Wells College, in Aurora, N.Y., announced plans to add intercollegiate men's basketball in 2008-09 and women's basketball in 2009-10. The men's basketball program will be led by coach Joe Wojtylko, former interim head coach at Hobart. The women's program will be offered at the club level in 2008-09, and will elevate to the intercollegiate level in the 2009-2010 season.

“I am pleased by this latest addition to our athletics program,” said athletic director Jamey Ventura. “Adding basketball to our athletics program provides more opportunities for our student-athletes and introduces an exciting spectator sport for our entire community to enjoy during the cold winter months.”

Wells, which recently began admitting men, joined the North Eastern Athletic Conference this past fall. The school currently offers intercollegiate teams for women in field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, and tennis. In fall 2005, as Wells transitioned to coeducation, the school introduced men's soccer and swimming, and a cross country team for both men and women. Men's lacrosse will make its debut at the intercollegiate level this spring.