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UNIVERSITY OF Founded on 40 acres of land donated by a saloon-keeper and Today, the of Arizona is one of the top 20 research two gamblers, and funded by a $25,000 consolation prize in in the nation and has played a part in groundbreaking Tucson’s competition for the Territorial capital, the University of projects ranging from the exploration of to the development Arizona rose from the desert floor of the true old West. Nobody of new cancer treatments and pioneering breakthroughs in heart wanted it, and fewer believed it would last. Fortunately, they were transplantation. UA’s observational, theoretical and space astronomy wrong, and the laid down by E.B. Gifford, Ben C. Parker and programs have been ranked No. 1 in the country by the National W.S. “Billy” Read on Nov. 27, 1886, has paid off into one of the Science Foundation (NSF) and recent other rankings placed 17 of the finest research institutions in the world. university’s graduate programs among the top 20 in the nation. In When the first 32 students arrived at the only building on addition, the Nobel Prize, three Pulitzer Prizes and the National Medal campus in 1891, they began a tradition that has now entered its of Science have been bestowed upon Arizona educators. third century. The hitching posts for horses required to reach the Not to be forgotten, the University’s undergraduate programs edge of town may be gone, but “Old Main” remains as witness to continue to flourish. The NSF considers Arizona to be one of the the University’s growth into a 400-acre Research I institution with 10 universities that best integrates teaching and research for nearly 200 buildings, more than 38,000 students, and a faculty undergraduates. The NASA-funded space grant program pays and staff of 12,000. undergraduates to work in laboratories alongside faculty, and the Arizona’s first university is the largest employer in Pima Undergraduate Biology Research Program includes 43 departments, County and the fourth-largest in Arizona with a payroll of half involves 240 faculty sponsors and funds 140 undergraduate their mark on the world. Other notable ex-Wildcats include Native a billion dollars. The UA offers more than 325 degree fields in a researchers annually. The Eller of Management and the American artist , the late astronaut Richard Scobee, THE OF UNIVERSITY THE dozen different and another similar group of specialized McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship are rated in the global top television fitness personality , Arizona Supreme Court schools. 10 by Finance Times. The University was named in an Elite 50 list of Justice Stanley G. Feldman, August Busch III, the CEO of Anheuser- It’s hard to believe that in the early days there were more institutions for academically-minded athletes last year. Busch Inc., Suns general manager , former students in the preparatory department finishing the equivalent UA’s top-notch programs develop top-name graduates who have Boston Globe publisher Richard Gilman, and noted national of high school than there were University students. The number continued on to success in their respective fields. The UA boasts a broadcasters Dan Hicks, and . of University graduates never reached more than 10 per year until laundry list of graduates who have significantly impacted society. The UA also plays host to the world, with students representing a decade of rapid expansion beginning in 1910, which saw the From the late U.S. Congressman Morris K. Udall to , all 50 states and 130 countries. Nearly a quarter of the student Territory become a state and the small outpost in the Sonoran founder of the Children’s Television Workshop, to Emmy Award body consists of under-represented racial and ethnic groups, Desert grow into a true educational institution. winning actor/comedian , UA graduates have made and the campus is located in one of the most diverse locations in the country, with the influence of Native American and Mexican cultures evident throughout the Tucson community. The University of Arizona is in its third century of service with a continued commitment to providing support to its undergraduate population. Recently completed and current construction projects are testaments to the fact that the UA is dedicated to continued progress. The Integrated Learning Center, located underneath the grass Mall in the middle of campus, provides a home base for freshmen, with classrooms and offices for easier access to faculty and staff. The Student Union embraces the ambience of the Southwest with shaded terraces and open-air walkways, and provides numerous services such as the bookstore, technology center and varied restaurants that serve the UA community. The SALT (Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques) Center enhances aid to students with learning disabilities. The Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion includes a strength training center, medical services center, and the Jim Click Hall of Champions — a museum to showcase Arizona Athletics heritage and tradition. This commitment to excellence ensures that the University of Arizona will continue to grow from its auspicious beginnings as a single-building outpost in the desert into a world-renowned center for knowledge and research well into the next century.

192 www.arizonawildcats.com TUCSON, ARIZONA

Situated in the heart of Southern Arizona, Tucson is a city of The world-famous Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, with its rich Tucson has held fast to its small-town ambience, despite stunning contrast and diversity. From the broad desert valley of collection of desert wildlife and vegetation is another popular explosive growth. Historic sites compete with new resort- world-famous saguaro cacti to 9,000-foot mountain forests of visitors’ destination. Tucson is a two-hour drive from Tombstone, minded centers for nighttime entertainment and shopping, and pine trees and snow, the city stands at a crossroads geographically a two-hour drive from Phoenix, four hours from Mexico’s Gulf of the University constantly holds the center of the city’s attention and culturally. coast, 70 miles from border city Nogales and within with its athletics and cultural activities. In the metropolitan Tucson area, a population of just over one hours’ drives from several major international bird-watching Phoenix is a two-hour drive to the north and is home to NBA, million is spread along a main valley floor of some 20 miles between areas. World-class astronomy facilities on four nearby mountain NFL, NHL and Major League franchises. Further north mountain ranges to the east and the west and into the foothills ranges also attract visitors and specialists alike. lie international attractions like the Grand Canyon, Sedona, the nestled against the backdrop of the Santa Catalina range to the In addition to its natural attractions, Tucson features a wide Painted Desert, Monument Valley and Lakes Powell and Mead. north, Rincon to the east and Tucson Mountains to the west. On any range of cultural experiences. From the first Native American is only a seven-hour road trip away, as are San Diego of the 350 days of sunshine per year, the Santa Rita Mountains can inhabitants to the earliest Spanish settlers to the current winter and other Pacific beach cities. be seen some 65 miles to the south between Arizona and Mexico. visitors, each group of people left its mark on Tucson. Native The nights are always cooler in the desert after a splendid It’s just a 40-minute drive to the top of Mt. Lemmon, American, Mexican and American Southwest influences are sunset or a mid-afternoon dousing from a summer monsoon. the southernmost ski resort in the , affording prevalent throughout the city. The Mission of San Xavier del Bac, That’s when Tucson’s small-town attitude and big-city potential winter activities on the same day as a game or any myriad located just nine miles from campus on the Tohono O’odham reveal themselves in the nighttime entertainment. From cultural recreational opportunities in the area. Outdoor activities are Nation, is one of the original missions built by the Spanish events at the UA’s Centennial Hall or the Temple of Music and Art, the norm with hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, missionaries, and the artist colonies of Tubac and Bisbee are to the hot spots for a youthful population, there are activities to highlighted by Sabino Canyon which showcases the beauty of within a few hours drive as well. engage most any interest. the desert with river-guided trails leading into the mountains. Continuously settled for more than 12,000 years – the oldest The melding of the city’s diverse influences makes Tucson an The Sonoran Desert provides a unique setting. Far from the such settlement in the United States-- Tucson has grown from a ideal choice as a home, a vacation spot and a business magnet. Saharan sand dunes that most first-time visitors expect, the desert small Native American village into one of the Sunbelt growth cities With a population that includes college students, families of boasts a wide range of wildlife and vegetation. An afternoon of the 21st century. It is one of the premier astronomy and optics all backgrounds and thriving groups of young professionals and drive through the with its world-famous centers in the world, an important health sciences center and home retirees, Tucson is a city with something for everyone. display of saguaro cacti highlights the unique beauty of the area. to a renowned research institution in the University of Arizona.

