Eastern Michigan Athletics

2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster

Roster

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Gregory Lawson II

G
/ Men's Basketball
4

Mohammad Habhab

F
/ Men's Basketball
5

Braelon Green

G
/ Men's Basketball
7

Aidan Rubio

G/F
/ Men's Basketball
8

Mbaye N'Diaye

G
/ Men's Basketball
13

Godslove Nwabude

F
/ Men's Basketball
35

Merritt Alderink

F
/ Men's Basketball
Merritt Alderink playing basketball against Pittsburgh, Nov. 10
Merritt Alderink getting ready to pass the ball
Photo by: Scott Beaton - EMU Athletics
Merritt Alderink jumping to block a free-throw
Photo by: Joey Wolter
Merritt Alderink running with basketball
Photo by: Scott Beaton - EMU Athletics
Merritt Alderink Headshot 2025-26
Jersey Number 35

Merritt Alderink

  • Position:
    F
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Zeeland, Mich.
  • High School:
    Zeeland West
EMU: 2025-26: Arrived at EMU as an incoming transfer.

INDIANA STATE: 2024-25: Appeared in 13 games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game, with an impressive shooting percentage of 59.1% from the field…His standout performance came in a game against Tarleton State, Dec. 1, 2024, where he recorded a season-high 11 points…Posted an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.00.

HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 13.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, contributing significantly to the Dux's 15–6 record…Helped Zeeland West's historic run to the Division I state semifinals, marking the program's first-ever district and regional championships…First Zeeland West basketball player to sign a National Letter of Intent to play NCAA Division I basketball.
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