Quincy University’s men’s basketball program is gearing up for the 2026‑27 season, introducing a recruiting class of ten players that blends seven transfers with three local freshmen.
After finishing the 2025‑26 campaign with a 12‑16 overall record and a 7‑13 tally in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the team is looking to add depth and improve its competitive edge.
A Balanced Roster for 2026‑27
The influx of experienced talent includes senior guard Justin Duff, who contributed 6.4 points and a 35.6 percent three‑point clip after two seasons at Missouri Southern and a stint at Truman State, and junior point guard Navontae Nesbit Jr., a starter at Rend Lake College who posted double‑digit averages in points, rebounds and assists while recording 34 steals.
Additional transfers bring a variety of skills: forward Sam Bradford, a 6‑foot‑7 athlete who averaged 16.7 points and 6.4 rebounds at State Fair Community College, and junior guard Jeremiah Falko, who recorded 17.4 points per game at Cecil College and dished out 5.6 assists.
Other newcomers include Myles Liddell Jr., whose 57 percent field‑goal shooting and 38.7 percent three‑point accuracy at Kaskaskia College helped him average 16.2 points, and Lincoln Palbicki, a 6‑foot‑9 post player, while Gus McCrary adds perimeter shooting and defensive versatility.
The freshmen class features local standouts: Jace Allensworth, a Quincy Notre Dame graduate and 1,000‑point scorer; Bryson Mossman, the all‑time leading scorer from Routt Catholic High School; and Tyler Thompson, an IBCA All‑State honoree and MVC Player of the Year.
Returning players provide continuity, with sophomore guard/forward Ethan Bolton posting 13.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, and senior forward Jakeb Wallingford leading the team in blocks and shooting percentage.
Coach Brad Hoyt, now in his third year, says the combination of seasoned transfers and homegrown talent will enhance the squad’s shooting, defense and scoring, aiming to elevate the program’s standing in the conference.