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Rob DePersia drives to the basket. DePersia was a part of Rowan men's basketball from 2015-19. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

From playing for Rowan Men’s Basketball to coaching at Villanova: The Rob DePersia story

John West February 1, 2023

It was always basketball for Rob DePersia. After the former Rowan men's basketball starter got a degree in biomedical engineering from a top-tier engineering school, most people would expect him to...

The Rowan men's basketball team huddles before its first game against Emerson in the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. Staff Photographer/ Jason Fisch

Season in review: Men’s basketball

Christopher Connors March 5, 2019

Just like Tony Stark, floating aimlessly through space following the destruction of the Avengers, the Rowan University men's basketball team can only reflect following an emotional defeat. The team...

Ramon Wright rises up for a two-handed dunk in a game against Ramapo earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Powered behind a career night from Ramon Wright, men’s basketball heads to NJAC Championship against Jersey City

Christopher Connors February 20, 2019

This is Ramon Wright’s world. We’re just living in it. Wright, fresh off of winning the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Defensive Player of the Year award, hopes to add another accolade...

DaRon Curry, Teirique Robinson, Ramon Wright, Rob and Nick Depersia take a photo with head coach Joe Crispin, family and friends during their Senior Night on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

With their college careers coming to a close, men’s basketball seniors reflect on their time in Glassboro

Christopher Connors February 13, 2019

The Brown and Gold field their own "Fab Four." Four starting seniors whose skill sets complement one another perfectly. All with their eyes on the prize, sacrificing personal ambitions for the good...

Senior guard Nick DePersia looks down the court. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

After two wild comebacks, men’s basketball inches a game behind for first in NJAC

Christopher Connors February 6, 2019

A pivotal road matchup late in the season against a conference rival with the hopes of the season hang in the balance in a tight conference race. In the final seconds, with the Brown and Gold trailing...

Rowan men's basketball coach Joe Crispin. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Inside the media room: Men’s basketball transcript after comeback win over Stockton

Christopher Connors February 2, 2019

Nearly 16 minute long postgame press conference following 100-95 victory over Stockton University. These questions were posed by The Whit staff writer Christopher Connors and members of Professor Phil...

Senior guard Rob DePersia brings the ball up at the LaScala's Fire Tip-Off Tournament. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Men’s basketball faces first NJAC challenge with Rutgers-Camden on Tuesday night

Christopher Connors November 19, 2018

The Italian Saint Francis of Assisi once said: “Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” For the Rowan men’s basketball team, this...

Rowan's Ramon Wright goes up for a shot earlier this season against William Paterson. Wright averaged 13 points and 8.4 rebounds a game this year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Rowan men’s basketball falls to Montclair in first round of NJAC Tournament

Kyle Lutz February 21, 2018

After hard work, dedication and a lot of preparation, unfortunately, the Rowan men's basketball team's season has come to an end. The brown and gold made the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) tournament...

Rowan guard Ramon Wright goes for a floater against William Paterson University earlier this season. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Rowan men’s basketball stays alive in NJAC with win versus TCNJ

Kyle Lutz January 31, 2018

It's been a mix of good and bad for the Rowan men's basketball team as of lately. The good? They broke a five-game losing streak last Wednesday in thrilling fashion against Rutgers-Camden. The bad? They...

Senior TJ Booth goes up for a basket during a game last year against Montclair State University. Booth is a team captain this year. Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan men’s basketball begins season Saturday at Pepsi Tip-Off Tournament

Kyle Lutz November 15, 2017

Last year, the Rowan men's basketball team turned things around compared to their 2015-2016 campaign. In his first season as head coach, Joe Crispin turned a 9-16 season to a 17-10 finish and made the...

Rowan men’s basketball prepares for return to conference tournament

Jaiden Campana February 15, 2017

At this time last year, the Rowan University men's basketball team's record was 9-16 overall. It’s been a complete change of tides for the group this season, as they’ve flipped that campaign on its...

Rowan men’s basketball goes 1-2 in last three games, now 6-3 on the year

Jaiden Campana December 6, 2016

After beginning the season with seven games on the road, the Rowan University men’s basketball team returned to the Esbjornson Gym on Saturday. The Profs put their undefeated New Jersey Athletic Conference...

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