Northern Michigan men's basketball 2008-09 yearbook www.nmu.edu/sports Quick Facts

Table of Contents 2008-09 Preview...... 1 Head Coach Dean Ellis...... 2 Coaching Staff...... 3 2008-09 Roster...... 3 Player Profiles...... 4-9 2007-08 Game-By-Game Review...... 10 he Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Twas founded in June 1972. During the two years previous to the 2007-08 GLIAC Results, Standings...... 11 GLIAC’s founding, several attempts were made to create a new NCAA NMU Profile...... 12 College Division conference. In 1971, the Great Lakes Athletic Confer- 2008-09 Wildcat Men’s Basketball Schedule...... Back cover ence was formed, but plans for the new conference were put on hold, and several of the participating schools subsequently withdrew their support. The idea did not die, though, and since 1972-73 the GLIAC has been a leader in the advancement and promotion of intercollegiate athletics for men and women. NMU Quick Facts Nickname: Wildcats The GLIAC features a membership of 12 schools: Ashland Univer- Founded: 1899 sity, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, University Enrollment: 9,400 of Findlay, Hillsdale College, Lake Superior State University, Michigan President: Dr. Leslie (Les) Wong Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood Affiliation: NCAA II University, Saginaw Valley State University, Tiffin University and Wayne Conference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference State University. Home Court (capacity): Berry Events Center (4,000) Overall the GLIAC conducts championships in 20 sports, 10 for Colors: Old Gold and Olive Green men and 10 for women. The policy-making body is the GLIAC Execu- Director of Athletics: Ken Godfrey tive Council, which is comprised of three representatives from each Head Basketball Coach: Dean Ellis member institution – its director of athletics, faculty representative and Alma Mater: Northern Michigan ’83 senior woman administrator. Final approval of all GLIAC legislation is NMU Record/Years: 347-272/22 required by the Council of GLIAC Presidents. Overall Record/Years: 347-272/22 As GLIAC commissioner, Tom Brown is responsible for all confer- Office Phone: 906-227-2106 (mornings) ence administration. He is beginning his 16th season as the conference’s Assistant Coach: Dan Waterman fifth commissioner. Alma Mater: Northern Michigan ’03 Office Phone: 906-227-2526 Head Trainer: Jim Winkler Office Phone: 906-227-2027 Equipment Manager: John Tesssaro Office Phone: 906-227-1110 Press Box Telephone: 906-227-1720 Sports Information Director: David Faiella Office Phone: 906-227-1013 Home Phone: 906-226-8435 Fax: 906-227-2492 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Hotline: 906-227-1014 Web Address: www.nmu.edu/sports

Team Information 2007-08 Overall Record: 7-20 2007-08 GLIAC Record/Place: 6-12/6th GLIAC North Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 4/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

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tepping up to the plate will be one Centers Sof themes of the 2008-09 season for Eric Sirrine is the only center with collegiate the Northern Michigan University men’s experience to return to the ’Cats roster this basketball team. Last season was a challeng- year. He will be joined by redshirt freshmen ing experience for the Wildcats as the team Jared Benson and Eric Hawley. battled injuries in the preseason and a tough Sirrine played in 27 games a year ago and led schedule of competition. The team finished the team in blocked shots with an 0.8 average. with a record of 7-20 overall and 6-12 in the He also contributed 3.2 average points per Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- game. Sirrine is 6-9, 235 pounds. ence (GLIAC). Redshirt freshman Eric Hawley stands at 6-7 This year, the ’Cats have five players and 215 pounds and Jared Benson stands at returning and have added three transfer 6-10, 255 pounds. Hawley and Benson used players with collegiate level experience. Also the last year to learn the game and become on the roster are a trio of redshirt fresh- team players. “To be a good team, we have to men looking to get some playing time as well play as a team,” said Ellis. as three true freshmen. Dean Ellis, entering his 23rd season directing the ’Cats, believes Schedule that depth and balance will be important this The ’Cats will have the home court advantage season. for the first half of the season with 10 of the “We have a number of key players. Biggest first 13 regular-season games being played in thing is keeping a balance,” said Ellis. Marquette. “One of the biggest pluses of the season is that we have 16 home games of Guards the 27. We have never had that many home Ellis is relying on depth in the guards to lead games. We don’t have to travel all over the the ball up the court this season. Returning Eric Sirrine paced the ’Cats with 22 blocks for Midwest,” said Ellis. to the roster is junior Chris Warner, 6-1, 175 the 2007-08 season. The ’Cats will face GLIAC South No. 1 pounds, who took a redshirt last season due Senior Tyler Kazmierkoski, 6-5, 215 ranked Findlay in Ohio on Jan. 15 to kick off to a knee injury. Warner will be counted on pounds, is also adding to that depth. the second half of the season. Last year, Tyler to provide the same kind of leadership and Kazmierkoski played 27 games last season, Kazmierkoski led the team with 19 points, on-court skill that he has in the past. “Chris averaging 13 solid points. two rebounds and two assists in the loss to Warner understands the whole system: he Also looking to be a major contributor Findlay. The Oilers beat the ’Cats 71-45. might be singled out,” said Ellis. During 2006- is Marc Renelique. Renelique a transfer from Two days after this year’s competition 07, Warner started 29 games and averaged Montreal, Quebec. At 6-2, 198 pounds, Ellis with Findlay, the ’Cats will continue their a little over nine points a game and had 107 hopes the junior will add speed and be able to road trip to face GLIAC South No. 2 ranked assists, 15 blocks and 28 steals. take the distance shot. Hillsdale on Jan. 17. In last year’s close battle, Redshirt freshman Raymont McElroy, the ’Cats pulled off a 67-66 win against the 6-1, 185 pounds may secure a starting guard Chargers. position. Ellis believes in his ability to lead the The ’Cats will face GLIAC North No. 1 team, even as a rookie. “It’s really rare to have Grand Valley State twice this season on Jan. a freshman point guard,” said Ellis. 31 at home and Feb. 12 in Allendale. Last year, Look for transfer Austin Rowe, 6-4, 195 Grand Valley State beat the ’Cats twice, in pounds to see some court time. Marquette 83-55 (1/3) and in Allendale 74-41 (2/9). Forwards Kyle Greene and Sebastien Salois are the Summary two returners in the forward position. Ellis is NMU is coming off a 7-20 overall and 6-12 relying on Greene, a senior this year, to bring GLIAC slate for 2007-08, but a new season some of the same heat on the boards as last brings about a new strategy. Coach Ellis year. believes that utilizing all of the players’ Greene, 6-6, 220 pounds, led the team strengths and minimizing weakness should in offensive rebounds, averaging 4.7 per game give the ’Cats a chance to have a winning and field goal percentage, .463. He also had 24 season. “The entire bench is important to us. steals and 14 blocked shots during the season. Team depth is strength.” Salois, 6-5, 200 pounds, is also expected to contribute. Last year he played in 24 games and averaged 3.2 points and will be counted on to produce more on the defensive end. Another transfer who could make an Kyle Green led the 2007-08 Wildcats by impact is Mark D’Agostino, 6-7, 225 pounds. averaging 4.7 rebounds per game.

