2011-12 Media Guide 2011-12 RIT Roster
No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous Team Major 1 Gabe Nicasio Jr. G 5-11 190 Essex Junction, VT/Essex Industrial Design 2 Sean Sweeney Fr. G 5-9 165 Phelps, NY/Geneva Multidisciplinary Studies 5 Ronnie Canestro So. G 6-0 170 Buffalo, NY/Nichols School Business 10 Bob Schuster So. G 6-4 190 Livonia, NY/Livonia Business 12 Desmond Scott Fr. G 5-8 175 Murphy, TX/Plano East Accounting 14 Elliot Boyce Fr. G 6-0 175 Syracuse, NY/Cicero-North Syracuse Electrical Engineering Technology 20 Justin Heisig Sr. G 6-3 185 Levittown, NY/Island Trees Electrical Engineering 22 Jameel Balenton So. G 6-1 170 Syracuse, NY/Christian Brothers Game Design and Development 23 Brendan Reinert Fr. F 6-5 230 Wheatfield, NY/Starpoint Finance 24 Miguel Lopez Fr. G 6-1 175 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico/St. Francis Accounting 30 Brendan Harder Sr. F/C 6-6 195 Oneonta, NY/Oneonta Engineering 32 Kurt Fenderbosch Jr. G 6-4 215 Myrtle Beach, SC/Socastee International Hospitality and Service Management 33 Sean Rutherford So. F 6-5 185 DeRuyter, NY/DeRuyter University Studies 34 Casey Bobelis So. F 6-7 190 Bradenton, FL/Braden River Electrical Engineering 42 Nick Dobson Jr. F/C 6-6 215 Corning, NY/Corning West Business Management 44 Eric Travis Jr. F/C 6-5 220 Chicago, IL/Hinsdale South International Hospitality and Service Management 55 R.J. Kalb Jr. F/C 6-6 225 Rochester, NY/Greece Athena Electrical Engineering
Head Coach: Bob McVean (29th season) Assistant Coaches: Neil Kromer, Gabe Marshall, Ray Smith, Jake Scott Captains: Brendan Harder, Justin Heisig, R.J. Kalb
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u Program Contents u University Quick Facts A Message from the RIT President...... 2 Location...... Rochester, N.Y. A Message from the Director for Athletics & Recreation...... 2 Address...... Athletics, Clark Gymnasium A Message from the Vice President for Student Affairs...... 3 51 Lomb Memorial Drive Steven King Award...... 3 Rochester, NY 14623 Coaching Staff...... 4-5 Founded...... 1829 2011-12 Season Outlook...... 6 Total Enrollment...... 17,550 2011-12 Player Profiles...... 7-14 President...... Dr. Bill Destler 2010-11 Season in Review/History...... 15 Nickname...... Tigers 2010-11 Game-by-Game Leaders...... 16 Colors...... Orange and Brown 2010-11 Statistics/Results...... 17 Affiliations...... NCAA Division III RIT at a Glance...... 18 Conference...... Liberty League RIT Facilities...... 19 Liberty League at a Glance...... 20 u RIT STAFF DIRECTORY - AREA CODE 585 Academic and Athletic Success...... 21 Executive Director of Athletics ...... Lou Spiotti Jr., 475-2615 All-time Coaching Records...... 22 Associate Director of Athletics...... Scott McVean, 475-7448 Record vs. Opponents...... 22 Associate Director for NCAA Compliance. . . . Lex Sleeman, 475-7372 All-Empire 8 Selections...... 23 Interim Assistant Athletic Director...... Ethan Senecal, 475-5599 Milestones/Clark Gym Records...... 24 Head Athletic Trainer...... Ben Emke, 475-4313 Harold J. Brodie Tournament History...... 25 Development Officer...... Rob Dermody, 475-2414 Year-by-Year Leaders...... 26 NTID Support Faculty ...... Diane Cinney, 286-4662 Post-season Honors...... 27 Staff Assistant...... Karen Wagner Beck, 475-5814 500-Point Club...... 28 Senior Financial Assistant ...... Sue Benson, 475-2412 Individual Records...... 29 Sports Information Director (Basketball Contact) .Steve Jaynes, 475-6154 Top-10 Season Records...... 30 Sports Information Director...... Joe Venniro, 475-5598 Top-10 Career Records...... 31 Athletics Website...... www.ritathletics.com Graduates and Alumni...... 32 Twitter Page ...... @RITsports
u Basketball Information Head Coach:...... Bob McVean u Admissions/Financial Aid 585-475-2580/[email protected] Early Admission Deadline...... December 15, 2011 Career Record/Years:...... 426-302/29th Regular Admission Deadline...... February 15, 2012 2010-2011 Record...... 11-14/8-8 Empire 8 (6th) Letter Winners Returning/Lost:...... 10/8 Visits to campus are encouraged and may be arranged in advance by calling 585-475-6631. Visits to the National Technical Institute u 2011-12 SPECIAL EVENTS for the Deaf may be arranged by calling 585-475-6700 (voice/TTY), Time Warner Cable Sports Broadcasts (TWCS 26, or 1026 in Hi-Def.) or toll-free in the U.S. and Canada at 866-644-6843 (voice/TTY).
All rights reserved...... Friday, January 13 vs. St. Lawrence, 8 p.m...... Saturday, January 14 vs. Clarkson, 4 p.m. Admissions Website...... www.rit.edu/admissions ...... Tuesday, February 14 vs. Union, 8 p.m. Admissions Office Phone...... 585-475-6631 Admissions E-mail...... [email protected] Tiger Den Event...... Friday, January 13 vs. St. Lawrence, 8 p.m. Financial Aid Deadline...... FAFSA due March 1, 2012 Financial Aid Office Phone...... 585-475-2186 Wounded Warrior Fundraiser ...... Saturday, January 21 vs. Vassar, 4 p.m.
The 2011-12 Men’s Basketball Media Guide is a publication of the RIT Technology Rochester Institute of ©2011 Sports Information Office and University News. Cover design by University Publications Graphic Designer Peter Bella Jr., ’03 and interior layout by Mary McConnell ’88. Content written and edited by Sports Information Directors Steve Jaynes and Joe Venniro. Head shots by A. Sue Weisler. Team photo by Dylan Heuer ’12. Action photos by Dylan Heuer ’12 and Mike Bradley ’12. Aerial photos by Stratus Imaging. P1255-12/11-PDF-MEM Rochester Institute of Technology | www.ritathletics.com | 2011-12 Men’s Basketball | RIT: A Tradition of Excellence p 2 Administrative Messages
Welcome to RIT and another exciting year of Tiger basket- among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. ball, a winning tradition for more than 90 years! Today, In the classroom, our student-athletes set a high stan- RIT is among the world’s leading career-focused, techno- dard. We are proud that our 650 athletes, involved in 24 logical universities, and prides itself on blending innova- sports, have a median grade-point average that exceeds the tion and creativity into the overall experience. overall student body. At RIT, you will discover a university of artists and Congratulations to Head Coach Bob McVean, who was designers on the one hand, and scientists, engineers, inducted into the 2011 RIT Athletics Hall of Fame. Here’s and business leaders on the other. Blend in the National to another terrific season for our men’s basketball team and Technical Institute for the Deaf, and you have the makings all our student-athletes at RIT. of a very special university. We believe we have an unfair advantage thanks to our unique program mix and diverse Go Tigers! student body. The university is home to nine colleges offer- ing over 200 undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs. Bill Destler With 17,500 students, RIT is among the top dozen President largest private universities in the nation. More than half RIT President the university’s student population hails from outside New P.S. When basketball season concludes with yet another York, representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. winning season, we encourage you to return to campus Dr. Bill Destler As global competition heats up, RIT is positioned to be and explore Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity an international leader. We rank third among U.S. private Festival. The festival will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012. universities in students graduating in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math). Our cooper- See www.rit.edu/imagine for details. ative education program, where students leave the campus for work experience in their fields, is heralded annually as
While RIT Athletics experienced some very significant ac- the gold. Our men’s indoor track team won the Empire 8 complishments to report in 2009-2010 (NCAA Frozen Four Championship right here on home turf at the Gordon Field appearance), the follow-up year of 2010-2011 was also quite House. Softball advanced to the league championship game noteworthy. Our teams continued to compete at very high for the first time in eight years. levels. For starters, the overall winning percentage was the Our student-athletes’ successes were not limited to the highest on record in the past eight years. Leading the way classroom. Last year our athletes attained an overall grade- were two teams that made it well into national championship point average of 3.22, the highest in recent history. play. Women’s ice hockey skated through most of the season There are many exciting events to come, the most sig- without a single loss and on to the National Championship nificant of which is our entry into the prestigious Liberty game for the first time in school history. Although they League. The 2011-2012 season marks our first year in this came up short, the team made a tremendous statement at new league, which will bring about many opportunities for the national level. In addition to this great team achieve- our teams and the university as a whole. ment, one of our finest players in the history of the program, Looking ahead, it promises to be an exciting year for the Sarah Dagg, was named National Player of the Year as well as Tigers. The coaching staff, administrative team, and student- PAYCHEX Female College Athlete of the Year. athletes have been working hard preparing for the coming Executive Men’s lacrosse followed up in the spring with an incred- season. As always, we welcome your positive support and ible run of 19 straight wins (a school record as well). After involvement. We could not possibly accomplish all that we Director of winning the Empire 8 title, the Tigers went on to wins in have without our loyal fans. So, please join us at as many Athletics the NCAA Championships but were stopped short in the games as possible and share in the excitement of semifinal game against Tufts University. Jake Coon, our head Tiger Sports! Lou Spiotti Jr. lacrosse coach, was named Empire 8 and ECAC Coach of the Year. Sincerely, Men’s ice hockey followed up its storybook season in 2009-10 (NCAA Frozen Four) with yet another Atlantic Lou Spiotti, Jr. Hockey Regular Season Title and a near-miss NCAA appear- Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics ance. The team played before a record crowd of 10,556 at Blue Cross Arena on Brick City Homecoming weekend. In addition to these highlights, Tiger wrestler Mike McInally (133-pound weight class) made it to the NCAA Championship match, only to fall just short of taking home
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The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is a Center while you are on our campus. You will be amazed by dynamic and multidimensional center. The Center is com- our outstanding facilities. prised of highly skilled and talented staff utilizing innovative The members of the RIT community are extremely proud programs and facilities. We encourage all students—whether of our student-athletes and their contributions to a vibrant, they are student-athletes, members of an intramural pro- active campus. Personally, I remain their biggest fan. Enjoy gram, or visitors to the fitness center—to participate in the the athletic contest you are here to see. many excellent opportunities for involvement and wellness provided by the Center. Go Tigers! Participation in our various wellness programs and ath- letic teams promotes the development of a healthy lifestyle Mary-Beth A. Cooper through the enrichment of the intellectual, cultural, physical, Vice President for Student Affairs spiritual, and emotional well-being of the individual. I invite you to check out the Gordon Field House and Activities
Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper
Stephen King Award
Senior guard Nate Korinchak was named the 2010-11 Steven King Award 1997-98 Paul Blake, Guard recipient. 1998-99 C.J. Wurster, Guard The honor is awarded to a member of the men’s basketball team who 1999-00 Joe Haydon, Center exemplifies the qualities of Steven King, a former Tigers basketball player 2000-01 Drew Miller, Forward who passed away in 1982 as a result of a summer employment accident. 2001-02 Brandon Redmond, Guard The Triangle Fraternity presents the award annually. King was a fraternity 2002-03 Dan Cerro, Guard brother while a student-athlete at RIT. 2003-04 Jason Zawodzinski, Forward Korinchak, a native of Strongsville, Ohio, enjoyed a solid season for the 2004-05 Drew Martin, Guard/Forward Tigers in 2010-11, averaging 6.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.0 2005-06 Fran Snyder, Guard steals per game, while shooting 45 percent from the field and 74 percent 2006-07 Rob Hampton, Guard/Forward from the foul line. Korinchak set an RIT career record with 179 steals. 2007-08 Colin Roy, Guard “Nate is not only a very good basketball player, but a tremendous young 2008-09 Mark Carson, Center man,” said RIT Head Coach Bob McVean. “Nate is a tenacious worker 2009-10 Marcus Lowe, Guard not only on the court, but in the classroom as well. He represents RIT’s 2010-11 Nate Korinchak, Guard program with class and is exactly the type of student-athlete we want to recruit at RIT.”
STEVEN KING AWARD WINNERS 1982-83 Paul Clune, Forward 1983-84 Gerry Tilebein, Forward 1984-85 Gerry Tilebein, Forward 1985-86 Jeff Haskell, Guard 1986-87 Marco Golding, Forward 1987-88 Shenan Hennrich, Forward 1988-89 Marco Golding, Forward 1989-90 Doug Murdock, Center 1990-91 Randy Knightner, Guard 1991-92 Wayne Poth, Center 1992-93 Jeff Molisani, Guard 1993-94 Todd Paulauskas, Forward 1994-95 Brian Wachter, Guard 1995-96 Sean Dale, Guard 1996-97 Sean Dale, Guard
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Head Coach Bob McVean starts his 29th season at the Coaching Record helm of the RIT men’s basketball program. During his Year W L Pct tenure, the Tigers have consistently been one of the top teams in the East and all of Division III. He enters the 1983-1984 8 16 .333 season just 16 wins shy of 500 in his coaching career. 1984-1985 11 13 .458 The all-time leader in coaching wins in RIT men’s 1985-1986 8 16 .333 basketball history (426), McVean led the Tigers to 19 consecutive winning seasons from 1991-2010, and posted 1986-1987 12 13 .480 six 20-win seasons in the last 15 years. He led the Tigers 1987-1988 10 14 .417 to the Sweet Sixteen of the 1997 NCAA Tournament, the deepest showing in the tournament in RIT basketball 1988-1989 14 12 .538 history. In 2009, he guided RIT to the Empire 8 champion- 1989-1990 14 12 .538 ship, and its first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2000. 1990-1991 9 16 .360 In 2011, McVean was inducted into the RIT Athletics Hall of Fame. 1991-1992 17 10 .630 Head Coach On February 28, 2009, McVean earned his 400th career 1992-1993 22 6 .786 coaching win at RIT, leading the Tigers to a 65-62 win over 1993-1994 17 9 .654 Bob McVean Utica College in the Empire 8 semifinal. In addition, he coached 2009 All-American Mark Carson, who led all of 1994-1995 21 5 .808 Division III and was second only to 2009 NBA first overall 1995-1996 22 4 .846 draft pick Blake Griffin in rebounding. In 2008-09, he led RIT to a 19-9 mark, securing his sixth 1996-1997 24 4 .857 Empire 8 championship. Since the start of the 1991-92 1997-1998 13 13 .500 season, McVean has a record of 340-190 (.642) and he 1998-1999 16 10 .615 enters the 2010-11 season just 16 wins shy of 500. McVean feels it takes a different type of player to excel 1999-2000 20 6 .769 with the RIT program. “RIT is a top-notch academic insti- 2000-2001 13 13 .500 tution and that’s what is most important. Our athletes truly 2001-2002 14 12 .538 must balance athletics with their curricula.” During his tenure, McVean has amassed two Wendy’s 2002-2003 20 8 .714 College Classic Tournament titles; six Empire 8 Confer- 2003-2004 16 10 .615 ence championships; and three number-one seeds in the 2004-2005 19 9 .679 East region of the NCAA Division III tournament. He is a two-time National Association of Basketball Coaches East 2005-2006 14 13 .519 Region and seven-time Empire 8 Coach of the Year. 2006-2007 14 13 .519 Before coming to RIT, McVean was the head coach at Eisenhower College for four seasons. 2007-2008 14 11 .560 He was a member of the NCAA Division III East region 2008-2009 19 9 .679 committee for four years, and for the past 32 years he has 2009-2010 14 11 .560 also run the Bob McVean Basketball Camps. The camps have grown to over 500 participants annually. 2010-2011 11 14 .440 The College Basketball Officials Association has honored Totals 426 302 .585 Coach McVean and the RIT Basketball program twice *Overall 484 360 .573 (1999 and 2005) with the Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award. The award is presented annually to the team that best exemplifies sportsmanship, character, and ethics— *Includes four years at Eisenhower College traits that the RIT basketball program has always valued. He is also the regional congressman for the National u RIT’s All-Time Leader in Coaching Wins (426-302) Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). u Seven-Time Empire 8 Coach of the Year McVean, a native of Pavilion, N.Y., resides in Penfield 1986-87 1991-92 with his wife, Debbie. They have three children: Carrie, 1994-95 1995-96 Tara, and Scott. Carrie graduated from RIT with a degree 1996-97 1998-99 in criminal justice and Tara is a University of Pittsburgh 1999-2000 graduate with a master of fine arts degree from RIT. Scott u Tiger Tradition is a graduate of Ithaca College and completed his master’s Six 20+ Win Seasons degree in athletic administration at SUNY Brockport. Cur- .585 Winning Percentage rently, Scott is the associate director of athletics. McVean Six NCAA Appearances has four grandchildren: Alex, Cole, Nina, and Cora. Six Empire 8 Championships
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Neil Kromer enters his 15th season as an assistant coach 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. at RIT. Kromer, a 2006 inductee into the RIT Athletics Katie is a 2005 graduate of RIT, earning her bachelor’s Hall of Fame, is an operations manager at RIT’s Center degree in diagnostic medical sonography. for Integrated Manufacturing Studies. He also served as Kromer and Karen Behlau reside in Canandaigua, N.Y. an assistant under McVean at Eisenhower College. Kromer knows what it takes to excel on the hardwood. Coach McVean says: “We are happy to have Neil back As an NAIA All-American in 1974 at Eisenhower Col- for another year. He is an invaluable member of the staff lege, Kromer was Eisenhower’s all-time leading scorer in regard to practice and game situations. He has excel- and a four-year Most Valuable Player. lent insight into the game and can evaluate opponents Kromer has three children: Kellie, Eric, and Katie. efficiently. Neil plays a big part in practice and game Kellie is a 2000 graduate of Keuka College with a degree planning. His ability to help our players adjust in-game is Assistant Coach in occupational therapy. Eric graduated from RIT in a huge asset.” Neil Kromer
Rochester native Gabriel Marshall begins his fifth season From 2002-2004, Marshall captained Daemen and as a as an assistant coach with the RIT men’s basketball pro- senior, led the Wildcats in scoring and to the NAIA Elite gram. The 2004 graduate of Daemen College received his 8. He earned team Most Improved Player honors and All- bachelor’s degree in English. American Mideast Conference honors. Marshall, who graduated from Irondequoit High School Marshall received his master’s degree in counselor in 2000, earned All-Greater Rochester Super 15, as well education at SUNY Brockport in 2008, where he currently as All-Monroe County honors as a senior. In addition, serves as a counselor with the EOP program. Marshall Marshall led Irondequoit to back-to-back Monroe County resides in Greece with his wife, Rachel, and daughter, titles and was the county’s leading scorer in 2000. Gabrielle. Before Marshall arrived at Daemen, he played two seasons at Mercer County Community College in West Coach McVean says: “Gabe has a good sense for what our Assistant Coach Windsor, N.J. Marshall was a two-year starter at MCCC players and team needs to be successful. He knows how to Gabriel Marshall and earned all-conference and all-state first team honors. communicate with our players, and get them to improve.”
