Gerald Blount, a freshman forward from Suwanee, Ga., attended high school at Pomfret School in Connecticut. Blount brings high energy and athleticism to the court, and he hopes to make an all-around improvement this season as a player. He takes pride in his play-making and “doing the small things.” Blount’s personal goal is to be a good teammate.

Freshman forward Charlie Brown intends to leave his mark this season. Looking to get stronger and work on his defensive skills, he is starting the season with confidence in his shooting game. He and the team have high hopes of getting to the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship. Brown’s personal goal is to be the best three-point shooter in the A-10. His favorite NBA player of all time is the legendary George Gervin and sticking to his Philadelphia roots, he is a Sixers fan.

Freshman forward Lorenzo Edwards is from Lake Forest, Ill. and is entering the season with high hopes for Saint Joseph’s. He brings strong shooting and rebounding to the court but hopes to improve on perimeter defense and quickness when guarding smaller players. He feels that his coaches and teammates know the game well and can help make the team better every day. His favorite NBA team is the Cleveland Cavaliers and his favorite players from the past include Michael Jordan and also his dad, Kevin Edwards, who played for the Heat, Nets, Magic, and Grizzlies throughout his NBA career.

Freshman guard Toliver Freeman is the team’s only walk-on. He is from Baton Rouge, La., and in high school, he was a leading scorer so he hopes to bring that skill to the collegiate level this season. Freeman intends to continue his hard work to make technical improvements in his game. His goal is to eventually make the rotation and contribute as much as he can. Russell Westbrook is his favorite NBA player because he is “explosive and exciting to watch.” He does not have a favorite team, but says he just enjoys watching the game.

Nick Robinson is a freshman guard from Chicago. He attended Kenwood Academy and brings his strength of attacking the basket to the Hawks. His goal for the team and for himself is the same: To win. He identifies as a player who helps to bring unity to the team and takes each game as a learning experience. This season, he will be working on his defensive skills and his outside shot. His favorite NBA player is Russell Westbrook and his favorite team is the Oklahoma City Thunder.