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Basketball ’09-’10 Rhodes College Men’s Basketball

Rhodes at a Glance

• The College’s approximately 1,700 students are a diverse group, representing 43 states, the District of Columbia, and 5 foreign countries. College Profile • The student/faculty ratio is 10.5:1, and the average class size is 13.

• 95% of faculty members have a doctoral degree or the highest degree in their discipline.

• There are 24 academic departments with 8 interdisciplinary majors. The most popular majors: Business Administration, Biology, Political Science, and English.

• 74% of students live on campus in one of the 15 residence halls.

• Active students: 83% participate in community service; 75% participate in academic internships at 100 local, national, and international employers; 65% participate in intramural and club sports (27% varsity). Founded in 1848, Rhodes is a private, residential, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences. Its • Very successful graduates: twice national average approximately 1,700 students choose among 32 majors leading acceptance rate to medical school (AMCAS data); over 95% to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The admissions to business, divinity and law schools (Career college also awards a Master of Science degree in accounting. Services surveys); top employers: Ernst & Young, Morgan Keegan, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Teach for One of the few selective U.S. liberal arts colleges located in an America and Youth Villages. urban setting, Rhodes occupies 100 wooded acres in midtown Memphis. The campus has been nationally recognized for its adherence to the standards of collegiate Gothic architecture and has been frequently cited as one of the most beautiful in the nation. The college has a strong tradition of service, with 83 percent of all students involved in community service activities. Widely recognized as a top-tier liberal arts college, Rhodes is governed by a student-administered honor code.

Hallmarks of a Rhodes education are the strong mentoring relationships between students and faculty and the emphasis on the synergistic relationship between classroom learning and experiential activities such as research, internships, service and study abroad. 2009 QuickFacts Quick Facts General Information Media Outlets Location...... Memphis, TN 38112 The Commercial Appeal WHBQ-TV 13 Sports Enrollment...... 1,681 495 Union Avenue 485 South Highland Founded...... 1848 Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38111 Nickname...... Lynx Ph: (901) 529-2361 Ph: (901) 320-1340 Colors...... Red and Black Fax: (901) 529-2362 Fax: (901) 320-1366 Affiliation...... NCAA Division III The Memphis Flyer WPTY-TV 24 Sports Conference...... Southern Collegiate Athletic 460 Tennessee 2701 Union Extended President...... Dr. William E. Troutt Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38112 Athletic Director...... Mike Clary Ph: (901) 521-9000 Ph: (901) 321-7668 Phone...... (901) 843-3939 Fax: (901) 521-0129 Fax: (901) 452-1820 Coaching Staff WREG-TV 3 Sports WMC Radio 790 Sports 803 Channel 3 Drive Head Coach...... Herb Hilgeman 1960 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38104 Assistant Coach...... Thad Phillips Ph: (901) 543-2153 Ph: (901) 726-0555 Assistant Coach...... Lee Qualls Fax: (901) 543-2167 Fax: (901) 722-5643 Student Assistant...... Andrew Weidler WMC-TV 5 Sports SCAC Office Sports Information 1960 Union Avenue 2935 Horizon Park Drive, St. C Director of Sports Information...... Matt Dean Memphis, TN 38104 Suwannee, GA 30024-7220 Office Phone...... (901) 843-3946 Ph: (901) 726-0408 Ph: (678) 546-3470 Fax: (901) 279-7633 Student Associates...... Meredith Bond, Michael Lewis Fax: (678) 546-3471 Office Phone...... (901) 843-3954 SID Fax...... (901) 843-3749

Credits Photography by Reid Sprenkel and Terry Sweeney

Front Cover Senior players Larry Cunningham, Andyshea Saberioon, Reid Hamilton, Chris Eberle and Andrew Sillyman

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Herb Hilgeman Thad Phillips Head Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Associate Director of Athletics Assistant Coordinator of Recreational Services Herb Hilgeman begins his 34th season as Rhodes’ head basketball coach in 2009- Thad Phillips begins his third year at 2010. In addition to his coaching duties, he Rhodes College this season. Before joining