Ray Smith starts his fourth season at RIT as an assistant Smith is the director of Next Level Hoops, a basket-ball coach. Smith came to RIT after a successful playing development program for hoopsters in the career at SUNY Oswego. Smith, a point guard, ended his Rochester area. playing days fifth all-time in assists at SUNY Oswego. He Smith, a Guidance Counselor at Monroe High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in business marketing and resides in Rochester, N.Y. master’s degree in school counseling, both from Oswego. Smith, originally from Irondequoit, was a high school Coach McVean says: “Ray Smith brings experience as a teammate of current RIT Assistant Coach Gabe Marshall. college player and as a college assistant coach. Ray’s abil- He was awarded the Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award ity to interact and teach individual skills is tremendous. from Irondequoit in 1999. His insight into what our players need individually has benefited our program extremely well.” Assistant Coach Ray Smith
Jake Scott begins his third season as an assistant coach the head varsity basketball coaching and athletic director at RIT. Just five years removed from college, Scott has positions at nearby Amelia Academy. He coached the an incredible amount of coaching experience at the high squad to an 18-10 record and a second-place finish in the school and collegiate level. Virginia Commonwealth Conference. After earning his bachelor’s degree in sport studies Scott currently resides in Victor and is an account from St. John Fisher in 2005, Scott became a graduate representative for EastBay. assistant coach at Division I Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., under current Duke Assis- Coach McVean says: “Jake’s experience at the high tant Coach Jeff Capel. Scott developed scouting reports, school level and also directing his own program bring and helped in the recruiting aspect. In 2006, he earned a great deal of perspective to our program. Having the his master’s degree from VCU in sport leadership. experience in a Division I program will also benefit our Assistant Coach Scott became the junior varsity head coach at Atlee players. His insight brings a unique perspective to our Jake Scott High School in 2006. The following season, he earned coaching staff.”
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A new league, a new season, that’s the outlook Sweeney, a transfer, is an aggressive player man campaign, averaging 3.7 points per game. for the 2011-12 RIT men’s basketball team. With who is an all-out defender and has a good under- Coach McVean says that Bobelis has some of the the leap to the Liberty League in 2011-12, the standing of the offense. Scott is a pesky defender best post moves on the team and with a year of Tigers will face the likes of Bard, Clarkson, who has the ability to score off the dribble. college basketball under his belt, Bobelis could Hobart, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Skidmore, Boyce is a savvy combo guard. A slasher to the play a much more integral role in 2011-12. Union, and Vassar. hoop, Boyce can also spot up and hit the long- The Tigers open the season with a pair of non- “We are excited to be in a new league. All are range shot. conference road games at Penn State-Altoona fine institutions that fit in with RIT’s philoso- “We are young but talented in the back court,” on Nov. 22 and Baptist Bible College on Nov. 26. phy,” said Head Coach Bob McVean. “It will be said McVean. “Our top six guys can play both The Tigers then jump into the Wendy’s College great to travel to new gyms and develop all new spots and will provide us with balance on the Classic, Division III’s longest running in-season rivalries.” floor. As they learn the offense and gain a better tournament from Nov. 30 through Dec 3. With added size up front, the Tigers will rely understanding, it will make us that much better After the Wendy’s Classic, RIT will host the on defense and rebounding this season. RIT will down the stretch.” 26th annual Harold J. Brodie Tournament. This still try to run its full-court early offense, but The small forward position features senior year, Utica, Gwyned-Mercy, and York invade the complement that with a half-court continuity Justin Heisig, who had an excellent 2010-11 Clark Gym for a highly competitive weekend of offense. season. He led the team in scoring (14.7 ppg), college hoops. “Last year we were primarily a guard-oriented rebounding (6.5 rpg), and field goal percentage RIT wraps up 2011 with a road game at team,” stated McVean. “This year, we’ve added (.524), earning honorable mention All-Empire D’Youville on New Year’s Eve, then hosts cross- size up front and we have six guards who can 8 accolades. He comes into this season stronger town rival University of Rochester on Jan. 3. play both the point and the shooting guard and ready to have an excellent senior campaign. After that, the Liberty League schedule kicks into positions. We will have more balanced scoring “Justin is an example of how hard work can high gear, as RIT’s final 16 games will be against from 1-5.” pay off,” said McVean. “He has made himself into conference foes. With just four of the nine highly Head Coach and 2011 inductee into the RIT an outstanding player, and his leadership will be competitive teams eligible for the end of the sea- Athletics Hall of Fame Bob McVean, now in his a key to our success.” son tournament, every game takes on a greater 29th season with the Tigers, always brings in Kurt Fenderbosch will also see time at small sense of importance. quality student-athletes who excel on the court forward. The transfer from St. Andrew’s has un- and in the classroom. This season should be limited range from the outside and, once he gets no exception. Under McVean, the Tigers have more comfortable in the offense, will be an asset enjoyed unparalleled success. The all-time leader to the Tigers’ success. in coaching wins at RIT with 426, McVean has Up front, the Tigers have a wealth of talent led RIT to six NCAA Division III Tournament that will see time at both the power forward and appearances, including the Sweet 16 during the the post spot. In the design of the offense, the “4” 1996-97 season, six Empire 8 titles, and two and “5” spots will be interchangeable. JPMorgan Chase Scholarship Tournament titles. Senior Brendan Harder will anchor a deep and In addition, McVean has led the Tigers to 10 ap- talented group down low. He looks to rebound pearances in the ECAC Upstate Championships after a season-ending injury cut his 2010-11 and two ECAC titles (1992-93 and 2002-03). season short. Harder is a strong, athletic, big The Guards are a young but talented group man who can play the “4” or “5” spots and will led by junior Gabe Nicasio and sophomores Bob be looked upon to provide leadership on and off Schuster and Ronnie Canestro. Freshman guards the court. Desmond Scott and Elliott Boyce and transfer Juniors R.J. Kalb and Nick Dobson will also Sean Sweeney will add depth to the guard spots. see significant minutes this season. Both worked Schuster brings stability and size to the point hard in the off-season and come into the 2011-12 guard spot. He has good basketball sense and campaign stronger and better conditioned. They good offensive skills. Schuster saw time in 13 each defend the post very well, and will provided games last season, earning valuable experience. dependable scoring on the offensive end. Kalb This season, look for the sophomore guard to see averaged 4.6 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per time at both the point and shooting guard spots. game, and shot .615 percent from the field. Dob- Nicasio will play a bigger role this season after son had moments of excellence, and has made showing signs of breaking out in 2010-11. He has improvements in his game in the off-season. good three-point range and is a strong defender. Junior transfer from Mercyhurst Eric Travis Canestro has looked good in the pre-season will give the Tigers an inside/outside presence and will provide a tenacious defender at the down low. At 6’6” he has the ability to clear the shooting guard spot. He can score from different boards on the defensive end. Look for Travis to Junior Nick Dobson and the Tigers will look to break spots on the floor and can also bring the ball up become a vital part of the Tigers attack. through in the competitive Liberty League. the floor and get the Tigers into their offense. Sophomore Casey Bobelis had a strong fresh-
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Center, Senior, 6-6, 195, Oneonta, New York (Oneonta)
2010-11: Appeared in 16 games, starting 12 … finished third on the team in scoring, at 10.7 points per game … finished second on the team averag- ing 5.8 rebounds per game … recorded his second double-double of the season against D’Youville with 17 points and 12 boards … scored a season- high 19 points to go with nine rebounds against SUNY Oswego … missed the final nine games of the season due to injury.
2009-10: Earned all Empire 8 second team honors … led the Tigers in re- bounding (6.8 per game) and field goal shooting (51.9 percent) … second with 12.6 points per game … was fourth in the Empire 8 in rebounding and blocked shots (1.0 per game), and sixth in field goal percentage … 30 scored a career-high 33 points on 14-of-23 shooting from the field in an 89-87 overtime win over Nazareth … named the RIT Male Athlete of the Week, Empire 8, and ECAC Upstate Player of the Week, Feb. 15 … scored Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 26 points and pulled down a career-best 18 boards, including 10 offensive in an early-season loss to Nazareth … went for 16 points, 16 boards, and 2008-09 28 90 3.2 83 3.0 11 4 8 .500 .789 three assists in a 67-53 win at Hartwick … shot 9-for-12 from the field en 2009-10 25 314 12.6 171 6.8 31 29 25 .519 .698 route to 24 points and four steals in a 91-75 win over Stevens … recorded 2010-11 16 171 10.7 92 5.8 12 11 11 .434 .689 five double-doubles … scored in double figures 14 times. Totals 69 575 8.3 346 5.0 54 44 44 .489 .714 2008-09: Grabbed nine rebounds in the season opener against St. Joseph’s … played a season-best 24 minutes, scoring 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting, grabbing eight rebounds, dishing out four assists, and blocking two shots in a 75-58 win over Alfred … named the Empire 8 Rookie of the Week, Feb. 8 … went for 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting in a 74-68 win over Stevens.
Before RIT: Played three years of varsity basketball at Oneonta High School for Head Coach Jerry Mackey … senior captain … helped lead Oneonta to Section IV titles in Class B (2006-07) and Class A (2007-08).
Personal: Engineering major … born Feb. 13, 1990, in Oneonta, N.Y. … son of Geri and David Harder.
Coach McVean says: “Brendan is back after suffering a season-ending injury midway through last year. He is rounding into the form that he displayed as a sophomore, doing the things he does well, rebounding, and scoring from all places on the floor while showing good leadership.”
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2010-11: Earned All-Empire 8 honorable mention accolades … started all 25 games … was second on the team, averaging 14.4 points per game, ninth best in the Empire 8 … led the team and was eighth in the Empire 8 with 6.5 rebounds per game … shot 11-for-17 from the field en route to a career best 26 points in a 67-61 win over Alfred … recorded double-digit rebounds four times … grabbed 11 boards to go with 18 points in a 68-63 win over Elmira … had three double- doubles … shot 52 percent from the field … shot 37 percent from beyond the arc … scored in double figures 17 times, including eight of the final nine games.
2009-10: Appeared in 17 games … made three starts … made his first collegiate start against Nazareth … scored a career-best eight points on 4-of-4 shooting to 20 go along with a personal best six boards in an 89-87 overtime win over Naza- reth … matched his career high with eight points in the season-ending 91-75 win over Stevens … averaged 3.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game … had five Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% rebounds and three assists in a 69-49 win over Alfred. 2008-09 13 20 1.5 16 1.2 4 4 0 .333 .000 2008-09: Appeared in 13 games … scored a season-best four points in his first 2009-10 17 62 3.6 43 2.5 7 6 2 .450 .429 two collegiate games, against St. Joseph’s and Thomas … hit 3-pointers against 2010-11 25 360 14.4 162 6.5 25 40 9 .524 .710 Elmira and St. John Fisher … grabbed three rebounds against Hartwick and Ithaca … averaged 1.5 points and 1.2 rebounds per game … had two steals in a Totals 55 442 8.0 221 4.0 36 50 11 .497 -675 win over Stevens … played a season-best 10 minutes in a win over Alfred.
Before RIT: Played two years of varsity basketball at Island Trees High School for Head Coach Tom Beirlein … senior captain … two-time team MVP … aver- aged 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists per game … two-time All-Nassau County selection … 2008 ABC Conference Player of the Year … named to the Long Island Top-20 team in 2008 … scored a career-high 44 points in a game as a senior … also was a standout track and field star in the high jump.
Personal: Electrical engineering major … born April 22, 1990, in Levittown, N.Y. … son of Peggy Bauer and George Heisig.
Coach McVean says: “Justin is coming off an outstanding junior season, raising his game in all different aspects. He worked extremely hard in the off season to take his game to an even higher level. We want to move him to the three to maximize his scoring and rebounding abilities.”
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2010-11: Appeared in 15 contests… scored a career-best five points and added an assist and a block against Ithaca … scored four points and two rebounds in an 82-81 win over Nazareth… shot 70.6 percent from the free throw line.
2009-10: Appeared in 15 games … grabbed 10 boards and scored five points … made his collegiate debut against Husson, snagging two re- bounds … scored his first collegiate points against Roberts Wesleyan … also scored in wins over Utica and Alfred … grabbed two boards in a win over Alfred. 42 Before RIT: Played varsity basketball at Corning West High School … senior captain … 2009 Corning Leader Player of the Year … Southern Tier Athletic Conference West/Metro All-Star … Hoop Mountain All-Star … also played varsity football … earned NYSPHHA Class A Defensive MVP Nick Dobson and All-New York State third team honors in football. Personal: Business management major … born Oct. 16, 1991, in Corning, 6-6, 215, Junior, Forward/Center, Corning, N.Y. N.Y. … son of Sue and Jim Sonner.
(Corning West) Coach McVean says: “Nick has worked very hard in the off season and looks to solidify the five position for us. His conditioning is excellent and he’s very crafty with post moves around the basket.”
Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2009-10 15 5 0.3 10 0.7 1 0 0 .286 .167 2010-11 15 16 1.1 19 1.3 4 3 3 .125 .706 Totals 30 21 0.7 29 1.0 5 3 3 .174 .565
2010-11: Appeared in 23 games, starting 13, including the final nine … grabbed a career-best 10 rebounds in the season finale against Alfred … recorded at least five rebounds in eight contests … scored in double figures four times, including two 12-point showings against St. John Fisher and Stevens … recorded two blocks three times … led the team in field goal percentage, shooting 61 percent on the season.
2009-10: Appeared in 22 games … averaged 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 points per game … made his collegiate debut against Norwich … scored a season- best eight points and four boards against Fisher College … chipped in with four boards and two blocks in a win over Utica … played a season-high 55 19 minutes and recorded three steals and two assists against Roberts Wesleyan.
