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Guide Directory...... 1 Quick Facts...... 2 2009-10 Team Roster...... 3 2009-10 Outlook...... 4 Head Coach Profile...... 6 Assistant Coach Profiles...... 8 Player Profiles...... 11 2008-09 Stats and Region 18 Standings...... 21 2008-09 Game Results...... 22 2009-10 Schedule...... 23 Region 18 Opponents...... 24 2008-09 Leaders...... 25 Topping the Charts...... 26 Foundation of our Tradition...... 27 Coaching Legends...... 28 Continuing Success...... 30 CSI Athletic Success...... 34 CSI Athletic Facilities...... 36 CSI Campus...... 38 Twin Falls and the Magic Valley...... 40 President and Athletic Director...... 41 Behind the Scenes...... 43 CSI Sponsor...... 44

2009-2010 CSI Men’s Media Guide

About the Cover: Five returning players as well as two transfers will look to lead this season’s Golden Eagle men’s basketball team back to Hutchinson, Kansas for the NJCAA National Tournament. This publication was produced by Karen Baumert, CSI sports information director. Doug Maughan and Tereasa L. Bendele-Nichols took the photos for the athlete mug shots as well as the team photo on page 3. Graphic design and layout for the cover as well as pages 30-41 were done by Tereasa L. Bendele-Nichols. Action photography throughout the publication was taken by Andy Arenz.

3 General Information Team Information

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho 2008-09 Record: 22-9 Founded: 1964 Returning Starters: 1 Enrollment: 8,000 Returning Non-Starters: 4 President: Jerry Beck Newcomers: 12 Athletic Director: Joel Bate 2008-09 SWAC Finish: Third Conference: Scenic West Athletic Conference Region 18 Tournament Finish: Third Region: 18 NJCAA Division I National Titles: 2 Athletic Affiliation: NJCAA, Division I NJCAA National Tournament Appearances: 20 Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Gold and Black Website: www.csi.edu Home Facility: CSI Gymnasium (3,500 capacity) Basketball Information Athletics Administrative Assistant: Ginger Nukaya, Head Coach: Steve Gosar, (2nd year as head 732-6486 coach; 5th year at CSI) Team Physicians: Dr. Thad Scholes 208-732-6498 Dr. Mark McKain Assistant Coaches: Josh Dees, 208-732-6496 Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. William May Ryan Devlin, 208-732-6476 Athletic Trainer: Richard Bingham, 732-6481 Vol. Asst. Coaches: Colby Blaine Physical Therapist: Julie Ellis Jason Vickrey Team Chiropractor: Dr. David Long Manager: Stephen Newbry Academic Advisor: Kat Powell, 732-6548 Office Phone Number: (208) 732-6498 Head VB Coach: Heidi Cartisser, 732-6485 Mailing Address: CSI Men’s Basketball Asst. VB Coach: Erin Mellinger, 732-6492 315 Falls Ave. Volunteer Asst. VB Coach: Babes Kalulu, 732-6492 P.O. Box 1238 Head Women’s BB Coach: Randy Rogers, 732-6480 Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238 Asst. Women’s BB Coach: Tessa Balsick, 732-6490 E-mail Addresses: [email protected] Volunteer Asst. WBB Coach: Jason Nichols, 732-6480 [email protected] Head Baseball Coach: Boomer Walker, 732-6491 [email protected] Asst. BB Coaches: Kris Welker, 732-6477/732-6650 Skip Walker, 732-6477/732-6650 Head Softball Coach: Nick Baumert, 732-6494 On the Air Assistant SB Coaches: Debbie Dodds, 732-6495 Listen to all the action live on 1450 AM with Ken Student Asst. SB Coach: Desi Thomson, 732-6495 Simmons (left) and Jonathan Drew (right). If you Head Rodeo Coach: Steve Birnie, 732-6620 aren’t in the Twin Falls area, go to www.csi.edu/ Assistant Rodeo Coach: Brian Tubbs, 732-6620 athletics and click on listen live to hear all the CSI CSI Board of Trustees: Chairman Leroy Craig, Dr. basketball games on your computer. Allen Frost, Donna Brizee, Chuck Lehrman and Dr. Thad Scholes

Sports Information

SID: Karen Baumert Office Phone: (208) 732-6493 E-mail Address: [email protected] Fax: (208) 734-0245 Website: www.csi.edu

4 Southern Idaho Basketball

2009-2010 Roster

No. Name Height Weight Position Class Hometown (High School or College) 1 DJ Stennis 5-9 180 G Fr Las Vegas, Nev. (Palo Verde) 2 Antonio Owens 6-2 190 G So Lexington, Ky. (LA City College) 3 Pierre Jackson 5-9 175 G Fr Las Vegas, Nev. (Desert Pines) 5 Charles Odum 6-0 210 G So Lakewood, Calif. (Mayfair) 11 Byago Diouf 6-3 180 G So Theis, Senegal (SEEDS Academy) 12 Keon Pledger 6-3 180 G Fr Los Angeles, Calif. (Lynnwood) 13 Carrick Felix 6-6 195 G/F RSFr Phoenix, Ariz. (Millennium) 15 Christian Parker 6-0 190 G RSFr Chicago, Ill. (BYU Hawaii) 22 Josten Thomas 6-7 225 G/F RSFr Washington D.C. (National Christian) 23 Brandon Givens 6-6 215 G Fr Ruffin, S.C. (Colleton County) 24 Dennis Mikelonis 6-5 200 G/F Fr Boise, Idaho (Borah) 25 Aziz Ndiaye 7-0 245 C So Dakar, Senegal (SEEDS Academy) 30 Zach Peterson 6-0 175 G Fr Boise, Idaho (Timberline) 33 Ben Van Lith 6-5 200 G Fr Eagle, Idaho (Eagle) 34 Romario Souza 6-9 240 C So Minas Gerais (Escol Milton) 42 Kenny Buckner 6-9 245 C RSFr Washington D.C. (Garden City College)

5 2009-2010 Outlook Golden Eagles look to build upon CSI Basketball Tradition

Tradition, Pride, Hutch - three words often used in conversation regarding the winningest junior program in the nation. Since the beginning of Golden Eagle basketball, CSI teams are 1239-232 with a winning percentage of .842. No one else is even close. CSI has won 25 Region 18 Championships and made the trip back to Hutchinson, Kansas, 20 times, winning a national championship twice. No one understands the storied history of CSI basketball more than second-year head coach Steve Gosar and this year’s Golden Eagle basketball squad. The 2009-2010 College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team hopes it’s legacy only adds to richness of the Golden Eagle tradition. Gosar has assembled a squad that has a little bit of everything - returners, transfers and freshmen newcomers. “I’m very excited about the potential of this year’s team,” Gosar said. “Once all the pieces start fitting together, we should be very good.” Golden Eagle sophomore Charles Odum will give CSI versatility at the guard position. He will be able to play the point or the 2-guard spot. Joining him will be DJ Stennis (5-9 guard) and Pierre Jackson (5-9 guard). Both give the Golden Eagles speed and depth. In addition to Odum at the 2-guard position, CSI can look to sophomore transfer 6-2 Antonio Owens, returner Byago Diouf, 6-3 freshman Keon Pledger and 6-0 redshirt freshman Christian Parker.

6 2009-2010 Outlook “I like our depth in the guard position,” Gosar said. “They can all score the ball and really defend.” Two of the most exciting and dynamic players on the team are redshirt freshmen Carrick Felix and Josten Thomas. They can jump, shoot from the outside and take the ball to the hoop. They are joined by forward freshman Brandon Givens, who also plays the guard/forward position. “Carrick and Josten are so athletic and talented,” Gosar said. “We can play them inside or outside and they will be key in transition. We expect them to contribute greatly on the offensive end as well as the defensive end.” The bulk of experience inside falls on the shoulders of sophomores Romario Souza and Aziz Ndiaye. Ndiaye, who had surgery early in the summer to repair a torn ACL, will work to get back on the floor in January. Redshirt freshman Kenny Buckner will also see a lot of time in the post. Givens, Thomas and Felix also will see some time at the power forward spot to help out underneath. “What I like most about our three big men is their work ethic and desire to get better every day,” Gosar said. “Once Aziz is healthy, we will have a solid rotation that will make us hard to defend.” Boise’s Zach Peterson, Ben Van Lith and Dennis Mikelonis give the Eagles depth in practice as they work toward playing next sea- son for the CSI. As always, the Scenic West Athletic Conference will be very strong and competitive. This year, the Golden Eagles will play every team in the league four times during the regular season before competing in the Region 18 Tournament in Price, Utah March 4-6. The winner of the Region 18 Championship will play the winner of Region 1 in March 9 for a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchin- son, Kansas. Last year’s national champion Salt Lake CC competes in Region 18 as well as College of Eastern Utah, North Idaho College, Colorado Northwestern CC and Snow College. “Every night will be a battle,” Gosar said. “It’s tough

to play a team two times, let alone four times. I hope that playing some of the toughest competition in the country every weekend will help us in the end.” In fact, CSI plays arguably the toughest schedule in the country. Michael Johnson of Juco Classic News Service ranked CSI as the team that plays the toughest schedule against the most ranked teams of anyone in the United States. “ We’ve worked hard to bring the best teams we could to Twin Falls and play the toughest teams we could on the road in non-conference play,” Gosar said. “Having the toughest schedule will prepare us for a good run in March.” 7 Head Coach Steve Gosar 2nd Season

Steve Gosar begins his second season as head coach at CSI. Gosar joined the Golden Eagle staff from Portland State University in 2005 as an assistant. He accepted the head coaching position May 5, 2008. In his first season, Gosar compiled a 22-9 record.

