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La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons La Salle Basketball Media Guides University Publications 2000 La Salle Men's Basketball 2000-2001 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/basketball_media_guides Recommended Citation La Salle University, "La Salle Men's Basketball 2000-2001" (2000). La Salle Basketball Media Guides. 60. http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/basketball_media_guides/60 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in La Salle Basketball Media Guides by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 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Tacts Table of Contents Location Philadelphia, PA General Information 1 Founded 1863 Media Information 2-3 Enrollment 3150 (undergraduate) La Salle Radio Network 4 Nickname Explorers The Coaches 5-11 Colors Blue and Gold William "Speedy" Morris 6-9 Home Court (capacity) Tom Gola Arena (4000) Roland Houston/John Gallagher 10 Michael McCarron/Rich Prendergast II Athletic Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference Atlantic 10 2000-01 Preview 12 President Bro. Michael McGinniss, FSC 2000-01 Roster 13 Alma Mater La Salle 1970 Photo Roster 14 15-38 Athletic Director Dr. Thomas Brennan The Explorers Alma Mater LeMoyne 1974 1999-2000 Review 39-50 1999-2000 Statistics 51 Athletic Department Phone (215) 951-1425 Atlantic 10 52-53 Athletic Trainer Bill Gerzabek Big 5 54 Ticket Office Phone (215) 951-1999 Opponents 55-67 COACHING STAFF Year-By-Year Won/Loss Records 68 Series Standings 70-71 Head Coach n "Speedy" Morris (15th season) All-Time Series Scores 72-73 Record at La Salle 226- 186 (14 seasons) Year-By- Year Scores 74-85 Overall Record Same Regular Season Tournaments 86-87 Basketball Office Phone . (215)951-1518 Postseason Appearances/Explorers in Coaching 88 Basketball Office Fax (215)951-1694 All-Time Scoring leaders 89-92 Best Time to Reach Coach late morning, early afternoon All-time Category Leaders 93-96 Associate Head Coach Roland Houston Individual Records 97-98 Alma Mater (Rhode Island/1986 - 2nd season) Team Records 99 Assistant Coaches John Gallagher NCAA Record Holders 100 Alma Mater (St. Joseph's/1999 - 2nd season) All-Time Roster 101 Mike McCarron All-Time Great Explorers 102 Alma Mater (Eastern/1987 - 1st season) 1 954 N( A A Championship 103 Executive Assistant: Rich Prendergast 1952 NIT Championship 104 Alma Mater (La Salle/1960 - 15th season) University Story 106 University President 107 BASKETBALL HISTORY Athletic Director 108 First Year of Varsity Competition 1931-32 Athletic Staff 109-110 Ail-Time Record 1 1 18-680 Support Staff. HI Tournament 11 NCAA Appearances Directions/Road Hotels 112 NCAA Tournament Record 11-10 NIT Appearances 11 MISSION STATEMENT NIT Record 9-10 1999-2000 Record 11-17 I. Mission of the University: th La Salle University, dedicated in the traditions of the Christian Brothers Conference Record 5-1 l/5 West Lettermen Ret./Lost 7/4 to excellence in teaching and to concern for both ultimate values and for the individual its is private Starters Returning/Lost 4/1 values of students, a Roman Catholic university committed to providing a liberal education of both general ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS and specialized studies. Director ofAthletic < ommunications ... Kevin Currie Home Phone (610)449-0222 II. Mission of Athletics: La Salle University is a Roman Catholic institution of higher education I mail address currie(«)lasal le.edu with Athletic Communications Office (215)951-1605 traditions of the De La Salle Christian Brothers In that framework, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation OAC Fax number , [215)951-1694 OAC Mailing Address 1900 W. Olnej Ave. of La Salle University is committed to both the spirit and principles set forth by Atlantic 10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Philadelphia, PA 19141 NCAA, Conference, Press Row number (215)438-5158 Conference and I a Salle University regulator, guidelines I .i Salle Athletics web page www lasalle.edu athletic La Salle Sports Hotline (215)951-5170 The Athletic Department, through its intramural and intercollegiate programs, enables and encourages all students to participate in a wide variety sports at main levels competition as Letterwinnen ninu CI. Pos. IK. Wt. PPG RUG APG of of Values SUCfa