Holy Cross (8-11 / 3-3) at Navy (13-6 / 5-1)
Wednesday, Jan. 21 I 7 p.m. I Alumni Hall I Annapolis, Md.
Video / ESPN+ I Matt Sabados, Mike Heary
Radio / WNAV I Matt Sabados, Mike Heary
Five Starting Notes
• Navy and Holy Cross will finish their season series before the Mids play either Army, Colgate or Loyola and prior to the Crusaders playing Boston, Colgate or Loyola.
• Austin Bengni has scored 100 points in his seven games played against Holy Cross. Joe Nugent has scored 53 points in his five games played against Navy.
• Seven of the last 11 Navy-Holy Cross games played in Annapolis have been decided by single digits. Two of those games -- including last year -- have gone to overtime.
• In league games this season, Navy ranks first in defensive three-point field goal percentage (26.0%) and Holy Cross ranks second (26.2%).
•
Donovan Draper surpassed 700 career points in Navy's game Saturday at Lehigh.
Aidan Kehoe enters Wednesday's game six rebounds shy of 600 for his career.
Game Information
• Navy will close out its regular season series against Holy Cross Wednesday night when the Mids play host to the Crusaders at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall.
• The game will be streamed ESPN+ and WNAV will provide radio coverage.
Attending the Game
• Only those vehicles driven by someone with a Department of Defense (DoD)-approved identification card will be allowed onto the USNA.
• Fans without DoD approved vehicle access to the USNA must park outside of The Yard. The simplest way to do this is to take the free shuttle bus, which starts running one hour before tip.
• The shuttle bus will depart from and return to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Md., 21401). Enter the blue / west parking lot through gate 5 off of Taylor Avenue. There is a $10 per vehicle parking fee. The free fan shuttle bus will leave from and return to the Blue Angel jet.
• Whether a visitor rides the shuttle bus or walks through one of the USNA gates, everyone ages 18 and over must have a valid picture ID (i.e.: State issued driver's license with REAL ID or a U.S. government issued passport). Visitors ages 17 and younger who do not have a valid picture ID must be accompanied by an adult. Foreign passports are not permitted for general access.
A Look Back
• Navy battled back from an eight-point second-half deficit and a five-point deficit in the first overtime period to win an 82-79 double overtime game at Lehigh Saturday in Bethlehem, Pa.
• The Mids held several six-point leads in the first half before the Mountain Hawks closed the frame with a triple and then started the second half on a 16-7 run to turn a 27-23 deficit into a 42-34 lead.
• It soon was a 46-40 Lehigh lead when the Mids took a 51-48 advantage. The teams would end 40 minutes of play knotted at 59.
• The Mountain Hawks quickly built a 65-60 lead midway through the first overtime period. The Mids closed the frame on a 7-2 run and a pair of free throws by
Austin Benigni with 31 seconds left forced a second period.
• There were three lead changes and four ties in the second extra stanza, and the game was not decided until
Donovan Draper made a pair of foul shots with 1.9 seconds remaining and the Mids knocked away an ensuing long inbounds pass.
• Both teams were 30-69 from the floor.
• Lehigh's Nasir Whitlock scored 31 points, but Benigni scored 34 and
Aidan Kehoe tallied 21 points, 21 rebounds and 4 assists.
Rare 2 OT Game
• The game was Navy's first double overtime game since the Mids played Army on Feb. 20, 2016.
• It was Navy's 22nd multi-overtime game in program history and the sixth in a league regular season game.
Holy Cross Preview
• Holy Cross travels to Annapolis with an overall record of 8-11. This includes a 2-8 record in true road games.
• The Crusaders have split their six league games to date. Holy Cross has totaled a 1-2 record in league road games. This includes a 74-55 loss at Lafayette on Saturday.
Series History
• The first two meetings between Navy and Holy Cross occurred in the 1947 (first round) and 1953 (first round) NCAA Tournaments. The Crusaders won both games (55-47 and 87-74, respectively). Holy Cross would go on to win the 1947 NCAA Tournament and reach the regional final of the 1953 event.
