Seton Hall announced the addition of Terry Copeland to its 2026‑27 roster, a move that bolsters the program’s interior with a proven scorer and rebounder. The 6‑foot‑10, 225‑pound center arrives after a standout season at Howard College, where he helped the team capture the NJCAA Division I national championship.
A championship pedigree
Copeland’s impact was immediate. He averaged 19.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game while shooting 67% from the field and pulling down 3.2 offensive boards each night. In the title game he posted 23 points and 16 rebounds, earning NJCAA Division I National Player of the Year honors for his performance.
A native of Orange, New Jersey, Copeland’s basketball journey began at Bergen Catholic before he spent his senior year at Legacy Early College in South Carolina. After a stint at Northern Illinois University, he transferred to Howard College, where his relentless work ethic and high‑percent shooting made him one of the most coveted junior‑college prospects in the country.
Filling a frontcourt void
Seton Hall’s coaching staff identified the frontcourt as a priority during the offseason, and Copeland’s skill set aligns perfectly with that need. He will join fellow transfers Devin Williams and Abdulai Fanta Kabba, forming a deep and versatile big‑man rotation that should give the Pirates more flexibility and depth heading into conference play.
The addition of Copeland not only addresses the team’s rebounding and interior scoring concerns but also adds a seasoned leader who has already tasted championship success. As the Pirates look to climb the Big East standings, his presence could prove decisive in tight games and tournament runs.