Robert Decosta (2000)
DaCosta was an NJCAA All-American first-team selection in 1993 and was able to reach the 1,000 career points mark by scoring 1,000 points exactly. He had averaged 35 points per game in his senior year at Boston Technical High School and was not just known for his inside scoring ability or rebounding, he was a premier 3-point shooter. In ‘91-’92 season, he averaged 14.0 points per game, made All-Region first team, helped lead the team to a 25-8 record with a 3rd place finish in the NJCAA Division III Championships. That season’s team was one of the highest scoring CCRI basketball team, scoring 3,288 points, an average of 99.6 points per game. It marked the 5th straight year CCRI had won 24 games or more. DaCosta led the team in scoring (18.7), 3-pointers (64), foul shots (70), and rebound average (8.8); he helped the team obtain a 21-0 record, another New England title, and another berth in the Division III nationals. His last year was so impressive, he was first- team NJCAA All-American, All-Region, All-CSAC TEAMS, and was All-New England Tourney MVP, as well as being co-MVP with Chris Dunn.