• Holy Cross holds a 48-32 advantage in the overall series between the teams. Navy has posted a 20-18 record in the series in games played in Annapolis, which includes a 20-15 advantage in games played in Alumni Hall.
• The Crusaders also lead the Patriot League regular season series by the count of 38-29. The Mids lead the Crusaders 18-15 in league games played on The Yard, including an 18-14 edge in games played in Alumni Hall.
Series Trends
• Seven of the last 11 games in the series that have been played in Annapolis have been decided by single digits. This includes a pair of overtime games in this span. Last year's game on The Yard was decided in overtime as the Mids won an 83-77 decision.
• The team leading at halftime has posted a 20-6 record over the last 28 games (one tie).
• The team making more three-point field goals has posted an 8-4 record over the last 13 games (one tie).
• The team grabbing more rebounds has posted a 19-9 record over the last 29 games (one tie).
• Navy has finished with more rebounds in 16 of the last 21 games (one tie).
• The team with fewer turnovers has posted just a 14-10 record in the last 29 games (five ties).
Navy 65, Holy Cross 58 (Jan. 3)
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Austin Benigni and
Aidan Kehoe combined for 41 points in a 65-58 victory at Holy Cross on Jan. 3.
• The Crusaders scored the opening five points of the game, but the Mids responded by taking a 17-11 lead.
• The margin grew to 26-17 before Navy went into halftime holding a 28-21 cushion.
• The lead expanded to 36-23 in the early stages of the second half before it became a four-point game at 44-40 and 46-42.
• The Mids regained a 55-47 lead and, thanks to timely foul shooting, led by at least five points over the rest of the game.
• Kehoe started the game 8-8 from the floor and ended it 9-10 to total 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks.
• Bengni was 8-8 from the foul line in the second half and 11-11 for the game in scoring 23 points.
• Navy shot 48 percent from the floor -- despite going 2-12 from three-point range -- and held the Crusaders to 36.4 percent.
A Look Ahead
• Navy plays host to Army Saturday in the non-Star Game of the season series. The game will be televised by the CBS Sports Network.
Home in Alumni Hall
• Alumni Hall has been home to the Navy basketball teams since the 1991-92 season.
• The Mids have compiled an overall record of 294-190 record in the facility. This includes a 141-112 record in Patriot League regular season games.
• There have been 61 future NBA players to play in Alumni Hall since it opened.
Navy Good Again on the Offensive Boards
• Navy has been very good over the last number of years at winning the offensive rebound margin.
• The Mids are +1,092 in offensive rebounding margin over the last 12 seasons.
• Navy has regularly turned those second-chance opportunities into points.
• The Mids are +996 in second-chance points over the last 12 years.
•
Aidan Kehoe had 15 second-chance points in Navy's double overtime win at Lehigh on Jan. 17.
Benigni and Kehoe Minutes at Lehigh
•
Austin Benigni never left the court and
Aidan Kehoe played all but 59 seconds of Navy's double overtime win at Lehigh on Jan. 17.
• Benigni is the first Mid to play at least 50 minutes in a game since Chris Harris played all 55 minutes of a triple overtime game at William & Mary in 2008-09.
• He is tied for seventh in the NCAA for the most minutes played in a game this season.
Most Minutes Played -- All Games (•=OT periods)
1. 55 Chris Reddington vs. Ore. State, 12-9-1965•••
55 Chris Harris at William & Mary, 11-22-2008•••
3. 52 Chris Harris, Bucknell, 3-5-2008•••
4. 51 James Snook vs. Oregon State, 12-9-1965•••
5. 50 Charles Provini at New York U., 2-1-1969••
50 Warren McCarty, Georgetown, 12-16-1970••
50 Jack Conrad, Georgetown, 12-16-1970••
50
Austin Benigni at Lehigh, 1-17-2026••
9. 49 Thomas Martin vs. Oregon State, 12-9-1965•••
49 Kevin Sinnett at Air Force, 1-8-1977•••
49 David Robinson at Lafayette, 1-16-1985••
49 Kaleo Kina, Bucknell, 3-5-2008•••
49
Aidan Kehoe at Lehigh, 1-17-2026••
• Both of those totals well surpassed the previous record for the most minutes played by a Mid in a league game.
