TJ Long gives Vermont a steady two-way punch with real shot-making pop
In the 2025-26 season, TJ Long was Vermont’s reliable scoring wing, averaging 12.1 points and 4.8 rebounds while starting 17 of 29 games, with a 40-point outburst against Brown showing his ceiling[1][5]. He brings toughness, rebounding from the guard spot, and enough perimeter gravity to matter even when the shot is a little off, though his 38.5% field-goal mark and 31.4% three-point clip suggest he’s more effective as a volume creator than a pure sniper[1][2]. He also has a track record of answering big moments, including 21 points against UMBC in February 2026 and 17 in the America East title game, which makes him the kind of competitor coaches trust when the game gets spicy[12][15].
