
Australian Forward Nate Deer Commits to Canisius College
Nate Deer, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Adelaide, Australia, has pledged to join Canisius College for the 2026‑27 season, adding size, skill and a strong shooting percentage to the roster.
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Nate Deer, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Adelaide, Australia, has pledged to join Canisius College for the 2026‑27 season, adding size, skill and a strong shooting percentage to the roster.

Andrew Phillips, a standout guard from Lafayette College, and Australian forward Deng Manyang have pledged to join George Washington University, bringing scoring prowess and international experience to Coach Chris Caputo’s rebuilding squad.

The Buckeyes announced the hiring of Mike Wells, an Ohio native with a deep NBA and college coaching résumé, to fill the vacancy left by Joel Justuce.

After a distinguished coaching journey that spanned the NBA, college ranks and a championship run in Australia, Mike Wells is set to join Ohio State's staff, replacing departing assistant Joel Justuce.