1 2016-17 Mckendree University Men's Basketball Media Guide
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2016-17 MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE 2016-17 McKENDREE MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S WELCOME............................................................................ 2 DATE OPPONENT TIME McKENDREE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS ........................................................ 3 11/5 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Exhibition) 7 p.m. THIS IS McKENDREE UNIVERSITY...........................................................4-5 11/12 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY-SPRINGFIELD 8 p.m. HARRY M. STATHAM SPORTS CENTER .....................................................6-7 11/15 at University of Illinois (Exhibition) 7 p.m. MEN’S BASKETBALL LOCKER ROOM ........................................................... 8 11/19 CROWLEY’S RIDGE COLLEGE 7 p.m. McKENDREE SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER .......................................... 9 11/22 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. 2016-17 McKENDREE MEN’S BASKETBALL .........................................10-27 11/26 at Trevecca Nazarene University 4 p.m. Head Coach Harry Statham ..............................................................10-11 Bearcat Coaching Staff......................................................................... 12 12/1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA* 7:30 p.m. Roster ................................................................................................... 14 12/3 BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY* 3:30 p.m. Season Outlook ................................................................................16-17 12/7 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 7 p.m. David Franklin/Michael Jackson/Brian Koch ....................................... 18 12/10 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. Darin Winkelman/Kyle Yates/Joel Atabo .............................................. 19 12/14 SALEM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. Justin Blanks/Rob Hudson/Gianni Otto ............................................... 20 12/30 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY-PEORIA 7 p.m. Nate Michael/Feron Doss/Nolan Gerling .............................................. 21 Troy Pedtke/Jarad Steenbergen ........................................................... 22 1/5 QUINCY UNIVERSITY* 7:30 p.m. 2016-17 Opponents .........................................................................24-26 1/7 TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY* 3:30 p.m. LOOKING BACK ...................................................................................27-38 1/12 at Rockhurst University* 7:30 p.m. 2015-16 Season in Review.................................................................... 27 1/14 at William Jewell College* 3 p.m. Harry Statham -- College Basketball’s All-Time Wins Leader ................ 28 1/16 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD* 7:30 p.m. 2015-16 Milestone Moments for Head Coach Harry Statham ................ 29 1/19 UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS* 7:30 p.m. 2015-16 Season Results ....................................................................... 30 1/21 SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE* 3:30 p.m. 2015-16 Season Statistics.................................................................... 31 1/26 at Lewis University* 7:30 p.m. Bearcat Record Book ........................................................................32-37 1/28 at University of Wisconsin-Parkside* 3 p.m. Nate Clay Memorial Award .................................................................... 38 BEARCAT BOOSTERS ............................................................................... 39 2/2 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY* 7:30 p.m. 2016-17 McKENDREE MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE ............................ 40 2/4 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS* 3:30 p.m. 2/9 at Drury University* 7:45 p.m. 2/11 at Missouri S&T* 3 p.m. 2/16 at Bellarmine University* 8 p.m. ET 2/18 at University of Southern Indiana* 3:15 p.m. 2/23 at University of Illinois Springfield* 7:30 p.m. 2/26 Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament -- Opening Round TBA 3/2-5 Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament -- Final Site (Evansville, Ind.) TBA Home games in BOLD CAPS All times are Central unless otherwise noted and subject to change CREDITS The 2016-17 McKendree University Men’s Basketball Recruiting and Media Guide is a production of the McKendree University Office of Sports Information. It was written and edited by Scott Cummings, Sports Information Director, and designed by Eric Buck. Additional editorial Bearcat statue located in front of Holman Library on the McKendree campus assistance was provided by the McKendree University men’s basketball coaching staff. Cover design by Ed Vernon. Printing by Proforma Collegiate Solutions. PHOTOGRAPHY Photos by Rick Windham, Scott Cummings and members of the McKendree Sports Information Office. Additional photos provided by McKendree Office of University Communications and the Belleville News-Democrat. #BearcatsUnleashed 1 MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. JAMES M. DENNIS Twenty-two years after Dr. James M. Dennis became the 32nd president of McKendree Greetings, University, his efforts to dramatically improve the campus landscape and community continue Last season was a memorable one for the McKendree to reap great dividends. Dr. Dennis has led University men’s basketball program. The Bearcats qualified McKendree to record growth in the academic for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament for the strength of faculty and students, academic first time since the University’s transition to NCAA Division II programs, enrollment, on-campus residence, membership. The team earned its spot in the tournament in fundraising, construction, athletics and co- dramatic fashion, winning its final regular season game in curricular activities. front of a sellout crowd at the Harry M. Statham Sports Center. During Dr. Dennis’s tenure, McKendree’s In his 50th season as the head coach at McKendree, Coach growing reputation has garnered national Harry Statham etched his name into the record books by attention. Prestigious publications and becoming the all-time wins leader in college basketball history organizations, including U.S. News & World in both men’s and women’s basketball. He is now the first college basketball coach at a four- Report, America’s 100 Best College Buys® year school to win more than 1,100 games. Coach Statham laid the foundation for this success and Colleges of Distinction, have recognized over the years through his ability to recruit student-athletes who excel not only on the court, but McKendree for delivering a high-quality in the classroom and throughout the community. His dedication to his alma mater is reflected in undergraduate education. McKendree University the qualities instilled in these student-athletes during their time at McKendree, many of whom have become successful coaches and leaders in their own right. We applaud Coach Statham also has been honored for seven straight years for more than the wins he has achieved on the basketball court; we revel in the wisdom and life as one of the country’s “Great Colleges to Work teachings he has imparted on generations of individuals, along with the positive impact he has For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and had on the livelihood of McKendree University. a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media. Under Dr. Dennis’s leadership, McKendree has Coach Statham, his staff and members of the 2016-17 McKendree men’s basketball team have expanded its academic course offerings to 57 been busy preparing to provide even more memorable moments for the new season. We know you undergraduate majors and graduate degree will continue to stand alongside our student-athletes as you support them for their endeavors programs in education, business administration, on and off the court. The University continues to experience a great period of growth, and we nursing and professional counseling. In 2011, hope you that you will visit us in the coming months and years to share in the exciting things McKendree began to offer a doctoral program in happening within our campus community. education in curriculum design and instruction. Go Bearcats! Successful fundraising campaigns have enabled Dr. Dennis to dramatically enhance Sincerely, the McKendree landscape. His contributions include new construction of academic, fine arts, athletic buildings, and residence halls and James M. Dennis the renovation of historic campus buildings, President including Bothwell Chapel and Ames Dining Hall. In 2014, a dramatic new entrance to campus was dedicated and a Bearcat statue Dr. Dennis is actively involved with numerous Southern California. In addition, he attended was unveiled. professional and civic organizations. He the Claremont Graduate School Institute on currently serves on the executive board of the Higher Education and Harvard Institute for New Council of Independent Colleges, the Associated Presidents. In 1993, Dr. Dennis was awarded Colleges of Illinois, and the Federation of a J. William Fulbright Fellowship to study in Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities. Germany and examine the German system of Dr. Dennis is a leader in promoting volunteer higher education. service opportunities for college students and is the past president of Illinois Campus Compact, Dr. Dennis’s commitment to youth and young an organization dedicated to volunteerism. adults is evident in his volunteer projects. He was Locally, he serves on the Leadership Council for a founder of the National Youth Program, which Southwestern Illinois and is on the boards of the offers educational and sports opportunities to World Affairs Council and Memorial Hospital- disadvantaged young people and he founded