Coaching Staff also serves as an associate athletic director. the Lynx, Phillips coached a season at During his tenure as head coach, Hilgeman’s SCAC member Oglethorpe University. teams have been nationally ranked 14 times He was a member of the coaching staff in the NCAA Division III Top 25. at Carroll University (Waukesha, WI) In his 33 years at Rhodes, Hilgeman has become the all-time for two seasons, with a trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2005. leader in wins in the school’s history. Entering the 2009-10 season, Prior to coaching at Carroll, Phillips was a staff member at he has a career record of 463-341 as a Lynx coach, which equates Concordia University Wisconsin for three seasons, culminating to a winning percentage of (.578) – ranking him top 5 all-time in a conference championship in 2004. Coach Phillips was a in the SCAC. With his 463 wins, he is two shy of the SCAC starting guard on a conference championship team at Concordia all-time leader in career victories. He also ranks in the Top 40 University Wisconsin. He also serves as an assistant coordinator of among Division III head coaches in winning percentage and career recreational services at Rhodes. victories. Under Hilgeman’s direction, Rhodes men’s basketball has Lee Qualls been ranked as high as 4th in the nation, 1st in scoring margin, Assistant Basketball Coach 2nd in scoring offense, 3rd in won-lost percentage, and 6th in free throw percentage. In 1997-98, Rhodes led the nation in field Lee Qualls enters his 11th season as goal percentage defense. The 1992-93, team finished the season a Lynx basketball assistant coach. A with a 21-6 record and advanced to the 2nd round of the NCAA Memphis native, Qualls was a four-year tournament, after hosting a 1st round game in Mallory-Hyde starter, first team all-conference, first team Gymnasium and defeating Virginia Wesleyan by a score of 71-62. all-suburban and MVP at Ramsey High During the 1991-92 season, the Lynx thrilled fans with a school School in Ramsey, New Jersey. Qualls record 20-game winning streak – the longest streak in Division III attended The College of William & Mary for that year. on a football scholarship, and received Hilgeman has also been recognized by his peers for his coaching his B.A. in Business Administration in 1983. He later earned his successes, having been named the South Region Coach of the MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1988. Year for both the 1979-80 and 1980-81 seasons, the Collegiate In addition to contributing to individual player instruction and Athletic Conference Coach (CAC) of the Year in 1990-91, and the game management, Qualls will also assist in the Lynx recruiting Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Coach of the efforts. He brings a unique coaching perspective to the program, Year in 1992-93. including his corporate experiences in international marketing. A native of Southgate, Kentucky, Hilgeman graduated from Miami University (Ohio) in 1972 with a B.S. in Education. As a four-year letterman in basketball while at Miami, he participated Andrew Weidler in the 1969-70 NIT Tournament and in the 1970-71 NCAA Student Assistant Tournament. He then served for two years as a basketball and baseball coach at Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas, Andrew is in his first year as the Kentucky, before moving to Centre College in 1975 as an assistant student assistant for the Lynx. Currently basketball coach and head track coach. A year later, he accepted a junior at Rhodes, Andrew is majoring his present position at Rhodes College and in 1978 received his in psychology with a religious studies master’s degree in Education from Memphis State University. minor. He lived the majority of his life Coach Hilgeman and his wife, Beth, reside in Cordova, in New England, but currently calls Tennessee. They have four children: Michelle, Mary, David, and Hendersonville, North Carolina home. Charlie. He has been around basketball and sports for most of his life and hopes to one day work for a professional sport team in some kind of front office capacity, preferably in the NFL or NBA. Andrew handles all of the game day film operations for the men’s and women’s teams as well as helping the men’s team with day-to-day practice facilitations.

{ 2 } 2009 Coaching Staff Coaching Andrew B. Gibson, III Jason Essary Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer

Andrew Gibson begins his third year as Jason Essary is in his third year of service the head athletic trainer. He joined Rhodes at Rhodes College as the assistant athletic College after completing an athletic training trainer. Prior to coming to Rhodes Jason fellowship at Campbell Clinic. was a manager at FedEx Express on the Gibson received his Masters of Science night sort operations. He also worked as a degree from Murray State University. At contract athletic trainer with LeMoyne-Owen Murray State he served as a graduate assistant College in Memphis, TN. He received his athletic trainer for the women’s basketball B.S. in Education with a concentration in and baseball teams. Prior to being on the staff at Murray State, Athletic Training from The University of Tennessee at Martin in he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of 1999. Jason is a member of several organizations including SEATA Memphis, where he served as a student athletic trainer, primarily (Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association) as well as NATA serving the football and baseball teams. While working on his (National Athletic Trainers’ Association). Jason and his wife, undergraduate degree, he also served as an intern for the Miami Kimberly, reside in Bartlett, TN with their four children Elizabeth, Dolphins during the summer, 1999. Will, Rachel and Katelynn.

