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Men's Basketball Chris Kuchta

Mostly Revamped Roster Ready to Roll as 2026-2027 Campaign Tips Off

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. --- The world of junior college athletics is unlike any other in sports.
 
A team can be subpar one year and by the time the following season is underway, that group can be completely unrecognizable.
 
The Prairie State men's basketball team is hoping that the aforementioned will most-certainly be the case in 2026-27.
 
The Pioneers, who had high hopes entering last season before ending up with a disappointing 12-19 overall record and 5-9 mark in Illinois Skyway Conference action, enter the new campaign with a host of new faces and a few familiar ones as well.  All will be expected to make significant contributions however.
 
Head coach Mike Manderino, who enters his 22nd season at the helm of the Pioneers, has brought in four transfer players this season with three expected to fit into the starting lineup.
 
One of the main cogs in the Pioneers' wheel this season is expected to be sophomore Isaque Cunha (Colegio La Salle H.S., BRAZIL).  The 6-foot-5 swingman transfers into PSC after spending a season at Florida Coastal Prep. 
 
Fellow transfer Raeshom Harris, a Bloom High School product, will be looked upon to make major contributions as well.  Harris, a Daily Southtown All-Area Team selection in 2023.  Harris led the Trojans to both a conference and regional title his senior year.  The native of Matteson played his freshman season of college basketball at Northern Oklahoma College.
 
The Pioneers have also picked up a pair of transfer from both Joliet and South Suburban, respectively.
 
Potential starter Gabe Chavers (Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.) played for the Wolves a year ago and Dominic Pangallo (Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.) suited up for South Suburban.
 
Freshman forward Maximo Morillas (Southlake Christian Academy, SPAIN) will also be looked to for major contributions.
 
PSC will post two returners from last year's club into the starting lineup as well as guard Caleb Chavers (Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.) and forward Ryan Clemons (Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.) are back for another go-around.
 
A season ago, Clemons posted a stat line of 9.9 points per game and 3.8 rebounds.  Chavers tallied 2.7 points per game in limited action.
 
The Pioneers tip off the new campaign Monday night at Governor's State (7 p.m.).
 
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Players Mentioned

Caleb Chavers

#3 Caleb Chavers

G
Sophomore
Ryan Clemons

#5 Ryan Clemons

G/F
Sophomore
Maximo Morillas

#15 Maximo Morillas

F
Freshman
Dominic Pangallo

#20 Dominic Pangallo

F
Sophomore
Isaque Cunha

#10 Isaque Cunha

G/F
Sophomore
Raeshom Harris

#1 Raeshom Harris

G/F
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Caleb Chavers

#3 Caleb Chavers

Sophomore
G
Ryan Clemons

#5 Ryan Clemons

Sophomore
G/F
Maximo Morillas

#15 Maximo Morillas

Freshman
F
Dominic Pangallo

#20 Dominic Pangallo

Sophomore
F
Isaque Cunha

#10 Isaque Cunha

Sophomore
G/F
Raeshom Harris

#1 Raeshom Harris

Sophomore
G/F

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