HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HOFS TRA MEN'S BAS KETBALL 2003-04 MEN’S 2003-04 SCHEDULE/RESULTS GAME NOTES November 18 at Marist (Fox-TV)^ W 79-74 Hofstra (1-2) at Maryland 20 at Georgia Tech^ L 56-75 Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. 22 at Providence L 56-69 College Park, MD -- Comcast 29 at Maryland (Raycom TV) 8 p.m.

TV/Radio: Raycom/Jefferson Pilot, WRHU (88.7 FM) December 2 at St. John's 7:30 p.m. 6 at Columbia (Fox-TV) 2 p.m. Streaks, Stats, and Storylines: 10 at Monmouth 7 p.m. ¥ The Pride is playing the third of four straight games 13 STONY BROOK 4 p.m. against Big East and ACC teams in a 12-day span 23 ST. PETER'S 7 p.m. (Georgia Tech, Providence, Maryland, St. John's). 31 at Manhattan (Fox-TV) 5 p.m. ¥ Senior forward Danny Walker, the Pride's only senior, January had a career-high 21 points against Marist after missing 3 at Delaware (Fox-TV)* 4 p.m. last season with an injury. Junior Wendell Gibson (19 vs. 5 VCU* 7 p.m. Georgia Tech) and sophomore Gibran Washington (12 7 TOWSON* 7 p.m. vs. Providence) have also set new career-highs. 10 at Old Dominion* (Comcast TV) 7 p.m. 14 at George Mason* 7 p.m. ¥ Junior forward Kenny Adeleke averaged a double- 17 UNC WILMINGTON* 4 p.m. double last year (16.1 ppg, 11.0 rpg). Adeleke entered 21 at James Madison* 7 p.m. this season second among active NCAA players in career 24 WILLIAM & MARY* (Fox-TV) 4 p.m. rebounding. 28 DREXEL* 7 p.m. 31 at Va. Commonwealth* (Fox-TV) 4 p.m. ¥ Hofstra made a three-pointer against Marist, the 200th game in a row in which it has hit at least one three. The February streak is now at 202 games. 4 at Delaware* 7 p.m. 7 OLD DOMINION* (Fox-TV) 4 p.m. ¥ Carlos Rivera has become the first Hofstra freshman to 11 at Drexel* 7 p.m. become a full-time starter at the beginning of his career 14 at William & Mary* 7 p.m. since Craig "Speedy" Claxton in 1996-97. 18 GEORGE MASON* 7 p.m. 21 JAMES MADISON* (Fox-TV) 4 p.m. ¥ Junior center Wendell Gibson (14.3 ppg) is the only 25 at Towson 7 p.m. Hofstra player averaging in double figures, but the 28 at UNC Wilmington* (Fox-TV) 4 p.m. Pride's other four starters are all between 9-10 ppg. March Pride’s Tentative Starters (with 2003-04 stats) CAA Tournament (at Richmond, VA) Po. No. Name Cl. PPG RPG APG 5 Opening Round TBA G 11 Gibran Washington So. 9.0 3.0 2.7 6 Quarterfinals TBA G 55 Carlos Rivera Fr. 9.0 1.3 1.3 7 Semifinals TBA F 23 Danny Walker Sr. 9.3 6.3 1.3 8 Championship (ESPN TV) TBA F 21 Kenny Adeleke Jr. 9.0 8.3 0.7 C 42 Wendell Gibson Jr. 14.3 6.3 0.7 HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS Off The Bench G 12 Woody Souffrant Jr. 2.0 1.7 4.3 * CAA game G/F 1 Loren Stokes Fr. 2.7 2.7 1.3 ^ Preseason NIT G/F 24 Michael Radziejewski Jr. 1.3 1.7 0.7 Note: Fox-TV games may be shown on MSG or Metro F 25 Aurimas Kieza So. 6.3 3.0 0.3 Channel F/C 32 Brian Sisti Fr. 2.0 0.0 0.0

1 Hofstra vs. Maryland History: The Terrapins have Chairmen Of The Boards: Hofstra opened the won all three prior meetings with Hofstra, with the latest 2003-04 season by winning the battle of the boards in its an 89-59 victory at Cole Field House in 1998-99. first three games, including the Georgia Tech and Maryland also won a 94-59 game in 1981-82 and 93-67 Providence losses. That is nothing new, though, as the in 1993-94 at the UMass Tournament. Pride has developed a reputation as an exceptionally strong rebounding team in recent seasons. Last winter, Hofstra vs. ACC: The Pride has a 3-9 all-time record the Pride won the battle of the boards in 22 of 29 games, against ACC schools. Hofstra is 2-1 all-time against including its first 12 contests of the year before seeing Virginia, 1-2 against Georgia Tech, 0-3 against Maryland, the streak end against James Madison on Jan. 11 (when 0-2 against Clemson and 0-1 against North Carolina the Dukes held a 39-38 edge). In 2002-03, the Pride led State. Hofstra is also 0-3 against Florida State, but played the CAA and ranked 15th in the nation in rebounding those games before Florida State joined the ACC. margin (+6.1). The Pride also led the CAA in rebounding margin in 2001-02 (+4.0) and was only outrebounded Pride Amidst Tough Schedule…: The 2003-04 eight times in 32 games. In fact, since the start of the Hofstra Men's Basketball team is facing one of the most Tom Pecora era in 2001-02, Hofstra has been daunting schedules in its history. A Nov. 18 win at Marist outrebounded 15 times in 64 games (23.4 percent of in the opening round of the Preseason NIT set up a the time). Since the start of the 2000-01 season, second round game at Georgia Tech on Nov. 20. That meanwhile, it has been outrebounded only 21 times in game began a stretch of four straight road contests 95 games, or just 22.1 percent of the time. Here is a against Big East and ACC teams, including Saturday's quick chart of how many times the Pride has won the loss at Providence. Tuesday's game at St. John's closes rebounding battle in the last four seasons, including the out the daunting four-game stretch. first three games this year:

…But It Could Have Been Even Tougher: Had Year Games Hofstra Opp. Even Hofstra upset Georgia Tech last Thursday, the Pride’s 2003-04 3 3 0 0 schedule would have gotten even more difficult. The 2002-03 29 22 7 0 Pride would have then played #1 Connecticut in the NIT 2001-02 32 23 8 1 semifinals this past Wednesday, played in the 2000-01 31 24 6 1 consolation/championship round on Friday (against Totals 95 72 21 2 either Utah or Texas Tech) and traveled to Maryland for a game 24 hours later. The Pride would have played three Adeleke Second In Nation: Heading into the 2003- games in four days (and six games in 12 days) against all 04 season, Hofstra junior forward Kenny Adeleke ranked power conference programs. second in career rebounding amongst all active NCAA Division I players. Adeleke, who has averaged 9.34 Hofstra Starts All-Floridian Backcourt: The rebounds per game in his first two seasons with the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program has relied almost Pride, trailed only Connecticut's (10.09 exclusively on New York City and Long Island-area rpg) and was just ahead of Providence’s players in recent seasons. That has changed this winter (8.91 rpg) and Texas' James Thomas (8.77). The as sophomore point guard Gibran Washington complete top 10 list of active rebounding leaders follows: (Jacksonville, FL) and freshman shooting guard Carlos Rivera (Miami, FL) have both earned starting roles in the Top 10 Active Career Rebounding Leaders Hofstra backcourt. Washington, who came off the bench (entering 2003-04 season) last year as a freshman, had a career-high 10 points Name, School RPG against Marist, including five of the Pride's final six points Emeka Okafor, Connecticut 10.09 in the final 1:02 to give Hofstra the victory. Washington Kenny Adeleke, Hofstra 9.34 also had four assists and one turnover. Rivera, Lawrence Roberts, Mississippi St. 9.25 meanwhile, had 10 points in his collegiate debut against Ryan Gomes, Providence 8.91 Marist, while adding two assists and no turnovers. Both James Thomas, Texas 8.77 players enter this weekend's Maryland game averaging Ron Robinson, Central Conn. St. 8.72 nine points per game through the first three contests. Arthur Johnson, Missouri 8.42 Sophomore forward Aurimas Kieza (Marijampole, Erroyl Bing, East Carolina 8.41 Lithuania/Florida Air Academy) has also come off the James Reaves, Niagara 8.28 bench, giving Hofstra three Florida high school products Keith Waleskowski, Dayton 7.97 in its rotation.

