MILLIGAN, Tenn. – The Milligan University men's basketball team revealed their eight new players for the 2026-27 season on Monday.
Two junior transfers and six freshmen make up the list of brand-new faces for the roster this season, as the Buffaloes look to build off winning five of their last nine 2025-26 contests.
"I am super excited about the incoming class of 2026," said head coach Bill Robinson. "Will Robinson is a freshman who is going to start from Day 1. He is a great student, awesome young man and an excellent post player. Cairo is going to make an immediate impact inside for the Buffs. He is a great rebounder, very physical and has the ability to knock down an open jump shot. Judah, Stas and Sterling will add depth at the forward positions. Judah is a long, athletic player that can defend almost anyone. Stas can shoot the three and attacks the basket with reckless abandon. Sterling has been hurt this fall but brings size and toughest inside for Milligan. All three freshman guards have looked good for the Buffs this fall. Jackson is a pure shooter from three and has a great mid-range game. Trent is a strong guard with the ability to finish at the rim or dish to a teammate for a score. And Elias brings experience to the point guard position that will earn him minutes right away for the Buffs. Overall, this is a very talented group of players that will be a great addition to Milligan both on and off the court this season."
The full bios for the squad's newcomers are below:
#5 Cairo Morales – F – JR – 6'7, 240 – Queens, N.Y. – Cleveland State CC (N.C.)
Cairo Morales, also known as Kai, joins the Buffaloes in 2026-27 after his last two seasons were spent as a member of the Cleveland State Community College (N.C.) Yetis. Known for his rebounding prowess in the post, Morales racked up a 20-rebound game last season while being coached by Jabarr Adams, along with earning the school record for most double-doubles in a single season. He was an All-Conference performer for the Yetis. Prior to his college years, he played prep hoops at Lincoln Charter in North Carolina, where he was an All-Conference player for the Eagles under the tutelage of James Barnett and rebounded at similar levels, hauling in a personal-best 19 in a single game. The son of Adrian and Imani Morales is majoring in exercise science at Milligan.
#12 Judah Carlyle – G/F – FR – 6'6, 192 – Kill Devil Hills, N.C. – First Flight HS
Judah Carlyle arrives at Milligan from Kill Devil Hills, N.C., where he turned in a standout senior season at First Flight High School, averaging 18.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game as a Nighthawk under head coach Chad Williams. He earned All-Conference honors and was named to the Principal's List, Honor Roll, and National Honor Society. He will major in Sports Management at Milligan and is the son of David and Monica Carlyle. He has one sibling, Arden, and comes from an athletic family, with both his father and sister having competed collegiately.
#20 Trent Clark – G – FR – 6'1, 185 – Weaverville, N.C. – North Buncombe HS
Trent Clark comes to Milligan from Weaverville, N.C., where he scored more than 2,000 career points and earned Conference and District Player of the Year honors at North Buncombe High School under head coach Chuck Robinson. Off the court, he earned Highest Honors and finished in the top 15 of his graduating class. He will major in Engineering at Milligan and is the son of Jeremy and Andrea Clark. He has two siblings, Chad and Seth, with Chad having competed at the collegiate level.
#21 Jackson Simmons – G – FR – 5'11, 175 – Erwin, Tenn. – Unicoi County HS
Jackson Simmons stays local to East Tennessee to begin his freshman season following an impressive career at Unicoi County High School. A two-time All-State selection and a Mr. Basketball Finalist, Simmons leaves the Blue Devils program as its all-time leading scorer with 2,823 career points, fueled by a senior season where he averaged 26 points and six rebounds per game under coaches Jordan Simmons and Brandon Broyles. Off the court, he was his high school class valedictorian and achieved a 34 ACT score. A native of Erwin, Tennessee, Simmons is the son of Josh and Natalie Simmons, the brother of Cameron and Kinsley, and follows in the footsteps of Jordan Simmons, who played basketball for Milligan. He is currently majoring in biology.
#22 Sterling Bohn – G/F – FR – 6'5, 215 lbs. – Stirling, Alberta – Lincoln Charter
Sterling Bohn joins Milligan men's basketball program in 2026-27. Prior to Milligan, the physical wing defender attended Lincoln Charter where he averaged 7.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. As an Eagle, he also led NC 4A in blocks as a senior under head coach Justin Brittain. He also stood out in the classroom earning most academic honors and will further his education by studying sport management while at Milligan. He is the son of Brian and Devynn Bohn.
#23 Stas Toderasco – G/F – JR – 6'4, 195 – Chisinau, Moldova – Morton College
Arriving as a transfer from Morton College, junior guard/forward Stas Toderasco looks to bring an immediate impact to the team. Prior to his collegiate career, he played at Washtenaw Christian Academy in Saline, Mich., where he was selected as a first-team All-Conference player. Originally from Chisinau, Moldova, Toderasco is currently majoring in business management.
#34 Elias Norman – G – FR – 6'3, 180 – Derby, England – Derby College
Elias Norman comes to Milligan from Derby, England, where he developed into one of the most prolific shooters in the EABL at Derby College under head coach Jake Chapman. He shot 44.4 percent from three-point range and registered seven or more performances with five or more three-pointers, earning EABL Player of the Week honors, multiple national team training camp selections, and the top scorer distinction at the Four Nations Tournament. Off the court, he was recognized as Student Athlete of the Year and Sport Science Student of the Year. Norman will continue his education at Milligan and is the son of James and Naomi Norman. He has four siblings, Swithun, Reuben, Orin, and Delphie.
#44 William Robinson – F – FR – 6'7, 245 lbs. – Fairburn, Ga. – Christ School
William Robinson joins the frontcourt and brings an excellent post presence to Milligan in the 2026-27 season. Prior to Milligan, the Fairburn, Ga. native attended Christ School where he was a state champion. He is the son of Tony and Ariana Robinson and will major in mechanical engineering while attending Milligan.
