Eric Paschall, a 6-6 forward who earned Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Year honors at Fordham University in 2014-15, has officially transferred to Villanova and is enrolled in the University’s summer session. Paschall, a native of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., retains three seasons of eligibility beginning with the 2016-17 season.
The news was first reported by SNY.tv in April.
Paschall averaged 15.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Rams as a rookie. In addition to his Atlantic 10 honor, Paschall shared the Met Basketball Rookie of the Year award with Seton Hall’s Angel Delgado. While with the Rams, he was coached by Tom Pecora, who served on the staff of Villanova head coach Jay Wright at Hofstra from 1994-2001.
Prior to Fordham, Paschall carved a basketball niche at St. Thomas More in Connecticut, the alma mater of former Wildcats standout Gary Buchanan (1999-2003).
“We’re really excited to add a player of Eric’s caliber to our basketball family,” Wright said. “Eric has been very well coached by Jere Quinn at St. Thomas More and Tom Pecora. He is also an outstanding student and a dynamic offensive player whose skills are an excellent fit for our team.”
As a transfer, Paschall will sit out the 2015-16 season per NCAA rules but will practice with the squad.
Release: Villanova
