The Loyola Ramblers men’s basketball team is one of the most storied programs in college basketball history. Founded in 1909, the Ramblers have a rich history of success, including an NCAA Division I championship in 1963. Throughout the years, the Ramblers have competed in various conferences, most recently the Missouri Valley Conference and now the Atlantic 10.
Led by head coach Porter Moser, the Ramblers have consistently been competitive in the conference, making NCAA Tournament appearances and winning regular season championships. With a talented group of players and a winning culture, the Ramblers are poised to make a deep run in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
1. Drew Valentine
Career
- 2009–2013: Oakland
- Position(s): Forward
- 2013–2015: Michigan State (GA)
- 2015–2017: Oakland (assistant)
- 2017–2021: Loyola Chicago (assistant)
- 2021–present: Loyola Chicago
Valentine played forward for four years at Oakland University, helping the Golden Grizzlies win back-to-back conference championships in 2013 and 2014. Valentine was named the A-10 Coach of the Year in his first year at Loyola–Chicago in 2016, leading the Ramblers to their first ever NCAA Tournament berth.
Valentine is a graduate of Lansing Catholic Central High School, where he was a two-time all-state selection and three-time all-conference pick. Valentine is married to the former Ashley Goudreau, and the couple has two young daughters.
Valentine is a Michigan native and Michigan State graduate. Valentine is a disciple of Rick Majerus, who he worked under as an assistant at Oakland and then Loyola–Chicago.
Valentine is a big fan of the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions. Valentine's coaching philosophy is centered around player development, stressing the importance of discipline, work ethic and team chemistry. Valentine is a tireless recruiter, and his teams are known for their strong defense.
2. Cameron Krutwig
Career
- High school: Jacobs, (Algonquin, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (2017–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: Telenet Giants Antwerp
- 2022: Blackwater Bossing
- 2022–present: Ibaraki Robots
- Third-team All-American – AP (2021), MVC Player of the Year (2021), 3x First-team All-MVC (2019–2021), Third-team All-MVC (2018), MVC Freshman of the Year (2018), MVC All-Newcomer Team (2018), MVC tournament MVP (2021)
Cameron Krutwig was born on December 21, 1998 in Algonquin, Illinois. He attended Jacobs High School and played college basketball at Loyola Chicago. Krutwig was not drafted in the NBA draft in 2021, but he has played for various teams in the B.League.
Krutwig is a strong center who can score in the low post and from long range. Cameron Krutwig is a 20-year-old forward playing for Ibaraki Robots in the Japanese Basketball League. Krutwig was a consensus first-team All-MVC pick in his final three seasons as a Maverick.
He is a three-time first-team all-MVC selection and led the team in scoring as a freshman. Krutwig set a Maverick record with 79 three-pointers made in his sophomore season.
He is a three-time MVC Freshman of the Year and was the tournament MVP in his final season. Krutwig will play for Telenet Giants Antwerp in the Belgian League in the 2021-22 season.
Krutwig is the son of former NBA player and coach Rick Krutwig. Cameron Krutwig is a native of Highland, Illinois. Krutwig is a sociology major and is considering a career in coaching.
3. Jerry Harkness
Career
- High school: DeWitt Clinton, (Bronx, New York)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1960–1963)
- NBA draft 1963 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9th overall
- Selected by the New York Knicks
- Playing career: 1963–1969
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 21, 15
- 1963–1964: New York Knicks
- 1964–1967: Twin Cities Sailors
- 1967–1969: Indiana Pacers
- NCAA champion (1963), Consensus first-team All-American (1963), No. 15 retired by Loyola Ramblers
- Points: 618 (7.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 233 (2.7 rpg)
- Assists: 156 (1.8 apg)
Jerry Harkness was born in Harlem, New York on May 7, 1940. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and played basketball for the school's team.
He then attended Loyola Chicago and played for the Ramblers basketball team. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1963 NBA draft and played for the team for three seasons.
In 1966, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and played for them for two seasons. He then moved to the Chicago Bulls and played for them for one season. He retired from playing basketball in 1969 and started a career in business.
