University of St. Thomas Athletics
Five newcomers bolster Tommie Basketball roster in 2025-26
7/25/2025 12:09:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Four transfers and one true freshman to don the Purple and Gray this season
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- As the St. Thomas men's basketball program prepares for its first fully eligible season within NCAA Division I in 2025-26, the team welcomes in five newcomers to strengthen a squad that was one win shy of the Summit League Championship a season ago.
"We are thrilled to add five newcomers to St. Thomas Basketball," Head Coach Johnny Tauer said. "These five guys have been incredibly successful in their basketball careers to this point, and each of them is eager to join our culture and help Tommie Basketball continue to be one of the most unique stories in all of college basketball! Collectively, they bring a play style that fits us – up-tempo, unselfish, smart, skilled, and tough.
"Coming off a 24-win season, with DI program records in wins, Summit League wins, an undefeated home record (14-0), and program bests in both the NET rankings and KenPom computer rankings, we are eager to unveil the '25-26 edition of St. Thomas Basketball. This is a talented and motivated group of players, with 10 returners bolstered by these five newcomers. In addition, the opening of Anderson Arena this fall, a state-of-the-art facility, will be an incredible addition to our program, department, and university that will be enjoyed by our student-athletes, fans, and community."
Austin Herro (G, 6-3, 180, Milwaukee, Wis., Whitnall HS, South Carolina)
Prior to St. Thomas (South Carolina)
Redshirted during true freshman season in 2023-24 before playing in 10 games in 2024-25 with the Gamecocks… scored lone basket of the season at Florida… an SEC Academic Honor Roll member both seasons.
High School
A letter winner in basketball at Whitnall and led team to 25-4 record and state championship game as a senior after averaging 14.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game… shot 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the arc… three-star recruit and the third ranked player in the state of Wisconsin in the class of 2023 via ESPN.com… played AAU for Team Herro and was coached by his dad, Chris; and teammates with Luka (St. Thomas) and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State)… helped Team Herro to a 6-1 record at EYBL Peach Jam in Augusta in summer of 2022.
Personal
Son of Chris and Jen Herro and has two siblings, Tyler and Myles, who he was high school teammates with… brother Tyler starred at Kentucky (2018-19) and currently plays for the Miami Heat, where he was a 2025 NBA All-Star and the 2022 NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
Tauer on Herro
"Austin Herro prepped on outstanding teams at Whitnall HS before playing at South Carolina the past two seasons. Austin has a great feel for the game, has outstanding court vision, and brings an unselfish approach to our program. Austin is competitive, loves the game, and made significant developments during his two years at South Carolina."
Tommy Humphries Jr. (G, 6-5, 215, Minneapolis, Minn., Totino-Grace HS, Furman)
Prior to St. Thomas (Furman)
Played in eight games at Furman, averaging 3.9 points and 0.9 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game… made 14-of-23 field goals for a .609 percentage… scored a career high 15 points during first collegiate game Nov. 4, 2024, versus Columbia International followed by a 10-point game Nov. 20 against Oglethorpe… redshirted first year in 2023-24.
High School
A letter winner in basketball and the No. 5 ranked player in Minnesota by PrepHoops.com, helped head coach Nick Carroll and Totino-Grace High School to back-to-back AAA state championships as a junior and senior... earned Minnesota State High School League AAA All-Tournament honors as a senior and netted 11 points in Totino-Grace's state championship win... named honorable mention all-state... helped the Eagles to a 26-6 record and AAA state title as a junior in 2021-22... averaged 10.3 points per game, including 11.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in the state tournament... high school teammates with Isaiah Johnson-Arigu… ranked third in effective field goal percentage and shot 41% from three-point range while playing for D1 Minnesota on the Adidas Grassroots AAU Circuit.
Personal
Son of Tommy Sr., and Tarsha Humphries… has seven siblings, John, Devonte, Zsasiana, Jazz, Tori, Ryan and Nateria… a communications major at St. Thomas.