193 DR. ROBERT SHELTON President, University Of Arizona

The University of Arizona A renowned physicist, Shelton has served as major advisor for president’s leadership and active 24 doctoral and six master’s degree students, and is the author of Dr. Shelton’s Educational Resume relationship with the athletics more than 240 published articles. He served as a guest scientist , San Diego Ph.D. 1975 Physics department are keys to the suc- at Kernforschungsanlage in Julich, Germany, and at the National University of California, San Diego M.S. 1973 Physics cess of the program. Institute for Materials Science in Tokyo. He has held a visiting pro- B.S. 1970 Physics Robert N. Shelton, the 19th president of The University of Ari- fessorship at the Universite de Geneve in Geneva, and served as zona, was appointed July 1, 2006 after a stellar administrative and editor of the Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids. He is a research career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fellow of the American Physical Society, the California Council on where he was executive vice and provost for five years. Science and Technology and a member of the American Associa- Dr. Shelton’sProfessional Appointments 2006 – present President, The University of Arizona

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY Shelton heads the UA’s quest to advance its standing as one tion for the Advancement of Science. of the country’s top public research universities. His leadership Prior to his appointment at UNC, Dr. Shelton was Vice Provost Professor of Physics, The University of Arizona focuses on continuing to enhance the overall quality of the for Research in the University of California Office of the Presi- 2001-2006 Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost, UNC-Chapel Hill university, while increasing diversity and ensuring that the UA dent. In this position, he provided university policy and program Professor of Physics is accessible to Arizona students, particularly first-generation leadership among the many offices, campuses, U.S. Department 1996-2001 Vice Provost for Research, University of California college students. He embraces the UA’s land grant status, its of Energy laboratories and research facilities of the University of President’s Office commitment to the people of Arizona and the important bond California. Previous to that appointment, he served as the Vice 1990-1996 Vice Chancellor for Research, University of California-Davis between the public and public research universities. Chancellor for Research at UC-Davis, where he also was Professor 1987-2001 Professor of Physics, University of California-Davis At UNC-Chapel Hill, Shelton was of Physics. Other academic appoint- Chair, Department of Physics 1987-1990 the chief operating officer, respon- ments include Professor of Physics at 1984-1987 Professor of Physics, sible for the university’s budget, and Iowa State University, and Assistant 1981-1984 Associate Professor of Physics, Iowa State University chief academic officer, overseeing the Research Physicist at UC-San Diego. 1978-1981 Assistant Professor Physics, Iowa State University conduct, coordination and quality of He earned his undergraduate de- 1975-1978 Assistant Research Physicist, University of California- the University’s academic and research gree from Stanford and his master’s San Diego programs. He was active on external degree and doctorate in physics boards and councils, including the from UC-San Diego. Dr. Shelton and Space Telescope Institute Council his wife, Adrian, who was a Stanford Arizona Board of Regents that advises and provides oversight classmate and is now a well-regarded and advocacy to NASA for the Hubble research compliance officer, have Fred Boice – Boice Financial Co., Tucson – President Space Telescope; the Board of Trust- three adult children. Son Christian Robert Bulla – Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Phoenix Ernest Calderon – Calderon Law Offices, Phoenix – Vice President ees of the North Carolina School of is an assistant professor in computer Dennis DeConcini – DeConcini, McDonald, Yetman and Lacy; Tucson Science & Mathematics, responsible science at UC-Riverside; son Cameron Fred Duval – Duval and Associates, Phoenix, Treasurer for policy decisions for the residential is an assistant professor in economics LuAnn Leonard – Hopi Education Endowment Fund, Kykotsmosvi school for high school juniors and se- at Claremont McKenna College and Bob McLendon – former state representative, Yuma niors; and the Board of Trustees and daughter Stephanie is a medical stu- Anne Mariucci – Inlign Capital Partners; Phoenix Executive Committee of the Research dent at UNC-Chapel Hill. Ross Meyer, ASU student, Tempe Triangle Institute, an organization with Born in Arizona, Shelton attended Jennifer Lyn Ginther, NAU student, Flagstaff a distinguished history in scientific re- Cortez High School in what was then Gov. Janice Brewer, ex-officio; Phoenix Tom Horne, Department of Public Instruction, ex-officio; Paradise Valley search and technology development. the northern region of Phoenix.

194 www.arizonawildcats.com ADMINISTRATION ATHLETICS JIM LIVENGOOD Director Of Athletics