Most Minutes Played -- Patriot League Games
1. 50
Austin Benigni at Lehigh, 1-17-2026••
2. 49
Aidan Kehoe at Lehigh, 1-17-2026••
3. 46 Jordan Sugars, American, 2-24-2010••
4. 45 Greg Sprink, Lafayette, 1-19-2008•
5. 44 Greg Brown at Colgate, 1-29-2011••
44 Jordan Sugars at Army, 2-11-2012••
Benigni Surpasses 1,600 Points
•
Austin Benigni became the 27th Mid to score 1,000 career points during Navy's Jan. 18, 2025, game at Bucknell.
• He reached the milestone in his 81st career game (12th fewest games needed to score 1,000 points).
• He then reached the 1,500-point plateau during Navy's Dec. 19, 2025, game against Coppin State and surpassed 1,600 points Jan 10 against Lafayette.
• He ranks among the Navy scoring leaders for both all games and Patriot League games.
Navy Career Scoring List -- All Games
Rnk. Pts. Player, Years
1. 2,669 David Robinson, 1984-87
2. 1,952 Vernon Butler, 1983-86
3. 1,785 Greg Sprink, 2005-08
4. 1,687 Kevin Sinnett, 1977-79
5. 1,660
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
Navy Career Scoring List -- Patriot League Games
Rnk. Pts. Player, Years
1. 937 Greg Sprink, 2005-08
2. 866
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
• Benigni is in fifth place at Navy with 80 games of scoring in double figures and tied for fourth place with 36 career games with 20 or more points.
10-Point Games - Career
Rnk. No. Player, Years
1. 108 David Robinson, 1984-87
2. 98 Vernon Butler, 1983-86
3. 85 Greg Sprink, 2005-08
4. 83 Kevin Sinnett, 1976-79
5. 80
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
20-Point Games - Career
Rnk. No. Player, Years
1. 68 David Robinson, 1984-87
2. 46 John Clune, 1952-54
3. 40 Vernon Butler, 1983-86
4. 36 Greg Sprink, 2005-08
36
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
30-Point Games
•
Austin Benigni tied a career high with 34 points in Navy's double overtime win at Lehigh on Jan. 17.
• He scored 13 second-half points and accounted for 13 of Navy's 23 points during the overtime periods.
• It was his fourth career gamer with at least 30 points.
Benigni's 30-Point Games (chronological order)
32 Lehigh, Jan. 17, 2024
34 Harvard, Nov. 8, 2024
30 at Boston U., March 6, 2025
34 at Lehigh, Jan. 17, 2026 (2ot)
• Benigni is the eighth Mid to have at least four career games with 30 points, and is one of only four Mids to have had a 30-point game in three different seasons.
Mids with a 30-Point Game in Three Different Seasons
John Clune (1951-52 / 1952-53 / 1953-54)
Don Lange (1951-52 / 1952-53 / 1953-54)
David Robinson (1984-85 / 1985-86 / 1986-87)
Austin Benigni (2023-24 / 2024-25 / 2025-26)
At the FT Line – Austin Benigni
• This is the third season in a row in which
Austin Benigni ranks among the NCAA leaders in all three free throw shooting statistics (8th in free throws made, 31st in free throws attempted, 94th in free throw percentage).
• He ranks among the NCAA's active career leaders in both free throws made and attempted.
Active NCAA Career Leaders for FTM
Rnk. FTM Player, School
1. 565 PJ Haggerty, Kansas State
2. 557
Austin Benigni, Navy
3. 535 Freddy Hicks, Tarleton State
Active NCAA Career Leaders for FTA
Rnk. FTA Player, School
1. 730 Freddy Hicks, Tarleton State
2. 726 PJ Haggerty, Kansas State
3. 678 Ezra Ausar, USC
4. 663 Graham Ike, Gonzaga
5. 650
Austin Benigni, Navy
• He also ranks among the Navy and service academy leaders for the most foul shots made and attempted in a season and career.
