1. Rafe Mosetick, Senior Captain, Hinsdale, IL
Rafe is entering his final year at Emory and has been tasked with leading a young and talented group of players. Rafe has had an outstanding career at Emory and has been one of the hardest working players that has ever passed through this program. Rafe has been close to winning the ITA regional title the past couple of years and unfortunately, missed the 2015 NCAA singles tournament by one spot. Rafe compiled and undefeated record playing 3 singles last season and deserved a chance to compete in the individuals. Rafe used last year's disappointment to fuel his amazing fall run. Rafe won the 2015 ITA Atlantic South Regional singles title and finished 2nd at the ITA National Small College tournament. Rafe proved this past fall that he is one of the best players in D-3 and will be a force to be reckoned with in 2016.
2. Eric Brinzenskiy, Senior, Staten Island, NY
Eric is a very talented all court player. Eric is one of the best athletes on the team and has a strong all-court game. Eric is also an extremely hard worker and brings great intensity to our team. Eric has been abroad the past semester and will be back for the spring season.We look forward to having him back at Emory.
3. Lucas Lund, Senior, Sao Paolo, Brazil
Lucas is an aggressive baseliner and has steadily improved every facet of his game over the years. Lucas has also been a great team guy and a favorite among his teammates. Lucas has spent the fall semester abroad and we look forward to his arrival back to Emory for the spring season.
3. Aman Manji, Junior, Sammamish, WA
Aman entered the lineup last season playing number 6 singles. Aman is extremely talented and has taken his game to another level this fall. Aman lost to Rafe in the semi-finals of the ITA regional tournament in 3 sets. Aman continues to improve in all aspects of his game and I am excited to see him compete in the spring.
4. Josh Goodman, Junior, Weston, FL
Josh played 5 singles for us last season. Josh was big for us last season going 19-10, and most importantly, going undefeated at UAA conference tournament. One of his highlights last season was being the last match on against Auburn Montgomery and coming from behind to secure a big win for the team.
5. Andrew Lo, Junior, Saratoga, CA
Andrew is an extremely talented young man. Andrew has the ability to hit winners from anywhere on the court. Andrew worked extremely hard in the fall and showed that he's close and committed to taking his game to the next level.
6. David Omsky, Sophomore, Aventura, FL
David was our doubles specialist last season and combined with Rafe accumulated a 14-2 record. David is one of our best pressure players and an extremely good doubles player. David also has the ability to compete for a singles spot in the spring.
7. Scott Rubinstein, Sophomore, Madison, CT
Scott saw time last season at 5 singles and finished the year playing 3 doubles. Scott is one of the hardest working players on our team. Scott has a big game and has developed into being one our better doubles players. Scott also had a great fall in singles and will be competing for spot in the spring.
8. Roberto Bazzarella, Sophomore, Colegio Sagrado Coracao de Maria
Roberto played some matches last spring at the number 5 and 6 singles spot. Roberto, is also one of our hardest workers and always places the team before his own individual needs. Roberto is also a very good competitor and is a difficult match up for a lot of opponents. Roberto has worked hard on his game and will compete for a singles and a doubles spot in the spring.
9. John Li, Sophomore, Hong Kong
John Li entered his freshman year off a major shoulder operation. John Li spent much of last season rehabbing and strengthening his shoulder. By the end of the season he started to get healthy and we all could see that he is one of the better ball strikers on the team. John has made steady improvement from his freshman year and he has the ability to be competing for a spot.
10. March Zheng, Sophomore, Leawood, KS
March has worked hard in the off-season to improve his game. March is a very good competitor and has the ability to be a very good doubles player. March is also another great team guy and continues work hard to make an impact in our lineup.
11. Zach Surmacz, Sophomore, Las Vegas, NV
Zach has all the instincts like March to be a very good doubles player. Zach is continuing to improve all aspects of his game so that he can make an impact in the lineup. Zach is also a great team guy and works extremely hard at practice.
12. Andrew Harrington, Sophomore, Millersville, MD
Andrew is sophomore transfer from University of Miami. Andrew's transition to our team has been seamless. Andrew had an impressive ITA regional debut taking down a very good player and the number 3 seed from Sewanee after losing the first set. Andrew's game tends to elevate when the pressure is on and I look forward to seeing him compete in the spring.
13. Alec Josepher, Sophomore, Tampa, FL
Alec is a sophomore transfer from SMU. Alec has also had a smooth transition to our team. Alec in his short time has proven to be one of the hardest workers on our team. Alec has had a strong ITA regional tournament losing to the 1 seed in the qtrs. Alec continues to work hard in the off-season and I look forward to seeing him compete as well in the spring.
14. Adrien Bouchet, Freshman, Oakton, VA
Adrien is a very strong player with a great demeanor on the court. Adrien has a very bright future in D-3 tennis. Adrien, along with freshman, Jonathan Jemison, reached the finals ITA regionals doubles championship. They lost in a very close match but proved they will be a force to reckon with in D-3.
15, George Congdon, Freshman, Darien, CT
George had a great fall. George proved to be one of the hardest working players with a strong desire to improve his game. George has made great strides in the fall and has proven to be a very good competitor and someone who will be pushing for a spot in the lineup.
16. Jonathan Jemison, Freshman, Marietta, GA
Jonathan was the most highly touted freshman coming in to Emory and has surpassed all expectations. Jonathan had a memorable fall ITA regional tournament. Jonathan took down the the number 1 in the semi-finals in straight sets. Jonathan lost in the finals of the ITA's to Rafe, but proved that he will be a major factor in next season's lineup. Jonathan also reached the finals of ITA doubles championship with Bouchet.
17. James Spaulding, Freshman, Winnetka, IL
James is one of the best ball strikers on the team. James has a huge game and bright future if he continues to improve like has been the past 4 months. James had a very good ITA tournament losing in a tough 3 set match in the round of 16. James will also compete for a spot in singles and doubles in the spring.