2 A Double Thousand?: With 928 points and 595 Adeleke Eighth On The Boards Last Winter: rebounds through his first two seasons (and three Junior forward Kenny Adeleke's 11.0 rebounds per games), junior forward Kenny Adeleke (Queens, NY) is game ranked him eighth in the nation last year. Brandon well on pace to reach both 1,000 points and 1,000 Hunter of Ohio led the country with 12.6 boards per rebounds in his career. Only two other players have game. accomplished that feat at Hofstra: Bill Thieben (1953-56), who had 2,045 points and 1,837 rebounds, and John 20-20 In His Sights: Last season, junior forward Irving (1974-77), who had 1,018 points and 1,186 Kenny Adeleke twice came close to the first 20-point, rebounds. David Taylor (1979-83) came close with 1,818 20- game at Hofstra since 1981-82. Adeleke points and 926 rebounds but nobody at Hofstra has had an 18-point, 20-rebound effort in a Feb. 15 loss to approached the double-thousand milestone since. UNCW, and also had a 24-point, 19-rebound performance in a Dec. 23 loss to Manhattan. Adeleke's Double-Double Watch: Junior forward Kenny Adeleke averaged a double-double last season Dominating The Glass: Not only did Hofstra with 16.1 points and 11.0 rebounds, making him the first consistently win the rebounding battle last season, but member of the Pride to accomplish that feat in 21 years. there were also several games in which it completely The last Hofstra player to average a double-double for an dominated that department. The Pride held a double- entire season was David Taylor, who averaged 17.9 digit edge in rebounding nine times, including three of points and 10.7 rebounds a game in the 1981-82 20 rebounds or more. Here is a look at the double-digit season. Adeleke, Taylor and John Irving (who did it three rebounding margins the Pride had last season: straight seasons from 1974-77) are the only Hofstra players to average double-doubles at the Division I level. Date Opponent Rebounds Result 3/7 William & Mary 40-30 (+10) W 74-64 Adeleke's Double-Doubles 2/26 Towson 53-27 (+26) W 66-47 Here is a list of the 24 career double-doubles for Kenny 2/19 Delaware 43-29 (+14) W 91-82 Adeleke, including 15 last season: 2/15 NC-Wilmington 53-27 (+26) L 70-74 2/1 James Madison 40-17 (+23) L 69-75 2002-03 1/29 Delaware 47-31 (+16) W 64-62 3/8 vs. UNCW (Neutral) 14 pts., 12 rebs. 1/4 NC-Wilmington 43-29 (+14) L 47-71 3/7 vs. William & Mary (Neutral) 20 pts., 13 rebs. 12/7 Monmouth 50-36 (+14) L 57-70 2/26 vs. Towson (Home) 23 pts., 14 rebs. 12/1 Quinnipiac 41-24 (+17) L 68-71 2/22 vs. VCU (Home) 10 pts., 11 rebs. 2/18 at Delaware 20 pts., 10 rebs. The Exceptions: Here were the seven times that 2/15 vs. UNCW (Home) 18 pts., 20 rebs. Hofstra was outrebounded last winter (all losses): 2/5 vs. Drexel (Home) 15 pts., 12 rebs. 1/29 vs. Delaware (Home) 19 pts., 16 rebs. Date Opponent Rebounds Result 1/15 at Towson 22 pts., 14 rebs. 3/8 NC-Wilmington 34-41 (-7) L 56-76 1/8 vs. George Mason (Home) 16 pts., 13 rebs. 2/22 VCU 37-39 (-2) L 77-80 1/2 at VCU 21 pts., 14 rebs. 2/13 George Mason 33-41 (-8) L 54-70 12/28 at St. Peter's 24 pts., 13 rebs. 2/8 William & Mary 27-36 (-9) L 69-79 12/23 vs. Manhattan (Home) 24 pts., 19 rebs. 1/25 Drexel 41-43 (-2) L 66-78 12/7 vs. Monmouth (Home) 13 pts., 20 rebs. 1/15 Towson 36-42 (-6) L 54-61 11/30 vs. Lehigh (Home) 24 pts., 13 rebs. 1/11 James Madison 38-39 (-1) L 58-65 2001-02 2/25 vs. Towson (Home) 21 pts., 15 rebs. Robeson Reunion: With Danny Walker (Brooklyn, 2/23 at Delaware 18 pts., 14 rebs. NY) and Kenny Adeleke (Queens, NY) earning roles as 2/13 vs. James Madison (Home) 15 pts., 12 rebs. Hofstra's starting forwards this season, Hofstra games 2/4 at VCU 14 pts., 11 rebs. look a little like a Paul Robeson High School Reunion. 1/9 vs. VCU (Home) 15 pts., 13 rebs Walker graduated from Robeson in 1999, while Adeleke 12/29 vs. Bucknell (Neutral) 10 pts., 12 rebs. was two years behind him in the Class of 2001. In all, the 12/28 vs. Illinois-Chicago (Neutral) 15 pts., 15 rebs. two players have been teammates for five seasons (two 12/8 vs. Stony Brook (Home) 24 pts., 13 rebs. at Robeson and three at Hofstra). 11/17 vs. Florida Atlantic (Home) 13 pts., 10 rebs.

3 Walker Returns With Flourish: Senior forward Agudio, Alston Suffer Preseason Injuries: Danny Walker (Brooklyn, NY) missed the entire 2002-03 Freshman guard Antoine Agudio (Huntington Station, season with a severe ankle injury suffered before NY) will have to wait a while longer than expected to make practice started in October. He returned with a flourish on his Hofstra debut. Agudio suffered a broken finger in the Tuesday, scoring a career-high 21 points to lead the Pride's exhibition opener against the SLAM All-Stars on Pride to its 79-74 win over Marist on Tuesday. Walker Nov. 5. The injury is expected to keep him out of action also matched his career-high with five three-pointers, for at least the first four weeks of the regular season. including a big one with under two minutes remaining to Sophomore forward/center Omar Alston (Carteret, NJ), give Hofstra the lead. Walker averaged 7.8 points and meanwhile, has been sidelined with an ankle injury and 6.1 rebounds as a junior in 2001-02. He clearly was not has not played in the first two games. Alston, who missed idle during his time away from the court, though, as he the last five games of last season after undergoing has added 25 pounds of muscle onto his 6-6 frame, surgery on his foot, could be available for limited action weighing in at 235 pounds to start the season. against Maryland.

Gibson Off To Fast Start: Junior center Wendell What Hofstra Lost: Hofstra has been forced to deal Gibson (Far Rockaway, NY) has been one of the bright with a couple of preseason injuries this month (see spots for the Pride early this winter. Gibson fell one short previous note), but it is nothing like what the Pride went of his career high with 16 points in a season-opening win through a year ago. In 2002-03, Hofstra began the year over Marist on Tuesday, then did himself one better (or without three of its projected starters as senior guard three better) with a career-best 19 points in Thursday’s Rick Apodaca and sophomore center Wendell Gibson loss at Georgia Tech. He is the only player on the Pride both served 14-game suspensions for violation of currently averaging in double figures (14.3 ppg) through university policy and senior forward Danny Walker went the first three games. Gibson averaged 6.1 points and down with an ankle injury in September. From then on, 6.0 rebounds last year in 15 games played after missing the injury problems continued to mount, as Osei Millar, the first 14 games due to a suspension for violation of Omar Alston, Gibran Washington, Michael Radziejewski university policy. and Woody Souffrant all missed games. In fact, Hofstra players combined to miss a whopping 103 games last At The Line: Junior center Wendell Gibson (Far season for one reason or another. A look at the complete Rockaway, NY) was a perfect 9-for-9 at the line list of player games missed follows below: in last Thursday’s 75-56 loss to Georgia Tech. It was the best single-game performance at the line for a member of Missed the Pride since senior forward Danny Walker (Brooklyn, Player Games Reason NY) was 10-for-10 in a home loss to James Madison in Danny Walker 29 Ankle Injury 2001-02. The only time last year that a player shot 100 Osei Millar 25 Knee Injury percent from the line (minimum five attempts) was when Rick Apodaca 14 Univ. Suspension then-freshman guard Gibran Washington (Jacksonville, Wendell Gibson 14 Univ. Suspension FL) was a perfect 5-for-5 in a loss at St. Peter’s. Omar Alston 7 Foot Injury Gibran Washington 5 Wrist Injury Balancing Act: Hofstra has shown early on that it may Aurimas Kieza 5 NCAA Suspension have some pretty good scoring balance in its starting Michael Radziejewski 2 Knee Injury line-up this winter. Junior center Wendell Gibson (Far Marc Petit 1 Academic Commitment Rockaway, NY) is the only Hofstra player currently Woody Souffrant 1 Flu averaging in double figures (14.3 ppg). However, the Total 103 Pride's other four starters are all in a logjam between 9-10 points per game. Senior forward Danny Walker Home, Sweet Home: Hofstra has compiled a 47-14 (Brooklyn, NY) averages 9.3 ppg, while junior forward record in its last 61 home games, dating back to the Kenny Adeleke (Queens, NY), sophomore guard Gibran 1997-98 season. The Pride had a 26-game home court Washington (Jacksonville, FL) and freshman guard winning streak, which ranked third in the nation at the Carlos Rivera (Miami, FL) are all averaging an even 9.0 time, snapped in a 79-74 loss to Delaware Nov. 30, points per game. Sophomore forward Aurimas Kieza has 2000. The Pride is 31-14 all-time at Hofstra Arena (which been the Pride's top bench scorer early this season, opened January 2, 2000) after winning its last 16 games averaging 6.3 points per game through the first three in the old Physical Fitness Center. contests.

