it gives me the best academic and athletic college experience possible, while maximizing my abilities and forcing me to work hard.”
Landon Lewis
Forward | 6'7 | Harvard-Westlake School | Los Angeles, Calif.
- Played high school basketball at Harvard-Westlake School
- Also played for the ARC, West Coast Elite, and BTI club teams
- Named Second Team All-Mission League
- McDonald’s All-American nominee
- Member of the Honor Roll
Why Brown: “I chose Brown because it’s one of the top schools in the country and has a great basketball program. I’ll be able to set up opportunities in any field whether that’s playing professionally or entering the business world.”