As a Golden Eagle assistant, Gosar was part of a 3-year record of 85-19 including 3 SWAC Conference Championships and 2 trips to the National Tournament. The 2007-08 CSI team finished 30-2 and was ranked #1 in the nation for the first time in 13 years.

Prior to CSI, Gosar was an assistant at Portland State and was key to the team’s improvement. He helped recruit a class that was ranked by collegeinsider.com as the top recruiting class in the Big Sky. With those recruits, the team earned the distinction of being one of the top three turnaround programs in the country in 2004-05.

The Vikings finished the 2002-03 season 5-22 and improved to 11-16 in 2003-04. In Gosar’s last season at PSU, the Vikings posted a 19-9 record, the best ever in the history of the school as a Division I program. Portland State also won the Big Sky Conference regular season title, the school’s first men’s championship title since becoming a NCAA Division I program. Two players off that team earned conference and national accolades. Will Funn was the NCAA Division I national leader and Seamus Boxley garnered Big Sky Player of the Year honors.

Before joining the Vikings, Gosar spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at the University of Wyoming. Those two years, the Cowboys won back-to-back Mountain West Conference Championships, including the schools first outright conference championship in the last 20 years. The 2002 Wyoming team made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a first-round win over Gonzaga.

Originally from Pinedale, Wyo., Gosar played his collegiate ball at Wyoming, earning a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology. Gosar is married to Lu. They have two boys - Jake and Jaxon.

Pictured to the right is Steve, his wife Lu and their sons Jake and Jaxon.

8 Steve Gosar has served a key role in the Golden Eagles’ recent success. He has helped CSI to the national tournament in two of his three years as an assistant. In 2007, the Golden Eagles placed in the top four in the country. That season, CSI earned a #1 ranking in the NJCAA poll for the first time in 13 years.

9 Assistant Coach Josh Dees 2nd Season

Josh Dees begins his second season with the College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball program.

Dees came to CSI from Colorado State where he was a graduate assistant in 2007. Prior to that, he played basketball at the Univer- sity of Wyoming and then Western Carolina as a point guard. He was named to the All-Southern Conference academic team and was named Western Carolina’s student-athlete of the year in 2006-07. In the spring of 2007, he graduated Suma Cum Laude from Western Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in political science/pre-law. In 2008, he received the WCU Political Science Distinguished Gradu- ate Award.

Dees served as an assistant camp director at Billy Gillespie’s University of Kentucky basketball camps as well as assisted at Steve McClain’s University of Wyoming basketball camps. In 2006-07, Dees was a Special Olympic Coach, training Jason Hedrick for the 2006 Special Olympics Summer Games. Hedrick earned gold in the 200 meters and silver in the 400 meters.

Josh is the son of Benny Dees who was Gosar’s head coach at the University of Wyoming. He also was the head coach at New Orleans, Virginia Commonwealth and Western Carolina.

“I’m not sure I’ve been around a guy that works harder at not only being a good coach but helping kids. He does a great job of recruiting and a great job of mentoring and coaching our basketball players.” Coach Gosar

10 Assistant Coach Ryan Devlin 1st Season

Ryan Devlin begins his first season with the CSI men’s basketball team as an assistant coach. Devlin joins the Golden Eagles from Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Maryland. He was an assistant coach and teacher at the elite high school, which places student athletes in prestigious programs all over the nation. Two basketball players from last year’s class are attending Villanova this season. Prior to working at Montrose, Devlin was an assistant and interim head coach at Hagerstown CC in 2007-08. While there, he coached under Terry Truax (Truax was Deam Smith’s assistant for 26 years). Devlin began his career teaching and coaching underprivileged youth in the Baltimore area at Bowling Brook Prep. Devlin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pitts- burgh in social sciences in 2005. He and his wife Erin made the move to Twin Falls in August.

“I am really excited Ryan is on our staff. He has an unbelievable amount of recruit- ing ties, which will really help us with future teams. Ryan brings great energy to the floor and in dealing with our players.” Coach Gosar

11 Volunteer Assistant Coach Colby Blaine 1st Season

“Colby has a bright future in the game. He pays great atten- tion to detail and really understands the game. We are very excited about having Colby on our staff this year. He will be a huge help for us this season.” Coach Gosar

Colby Blaine joins the College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball staff after a two-year stint at the University of Montana Western. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Blaine graduated from Boise High School in 2005. Blaine attended Blue Mountain CC in Pendleton, Ore., where he was a member of the men’s basketball team. Blaine graduated with his associate of arts degree from BMCC in 2007 and transferred to the University of Montana Western. While at UMW, he was an assistant coach for the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. He graduated Suma Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in social science/history from UMW in the spring of 2009. During the past two summers, Blaine has worked numerous camps across the country, including Boise State, Montana, Montana State, Utah, Stanford, Duke and Maryland. Blaine was also the founder and director of TRDcamps.com, LLC, that provided basketball camps for more than 500 athletes in Eastern Oregon during the 2006-08 summers. Blaine is currently working on his graduate degree in athletic administration through Idaho State University. He is the son of Rob Blaine and Dana Nelson and has a brother Ryan and sister Cassidy.

Volunteer Assistant Coach Jason Vickrey

“Jason is invaluable to our program. He provides so much stability. It’s like having another coach on the staff because he does so much for us.” Coach Gosar

From Pinedale, Wyo., Jason Vickrey begins his third season with the Golden Eagles Men’s Basketball program. Vickrey helped organize and run the 2008 and 2009 Coaches Clinic and Dinner and serves as the CSI Basketball Camps director. He has worked camps at Kentucky, Memphis, USC, Utah, BYU and Washington. This past spring, Vickrey had the opportunity to travel to Africa and works camps in Abuja, Nigeria and Dakar, Sen- egal.

12 6-0 - Guard - Sophomore Lakewood, Calif. - #5

“Chuck had a really good offseason and really prepared himself to have a good year. I love his competitive spirit. We will really need Chuck’s leadership this season if we are going to be the team that I think we can be.” Coach Gosar

Before CSI Up Close with Charles

At CSI: Charles started part time for the Golden Eagles at the What is one word to describe point guard position last season. He ranked 9th in the league in as- Golden Eagle Basketball: In your sists per game and 5th in the league in steals per game. face aggression. Before CSI: Charles was a four-year letterman at Mayfair High Favorite Vegetable: Carrots School in basketball, leading his team to league championships in Favorite Pop: Anything but Root 2005 and 2008. Beer He earned most improved player honors on his team as a freshman My biggest fear is: God. and sophomore and then MVP honors as a junior and senior. In 2008, I wish someone would invent: a Charles was named league MPV, second team all CIF and was named pill that would make you fly like to the McDonald’s All-American team. As a senior, Charles averaged Superman. 23.7 points, 4.7 steals, 4.7 assists and 7 rebounds per game. Favorite Food: Steak and Fried Chicken 2008-2009 Stats I love the smell of: perfume. I can’t bear the sound of: dogs Games 30 Points Per Game 6.9 when I’m trying to sleep. Field Goals Made 63 3-pointers Made 6 Favorite Fruit: Pineapple Field Goals Att. 123 3-points Att. 17 % .512 3-point % .353 Most Annoying Bug: Fly Free Throws Made 74 Assists 87 Who should play you in a movie Charles Odum Free Throws Att. 113 Steals 39 version of your life?: Chris Tucker % .655 Blocked Shots 5 Rebounds 57 Turnovers 72 This or That Stay In or Go Out Dogs or Cats Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Beaches or Mountains Street Smart or Book Smart Love to Win or Hate to Lose Social Butterfly or Wallflower White Bread or Wheat Bread #5 Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy Reality Show or Sitcom Night Light or Completely Dark

2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 27 vs. Chemeketa CC (11/29/08) Rebounds...... 7 vs. NIC (01/17/09) Assists...... 7 vs Harcum College (12/06/08) Steals...... 4 vs. Harcum College (12/06/08) Blocked Shots...... 1 five times 3-pointers...... 2 vs. CNCC (02/28/09) Free-throws made...... 17 vs. Chemeketa (11/29/08)

13 6-3 - Guard - Sophomore Theis, Senegal. - #11 “Byago has the ability to be one of the best defenders in the league. His length and athleticism can really frustrate opponents. He is an underrated perimeter shooter that can hit some big shots.” Coach Gosar

Before CSI Up Close with Byago

At CSI: Byago started in 18 of CSI’s 31 games as a freshman, Hidden Talent: I can juggle. scoring 15 points twice for the Golden Eagles. It was his defense Favorite Food: Fish though that kept him on the floor. Byago ranked 10th in the league in When I was little, I wanted to be steals per game. a: farmer. Before CSI: Hailing from Dakar, Senegal, Byago attended Seed Now, I want to be a: farmer. Academy. He earned the distinction of being ranked in the top 10 at My biggest fear is: sharks. the Basketball Without Borders NBA Camp in 2005-06. The follow- Who would you be in a band ing year, he was picked in the top 5. - singer, guitarist, drummer or He was Seed Academy’s MVP in 2006 and 2008. manager?: Drummer Favorite Fruit: Mango Who should play you in a movie version of your life?: Denzel 2008-2009 Stats Washington

Byago Diouf A one word description of your- Games 29 Points Per Game 6.6 self is: Puma Field Goals Made 87 3-pointers Made 20 Favorite Cereal: Fruit Loops Field Goals Att. 186 3-points Att. 60 Field Goal % .419 3-point % .333 I love the smell of: water. Free Throws Made 16 Assists 25 The last book I read was: Louis Free Throws Att. 28 Steals 31 L’Amour Free Throw % .571 Blocked Shots 2 Favorite Sit-Down Restaurant: Rebounds 74 Turnovers 41 Applebee’s This or That Stay In or Go Out Dogs or Cats Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Morning or Night Street Smart or Book Smart Love to Win or Hate to Lose Go with the Flow or Stick to a Routine White Bread or Wheat Bread #11 Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy Reality Show or Sitcom Talk or Listen