As director of the University of Rose Bowl Management Committee, the NCAA Fellows program, NACDA ming and diving 3rd place finish in the NCAA Championships underscore Arizona athletics program, Jim Liven- President, and chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Committee, on UA’s competitive status. good arguably has been the nation’s which he served five years. UA’s student-athlete graduation rate continues to be historically higher top leader over the past several de- In the Tucson community, Livengood and wife Linda have been involved than that of the general student body rate. Nearly 100 student-athletes cades. His performance in a position in many civic organizations including the Tucson Boys’ Chorus, Rotary Club, earned conference or regional all-academic honors, and twenty percent that requires both consistency and Humane Society, the Southern Arizona Community Bank, Big Brothers Big of UA student-athletes attained honors level cumulative grade point aver- change has been exemplary. Sisters, United Way and Toys for Tots. ages. The program graduated some 60 student-athletes this past May and His extensive experience and innovation at the top levels of intercolle- Moreover, Livengood has worked to develop a close working relation- two were named winners of the University’s renowned Freeman and Robie giate athletics have helped the UA maintain its status as an institution of ship with the most key of university leaders – its president. He follows the Medals, with one earning the prestigious NCAA , a excellence on all fronts – competitively, academically and fiscally. direction of UA President Robert Shelton – the third president during Liv- top national honor. Livengood became UA’s eighth athletics director in January 1994. Behind engood’s tenure. That tenure ranks second-longest in the prestigious Pac-10 Livengood is a member of the NCAA Fellows Program to mentor new ath- his direction, remarkable developments have occurred throughout the pro- Conference, a year behind the appointment of his contemporary at USC, letic directors, has served as a member of the NCAA Peer Review Team 1994-99, gram’s past 15 years. Administratively he oversees the 19 men’s and women’s Mike Garrett. the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force, and the Women’s Committee on Athlet- teams that make up one of the nation’s more well-rounded athletic programs, Tucson’s 2004 Man of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce, Livengood ics. He is currently a member of the NACDA Preseason Football Games Com- one that has garnered 10 team NCAA Championships under his direction. has been considered for administrative roles at several major universities, mittee, 2000-present, and was a member of the NACDA Strategic Planning Notably, the UA continues to demonstrate excellence on all fronts in- but the native has found a home and a life’s challenge in direct- Committee from 1999-2001. He served as NACDA president in 1998-1999, and cluding championship competition, facility improvements, compliance and ing University of Arizona athletics. in June 1999 was named Division I-A Athletic Director of the Year. Livengood is equity issues, student-athlete welfare and the necessary financial strategies His work at the UA and its extension on the national level earned him an also a member of the Division I-A Athletic Directors Association, having served required to operate an annual budget of $43 million. He has developed Athletic Director of the Year Award from the National Association of Col- as president of that association in 1998. On a conference level, Livengood con- strong continuity in UA athletics, using his and the institution’s reputation legiate Directors of Athletics in 2006 for Division I-A. tinues to serve as the chair of the Revenue Sharing Subcommittee. Livengood to maintain effectiveness on local, regional and national fronts. Livengood initiated Campaign Arizona which has raised more than $130 previously served as the Pac-10 liaison to the men’s basketball coaches from Key hires during his tenure include his national searches that landed the million for athletic facility improvements and endowments. The Richard 2000-04, vice president of the Pac-10 Budget and Finance Committee from University head football coach and head basketball coaches Jefferson Gymnasium, a practice facility, opened last fall, along with exten- 2000-02, and chair of the Television Subcommittee in 2001-02. He also was and , among others. The transition in football that he sive renovations and improvements to the gymnastics facility and aquatic appointed to the Board of Directors in December of 2003. directed helped Arizona return to a postseason bowl after a rugged nine- complex adjacent to McKale Center. He helped spearhead the develop- Livengood spent six years as the Athletics Director at Washington State year hiatus. ment of the $36 million Eddie Lynch Pavilion that added a world-class University from 1988-93 where he developed what is still widely regarded Livengood’s fiscal leadership has helped the University of Arizona re- strength and condition center, expansive medical treatment complex and as a model gender-equity program. In addition he laid the groundwork for main one of the lone black-ink athletics programs among a small handful the spacious Hall of Champions. On the horizon are substantial upgrades to a student-athlete wellness center that is regarded as one of the finest in of institutions that rely exclusively on generated funds and do not receive Arizona Stadium and football operations. He also led other steps forward the nation. state-appropriated monies. Arizona’s solvency has set a standard for the with the opening of the Albert & David Cohn Academic Center and the Livengood began his administrative career in 1980-1985 as the Associate past two-plus decades, more than half of that under his direction. He keeps renovation of the women’s student-athlete locker room, as well as contin- Director for Development and Public Relations at Washington State before Arizona well positioned to compete at the top level as a standard bearer for ued improvements in McKale Memorial Center where all athletic depart- becoming the Athletics Director at Southern from 1985-87. intercollegiate athletics in the tradition-rich and highly competitive Pac-10. ment offices are situated. Born March 28, 1945, in Walla Walla, Wash., Livengood received his bach- His program turns a profit and as one who serves under the president of a During Livengood’s tenure, UA has maintained a top-25 competitive re- elor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1968 and completed his public institution of higher education, that success alone puts Jim Liven- cord in the NACDA Directors’ Cup (formerly Sears Cup) including high rank- fifth-year education requirement for teaching certification at Central Wash- good in select company. ings of sixth in 1993-94, fourth in 1994-95, seventh in 1995-96, sixth in both ington University in 1972. He taught and served as an assistant football coach His focus on the welfare of student-athletes and the primary objective 1996-97 and 1997-98 and ninth in 2001-02. and track coach at Moses Lake High School in Washington in 1968-69, and as of a college education, most exemplifies his tenure. The UA pays more at- That record reflects success throughout Arizona’s broad-based program, head football and basketball coach and counselor at Ephrata High School in tention to this aspect of intercollegiate athletics than any other, with most highlighted by participation in the 1994 and 2001 NCAA Men’s Final Four Washington from 1972-80 before moving into athletics administration. major decisions relating to the ongoing improvement of the atmosphere for and champions of the 1997 NCAA Men’s National Basketball Tournament. Jim and his wife, Linda, have two grown children, Michelle, a lawyer in success among his 500 student charges. Arizona also won the 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2006 and 2007 NCAA Women’s Memphis, and Jeremy, who resides in Phoenix. Both children are University That’s only the local manifestation of his work. Livengood has been Pac- , along with the 1996 and 2000 NCAA Women’s of Arizona graduates. Michelle earned her law degree in May 2000 and Jer- 10 Conference president, chair of the Pac-10 Athletic Directors Revenue Golf titles and 2008 men’s and women’s NCAA Swimming Championships. emy graduated in December 1999. The Livengoods are the proud grandpar- Sharing Committee, and a member of the conference’s Bowl Committee Again in 2008-09, a football bowl appearance, men’s basketball Sweet 16 ents of twin girls, Emma and Isabella, born to Michelle and husband, Jack and Basketball Tournament Subcommittee. He’s also been a member of the appearance, men’s swimming and diving 6th place finish, women’s swim- Murphy, in March 2009.

195 KATHLEEN “Rocky” LaROSE Senior Associate Athletics Director, Sports Programs and Operations

Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose vision I-A football and men’s basketball programs. er conference championship title in 1979. She remains tied for has been at the forefront in As the Senior Associate Athletics Director, LaRose also di- eighth in season triples after three decades of that program’s University of Arizona athletic rects compliance operations, heritage activities and all of the pre-eminence. leadership for the past three C.A.T.S. student-athlete services -- academics, medical servic- She competed in the 1979 World Cup Softball champion- decades. es, strength and conditioning and life skills. She chairs the de- ship as a member of the USA National Championship team. She enters her 31st year at the UA, her 16th year as Senior partment’s Equity and Title IX committees, directs the athletic She also was a member of the Arete Society (UA’s Athletics Associate Director of Athletics and her 21st year as the Senior department’s periodic NCAA certification process and serves Honorary) and was the 1978 UA Homecoming Queen. LaRose Woman Administrator. The continuity added by her adminis- in various capacities toward UA’s administrative relationship is married to Michael Proctor, a University senior associate

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION trative leadership and her background as a university graduate with the Pac-10 Conference. vice president and dean of the UA Outreach College . Her nick- and former student-athlete have been of tremendous benefit LaRose joined the Arizona staff in 1979 as the UA softball name comes from her athletic playing days and maiden name to the growth and success of UA athletics. Her pride, sense of coach and worked from 1980 until 1989 in various capacities of Rockenfield. fair play, governance and dedication to the student-athlete including coordinator of athletic special events and special have become part of the fabric of Arizona athletics. projects, and as assistant athletics director for fund develop- University of Arizona Athletics Directors LaRose oversees the internal operations of all 19 sports at ment. She is a past Vice President of the Pac-10 Conference the UA, and was the first woman in her capacity nationally to and is a current member of the Pac-10 Council, which governs Orin Kaytes ...... 1904-1912 have day-to-day internal operational responsibilities over Di- and regulates all Pac-10 policies. Raymond Leamore Quigley ...... 1912-13 J.F. “Pop” McKale ...... 1914-57 On the national level, she was a charter member of the NCAA Joseph Picard ...... 1957-58 Management Council (the legislative body of the NCAA) as the M.R. “Dick” Clausen ...... 1958-72 Pac-10 representative for four years and was appointed Man- David H. Strack ...... 1972-82 agement Council liaison to the NCAA Student-Athlete Advi- Billy Joe Varney (acting) ...... July-Sept 1982 sory Board. She also has chaired various Pac-10 committees. Cedric W. Dempsey ...... 1982-93 In 1990, LaRose developed the Commitment for Athletes’ Jim Livengood ...... 1994-present Total Success (C.A.T.S.), an educational approach used by student-athlete services to better the student-athlete aca- demically, athletically, and personally. Additionally it puts Arizona Head Coaches a central focus on the necessary support services student- Tad Berkowitz ...... Men’s athletes are offered. Frank Busch ...... Men’s and Women’s Swimming LaRose was the recipient of the university’s 2004 Billy Joe Niya Butts ...... Women’s Basketball Varney Award, the institution’s top career service honor for ...... Women’s Softball Fred Harvey ...... Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country members of the staff. She is chair of the selection committee Shelly Haywood ...... Women’s Golf for the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, to which she Rick LaRose ...... Men’s Golf surely will be accorded membership when her tenure comes to ...... Baseball a close. She already was named to the Pima County (Arizona) Vicky Maes ...... Women’s Tennis Sports Hall of Fame for her lengthy service record. Sean Miller ...... Men’s Basketball Raised in Phoenix, Ariz., LaRose received both her bachelor’s Dave Rubio ...... Women’s Volleyball and master’s degrees from the University of Arizona. While a Bill Ryden ...... Women’s Gymnastics student, she competed on the UA softball team as a starting Mike Stoops ...... Football LaRose accepts Varney Award from then UA President /Lisa Oyen ...... Women’s Soccer infielder and clean-up hitter, leading the Cats to their first-ev- .