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3 double doubles last season and led the Lynx in rebounding with 2009-2010 Season Outlook 7.8 per game. He scored in double figures in 5 games last year and Rhodes College looks to rebound from a subpar last season, recorded double digit rebounds in 6 games. Williams is a 6’8 power and this year’s senior class is determined to make that a reality. center who played in 21 games last season. Williams is a big, strong Rhodes returns five seniors and a total of eight letter winners. Of post who will be looked upon to control the middle for the Lynx. those eight letter winners only one started more than ten games Trying to replace the graduating senior class is a strong first last year, and only two have started more than fifteen games in year class of six. Reid Cates (Westview HS, Martin, TN), Andrew their career. Even with those statistics the Lynx feel this year can be Galow (Oswego HS, Oswego, IL), Theo Hartwell (Academic Coaching StaffCoaching special and are determined to prove it. Magnet, Charleston, SC), Joey Miller (Athens Academy, Athens, Returning for Rhodes at the point guard position is senior GA) Brad Luckett (Christian Brothers HS, Cordova, TN) and Andyshea Saberioon (Houston, TX). Saberioon played in a career Jonathan Smith (St. George’s, Bartlett, TN) all look to compete high 22 games last season and averaged 7 points for the Lynx. for minutes this season. Senior Reid Hamilton (Birmingham, AL) is looking to return to When asked about his outlook on the 2009-2010 season, his sophomore form when he started 26 games for the Lynx. Reid Coach Hilgeman said, “We are excited to have five seniors to lead appeared in 13 games for Rhodes last season after missing the us and blend with our new players. Our team is a close, cohesive first semester recovering from a knee injury. Larry Cunningham, group that will play hard and play together.” Jr. (St. Charles, MO) will be looked upon to be a dominant force in the middle for the Lynx. Cunningham has played in 20 games or more each season since his arrival on campus, playing a career high 218 minutes last season. Chris Eberle (Cincinnati, OH) and Andrew Sillyman (Cordova, TN) will be relied on this season from the perimeter positions. Eberle, a strong combo guard, is able to guard multiple positions and is able to knock down the three point shot. Sillyman is a long 6’7 athlete who is more than capable of stretching the defense with his long range shooting ability, and his length makes him a quality defender. The remaining returning letter winners for Rhodes are junior Josh Arant (Charlotte, NC), sophomores Kory Kilpatrick (Athens, GA) and Jonas Williams (Birmingham, AL). Arant is a strong forward who can score from beyond the arc as well as drives to the basket. He will be looking for playing time this season after gathering experience the past two seasons. Kilpatrick started 19 games last season for the Lynx before a stress fracture ended his season prematurely. Kilpatrick recorded

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2009-2010 Roster

*** Numerical Roster # Athlete Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Hometown (High School) 00 Jonas Williams C 6’8 230 SO Birmingham, AL (The Altamont School) 1 Joey Miller F 6’4 180 FR Athens, GA (Athens, Academy) 4 Theo Hartwell F 6’3 205 FR Charleston, SC (Academic Magnet) 5 Andyshea Saberioon G 6’2 190 SR Houston, TX (Second Baptist) 10 Andrew Galow G 6’4 175 FR Oswego, IL (Oswego) 11 Reid Cates G 6’1 160 FR Martin, TN (Martin) 13 Jonathan Smith F 6’5 190 FR Bartlett, TN (St. George’s) 20 Chris Eberle G 6’2 190 SR Cincinnati, OH (Madeira) 24 Josh Arant F 6’5 200 JR Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Country Day) 32 Larry Cunningham, Jr. C 6’7 210 SR St. Charles, MO (John Burroughs) 33 Andrew Sillyman G 6’7 180 SR Cordova, TN (FACS) 34 Kory Kilpatrick F 6’5 220 SO Athens, GA (Cedar Shoals) 42 Brad Luckett F 6’5 230 SO Cordova, TN (Christian Brothers) 44 Reid Hamilton F 6’6 215 SR Birmingham, AL (Mountain Brook)

Head Coach: Herb Hilgeman, 34th Season Assistant Coach: Thad Phillips, Lee Qualls Student Assistant: Andrew Weidler

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LARRY CUNNINGHAM Senior Forward vsLBS St. Charles, MO Player Profiles John Burroughs High School

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Larry returns to Rhodes after a junior season that saw him play in 24 games. Larry’s size and strength will enable him to compete for a starting position for the Lynx inside. Larry’s presence on defense, rebounding ability and soft touch will give Rhodes an inside scoring option. As a junior, Larry played a career high 218 minutes and shot 58.7% from the field. He scored a career high of 13 points against Oglethorpe on February 13, 2009. As a sophomore, Larry led the Lynx from the free throw line in with an 83.9% shooting percentage. Larry came to Rhodes after a stellar career at John Burroughs High School in St. Charles, Missouri. Larry is the son of Larry and Martha Cunningham and is majoring in Business and Economics.

CHRIS EBERLE Senior Guard vsLBS Cincinnati, OH Madeira High School

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Chris returns to Rhodes after a junior season where he continued to gain experience. Chris is one of the hardest workers on the Lynx team, and that work ethic carries over into the weight room and classroom. Eberle’s unique combination of strength and athleticism make him an ideal combo guard. He has a good ability to shoot the ball from beyond the arc, and is very good at driving the basketball to the rim. His strength makes him an effective rebounder. Chris will be relied upon to be a regular perimeter player this year and counted on for his great defense. Chris recorded a career high of 8 rebounds against Westminster on November 22nd, 2008. Chris came to Rhodes after a stellar career at Madeira High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chris is the son of Jim and Beth Eberle. Chris is majoring in Business and Economics.