2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 15 vs. Treasure Valley CC (01/01/09) Rebounds...... 7 vs. Midland College (11/22/08) Assists...... 3 vs. Salt Lake CC (01/24/09) Steals...... 5 vs. Westchester CC (01/01/09) Blocked Shots...... 1 two times 3-pointers...... 6 two times Free-throws made...... 4 vs. Midland College (11/22/08)

14 7-0 - Center - Sophomore Dakar, Senegal - #25 “While its uncertain whether Aziz will play this year after having offseason knee surgery, we will still rely heavily on his maturity and leadership. Special players like Aziz don’t come along every year and they find a way to make everyone around them better.” Coach Gosar

Before CSI Up Close with Aziz

At CSI: A second-team Region 18 selection, Aziz dominated in My Hidden Talent is: Dancing. the paint for the Eagles last season. Aziz ranked No. 1 in the league My hobbies include: soccer, music, in offensive rebounds, No. 2 in blocked shots and 18th in points per and hanging out with friends. game. My biggest fear is: spiders. Before CSI: One of the top players in Senegal, Aziz was named Who would you be in a band MVP of the Basketball without Borders Camp in 2004-05. In 2005- - singer, guitarist, drummer or 06, he was ranked in the top 5. That same year, he played on the manager?: Singer South African Junior National team. In 2006-07, he played in the Favorite Food: Steak Senegalese Championship earning best young player honors. What is one word to describe CSI Aziz attended Lake Forest Academy for high school. Golden Eagle Basketball?: Fast Favorite Website?: YouTube For just one day, i would swith places with: Lebron James.

Aziz Ndiaye 2008-2009 Stats Who should play you in a movie Games 31 Points Per Game 8.5 version of your life?: Will Smith Field Goals Made 109 3-pointers Made 0 Favorite Beverage: Apple Juice Field Goals Att. 196 3-points Att. 0 Field Goal % .556 3-point % .000 My most prized possession is: my Free Throws Made 44 Assists 15 family Free Throws Att. 115 Steals 16 Free Throw % .383 Blocked Shots 72 Rebounds 246 Turnovers 61 This or That Clean Freak or Total Slob Dogs or Cats Cassual or Dress Up Secret Keeper or Blabbermouth Street Smart or Book Smart Love to Win or Hate to Lose Social Butterfly orWallflower White Bread or Wheat Bread #25 Sweet or Salty Spender or Saver Small or Big Town Night Light or Completely Dark

2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 24 vs. Colorado Northwestern CC (02/27/09) Rebounds...... 14 two times Assists...... 2 four times Steals...... 2 two times Blocked Shots...... 8 Western Wyoming CC (11/20/08) 3-pointers...... 0 Free-throws made...... 5 vs. Snow College (01/22/09)

15 6-9 - Center - Sophomore Minas Gerais - #34 “Romario is a really skilled post that has improved in the off-season. He has a great basketball IQ and is the consummate teammate. He will be a big factor in our success this season.” Coach Gosar

Before CSI Up Close with Romario

At CSI: Romario played in all 31 games for the Golden Eagles Why did you choose CSI?: It is as a freshman, scoring a season-high 31 points and pulling down 13 the best program in the U.S. rebounds against Salish Kootenai. He was in the top four on the team Favorite Vegetable: Carrots in rebounds and blocked shots. My hobbies include: soccer. Before CSI: Romario hails from Minas Gerais, Brazil where he Hidden Talent: I can do magic earned best player of the state award in 2006 and 2007. tricks with cards. In 2005-06, he helped his team to a state championship and fol- If you could appear on the cover lowed that up with a third-place finish at nationals. or a magazine, which would it In 2006, he played for the Brazilian Junior National team that be?: Sports Illustrated played in the American Cup in Texas, taking third place. Favorite Food: Pizza In 2007, Romario again played for the junior national team, help- What is one word to describe CSI ing his team to a fourth-place finish in Serbia at the World Cup. Golden Eagle Basketball?: Strong 2008-2009 Stats One word to describe myself is: soldier Games 36 Points Per Game 14.6 Hanging on my bedroom wall is: Field Goals Made 215 3-pointers Made 20 the Brazilian flag. Field Goals Att. 453 3-points Att. 65 Field Goal % .475 3-point % .308 I can’t bear the sound of: my Free Throws Made 75 Assists 49 coach yelling “Baseline!” Free Throws Att. 98 Steals 40 Favorite Vegetable: I hate veg-

Romario Souza Free Throw % .765 Blocked Shots 10 etables. Rebounds 274 Turnovers 57 This or That Stay In or Go Out Leader or Follower Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Small Town or Big City Street Smart or Book Smart Love to Win or Hate to Lose Social Butterfly or Wallflower White Bread or Wheat Bread #34 Spender or Saver Mild or Spicy Worry Wart or Worry Free Dreamer or Doer

2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 31 vs. Salish Kootenai (12/05/08) Rebounds...... 13 vs. Salish Kootenai (12/05/08) Assists...... 3 vs. Treasure Valley CC (01/01/09) Steals...... 3 two times Blocked Shots...... 2 two times 3-pointers...... 1 two times Free-throws made...... 10 vs CNCC (02/27/09)

16 “DJ is a quick, true point guard. 5-9 - Guard He handles pressure well and knows how to run a team. He is a Freshman mature freshman that will com- Las Vegas, Nev. - #1 pete for minutes at the point.” Coach Gosar Up Close with DJ

Before CSI Why did you choose CSI?: Legacy One word describing yourself?: Before CSI: A point guard at Palo Verde High School, DJ led his Bold team to a 25-4 record his senior year and a 2nd-place finish at state. Favorite Fruit: Pineapple DJ earned first team all-division/conference honors as well as My Hidden Talent: Rapping. second-team all state in 2009. He led his division in assists and in If you could appear of any steals and ranked third in the state in assists per game and fourth in magazine cover, what would it be?: the state in steals per game. GQ Outside of school ball, DJ played AAU for the Triple Double Favorite Website? www.worldstarhi- Elite. phop.com

DJ Stennis Who would you be in a band - singer, guitarist, drummer or This or That manager?: Lead Rapper One word to describe Golden Eagle Secret keeper or Blabbermouth Play to Win or Play to have Fun Basketball?: Successful Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower Favorite food: Steak Sweet or Salty Spender or Saver Funniest Movie: Above the Rim Street Smart or Book Smart Reality Show or Sitcom What adivce would you give to a 5 Love to Win or Hate to Lose Mild or Spicy year old? To always work hard.

“Antonio is very talented offen- 6-2 - Guard sively and can really score the ball. As good as he is offensively, I Sophomore think he can be a special defender. Lexington, Ky. - #2 Antonio’s experience and outside shooting will be keys for us this Antonio Owens Up Close with Antonio year. “ Coach Gosar

Hanging on my bedroom wall are: Before CSI posters and hats. Favorite Food: Hamburger Before CSI: A transfer from Los Angeles City College, Antonio Favorite sit-down restaurant: Jak- earned co-MVP honors of the conference he played in as a freshman. ers At Boyd County High School in Ashland, Ky., Antonio was Favorite Cereal: Fruit Loops named Region Player of the Year as well as holding the high school I am not good at: dancing. scoring title. Favorite Pop: Coke One word to describe myself is: Fun My first impression of Twin Falls was: that the canyon was awesome. Favorite Kind of Cookie: Chocolate Chip This or That Favorite fast-food restaurant: Mcdonald’s Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Most Annoying Bug: Spider Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower When I was little, I wanted to be: Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Mild or Spicy an NBA player. Street Smart or Book Smart Beaches or Mountains Now, I want to: be a pro player. Morning or Night Night Light or Completely Dark

17 “Pierre may be the quickest point 5-9 - Guard guard that I’ve ever had a chance to coach. He can really impact Freshman the game with his speed and his Las Vegas, Nev. - #3 perimeter shooting. He’ll have a chance to contribute immedi- ately.” Coach Gosar Up Close with Pierre Before CSI For just one day, I would switch places with: Lebron James Before CSI: Pierre Jackson scored 736 points and dished out 263 What is your favorite motivational assists his senior season at Desert Pines High School. saying?: Hard work outdoes talent He earned first-team all state honors, Las Vegas All-Star game when talent doesn’t work hard. MVP and Co-MVP of the Sunrise Division. Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast A three-year letterman, Pierre was the state assist leader in 2008- Crunch 2009. One word to describe Golden Eagle Outside of school, Pierre played on the Las Vegas Rebels AAU Basketball is: amazing. team. Favorite Food: Chicken Fingers Hanging on your bedroom wall is? A picture of my girlfriend This or That Favorite CSI Intructor: Ms. Waitley What advice would you give a 5- Love to Win or Hate to Lose Reality Show or Sitcom year-old? Have fun and never give Sweey or Salty Casual or Dress Up Spender or Saver Play to Win or Play to Have Fun up. White Bread or Wheat Bread Mild or Spicy Why did you choose CSI? It’s a Sreet Smart or Book Smart Social Butterfly orWallflower Pierre Jackson Pierre great program, great town, with great Leader or Follower Dogs or Cats coaches.

