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2009-10men’sBASKETBALL CONTENTS Quick Facts/Media Information . 1 Lone Star Conference/Preseason Poll . 40 UNIVERSITY FACTS First United Bank Center . 2-3. 2008-09 Lone Star Conference Standings . .41 Location . Canyon, Texas 79016 A Championship Tradition . 4 Lone Star Conference Awards and History . .42 Established . 1910 Enrollment . 7,750. Coaching & Support Staff The Record Book President . Dr. J . Patrick O’Brien Head Coach Rick Cooper . .6-7 . Year-By-Year Results . 44-49 Athletic Director . Michael McBroom Assistant Coaches/Support Staff . 8-9. All-Time Series Records . 50 Assoc . Athletic Director (SWA) . .Holly Troth Nickname . Buffaloes/Buffs 2009-10 Radio/TV Roster . .10 Postseason History . .51 Colors . Maroon. and White All-Time Letterwinners . 52-53 Meet The Buffaloes Affiliation . NCAA. Division II Individual Records . 54-56 Conference . .Lone Star (South) 2009-10 Season Preview . 12-13 Arena . .First United Bank Center 2009-10 Rosters . 14 This is West Texas A&M Capacity . 4,800 Returning Letterwinners . 15-18 This is WTAMU . 58-59 Athletic Department Phone . (806) 651-4400 Ticket Office Contact . Misty Hobbs Buff Newcomers . 18-22 Canyon / Amarillo, Texas . .60 Ticket Office Phone Number . (806) 651-1414 About NCAA Division II . 61 2008-09 In Review President Dr . J . Patrick O’Brien . .62 MEDIA RELATIONS 2008-09 Season Statistics . 24-27 Athletics Director Michael McBroom . 63 2008-09 Game-By-Game Box Scores . 28-34 Associate A .D ./MBSK Contact . Kent Johnson WT Athletics Administration . 64-65 Office Phone . (806) 651-4406 2009-10 Opponents Media Information/ Media Outlets . 65-66 Cell Phone . (806) 290-4535 2009-10 Lone Star Conference Opponents . 36-39. E-Mail . kjohnson@wtamu. .edu WT Traditions . .67 Assistant Director . Andi. Leavitt 2009-10 Nonconference Opponents/SID contacts . 39 Buffalo Spirit . .68 Office Phone . (806) 651-4430 SID Fax . (806) 651-4409 E-Mail . aleavitt@wtamu .edu Press Row Phone . (806) 651-1420 Web Site . www. .GoBuffsGo .com SID Mailing Address . WTAMU. Box 60049 . Canyon, Texas 79016 Overnight Address . 2403 Russell Long Blvd . Canyon, Texas 79016 COACHING STAFF Head Coach . Rick. Cooper Alma Mater . .Wayland Baptist (‘81) WTAMU Record . 311-152. (16 years) Overall Record . 463-199. (22 years) Office Phone . (806) 651-2697 Assistant Coaches . Arendijus Mejeras . Vinay Patel Graduate Assistant . K. .C . Beard Men’s Basketball Mailing Address . .WTAMU Box 60049, Canyon, Texas 79016 BASKETBALL INFORMATION 2008-09 Overall Record . 16-11. 2008 LSC South Record . .6-6 . (T-Fourth) Starters Returning . 2 Nick Burns, G, 6-0, Sr-1L (11 .2 pts ., 3 .8 reb ., 29 .4 min .) Bijan Dotson, C, 6-7, Sr-1L (8 .9 pts ., 5 .3 reb ., 18 .6 min .) Lettermen Returning . 3 Nick Burns, G, 6-1, Sr-1L (11 .2 pts ., 3 .8 reb ., 29 .4 min .) Bijan Dotson, C, 6-7, Sr-1L (8 .9 pts ., 5 .3 reb ., 18 .6 min .) Tory Fernandez, G, 6-0, Sr-1L (0 .4 pts ., 0 .6 reb ., 3 .4 min .) Other Returnees . 2 Chris Tucker, G, 5-8, Sr-SQ, Philadelphia, Pa . Mason White, F, 6-4, Fr-RS, Amarillo, Texas Newcomers . 11 Jordan Ashmore, G, 6-3, Fr-HS, Spearman, Texas (High) Kendall Cogburn, F, 6-6, So-TR, Amarillo, Texas . .(Wayland Baptist) Alex Davis, F, 6-6, Jr-TR, Milwaukee, Wisc . (Tenn . Tech) LaDariius Hall, G, 6-2, Jr-TR, Florence, Ala . (Bevil State CC) Jacquiese Holcombe, F, 6-5, Jr-TR, Atlanta, Ga . (Miss . St .) Tyler Hull, G, 6-1, Jr-TR, Peaster, Texas (Weatherford Coll .) Donnie Kidd, F, 6-5, Jr-TR, Fallon, Nev . (Feather River CC) Joe Mincey, G, 6-3, Jr-TR, Seneca, S .C . (Cosumnes River) Devaun Stewart, G, 6-2, Fr ., Arlington, Texas (Mansfield) Justin Tubb, F, 6-5, Jr-TR, Lenorah, Texas (Midland Coll .) Kolten Wilder, G, 6-1, Fr ., Goodyear, Ariz . (Millenium) NCAA Post-Season Appearances . 11 Last NCAA Appearance . .2007-08 (lost to Southwest Baptist in regional quarterfinals) Overall Record . 1,359-874 WWW.GOBUFFSGO.COM 1 FIRST UNITED BANK CENTER The First United Bank Center at West Texas A&M Lady Buffs’ doubleheader against Abilene Christian During its short lifetime, the center has been visited University is the premiere multi-purpose arena space University. by such well known performers as Bill Cosby, Big and in the Texas Panhandle. Officially opened to the public The Buffs christened the building with a 80-58 Rich, Martina McBride, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. in January 2002, and renamed the First United Bank victory over Lone Star Conference South Division foe Sitting on the outskirts of Canyon, the facility serves as Center, it replaced the venerable WT Fieldhouse, better Abliene Christian. the easternmost terminus for the WTAMU campus. known as “The Box,” as the home venue for WTAMU The 77,000 square foot facility was constructed at The arena seats approximately 4,800 patrons for Buffs and Lady Buffs NCAA Basketball after more than sporting events and can seat almost 5,800 for concerts