2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
- Early signee for Iona men's basketball in Fall 2023.
- Attended South Kent School for three years, the alma mater of former Iona star and three-time MAAC Champion Schadrac Casimir and teamed with fellow Iona 2024 newcomer Jacob Hogarth.
- Named All-NEPSAC AAA Honorable Mention and All-NEBL Third Team as a senior in 2023-24.
- Ranked in the New England Recruiting Report Top 10 for the 2023-24 season.
- Recognized as New England Basketball's Most Improved Player of the Year.
- Standout performer at both the National Prep Showcase and HoopHall Prep Showcase.
- Competed with South Kent's first team and contributed to a strong season as a junior in 2022-23.
- Transferred to South Kent School in 2021-22 and reclassified to the Class of 2024.
- Played for South Kent's development team, leading in scoring and posting notable performances, including a 34-point effort in an early-season victory.
- Played freshman and sophomore campaigns at New Milford High School where he averaged 21 points per game in the CIAC in 2020-21.
- Named to the 2021 All-Southwest Conference First Team and CHSCA Division 3 All-State First Team as a sophomore.
- Recorded several 30+ point performances during his sophomore season.
- A pure scorer and a three-level threat who excels in transition.
- Finishes well at the rim with both hands and demonstrates strong scoring instincts.
- Played AAU basketball with Team Swish - Carr.
- Son of Dana Fairchild and John Wallace.
- Has four siblings, Jade, Nia, Joey and John Jr.
- Father John was an All-American at Syracuse, a 1996 first-round draft pick of the New York Knicks and seven-year NBA veteran
- Brother John Jr. played basketball at Nicholls State and brother Joey played Division II hoops at Southern Connecticut and Daemon.
- Favorite athlete? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Favorite food? Pasta
- Favorite sports memory? Winning the high school championship
- Nickname? Jo
- Career goals? Pro basketball player and career in business
- Person I would most like to meet and why? Giannis Antetokounmpo
- After Iona I plan on? Playing basketball
- People I admire most? My parents and my cousin
- Biggest accomplishment in life so far? Committing to Iona
- I try to mold my game after? Myself
- I chose my jersey number because? I have always worn it
- Pregame rituals? Chill, then shower
Statistics
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