6-3 - Guard “Keon is a very talented offen- sive player. He has a chance to Freshman really help us this year and next Los Angeles, Calif. - #12 year as he adjusts to the col- lege game and matures.” Coach Gosar Up Close with Keon Keon Pledger Hidden Talent: Dancing Before CSI One word describing yourself: Nice Who would you be in a band Before CSI: A point guard at Lynwood High School, Keon Pledg- - singer, guitarist, drummer or er helped his team to a 19-7 overall record in 2008 and a second- manager?: Manager place finish in the league championships. Favorite kind of cookie: Peanut He followed that finish his junior season with a 22-6 overall re- Butter cord as a senior and another second-place finish in the league cham- Favorite sit-down Restaurant: pionships. Sizzler Keon averaged 27.8 points and 6.4 assists per game his senior What is one word to describe CSI year. Golden Eagle Basketball?: Great Favorite Website: YouTube I love the Smell of: Roses This or That What advice would you give a 5-year-old? Don’t go to Sleep with Love to Win or Hate to Lose Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread gum in your mouth. Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Mild or Spicy During the offseason, what did you Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Night Light or Completely Dark focus on improving?: Everything Street Smart or Book Smart Potato Chips or French Fries because nothing is perfect. Leader or Follower Talk or Listen

18 “Carrick really made the most of 6-6 - Guard/Forward his red-shirt year. He put on 15 pounds and really improved his Redshirt Freshman perimeter game. His offseason Phoenix, Ariz. - #13 preparations have set him up to have a great year.” Coach Gosar Up Close with Carrick

Before CSI One Interesting fact about Before CSI: A guard at Millennium High School, Carrick led his yourself?: I like to drink pickle juice. team to a state championship his senior year and a league champion- Favorite Fruit: Peach ship his junior season. As a senior, he was named league player of the One word to describe yourself?: year as well as MVP of the state championships. That year, he aver- Unique aged 19.7 points, 13.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Who would you be in a band? Outside of high school, Carrick played for the Arizona Magic -Singer, Guitarist, Drummer, or AAU team. Manager: Drummer After injuring his hand early in the season last year at CSI, Car- I love the smell of: new shoes. rick received a medical redshirt and will play for the Golden Eagles One word to descibe Golden Eagle this season and still have three years of eligibility. Basketball Basketball? Real For Just a day, I would switch This or That places with? my coach.

Carrick Felix My biggest fear is: dogs. Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Favorite Fast Food Restaurant? In Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower and Out Burger Tent or Cabin Mild or Spicy I can’t stand the smell of? Fish Street Smart or Book Smart Spender or Saver Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark

6-0 - Guard “Christian is a great asset to this Christian Parker year’s team. He is a solid individ- Redshirt Freshman ual that will help provide leader- Chicago, Ill - #15 ship and stability to this year’s team.” Coach Gosar Up Close with Christian

My hidden talent is: motivational Before CSI speaking What is one word to describe your- Before CSI: Christian played high school basketball at De La self?: Persistant Salle in Chicago from 2003-2005, leading his team to a Chicago Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Catholic League Championship as a sophomore and a regional cham- What advice would you give a 5- pionships as a junior. year-old? Do everything right and Following high school, Christian spent a season redshirting at fast. BYU-Hawaii before going on a LDS mission in Atlanta, Georgia, I love the smell of: banana nut muf- from December of 2006 until December of 2008. fins. His father, Sonny Parker, played in the NBA. Did you swallow anything by ac- cident as a kid?: A Gold Fish What is one word to describe This or That Golden Eagle Basketball?: Chosen Funniest Movie: The Goonies Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Hanging on my bedroom wall is: a Clean Freak or Total Slob Leader or Follower picture of my family. Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy My most prized possession?: Scrip- Street Smart or Book Smart Laugh Out Loud or Giggle tures Love to Win or Hate to Lose Beaches or Mountains

19 “Josten is very talented offen- 6-7 - Guard/Forward sively and can score in many ways. He handles the ball well for Redshirt Freshman his size and can really shoot. As Washington DC - #22 he matures and his understanding of the game grows, so too will his production.” Coach Gosar Up Close with Josten

Before CSI What is your favorite saying?: “No one can see through what i am except Before CSI: Josten Thomas played basketball at Montrose the one who made me.” Christian High School as a sophomore, National Christian Academy Hidden Talent: Drawing and Singing in Maryland as a junior and God’s Academy in Texas as a senior. Ac- One word to describe myself is: cording to Mid-Atlantic Hoops, he was the second-best player in the goofy. DC Metro area his junior year. Metroplex Hoops had Josten ranked Favorite Food: Mexican/ Chinese as the fourth-best player in Texas while he played at God’s Academy. Favorite sit-down Restaurant: While there, he averaged 32.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5 assists per Golden Corral game. Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving I can’t stand the smell of: Garbage Favorite Website: www.pickyour- This or That shoes.com I love the smell of: cookies. Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower Crunch Tent or Cabin Mild or Spicy Most Annoying Bug: Beetle Street Smart or Book Smart Social Butterfly orWallflower Hanging on your bedroom wall is?: Josten Thomas Josten Love to Win or Hate to Lose Beaches or Mountains Spiderman

6-6 - Forward “Brandon is a very athletic and talented player. He rebounds Freshman really well and reminds me of Ruffin, S.C. - #23 a young Reggie Larry. He will Brandon Givens continue to improve and help us as he is able to adjust to the college Up Close with Brandon game.” Coach Gosar One word to describe Golden Eagle Before CSI basketball: Fast My biggest fear: is heights. Before CSI: Brandon graduated from Princeton Day Academy My most prized possession: is my in Baltimore, Maryland, where he led his team to a 22-5 record and family. averaged 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals per game. Favorite Food: Fried Chicken Prior to attending Princeton Day, Brandon played football and Favorite Toy as a Child: GI Joe basketball at Colleton County High School in Walterboro, S.C. He I can’t bear the sound of: flies. earned all region, all-state honorable mention and the good sport Favorite Vegetable: Carrots award in basketball. Favorite sit-down Restaurant: Applebee’s During the offseason, I worked on improving: everything about my This or That game. Favorite Kind of Cereal: Fruit Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Loops Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower Favorite Fruit: Banana Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Mild or Spicy Favorite Donut: Chocolate Street Smart or Book Smart Beaches or Mountains Favorite Holiday: Christmas Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark

20 “Dennis will redshirt this year. 6-5 - Guard/ Forward He has great size and athleti- cism. As his body and under- Freshman standing of the game grow, he could be a whole different player Boise, Idaho - #24 by next season.” Coach Gosar Up Close with Dennis

Before CSI Hanging on my bedroom wall are: motivational quotes. Before CSI: Dennis played four years at Boise High School, One Interesting Fact about your- leading his team to a fourth-place finish at state his senior season. self: I absolutely hate breakfast food. As a junior, Dennis averaged 27.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists My hobbies include: river rafting, and 1.8 blocks per game. That year, he had the most points scored singing, swimming, and fishing. in a game at his high school. His senior year, he recorded the most Favorite Food: Sushi rebounds ever at his high school. One word to describe myself is: Outside of school, he played on the Boise Flite and Boise Blue determined. Chips AAU teams. I can’t bear the sound of: girls screaming. Favorite Pop: Cherry Dr. Pepper This or That Favorite Kind of Cookie: Chocolate with Peanut Butter Potato Chips or French Fries Play to Win or Play to have Fun Favorite Fruit: Blackberries Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower Did you swallow anything by ac- Tent or Cabin Mild or Spicy cident as a kid?: A pile of sand in a Street Smart or Book Smart Spender or Saver sand-box Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark Dennis Mikelonis 6-0 - Guard “Zach will redshirt this year and try to get bigger and stronger. He Freshman has a smooth outside shot and is a really good athlete. His success Boise, Idaho - #30 next year will be directly depen-

dent on how hard he works this Zach Peterson Up Close with Zach year.” Coach Gosar

What is your favorite motivational Before CSI saying?: “When you want what you have never had then you must do Before CSI: A three-year letterman at Timberline High School, what you have never done.” Zach helped his team to a second-place finish at districts and a third- I can’t stand the smell of: cigarette place finish at state his sophomore season. As a junior, Timberline smoke. also qualified for state. What is one word to describe Gold- Zach earned first-team all SIC in 2008 and 2009 as well as first en Eagle Basketball ?: Tradition team all state in 2008. I love the smell of: fresh air. He ended his career at Timberline as the all time leading scorer Who should play you in a movie and made the most 3-pointer in school history. version of your life?: Channing Tatum Favorite Cereal: Lucky Charms This or That Most Annoying Bug: Fly During the offseason, I focused on Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread improving?: my strength and ball- Clean Freak or Total Slob Leader or Follower handling. Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy What are you not good at?: Think- Street Smart or Book Smart Dreamer or Doer ing Games Love to Win or Hate to Lose Beaches or Mountains

21 “Ben will redshirt this year. He 6-5 - Guard can really shoot the ball and pos- sesses good basketball IQ. This Freshman year will be big for Ben to get big- Eagle, Idaho - #33 ger and stronger and adjust to the level of the game.” Coach Gosar Up Close with Ben

Before CSI What is one interesting fact about yourself ?: I like to eat applesauce Before CSI: A three-sport athlete at Eagle High School, Ben and bread together. played basketball, baseball and soccer. A one-word description of myself As a junior, Ben led his basketball team to a 22-6 record and a is: mysterious. fourth-place finish at state. His senior season, his team went 24-5 and Favorite sit-down restaurant: Texas placed third at state. Roadhouse Ben averaged 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 2008-2009, One word to describe Golden Eagle earning first team all-conference and first team all-state honors. basketball is: intense. Favorite Fruit: Raspberry My biggest fear is: spiders. Favorite toy as a child: Batman Ac- This or That tion Figure Favorite kind of cookie: M&M Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Who should play you in a movie Ben Van Lith Van Ben Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower version of your life?: Will Ferrell Tent or Cabin Mild or Spicy Favorite Food: Dad’s Spaghetti Street Smart or Book Smart Social Butterfly or Wallflower Have you ever been to the Princi- Love to Win or Hate to Lose Beaches or Mountains pal’s Office?: Yes Kenny Buckner 6-9 - Center “Kenny has a real passion for the game. He plays hard and com- Redshirt Freshman petes everyday. As he continues Washington D.C. - #42 to develop and learn the game, he could be a real factor for us inside.”Coach Gosar Up Close with Kenny

