John Gallagher<\/a> has announced the addition of sophomore guard Anthony Pacciarelli on Tuesday\u00a0morning.<\/p>\n“Anthony gives us a great level of shooting, physical toughness, and all-out effort,” described Gallagher.<\/p>\n
Pacciarelli previously played for the Colts of SUNY Orange on the JUCO circuit in Region XV and led all of Division II in scoring on the year.<\/p>\n
Throughout the campaign, Pacciarelli dazzled by leading the nation in total points with 875. Named First Team All-Region, Mid-Hudson Conference Male Athlete of the Week four times, Mid-Hudson Conference First Team All-Conference, Mid-Hudson Conference Most Valuable Player, Region XC First Team All-Region, Region XV Player of the Year, Region XV Tournament Most Valuable Player, and NJCAA Division II National Championships All-Tournament Team.<\/p>\n
During his freshman campaign, Pacciarelli logged 26.5 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 2.4 assists per game, and scored a career-high 50 points against Ulster on February 10, 2026. He summed up his first collegiate campaign by being named an NJCAA Division II First Team All-American.<\/p>\n
“We look forward to him building on a successful season where he led his team to the Junior College National Tournament and was recognized as a First Team All-American.”<\/p>\n
Playing in the postseason for the Colts, the 6-5 winger posted 33 points in the first-round victory over Prince George’s, to accrue 802 points on the year and beyond, while breaking the program’s single-season scoring record. Finally, his 99 three-pointers were tied for second most in program history.<\/p>\n
Through 33 games played for SUNY Orange, Pacciarelli started in 32, logging an average of 33.4 minutes on the floor, converted 50.2 percent from the floor, and netted a 40.9 percent clip from distance.<\/p>\n
Additionally, on the defensive side, Pacciarelli added 213 rebounds to his ledger, 6.5 per game, assisted on 79 buckets, 2.4 per game, and posted 52 steals overall.<\/p>\n
The Monroe, NY native attended St. Joseph’s Regional High School in Montvale, NJ, where he played on the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team for three seasons. As a senior, Pacciarelli averaged 18.0 points per game, eight rebounds per game, and four assists per game.<\/p>\n
Overall, Pacciarelli finished his time on the Varsity Boys’ program with 79 games played, 237 made baskets, 107 made triples, 319 rebounds, 10 blocks, 56 steals, and 921 career points.<\/p>\n
“Anthony is a local product who takes great pride in being from our beautiful state. We are excited Anthony is a Jasper!”<\/p>\n
Follow Manhattan Men’s Basketball on X (@JaspersMBB) and on Instagram (@jaspers.mbb).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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