2004-05 MBB Media Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS / QUICK FACTS Media Information Francis Marion University ........................ 20 Georgia College & State University ......... 20 USC Aiken Quick Facts USC Aiken Quick Facts .............................. 1 Clayton College & State University .......... 20 Message for the Media .............................. 2 Armstrong Atlantic State University .......... 21 GENERAL INFORMATION Media Policies/Outlets ............................... 2 Augusta State University .......................... 21 Location: 471 University Pkwy, Aiken, S.C. 29801 2004-05 USC Aiken Roster ........................ 3 Lander University ..................................... 21 Founded: 1961 Enrollment: 3,390 2004-05 Radio/TV Roster ...................... IBC University of North Florida ....................... 21 2004-05 Schedule ...................... Back Cover Nickname: Pacers 2003-04 Review Colors: Cardinal, Navy and White Coaching Staff Affiliation: NCAA Division II 2003-04 Season In Review ...................... 22 Conference: Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Mike Roberts, Head Coach ..................... 4-5 2003-04 Individual Statistics .................... 23 Home Arena (Capacity): The Courthouse (2,500) Steve Franklin, Assistant Coach ................ 6 2003-04 Team Statistics ........................... 23 Minda Jokulis, Student Assistant ............... 6 2003-04 Results ....................................... 23 UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL Donnie Holland, Volunteer Assistant .......... 6 Chancellor: Dr. Thomas Hallman (The Citadel, 1969) The Peach Belt Conference Director of Athletics: Randy Warrick (North Carolina, 1977) 2004-05 Season Preview Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Bill Claxon Conference History .................................. 24 (Centre, 1972) Season Preview ...................................... 8-9 Peach Belt Standings ............................... 25 Assoc. AD for Administration & External Services: Preseason Top 25 ...................................... 8 Peach Belt All-Conference Team ............. 25 Tim Hall (South Carolina, 1990) Preseason PBC Poll .................................. 9 Peach Belt Players of the Week............... 25 Asst. AD for Business & Student Services: Angie Peach Belt In NCAA Statistics ................. 25 Osbon (USCA, 1992) Players Peach Belt Individual Leaders ................. 26 Peach Belt Team Statistics....................... 26 MEN’S BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF Curt Triplin ................................................ 10 Peach Belt Tournament Recap ................ 27 Head Coach: Mike Roberts (Elon, 1977) Trent Boyd................................................. 11 2005 PBC Tournament Preview ............... 27 Overall Record: 91-105 (Seven Years) Richard Blocker ........................................ 12 Record at USC Aiken: 91-105 (Seven Years) Arnold Coates .......................................... 12 History Assistant Coach: Steve Franklin (USC Aiken, 1994) Marcus Robinson ..................................... 13 Student Assistant: Minda Jokulis (USC Aiken, 2002) Anthony Sampson .................................... 13 Year-By-Year Results .......................... 28-31 Volunteer Assistant: Donnie Holland (Campbell, 1973) Josh Geyer ............................................... 14 Coaching History ...................................... 31 Franchot Brown ........................................ 14 Pacers vs. All Opponents ......................... 32 2003-04 SEASON IN REVIEW Kenny Burr ............................................... 15 Individual Honors ..................................... 33 Overall Record: 11-18 Richard Glover ......................................... 15 Individual Records ................................... 34 Home Record: 5-8 Away Record: 3-9 Theo Oates .............................................. 16 Team Records ..................................... 34-35 Neutral Record: 3-1 Josh Poston ............................................. 16 Top 10 Career Leaders ............................ 35 USC Aiken Overtime Games ................... 37 PBC Record / Finish: 4-12 / 9th (4th in North Division) Starters Returning / Lost: 1 / 4 Opponents Letterwinners Returning / Lost: 2 / 10 University Livingstone College .................................. 17 MEDIA INFORMATION Carver Bible College ................................ 17 This Is USC Aiken .................................... 36 Asst. AD for Communications & Promotions: Brad Carson-Newman College ......................... 17 The Courthouse ....................................... 37 USC Aiken Athletic Facilities .................... 38 Fields (Centre, 1998) Presbyterian College ................................ 17 Fields’ Email: [email protected] Dr. Thomas Hallman, Chancellor ............. 