MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 57-56 victory over Anne Arundel Community College on Nov. 3, securing a one-point win as the Phantoms begin competition in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III ranks.
The victory gives DCCC an early result to build on as the program prepares for a schedule in the 26-team Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Region 19.
The Phantoms enter the season under head coach Dwayne Saunders, who is in his fourth consecutive year leading the program during his second tenure at the college.
Two additions expected to play significant roles are freshman guard Chace White, a former Philadelphia Public League standout, and sophomore transfer Khaden Daley, who previously competed at NCAA Division III Carlow University.
White, a 2026 graduate of Motivation High School in Philadelphia, earned All-Philadelphia Public League honors twice and averaged 34 points per game during his high school career.
A business administration major, White is expected to provide scoring production as he transitions to the collegiate level.
“Chace will look to provide DCCC with an immediate spark offensively and bring his scoring ability to the Phantoms this season,” Saunders stated.
Daley joins the Phantoms after attending Carlow University, bringing previous college basketball experience to the roster.
A native of Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, and graduate of Pocono Mountain East High School, Daley is also majoring in business administration.
Saunders identified Daley’s perimeter shooting, physical play and leadership as attributes that could strengthen the team.
“Khaden brings valuable collegiate experience to the DCCC men’s basketball program,” Saunders stated. “He looks to make an immediate impact with his toughness, perimeter shooting ability, and leadership on and off the court.”
Saunders previously coached DCCC from 2010 through 2013, compiling a 55-22 overall record during that tenure.
His earlier teams captured the 2011-12 Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference championship, establishing a record of success that the program is seeking to build upon.
The Phantoms will play their home games at FiDonce Gymnasium, located at 215 E. 21st St. in Chester, the former site of St. James High School.
The facility is approximately 20 minutes from Delaware County Community College’s Marple Campus in Media.
The Phantoms’ next home game is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. against Williamson College of the Trades.
The upcoming games will provide an early test for a roster incorporating new players as DCCC begins its conference schedule.
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