Saint Thomas University Men's Basketball

Men's basketball assistant coach Justin Cardoza enters his sixth season as a member of the St. Thomas University staff in 2024-25. As a member of the staff, Cardoza works with both guards and post players, assists in player development, on-court coaching, recruiting and scouting. While at St. Thomas University Cardoza has been part of a program that has had a 97-44 record, two consecutive NAIA Tournaments, and five straight winning seasons.   Last season the Bobcats were 22-9, 10-4 and were the Sun Conference Regular Season Champions. The Bobcats made it to the NAIA Tournament 2nd Round and finished the season ranked 21st in the nation. The Bobcats regular season success led to their Head Coach Patrick Crarey being named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year. The Bobcats saw a league-high five members selected to the All-Conference teams led by Milton Matthews, Josh Taylor, and Cearius Warren on the first team, and Anthony Harris and Jordan Hernandez on the second team. Matthews was also named to the NAIA All-American 2nd Team. In 2022-23, the Bobcats had a historic season, winning a program-high 26 wins, set the best home record in program history (15-1), and had the highest finish in program history finishing in the NAIA Round of 16 appearance (as NAIA Division I member). Fred Mulbah became the first Bobcat with 200 assists and set the record at 241. Dalon Dean and Milton Matthews became the new no-1 and no-2 in 3-point baskets made in a single season in 111 and 100, respectively. The duo are the only two to hit 100 in a single season. The Bobcats had three All-Conference members. Mulbah and Matthews also notched NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors.   In the 2021-22 season, the Bobcats led the Sun Conference with four All-Conference selections. Three players from the 2021-22 team, Augustus Stone (Taiwain), Dwayne Russell (Argentina), and Jahsim Floyd (Kosovo), all netted professional contracts. The 2019-20 campaign was a great start for the program under a new coaching staff.  The Bobcats went 22-6 and finished 2nd in the Sun Conference Tournament.  Five of those 22 wins were against the top 25 nationally ranked teams.  Ahmad Gilbert and Justin Brown were named All Sun Conference.  Justin Brown was also NAIA All American Honorable Mention.  The Bobcats finished fourth in the nation in total rebound offense per game (43.5), sixth in total rebound margin (9.79), eight in blocks per game (4.5) and 20th in net efficiency (.126).   Cardoza had spent the previous 5 years from 2014-19, coaching at Gulliver Preparatory.   Cardoza served as assistant head coach and as the JV head Coach.  Six of their players went on to play D1 college basketball at Notre Dame, Michigan, American, USC, Towson, and Minnesota who has now transferred to New Mexico. Another one of their players Joe Jackson is now in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Browns. Cardoza attended Hampton University on a scholarship through the United States Coast Guard and graduated with a BA in Mass Media Broadcasting.  Following graduation, Cardoza attended US Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Suffolk, Va.  After completing OCS he was commissioned as an Officer and was stationed at the Coast Guard's 7th District Headquarters, Miami, FL.   While he was stationed in Miami, Cardoza began coaching multiple sports for Miami Shores Recreation and Miami Lakes Optimist.  In 2002 Cardoza served as baseball assistant head coach and basketball assistant head coach/JV head coach at Miami Country Day School (MCDS).  While at MCDS the team won a District title, played in a Regional Semifinal game and 3 students went on to play college basketball at Harvard, Southern Methodist University and Babson. In 2008 Cardoza accepted the head coach position at Doctor's Charter School (DCS). Cardoza lead the DCS program to their 1st and only win in the schools history over Miami Country Day School. From 2010-2014 Cardoza coached at Sheridan Hills Christian School (SHCS) serving as the head coach from 2011-2014.  SHCS advanced to 2 Regional Quarterfinal appearances and had 1 player go on to play in college at Anna Maria. In addition to his duties with STU, Cardoza has returned to Gulliver Prep where he teaches physical education.  He also serves as an assistant coach and JV Head Coach for the Hall of Famer Ray Allen.  Cardoza also coaches AAU club basketball for Ray Allen Select as head coach of their 16u team.   