He died on August 24, 2021 at the age of 81. Jerry Harkness was a two-time consensus first-team All-American for the Loyola Ramblers, and he was also a NCAA champion. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1963 NBA draft, and he played for them for two seasons.
He then played for the Twin Cities Sailors for two seasons, before signing with the Indiana Pacers in 1967. He stayed with the Pacers for seven seasons, before retiring in 1969. He has since been inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, and he currently serves as the head coach of the Loyola Ramblers.
Jerry Harkness is also a member of the USA Basketball Hall of Fame, and he played for the United States in the 1980 Olympic Games. He is currently the head coach of the Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team. Jerry Harkness is one of the most decorated players in the history of basketball, and he is a legend in the game.
4. Alfredrick Hughes
Career
- High school: Paul Robeson, (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1981–1985)
- NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
- Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
- Playing career: 1985–1994
- Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
- Number: 6
- 1985–1986: San Antonio Spurs
- 1986–1987: Alno Fabriano
- 1987–1990: Chicago / Illinois Express
- 1990–1991: Dayton Wings
- 1991–1992: Louisville Shooters
- 1992–1993: Fort Wayne Fury
- 1993: Iraklis Thessaloniki B.C.
- 1993: Quad City Thunder
- 1993: Montreal Dragons
- 1993–1994: Hartford Hellcats
- 1994: Rochester Renegade
- 1994: Grand Rapids Hoops
- Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1985), 3× Horizon League Player of the Year (1983–1985), No. 21 retired by Loyola Ramblers
Alfredrick Hughes was born on July 19, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. Hughes attended high school at Paul Robeson. After high school, Hughes attended Loyola Chicago where he played basketball for the school.
In 1985, Hughes was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. Hughes played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1985-1994. Hughes then played for Alno Fabriano from 1986-1987.
After playing in Italy for a year, Hughes came back to the United States and played for the New Jersey Nets from 1994-1995.
Hughes retired from basketball in 1995. Hughes now lives in Chicago, Illinois and works as a color commentator for ESPN. Hughes was one of the most decorated players in Horizon League history.
He was a three-time Horizon League Player of the Year and a two-time All-League selection. He played 14 seasons in the NBA and was a valuable contributor for several teams.
Hughes was known for his shooting and three-point shooting. He is currently the assistant coach for the Wichita State Shockers.
5. Andre Moore
Career
- High school: Carver (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1984–1987)
- NBA draft 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
- Selected by the Denver Nuggets
- Playing career: 1987–2001
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 31, 41, 53
- 1987: Denver Nuggets
- 1987: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1987–1988: Philadelphia Aces
- 1988–1989: Tulsa Fast Breakers
- 1990–1994: Brisbane Bullets
- 1995: Hobart Devils
- 1999–2001: Cairns Taipans
- First-team All-NBL (1990), Vince Hickey Memorial Award (1990), MCC Player of the Year (1987)
Andre Moore was born on July 2, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. Moore attended high school at Carver, where he was a standout power forward. Moore played college basketball at Loyola Chicago, where he was a three-time All-American.
Moore was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 1987 NBA draft, and he played for the team for 11 seasons. Moore was a two-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA selection. Moore retired from the NBA in 2001. Moore is currently the head coach of the Australian national team.
Moore has two children. Moore is married and has two children. Andre Moore was a prolific scorer in the NBL and was a key player for the Denver Nuggets during the early 1990s. Moore was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1987 but never played for them as he signed with the Denver Nuggets the following year.
Moore was a key player for the Nuggets during the early 1990s, averaging over 20 points per game in his four seasons with the team.
Moore later played for the Philadelphia Aces, Tulsa Fast Breakers, and Brisbane Bullets before retiring in 1995. Moore was honoured with a Vince Hickey Memorial Award in 1990 and was also named the MVP of the 1990 NBL Championship.
Moore is now a commentator for the NBA on TNT.
6. Jack Dwan
Career
- High school: Senn (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1944–1947)
- BAA draft: 1947 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1947–1949
- Position: Forward / Guard
- Number: 19
- 1947–1949: Minneapolis Lakers
- BAA champion (1949), NBL champion (1948)
Jack Dwan was born in 1921 in Oklahoma. He attended high school in Chicago, Illinois and then college at Loyola Chicago. He started his career in show business as a dancer and then worked his way up to becoming a successful actor.