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99 and 2000. The 1999-00 squad also captured the GLIAC Tournament. Head Coach Dean Ellis In addition, that team qualified for the NCAA II Great Lakes Regional Beginning his 23rd year as head Tournament. The 1998-99 team (21-8) and the 1992-93 team (22-8) men’s basketball coach at North- also made playoff appearances. ern Michigan University, Dean Ellis The 1992-93 squad set numerous team records and won its first has etched his name in the NMU outright GLIAC title. That year, Ellis was selected GLIAC Coach of the coaching record book. Year. He is the winningest coach Ellis served as Glenn Brown’s assistant for three seasons (1983- in school history with a 347-272 86) and helped guide the ‘Cats to the NCAA II playoffs in 1985. record. He reached that level In 1993, he became a two-sport coach at Northern Michigan, tak- with a 66-54 win over Saginaw ing over the responsibility of the men’s golf team. An excellent golfer, Valley State on Jan. 29, 2005. Two he won the Upper Peninsula men’s amateur championship in 1981, as nights earlier, Ellis won his 300th well as the club championship at Wawonowin Country Club (Ishpem- game, against Lake Superior State ing) in 1995. (74-64). In addition to his coaching duties, Ellis is director of NMU’s Ellis has been on the NMU summer basketball camps and has served as a coach and counselor at bench longer than anyone else in several summer basketball camps throughout the state. He instituted NMU history. the popular Young Wildcat Basketball League, a Sunday youth league. C.B. Hedgcock, is next with 22 years as head coach. Ellis’ .560 A native of Negaunee, Mich., where he was a standout athlete, winning percentage is also third-best among NMU coaches who were Ellis earned three collegiate letters in basketball and four in golf at at the helm for at least 50 games. Southwest Missouri State University. He transferred to Northern Under Ellis the Widlcats have made 13 appearances in the Great Michigan where he completed work on his bachelor’s degree in physi- Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference post-season tournament, cal education in 1983. won their first-ever GLIAC post-season championship, qualified three He and his wife, Lois, are the parents of David and Daniel. Both times for the NCAA II Great Lakes Regional Tournament and have had sons are currently attending Michigan State University and playing on four seasons of 20 wins. His teams have won GLIAC titles in 1976-93- the men’s golf team.

Dean Ellis’ Coaching Record Season School G Won Lost GLIAC Finish 1986-87 Northern Michigan 27 14 13 Independent 1987-88 Northern Michigan 28 9 19 T-7th 1988-89 Northern Michigan 28 14 14 4th 1989-90 Northern Michigan 28 19 9 T-2nd 1990-91 Northern Michigan 29 17 12 T-3rd 1991-92 Northern Michigan 26 14 12 T-5th 1992-93 Northern Michigan 30 22 8 1st 1993-94 Northern Michigan 32 20 12 2nd 1994-95 Northern Michigan 26 14 12 6th 1995-96 Northern Michigan 28 17 11 T-4th 1996-97 Northern Michigan 26 7 19 7th-North 1997-98 Northern Michigan 28 18 10 3rd-North 1998-99 Northern Michigan 29 21 8 Tie-1st-North 1999-00 Northern Michigan 30 24 6 1st-North 2000-01 Northern Michigan 29 16 13 4th-North 2001-02 Northern Michigan 26 14 12 5th-North 2002-03 Northern Michigan 29 16 13 2nd-North 2003-04 Northern Michigan 28 16 12 3rd-North 2004-05 Northern Michigan 28 13 15 4th-North 2005-06 Northern Michigan 28 17 11 3rd-North 2006-07 Northern Michigan 29 18 11 2nd-North 2007-08 Northern Michigan 27 7 20 6th-North Totals 22 years 619 347 272