half a century. a total cost of $14 million. Designed for many uses, the center hosts area high school playoff basketball and commencements. The facility houses three home Conceived in 1996, University officials began plan- games, concert performances, as well as craft and trade locker rooms, two visitor locker rooms, officials’ dress- ning for the center to host not only sporting events, but shows. The arena also hosted the 2002 NCAA Division ing rooms, two concession areas, a training/rehabilita- also graduation exercises, trade shows and concerts. II National Volleyball Tournament and is the permanent tion room, a hospitality suite, a hospitality dining room, Construction began on Nov. 3, 2000, and the facility home for WTAMU commencement ceremonies. the First United Bank Center box office and the center’s opened its doors on Jan. 26, 2002, for the Buffs’ and management suite. 2 11 NCAA APPEARANCES • 6 LONE STAR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST UNITED BANK CENTER RECORD BOOK OVERALL WTAMU RECORD AT THE FUBC 80-22 ( .784) FIRST GAME Jan . 26, 2002 (WTAMU 80, Abilene Christian 58) FIRST WTAMU WIN Jan . 26, 2002 (WTAMU 80, Abilene Christian 58) 10TH WTAMU WIN Jan . 16, 2003 (WTAMU 79, SW Oklahoma St . 69) 25TH WTAMU WIN Feb . 21, 2004 (WTAMU 76, Texas A&M-Kingsville 76) 50TH WTAMU WIN Jan . 4, 2007 (WTAMU 78, Central Oklahoma 68) MOST POINTS BY WTAMU 100 vs . Lubbock Christian (Dec . 15, 2003) LARGEST HOME WIN WTAMU 82, Southeastern Oklahoma State 37 (Jan . 3, 2008) LARGEST CROWD 4,941 WTAMU vs . Abilene Christian (Jan . 26, 2002) WWW.GOBUFFSGO.COM 3 WT BASKETBall – A CHAMPIONSHIP TRADITION At West Texas A&M, Winning Basketball isn’t something that happens every now and then, it’s become an every-year occurance . The combination of great coaching, outstanding student-athletes, top- notch facilites and the highest level of support have made Buffalo Basketball one of the NCAA’s most successful basketball programs over the past 20 years . 11 NCAA Appearances. Not every team gets to play in this Division II invitiation-only tournament . Since becoming a member of 26 Championship Banners. NCAA Division II, West Texas A&M has participated in the NCAA Tournament more The banners hanging from the rafters of First United Bank Center lend a times than not . visual, historical evidence to the fact that the levels of success achieved by the Buff Basketball program are more than mere participation awards . 6 LSC Tournament Titles. The safest way to punch your ticket into the NCAA Tournament is to win the Lone Star Conference Postseason Tournament, something the Buffs have accomplished more times than any other league member over the past 23 years . JOE fortenberry REggIE RAMEy MAuRICE CHEEkS 3 Honored Jerseys. You recognize outstanding players by displaying their jersey, and West Texas A&M has done such to honor three of its all-time greats; Joe Fortenberry, Reggie Ramey and Maurice Cheeks . Their numbers are present in Since the Lone Star Conference the North end of the First United Bank Center . 4 LSC-South Titles. went to a two-division format prior to the 1997-98 campaign, nobody has won more South Division titles than the Buffaloes . 1 NBA Legend. At the time of his retirement from the NBA in 1993, Maurice Cheeks was the NBA all-time leader in steals and ranked fifth all-time in assists . But, whether it was as one of the NBAs outstanding guards, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to the 1983 NBA Championship, or as the head coach of first the Portland Trailblazers and later the Philadelphia 76ers, Maurice Cheeks (1974-78) was, and always will be, a Buffalo . MAuRICE CHEEkS 4 11 NCAA APPEARANCES • 6 LONE STAR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF HEAD COACH RICK COOPER PAGES 6-7 ASSISTANT COACHES PAGES 8-9 SUPPORT STAFF PAGE 9 RADIO/TV ROSTER PAGE 10 RICK COOPER HEAD COACH 17TH SEASON WAYLAND BAPTISt ‘81 Head coach Rick Cooper enters his 17th season had a losing campaign at WT and is the first coach at the helm of the WTAMU basketball program having in WT men’s basketball history to win 300 games, enjoyed a tenure which, beginning with the 1993-94 accomplishing the feat on Dec . 4, 2008 when the Buffs campaign, has seen the Buffaloes record 16-consecu- defeated #3-ranked Central Oklahoma, 80-67 . On Jan . tive winning seasons and make eight NCAA Regional 8, 2004, Cooper became WTAMU’s all-time winningest Tournament appearances, including three of the past head coach and just the second coach in school history four seasons and seven trips over the past 12 years . with over 200 wins . He is a six-time LSC Coach of the In 2007-08, Cooper guided the Buffs’ squad to Year, winning the award his first season in 1993-94, another Lone Star Conference South Division regular as well as in 1997-98, 1998-99 and in each of the season title, the school’s 12th postseason appearance last three seasons, 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08 .