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REID HAMILTON Senior Forward vsLBS Birmingham, AL Mountain Brook High School

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Reid returns to Rhodes after an injury shortened his junior season, allowing him to appear in only 13 games after starting all 26 games as a sophomore. An athletic player, Reid can step out and play a perimeter position and knock down the perimeter shot, or go inside and score with his back to the basket in the post position. His combination of size, strength and quickness allow him to defend multiple positions. He will give the Lynx scoring and rebounding from the forward position this season. Reid led the Lynx in rebounding in the 2007-2008 season averaging 6.3 rebounds including 46 offensive rebounds. He scored a career high of 22 points against Southwestern on January 19, 2008 and grabbed a career high 12 rebounds against Southwestern in the same game. Reid came to Rhodes after a stellar career at Mountain Brook High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Reid is the son of Ronnie and Ann Hamilton. Reid is majoring in Business and Economics.

ANDYSHEA SABERIOON Senior Guard vsLBS Houston, TX Second Baptist High School

Andyshea returns to Rhodes after playing in 22 games as a junior. A crafty ball 5 handler and passer, Andyshea will be an asset for the Lynx at the point guard position. Andyshea’s ability to handle the ball and create opportunities for his teammates will make him a good playmaker for the Lynx. A capable perimeter shooter, Andyshea makes defenses account for his perimeter shot. As a junior Andyshea averaged 7.3 points and 2 assists per game. As a junior, Andyshea shot 44% from beyond the arc. He scored a career high of 15 points against Sewanee on January 4, 2009 and matched that total against Southwestern on January 16, 2009. He had a career high 7 assists against the University of Dallas on December 20, 2008. Andyshea came to Rhodes after a stellar career at Second Baptist School in Houston, Texas. Andyshea is the son of Ali and Gita Saberioon. Andyshea is majoring in Business.

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ANDREW SILLYMAN Senior Guard vsLBS Cordova, TN Player Profiles FACS High School

Andrew returns to Rhodes after a junior 33 season in which he played 19 games. A long, athletic player, Andrew has the ability to play either the guard or forward position. Andrew is very good shooter giving him the ability to stretch the defense. Andrew’s size and athleticism make him a matchup problem for opposing teams on the offensive end of the court, and his length allows him to defend multiple positions on the defensive end. He scored a career high of 11 points and grabbed a career high of 8 rebounds against Principia on November 29, 2009. Andrew came to Rhodes after a stellar career at FACS in Cordova, Tennessee. Andrew is the son of Tony Sillyman and Michelle Grider. Andrew is majoring in International Business.

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Josh returns to Rhodes after a sophomore season where Profiles Player he gathered valuable experience. Josh is a strong, hard working forward who can knock down the perimeter shot JOSH ARANT and get to the rim off the dribble. Josh’s size and strength Junior allow him to play multiple positions as well as defend Forward a perimeter or post player. Josh is looking to compete vsLBS for minutes at the 3 or 4 position this year. Josh came to Rhodes after a stellar career at Charlotte Country Day Charlotte, NC School, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Josh is the son of Charlotte Country Day School Rusty and Pam Arant. Josh is majoring in Biology.

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Kory returns to Rhodes after a very good freshman campaign. He averaged 7.3 points and 7 rebounds while starting in all 19 games he played. Kory totaled 3 double- doubles in his freshman year and had 6 games where he KORY KILPATRICK grabbed 10 or more rebounds. He scored a career high of Sophomore 16 points against Birmingham Southern and Austin College Forward and grabbed a career high 14 rebounds against Austin on vsLBS January 25, 2009. Kory is a strong forward with a great Athens, GA competitive desire. His ability to shoot from long range and post skills make him a matchup problem for opposing teams. Cedar Shoals High School On the defensive end he is very good rebounder and can guard multiple positions. Kory comes to Rhodes from Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, Georgia, where he averaged 16 points and 9 rebounds as a senior. He was a 4 year letter-winner and 3 year starter. Kory is the son of Kent and 34 Rhonda Kilpatrick. He is undecided about a major.