He is best known for his roles in films such as The Sting, Airport 1975, and The Godfather. He died in 1993 at the age of 72. He was a forward and guard for the Minneapolis Lakers in the early years of the NBA. He was a two-time BAA champion and a NBL champion.
He was a member of the United States national team at the 1948 Olympic Games. He later played in the ABA for the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975. He died in 2006. He was a very good player and a key part of the Minneapolis Lakers' early success.
He was a very popular player and was loved by fans. He was a very good player and is considered one of the best forwards and guards in NBA history.
7. Ed Earle
Career
- High school: Schurz (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1946–1950)
- NBA draft: 1950 / Undrafted
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 6
- 1952–1953: Elmira Colonels
- 1953: Syracuse Nationals
- 1954–1955: Wilkes-Barre Barons
Ed Earle was born on April 28, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois. Earle attended high school in Schurz, Illinois, and played on the varsity basketball team. Earle started his career as a journalist, working for the Chicago Tribune and the St.
Louis Post Dispatch. Earle was drafted into the US Army in 1951 and served in the Korean War. After his discharge, Earle returned to journalism and became the editorial page editor for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Earle was appointed the editorial page editor of the Chicago Tribune in 1978 and held the position until his retirement in 2001.
Earle was a member of the board of directors for the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Earle was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1987 for his column "Chicago Politics." Earle died on March 26, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 81.
8. Jerry Nagel
Career
- High school: LaSalle-Peru (LaSalle, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1946–1949)
- BAA draft 1949 / Round: 4 / Pick: –
- Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons
- Playing career: 1949–1950
- Position: Guard
- Number: 9
- 1949–1950: Fort Wayne Pistons
- Points: 13 (0.9 ppg)
- Assists: 18 (1.3 apg)
Jerry Nagel was born on May 18, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended high school at LaSalle-Peru in LaSalle, Illinois and then went on to study at Loyola Chicago.
Jerry Nagel began his career as a basketball coach at LaSalle-Peru and then became an assistant coach at Loyola Chicago. He then became the head coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1966.
Jerry Nagel led the Illinois Fighting Illini to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in 1969. He then moved on to become the head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971. Jerry Nagel led the North Carolina Tar Heels to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in 1974.
He later became the head coach at the University of Arizona in 1976. Jerry Nagel retired from coaching in 1988 after leading the Arizona Wildcats to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.
9. Les Hunter
Career
- High school: Pearl (Nashville, Tennessee)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1961–1964)
- NBA draft 1964 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9th overall
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1964–1973
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 41, 35, 40, 4, 30
- 1964–1965: Baltimore Bullets
- 1967–1969: Minnesota Muskies / Miami Floridians
- 1969–1970: New York Nets
- 1970–1972: Kentucky Colonels
- 1972–1973: Memphis Tams
- 2× ABA All-Star (1968, 1969), NCAA champion (1963), No. 41 retired by Loyola Ramblers
- Points: 5,735 (12.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 3,224 (6.9 rpg)
- Assists: 752 (1.6 apg)
Hunter was a 6'7" power forward who played in the NBA from 1964-1973. He attended Loyola Chicago and was a two-time All-American. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1964 NBA Draft and played for them for four seasons.
He was a member of the United States national team in the 1968 Olympics and the 1972 Olympics. He was also a member of the Detroit Pistons' championship teams in the 1968-69 and 1969-70 seasons. Hunter retired in 1973 and later had a successful career as a coach.
He died on March 27, 2020 at the age of 77. Hunter was a two-time ABA All-Star and NCAA champion with the Maryland Bullets. Hunter played in the NBA for the New York Nets and the Kentucky Colonels before retiring in 1973. Hunter was known for his scoring, rebounding, and assists abilities.
Hunter died in 2014 at the age of 81.
