Bristol, R.I. - The Roger Williams men's basketball team returns to the Campus Recreation Center for the 2026-27 season after reaching the CNE Tournament first round last year. The Hawks finished 12-14 overall and 8-8 in conference play before falling to Nichols, 104-91, in the opening round. Head coach Mike Tully, associate head coach Mark Ward and assistant coach Kyle Valenzuela will lead a group that returns 10 players from last season.
Senior guard Finn Miller (Stamford,Conn.) headlines the returning group after earning First Team All-CNE honors last season. A four-year contributor and 1,000-point scorer, Miller led the Hawks with 15.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game and will once again be a focal point of the offense. Junior guard Ashton Leclerc ( Gorham, Maine) also returns after averaging 13.8 points per game while shooting 46.5 percent from three-point range. A versatile two-way guard, Leclerc can score in multiple ways and will be a key contributor on both ends of the floor.
Junior forward Ryan Hammarlund(Southington, Conn.) adds another experienced presence after averaging 13.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season. Known for his defensive versatility and all-around ability, Hammarlund can defend all five positions, giving the Hawks valuable flexibility on the defensive end. Junior guard Ryan Higgins, (Boston, Mass.) who started his first year, also returns as a reliable shooter with a strong understanding of the game.
The Hawks will also look for increased production from sophomore forward Owen Boudria, (Westport, Mass.) who enters the season with significant potential and is expected to take on a larger scoring role. Sophomore forward Adam Flauto (Whitinsville, Mass.) provides a strong, physical presence in the paint, with his shot-blocking ability and defensive instincts making him an important piece of the frontcourt. Senior guard Joey Dwyer ( Pembroke, Mass.) is expected to contribute on both ends of the floor, while Nate Holmes (Falmouth, Mass.) adds valuable depth to the returning rotation.
Roger Williams welcomes first-year guards Jake Sliwinski,( Long Beach Township, N.J.) Daylen Roscoe (Waterbury, Conn) and Colby Hurlock (West Hartford, Conn.) who will look to make an impact as they join a returning group that averaged 80.5 points per game last season. With a strong offensive foundation in place, the Hawks will look to build on that production while continuing to develop their defensive identity.
"I believe we are a very good offensive team. The key to this season will be having multiple guys fill scoring roles and being more defensively minded,"Tully said.
Roger Williams opens its season Friday, Nov. 6, against Coast Guard at the Campus Recreation Center. The Hawks begin CNE play Wednesday, Nov. 18, when they travel to Endicott.
