CUSA Basketball: Ranking of 25 best players from last decade (2013-23)

By Joey Loose | Jul 19, 2023

Mar 19, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; North Texas Mean Green guard James Reese (0) celebrates with guard Mardrez McBride (1) and guard Javion Hamlet (3) during overtime against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

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CUSA Basketball Old Dominion Monarchs guard B.J. Stith Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

11. B. J. Stith

A 6’5 wing from Lawrenceville, Virginia, Stith was a Top 100 recruit from the Class of 2014 who began his collegiate career at Virginia in the ACC. After barely seeing any court time in Tony Bennett’s program, he’d transfer after his freshman season. Stith arrived at Old Dominion and became a major weapon for the Monarchs for his final three seasons of eligibility, ending his career in the NCAA Tournament.

Stith wasted no time after sitting out as a transfer, averaging 11.1 points per game in his redshirt sophomore season. He’d make more than 40% of his 3-pointers as a junior in a great campaign for the Monarchs, but senior year was even greater. Stith averaged 16.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and led the Monarchs to a CUSA Tournament title. He had a number of double-doubles that season, including against Purdue in his final collegiate game.

After transferring into the CUSA, Stith blossomed into a star for the Monarchs. He was named CUSA Player of the Year as a senior, becoming one of the league’s top scorers and rebounders and leading Old Dominion to regular season and conference tournament titles. He was an effective weapon across the board and a major part of the Monarchs’ most recent breakthrough success, with above-average defensive metrics as well.