WATERBURY, Conn. - Tyshon Rogers was known as a highly touted scorer when he returned home to Waterbury to play for the Eagles. In fact, Rogers is the Naugatuck Valley League's (NVL) all-time leading scorer, a league that has seen numerous professional basketball players.
However, Rogers play on the defensive end is standing out this season. The 6'3" guard has racked up 69 steals in his first season in orange and purple. With two games remaining in the 2018-19 season, Rogers has a chance to move into the top five all-time single season steals in Post history.
Single Season Steals Record - Post University
Rasuel McKune (1994-95) - 108
Narvell Benning (1998-99) - 100
Rasuel McKune (1996-97) - 82
Rasuel McKune (1997-98) - 73
Terence Wilkins (2003-04) - 69
Tyshon Rogers (2018-19) - 69
Not only does Rogers rank highly amongst Post University all-time greats but he's also highly ranked amongst all of DII men's basketball
2018-19 DII Total Steals
Juvaris Hayes, Merrimack (NE10) - 110 (27 games)
Ty'lik Evans, S.C. Aiken (Peach Belt) - 98 (26 games)
Brian Chambers, Concordia (CA) (PacWest) - 83 (30 games)
Jakwan Jones, East Stroudsburg (PSAC) -72 (24 games)
Tyshon Rogers, Post University (CACC) - 69 (25 games)
Rogers' impact this season stretches much further than his 2.75 SPG. His 18.3 PPG and 2.9 APG lead the team while his 6.5 RPG rank second, behind Marcus Johnson (6.7).
Other Notable Accolades
Rogers currently sits within the top ten all time in points per game (PPG). He would need to average 27.5 PPG over the next two contests to jump up to sixth place:
5. Frank Langston (1993-94) - 20.1
6. Justin Skipworth (2004-05) - 19.0
7. Rasuel McKune (1996-97) - 18.9
T8. Tyshon Rogers (2018-19) - 18.3
T8. Brandon Romain (2008-09) - 18.3
10. Ron Christy (2000-2001) - 18.2
11. Rasuel McKune (1995-96) - 18.1
With 100 free throws made this season, Rogers has a chance to make his way into the single season top ten in Post history:
6. Justin Skipwith (2003-04) - 114
7. C. Drezek (1992-93) - 107
8. C. Drezek (1990-91) - 107
9. Spencer Smith (2009-10) - 106
10. Terance Wilkins (2003-04) - 102
11. Tyshon Rogers (2018-19) - 100
Sitting at 165 FG's made this season, Rogers is one away from entering the top ten for a single season:
8. Rasuel McKune (1994-95) - 182
9. Brandon Romain (2008-09) - 172
10. AJ Reitter (2007-08) - 166
11. Tyshon Rogers (2018-19) - 165
Coming up
You'll have a chance to come watch Tyshon and the Men's Basketball team wrap up their 2018-19 season with their final two games here at the Drubner Center:
Wednesday, Feb. 27th vs Bloomfield University - Watch Live
Saturday, March 2nd vs Concordia (NY) - Watch Live