196 www.arizonawildcats.com ADMINISTRATION ATHLETICS JOHN PERRIN Senior Associate Athletics Director John Perrin continues to lead 1991 from assistant athletics director to associate status. His tive fund balance each year for the past two decades, and as the Athletics Department’s fi- duties expanded in 1993 to include additional responsibility financial officer, he helped nurture the UA Athletics’ budget nancial missions and has been for other department-wide supervision. from $6 million to its current total of nearly $40 million. a key player in UA’s success for He came to UA from NBC-TV in Burbank, Calif., where he was Perrin earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from New three decades. He focuses on business manager. During his tenure at NBC, he was responsible Mexico State University. A native of Roswell, N.M., he is also an the program’s financial structure and strategic fiscal planning. for West Coast production facilities’ budgets and finances from avid outdoorsman. Perrin and his wife, Jeannie, have two sons, Perrin enters his 30th year of service in 2009-10. He joined the 1972-79. John Jr. and Michael. staff as financial officer in 1980. He was promoted in August Perrin’s financial acumen has helped the UA achieve a posi- GAYLE HOPKINS Associate to the Athletics Director, Alumni Development and Community Services Gayle Hopkins reports di- mont College where he was track coach and director of physical Arizona Children’s Association and the Carondelet Health Net- rectly to Athletics Director Jim education — to help develop Arizona’s academic services office. He work Public Policy Council, as well as the UA Sports Hall of Fame Livengood and spearheads the assumed development duties in 1992. A native of Davenport, Iowa, selection committee. He also has served as the President of the effort to secure support from Hopkins was one of the greatest athletes in Iowa prep history and University of Arizona Black Alumni Association. former athletes as well as other is a member of the Quad Cities Sports and the Drake Relays Halls of Hopkins taught school in Tucson and California and was an special efforts to incorporate alumni in current departmental ac- Fame. He also was elected to his high school’s Wall of Honor. instructor at San Francisco State and Claremont. He was an EEO tivities. He also directs projects to influence former athletes to re- Hopkins was a standout athlete in track at Arizona and was specialist for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture in 1979-80. He holds a turn to complete their degree, and coordinates other community- the Wildcats’ first NCAA champion in the long jump in 1964. He bachelor’s degree from Arizona, a master’s degree from San Fran- minded relationships for intercollegiate athletics. represented the United States in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as a cisco State and a doctorate from Claremont. He is married to Pa- His background covers the last three decades of Arizona Athlet- long jumper. He is a former member of the NCAA Track and Field tricia Hopkins, and they have a daughter, Alissa, a 1992 UA gradu- ics and he is a charter member of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Committee. He is active in many community activities including ate, and a son, Chris, an Arizona State graduate and running back He initially joined the UA staff in 1983 — coming from Clare- the Urban League Caucus, and is on the Board of Directors for the from 1992-95. Athletics Administration Staff Brenda Filippelli ...... Executive Assistant to Mr. Livengood Phoebe Chalk ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Public Relations/Hall of Champions Gayle Hopkins ...... Associate to the Director of Athletics Steve Kozachik ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Facilities and Capital Projects Suzy Mason ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Event Management/Media Relations Wendell Neal ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Equipment Operations James Francis ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Marketing and Ticket Sales Randy Cohen ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Medical Services Bill Morgan ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Administrative Services and Compliance Judi Kessler ...... Assistant Director of Athletics, Development Scott Shake ...... Associate Director of Athletics for Major Gifts Ryan Hansen ...... Assistant Director of Athletics, Development Julio Freire ...... Associate Director of Athletics for Annual Giving Ben Lorenzen ...... IMG Vice President, UA General Manager Oscar Portillo ...... Associate Director of Athletics, Finance Becky Bell ...... Associate Director of Athletics, C.A.T.S. Life Skills A comprehensive and current Arizona Athletics staff directory may be found at www.arizonawildcats.com.

197 The University of Arizona Department of Intercollegiate Freshmen and First-Year Students Peak Performance UNVR 197 for Academic and Life Success Athletics is committed to the academic, physical and personal The focus of the program is predicated on the belief that The purpose or goal of this three-credit course is to acquire development of each and every Wildcat student-athlete. To the key to retention of student-athletes in higher education knowledge, and to develop skills, abilities and attributes assist in that endeavor, the Department of Intercollegiate is for an academic professional to engage each student that will enhance student-athlete academic and personal Athletics (ICA) has developed a philosophical approach called on a personal level and assist the student in developing a success. All freshmen are required to enroll in the class, which C.A.T.S. (Commitment to an Athlete’s Total Success). C.A.T.S. personalized academic support plan. C.A.T.S. is committed to is designed to assist the freshmen with the transition from consists of four programs: Academic Support (while housed in developing a strong first year experience. high school to college and develop a foundation for success. ICA, this is an academic unit within student affairs), Personal The transition process from high school to college begins The early focus of the class is centered around academic skill Development, Strength and Conditioning, and Medical Services. early and continues with intensive academic support development, critical thinking and problem solving skills, C.A.T.S. PROGRAM These programs provide a comprehensive philosophical throughout the first year. Students are assigned to C.A.T.S. goal setting and enhancing or developing consistent time framework for ICA and staff to use in the task of assisting in the Academics professionals upon arrival on campus who will management skills. Other topics may include a broad range of personal, physical and emotional growth and in the educational assist them with course selection, tutorial support, study skill academic, personal and career concerns. development of the student-athlete. development, and navigating through the university. A comprehensive Student-Athlete Orientation is conducted Academic Advising prior to the start of school upon arrival in August and members The academic advising designated by each College has C.A.T.S. Academics of the academics staff greet each student-athlete and family primary advising responsibilities for student-athletes enrolled C.A.T.S. Academics Goals and addresses the specialized issues relating to the new in that College’s curriculum. The C.A.T.S. Academics Office C.A.T.S Academics is committed to providing an academic student-athlete’s transition to the university. also offers supplemental counseling to all student-athletes support program that will develop the learning potential of all student-athletes as they pursue their education, develop their athletic skills, and prepare for rewarding careers after graduation. C.A.T.S. Academics is designed to enhance the educational experience of the student-athlete in the university setting. The primary goals are to: 1. Strive for excellence in the academic performance of every student-athlete who attends the UA to earn a degree. 2. Create an educational atmosphere where learning is fun and lifelong. 3. Commit to providing services necessary to support and lead its student-athletes. 4. To assist in the student-athlete’s transition to the University and to develop independent learners. 5. Provide assistance for the student-athlete in the development of values, emphasizing the qualities of leadership. 6. Enhance the interpersonal relationships and communication skills of the student-athlete. 7. Encourage and facilitate the fulfillment of career and life goals of each student-athlete. 8. Safeguard the academic integrity of the UA by ensuring compliance with all rules of the University and NCAA.