Jonas returns to Rhodes after a freshman season that saw him play in 21 games. Jonas is a big, strong and agile center. His size and strength will make him a tough JONAS WILLIAMS matchup for opposing centers. He has good ability to score Sophomore around the basket but is agile enough to get up and down Center the floor very well. As a freshman, Jonas shot 54.8% from vsLBS the field. Jonas comes to Rhodes from The Altamont School in Birmingham, Alabama. He averaged 13 points and 8 Birmingham, AL rebounds as a senior. In his high school career he played The Altamont School both the center and power forward positions and was named his team’s MVP. Jonas is the son of Curtis and Ellen Williams. He is majoring in Business. 00

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Brad Luckett comes to Rhodes College after a stellar career at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Brad also attended Christian Brothers University for one BRAD LUCKETT season. Brad was a 4 year letter winner in high school Sophomore and a 3 year starter. He was selected All-District for three Forward years and named MVP of the regional tournament. He was vsLBS a senior captain for the team that placed second in the state. Brad is the son of Bubba and Amy Luckett. He is a

Player Profiles Cordova, TN Business major. Christian Brothers High School

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Reid comes to Rhodes College after a stellar career at Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee. Reid played 4 years of varsity basketball under Coach Brian Haskins, starting every game his senior year. He averaged 10 points REID CATES per game and was named to the All-District 2AA Team. Freshman Cates was also named to the District 2AA Academic Team. Guard Reid is the son of Bubba and Ann Cates. He is undecided vsLBS with a major. Martin, TN Westview High School

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Andrew comes to Rhodes College after a stellar career at Oswego High School in Oswego, Illinois. Andrew averaged 11.1 points per game as a senior and 17 as a junior. As a ANDREW GALOW senior, he set the single season assist record for Oswego. Freshman In his senior season his high school team placed second in Guard the state, a first for Oswego. Andrew was a team captain vsLBS since his sophomore season and named Illinois All-State his senior year. Andrew is the son of Philip and Martha Galow. Oswego, IL He is undecided about his major. Oswego High School

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Theo Hartwell comes to Rhodes College after a stellar Profiles Player career at Academic Magnet in Charleston, South Carolina. As a senior he led the team in rebounds, blocks and third THEO HARTWELL in scoring. He closed out his high school career averaging Freshman a double-double and setting the school record for rebounds Forward in one game (21) and blocks in a game (6). Theo was a vsLBS two year letter winner at Academic Magnet. He is the son of Theodore and Sharon Hartwell. Theo is majoring in Athens, GA Business and Economics. Academic Magnet

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Joey Miller comes to Rhodes College after a stellar career at Athens Academy in Athens, Georgia. Joey was named first team All-region as well as All-Northeast Georgia his senior year. He was named First Team All-Oconnee County. JOEY MILLER Joey won the Athens Academy Spartan Award as well as Freshman the Basketball Coaches Award. Joey is the son of Allen and Forward Joanne Miller. He is currently undecided about his college vsLBS major. Athens, GA Athens Academy

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Jonathan Smith comes to Rhodes College after a stellar career at St. George’s Independent School in Collierville, Tennessee. Jonathan was named All Region his senior JONATHAN SMITH year, a year in which St. George’s placed second in state. Freshman Jonathan was a member of the team that won back to back Forward district and region championships. He averaged 14.4 points vsLBS per game and 5 rebounds per game his senior season. He shot 40% from the 3 point line and 89% from the free Bartlett, TN throw line. Jonathan won the Citizenship Award as a senior St. George’s Independent School and basketball’s most improved. Jonathan is the son of Kerry and Karen Smith. He is currently undecided about his college major. 13

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History of the SCAC The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) was Atlanta, Georgia, in 1991, membership reached a then all-time founded and began operation on September 1, 1962, as the high of eight. In 1991, the conference renamed itself the Southern College Athletic Conference (CAC). Centre College of Danville, Collegiate Athletic Conference, its first full-time commissioner Kentucky; Southwestern at Memphis (Tennessee) (now known Steve Argo was hired, and a conference office was established in as Rhodes College); The University of the South of Sewanee, Atlanta, Georgia. The SCAC added Southwestern University of SCAC ProfileTennessee; and Washington and Lee University of Lexington, Georgetown, Texas, in 1993 with participation beginning in the Virginia, were the four charter members of the conference. Later 1994-95 academic year. In 1997-98, the SCAC added DePauw in 1962, Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri, became University of Greencastle, Indiana, with participation beginning the fifth member and the CAC remained unchanged until 1972. in 1998-99. Austin College of Sherman, Texas and Colorado College of Colorado Springs, Colorado, were confirmed as Following membership changes throughout the 1970s and 1980s, members of the league with participation beginning in the 2006- the conference went through restructuring and renaming. With 07 academic year. Birmingham-Southern College of Birmingham, the addition of Millsaps College of Jackson, Mississippi, and Alabama, was approved as the 12th member of the SCAC with Trinity University of San Antonio, Texas, in 1988 and Hendrix play in 2007-08. In July of 2008 Dwayne Hanberry was named College of Conway, Arkanasas, and Oglethorpe University of the 2nd commissioner in the history of the SCAC.

