WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - William & Mary men's basketball head coach Brian Earl announced the addition of 12 players to the Tribe roster for the 2026-27 season.
 
Graduate students Josh Baldwin (Everett, Mass. / Belmont Hills/ Cornell) and Tre Blassingame (Auburn, Wash. / Auburn / Idaho); juniors Nilavan Daniels (St. Louis, Mo. / Link Year Prep / Providence), Stas Sivka (Celje, Slovenia / George Mason), John Roland Jr. (Coral Springs, Fla. / Coral Glades / Lynn), and Brian Carter Jr. (Memphis, Tenn./Ridgeway/Walters State), sophomores ZZ Clark (Los Angeles, Calif. / DNA Prep Academy / UCSB), Jayden Forsythe (Brooklyn, N.Y. / Westtown School (Pa.) / West Virginia), Jesse McIntosh (Melbourne, Australia / Ivanhoe Grammar / South Dakota), Will Feagles (Notre Dame Prep / Pima CC), and Gavin Ward (James Island, S.C. / James Island / USC Salkehatchie); and freshman Nick Byrd (Hopewell, Va. / Hopewell / S3 Academy) joined the Tribe.
 
"We are excited about the mix of players coming into the program," Earl said. "First and foremost, this group will be great representatives of the program in the classroom and the community. On the court, we feel like this group really fits the style of play. I have to give a lot of credit to my staff - Jimmy (Fenerty), Max (Ginsberg), Alex (Mumphard), and Marcus (Filien) - for all the hard work they put into assembling this group."
 
Josh Baldwin | Graduate | Guard/Forward | 6-5 | 235 | Everett, Mass. / Belmont Hills / Cornell
Played in 55 games with 14 starts over his career at Cornell, averaging 4.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game … Started 13 of 26 games in 2025-26, posting a stat line of 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game … Ranked ninth in the Ivy League in assists per game last season … Recorded a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double in a road win at Columbia in 2026 … Earned Ivy League Rookie of the Week after scoring eight points in a win over Brown in 2023.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Baldwin
"We recruited Josh out of high school to Cornell, and I am looking forward to working with him again. He has experience in our system, which will be a benefit given the number newcomers on the roster. Josh's versality is a strength, and he will add significantly with his toughness. Along with being a quality player, Josh is also a William & Mary type of person who will thrive in this environment."
 
Tre Blassingame  | Graduate | Guard | 6-4 | 180 | Auburn, Wash. / Auburn / Idaho
Spent last three years at Idaho after playing freshman year at Fairleigh Dickinson in 2022-23 … Appeared in 66 games with 23 starts over his two seasons of competition at Idaho … Averaged four points and 2.4 rebounds per game during his Vandal career … Shot 39% from 3-point range over those two seasons, knocking down 48 triples … Helped Idaho to the Big Sky Championship in 2026, scoring 10 points and adding three rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench in the tile game win over Montana.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Blassingame
"Tre is a do-it-all type of guard and is an exceptional defender. He is great in catch-and-shoot situations and really understands how to cut to get himself and teammates open. Tre will give us the ability to pressure the basketball and make things difficult for our opponents."
 
Nick Byrd | Freshman | Guard | 6-1 | 160 | Hopewell, Va. / Hopewell / S3 Academy
Spent his senior season at S3 Academy in Petersburg, Va. after playing his first three high school season at Hopewell … Capped his career being named to the South Team at the 804 All-Star Game and won the 3-point contest at the event … Averaged 14.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.1 steals per game as a junior at Hopewell, leading the team to a 23-3 record, including a 13-0 mark in the region … Ranked 19th in the state of Virginia in assists per game (4.8) and 20th in 3-pointers made (69) … Played for Team Loaded AAU.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Byrd
"Nick is a local product who had a great career in the state of Virginia. He has a knack for finding the open man and was one of the top point guards in the state in terms of assists. Nick can also score the basketball and keeps opponents honest with his shooting prowess from 3." 
 
Brian Carter Jr. | Junior | Forward | 6-6 | 195 | Memphis, Tenn./Ridgeway/Walters State
Appeared in 26 games last season at Walters State Community College, helping the Senators to a 32-2 record, a TCCAA/Region 7 Championship, and the quarterfinals of the NJCAA D1 Championship … Averaged 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game … Shot 73.3% (121-of-165) from the field … Played one season at NAIA program Freed-Hardeman University in 2024-25  … As a senior in high school, led Ridgeway to the TSSAA Class 3A State Championship Game.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Carter
"Brian is a athletic 6-6 forward who really fits our style. He plays really hard and competes on both ends of the floor. Brian has good vision along with his ability to pass the ball. He will make an impact defensively being able to guard a number of positions."
 
ZZ Clark | Junior | Guard | 6-2 | 205 | Los Angeles, Calif. / DNA Prep Academy / UCSB
Spent the last two years at USCB … Appeared in 15 games in 2025-26, averaging 9.3 minutes per game … Averaged 3.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game … Shot 36.8% from 3-point range … Scored a season-high 12 points against Cal Poly in 2026 … Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports.com while being rated as the 30th-best guard in the Class of 2024 by 247Sports.com … Averaged 20.4 points, 4.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 steals per game during his senior season at DNA Prep.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Clark
"ZZ is a classic combo guard who brings a lot of versatility to our backcourt. He gives us an added dimension and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. ZZ was highly regarded coming out of high school and can really score the ball from the guard position."
 
