Trevecca Men's Basketball | Trojans Picked Eighth in Gulf South Preseason Poll

NASHVILLE – The 2025-26 Trevecca Nazarene University men's basketball team begins its second season in the Gulf South Conference (GSC) with a new head coach, Nate Moran. The Nate Moran led Trojans are picked to finish eighth in the 2025-26 GSC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll.

#	SCHOOL	VOTES
1	Univ. of Montevallo (6)	114
2	Univ. of Alabama in Huntsville (4)	111
3	Valdosta State Univ. (2)	108
4	Univ. of West Alabama	86
5	Lee Univ.	82
6	Union Univ.	68
7	Delta State Univ.	54
8	Trevecca Nazarene Univ.	51
9	Univ. of West Florida	44
10	Auburn Univ. at Montgomery	31
11	Christian Brothers Univ.	26
12	Mississippi College	17

() = First-place votes

2025-2026 PREVIEW
The Trojans begin the Nate Moran era. Moran, who played locally at Battle Ground Academy and Lipscomb University, served as the lead assistant for Kevin Carroll the last two season at Trevecca. Moran helped Carroll revive the men's basketball program. Moran is the eleventh coach in program history.

The 2025-26 roster was heavily influenced by the recruiting efforts of Moran and benefits from a strong, but young roster. The roster does include three key transfer newcomers who will provide significant collegiate experience.

The roster also includes seven Trojans with experience playing in the Purple and White on the Hill.

The Trojans open the season Nov. 8 when they host Sewanee for the 2025 Trevecca Homecoming exhibition game at 3:30 PM. The Trojan open the regular season hosting the Robert Garrett Crossover Classic Nov. 15-16.

2025-26 GSC Newcomer Watchlist

Jax Abernathy	Fr.	G	6'4	Calhoun, Ga. / Christian Hertiage HS
Fred Bailey	Fr.	G	6'2	Nashville, Tenn. / Pope St. John Paul II Prep
Da'Shon Fisher	Jr.	G	6'3	Iowa City, Iowa / Des Moines Area CC

Here's a quick look at all the newcomers for 2025-26.

THE 2024 FRESHMEN

Jagger Francom – Center • 6-8 • Freshman • Millville, Utah / Ridgeline HS

Jagger Francom brings size and a projectable interior presence to the Trojans. A Millville product, Francom adds rim protection and finishing ability around the basket and will benefit from a collegiate strength and skill development plan. He redshirted in 2024–25, using the year to acclimate to the team's system and Division II physicality. Expect Francom to compete for minutes in the paint as he develops his low-post game and defensive instincts.

Fred Bailey – Guard • 6-2 • Freshman • Nashville, Tennessee / Pope Prep

Fred Bailey is a Nashville product who played for a former Trevecca Trojan in high school and arrives with a decorated prep résumé. Bailey had a standout high school career with strong scoring averages and accolades under a Trevecca alum's coaching, showing the ability to create shots and play both on and off the ball. He redshirted in 2024–25 to acclimate to the college game and will compete for guard minutes once eligible. Expect Bailey to be an aggressive scorer and a ready rotational guard soon.

Jax Abernathy – Guard • 6-4 • Freshman • Calhoun, Georgia / Christian Heritage HS

Jax Abernathy was a high-scoring, award-winning guard at Christian Heritage School, where he played under a former Trevecca Trojan coach. The Georgia native redshirted in 2024–25, using the year to adapt to the college game while preserving eligibility. Known for his scoring ability, length, and two-way potential, Abernathy brings a dynamic perimeter skill set and a competitive edge. Expect him to compete for early minutes as a versatile wing with shooting range and slashing ability.

THE TRANSFER NEWCOMERS

Da'Shon Fisher – Guard • 6-3 • Junior • Iowa City, Iowa / Liberty HS / Des Moines Area CC

Da'Shon Fisher joins Trevecca after stops at Liberty HS and Des Moines CC, bringing perimeter scoring and mid-range craft. His junior-college experience gives him familiarity against older competition and readiness to contribute as a perimeter scorer and secondary ball-handler. Expect his confidence and experience to be an asset to Trevecca's guard rotation. He'll be looked to for scoring punch off the bench and to help in late-game guard matchups.

