2024–25: Participated in all 36 games, including 16 starts, in Lexington’s lone season. shot 47.0 percent from the field and 43.5 percent from three-point range, averaging a career-high 11.6 points and 3.2 rebounds. finishes career with the fourth-highest 3-point field-goal % in program history (minimum 150 tries) … tied for the seventh-most triples in program history in a single season with 93 made this season. made 155 3-pointers this season alongside Jaxson Robinson, which matched for the fifth-most by a pair in UK history. had 21 double-figure games this year. hit many three-pointers in 27 games to end the season. 35 of the team’s 36 games, including 24 straight to begin the season, had at least one 3-pointer made. 51.4 percent (57-111) of the 3-point attempt was made inside Rupp Arena. scored eight goals this season, leading the squad in scoring… Having scored 20 points or more in seven games, the club is ranked second. finished the year with 20 of his last 20 free throws, finishing 32-35 (.914) from the charity stripe. led the squad in their NCAA Tournament victory over Illinois with 23 points and a career-high 10 made field goals. Against Troy in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, I had 13 points and four assists. scored 22 points to defeat Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament. scored 21 points against Auburn, the team’s top scorer … At Alabama, he scored 20 points while making four 3-pointers. had six assists, a career high, against South Carolina. scored 18 points on a flawless 5-of-5 shooting effort to defeat Tennessee on the road. On his way to winning SEC Player of the Week, he set a career-high with 23 points and seven three-pointers in a victory against No. 6 Florida. scored 1,000 points in a career while defeating Colgate at home. scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers in the victory over Bucknell. scored 18 points on 7 of 8 shots in the season’s first game against Wright State.
For the second time in his career, he was named the Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year in 2023–24 (at Dayton)… became just the second person to win the award twice, after Xavier’s James Posey in 1997 and 1998. had the highest 3-point percentage in the country (.498, 100-201) … In six seasons, it was the highest score in the NCAA. A member of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honour Roll for 2023–2024 … made four starts and appeared in 33 games. scored a record 11.1 points per game on average. 51.2% of the field goals were made. Added 1.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game as well. went back to practise in September following off-season surgery… At Northwestern, I scored 15 points in 25 minutes. scored 13 points in the LSU victory, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 48 seconds left. At SMU, I had 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. scored seven of Dayton’s last eight points, which helped them win by two points. At Saint Louis, I scored 21 points and pulled down five rebounds. scored 18 points in the VCU victory, 16 of which came after halftime. made four of five three-pointers in Dayton’s 17-point rally against the Rams in the second half. scored 15 points in the victory over Nevada. played in the NCAA Tournament against Arizona and finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block.
appeared in 28 games and made 10 starts in 2022–2023 (at Dayton). Early in the season, I missed six games because of a mix of illness and injury. 6.8 points and 3.3 rebounds on average per game shot 46% from three-point range against opponents in the league. 8.3 points per game versus an A-10 competition was recorded. A career-high 47 assists were recorded. At UMass, I had four assists and eleven points. Against Saint Louis, he had 13 points and six rebounds. scored 18 points, the most of the season, in the victory over Richmond. In that victory, I sunk six 3s. At Rhode Island, I had 11 points and three assists. At Fordham, I recorded 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Against Wyoming, I scored ten points and contributed four assists. scored 11 points against UNC Asheville, marking the first time they have scored in double figures.
At Dayton in 2021–22, I was named the Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year. played in all 35 games with the Flyers, averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. In charge of 27% of the team’s season-long threes … shot 48.7% from deep in league play, an A-10 high. scored in double figures in eight of the season’s last ten games. With 43 seconds left, make a 3-pointer to defeat Davidson. scored 20 points in a victory over St. Bonaventure, including six 3-pointers. In the NIT victory over Toledo, he recorded his only double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds. scored 18 points in the regular-season finale versus Davidson. At Saint Joseph’s, he finished with five rebounds and 10 points.
2020–21 (at Dayton): Due to injuries, missed the majority of the preseason and the whole nonconference schedule. made three starts and played in 17 games. scored 2.9 points on average while playing 14.1 minutes each game. lost to La Salle in his very first college game … had five rebounds and seven points against Memphis in the NIT. Against VCU in the conference tournament, I scored six points on two 3-pointers. Against Rhode Island in the conference tournament, he recorded a season-high eight points and six rebounds. had a five-point victory over Duquesne. At Fordham, I scored five points.
IN HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, I averaged 20.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. For the first time in the school’s history, I guided Monsignor Scanlon High School to the Class AA New York Catholic High School Association Final Four. The COVID-19 epidemic caused the event to be cancelled. All-New York second team tab As a junior, he averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. received all-state honours with honourable mention. Senior team captain … He played for the Dominican National Team at the U-17 FIBA Centrobasket Championships in San Juan during the summer of 2019. DR National Team appearances totalled 26.8 minutes, 9.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game on average.
PERSONAL: Born in New York City on November 6th. Stephen Brea and Mayra Villar are the parents. graduated from Dayton with a degree in teaching and related fields. His parents are Dominican Republic natives. has three siblings: Stephen Dominguez, Javier Castillo, and Tyler Villar. Felipe Lopez, who played in the NBA and at St. John’s, is the godfather. cites playing in the NCAA Tournament as his most memorable basketball moment. choose number four since it symbolises the birthdate of his younger brother. My favourite cuisine is Spanish food. cites cooking as an off-court skill. The biggest influencers in his life have been his parents. Power is his favourite television program, while Coach Carter is his favourite film. Before games, you have to follow the same shooting routine and listen to the same soundtrack. His favourite basketball player of all time is Devin Booker of Kentucky.