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{ 12} Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference 2009 SCAC Profile SCAC AUSTIN COLLEGE MILLSAPS COLLEGE Location: Sherman, Texas Location: Jackson, Mississippi Enrollment: 1,370 Enrollment: 1,043 Nickname: Kangaroos Nickname: Majors Colors: Burnt Orange and White Colors: Purple and White President: Dr. Marjorie Hass President: Howard McMillan Athletic Director: Timothy P. Millerick Athletic Director: Tim Wise Head Coach: Rodney Wecker Head Coach: Tim Wise

BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Location: Birmingham, Alabama Location: Atlanta Georgia Enrollment: 1,340 Enrollment: 1,000 Nickname: Panthers Nickname: Stormy Petrels Colors: Black and White Colors: Black and Gold President: Dr. G. David Pollick President: Dr. Lawrence M. Schall Athletic Director: Joe Dean, Jr. Athletic Director: Jay Gardiner Head Coach: Mitch Cole Head Coach: Phil Ponder

CENTRE COLLEGE RHODES COLLEGE Location: Danville, Kentucky Location: Memphis, Tennessee Enrollment: 1,150 Enrollment: 1,681 Nickname: Colonels Nickname: Lynx Colors: Gold and White Colors: Red and Black President: Dr. John A. Roush President: Dr. William E. Troutt Athletic Director: Brian Chafin Athletic Director: Mike Clary Head Coach: Greg Mason Head Coach: Herb Hilgeman

COLORADO COLLEGE SEWANEE Location: Colorado Spring, Colorado Location: Sewanee, Tennessee Enrollment: 1,950 Enrollment: 1,424 Nickname: Tigers Nickname: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold Colors: Purple and White President: Richard F. Celeste President: Dr. Joel L. Cunningham Athletic Director: Ken Ralph Athletic Director: Mark Webb Head Coach: Andy Partee Head Coach: Bubba Smith

DEPAUW UNIVERSITY SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Location: Greencastle, Indiana Location: Georgetown, Texas Enrollment: 2,330 Enrollment: 1,310 Nickname: Tigers Nickname: Pirates Colors: Old Gold and Black Colors: Yellow and Black President: Dr. Brian W. Casey President: Dr. Jake B. Schrum Athletic Director: Page Cotton Athletic Director: Dr. Glada C. Munt Head Coach: Bill Fenlon Head Coach: Bill Raleigh

HENDRIX COLLEGE TRINITY UNIVERSITY Location: Conway, Arkansas Location: San Antonio, Texas Enrollment: 1,094 Enrollment: 2,700 Nickname: Warriors Nickname: Tigers Colors: Black and Orange Colors: Maroon and White President: Dr. J. Timothy Cloyd President: Dr. John R. Brazil Athletic Director: Danny Powell Athletic Director: Bob King Head Coach: Dan Priest Head Coach: Pat Cunningham

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Fr e e Th r o w Pe r c e n t a g e Program Records Season: Austin Lutz .882 2002-2003 Career: Ron McAfee .849 1968-1969 Po i n t s Game: Cory Smith 44 2006-2007 Po i n t s Pe r Ga m e Season: Mike O’Keefe 688 1979-1980 Season: Scott Patterson 25.0 1981-1982 Career: Scott Patterson 1,989 1981-1985 Career: Scott Patterson 22.4 1981-1985 Fi e l d Go a l s Ma d e Re b o u n d s Game: Mike O’Keefe 21 1979 Game: Fred Bretrand 31 1959 Season: Mike O’Keefe 293 1979-1980 Season: Fred Bretrand 415 1959-1960 Career: Scott Patterson 752 1981-1985 Career: Fred Bretrand 1,032 1956-1960 Fi e l d Go a l s At t e mp t e d As s i s t s Game: Mike O’Keefe 31 1979 Game: Albert Johnson 12 1996 Season: Mike O’Keefe 595 1979-1980 Season: Mike Gonda 155 1991-1992 Career: Scott Patterson 1,153 1981-1985 Career: Albert Johnson 500 1992-1996 Fi e l d Go a l Pe r c e n t a g e Th r e e Po i n t Fi e l d Go a l s Ma d e Season: John Tibbetts .640 1986-1987 Game: Brian Baird 10 2001 Career: John Tibbettts .561 1985-1989 Season: Josh Cockerham 75 1997-1998 Career: Josh Cockerham 235 1996-2000 Fr e e Th r o w s Ma d e Game: Mike Hettinger 17 1967 Th r e e Po i n t Fi e l d Go a l At t e mp t e d Season: Scott Patterson 170 1984-1985 Game: Brian Baird 17 2001 Career: Cory Smith 532 2005-2009 Season: Josh Cockerham 196 1997-1998 Career: Josh Cockerham 623 1996-2000 Fr e e Th r o w s At t e mp t e d Game: Mike Hettinger 22 1967 Th r e e Po i n t Fi e l d Go a l Pe r c e n t a g e s Season: Mike Hettinger 218 1966-1967 Season: Kevin Smith .530 1987-1988 Career: Cory Smith 684 2005-2009 Career: Andy Pippenger .457 1989-1993

