Saadiq Moore and Levi Beckwith named to MEAC Preseason Watch List

PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland - As the 2026-27 season approaches, Maryland Eastern Shore newcomer Saadiq Moore and sophomore Levi Beckwith have been selected to the MEAC Preseason Watchlist.


Originally from Pasadena, California, Moore transfers to UMES from Triton College in Illinois. Moore started in 29 of 31 games for the Trojans averaging 8.6 points, 4.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game while solidifying the point guard position. Beckwith, who enters his second season with the Hawks, earned significant playing time for the Hawks as a freshman last season. The 6'7 forward from Raleigh, North Carolina started in 24 of 26 games last season and played a crucial role on the defensive end for UMES. He put up a season high seven points against Canisius and grabbed a season best eight rebounds against Morgan State.


Moore and Beckwith will join head coach Cleo Hill, Jr. in Baltimore for Friday's Media Day. Fans can watch this year's MEAC Media Day on the MEAC Network. For more information about the event, visit https://meacsports.com/news/2026/10/16/meac-mens-and-womens-basketball-media-day-set-for-oct-23-in-baltimore.aspx


The Hawks open the season at Wake Forest on November 2nd.