Men's Lacrosse Announces Class of 2028

Photo by: Emma C. Marion

10/31/2024 11:42:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rothman Head Coaching Chair for Men's Lacrosse Jon Torpey has announced the addition of 15 newcomers as part of the program's Class of 2028.

The Class of 2028 includes Kyle Bilello, Kurt Dillmeier, Michael Dowd, Alex Fontecchio, Cole Frood, Michael Moon, Anthony Noto, Brady O'Kane, Ryan Pels, Noah Prissert, Owen Richter, Matteo Rottura, Ennis Udo, Max Warden, and Tucker Williams

““The current freshman have made a great transition into Brown both on and off the field," Torpey said. "This group is completely bought in, talented and driven. It has been a great joy for our staff watching the older players take these exceptional young men under their wing and watching the younger players grow.”

KYLE BILELLO

#51 | M | 5-9 | 170

Amityville, N.Y. | St. Anthony's

BEFORE BROWN: New Balance All-American … Nike National All-American … Ranked the 54th incoming freshman by Inside Lacrosse … First Team All-State (NY) ... Sean Bowler Midfielder of the Year … Newsday All-Long Island Team … CHSAA All League … St. Anthony’s Team Captain 2024 … Also played football … St. Bonaventure High Honor Roll … Also competed with the Long Island Express club.

PERSONAL: Chose Brown because of the world-class academics and athletics.

KURT DILLMEIER

#18 | D/LSM | 6-1 | 200

Manhasset, N.Y. | Lawrenceville

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at Lawrenceville … Also competed with Shore 2 Shore club.

PERSONAL: Has two siblings … Grandfather, Robert, attended Brown and graduated in 1962 and was a member of the lacrosse team … Chose Brown for the unparalleled combination of athletic and academic excellence … Enjoys golf in his spare time.

MICHAEL DOWD

#10 | D | 6-2 | 185

Ridgefield, Conn. | Ridgefield

BEFORE BROWN: Played football and lacrosse at Ridgefield High School … Graduated with high honors … Second Team All-State lacrosse selection as a senior … All-West Fairfield County football selection as a senior … Also competed with Primetime Lacrosse club.

PERSONAL: Has a brother and a sister … Chose Brown for the strong mix of academics and Division I sports … Lists his father as his biggest influence … Enjoys golfing, skiing, and surfing in spare time.

ALEX FONTECCHIO

#70 | FO/M | 5-9 | 175

Englewood Cliffs, N.J. | Deerfield Academy

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at Deerfield Academy … Inside Lacrosse three-star recruit … Four-year honor roll student, Presidential Scholar, and Classics Distinction Graduate at Deerfield … Also competed with Tristate Lacrosse Club.

PERSONAL: Great Uncle, Bill Tierney, coached at Princeton and Delaware and is currently the head coach of the PLL’s Philadelphia Waterdogs … Cousin, Seth, is the head coach at Hofstra … Lists his mom as his biggest influence … Chose Brown for its engaging community and a student body that is passionate in everything they do.

COLE FROOD

#11 | M | 6-2 | 185

Davidson, N.C. | Cannon School

BEFORE BROWN: Competed in lacrosse, football, and track at the Cannon School … Four-time First Team All-Conference selection in lacrosse … Three-time First Team All-State lacrosse selection … Two-time Cannon School lacrosse Offensive MVP … Helped Cannon capture three consecutive North Carolina State Championships … Helped Cannon capture a football state title in 2021 and was named First Team All-Conference … Also competed with the Carolina Miners club.

PERSONAL: Has two younger siblings … Father, Brett ’97, was a four-year member of the Brown Lacrosse team and is the current Commissioner of the National Lacrosse League … Chose Brown for the athletics, tradition, curriculum, and opportunities after school.

MICHAEL MOON

#53 | FO | 5-10 | 175

Manhasset, N.Y. | St. Anthony's

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse at St. Anthony’s and earned the Lacrosse Alumni Award as a senior … Two-time CHSAA All-League selection … Helped St. Anthony’s capture three NYSCHSAA State Championships (2022-24) … Principal’s Honor Roll … Four-time St. Bonaventure Award recipient … Also competed with Team 91 Wolfpack

PERSONAL: Older brother attends Georgia Tech … Chose Brown because of the strong blend between academics, athletics, and community … Enjoys pickleball and basketball in spare time.