Tauer on Humphries
"Tommy Humphries was a two-time state champion at Totino Grace, where he was an outstanding leader on and off the court. Tommy played the past two seasons at Furman, and we were thrilled to have him return to Minnesota this summer. Tommy brings an excellent overall floor game, defends multiple positions, and has high basketball IQ, always competing at a high level to help the team."
Nick Janowski (G, 6-4, 210, Pewaukee, Wis., Pewaukee HS, Nebraska)
Prior to St. Thomas (Nebraska)
Traveled to every game during true freshman season as a redshirt in 2024-25.
High School
A letter winner in basketball at Pewaukee High School under Head Coach David Burkemper for four seasons… a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, ranked among the nation's top 125 seniors by both 247Sports and Rivals and was a top-150 pick by On3... ranked among the top 25 shooting guards in the class by all four major recruiting services... totaled a school-record 2,297 points, 606 rebounds and 357 assists and helped team to three state titles, a runner-up finish and a 106-14 combined record throughout high school career... as a senior, repeated on the WBCA Division 2 All-State Team and led Pewaukee to a 30-5 record and a state runner-up finish… averaged 30.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game as a senior, while shooting 53 percent from the field, 37 percent from 3-point range, and 84 percent from the line… posted five 40-point games on the year, including a career-high 46-point game, and had a triple-double in the state semifinals against West Salem with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists... as a junior, earned first team all-state honors, averaging 23.2 points, 4.9 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game as Pewaukee went 27-3 on the season... through four-year career, averaged 20.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 54 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point range, dropping 294 3-pointers in his prep career… played AAU for Phenom U in the EYBL circuit, helping team to the Peach Jam in 2021 and 2022, including an Elite Eight finish in 2022… a member of the honor roll at Pewaukee High School and teammates with Luka (St. Thomas) and Milan (Iowa State) Momcilovic.
Personal
Son of Brian and Jen Janowski and has two siblings, Ashton and Giselle… an undecided major at St. Thomas.
Tauer on Janowski
"Nick Janowski was a three-time state champion at Pewaukee HS. Nick is a prolific scorer, with 2,000+ points in high school while leading his team on an incredible four-year run in Wisconsin. He redshirted at the University of Nebraska last season and brings a passion and competitiveness for the game that are unique. Nick is a versatile guard who can score in a multitude of ways and has an insatiable desire to improve."
Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (F, 6-7, 220, Maple Grove, Minn., Totino-Grace HS, Iowa, Miami (Fla.))
Prior to St. Thomas (Miami and Iowa)
Played in eight games at Miami, averaging 1.0 point and 0.8 rebounds in 5.3 minutes per game… made 4-of-10 field goals on the season and scored a career high four points against Coppin State… transferred to Iowa in January 2025 following a coaching change at Miami… did not appear in any games for Iowa.
High School
A letter winner in basketball, helped head coach Nick Carroll and Totino-Grace High School to back-to-back AAA state championships as a junior and senior... rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and On3… was the No. 125 prosect by On3 (No. 38 small forward, No. 2 player in Minnesota) and No. 126 by 247 (No. 26 small forward, No. 3 in Minnesota)... averaged 20.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 2023-24... named a Star Tribune All-Metro first team selection... led Totino-Grace to its third straight Class 3A state title as a senior with a 25-point, 11-rebound, three-assist performance in the championship game… high school teammates with Tommy Humphries Jr.
Personal
Son of Jamie Johnson Holman.
Tauer on Johnson-Arigu
"Isaiah Johnson-Arigu was also a two-time state champion at Totino Grace before enrolling at the University of Miami and then the University of Iowa last season. Isaiah is an outstanding passer, a dynamic athlete, and has a wide-ranging skill set that allows him to play and guard multiple positions. His versatility will benefit us in myriad ways on both ends of the floor."
