Guards A.J. Knight and Rylan Blondo from SUNY New Paltz Men's Basketball have been named to the All-SUNYAC Team, marking the first time multiple players from the Hawks have received this honor since 2015. Their outstanding performances contributed significantly to the team's 20-win season, securing the second seed in the SUNYAC Tournament and clinching the program's first SUNYAC championship.

By the Numbers
  • A.J. Knight started all 27 games, leading the team in minutes played with 845 and scoring 350 points for a 13.0 points per game average.
  • Rylan Blondo started all 27 games, recording 790 minutes on the court, scoring 336 points for a 12.4 points per game average and leading the team in rebounding with 179.
State of Play
  • The 2023-24 SUNY New Paltz men's basketball season is regarded as the most successful in the program's history, attaining a 20-win season and securing the first SUNYAC championship.
  • A.J. Knight was the second leading scorer in the conference during the previous year.
  • Rylan Blondo attained his third consecutive All SUNYAC honor, this time as a Third Team selection, solidifying his position as one of the best players for the Hawks.
What's Next

The successful performance of A.J. Knight and Rylan Blondo is likely to raise the profile of SUNY New Paltz men's basketball and attract attention to future games and achievements.

Bottom Line

The outstanding contributions of A.J. Knight and Rylan Blondo have elevated the SUNY New Paltz men's basketball team to unprecedented success, setting a new standard for the program and inspiring future endeavors.