Men's basketball assistant coach Justin Cardoza enters his sixth season as a member of the St. Thomas University staff in 2024-25. As a member of the staff, Cardoza works with both guards and post players, assists in player development, on-court coaching, recruiting and scouting. While at St. Thomas University Cardoza has been part of a program that has had a 97-44 record, two consecutive NAIA Tournaments, and five straight winning seasons.   Last season the Bobcats were 22-9, 10-4 and were the Sun Conference Regular Season Champions. The Bobcats made it to the NAIA Tournament 2nd Round and finished the season ranked 21st in the nation. The Bobcats regular season success led to their Head Coach Patrick Crarey being named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year. The Bobcats saw a league-high five members selected to the All-Conference teams led by Milton Matthews, Josh Taylor, and Cearius Warren on the first team, and Anthony Harris and Jordan Hernandez on the second team. Matthews was also named to the NAIA All-American 2nd Team. In 2022-23, the Bobcats had a historic season, winning a program-high 26 wins, set the best home record in program history (15-1), and had the highest finish in program history finishing in the NAIA Round of 16 appearance (as NAIA Division I member). Fred Mulbah became the first Bobcat with 200 assists and set the record at 241. Dalon Dean and Milton Matthews became the new no-1 and no-2 in 3-point baskets made in a single season in 111 and 100, respectively. The duo are the only two to hit 100 in a single season. The Bobcats had three All-Conference members. Mulbah and Matthews also notched NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors.   In the 2021-22 season, the Bobcats led the Sun Conference with four All-Conference selections. Three players from the 2021-22 team, Augustus Stone (Taiwain), Dwayne Russell (Argentina), and Jahsim Floyd (Kosovo), all netted professional contracts. The 2019-20 campaign was a great start for the program under a new coaching staff.  The Bobcats went 22-6 and finished 2nd in the Sun Conference Tournament.  Five of those 22 wins were against the top 25 nationally ranked teams.  Ahmad Gilbert and Justin Brown were named All Sun Conference.  Justin Brown was also NAIA All American Honorable Mention.  The Bobcats finished fourth in the nation in total rebound offense per game (43.5), sixth in total rebound margin (9.79), eight in blocks per game (4.5) and 20th in net efficiency (.126).   Cardoza had spent the previous 5 years from 2014-19, coaching at Gulliver Preparatory.  Cardoza served as assistant head coach and as the JV head Coach.  Six of their players went on to play D1 college basketball at Notre Dame, Michigan, American, USC, Towson, and Minnesota who has now transferred to New Mexico. Another one of their players Joe Jackson is now in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Browns.  During the 2016-17 season Cardoza also served as the Associate Head Coach at Florida National University.  That season Cardoza helped lead FNU to the USCAA National Tournament.  FNU had two 2nd team USCAA All-Americans in Antoni Sims and Jermohn Queen. Cardoza attended Hampton University on a scholarship through the United States Coast Guard and graduated with a BA in Mass Media Broadcasting.  Following graduation, Cardoza attended US Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Suffolk, Va.  After completing OCS he was commissioned as an Officer and was stationed at the Coast Guard's 7th District Headquarters, Miami, FL.   While he was stationed in Miami, Cardoza began coaching multiple sports for Miami Shores Recreation and Miami Lakes Optimist.  In 2002 Cardoza served as baseball assistant head coach and basketball assistant head coach/JV head coach at Miami Country Day School (MCDS).  While at MCDS the team won a District title, played in a Regional Semifinal game and 3 students went on to play college basketball at Harvard, Southern Methodist University and Babson. In 2008 Cardoza accepted the head coach position at Doctor's Charter School (DCS). Cardoza lead the DCS program to their 1st and only win in the schools history over Miami Country Day School. From 2010-2014 Cardoza coached at Sheridan Hills Christian School (SHCS) serving as the head coach from 2011-2014.  SHCS advanced to 2 Regional Quarterfinal appearances and had 1 player go on to play in college at Anna Maria. In addition to his duties with STU, Cardoza has returned to Gulliver Prep where he teaches physical education.  