4 Odds And Ends: Some strange, unusual, and sometimes A Quick Starter: Freshman guard Carlos Rivera relevant facts regarding Hofstra basketball: (Miami, FL) has started both of Hofstra’s first two games this season, which has been a rarity for Pride freshmen in Beyond The Arc: Hofstra has made at least one three- recent seasons. Current juniors Woody Souffrant pointer in 202 straight games, dating back to a loss at Boston (Brooklyn, NY), Kenny Adeleke (Queens, NY) and University in 1996-97. Freshman Carlos Rivera hit Hofstra's Wendell Gibson (Far Rockaway, NY) all eventually started first three against Marist, extending the streak to 200. as freshmen, but came off the bench for 10 or more games to start their careers. To find the last freshman to Beyond The Arc (Part II): In the first 50 games of the Tom Pecora era, Hofstra never once made 10 three-pointers in begin his career as a regular starter, you have to go all the a single contest. Since then, though, it has accomplished the way back to Craig “Speedy” Claxton in 1996-97. Claxton feat six times in the last 14 games (including 10 against Marist is now playing with the Golden State Warriors. on Tuesday and a school-record 14 at JMU on February 1). Puerto Rican Influence: Freshman guard Carlos Defense Tells The Story: Hofstra has won 33 straight Rivera (Miami, FL), who was born in Mayaguez, Puerto games when holding opponents to less than 60 points (3-0 last Rico, has continued a recent lineage of Pride backcourt year), dating back to a 58-45 loss to Rutgers at the players of Puerto Rican descent. Last year, shooting Postseason NIT in 1999. In addition, last year the Pride was 1- guard Rick Apodaca, a current member of the Puerto 16 when its opponents scored 70 points or more and 0-12 when Rican national team, concluded a career which saw him its opponents shoot 44 percent or better from the floor. The finish ninth at Hofstra in career points (1,422 points). In Pride's opening win bucked that trend as Marist shot 44.4 percent on its way to 74 points in Hofstra's victory. 2000-01, Hofstra started an All-Puerto Rican backcourt of Apodaca and Jason Hernandez, who also scored over Then Again, So Does Offense: Hofstra has won 21 1,000 career points at New Hampshire and Hofstra. straight when shooting over 50 percent from the floor (3-0 last year), dating back to a 98-86 loss to St. John's in 1999. Family Ties: Freshman swingman Loren Stokes Hofstra shot 51.7 percent in the opening-day win at Marist. (Buffalo, NY) should be a bit of a familiar name to those who follow the college basketball scene. Stokes' older Closing Time: It has proven to be very difficult for brother, Leonard, was a four-year member of the opponents to come from behind late against the Pride in recent Cincinnati Men's Basketball team. Loren, meanwhile, years. Since the start of the 1999-2000 campaign, Hofstra is averaged 20 points per game as a prep player at St. 66-2 when leading in the final 2:00 (6-1 last year). The Pride Thomas More in Connecticut last winter. Prior to that, he won its opening game against Marist despite trailing 74-73 at the 2:00 mark. was named the Western New York Player of the Year while starring at Turner/Carroll High School in Buffalo, Adele-Key: Kenny Adeleke's performances last year were a where he averaged 24 points per game as a senior. key to Hofstra's success or failure. Adeleke averaged 19.5 points and 12.1 rebounds on 61.8 pct. shooting in wins and Living On The Edge: Hofstra has won six games in 14.9 points and 10.6 boards on 45.1 pct. shooting in losses. the two-year Tom Pecora era when its opponent has So far this year, he has averaged only 6.0 rebounds in the missed a game-tying or game-winning buzzer beater. Pride's two losses, and had 13 in the win over Marist. Here is a list of missed buzzer-beaters and the players who missed them: Winning The Close Ones: Hofstra has been at its best in the close games recently. In the last two-plus seasons, the Pride has amassed a 9-6 record in games decided by five Date Opp. Score Player points or less. In 2000-01, Hofstra went 26-5 and never won a 11/18/01 Florida Atlantic 67-65 Andre Garner game by less than five points. (missed open 16-footer from right baseline) 11/23/01 Kent State 67-64 Trevor Huffman Don't I Know You?: Juniors Kenny Adeleke and Woody (missed 23-foot three-pointer from left wing) Souffrant were Hofstra's two mainstays in the starting line-up 11/25/01 Illinois State 82-80 Shedrick Ford last winter. Adeleke and Souffrant haven't always been (missed 18-foot jumper from left baseline) teammates, though. In fact, Souffrant's Grady High School 1/3/02 Old Dominion 67-66 Pierre Greene team beat Adeleke's Robeson squad in the 2001 New York City (missed 18-foot jumper from top of key) Public School Athletic League championship. 1/20/02 Towson 62-60 Brian Allen Working Overtime: The Pride has won its last eight (had 7-foot runner blocked by Danny Walker) overtime games, dating back to a 71-70 loss to Boston 1/8/03 George Mason 70-67 Jon Larranaga University in 1990-91. (missed three-pointer from top of the key)

5 Game 1 Recap (Hofstra 79, Marist 74): double figures by intermission. He also had 10 first-half Sophomore guard Gibran Washington (Jacksonville, FL) points on his way to 16 in the Pride’s NIT opening round hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:02 left in regulation win over Marist on Tuesday. Gibson finished the day 5-7 and Danny Walker (Brooklyn, NY) had a career-high 21 from the floor and 9-9 at the free throw line to establish points as Hofstra opened its 2003-04 season with a 79- his new career high of 19 points, surpassing his previous 74 win at Marist in the opening round of the Preseason best of 17. Sophomore forward Aurimas Kieza NIT on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Washington's three-pointer (Marijampole, Lithuania) was the only other player in came from the right wing with the shot clock winding double figures for the Pride, coming off the bench to tally down and Marist clinging to a 74-73 lead. Marist's Dennis 10 points on 4-10 shooting from the floor. Point guard Young tried to answer with a three-pointer on the Red Jarrett Jack had a solid all-around game for Georgia Tech, Foxes next possession, but was unable to connect. The tallying 11 points, 11 assists and six steals, his second Pride secured the defensive rebound and Walker was straight game with double figures in assists. B.J. Elder fouled with 31 seconds left. Walker made the first, but had 13 points for the Yellow Jackets, while Muhammad missed the second, giving Marist a chance to tie. Pierre came off the bench to add 12. Hofstra held the Monogan missed a three-pointer and Chris Handy rebounding advantage 37-29, including a dominant 28 missed a follow-up underneath the basket. Monogan got of 34 on its defensive end. the offensive rebound and tried to kick it back out to the three-point line, but Washington stepped in for the Game 3 Recap (Providence 69, Hofstra 56): and drove the length of the floor to seal the game with a Providence hit six three-pointers as part of an 18-2 run to breakaway lay-up. The lay-up gave Washington 10 points open the second half as it broke open a close game and on the night, setting a new career high for him as well. captured a 69-56 win over Hofstra on Saturday, Nov. 22 The final flurry for Hofstra put an end to a game in which at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Providence led by as many neither team held more than a three-point lead over the as 10 points in the first half at 23-13, but Hofstra got the final 17:36 of the game, until Washington's lay-up with lead down to as little as three points at 25-22 with 1:58 five seconds left made the final spread 79-74. Hofstra left on a three-point play from junior forward Kenny also overcame a career-high 25 points from Marist guard Adeleke. Providence senior center Marcus Douthit Brandon Ellerbee. Joining Walker and Washignton in responded with a tip inwith 50 seconds left to close out double figures for Hofstra were junior forward Wendell the scoring and give the Friars a 27-22 lead at the break. Gibson (Far Rockaway, NY), who had 16 points, one shy Providence, though, would break the game open with a of his career high, and freshman guard Carlos Rivera three-point barrage, making six shots from beyond the (Miami, FL), who had 10 points in his collegiate debut. arc in the first five minutes of the second half to pull Woody Souffrant (Brooklyn, NY) added six points and ahead 45-24. Senior guard Sheiku Kabba started the eight assists off the bench. run, and after Adeleke hit a jumper, junior forward Ryan Gomes hit a three to start a 15-0 Providence run. Game 2 Recap (Georgia Tech 75, Hofstra 56): Sophomore guard Donnie McGrath had a pair of threes in Guard Marvin Lewis scored 23 points to lead four Yellow that run. The Pride would respond, though, and get the Jackets in double figures as the Georgia Tech Men’s lead down to 13 points on a driving lay-up from freshman Basketball team captured a 75-56 win over Hofstra in the guard Carlos Rivera with 10:08 to play, making the score second round of the Preseason NIT on Thursday night at 47-34. After the teams traded baskets, though, Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Junior center Wendell Providence would put together an 11-4 run to go ahead Gibson (Far Rockaway, NY) had a career-high 19 points 60-40, and Hofstra wasn't able to threaten thereafter. for the Pride in the loss. Georgia Tech broke the game Gomes had 17 points and a game-high 14 rebounds for open with an 11-2 run early in the second half. The Providence, while Kabba scored a game-high 19 points, Yellow Jackets took a 36-27 lead into intermission, and including 4-9 shooting from beyond the arc, while after the teams exchanged baskets, Lewis hit a three- McGrath had 14 points on 4-8 shooting from three-point pointer to start the 11-2 run which gave Georgia Tech a territory. Douthit added 10 rebounds and seven blocked 49-31 lead with 13:41 remaining. After another shots for the Friars. Adeleke led Hofstra with 14 points, exchange of baskets made the score 51-35, the Yellow but had a tough day shooting, making six of his 17 field Jackets added a 12-1 run to take its largest lead at 63-36 goal attempts. Sophomore guard Gibran Washington on a dunk from forward Isma’il Muhammad. Hofstra kept added a career-high 12 points, while senior forward the game close in the first half, despite committing 15 Danny Walker (Brooklyn, NY) had 10 rebounds, all turnovers and shooting only 34.8 percent from the floor defensive. Hofstra held a narrow 41-40 edge in (8-23). Gibson had 11 of his 19 points in the first half, rebounding and held Providence to just 39 percent marking the second game in a row in which he was in shooting from the floor in the loss.