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Dan Waterman Jake Suardini Assistant Coach Student-Assistant Coach Dan Waterman enters his third season as an Jake Suardini, a four-time letterwinner with the NMU men’s basketball assistant basketball coach with the Northern team, joins the coaching staff for the 2008-09 season. Michigan University men’s basketball team. He scored 953 points during his Wildcat career. As a senior, Suar- Waterman spent three seasons (2003- dini was selected All-GLIAC North Division first team. He was named 06) as the boy’s basketball coach at Westwood the team’s MVP, won the free throw award by connecting on 91 of 124 High School, where he was 41-24. His 2004- free throws and was given the Kip Taylor Memorial Courage/Leadership 05 team was the Mid-Peninsula Conference Award. co-champions and ranked fourth in the final He is currently finishing his degree work in health and fitness Associated Press Class C poll. For that season, management. Waterman was named the AP Michigan Class C Coach of the Year and the Upper Peninsula Class A-B-C Coach of the Year. The team was rec- Brian Price ognized as the Upper Peninsula Class C Team of the Year. Student-Assistant Coach Waterman was also the junior varsity (1999-2003), freshman Brian Price joins the coaching staff for the 2008-09 season. A recent (1998-99) and assistant boy’s varsity coach at Westwood (1997-2003). graduate of Negaunee High School (2008) he lettered twice in basket- During the 2002-03 season, he served as Ellis’ student-assistant coach at ball for the Miners. NMU. Waterman has worked as a coach at basketball camps at West- He is the son of Adele and Gary Price. Both parents attended wood, Alma College and at the B.U.C.S. Camp. NMU. Price plans on majoring in business management. He graduated from Westwood in 1994 before moving on to Michigan Tech where he was a three-year letterwinner on the men’s bas- ketball team. Waterman was a two-year starter for the Huskies and was named to the GLIAC All-Defensive Team as a junior. He earned his bachelor’s degree from NMU in social studies/his- tory in 2003. Waterman is currently pursuing his master’s degree. He and his wife, Pam, have two sons, Jason and Caleb.

2008-09 Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School or College 1 Sebastien Salois F 6-5 200 Jr. Trois-Rivieres, Quebec/Seminale 3 Jared Benson C 6-10 255 Rfr. Carney, Mich./Carney-Nadeau 4 Jordan Mitchell G 5-11 155 Fr. Marquette, Mich./Marquette Senior 5 Marc Renelique G 6-2 198 Jr. Montreal, Quebec/Lawinburg Prep/Mount Royal/Parkland College/Chicago State 12 Kyle Reuter G 6-2 175 Fr. Sheboygan, Wis./Sheboygan South 14 Raymont McElroy G 6-1 185 Rfr. Milwaukee, Wis./South 15 Chris Warner G 6-1 175 Jr. Montreal, Quebec/Riverside Park Academy/Dawson 22 Tyler Kazmierkoski G 6-5 215 Sr. Peshtigo, Wis./Peshtigo/UW-Stout 24 Alex Sabino-lfill G 6-5 207 Fr. Ottawa, Ontario/St. Patrick’s/Champlain College St. Lambert 25 Eric Hawley C 6-7 215 Rfr. Ontonagon, Mich./Ontonagon Area 30 Mark D’Agostino F 6-7 225 Jr. Dollar-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec/Vanier 33 Eric Sirrine C 6-9 235 Sr. Kingsford, Mich./Kingsford 40 Austin Rowe G 6-4 195 Jr. Linden, Mich./Swartz Creek/ Alpena CC 42 Kyle Greene F 6-6 220 Sr. Rogers City, Mich./Glen Oaks CC

Head Coach: Dean Ellis Assistant Coach: Dan Waterman Student Assistants: Brian Price and Jake Suardini

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Ky l e Gr e e n e discus and shot put. Lettered twice in football where he was all-state Forward 42 first team as a tight end as a senior. Personal: Likes sports and the outdoors. Majoring in sports science. 6-6, 220 Son of Debra and Jim Greene. Mother attended NMU. Brother, Ryan, Senior played at Lake Superior State. Born on January 4, 1986. Rogers City, Mich. GREENE’S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS 2007-08: Lettered. Appeared in 26 games and Points: 13 vs. Northland Baptist (2/4/08) started 12. Had career highs in points (13), Rebounds: 16 vs. Northland Baptist (2/4/08) rebounds (16) and assists (7) against Northland Assists: 7 vs. Northland Baptist (2/4/08) Baptist (2/4). Was 6-10 from the floor against Field Goals: 6 vs. Northland Baptist (2/4/08) Northland Baptist. Went 1-3 in three-point Field Goal Attempts: 10 vs. Northland Baptist (2/4/08) field goals twice during the season at South 3-pt Field Goals: 1, seven times most recently vs. Lake Superior State Dakota (12/30) and against Northwood (2/14). Was a perfect 4-4 from (2/23/08) the free throw line at Saginaw Valley (1/10). 3-pt Field Goal Attempts: 3, twice most recently vs. Northwood Junior College: Played at Glen Oaks Community College from 2005- (2/14/08) 07. Two-time all-conference selection. Free Throws: 4, twice most recently vs. Northwood (2/14/08) High School: Lettered three times at Rogers City High School under Free Throw Attempts: 5 vs. Northwood (2/14/08) Karl Grambou. Honorable mention all-state as a junior and a second- team selection as a senior. Lettered in track four times, all-state in the GREENE’S CAREER STATS Year G FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct 3PFG 3PFGA Pct Reb Avg Assists PF-D TP Avg 2007-08 26 38 82 .463 11 16 .688 7 26 .269 121 4.7 19 37-1 94 3.6