Favorite Vegetable: Broccoli with Before CSI cheese My biggest fear is: losing my grand- Before CSI: Kenny was a standout baseball player at Woodrow mother. Wilson High School in Washington D.C., playing first base three I can’t stand the smell of: tar. years and leading his team to a D.C. Championship all three years. Who would you be in a band Outside of school is where Kenny first played basketball for - singer, guitarist, drummer or Lamond Rec. He then spent last season at Garden City Community manager?: Drummer College as a redshirt on the men’s basketball team. Favorite Food: Fried Chicken I love the smell of: Dove Soap. Favorite Cereal: Apple Jacks Favorite Fast-Food Restaurant: Taco Bell This or That Hidden Talent: Baseball Best Amusement Park Ride?: Su- Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread perman Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower Favorite Donut: Glazed Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Mild or Spicy Street Smart or Book Smart Beaches or Mountains Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark

22 2008-09 Stats and Region 18 Standings

CSI Overall 2008-09 Record:22-9 Region 18 2008-09 Record: 8-4

All-Game Totals All Field Goals 3 Point Goals Free throws AVG OFF DEF TOT AVG AVG AVG AVG AVG GP FG FGA PCT 3PG 3PA PCT FT FTA PCT PTS REB REB REB REB PF ASST ASST TO TO BLK BLK STL STL

Nate Miles 9 63 151 .417 28 82 .341 18 22 .818 19.1 7 29 36 4.0 16 27 3.00 18 2.00 3 0.33 19 2.11 Jay Watkins 30 182 300 .607 10 31 .323 108 152 .711 16.1 77 150 227 7.6 66 59 1.97 65 2.17 9 0.30 27 0.90 Daequon Montreal 28 171 317 .539 18 45 .400 85 120 .708 15.9 72 178 250 8.9 65 28 1.00 43 1.54 27 0.96 23 0.82 Jamelle Barrett 29 97 241 .402 17 90 .189 94 146 .644 10.5 16 107 123 4.2 54 170 5.86 118 4.07 2 0.07 46 1.59 Aziz Ndiaye 31 109 196 .556 0 0 .000 44 115 .383 8.5 94 152 246 7.9 101 15 0.48 61 1.97 72 2.32 16 0.52 Charles Odem 30 63 123 .512 6 17 .353 74 113 .655 6.9 8 49 57 1.9 65 87 2.90 72 2.40 5 0.17 39 1.30 Cheyne Martin 17 39 95 .400 22 57 .386 15 20 .750 6.6 3 18 21 1.2 31 18 1.06 15 0.88 1 0.06 5 0.29 Byago Diouf 29 78 186 .419 20 60 .333 16 28 .571 6.6 20 54 74 2.6 48 25 0.86 41 1.41 2 0.07 31 1.07 Romario Souza 31 69 108 .639 0 2 .000 63 79 .797 6.5 56 81 137 4.4 64 16 0.52 28 0.90 9 0.29 20 0.65 Jason West 9 20 31 .645 2 4 .500 11 17 .647 5.9 5 11 16 1.8 22 16 1.78 11 1.22 6 0.67 6 0.67 Felix Carrick 3 6 13 .462 0 3 .000 5 8 .625 5.7 3 7 10 3.3 10 3 1.00 10 3.33 0 0.00 2 0.67 Louis Garrett 29 52 108 .481 8 34 .235 38 49 .776 5.2 18 40 58 2.0 49 54 1.86 43 1.48 9 0.31 26 0.90 Max Carrier 14 23 36 .639 0 0 .000 7 10 .700 3.8 24 23 47 3.4 18 14 1.00 11 0.79 2 0.14 4 0.29

CSI TOTALS 31 971 1905 .510 131 425 .308 578 879 .658 85.5 428 919 1347 43.5 609 532 17.16 542 17.48 147 4.74 264 8.52 Opponents Totals 31 800 1963 .408 181 568 .319 419 634 .661 71.0 370 642 1012 32.6 696 389 12.55 542 17.48 71 2.29 210 6.77

GP=Games Played FG=Field Goals FGA=Field Goals Attempted PCT=Percent FT=Free Throws FTA=Free Throws Attempted AVG PTS=Average Points OFF REB=Offensive Rebounds DEF REB=Defensive Rebounds PF=Personal Fouls AVG ASST=Assists Per Game ASST=Total Assists AVG TO=Turnovers Per Game TO-Total Turnovers AVG BLK=Blocks Per Game BLK=Total Blocks AVG STL=Steals Per Game STL=Total Steals

SWAC Overall 2008-09 2008-09

SWAC Teams Wins Losses Pct. Wins Losses Pct. North Idaho College 12 3 0.800 27 4 0.871 Salt Lake CC 10 5 0.667 26 6 0.813 College of Southern Idaho 9 6 0.600 22 9 0.710 College of Eastern Utah 9 6 0.600 24 7 0.774 Snow College 5 10 0.333 18 13 0.581 Colorado Northwestern CC 0 15 0.000 0 15 0.000

23 2008-09 MBB Results

Date Opponent Result Score Site 11/01 Central Arizona W 116-69 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/07/08 Northwest College W 89-70 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/08/08 Central Florida CC W 92-69 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/20/08 Western Wyoming CC W 93-77 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/21/08 Santa Rose JC W 85-51 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/22/08 Midland College L 81-87 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/28/08 Phoenix College W 82-59 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/29/08 Chemeketa CC W 92-82 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/05/08 Salish Kootenai W 105-77 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/06/08 Harcum College L 64-69 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/12/08 Dodge City CC W 83-42 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/13/08 Seward County CC W 84-79 Liberal, Kansas 01/01/09 Treasure Valley CC W 98-71 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/02/09 Westchester CC W 91-65 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/03/09 Sheridan College W 101-84 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/09/09 Colorado Northwestern CC W 90-54 Rangely, Colorado 01/10/09 College of Eastern Utah L 78-94 Price, Utah 01/17/09 North Idaho College W/OT 73-70 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/22/09 Snow College W 102-75 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/24/09 Salt Lake CC L 73-78 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/30/09 North Idaho College L 67-69 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 01/31/09 North Idaho College L 66-69 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 02/06/09 College of Eastern Utah W/OT 118-112 Twin Falls, Idaho 02/07/09 College of Eastern Utah W 85-60 Twin Falls, Idaho 02/13/09 Snow College W 31-54 Ephraim, Utah 02/14/09 Snow College L 69-75 Ephraim, Utah 02/20/09 Salt Lake CC W 60-59 Salt Lake City, Utah 02/21/09 Salt Lake CC L 67-81 Salt Lake City, Utah 02/27/09 Colorado Northwestern W 114-53 Twin Falls, Idaho 02/28/09 Colorado Northwestern W 107-63 Twin Falls, Idaho

Region 18 Tournament 03/06/09 Salt Lake CC L 65-83 Salt Lake City, Utah

24 2009-2010 Basketball Schedule

Date Day Opponent Site Time Nov. 6-7 Fri.-Sat. Wells Fargo Tip-Off Classic Casper, Wyo. Nov. 6 Fri. Northwest College Casper, Wyo. 3:30 p.m.. Nov. 7 Sat. Casper College Casper, Wyo. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14 Thur.-Sat. Gordon Paving-Mtn West Twin Falls, Idaho Components Invite Nov. 12 Thur. Westchester Twin Falls, Idaho 8 p.m. Nov. 13 Fri. Southeast Select Twin Falls, Idaho 8 p.m. Nov. 14 Sat. CSI vs. Seward County Twin Falls, Idaho 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Thurs. Salt Lake CC Twin Falls, Idaho 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Sat. Snow College Twin Falls, Idaho 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28 Fri-Sat. K&T Steel Tournament Twin Falls, Idaho Nov. 27 Fri. Chemeketa Twin Falls, Idaho 8 p.m. Nov. 28 Sat. Riverside Twin Falls, Idaho 8 p.m. Dec. 4 Fri. Colorado Northwestern CC Rangely, Colo. 5 p.m. Dec. 5 Sat. College of Eastern Utah Price, Utah 5 p.m. Dec. 11 Fri. Snow College Ephraim, Utah 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Sat. Salt Lake CC Salt Lake City, Utah 5 p.m. Dec. 19-20 Sat.-Sun. Desert Sun Classic Las Vegas, Nev. Dec. 19 Sat. Monroe College Las Vegas, Nev. 12:15 p.m. MST Dec. 20 Sun. Midland/Three Rivers Las Vegas, Nev. TBA Jan. 2 Sat. Idaho Select Twin Falls, Idaho 7 p.m. Jan. 8 Fri. North Idaho College Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 8:30 p.m. MST Jan. 9 Sat. North Idaho College Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 6 p.m. MST Jan. 14 Thurs. College of Eastern Utah Twin Falls, Idaho 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 Sat. Colorado Northwestern CC Twin Falls, Idaho 5 p.m. Jan. 21 Thurs. Snow College Twin Falls, Idaho 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 Sat. Salt Lake CC Twin Falls, Idaho 5 p.m. Feb. 5 Fri. College of Eastern Utah Price, Utah 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 Sat. Colorado Northwestern CC Rangely, Colo. 5 p.m. Feb. 12 Fri. Salt Lake CC Salt Lake City, Utah 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 Sat. Snow College Ephraim, Utah 5 p.m. Feb. 19 Fri. North Idaho College Twin Falls, Idaho 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 Sat. North Idaho College Twin Falls, Idaho 5 p.m. Feb. 25 Thurs. Colorado Northwestern CC Twin Falls, Idaho 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 Sat. College of Eastern Utah Twin Falls, Idaho 5 p.m. Mar. 4-6 Thur.-Sat. Region 18 Championships Price, Utah March 9 Tues. Bi-Regional with Region 1 Salt Lake City, Utah Men Only Mar. 16-20 Tues-Sat. NJCAA National Tournament Hutchinson, Kansas TBA