6 The Last Time It Happened... TEAM-GAME Hofstra scored 90-99 points 2001-02: 91 at Delaware, 2/19/03 Hofstra scored 100 points or more 199 1-92: 103 at UMBC, 2/29/92 Opponent scored 90-99 points 2002-03: 93 by Manhattan, 12/23/02 Opponent scored 100 points or more 1995-96: 100 by Drexel, 1/6/96 Held an opponent to less than 50 points 2002-03: 47 vs. Towson, 2/26/03 Held an opponent to less than 40 points 1988-89: 34 vs. Rider, 1/18/89 Hofstra was held below 50 points 2002-03: 47 at UNCW, 1/4/03 Hofstra was held below 40 points 1998-99: 37 by Drexel, 2/28/99 50 percent from the field 2003-04: .517 at Marist, 11/18/03 60 percent from the field 2000-01: .625 vs. Northeastern, 1/26/01 80-89 percent from the foul line 2002-03: .833 vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02 90 percent or better from the foul line 1999-00: .923 at Vermont, 2/12/00 100 percent from the foul line 1997-98: 11-11 at American ( P.R.), 11/29/97 20-point win 2001-02: 72-52 vs. Towson, 3/1/02 30-point win 1999-00: 90-57 vs. New Hampshire, 2/18/00 20-point loss 2002-03: 77-46 at Old Dominion, 3/1/03 30-point loss 2002-03: 77-46 at Old Dominion, 3/1/03 Overtime win 2001-02: 82-80 vs. Illinois State, 11/25/01 Double-overtime win 1993-94: 88-86 vs. NE Illinois, 3/6/94 Overtime loss 1990-91: 71-70 vs. Boston University, 12/28/90 5-game winning streak 2000-01: 18 games 10-game winning streak 2000-01: 18 games 5-game losing streak 2002-03: 5 games 10-game losing streak 1993-94: 10 games

INDIVIDUAL-GAME 25 or more points 29 by Rick Apodaca vs. VCU, 2/22/03 30 or more points 34 by Rick Apodaca vs. ODU, 1/18/03 35 or more points 40 by Craig Claxton at Maine, 1/21/00 40 or more points 40 by Craig Claxton at Maine, 1/21/00 Two players with 20 points or more 20/20 by Kenny Adeleke/Rick Apodaca vs. W&M, 3/7/03 Three players with 20 points or more 21/20/20 by Claxton/Thomas/Beckett vs. Delaware, 1/7/97 Five players in double figures 91-82 win at Delaware, 2/19/03 Two players with 10 or more rebounds 12/10 by Kenny Adeleke/Rick Apodaca vs. Drexel, 2/5/03 Three players with 10 or more rebounds 11/11/10 by Walker/Gibson/Adeleke vs. Florida Atlantic, 11/17/01 20 or more rebounds 20 by Kenny Adeleke vs. UNCW, 2/15/03 More than 20 rebounds 21 by John Irving vs. Lehigh, 1976-77 20 points and 20 rebounds 25/20 by David Taylor vs. Wagner, 1981-82 double-double (Pts.- Rebs.) 14/12 by Kenny Adeleke vs. UNCW, 3/8/03 Two players with double-doubles (pts./rebs) 15/12 & 21/10 by Kenny Adeleke/Rick Apodaca vs. Drexel, 2/5/03 double-double (Pts.-Assists) 13/13 by Craig Claxton vs. Stony Brook, 11/27/99 100 percent from the field (min. 5 made) 6-6 by Kenny Adeleke vs. Illinois State, 11/25/01 100 percent from foul line (min. 5 made) 9-9 by Wendell Gibson at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 100 percent from three-point line (min. 3 made) 5-5 by Michael Radziejewski vs. Drexel, 2/5/03 Five or more three-pointers 5 by Danny Walker at Marist, 11/18/03 Eight assists exactly 8 by Woody Souffrant at Marist, 11/18/03 Nine assists exactly 9 by Woody Souffrant at Delaware, 2/19/03 Ten assists exactly 10 by Woody Souffrant vs. Delaware, 1/26/02 More than 10 assists 12 by Craig Claxton at Northeastern, 1/28/00 Five steals or more 5 by Rick Apodaca vs. Maine, 3/4/01 Five blocks or more 5 by Danny Walker vs. Delaware, 1/26/02

7 HOFSTRA INDIVIDUAL PLAYER NOTES Ð SEASON/CAREER HIGHS (freshmen listed at end)

#11 GIBRAN WASHINGTON (So - G - 6-0, 205 - Jacksonville, FL/Mandarin) - "jib-RON" ¥ Coming off a career-high 12 points in Saturday's loss at Providence. ¥ Scored in double figures for the first time in his career with 10 points in Hofstra's season-opening win over Marist. ¥ Hit the game-winning three against Marist with 1:02 left, and also had the game-clinching steal and lay-up with five seconds left, scoring five of Hofstra's last six points in its 79-74 win. ¥ Became an opening-day starter at point guard this season and has started all three games. ¥ Had nine points on three second-half three-pointers in the Pride's loss at JMU on Feb. 1. ¥ Had the game-clinching steal with two seconds left in Hofstra's Jan. 29 win over Delaware. ¥ Had season highs of nine points and seven rebounds against UNCW on Jan. 4, hitting three first-half threes. ¥ Also had nine points in 34 minutes off the bench against St. Peter's, shooting 5-5 at the line, the best single-game performance at the line for a Pride player all season. ¥ Averaged 23 points, six rebounds and five assists as a senior at Mandarin HS, leading his team to two district titles.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 12 at Providence, 11/22/03 12 at Providence, 11/22/03 REBS: 7 at UNCW, 1/4/03 4 at Providence, 11/22/03 ASTS: 4 (twice, most recently at Marist, 11/18/03) 4 at Marist, 11/18/03 FGM: 4 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) 4 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) FGA: 10 at Providence, 11/22/03 10 at Providence, 11/22/03 3FGM: 3 (twice, most recently at JMU, 2/1/03) 2 at Providence, 11/22/03 3FGA: 7 (twice, most recently at UNCW, 1/4/03) 4 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) FTM: 5 vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02 2 at Providence, 11/22/03 FTA: 5 vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02 2 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) OR: 2 (three times, most recently at Drexel, 1/25/03) 1 at Marist, 11/18/03 DR: 5 at UNCW, 1/4/03 4 at Providence, 11/22/03 TO: 4 (three times, most recently at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03) 4 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 ST: 4 (twice, most recently vs. Quinnipiac, 12/1/02) 3 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 MIN: 34 vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02 29 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03)

Gibran Washington's Career Statistics Year G/GS FGM -FGA PCT FTM -A PCT Reb . Avg. PF A TO BS S TP AVG 02-03 24/3 23-76 .303 15-19 .789 45 1.9 72 37 31 5 25 76 3.2 03-04 3/3 10-21 .476 3-4 .750 9 3.0 88705279.0 Totals 27/6 33-97 .340 18-23 .783 54 2.0 80 45 38 5 30 103 3.8

3-point FG: 2002-03: 15-58 (.259), 2003-04: 4-11 (.364); Career: 19-69 (.275)

