Men’s Basketball Rounds out 2026-27 Roster

5/22/2026 11:10:00 AM | Men's Basketball

2026-27 Bucknell Men's Basketball Roster

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell head men's basketball coach John Griffin III has completed what will be a new-look roster for 2026-27. In addition to early signees Danny Kennard, Mert Kocagozoglu, and Aidan Rousseau, seven players have been added this spring, including four transfers and two international signees.

Spring 2026 Additions

Ludvik Bergseng | 6'11" forward from Kolsås, Norway
Rocco Lamuno | 6'3" guard from Brentwood, Tenn., transfer from Spring Hill College
Kyle Marshall | 6'4" guard from Oyster Bay, N.Y., transfer from Air Force
Ethan Marten-Coney | 6'9" forward from Bronte, Australia
Luke Soden | 6'4" guard from Bedford, N.H., transfer from Regis University
Luca Soroa Schaller | 6'7" forward from Valencia, Spain, transfer from Northeastern
Joe Youakim | 6'0" guard from Charlotte, N.C.

"These seven newcomers bring a blend of international pedigree and proven collegiate experience that aligns perfectly with our program's identity," said Griffin. "By adding battle-tested transfers alongside prospects from elite international systems, we have addressed our needs for both high-level skill and veteran leadership. These six competitors possess the physical toughness and basketball IQ required to impact winning from day one. We are excited to introduce them to the Bucknell basketball fans and get to work at Sojka."

Here is more information on each of Bucknell's spring signees.

Ludvik Bergseng | 6'11" Forward | Kolsås, Norway | Norges Toppidretts Gymnas | BAXI Manresa (Spain)

Born Sept. 28, 2006 … son of Niels Otto Bergseng and Yngvild Mürer … both parents played and earned medals in basketball national championships … father earned seven gold medals, three as a player and four as a coach, and mother earned a silver medal … has one brother, Henrik Mürer Gystad … played for the U16, U18 and Senior National teams in Norway … was one of the youngest debutants in the history of the Norwegian National Team … MVP of U17 Nordic club championships … U18 national team all-star in Nordic Championship after leading team to silver medals … multiple all-star selections in national championships … nearly averaged a double-double in the U18 European championships while shooting 39% from 3-point range … this past season played for BAXI Manresa's LigaU affiliate in Spain, where he averaged 9.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and shot 38% from 3-point distance.

Coach Griffin on Bergseng: "An exciting prospect arriving by way of Norway, Ludvig developed within the prestigious Manresa system in Spain. As a coach's son, he brings a high tactical IQ and a competitive nature that makes him a seamless fit for our style of play. His height and skill combination will be exciting to watch this upcoming season."

Rocco Lamuno | 6'3" Guard | Brentwood, Tenn. | Ravenwood H.S. | Spring Hill College

Born June 5, 2006 in Nashville, Tenn. … son of Scott and Olympia Lamuno … has two older brothers, Eli and Andrew … 2024 graduate of Ravenwood High School, where he was a two-time all-district selection and a Mister Basketball nominee after averaging 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.4 steals per game as a senior … spent the last two seasons at Division II Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. … named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Freshman Team in 2024-25, when he averaged 7.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game … more than doubled that production last season, when he was the SIAC's leading scorer at 18.5 ppg … also tallied 6.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 steals per game while shooting 48% from the field, 36% from 3-point range, and 87% from the foul line … earned Third Team All-SIAC honors and was Elite 16 Player of Year … recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds in a win over Albany State … scored a career-high 37 points against Clark Atlanta, one of 12 games with 20 or more in 2025-26.

Coach Griffin on Lamuno: "Rocco joins us as the leading scorer from the SIAC, bringing proven offensive production to our backcourt. He is a versatile playmaker who remains incredibly humble despite his success, and his competitive drive will be infectious within our locker room."

Kyle Marshall | 6'4" Guard | Oyster Bay, N.Y. | Millbrook School | U.S. Air Force Academy

Born Apr. 28, 2004 in Oyster Bay, N.Y. … parents are Shawn and Katherine Marshall … has one brother, Jayden … father played college basketball at Trinity College … 2023 graduate of Millbrook School before doing a postgraduate year at Air Force Prep … All-NEPSAC selection at Millbrook after averaging 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists as a senior … helped team to a 19-6 record and a berth in the NEPSAC Class B semifinals … began collegiate career at Air Force and had a big freshman year in 2024-25, when he played in 30 games with 17 starts and was a two-time Mountain West Freshman of the Week pick … averaged 6.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists per game … upped his scoring production to 7.4 ppg in league play to rank fourth among freshmen … scored a career-high 23 points on 10-14 shooting at Northern Colorado … had a 12-rebound game at San Jose State and handed out nine assists in a game at New Mexico … appeared in four games in 2025-26 before leaving the team for personal reasons.