Ty l e r Ka z m i e r k o s k i Division III. Set Division III all-star record for single-game scoring with Guard 22 26 points. Personal: Likes to play video games. Majoring in social studies/secondary 6-5, 215 education. Son of Jane and Joe Kazmierkoski. Born on June 28, 1986. Senior Peshtigo, Wis. KAZMIERKOSKI’S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Points: 27 at Saginaw Valley (1/10/08) Rebounds: 11, twice most recently vs. Hillsdale College (1/20/08) 2007-08: Lettered. Started all 27 games. Assists: 5 at Saginaw Valley (1/10/08) Scored a career-high 27 points at Saginaw Field Goals: 9 at Saginaw Valley (1/10/08) Valley State (1/10). Tied a career-high with Field Goal Attempts: 15 vs. Northwood (2/14/08) 11 rebounds against Hillsdale College (1/20). 3-pt Field Goals: 6 at Saginaw Valley (1/10/08) Five assists at Saginaw Valley State (1/10) was a 3-pt Field Goal Attempts: 12, twice most recently vs. Northwood career high. Made all six of free throw attempts against Michigan Tech (2/14/08) (12/8). Made nine of 13 field goal attempts at Saginaw Valley State (1/10). Free Throws: 6, three times, most recently vs. Michigan Tech Led team in rebounds (124) and second on the team in assists (45). (12/8/07) 2006-07: Lettered. Appeared in 23 games. Missed some time because Free Throw Attempts: 7 vs. Michigan Tech (11/29/06) of a knee injury. Scored a season-high 18 points against Grand Valley State (3/2). Had 11 rebounds at Wayne State (11/21) for a career number. Was 6-11 from the floor against Grand Valley State (3/2). 2004-05: Played at Wisconsin-Stout. High School: Lettered three times at Peshtigo High School under Rick Newmann. Two-time all-conference selection. Academic all-state. Member of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star

KAZMIERKOSKI’S CAREER STATS Year G FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct 3PFG 3PFGA Pct Reb Avg Assists PF-D TP Avg 2006-07 23 56 105 .533 28 39 .718 29 66 .439 67 2.9 16 51-2 169 7.3 2007-08 27 117 263 .445 47 66 .712 69 185 .373 124 4.6 45 72-4 350 13.0 Total 50 173 368 .470 75 105 .714 98 251 .390 191 3.8 61 123-6 519 10.4

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Er i c Si r r i n e High School: Lettered three times at Kingsford High School under Center 33 Dan Olkonen. For senior season was an all-Greater Northern U.P. Conference first team selection as well as an all-U.P. second team 6-9, 235 pick. Special mention all-GNC after junior season. School was district Senior champion senior season. Team placed third in track at regionals during Kingsford, Mich. sophomore year. Personal: Likes to read and lift weights. Majoring in biology with ecol- 2007-08: Lettered. Appeared in 27 games ogy emphasis. Son of Kimberly and Michael Sirrine. Father attended and started 16. Grabbed a career-high eight NMU. Born on May 9, 1986. rebounds twice during the season against Ferris State (1/24) and Northwood (2/14). SIRRINE’S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Had a season-high eight points against Grand Points: 10 vs. Finlandia (12/18/06) Valley State (1/3). Had three blocks at Gannon Rebounds: 8, twice, most recently vs. Ferris State (1/24/08) (11/29). Led team in blocks (22). Assists: 3 vs. Northland Baptist (2/4/08) 2006-07: L e t t e r e d . A p p e a r e d i n 24 g a m e s a n d s t a r t e d o n e . H a d a c a r e e r - Field Goals: 4, twice, most recently vs. Finlandia (12/18/06) high 10 points against Finlandia (12/18). Made both free-throw attempts Field Goal Attempts: 9 vs. Northland Baptist (12/17/04) in that game. Had two blocked shots at Grand Valley State (1/6). 3-pt Field Goals: 2 vs. Grand Valley (1/3/08) 2005-06: Took a redshirt year. 3-pt Field Goal Attempts: 8, vs. Northland Baptist 2004-05: Appeared in eight games. Scored a season-high eight points Free Throws: 2, three times, most recently vs. UW-Stout (12/13/06) against Northland Baptist (12/17). Went two of two from the free-throw Free Throw Attempts: 3 vs. Wayne State (1/19/08) line against Northern Kentucky (12/28). Pulled down a season-high seven rebounds against Finlandia (12/7).

SIRRINE’S CAREER STATS Year G FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct 3PFG 3PFGA Pct Reb Avg Assists PF-D TP Avg 2004-05 8 6 15 .400 3 4 .750 0 0 .000 17 2.1 1 8-0 15 1.9 2006-07 24 12 27 .444 5 7 .714 2 8 .250 24 1.0 1 17-1 31 1.3 2007-08 27 30 86 .349 1 6 .167 6 23 .349 81 3.0 17 72-3 67 2.5 Totals 59 48 128 .375 9 17 .529 8 31 .258 122 2.1 19 97-4 113 1.9

Ma r k D’Ag o s t i n o Forward 30 6-7, 225 Junior Dollar-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

2006-08: Attended Delaware State Uni- versity. During freshman year, team won Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular- season title. 2003-06: Played at Vanier College in Montreal, Quebec. Scored 1,123 points. Fifth in the con- ference in scoring senior year. Two-time all-conference second-team selection. Team won provincial championship and was ranked fifth nationally. Named MVP of 2005 Q-Ball Classic All-Star Game. Named Vanier’s 2005-06 Male Athlete of the Year. Member of the conference 2005-06 all-academic team. Personal: Likes to watch movies. Majoring in physical education/ secondary education. Son of Pia and Mario D’Agostino. Born on June 13, 1985.

Kyle Greene

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Ma r c Re n e l i q u e Au s t i n Ro w e Guard 5 Guard 40 6-2, 198 6-4, 195 Junior Junior Montreal, Quebec Linden, Mich.