Before RIT: Played four seasons of varsity basketball at Greece Athena High School … senior captain … led Trojans to three Section V, Class R.J. Kalb - Captain A Championships … earned All-Monroe County second team honors 6-6, 225, Junior, Forward/Center, Rochester, N.Y. … two-time Birds Eye Foods Player of the Week … WHEC-10 Scholar Athlete of the Week … played in the Ronald McDonald All-Star Game (Greece Athena) … earned Section V All-Tournament team honors … also played varsity volleyball.
Personal: Electrical engineering major … born Oct. 12, 1990, in Rochester, N.Y. … son of Nancy and Rick Kalb. Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2009-10 22 36 1.6 39 1.8 7 7 5 .306 .600 Coach McVean says: “R.J. should benefit from the experience he gained as a starter toward the end of last season. He is possibly the most fundamen- 2010-11 23 105 4.6 88 3.8 11 13 12 .613 .765 tally sound player we have and has continued his upward development.” Totals 45 141 3.1 127 2.8 18 20 17 .492 .704
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2010-11: Appeared in 18 games… scored a career-high 14 points in a win over Alfred… grabbed 10 boards to go along with seven assists on the season… shot 45 percent from behind the arc.
2009-10: Played in nine games … made his collegiate debut against Naza- reth … played a season-best eight minutes, scoring four points and dishing out one assist against Roberts Wesleyan in the Wendy’s College Classic … scored three points and snagged two boards in a 69-49 win over Alfred … also scored in a win over Hartwick.
Before RIT: Played varsity basketball at Essex High School and Vermont 1 Academy … averaged 14 points and 7.0 assists per game at Vermont Academy … earned All-Vermont third team honors as a senior at Essex … senior captain … garnered All-conference honors … also played varsity football at Essex … was a first team All-Vermont selection on both sides of Gabe Nicasio the ball. 5-11, 190, Junior, Guard, Essex Junction, Vt. Personal: Industrial design major … born Dec. 8, 1989, in Burlington, Vt. … son of Kimberly and Daniel Nicasio. (Essex) Coach McVean says: “Gabe has shown plenty of improvement, as we are looking for him to be more consistent. He will have some opportunities at the two-guard spot that will maximize his defensive abilities and scoring.”
Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2009-10 10 11 1.1 2 0.2 1 0 0 .500 .000 2010-11 18 35 1.9 10 0.6 7 2 0 .316 1.000 Totals 28 46 1.6 12 0.4 8 2 0 .354 1.000
2010-11: Played in three games … made his collegiate debut in a win over Waynesburg … scored his first collegiate points on a 3-pointer against Stevens … played a season-best five minutes against Ithaca.
Before RIT: Played two years of varsity basketball at Christian Brothers Academy … earned Onondaga League Freedom National second team honors … won the John Lynch Memorial Award … averaged 11.2 points per game and shot 52.2 percent from the field as a senior … also competed in varsity track and field.
Personal: Environmental science major … born April 11, 1992, in Syra- 22 cuse, N.Y. … son of Audrey Hopkins and James Balenton. Coach McVean says: “Jameel is a very athletic swingman who has the potential to do a lot of things on both the offensive and defensive ends.” Jameel Balenton 6-1, 170, Sophomore, Guard, Syracuse, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy)
Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2010-11 3 3 1.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 .250 .000 Totals 3 3 1.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 .250 .000
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2010-11: Appeared in 18 contests… scored his first collegiate points in a win over St. John Fisher, chipping in with 12, added a steal and four rebounds … registered a season-best 16 points in an 82-81 win over Naza- reth … hit two three-pointers in a win over Waynesburg … pulled down a season-best six boards against Hartwick and scored two points.
Before RIT: Played four years of varsity basketball at Braden River High School … 2010 Bradenton Herald Athlete of the Year … played in the Florida Reebok All-Star game … earned All-Pinellas County honors … Manatee East Observer Athlete of the Week. 34 Personal: Electrical engineering major … born March 4, 1991, in Wash- ington, D.C. … son of Ruta and Jonas Bobelis.
Coach McVean says: “Casey continues to improve and had some very good production for us in his first year. As he gains a better understanding Casey Bobelis of the game and is able to evaluate situations, he can be a very important part of out team this season.” 6-7, 190, Sophomore, Forward, Bradenton, Fla. (Braden River)
Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2010-11 18 66 3.7 38 2.1 2 3 2 .414 .650 Totals 18 66 3.7 38 2.1 2 3 2 .414 .650
2010-11: Appeared in 18 games … scored his first points in his collegiate debut against Staten Island … scored a season-best seven points in a 78-59 win over D’Youville … grabbed four rebounds to go with four steals and six points against Waynesburg … shot 36 percent from three.
Before RIT: Played four years of varsity basketball at the Nichols School … senior captain … earned All-New York State fourth team honors … scored 1,348 career points … also played varsity baseball.
Personal: Business major … born Oct. 27, 1991, in Buffalo, N.Y. … son of Rose Marie and Ronald Canestro. 5 Coach McVean says: “Ron brings a very tenacious defensive approach to the game and is an outstanding shooter when given the opportunity. He has very good 3-point potential.” Ronnie Canestro 6-0, 170, Sophomore, Guard, Buffalo, N.Y. (Nichols School)
Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2010-11 18 35 1.9 12 0.7 4 5 0 .364 .500 Totals 18 35 1.9 12 0.7 4 5 0 .364 .500
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2010-11: Appeared in five games … scored his first career point in an 88-52 loss at the University of Rocherster … recorded one assist in his first collegiate game, an 82-72 loss against Roberts Wesleyan in the Wendy’s College Classic … grabbed one rebound twice, in games against D’Youville and the University of Rochester.
Before RIT: Played three years of varsity basketball at DeRuyter High School … two-year captain and team MVP … two-time All-Central Counties League selection … All-Selection III honors in 2009 and 2010 … 2010 All-New York State selection … averaged 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 5.1 blocks per game as a senior … led team to an 18-1 record in 2010 33 … also played varsity soccer and baseball. Personal: 2010 DeRuyter valedictorian … university studies major … born June 4, 1992, in Syracuse, N.Y. … son of Carol Rutherford. Sean Rutherford Coach McVean says: “Sean has worked extremely hard in the weight room and has developed a more aggressive attitude, while continuing to 6-5, 185, Sophomore, Forward, DeRuyter, N.Y. improve.” (DeRuyter)
Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2010-11 5 1 0.2 2 0.4 1 0 0 .000 .000 Totals 5 1 0.2 2 0.4 1 0 0 .000 .000
2010-11: Appeared in 13 games … scored a season-best four points in a win over Waynesburg, adding two steals, an assist, and three rebounds … recorded one block against SUNY Oswego … grabbed 15 boards to go with 13 assists on the season.
Before RIT: Played four years of varsity basketball at Livonia High School … team captain … 2010 Livingston County Player of the Year … 2010 Birds Eye Foods Player of the Year … All-Greater Rochester second team selection … averaged 18 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game … also played varsity baseball and football … played in the 2009 Eddie Meath All-Star game. 10 Brother Dan plays varsity baseball for the Tigers … business Personal: major … born May 26, 1992, in Rochester, N.Y. … son of Laurie and Dan Schuster. Bob Schuster Coach McVean says: “We are looking at Bob playing a few different posi- tions. He brings a point-guard ability, but because of his size, gives us a 6-4, 190, Sophomore, Guard, Livonia, N.Y. different look at the two and three with strong rebounding. His poise has (Livonia) improved greatly from last season.”
Year GP PTS AVG REB AVG AST STL BLK FG% FT% 2010-11 13 14 1.1 15 1.2 13 3 1 .259 .000 Totals 13 14 1.1 15 1.2 13 3 1 .259 .000
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Before RIT: Played two seasons at St. Andrews College, averaging 11 points … was ninth in the nation, shooting 44 percent from 3-point range in 2010-11 … was a four-year varsity player at Socastee High School … led Socastee to a South Carolina AAA State Championship in 2009 … earned All-South Carolina first team honors as a senior … averaged 18.1 points per game … scored 72 points in a contest that season … earned All-Region first team honors as a junior.
Personal: International hospitality and service management major … born 32 Aug. 13, 1998, in Charleston, W.V. … son of Trish and Mike Fenderbosch. Coach McVean says: “Kurt is our most potent long-range shooter, with outstand- Kurt Fenderbosch ing range and a quick release. As he works more on his defensive skills, we look for 6-4, 215, Junior, Guard him to be a very vital piece as he brings savvy leadership to the team.” Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Socastee)
Before RIT: Played two seasons of varsity basketball at Division II Mercyhurst College … played one season at Mercyhurst with former Tiger Anthony Terry … was a three-year letter-winner at Hinsdale South High School … team captain and MVP as a senior … earned West Suburban Gold All-Conference honors … five- time Player of the Week, three-time Player of the Month.
Personal: International hospitality and service management major … born Aug. 44 25, 1989, in Naperville, Ill. … son of Pamela Ervin and Chuck Travis Sr. Coach McVean says: “Eric can really give us good rebounding and offensive touch inside as the season progresses. He is getting into basketball shape after a year away Eric Travis from the game.” 6-5, 220, Junior, Forward/Center Chicago, Ill. (Hinsdale South)
Before RIT: Played three years of varsity basketball at Cicero-North Syracuse High School … earned All-Central New York third team honors … led team with 244 points and 67 made 3-pointers in final season … led Cicero-North Syracuse to the Section III Championship in 2010 … was a Dunkin Donuts Player of the Week … helped Central earn silver medal honors at the 2010 Empire State Games.
Personal: Electrical engineering technology major … born April 16, 1993, in 14 Syracuse, N.Y. … son of Temple Lee and Elliot Boyce Sr. Coach McVean says: “Elliot brings athleticism and offensive savvy to our team. He is still adjusting to the quickness and physical play of the college game, but has Elliot Boyce the ability to score and get into the lane.” 6-0, 175, Freshman, Guard Syracuse, N.Y. (Cicero-North Syracuse)
Before RIT: Played four years of varsity basketball for St. Francis High School in Puerto Rico … helped lead school to National Club Championship in 2010 … three-time league champion … earned All-League first team honors as a sophomore … two-time All-Star … averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game during final season.
Personal: Accounting major … born April 20, 1993, in Puerto Rico … son of Laura 24 Carrion and Samuel Lopez. Coach McVean says: “Miguel is a very athletic offensive player who has some excellent abilities with his jumper and driving the lane. Miguel will continue to Miguel Lopez improve as he learns our defensive system.” 6-1, 175, Freshman, Guard Guaynabo, Puerto Rico (St. Francis)
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Before RIT: Played two seasons of varsity basketball at Starpoint High School … se- nior captain … also played varsity football and was a senior captain in both sports.
Personal: Finance major … born June 18, 1992, in Rochester, N.Y. … son of Darcy and Michael Reinert.
Coach McVean says: “Brendan has reshaped his body, gotten into tremendous physical shape, and is one of the hardest workers on the team. He is continuing to 23 develop his game inside the paint.” Brendan Reinert 6-5, 230, Freshman, Forward, Wheatfield, N.Y. (Starpoint)
Before RIT: Two-year letterman at Plano East High School … senior captain … earned District 8 honorable mention accolades … lead team in assists, steals, and turnover-assist ratio … averaged 12 points and six assists per game in final season.
Personal: Accounting major … born Jan. 16, 1993, in Milwaukee, Wis. … son of Marion and Derrick Scott.
Coach McVean says: “Desmond has shown a maturity to lead our team in the 12 backcourt. He is more of a table setter and gets us into our offense. We look for him to score more in our offense. He is a take-charge type of player.” Desmond Scott 5-8, 175, Freshman, Guard Murphy, Tex. (Plano East)
Before RIT: Played three years of varsity basketball at Geneva High School … three-time All-Finger Lakes East first team selection … three-time Daily Messen- ger All-Star and team MVP … two-time Finger Lakes Fab Five All-Star … earned All-Greater Rochester second team honors as a junior … played in the Ronald McDonald All-Star game as a senior … averaged 15 points and seven assists per game during senior season.
Personal: Multidisciplinary studies major … born June 29, 1991, in Geneva, N.Y. 2 … son of Marla and Joe Sweeney. Coach McVean says: “There is not a harder worker in practice than Sean, a blue- Sean Sweeney collar player who never stops defending. He’s a leader on the floor and has the abil- 5-9, 165, Freshman, Guard ity to score on the perimeter.” Phelps, N.Y. (Geneva)
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The 2010-11 RIT men’s basketball team finished McQueen added quality minutes up front. recent All-American, earning the prestigious the season 11-14 overall and were 8-8 in their Jameel Balenton, Matt Gundrum, Sean Ruth- honor in 2009. final season in the Empire 8 Conference. erford, Dan Martin, and Andre Sonnenberg Craig Jones, a forward/center who played for Junior guard Justin Heisig was an All-Empire also appeared in a handful of contests for the the Tigers in 1993-97, is the only three-time 8 honorable mention selection. He was second Tigers during the season. All-American in RIT history and a National on the team in scoring, averaging 14.4 points Under McVean, now entering his 29th season Player of the Year during the 1995-96 season. per game, and led the Tigers in rebounding, at the helm of the Tigers, the team has enjoyed Jones is RIT’s all-time leading scorer with 1,984 averaging 6.5 per contest. The junior swing- unparalleled success. McVean, the all-time points and the top rebounder with 1,085. The man had 17 games scoring in double figures, leader in coaching wins at RIT with 426, has led Tigers went 84-22 during Jones’ four years at including a career-high 31 points versus RIT to six NCAA Division III Tournament ap- RIT and made three consecutive appearances in Hartwick, and had three double-doubles. His pearances, six Empire 8 titles, and two JPMor- the NCAA Tournament (1995, 1996, and 1997). 52.4% shooting from the floor led the Tigers gan Chase Scholarship Tournament titles. Basketball has been well represented in the this season. In the 95-year history of the program, the RIT Athletics Hall of Fame, with 25 players Senior guard Anthony Terry was also an men’s basketball team has won 1,014 games. and coaches, along with one team receiving the All-Empire 8 honorable mention selection, Since 1968, the team has enjoyed a 628-449 great honor of being inducted. leading the Tigers for the second straight year record. in scoring, averaging 14.7 points per game. A Harold Brodie, one of the founders of RIT’s 2010 All-E8 first team selection, Terry scored men’s basketball program in 1915, was a coach 367 points in 2010-11 and leaves RIT scoring during the 1919-20 season and was active in the 773 career points in just two years. Terry was program for several years after. He is known as third on the team in assists, averaging 2.04 per RIT’s “Mr. Basketball.” The Tigers have hosted contest. He had 16 games scoring in double an early-season tournament in his honor since figures, including seven with 20 or more points the 1985-86 season. and one with 30 or more points. Under Head Coach A. Leo Fox, the men Senior point guard Nate Korinchak set the completed a perfect season, going 17-0 in career mark for steals, swiping 179 in his four- 1955-56. During the 2005 Brodie Tournament, year career as a Tiger. He averaged 6.9 points members from the 1955-56 team returned to per game and hit the game-winning 3-pointer campus for a 50th anniversary celebration of from halfcourt in a dramatic 60-57 win over St. that outstanding achievement. In 2011, they John Fisher. became the first team to be inducted into the Senior guard Darryl Anderson was named RIT Athletics Hall of Fame. RIT’s Sportsman of the Year. He played in 24 During the late 1960s, Jim Robinson rewrote games, averaging 4.4 points, 2.1 assists, and the Tiger record books, setting nine school 1.5 steals per game. He had a season-high 16 records, including most points in a season with points, two assists, and four steals in a come- 798 in 1967-68 and 33.3 points per game. In just from-behind win over St. John Fisher. His 36 three seasons, Robinson scored 1,919 points and steals was third on the team. earned RIT its first individual All-American Up front, Brendan Harder averaged 10.7 athletic honor. Robinson would earn the honor points and 5.8 rebounds per game before his twice in his career at RIT, in 1967 and 1968. season ended with a leg injury in January. R.J. Under the tutelage of Head Coach Bill Carey, Kalb stepped in to start 13 games and shot a the Tigers earned their first NCAA Tournament team-best 61 percent from the floor, while add- berth during the 1975-76 season, finishing with ing 3.8 boards per contest. Nick Dobson and a 20-7 mark and advancing to the second round. Clayton Gray also saw spot duty. McVean took over the program in 1983-84 In the backcourt, Shawn Roe completed his and has guided the Tigers to six 20-win seasons final season by hitting 14 made 3-pointers, and graduated several players who have been while junior Marcus Lowe appeared in all 25 very successful on and off the basketball court. games averaging 4.6 points per game, while RIT has become a perennial power in New leading the team with 3.0 assists per contest. York. Since the 1971-72 season, 82 players have Freshman swingman Casey Bobelis chipped in earned All-Conference honors, with six differ- with 3.7 points and 2.1 boards per contest off ent Tigers earning All-American honors. the bench. In addition to Robinson, two-time All- Sophomore Gabe Nicasio and freshman American Alberto Montanez received the Ronnie Canestro saw more playing time as the honor in 1993, while Charlie Bartlett and Mark Carson was an ABCA and Basketball Times season progressed. Freshman Bob Schuster saw Aaron Morrison were named in 1995 and 1997, All-American during the 2008-09 season after lead- some spot duty at both guard spots, while Juan respectively. Mark Carson was RIT’s most ing the nation in rebounds per game.
