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2026–27 Team Profile

1–02026–27 OVERALL

2 completed games are awaiting full box scores; records include verified final scores. Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete game box scores.

2026–27 Team Metrics

Effective FG%56.4%#113 nationally
Turnover Rate18.3%#233 nationally
Offensive Rebound %34.4%#163 nationally
Free Throw Rate47.3%#82 nationally

Season Statistics

Games1
Points / Game76.0
Opponent Points / Game73.0
Rebounds / Game41.0
Assists / Game12.0
Steals / Game4.0
Blocks / Game1.0
Turnovers / Game13.0
FG%49.1
3PT%38.1
FT%53.8
Offensive Efficiency107.0
Defensive Efficiency102.8
Net Efficiency4.2
Tempo71.0

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 45.7 · Preseason and current results. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

PLAYERPOSGPMPGPPG ▼RPGAPGSPGBPGFGA/G3PA/GFG%3P%FT%
Zach HowellG139.028.08.01.00.00.014.010.071.4%60.0%100.0%
Tristan BeckfordG127.012.07.01.01.01.06.01.083.3%0.0%22.2%
Josiah ShackelfordG135.012.09.03.01.00.015.05.026.7%20.0%75.0%
Makhi LeachG132.012.03.02.01.00.09.01.033.3%0.0%66.7%
Preston SquireF125.08.04.02.00.00.05.03.060.0%33.3%50.0%
Christ EssandokoF15.02.00.02.00.00.01.00.0100.0%0.0%0.0%
Juan Cranford Jr.G117.02.03.01.00.00.02.00.050.0%0.0%0.0%
Camden KarelF110.00.01.00.01.00.01.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%
KJ TorbertG11.00.01.00.00.00.00.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%
Trey SimmonsG19.00.01.00.00.00.02.01.00.0%0.0%0.0%

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date · EasternAwayHomeStatus / Score
Bowling Green FalconsGeorgia State PanthersFinal76 – 73
Cleveland State VikingsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Niagara Purple EaglesBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsWilliam & Mary TribeScheduled
Northern Illinois HuskiesBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsIndiana HoosiersScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsKent State Golden FlashesScheduled
Western Michigan BroncosBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Miami (OH) RedHawksBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsAkron ZipsScheduled
Cornerstone CORNERSTNEBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Aquinas SaintsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Ohio BobcatsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsCentral Michigan ChippewasScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsEastern Michigan EaglesScheduled
Ball State CardinalsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsBuffalo BullsScheduled
Massachusetts MinutemenBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Kent State Golden FlashesBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsWestern Michigan BroncosScheduled
Toledo RocketsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsBall State CardinalsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsMiami (OH) RedHawksScheduled
Buffalo BullsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Akron ZipsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsToledo RocketsScheduled
Central Michigan ChippewasBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsMassachusetts MinutemenScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsOhio BobcatsScheduled
Eastern Michigan EaglesBowling Green FalconsScheduled

2026–27 Projected Rotation

2026-27 PROJECTION

Projected Rotation

Projected roles are MMH preseason estimates and are not an official depth chart.

Projected Starting Five

Jayden JohnsonPG | Jr. | 6-1
ROLEExperienced lead guard
PREVIOUS TEAMSouth Carolina State
2025-262025-26: 13.4 PPG / 3.5 APG / 37.0% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Josiah ShackelfordG | Jr. | 6-5
ROLEReturning perimeter scoring option
PREVIOUS TEAMBowling Green
2025-262025-26: 11.3 PPG / 3.5 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Zach HowellW | R-Sr. | 6-5
ROLEWing shooter adapting to Division I competition
PREVIOUS TEAMDrury
2025-262025-26 Division II: 17.6 PPG / 44.0% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Tristan BeckfordF | So. | 6-7
ROLEAthletic forward and defensive versatility
PREVIOUS TEAMSouth Florida
2025-262025-26: 2.6 PPG / 1.7 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Christ EssandokoC | R-Sr. | 7-1
ROLEPhysical post and skilled interior option
PREVIOUS TEAMSouth Carolina
2025-262025-26: 2.0 PPG / 1.6 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer

Key Rotation

Juan Cranford Jr.G | Jr. | 6-4
ROLEMajor perimeter rotation scorer and starting alternative
PREVIOUS TEAMEastern Kentucky
2025-262025-26: 12.1 PPG / 36.3% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Trey SimmonsG | Jr. | 6-1
ROLEBench creator; role projection depends on availability after summer ankle issues
PREVIOUS TEAMFrostburg State
2025-262025-26 Division II: 24.2 PPG / 3.2 APG / 38.0% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Makhi LeachG | So. | 6-2
ROLEReturning guard competing to run the offense
PREVIOUS TEAMBowling Green
2025-262025-26: 3.1 PPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Preston SquireF/C | R-Jr. | 6-11
ROLEStretch post option; health has limited recent minutes
PREVIOUS TEAMBowling Green
2025-26164 total minutes across previous two seasons
RECRUITINGReturning player
Aiden GoinsC | Sr. | 6-9
ROLEPhysical reserve post
PREVIOUS TEAMBowling Green
2025-262025-26: 4.5 PPG / 1.4 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Camden KarelF | So. | 6-9
ROLEYoung forward depth
PREVIOUS TEAMBowling Green
2025-262025-26: 2.0 PPG / 1.3 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
KJ TorbertG | Fr. | 6-3
ROLEYoung scoring guard competing for minutes
PREVIOUS TEAMEast Lansing HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college statistics
RECRUITINGFreshman
Talan StaleyPG | Fr. | 6-3
ROLEDevelopmental point guard
PREVIOUS TEAMRidge View HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college statistics
RECRUITINGFreshman
Leek AtenyC | Fr. | 6-11
ROLEDevelopmental rim-protection option
PREVIOUS TEAMDanville Christian
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college statistics
RECRUITINGFreshman