8 #12 WOODY SOUFFRANT ( Jr - G - 5-11, 165 - Brooklyn, NY/ Grady) -- "soo-FRAHNT" ¥ Started last season, but has come off the bench so far this year. ¥ Had eight assists in the Pride's opening-day win over Marist, the highest total for a Pride player so far this season. ¥ Also had six points against Marist on 2-2 shooting from beyond the arc. ¥ Ended last year with 22 points in the Pride's CAA quarterfinal loss to UNC-Wilmington, including 17 points in the first half. ¥ Averaged 8.7 points and 4.5 assists per game last year, his second straight season averaging 4.5 assists. ¥ Had 10 points and a season-high tying nine assists (with one turnover) in a Feb. 19 win at Delaware. ¥ Missed Hofstra's Feb. 15 game vs. UNCW with the flu (the only career game he's missed). ¥ Played all 40 minutes six times last season for the Pride (and eight times in his career). ¥ Had eight points and a season-high nine assists in a Jan. 8 win over George Mason. ¥ Had 15 points and five assists in 40 minutes of playing time in Hofstra's loss to St. John's on Dec. 14. ¥ Set a new career high with four three-pointers in the St. John's game, matching the total he had all of last season. ¥ Named to the All-Tournament team at the Hofstra/Wingate Holiday Tournament. ¥ Had a career-high 24-point performance in a Dec. 1 loss to Quinnipiac, shooting 9-16 from the floor and 3-4 on threes. ¥ Had nine points in the final 28 seconds vs. Quinnipiac, nearly rallying Hofstra from a 10-point deficit in the last minute. ¥ Scored a then career-high 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting in Hofstra's season-opener against Gonzaga ¥ Also added a career-high tying six rebounds to go along with seven assists in 39 minutes in the Gonzaga game. ¥ Had the first double-digit scoring game of his career as a freshman with 13 points against Towson in the first round of the CAA Tournament on March 1. ¥ Had 10 assists in his first collegiate start against Drexel last Dec. 23, the first Hofstra player to reach 10 assists since Speedy Claxton had 12 in a win over Northeastern on January 28, 2000. ¥ Also had 10 assists in a Jan. 26 win vs. Delaware while playing all 40 minutes and grabbing a personal-high six boards. ¥ Played scholastically at Grady High School, the same high school as former Hofstra standouts Norman Richardson and Roberto Gittens, where he helped his team to a New York City title (defeating Kenny Adeleke's Robeson H.S. team)

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 24 vs. Quinnipiac, 12/1/02 PTS: 6 at Marist, 11/18/03 REBS: 8 at Drexel, 1/25/03 REBS: 3 at Marist, 11/18/03 ASTS: 10 (twice, most recently vs. Delaware, 1/25/02) ASTS: 8 at Marist, 11/18/03 FGM: 9 vs. Quinnipiac, 12/1/02 FGM: 2 at Marist, 11/18/03 FGA: 17 vs. UNCW, 3/8/03 FGA: 6 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 3FGM: 4 at St. John's, 12/14/02 3FGM: 2 at Marist, 11/18/03 3FGA: 9 at St. John's, 12/14/02 3FGA: 2 three times FTM: 6 vs. Lehigh, 11/30/02 FTM: none FTA: 7 (twice, most recently vs. UNCW, 3/8/03) FTA: none OR: 3 (twice, most recently at ODU, 3/1/03) OR: none DR: 6 (twice, most recently at Drexel, 1/25/03) DR: 3 at Marist, 11/18/03 TO: 12 at St. John's, 12/14/02 TO: 2 (twice, most recently at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03) ST: 4 vs. William & Mary, 1/19/02 ST: 1 (twice, most recently at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03) MIN: 40 (eight times, most recently vs. UNCW, 3/8/03) MIN: 21 at Marist, 11/18/03

Woody Souffrant's Career Statistics Year G/GS FGM -FGA PCT FTM -TA PCT Reb . Avg. PF A TO BS S TP AVG 01-02 32/22 37-142 .261 32-44 .727 64 2.0 58 145 96 0 35 110 3.4 02-03 28/28 90-227 .396 29-53 .547 96 3.4 65 127 91 0 26 244 8.7 03-04 3/0 2-12 .167 0-0 .000 5 1.7 3 13 5 0 2 6 2.0 Totals 63/50 129-381 .339 61-97 .629 165 2.6 126 285 192 0 63 360 5.7

3-point FG: 01-02: 4-22 (.182), 02-03: 35-102 (.343), 03-04: 2-6 (.333), Totals: 41-130 (.315).

9 #21 KENNY ADELEKE ( Jr Ð F - 6-8, 235 - Queens, NY/ Robeson) -- "uh-DELL-uh-KAY" ¥ Preseason first-team All-CAA after being named second-team All-CAA in 2002-03. ¥ Entered 2003-04 as the second leading rebounder in the country (9.34 per game), trailing only UConn's Emeka Okafor (10.09) among active players. ¥ Needs 72 points to become the 25th member of the Hofstra 1,000-point club. ¥ On pace to become the third player in Hofstra history with 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. ¥ Had 13 rebounds in the Pride's season-opener against Marist. ¥ Has 24 career double-doubles, including 15 last season. ¥ Averaged a double-double (16.1 points, 11.0 rebounds) last season, something no Hofstra player had done for an entire season since David Taylor in 1981-82. ¥ Ranked eighth in the nation in rebounding last year (11.0 per game). Ohio's Brandon Hunter finished first (12.6) ¥ Had six straight double-doubles to close out last season. ¥ His 11.0 rebounds ranked as the highest average at Hofstra since John Irving averaged 16.2 in 1976-77. ¥ Had two 20-rebound efforts (vs. Monmouth and UNCW), the most boards for a Hofstra player since Taylor in 1981-82. ¥ Had a 19-point, 16-rebound effort in a Jan. 29 win over Delaware, in which he had a double-double in the first half alone (10 points, 11 rebounds). Also picked up the game-clinching defensive rebound with 5.8 seconds left. ¥ Led Hofstra in rebounding in 23 of its 29 games last year, including all eight of its wins. ¥ Had a 24-point, 19-rebound game vs. Manhattan on Dec. 23, falling one rebound short of the first 20-20 game at Hofstra since David Taylor in 1981-82. Also fell two points and one rebound shy of his respective career highs. ¥ Named to the All-Tournament team at the Hofstra/Wingate Holiday Tournament. ¥ Opened the season with 18 points and nine rebounds (both game highs) against Gonzaga. ¥ Named the 2001-02 CAA Rookie of the Year after leading all conference freshmen in both scoring and rebounding. ¥ Finished his freshman season second on Hofstra in scoring (13.5), and first in rebounding (7.8). ¥ Named to the All-Tournament team at the 2002 CAA Tournament. ¥ Had 25 points and nine boards in his second career game, a 67-64 win over Kent State, which reached the Elite Eight.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 26 vs. VCU, 3/302 PTS: 14 at Providence, 11/22/03 REBS: 20 (twice, most recently vs. UNCW, 2/15/03) REBS: 13 at Marist, 11/18/03 ASTS: 4 at Delaware, 2/19/03 ASTS: 2 at Marist, 11/18/03 FGM: 12 vs. Kent State, 11/23/01 FGM: 6 at Providence, 11/22/03 FGA: 21 vs. Manhattan, 12/23/02 FGA: 17 at Providence, 11/22/03 FTM: 12 vs. VCU, 3/302 FTM: 2 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) FTA: 14 vs. VCU, 3/3/02 FTA: 6 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 OR: 11 vs. William & Mary, 3/7/03 OR: 5 at Marist, 11/18/03 DR: 13 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 DR: 8 at Marist, 11/18/03 TO: 9 vs. George Mason, 1/8/03 TO: 6 at Providence, 11/22/03 ST: 4 vs. Towson, 2/25/02 ST: 1 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 BS: 4 vs. Illinois State, 11/25/01 BS: 1 at Marist, 11/18/03 MIN: 40 (twice, most recently vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02) MIN: 29 at Marist, 11/18/03

Kenny Adeleke's Career Statistics Year G/GS FGM -FGA PCT FTM -TA PCT Reb . Avg. PF A TO BS S TP AVG 01-02 32/20 169-336 .503 94-149 .631 250 7.8 94 15 80 24 26 433 13.5 02-03 29/28 193-390 .495 82-148 .554 320 11.0 88 30 125 20 20 468 16.1 03-04 3/3 11-29 .379 5-12 .417 25 8.3 9 2 15 1 1 27 9.0 Totals 64/51 373-755 .494 181-309 .586 595 9.3 191 47 220 45 47 928 14.5

3-point FG: 1-2 (.500) in 01-02, 0-3 (.000) in 02-03, 0-0 in 03-04, Totals: 1-5 (.200)