Luka Momcilovic (F, 6-7, 215, Pewaukee, Wis., Pewaukee HS)
High School
A letter winner and four-year varsity starter in basketball at Pewaukee High School under coaches David Burkemper and Kurt Woelffer… helped PHS to two Wisconsin state championships and one runner-up finish as a two-time Division 2 Wisconsin All-State Honorable Mention selection… named to the Division 2 Wisconsin State All-Tournament First Team and the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Academic Team… averaged 16.8 points per game (fourth best in the Woodland West Conference) and 8.1 rebounds per game (second best in WWC)… shot 48.9 percent from the field and scored a season high 25 points Feb. 22, 2025 at De Pere on 11-of-18 shooting and 2-of-3 from long range... averaged 1.9 assists per game and 1.4 blocks per game... a first team all-conference and two-time second-team all-conference selection... finished high school career with 1,053 career points… high school teammates with Nick Janowski and AAU teammates with Austin Herro and brother Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State).
Personal
Son of Nikola and Zorica Momcilovic and has two siblings, Milan and Maya… brother, Milan, plays basketball at Iowa State and father played volleyball at Milwaukee… a two-time honor roll member at PHS and a business finance major at St. Thomas.
Tauer on Momcilovic
"Luka Momcilovic also prepped at Pewaukee and won two state championships. Luka is an incredibly skilled big who can pass, shoot, post, and play all over the floor. He is smart and tough with excellent vision and IQ. Luka is the lone incoming freshman in our class and has already made great strides this summer. His toughness and savvy will help him immensely in the transition to college basketball."
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"Together, these five student-athletes bring experience in winning basketball, an array of skill sets, and a united goal of continuing to take St. Thomas basketball to new heights. Over the past four seasons our wins have gone from 10 to 19 to 20 to 24 as we have made the unprecedented jump from Division III to Division I. Austin, Tommy, Isaiah, Nick, and Luka are outstanding additions to our program. I know our fans will enjoy cheering them on as the Tommies get ready for the 2025-26 season!"
Follow Along
For more information on St. Thomas Men's Basketball, follow along on X (formerly Twitter) at @TommieMBBall and on Instagram at @tommiehoops
Join Us
To reserve your seat to be a part of the Tommie's 2025-26 season at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, click HERE to view ticketing information and purchase options.
-- St. Thomas Athletics --
"We are thrilled to add five newcomers to St. Thomas Basketball," Head Coach Johnny Tauer said. "These five guys have been incredibly successful in their basketball careers to this point, and each of them is eager to join our culture and help Tommie Basketball continue to be one of the most unique stories in all of college basketball! Collectively, they bring a play style that fits us – up-tempo, unselfish, smart, skilled, and tough.
"Coming off a 24-win season, with DI program records in wins, Summit League wins, an undefeated home record (14-0), and program bests in both the NET rankings and KenPom computer rankings, we are eager to unveil the '25-26 edition of St. Thomas Basketball. This is a talented and motivated group of players, with 10 returners bolstered by these five newcomers. In addition, the opening of Anderson Arena this fall, a state-of-the-art facility, will be an incredible addition to our program, department, and university that will be enjoyed by our student-athletes, fans, and community."
| Name | Pos. | Yr. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | High School | Prev. School |
| Austin Herro | G | RS-So. | 6-3 | 180 | Milwaukee, Wis. | Whitnall | South Carolina |
| Tommy Humphries Jr. | G | RS-So. | 6-5 | 215 | Minneapolis, Minn. | Totino-Grace | Furman |
| Nick Janowski | G | RS-Fr. | 6-4 | 210 | Pewaukee, Wis. | Pewaukee | Nebraska |
| Isaiah Johnson-Arigu | F | So. | 6-7 | 220 | Maple Grove, Minn. | Totino-Grace | Miami/Iowa |
| Luka Momcilovic | F | Fr. | 6-7 | 215 | Pewaukee, Wis. | Pewaukee |
Austin Herro (G, 6-3, 180, Milwaukee, Wis., Whitnall HS, South Carolina)
Prior to St. Thomas (South Carolina)
Redshirted during true freshman season in 2023-24 before playing in 10 games in 2024-25 with the Gamecocks… scored lone basket of the season at Florida… an SEC Academic Honor Roll member both seasons.
High School
A letter winner in basketball at Whitnall and led team to 25-4 record and state championship game as a senior after averaging 14.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game… shot 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the arc… three-star recruit and the third ranked player in the state of Wisconsin in the class of 2023 via ESPN.com… played AAU for Team Herro and was coached by his dad, Chris; and teammates with Luka (St. Thomas) and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State)… helped Team Herro to a 6-1 record at EYBL Peach Jam in Augusta in summer of 2022.