2007-08: Played at Chicago State 2006-08: Played at Alpena Community 2005-07: Played at Parkland College. College. Two-time all-conference selection. High School: Played at Lawinburg Prep and Averaged 21.6 ppg, which ranked him second Mount Royal under Chris Chaney. Named in the MCCAA and ninth in the NJCAA. MVP and best scorer in league. Team won H ig h S c h o o l: Lettered three times in basket- back-to-back championships. ball at Swartz Creek High School under Eric Personal: Likes to spend time with family. Majoring in outdoor rec- Senter. All-conference selection. reartion and leadership management. Son of Marie-Therese Aristilde Personal: Likes to watch movies and play video games. Majoring in and Moise Renelique. Born on August 7, 1984. health education/secondary education. Son of Teresa Rowe and Dan Rowe. Born on June 28, 1986

Ch r i s W a r n e r Second-leading scorer in the league. Named as an All-Canadian. MVP Guard 15 of team. High School: Played at Riverside Park Academy under Larry Dallas. 6-1, 175 Named as a league all-star. Led conference in scoring, assists and Junior steals. Male Athlete of the Year. Montreal, Quebec Personal: Enjoys movies, music and food. Majoring in social work. Son of Adris and William Warner. Born on November 22, 1983.

2007-08: Took redshirt year because of WARNER’S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS knee injury. Points: 22 at St. Cloud State (12/31/06) 2006-07: Lettered. Started 29 games. Rebounds: 10 vs. Lake Superior State (1/4/07) Poured in a career-high 22 points at St. Assists: 10 vs. UW-Stout (12/13/06) Cloud State (12/31/06). Had career-high 10 Field Goals: 8 at St. Cloud State (12/31/06) assists against Wisconsin-Stout (12/13). Grabbed 10 rebounds against Field Goal Attempts: 12 St. Cloud State (12/31/06) Lake Superior State (1/4) for a career high. 3-pt Field Goals: 2, twice, most recently vs. Grand Valley State 2005-06: Lettered. Appeared in 28 games. Tallied a season-high 19 (3/2/07) points against Finlandia (11/29). Pulled down seven rebounds against 3-pt Field Goal Attempts: 4 vs. Grand Valley State (3/2/07) Hillsdale (1/22). Dished the rock for five assists against Lake Superior Free Throws: 9, twice, most recently at Northwood (1/25/07) State (2/9), which was a season high. Free Throw Attempts: 12, twice, most recently at Lake Superior 2003-05: Played at Dawson College. Conference first-team pick. State (2/8/07) WARNER’S CAREER STATS Year G FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct 3PFG 3PFGA Pct Reb Avg Assists PF-D TP Avg 2005-06 28 49 103 .476 24 51 .471 2 17 .118 74 2.6 33 52-1 124 4.4 2006-07 29 87 181 .481 88 115 .765 12 35 .333 148 5.1 107 88-4 274 9.4 Totals 57 136 284 .479 112 166 .675 14 52 .264 222 3.9 140 140-5 398 7.0

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Se b a s t i e n Sa l o i s games for a season high. Forward 1 2003-05: Played at CEGEP Montmorency. High School: Played at Seminale de Trois-Riviere under Jean Francois 6-5, 200 Harvey. Played in the 2004 Adidas All-Canadian Game. Junior Personal: Majoring in entrepreneurship. Son of Isabelle Shaffer and Trois-Rivieres, Quebec Jean Salois. Born on April 24, 1985.

2007-08: Lettered. Appeared in 24 games SALOIS’ SINGLE-GAME HIGHS and started 13. Scored a season-high 17 Points: 18 vs. Finlandia (12/18/06) points at South Dakota (12/30). Grabbed a Rebounds: 9 at St. Norbert College (12/17/07) career-high nine rebounds at St. Norbert Assists: 6 vs. Finlandia (12/18/06) College (12/18). Was 7-11 from the floor at Field Goals: 7, twice most recently at South Dakota (12/30/07) South Dakota (12/30). Went 5-10 from the Field Goal Attempts: 13 vs. Northland Baptist (2/4/08) arc against Finlandia (12/5) for career numbers. 3-pt Field Goals: 5, twice most recently vs. Finlandia (12/5/07) 2006-07: Lettered. Had a career-high 18 points against Finlandia (12/18). 3-pt Field Goal Attempts: 10 vs. Finlandia (12/5/07) Also had six assists for a career high against Finlandia. Made five three- Free Throws: 3 vs. Finlandia (12/18/06) point field goals in nine attempts vs. Finlandia. Had six rebounds in three Free Throw Attempts: 6 at Augustana (12/28/07) SALOIS’ CAREER STATS Year G FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct 3PFG 3PFGA Pct Reb Avg Assists PF-D TP Avg 2006-07 27 39 113 .345 7 11 .636 26 80 .325 63 2.3 28 34-0 111 4.1 2007-08 24 27 94 .287 5 16 .313 17 63 .270 70 2.9 21 39-0 76 3.2 Totals 51 66 207 .319 12 27 .444 43 143 .301 133 2.6 49 73-0 187 3.7

Ja r e d Be n s o n Center 3 6-10, 255 Redshirt Freshman Carney, Mich.

2007-08: Took a redshirt year. High School: Lettered at Carney Nadeau High School under Paul Polfus. First team all- conference after senior season. Team MVP. Slam dunk champion at all-star game. Personal: Also likes to play baseball and football. Majoring in business. Son of Nance Pugh and Ed Benson. Father played basketball at NMU in mid-1970s. Born on March 14, 1989.

Er i c Ha w l e y Center 25 6-7, 215 Redshirt Freshman Ontonagon, Mich.

2007-08: Took a redshirt year. High School: Lettered twice in basketball at Ontonagon Area High School. As a junior was a first team all-conference selection and all-U.P. honorable mention. Senior season was a first team all-conference, first team all- U.P. and first team all-state as selected by the Associated Press. Also participated in football and track. Personal: Enjoys hunting and lifting weights. Undecided on major. Son Eric Sirrine of Geri and John Hawley. Father attended NMU. Born on September 29, 1988.