10. Wayne Sappleton
Career
- High school: Ardenne (Kingston, Jamaica)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1978–1982)
- NBA draft 1982 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
- Selected by the Golden State Warriors
- Playing career: 1982–1993
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 44
- 1982–1984: AMG Sebastiani Rieti
- 1984–1985: New Jersey Nets
- 1985–1986: Allibert Livorno
- 1986–1989: Sangiorgese
- 1989–1991: Corona Cremona
- 1991–1993: CB Llíria
- Horizon League Player of the Year (1982)
Wayne Sappleton was a tall and powerful player in the NBA for over a decade. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1982 and spent most of his career with the team.
Sappleton was a key player on championship teams in the early 1990s, and is still considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. He has since retired from the NBA and now lives in Jamaica.
Sappleton is a highly respected member of the Jamaican community, and continues to support his country in various ways. He is a respected member of the NBA community and is often called on to give advice to young players.
Wayne Sappleton is a true Jamaican icon, and his story is an important part of Jamaican history. He is a much-loved figure in his home country, and his popularity continues to grow with each passing year. Wayne Sappleton is one of the most successful Jamaican athletes ever, and his story is an important part of Jamaican history.
11. Lucas Williamson
Career
- High school: Whitney Young, (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (2017–2022)
- NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Ontario Clippers
- First-team All-MVC (2022), Second-team All-MVC (2021), 2× MVC Defensive Player of the Year (2021, 2022), 3× MVC All-Defensive Team (2020–2022), MVC tournament MVP (2022), MVC All-Freshman Team (2018)
Lucas Williamson was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1999. He attended Whitney Young High School in Chicago, where he was a standout basketball player. After graduating from high school, Williamson attended Loyola Chicago, where he played for the basketball team.
In 2017, Williamson was drafted by the Delaware 87ers in the NBA G League. In 2018, he was signed by the Ontario Clippers.
Williamson has played in the NBA G League and in the Spanish Liga ACB. He is currently playing for the Ontario Clippers. Lucas Williamson is a shooting guard who plays for the Ontario Clippers in the NBA G League.
He is 24 years old and is 6 feet 4 inches tall. Lucas Williamson was a standout player for the Ontario Clippers during the 2022-23 season. He was a Second-team All-MVC selection and was also named an All-Defensive Team member for the second straight year.
Williamson has yet to be drafted by an NBA team, but he is still considered one of the top prospects in the country.
He is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming draft. Williamson has had a successful career playing for the Ontario Clippers and is looking to continue his success in the upcoming draft.
12. Aher Uguak
Career
- High school: Harry Ainlay, (Edmonton, Alberta)
- College: , New Mexico (2016–2017), Loyola Chicago (2018–2022)
- NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Niners Chemnitz
- Third-team All-MVC (2021), 2× MVC All-Defensive Team (2021, 2022)
Aher Uguak is a 24-year old small forward from Canada who has played in the Basketball Bundesliga, FIBA Europe Cup, and the NBA G League. Uguak was born in Ismailia, Egypt, but moved to Canada with his family when he was young.
He attended high school in Edmonton, Alberta, and played for Harry Ainlay. Uguak was drafted in the second round (41st overall) of the 2018 NBA G League Draft by the Reno Bighorns. He made his NBA G League debut on November 16th, 2018, scoring four points in a 114-103 loss to the Long Island Nets.
Uguak made his Bundesliga debut on December 7th, 2018, scoring 10 points in a 111-106 victory over the Berlin Skyliners. Uguak is a versatile player who can play both small forward and shooting guard positions. He is a member of the Canadian national team, and has also played for the Egypt national team.
Uguak is a skilled shooter and passer, and is considered to be a promising young player in the NBA.
13. Dan Hipsher
Career
- 1973–1977: Bowling Green
- 1977–1978: Miami (OH) (GA)
- 1978–1980: Miami–Dade CC (assistant)
- 1980–1989: Dayton (assistant)
- 1989–1993: Wittenberg
- 1993–1995: Stetson
- 1995–2004: Akron
- 2005–2007: Arkansas (assistant)
- 2007–2009: South Florida (assistant)
- 2009–2013: Alabama (assistant)
- 2013–2016: Texas–Pan American / Texas–Rio Grande
- 2016–2020: Oakland (associate HC)
- 2021–present: Loyola Chicago (associate HC)
Hipsher has been an assistant coach at several schools over the past two decades, most notably at Dayton and Akron. He was named associate head coach at Loyola Chicago this past offseason.