1,000 Point Club 1. Scott Patterson 1,989 1981-1985 15. Josh Cockerham 1,292 1996-2000 2. Thomas Johnson 1,831 1990-1994 16. Dan Anderson 1,267 1973-1976 3. Rami Almefty 1,693 2002-2006 17. Robert Jackson 1,253 1952-1956 4. Mike Gonda 1,687 1990-1994 18. Rozell Henderson 1,216 1981-1985 5. Cory Smith 1,676 2005-2009 19. Billy Young 1,210 1954-1957 6. Mike O’Keefe 1,655 1978-1981 20. Mark Carroll 1,206 1975-1979 7. Neal Power 1,647 1997-2001 21. Matt Jakes 1,198 2002-2006 8. Eric Cardwell 1,550 1968-1972 22. Eddie Hart 1,170 1966-1969 9. Tim O’Keefe 1,411 1979-1983 23. Carl Fisher 1,118 1966-1969 10. Kevin McMillan 1,372 1986-1989 24. Donnie Spencer 1,025 1984-1988 11. Albert Johnson 1,358 1992-1996 25. Jim Moss 1,020 1967-1971 12. Joe Boals 1,327 1955-1959 26. Jack Tilton 1,010 1963-1967 13. Mark Wendel 1,325 1977-1981 27. Willie Hulon 1,005 1975-1979 14. Brendan Beehan 1,299 1994-1998

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Dear Rhodes Basketball Friend,

I am writing you about an opportunity to become more involved with Rhodes basketball. The “Friends of Rhodes Basketball” booster club helps the program meet our fundraising goals and needs. Whatever donation you can make would be extremely helpful. Your contribution to the basketball program should not be in exchange for your support of the college through the Annual Fund. We fully support the Annual Fund and would expect any contribution to our efforts to be a supplement to your current contribution to the college. If you have an interest, please return the form below and make all checks payable to Rhodes Basketball. Any donation you make will be greatly appreciated and go to the good of Rhodes basketball. There are six levels of membership:

Member $25 Blue Chip $250+ Teammate $50+ MVP $500+ Lynx $100+ GM $1000+

We would like to acknowledge and thank the Friends of Rhodes Basketball

Ali and Gita Saberioon GM Jerry Peters Blue Chip Mike O’Keefe GM Hal Fogelman Blue Chip Dr. Charles Parrot GM Jessie Cassidy Lynx Patrick Yoder GM John Ivy Lynx David McWilliams MVP Zack Moore Lynx Albert Johnson MVP Pat Thompson, Jr. Lynx Mike Gonda MVP Tom Charleton Lynx Al and Marjorie Wunderlich MVP John Keesee Lynx Josh Cockerham MVP Austin Lutz Lynx Scott Brown Blue Chip Jim Massey Lynx Michael Davis Blue Chip Rob Thompson Lynx Matt Bakke Blue Chip James Underwood Lynx Ted Davis Blue Chip Eric Teal Lynx Donnie Spence Blue Chip Rob Schutt Lynx David Norton Blue Chip Jettie Bowen Lynx Jerrod Buckaloo Blue Chip Lucy Black and Tyler Todd Lynx Ross Armstrong Blue Chip John Langdon Lynx Rusty McDonald Blue Chip J.J. Guccione Lynx Scott and Tracy Patterson Blue Chip William Small Teammate Andrew Pippenger Blue Chip Fred Small Teammate

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Why do we play sports? Our physicians specialize in getting athletes Why do we exhaust ourselves endlessly chasing one off the training table and back on the field as another within fence enclosed grassy meadows or quickly as possible. But we’re not just experts frustrate ourselves by attempting to thwart the laws of in sports medicine, we’re also the leader in physics that dictate an object at rest will remain at rest general orthopaedics. So is it any wonder or punish ourselves with the unnatural pursuit of that the most serious of athletes, those from conquering environments we have no business the professional and college ranks, choose wading into? Campbell Clinic? Why? Because it is there. Because the human And if people whose careers are dependent spirit won’t take no for an answer. Because adrenaline is upon healthy bodies think we’re the best, then a drug that feeds the soul. And because for those lucky odds are we’re a pretty good choice for weekend few able to run faster, jump higher, throw farther and warriors, long-time couch potatoes, or anyone dive deeper, glory awaits. who turns an ankle, wrenches a back or twists a wrist. So we play. Because even if you’re tough enough to play with pain, But not all of us are built for speed. Fewer still are built there’s no reason you should have to. to absorb the punishment sports inflict. And #43 none of us are eternally sixteen years old. campbell clinic is proud to be the official sports medicine provider for the memphis grizzlies, So we get hurt. the memphis redbirds, university of memphis athletics, rhodes college athletics, christian But we don’t mind. Even the biggest, brothers university athletics, the memphis river kings, the kroger st. jude tennis tournament, strongest, and fastest of us get hurt. and ballet memphis. We accept that as part of sports. What #43 we don’t like, what we detest, is not being able to play. CAMPBELL CLINIC Orthopaedics hat’s where Campbell Clinic T www.campbellclinic.com comes in.

