MC Raptors Men’s Basketball: 2025–2026 Season Preview
Rockville, MD - The Montgomery College Raptors enter the 2025–2026 season energized and focused under new head coach Blackman, who looks to build on last year's impressive 24–8 overall record. With a deep roster and a renewed identity, the Raptors aim to contend for the Region 20 championship and make a postseason run.
Home Tip-Off Tournament
The Raptors open their home slate with the annual MC Tip-Off Tournament, featuring two competitive matchups at the Rockville Campus:
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Saturday, November 15: MC vs. Paul D. Camp Community College – 7:00 PM
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Sunday, November 16: MC vs. Delaware Technical Community College – 5:00 PM
Fans will get their first look at Coach Blackman's squad in a weekend filled with high-energy basketball.
Returning Sophomore Core
MC brings back a strong group of experienced sophomores who will anchor the team's leadership and production:
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Height | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ian Pascal | Guard / Forward | Sophomore | 6'4" | COHEA |
| 1 | Christopher Levy | Guard | Sophomore | 6'0" | COHEA |
| 2 | Osman Mansaray | Guard | Sophomore | 5'10" | Albert Einstein |
| 3 | Isaiah Renaud | Forward | Sophomore | 6'5" | COHEA |
| 4 | Aimané Elbouazzaoui | Guard | Sophomore | 6'2" | South Lakes |
| 11 | Mohammed Lo | Forward | Sophomore | 6'6" | Gaithersburg |
| 22 | Joseph Bueno-Blyden | Forward | Sophomore | 6'8" | Richard Montgomery |
New Additions Bring Size, Skill, and Depth
The Raptors welcome a strong freshman class, adding size in the frontcourt, athleticism on the wings, and quickness in the backcourt:
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Height | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jordan Emecheta | Forward | Freshman | 6'9" | Seneca Valley |
| 12 | Farah Abdalla | Guard | Freshman | 6'3" | South Lakes |
| 13 | Adrian Amaya | Guard | Freshman | 6'1" | New Life Christian School |
| 14 | Daunte Foster | Guard | Freshman | 6'0" | Everglades |
| 23 | Isaac Vasquez | Forward | Freshman | 6'3" | John F. Kennedy |
| 24 | Joshua Switzer | Forward | Freshman | 6'5" | Living Grace Christian School |
| 33 | Mattia De Cecco | Forward | Freshman | 6'5" | Mt. Zion Prep |
This group brings versatility at every position and is expected to play meaningful roles throughout the year.
Building Toward a Championship
With a blend of leadership and youth, paired with Coach Blackman's new system, the Raptors are well-positioned to compete at a high level.