Hipsher is a veteran of the bowling circuit, where he won several national championships. He is known for his work with players development, and is credited with helping several players graduate from college.
Hipsher is a native of Dayton, Ohio. Dan Hipsher is the current head coach of Loyola Chicago. Hipsher has been a head coach for over a decade now, and has accumulated a 265-248 record. Hipsher has led teams to success in both theNCAC and MAC, and has been awarded both conference Coach of the Year and Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year honors.
Hipsher is known for his strict discipline and hard work in player development, which has resulted in several successful teams. Hipsher is a highly-rated coach, and is considered one of the best in the country. He will continue to lead the Greyhounds to success in the future.
14. Trey Lewis
Career
- High school: Garfield Heights, (Garfield Heights, Ohio)
- College: , Penn State (2011–2012), Cleveland State (2013–2015), Louisville (2015–2016)
- NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2016–present
- 2016–2017: Medi Bayreuth
- 2017–2018: ratiopharm Ulm
- 2018: Bourg
- 2018–2019: Salt Lake City Stars
- 2019–2020: BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
- 2020–2021: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
- 2021–present: Mornar
- First-team All-Horizon League (2015)
Trey Lewis is a point guard for Penn State. He was a member of the USA U-19 team that won the gold medal at the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship. Lewis played college basketball for Penn State.
He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a junior and was a second-team selection as a senior. Lewis was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the third round of the 2012 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for the 76ers and the Indiana Pacers before being waived in December 2017.
Lewis has played for the Montenerguese League, the Italian Lega Basket Serie A, and the Turkish Basketball League. Lewis is a Montenegrin citizen. Lewis has played for the United States national basketball team. He was a member of the USA U-19 team that won the gold medal at the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship.
Lewis is married and has two children.
15. Ben Richardson
Career
- High school: Blue Valley Northwest, (Overland Park, Kansas)
- College: Loyola Chicago (2014–2018)
- NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2019: MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza
- 2019–2020: Geosan Kolín
- 2020–2021: SAM Basket
- 2021-present: Spišskí Rytieri
- MVC Defensive Player of the Year (2018), MVC All-Defensive Team (2018)
Ben Richardson is a 6'3" point guard/shooting guard from Overland Park, Kansas who played for the Spišskí Rytieri in the Slovak Basketball League. Richardson was a highly touted high school player and was rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN.
He played college ball at Blue Valley Northwest and was named to the All-American Second Team as a sophomore. Richardson was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2016 NBA draft, but was immediately traded to the Orlando Magic.
He has since played for the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets. Richardson has improved his game significantly over the past few years and is now a key player on some of the league's best teams. He is a capable scorer and passer and is one of the most versatile players in the NBA.
Richardson is a hard worker who does whatever it takes to help his team win. He is a natural leader and is always willing to give 100% on the court. Richardson is a future Hall of Famer who is sure to have a long and successful career in the NBA.
16. Justin Cerasoli
Justin Cerasoli is the Loyola Ramblers all-time leading scorer. He registered 1,472 points in his career, which is good for 10th all-time on the Ramblers' scoring list.
Cerasoli also averaged 14.1 points per game over his career. He was a three-time All-American and two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year. Cerasoli was also a part of the 2003 NCAA championship team.
Cerasoli finished his Loyola Ramblers career with 471 rebounds and 256 assists. He was also a standout on the defensive end, averaging 2.5 blocks per game. Cerasoli was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the 2004 NBA draft.
He played in the NBA for four seasons before retiring in 2008. Cerasoli is currently an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies' summer league team.
Justin Cerasoli is a versatile forward who can play both forward positions. He had a breakout sophomore season in 2016-17, averaging 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Cerasoli is a clutch performer, averaging 16.9 points over his last five games of the season. He is a fine student who has been named to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team three times.
Cerasoli is a member of the United States national team, and he helped the team to a silver medal at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup. He is expected to be a key player for Loyola in the upcoming season.
