Sacred Heart men's basketball prepares for season after losing top scorers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Sacred Heart University men's basketball coach Anthony Latina looks ahead to the upcoming season after his team lost its top five scorers from last year. The Pioneers, who posted a 14-19 record overall and a 9-11 mark in the Metro Conference last season, signed five experienced transfers and retained two key reserves. Latina emphasizes the importance of college experience among his players, which he believes could make the team competitive this season. With the return of key players like Griffin Barrouk, alongside new talents such as Jojo Wallace, Latina is optimistic about the team's prospects in their third year in the Metro Conference.
- •Pioneers aim to contend in the Metro Conference after losing key players.
- •Anthony Latina enters his 14th season as head coach.
- •Key returnees include Griffin Barrouk and Jaden Slaughter.
- •Sacred Heart signed five experienced transfers to bolster the team.
- •Jojo Wallace had a standout season at Southern New Hampshire averaging 24.8 points per game.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sacred Heart men's basketball lost its top 5 scorers. Why Anthony Latina is still optimistic
"The Pioneers have gone 52-52 in conference over the last six seasons between the MAAC and NEC
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