T R A I L B L A Z E R BASKETBALL
2010-2011
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College Information College Quick Facts Contents JWCC Location ...... 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy, Illinois 62305 Quick Facts...... 1 Campus Information...... 217/224-6500 The College/Trustees & Administration...... 2 Athletic Fax...... 217/224-4980 Athletic Department...... 3 Enrollment...... 2,502 Nickname...... Lady Blazers Meet the Head Coach...... 4 School Colors...... Black, Kelly Green & Gold Assistant Coaches & Core Values...... 5 President of the College...... Dr. Thomas Klincar Office Phone...... 217/641-4102 2010-11 Roster...... 7 Vice President for Student Services...... Dr. John Letts Meet the Sophomores...... 8-14 Office Phone...... 217/641-4300 Meet the Freshmen...... 16-18 Director of Student Life & Athletics...... Michael Elbe Office Phone...... 217/641-4975 2010-11 Schedule...... back cover Gymnasium...... Student Activity Center Gym Location...... 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305 Gym Capacity...... 1,600 Athletic Office Phone...... 217/641-4976 JWCC Basketball Phone...... 217/641-4510 Trail Blazer National Affiliation...National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Basketball Staff Region of Illinois...... 24 Head Coach...... Michael Elbe Conference...... Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) Seasons at John Wood...... 12 2009-10 Record...... 16-15 Student Activity Center Overall Record...... 224-155 Trips to National Tournament...... 2 (5th place in 95-96 & 7th place in 94-95) Associate Coach...... Brad Hoyt Assistant Coach...... Pat Lepper Student Managers...... Chris Duesdieker ...... Tayna Holland Water Girl...... Nicole Landis
Athletic Facilities
In the fall of 2006, the John Wood Community College family added the final phase of their campus expansion--the Student Activity Center. The SAC houses four locker rooms (including a men’s & women’s varsity locker room), a weight room, aerobics room, and a state of the art gymnasium.
“Whether you are somewhere for 5 minutes, 5 hours, 5 weeks, or 5 years, always leave it better than you found it.” ~Unknown 1 Welcome to John Wood Community College
These are exciting times for John Wood Community College John Wood offers four degrees, with both transfer and and the community it serves. Development of the campus technical options, and certificates in more than 60 at 48th and Harrison in Quincy continues: The College occupational areas. Other offerings include training moved into the Student/Administrative Center and programs for business and industry; adult education and Learning Center in January, 2002 and the Paul Heath literacy programs; developmental coursework; personal Community Education and Fine Arts Center in the fall of enrichment programming and a full range of extracurri- 2004. The newest addition to the JWCC campus has been cular activities and student services. The College has the 34,000 square foot Student Activity Center, built in experienced continuous enrollment increases over the past 2006. The SAC provides space for the College’s four years. In fall 2010, more than 2,500 students were intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, graduation enrolled in credit courses, with an additional 2,200 persons ceremonies, physical education classes, conditioning and each year taking advantage of personal interest/noncredit various events and conferences for the community. offerings.
The John Wood district includes all of Adams, Brown and T h e C a m p u s Pike counties and portions of Calhoun, Cass, Hancock, Morgan, Schuyler and Scott counties.
Founded in 1974, the College opened its doors in August 1975, enrolling 668 students that fall. Since 1975, the College has experienced dramatic growth in the number of students served; the number and variety of educational programs available and the educational, social, and economic impact on the community.
Dr. Thomas Klincar President Dr. John Letts Vice President for Student “Athletic programs build agile minds Services and strong bodies. Team sports develop leadership, cohesion, and “Basketball season is upon us and the cooperation. Our communities need Trail Blazers are ready. Our men's citizens who possess all these traits. basketball team represents the JWCC delivers such citizens, but we college well on the court and off. I’m succeed only through the support of confident this season will be no the communities we serve. John Wood is the community’s college. different. We appreciate your Thank you for being a part of our support! I know it means a lot to future and cheering on the team!” these young men to see you in the stands supporting them!" Dr. Thomas Klincar joined John Wood Community College August 1, 2008, as the College's fourth president. Dr. Klincar Dr. John Letts has been in his current position at JWCC since was in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years and was a colonel when August of 1988. He has worked in a variety of student service he retired in July. He previously served as commander, or related positions in higher education since 1971. Dr. Letts chancellor, of the College for Enlisted Professional Military earned his Doctorate in Higher Education Management from Education at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Alabama. Prior New Mexico State University in Las Cruses. to that role he served for two years as commandant, or president, of the Community College of the Air Force at Maxwell Air Force Base. In this role, he oversaw 102 campuses, 330,000 students; and 6,500 faculty members. 2010 Board of Trustees Dr. Klincar holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Dr. Gary Carter, Chair Southern Illinois University Carbondale; a master of science in Mr. Randy Sims, Vice Chair systems management from University of Southern California- Mr. James Gay, Secretary Los Angeles; and a doctor of arts from de LaSalle University in Mr. Jerry Hagmeier Manila, Philippines. Ms. Jeanetta Green Mr. Reginald Coleman Dr. Klincar is a native of Belleville, and his wife, Debbie, is from Mr. John McCarthy Okawville, Illinois. They have three adult children and three Ms. Rebecca Askew, Student Trustee grandchildren.
2 “Commitment to excellence + consistency of effort = success.” ~Unknown Trail Blazer Basketball
TrailTrail BlazerBlazer MissionMission StatementStatement The mission of the John Wood Community College Men's Basketball Program is to uti- lize our actions and words to be estab- lished as an ideal intercollegiate basketball program by exemplifying the standards of a championship organization in the class- room, and on the basketball court. We intend to achieve national status as a pro- gram through continued hard work and Program Synopsis dedication, while being committed to the
The Trail Blazers are coming off a 16-win season, their 12th winning season integrity of our institution. We will also in the past 16 years. Overall, the Trail Blazers have won 57% (323-244) of promote a sense of family among our com- their games since their inaugural year (1992-1993). munity, our college, our fans, and our team. The Trail Blazers have made their mark on the defensive end, having finished each of the past 6 years ranked in the top 15 in the country in defensive points allowed. This past season, JWCC finished as the #2 stingiest defense in the country and have finished the season 1st (2007-2008) and 4th (2006- 07) over the past few years. In those past 6 years, the Trail Blazers have given up less than 68 points per game each season.
Last season was a season of ‘New’. The Trail Blazers welcomed 14 new faces to the program and relied on only 1 returning sophomore. As a result, the inexperience at the college level provided a season with a variety of brilliant moments and moments of challenges. Two sophomores from last year’s team are currently on 4-year rosters, with Christian Bibi Ndongo finding a home at NCAA Division I University of Louisiana-Monroe and 2-year team member Bradson Ephraim making his mark at Malone University in the state of Ohio. Those two former Blazers put the total number of alumni in 4-year programs at eight, in seven different states (Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina, Ohio, and Louisiana).
