SUNY Cobleskill

Defeating the first-ranked team in Division III, SUNY Cobleskill, N.Y., makes its way to the national tournament with a record for 25-6. The team is making its first appearance in the tournament since 2005. The Tigers earned their berth in the national tournament by defeating Hudson Valley Community College, the first-ranked team in Division III, in the Region III semi-finals 86-79, and then defeated sixth-ranked Herkimer County Community College in the championships 77-75. Cobleskill is ranked in the top five in the nation in team defense and is entering the tournament with four players selected to the All-Region III team.

This year's team is led by Darryl Burns Jr., a 6'1" senior guard, who was selected as MVP for the Region III tournament. Other players include: Stanley Francois, a 6'2" senior forward who is a two-time selection for the All-Region III team and a two-time selection for the All-Mountain Valley Conference III team; Anthony Armstead, a 6'5" senior forward for the Tigers, who was selected for the All-Region III team and the All-Mountain Valley Conference III team; and Harley Fuller, a 6'1" senior guard, who was selected for the All-Region III team and was a two-time selection for the All-Mountain Valley Conference III team. Head Coach Kevin McCarthy describes this year’s team: "We play very hard, very smart, and we play together. What we may lack in natural ability we make up for in intensity. This is a team that in the regional tournament found a way to win against overwhelming odds."