ANTHONY NOTO

#54 | SSDM | 6-0 | 195

Atherton, Calif. | Sacred Heart Prep

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at Sacred Heart Preparatory … Two-time All-League lacrosse selection … First Team All-League and PAL All-League selection in football as a senior … Helped Sacred Heart capture the 2021 CCS Lacrosse Championship and the 2021 football State Championship … Also competed with Advnc and WCS clubs … ADRLN All-American.

PERSONAL: Older sisters, Marissa and Gabriella, played collegiate lacrosse at Penn and Stanford, respectively … Older sister, Ellie, currently plays lacrosse at Notre Dame … Lists his dad as his biggest influence … Enjoys fishing and skiing in spare time … Chose Brown for the amazing academics and athletics in addition to the flexibility of the Open Curriculum.

BRADY O'KANE

#52 | A | 6-1 | 180

West Chester, Pa. | The Haverford School

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse at The Haverford School.

PERSONAL: Has three younger siblings … Chose Brown for the combination of athletics, academics, and community.

RYAN PELS

#49 | SSDM | 6-2 | 195

Bethesda, Md. | Gonzaga

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at Gonzaga High School … Also competed with MadLax Club.

PERSONAL: Has four older siblings … Chose Brown because of the world-class academics and athletics.

NOAH PRISSERT

#17 | D/LSM | 6-0 | 195

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. | Deerfield Academy

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse, soccer, and football at Oxbridge Academy … Post-grad year at Deerfield Academy … National Honors Society member … Also competed with the Sweetlax Florida club.

PERSONAL: Has three siblings … Chose Brown for the perfect balance of academics, athletics and social life … Enjoys ceramics and chess in spare time.

OWEN RICHTER

#39 | D | 6-1 | 200

Lincroft, N.J. | Middletown South

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse, basketball, and football at Middletown South … Second Team All-Shore Conference selection in lacrosse as a senior … Second Team All-Shore Conference selection in football as a senior … Honor roll student … Also competed with Tri State club.

PERSONAL: Has three siblings … Chose Brown because of the close alumni group that can help with internships and opportunities after graduation … Enjoys skiing and snowmobiling in his spare time.

MATTEO ROTTURA

#56 | M | 5-9 | 180

Wilmington, Del. | Academy of the New Church

BEFORE BROWN: Graduated with honors from Academy of the New Church … Played club lacrosse with Brotherly Love.

PERSONAL: Brother, Dominic, plays lacrosse for the University of Tampa … Chose Brown for academics and great values surrounding the school.

ENNIS UDO

#46 | A | 6-2 | 205

West Chester, Pa. | Malvern Prep

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse, football, and basketball at Malvern Prep … All-League, All-Area, and All-State lacrosse selection … All-League, All-Area, and Mini Maxwell Award winner in football …Ranked as the #77 recruit in the freshman class by Inside Lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Sister, Elle, is a member of the Brown Women’s Lacrosse team … Chose Brown for the educational opportunities and the chance to compete in lacrosse at the highest level … Enjoys fishing in spare time.

MAX WARDEN

#50 | A | 5-10 | 170

Greenwich, Conn. | Brunswick School

BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse, football, and wrestled at Brunswick … Named Most Improved lacrosse player at Brunswick in 2023 … Helped the program rank in the top-five nationally for three years … Represented Connecticut as an Under Armour All-American in 2022 … Also competed with 2Way Lacrosse Club..

PERSONAL: Father, Robert ’95, attended Brown and was an All-American kicker for the football team and a member of Brown’s 1994 Final Four lacrosse team … Chose Brown because of a unique blend of academics and lacrosse.

TUCKER WILLIAMS

#92 | G | 6-0 | 175

Greenwich, Conn. | Brunswick School

BEFORE BROWN: Captained the lacrosse team and was Co-MVP as a senior at Brunswick.

PERSONAL: Has two siblings … Chose Brown for the unique academic philosophy, campus culture, and elite athletics.

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