Most Free Throws Made in a Season at Navy (all)
Rnk. FTM Player, Year
1. 220
Austin Benigni, 2025
2. 208 David Robinson, 1986
3. 203 David Robinson, 1987
Most Free Throws Made - Career at Navy (all)
Rnk. FTM Player, Year
1. 605 David Robinson, 1984-87
2. 568 Vernon Butler, 1983-86
3. 557
Austin Benigni, 2023-pes.
Career Free Throws Made - Service Academy Players
Rnk. FTM Player, School, Years
1. 650 Kevin Houston, Army, 1984-87
2. 605 David Robinson, Navy, 1984-87
3. 568 Vernon Butler, Navy, 1983-86
4. 557
Austin Benigni, Navy, 2023-pres.
Most Free Throws Made - Career at Navy (PL Games)
Rnk. FTM Player, Year
1. 274
Austin Benigni, 2023-pes.
2. 245 Greg Sprink, 2007-10
Most Free Throws Attempted - Season at Navy (all)
Rnk. FTM Player, Year
1. 331 David Robinson, 1986
2. 317 David Robinson, 1987
3. 256 John Clune, 1954
4. 255
Austin Benigni, 2025
Most Free Throws Attempted - Career at Navy (all)
Rnk. FTA Player, Years
1. 964 David Robinson, 1984-87
2. 777 Vernon Butler, 1983-86
3. 650
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
Career Free Throws Att. - Service Academy Players
Rnk. FTA Player, School, Years
1. 964 David Robinson, Navy, 1984-87
2. 777 Vernon Butler, Navy, 1983-86
3. 748 Kevin Houston, Army, 1984-87
4. 681 Otis Jones, Air Force, 1992-95
5. 650
Austin Benigni, Navy, 2023-pres.
Most Free Throws Att. - Career at Navy (PL Games)
Rnk. FTA Player, Year
1. 329
Austin Benigni, 2023-pes.
2. 297 Shawn Anderson, 2015-18
• Benigni ranks among the Navy and Patriot League leaders for career free throw percentage.
Highest Free Throw Pct. - Career at Navy
Rnk. FT% Player, Years
1. .857
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
2. .856 John Tolmie, 1967-69
3. .848 Chris Harris, 2007-10
Highest Free Throw Pct. - Career Patriot League
Rnk. FT% Player, Years
1. .870 Chris Spatola, Army, 1999-02
2. .865 Brett Eppehimer, Lehigh, 1996-99
3. .857
Austin Benigni, Navy, 2023-pres.
4. .848 Chris Harris, Navy, 2007-10
Benigni Leading in Points and Assists
•
Austin Benigni typically has led the Mids in either points or assists –– and occasionally both –– in a game, especially since the start of his 2023-24 season.
• Benigni has totaled both 10 or more points and 5 or more assists in 32 career games.
• Benigni became the third Mid to lead the team in total points and assists in multiple seasons since assists began being tracked with the 1972-73 season.
• Benigni is the second Mid with 1,500 points and 300 assists in a career and the first 1,600 / 400 Mid.
• He ranks among the Navy leaders for career assists.
Most Career Assists / All Games (since 1971-72)
Rnk. Asts. Player, Years
1. 714 Doug Wojcik, 1985-87
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7. 421 Mickey Hampton, 1973-75
8. 415
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
Most Career Assists / PL Games (since 1971-72)
Rnk. Asts. Player, Years
1. 270 Brian Walker, 1994-97
2. 210 Hasan Abdullah, 2016-19
3. 206 Tilman Dunbar, 2013-16
4. 197 Victor Mickel 1992-94
197
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
• Benigni is one of eight active players who have only played on the NCAA Division I level with both 1,600 points and 400 assists.
Active NCAA Players with 1,600 Points and 400 Assists (only played on the Division I level)
Player, School Points Assists
Nijel Peck, Oklahoma 2,024 419
Bruce Thornton, Ohio State 1,836 472
Boopie Miller, SMU 1,727 555
Austin Benigni, Navy 1,660 415
Braden Smith, Purdue 1,633 927
Jacari Lane, Texas A&M 1,633 434
Duke Miles, Vanderbilt 1,625 408
Donovan Dent, UCLA 1,610 603
• He is the fourth Patriot League player -- during each team's Patriot League era -- with 1,600 points and 400 assists.
