Men's Basketball

Transfer from St. John's University, New York

Michael ("Mike") Cavataio

Eligible Fall 2009 as sophomore

Position: Guard, Forward
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs

Mike Cavataio playing for St. John's

From his St. John's Profile:

At St. Francis Prep: Excelled in his senior season at St. Francis Prep, just miles away from the St. John's University campus ... a Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) first team selection by the New York Post as a senior ... finished second in the CHSAA in scoring in his senior year in 2006-07 at 25.0 points per game ... helped the Terriers and head coach Tim Leary to an 18-8 record and a spot in the CHSAA quarterfinals ... participated in the Jordan Brand All-American Classic at Madison Square Garden in April, alongside St. John's teammate Malik Boothe ... AAU team was the Long Island Lightning.

At Christ the King High School: Averaged 13.0 ppg as a freshman at Christ the King ... played with current Red Storm teammate Boothe.

Personal: Michael Vincent Cavataio ... born June 29, 1989 in New York City ... son of Joanne and Michael Cavataio ... father Michael attended St. John's and participated on the track team, while cousin Vinny was a St. John's golfer ... has one sister, Jackie (19) ... chose to attend St. John's because he wants to play in Madison Square Garden and be a part of the team he cheered for growing up ... major is undecided ... interested in majoring in business ... pronounced "cav-uh-TAY-oh."

Links to articles on Mike:

Scout.com: St. Francis Prep's Cavataio Has Rave Reviews

Scout.com: Cavataio Sparks Surge By St. Francis Prep

StJ08 Year In Review Part IV-Mike Cavataio « the east coast bias

St. John's University Official Athletic Site

Scout.com: Final Look: St. Francis Prep's Mike Cavataio

YouTube - Mike Cavataio Dunk Savior of SFP

ZAGSBLOG: Cavataio to Holy Cross

Scout.com: Former Johnnie Discusses His Decision

Scout.com: Former Johnnie Transfers Up North

2007 Recruits

Raymond ["R.J."] Evans

6'1" Shooting Guard, Norwich Free Academy, CT

R.J. Evans

Aaron Flaum/ Norwich Bulletin
Aaron Flaum/Norwich Bulletin Norwich Free Academy’s R.J. Evans laughs Thursday as classmates show off their Holy Cross shirts. Evans, a senior, announced he accepted a scholarship to play basketball at the Worcester, Mass., school beginning in the 2008-09 season. At right is Wildcats boys basketball coach Neal Curland.

The following is from GymRat Unlimited; 2006 Recap :

"The son of Ray Evans, who played in the NFL with the New York Jets and New York Giants, R.J. Evans plays quarterback on his school's football team. His reputation on the hardwood is sure to grow.

"His Dad brought him up right. He is a very strong role model," Team Odom head coach Artie Cox said.

Dynamite going to the basket, Evans also displayed superior shooting form --- often producing 3-pointers that barely scraped the net.

Photo by Gary Makowicki

Congratulations to the 2007 Homecoming Queen and King, Courtney Smigiel and RJ Evans. The pair were crowned during halftime festivities at this year's Homecoming football game. The NFA Wildcats beat the St. Bernard Saints, 45-26. [CROSSPORTS Note: RJ was starting quarterback for NFA varsity Football team]

Analysis from CAA Insider:

Analysis: R.J. is a strong shooting guard. He a decent athlete, but not a superb one. He's an exceptional shooter from behind the arc with beautiful form. He can knock down the mid range jumper off the dribble as well. R.J. can get by his man and finishes well because of his strength, but his ball handling could use some improvement. This is key because he's a bit undersized for a high level shooting guard. He is also a pretty good passer who gets the ball to teammates with authority.

Analysis from Fairfield Insider:

According to the New England Recruiting Report (NERR), Evans is listed as the 15th best shoooter in NE, the 28th overall player in NE, and the 13th ranked player in CT.

As a junior, Evans averaged 23ppg and 6rpg at NFA and is described by CAA Insider as a strong shooting guard, decent athlete, exceptional shooter from behind the arc with beautiful form. He has a mid range game and is strong enough to finish around the hoop. Ball handling is his improvement area.

Big Schools are taking a look at Evans and here is how a Boston College recruiting blog (The House that Skinner Built) describes Evans: "Evans is a scorer supreme, not necessarily a great shooter, but he has shown a knack for putting the ball in the basket...the question with Evans is can he do enough other things to play at the highest level, and right now, the jury is still out."

Articles about R.J. Evans:

MaxPreps: Connecticut - Boys High School Basketball - R.J. Evans - Connecticut - Connecticut - High School Boys Basketball Winter 05-06 Player Stats

NFA'S Evans signs with Holy Cross - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin

NERR - New England Basketball Recruiting Report

Holy Cross calls Evans - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin

TheDay.com - Evans Chooses Holy Cross

Hartford Currant All State Team

http://www.vanguardathletics.com/calendar/entry288/RJ Evans - Information.doc

Devan Brown

Men's Basketball Signs Devin Brown To National Letter Of Intent :: Guard to join Crusaders next fall.

From CAAInsider:

Devin Brown – City HS, MD (6-2 SG)

If there is one thing that really stood out about Devin Brown, it would have to be his athleticism. He is a great leaper and showed off his hops by throwing down electrifying dunks and getting up to block more than a few shots.

Baltimore Sun review:

Devin Brown
City

Brown, a multi-talented 6-3 guard, was the only senior starter for the 20-5 Knights. His leadership enabled coach Mike Daniel to lead the team to its best season since 1999.

Brown, who is the first player from City to be named first-team All-Metro in more than 30 years, averaged 20.5 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Strong on his drives to the basket, Brown also is an accurate shooter from the perimeter and solid on defense. When the game was on the line, Brown was the player the Knights always turned to.

Brown, who has qualified for Division I with his SAT and 3.40 grade point average, will play for the Baltimore Stars in the seventh Charm City Challenge on April 1 at Towson Center.

Fan Photos From

HC's 3/16/07 NCAA game against Southern Illinios at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio

Photos from Tom Neagle and Dana St. James