Coach Mike Elbe was the original, founding coach of the Trail Blazers in the early 1990's. As the first athletic director and men's basketball coach, he started the program and developed it to its current state today.There have been three head coaches in the history of the program, two of them (Coach Elbe and Coach Hoyt) are on this year's staff. This year’s staff also welcomes Coach Pat Lepper, a former player for both Coach Elbe and Coach Hoyt, who has spent the past 4 years at the NCAA Division I, as a player and a coach.
“All championship seasons begin with the championship off-season.” ~John Amabile 3 Welcome to John Wood Basketball
Q & A COACH ELBE Playing in a league that has the defending national What are your expectations, as a team, going into the 2010-11 champion is always a tough test. How competitive will season? Region XXIV be this season? With 10 returning players and 8 new recruits that I have high Last year, the NJCAA national tournament semi-final expectations for, I am very optimistic for this season. One of our game was Kirkwood vs Lewis and Clark where Kirkwood goals is to win 20 games and after winning 19 games in both the won in double overtime. Had Lewis and Clark won the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, we are due to get this objective game, they would have played Lincoln College in the done! championship game making it a Midwest Athletic Conference and Region 24 national title game. Lincoln With a solid nucleus returning, how has the pre-season training College ended up beating Kirkwood in the final game to been different than other years? win the NJCAA national championship last season. As Our coaching staff has spent less time teaching what we expect as always, I think our conference and region is one of the people, students and basketball players. Because of that, we have toughest in the nation and we prove it when we go to had more time to spend on other productive items during team the national tournament and in our play against NJCAA development sessions. Last year, with only 1 returning player division one colleges. (Bradson Ephraim), we spent a lot of time instilling our program to so many new players. JWCC has a challenging non-conference schedule, including Southeastern (IA), and Kirkwood (IA) How about the freshman class? Have they adapted to the college Community College twice, and Indian Hills (IA) in addi- environment, both athletically and academically? tion to the always tough Mid West Athletic Conference? I am very happy with our freshman class. Each of them has fit the Is this team prepared for the challenges that the sched- mold of good people, good students and good basketball ule presents? players.That is extremely important when we recruit a young man We do have a tough non-conference schedule and have into our basketball family. This is one of the “potentially best” fresh- the past several years. I think you need to battle test men classes I have had in my 12 years at John Wood. But I am the your team the first half of the season to prepare them first to say that potential is only as good as what you make of it. for conference play and a post season run. I think play- Each of them have a long way to go, however they have the poten- ing at Indian Hills, Southeastern Iowa and Kirkwood tial and are willing to work and be coached to reach the team’s forces your team to either elevate your level of play to goals. compete or take one on the chin. I do feel with our returning players and the quality of our new players, we What will be the staples of this year’s team? Defense, post play, should be ready to go into those environments and perimeter shooting…? compete. As with all of our teams, I expect us to be in the top 5 teams nation- ally in defensive field goal percentage (the real indicator of your defensive effectiveness), a team that is well prepared, plays hard and competes. I do think we have a variety of weapons offensively this year. Our post play should be solid and we have some very capable shooters on the perimeters as well as a couple of guards who can really attack the basket. Our ability to take care of the basketball and limit our turnovers will be one indicator that will help or hurt us in achieving our 20-win goal this season.
Welcome by Coach Elbe
Welcome to another year of Trail Blazer Basketball. We are excited about the possibilites that this year’s group will bring to the campus community and to the basketball floor. With 10 returning players in our program and a host of tal- ented freshmen, our staff is anxious to work toward reach- ing our goals. All of us look forward to seeing you during another exciting year of Trail Blazer Basketball! This is John Wood Basketball! 4 “Every workout, every practice, and every game is a chance to improve. Take advantage.” ~Unknown Strength & Conditioning/Individual development
Speed, power, and quickness are all critical aspects to competing at the highest level possible. John Wood bas- ketball puts time, effort, and tremendous pride in their commitment to strength and conditioning, both on the floor and in the weight room – adding and sustaining strength, speed and power.
Using a year round commitment to basketball-specific ‘power training’, developing an athlete’s ability to transfer weight room power to the basketball floor, JWCC ath- letes become accustomed to the weight room right away.
Power training is only a part of the commitment to con- ditioning within the Trail Blazer program. Sprint work, overspeed training, plyometrics, and an agility series are all a major, consistent piece to developing the most well- conditioned athletes as possible. The best players are in the best shape!
Head Coach Mike Elbe and his coaching staff are dedicat- ed to developing each student-athlete through small group, individual, and team workouts. Individual and small group attention is a constant throughout the entire year and in all 4 seasons – preseason, regular season, postseason, and summer.
Defensive breakdown, shooting, ball handling, passing, and several other skills are developed throughout the year as a result of the dedication of both the coaching staff and the players of John Wood basketball.
“Victory happens when thousands of hours of training meet one moment of opportunity.” ~Unknown 5 Academic Success program & facilities
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
John Wood basketball is more than being an athlete. Each young man is a student first, an athlete second. The Blazer Academic success program promotes classroom participation, faculty inter- action, and an organized process to see success in the classroom.
Study tables, official grade checks, and unofficial communication with the John Wood faculty and staff allows the student-athletes and coaching staff to keep the importance of receiving a quality education at the forefront of their Trail Blazer experience.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
In the fall of 2006, the John Wood Community College family added the final phase of their campus expansion – the Student Activity Center. The SAC houses 4 locker rooms – including a men’s and women’s varsity locker room, a weight room, aerobics room, and a state of the art gym- nasium.
With the addition of this facility, the student-ath- letes that have earned the right to be a member of John Wood basketball trains like champions in order to compete to become champions.
6 “Success is fully available to anyone who decides to make the effort and the commitment.” ~Unknown Moving on
MOVING ON PROGRAM
A part of the junior college experience is being able to re-enter the recruiting cycle of four-year programs around the country. Four year programs at every level of NCAA and NAIA routinely enter into the junior col- lege ranks to find a player that is prepared to make an impact right away. John Wood basketball student- athletes are no different.
Over the past 18 years, we have witnessed many of our graduates have great successes as they move on from John Wood to continue their academic and athletic careers. As a young man finishes his eligibility in JWCC’s basketball program, the coaching staff and support staff have provided a variety of experiences that can prepare that athlete to succeed at their new college.
Head Coach Mike Elbe and his coaching staff are committed to exposing the young men in our program to programs across the country. Countless phone calls, emails, and updates are shared throughout the year in order to give our players as many viable options as possible.
The past two seasons are great indicators of that commitment. All ten sophomores over the past two sea- sons that had an interest in continuing their playing career are on scholarship at a four-year university this season. It is not uncommon to have over 100 four year schools actively vying for graduates from our pro- gram – because they are typically prepared to succeed, academically and athletically. The map below showcases the coast-to-coast approach that our Moving On program provides.