198 www.arizonawildcats.com C.A.T.S. PROGRAM

regarding course selection for degree requirements and NCAA student–athletes have required study hall hours. Students Facilities requirements for continued eligibility. The academic advisory meet with Academic Learning Specialists, academic mentors, C.A.T.S. Academics facilities are comprised of the four main staff members are responsible for monitoring the student- content-based tutors, or a combination of all three, to ensure areas designed for academic study: athlete’s progress towards a degree and preserving academic a successful and seamless transition into the university 1. The C.A.T.S. Advising Center integrity in the advising process. Counseling student-athletes community. -Houses five academic advisors -Work areas available for student-athletes to have in course selection is one of the most important functions. Learning Specialists meet daily with those student-athletes individualized tutoring sessions The student-athlete meets initially with an academic who require additional academic attention. The Learning 2. The C.A.T.S. Learning Center advisor or member of a college advising center staff to Specialists provide a more focused approach to the rigors of -Houses three full-time Learning Specialists, Tutorial review an academic plan based on the student-athlete’s academia while guiding the program’s mentors and content- Coordinator, and Math & Science Center academic background, career objectives and areas of interest based tutors in providing additional academic assistance. -Wireless internet access available for student use and declared major. Once this meeting has concluded, The academic mentors assist with time management, study 3. The C.A.T.S. Computer Lab the student-athlete may register for classes. The C.A.T.S. skills and the transition to college. In addition to academic -Forty-three (43) stand alone computers featuring Microsoft Academics counselors work cooperatively with academic mentors, tutors are available, if needed, in specialized subjects. Office Professional word processing and several spreadsheet advisors throughout the university to ensure progress towards These outstanding graduate and undergraduate students are programs and full high speed internet access a degree as well as compliance with all NCAA eligibility recruited from all academic departments and are selected -Access to the Discover Career Exploration program from each computer requirements. on the basis of faculty recommendation and demonstrated -Open and supervised 70 hours per week, and maintained by knowledge of subject area. They are recruited, hired, and a full-time employee Student-Athletes Invested in Learning (S.A.I.L.) Program supervised by the C.A.T.S Tutorial Coordinator and Tutor -Three laser printers compliment the lab The S.A.I.L. Program has a two-pronged approach to meet Developer. The services provided by the tutorial staff are an 4. 120-Seat Auditorium the academic needs of incoming freshmen and continuing integral part of the total C.A.T.S. Academic Program and are -Seats 60 for quiet study student-athletes who have transitional issues. All first year an invaluable learning resource for busy student-athletes. -Seats 60 for tutorial appointments C.A.T.S. Academic Staff Michael Meade ...... Interim Director Araceli Hernandez ...... Learning Specialist/Academic Counselor Eileen Finnegan ...... Administrative Associate Marisol Quiroz ...... Director, S.A.I.L. Program, Learning Specialist Thomas Lott ...... Academic Counselor David Corsi ...... Learning Specialist Jennifer Mewes ...... Assistant Director for Internal Operations, Academic Counselor Laurie Edmond ...... Learning Specialist Lisa Napoleon ...... Assistant Director for Student Development, Academic Counselor Mark Francis ...... Math Strategist Andy Salgado ...... Academic Counselor Pauline Glenn ...... Graduate Assistant Angie Foss ...... Learning Specialist/Academic Counselor David Sepulveda ...... Graduate Assistant, Writing Center

199 The Kasser Family Sports Medicine Center The sports medicine center consists of 5,300 usable square feet in space. It includes the and Elisabeth Kasser Aqua Rehab Facility, which features an underwater treadmill and other hydro-therapy equipment. The facility has stations for taping and treatment, examination rooms and offices for UA physicians, staff offices and reception area, and an X-ray examination room.

MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL Injury Prevention The athletic medicine staff is committed to working with strength and conditioning coaches, team coaches and student-athletes in implementing ways to prevent injuries. Although the risk of injury cannot be completely eliminated, proper strength and conditioning, adequate hydration, taping and bracing, and education are all methods employed by the staff to minimize the risk of injury or illness. C.A.T.S. Medical Services Staff Injury Evaluation And Treatment Injury Rehabilitation The athletic medicine team is comprised of a team physician If a student-athlete is injured during an athletic event, the The athletic training staff and physical therapists are trained in up- (family practice specialist), three team orthopedic surgeons, 12 certified athletic trainer will assess the injury and proceed to to-date methods of rehabilitating athletic injuries. The staff utilizes certified athletics trainers and two physical therapists. In addition, treat the injury or recommend further consultation from a team equipment located in the rehabilitation area of the training room the entire staff works with a team of approximately 30 specialists physician. such as balance boards, Swiss balls, lifecycles and treadmills. Later in the Tucson community to provide comprehensive medical care stages of rehabilitation may be conducted in the weight room with for athletically related injuries and illnesses. help from the strength and conditioning staff.

200 MEDIA INFORMATION Arizona Media Relations Media Will Call off. Cards placed in the boxes in advance of that deadline will be removed. Media relations director Tom Duddleston supervises the University of All credentials will be available for pickup at the media relations office until Please note that this does not allow photographers the right to interrupt any Arizona athletic media relations office. He is assisted by associate SID three hours prior to game time, and then will be available at the media assigned practice or event (i.e. volleyball, gymnastics, women’s basketball, Richard Paige, and assistant SIDs Blair Willis and Eric Montgomery. For men’s entrance (northeast corner of McKale Center). Please have proper forms of etc.), which may take place in the arena between the three-hour window basketball information, please direct all requests to basketball contact identification when picking up press credentials. Except for special cases, and tip-off. Cards placed before any such practice/event may be removed Richard Paige. credentials will not be mailed. and not replaced.

Sean Miller Interview Procedures Game Day Media Services News Television Photographers Arizona head coach Sean Miller is available for interviews by pre-arranged Game notes, media guides and rosters will be available in media work room, Television photographers are restricted to the same baseline areas as still appointment through the UA media relations office. Miller’s weekly press which is located just off the hallway under the seats in the north end of the photographers. No live shots will be permitted on the floor prior to or conference will be held in McKale Center on Monday or Tuesday afternoons arena (McKale Center Room 109C). Halftime statistics will be distributed during any game. in either the media relations work room (room 109C) or Ashley Lohse Room along press row and in the media work room. Final statistics will be delivered (room 329). Check with the UA media relations office for start times and to the interview room and the work room. Full statistics, play-by-play sheets, Broadcast Television MEDIA INFORMATION locations. postgame notes and quotes will be distributed in the work room as well. Five Live television crews have locations at mid-court. There is opportunity for Another way to get in touch with Miller is through the weekly Pac-10 head phone lines will be available on a shared basis in the work rooms for media baseline camera locations next to the basket supports. Per Pac-10 rules, at coaches teleconference. Media members are advised to call the Arizona or use. The media relations office will fax a final box at your request. no time will cameras be allowed in the team bench area. All television cables Pac-10 media relations offices in advance to get the accurate time and date Radio/TV statisticians, spotters, runners, etc. are available through are permanently installed. for each week’s call. Richard Paige in the UA media relations office. We request that when prior arrangements are made to use the statisticians, they must be paid whether Broadcast Rights UA Player Interview Procedures they were employed or not. All requests for radio and television rights and fees should be directed to UA Arizona players will be available to the media around the time of Miller’s director of event management Suzy Mason (520/621-6484). weekly press conference and as scheduled through the media relations Postgame Procedures office. Players are not to be contacted outside of McKale Center and home/ Arizona’s locker room is closed post game. Selected players and Coach Press Row cellular phone numbers will not be given to the media. For interviews Miller will be brought to a designated interview area (room 109C at home) Press seating is located on the floor along the west side of the McKale with assistant coaches, contact the media relations office. Please respect following a 5-10 minute cooling off period. Anyone requesting a specific Center playing floor and along the baselines. Press row is reserved for the student-athletes’ academic responsibilities when requesting longer player should contact Richard Paige prior to the end of the contest. working media members only. Friends, spouses and children are not allowed interviews. Requests for coach and player interviews should be made at least Sean Miller has a contractual obligation to television networks and the to sit at press row, in compliance with the United States Basketball Writers 24 hours in advance. Players are off limits on game days (except postgame) Wildcat first and then will proceed to the interview room Association working code. It should go without saying that is and on days in between games on the road. (109C). Visiting teams will follow their own policies. not permitted.