25 Salt Lake Community College Region 18 Opponents Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Enrollment: 26,000 President: Dr. Cynthia Biotheau Athletic Director: Norma Carr Sports Information Director: Lisa Peshell Mascot: Bruin Snow College Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Head Men’s BB Coach: Norm Parrish Location: Ephraim, Utah Last Season’s Record: 26-6 overall, 10-5 SWAC Enrollment: 2,700 President: Scott Wyatt Athletic Director: Kevin White Sports Information Director: Tyler Hughes Mascot: Badger Colors: Blue and White Head Men’s BB Coach: Michael Ostlund Last Season’s Record: 18-13 overall, 5-10 SWAC

College of Eastern Utah

Location: Price, Utah Enrollment: 2,500 President: Ryan Thomas Athletic Director: Dave Paur Mascot: Golden Eagle Colors: Navy Blue and Gold Head Men’s BB Coach: Chris Craig Last Season’s Record: 24-7 overall, 9-6 SWAC North Idaho College

Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Enrollment: 4,400 President: Dr. Priscilla Bell Athletic Director: Al Williams Sports Information Director: Erna Rhinehart Mascot: Cardinal Colors: Red and Gray Head Men’s BB Coach: Jared Phay Last Season’s Record: 27-4 overall, 12-3 SWAC Colorado Northwestern CC Location: Rangely, Colorado Enrollment: 3,600 President: Dr. John Boyd Athletic Director: Vacant Mascot: Spartan Colors: Red, White and Black Head Men’s BB Coach: Adrian Hayes Last Season’s Record: 0-15 overall, 0-15 SWAC

26 2008-09 MBB Leaders

2008-09 Region 18 Regular Season Individual Stat Leaders Points Per Game Steals Per Game Field Goal Pct. Jay Watkins...... 3rd (16.1) Jamelle Barrett...... 3rd (1.59) Jay Watkins...... 1st (.607) Daequon Montreal...... 4th (15.9) Charles Odum...... 5th (1.30) Aziz Ndiaye...... 4th (.556) Jamelle Barrett...... 12th (10.5) Byago Diouf...... 10th (1.07) Daequon Montreal...... 7th (.539)

Rebounds Per Game Assists Per Game Free Throw Pct. Daequon Montreal...... 2nd (8.9) Jamelle Barrett...... 1st (5.86) Romario Souza...... 5th (.797) Aziz Ndiaye...... 4th (7.9) Charles Odum...... 9th (2.90) Jay Watkins...... 9th (.711) Jay Watkins...... 5th (7.6) Jay Watkins...... 15th (1.97) Daequon Montreal...... 10th (.708)

Assist/Turnover Ratio Blocks Per Game Jamelle Barrett...... 5th (1.44) Aziz Ndiaye...... 2nd (2.32) Deaquon Montreal...... 5th (0.96) 2008-09 Region 18 Top 10 Team Stat Leaders All Games Rebounding Scoring Offense Field Goal Percentage CSI...... 1st (43.4) CSI...... 1st (85.5) CSI...... 1st (.509) SLCC...... 2nd (41.6) NIC...... 2nd (83.7) SLCC...... 2nd (.491) NIC...... 3rd (39.5) CEU...... 3rd (81.1) NIC...... 3rd (.490)

Free Throw Percentage Scoring Defense 3-Point Field Goal Pct SLCC...... 1st (.721) SLCC...... 1st (62.5) NIC...... 1st (.422) CEU...... 2nd (.712) NIC...... 2nd (67.2) CEU...... 2nd (.391) NIC...... 2nd (.674) Snow...... 3rd (69.1) SLCC...... 3rd (.391)

Steals Assists Blocked Shots CSI...... 1st (8.52) SLCC...... 1st (17.97) NIC...... 1st (6.87) NIC...... 2nd (8.32) CSI...... 2nd (17.16) CSI...... 2nd (4.74) SLCC...... 3rd (7.91) CEU...... 3rd (14.81) SLCC...... 3rd (3.06) 2008-09 Final CSI Category Leaders Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game 3-Point Field Goals Per Game Jay Watkins...... 1st (16.1) Daequon Montreal...... 1st (8.9) Nate Miles...... 1st (3.1) Daequon Montreal...... 2nd (15.9) Aziz Ndiaye...... 2nd (7.9) Cheyne Martin...... 2nd (1.3) Jamelle Barrett...... 3rd (10.5) Jay Watkins...... 3rd (7.6) Byago Diouf...... 3rd (0.7)

Assists Per Game Field Goal Percentage Free Throw Percentage Jamelle Barrett...... 1st (5.9) Romario Souza...... 1st (.639) Nate Miles...... 1st (.818) Charles Odum...... 2nd (2.9) Jay Watkins...... 2nd (.607) Romario Souza...... 2nd (.797) Jay Watkins...... 3rd (2.0) Aziz Ndiaye...... 3rd (.556) Louis Garrett...... 3rd (.776)

Blocked Shots Per Game 3-Point Percentage Steals Per Game Aziz Ndiaye...... 1st (2.3) Deaquon Montreal...... 1st (.400) Jamelle Barrett...... 1st (1.6) Daequon Montreal...... 2nd (1.0) Cheyne Martin...... 2nd (.386) Charles Odum...... 2nd (1.3) Romario Souza...... 3rd (0.3) Charles Odum...... 3rd (.353) Byago Diouf...... 3rd (1.1)

27 NJCAA All-Americans Topping the Charts Tom Bush, Drake University Ples Vann, University of Texas at El Paso (pro in Europe) Trevon Broadway...... 1996-97 Tim Bassett, University of Georgia (New Jersey Nets) Joe Marshall...... 1997-98 Steve Hegens, University of Texas at El Paso Juliano Jordani...... 1998-99 Victor Kelly, University of Hawaii (Atlanta Hawks) Kenny Brunner...... 1999-00 Joey Johnson, Arizona State (pro in Europe) Tony Bobbitt...... 2000-01 Rick Sobers, UNLV (Chicago Bulls) Yakhouba Diawara...... 2002-03 Tom Barker, University of Hawaii (Atlanta Hawks) Jaison Williams...... 2002-03 Kenny Davis, Arizona State Dani Hazut...... 2004-05 Gary Yoder, University of Cincinnati (Milwaukee Bucks) Mohamed Kone...... 2004-05 Andre Wakefield, Loyola University (Chicago Bulls, Detroit Jermaine Calvin...... 2005-06 Pistons and Utah Jazz) Zarryon Fereti...... 2005-06 Erick Newman, St. Mary’s Juan Pattillo...... 2006-07 Kim Goetz, San Diego State (San Diego Clippers) Brandon Stores...... 2006-07 Jerry Williams, University of Colorado Kevin Galloway...... 2007-08 Michael Ingram, Seton Hall Joey Shaw...... 2007-08 George Scott, University of New Mexico Jay Watkins...... 2008-09 Gerald Kennedy, Georgia State Aziz Ndiaye...... 2008-09 Chris Blocker, UTEP All-Region 18 Honorable Mention Mauro Gomez, University of Idaho (Since 1993-94) David Anderson, University of Idaho Alyton Tesch...... 1994-95 Craig Tyson, University of Arkansas George Brown...... 1995-96 Clayton Johnson, University of Nevada at Las Vegas Floyd Farrow...... 1997-98 Ed Gray, University of California (Atlanta Hawks) Curtis Bobb...... 1998-99 Blandon Ferguson, University of Illinois Cardell Butler...... 1999-00 Ricky Clemons, University of Missouri Uche Okafor...... 2000-01 Jamaal Brown, Oklahoma State University Tim Ellis...... 2001-02 Travis Gabbidon, University of Texas San Antonio Dante Sawyer...... 2002-03 Art Parakhouski, Radford University Aking Elting...... 2003-04 Daequon Montreal, Boise State University Mohamed Kone...... 2003-04 Nick Hansen...... 2007-08 All-Region 18 First Team (Since 1984-85) Region 18 All-Tournament Team Lowell Cisowski...... 1984-85 (Since 1993-94) Chris Blocker...... 1985-86 Shawn Bankhead...... 1994-95 Erick Newman...... 1985-86 Marcus Wallace...... 1995-96 Joey Johnson...... 1986-87 Adrian McCullough ...... 1997-98 Mauro Gomez...... 1986-87 Adrian McCullough ...... 1998-99 Erick Newman...... 1986-87 Curtis Bobb...... 1998-99 Mauro Gomez...... 1987-88 Blandon Ferguson...... 1999-00 David Henderson...... 1988-89 Cardell Butler...... 2000-01 David Anderson...... 1989-90 Blandon Ferguson...... 2000-01 Shawn Colter...... 1990-91 Tim Ellis...... 2001-02 David Anderson...... 1990-91 Yakhouba Diawara...... 2002-03 Craig Tyson...... 1991-92 Schafer Jackson...... 2003-04 Clayton Johnson...... 1992-93 Yusuf Baker...... 2003-04 Paul Jarrett...... 1992-93 Jamaal Brown...... 2004-05 Shawn Bankhead...... 1994-95 Dani Hazut...... 2004-05 Ed Gray...... 1994-95 Travis Gabbidon...... 2005-06 Marcus Wallace...... 1995-96 Reggie Larry...... 2005-06 Rusty Yoder...... 1995-96 Brandon Stores...... 2006-07 Greg McQuay...... 1997-98 Juan Pattillo...... 2007-08 Matt Siebrandt...... 1999-00 Art Parakhouski...... 2007-08 Blandon Ferguson...... 2000-01 Juan Pattillo...... 2007-08 Tony Bobbitt...... 2001-02 Ricky Clemons...... 2001-02 Region 18 Tournament MVP Yusuf Baker...... 2003-04 (Since 1993-94) Jamaal Brown...... 2004-05 Ed Gray...... 1994-95 Travis Gabbidon...... 2005-06 Matt Siebrandt...... 1999-00 Brad Garrett...... 2006-07 Aking Elting...... 2003-04 Kelvin Davis...... 2006-07 Mohamed Kone...... 2004-05 Art Parakhouski...... 2007-08 Jermaine Calvin...... 2005-06 Juan Pattillo...... 2007-08 Brad Garrett...... 2006-07 Daequon Montreal...... 2008-09 Region 18 Coach of the Year All-Region 18 Second Team (Since 1996-97) (Since 1992-93) Jim Thrash...... 1997-98 Shawn Bankhead...... 1993-94 Barret Peery...... 2006-07 Sandro Varejao...... 1993-94 28 Barret Peery...... 2007-08 The Foundation of our Tradition

