Roadrunners add 15 players for 2026-2027

State Fair Community College (SFCC) Roadrunners Head Basketball Coach Jeremy Jackson has added 15 players to his 2026-2027 roster. The group includes five returners from last season, five transfers, and five high school signees. They all have signed their National Letter of Intent and are ready to begin school in August.

Sophomore guard Andin Ashford is a 6-foot-2 inch guard from Wilkesboro, N.C. Ashford played 31 games for SFCC last season. He averaged 9.5 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game as a freshman at SFCC.

"Andin was a standout for us last year," said Jackson. "He earned first team all-conference honors last season."

Nate Wilder is a 6-foot-2 inch sophomore guard from East Stroudsburg, Pa, Wilder played in 20 games last season. Wilder averaged 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists as a freshman at SFCC.

"Nate had a strong start to the year but, he had a few injuries along the way," said Jackson. "He is healthy and primed for a standout sophomore season."

Damian Dirden is a 6-foot-5 inch sophomore guard from Denver. He played in 24 games last season for the Roadrunners. Dirden averaged 4.8 points, pulled down 2.1 rebounds, and dished out 1.6 assists per game last season.

"Damian is a glue guy for us," said Jackson. "He is a priceless leader who is always ready to work."

Da'Ron Hall is a 6-foot-9 inch sophomore forward from Nashville, Tenn. Hall played in 23 games at SFCC last season. He scored 7.6 points and pulled down 7.2 rebounds per game.

"Da'Ron's season was cut short due to some health issues, but he has come back stronger than ever," said Jackson. "We are excited to see him back on the court."

Chanler Joseph is a 6-foot-5 inch guard from Palm Beach, Fla. Joseph played in 16 games at SFCC last season. He averaged 3.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

"Chanler is such a versatile player," said Jackson. "He is willing to do whatever is best for the team and keeps winning the most important thing."

Deng Kuek is a 6-foot-3 inch shooting guard from Sioux Falls, S.D. Deng is transferring to SFCC from Northland Tech in Minnesota, Deng shot the ball at 49% from the three-point line and averaged 16 points per game last season.

Kaylan "KG" Graham is a 6-foot-5 inch combo guard from Aurora, Colo.

 "KG" is an explosive player who plays very fast in transition, above the rim, and is a great defender," said Jackson. "KG is transferring to SFCC from Otero Junior College where he averaged nine points per game last season."

Alex Pisses is a 6-foot-6 inch guard from Paris, France who is transferring to SFCC from Gulf Coast State who made it to the Final Four last year.

"Alex is an ultra-competitor," said Jackson. I am very excited to have such a hard-working player coming into our program. He averaged six points per game last year as a true freshman."

Marvin Cox Jr. is a 6-foot-8 inch forward from Clovis, N.M. who is transferring to SFCC from New Mexico State where he redshirted last season.

"As a senior in high school, he averaged 15 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots per game," said Jackson. "He was also named District Player of the Year."

Jamil Aleem Jr. is a 6-foot-5 inch combo guard from Atlanta.

"Jamil is an explosive athlete with a high level skill set," said Jackson. "He played at a very high level in high school averaging 17 points per game. Jamil is transferring to SFCC from Clayton State where he redshirted last season."

Stephano "Fano "Farrington is a 6 -foot-7 inch forward who comes to SFCC from Bull City Prep in Charlotte, N.C.

"Fano is an unbelievably skilled athlete who will be very exciting to watch and for us to coach," said Jackson. "He has a will to win, work hard, and overcome anything thrown his way. We are excited to have him here in our program."

Will Malual is a 6-foot-9 inch forward who comes to SFCC from Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, Calif.

"Will is a very long and athletic player who can do a variety of things on the court," said Jackson. "He is going to be a player who just keeps rising and will be very fun to watch."

Zenon Papanidis is a 7-foot-2 inch post from Athens, Greece.

"Zenon has a chance to be special," said Jackson. "He works hard, and is a very mobile and skilled big man,"

Chase Rackers is a 6-foot-2 inch point guard who played his high school basketball at Southern Boone High School in Ashland, Mo.

"Chase is a really hard-working guard who was a 1,000 points scorer in high school," said Jackson. "We are very excited to bring Chase into our program; he will do great things."

Chris Halbrook is a 6-foot 4-inch combo guard from Forsyth, Mo.

"Chris was named District Player of the Year," says Jackson. "He has a great work ethic; skill set and can rebound the ball well for a guard. Chris will be a player who keeps rising as the year goes along."

David Rohrbach SFCC Athletics