Press Releases Phone Lines NBA Scouts The UA media relations office will produce regular basketball press releases The Wildcat Radio Network has installed extra phone lines for visiting radio All authorized NBA scouts are required to purchase a ticket through The that will generally be available by mid-day on Mondays and mid-day on on a reciprocal basis. Contact Brian Jeffries at (520/626-7660) for additional McKale Center Ticket Office at (800) 452-2287 (fax 520/621-2419). NBA the day after a game during the week. These will be available via the UA information. Media requesting own phone lines on press row can contact requests must be made on team letterhead and be guaranteed with a credit athletics’ website (www.arizonawildcats.com), at the weekly Sean Miller the University of Arizona phone office (520/621-5232). card. All requests will be verified by the NBA. The best available seat will press conference, and at the media relations office. Please contact Richard be issued, however with McKale Center being sold out for the last 22 years, Paige to receive releases via e-mail. Still Photographers these tickets may not be near courtside (NBA scouts do not sit on press Courtside photo access will be granted only to working media photographers row). Media guides and game notes will be available for all NBA scouts in Credentials and must be requested by editors or sports directors. Tripods are prohibited. the work room (McKale Center Room 109). It is recommended that NBA Seating at press row, access to the press room, the interview room, photo Strobe lighting for non-NCAA Championship games may be installed on a organizations contact the McKale Center Ticket Office on or before Nov. 1, areas and locker rooms are restricted to accredited media only. Credentials case-by-case basis, but must be approved and installed well in advance of the date any remaining single-game tickets go on sale to the general public. are issued by game to members of the professional working media only, and any game. Still photographers are restricted to the designated baseline should be requested at least 48 hours in advance on company letterhead. areas (northwest and southeast floor area). Directions to McKale Center Credentials and media parking passes shall be granted on a space available Additionally, anyone with permission to access strobes in the rafters MUST From Tucson International Airport: Follow Tucson Boulevard out of basis to daily newspapers, television and radio stations on assignment BE OUT of the rafters 90 minutes prior to tip-off. NO EXCEPTIONS. Access Tucson International airport to Kino Parkway (three miles). Turn right on and other coverage approved by the UA’s media relations director. Due to to this area is for technical purposes related to strobes ONLY and NOT Kino Parkway and head north (Kino Parkway eventually changes name and limited space on press row, not all requests will be approved. Credentials will a vantage point for photos. Access onto the catwalks is restricted during becomes Campbell Avenue) for four miles. After crossing Sixth Street take not be issued to station general managers. events. Failure to obey this policy affords the University the right to press the first left and McKale Center will be on your immediate right. charges that include endangerment and trespass. Media Parking and Entrance From Phoenix: Take I-10 East (approximately 100 miles). When arriving in For the 2009-10 season, media parking will be located on the UA Mall Reserving Photo Boxes Tucson exit at Speedway Boulevard. Turn left onto Speedway and go two (immediately in front of McKale Center). All credentialed media should The baseline photo boxes marked for photographers will be assigned to and one-half miles to Campbell Avenue. Turn right onto Campbell Avenue enter the arena at the northeast corner of the arena, through the doors off photographers possessing a UA season media credential. All other available and go approximately one-third of a mile. Entry to McKale Center will be the Martin Avenue next to the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center. spots remain available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, boxes first right after the Third St. light. CANNOT be reserved with a card any more than three hours prior to tip-

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203 IMG College and The University of Arizona department IMG produces and distributes complete season radio former UA running back Lamont Lovett began his color of Intercollegiate Athletics have partnered for a long-term programming for football, men’s and women’s basketball analyst career on the football broadcasts. In men’s bas- agreement that puts the premier marketing, licensing and and selected baseball and softball games. Considerable ketball, Jeffries teams with former basketball letterman media company in the leadership role as administrator for promotional time provided by IMG and Citadel are un- Matt Muehlebach for broadcasts. the UA’s media rights. precedented in college athletics, and Citadel uses all of UA negotiated through IMG this summer to secure a roadcasting Founded in 1960 with a handshake between Mark Mc- its five Tucson radio stations to feature and promote Ari- partnership for local television rights, extending a deal Cormack and golf legend Arnold Palmer, the City- zona coaches and student-athletes on a daily basis. with FOX Sports Net through its regional affiliate FOX and Cleveland-based global sports media and entertain- Weekly radio and television shows are produced for Sports Arizona that has existed for more than a decade. ment company directs Arizona’s radio networks, publishes football coach Mike Stoops and men’s basketball coach Additionally, those games will be seen in the Tucson area printed game programs and produces radio and television Sean Miller. Most other UA coaches also participate in on KGUN-TV and KWBA-TV. Dave Sitton has been the coaches’ shows. Moreover, its major focus is the administra- weekly or specialty shows during their respective seasons. television voice of Arizona athletics, along with multiple tion of the athletics department’s entire corporate partner- In 2004 Host began regular-season softball broadcasts master of ceremonies duties for the department, for 18 ship program with more than 100 outside entities. for the first time in school history, and annually produces years, and will work alongside Wildcat letterwinner Corey

& B arketing IMG acquired Host Communications, the UA media more than a dozen games aired live by broadcaster David Williams on those boadcasts. rights partner since 2004, last November. IMG partners Kelly, with former player and athletics development of- FOX Sports Arizona and the nationally distributed with CBS College Sports Network to produce the athletic ficer Erika Hanson providing analysis. FOX College Sports (FCS), will combine to provide department’s web site and its online information-mar- Named as the No. 1 company in the world of sports Wildcat programming to more than 2.8 million homes in keting platform. marketing by SportsBusiness Journal, IMG provides com- the states of Arizona and New Mexico and more than six The initial contract with Host began with the 2004 prehensive sales, affinity marketing, multimedia, promo- million nationwide. FOX College Sports is a set of three football season, and significantly expanded in June 2007 tional and management services to universities, athletics national college sports cable networks – FCS Pacific, to provide UA with substantial guaranteed revenue conferences, associations and corporations. IMG repre- FCS Central and FCS Atlantic – that provides 72 hours through June 2019. The rights fee magnitude ranks at the sents a broad network of 15 major-college institutions of college sports programming each day. FOX Sports

