MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineer men’s basketball team and eighth year head coach John Szentesy welcome nine new athletes to the program as the Mounties begin the 2025-26 campaign.
Seven transfers and two incoming recruits headline Mansfield’s newest class, as Coach Szentesy turned to the portal to assemble a talented, battle-tested core.
The Mountaineers enter the season with postseason ambitions, aiming to climb the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) standings and secure a return trip to the playoffs. With an upgraded roster, Mansfield is positioned to make a noticeable impact across the conference.
Back to lead the charge are Sterling Scott and LJ Stansbury, a proven scoring duo who each averaged 13 points per game last year. Their experience, combined with the depth and versatility of the transfer additions, gives the Mounties a balanced, seasoned lineup capable of contending from opening tip.
After an exhibition with Ball State, the Mountaineers open the regular season at the Ron Wilson Classic hosted by Millersville. This two-day, four-team classic starts with Mansfield against University of Charleston on November 14, followed by Virginia Union University to end the weekend on November 15.
Meet the 2025-26 Incoming Class
Ty Barrett – Senior Guard – 6-1 – Troy, Pa. / Troy
2024-25 (Elmira) – Appeared in 24 games, averaging 5.2 points and 1.9 rebounds per game…scored a season-high 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting, with three rebounds and one steal at Norwich
High School – Letterwinner on the Troy High School basketball team as a guard … PIAA 3A All-State and 2x NTL Player of the Year … plans to study early childhood education … son of Mike and Kelly Barrett
Darrien Berrios Rivera – Junior Forward – 6-5 – Harrisburg, Pa. / Moravian Prep
Prior to Mansfield – Transferred from Cecil College … All-Region Honors (NJCAA Region 20) … 444 points, 167 rebounds, 45 assists, 23 steals, and 14 blocks across 59 appearances, including 28 startsHigh School – Letterwinner as a forward on the Moravian Prep men’s basketball team … Plans to study visual arts … son of Efrain Berrios-Rivera and Shameka Zerbe-Monk
LaQuan Byrd – Sophomore Guard – 6-2 – Philadelphia, Pa. / Father Judge
Prior to Mansfield – Appeared in 26 games for Lock Haven … 35% from three point range, becoming a pivotal part for the team off the bench … Averaged 7.0 PPG, .5 APG, and averaged 2.5 RPG … Career high 17 points against Mansfield
High School – Letterwinner as a guard on the Father Judge men’s basketball team … Plans to study business … son of Leroy Byrd and Sterlette Barker
Karson Dominick – Sophomore Guard – 6-4 – Mansfield, Pa. / Mansfield-North Penn
Prior to Mansfield – Transferred from Lock Haven
High School – 2x NTL Player of the Year … 2x PA All State honor … 1,810 career points … Letterwinner as a guard on the Mansfield-North Penn men’s basketball team … Plans to study education … son of Jason and Martha Dominick
Josh Franklin – Sophomore Guard – 6-4 – Baltimore, Md. / Susquehannock
High School – Letterwinner as a guard on the Susquehannock men’s basketball team … Plans to study business management … son of Candice Jones
Mani Healey – Freshman Guard – 6-4 – Elkins Park, Pa. / Abington Friends
High School – 1,000 point scorer … 2x All-Suburban League Nomination … Suburban League Champion … 2x Friends League Quaker Cup Champion … Plans to study business … son of Kelvin and Lezlie Healey
Jackson Henry – Junior Guard – 6-4 – Upper Marlboro, Md. / Frederick Douglas
Prior to Mansfield – Transferred from Frostburg State
High School – Letterwinner as a guard on the Frederick Douglas men’s basketball team … plans to study information technology … son of Anthony and Tracey Henry
David Hill – Junior Guard – 6-1 – Williamsport, Pa. / St. John Neumann
Prior to Mansfield – Transferred from Lamar CC (2024-25) … 200 points, 72 rebounds, 19 assists, and 13 steals across 27 appearances … also played for Missouri State (2022-23)
High School – Letterwinner as a guard for the St. John Neumann Regional Academy men’s basketball team … 3x All-State Honoree for the Golden Knights … Helped Neumann to four straight conference titles and 2021 Class A district title … Eclipsed 1,000 career points as a high school junior … plans to study business … son of David Hill(Sr.) and Chanelle Johnson
JuJu Pagan – Junior Guard – 6-3 – Tobyhanna, Pa. / Pocono Mountain West
Prior to Mansfield – Transferred from Kutztown … 51 appearances and 35 starts for the Golden Bears … 353 points, 130 rebounds, 96 assists, and 42 steals across his first two seasons
High School – 2023 First team EPC … 2023 All-State Third team … Letterwinner as a guard on the Pocono Mountain West men’s basketball team … Plans to study sport management … son of Angel Pagan
