2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster

45 Ismani Cepeda

  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 185
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Roslindale, Mass.
  • High School Brimmer & May
  • Position G

Biography


CAREER HIGHS 
 

Points Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals
21 6 8 2 5

  


AS A SENIOR

  • Appeared in only one game due to injury. 
  • Was named a captain for the second time for the 25-26 season. 


AS A JUNIOR...

  • Recorded minutes in 25 matches, including eight starts for Emmanuel. 
  • Named a captain for the 24-25 season.
  • Tallied 13 points and three steals off the bench against SUNY Poly on November 16th. 
  • Recorded a career-high 21 points off the bench against Lehman on December 30th, including 4-7 from behind the arc. 
  • Followed that performance up with 17 points and six rebounds against Rivier on January 4th. 
  • Cepeda increased his PPG total to nearly eight a night during his Junior year, again providing consistent scoring and defense off the bench. 


AS A SOPHOMORE...

  • Appeared in 24 matches, making eight starts for the Saints. 
  • Consistently provided scoring off the bench, including a 17 point showcase against Norwich on January 13th. 
  • Finished the year averaging nearly seven points per game as well as 2.6 rebounds per game. 


AS A FIRST YEAR...

  • Appeared in 26 of 27 games for the Saints, averaging over 14 minutes of court time during rookie campaign.
  • Made collegiate debut on Nov. 10, scoring six points in EC's 74-70 road win at Fitchburg State.
  • Scored a season-high 10 points on Jan. 11 vs. Regis in an 85-77 GNAC win.
  • Netted five+ points in 11 games on the year and grabbed a season-high four rebounds on Dec. 30 vs. SUNY Delhi.
  • Dished out two assists three times, grabbed two steals twice and recorded a pair of blocks twice over the campaign.
  • Finished the season with 86 points, 36 rebounds, 15 assists, nine blocks and seven steals.

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

  • Earned five varsity letters playing basketball at Brimmer & May HS in Newton, Mass.
  • Named to the AA Honorable-Mention team
  • Received the Gator's Coaches' Award
  • Honor Roll Student at BMHS

PLAYER PROFILE

  • Major: Undeclared
  • Career Aspirations: NBA / Professional Basketball Player
  • Favorite Movies: Creed II
  • Favorite Book or Podcast: 50th Law by 50 Cent
  • Favorite Pre-game Meal: Skittles and a red Powerade
  • Favorite Late Night Snack: Ice Cream
  • Favorite Spot on EC Campus: JYC
  • Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Pre-season pickup basketball at EC
  • Most Respected Professional Athlete: Kobe Bryant

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 45

    2022-23First Year

    G
    6'2" 185 lbs
    45
  • 45

    2023-24Sophomore

    G
    6'2" 185 lbs
    45
  • 45
    C

    2024-25Junior

    G
    6'2" 185 lbs
    45
    C
  • 45
    C

    2025-26Senior

    G
    6'2" 185 lbs
    45
    C