M ponsorship top of the Pac-10 and in the top seven nationally. including its newest agreements with Ohio State, Cincin- Arizona’s telecasts will also be available nationally to The radio portion of the contract partners IMG with nati and Connecticut. IMG also maintains a 33-year rela- viewers who have the requisite sports packages on Citadel Broadcasting Company, using KCUB 1290-AM in tionship with the NCAA for the Final Four and 88 Cham- DIRECTV and DISH. Tucson as the flagship station for originating broadcasts. pionship events. Key company operating areas include Arizonawildcats.com is a comprehensive Internet site

IMG - S IMG Additionally, Citadel uses KCUB’s 100,000-watt sister FM marketing, association management, publishing, radio for Wildcat sports news, and offers premium content station, KHYT 107.5, to augment broadcast coverage in and television, and Internet strategies. radio streaming packages for most football, men’s and Southern Arizona. Additionally, Host contracted with Lo- Brian Jeffries has served as the voice of the Wildcats in women’s basketball and baseball game broadcasts, along tus’ KTKT 990 ESPN Deportes in February 2007 to origi- game broadcasts of UA football, basketball and baseball with various video features and other specialty audiovi- nate more than 55 Spanish-language radio broadcasts for since Arizona’s 1986 Aloha Bowl football appearance. He sual and interactive information such as softball game all football, the majority of men’s basketball and selected serves as IMG’s full-time director of broadcasting leading video streams. UA’s collaboration with CBS College Sports women’s basketball, baseball and softball games. an 18-person broadcast talent team. In the 2004 season, Network began in summer 2008.

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The Pacific-10 Conference continues to uphold its tradition as the A Pac-10 record-tying six teams competed in the NCAA Men’s PAC-10 CONFERENCE HISTORY “Conference of Champions,” ® claiming an incredible 166 NCAA team Basketball Tournament and three others competed in other postseason The roots of the Pacific-10 Conference date back over 90 years titles over the past 19 years, including 11 in 2008-09, averaging nearly events with Oregon State capturing the Invitational to December 2, 1915, when the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) was nine championships per academic year. Even more impressive has been (CBI) crown. Arizona also advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet founded at a meeting at the Oregon Hotel in Portland, Ore. The original the breadth of the Pac-10’s success, with championships coming in 26 Sixteen. On the women’s side, three teams competed in the NCAA membership consisted of four schools - the University of California at different men’s and women’s sports. The Pac-10 has led the nation in Tournament, posting a 9-3 record in the “Big Dance,” as each advanced Berkeley, the , the , and NCAA Championships in 43 of the last 49 years and finished second five to the Sweet Sixteen making it the first time since 1992 that three Oregon State College (now ). All remain charter times. Conference teams advanced that far. Two of the teams went on to the members of the Conference. Spanning nearly a century of outstanding athletics achievements, and Stanford made its second-straight NCAA Final Four Pacific Coast Conference play began in 1916 and, one year later, the Pac-10 has captured 380 NCAA titles (261 men’s, 119 women’s), far appearance. USC played spoiler at the Pacific Life Pac-10 Men’s Basketball Washington State College (now Washington State University) was outdistancing the runner-up ’s 222 titles. Tournament, winning the Conference crown, while the claimed accepted into the league, with Stanford University following in 1918. The Conference’s reputation is further proven in the annual Learfield its third-straight Pac-10 Women’s Basketball title. In 1922, the PCC expanded to eight teams with the admission of the Sports Directors’ Cup competition, the prestigious award that honors Without question, the Conference has dominated the softball field, University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Idaho. In the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country. Stanford winning 21 national championships in the since 1982. Washington 1924, the University of Montana joined the league roster, and in 1928, won its 15th-consecutive Directors’ Cup in 2008-09, continuing its held up the 2009 NCAA trophy, the program’s first national title in the sport. the PCC grew to 10 members with the addition of UCLA. remarkable run. Eight of the top 25 Division I programs were Pac-10 The Huskies defeated top-seeded sweeping the first two games of The Pacific Coast Conference competed as a 10-member league member institutions: No. 1 Stanford, No. 4 USC, No. 7 California, No. 11 the best-of-three series. Boasting a 16-5 record, UCLA captured the Pac- until 1950, with the exception of 1943-45 when World War II curtailed Washington, No. 12 Arizona State, No. 16 UCLA, No. 22 Oregon and No. 10 regular-season title, while six teams earned NCAA bids. Arizona and intercollegiate athletic competition to a minimum. During that time, 24 Arizona. The Pac-10 landed three programs in the top-10, one more Arizona State joined Washington at the Division I Women’s College World the league’s first commissioner was named. Edwin N. Atherton was than the second-place ACC, Big Ten and SEC (2). Series. In baseball, Arizona State won the league title with a 21-6 record and Commissioner in 1940 and was succeeded by Victor O. Schmidt in The Pac-10 captured a nation’s-best 11 NCAA titles in 2008-09. The led the charge in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the College World 1944. In 1950, Montana resigned from the Conference and joined total does not include a national title in men’s rowing, which Washington Series championship series in Omaha, Neb., but fell short of capturing the the Mountain States Conference. The PCC continued as a nine-team claimed by taking top honors at the IRA Championships Regatta. Men’s national title. Oregon State and Washington State rounded out the Pac- conference through 1958. rowing is not an NCAA championship event. 10’s NCAA Tournament selections for baseball. In 1959, the PCC was dissolved and the Athletic Associates of Seven of the 10 Conference institutions claimed NCAA team titles The Conference swept three men’s and women’s sports, capturing Western Universities was formed and Thomas J. Hamilton was appointed in 2008-09. NCAA team champions came from Arizona State (women’s national championships in cross country, water polo and rowing. Commissioner of the new league. The original AAWU membership golf), California (women’s swimming), Oregon (men’s cross country, Oregon claimed the men’s cross country title for the second-straight included California, Stanford, Southern California, UCLA and men’s indoor track & field), UCLA (women’s water polo), Stanford year and Washington won its first women’s title in the sport. The L.A. Washington. Washington State joined the membership in 1962, while (men’s gymnastics, women’s rowing), USC (men’s tennis, men’s water counterparts took home the hardware for both men’s and women’s water Oregon and Oregon State joined in 1964. Under Hamilton’s watch, the polo) and Washington (women’s cross country, softball). The Pac-10 polo. The USC men capped off a perfect season with their fourth NCAA name Pacific-8 Conference was adopted in 1968. In 1971, Wiles Hallock also had runners-up in nine NCAA Championship events: women’s title, while the UCLA women won their fifth-straight crown. Stanford took over as Commissioner of the Pac-8. cross country (Oregon), women’s volleyball (Stanford), women’s also claimed its first national title in women’s rowing, winning gold at the Seven years later, on July 1, 1978, the University of Arizona and water polo (USC), men’s volleyball (USC), women’s tennis (California), NCAA championships, while Washington reclaimed its IRA men’s rowing were admitted to the league and the Pacific-10 women’s golf (UCLA), women’s rowing (California), and men’s and title from 2007. Conference became what it is today. In 1986-87, the league took on a women’s outdoor track & field (Oregon). The Pac-10 also earned a On the men’s side, Pac-10 members have won 261 NCAA team new look, expanding to include 10 women’s sports. Thomas C. Hansen runner-up finish at the IRA men’s rowing championship (California). championships, far ahead of the 200 claimed by the runner-up Big Ten. was named the Commissioner of the Pac-10 in 1983, a role he would hold Overall, the conference had 26 teams finish in the top four at NCAA Men’s NCAA crowns have come at a phenomenal rate for the Pac-10 - for 26 years until 2009. Hansen was succeeded by current Commissioner Championship events. 15 basketball titles by five schools (more than any other conference), Larry Scott, who took on the new role in July 2009. Postseason participation was a common occurrence for the Pac-10 in 50 tennis titles, 44 outdoor track & field crowns, and 26 baseball titles. Currently, the Pac-10 sponsors 11 men’s sports and 11 women’s 2008-09. Of the 22 sports sponsored by the Conference, 18 witnessed Pac-10 members have won 24 of the last 40 NCAA titles in volleyball, sports. Additionally, the Conference is a member of the Mountain at least half its teams participating in NCAA or other postseason 35 of the last 50 in water polo, and 21 in swimming & diving national Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) in four other men’s sports and three action. The men sent 63 of a possible 93 teams into the postseason championships. women’s sports. (67.7 percent), while the women sent 65 of a possible 101 teams (64.4 Individually, the Conference has produced an impressive number of The Pacific-10 Conference offices are located 25 miles east of San percent). NCAA men’s individual champions, as well, boasting 1,169 individual Francisco in Walnut Creek, Calif. The Pac-10 experienced continued success in football as the league crowns. CONFERENCE COMMISSIONERS TIMELINE went a perfect 5-0 in bowl games, the most bowl victories for the On the women’s side, the story is much the same. Since the NCAA Edwin N. Atherton was named the Conference’s first Commissioner Conference since 1997 and its first undefeated mark since 1989. The began conducting women’s championships 28 years ago, Pac-10 in 1940, presiding over the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC). He was Pac-10 faced tough competition in the Bowl season, as four of the five members have claimed at least four national titles in a single season on succeeded by Victor O. Schmidt in 1944, who handed over the reigns of opponents were ranked in the top 20. USC claimed its 15th Pac-10 20 occasions, including 2008-09. Overall, the Pac-10 has captured 119 the Athletic Association of Western Universities to Thomas J. Hamilton title in the sport, posting an 8-1 league record. The Trojans capped NCAA women’s titles, easily outdistancing the SEC, which is second with in 1959 when the AAWU was formed and for the first three years of the their season with a 38-24 victory over Penn State in the Rose Bowl. 74. Pac-10 members have dominated a number of sports, winning 21 Pacific-8. Wiles Hallock was selected Commissioner of the Pacific-8 in Meanwhile, Arizona (def. BYU), Oregon (def. Oklahoma State), California softball titles, 18 tennis crowns, 13 of the last 19 volleyball titles, 13 of 1971 and saw the league expand into the Pacific-10 in 1978 and held (def. Miami [Fla.]) and Oregon State (def. Pittsburgh) also earned bowl the last 20 trophies in golf and 11 in swimming & diving. that role until the early 1980s. Thomas C. Hansen was selected the victories. USC, Oregon and Oregon State were ranked in the top-25 of Pac-10 women athletes shine nationally on an individual basis, as well, Commissioner of the Pac-10 in 1983 and remained in that position for the Associated Press’ poll at season’s end, finishing third, 10th and 18th, having captured an unmatched 525 NCAA individual crowns, an average 26 years before retiring. Current Commissioner Larry Scott succeeded respectively. of more than 18 championships per season. Hansen in July 2009.