Nilavan Daniels | Junior | Guard | 6-3 | 180 | St. Louis, Mo. / Link Year Prep / Providence
Spent two years at Providence … Appeared in 20 games with one start, averaging nearly 10 minutes per game in 2025-26 … Averaged 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds per game … Shot 47.8% from the field, including 47.6% from 3-point range, and 77.8% at the free throw line … Graduated from Chaminade High School (Mo.) and finished his high school career with 1,124 career points, 476 rebounds and 205 assists … Attended Link Year Prep in 2023-24, averaging 13.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Daniels
"Nilavan is a hard working player who has really earned his way at this level. He went from a walk-on to a scholarship player at Providence, and we are excited to have him at W&M. Nilavan is versatile with credentials as a prolific 3-point shooter."
 
Will Feagles | Guard | 6-4 | 200 | So. | Phoenix, Ariz. / Notre Dame Prep / Pima CC
Started 18 of 33 games at Pima Community College in 2025-26 … Averaged 11 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, helping Pima to a 35-1 record and a fifth-place finish in the 2026 NJCAA DII Men's Basketball National Championship … Shot 42.6% from the field and 39.9% from 3-point range, making 2.6 3-pointers per game … As a senior at Notre Dame Prep, averaged 16.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game … Won back-to-back Arizona state championships in the high jump in 2024 and 2025.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Feagles
"Will is a dynamic athlete. He was a state champion in the high jump in high school and was impressive in his lone season at the junior college level. His team played an up-tempo style, which is beneficial in learning our system. Will is also an elite shooter, having made 40% of his attempts throughout his high school and junior college career."
 
Jayden Forsythe | Sophomore | Guard | 6-5 | 195 | Brooklyn, N.Y. / Westtown School (Pa.) / West Virginia
Appeared in five games during his freshman season at West Virginia … Averaged 1.2 points and 0.4 rebounds per game … A four-star recruit by 247Sports  and ranked as No. 123 recruit nationally coming out of high school … Averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game as a senior at Westtown in West Chester, Pa. … Ranked as a top-five recruit in Pennsylvania for the Class of 2025 … Was the only player on the EYBL circuit to shoot more than 40% from 3-point range on 75-plus 3-point attempts.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Forsythe
"Jayden is a talented player who was a top-rated recruit coming out of a high quality program at Westtown. He will bring a level a toughness to our program and is an exceptional shooter. Jayden will have a chance to thrive in our fast-paced system with his ability to score." 
 
Jesse McIntosh | Sophomore | Guard | 6-7 | 200 | Melbourne, Australia / Ivanhoe Grammar / South Dakota
Played in 20 games, averaging 17.6 minutes per game, in 2025-26 for South Dakota … Averaged 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game … Poured in 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-6 from 3, at Big 12 foe Kansas State (12/20) … Represented Australia and helped the U18 national team to the Asian Cup title ... Played for Victoria for seven years and averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds at the U20 Nationals ... Was a training player for Melbourne United, a NBL team in Australia.


Head Coach Brian Earl on McIntosh
"Jesse is a big guard who provides a lot of versatility. He is a good passer and thrives in transition by making great decisions. He was an impact player as a freshman at South Dakota and can also make shots from the perimeter. Defensively, Jesse is valuable with his able to guard multiple positions at his size."
 
John Roland Jr. | Junior | Forward | 6-7 | 205 | Coral Springs, Fla. / Calvary Christian Academy / Lynn
Played two seasons at Division II Lynn University … Named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Second Team as well as the league's all-defensive team in 2026 … Averaged 13.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game last season … Shot 59.3% from the field, which ranked 22nd nationally, 50% (27-of-54) from 3-point range and 70.8%  at the free throw line as a sophomore … Ranked fourth in Division II at 4.46 offensive rebounds per game and 24th overall in rebounding  … Recorded 10 double-doubles, the third-most in the SSC and among the top totals nationally in 2025-26.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Roland
"John averaged nearly a double-double last year at Lynn. He plays incredibly hard and has long arms, two assets he uses to rebound at a high level. Offensively, he has the vision and understanding to excel in our style. John can also step out and hit the open 3-pointer, having shot 50% last year making one per game."
 
Stas Sivka | Junior | Forward | 6-10 | 220 | Celje, Slovenia/George Mason
Played two seasons at Geroge Mason, which advanced to the NIT in each of his two years … Appeared in 29 games with two starts in 2025-26, averaging 11 minutes per game … Posted season averages of 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds per game  … Scored a season-high 17 points and added six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a blocked shot vs. Rhode Island in 2026 … Suited up for two seasons with BC Rogaska in the Pro-A Slovenian league and represented Slovenia as a member of its U20 national team in 2023.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Sivka
"Stas played meaningful minutes last season for an upper level Atlantic 10 team in George Mason that won 23 games and played in the NIT. He is a skilled big man that fits how we want to play. His ability to handle and pass the ball along with his shooting range gives us an added dimension."
 
Gavin Ward | Sophomore | Guard | 6-6 | 170 | James Island, S.C. / James Island / USC Salkehatchie
Named to the NJCAA All-Region 10 Second Team … Started all 29 games for USC Salkehatchie in 2025-26 … Averaged 17.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.3 steals, and a blocked shot per game …  Shot 51.6% (190-of-368) from the field, including 42.3% (69-of-163) from 3-point range, and 83.5% (66-of-79) at the free throw line … Named All-State as a senior in high school at James Island.
 
Head Coach Brian Earl on Ward
"Gavin has a great track record as a shooter and will help with our ability to space the floor. He excelled at a high level in the junior college ranks, and we believe he has the size and scoring ability to provide an impact. His length is an asset with his ability to defend on the perimeter, score, and rebound."