He also serves as an assistant coach and JV Head Coach for the Hall of Famer Ray Allen.  Cardoza also coaches AAU club basketball for Ray Allen Select as head coach of their 16u team.   Men's basketball assistant coach Justin Cardoza enters his sixth season as a member of the St. Thomas University staff in 2024-25. As a member of the staff, Cardoza works with both guards and post players, assists in player development, on-court coaching, recruiting and scouting. While at St. Thomas University Cardoza has been part of a program that has had a 97-44 record, two consecutive NAIA Tournaments, and five straight winning seasons.   Last season the Bobcats were 22-9, 10-4 and were the Sun Conference Regular Season Champions. The Bobcats made it to the NAIA Tournament 2nd Round and finished the season ranked 21st in the nation. The Bobcats regular season success led to their Head Coach Patrick Crarey being named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year. The Bobcats saw a league-high five members selected to the All-Conference teams led by Milton Matthews, Josh Taylor, and Cearius Warren on the first team, and Anthony Harris and Jordan Hernandez on the second team. Matthews was also named to the NAIA All-American 2nd Team. In 2022-23, the Bobcats had a historic season, winning a program-high 26 wins, set the best home record in program history (15-1), and had the highest finish in program history finishing in the NAIA Round of 16 appearance (as NAIA Division I member). Fred Mulbah became the first Bobcat with 200 assists and set the record at 241. Dalon Dean and Milton Matthews became the new no-1 and no-2 in 3-point baskets made in a single season in 111 and 100, respectively. The duo are the only two to hit 100 in a single season. The Bobcats had three All-Conference members. Mulbah and Matthews also notched NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors.   In the 2021-22 season, the Bobcats led the Sun Conference with four All-Conference selections. Three players from the 2021-22 team, Augustus Stone (Taiwain), Dwayne Russell (Argentina), and Jahsim Floyd (Kosovo), all netted professional contracts. The 2019-20 campaign was a great start for the program under a new coaching staff.  The Bobcats went 22-6 and finished 2nd in the Sun Conference Tournament.  Five of those 22 wins were against the top 25 nationally ranked teams.  Ahmad Gilbert and Justin Brown were named All Sun Conference.  Justin Brown was also NAIA All American Honorable Mention.  The Bobcats finished fourth in the nation in total rebound offense per game (43.5), sixth in total rebound margin (9.79), eight in blocks per game (4.5) and 20th in net efficiency (.126).   Cardoza had spent the previous 5 years from 2014-19, coaching at Gulliver Preparatory.   Cardoza served as assistant head coach and as the JV head Coach.  Six of their players went on to play D1 college basketball at Notre Dame, Michigan, American, USC, Towson, and Minnesota who has now transferred to New Mexico. Another one of their players Joe Jackson is now in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Browns. Cardoza attended Hampton University on a scholarship through the United States Coast Guard and graduated with a BA in Mass Media Broadcasting.  Following graduation, Cardoza attended US Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Suffolk, Va.  After completing OCS he was commissioned as an Officer and was stationed at the Coast Guard's 7th District Headquarters, Miami, FL.   While he was stationed in Miami, Cardoza began coaching multiple sports for Miami Shores Recreation and Miami Lakes Optimist.  In 2002 Cardoza served as baseball assistant head coach and basketball assistant head coach/JV head coach at Miami Country Day School (MCDS).  While at MCDS the team won a District title, played in a Regional Semifinal game and 3 students went on to play college basketball at Harvard, Southern Methodist University and Babson. In 2008 Cardoza accepted the head coach position at Doctor's Charter School (DCS). Cardoza lead the DCS program to their 1st and only win in the schools history over Miami Country Day School. From 2010-2014 Cardoza coached at Sheridan Hills Christian School (SHCS) serving as the head coach from 2011-2014.  SHCS advanced to 2 Regional Quarterfinal appearances and had 1 player go on to play in college at Anna Maria. In addition to his duties with STU, Cardoza has returned to Gulliver Prep where he teaches physical education.  He also serves as an assistant coach and JV Head Coach for the Hall of Famer Ray Allen.  