Patriot League Players with 1,600 Points and 400 Assists (league era only)
Player, School, Years Points Assists
Sa'eed Nelson, American, 2017-20 2,116 521
Jordan Burns, Colgate, 2018-21 1,666 503
Tucker Richardson, Colgate, 2019-23 1,740 626
Austin Benigni, Navy, 2023-pres 1,660 415
• Benigni is one of three Mids to rank among Navy's top-10 statistical leaders in both career points and assists.
Benigni Among Minutes Played Leaders
•
Austin Benigni enters the game leading the Patriot League and ranked 17th nationally with an average of 35:49 of playing time a game this season.
• He ranks among the Navy leaders for the most minutes played in a career.
Most Minutes Played / Career (since 1982-83)
Rnk. MP Player, Years
1. 4,391 Vernon Butler, 1983-86
2. 3,795 David Robinson, 1984-87
3. 3,473 Greg Sprink, 2005-08
4. 3,461 Cliff Rees, 1985-88
5. 3,448 Chris Harris, 2007-10
6. 3,441
Austin Benigni, 2023-pres.
Draper and Kehoe -- Double-Doubles
•
Donovan Draper and
Aidan Kehoe each rank among the Navy leaders in career double-doubles.
Most Double-Doubles - Career at Navy
Rnk. No. Player, Years
1. 74 David Robinson, 1984-87
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7. 22 Chris Reddington, 1964-66
8. 21 Hassan Booker, 1995-98
9. 19 Jay Metzler, 1958-60
10. 17
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
11. 15
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
Kehoe's 20-Point Double-Doubles
•
Aidan Kehoe has posted nine double-doubles this season, six of which saw him score at least 20 points.
• He is in a tie for seventh place at Navy for the most 20-point double-doubles in a season.
Most 20-Point Double-Doubles in a Season
Rnk. No. Player, Years
1. 20 David Robinson, 1985-86
2. 18 David Robinson, 1986-87
3. 16 David Robinson, 1984-85
4. 14 Don Lange, 1953-54
5. 13 Don Lange, 1952-53
6. 10 Vernon Butler, 1984-85
7. 6 Vernon Butler, 1983-84
6
Aidan Kehoe, 2025-26
Kehoe's 20-Point Double-Doubles This Season
21 pts. / 12 rebs. Nov. 22, NJIT
20 pts. / 14 rebs. Nov. 26 vs. Gardner-Webb
22 pts. / 12 rebs. Dec. 19, Coppin State
20 pts. / 12 rebs. Jan. 7, Bucknell
23 pts. / 11 rebs. Jan. 10, Lafayette
21 pts. / 21 rebs. Jan. 17 at Lehigh (2ot)
Kehoe's 21-21 Double-Double
•
Aidan Kehoe recorded 21 points and 21 rebounds in Navy's double overtime win at Lehigh on Jan. 17.
• Kehoe is the fifth Mid to have recored a 20-20 game and the first since David Robinson went for 45 and 20 at James Madison on Jan. 10, 1987.
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Mids with a 20-Point, 20-Rebound Game
Rnk. No. Player, Years
1. 8 Don Lange, 1952-54
2. 4 David Robinson, 1984-87
3. 1 John Kretching, 1962-64
1 Vernon Butler, 1983-86
1
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
• Kehoe broke his own Navy record for the most rebounds by a Mid in a Patriot League game and tied the school record (since 1986-87) for the most offensive rebounds in a game.
Most Rebounds -- Patriot League Games
1. 21
Aidan Kehoe at Lehigh, 1-17-2026••
2. 20
Aidan Kehoe at Army, 1-26-2025
3. 19 Matt Fannin, American, 1-12-2005
Most Offensive Rebounds -- All Games (since 1986-87)
1. 11 Tom Lacey, Bryant, 12-6-2016
11
Aidan Kehoe at Lehigh, 1-17-2026••
2. 10 Alex Kohnen, St. Mary's, Md., 12-5-1995
10 Tom Lacey at American, 1-25-2017
Draper and Kehoe -- Rebounds
•
Aidan Kehoe set a Navy record in 2024-25 for the most offensive boards by a Mid in a season.