University of Wisconsin- Green Bay University of San Francisco Utah State Indiana University Purdue- Bluefield Fort Wayne College
Los Angeles University of Reinhardt New Mexico University of College Louisiana- (GA) Monroe
John Wood Community College student-athletes go: COAST-TO-COAST!
“Successful people make a habit of doing things unsuccessful people don’t like to do.” ~Unknown 7 Game night at the student activity center
DEVOTED SUPPORT GROUPS Atmosphere, environment, and enthusiam all are necessary ingredients to providing a game experience in which coaches and student-ath- letes can appreciate and excel. John Wood bas- ketball is no different. We are fortunate to have DEVOTED SUPPORT GROUPS that attend games and provide a true intercollegiate environment.
2010-2011 Cheerleading Squad Coach...... Joyce Woodruff Assistant Coach...... Ashley Klincar Assistant Coach...... Hope Cerena Rebecca Askew*...... So...... Central Miriah Bruns...... So...... Central Brittany Callison*...... So...... Osage Lindsey Hayes*...... So...... QHS Marisa Kelsall...... Fr...... Unity Molly Logsdon...... Fr...... Highland Cheyenne Syrcle*...... So...... Griggsville-Perry Hilary Wittler...... Fr...... Unity Pilar Yates...... So...... QHS
*denotes return cheerleader
2010-2011 Dance Team Adrienne Smith* So. Pittsfield Hannah Kreinberg* So. QND Kristen Steeman Fr. QND Abby Hartley Fr. QHS Lauren Thomas Fr. QHS Kaylie Gilbert Fr. QHS
Coach: Jayne Pieper *Return dancer
8 “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Player Scrapbook
ll 18 members of the Trail Blazer basketball program WHICH TEAMMATE IS MOST were polled before the beginning of the season to LIKELY TO WIN AMERICA’S A see which of their teammates fit a certain category. GOT TALENT (and Most of the answers were said with a smile….but all by doing what)? of them were honest. This question was the one question that received a vari- Which teammate is most likely to ety of answers. Seven differ- Date A movie star (and who)? ent players received at least one vote. Even the team’s student manager received a vote This category received many different combi- for this category. But in the end Antonio nations. Seven players received at least one Landers was the winner with his rendition of vote. Jurgen Lico pulled ahead with the win- the “dougie dance”. ning vote and was paired with actress Angelina Jolie. WHICH TRAIL BLAZER IS MOST LIKELY TO BECOME A Which teammate makes you laugh MOVIE STAR? the most? For the second year in a row, Seven players received more than one vote, Ryan Stuckman captured but Jeff Obert pulled ahead to win with nine the majority of this vote as votes for the teammate who makes you laugh the most likely to find him- the most. self on a movie set some day. Nine other players received one or more votes in the race to become a Hollywood star. Which Of Your Teammates Could Survive The Longest On A Deserted Island? Which teammate is most likely to become a millionaire? This year’s winner in this cate- gory was a player from Antigua, This category had five players receiving West Indies. Lawson Kirby one vote. Will Carr was the winner of received the most votes while this category, receiving nine votes. eight other players received Will is currently pursuing an aerospace one or more votes. engineering degree.
WHICH OF YOUR TEAMMATES COULD BECOME THE NEXT YOUTUBE SENSATION?
This category was a tight race between two players, Jamal Wolfe and Roshawn Nunn. In the end Jamal pulled ahead with the win. Keep your eyes out for his new line of online videos.
“Stay in the moment. There is nothing you can do about the past and the future is never guaranteed.” ~Unknown 9 Coaching staff
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Coach Michael Elbe begins his 13th season as the head basketball coach at John Wood Community College. He enters the 2010-11 campaign with a 224-155 record during his 12 previous seasons as the Trail Blazers' coach. Coach Elbe has 23 years experience as a college basketball coach. He served four years as an assistant basketball coach at three colleges; University of South Alabama (NCAA-Division I), St. Andrews College (NCAA-Division II), and the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (NCAA-Division I) before starting the basketball program at JWCC in 1992. In 1997, Coach Elbe accepted a position at the University of Dubuque as director of athletics/head men's basketball coach and held that position until the spring of 2002 when he returned to John Wood to coach, administer the student life and athletic program and to be a part of designing/building a new student activity center on campus. In August of 2006, one of his lifetime dreams came true when the college opened the doors to a new 34,000 square foot student activity center. The 2009-2010 season marks the fourth year of competition in the new facility.
Michael Elbe serves as the director of student life and athletics at the college overseeing six intercollegiate athletic programs, the Student Government Association (SGA), on and off campus student activities, clubs/organizations and intramurals. Michael earned a master’s degree in education degree from the University of South Alabama (Mobile) in 1987 and a bachelor of science degree from Quincy University (Ill.) in 1986.
Coach Elbe has earned numerous awards, including five Coach of the Year distinctions. He has been selected as an Outstanding Young Man in America, while receiving the Most Inspirational Teacher Award from Western Illinois University and a Certificate of Merit Award from the American Red Cross. He was also selected the Professional Staff Member of the Year at JWCC in 1996 and received the President’s Appreciation Award in 2009. A native of Camp Point (Ill.), Elbe was raised a coach's son playing for his father, the late Coach Harry Elbe, who is in the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame.
Michael Elbe has been married to Gerese for 22 years and they have three children, Olivia, Harrison, and Lincoln.
10 “Strive to accomplish the very best you are capable of. Nothing less than your best effort will suffice.” ~John Wooden Coaching staff
Pat Lepper started his coaching career at Jacksonville University. In Brad Hoyt his first season at JU, he helped lead the Dolphins to their first regular season championship and a bid to the NIT Tournament. In Coach Associate Coach Lepper’s second season at Jacksonville, the team won 21 won games, repeated its regular season conference championship and recorded Coach Brad Hoyt begins his third season its first post-season win in the NIT since 1970 against No. 1 seed with the Trail Blazer basketball program Arizona State. after serving three years as the head basketball coach at Culver-Stockton He is currently an adjunct faculty member at JWCC, teaching courses College in Canton, Mo and one year as in the business and math areas. Coach Lepp is single and resides in Quincy, IL. head coach at JWCC. He is no stranger to the program; playing on a NJCAA national qualifying team for Coach Elbe (1994-95), serving as an assistant basketball coach for five seasons and Chris Duesdieker serving as Head Coach for the 2004-05 season. Student Manager After finishing the 2004-05 basketball season as head coach with 19 Chris Duesdieker begins his first victories and having a player named first team All American (Joel season as head student assistant for Box), he accepted the head coaching position at Culver-Stockton the Mens Basketball team at John College, an NAIA four-year institution. He coached the first Culver- Wood. He is currently a sophomore at Stockton player to lead the conference in scoring, the first All- John Wood and is pursuing a degree in American (Third Team), and started the first junior varsity program in exercise science. Chris is the vice the history of the basketball program. president of the Student Government Association and the chair of SGA's He has served a variety of roles in higher education, including Program Board, which plans all the activities at John Wood. admissions officer, financial aid specialist, grant coordinator (Upward Bound program), faculty member, and developed and chaired the Chris graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 2009. While at sport management program at Culver-Stockton. He currently Quincy High, Chris ran three years of Track and Field, 1 year of Cross focuses time as sports information specialist. Coach Hoyt also serves Country, and became a member of the NTHS his junior year. Chris as the Director of Total Athlete Performance, a division of Advance recently received his coaching certification from the state, and is Wellness, in Quincy, IL. He is the lead trainer, focusing on speed, looking to help coach the track and field team at QHS. agility, and strength for athletes of all ages and in all sports with the intention of improving sport performance on the court or on the Chris is the son of Kirk and Cindy Duesdieker of Quincy, and has a field. younger sister Nicole.