Cardoza also coaches AAU club basketball for Ray Allen Select as head coach of their 16u team.   Men's basketball assistant coach Justin Cardoza enters his sixth season as a member of the St. Thomas University staff in 2024-25. As a member of the staff, Cardoza works with both guards and post players, assists in player development, on-court coaching, recruiting and scouting. While at St. Thomas University Cardoza has been part of a program that has had a 97-44 record, two consecutive NAIA Tournaments, and five straight winning seasons.   Last season the Bobcats were 22-9, 10-4 and were the Sun Conference Regular Season Champions. The Bobcats made it to the NAIA Tournament 2nd Round and finished the season ranked 21st in the nation. The Bobcats regular season success led to their Head Coach Patrick Crarey being named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year. The Bobcats saw a league-high five members selected to the All-Conference teams led by Milton Matthews, Josh Taylor, and Cearius Warren on the first team, and Anthony Harris and Jordan Hernandez on the second team. Matthews was also named to the NAIA All-American 2nd Team. In 2022-23, the Bobcats had a historic season, winning a program-high 26 wins, set the best home record in program history (15-1), and had the highest finish in program history finishing in the NAIA Round of 16 appearance (as NAIA Division I member). Fred Mulbah became the first Bobcat with 200 assists and set the record at 241. Dalon Dean and Milton Matthews became the new no-1 and no-2 in 3-point baskets made in a single season in 111 and 100, respectively. The duo are the only two to hit 100 in a single season. The Bobcats had three All-Conference members. Mulbah and Matthews also notched NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors.   In the 2021-22 season, the Bobcats led the Sun Conference with four All-Conference selections. Three players from the 2021-22 team, Augustus Stone (Taiwain), Dwayne Russell (Argentina), and Jahsim Floyd (Kosovo), all netted professional contracts. The 2019-20 campaign was a great start for the program under a new coaching staff.  The Bobcats went 22-6 and finished 2nd in the Sun Conference Tournament.  Five of those 22 wins were against the top 25 nationally ranked teams.  Ahmad Gilbert and Justin Brown were named All Sun Conference.  Justin Brown was also NAIA All American Honorable Mention.  The Bobcats finished fourth in the nation in total rebound offense per game (43.5), sixth in total rebound margin (9.79), eight in blocks per game (4.5) and 20th in net efficiency (.126).   Cardoza had spent the previous 5 years from 2014-19, coaching at Gulliver Preparatory.   Cardoza served as assistant head coach and as the JV head Coach.  Six of their players went on to play D1 college basketball at Notre Dame, Michigan, American, USC, Towson, and Minnesota who has now transferred to New Mexico. Another one of their players Joe Jackson is now in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Browns. Cardoza attended Hampton University on a scholarship through the United States Coast Guard and graduated with a BA in Mass Media Broadcasting.  Following graduation, Cardoza attended US Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Suffolk, Va.  After completing OCS he was commissioned as an Officer and was stationed at the Coast Guard's 7th District Headquarters, Miami, FL.   While he was stationed in Miami, Cardoza began coaching multiple sports for Miami Shores Recreation and Miami Lakes Optimist.  In 2002 Cardoza served as baseball assistant head coach and basketball assistant head coach/JV head coach at Miami Country Day School (MCDS).  While at MCDS the team won a District title, played in a Regional Semifinal game and 3 students went on to play college basketball at Harvard, Southern Methodist University and Babson. In 2008 Cardoza accepted the head coach position at Doctor's Charter School (DCS). Cardoza lead the DCS program to their 1st and only win in the schools history over Miami Country Day School. From 2010-2014 Cardoza coached at Sheridan Hills Christian School (SHCS) serving as the head coach from 2011-2014.  SHCS advanced to 2 Regional Quarterfinal appearances and had 1 player go on to play in college at Anna Maria. In addition to his duties with STU, Cardoza has returned to Gulliver Prep where he teaches physical education.  He also serves as an assistant coach and JV Head Coach for the Hall of Famer Ray Allen.  Cardoza has also coached AAU club basketball for Ray Allen Select as head coach of their 16u team.