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Date Opponent/Score Points Rebounds Assists Steals Nov. 23 at Staten Island, L, 68-71 Anthony Terry (17) Justin Heisig (9) Nate Korinchak (5) Anthony Terry (4) R.J. Kalb (9) Dec. 1 Brockport, L, 50-54 Brendan Harder (11) Brendan Harder (13) Anthony Terry (3) Justin Heisig (3) Marcus Lowe (3) Dec. 3 Robert Wesleyan, L, 72-82 Anthony Terry (27) Brendan Harder (6) Darryl Anderson (5) Justin Heisig (5) Nate Korinchak (5) Dec. 4 St. John Fisher, W, 70-56 Anthony Terry (17) Justin Heisig (10) Bob Schuster (4) Justin Heisig (3) Nate Korinchak (3) Dec. 7 SUNY Oswego, L, 61-79 Brendan Harder (19) Brendan Harder (9) Marcus Lowe (5) Marcus Lowe (3) Dec. 10 Elmira, W, 68-63 Justin Heisig (18) Justin Heisig (11) Darryl Anderson (4) Anthony Terry (4) Nate Korinchak (4) Dec. 17 Waynesburg, W, 80-59 Justin Heisig (15) Justin Heisig (7) Nate Korinchak (3) Justin Heisig (4) Ronnie Canestro (4) Dec. 18 Montclair State, L, 63-66 Anthony Terry (23) Justin Heisig (7) Anthony Terry (3) Nate Korinchak (3) Darryl Anderson (3) Shawn Roe (3) Dec. 31 D’Youville, W, 78-59 Brendan Harder (17) Brendan Harder (12) Marcus Lowe (10) Darryl Anderson (2) Jan. 4 at Rochester, L, 52-88 Nate Korinchak (7) Nate Korinchak (6) Nate Korinchak (5) Darryl Anderson (3) Jan. 7 Stevens, W, 73-70 Justin Heisig (22) Justin Heisig (8) Marcus Lowe (8) Justin Heisig (2) Nate Korinchak (2) Jan. 8 Hartwick, W, 83-78 Anthony Terry (20) Justin Heisig (8) Marcus Lowe (3) Five tied with (1) Anthony Terry (3) Jan. 11 at Nazareth, L, 71-79 Anthony Terry (20) Justin Heisig (10) Nate Korinchak (3) Nate Korinchak (2) Jan. 14 Utica, L, 53-66 Anthony Terry (19) Marcus Lowe (5) Marcus Lowe (5) Anthony Terry (2) Nate Korinchak (5) Darryl Anderson (2) Clayton Gray (5) Jan. 15 at Elmira, W, 72-55 Justin Heisig (21) Justin Heisig (10) Justin Heisig (3) Justin Heisig (5) Jan. 22 at St. John Fisher, L, 44-60 Anthony Terry (13) Nate Korincahk (4) Anthony Terry (1) Darryl Anderson (3) Nate Korinchak (1) Anthony Terry (3) Darryl Anderson (1) Bob Schuster (1) Jan. 28 at Alfred, W, 80-66 Justin Heisig (24) Justin Heisig (9) Anthony Terry (6) Anthony Terry (3) Jan. 29 Ithaca, L, 76-81 Anthony Terry (31) Nate Korinchak (8) Nate Korinchak (6) Seven tied with (1) Justin Heisig (8) Feb. 1 Nazareth, W, 82-81 Justin Heisig (23) Justin Heisig (7) Justin Heisig (3) Anthony Terry (2) Nate Korinchak (3) Justin Heisig (2) Feb. 8 St. John Fisher, W, 60-57 Darryl Anderson (16) Justin Heisig (7) Marcus Lowe (5) Darryl Anderson (4) Feb. 11 at Hartwick, L, 83-90 Justin Heisig (31) Casey Bobeils (6) Nate Korinchak (7) Four tied with (1) Feb. 12 at Stevens, L, 64-76 Justin Heisig (13) Casey Bobelis (7) Marcus Lowe (3) Justin Heisig (4) Anthony Terry (13) Nate Korinchak (3) Feb. 15 at Ithaca, L, 61-93 Nate Korinchak (13) R.J. Kalb (6) Anthony Terry (3) Anthony Terry (3) Marcus Lowe (6) Feb. 18 at Utica, L, 75-76 Anthony Terry (25) R.J. Kalb (7) Marcus Lowe (5) Justin Heisig (3) Anthony Terry (3) Feb. 19 Alfred, W, 67-61 Justin Heisig (26) R.J.Kalb (10) Nate Korinchak (6) Nate Korinchak (5)
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Cumulative – 25 Games (11-14 Overall, 8-8 Empire 8) PLAYER GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct. REB Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. Anthony Terry 25-25 136-321 .424 52-134 .388 43-59 .729 57 2.3 43 0 51 65 6 39 367 14.7 Justin Heisig 25-25 143-273 .524 25-68 .368 49-69 .710 162 6.5 47 0 25 39 9 40 360 14.4 Brendan Harder 16-12 63-145 .434 3-15 .200 42-61 .689 92 5.8 42 1 12 19 11 11 171 10.7 Nate Korinchak 25-6 65-147 .442 8-27 .296 35-47 .745 107 4.3 81 4 71 41 9 49 173 6.9 Marcus Lowe 25-20 41-133 /308 12-53 .226 22-30 .733 58 2.3 37 0 75 26 1 17 116 4.6 R.J. Kalb 23-13 46-75 .613 0-0 .000 13-17 .765 88 3.8 45 1 11 22 12 13 105 4.6 Darryl Anderson 25-24 44-102 .431 0-13 .000 23-31 .742 37 1.5 41 0 49 26 1 36 111 4.4 Casey Bobelis 18-0 24-58 .414 5-17 .294 13-20 .650 38 2.1 21 0 2 15 2 3 66 3.7 Shawn Roe 22-0 26-97 .268 14-52 .269 7-10 .700 18 0.8 21 0 13 12 0 13 73 3.3 Clayton Gray 16-0 15-40 .375 0-0 .000 6-9 .667 23 1.4 14 0 0 8 4 3 36 2.3 Ronnie Canestro 18-0 12-33 .364 9-25 .360 2-4 .500 12 0.7 14 0 4 9 0 5 35 1.9 Gabe Nicasio 18-0 12-38 .316 9-20 .450 2-2 1.000 10 0.6 2 0 7 11 0 2 35 1.9 Bob Schuster 13-0 7-27 .259 0-4 .000 0-1 .000 15 1.2 7 0 13 9 1 3 14 1.1 Nick Dobson 15-0 2-16 .125 0-0 .000 12-17 .706 19 1.3 17 1 4 14 3 3 16 1.1 Jameel Balenton 3-0 1-4 .250 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1.0 Juan McQueen 17-0 6-21 .286 0-0 .000 2-3 .667 25 1.5 24 0 1 2 2 1 14 0.8 Matt Gundrum 4-0 1-2 .500 1-2 .500 0-0 .000 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0.8 Dan Martin 10-0 3-12 .250 1-5 .200 0-2 .000 5 0.5 0 0 2 2 0 2 7 0.7 Sean Rutherford 5-0 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 2 0.4 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0.2 Andre Sonnenberg 2-0 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 3 1.5 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.0 RIT Totals 25 647-1546 .419 140-438 .320 272-384 .708 837 33.5 459 7 342 324 61 240 1706 68.2 Opponent Totals 25 636-1334 .477 142-424 .335 352-520 .677 907 36.3 388 - 340 412 77 167 1766 70.6
2010-11 Results Overall Conf Date Opponent Score Record Record 2010-11 Team Stats RIT Opponent Nov. 23 at College of Staten Island L, 68-71 0-1 0-0 Scoring 1706 1766 Dec. 1 # vs. SUNY Brockport L, 50-54 0-2 0-0 Points Per Game 68.2 70.6 Dec. 3 # vs. Roberts Wesleyan L, 72-82 0-3 0-0 Scoring Margin -2.4 - Dec. 4 # vs. St. John Fisher W, 70-56 1-3 0-0 Field Goals-Att. 647-1546 636-1334 Dec. 7 SUNY Oswego L, 61-79 1-4 0-0 Field Goal Pct .419 .477 Dec. 10 * Elmira W, 68-63 2-4 1-0 3 Point FG-Att. 140-438 142-424 Dec. 17 ! Waynesburg W, 80-59 3-4 1-0 3-point FG Pct .320 .335 Dec. 18 ! Montclair State L, 63-66 3-5 1-0 3-pt FG Made Per Game 5.6 5.7 Dec. 31 D’Youville W, 78-59 4-5 1-0 Free Throws-Att. 272-384 352-520 Jan. 4 at Rochester L, 52-88 4-6 1-0 Free Throw Pct .708 .677 Jan. 7 * Stevens W, 73-70 5-6 2-0 Rebounds 837 907 Jan. 8 * Hartwick W, 83-78 6-6 3-0 Rebounds Per Game 33.5 36.3 Jan. 11 * at Nazareth L, 71-79 6-7 3-1 Rebounding Margin -3.1 - Jan. 14 * Utica L, 53-66 6-8 3-2 Assists 342 340 Jan. 15 * at Elmira W, 72-57 7-8 4-2 Assists Per Game 13.7 13.6 Jan. 22 * at St. John Fisher L, 44-60 7-9 4-3 Turnovers 324 412 Jan. 28 * at Alfred W, 80-66 8-9 5-3 Turnovers Per Game 13.0 16.5 Jan. 29 * Ithaca L, 76-81 8-10 5-4 Turnover Margin +3.5 - Feb. 1 * Nazareth W, 82-81 9-10 6-4 Assist/Turnover Ratio 1.1 0.8 Feb. 8 * St. John Fisher W, 60-57 10-10 7-4 Steals 240 167 Feb. 11 * at Hartwick L, 83-90 10-11 7-5 Steals Per Game 9.6 6.7 Feb. 12 * at Stevens L, 64-76 10-12 7-6 Blocks 61 77 Feb. 15 * at Ithaca L, 61-93 10-13 7-7 Blocks Per Game 2.4 3.1 Feb. 18 * at Utica L, 75-76 10-14 7-8 Attendance 3121 3205 Feb. 19 * Alfred W, 67-61 11-14 8-8 Home Games-Avg./Game 12-260 10-266 Neutral Site-Avg./Game - 3-183 * Denotes Empire 8 Games W-L W-L #Wendy’s College Classic Overall: 11-14 Home: 8-4 ! Harold J. Brodie Tournament Conference: 8-8 Away: 2-8 Neutral: 1-2
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FOUNDED IN 1829, Rochester Institute of COLLEGES: College of Applied Science and Tech- HOUSING: Many of RIT’s full-time students live Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational nology (School of Engineering Technology, School in RIT residence halls, apartments, or townhouses university with nine colleges emphasizing career of International Hospitality and Service Innovation); on campus. On-campus fraternities, sororities, and education and experiential learning. E. Philip Saunders College of Business; B. Thomas special-interest houses are also available. Freshmen Golisano College of Computing and Information are guaranteed housing. THE CAMPUS occupies 1,300 acres in suburban Sciences; Kate Gleason College of Engineering; Rochester, the third-largest city in New York state. College of Health Sciences and Technology; College STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Major social events and RIT also has international campuses in Eastern of Imaging Arts and Sciences (School for American activities are sponsored by the College Activities Europe and Dubai. Crafts, School of Art, School of Design, School of Board, Residence Halls Association, sororities, fra- Film and Animation, School of Photographic Arts ternities, and special-interest clubs of many kinds. THE RIT STUDENT BODY consists of approxi- and Sciences, School of Print Media); College of There are more than 200 clubs and student organiza- mately 14,225 undergraduate and 2,980 graduate Liberal Arts; National Technical Institute for the tions on campus. students. Enrolled students represent all 50 states Deaf; College of Science. Other degree-granting and more than 100 countries. academic units: Center for Multidisciplinary Stud- RIT offers a wide variety of activities for students ies; Golisano Institute for Sustainability. at all levels of ability. More than 50 percent of our RIT is an internationally recognized leader in pre- undergraduate students participate in intramural paring deaf and hard-of-hearing students for suc- DEGREES: RIT offers associate degree programs: sports ranging from flag football to golf and indoor cessful careers in professional and technical fields. AS, AOS, AAS; bachelor’s degree programs: soccer. Facilities include the Gordon Field House, The university provides unparalleled access and bachelor of fine arts (BFA) and bachelor of science featuring two swimming pools, a fitness center, support services for the more than 1,300 deaf and (BS); master’s degree programs: master of architec- indoor track and an event venue with seating for hard-of-hearing students who live, study, and work ture (M.Arch.), master of business administration 8,500; the Hale-Andrews Student Life Center, with with hearing students on the RIT campus. (MBA), master of engineering (ME), master of fine five multipurpose courts, eight racquetball courts, arts (MFA), master of science (MS), and master and a dance/aerobics studio; the Ritter Ice Arena; RIT’s ACADEMIC CALENDAR currently operates of science for teachers (MST). Doctoral (Ph.D.) outdoor tennis courts; an all-weather track; and within a quarter system with the typical academic programs are offered in astrophysical sciences and athletic fields. year consisting of fall, winter, and spring quarter. technology, color science, computing and infor- Effective September 2013, RIT will convert its aca- mation sciences, imaging science, microsystems VISITS TO CAMPUS are encouraged and may be demic calendar to a semester system with the typical engineering, and sustainability. arranged in advance by calling 585-475-6631. Deaf academic year including fall and spring semesters. and hard-of-hearing students may arrange campus WALLACE LIBRARY is a multimedia center visits by calling 585-475-6700 (voice/TTY), or toll RIT ALUMNI number over 110,000 worldwide. offering a vast array of resource materials. The free in the U.S. and Canada at 866-644-6843 (voice/
library provides access to more than 250 electronic TTY), or by videophone at 585-743-1366. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION provides paid databases, 36,000 electronic journals, and 75,000 career-related work experience in many degree e-books. Resource materials also include more than HOME PAGE: www.rit.edu programs. RIT has the fourth-oldest and one of the 12,000 audio, film, and video titles and more than E-MAIL: [email protected] largest cooperative education programs in the world, 500,000 books and print journals. annually placing more than 3,500 students in more UNIVERSITY COLORS: Orange and brown than 5,500 co-op assignments with nearly 2,000 em- UNIVERSITY MASCOT: Bengal tiger “Ritchie” ployers across the United States and overseas. UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC TEAMS: Tigers
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A member conference of the NCAA’s Division III, The Liberty League has Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, St. Lawrence University, Skidmore ten full members and sponsors championships in 25 sports. The member College, and Union College. Vassar College became a full member of the institutions of the league place the highest priority on the overall quality league during the 2000-01 academic year, and Bard College and Roches- of the educational experience and on the successful completion of its ter Institute of Technology join for the 2011-12 academic year. Founding student-athletes’ academic programs. The member institutions seek to es- member Hamilton College departed following the 2010-11 academic year tablish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletic in order to fully integrate its athletic programs within the New England activities are conducted as an integral part of the educational experience. Small College Athletic Conference. Originally founded as the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association in The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is an associate member in the 1995, the conference was renamed the Liberty League during the summer sports of football and men’s golf, while Worcester Polytechnic Institute of 2004. The league includes founding members Clarkson University, is an associate member in football only. Springfield College joins as an Hobart and William Smith Colleges, the University of Rochester, associate member in football for the 2012 season.