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Ra y m o n t McEl r o y Jo r d a n Mi t c h e l l Guard 14 Guard 4 6-1, 185 5-11, 155 Redshirt Freshman Freshman Milwaukee, Wis. Marquette, Mich.

2007-08: Took a redshirt year. High School: Lettered three times at Mar- High School: Lettered four times at Milwau- quette Senior High School under John Tiziani. kee South High School. Two-time second team Also ran track senior year where he broke all-conference selection. Co-MVP in 2007 at school record for 100-meter dash. Won con- the Blueprint Showcase as a point guard/shoot- ference, regional and U.P. finals in 100m dash. ing guard. Also participated in cross country Named “Fastest Kid In U.P.” All-state in 100m where he was a second team all-conference as a senior. A state finalist dash and 800m relay. Member of the All-U.P. Dream Team for track. in cross country. Personal: Likes to watch movies. Majoring in athletic training. Son Personal: Likes to run cross country and listen to music. Majoring in of Laurie and Al Mitchell. Father is boxing coach at the United States accounting. Son of Kimberly Houston and Harold McElroy. Born on Olympic Education Center (USOEC) located on the NMU campus and May 31, 1989. has coached professional fighters to world title and boxers in Olympic Games. Born on January 8, 1990.

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8 Meet the Wildcats

Ky l e Re u t e r Al e x Sa b i n o -If i l l Guard 12 Guard 24 6-2, 175 6-5, 207 Freshman Freshman Sheboygan, Wis. Ottawa, Ontario

High School: Lettered twice at Sheboygan 2004-08: Played at Champlain College St. South High School under Tim Schultz. Named Lambert. School placed third in Canada. the most improved player for team in 2006. High School: Played at St. Patrick’s High Also participated in soccer as a midfielder and School under Mike Rowley. MVP of team. football as a defensive back. In football was All-star all four years. Team won city cham- all-conference honorable mention in 2007. pionship senior year. Personal: Likes to draw and play video games. Majoring in pre- Personal: Enjoys listening to music and dancing. Majoring in sociology. architecture. Son of Laurie and David Reuter. Born on August 21, Son of Rhonda Sabino and Brett Ifill. Born on April 16, 1986. 1989.

Tyler Kazmierkoski was second on the team in 2007-08 with 350 points (13 ppg). Tyler Kazmierkoski

9 2007-08 Game-by-Game Review

Date W-L Opponent NMU-Opp Leading Scorer Leading Rebounder 11/19 L UW-Stevens Point 52-77 Kazmierkoski (12) Kazmierkoski/Salois (4) 11/23 L Minnesota State 59-67 Suardini (19) Suardini (7) 11/24 L Minnesota-Duluth 53-79 Suardini (22) Kazmierkoski (6) 11/29 L Gannon University* 62-84 Ajami (23) Kazmierkoski/ Ajami (5) 12/1 L Mercyhurst* 55-63 Suardini (14) Suardini (10) 12/5 L Finlandia 58-75 Salois (15) Kazmierkoski/Greene (7) 12/8 W Michigan Tech* 61-51 Ajami (20) Kazmierkoski/Salois (6) 12/15 L Ashland* 64-73 Kazmierkoski/Suardini (21) Salois (6) 12/17 L ot St. Norbert College 50-59 Suardini (13) Salois/Jones (9) 12/27 L South Dakota 49-71 Ajami (14) Suardini/ Ajami/Jones (5) 12/28 L Augustana (SD) 66-75 Kazmierkoski (21) Salois (4) 12/30 L South Dakota 55-92 Salois (17) Salois/Sirrine (6) 1/3 L Grand Valley State* 55-83 Suardini (16) Greene (5) 1/10 W Saginaw Valley State* 73-56 Kazmierkoski (27) Greene (6) 1/12 L Northwood* 55-60 Suardini (23) Kazmierkoski (9) 1/19 W Wayne State* 61-54 Suardini (13) Greene (10) 1/20 W Hillsdale College* 67-66 Suardini(32) Kazmierkoski (11) 1/24 W Ferris State* 71-57 Suardini (24) Kazmierkoski/Greene (9) 1/26 L Findlay* 45-71 Kazmierkoski (19) Greene (6) 1/31 L Lake Superior State* 49-58 Suardini (21) Greene/Sirrine (6) 2/4 W Northland Baptist 92-49 Ajami (17) Greene (16) 2/7 L Ferris State* 59-64 Ajami (18) Ajami (8) 2/9 L Grand Valley State* 41-74 Kazmierkoski/Suardini(9) Greene/Jones(6) 2/14 W Northwood* 69-57 Kazmierkoski/Suardini (20) Greene (10) 2/16 L Saginaw Valley State* 43-54 Kazmierkoski/Suardini (13) Greene (9) 2/20 L Michigan Tech* 46-48 Suardini (18) Kazmierkoski/Jones (5) 2/23 L Lake Superior State* 60-68 Suardini (21) Suardini/Jones (6)

*Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Game

Rebounds Player GP-GS FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg Asst. TO Blk Stl Pts Avg Salois 24-13 27-94 .287 17-63 .270 5-16 .313 17 53 70 2.9 21 32 3 16 76 3.2 Polfus 15-1 7-26 .269 7-24 .292 4-4 1.000 2 5 7 0.5 6 5 0 4 25 1.7 Reichel 17-6 17-46 .370 1-7 .143 13-24 .542 8 18 26 1.5 29 24 1 13 48 2.8 Suardini 27-27 145-359 .404 48-155 .310 91-124 .734 28 86 114 4.2 79 90 6 50 429 15.9 Kazmierkoski 27-27 117-263 .445 69-185 .373 47-66 .712 23 101 124 4.6 45 48 6 26 350 13.0 Branstrom 9-0 3-7 .429 0-2 .000 2-3 .667 0 5 5 0.6 0 5 1 1 8 0.9 Ajami 27-26 127-333 .381 53-154 .344 29-40 .725 8 80 88 3.3 58 62 2 40 336 12.4 Sirrine 27-16 30-86 349 6-23 .261 1-6 .167 32 49 81 3.0 17 22 22 17 67 2.5 Jones 27-7 54-124 .435 0-5 .000 29-50 .580 32 66 98 3.6 16 35 14 13 137 5.1 Greene 26-12 38-82 .463 7-26 .269 11-16 .668 43 78 121 4.7 19 15 14 24 94 3.6 NMU 27 565-1420 .398 208-644 .323 232-349 .665 226 581 807 29.9 290 343 69 204 1570 58.1 Opponents 27 610-1377 .443 200-551 .363 365-506 .721 259 688 947 35.1 420 349 70 183 1785 66.1

NMU Team Honors

Chairman of the Boards Newcomer of the Year Most Valuable Player Tyler Kazmierkoski Kyle Greene Jake Suardini

Free Throw Award Kip Taylor Memorial Defensive Demon Jake Suardini Courage/Leadership Award Kyle Greene Jake Suardini Sixth Man Ryan Reichel 10 2007-08 Results

2007-08 North Division Standings 2007-08 South Division Standings

Team GLIAC Overall Team GLIAC Overall Grand Valley State 18-0 36-1 Gannon 15-2 26-5 Michigan Tech 8-10 13-14 Findlay 14-3 28-5 Lake Superior State 8-10 12-16 Mercyhurst 9-8 15-13 Saginaw Valley State 7-11 12-14 Ashland 7-10 13-15 Northwood 6-12 11-16 Hillsdale 7-10 13-14 Northern Michigan 6-12 7-20 Wayne State 4-13 10-16 Ferris State 5-13 10-19

2007-08 North Division First Team 2007-08 South Division First Team Callistus Eziukwu Grand Valley State University Josh Bostic University of Findlay Jason Jamerson Grand Valley State University Kyle Goldcamp Gannon University Tim Strom Michigan Technological University Tim Homan Hillsdale College Jake Suardini Northern Michigan University Vince Mosley Gannon University Pete Trammell Grand Valley State University Terry Smith Mercyhurst College

2007-08 North Division Second Team 2007-08 South Division Second Team Mark Barnes Northwood University Brett Bartlett Ashland University L.J. Kilgore Grand Valley State University Tony Gugino Hillsdale College Ryan Kuhl Lake Superior State University Morgan Lewis University of Findlay Lawrence Ross Saginaw Valley State University Wynn Sarden Wayne State University Robby Springborn Michigan Technological University Bret Wackerly Ashland University

2007-08 North Division All-Defensive Team 2007-08 South Division All-Defensive Team Callistus Eziukwu Grand Valley State University Josh Bostic University of Findlay Sean Geary Michigan Technological University Kyle Goldcamp Gannon University L.J. Kilgore Grand Valley State University Joe Lindsey Gannon University Pete Trammell Grand Valley State University Marcus Parker University of Findlay Mike Zuiderveen Saginaw Valley State University Terry Smith Mercyhurst College

Player of the Year Callistus Eziukwu Grand Valley State University

Freshman of the Year Kale Richardson Ashland University

Coach of the Year Ric Wesley Grand Valley State University

2008 GLIAC Tournament

Saturday, March 1 Saturday, March 8 GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinals GLIAC Tournament Final At (1N) Grand Valley State 63, (WC2) Hillsdale 49 At GVSU – Allendale, Mich. At (2S) Findlay 87, (3S) Mercyhurst 64 #1 Grand Valley State 73, #3 Findlay 67 (3N) Lake Superior State 87, at (2N) Michigan Tech 73 At (1S) Gannon 89, (WC1) Ashland 70 2008 GLIAC All-Tournament Team Friday, March 7 MVP- Callistus Eziukwu Grand Valley State GLIAC Tournament Semifinals Team Jason Jamerson Grand Valley State At GVSU – Allendale, Mich. Josh Bostic Findlay Semifinal #1 Justin Ringler Grand Valley State At #1 Grand Valley State 76, #4 Lake Superior State 54 Marcus Parker Findlay Semifinal #2 Lee Roberts Findlay #3 Findlay 95, #2 Gannon 73

11 NMU Profile

NMU student regardless of class Life on Campus status or major is eligible to participate for free. Each Superior he University: A regional public, coeducational university Edge graduate receives a student founded in 1899, Northern offers learning opportunities to ap- T achievement transcript along with proximately 9,400 undergraduate and graduate students. Each full-time their academic transcript. NMU student is issued a notebook computer as part of tuition and fees. grads with proven experience, initiative, ethics, integrity, multicul- tural awareness and motivation to make a difference gain an edge in the job market and admission to grad schools.

Residence Halls: NMU’S 10 residence halls are organized into living groups called “houses,” which include 40-45 students who actively shape their own living environ- ments. Four students share a suite (two bedrooms and a bathroom) and all residence halls have great locations within five minutes of eating, learning and studying areas.

