Shippensburg University head men’s basketball coach Chris Fite has announced three recruits who will join the Raiders for the 2026-27 season.
The class includes two freshmen and one transfer, with one guard and two forwards.
Nicolás Acosta, a forward from Cartagena, Colombia, transfers to Shippensburg after two seasons at Union County College in New Jersey. During the 2025-26 season, Acosta averaged 20.4 points and 15.5 rebounds over 31 games. He shot 55.7 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from three-point range as Union County finished 22-9.
As a freshman, Acosta averaged 17 points and 11.6 rebounds in 30 games. He previously played at Plainfield High School in New Jersey.
Collin Bowles, a guard from Spotsylvania, Virginia, comes to Shippensburg from Massaponax High School. Bowles earned four varsity letters and was named a First Team All-State guard. He was also a two-time First Team All-Region selection and four-time First Team All-District selection.
Bowles finished his high school career with 1,324 points and 300 three-pointers. He also played for Virginia Premier at the AAU level.
Jonathan Jennings, a forward from South Riding, Virginia, joins the Raiders from Fairfax Christian School. Jennings earned four varsity letters and was a two-time All-Metro Private School Conference All-Defensive Team selection. He also received All-MPSC Honorable Mention recognition.
Jennings holds Fairfax Christian’s single-season record with 54 blocked shots. He was a member of the National Honor Society and also lettered in football.
Jennings and Bowles were teammates with Virginia Premier.
