Good morning. In with the new, out with the old. The men’s basketball team added a new player to its 2025-26 roster, and Jon Gilbert wrote a letter about the W.M. Scales Field House.

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

🏀 New MBB player
🏟️ Letter from Jon Gilbert
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Welcome! The men’s basketball team announced the signing of Vito Perkovic to the 2025-26 roster. He is a forward who recently played at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy. Last season, he averaged 12.6 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game. Perkovic shot 42% from behind the arc and was ranked the sixth-best payer in the state by Prep Hoops Tennessee.

🏀 Learn more about Perkovic.

🤔 PIRATES TRIVIA

Where’s He From?

Vito Perkovic is a ______ native.

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

For more information on how you can support ECU Student Athletes through Team Boneyard, please email Doug Gomes at [email protected] or visit the Team Boneyard website.

⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew Hot ‘n’ Fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

🏴‍☠️ Historic Stats. The W.M. Scales Field House is scheduled for demolition. Athletic Director Jon Gilbert wrote a letter telling the story of the building at ECU. He also shares who the building was named after and why. Click here to learn more!

📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Wednesday, June 11 - Saturday, June 14

👟 NCAA Track and Field Championships

🏴‍☠️ View the full ECU Pirates schedule here.

📬 SHARE THE BREW

Do you know a friend or family member who is a Pirate fan? Simply forward them this email and they can sign up to receive the brew by clicking the link below to subscribe. The Brew is sent every weekday and is completely free!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Zadar, Croatia!

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Monday, y’all!