LOWELL, Mass. – Head Coach
Pat Duquette has announced the addition of three newcomers to round out his incoming class for 2018-19.
Allin Blunt (Bowie, Md.), Mark Mayle (Malvern, Ohio) and Sesan Russell (London, England) will join four earlier signees to complete the recruiting class.
"We are excited to add three more student-athletes for next fall," said Duquette. "Sesan is a strong and physical combo guard that can score in a variety of ways and takes great pride in his defense. Allin is a skilled and versatile forward that comes from a great high school program and loves to compete. Mark is a great combination of size, skill and athleticism that will give us a much needed presence around the basket. All three are tremendous fits for our style of play, yet each brings unique skill sets to make us better. We look forward to their arrival on campus this summer."
RIVER HAWK PLAYER PROFILES
Name: Allin Blunt
Allin Blunt
Hometown/High School: Bowie. Md./Gonzaga College High School
Position: Forward
Height: 6-7 Weight: 185
Major: Undeclared
High School: Team member at Gonzaga College HS … averaged 13.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists as a senior … earned WCAC, All-Met and DCSAA honorable mentions as a senior … 2017-18 Capitol Classic Nominee … two-time JV MVP … also played football.
Personal: Son of Alvin and Ursula Blunt … has one brother (Anthony) … hobbies include cooking, music, shopping and video games … lists Atlanta, Boondocks, and Law and Order among his favorite TV shows … names the Miami Dolphins and the Toronto Raptors as his favorite professional sports teams … DeMar DeRozan is his favorite sports figure … chose UMass Lowell because the coaches and teammates made it feel like home … has yet to declare a major.
Name: Mark Mayle
Mark Mayle
Hometown/High School: Malvern, Ohio/Malvern
Position: Forward
Height: 6-9 Weight: 205
Major: Finance
High School: Three-year varsity team member at Malvern … averaged 19.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and two assists as a senior … named to the All-Ohio First Team as a senior … 2017-18 District 5 Player of the Year and I.V.C. Offensive Player of the Year … three-time All-District 5 and I.V.C. First Team honoree … two-time All-East District selection … member of the student council.
Personal: Born Mark Allen Mayle Jr. … son of Mark and Raelynn Mayle … has one older brother (Tyler) … spends his free time fishing, hunting, hanging out with friends and playing video games … favorite TV shows include Sportscenter and The Office … names the Cleveland Cavaliers as his favorite professional sports team and LeBron James as his favorite sports figure … chose UMass Lowell for the city and the coaching staff … majoring in finance.
Name: Sesan Russell
Sesan Russell
Hometown/High School: London, England/Charnwood College
Position: Guard
Height: 6-2 Weight: 200
Major: Mathematics
High School: Team member at Charnwood College … averaged 18 points, five assists, seven rebounds and five steals as a senior … helped lead his team to a NBL Division 1 Men's League Championship as a senior … Harris Tournament Champion and MVP … 2017-18 EABL West Player of the Year and All-West First Team selection … EABL 3x3 Champion … played for the U18 Great Britain Team as a junior and the U17 England Team as a sophomore … U18 FIBA Division B Silver Medalist … NBL U18 Championship as a freshman.
Personal: Son of Bruce and Adeola Russell … has one younger brother (Toro) … enjoys playing video games in his free time … lists Arrow and Flash as his favorite TV shows … names the LA Lakers and Arsenal F.C. as his favorite professional sports teams … Kyle Lowry is his favorite sports figure … chose UMass Lowell because he felt it was the right fit … majoring in mathematics.