• Winningest Basketball program in NJCAA History, posting a win percentage of .842 (1239-232) • Won 2 National Championships • Made 20 Trips to the NJCAA National Tournament • Won 25 Region 18 Titles • Holds record for the longest home winning streak at 137 from 1984- 1992 • 42-27 overall record at NJCAA National Tournament • More First Team All-Americans than any other school with 13 • Holds record for most points scored in one season in 1988-89 (4025 points) • Ranks 15th all-time in wins for NJCAA Basketball

29 The Legacies of Our Tradition

Eddie Sutton 1966 -1967 33-4, National AAU Tournament 1967-1968 24-6 1968-1969 27-4

Southern Idaho’s first head coach. Compiled an 84-14 record at CSI. After coaching here, Sutton made the move to the NCAA Division I level. Sutton has been named National Coach of the Year four times and con- ference coach of the year seven times. He is the only coach in NCAA history to lead four different schools to the NCAA Tournament. Former head coach at Oklaho- ma State University. Inducted into the CSI Hall of Fame on Dec. 12, 2000.

1969-70...... Coach Jerry Hale, 32-5, won regionals, Lost at Bi-Regional 1970-71...... Coach Hale, 36-3, won regionals, second at NJCAA National Tournament 1971-72...... Coach Hale, 29-4, won regionals, fourth at NJCAA National Tournament 1972-73...... Coach Hale, 30-5, won regionals, NJCAA National Tournament Participant 1973-74...... Coach Hale, 33-5, won regionals, Lost at Bi-Regional

Boyd Grant 1974-1975 27-3, won regionals, 2nd at NJCAA National Tournament 1975-1976 34-1, won regionals, won NJCAA National Championship 1976-1977 32-2, won regionals, NJCAA National Tournament Participant

The Golden Eagles third men’s basketball coach. Brought home the school’s first national championship. Coached at Fresno State and Colorado State, winning an NIT Championshionship in 1983 and competing in five NCAA National Tournaments while at those two schools. Grant was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in1988 and into the CSI Hall of Fame on Decem- ber 11, 1999.

30 CSI Coach Greats 1977-78...... Coach Mike Mitchell, 27-6 1978-79...... Coach Mitchell, 28-6, won regionals, lost at Bi-Regional 1979-80...... Coach Tom Weirich, 16-14 1980-81...... Coach Dave Campbell, 28-6, won regionals, lost at Bi-Regional 1981-82...... Coach Campbell, 28-6, won regionals, NJCAA National Tournament participant 1982-83...... Coach Campbell, 24-7

Fred Trenkle 1983-1984 25-7 1984-1985 26-5 1985-1986 35-3, won regionals, 4th at NJCAA National Tournament 1986-1987 38-1, won regionals, won NJCAA National Tournament 1987-1988 31-4, won regionals, lost at Bi-Regional 1988-1989 37-2, won regionals, 7th at NJCAA National Tournament 1989-1990 35-3, won regionals, 2nd at NJCAA National Tournament 1990-1991 32-3, won regionals, lost at Bi-Regional 1991-1992 34-4, won regionals, 3rd at NJCAA National Tournament 1992-1993 36-2, won regionals, 7th at NJCAA National Tournament

Fred Trenkle coached at the College of Southern Idaho longer than any men’s basketball coach, bringing home national championship hardware in 1987. He was named NJCAA National Coach of the year in 1987 as well. While here, he won 10 conference championships and earned eight trips to the national tournament, com- peting in the final four 4 times. Trenkle was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 1996 and the CSI Hall of Fame on December 11, 1999. 1993-94...... Coach Steve Irons, 23-7 1994-95...... Coach Irons, 33-5, won regionals, 4th at NJCAA National Tournament 1995-96...... Coach Irons, 25-7 1996-97...... Coach Jim Thrash, 18-13 1997-98...... Coach Thrash, 28-4, third at regionals 1998-99...... Coach Kevin Jones, 21-12, second at regionals 1999-00...... Coach Derek Zeck, 29-7, won regionals, NJCAA National Tournament participant 2000-01...... Coach Zeck, 29-4, second at regionals 2001-02...... Coach Guy Beach, 26-6, third at regionals 2002-03...... Coach Beach, 26-6, third at regionals 2003-04...... Coach Gib Arnold, 24-9, won regionals, NJCAA National Tournament participant 2004-05...... Coach Arnold, 33-3, won regionals, 3rd at NJCAA National Tournament 2005-06...... Coach Barret Peery, 25-10, won regionals, NJCAA National Tournament participant 2006-07...... Coach Peery, 30-7, won regionals, fourth at NJCAA National Tournament 2007-08...... Coach Peery, 30-2, second at regionals 2008-09...... Coach Steve Gosar, 22-9, third at regionals 31 They Come for the Tradition They Leave as a Part of It

1960s , University of Idaho Louis Anderson, Utah State University Larry Barnett, West Kentucky University Charles Bean, Idaho State University Kevin Galloway Don Deuel, Friends University University of Kentucky Howard Humes, Indiana State University Clarence Phillips, University of Idaho Mark Rich, Adelphi University Fred Stevens, Tulsa University Bert Scott, Idaho State University Fred Trenkle, Idaho State University Ples Vann, University of Texas Brian Ward, Idaho State University Jackie Brown, Ohio Wesleyan University Tom Bush, Drake University Steve Miller, Texas Tech University Nate Stevens, Long Beach State Claude Rasmussen, Boise State University Morris Moe, Niagra University Albert Davis, University of Hawaii Larry Reitz, Southern Utah State College

Art Parakhouski Radford University

1970s Steven Hegens, UTEP Ralph Palomar, Texas Tech Tim Bassett, University of Georgia Ron Behagen, University of Minnesota Gene Stroebel, University of Idaho Victor Kelly, University of Hawaii Dan Dreseen, Utah State University Rick Sobers, University of Nevada Steve Swanson, Boise State University Vince Volmut, Hofstra University Willie Williams, Northwestern University Tom Barker, University of Hawaii Ron Fryson, University of Hawaii

32 Kevin Dubynn, Oral Roberts University Arnold Dugger, Oral Roberts University Greg Young, Boise State University Juan Pattillo Mike Phillips, Northeastern Oklahoma University of Oklahoma

Kelvin Davis San Diego State

David Ferguson, San Diego University Darryl Mims, Palmer J.C. Bob Starner, SW Texas State Jerry Williams, University of Colorado David Thirdkill, Bradley University Curtis Rayford, University of Colorado Fred Hall, Georgia Tech Orlando Bryant, Montana State University Kenny Justice, Montana State University Lon Frazier, Louisiana State University Rick Cope, Boise State University Lonnie Trotter, Cal State Northridge Antoine Williams, S.C.C. Gary Yoder, University of Cincinnati Roger B. Campbell, McPherson College Randy Hunt, Lewis and Clark State College Logan Tusow, McPherson College Bobby Durham, McPherson College 1980s Dwight Boyles, N. Arizona University Jeff Blanzy, Eastern Michigan University Bernard Boyd, Phillips University Michael Ingram, Seton Hall University Kenny Davis, University of Arizona Frank Baines, Eastern Kentucky Andre Wakefield, Loyola University Mike Elliot, Northern Arizona Dwight Williams, Providence College George Scott, University of New Mexico Ed Nickols, University of Missouri Lebro Bates, Virginia Tech Gene Bowen, Idaho State University Rick Tunstall, Youngstown State Eric Hovey, Denver University Brad Blaine, Lewis and Clark State College Jim Marshall, Northern Colorado Dave Piper, Lewis and Clark State College Jeff Wiggam, Lambuth College Charles Williams, St. Louis University Larry Bergerson, Utah State Ron Beach, University of Alaska Kim Goetz, San Diego State Gerald Kennedy, Virginia Tech Antonio Martin, Oral Roberts University Phil Rohr, Idaho State University Bruce Ware, University of Idaho Fred Emerson, Fresno State Craig Everett, Roanoke College Dewey Haley, Georgia State University Art Williams, Fresno University Ralph Barreras, E. New Mexico University Dennis Bowyer, Whitworth College Kevin Hulsey, Albertson College of Idaho Lowell Cisowski, Albertson College of Idaho 33 Eduardo Drewnick, University of Houston Shawn Lasher, University of Pacific Keith Jackson, South Western Missouri Reggie Larry Gerald Collins, Chicago State University Boise State University Bill Wirskye, Texas A & M Mauro Gomes, University of Idaho Keith Reynolds, University of Oregon Dale Karst, Albertson College of Idaho Todd Peterson, Idaho State University David Henderson, University of Idaho Clifford Martin, University of Idaho Kenny Jarvis, Long Beach State Sergio Gomes, Seattle Pacific University Caio DaSilveira, Seattle Pacific University Ilan Levy-Mayer, Fort Hays State