• Both he and
Donovan Draper rank among the Navy leaders in Navy season and career leaders in multiple rebounding categories.
Most Offensive Rebounds / Season (since 1986-87)
Rnk. Pts. Player, Year
1. 115
Aidan Kehoe, 2025
2. 109 David Robinson, 1987
Most Offensive Rebounds / Career (since 1986-87)
Rnk. OR Player, Years
1. 331 Eddie Reddick, 1988-91
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4. 247 Evan Wieck, 2017-20
5. 238 Wes Cooper, 1992-95
6. 226
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
7. 225 Tom Lacey, 2015-18
8. 216 Worth Smith, 2012-15
9. 211
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
Highest OR/G Average / Career (since 1986-87)
Rnk. OR/G Player, Years
1. 2.98 Eddie Reddick, 1988-91
2. 2.66
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
3. 2.57
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
Most Offensive Rebounds / PL Season (since 1986-87)
Rnk. Pts. Player, Year
1. 72
Aidan Kehoe, 2025
2. 69 Evan Wieck, 2019
3. 57
Donovan Draper, 2024
Most Defensive Rebounds / Season (since 1986-87)
Rnk. DR Player, Year
1. 269 David Robinson, 1987
2. 193
Donovan Draper, 2025
3. 189
Donovan Draper, 2024
4. 187
Aidan Kehoe, 2025
Most Defensive Rebounds / Career (since 1986-87)
Rnk. DR Player, Years
1. 544 Eddie Reddick, 1988-91
2. 461
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
Highest DR/G Average / Career (since 1986-87)
Rnk. DR/G Player, Years
1. 5.62
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
2. 4.91 Eddie Reddick, 1988-91
3. 4.36 Sitapha Savane, 1998-00
4. 4.32
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
5. 4.25 J.J. Avila, 2011-12
Most Defensive Rebounds / PL Season (since 1986-87)
Rnk. Pts. Player, Year
1. 117
Donovan Draper, 2025
2. 112
Aidan Kehoe, 2025
3. 104
Donovan Draper, 2024
• Draper is the second Mid to have totaled over 500 points and 500 rebounds in their first two seasons with the team.
• Draper is one of five Mids to have posted 500 points and 500 rebounds by the end of their junior season.
• Draper grabbed the 600th rebound of his career Nov. 18 at North Carolina and now ranks eighth at Navy for the most career caroms.
• He snared the 600th board of his career in his 70th game, making him the third fastest to 600 rebounds.
Most Career Rebounds / All Games
Rnk. Rebs. Player, Years
1. 1,314 David Robinson, 1984-87
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7. 702 Larry Wigley, 1952-55
8. 672
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
Most Career Rebounds / PL Games
Rnk. Rebs. Player, Years
1. 348 Worth Smith, 2012-15
2. 342 Greg Summers, 2019-22
3. 339
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
4. 335 Tom Lacey, 2015-18
5. 324
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
• Draper is one of 12 Mids to have totaled both 600 points and 600 rebounds in a career, with Kehoe on the verge of becoming the 13th.
Mids with 600 Points and 600 Rebounds / Career
Player, Years Points Rebounds
Don Lange, 1952-54 1,344 785
Richard Brown, 1958-60 657 645
Hank Kuzma, 1975-78 1,388 749
Kevin Sinnett, 1976-79 1,687 797
Vernon Butler, 1983-86 1,952 1,115
David Robinson, 1984-87 2,669 1,315
Eddie Reddick, 1988-91 1,366 875
Hassan Booker, 1995-98 931 628
Jordan Sugars, 2009-12 1,346 624
Worth Smith, 2012-15 1,172 603
Tom Lacey, 2015-18 679 611
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres. 702 672
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Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres. 652 594
• This is the second year in a row in which Kehoe ranks among NCAA leaders in all three rebounding statistics (6th in rebounds per game, 12th in defensive rebounds per game, 15th in offensive rebounds per game)..
