Boston College's New Lineup Aims for ACC Success in 2024

In 2023, Boston College experienced significant changes in its basketball program as it lost its top five scorers, top six rebounders, and the majority of its key players from the previous season. This followed a successful year where the team improved from 16 to 20 wins. To rebuild, the Eagles recruited seven new players, including four transfers and three freshmen. Noteworthy additions include Dion Brown, who excelled at Maryland-Baltimore County, Chad Venning from St. Bonaventure, and Roger McFarlane from Southeastern Louisiana, all of whom had impressive stats in their prior respective programs. The departures included several prominent players, with BC losing 88% of its scoring and 82% of its rebounding capacity from the last season. The only returning players providing significant contributions are Donald Hand and Chas Kelley, both of whom averaged double digits in minutes. Boston College's upcoming season is set to start against The Citadel on November 4, with other important games scheduled against South Carolina and No. 7 Duke later in the season. The integration of international players continues, marking the ninth consecutive year that at least two players from abroad have been on the roster, showcasing the program’s commitment to diversity. These transformative changes reflect a crucial phase for Boston College as they aim to build competitiveness within the ACC and regain their footing after a challenging turnover period.