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Athletics Facilities Athletics Facilities Athletics The Bryan Campus Life Center (BCLC) officially opened on March 17, 1997, to Rhodes students, faculty, staff and alumni. The $22 million facility has become the centerpiece of campus life at Rhodes. Within the facility, there is the Mallory-Hyde Gymnasium; a 6,900-square-foot fitness room; a multi- sports forum that can accommodate basketball, volleyball, baseball, golf, track and tennis; an indoor track; three racquetball courts; two squash courts and six locker rooms. Also within its walls are the Lynx Lair, an upscale snack bar and grill for students, and the McCallum Ballroom for lectures, dances and special events. Immediately adjacent to the BCLC is Alburty Pool. Originally installed in 1977, Alburty Pool received a new deck and pool house with the construction pool to allow the men’s and women’s The Bryan Campus Life Center also of the Bryan Campus Life Center. The intercollegiate swim teams to practice has become the nerve center for Rhodes twenty-five meter pool contains six during the winter, as well as provide Athletics. Lynx athletes and coaches lanes and is heated. In 1998-99, for the some additional lap swimming time for have a substantial locker room, spacious first time, a bubble was placed over the students, faculty, and staff. offices and a tremendous training room. The state-of-the-art, 6,900-square-foot fitness room combines free weights with resistive cardiovascular equipment to meet a variety of needs for all users. There is also a state-of-the art sound system and four televisions equipped with cable for users’ viewing and listening pleasure. Colleges with fewer than 5,000 students average 1.3 square feet per student in their fitness facilities. Rhodes far exceeds this standard, providing 4.9 square feet per. Fargason Field is home to Lynx football. All Rhodes home games are played before the 3,300 capacity stadium. The field is settled within the college’s track facility which boasts one of the region’s highest quality outdoor tracks. Rhodes offers alumni memberships to the Bryan Campus Life Center. For more information about the facility and membership availability, contact David Hicks at (901) 843-3438. 2009-2010 Basketball Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time 11/9/09 University of Tennessee @ Martin Martin, TN 7:30 pm 11/16/09 Principia College Elsah, IL 5:00 pm 11/20/09 Greenville College RHODES COLLEGE 7:00 pm 11/21/09 Westminster College (MO.) RHODES COLLEGE 5:00 pm 11/27/09 Principia College RHODES COLLEGE 7:00 pm 11/28/09 Earlham College RHODES COLLEGE 3:00 pm 11/30/09 university of Dallas RHODES COLLEGE 7:00 pm 12/4/09 * DePauw University RHODES COLLEGE 8:00 pm 12/6/09 * Centre College RHODES COLLEGE 3:00 pm 12/8/09 Freewill Baptist College Nashville, TN 7:00 pm 12/19/09 University of Dallas Dallas, TX 3:00 pm 1/1/10 * University of the South - Sewanee Sewanee, TN 8:00 pm 1/3/10 Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA 3:00 pm 1/9/10 * Birmingham Southern College RHODES COLLEGE 5:00 pm 1/15/10 * Austin College Sherman, TX 8:00 pm 1/17/10 * Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO 3:00 pm 1/22/10 * Millsaps College RHODES COLLEGE 8:00 pm 1/24/10 * Hendrix College RHODES COLLEGE 3:00 pm 1/29/10 * Southwestern University Georgetown, TX 8:00 pm 1/30/10 * Trinity University San Antonio, TX 8:00 pm 2/5/10 * University of the South - Sewanee RHODES COLLEGE 8:00 pm 2/7/10 * Oglethorpe University RHODES COLLEGE 3:00 pm 2/13/10 * Birmingham Southern College Birmingham, AL 5:00 pm 2/15/10 Freewill Baptist College RHODES COLLEGE 7:00 pm 2/19/10 * DePauw University Greencastle, IN 8:00 pm 2/21/10 * Centre College Danville, KY 3:00 pm 2/27–3/1 2009 SCAC TOURNAMENT Conway, Arkansas

*Denotes SCAC game