Men's Basketball | 3/19/2026 10:00:00 AM
FORT WAYNE, IN - Nazareth senior Jaylen Savage and SUNY Poly senior Anthony Rose have been selected to compete at the 2026 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III All-Star Game, Saturday, March 21, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Savage is only the fourth athlete in school history from Nazareth to be invited to participate in this game (Corey McAdam sr. guard 2009-10, Mitch Ford sr. center 2015-16, and Stephen Gabel, gr. Guard 2021-22). Rose is the first SUNY Poly player to receive that honor since 2011.
Savage earned the honor following a standout senior season in which he helped lead the Golden Flyers to a strong regular-season finish, establishing himself as one of the top players in the region. The NABC All-Star Game features many of the top graduating seniors from across Division III and is traditionally played in conjunction with the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship weekend.
Savage has been one of the most successful players in recent history for the Nazareth Golden Flyers men's basketball program. A 6'2" guard from Elmsford, NY Savage quickly developed into a standout at the Division III level and earned national recognition during his career.
He made an immediate impact during his freshman season. As a first-year player, he started every game and averaged 13.0 points per game, while also contributing 3.4 rebounds, 50 assists, and 31 steals on the season. His strong performance earned him Empire 8 Rookie of the Year honors, Second-Team All-Empire 8 recognition, and six Empire 8 Rookie of the Week awards. His freshman campaign quickly established him as one of the top young guards in the conference and a key piece of Nazareth's roster moving forward.
Savage's breakout came during the 2024–25 season, when he put together one of the most impressive seasons in program history. He averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, leading the Golden Flyers offensively while also contributing on the boards and as a playmaker. During that season he set an Empire 8 record for field goals made in a single season with 217, highlighting his scoring ability and consistency. His performance earned him numerous honors, including Empire 8 Player of the Year, All-Empire 8 First Team, NABC First-Team All-American, NABC District III Player of the Year, D3Hoops.com First Team All-Region, and USBWA Rochester Player of the Year. He was also named a finalist for the NABC Division III National Player of the Year award, placing him among the top players in the country.
In his senior season, Savage continued to lead Nazareth statistically and remained one of the team's most important players. He averaged 17.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while also adding 1.3 steals per game and playing 34.3 minutes per game, starting every contest. During the season, he also reached a major career milestone by surpassing 1,000 career points, becoming the 31st player in Nazareth program history to reach that mark.
The NABC All-Star Game honor adds to an already impressive list of accolades for Rose this year. The senior, a native of Brinx, NY, was previously named Empire 8 Player of the Year and earned First-Team All-Conference recognition after leading the Wildcats to an 18–8 overall record while emerging as one of the conference's most impactful players on both ends of the floor. He was also named to the D3hoops.com All-Region First Team on Monday, March 16.
Rose started all 26 games for SUNY Poly and played a central role in the team's success throughout the season. He averaged 19.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest while logging more than 32 minutes per game, finishing the year with 501 total points. His scoring average ranked among the top marks in the Empire 8 and helped drive a Wildcats offense that consistently relied on his ability to create scoring opportunities.
Efficiency was also a hallmark of Rose's game. He shot 47.9 percent from the field and knocked down 33 three-pointers while converting 85 percent of his free-throw attempts. His reliability at the line proved especially valuable in close games, where he frequently capitalized on opportunities to extend SUNY Poly's lead.
Beyond his scoring, Rose's all-around game made him one of the most versatile players in the conference. Over the course of the season he totaled 135 rebounds, 50 assists, 37 steals, and 20 blocks, impacting games in a variety of ways while often drawing the defensive attention of opposing teams.
One of his most memorable performances came in SUNY Poly's regular-season finale against cross-town rival Utica University. Rose erupted for 31 points in a pivotal victory that secured home-court advantage for the Wildcats in the opening round of the Empire 8 playoffs.
Over the course of his collegiate career, Rose compiled 1,498 points and 526 rebounds while shooting 49 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc. He finishes his career ranked fourth on SUNY Poly's all-time scoring list and is one of only 11 players in program history to surpass the 1,000-point mark.
Start time is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
WATCH THE ALL-STAR GAME
NABC Division III College All-Star Game – Team Cunningham
Jacob Cook, Concordia Moorhead
Omari DeVeaux, Virginia Wesleyan
Mason Dopirak, MSOE
Jack Haynes, Loras
Marcus Montagnino, Endicott
Chase Morgan, Maryville
Joey Ramirez, Concordia (TX)
Jayden Rowe, York (PA)
Jaylen Savage, Nazareth
Reem Welch, Plattsburgh State
Coach: Pat Cunningham
NABC Division III College All-Star Game – Team Raleigh
Ta'zhon Daniels, Albertus Magnus
Adam Dudzinski, St. Lawrence
Lucas Gordon, Redlands
Julian Heckman, Otterbein
Hudson Johnson, Mary Hardin-Baylor
Carrington McNeal, North Central (MN)
Jacob Morales, Montclair State
Anthony Rose, SUNY Poly
Trent Rozich, Pitt-Greensburg
Mohamed Toure, Ursinus
Coach: Bill Raleigh