17. Marques Townes
Career
- High school: , Cardinal McCarrick, (South Amboy, New Jersey), St. Joseph, (Metuchen, New Jersey)
- College: , Fairleigh Dickinson (2014–2016), Loyola Chicago (2017–2019)
- NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2021: Murcia
- 2021: Kalev/Cramo
- 2021–2022: Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys
- 2022: Tours Métropole Basket
- 2022–present: Kecskeméti TE
- MVC Player of the Year (2019), First-team All-MVC (2019)
Marques Townes was born on September 3, 1995 in Edison, New Jersey. He played high school basketball for Cardinal McCarrick and St. Joseph. Townes was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the 2016 NBA draft.
He has appeared in nine games for the Nets this season. Marques Townes is a shooting guard for the TE Kecskeméti. He was a member of the Dominican Republic national team in the 2017 FIBA U19 World Championship. Townes has a younger brother, Jaden, who is also a basketball player.
Marques is of Haitian descent. Townes is a strong supporter of his local community and helps to raise money for various charities. Townes played college basketball at Fairleigh Dickinson and Loyola Chicago. Townes was not drafted by an NBA team and he currently plays in the Kecskeméti TE in Hungary.
Townes was named the MVP of the MVC Tournament in 2019. Townes is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions.
Townes is a strong defender and he is averaging 3.5 blocks per game this season. Townes is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Townes is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions.
Townes is a strong defender and he is averaging 3.5 blocks per game this season. Townes is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions who is a hard worker and always looking to improve his game.
18. Donte Ingram
Career
- High school: , Danville (Danville, Illinois), Simeon (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Loyola Chicago (2014–2018)
- NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2019: Texas Legends
- 2019–2020: Greensboro Swarm
- 2020–2021: Nelson Giants
- 2021–present: Donar
- Dutch Cup winner (2022), Second-team All-MVC (2018), MVC tournament MVP (2018)
Donte Ingram is 26 years old and was born in 1996 in Danville, Illinois. He attended high school at Danville and then played college ball at Simeon. Ingram is a small forward and shooting guard who is listed at 6'6" and 215 pounds.
He has played in the BNXT League for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, averaging 12.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Ingram has also played for the NBA's Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies in his career. He is currently playing for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the BNXT League.
Ingram is a versatile player who can play both forward and guard positions. He is a natural scorer and has proven himself as a consistent performer in the NBA.
Ingram is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Ingram was a four-year starter at Loyola Chicago, where he averaged 16.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1 steal per game as a junior in 2018.
Ingram was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 41st overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, but he was not signed by the team. Ingram signed with the Texas Legends of the NBA G-League in October 2018.
Ingram has played for the Greensboro Swarm and Nelson Giants in the NBA G-League since 2018. Ingram made his NBA debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on December 12, 2018, scoring two points in four minutes of action.
Ingram was waived by the 76ers on December 15, 2018. Ingram signed with the Donar of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Lig on December 16, 2018. Ingram has averaged 14.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 37 games for Donar in 2019. Ingram is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2019–20 season.
19. Porter Moser
Career
- 1986–1990: Creighton
- 1990–1991: Creighton (assistant)
- 1991–1995: Texas A&M (assistant)
- 1995–1996: Milwaukee (assistant)
- 1996–1998: Texas A&M (assistant)
- 1998–2000: Arkansas–Little Rock (assistant)
- 2000–2003: Arkansas–Little Rock
- 2003–2007: Illinois State
- 2007–2008: Saint Louis (assistant)
- 2008–2011: Saint Louis (associate HC)
- 2011–2021: Loyola–Chicago
- 2021–present: Oklahoma
Moser has been the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners since the start of the 2015 season. He has a record of 31-25 (.554) in his three seasons at Oklahoma.
He played college basketball at Creighton and was an assistant coach at Texas A&M before taking the head coaching job at Arkansas-Little Rock. Moser is a well-respected coach who has worked with some of the top players in the country, including LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.
Porter Moser is the current head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team. Moser was previously the head coach at Illinois State and Saint Louis.
Moser has led the Sooners to three conference championships and one NCAA tournament appearance. Moser is a four-time MVC coach of the year and was recently inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame.
