Penn State York Men's Basketball Eyes National Title

Team led by 4 Baltimore-area players and former Parkville coach Josh Czerski

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Penn State York's men's basketball team, featuring four players from Baltimore County high schools and former Parkville coach Josh Czerski, is aiming to win a national championship this season.

Why it matters

The success of Penn State York's basketball program, with its strong Baltimore-area connections, highlights the talent pipeline from the Baltimore region and the ability of smaller college programs to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

The details

Penn State York's men's basketball team is led by four players from Baltimore County high schools - Caleb Johnson (Dundalk), Jamal Williams (Woodlawn), Tyrone Davis (Milford Mill), and Darius Carr (Owings Mills). The team is coached by Josh Czerski, who previously served as the head coach at Parkville High School in Baltimore County.

  • Penn State York's men's basketball team is currently competing in the 2026 season.

The players

Caleb Johnson

A player on the Penn State York men's basketball team who attended Dundalk High School in Baltimore County.

Jamal Williams

A player on the Penn State York men's basketball team who attended Woodlawn High School in Baltimore County.

Tyrone Davis

A player on the Penn State York men's basketball team who attended Milford Mill High School in Baltimore County.

Darius Carr

A player on the Penn State York men's basketball team who attended Owings Mills High School in Baltimore County.

Josh Czerski

The head coach of the Penn State York men's basketball team, who previously served as the head coach at Parkville High School in Baltimore County.

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What they’re saying

“With the talent we have from the Baltimore area, we believe we can make a deep run and compete for a national title this season.”

— Josh Czerski, Head Coach, Penn State York Men's Basketball (baltimoresun.com)

What’s next

Penn State York will continue its season with upcoming games against conference rivals and will look to secure a spot in the NCAA Division III tournament.

The takeaway

The success of Penn State York's men's basketball team, with its strong Baltimore-area connections, demonstrates the depth of talent in the region and the ability of smaller college programs to compete at the highest levels of the sport.