Coach Hoyt is married to Nikki and they have three children, Sydnie (9), Jake (6), and Luke (3 months). Tayna Holland Student Manager Pat Lepper Assistant Coach Tanya Holland enters her first year as manager of the Trail Blazers. She Coach Pat Lepper begins his first is a sophomore at John Wood season on the coaching staff with pursuing an associate degree in the Trail Blazers. He is no stranger medical coding and billing. Tanya to the program, having played an has been a member of the Bacchus integral part as a player during the program and also works at the John 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. Wood Community Education Office. Coach Lepper’s name can be found She has been working Monday-Thursday evenings as an office in the record books, in 6th place in assistant for the past two years. total 3-pt FG’s made. He finished his freshman season shooting 51% (39-77) from the 3-point line Tanya graduated from Monroe City R-1 High School in 1988 in and shot at a career 42% clip behind the arc. After John Wood, Monroe City, MO and moved to Quincy, Illinois in 2006. She has Lepper played for Division I Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne and had a five children, LaSha’, Darius, Dylan, Damian, Landan, and three 42% career 3-point shooting average, helping lead the Donsto step-children, Kent, Bianca, and Jordan. In her spare time she their first post-season win ever. enjoys reading, music, movies, basketball, football, and baseball.
“Surround yourself with successful people. It’s best if you are not the wisest person in the room. ~Unknown 11 Athletic department
Joyce Woodruff Nicole Landis Administrative Water Girl Assistant to the Parents: John & Beverly Landis Director of Student Sibling: Brock, a senior at WIU Greatest strength...Dr. Letts’ Life & Athletics thinks I’m perceptive Dream job...Being a pizza taste Joyce Woodruff joined the staff of tester John Wood Community College Favorite super in September 2007. She hero...Superman attended Western Illinois University and is a John Wood What does it mean to be alumna. Joyce is also the John Wood cheerleading advisor. hero...Somebody who takes me She resides in Mendon with her husband Doug and their to all of the Trail Blazer son Logan. Joyce feels a strong athletic program is very basketball games. My dad is my hero. I love him!! Favorite flavor of ice cream...Plain old vanilla good for John Wood. Favorite restaurant in Quincy...All the new pizza places that are opening Favorite place on campus...On the Mountain Dew Court with my favorite basketball teams playing One super power you would love to have...Flying Three things you must have on a stranded island...All of my cd’s, cd player, & batteries. All of my dvd’s, dvd player, & batteries. Pads Sean Monteyne of paper, pens, & batteries. Athletic Trainer Is that three things? Something you love to Sean J. Monteyne M.S., ATC/LAT, a do, but don’t have the senior athletic trainer at the Quincy time to do it...Take Medical Group, is in his third additional equestrain season as the head athletic trainer lessons for the John Wood Trail Blazers. Hidden Sean's 10 plus years of experience talent...Recognizing as an athletic trainer has proven to people & remembering be very beneficial to the Blazers in their names injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Monteyne graduated from Illinois State University with a master's degree in athletic training and exercise physiology in 1996.
In addition to being a certified athletic trainer, he is a certified exercise specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Monteyne enjoys working with the young men and women at JWCC.
12 “Only keep the company of those that make you better.” ~English Proverb “I’ve always believed if you put in the work, the results will come.” ~Michael Jordan 13 Trail Blazer Photo Roster
4 Henry Sidney 5 Regan Bruenger 10 Mike Lieber 12 Jamal Wolfe
20 Roshawn Nunn 22 Isiah Johnson 23 Mike Shaw
24 Ryan Stuckman 32 Kody Kirkpatrick 33 Jurgen Lico 34 Jeff Obert
40 Antonio Landers 42 Matt Putrich 44 Andrew Dahle
54 Will Carr 55 Lawson Kirby Tyler Durst Kuna Lahai Pumagoi
14 “”As the challenge elevates, the need for teamwork escalates.” ~Sir Edmund Hillary Player Profiles 44 HenryHenry SidneySidney SOPHOMORE POINT GUARD 5’10”, 175 MONROE , LOUISIANA THIS YEAR: Will be counted on as a perimeter defensive presence….has the ability to really guard the basketball and disrupt the opponent’s offense….good leader and has become a vocal leader of this team.
FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Earned the starting point guard position half way through season and provided solid leadership and defensive presence on the floor. Shot nearly 90% from the free throw line and 45% COACHES’ QUOTE: "Henry is a from the 3-point line for the season. defensive specialist on the perime- ter. He does a great job in applying HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Ouachita High School (LA), located in defensive pressure from the top of Monroe, LA…..played for Coach Casey Jones. our defense and has developed a tremendous understanding of our PERSONAL: Parents…..Divita Sidney and Henry Sidney, system and expectations. Henry Siblings…..Tabarris, Sherrell, D’Angelo, Na’leah. will be a leader on the floor and is set to have a successful sopho- more campaign.”
What made you choose John Wood Community College...Talking with Coach Hoyt.
My biggest thrill in life to date is...Playing college basketball
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Discipline
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be...My dad
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...De’Varia Sanders (R.I.P.)
If I won one million dollars, I would...Invest it in my family
Henry’s Stats for 2009-2010: GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG 31 34 86 .395 11 25 .440 26 29 .897 66 2.1 67 1 26 105 3.4
“Competitive toughness is an acquired skill, not an inherited trait.” ~Gary Mack 15 Player Profiles 1100 MikeMike LieberLieber SOPHOMORE FORWARD 6’3”, 190 QUINCY, ILLINOIS THIS YEAR: Solid, low-error basketball player that will be expected to be a ‘rock’ for the program…..plays at a high energy level and provides versa- tility at the forward position….possesses good leadership skills and is a great teammate.
FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Settled in as starting power forward for most of freshman season…ended season with averages of 2.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. COACHES’ QUOTE: “Mike is just solid. He is a great teammate HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School that can do all the things that a (IL)…..played for Coach Scott Douglas. team needs to be successful. He makes very few mistakes, is PERSONAL: Parents…..Lincoln and Barbara Lieber. extremely coachable, and plays extremely hard. He’s been a leader for us on and off the court and we will expect that to continue throughout the year.”
What is your first memory of basketball...Watching Coach Akers coach his Aces team.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Push through the hard times and never give up.
If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on...My grand- pa’s spaghetti and garlic bread
My most prized possession...My family
For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to...Continue to practice
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...Kobe Bryant
Mike’s Stats for 2009-2010: GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG 29 26 50 .520 00 .000 9 17 .529 90 3.1 28 0 33 61 2.1
16 “To be mentally tough you have to embrase obstacles. Expect nothing to be easy.” ~Michael Phelps Player Profiles 2244 RyanRyan StuckmanStuckman SOPHOMORE GUARD 6’2”, 180 QUINCY, ILLINOIS THIS YEAR: Will be counted on as a consistent perimeter threat….had a solid freshman campaign, shooting the basketball and providing a tough mentality to the floor…is a team leader through his actions, on and off the floor.
FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Stuck had a solid freshman campaign, earning All-Conference and All-Region recognition at the end of the sea- son. As a consistent perimeter threat, finished his first season with a 13 COACHES’ QUOTE: “Ryan is a points per game average and took a remarkable 31 charges in 31 games three-point shooter and will need played. to find opportunities for shots within our offensive system. He is a HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School well-coached, high IQ perimeter (IL)…..played for Coach Scott Douglas. guy that is coachable and plays PERSONAL: Parents…..Roger and Kathy Stuckman, Siblings…..Kurt and with great energy. We expect Ryan Kristi. to lead and improve on his fresh- man campaign.”
What made you choose John Wood Community College...Good program and good coaches
My biggest thrill in life to date is...Flying
The place I’d most like to visit...Australia
If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on...Jimmy Johns
My most prized possession...My facial hair
In the movie of my life, the actor who plays me is...Jim Carrey
Ryan’s Stats for 2009-2010: GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG 30 143 356 .402 73 215 .340 31 47 .660 123 4.1 46 4 27 390 13.0
“You must be persistent in your discipline and habits if you want to be successful.” ~Jack Canfield 17 Player Profiles 3333 JurgenJurgen LicoLico SOPHOMORE GUARD 6’6”, 215 ATHENS, GREECE THIS YEAR: Big, versatile forward that can really shoot the ball from the arc….deceptive athlete that can score around the basket or face the bas- ket….will be expected to provide offense for the Trail Blazers all season.
FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Came off the bench and provided an offensive spark...averaged nearly 8 points and 6 rebounds per game.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in Athens, Greece…..first time out of Athens COACHES’ QUOTE: “Jurgen was when his plane landed to become a part of the Trail Blazer family. is a versatile forward that has yet to see his best basketball. He can PERSONAL: Parents…..Alekos Lico and Mimozoc Lico, Siblings…..Vasilis. absolutely shoot the basketball and will be expected to be a con- sistent threat from behind the arc.”
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Never quit
The place I’d most like to visit...Barcelona
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be...Michael Jordan
In the movie of my life, the actor who plays me...Jackie Chan
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...My friends and family
If I won one million dollars, I would...Help my family to have a bet- ter life
Jurgen’s Stats for 2009-2010: GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG 31 89 211 .422 30 92 .326 31 38 .816 169 5.5 32 8 16 239 7.7
18 “If everything you do is working; you are not pushing yourself hard enough.” ~Unknown Player Profiles 3344 JJ e e f f f f O O b b e e r r t t SOPHOMORE FORWARD 6’5”, 170 LIBERTY, ILLINOIS THIS YEAR: Versatile forward that continues to improve with each prac- tice….plays hard and has a high basketball IQ…will be counted on as an energy, low-error player this season.
FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Played sparingly as a freshman, but pro- vided a glue factor throughout the entire year.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Liberty High School (IL)…played for COACHES’ QUOTE: “Jeff Coach Jeff Kasparie…..earned multiple All-Star and All-Tournament recog- is a terrific young man that nitions as a senior. seems to improve each time
PERSONAL: Parents…..Bobby and Kelly Obert, Siblings…..Jordan, Levi, we practice. He is a pleasure Landon, Clayton, and Claire. to coach and understands
concepts and work ethic very
well.”
My biggest thrill in life to date is...Meeting Will Carr
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Push through the hard times and never give up.
The place I’d most like to visit...Jurgen’s hometown in Greece
My most prized possession...My phone
In the movie of my life, the actor who plays me...Jackie Chan
For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to...Work on bet- ter ball control
Jeff’s Stats for 2009-2010: GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG 13 4 10 .400 00 .000 22.100 11 0.8 30210 0.8
“To whom much is given; much is expected.” ~Unknown 19 Player Profiles 5544 WW i i l l l l C C a a r r r r SOPHOMORE CENTER 6’11”, 260 WARSAW, ILLINOIS THIS YEAR: Big, physical post that continues to improve his skill set…..will be counted on as a physical inside presence for the Trail Blazers….expect- ed to be a defensive anchor and post presence during the season.
FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Played significant minutes as a freshman, starting nearly every game of the season. Finished the season with aver- ages of 7.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while posting a team-high 23 blocks. COACHES’ QUOTE: “Will had a solid freshman HIGH SCHOOL: From Warsaw, IL…..played for the West Hancock campaign and has continued Titans…coached by Reno Pinkston. to improve throughout last PERSONAL: Parents…..Stan & Melody Carr, Brother…..Doug. spring, summer and this fall. We will ask a lot of Will on the glass and around the basket all season long.”
What is your first memory of basketball...Shooting hoops in my driveway with my dad.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Helping others is often the best way to help yourself.
The place I’d most like to visit...Planet Mars
My craziest ambition...to live on a colony in space
My most prized possession...My car
The first time I met Coach Elbe, I thought...He is a genuine, nice guy.
Will’s Stats for 2009-2010: GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG 31 98 188 .521 00 .000 38 75 .507 222 7.2 14 23 14 234 7.5
20 “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain; but the fun in life is the challenge of the climb.” ~Unknown Player Profiles 5555 LawsonLawson KirbyKirby SOPHOMORE CENTER 6’6”, 260 ANTIGUA, WEST INDIES THIS YEAR: Big, physical post presence that provides a crafty scoring presence around the basket…..potentially the Trail Blazer’s best interior scorer….conditioning level and basketball IQ will dictate his level of suc- cess.
FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Saw limited time as a backup and showed flashes of an ability to make plays on both ends of the basketball floor. COACHES’ QUOTE: “Lawson is a big physical post presence. He HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Princess Margaret on the island of continues our long association Antigua in the West Indies….played for Coach James….nominated in with the island of Antigua in the 2005 as the ‘Best Sports Man’ on the island. West Indies. As a second-year guy for us, we expect him to continue PERSONAL: Parents…..Penrod & Valerie, Brother….Pennisha, Aisha, improving his conditioning and Meshach, Tramaiu, Penrod Jr. provide an offensive presence for us in the interior.”
What made you choose John Wood Community College...Coach Elbe
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Go hard or don’t go at all.
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be...Shaq
For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to...Push myself more.
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...My grandmother for one last time.
If I won one million dollars, I would...Buy my dad a boat and then open an indoor court in Antigua.
Lawson’s Stats for 2009-2010: GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG 25 15 31 .484 00 .000 09.000 37 1.5 52130 1.2
“The strong do what they will; the weak do what they must.” ~Thucydides 21 Player Profiles 55 ReganRegan BruengBruengee rr FRESHMAN GUARD 6’2”, 200 AUGUSTA, ILLINOIS
First memory of basket- THIS YEAR: Strong, physical guard that could see time at all 3 perimeter posi- ball...Playing my older tions…..very good with the basketball in his hands to make plays for himself or others….will provide perimeter scoring from the three-point line to the rim. brother on a Little Tikes BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Southeastern (IL)…..played for Coach rim in my room. Bryan Schullian….earned multiple awards and recognitions, including second If I won one million dol- team All-State by the IBCA and graduated as all-time leader scorer and steals lars, I would...Buy Coach leader at Southeastern HS…recognized on multiple All-Tournament Teams as a senior. COACHES’ QUOTE: “Regan had a tremendous high school career and we think his game translates to Lepper a new wardrobe. the college game very well. He is extremely strong and physical and has the ability to make plays with If I could spend a day the basketball. We’re anxious to have Regan in the gym to start his collegiate career.” with anyone it would PERSONAL: Parents…..Rod & Donna Bruenger, Brothers…..Ross & Ryan. be...Carrie Underwood Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Hard work beats talent until talent works hard. 1122 JamalJamal WolfeWolfe FRESHMAN POINT GUARD 5’11”, 165 MUNCIE, INDIANA
What made you choose THIS YEAR: A quick, pass first point guard that sees the floor very well….has capabilities of finding open guys in transition and the half court…..can apply JWCC...It’s a great place great defensive pressure on the opponent and put pressure on the other team to be. It has a good ath- both offensively and defensively. letic program and good BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Muncie Southside (IN)……played for people. Coach Rick Baumgartner….earned multiple awards and recognitions, including All-Conference recognition, All State recognition, team MVP, and voted as a top If I had to cook all my senior in the state of Indiana…was also a highly decorated track athlete at Southside. meals, I’d probably sur- COACHES’ QUOTE: “Jamal is a terrific young man that possesses the ability to get past the first line of vive on...Hot pockets defense and share the basketball with his teammates. We will count on him to be our catalyst to our In the movie of my life, transition offense and set a tone at the top of our defense.” PERSONAL: Parents…..Pearlie Stokes and Rondell Wolfe, Siblings…..Rondell Wolfe, Marianna Stokes, the actor who plays Ronnisha Wolfe, and Cteria Wolfe. me...Denzel Washington Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Never give up. Never quit. 2200 RoshawnRoshawn NunnNunn FRESHMAN GUARD 6’1”, 170 ANDERSON, INDIANA
The place I’d most like THIS YEAR: Scoring combo guard that has the ability to score in a variety of to visit...Italy, because it’s ways……considered a playmaker with the ball in his hands, both for himself and a beautiful place with teammates…..will be counted on as a consistent offensive threat. beautiful women & good BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Anderson (IN)……played for Coach food. Ron Hecklinski….earned multiple awards and recognitions, including voted as a My first impression of Top 40 player in the state of Indiana, a Top 100 junior in the state, and the runner Coach Elbe...He was defi- up MVP at a prestigious 5 Star Camp. nitely about business & COACHES’ QUOTE: “Ro has a chance to be a very productive player in our system. He has been well he would help me get coached and thrives in a system of play. His basketball IQ and ball skills will provide him with many better. opportunities to find ways to score.” If I could spend a day PERSONAL: Parents…..Randy & Rhonda Nunn…..Siblings….Ranetta and Randy Jr. with anyone it would Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Alone you can reach a goal, but if you work with the people be...Bill Gates around you; it will be a lot easier.
22 “There is NEVER a good reason for lack of effort. EVER.” ~Unknown Player Profiles 2222 IsaiahIsaiah JohnsonJohnson FRESHMAN GUARD 5’9”, 155 QUINCY, ILLINOIS
First memory of basket- THIS YEAR: Solid, fast point guard that has the ability to score from the perime- ball...Watching a Bulls ter… good athlete that has been well coached and possesses a solid basketball game with my dad when IQ. I was three years old. BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Quincy Senior (IL)……played for Most prized posses- Coach Sean Taylor….earned multiple awards and recognitions, including the QHS sion...My girlfriend Multi-Athlete award and was a First Team All-WB6 conference selection. If I had to cook all my COACHES’ QUOTE: “Isaiah is a great teammate that is a pass first point guard in our system. He’s fast meals, I’d probably sur- with the basketball and will be asked to get our transition offense started quickly.” vive on...Sloppy tacos PERSONAL: Parents…..Daniel Bailey and Rachelle Johnson…..Siblings….Briana and Daniel Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Go hard everytime. 2233 MM i i k k e e S S h h a a w w RS-FRESHMAN FORWARD 6’5”, 195 MONROE, LOUISIANA
First memory of basket- THIS YEAR: Versatile athlete that provides us with an extra dimension around the basket….very aggressive on the both the offensive and defensive glass…..has ball...Playing against my the ability to guard up to four different positions. Hope to have him back in the older sisters. lineup in January 2011. BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: 2009 graduate from Ouachita High School (LA), locat- If I had to cook all my ed in Monroe, LA….. played for Coach Casey Jones…… was an integral part of high school’s first State Championship as a senior…earned First Team All-District meals, I’d probably sur- as a junior and a senior and second team All-State as a senior. vive on...Hot dogs COACHES’ QUOTE: “Mike is an athlete that has a very aggressive game. He gets to the glass and has the ability to get his hands on a lot of basketball defensively and on the offensive glass. Mike is work- If I could spend a day ing very hard both in the classroom and on the basketball floor in order to provide us an athletic pres- with anyone, it would ence around the basket.” PERSONAL: Parents…..Michael and Mary Shaw, Siblings…..Jonicque, Kemisha, & La’Sonya. be...My mother For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to ...Listen to Coach Elbe more. 4400 KodyKody KirkpatrickKirkpatrick RS-FRESHMAN GUARD 6’1”, 165 LOAMI, ILLINOIS
First memory of basket- THIS YEAR: Combo guard that has the ability to knock down perimeter ball...Playing at the YMCA shots…..He is crafty with the basketball and has learned to score in a variety of in second grade ways. Utilized his redshirt year (2009-10) to gain strength and confidence. BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from New Berlin High School (IL)…played If I had to cook all my for Coach Jon Barth…..earned All-State honors and First Team All Conference meals, I’d probably sur- honors as a junior and a senior. vive on...Frozen pizza COACHES’ QUOTE: “Kody will provide depth at the guard position this season. He could be ‘instant In the movie of my life, offense’ at times for us.” the actor who plays me...Jon Header PERSONAL: Parents...Ron and Lisa Kirkpatrick Siblings...Skylar and Payton For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to ...Practice as hard as I can everyday.