Personal
Son of Chris and Jen Herro and has two siblings, Tyler and Myles, who he was high school teammates with… brother Tyler starred at Kentucky (2018-19) and currently plays for the Miami Heat, where he was a 2025 NBA All-Star and the 2022 NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
Tauer on Herro
"Austin Herro prepped on outstanding teams at Whitnall HS before playing at South Carolina the past two seasons. Austin has a great feel for the game, has outstanding court vision, and brings an unselfish approach to our program. Austin is competitive, loves the game, and made significant developments during his two years at South Carolina."
Tommy Humphries Jr. (G, 6-5, 215, Minneapolis, Minn., Totino-Grace HS, Furman)
Prior to St. Thomas (Furman)
Played in eight games at Furman, averaging 3.9 points and 0.9 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game… made 14-of-23 field goals for a .609 percentage… scored a career high 15 points during first collegiate game Nov. 4, 2024, versus Columbia International followed by a 10-point game Nov. 20 against Oglethorpe… redshirted first year in 2023-24.
High School
A letter winner in basketball and the No. 5 ranked player in Minnesota by PrepHoops.com, helped head coach Nick Carroll and Totino-Grace High School to back-to-back AAA state championships as a junior and senior... earned Minnesota State High School League AAA All-Tournament honors as a senior and netted 11 points in Totino-Grace's state championship win... named honorable mention all-state... helped the Eagles to a 26-6 record and AAA state title as a junior in 2021-22... averaged 10.3 points per game, including 11.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in the state tournament... high school teammates with Isaiah Johnson-Arigu… ranked third in effective field goal percentage and shot 41% from three-point range while playing for D1 Minnesota on the Adidas Grassroots AAU Circuit.
Personal
Son of Tommy Sr., and Tarsha Humphries… has seven siblings, John, Devonte, Zsasiana, Jazz, Tori, Ryan and Nateria… a communications major at St. Thomas.
Tauer on Humphries
"Tommy Humphries was a two-time state champion at Totino Grace, where he was an outstanding leader on and off the court. Tommy played the past two seasons at Furman, and we were thrilled to have him return to Minnesota this summer. Tommy brings an excellent overall floor game, defends multiple positions, and has high basketball IQ, always competing at a high level to help the team."
Nick Janowski (G, 6-4, 210, Pewaukee, Wis., Pewaukee HS, Nebraska)
Prior to St. Thomas (Nebraska)
Traveled to every game during true freshman season as a redshirt in 2024-25.
High School
A letter winner in basketball at Pewaukee High School under Head Coach David Burkemper for four seasons… a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, ranked among the nation's top 125 seniors by both 247Sports and Rivals and was a top-150 pick by On3... ranked among the top 25 shooting guards in the class by all four major recruiting services... totaled a school-record 2,297 points, 606 rebounds and 357 assists and helped team to three state titles, a runner-up finish and a 106-14 combined record throughout high school career... as a senior, repeated on the WBCA Division 2 All-State Team and led Pewaukee to a 30-5 record and a state runner-up finish… averaged 30.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game as a senior, while shooting 53 percent from the field, 37 percent from 3-point range, and 84 percent from the line… posted five 40-point games on the year, including a career-high 46-point game, and had a triple-double in the state semifinals against West Salem with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists... as a junior, earned first team all-state honors, averaging 23.2 points, 4.9 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game as Pewaukee went 27-3 on the season... through four-year career, averaged 20.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 54 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point range, dropping 294 3-pointers in his prep career… played AAU for Phenom U in the EYBL circuit, helping team to the Peach Jam in 2021 and 2022, including an Elite Eight finish in 2022… a member of the honor roll at Pewaukee High School and teammates with Luka (St. Thomas) and Milan (Iowa State) Momcilovic.
Personal
Son of Brian and Jen Janowski and has two siblings, Ashton and Giselle… an undecided major at St. Thomas.