40 Newberry College .................................... 18 Assistant SID: Kevin Britton (Eastern Kentucky, 2000) Randy Warrick, Director of Athletics ......... 40 Catawba College ...................................... 18 Britton’s Email: [email protected] North Greenville College .......................... 18 Athletic Administration .............................. 41 Men’s Basketball SID: Kevin Britton Savannah College of Art & Design ........... 18 Athletic Training ....................................... 42 Office Phone: 803-641-3252 Lenoir-Rhyne College .............................. 19 Cheerleaders ........................................... 43 Office Fax: 803-641-3759 USC Upstate ............................................ 19 Dance Team ............................................. 43 Internet Site: www.PacerSports.com Kennesaw State University ...................... 19 Public Address Announcer ....................... 43 PBC Site: www.peachbelt.com UNC Pembroke ........................................ 19 Administration & Support Staff ................. 44 Columbus State University ....................... 20 The Cover Credits The 2004 USC Aiken Men’s Basketball Media The 2004-05 University of South Carolina Aiken Men’s Basketball Media Guide cover was designed Guide was written, designed and compiled by Kevin Britton, Assistant Sports by Jeff Mastromonico. Information Director. Editorial assistance provided by Randy Warrick, Tim Photography by Todd Hall, Brad Fields and Mike Roberts. Photography by Jimmy Carter and Lista. Rodney Hair. Printed by Innovative Solutions, Aiken, S.C. www.PacerSports.com • 1 MEDIA INFORMATION WELCOME The USC Aiken Sports Information De- partment is pleased to assist you with the www.PacerSports.com coverage of USC Aiken Men’s Basketball. • Catch All The Latest Scores • Feature Stories Pre-game information, statistics, NCAA box • Game & Season Statistics • Archived Results & Statistics scores, play-by-play and fax service will be • Individual & Team Records • Recruit Information provided for all games. • Photos • Links to Peach Belt Conference, Publicity surrounding the men’s basket- • Video Clips NCAA & USC Aiken web sites ball program is handled by Kevin Britton, • Complete Coverage Of All 11 • and Much, Much More!! Assistant Sports Information Director. Any USCA athletic programs media inquiries can be directed to him at (803) 641-3252, via fax at (803) 641-3759, or via email at [email protected]. CREDENTIALS All requests for working press, radio, and television should be made as soon as pos- sible prior to game day by contacting Kevin Britton in the Sports Information Office. Only working media who have requested a pass in advance will be allowed access to the press area of “The Courthouse”. VISITING RADIO The availability of phone lines is in short supply at “The Courthouse” so advance no- tice of at least five business days is re- quested. During the initial phone call to the Sports Information Office, you will be noti- fied of the status of phone lines and may THE OFFICIAL HOME OF USC AIKEN ATHLETICS be instructed to contact the phone company for further details. proximately 15 minutes after the game. The left onto Trolleyline Road. At the first road, locker room is closed to the media. turn right onto the USCA campus. INTERVIEW POLICY FROM THE EAST: Take I-20 to Exit 18 To arrange an interview with USC Aiken DIRECTIONS TO USC AIKEN (the second Aiken exit, HWY 19). Turn left Head Coach Mike Roberts or any of the FROM THE WEST: Take I-20 to Exit 18 onto Highway 19 South and go 4.4 miles players, please contact the Sports Informa- (the first Aiken exit, HWY 19). Turn right to the 2nd traffic light at the intersection of tion Office at (803) 641-3252 at least 24 onto Highway 19 South and go 4.4 miles Highways 19 and 118. Turn right onto High- hours in advance. Coach Roberts is usu- to the 2nd traffic light at the intersection of way 118, or University Parkway. Follow ally available after 9:00 a.m. and up until Highways 19 and 118. Turn right onto High- Highway 118 for 3.3 miles (you will go one hour before practice. way 118 (University Parkway). Follow High- through 2 traffic lights). At the 3rd traffic Post-game interviews can be conducted way 118 for 3.3 miles (you will go through light, turn left unto Trolleyline Road. At the outside the sports information office ap- 2 traffic lights). At the third traffic light, turn 1st road, turn right onto the USCA campus. PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS Print Address Contacts Phone Fax Email Aiken Standard PO Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802 Larry Taylor, Sports Editor (803) 648-2311 648-6052 [email protected] Ronnie Swinford, Writer [email protected] Augusta Chronicle 725 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901 John Boyette, Sports Editor (800) 622-6358