Men’s Basketball Travels to Bryant on Friday

Friday, December 6

Smithfield, R.I.

6:00 p.m.

Brown University

Bryant

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Men’s Basketball Travels to Bryant on Friday

12/5/2024 7:35:00 AM | Men's Basketball

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Brown men's basketball team (5-3) will look for its fifth consecutive win when they visit Bryant (5-4) on Friday, tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Chace Athletic Center.

Scott Cordischi and Russ Tyler '71 will bring you the action live on the Brown Varsity Network, fans can access the Brown Varsity Network via the Brown Bears app, Varsity Network app, or BrownBears.com. The game will also be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Last Time Out
Brown captured its fourth consecutive win with a 60-53 win at Vermont (Dec. 3), the win for Brown snapped a 14-game home winning streak for Vermont dating back to last season. Brown delivered Vermont just its third home loss in the last four seasons.

A 14-game home winning streak was snapped last night #EverTrue pic.twitter.com/WEcqbjvicK
— Brown Men's Basketball (@BrownU_MBB) December 4, 2024

Landon Lewis poured in a career-high 19 points (8-13) shooting to go along with 10 rebounds, Kino Lilly Jr. led all scorers with 23 points.

Game 8 | Brown at Vermont #EverTrue pic.twitter.com/LXn0VRga5x
— Brown Men's Basketball (@BrownU_MBB) December 4, 2024

History Made, The Chase Continues
Kino Lilly Jr. is now the all-time leader in program history with 275 three-pointers made. Lilly Jr. also sits fifth all-time in career points with 1,562, Lilly Jr. is 104 points away from being the second-leading scorer in program history.

Kino's World
On Nov. 19, Lilly Jr. was named to the Lou Henson Award Early-Season Watch List. The senior is averaging 19.5 points on 44.4 shooting from the field and 50.0 percent shooting from three-point range this season.

Lilly Jr. is averaging 4.43 three-pointers per game and is on pace to hit 123 triples this season, which would break Brown's single season record set by Sean McGonagill during the 2013-14 season. Lilly Jr.'s 4.38 three-pointers per game ranks third in the nation and his 35 total triples ranks second in the nation.

Aaron Cooley Continues To Impress
Aaron Cooley is averaging 12.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, the senior has double-figure scoring efforts in seven out of eight games and has three double-doubles.Cooley scored a career-high 17 points in Brown's 77-54 win over Stony Brook (Nov. 27), he also had a career-high15 rebounds in Brown's season opener at Siena (Nov. 4).

Cooley's 15 rebounds was the most by an Ivy League player this season, he's recorded double-digit rebounds in four games.Cooley is shooting 49.3 percent from the floor this season.

Cooley's three double-doubles ranks 25th in the nation and his 8.0 rebounds per contest sits first in the Ivy League, his 6.1 defensive rebounds per game ranks fifth in the Ivy League in 55th nationally.

Lewis' Leap
In the absence of Nana Owusu-Anane, Landon Lewis has scored in double figures in all eight games this season. Lewis netted a career-high 19 points in Brown's win over Vermont (Dec. 3) on 8-13 shooting from the floor. Lewis also grabbed 10 rebounds for his second-career double-double.

Can't stop Landon #EverTrue pic.twitter.com/NCX1FQTSp6
— Brown Men's Basketball (@BrownU_MBB) December 4, 2024

Lewis recorded his first career double-double in Brown's win over Sacred Heart (Nov. 17) with 14 points and 11 rebounds, he backed up that effort with 17 points (8-11) shooting at Canisius (Nov. 23).

Lewis' 2.0 blocks per game ranks 27th in the nation and his 16 total blocks sits 26th in the nation. Lewis also recorded five blocks against Holy Cross (Nov.16), his 15 total blocks ranks 28th in the nation while his 2.14 blocks per game sits 25th in the nation, both sit atop the Ivy League leader board.

Lewis' 3.5 offensive boards per game ranks first in the Ivy League, his 8.0 rebounds per game is tied for first in the Ivy League with teammate Aaron Cooley. Lewis' 66.2 field goal percentage ranks third in the Ivy League and 17th in the nation.

The Los Angeles, Calif. native is averaging 14.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Lineup Changes
Brown is 4-0 since inserting Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson into the starting lineup, the Bears have used four different starting lineups through the first eight games this season.

Defensive Prowess
The Bears rank first in the Ivy League in scoring defense (65.6) and first in the Ivy League in opponent field goal percentage (40.8). Brown's scoring defense ranks 66th in the nation.

In its win over Vermont, Brown held Vermont to just six points in the final 8:18 of the contest, Brown held Stony Brook to just one three-pointer made (1-16), the fewest since the Bears allowed one triple against Colorado (Nov. 22, 2021).

Brown is averaging 5.6 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game. Brown has the three games with the most blocks in a single game by an Ivy League team this season.

The Bears' nine blocks at Siena (Nov. 4) is the most blocks by an Ivy League team this season, followed by their eight blocks against New Hampshire (Nov. 15), and their seven blocks against Holy Cross (Nov. 16). Landon Lewis (Holy Cross) and N'famara Dabo's (New Hampshire) five blocks are the most in a single game by an Ivy League player this season.

Lewis' four blocks (Siena) is the second-most blocks by an Ivy League player this season.

Block Party
Brown ranks 21st in the nation with 5.5 blocks per game, the Bears have accumulated at least five blocks in five out of eight games this season.

The Bears have two players who have recorded at least five blocks in a game this season: N'famara Dabo (Nov. 15) and Landon Lewis (Nov. 16). Lewis also recorded four blocks in Brown's season opener at Siena (Nov. 4), Lewis' 2.0 blocks per game ranks 27th in the nation and his 16 total blocks sits 26th in the nation. Dabo ranks fourth in the Ivy League with 1.50 blocks per game.

Brown's 5.6 blocks per game also ranks first in the Ivy League.

Bears On The Glass
Aaron Cooley and Landon Lewis' rebounds per game totals rank tied for first in the Ivy League. Lewis tops the Ivy League in offensive rebounds per game while Cooley tops the Ivy League in defensive rebounds per game.

Scouting Bryant
Bryant welcomes Brown with a 5-4 overall record and a 1-1 record at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs have four players averaging double figures and are led by Rafael Pinzon, who is averaging 19.1 points per game.

What's Next
Brown will welcome Rhode Island to the Pizzitola Sports Center on Tuesday, Dec. 10, tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on ESPN+ and The Varsity Network. Fans can purchase tickets here.

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