2010-11 Liberty League Liberty League Men’s Basketball First Team Honorable Mention Final Standings 2011 All-Conference Awards Gerard O’Shea, Skidmore Keven Donohue, Union Team LL Overall Matt Pebole, Hobart Drew Goldstein, Union 1. Hobart 11-3 21-7 Offensive Player of the Year: Pat Sullivan, Hamilton Tim Llewellyn, Hobart Rensselaer 11-3 17-8 Pat Sullivan - Hamilton Ralph Temgoua, St. Lawrence Ephraim McDowell, Hamilton 3. Skidmore 10-4 18-10 Stefan Thompson, Hobart Defensive Player of the Year: 4. Hamilton 9-5 16-10 All-Rookie Team Tim Llewellyn - Hobart Second Team 5. St. Lawrence 7-7 11-13 Richie Bonney, Hobart 6. Clarkson 4-10 12-13 Rookie of the Year: Jeff Altimar, Skidmore Matt Dean, Hamilton 7. Union 3-11 11-14 Richie Bonney - Hobart D.J. Blakemore, Rensselaer Joe Gibbons, Rensselaer 8. Vassar 1-13 3-22 Matt Covucci, Union Coach of the Year: Blair Helton, Hobart Travis Jones, Rensselaer Mike Griffin - Rensselaer Nate Uline, Clarkson Liberty League Tournament Felix Lianos, Clarkson Ryan Wright, Hamilton Semifinals Garrett Sharlow, St. Lawrence #3 Skidmore 76, #2 Rensselaer 69 Honorable Mention All-Rookie #4 Hamilton 62, #1 Hobart 60 Marques Charlton, Clarkson Championship Greg Newton, Hamilton #3 Skidmore 68, #4 Hamilton 52
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For more than a century, the standard for intercollegiate finished his career at RIT with a 141-20 record, including athletics has been established at Rochester Institute of Tech- a 56-2 record in dual meets. After finishing 68-14 with a nology, where student-athletes excel both in the classroom pair of NCAA Championship appearances over his first two and in competition. seasons, McInally broke out as a junior in 2008-09, winning U.S. News & World Report has named RIT one of the his first 31 matches at 125 lbs., before finishing 35-2, earning leading comprehensive universities in the north in terms national runner-up honors. After missing all but one match of academic reputation for more than two decades. RIT’s in 2009-10 due to a serious neck injury, he came back strong student-athletes are no exception. in 2010-11, winning his first 20 matches at 133 lbs. en route Last year, student-athletes posted an impressive 3.22 to his second national runner-up honor, finishing 37-4. Nate Korinchak grade-point average on a 4.0 scale, exceeding the university McInally’s 141 wins and 56 dual victories are the second average of 3.05. During the spring quarter, an unprecedented most in program history. He is a 10-time RIT Male Athlete, 74 athletes recorded perfect 4.0 GPAs. Nate Korinchak (new two-time ECWC Rookie and four-time ECWC Player of the media) and Sean Rutherford (university studies) recorded Week, and won 10 tournament titles in his four seasons. the two highest grade-point averages on the RIT men’s bas- Dagg was named the Laura Hurd Award Winner as the ketball team in 2010-11. Division III National Women’s Ice Hockey Player of the Today, RIT offers 24 varsity sports, including men’s and Year in 2011. A three-year captain, Dagg led RIT to by far women’s cross country, men’s and women’s crew, men’s and its greatest season in program history, as the Tigers finished women’s soccer, women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball in as the national runner-up. The Tigers were the No. 1 team the fall. Winter competition includes men’s and women’s in the nation for a majority of the season, finishing 26-2-2, basketball, men’s and women’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s while winning their first ECAC West Championship. Dagg swimming, men’s and women’s indoor track, and wrestling. finished with 18 goals and 24 assists in 30 games, fourth-best Sean Rutherford Spring competition features baseball, men’s and women’s nationally, en route to earning 2011 ECAC West Player of crew, men’s and women’s lacrosse, softball, men’s tennis, and the Year and All-ECAC West first team honors. In addition, men’s and women’s outdoor track. Dagg was named an RBK AHCA All-American for the third Each year, more than 550 student-athletes compete on straight year and earned USCHO.com first team honors. RIT athletics teams. Ten percent of these athletes are deaf or Dagg enjoyed a storybook four-year career at RIT, leading hard-of-hearing students enrolled in the National Technical the Tigers to an 85-17-7 mark, while becoming the program’s Institute for the Deaf, one of RIT’s nine colleges. all-time leading scorer with 154 points (63-91-154) in 109 With the exception of men’s ice hockey, which will be play- games. After scoring 27 points as a freshman, she led the ing its seventh season as a Division I program, RIT is a Divi- Tigers in scoring with 40 points (16-24-40), as RIT finished sion III institution that joined the NCAA in 1958. The Tigers 21-3-2 in 2008-09 and was ranked as high as No. 2 nationally. compete in the Atlantic Hockey Association and Eastern She was named an All-ECAC West second team selection Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), and this season, the and an RBK AHCA second team All-American. In 2009-10, Mike Dempsey Division III programs join the Liberty League. Dagg set a career high with 45 points (17-28-45), was an RBK Numerous student-athletes have been honored for their AHCA first team All-American, and earned All-ECAC West excellent work not only on the field, but in the classroom. first team honors. This past season, men’s track and field and wrestling stand- Lou Spiotti Jr., Executive Director for the Center of outs Mike Dempsey and Mike McInally shared the Male Intercollegiate Athletics, believes that the student-athletes’ Senior Athlete of the Year, while Sarah Dagg of the women’s remarkable cumulative GPA is a testament to their hard work hockey team garnered the Female Athlete of the Year Award. not only on the playing field, but in the classroom as well. In just two seasons at RIT, Dempsey rewrote the record “The RIT student-athletes epitomize the Greek ideal of book in the pole vault, earning four All-American honors. ‘sound body, sound mind,’” said Spiotti. “The discipline and In 2010, Dempsey earned national runner-up honors at 2010 work ethic required to succeed in athletics are transfer- NCAA Division III Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field able skills. Our athletes succeed in many aspects of their Championships. He was named the Empire 8 Conference and lives because they understand and embrace the world of Mike McInally United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches competition and achievement both on the field of play and Association (USTFCCCA) Atlantic Region Field Athlete of in the classroom. They push themselves to reach for higher the Year. In 2011, Dempsey placed fifth at the NCAA Indoor levels of success. I believe that for them to be as good as they Championships, and seventh at the Outdoor Champion- have demonstrated takes focus, discipline, goal setting, good ships, earning All-American honors in each. He holds the health and stamina, and excellent time management skills. school record in both the indoor and outdoor pole vault with All these things and more help them not only to progress identical leaps of 5.16 meters. Dempsey, a 2011 Capital One/ through their college years, but also to excel. Thus, we have Co-SIDA Academic All-American, was a seven-time Empire our student-athletes achieving a 3.22 overall grade-point 8 and five-time RIT Male Athlete of the Week. average, which is significantly higher than the general student McInally is one of the most decorated wrestlers in RIT’s population.” storied history. A two-time national runner-up and four- time participant in the NCAA Championships, McInally Sarah Dagg
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Year...... Won . . . Lost 1935-36...... 6...... 5 1961-62...... 8...... 15 1987-88...... 10...... 14 No Coach ...... 9...... 12 1936-37...... 5...... 9 1962-63...... 2...... 19 1988-89...... 14...... 12 1915-16...... 9...... 12 Total...... 18 . . . . 21 1963-64...... 3...... 19 1989-90...... 14...... 12 V. Croop John Elberfeld...... 1964-65...... 6...... 16 1990-91...... 9...... 16 1916-17...... 2...... 3 1937-38...... 3...... 11 1965-66...... 18...... 9 1991-92...... 17...... 10 1917-18...... 9...... 3 1938-39...... 5...... 9 1966-67...... 12...... 11 1992-93...... 22...... 6 Total...... 11 . . . . . 6 1939-40...... 6...... 8 1967-68...... 6...... 18 1993-94...... 17...... 9 Harold Brodie Total...... 14 . . . . 28 Total...... 120 . . . 146 1994-95...... 21...... 5 1919-20...... 10...... 8 A. Leo Fox Bill Carey 1995-96...... 22...... 4 Arthur McCrain 1940-41...... 9...... 7 1968-69...... 10...... 12 1996-97...... 24...... 4 1920-21...... 4...... 11 1941-42...... 7...... 7 1969-70...... 15...... 8 1997-98...... 13...... 13 Coach Peasley ...... N/A . . . N/A 1942-43...... *...... * 1970-71...... 17...... 6 1998-99...... 16...... 10 1921-22...... N/A. . . . N/A 1943-44...... *...... * 1971-72...... 13...... 11 1999-00...... 20...... 6 Robert McKay 1944-45...... *...... * 1972-73...... 8...... 14 2000-01...... 13...... 13 1922-23...... 4...... 8 1945-46...... *...... * 1973-74...... 15...... 10 2001-02...... 14...... 11 Bill Thompson 1946-47...... 5...... 8 1974-75...... 12...... 12 2002-03...... 20...... 8 1923-24...... 5...... 13 1947-48...... 10...... 6 1975-76...... 20...... 7 2003-04...... 16...... 10 Carl Beghold 1948-49...... 6...... 13 1976-77...... 10...... 14 2004-05...... 19...... 9 1924-25...... 1...... 13 1949-50...... 9...... 7 1977-78...... 10...... 12 2005-06...... 14...... 13 Robert McKay...... 1950-51...... 9...... 6 1978-79...... 13...... 11 2006-07...... 14...... 13 1925-26...... 7...... 8 1951-52...... 11...... 5 1979-80...... 19...... 7 2007-08...... 14...... 11 1926-27...... 9...... 7 1952-53...... 12...... 4 Total...... 162 . . . 124 2008-09...... 19...... 9 1927-28...... 10...... 5 1953-54...... 8...... 10 Bill Nelson 2009-10...... 14...... 11 1928-29...... 10...... 7 1954-55...... 12...... 6 1980-81...... 11...... 14 2010-11...... 11. . . . . 14 1929-30...... 11...... 6 1955-56...... 17...... 0 1981-82...... 14...... 11 Total...... 426 . . . 271 1930-31...... 12...... 5 Total...... 115 . . . . 79 1982-83...... 15...... 11 All Years ...... 1,014 . . . 912 1931-32...... 6...... 7 Lou Alexander Total...... 40 . . . . 36 1932-33...... 3...... 12 1956-57...... 16...... 3 Bob McVean 1933-34...... 3...... 11 1957-58...... 15...... 5 1983-84...... 8...... 16 McKay’s career coaching record Total...... 75 . . . . 76 1958-59...... 18...... 2 1984-85...... 11...... 13 includes 1922-23 and 1925-26 through Perk Cohen 1959-60...... 11...... 11 1985-86...... 8...... 16 1933-34. 1934-35...... 7...... 7 1960-61...... 5...... 18 1986-87...... 12...... 13 *War years, no team
Records vs. Opponents
Last Last SUNY Fredonia 31 29 97-98 73-74 Rochester 16 30 10-11 09-10 Opponent W L Play Won Gallaudet 2 0 92-93 92-93 Salem State 0 1 08-09 —— Albany 0 3 80-81 —— SUNY Geneseo 62 31 05-06 94-95 Skidmore 2 1 03-04 88-89 Alfred 61 35 10-11 10-11 Hamilton 9 12 92-93 92-93 College of Staten Island 0 1 10-11 ----- Alvernia 0 2 04-05 —— Hartwick 31 30 10-11 10-11 St. John Fisher 28 51 10-11 10-11 Babson 1 2 69-70 69-70 Hilbert 6 0 03-04 03-04 St. Joseph’s (NY) 0 1 08-09 —— Baptist Bible 1 0 01-02 01-02 Hobart 46 28 06-07 06-07 St. Lawrence 23 27 06-07 96-97 Baldwin-Wallace 0 5 62-63 —— Houghton 15 1 08-09 08-09 Stevens 6 3 10-11 10-11 Baruch 2 2 94-95 94-95 Ithaca 35 70 10-11 09-10 Thiel 3 0 89-90 89-90 Bentley 1 1 69-70 69-70 Keuka 11 2 98-99 98-99 Toronto 7 2 66-67 66-67 SUNY Binghamton 5 1 81-82 81-82 Kings Point 2 0 86-87 86-87 Union 1 2 02-03 02-03 SUNY Brockport 39 70 10-11 08-09 Mansfield 3 7 57-58 57-58 Utica 56 22 10-11 09-10 Brooklyn Poly 10 0 83-84 83-84 McMaster 15 8 61-62 61-62 Vassar 2 0 89-90 89-90 Buffalo 3 5 85-86 83-84 Montclair State 1 1 10-11 04-05 Waynesburg 1 0 10-11 10-11 Buffalo State 14 30 96-97 96-97 Nazareth 36 27 10-11 10-11 Western Connecticut 1 1 03-04 03-04 Case Western Reserve 3 1 71-72 69-70 New York Tech 2 2 83-84 70-71 Worcester State 1 0 09-10 09-10 Cazenovia 2 0 01-02 01-02 Niagara 0 3 24-25 24-25 York (NY) 6 0 07-08 07-08 CCNY 1 1 90-91 90-91 Norwich 0 1 09-10 —— Clarkson 46 24 07-08 07-08 SUNY Oneonta 4 3 08-09 58-59 Notes: Some early opponents included high schools. SUNY Cobleskill 2 1 09-10 09-10 SUNY Oswego 30 48 10-11 05-06 Some records are not available. For a complete list, SUNY Cortland 6 8 06-07 06-07 Pace 0 1 77-78 77-78 please check the RIT basketball records page at Daemen 1 0 96-97 96-97 Penn State-Behrend 2 1 02-03 98-99 www.ritathletics.com. Drew 1 0 88-89 88-89 SUNY Plattsburgh 9 8 79-80 79-80 D’Youville 6 2 10-11 10-11 SUNY Potsdam 18 7 07-08 07-08 Eisenhower 1 0 73-74 73-74 Rensselaer 31 23 95-96 95-96 Elmira 23 9 10-11 10-11 Roberts Wesleyan 47 20 10-11 08-09
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Year Name Team Bob McVean Coach of Year 1971-72 Pete Wilson 1st 1995-96 Craig Jones Player of Year 1972-73 Dan D’Andrea 2nd Paul Blake 2nd Arnie Cole 2nd Bob McVean Coach of Year 1973-74 Ed Davis 1st 1996-97 Craig Jones Player of Year Arnie Cole 1st Aaron Morrison 1st Ray Brown 2nd Bob McVean Coach of Year Ed Davis Co-MVP 1997-98 Paul Blake 1st 1974-75 Ed Davis 1st Mike Musich 2nd Tracy Gilmore 2nd 1998-99 Mike Musich 1st 1975-76 Tracy Gilmore 1st C.J. Wurster 2nd Tom Dustman HM Kalonji Butler 2nd Dave Stackwick HM Brandon Redmond Rookie 1976-77 Stan Purdie 2nd Bob McVean Coach of Year 1977-78 Stan Purdie 1st 1999-00 Brandon Redmond 1st 1978-79 Luther Nicholas 1st Garth Louis 1st 1979-80 Luther Nicholas 1st Rob Hagemann 2nd 1980-81 Dave Grundtisch 2nd Kalonji Butler HM 1981-82 Craig Emmerling 2nd Bob McVean Coach of Year Ron Thorpe 2nd 2000-01 Brandon Redmond Player of Year 1982-83 Paul Clune 1st 2001-02 Brandon Redmond Player of Year Ron Thorpe 2nd Michael Stanton 2nd Tim Angeline 2nd 2002-03 Michael Stanton 1st Bill Nelson Coach of Year Fran Snyder HM 1983-84 Charles Sease HM 2003-04 Kyle Goff 1st Gerry Tilebein HM Fran Snyder 2nd 1984-85 Gerry Tilebein 1st Sean Murphy HM Steve Sisson 2nd 2004-05 Sean Murphy 1st 1985-86 Jeff Haskell 2nd Kyle Goff 2nd Marco Golding Co-Rookie 2005-06 Fran Snyder 1st 1986-87 Bob McVean Coach of Year 2006-07 Tim Bacon 2nd 1987-88 Marco Golding 2nd Kenny Gethers HM Jeff Haskell HM 2007-08 Shane Foster Co-Rookie 1988-89 Marco Golding 1st Mark Carson 2nd Joe Williams 2nd Kenny Gethers HM Doug Murdock HM 2008-09 Mark Carson 1st 1989-90 Doug Murdock 1st Scott Young HM V.J. Ortiz 2nd 2009-10 Anthony Terry 1st 1990-91 Randy Knightner 1st Brendan Harder 2nd Pete Clark 2nd 2010-11 Justin Heisig HM Todd Paulauskas Rookie Anthony Terry HM 1991-92 Jeff Molisani 1st Alberto Montanez 2nd Empire 8 Sportsperson of the Year Chris Monoski 2nd 2005-06 Chris Bocciolatt Bob McVean Coach of Year 2006-07 Obinna Ukachukwu 1992-93 Alberto Montanez 1st 2007-08 Adam Sweet Jeff Molisani 1st 2008-09 Matt Rebisz Alberto Montanez MVP 2009-10 Darryl Anderson 1993-94 Charlie Bartlett 1st 2010-11 Darryl Anderson Todd Paulauskas 2nd Des Allen HM Sophomore guard/forward Casey Bobelis 1994-95 Craig Jones MVP Charlie Bartlett 1st Brian Wachter 2nd Mike Wolf HM
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Fewest Points Scored by RIT in a Game: Most Points, Both Teams, Game: 7 1916-17; Manlius 85, RIT 7 217, 3/8/97, RIT 111, Buffalo State 106 (2 OT) Fewest Points Scored by an Opponent in a Game: Most Points, One Half: 0 1919-20 vs. Warsaw (24-0) 69, 2/11/89, RIT vs. Alfred (second half) Most Points Scored by RIT in a Game: Most FGs, One Team, Game: 130 12/10/93; RIT 130, Erindale 60 54, 12/10/93, RIT vs. Erindale First Year RIT Scored 100 Points: Most 3-Point FGs, One Team, Game: 1954-55; three times 16, 2/3/06, RIT vs. Alfred (16/28) First Year Opponent Scored 100 Points: Most FTs, One Team, Game: 1954-55 41, 2/11/89, RIT vs. Alfred (41/64) Number of Times an Opponent Scored 100 in a Season: Most RBs, One Team, Game: 16 1967-68; 6-18 record 80, 1970-71, RIT vs. Alfred Number of Times RIT Scored 100 Points in a Season: Most Points, Home Game: 6 1967-68; 6-18 record 48, 1992-93, Alberto Montanez (RIT vs. RPI) Number Times Both Teams Scored 100 in a Game: Most FGs, Game: 5 1967-68; 6-18 record 17, 1992-93, Alberto Montanez (RIT vs. RPI) Number of Undefeated Seasons: Most FT Attempts, Game: 1 17-0, 1955-56 21, 2/11/89, Marco Golding (RIT vs. Alfred) (16/21) First Year, Ritter-Clark Gym: 21, 3/8/97, Craig Jones (RIT vs. Buffalo State) (12/21) 17-0 1955-56 (old gym, downtown campus) Most FTs Made, Game: First Year, George Clark Gym: 16, 2/11/89, Marco Golding 10-12 1968-69 (present gym) (RIT vs. Alfred) (16/21) Number of RIT Men’s Basketball Coaches: Best FT Percent, Game: 14 1915-16 to present (minimum of 10 shots made) Number of Appearances in the NCAA Playoffs: 100%, Wayne Somerfeldt, SUNY Geneseo, 1978-79 (10-10) 7 1975-76, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 100%, Craig Jones, RIT, 1994-95 (10-10) 1998-99, 1999-00, 2008-09 Most RBs, Game: Number of Appearances in the ECAC Playoffs: 25, 1970-71, Tom Connelly (RIT vs. Paterson) 11 1979-80, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1997-98, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07 Number of ECAC Championships: 2 1992-93, 2002-03 Number of EAA Championships: 5 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99 Number of Empire 8 Championships: 2 1999-00, 2008-09 Most Wins by Coach: 426 Bob McVean (1983-84 through 2010-11) Most Wins in a Season (including playoffs): 24 1996-97 (24-4) Most Wins during Regular Season: 22 1995-96 (22-3), 1996-97 (22-3) Number of JPMorgan Chase Tournament Titles: 7 1970, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1995, 1997
Clark Gymnasium opened in 1968 and seats 2,000 fans. It is the present home of the RIT men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and wrestling programs.