Tyler Moore – Guard • 6-0 • Junior • Hendersonville, Tennessee / Beech HS / Montevallo / Johnson University

Tyler Moore is a guard with collegiate experience at Montevallo and Johnson University and is known for his quickness and ability to push in transition. A Hendersonville product from Beech HS, Moore brings the experience of playing at multiple college programs and the steady hands of a practiced floor general. He'll help Trevecca's backcourt with ball-pressure defense and playmaking in short bursts. Expect him to be a reliable secondary ball-handler and pick-and-roll option.

Dadrevius Weathers – Forward • 6-7 • Senior • Greensboro, North Carolina / Smith HS / Hutchinson CC / West Alabama

Dadrevius Weathers is a veteran forward who brings size and experience from Smith HS, Hutchinson CC, and West Alabama. Weathers provides physicality in the paint, rebounding, and interior defense while also contributing on the glass. As a senior, he's one of Trevecca's more experienced frontcourt options and a player who impacts the team in hustle stats and matchup minutes. Expect him to bring toughness and leadership to the post rotation.

THE 2025 FRESHMEN

Latham Binkley – Forward • 6-7 • Freshman • Homewood, Alabama / Homewood HS

Latham Binkley is a Homewood product who provides length and positional versatility. He redshirted in 2024–25 to develop physically and learn Trevecca's system; his high school career shows a strong rebounding and interior-scoring résumé. Expect him to battle for frontcourt minutes as he matures.

Cade Capps – Forward • 6-5 • Freshman • Crossville, Tennessee / Stone Memorial HS

Cade Capps arrives with a reliable inside-out skill set and high school accolades from Stone Memorial. Redshirting in 2024–25, he used the year for skill work and weight training and will be ready to compete for minutes up front. Expect Capps to provide hustle, rebounding, and interior scoring chances.

Josh Hamilton – Forward • 6-9 • Freshman • Ontario, Canada / Highland School

Josh Hamilton is a long center with rim-protection potential and burst for the open floor. He redshirted in 2024–25 while adapting to the college game, and he brings size that could translate into valuable minutes in the frontcourt once developed. Expect Hamilton's role to grow as he strengthens and learns defensive rotations.

Jeremy Jackson Jr. – Forward • 6-3 • Freshman • St. Louis, Missouri / Columbia Academy

Jeremy Jackson Jr. is a high-profile scorer who starred at Columbia Academy in St. Louis. His father played at Tennessee State (2002–05), and Jeremy arrives with a reputation as a high-usage, high-scoring wing who can create his own shot off the bounce. He redshirted in 2024–25 to acclimate and is expected to be an offensive weapon once active.

THE RETURNING TROJANS

Mason Brown – Guard • 6-0 • Sophomore • Lascassas, Tennessee / Central Magnet HS

Brown played in 11 games as a freshman, averaging and was an effective shooter, making 9-of-13 from the field and was deadly from deep, going 8-of-8 from range. He scored 29 points.

Jake Mulder – Forward • 6-5 • Senior • Brentwood, Tennessee / Ravenwood HS

Jake Mulder supplies interior toughness and efficient scoring for the Trojans. He played in 23 games in 2024–25 and provided a high-percentage inside presence, shooting .548 from the field while chipping in 2.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in limited minutes. Mulder's finishing touch around the rim and smart positioning make him a dependable option off the bench. Expect him to provide energy minutes, rebounds, and high-efficiency looks early in the shot clock.

Aiden Williams – Guard • 5-11 • Senior • Kingston Springs, Tennessee / Harpeth HS

Aiden Williams is a veteran backcourt presence for Trevecca who brings leadership and experience. A senior guard from Harpeth HS, Williams contributes on both ends with steady ball-handling and perimeter defense. He's the kind of upperclassman who can run the offense and make timely plays in close games. Expect him to be counted on for ball security, on-ball pressure, and veteran instincts this season.

Spencer White – Guard • 6-5 • Junior • Carmel, Indiana / Carmel HS

Spencer White is a tall, versatile wing who provided consistent scoring and perimeter play in 2024–25. He appeared in 29 games (14 starts) and averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game, knocking down 31.6% from three (37-of-117). White's size on the wing and defensive effort allow him to match up with bigger guards and forwards alike. Expect him to take on an increased offensive load and create more scoring opportunities off the catch and drive.