1990s Anthony Williams, Seattle Pacific University Jose Jube, Chaminade Kyle Wilson, Albertson College of Idaho Carlito DaSilva, Utah State University Nate Jackson, Texas Tech David Anderson, University of Idaho Craig Tyson, University of Arkansas LaRay Shephard, Utah State University Trent Rose, Utah State University Adam Johnson, Bowie State Sean Colter, Sacramento State University Bart Leach, Central Connecticut State Richardo Valezi, Seattle Pacific University Tony Harris, Washington State University David Cason, Illinois State Tony Bobbitt Clayton Johnson, UNLV Univ. of Cincinnati Ray Ross, University of Portland L.A. Lakers Lance Jackson, New Mexico State Seattle Supersonics Paul Jarrett, San Diego State Taj McFarland, Montana State University Danny Poulton, University of Utah Rob Preston, Idaho State University Delmonte Madison, Colorado State University Trent Gardner, San Diego State Aaron Bell, Sacramento State University Jermaine Brantley, UNLV Alyton Tesch, Middle Tennessee State Shawn Bankhead, Iowa State University Ed Gray, University of California Lakeo Keller, Southwest Missouri State Mantia Callendar, Middle Tennessee State Rusty Yoder, University of South Alabama Marcus Wallace, University of Idaho Abdul Brown, Providence University Marcos Lagemann, Hawaii Pacific University George Brown, University of Alabama Trevon Broadway, Southern Alabama Francis Junger, Idaho State University Cameron Evans, Whitman Greg McQuay, Purdue University Jarvis Mullahon, UTEP Curtis Bobb, Utah State University Chico Moore, University of S. Alabama Adrian McCullough, University of Nevada at Reno Juliano Jordani, Univ. of Calif. at Santa Barbara

34 Bruno Claudino, Arizona State University Abdoulaye Ndiaye, University of Southern California Clayton Osborn, Cal Poly - SLO Larz Stewart, Hawaii Pacific University Zarryon Fereti – St. Bonaventure University Matt Siebrandt, Kansas State University Jermaine Calvin – St. Bonaventure University Matt Brown, Colorado State University Mike Hood, University of California at Irvine Kendall Minor, Washington State University Smoosh Parker 2000 Fordham University Uche Okafor, University of Missouri Detroit Pistons Blandon Ferguson, University of Illinois Los Angeles Lakers Jason Brazier, Lewis Clark State College Cardell Butler, Utah State University Bradley Jackson, Texas A & M Ricky Clemons, University of Missouri Jack May, University of Idaho Tony Bobbitt, University of Cincinnati Tra Arnold, Biola University Tim Ellis, Kansas State University Ryan Davis, Weber State University Jaison Williams, University of Oklahoma Yakhouba Diawara, Pepperdine University Guillaume Yango, Pacific University Clint Deas, Appalachian State University Schafer Jackson, Binghamton University Yusuf Baker, University of Tulsa Dante Sawyer, Fresno State University Jason McGriff, University of South Alabama Aking Elting, DePaul University

Travis Gabbidon – University of Texas San Antonio Steve Neal – Northeastern Oklahoma State Darrell Jenkins – East Carolina Univ. Micah Rollin – Ball State University Abray Milson – Univ. of Louisiana Lafayette Reggie Larry – Boise State University Paul Wayne - Cal State Northridge Kelvin Davis - San Diego State Adris Deleon - Eastern Washington University Travis Bunker - Montana State Billings Brad Garrett - Oklahoma State Univ. Kevin Ford - Ball State Kevin Galloway - University of Kentucky Nick Hansen Nick Hansen - Weber State University Weber State University Joey Shaw - University of Nevada Reno Reggie Guyton - Oral Roberts University Art Parakhouski - Radford University David Sills, University of South Florida Bocar Ba - Colorado State University Kirk Bunn, Mount St. Mary’s University Harvey Perry - Colorado State University Mohamed Kone, Valparaiso University Terry Fields - University of Texas San Antonio Shaun Davis, New Mexico State University Juan Pattillo - University of Oklahoma Jamaal Brown, Oklahoma State University Daequon Montreal - Boise State University Jay Watkins, - University of Utah 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 President Jerry Beck

Gerald L. Beck began his career at the College of Southern Idaho in 1975 and became president of the college in 2005. His many titles at the college include Instructor, Coordinator of Trade and Industry Programs, Dean of Continuing Education/Summer School, Vice President of Instruction, and Executive Vice President/Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Beck is an Idaho native. He received his bachelor’s degree in Technical Education, his master’s degree in Teacher Education, and his Ed. D. in Adult Education from the University of Idaho. He completed his post doctoral at Harvard University Institute for Educational Management. In addition to his duties at the college, Dr. Beck is a member of the Twin Falls Rotary Club, and is a board member of the State Workforce Development Council appointed by the Governor. He serves as a board member on many local organizations including Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization, Region IV Development Association and Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. He is past president of the Idaho Association of Private Industry Councils. Dr. Beck and his wife, Barbara, have three adult children and three grandchildren. He attributes much of his success to the opportunities provided by the college and the support from his family and co-workers.

Athletic Director Joel Bate

Former CSI women’s basketball coach Joel Bate took over Golden Eagle Athletic Director responsibilities in January 2007. Bate, who had been teaching in the English Department since he arrived on the CSI campus in 1993, gave up teaching in the classroom to work with student- athletes and coaches on a daily basis. Bate coached at CSI from 1993 until 2000, leading the Lady Golden Eagles to the national tournament in 1999. During that span, Bate compiled a 144-78 record. He coached four NJCAA All-Americans and four NJCAA Academic All- Americans. Two players went on to play professional basketball, including Jessica Gibbs Mesna who assisted current coach Randy Rogers. In 1999, Bate earned Region 18 Coach of the Year honors. Prior to working at CSI, Bate taught and coached at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise. He taught senior English and headed the English department. In addition to his teaching duties, he coached girls’ volleyball, track and basketball, where he compiled a 114-32 record and four third-place state finishes. Bate earned his undergraduate degree in marketing at Boise State University and his master’s degree in English at the University of Idaho in 1986. Bate and his wife Donna and three children live in Twin Falls.

44 Behind the Scenes

Orthopedic Surgeon Team Physician Team Physician Dr. William May Dr. Thad Scholes Dr. Mark McKain

Physical Therapist Chiropractor Athletic Trainer Julie Ellis Dr. Dave Long Richard Bingham

Sports Information Director Administrative Assistant Basketball Manager Karen Baumert Ginger Nukaya Stephen Newbry 45 McDonald’s, locally owned and operated by Bill and Donna Kyle in Twin Falls, Burley and Jerome sponsors the CSI Golden Eagles and the McSlam-n-Jam. The money pledged for every dunk during home Golden Eagle basketball games is split between CSI Athletics and the Ronald McDonald House.

The Reason When a child becomes seriously ill, the whole family suffers, particularly if the child must be hospitalized or receive outpatient treatment far away from home for extended periods of time. To be with their child, parents often sleep on uncomfortable chairs or cots, or bear the expense and impersonal atmosphere of a hotel room. At a time when they want all their strength available for their child, the simple demands of everyday life can seem overwhelming. For these families, Ronald McDonald House offers a refuge from the hospital, a home-away-from-home, where they can have a room of their own, a comfortable bed, kitchen and laundry facilities, toys for the kids, and a cup of hot coffee.

Ronald McDonald House For the child, it’s knowing that mom and dad are close by, in a good place. It’s having a comforting, peaceful place to go from the hospital. For a brother or sister who cannot be there, it’s knowing that other family members are safe while away in a strange city. For the parents in the House, it’s knowing that they are not alone, that others have gone through similar situations and survived. It’s new parents getting practical advice from “veterans.” It’s people drawing hope and strength from late-night conversations in corridors and kitchens, sharing experiences that can be difficult for family and friends back home to fully understand. And, it’s a place to treasure every moment of having a child “home,” even if for just a short time. For board members and volunteers, who give of their time, money, and skills, it’s knowing that what they do really helps.

How The House Operates Each Ronald McDonald House is unique, created by a team of local citizens to meet the needs of their community. The House is owned and operated by the local not-for-profit organization created by these citizens. Local McDonald’s restaurants become involved in initial fundraising once several key elements are present: medical advisors from a hospital with a need for such a House; a parent organization comprised of people whose children have been treated or are being treat at the same hospital; and other interested and concerned volunteers. To varying degrees, all groups participate in planning, construction, furnishing, building community awareness, securing goods and services, and ongoing House operations. Other local and national companies also volunteer their support through material donations and monetary contributions. Families using the House donate $5 to $15 per day, if they can afford it. These revenues pay for part of the costs of continuing House operations.

How It Began The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974 as the result of the perseverance and dedication of Fred Hill, then a Philadelphia Eagles football player. Today, through similar efforts by other groups of dedicated individuals, Ronald McDonald House provides temporary housing for more than 350,000 people a year in facilities throughout the United States; Canada; Australia; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Geissen, West Germany. McDonald’s Corporation assists in increasing public awareness and in providing start-up funding for the new Houses. The local not-for-profit organization operating the House can quality for $25,000 grant from Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities. Most importantly, it is the time and services of local volunteers and the local contributions of money and materials that make it possible for the Ronald McDonald Houses to be open and operating. Assisting in these efforts, McDonald’s restaurant franchisees, holding individual promotions around the country, have raised more than $25 million for the Ronald McDonald Houses and the families they serve. If you have questions about the national Ronald McDonald House program or wish to contact a local Ronald McDonald House regarding services, activities, volunteer work or tax deductible donations, write or call: Ronald McDonald House, 101 Warm Spring Ave., Boise, ID 83712.

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