Clark Gymnasium Records Most Consecutive Wins: 15 (1993-95) Clark Gymnasium complete with new Tiger logo at mid-court and orange Most Points, One Team, Game: bleachers added in 2007 130, 12/10/93, RIT vs. Erindale (130-60)
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For the past 26 years, RIT has hosted the annual Consolation: Messiah 74, Baruch 42 u 2001-02 Harold J. Brodie Tournament. For more than Championship: RIT 71, Penn State-Behrend 58 First Rd.: Wilkes 68, York 58; D’Youville 69, 50 years, the late Harold Brodie served as MVP: Jeff Molisani (RIT) RIT 60 faculty manager of our basketball team, and it u 1992-93 Consolation: RIT 64, York 52 is fitting that this tournament is dedicated to First Rnd: Roberts Wes. 89, York 65; RIT 95, Championship: D’Youville 86, Wilkes 77 his memory. Gallaudet 50 MVP: Patrik Reed (D’Youville) RIT rolled to an 80-59 win over Waynesburg Consolation: York 71, Gallaudet 66 u 2002-03 in the semifinals last season, but fell to Montclair Championship: RIT 76, Roberts Wesleyan 69 First Rd.: D’Youville 61, York 57; RIT 83, Lake St., 66-63 in the championship game. Anthony MVP: Jeff Molisani (RIT) Erie 80 u 1993-94 Terry and Justin Heisig were named to the All- Consolation: York 75, Lake Erie 71 First Rnd: Leb. Valley 75, Hilbert 62; RIT 130, Championship: RIT 81, D’Youville 58 Tournament team. This season, the tournament Erindale 60 MVP: Sean Murphy (RIT) will be played on Friday and Saturday, Dec. Consolation: Hilbert 113, Erindale 67 u 2003-04 9-10, 2011. The field includes RIT, Gwynedd Championship: Lebanon Valley 79, RIT 58 First Rd.: RIT 77, Hilbert 50; Wilkes 97, Mercy, Utica, and York (NY). York will play MVP: Mike Rhoades (Lebanon Valley) Medaille 81 Utica at 6 p.m., while RIT hosts Gwynedd u 1994-95 Consolation: Hilber 88, Medaille 84 Mercy at 8 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 9. The consolation First Rnd: York (NY) 86, Hilbert 72; RIT 76, Championship: RIT 69, Wilkes 68 contest will be at 1 p.m. and the championship Baruch 65 MVP: John Johnson (RIT) game at 3 p.m., Sat., Dec. 10. Consolation: Baruch 80, Hilbert 74 u 2004-05 Championship: RIT 71, York 62 Was not played u 1985-86 MVP: Charlie Bartlett (RIT) u 2005-06 First Rnd: Bethany 110, Pratt 70; Thiel 74, u 1995-96 Round Robin Action: RIT 66, York (NY) 61; RIT 65 First Rnd: Pitt-Brad. 74, Mont. St. 61; RIT 79, SUNY Oswego 73, York (NY) 57; RIT 79, Consolation: RIT 119, Pratt 54 SUNY Potsdam 61 SUNY Oswego 63 Championship: Bethany 87, Thiel 78 Consolation: Montclair State 74, Potsdam 65 MVP: none given MVP: George Boyer (Bethany) Championship: RIT 76, Pitt-Bradford 66 u 2006-07 u 1986-87 MVP: Craig Jones (RIT) First Rd.: RIT 67, Hobart 48; Houghton 70, First Rnd: Union 72, Case Western 55; u 1996-97 SUNY Fredonia 63 RIT 68, Nichols 59 First Rnd: Daemen 98, Pitt-Brad. 82; RIT 85, Consolation: Hobart 58, SUNY Fredonia 54 Consolation: Case Western 90, Nichols 86 St. Vince 62 Championship: RIT 57, Houghton 49 Championship: Union 71, RIT 59 Consolation: Pitt-Bradford 77, St. Vincent 69 MVP: Tim Bacon (RIT) MVP: Kurt Fox (Union) Championship: RIT 83, Daemen 70 u 2007-08 u1987-88 MVP: Aaron Morrison (RIT) First Rd.: RIT 95, D’Youville 80; SUNY Oswego First Rnd: J. Carroll 115, Med. Evers 69; u 1997-98 78, Hilbert 74 RIT 71, Skid. 38 First Rnd: Medaille 82, Rob. Wes. 81 (ot); RIT Consolation: Hilbert 87, D’Youville 77 Consolation: Skidmore 90, Medgar Evers 66 88, Championship: SUNY Oswego 81, RIT 68 Championship: John Carroll 71, RIT 62 York 62 MVP: Tommy Downing (SUNY Oswego) MVP: Craig Huffman (John Carroll) Consolation: York 71, Roberts Wesleyan 67 u 2008-09 u 1988-89 Championship: RIT 69, Medaille 66 First Rd.: RIT 89, Houghton 73; SUNY Oneonta First Rnd: West. Conn. 76, Gallaudet 63; MVP: Paul Blake (RIT) 68, Westfield St. 46 RIT 92, Drew 63 u 1998-99 Consolation: Westfield St. 70, Houghton 54 Consolation: Gallaudet 66, Drew 63 First Rnd: PSU-Behrend 57, York 52; RIT 73, Championship: SUNY Oneonta 72, RIT 66 Championship: W. Conn. 73, RIT 66 Hilbert 49 MVP: Brian Hooks (SUNY Oneonta) MVP: Tony Murphy (W. Conn.) Consolation: York 55, Hilbert 52 u 2009-10 u 1989-90 Championship: RIT 64, Penn State-Behrend 50 First Rd.: Fisher College 69, RIT 68; SUNY First Rnd: Allentown 64, Keuka 51; RIT 113, MVP: Mike Musich (RIT) Fredonia 75, Worcester State 73 Vassar 64 u 1999-2000 Consolation: RIT 90, Worcester State 88 (OT) Consolation: Vassar 55, Keuka 51 First Rnd: Roberts Wes. 69, York 66; RIT 80, Championship: Fisher College 72, SUNY Championship: Allentown 74, RIT 57 Medaille 74 Fredonia 71 MVP: Bill Gardiner (Allentown) Consolation: York 81, Medaille 61 MVP: Louis Williams (Fisher College) u 1990-91 Championship: Roberts Wesleyan 74, RIT 63 u 2010-11 First Rnd: Elmira 95, Baruch 78; RIT 108, MVP: Joe Rebisz (Roberts Wesleyan) First Rd.: RIT 80, Waynesburg 59; Montclair St. CCNY 61 u 2000-01 118, Mt. Aloysius 105 Consolation: CCNY 72, Baruch 69 First Rnd: St. Vincent 80, Hilbert 61; RIT 87, Consolation: Waynesburg 116, Mt. Aloysius 108 Championship: RIT 94, Elmira 74 Houghton 68 Championship: Montclair St. 66, RIT 63 MVP: Randy Knightner (RIT) Consolation: Hilbert 58, Houghton 56 MVP: Andrew August (Montclair St.) u 1991-92 Championship: St. Vincent 63, RIT 56 First Rnd: PSU-Behr. 57, Messiah 52; RIT 84, MVP: Terrance Smith (St. Vincent) Baruch 65
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Year Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game Assists Per Game Steals Field Goal Percentage (min 100) Free Throw Percentage (min 50)
1962-63 Bill Lamoureux (19.8) Bill Lamoureux (9.5) N/A N/A Jerry Abel (41.4) Bill Lamoureux (67.5) 1963-64 Doug Gustin (12.9) Dick Dubas (10.6) N/A N/A Bob Vance (46.6) Doug Gustin (77.8) 1964-65 Keith Thompson (13.4) Bob Finkler (11.5) N/A N/A Bob Finkler (43.5) Ron Sinack (63.6) 1965-66 Jim Robinson (21.2) Bob Finkler (10.2) N/A N/A Bob Finkler (47.1) Jim Robinson (83.4) 1966-67 Jim Robinson (25.7) Jim Robinson (10.5) N/A N/A Jim Robinson (52.2) John Serth (86.8) 1967-68 Jim Robinson (21.2) Ron Russell (10.6) N/A N/A Jim Robinson (47.9) Rick Getnar (82.7) 1968-69 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1969-70 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1970-71 Tom Connelly (19.8) Tom Connelly (17.2) Dann Lewis (4.6) N/A Tom Connelly (54.8) Bill Myers (77.4) 1971-72 Jimmy Hunter (15.6) Peter Wilson (10.0) Ross Brothers (3.0) N/A Bruce Cameron (49.4) Peter Wilson (74.1) 1972-73 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1973-74 Ed Davis (21.2) Ray Brown (12.2) Arnold Cole (3.6) N/A Mark Markowski (46.6) Arnold Cole (71.6) 1974-75 Ed Davis (18.9) Ray Brown (11.5) Prentiss Thompson (3.5) N/A Mark Markowski (45.7) Ray Brown (57.7) 1975-76 Tracy Gilmore (19.3) Tracey Gilmore (8.8) Tom Dustman (2.0) N/A Tom Dustman (50.0) Dave Stackwick (84.3) 1976-77 Tracy Gilmore (14.8) Stan Purdie (8.5) Tom Dustman (3.0) Barry Curry (29) Stan Purdie (50.8) Tom Dustman (81.5) 1977-78 Stan Purdie (22.9) Stan Purdie (10.3) Bruce Sage (5.2) Barry Curry (41) Stan Purdie (50.0) Stan Purdie (77.8) 1978-79 Luther Nicholas (13.9) Woody Hudson (6.7) Bruce Sage (5.3) Luther Nicholas (78) Jim Donovan (54.4) Bruce Sage (73.8) 1979-80 Luther Nicholas (13.9) Woody Hudson (7.4) Luther Nicholas (4.8) Luther Nicholas (77) Woody Hudson (53.8) Luther Hudson (79.8) 1980-81 Dave Grundtisch (15.4) Dave Grundtisch (7.6) Dave Martin (7.3) Dave Martin (49) Woody Hudson (53.2) Woody Hudson (74.7) 1981-82 Ron Thorpe (16.0) Craig Emmerling (5.2) Dave Marin (4.7) Dave Martin (45) Craig Emmerling (59.1) Ron Thorpe (73.7) 1982-83 Ron Thorpe (14.8) Paul Clune (5.5) Tim Angeline (4.4) Tim Angeline (41) Ron Thorpe (54.2) Ron Thorpe (78.9) 1983-84 Charles Sease (13.5) Chris Bohler (5.2) Mike Alessio (5.0) Gerry Tilebein (49) Gerry Tilebein (50.0) Steve Sisson (78.7) 1984-85 Gerry Tilebein (18.1) Gerry Tilebein (7.3) Jeff Haskell (3.9) Gerry Tilebein (48) Gerry Tilebein (51.9) Steve Sisson (83.3) 1985-86 Kury Gibson (12.2) Kurt Gibson (7.3) Jeff Haskell (5.2) Jeff Haskell (47) Kurt Gibson (48.0) Jeff Haskell (69.4) 1986-87 Marco Golding (14.0) Shenan Hennrich (6.3) Jeff Haskell (4.6) Jeff Haskell (46) Shenan Hennrich (56.3) Marco Golding (75.0) 1987-88 Marco Golding (16.4) Shenan Hennrich (7.1) Jeff Haskell (5.5) Jeff Haskell (57) Doug Murdock (57.5) Jeff Haskell (78.3) 1988-89 Marco Golding (17.0) Doug Murdock (7.3) Joe Williams (6.0) Joe Williams (48) Doug Murdock (55.8) Steffen Smith (71.7) 1989-90 Doug Murdock (16.4) Doug Murdock (8.7) Randy Knightner (3.3) Doug Murdock (40) Doug Murdock (53.9) Craig Johnson (73.7) 1990-91 Randy Knightner (17.8) Charlie Bartlett (6.0) Randy Knightner (3.7) Randy Knightner (49) Todd Paulauskas (55.9) Todd Paulauskas (55.9) 1991-92 Alberto Montanez (16.9) Alberto Montanez (8.1) Jeff Molisani (6.8) Jeff Molisani (66) Jeff Molisani (59.3) Alberto Montanez (79.2) 1992-93 Alberto Montanez (26.6) Alberto Montanez (9.0) Jeff Molisani (8.5) Jeff Molisani (87) Jeff Molisani (61.3) Matt Woods (88.2) 1993-94 Todd Paulauskas (16.1) Charlie Bartlett (7.7) Chris Merz (4.6) Mike Wolf (53) Charlie Bartlett (60.2) Todd Paulauskas (74.8) 1994-95 Craig Jones (18.2) Craig Jones (10.3) Brian Wachter (4.2) Brian Wachter (49) Charlie Bartlett (60.3) Mike Wolf (75.7) 1995-96 Craig Jones (24.6) Craig Jones (14.0) Mike Wolf (4.2) Mike Wolf (32) Craig Jones (56.9) Mike Wolf (81.0) 1996-97 Craig Jones (23.2) Craig Jones (10.7) Paul Blake (4.8) Aaron Morrison (45) Craig Jones (52.5) Aaron Morrison (79.4) 1997-98 Paul Blake (16.6) Joe Haydon (7.5) Paul Blake (5.4) C.J. Wurster (34) Mike Musich (53.7) C.J. Wurster (91.2) 1998-99 C.J. Wurster (13.9) Mike Musich (7.6) Joe Haydon (2.8) Mike Musich (42) Joe Haydon (57.4) C.J. Wurster (80.2) 1999-00 Kalonji Butler (14.8) Garth Louis (8.2) Drew Miller (3.4) Brandon Redmond (47) Garth Louis (57.7) Garth Louis (69.9) 2000-01 Brandon Redmond (15.4) Brandon Redmond (6.5) Drew Miller (3.6) Drew Miller (41) Michael Stanton (52.8) Brandon Redmond (79.4) 2001-02 Brandon Redmond (18.3) Michael Stanton (7.2) Brandon Redmond (3.2) Brandon Redmond (42) Michael Stanton (54.5) Brandon Redmond (83.6) 2002-03 Michael Stanton (14.6) Michael Stanton (5.6) Dan Cerro (3.0) Fran Snyder (49) Fran Snyder (51.5) John Johnson (82.8) 2003-04 Kyle Goff (14.9) Kyle Goff (8.8) Fran Snyder (3.2) Kyle Goff (51) Kyle Goff (48.3) Fran Snyder (74.8) Sean Murphy (7.0) 2004-05 Sean Murphy (17.6) Fran Snyder (3.2) Kyle Goff (39) Jesse Foote (49.2) Reggie Shore (80.4) Kyle Goff (7.0) 2005-06 Barrett Zeinfeld (13.1) Tim Bacon (7.0) Colin Roy (3.1) Fran Snyder (35) Tim Bacon (59.8) Fran Snyder (79.0) 2006-07 Tim Bacon (14.4) Tim Bacon (7.4) Colin Roy (4.9) Colin Roy (54) Tim Bacon (55.8) Barrett Zeinfeld (83.8) 2007-08 Mark Carson (16.1) Mark Carson (10.4) Colin Roy (3.5) Kenny Gethers (44) Mark Carson (61.8) Kenny Gethers (74.2) 2008-09 Mark Carson (19.4) Mark Carson (14.1) Nate Korinchak (4.1) Nate Korinchak (55) Mark Carson (61.0) Nate Korinchak (72.0) 2009-10 Anthony Terry (16.2) Brendan Harder (6.8) Nate Korinchak (3.3) Anthony Terry (40) Brendan Harder (51.9) Anthony Terry (73.7) 2010-11 Anthony Terry (14.7) Justin Heisig (6.5) Marcus Lowe (3.0) Nate Korinchak (49) Justin Heisig (52.4) Anthony Terry (72.9)
