FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After winning the program’s second NCAA Division II national championship in the last three seasons, the Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s Basketball team – under the direction of Head Coach Jim Crutchfield – has reloaded and welcomed seven new student-athletes into the program for the 2025-26 season. The Sharks signing class features three transfers – Jaxon Nap, Bobby Rosenberger III, and Blaise Vespe – as well as four freshmen signees – Mikey Santicola, Trevor Rehm, Bennet Kayser and Patrick Rowe.
Jaxon Nap | Senior | Guard/Forward | Newcastle, WA. | Seattle Pacific University
During the 2024-25 season, Nap started 33 games, averaging a double-double, for the Seattle Pacific Falcons. He finished the season leading the team in minutes played (1,075), minutes-per-game (32.6), rebounds (330), and rebounds-per-game (10.0). Nap also was top five on the team in field goals (146), shooting percentage (0.533), free throws (80), points (384), points (384), points-per-game (11.6), assists (90) and steals (19).
Nap recorded eight double-doubles during the 2024-25 campaign for SPU, including scoring a season-high 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds on December 21st against Douglas College.
Prior to Seattle Pacific, Nap played two seasons at the University of Montana, where he appeared in 62 games, totaling 125 points and 71 rebounds.
Head Coach Jim Crutchfield on Jaxon
“Jaxon is a versatile big man that brings a lot of experience. He had two solid years at Montana and a very successful season at Seattle Pacific. He fits our system well.”
Bobby Rosenberger III | Junior | Guard | Quakertown, PA. | Saint Francis University (PA.)
Rosenberger helped lead the Red Flash to the program’s first Northeast Conference Championship since 1991 and clinched a spot in the “First Four” of the NCAA Tournament during the 2024-25 season.
During the 2024-25 season, Rosenberger appeared in 34 games, starting 23, while finishing fourth on the team in points (280) and points-per-game (8.2). Additionally, Rosenberger finished third on the Red Flash in rebounds (124) and rebounds-per-game (3.6). Rosenberger recorded a season-high 21 points against Lehigh on November 26.
Head Coach Jim Crutchfield on Bobby
“Bobby has had two solid years at D1 St. Franics PA. He has proven to be effective both inside and outside as well as being strong on the boards.”
Blaise Vespe | Junior | Forward | Cherry Hill, NJ | Florida Gulf Coast University
Despite not appearing in a game during the 2024-25 season, Vespe brings two seasons of collegiate experience to the Sharks’ roster.
Vespe appeared in 32 games during his time with FGCU, shooting 43% from the field in his career.
Head Coach Jim Crutchfield on Blaise
Blaise Vespe: “Blaise is a highly skilled big man that is coming off a tough injury at Florida Gulf Coast last year. He is a capable perimeter shooter and an outstanding rebounder.”
Michael Santicola | Freshman | Forward | Moon Township, PA. | Moon HS
Santicola joins the Sharks following a successful prep career at Moon High School. During his senior season, Santicola averaged 17.2 points, 5.4 assists, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.9 steals. For his career, Santicola accumulated 1,043 points.
Head Coach Jim Crutchfield on Michael
“Mikey was an outstanding basketball player at a solid high school program at Moon Township. He has good size, good quickness, and it is easy to see how he is getting better every year.”
Bennett Kayser | Freshman | Forward | Minford, Ohio | Minford HS
Kayser joins the NSU Men’s Basketball program after four years at Minford High School, where he finished his career in third place all-time in points scored (1,455). Kayser averaged 25.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists during his senior campaign.
Head Coach Jim Crutchfield on Bennett
“Along with being a highly skilled player with size, Bennett brings a great level of intensity to the court.”
Trevor Rehm | Freshman | Guard | Altoona, PA. | Bishop Guilfoyle HS
Despite missing his senior year, Rehm averaged 13.5 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists during his junior season at Bishop Guilfoyle HS.
Head Coach Jim Crutchfield on Trevor
“Trevor adds great size and length to the program. He suffered a knee injury and missed his senior season. We are hoping to get him back to full strength by the start of the regular season.”
Patrick Rowe | Freshman | Guard/Forward | Lindstrom, MN. | IMG Academy
Rowe, the all-time leading scorer at IMG Academy (1,981), averaged 31 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists during his senior season.
Head Coach Jim Crutchfield on Patrick
“Patrick has good size and quickness for a guard and has been a proven capable scorer from all three levels.”
NSU Men’s Basketball is the reigning NCAA Division II National Champions and will return to the court in November 2025. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Men’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_MBasketball.