Tauer on Janowski
"Nick Janowski was a three-time state champion at Pewaukee HS. Nick is a prolific scorer, with 2,000+ points in high school while leading his team on an incredible four-year run in Wisconsin. He redshirted at the University of Nebraska last season and brings a passion and competitiveness for the game that are unique. Nick is a versatile guard who can score in a multitude of ways and has an insatiable desire to improve."
Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (F, 6-7, 220, Maple Grove, Minn., Totino-Grace HS, Iowa, Miami (Fla.))
Prior to St. Thomas (Miami and Iowa)
Played in eight games at Miami, averaging 1.0 point and 0.8 rebounds in 5.3 minutes per game… made 4-of-10 field goals on the season and scored a career high four points against Coppin State… transferred to Iowa in January 2025 following a coaching change at Miami… did not appear in any games for Iowa.
High School
A letter winner in basketball, helped head coach Nick Carroll and Totino-Grace High School to back-to-back AAA state championships as a junior and senior... rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and On3… was the No. 125 prosect by On3 (No. 38 small forward, No. 2 player in Minnesota) and No. 126 by 247 (No. 26 small forward, No. 3 in Minnesota)... averaged 20.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 2023-24... named a Star Tribune All-Metro first team selection... led Totino-Grace to its third straight Class 3A state title as a senior with a 25-point, 11-rebound, three-assist performance in the championship game… high school teammates with Tommy Humphries Jr.
Personal
Son of Jamie Johnson Holman.
Tauer on Johnson-Arigu
"Isaiah Johnson-Arigu was also a two-time state champion at Totino Grace before enrolling at the University of Miami and then the University of Iowa last season. Isaiah is an outstanding passer, a dynamic athlete, and has a wide-ranging skill set that allows him to play and guard multiple positions. His versatility will benefit us in myriad ways on both ends of the floor."
Luka Momcilovic (F, 6-7, 215, Pewaukee, Wis., Pewaukee HS)
High School
A letter winner and four-year varsity starter in basketball at Pewaukee High School under coaches David Burkemper and Kurt Woelffer… helped PHS to two Wisconsin state championships and one runner-up finish as a two-time Division 2 Wisconsin All-State Honorable Mention selection… named to the Division 2 Wisconsin State All-Tournament First Team and the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Academic Team… averaged 16.8 points per game (fourth best in the Woodland West Conference) and 8.1 rebounds per game (second best in WWC)… shot 48.9 percent from the field and scored a season high 25 points Feb. 22, 2025 at De Pere on 11-of-18 shooting and 2-of-3 from long range... averaged 1.9 assists per game and 1.4 blocks per game... a first team all-conference and two-time second-team all-conference selection... finished high school career with 1,053 career points… high school teammates with Nick Janowski and AAU teammates with Austin Herro and brother Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State).
Personal
Son of Nikola and Zorica Momcilovic and has two siblings, Milan and Maya… brother, Milan, plays basketball at Iowa State and father played volleyball at Milwaukee… a two-time honor roll member at PHS and a business finance major at St. Thomas.
Tauer on Momcilovic
"Luka Momcilovic also prepped at Pewaukee and won two state championships. Luka is an incredibly skilled big who can pass, shoot, post, and play all over the floor. He is smart and tough with excellent vision and IQ. Luka is the lone incoming freshman in our class and has already made great strides this summer. His toughness and savvy will help him immensely in the transition to college basketball."
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"Together, these five student-athletes bring experience in winning basketball, an array of skill sets, and a united goal of continuing to take St. Thomas basketball to new heights. Over the past four seasons our wins have gone from 10 to 19 to 20 to 24 as we have made the unprecedented jump from Division III to Division I. Austin, Tommy, Isaiah, Nick, and Luka are outstanding additions to our program. I know our fans will enjoy cheering them on as the Tommies get ready for the 2025-26 season!"
Follow Along
For more information on St. Thomas Men's Basketball, follow along on X (formerly Twitter) at @TommieMBBall and on Instagram at @tommiehoops
Join Us
To reserve your seat to be a part of the Tommie's 2025-26 season at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, click HERE to view ticketing information and purchase options.
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