2018-2019 Men's Basketball Roster
Foley, Joe
Jersey Number 4
Joe Foley
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Atherton, Calif.
- High School:
- Menlo School
- Major:
- Business
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Great academic and basketball school full of great students, coaches and professors.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2019): Played in 22 games as a freshman, averaging 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds while dishing 20 assists … Added seven steals and two blocks … Came on as the season progressed, averaging 4.3 points over final nine games … Tied or set career highs in points (8), rebounds (3), assists (3) and steals (2) in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10) … Recorded two assists and two rebounds in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/7) … Finished with six points, two assists, a rebound and steal at Loyola (3/2) … Made a strong impact in win at American (2/27), posting two points, two assists, a rebound and steal … Posted three points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Impressed against Army West Point (2/20), scoring a career-high eight points (all in the first half) while tying a career-high three rebounds in comeback win … Strong all-around effort at Boston University (2/16), posting five points and a block, while making key plays on the defensive end of the floor … Had a point, two rebounds and an assist against Navy (2/9) … Strong vs. Colgate (2/4), posting six points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal. Was 2-of-3 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Played key first-half minutes at Army West Point (2/2) and at Lafayette (1/30) … Grabbed a rebound vs. Boston University (1/26) … Dished two assists in just a minute of action vs. American (1/16) … Filled up the stat sheet with career highs in points (7), rebounds (3) and assists (2) at Colgate (1/12). Shot 3-of-4 from the field and 1-of-1 from the free throw line … Finished with two points and first-career steal in win over Loyola (1/6) … Saw first action in more than a month, seeing first-half minutes vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) … Got into second and third games of the season, at Miami (11/9) and in home opener vs. Marist (11/13) … Finished with two points and two rebounds in season opener at Monmouth (11/6) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Starting varsity point guard since freshman year (at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia as a freshman and sophomore under coach Craig Dawson, and Menlo School as a junior and senior under coach Keith Larsen) … As a junior, led Menlo to a 13-1 regular-season record along with WBAL and CCS Championships … Also voted MVP of the league (MVP All-West Bay League 2016-17) … Led the team, and league, in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game along with 3.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 49 percent from the floor … Included was a 40-point effort in a league game … As a senior, led the Menlo Knights to an undefeated season in league play and a 23-1 regular season record … Was the team’s leading scorer and earned league MVP … Also led the Knights to the Northern California Division 1, state semifinals - marking the first time they qualified for the California DI state playoffs … Finished high school, varsity career with 1,292 points … In 2018, was named San Mateo Daily Journal Boy’s Basketball Player of the Year … Named to the Orange Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team … Was MVP of West Bay Athletic League … Finished senior year averaging 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 3.6 steals per game … Also played AAU basketball for Team Loaded out of Richmond, Va. under coach Brandon Jones, helping them reach the finals of the Adidas Summer Championships tournament in 2015 … After moving to California, played for Tyler Johnson Elite under coach Jamon Osby as starting point guard, playing alongside three other Division I commits … A multi-sport athlete, was also a 2014 VISAA first team All-State soccer player.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 8, two times; last at Bucknell (3/10/19)
Rebounds: 3, three times; last at Bucknell (3/10/19)
Assists: 3, two times; last at Bucknell (3/10/19)
Steals: 2 at Bucknell (3/10/19)
GETTING TO KNOW JOE
Nickname: “Cali” was the nickname people called me while leaving on the East Coast
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The location because it’s near New York and Philly
Major & Why: Business school
Favorite Place on Campus: Jeanne Clery Memorial
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Post Malone
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Pro Team: Falcons
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Cristiano Ronaldo
Hobbies: Guitar, ping pong, and making food
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Spain
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Great voice
Dream Job: Commercial Real Estate
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: No reason
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy an island and a yacht
AS A FRESHMAN (2019): Played in 22 games as a freshman, averaging 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds while dishing 20 assists … Added seven steals and two blocks … Came on as the season progressed, averaging 4.3 points over final nine games … Tied or set career highs in points (8), rebounds (3), assists (3) and steals (2) in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10) … Recorded two assists and two rebounds in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/7) … Finished with six points, two assists, a rebound and steal at Loyola (3/2) … Made a strong impact in win at American (2/27), posting two points, two assists, a rebound and steal … Posted three points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Impressed against Army West Point (2/20), scoring a career-high eight points (all in the first half) while tying a career-high three rebounds in comeback win … Strong all-around effort at Boston University (2/16), posting five points and a block, while making key plays on the defensive end of the floor … Had a point, two rebounds and an assist against Navy (2/9) … Strong vs. Colgate (2/4), posting six points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal. Was 2-of-3 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Played key first-half minutes at Army West Point (2/2) and at Lafayette (1/30) … Grabbed a rebound vs. Boston University (1/26) … Dished two assists in just a minute of action vs. American (1/16) … Filled up the stat sheet with career highs in points (7), rebounds (3) and assists (2) at Colgate (1/12). Shot 3-of-4 from the field and 1-of-1 from the free throw line … Finished with two points and first-career steal in win over Loyola (1/6) … Saw first action in more than a month, seeing first-half minutes vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) … Got into second and third games of the season, at Miami (11/9) and in home opener vs. Marist (11/13) … Finished with two points and two rebounds in season opener at Monmouth (11/6) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Starting varsity point guard since freshman year (at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia as a freshman and sophomore under coach Craig Dawson, and Menlo School as a junior and senior under coach Keith Larsen) … As a junior, led Menlo to a 13-1 regular-season record along with WBAL and CCS Championships … Also voted MVP of the league (MVP All-West Bay League 2016-17) … Led the team, and league, in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game along with 3.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 49 percent from the floor … Included was a 40-point effort in a league game … As a senior, led the Menlo Knights to an undefeated season in league play and a 23-1 regular season record … Was the team’s leading scorer and earned league MVP … Also led the Knights to the Northern California Division 1, state semifinals - marking the first time they qualified for the California DI state playoffs … Finished high school, varsity career with 1,292 points … In 2018, was named San Mateo Daily Journal Boy’s Basketball Player of the Year … Named to the Orange Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team … Was MVP of West Bay Athletic League … Finished senior year averaging 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 3.6 steals per game … Also played AAU basketball for Team Loaded out of Richmond, Va. under coach Brandon Jones, helping them reach the finals of the Adidas Summer Championships tournament in 2015 … After moving to California, played for Tyler Johnson Elite under coach Jamon Osby as starting point guard, playing alongside three other Division I commits … A multi-sport athlete, was also a 2014 VISAA first team All-State soccer player.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2018-19 | 22-0 | 171-7.8 | 18-27 | .667 | 0-0 | -- | 14-20 | .700 | 24 | 1.1 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 2.3 |
| Totals | 22-0 | 171-7.8 | 18-27 | .667 | 0-0 | -- | 14-20 | .700 | 24 | 1.1 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 2.3 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 8, two times; last at Bucknell (3/10/19)
Rebounds: 3, three times; last at Bucknell (3/10/19)
Assists: 3, two times; last at Bucknell (3/10/19)
Steals: 2 at Bucknell (3/10/19)
GETTING TO KNOW JOE
Nickname: “Cali” was the nickname people called me while leaving on the East Coast
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The location because it’s near New York and Philly
Major & Why: Business school
Favorite Place on Campus: Jeanne Clery Memorial
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Post Malone
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Pro Team: Falcons
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Cristiano Ronaldo
Hobbies: Guitar, ping pong, and making food
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Spain
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Great voice
Dream Job: Commercial Real Estate
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: No reason
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy an island and a yacht
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