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No NIL, no transfers, no problem: How Navy has put together its best season since David Robinson
- Navy has 25 wins and a 17-1 Patriot League record, its best season since the David Robinson era.
- Navy benefits from continuity with no NIL deals or transfers, boosting on-court chemistry.
- First-year coach Jon Perry has Navy dreaming of more, building a defense-first identity.
- Defensive coordinator Jordan Wagers helped tailor Navy’s schemes, contributing to top Patriot League defense.
- Captain Mike Woods anchors leadership, emphasizing accountability and team focus.
- Senior guard Austin Benigni has raised his output, becoming a key scorer and facilitator.
- Aidan Kehoe leads the Patriot League in offensive/defensive rebounding and sets Navy’s pace on defense.
- Navy’s defense ranks among the nation’s best, holding opponents to low scoring per possession.
- Navy clinched the Patriot League regular-season title on Feb. 18 with a win over Lehigh.
- The program’s unique path includes a focus on academics and military duties alongside basketball.
- Navy’s 13-game winning streak is among the nation's longest, signaling a potential NCAA bid run.
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