“Seven days without strength training makes one weak.” ~Unknown 23 Player Profiles 4400 AntonioAntonio LandersLanders FRESHMAN GUARD 6’3”, 180 MONROE, LOUISIANA
First memory of basket- THIS YEAR: Versatile, athletic wing that will provide the Trail Blazers with a pres- ball...I didn’t make the ence on the glass, defensively, and attacking the rim with the basketball….he team in junior high. plays with a high level of energy and competes at a very high level while possess- If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably sur- ing a solid basketball IQ. vive on...Pork chops & BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Ouachita High School (LA), located in mashed potatoes Monroe, LA…..played for Coach Casey Jones. My most prized posses- COACHES’ QUOTE: “Antonio is an athletic, versatile wing that should provide us with an instant ener- sion..My State champi- gy boost on the basketball floor. He attacks the rim with the ball, is relentless on the glass, and can onship ring from my jun- ior year in high school. potentially guard multiple positions. Our expectations for Antonio’s freshman season are very high.” In the movie of my life, PERSONAL: Parents…..Tapreda Ross & Fredrich Landers....Sister…..Shantel the actor who plays me...Omar Epps Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Never give up. 4422 MattMatt PutrichPutrich FRESHMAN FORWARD 6’5”, 195 CANTON, ILLINOIS
Biggest thrill in life to THIS YEAR: Versatile forward that will provide a constant force throughout his date...Going 160mph in a freshman campaign. Will be asked to knock down shots, score around the basket, car guard 2 or 3 different positions, and be a steady influence on the glass. If I had to cook all my BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Canton High School (IL)…played for meals, I’d probably sur- Coach Jeff Otto…..earned IBCA All State and All Conference recognition both vive on...Hamburger Helper junior and senior seasons. Most prized posses- COACHES’ QUOTE: “Matt had a terrific, steady high school career and we will expect nothing different sion...My truck this season. We are excited about the possibilities that Matt brings to our program.” In the movie of my life, PERSONAL: Parents…..Tad & Barb Putrich…..Sister….Megan the actor who plays me...Adam Sandler Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Push yourself to the limit. 4444 AndrewAndrew DahleDahle RS-FRESHMAN CENTER 6’9”, 190 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
What made you choose THIS YEAR: Versatile big man that blocks shots and can play facing the bas- JWCC...The atmosphere ket….very good athlete that runs the floor well. for both basketball and BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Lindbergh High School (MO)…played academics for Coach Jason Wolfard…..earned All Conference recognition as a senior….holds The place I’d most like record for most blocks in a season and a game at Lindbergh High School. to visit...South Africa If I had to cook al my COACHES’ QUOTE: “Andrew utilized his redshirt season to be comfortable on a college campus and meals, I’d probably sur- improve his strength on the basketball floor. He brings an unique quality to our post game and we look vive on...Mac & cheese forward to watching him develop even more.” If I won one million dol- PERSONAL: Parents…..Laurie Dahle...... …..Brothers...... ….David & Michael lars, I would...Invest in Apple Stocks Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Communication.
24 “Be humble. No matter how good you are; there is always someone better.” ~Unknown Player Profiles TylerTyler DurstDurst SOPHOMORE GUARD 6’1”, 180 QUINCY, ILLINOIS
First memory of basket- THIS YEAR: Perimeter shooter that will utilize the 2010-11 season as a redshirt. ball...Hitting the game win- BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School ning shot in a Lil’ Devils tour- (IL)…played for Coach Scott Douglas…..earned multiple all-tournament and indi- vidual accomplishments during high school career. nament in 4th grade. COACHES’ QUOTE: "Tyler is a first-year member of our program, but a sophomore Place I’d most like to academically. He had a tremendous high school career and has returned to action on the floor after tak- visit...California ing a season off. He will learn our system and develop as a college basketball player throughout the Craziest ambition...Become year.” an actor PERSONAL: Parents...Dan and Marybeth Durst, Silbings...Karen and Kelly Most prized Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Dream big and never give up. possession...Seinfeld dvds KunaKuna LahaiLahai PumagoiPumagoi FRESHMAN GUARD 6’1”, 180 EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS
First memory of basket- THIS YEAR: Aggressive combo guard that is a physical perimeter presence on ball...Watching my older both sides of the basketball…will use this season to make the adjustment to a col- brother play. lege environment, both on and off the basketball floor. Craziest ambition...Become BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Edwardsville High School (IL)…played an Iron Chef for Coach Mike Waldo. If I could spend a day COACHES’ QUOTE: "Kuna is a terrific redshirt candidate for us. He is prepared athletically and physical- with anyone it would ly to have a very productive college career. His development will be on the skill side and understanding be...D. Wade our concepts offensively and defensively.” If I won one million dol- PERSONAL: Parents...... Denise Lahai-Pumagoi, Siblings.....Kwame, Kareem, Kenny, Kakula, Kaila, & lars, I would...Support Kadeja my family Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Don’t give up.