10 #23 DANNY WALKER ( Sr - F - 6-6, 235 - Brooklyn, NY/ Robeson) ¥ Scored a career-high 21 points in the Pride's season-opener at Marist, his first game in 19 months. ¥ Also matched his career-high with five three-pointers in the Marist win and blocked three shots. ¥ Pulled down 10 rebounds (all defensive) in Hofstra's loss at Providence on Saturday. ¥ Missed all of last season with an injured ankle suffered in September. ¥ Added 25 pounds of muscle in his year off. ¥ Finished second on the team in rebounding (6.1 per game) and third in scoring (7.8 per game) in 2001-02. ¥ Had 16 points and seven rebounds on an injured knee in Hofstra's win over Towson in the first round of the CAA Tournament in 2001-02. ¥ Tallied a career-high 18 points in a Feb. 13, 2002 loss to James Madison, including a perfect 10-10 at the free-throw line * Had his fifth double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds vs. George Mason on Feb. 9, 2002. ¥ Had a nine-point, nine-rebound effort vs. Towson on Jan. 30, 2002 while picking up a key steal with 10 seconds left and then blocking the Tigers’ game-tying shot at the buzzer. ¥ Had 10 points and 10 rebounds in a Jan. 9, 2001 win over VCU. ¥ Tallied 14 points and 11 rebounds in a Dec. 21, 2001 loss to Manhattan. ¥ Had 11 rebounds and five blocked shots in Hofstra's 2001-02 season opener against Florida Atlantic. ¥ Played at Robeson High School, where he was teammates with current Hofstra junior Kenny Adeleke.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 21 at Marist, 11/18/03 21 at Marist, 11/18/03 REBS: 12 vs. Old Dominion, 1/3/01 10 at Providence, 11/22/03 ASTS: 3 (three times, most recently vs. Towson, 3/1/01) 2 (twice, most recently at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03) FGM: 7 at Marist, 11/18/03 7 at Marist, 11/18/03 FGA: 18 at Marist, 11/18/03 18 at Marist, 11/18/03 3FGM: 5 (twice, most recently at Marist, 11/18/03) 5 at Marist, 11/18/03 3FGA: 9 at Marist, 11/18/03 9 at Marist, 11/18/03 FTM: 10 vs. JMU, 2/13/02 2 at Marist, 11/18/03 FTA: 10 vs. JMU, 2/13/02 5 at Marist, 11/18/03 OR: 6 at Towson, 1/30/02 1 at Marist, 11/18/03 DR: 10 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) 10 at Providence, 11/22/03 TO: 4 (five times, most recently vs. Old Dominion, 1/3/02) 3 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 BS: 5 (three times, most recently vs. Delaware, 1/26/02) 3 at Marist, 11/18/03 ST: 4 at Towson, 1/30/02 1 at Marist, 11/18/03 MIN: 37 (three times, most recently at VCU, 2/4/02) 35 at Marist, 11/18/03

Danny Walker’s Career Statistics Yr. G/GS FG-A PCT FT-A Pct. REB AVG PF A TO B S PTS AVG 99-00 29/0 36-85 .424 23-33 .697 59 2.0 33 9 11 14 14 104 3.6 00-01 25/1 40-82 .488 28-44 .636 61 2.4 35 10 23 11 16 111 4.4 01-02 28/28 67-212 .316 63-84 .750 171 6.1 78 24 45 41 34 218 7.8 03-04 3/3 10-29 .345 2-5 .400 19 6.3 5 4 7 4 1 28 9.3 Totals 85/32 153-408 .375 116-166 .699 310 3.6 151 47 85 69 65 461 5.4

3-point FG: 9-35 (.257) in 99-00; 3-18 (.167) in 00-01; 21-77 (.273) in 01-02; 6-15 (.400) in 02-03, Career: 39-145 (.269).

11 #24 MICHAEL RADZIEJEWKSI ( Jr - G/F - 6-5, 205 - Jackson Heights, NY/Christ the King) "RAD-jee-ESS-key" ¥ Started last season, but has come off the bench so far this year. ¥ Hofstra's top three-point shooter last season with 56, while averaging 9.8 points per game. ¥ Set a school record with nine consecutive made three-pointers, including 5-5 in a home loss to Drexel. ¥ Had a career-high 25 points in a Feb. 1 loss to James Madison, shooting 9-12 from the floor and 6-8 on threes. ¥ Also had nine rebounds and five assists against JMU, to lead the Pride in all three major statistical categories. ¥ Had a 15-point, seven-rebound effort against JMU on Jan. 11, tying for team-high honors in both categories. ¥ Tallied 22 points in Hofstra win over George Mason on Jan. 8, shooting 8-10 from the floor (4-5 on threes). ¥ Scored Hofstra's final nine points against GMU, including back-to-back threes in the final two minutes to break a 64-64 tie. ¥ Had his previous career high of 20 points in the Pride's loss to Manhattan on Dec. 23. ¥ Hit 7-of-10 shots from the floor against the Jaspers, including 4-6 from three-point territory. ¥ Had career highs of 11 rebounds and five assists (with no turnovers) in a Dec. 14 loss to St. John's. ¥ Tied his previous career high of nine rebounds against St. John's in the first half alone. ¥ Had a then-career high 19 points in a Dec. 1 loss to Quinnipiac. ¥ Hit five straight three-pointers against Quinnipiac (last three of the first half, first two of the second half). ¥ Scored all 10 of his points in the second half of Hofstra's opening day loss to Gonzaga on Nov. 22. ¥ Finished his freshman season with 24 three-pointers, second on the Pride behind Rick Apodaca. ¥ Contributed nine points on three treys in Hofstra's win over Towson in the opening round of the 2002 CAA Tournament. ¥ Scored 10+ for the first time in his career with 13 points in Hofstra's loss to Drexel on Jan. 23, 2002. ¥ Grabbed a career-high nine rebounds (seven offensive) in only 13 minutes at George Mason on Jan. 14, 2002. ¥ Scored seven points on 3-3 shooting in his collegiate debut vs. Kent State on Nov. 23, 2001. ¥ Played at Christ the King High School, which is also the alma mater of former Hofstra guard Speedy Claxton.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 25 at JMU, 2/1/03 PTS: 4 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 REBS: 11 at St. John's, 12/14/02 REBS: 2 (twice, most recently vs. Providence, 11/22/03) ASTS: 5 (twice, most recently at JMU, 2/1/03) ASTS: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/22/03 FGM: 9 at JMU, 2/1/03 FGM: 1 at Georgia Tech, 11/22/03 FGA: 14 at Drexel, 1/25/03 FGA: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/22/03 3FGM: 6 at JMU, 2/1/03 3FGM: 1 at Georgia Tech, 11/22/03 3FGA: 10 at Drexel, 1/25/03 3FGA: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/22/03 FTM: 5 (twice, most recently vs. James Madison, 1/11/03) FTM: 1 at Georgia Tech, 11/22/03 FTA: 7 vs. James Madison, 1/11/03 FTA: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/22/03 OR: 7 at GMU, 1/14/02 OR: 1 (twice, most recently vs. Providence, 11/22/03) DR: 9 at St. John's, 12/14/02 DR: 1 (twice, most recently vs. Providence, 11/22/03) TO: 5 (twice, most recently at ODU, 3/1/03) TO: none ST: 3 (three times, most recently at Towson, 1/30/02) ST: none MIN: 40 at JMU, 2/1/03 MIN: 10 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03

Michael Radziejewski's Career Statistics Year G/GS FGM -FGA PCT FTM -TA PCT Reb . Avg. PF A TO BS S TP AVG 01-02 31/10 49-115 .426 14-21 .667 89 2.9 44 20 20 11 13 136 4.4 02-03 27/27 95-251 .378 19-28 .679 113 4.2 76 47 44 9 21 265 9.8 03-04 3/0 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 5 1.7 4 2 0 0 0 4 1.3 Totals 61/37 145-368 .394 34-51 .667 207 3.4 124 69 64 20 34 405 6.6

3-point FG: 01-02: 24-69 (.348), 02-03: 56-167 (.335), 03-04: 1-2 (.500), Total: 81-238 (.340)