Justin Bass – Guard • 6-0 • Junior • Hampton, Virginia / Kecoughtan HS

Justin Bass brings quickness, penetration, and guard play from Kecoughtan HS into the Trevecca backcourt. As a junior, he provides ball-pressure defense, slashing capability, and rotational minutes. Bass's speed and ability to attack closeouts give Trevecca a change-of-pace guard and secondary playmaker. Look for him to be a spark option in transition and a defensive disruptor against opposing point guards.

Brett Wright – Forward • 6-7 • Sophomore • Chattanooga, Tennessee / Silverdale Baptist Academy

Brett Wright is a young frontcourt piece from Silverdale Baptist who showed flashes of inside scoring and rebounding as a freshman/sophomore. In 2024–25, he appeared in 15 games, averaging 4.1 points and 1.0 rebounds in limited minutes while hitting a number of perimeter and inside shots (.350 FG, 12-of-46 from three). Wright's size and developing skill set make him a candidate to earn more playing time as he gains strength and confidence. Expect him to compete for more minutes at the 4 spot and be a hustle player on both ends.

Isaiah Divens – Guard • 6-1 • Junior • Murfreesboro, Tennessee / Blackman HS

Isaiah Divens is a Murfreesboro native who provides guard depth and defensive intensity. In 2024–25, he saw limited minutes but made the most of his opportunities, producing efficient shooting numbers in short stints. Divens' familiarity with Tennessee-area competition makes him a reliable rotational guard who can step into ball-screen defenses. Expect him to push for more minutes with continued development of his perimeter game.

2025-2026 SCHEDULE
The Trojans open the regular season against Palm Beach Atlantic on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The game is the first game of the 2025 Robert Garrett Crossover Classic. The Trojans host Embry Riddle on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 4 PM to conclude the Robert Garrett Classic.

The Trojans open the Gulf South Conference slate on Thursday, December 4th when Auburn University at Montgomery come to town. The University of Montevallo visits Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4 PM.

The first road GSC games come in Alabama, first Dec. 11 the Trojans visit UAH and slide over to West Alabama on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The Trojans host Cumberland University on New Year's Eve as they revisit memory lane with the former TranSouth Conference rival from the Trojans NAIA era.

Jan. 4, Lee University brings the GSC schedule back to life for the first game in 2026.

The Gulf South Championships are hosted on home sites this year and are scheduled for March 2, 5, & 8.

2024-25 SEASON REVIEW
The team set an NCAA DII era record for wins in a season, for the second consecutive year. The 14 conference wins is also a new D2 era standard.

In their first year in the historically strong NCAA DII South Region, the Trojans were ranked for 12 consecutive weeks in the D2CCA South Region Poll.

The team capped the season by reaching the postseason tournament for the second consecutive year, this time as the the fourth seed in the Gulf South Conference.

The team led the Gulf South in assists per game, blocks per game. The team ranked No. 16 in the NCAA in fastbreak scoring.

The team set numerous other records.

Blocks // Game
Previous Record - 10 vs Cedarville 2013-14
New Record - 13 vs West AL - 12/14/24

Field Goal Made // Game
Previous Record - 39 vs OVU (13-14)
New Record - 42 vs Welch (11/11/24)

Assists // Game
Previous Record - 25 vs So. Indiana (15-16) & OVU (17-18)
New Record - 29 vs Welch (11/11/24)

Field Goal Percentage // Game
Previous Record - 64% vs Hillsdale (23-24)
New Record - 69.4 vs Delta State (01/09/25)

Three-point FG Made // Season
Previous Record - 266 (23-24)
New Record -2024-25 - 273

The team set a new assists record with 29 assists in a 112-66 win over Welch College on November 11, 2024.

Here are a few key moments on the 2024-25 men's basketball journey.

The first Gulf South Conference win came in a 69-68 nailbiter on the road at Auburn University at Montgomery on December 5, 2024.

On December 21, 2024, the Trojans picked up a road GSC win at West Florida which propelled them to win eight of nine games, pushing the team to the top three in the league standings. The Trojans were 15-5 overall and 10-4 in the GSC.

The Trojans secured a postseason bid for the second consecutive year and earned their first home conference tournament game in the NCAA DII era.

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