205 2010 NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP First/Second Round Sessions Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Fla., March 19 & 21 West Jacksonville University, host Energy Solutions Arena, , Utah, March 25 & 27 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, La., March 18 & 20 , host , host Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wis., March 19 & 21 , host Midwest Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence, R.I., March 18 & 20 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Mo., March 26 & 28 /Providence College, co-hosts Ford Center, Oklahoma City, Okla., March 19 & 21 Missouri Valley Conference, host Big 12 Conference, host HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif., March 18 & 20 South San Jose State University, host Reliant Stadium, Houston, , March 26 & 28 Spokane Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash., March 18 & 20 2010 Regional Sessions , host Washington State University, host East 2010 Final Four HSBC Arena, Buffalo, N.Y., March 19 & 21 Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y., March 25 & 27 Lucas Oil Stadium, , Ind., April 3 and 5 MAAC/Canisius College/, co-hosts , host Butler University/Horizon League, co-hosts

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NCAA INFORMATION TOURNAMENT Cleveland State University, host East St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Fla., March 17 & 19 Prudential Center, Newark, N.J., March 25 & 27 University of South Florida, host BOK Center, Tulsa, Okla., March 18 & 20 Seton Hall University, host University of Tulsa, host McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., March 17 & 19 Midwest University of Arizona, host , San Antonio, Texas, March 25 & 27 Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., March 17 & 19 2011 Regional Sessions University of Texas-San Antonio, host , host West 2011 Final Four Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, N.C., March 18 & 20 Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif., March 24 & 26 Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas, April 2 and 4 University of North Carolina-Charlotte, host Big West Conference, host University of Houston, host NCAA FINAL FOUR FUTURE SITES 2012: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. 2014: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas 2016: Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas Tulane University, host Big 12 Conference, host University of Houston, , co-hosts 2013: , Atlanta, Ga. 2015: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind. Georgia Institute of Technology, host Butler University, Horizon League, IUPUI, co-hosts NCAA Tournament Action at McKale Center The University of Arizona has played host to NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament 11 times, most for the past 25 seasons. The Wildcats have broken the league record for home attendance in recently in March 2005. Arizona has been the host for first/second round NCAA Tournament 14 of the last 22 seasons, topped by an average of 14,587 for the 14 regular-season games in games on nine occasions: 1977, 1979, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2000 and 2005, and hosted 2005-06. Furthermore, a then-Pac-10 record 66,477 fans attended the 1988 Pac-10 Postseason the 1974 and 1980 NCAA West Regionals. Tournament when McKale Center served as host. McKale Center also served as the host venue McKale Center will host NCAA first/second-round action again in 2011. for the 1976 NCAA Wrestling Championships and the 1986 USA World Championships Team The obvious reason for Arizona’s appeal as a tournament site is the tremendous support training camp. The facility also hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA Women’s shown by Wildcat fans each year. Arizona has led the Pac-10 in home basketball attendance Basketball Tournament in 2006.

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1 Kyryl Natyazhko 3 Kevin Parrom 4 Garland Judkins 12 13 Nic Wise 20 Dondre Wise 21 C 6-10 255 Fr.-HS G/F 6-6 205 Fr.-HS G 6-3 200 So.-1L G 6-0 200 Fr.-HS G 5-10 180 Sr.-3L G 6-1 215 So.-TR G 6-3 185 So.-1L

23 Derrick Williams 24 Brendon Lavender 33 D.J. Shumpert 42 Jamelle Horne 44 Solomon Hill 45 Ross Davidson F 6-8 235 Fr.-HS G 6-5 205 So.-1L F 6-7 190 So.-1L F 6-7 215 Jr.-2L F 6-6 230 Fr.-HS F 6-7 225 Fr.-HS

50 Alex Jacobson 52 Max Wiepking Sean Miller Archie Miller Emanuel Richardson C 7-0 245 So.-1L F 6-6 193 Fr.-HS Head Coach Associate Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach

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