12 #25 AURIMAS KIEZA (So - F - 6-8, 205 - Marijampole, Lithuania/Florida Air Academy) "or-EEM-iss key-ASIA" ¥ Hofstra's top scorer off the bench so far this season, with 6.3 points per game. ¥ Held to two points and two rebounds in the Pride's last game at Providence. ¥ Had 10 points in 22 minutes played in the Pride's loss at Georgia Tech, shooting 4-7 from the floor. ¥ Tallied seven points in 10 minutes in Hofstra's season-opening win over Marist. ¥ Had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the Pride's exhibition game against the Long Island Panthers. ¥ Tallied 11 points and five rebounds against UNCW on Feb. 15, including two threes in the final 24 seconds. ¥ Had eight points and eight rebounds in a starting role against George Mason on Feb. 13. ¥ Scored in double figures in five of his first six games, including a season-high 16 points against St. Peter's on Dec. 28. ¥ Tallied 11 points (all in the second half) and eight rebounds in Hofstra's loss to Manhattan on Dec. 23. ¥ Had 12 points and seven rebounds in his Hofstra debut on Dec. 14 against St. John's, shooting 5-8 from the floor. ¥ Averaged 22 points and 13 rebounds as a senior at Florida Air Academy ¥ Played on Lithuania's Under-20 national team.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 16 vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02 PTS: 10 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 REBS: 8 (twice, most recently vs. GMU, 2/15/03) REBS: 4 at Marist, 11/18/03 ASTS: 2 (three times, most recently at W&M, 1/22/03) ASTS: 1 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 FGM: 7 vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02 FGM: 4 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 FGA: 15 (twice, most recently at VCU, 1/2/03) FGA: 7 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 3FGM: 3 vs. UNCW, 2/15/03 3FGM: 1 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 3FGA: 8 at Towson, 1/15/03 3FGA: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 FTM: 4 vs. Manhattan, 12/23/02 FTM: 3 at Marist, 11/18/03 FTA: 7 at UNCW, 1/4/03 FTA: 4 at Marist, 11/18/03 OR: 5 (twice, most recently vs. Manhattan, 12/23/02) OR: 2 at Marist, 11/18/03 DR: 6 at George Mason, 2/13/03 DR: 2 (twice, most recently at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03) TO: 5 at UNCW, 1/4/03 TO: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 BS: 3 vs. George Mason, 1/8/03 BS: none ST: 2 vs. St. Peter's, 12/28/02 ST: 2 at Providence, 11/22/03 MIN: 38 at VCU, 1/2/03 MIN: 22 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03

Aurimas Kieza's Career Statistics Year G/GS FGM -FGA PCT FTM -TA PC T Reb . Avg. PF A TO BS S TP AVG 02-03 23/10 44-127 .346 19-29 .655 78 3.4 41 9 32 11 9 126 5.5 03-04 3/0 7-12 .583 4-5 .800 9 3.0 3 1 3 2 2 19 6.3 Totals 26/10 51-139 .367 23-34 .676 87 3.3 44 10 35 13 11 145 5.6

3-point FG: 02-03: 19-62 (.306), 03-04: 1-3 (.333), Totals: 20-65 (.308)

13 #42 WENDELL GIBSON ( Jr Ð F/C - 6-7, 255 - Far Rockaway, NY/Archbishop Molloy) -- "when-DELL" ¥ Hofstra's leading scorer through the first three games this season at 14.3 ppg (the only player in double figures). ¥ Had a career-high 19 points in the Pride's loss at Georgia Tech on Nov. 20 ¥ Shot 5-7 from the floor and 9-9 at the free throw line in the Georgia Tech game. ¥ The 9-9 was the best single-game performance for a Pride player at the line since Danny Walker was 10-10 against James Madison in the 2001-02 season. ¥ Also had a game-high nine rebounds in the Georgia Tech contest and tied his career high with 33 minutes played. ¥ Fell one short of his then-career high with 16 points in the Pride's season-opening win over Marist. ¥ Had 10 points in the first half against Marist, but finished with 16 after fouling out in the closing minutes. ¥ Missed the first 14 games of last season due to a suspension for violation of university policy. ¥ Finished his sophomore season averaging 6.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. ¥ Matched his career high with 11 rebounds in a loss to UNCW in the 2003 CAA quarterfinals. ¥ Scored a season-high 16 points (12 in the first half) and added nine rebounds in a Feb. 19 win over Delaware. ¥ Had 10 rebounds in a Feb. 15 loss to UNCW. ¥ Finished his freshman season with 6.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, ranking fourth and third on the team. ¥ Had 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in Hofstra's loss to VCU in the 2002 CAA semifinals. ¥ Tallied his first career double-double in his first start vs. Bucknell with 17 points and 10 rebounds on Dec. 29, 2001. ¥ Had 15 points in Hofstra's loss at Manhattan on Dec. 21, 2001. ¥ Also scored 12 points on Dec. 16, 2001 at St. John's, his first game ever in double figures. ¥ Has pulled down 11 rebounds in a game three times, including his collegiate debut against Florida Atlantic. ¥ Helped his Molloy High School team to a runner-up finish in the NYC Catholic High School Tournament.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 19 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 PTS: 19 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 REBS: 11 (three times, most recently vs. UNCW, 3/8/03) REBS: 9 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 ASTS: 3 vs. W&M, 2/8/03 ASTS: 1 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) FGM: 8 at Delaware, 2/19/03 FGM: 7 at Marist, 11/18/03 FGA: 15 at Delaware, 2/19/03 FGA: 12 at Providence, 11/22/03 FTM: 9 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 FTM: 9 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 FTA: 9 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 FTA: 9 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 OR: 5 (three times, most recently vs. W&M, 3/7/03) OR: 3 at Providence, 11/22/03 DR: 8 vs. W&M, 2/8/03 DR: 7 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 TO: 4 (four times, most recently at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03) TO: 4 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 ST: 1 (several times, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) ST: 1 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) BS: 5 at Manhattan, 12/21/01 BS: none MIN: 33 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) MIN: 33 at Providence, 11/22/03

Wendell Gibson's Career Statistics Year G/GS FGM-FGA PCT FTM-TA PCT REB AVG PF A TO BS S TP AVG 01-02 24/6 56-127 .441 41-56 .732 128 5.3 73 6 30 15 2 153 6.4 02-03 15/14 37-90 .411 17-25 .680 90 6.0 49 12 22 11 5 91 6.1 03-04 3/3 16-28 .571 11-14 .786 19 6.3 10 2 6 0 2 43 14.3 Totals 42/23 109-245 .445 69-95 .726 237 5.6 132 20 58 26 9 287 6.8

3-point FG: None attempted

14 #44 OMAR ALSTON (So - F/C - 6-8, 300 - Carteret, NJ/Carteret) ¥ Has not played yet this season after suffering a preseason injury, but could be available against Maryland. ¥ Missed the last five games of the 2002-03 season with a fracture in his foot, which required surgery. ¥ Tallied five points and four rebounds in 19 minutes in his final game on Feb. 13 - a loss at George Mason. ¥ Had his first career start against St. John's on Dec. 14, tallying five points and two rebounds in 21 minutes. ¥ Came off the bench to record his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds against Monmouth. ¥ Averaged 20 points and 17 rebounds as a senior at Carteret (N.J.) High School.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 11 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 has not played REBS: 12 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 ASTS: 1 (eight times, most recently at Towson, 1/15/03) FGM: 5 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 FGA: 11 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 3FGM: 1 (five times, most recently at UNCW, 1/4/03) 3FGA: 4 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 FTM: 3 vs. James Madison, 1/11/03 FTA: 4 vs. James Madison, 1/11/03 OR: 5 vs. James Madison, 1/11/03 DR: 9 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 TO: 5 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 ST: 1 (six times, most recently vs. ODU, 1/18/03) MIN: 26 vs. Monmouth, 12/7/02 at St. John's, 12/14/02

#1 LOREN STOKES (Fr - G - 6-3, 170 - Buffalo, NY/Turner-Carroll/St. Thomas More) ¥ Coming off the best performance of his young career, with six points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals in Hofstra's loss at Providence on Saturday. ¥ Younger brother of Leonard Stokes, who was a four-year member of the Cincinnati men's basketball team. ¥ Prepped last season at St. Thomas More in Connecticut, averaging 20 points per game. ¥ Former Western New York Player of the Year at Turner/Carroll High School in Buffalo, where he averaged 24 ppg. ¥ An All-New York State Class B Selection as a senior.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 6 at Providence, 11/22/03 REBS: 5 at Providence, 11/22/03 ASTS: 3 at Providence, 11/22/03 FGM: 3 at Providence, 11/22/03 FGA: 6 at Providence, 11/22/03 3FGM: none 3FGA: 1 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) FTM: none FTA: 4 at Providence, 11/22/03 OR: 3 at Providence, 11/22/03 DR: 2 at Providence, 11/22/03 TO: 1 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) ST: 3 at Providence, 11/22/03 MIN: 23 at Providence, 11/22/03

15 #55 CARLOS RIVERA (Fr - G - 6-2, 200 - Miami, FL/Miami Christian/Bridgton Academy - ME) ¥ Has started all three games for the Pride, making him the first Hofstra freshman to begin his career in the starting line-up since Craig "Speedy" Claxton in 1996-97. ¥ Had 10 points in his collegiate debut against Marist. ¥ Has hit at least one three-pointer in each of his first three collegiate games. ¥ Also had eight points at Georgia Tech and nine points at Providence. ¥ Prepped for one season at Bridgton Academy, where he helped his team to a 25-7 record. ¥ Led Miami Christian to a 38-2 record and a #11 national ranking in USA Today in 2001-02. ¥ Set a Florida high school record with 131 three-pointers as a senior, including 10 in one game. ¥ First-team All-Florida selection.

