2026 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
2025-26 (Junior)
- Played all 32 games, leading the team with 223 assists, 45 steals and 68 free throws made while totaling 316 points and 121 rebounds; shot 108-of-233 from the field, 32-of-87 on 3-pointers and 68-of-82 at the line
- Pulled down a season-high 8 rebounds in three games: at Belmont on Nov. 19, 2025, vs. Central Arkansas on Feb. 7, 2026, and at Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 28, 2026; also had a season-best 7 defensive rebounds at Belmont and vs. Central Arkansas
- Collected a season-high 5 steals vs. Western Carolina on Nov. 22, 2025
- Dished a season-high 12 assists and hit a season-best 5 3-pointers (5-for-5) vs. Blue Mountain Christian on Dec. 20, 2025
- Scored a season-high 24 points at North Florida on Jan. 31, 2026, on 9-for-11 shooting (2-for-4 on 3-pointers) and 4-for-5 at the line
- Named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team and earned Third Team All-ASUN honors; selected ASUN Newcomer of the Week on Dec. 8, 2025, Dec. 22, 2025, and Jan. 26, 2026
- Ranked second nationally in Assist/Turnover Ratio (4.37)
- Ranked top-10 nationally in Assists (223) and Assists Per Game (7.0)
PRIOR TO LIPSCOMB
- Transfer from Trevecca
- Played at Longwood University for the 2022-23 season
- Prepped at Masuk HS and Bridgton Academy
- 2024 Big South Champion at Longwood
- 2021 Connecticut All-State and South West Conference First Team honoree
- 2021 McDonald's All-American nominee
- Holds the Trevecca single season assist (192) and free throw percentage records
PERSONAL
- Son of Dawn and Manny Esmeraldo
- Majoring in exercise science
- Favorite athlete is Steve Nash
- Favorite movie is Interstellar
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2025-26Redshirt Junior
G
6'1"
176 lbs
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2026Redshirt Senior
G
6'1"
176 lbs