• He also ranks fifth nationally in total rebounds.
Draper's Steals
•
Donovan Draper spent the 2021-22 academic year as a football player at the Naval Academy Prep School. He then was wide receiver at Navy on the 2022-23 team.
• Draper, who was an all-county basketball player in high school, joined the Navy basketball team in the spring of 2023.
• After going 994 days between his last high school basketball game and first as a Mid, he made an immediate impact as he ranked among the Patriot League and NCAA leaders in multiple statistical categories (steals, offensive rebounds, total rebounds).
• He ranks among the Navy career leaders in steals and steals per game.
Navy Career Steals List (since 1982-83)
Rnk. Stls. Player, Years (games)
1. 209 Chris Williams, 1998-01 (111)
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6. 160 David Robinson, 1984-87 (127)
7. 142 Hassan Booker, 1995-98 (101)
8. 141
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres. (80)
Highest Career Steals / Game (since 1982-83)
Rnk. Pts. Player, Years
1. 1.93 Skip Victor, 1996-99
2. 1.88 Chris Williams, 1998-01
3. 1.81 Corey Johnson, 2005-07
4. 1.79 Hasan Abdullah, 2016-19
5. 1.77 J.J. Avila, 2011-12
6. 1.74 Brian Walker, 1994-97
7. 1.72
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres.
• Draper is the third Mid to rank among Navy's top-10 statistical leads in both career rebounds and steals**.
Navy's Top-10 Players in Points and Steals**
Player, School, Years Rebounds Steals**
David Robinson, 1984-87 1st / 1,394 6th / 160
Hassan Booker, 1995-98 9th / 628 7th / 142
Donovan Draper, 2024-pres 8th / 672 8th / 141
** Steals began being tracked with the 1982-83 season
Kehoe's Shooting Among the NCAA Leaders
•
Aidan Kehoe ranks second all NCAA Division I players -- through games of Monday, Jan. 19 -- in field goal percentage this season.
Highest Field Goal Pct. / 2025-26
Rnk. FG%. Player, School (FGM-A)
1. .763 Oscar Cluff, Purdue (90-118)
2. .714
Aidan Kehoe, Navy (120-168)
3. .684 Armani Mighty, Mercer (104-152)
2. .678 Michael Nwoko, LSU (99-146)
5. .674 Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan (93-138)
• Kehoe was 10-10 from the floor in Navy's Jan. 10 game against Lafayette. That effort immediately followed the Jan. 7 game in which he was 8-9 from the floor against Bucknell.
• He became the fourth Mid to be perfect from the field with at least 10 attempts in a game.
Perfect FG Pct. (Min. 10 attempts)
FG-A Player, Opponent, Date
12-12 David Robinson vs. East Carolina, March 7, 1985
10-10 Kevin Sinnett, Saint Francis, Jan. 14, 1978
10-10 Evan Wieck, Holy Cross, Jan. 29, 2020
10-10
Aidan Kehoe, Lafayette, Jan. 10, 2026
• Kehoe ranked second at Navy for the highest field goal percentage in a single season in 2024-25.
Highest Field Goal Pct. / Season (Min. 200 FGA)
Rnk. FG%. Player, Years
1. .644 David Robinson, 1985
2. .621
Aidan Kehoe, 2025
3. .620 Will Kelly, 2016
-- Kehoe is shooting 71.4 percent this season
• Kehoe also ranks among the Navy leaders for career field goal percentage.
Highest Field Goal Pct. / Career (Min. 300 FGA)
Rnk. FG%. Player, Years
1. .646
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
2. .625 Evan Wieck, 2017-20
3. .613 David Robinson, 1985-88
Highest Field Goal Pct. / Career - PL (Min. 150 FGA)
Rnk. FG%. Player, Years
1. .636
Aidan Kehoe, 2023-pres.
2. .618 Evan Wieck, 2017-20
3. .610 Richard Njoku, 2019-22