Moser was born and raised in Arkansas and played college basketball at Little Rock. Moser is married with three children. Porter Moser is a native of Arkansas and currently resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
20. Larry Knight
Career
- High school: Northeastern (Detroit, Michigan)
- College: , Ellsworth CC (1975–1977), Loyola Chicago (1977–1979)
- NBA draft 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
- Selected by the Utah Jazz
- Playing career: 1979–1986
- Position: Power forward
- 1979–1980: Anchorage Northern Knights
- 1980–1981: Billings Volcanos
- 1984–1985: USC Heidelberg
- 1985–1986: Nashua Den Bosch
- CBA champion (1980), All-CBA Second Team (1980)
Larry Knight was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 18.7 points per game over his career. Knight was a key player on the Detroit Pistons team that won the championship in 1989.
He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets. Knight retired from the NBA in 2000. He has since worked as a commentator for NBA games. Knight was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
He has two children. Larry Knight is currently retired and living in Florida. Larry Knight played for the Utah Jazz from 1979-1986.
Knight was a power forward who averaged 11.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Knight was one of the most dominant power forwards of his era and was a CBA champion with the Anchorage Northern Knights in 1980.
Larry Knight was also an All-CBA Second Team selection in 1980. Knight retired from the NBA in 1986 after playing for the Nashua Den Bosch.
Larry Knight is currently the head coach of the Manila Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association. Larry Knight is also a basketball analyst for ESPN. Larry Knight was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.
Larry Knight is a respected figure in the basketball community and was a dominant player in his era.
21. Vic Rouse
Career
- High school: Pearl (Nashville, Tennessee)
- College: Loyola Chicago (1961–1964)
- NBA draft 1964 / Round: 7 / Pick: 60th overall
- Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 40
- NCAA champion (1963), AP honorable mention All-American (1964), No. 40 retired by Loyola Ramblers
Vic Rouse was one of the most highly respected athletes at Loyola during his time. Rouse was a two-time All-American and led the Ramblers to the NCAA Tournament in his senior year.
Rouse was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1967 NBA Draft, but he never played in the league. Rouse later played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and in Europe.
Rouse died of a heart attack in 1999 at the age of 56. Vic Rouse was a highly successful power forward in the NBA. He played for the Cincinnati Royals and Loyola Chicago. 2. Rouse was a two-time NCAA champion and two-time AP honorable mention All-American.
3. Rouse was also a leader on his teams, often playing tough defense and pushing the ball up the court. 4. He is currently retired from basketball, but he still remains active in the community. 5. Rouse is a legend at Loyola Chicago, and he will be remembered fondly by many fans.
22. Clayton Custer
Career
- High school: Blue Valley Northwest, (Overland Park, Kansas)
- College: , Iowa State (2014–2015), Loyola Chicago (2016–2019)
- NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 4
- Lou Henson Award (2018), MVC Player of the Year (2018), First-team All-MVC (2018), Third-team All-MVC (2019)
Clayton Custer is the Director of Video Operations and Player Development for the Oklahoma Sooners. Clayton played football at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Kansas City, Kansas.
He played college football at Iowa State and then transferred to Loyola Chicago. Clayton is a very talented video operator and player developer. Clayton has worked with the Oklahoma Sooners for the past two seasons.
Clayton is a very hard working individual who is always looking to improve his skills. Clayton is a very valuable member of the Oklahoma Sooners football team. Clayton is passionate about his work and loves helping the Oklahoma Sooners win.
Clayton is a great asset to the Oklahoma Sooners and we are very thankful for his contributions. Clayton Custer played point guard for Śląsk Wroclaw in the Polish league this past season. He was one of the most decorated players in his high school career, leading his team to a state championship as a senior.
Custer has spent the majority of his professional career playing in the NBA development league. He is coming off a successful season in which he averaged 13.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game. Clayton Custer is a 4-year starter at Oklahoma and was named the Director of Video Operations and Player Development in May.
Final Words
The Loyola Ramblers men’s basketball team has had some of the most successful players in the history of the sport. Some of the greatest players to ever play for the Ramblers include Bill Cartwright, Scott May, Rick Majerus, and Ben Gordon.