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RIT in the NCAAs 2004-05 Lost in first round 1975-76 Third in NCAA Regional SUNY Brockport 98, RIT 92 CCNY 94, RIT 69 2005-06 Lost in first round RIT 81, RPI 74 SUNY Oswego 84, RIT 81 1994-95 Lost in first round 2006-07 Lost in first round SUNY Geneseo 74, RIT 53 SUNY Oswego 74, RIT 63 1995-96 Lost in first round SUNY Geneseo 73, RIT 51 NABC All-American 1996-97 Lost in third round 1967-68 Jim Robinson (HM) RIT 65, Rochester 64 1992-93 Alberto Montanez (third team) RIT 111, Buffalo State 106 (2OT) 1994-95 Craig Jones (HM) Alvernia 77, RIT 71 Charlie Bartlett (HM) 1998-99 SUNY Cortland 85, RIT 49 1995-96 Craig Jones (first team) 1999-00 Lost in second round 1996-97 Craig Jones (first team) First Round Bye 2008-09 Mark Carson (third team) Penn State - Behrend 80, RIT 65 2008-09 Lost in first round NABC All-Region Salem State 84, RIT 71 1992-93 Alberto Montanez (first team) Jeff Molisani (second team) RIT in the Empire 8 Tournament 1993-94 Charlie Bartlett (second team) 2003-04 #3 Utica 67, #2 RIT 53 1994-95 Craig Jones (first team) (semifinal) Charlie Bartlett (second team) 2004-05 #2 RIT 80, #3 Utica 71 1995-96 Craig Jones (first team) (semifinal) 1996-97 Craig Jones (first team) #1 St. John Fisher 92, #2 RIT 51 Aaron Morrison (second team) (championship) 1997-98 Paul Blake (second team) 2005-06 #1 St. John Fisher 67, #4 RIT 65 1999-00 Garth Louis (first team) (OT) (semifinal) 2001-02 Brandon Redmond (first team) 2006-07 #1 St. John Fisher 67, #4 RIT 58 2004-05 Sean Murphy (second team) (semifinal) 2008-09 Mark Carson (first team) Junior center R.J. Kalb 2008-09 #2 RIT 65, #3 Utica 62 (semifinal) Basketball Times Player of the Year #2 RIT 76, #4 Nazareth 71 (OT) 1995-96 Craig Jones (championship) Basketball Times All-American RIT in the ECACs 1996-97 Craig Jones (first team) 1979-80 Second Place 1995-96 Craig Jones (first team) RIT 62, SUNY Plattsburgh 58 2008-09 Mark Carson (third team) Elmira 84, RIT 78 1989-90 Lost in first round D3hoops.com All-American Hamilton 93, RIT 75 2008-09 Mark Carson (third team) 1991-92 Lost in first round SUNY Fredonia 84, RIT 67 D3hoops.com East Region 1992-93 Champions 2001-02 Brandon Redmond (first team) RIT 97, Utica 74 2004-05 Sean Murphy (second team) RIT 97, St. John Fisher 74 2007-08 Mark Carson (second team) RIT 105, Hamilton 95 2008-09 Mark Carson (first team) 1993-94 Lost in first round Elmira 86, RIT 83 ESPN The Magazine/CO-SIDA Academic 1997-98 Lost in first round All-American SUNY Fredonia 70, RIT 63 2008-09 Mark Carson (third team) 2000-01 Lost in first round SUNY Geneseo 95, RIT 79 ESPN The Magazine/CO-SIDA Academic 2001-02 Lost in first round All-Region Clarkson 78, RIT 64 2004-05 Sean Murphy (first team) 2002-03 Champions 2008-09 Mark Carson (first team) RIT 84, SUNY Utica/Rome 57 RIT 65, Union 62 Empire 8 Tournament MVP RIT 78, Nazareth 76 2008-09 Mark Carson Junior guard Gabe Nicasio
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Player Seasons G Pts. Avg. Steve Sisson 1982-85 (3) 74 804 10.9 Craig Jones 1993-97 (4) 106 1984 18.7 Tom Connelly 1969-71 (2) 40 800 20.0 Jim Robinson 1965-68 (3) 72 1919 26.7 Ron Thorpe 1981-83 (2) 51 785 15.4 Brandon Redmond 1998-02 (4) 102 1455 14.3 Anthony Terry 2009-11 (2) 50 773 15.5 Marco Golding 1985-89 (4) 97 1434 14.8 Michael Stanton 1999-03 (3) 78 756 9.6 Ed Baucum 1955-59 (4) 73 1384 19.0 Kenny Gethers 2006-08 (2) 52 731 14.1 Fran Synder 2002-06 (4) 109 1309 12.0 Mike Wolf 1992-96 (4) 76 728 9.6 Charlie Bartlett 1990-95 (4) 104 1231 11.8 Ron Milko 1957-60 (3) 47 727 15.5 Alberto Montanez 1992-93 (2) 55 1200 21.8 Kyle Goff 2003-05 (2) 54 718 13.3 Sean Murphy 2000-05 (4) 106 1191 11.2 Pete Wilson 1969-72 (3) 62 715 11.5 Michael Stanton 1999-03 (4) 106 1166 11.0 Gerry Tilebein 1981-85 (4) 66 707 10.7 Jeff Haskell 1984-88 (4) 97 1157 11.9 Luther Nicholas 1978-80 (2) 50 694 13.9 Tracy Gilmore 1974-77 (3) 75 1146 15.3 Dave Martin 1978-82 (4) 83 687 8.3 Bill Lamoureaux 1960-63 (3) 67 1142 17.0 Dan D’Andrea 1971-74 (3) 55 678 12.3 Gene DeCristofaro 1968-71 (3) 67 1130 16.9 Des Allen 1992-94 (2) 54 674 12.5 Stan Purdie 1976-80 (3) 72 1100 15.3 Nate Korinchak 2007-11 (4) 99 679 6.9 Chris Monoski 1988-92 (4) 104 1084 10.4 Randy Knightner 1989-91 (2) 50 667 13.3 Mark Carson 2005-09 (4) 104 1073 10.3 Tom Dustman 1975-77 (2) 51 660 12.9 Arnie Cardillo 1955-59 (4) 76 1067 14.0 Don McCaughey 1954-57 (4) 70 641 9.2 Ken Hale 1952-55 (3) 51 1044 20.5 Dann Lewis 1968-71 (3) 68 633 9.3 Paul Blake 1994-98 (4) 106 1043 9.8 Dick Shaffer 1968-70 (2) 44 630 14.3 Doug Murdock 1987-90 (3) 76 1027 13.5 Ron Sinack 1962-65 (3) 57 619 10.9 Todd Paulauskas 1990-94 (4) 104 990 9.5 Ray Brown 1973-75 (2) 48 616 12.8 Barrett Zeinfeld 2004-08 (4) 98 988 10.1 Jerry Abel 1960-63 (3) 66 606 9.2 Ed Davis 1973-75 (2) 49 983 20.1 Barry Curry 1976-78 (2) 46 602 13.1 Woody Hudson 1978-81 (3) 73 929 12.7 Mike Musich 1997-99 (2) 52 601 11.6 Tim Bacon 2003-07 (4) 106 927 8.7 Matt Whann 1994-98 (4) 87 586 6.7 Kalonji Butler 1997-00 (3) 78 919 12.1 Aaron Morrison 1996-97 (1) 26 584 20.9 John Serth 1964-67 (3) 63 918 14.6 Jesse Foote 2001-05 (4) 102 583 5.7 Chris Bohler 1982-87 (4) 97 888 9.2 Brendan Harder 2008-11 (3) 69 575 8.3 Dave Grundtisch 1977-80 (4) 93 869 9.3 Brian Wachter 1990-95 (4) 105 566 5.4 Scott Young 2006-10 (4) 103 849 8.2 Craig Johnson 1988-91 (3) 76 554 7.3 Keith Thompson 1964-67 (3) 61 845 13.9 Paul Clune 1981-83 (2) 51 549 10.8 C.J. Wurster 1995-99 (4) 94 823 8.8 Bob Finkler 1964-66 (2) 45 548 12.2 Ken Rhoades 1952-59 (4) 72 820 11.4 Don Paladino 1958-60 (2) 42 534 12.7 Jeff Molisani 1992-93 (2) 55 813 14.8 Bob Klos 1952-55 (3) 51 513 10.1 Ron Russell 1965-68 (3) 72 810 11.3 Bruce Cameron 1971-74 (3) 61 510 8.4 Arnold Cole 1972-74 (2) 47 807 17.2 Fred Moss 1954-58 (4) 74 508 6.9 Rick Cetnar 1966-68 (2) 44 805 18.3 Marlin Siegwalt 1955-60 (4) 71 506 7.1
Craig Jones Jim Robinson Brandon Redmond Marco Golding Anthony Terry Kenny Gethers
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Most Points, Home Game: Best FG Pct., Season: 48 Jim Robinson vs. SUNY Plattsburgh, 1967-68 61.8 Mark Carson (162/262), 2007-08 48 Alberto Montanez vs. Rensselaer, 1993 Best FG Pct., Career: Most Points, Away Game: 60.3 Jeff Molisani (324/537), 1991-93 46 Alberto Montanez vs. Hamilton, 1993 Most FT Attempts, Game: Most Points, Season: 21 Marco Golding vs. Alfred, 1989 (16/21) 798 Jim Robinson, 1967-68 21 Craig Jones vs. Hobart, Nazareth, Buffalo State, 1997 Most Points, Career: Most FT Attempts, Season: 1,984 Craig Jones, 1993-97 243 Bill Lamoureux, 1962-63 Best Scoring Average, Season: Most FT Attempts, Career: 33.2 Jim Robinson, 1967-68 684 Craig Jones, 1993-97 Best Scoring Average, Career: Most FTs Made, Game: 26.7 Jim Robinson, 1965-68 17 Bill Lamoureux vs. SUNY Plattsburgh (17/17), 1962-63 Most Rebounds, Game: Most FTs Made, Season: 29 Ron Avery vs. McMaster, 1960-61 164 Bill Lamoureux, 1962-63 Most Rebounds, Season: Most FTs Made, Career: 396 Tom Connelly, 1970-71 474 Craig Jones, 1993-97 396 Mark Carson, 2008-09 Most Consecutive FTs Made: Most Rebounds, Career: 33 Jim Robinson, 1965-66 1,085 Craig Jones, 1993-97 Best FT Pct., Game: Most FG Attempts, Game: 100 Bill Lamoureux vs. SUNY Plattsburgh 39 Jim Robinson vs. Brooklyn Polytechnic, 1967-68 (17/17, 10 or more shots), 1962-63 Most FG Attempts, Season: Best FT Pct., Season: 679 Jim Robinson, 1967-68 92.0 Ron Landschoot (46/50), 1967-68 Most FG Attempts, Career: Best FT Pct., Career: 1,615 Jim Robinson, 1965-68 84.7 John Serth, 1964-67 Most FG, Game: Most Assists, Game: 21 Jim Robinson vs. Plattsburgh, 1967-68 15 Jeff Molisani vs. Hamilton, 1992-93 Most FG, Season: Most Assists, Season: 325 Jim Robinson, 1967-68 237 Jeff Molisani, 1992-93 Most FG, Career: Most Assists, Career: 760 Jim Robinson, 1965-68 464 Jeff Haskell, 1984-88 Most 3-Pt. FG Attempts, Game: Most Steals, Season: 15 Aaron Morrison, 1997 vs. Alvernia (5/15) 87 Jeff Molisani, 1992-93 Most 3-Pt. FG Made, Game: Most Steals, Career: 9 Scott Young, 2009 vs Norwich (9/13) 179 Nate Korinchak, 2007-11 Most 3-Pt. FG Attempts, Season: Most Blocked Shots, Game: 204 Aaron Morrison (80/204), 1996-97 11 Woody Hudson vs. Alfred, 1980-81 Most 3-Pt. FG Made, Season: Most Blocked Shots, Season: 81 Sean Murphy, 2004-05 80 Charlie Bartlett, 1992-93 Most 3-Pt. FG Attempts, Career: Most Blocked Shots, Career: 581 Sean Murphy, 2000-05 240 Jesse Foote, 2001-05 Most 3-Pt. FG Made, Career: Most Games Played, Career: 223 Sean Murphy, 2000-05 109 Fran Snyder, 2002-06 Best 3-Pt. FG Pct., Game: 100.0 Scott Young vs. Roberts Wesleyan (5/5, min. five attempts), 2010 80.0 Alberto Montanez vs. Hamilton (8/10, min. five attempts), 1993 Best 3-Pt. FG Pct., Season: 46.1 Brandon Redmond (65/141, minimum 100 attempts), 1999-00 Best 3-Pt. FG Pct., Career: 41.1 Scott Young (184/448, min. two yrs. and 150 att.), 2006-2010 Best FG Pct., Game: 91.7 Jeff Molisani vs. Keuka (11/12, 10 or more made), 1991 Jeff Molisani Alberto Montanez Sean Murphy
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Most Points, Season Most Steals, Season Best Free-Throw Percentage, Season 798 Jim Robinson 1967-1968 87 Jeff Molisani 1992-1993 .912 C.J. Wurster 1997-1998 744 Alberto Montanez 1992-1993 78 Luther Nicholas 1978-1979 .868 John Serth 1966-1967 650 Craig Jones 1996-1997 66 Jeff Molisani 1991-1992 .857 Todd Paulausias 1990-1991 640 Craig Jones 1995-1996 60 Alberto Montanez 1992-1993 .838 Barrett Zeinfeld 2006-2007 592 Jim Robinson 1966-1967 55 Nate Korinchak 2008-2009 .836 Brandon Redmond 2001-2002 584 Aaron Morrison 1996-1997 54 Colin Roy 2006-2007 .834 Jim Robinson 1965-1966 544 Mark Carson 2008-2009 53 Mike Wolf 1993-1994 .833 Steve Sisson 1984-1985 530 Ed Davis 1973-1974 52 Woody Hudson 1979-1980 .829 Tom Dustman 1975-1976 529 Jim Robinson 1965-1966 51 Chris Monoski 1991-1992 .828 John Johnson 2002-2003 493 Sean Murphy 2004-2005 51 Sam “Des” Allen 1993-1994 .827 Rick Gether 1967-1968 51 Kyle Goff 2003-2004 Most Rebounds, Season Best Field Goal Percentage, Season 396 Mark Carson 2008-2009 Most 3-Pointers Made, Season .618 Mark Carson 2007-2008 396 Tom Connelly 1970-1971 90 Aaron Morrison 1996-1997 .613 Jeff Molisani 1992-1993 363 Craig Jones 1995-1996 81 Sean Murphy 2004-2005 .610 Mark Carson 2008-2009 299 Craig Jones 1996-1997 75 Kalonji Butler 1999-2000 .603 Charlie Bartlett 1994-1995 292 Ray Brown 1973-1974 73 Barrett Zeinfeld 2005-2006 .602 Charlie Bartlett 1993-1994 275 Ray Brown 1974-1975 73 Scott Young 2008-2009 .598 Tim Bacon 2005-2006 275 Bob Finkler 1965-1966 69 Barrett Zeinfeld 2006-2007 .593 Jeff Molisani 1991-1992 274 Pete Browne 1961-1962 65 C.J. Wurster 1998-1999 .591 Charlie Bartlett 1992-1993 269 Craig Jones 1994-1995 65 Kalonji Butler 1998-1999 .591 Craig Emmerling 1981-1982 269 Ed Baucum 1958-1959 65 Brandon Redmond 1999-2000 .577 Garth Louis 1999-2000 64 Brandon Redmond 2000-2001 .575 Doug Murdock 1987-1988 Most Assists, Season 237 Jeff Molisani 1992-1993 Most Blocks, Season Best 3-Point Percentage, Season 183 Jeff Molisani 1991-1992 80 Charlie Bartlett 1992-1993 .461 Brandon Redmond 1999-2000 175 Dave Martin 1980-1981 67 Jesse Foote 2004-2005 .456 Matt Woods 1992-1993 149 Joe Williams 1988-1989 64 Jesse Foote 2002-2003 .453 V.J. Ortiz 1989-1990 140 Paul Blake 1997-1998 62 Garth Louis 1999-2000 .452 Fran Snyder 2002-2003 134 Paul Blake 1996-1997 55 Jesse Foote 2001-2002 .442 Barrett Zeinfeld 2005-2006 132 Colin Roy 2006-2007 54 Jesse Foote 2003-2004 .438 Scott Young 2009-2010 132 Jeff Haskell 1987-1988 54 Chris Bohler 1985-1986 .432 Brandon Redmond 1998-1999 130 Sean Dale 1996-1997 53 Woody Hudson 1980-1981 .431 Alberto Montanez 1991-1992 124 Jeff Haskell 1985-1986 49 Gerry Tilebein 1984-1985 .431 Scott Young 2007-2008 124 Luther Nicholas 1979-1980 49 Mark Carson 2008-2009 .431 Shawn Roe 2008-2009
