Bucknell Star Dörries Transfers to Richmond

Freshman center leaves Bison after record-setting season

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:11pm

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Amon Dörries, a standout freshman center from Bucknell University, has signed with the University of Richmond Spiders after an impressive debut season with the Bison. Dörries, a native of Potsdam, Germany, set Bucknell's freshman scoring record with 530 points, averaging a team-high 16.2 points per game.

Why it matters

Dörries' transfer is a significant loss for the Bucknell men's basketball program, as he was a key contributor in his first year. However, his decision to join the Richmond Spiders represents an opportunity for the talented young player to continue developing his skills at the Division I level.

The details

Dörries, who earned All-Patriot League honors as a freshman, signed with Richmond on Wednesday, leaving Bucknell after just one season with the Bison. The 6-foot-11 center from Germany made an immediate impact, setting the school's freshman scoring record and leading the team in points per game.

  • Dörries set Bucknell's freshman scoring record of 530 points during the 2025-26 season.
  • Dörries signed with the University of Richmond Spiders on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Amon Dörries

A 6-foot-11 freshman center from Potsdam, Germany who set Bucknell's freshman scoring record with 530 points and averaged a team-high 16.2 points per game.

University of Richmond Spiders

The Division I men's basketball team of the University of Richmond, located in Richmond, Virginia.

Bucknell University

A private liberal arts university located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where Dörries played his freshman season.

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The takeaway

Dörries' transfer to Richmond represents a significant loss for Bucknell, but an opportunity for the talented young center to continue developing his skills at the Division I level with a new program. His record-setting freshman season has clearly caught the attention of other schools, and his decision to join the Spiders will be one to watch as he looks to build on his early collegiate success.