“Champions are made when nobody is watching.” ~Unknown 25 Numerical Roster
NO Player year HeIGHT WeIGHT POsITION HOmeTOWN 4 Henry Sidney SO* 5'10" 175 Point Guard Monroe, Louisiana 5 Regan Bruenger FR 6’2” 200 Guard Augusta, Illinois 10 Mike Lieber SO* 6'3" 190 Forward Quincy, Illinois 12 Jamal Wolfe FR 5’11” 165 Point Guard Muncie, Indiana 20 Roshawn Nunn FR 6’1” 170 Guard Anderson, Indiana 22 Isiah Johnson FR 5’9” 155 Point Guard Quincy, Illinois 23 Mike Shaw FR* 6’5” 195 Guard/Forward Monroe, Louisiana 24 Ryan Stuckman SO* 6'2" 180 Guard Quincy, Illinois 32 Kody Kirkpatrick FR* 6’1” 165 Guard Loami, Illinois 33 Jurgen Lico SO* 6'5" 205 Forward Athens, Greece 34 Jeff Obert SO* 6'2" 165 Guard Liberty, Illinois 40 Antonio Landers FR 6’2” 180 Guard Monroe, Louisiana 42 Matt Putrich FR 6’5” 190 Forward Canton, Illinois 44 Andrew Dahle FR* 6’9” 190 Center St. Louis, Missouri 54 Will Carr SO* 6’11” 255 Center Warsaw, Illinois 55 Lawson Kirby SO* 6’6" 260 Center Antigua, West Indies RS Tyler Durst SO 6’1” 190 Guard Quincy, Illinois RS Kuna Lahai Pumagoi FR 6’1” 180 Guard Edwardsville, Illinois
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Most Points: Year Most Rebounds: Year Most Blocks: Year Most FT’s Made: Year
1. Ronnie Ross, 1,249 99-01 1. Joel Box, 665 03-05 1. Joel Box, 137 03-05 1. Wayne Walker, 293 94-96
2. Wayne Walker, 1,212 94-96 2. Reo Quarles, 629 07-09 2. Shelby Tonnies, 90 98-00 2. Joel Box, 227 03-05
3. Joel Box, 1,107 03-05 3. Wayne Walker, 615 94-96 3. Rafiq Henry, 83 97-99 3. Ronnie Ross, 218 99-01
4. Brad Crow, 1,064 93-95 4. Clint Walker, 568 95-97 4. Mamadou Cisse, 63 00-02 4. Lance Musick, 170 96-98
5. Shawn Doles, 950 94-96 5. Shelby Tonnies, 555 98-00 5. Wayne Walker, 55 94-96 5. Shawn Doles, 165 94-96
6. Kellen Fernetti, 908 01-03 6. Rafiq Henry, 476 97-99 6. Toray Henry, 54 07-09 6. Jonathan Edmond, 164 99-01
7. Clint Walker, 886 95-97 7. Shawn Emerick, 418 04-06 7. Marvin Johnson, 48 02-03 7. Clint Walker, 161 95-97
8. Jonathan Edmond, 879 99-01 8. Jonathan Edmond, 354 99-01 8. Josh Watznauer, 37 08-09 8. Ryan Neisen, 157 94-96
9. Rafiq Henry, 859 97-99 9. Brad Froman, 353 93-95 9. Edleawn Barton, 35 95-97 9. Brad Crow, 143 93-95
10. Tyson Rudd, 840 97-99 10. Edleawn Barton, 326 95-97 10. Vivian Benjamin,33 94-65,96-97 10. Aaron Littig, 132 95-97
Most Assists: Year FG’s Made: Year 3-Pt FG’s Made: Year Most Steals: Year
1. Kevin Richards, 289 94-96 1. Wayne Walker, 457 94-96 1. Kellen Fernetti, 196 01-03 1. Brad Crow, 153 93-95
2. Brad Crow, 228 93-95 2. Ronnie Ross, 452 99-01 2. Tyson Rudd, 153 97-99 2. Ronnie Ross, 126 99-01
3. Brad Hoyt, 211 93-95 3. Joel Box, 422 03-05 3. Mitchell Westphal, 148 06-07,08-09 3. Kevin Richards, 122 94-96
4. Aaron Littig, 209 95-97 4. Brad Crow, 420 93-95 4. Lance Musick, 147 96-98 4. Aaron Littig, 113 95-97
5. Shawn Doles, 202 94-96 5. Shawn Doles, 376 94-96 5. Ronnie Ross, 129 99-01 5. Tyson Rudd, 107 97-99
6. Ryan Neisen, 198 94-96 6. Rafiq Henry, 365 97-99 6. Patrick Lepper, 115 04-06 6. Clint Walker, 103 95-97
7. Jonathan Edmond, 187 99-01 7. Clint Walker, 355 95-97 7. Ryan Neisen, 95 94-96 7. Lance Musick, 96 96-98
8. Wayne Walker, 179 94-96 8. Jonathan Edmond, 324 99-01 8. Jaris Wommack, 80 07-09 8. Joel Box, 90 03-05
9. Kevin Douglas, 175 99-01 9. Reo Quarles, 317 07-09 8. Brad Crow, 80 93-95 9. Wayne Walker, 87 94-96
10. Josh Pickett, 174 03-05 10. Shawn Emmerick, 304 05-07 8. Adam Koch, 80 93-95 10. Shelby Tonnies, 83 98-00
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Most Points Scored, Game: Margin of Victory, Game: 125 vs. Shawnee on 1/14/96 58 JW (103) vs. Hannibal LaGrange-JV. (45) on 11/06/08
Most Field Goals Made, Game: Most 3-PT Field Goals Made, Game: 48 vs. Shawnee on 1/14/96 16 (16 of 32) vs. Spoon River on 2/13/10
Most Free Throws Made, Game: Most Rebounds, Game: 36 vs. Forest Park, Mo. on 2/3/96 64 vs. Hannibal LaGrange JV on 11/01/08 64 vs. Spoon River on 03/03/10
Most Assists, Game: Most Steals, Game: 34 vs. Shawnee on 1/14/96 25 vs. Spoon River on 11/23/99 34 vs. Black Hawk-East on 11/21/95
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November February 2 Tues Forest Park CC HOME 7:00 2 Wed Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, Ill 7:30# 5-6 Fri/Sat John Wood Classic HOME 7:00/3:00 5 Sat North Central Missouri College HOME 4:00* 10 Wed Blackhawk East Kewanee, Ill 7:00* 9 Wed Parkland College Champaign, Ill 7:30#* 12-13 Fri/Sat Indian Hills Classic Burlington, Ia 4:30/7:00 12 Sat Lincoln College Lincoln, Ill 3:00#* 18 Thurs Missouri Valley JV HOME 7:00 16 Wed Danville Area Comm. College HOME 7:30#* 23 Tues Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, Ill 7:30* 19 Wed Illinois Central College Peoria, Ill 4:00# 29 Mon Central Methodist JV HOME 7:30 23 Wed North Central Missouri College Trenton, Mo 7:30#* December 26 Sat Lincoln Land Community College HOME 4:00#* 3 Fri Blackhawk Comm. Collge Moline, Ill 7:00* March 11-12 Sat Trail Blazer Classic HOME 7:00/3:00 5 & 6 Region Tournament TBA 15 Wed Kirkwood Comm. College Cedar Rapids, Ia 8:00 January Home games are in Yellow 6 Thurs Culver Stockton JV Canton, Mo 7:00 # Conference games *Double header with women’s basketbal 8 Sat Blackhawk Comm. College HOME 4:00 12 Wed Southeastern Comm. College W. Burlington, Ia 7:00 15 Sat Parkland College HOME 4:00#* 17 Mon Hannibal LaGrange JV Hannibal, Mo 7:30 19 Wed Lincoln College HOME 7:30#* 22 Sat Danville Area Comm. College Danville, Ill 4:00#* 26 Wed Illinois Central College HOME 7:30# 29 Sat Lewis & Clark Comm. College Godfrey, IL 4:00
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