Coach Griffin on Marshall: "Kyle is a rim-attacking guard who enters the program with valuable experience from his time at Air Force. We will be leaning on his leadership and playmaking talents to make an immediate impact the moment he steps onto the floor at Sojka."

Ethan Marten-Coney | 6'9" Forward | Bronte, Australia | Trinity Grammar School | Sydney Comets

Born Dec. 2, 2007 in Sydney, Australia … parents are Marcus and Kayleen … has a sister, Aisha … 2025 graduate of Trinity Grammar School in Summer Hill, NSW … part of two teams that went unbeaten in premiers … state champions in 2024-25 … part of a Basketball NSW team that won the U20 Australia national championship … plays with Sydney Comets in NBL1.

Coach Griffin on Marten-Coney: "A physical and skilled Aussie, Ethan embodies the toughness and grit associated with his home country's basketball culture. He has shown flashes of the former greats in our program, utilizing a crafty game and high IQ to outmaneuver opponents at his position."

Luke Soden | 6'4" Guard | Bedford, N.H. | Bedford H.S. | Phillips Exeter Academy | Regis University

Born June 27, 2006 in Loveland, Colo. … parents are Greg and Debbie Soden … has three brothers: Dylan, Andrew, and Trevor … played football and basketball at Bedford High School before doing a postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy … won state championships in both sports at Bedford … First Team All-State honoree as a junior and senior in basketball and as a senior in football … set a school record with 1,502 career points on the hardwood … at Phillips Exeter Academy was runner-up in the 2024-25 NEPSAC Class A Championship … played his first collegiate season at Regis University in Denver and averaged 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals in 21 games, all starts … shot 45.7% from the field and 42.6% from 3-point range … 18.3 ppg in conference play … ranked sixth in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in scoring, fourth in 3-point percentage, third in 3FGs per game (3.0) … season-high 27 points vs. Colorado Christian and had 26 in a game three times … earned All-RMAC Honorable Mention after the season.

Coach Griffin on Soden: "A hard-nosed New Englander, Luke showed tremendous toughness during his first year at Regis. He is a blue-collar competitor who isn't afraid of physicality, providing us with a reliable defensive presence and a high motor."

Luca Soroa Schaller | 6'7" Forward | Valencia, Spain | American School of Valencia | 212 Sports Academy (Fla.) | Northeastern University

Born Oct. 18, 2005 in Valencia, Spain … parents are Iban and Maya … has a younger sister, Lola … 2023 graduate of the American School of Valencia … also has Swiss nationality and in the summer of 2025 was named First Team All-Tournament in the FIBA U20 European Championships in Yerevan, Armenia … placed fourth in the MVP voting for the highest-placing Swiss U20 team ever (fourth) … was the tournament's fifth-leading scorer at 17.1 ppg … had 26 points, 9 rebounds against the Netherlands … spent the 2023-24 basketball season with 212 Sports Academy in Sarasota, Fla. … played for Team Speights and on Puma's Pro16 circuit in the summer of 2024 and also appeared in 10 games for Paterna in Spain's EBA league, where he averaged 9.9 points per game … spent his first two collegiate seasons at Northeastern … in 2025-26 played in 29 games with 12 starts for the Huskies, averaging 5.6 ppg … led the team with 32 steals and was second on the squad with 63 assists … scored in double figures six times with a high of 15 points against Vermont and Drexel … had 13 points and 15 rebounds against College of Charleston … had five games with six or more assists … as a freshman in 2024-25 played in 14 games with one start and had a high of six points against CSU Bakersfield.

Coach Griffin on Soroa Schaller: "A veteran transfer from Northeastern, Luca brings significant experience to our guard rotation. Having played in the Valencia youth system—one of Europe's best, and also being named to the All-Star 5 of the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket B, Luca offers a unique combination of ball-handling, passing and high-level rebounding."

Joe Youakim | 6'0" Guard | Charlotte, N.C. | Charlotte Country Day

Born Apr. 3, 2007 in Chicago … parents are Bob and Jenn Youakim … has three sisters: Aliyah, Lillian, and Juliette … 2026 graduate of Charlotte Country Day, where he was the basketball team's starting point guard for four years … led the team to the state semifinals as a freshman … captained the team as a junior and senior and throughout his career won the team's Most Outstanding Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Leadership Award, and Most Improved Player … as a senior averaged 12.2 points, 3.1 steals and shot 47% from the field … named to All-Tournament Team at Charlotte Latin Winter Invitational … played with Team Charlotte UAA from 2023-25 and Team Charlotte MHC in 2026 … Phenom North Carolina Freshman Top Forty and Sophomore Top Forty.

Coach Griffin on Youakim: "Joe brings toughness and competitiveness as an incoming freshman that will fit right into our locker room. He has shown a dedication to winning basketball and being a part of something bigger than himself."