Extracurricular: There are about 300 clubs and organizations on cam- Location: NMU is located in an environment unrivaled by any other, pus, including academic, service, social, professional, religious and special on the south shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan, voted one interest groups. We also have a full program of club and intramural of “America’s Most Livable Communities,” with breathtaking vistas and athletics. 20,000 lucky residents. Intercollegiate Athletics: NMU is a member of the National Col- Campus: Named one of the “Most Unwired” campuses in the United legiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Great Lakes Intercollegiate States, we’re completely connected with the latest technology. We’re Athletic Conference (GLIAC), and the Central Collegiate Hockey large enough to offer scenic spaces and 50 quality facilities. There are Association (CCHA). Varsity teams for women include basketball, cross high-end specialty computer labs, a learning resource center, a theater, country, Nordic skiing, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field and a speech and hearing volleyball. Varsity teams for men include basketball, football, golf, hockey clinic, a student art gal- and Nordic skiing. All sports are NCAA Division II, except men’s ice lery and university art hockey, which is Division I. museum, a student radio station, public radio and TV stations, the Jaco- Olympic Education Center: NMU is designated as the only United betti Center for technical States Olympic Education Center by the U.S. Olympic Committee. programs, an ice rink, a Olympic athletes in five sports train for elite international competitions swimming pool and diving while pursuing their educations at NMU and Marquette Senior High tank, a rock climbing wall, School. an all-events center and the Superior Dome, an Accreditation: NMU is accredited by the Northern Central Asso- 8,000 seat stadium (the ciation of Colleges and Secondary Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, largest wooden dome in Number 2400, Chicago, Illinois, 60602; 312-263-0456). More than 20 the world). But we’re still small enough to keep everything within walk- academic programs are accredited by additional professional agencies. ing distance, which is especially nice in the winter.

Faculty: NMU has talented faculty members and a low student-to- faculty ratio of 22-to-1. Our average class size is 23, our average lab size is 16 and our average seminar size is 10. Of all entry-level courses, 70 percent are taught by career faculty.

The Superior Edge: Learn to live a life that matters. Other universities have leadership programs, but NMU is the only university in the country that packs leadership, community engagement, diversity awareness and real-world experience into one life-changing program. In the Superior Edge, students design their own volunteer, work and learning activities (up to 400 hours). Any

12 Athletic Facilities

orthern Michigan University boasts one of the finest collections of Physical Education Instructional Facility Nathletic facilities in NCAA Division II, if not the country. The PEIF, as it is more commonly called, was opened in 1976 and A connected unit of three first-rate facilities - the Superior houses the PEIF Pool, home of NMU swimming and diving team, and Dome, the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF), and the Vandament Arena, where the Wildcat volleyball team plays. Berry Events Center - are used by NMU for the majority of its athletic The PEIF pool events. features eight lanes and a diving tank with Superior Dome one- and three-meter The Superior Dome has been home to the Wildcat football team since springboards, as well as 1991 and is the finest football facility in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate a 20-meter platform. Athletic Conference, if not all of NCAA Division II. Vandament Arena, The Dome stands 14 opened in 1995, is a stories high, and encompass- 1,500-seat volleyball- es 5.1 acres under its roof. only facility, one of the Constructed of 781 Douglas finest in Division II. fir beams and 108.5 miles of The facility houses an auxiliary gymnasium that the Wildcat men’s fir decking, the Dome has a and women’s basketball teams use for practice. permanent seating capacity The PEIF also houses a two-level Recreation Center, which was of 8,000, but the building opened in December 1999. It is complete with a climbing wall, weight can hold as many as 16,000 room, cardiovascular area, two basketball courts, a tennis court, two people. The facility features lounge areas and a conference room. Also located in the PEIF are seven a diameter of 536 feet, and racquetball courts, a dance studio, athletic training facilities, locker has the ability to withstand 60 pounds per square foot of snow and 80 rooms, classrooms and staff offices. mile per hour winds. The Dome features a retractable artificial turf carpet, the largest of its kind in the world. When it is extended, the turf has the ability to Other Facilities accommodate football, soccer and field hockey. Underneath the carpet Soccer fields is a synthetic playing surface that features three basketball/volleyball Four fields are located behind the Superior Dome, along Lake Superior. courts, two tennis courts and a 200-meter track. The carpet is ex- Two are home to the NMU women’s soccer team; the other two tended over a cushion of air and takes 30 minutes to retract powered are practice fields for the NMU football team. They are equipped with by 12 computerized winches. Full setup of the turf is completed in bleachers and a scoreboard. approximately two hours. Cross country skiing Northern’s men’s and women’s teams have two designated practice Berry Events Center locations, with lighted trails: the Al Quaal 3K and 5K ski trails in nearby The home of the NMU hockey and basketball teams, the Berry Events Ishpeming and the four 5K loops at Blueberry Ridge in Sands Towns- Center opened its doors in October 1999. ship, a few miles south of Marquette. The facility provides individual seating for approxi- Golf mately 3,800 fans, in addition The official Wildcat course is the Wawanowin Country Club in Ishpem- to 16 luxury boxes, which ing. The 6,487-yard, 18-hole course has a three-star rating from Golf includes a president’s suite. Digest. It has two practice greens and a driving range. Along the perimeter of the arena are four large conces- sion areas, as well as standing room for approximately 400 fans. When used for hockey, the Berry has an Olympic-size ice sheet measuring 200 feet by 100 feet. When rigged for basketball, the court sits on a protective floor- ing, which is placed over the ice, and seating for 500 fans is available courtside. Conversion from hockey to basketball can be completed in approximately five hours. The Berry also features locker rooms and support areas for the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the United States Olympic Education Center’s short track speedskating team along with four general-use locker rooms. In addition, skate rental and changing areas are located on the lower level of the complex. The hockey area includes a weight room, athletic training room, meeting rooms, locker room and support area. Also designed to host concerts and community events, the Berry Events Center is equipped with moveable theatrical rigging and lighting. Northern Michigan Wildcat basketball