Career Highs: Season Highs: PTS: 10 at Marist, 11/18/03 REBS: 2 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) ASTS: 2 at Marist, 11/18/03 FGM: 4 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) FGA: 11 at Providence, 11/22/03 3FGM: 2 (twice, most recently at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03) 3FGA: 7 at Providence, 11/22/03 FTM: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 FTA: 2 at Georgia Tech, 11/20/03 OR: 3 none DR: 2 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) TO: 1 (twice, most recently at Providence, 11/22/03) ST: 3 at Providence, 11/22/03 MIN: 23 at Providence, 11/22/03

#3 JUSTIN JONES (Fr - G - 6-0, 170 - Germantown, TN/Maine Central Institute) ¥ Walk-on, who has not played yet this season. ¥ Averaged 14.6 points and six assists per game as a senior at MCI.

#13 ANTOINE AGUDIO (Fr - G - 6-3, 170 - Huntington Station, NY/Walt Whitman) - uh-GOO-dee-oh ¥ Has not played yet this season, due to a broken finger suffered in the Pride's first exhibition game. ¥ First-team All-New York State selection at Walt Whitman High School. ¥ Helped Walt Whitman to a pair of Long Island Championships. ¥ Averaged 24.9 points per game as a senior, and 22 points as a junior.

#32 BRIAN SISTI (Fr - F/C - 6-8, 235 - Northport, NY/Northport) - sis-TEE ¥ Played in one game this season, converting on a lay-up in four minutes of action against Georgia Tech. ¥ Two-time All-Long Island selection at Northport High School. ¥ Averaged 18 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks a game as a senior

16 2003-04 Hofstra University Men's Basketball Roster

Numerical No. Player Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Prep School 1 Loren Stokes G/F Fr. 6-3 170 Buffalo, NY/Turner-Carroll/St. Thomas More 3 Justin Jones G Fr. 6-0 165 Germantown, TN/Maine Central Institute 11 Gibran Washington G So. 6-0 200 Jacksonville, FL/Mandarin 12 Woody Souffrant G Jr. 5-11 170 Brooklyn, NY/William E. Grady 13 Antoine Agudio G Fr. 6-3 165 Huntington Station, NY/Walt Whitman 21 Kenny Adeleke F Jr. 6-8 235 Queens, NY/Robeson 23 Danny Walker F Sr. 6-6 235 Brooklyn, NY/Robeson 24 Michael Radziejewski G/F Jr. 6-5 205 Jackson Heights, NY/Christ the King 25 Aurimas Kieza F So. 6-8 205 Marijampole, Lithuania/Florida Air Academy 32 Brian Sisti F Fr. 6-8 235 Northport, NY/Northport 42 Wendell Gibson F/C Jr. 6-7 255 Far Rockaway, NY/Archbishop Molloy 44 Omar Alston F/C So 6-8 300 Carteret, NJ/Carteret 55 Carlos Rivera G Fr. 6-2 200 Miami, FL/Miami Christian/Bridgton Academy ------Head Coach: Tom Pecora Assistant Coaches: Tom Parrotta, Van Macon, David Duke

Alphabetical No. Player Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Prep School 21 Kenny Adeleke F Jr. 6-8 235 Queens, NY/Robeson 13 Antoine Agudio G Fr. 6-3 165 Huntington Station, NY/Walt Whitman 44 Omar Alston F/C So 6-8 300 Carteret, NJ/Carteret 42 Wendell Gibson F/C Jr. 6-7 255 Far Rockaway, NY/Archbishop Molloy 3 Justin Jones G Fr. 6-0 165 Germantown, TN/Maine Central Institute 25 Aurimas Kieza F So. 6-8 205 Marijampole, Lithuania/Florida Air Academy 24 Michael Radziejewski G/F Jr. 6-5 205 Jackson Heights, NY/Christ the King 55 Carlos Rivera G Fr. 6-2 200 Miami, FL/Miami Christian/Bridgton Academy 32 Brian Sisti F Fr. 6-8 235 Northport, NY/Northport 12 Woody Souffrant G Jr. 5-11 170 Brooklyn, NY/William E. Grady 1 Loren Stokes G/F Fr. 6-3 170 Buffalo, NY/Turner-Carroll/St. Thomas More 23 Danny Walker F Sr. 6-6 235 Brooklyn, NY/Robeson 11 Gibran Washington G So. 6-0 200 Jacksonville, FL/Mandarin ------Head Coach: Tom Pecora Assistant Coaches: Tom Parrotta, Van Macon, David Duke

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

11 Gibran Washington jib-RON 12 Woody Souffrant soo-FRAHNT 13 Antoine Agudio uh-GOO-dee-oh 21 Kenny Adeleke uh-DELL-uh-KAY 24 Michael Radziejewski RAD-jee-ESS-kee 25 Aurimas Kieza or-EEM-is key-ASIA (like the continent) 32 Brian Sisti SIS-tee 42 Wendell Gibson when-DELL Coach Tom Pecora puh-CORE-uh

17 Hofstra University Basketball HOFSTRA Combined Team Statistics (as of Nov 22, 2003) All games

RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES...... (1-2) (0-0) (1-2) (0-0) CONFERENCE...... (0-0) (0-0) (0-0) (0-0) NON-CONFERENCE...... (1-2) (0-0) (1-2) (0-0)

|---TOTAL---| |---3-PTS---| |----REBOUNDS----| ## Player GP-GS Min--Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg ------42 Gibson, Wendell..... 3-3 94 31.3 16-28 .571 0-0 .000 11-14 .786 7 12 19 6.3 10 1 2 6 0 2 43 14.3 23 Walker, Danny...... 3-3 83 27.7 10-29 .345 6-15 .400 2-5 .400 1 18 19 6.3 5 0 4 7 4 1 28 9.3 21 Adeleke, Kenny...... 3-3 79 26.3 11-29 .379 0-0 .000 5-12 .417 11 14 25 8.3 9 0 2 15 1 1 27 9.0 11 Washington, Gibran.. 3-3 83 27.7 10-21 .476 4-11 .364 3-4 .750 1 8 9 3.0 8 0 8 7 0 5 27 9.0 55 Rivera, Carlos...... 3-3 98 32.7 10-26 .385 5-18 .278 2-2 1.000 0 4 4 1.3 12 1 4 5 1 5 27 9.0 25 Kieza, Aurimas...... 3-0 41 13.7 7-12 .583 1-3 .333 4-5 .800 4 5 9 3.0 3 0 1 3 2 2 19 6.3 01 Stokes, Loren...... 3-0 45 15.0 4-14 .286 0-2 .000 0-4 .000 5 3 8 2.7 6 0 4 2 0 3 8 2.7 12 Souffrant, Woody.... 3-0 51 17.0 2-12 .167 2-6 .333 0-0 .000 0 5 5 1.7 3 0 13 5 0 2 6 2.0 32 Sisti, Brian...... 1-0 4 4.0 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2.0 24 Radziejewski, Mike.. 3-0 22 7.3 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 2 3 5 1.7 4 0 2 0 0 0 4 1.3 TEAM...... 7 5 12 4.0 0 1 ------Total...... 3 600 72-174 .414 19-57 .333 28-49 .571 38 77 115 38.3 61 2 40 51 8 21 191 63.7 Opponents...... 3 600 74-169 .438 30-81 .370 40-64 .625 33 69 102 34.0 54 - 56 42 15 28 218 72.7

TEAM STATISTICS HOFSTRA OPP DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATTEND ------SCORING...... 191 218 11/18/03 at Marist College W 79-74 2950 Points per game...... 63.7 72.7 11/20/03 at Georgia Tech L 56-75 918 Scoring margin...... -9.0 - 11/22/03 at L 56-69 8163 FIELD GOALS-ATT...... 72-174 74-169 pct...... 414 .438 3 POINT FG-ATT...... 19-57 30-81 3-point FG pct...... 333 .370 3-pt FG made per game.. 6.3 10.0 FREE THROWS-ATT...... 28-49 40-64 Free throw pct...... 571 .625 REBOUNDS...... 115 102 Rebounds per game...... 38.3 34.0 Rebounding margin...... +4.3 - ASSISTS...... 40 56 Assists per game...... 13.3 18.7 TURNOVERS...... 51 42 Turnovers per game..... 17.0 14.0 Turnover margin...... -3.0 - Assist/turnover ratio.. 0.8 1.3 STEALS...... 21 28 Steals per game...... 7.0 9.3 BLOCKS...... 8 15 Blocks per game...... 2.7 5.0 WINNING STREAK...... 0 - Home win streak...... 0 - ATTENDANCE...... 0 12031 Home games-Avg/Game.... 0-0 3-4010 Neutral site-Avg/Game.. - 0-0

SCORE BY PERIODS: 1st 2nd Total ------HOFSTRA...... 86 105 - 191 Opponents...... 98 120 - 218