leadership, diligence, determination, and teamwork arc emphasised Rasual Butlei Jr. I 6-7 195 18.4 5.3 1.6 (rood sportsmanship from its athletes and l.tns is supported Victor l homas Sr. F 6-7 200 16.2 8.7 1.4 Julian Blanks 185 7.S ; i, is I he I nivertit) Strives to operate lis alhlclK programs within the confines ol a sound plan at a level intercollegiate NEWCOMERS (I. lit. Wt High School/Hometown fiscall) of competition that is consistent with its philosophical objectives John Clark So. 6 5 'in Phoenixville, PA Malvern Prej i.i Salle i nivershj seeks to join othei institutions with like Joel-Jean Baptiste Fr 6-9 250 Pans. I ranee I evallois 6-1 Commitments to mstilulion.il inlcgiitv, academic excellence, and lo Scan Mulholland 1 175 Medford, NJ Bishop l ustace service comniunilv Rasheed Quadri Fi 6-3 ISO Boston, MA Boston English thfl MSRDUL INFOWMJL'IION %fivin Currie - 'Director of J^tfiCetic Communications A 1997 graduate of La Salle University, Kevin Currie took the reigns as Director of Athletic Communications in February 1999. He had worked in the office for two years prior to his appointment. Kevin's primary responsibilities include production of media guides, game notes and press releases promoting the university's 23 athletics programs. Prior to becoming a full-time employee at La Salle, Currie networked with the business leaders of Philadelphia at Aronimink Golf Club where he was a caddie for 11 years. Currie also interned with WPVI Channel 6 in Philadelphia while he attended La Salle. Since coming to La Salle, Currie has also worked at several regional and national tournaments. He has assisted in the coordination of media interviews at the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championships and for the 2000 Women's Basketball Final Four in Philadelphia. He has also worked as the Official Scorekeeper for the American Legion Eastern Regional Championships. Clime's hobbies include golf, music and sports. He is single and resides in Havertown. TOQWMION Press Table: The La Salle University men's basketball press row at Tom Gola Arena is opposite the team benches. Accredited media should enter the building through the media entrance on the left side on the Hayman Center when facing the building. Press Credentials: Requests for credentials should be made in writing at least one week prior to the game. If time permits, credentials will be mailed. All other credentials should be picked up at the Press Gate. Photographers: Photographers must have their photo passes visible at all times on the sidelines. All photographers must shoot from the baseline. Press Parking: Parking is very limited. Advanced notice to the Athletic Communications Office is required. Press Services: Complete individual and team statistics are compiled by the Stat Crew computerized statistics program which is staff by Harvey Pollack, Susan Senner, and their statisticians. Statistics will be distributed on press row at halftime and in the press room. Statistics will also be distributed in the media room post-game prior to the coaches interview sessions. The Media Room is located on the second floor of the Hayman Center. Post-Game Interviews: Both head coaches will be available in the interview room after a 10-minute cooling off period. La Salle coach Speedy Morris will go first, followed by the visiting coach. Access to the dressing rooms is determined on a per-game basis by each coach. Telephones: Telephones are available for the media's usage in the press room and on press row. Media Guide Credits: The 2000-01 La Salle University men's basketball media guide was produced and edited by the office of Athletic Communications. The guide was printed by Smith, Edwards, Dunlap, a printing and graphic services company. Cover designed with assistance from Smith, Edwards, Dunlap. Photographs are courtesy of Maurice Brown, Dave Yoblick, Dr. John Carabello, Jerry Millevoi, and Ken White. Campus scene photos are courtesy of the La Salle University Department of Public Relations. NBA Photos are courtesy of NBA Photos, a division of NBA Entertainment Inc. Individual credits belong to the following NBA staffphotographers - Andrew D. Bernstein, Lou Capozzola, Chris Covatta, Tim Defrisco, Andy Hayt, Glenn James, and Noren Trotman. C0%*E<RI9{g WE (EXVLOKfEtRS PRIMOUTLETS RADIO OUTLETS (ALL AM) KYW Channel 3 Independence Mall hast Bucks County Courier Times KYW (1060) Philadelphia, PA 19106 Rt.