Most Field Goals Made, Season Most Free Throws Made, Season Bold denotes record set during the 2010-11 325 Jim Robinson 1967-1968 164 Bill Lamoureux 1962-1963 season 275 Alberto Montanez 1992-1993 162 Craig Jones 1996-1997 244 Craig Jones 1996-1997 156 Mark Carson 2008-2009 243 Craig Jones 1995-1996 154 Craig Jones 1995-1996 237 Tracy Gilmore 1975-1976 148 Jim Robinson 1967-1968 236 Jim Robinson 1966-1967 137 Alberto Montanez 1992-1993 236 Ed Davis 1973-1974 131 Jim Robinson 1965-1966 220 Stan Purdie 1977-1978 121 Tom Connelly 1970-1971 205 Ed Davis 1974-1975 120 Jim Robinson 1966-1967 199 Jim Robinson 1965-1966 116 Paul Blake 1997-1998 116 Fran Snyder 2002-2003
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Most Points, Career Most Steals, Career Best Free-Throw Percentage, Career 1,984 Craig Jones 1993-1997 179 Nate Korinchak 2007-2011 83.2 C.J. Wurster 1995-1999 1,919 Jim Robinson 1965-1968 175 Jeff Haskell 1984-1988 82.2 Tom Dustman 1975-1977 1,455 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 163 Dave Martin 1978-1982 81.7 John Serth 1965-1967 1,434 Marco Golding 1985-1989 156 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 81.1 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 1,384 Ed Baucum 1955-1959 156 Fran Snyder 2002-2006 80.6 Mike Wolf 1992-1996 1,309 Fran Snyder 2002-2006 155 Luther Nicholas 1978-1980 80.4 Jim Robinson 1965-1968 1,231 Charlie Bartlett 1990-1995 153 Jeff Molisani 1991-1993 79.8 Steve Sisson 1982-1985 1,200 Alberto Montanez 1991-1993 130 Woody Hudson 1978-1981 79.5 Barrett Zeinfeld 2004-2008 1,191 Sean Murphy 2000-2005 120 Marco Golding 1985-1989 78.7 Rick Cetnar 1966-1968 1,166 Mike Stanton 1999-2003 120 Chris Monoski 1988-1992 77.8 John Johnson 2000-2004
Most Rebounds, Career Most 3-Pointers Made, Career Best Field Goal Percentage, Career 1,085 Craig Jones 1993-1997 223 Sean Murphy 2000-2005 60.3 Jeff Molisani 1991-1993 823 Mark Carson 2005-2009 218 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 59.8 Mark Carson 2005-2009 723 Charlie Bartlett 1990-1995 201 Barrett Zeinfeld 2004-2008 59.3 Charlie Bartlett 1990-1995 637 Bill Lamoreaux 1960-1963 185 Kalonji Butler 1997-2000 55.4 Doug Murdock 1987-1990 598 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 184 Scott Young 2006-2010 55.2 Tim Bacon 2003-2007 573 Mike Stanton 1999-2003 155 C.J. Wurster 1995-1999 54.7 Garth Louis 1998-2000 567 Ray Brown 1973-1975 144 Fran Snyder 2002-2006 54.7 Craig Jones 1993-1997 565 Doug Murdock 1987-1990 127 Mike Wolf 1992-1996 54.6 Joe Haydon 1997-2000 519 Ron Sinack 1962-1965 121 Scott Young 2006-2009 53.0 Stan Purdie 1977-1980 515 Tim Bacon 2003-2007 115 Paul Blake 1994-1998 52.1 Mike Stanton 1999-2003
Most Assists, Career Most Blocks, Career Best 3-Point Percentage, Career 465 Jeff Haskell 1984-1988 240 Jesse Foote 2001-2005 41.4 V.J. Ortiz 1988-1990 438 Paul Blake 1994-1998 208 Charlie Bartlett 1990-1995 41.1 Scott Young 2006-2010 420 Jeff Molisani 1991-1993 138 Woody Hudson 1978-1981 40.9 Matt Woods 1990-1994 367 Dave Martin 1978-1982 130 Chris Bohler 1982-1987 40.7 Alberto Montanez 1991-1993 328 Nate Korinchak 2007-2011 125 Craig Jones 1993-1997 40.4 Kris Kowalczyk 2004-2006 318 Colin Roy 2004-2007 106 Mark Carson 2005-2009 40.3 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 310 Mike Wolf 1992-1996 89 Garth Louis 1998-2000 39.9 Scott Young 2006-2009 305 Sean Dale 1994-1997 76 Gerry Tilebein 1982-1985 39.0 Kalonji Butler 1997-2000 303 Fran Snyder 2002-2006 67 Sean Murphy 2000-2005 39.0 Tyler Springer 2004-2006 297 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 38.9 Paul Blake 1994-1998 Most Free Throws Made, Career Most Field Goals Made, Career 474 Craig Jones 1993-1997 Bold denotes active player during 760 Jim Robinson 1965-1968 402 Ed Baucum 1955-1959 the 2010-11 season 755 Craig Jones 1993-1997 399 Jim Robinson 1965-1968 564 Marco Golding 1985-1989 376 Bill Lamoureux 1960-1963 512 Tracy Gilmore 1974-1977 333 Fran Snyder 2002-2006 494 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 284 Paul Blake 1994-1998 487 Ed Baucum 1955-1959 283 Marco Golding 1985-1989 477 Mike Stanton 1999-2003 249 Brandon Redmond 1998-2002 471 Stan Purdie 1976-1980 247 Jeff Haskell 1984-1988 454 Alberto Montanez 1991-1993 245 Mark Carson 2005-2009 453 Charlie Bartlett 1990-1995
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Several men’s basketball alumni were in town for Head Coach Bob McVean’s Hall of Fame Induction in October 2011. This photo, taken on Oct. 15, 2011, includes: Bottom row (left to right):Todd Wilson, Jeff Haskell, Mike Wolf, Mark Higgins. Top row: (left to right): Brandon Redmond, Mike Musich, Craig Jones, Chris Reed, Brian Wachter, Alberto Montanez, Jeff Molisani, Chris Merz. RIT Basketball Alumni Achievements RIT basketball players have proven there is life after the sport they love. ing 21.8 points per game. In 2005, Montanez was inducted into the RIT Below is a list of select RIT basketball graduates and the positions they Athletics Hall of Fame. He is currently a juvenile delinquency counselor currently hold in their respective fields. at the Monroe Children’s Center in Rochester.
Jeff Haskell ’88, business administration. RIT’s tenth leading career scor- Mike Musich ’02, medical technology. Musich is a technical representa- er with 1,157 points (1984-88), Haskell is a teacher and varsity basketball tive at Johnson & Johnson. head coach with the Franklinville Central School District. Brandon Redmond ’03, business. Redmond, a two-time Empire 8 Player Mark Higgins ’97, marketing. Higgins is a financial planner for Higgins of the Year and 2010 RIT Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee, is the vice Henderson LLC in Fairport, N.Y. president of Jrlon Inc. in Palmyra, N.Y.
Craig Jones ’98, social work. RIT’s all-time leader in scoring and re- Chris Reed ’86, criminal justice. Reed, who came to RIT in one of Coach bounding is presently the manager of residential board services with the Bob McVean’s first recruiting classes, is a physical education teacher and Learning Disabilities Association of Rochester. He was inducted into the the head varsity boy’s basketball coach at Rush-Henrietta High School. RIT Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003. Brian Wachter ’95, economics. Wachter had 566 career points in four Chris Merz ’95, mechanical engineering. Merz is a mechanical engineer seasons at RIT (1990 to 1995) and made 2nd Team All-Empire 8 after the in the Aircraft Division of MOOG, Inc. 1994-95 season. He is a senior account executive in information media for Cognizant Corp. Jeff Molisani ’93, criminal justice. Molisani holds the Tiger record for assists in a season (237) and best field goal percentage in a season and ca- Todd Wilson ’99, information technology. Wilson is currently a solutions reer, and was inducted into the RIT Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004. He is architect systems engineer for Cisco Systems, Inc. in Pittsford, N.Y. an elementary school teacher and the head varsity boy’s basketball coach with Marion High School. Mike Wolf ’96, mechanical engineering. Wolf is currently a system pro- tection and control technician in the Substation Protection Department Alberto Montanez ’93, criminal justice. Montanez was an All-American for New York State Electric & Gas. for the Tigers in 1993 and is second all-time at the university, averag-
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On October 16, 2011, RIT Head Coach Bob McVean and the legendary 1955-56 Men’s Basketball team were inducted into the RIT Athletics Hall of Fame. E Bob McVean A native of Pavilion, N.Y., Bob McVean arrived at RIT in 1983 after five years at Eisenhower College. He has more wins than any RIT men’s basketball coach, with a 426-302 mark in 27 seasons at RIT and an overall record of 484-360. He has led RIT to the NCAA Division III Tournament six times, advancing to the round of 16 in 1996-97. He has produced five All- Americans, including three-time honoree Craig Jones (1996 NCAA Player of the Year), Alberto Montanez, Charlie Bartlett, Aaron Morrison, and Mark Carson, who was also an Academic All-American. McVean has been named Empire Athletic Association/Empire 8 Coach of the Year six times and led the Tigers to six 20-plus winning seasons. The 1996-97 team set the school record for most wins with 24. In 2008-09 the team put together an Several of Coach McVean’s former players and assistant coaches came in for the 2011 Hall of Fame Ceremony Empire 8 consecutive win streak of 11 games. Left to right: Tim DeSanto, Mark Higgins, Toby Brown, Alberto Montanez, Bob McVean, Brian Wachter, Craig Jones, Jeff Haskell, Jeff Molisani E 1955-56 Men’s Basketball Team In the history of RIT men’s basketball, no team has equaled the success of the 1955-56 squad. Under the leadership of Head Coach A. Leo Fox, Assistant Coach Lou Alexander, Jr., and Faculty Manager Harold “Steve” Brodie, the team was undefeated with a 17-0 record. RIT topped the 100-point mark three times and set a school record by averaging 89.2 points per game, while holding the opposition to 1,036 points (60.9). The roster consisted of Fred Moss, Arnie Cardillo, Ken Hale, Ed Baucum, Al Landsman, Ralph VanPeursem, Ken Johnson, George Members of the 1955-56 Team in Attendance for the Hall of Fame Ceremony The history-making 1955-56 RIT Basketball Team Front row (left to right): Fred Moss, Don McCaughey, Jeff Landsman, son of Al Front row (left to right): Assistant Coach Lou Alexander, Fred Moss, Arnie Holdridge, John Buchholz, Ken Eybers, Don Landsman, June Hale, wife of Ken Hale, Marlin Siegwalt, Robert Lorenzen (manager) Cardillo, Ken Hale, Ed Baucum, Al Landsman, Head Coach A. Leo Fox. McCaughey, Marlin Siegwalt, and team manager Back row (left to right): John Buchholz, Ralph VanPeursem, Rick Fox, son of Head Second row (left to right): Robert Lorenzen (manager), Ralph Robert Lorenzen. Coach A. Leo Fox, L.A. Alexander, son of Assistant Coach Lou Alexander, Arnie VanPeursem, Ken Johnson, George Holdridge, John Buchholz, Ken Eybers, Cardillo, George Holdridge Don McCaughey, Marlin Siegwalt, Faculty Manager Harold “Steve” Brodie. Hale led the squad with 428 points (25.2 average), followed by Baucum (301, 17.7), Cardillo (156, 9.2), and Moss (153, 9.0). Hale set a single- game record with 44 points (twice, both home and away). His 1,044 points in three seasons was also a new mark. Several members of the team have passed away, including A. Leo Fox, Lou Alexander, Harold “Steve” Brodie, and former players Ken Hale, Al Landsman, and Ken Eybers. This is the first year a team is being inducted into the RIT Sports Hall of Fame.
RIT Head Coach Bob McVean with his presenters, current RIT Assistant Coach and Coach McVean sharing one of his several stories with the audience. RIT Athletics Hall of Famer Neil Kromer, and son, current RIT Associate Athletic Director Scott McVean. Rochester Institute of Technology | www.ritathletics.com | 2011-12 Men’s Basketball | RIT: A Tradition of Excellence Front Row (left to right): Bob Schuster, Eliot Boyce, Miguel Lopez, Justin Heisig, Sean Sweeney, Desmond Scott, Jameel Balenton, Ronnie Canestro, Gabe Nicasio, Kurt Fenderbosch
Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Jake Scott, Assistant Coach Neil Kromer, Eric Travis, Casey Bobelis, Sean Rutherford, R.J. Kalb, Brendan Harder, Nick Dobson, Brendan Reinert, Assistant Coach Gabe Marshall, Assistant Coach Ray Smith, Head Coach Bob McVean 2011-12 Regular Season Schedule Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Sat., Nov. 5 Western Ontario (exhibition) 1 p.m. Tue., Jan. 17 * Hobart 8 p.m. Tue., Nov. 22 at Penn State Altoona 2 p.m. Fri., Jan. 20 * Bard 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 26 at Baptist Bible 3 p.m. Sat., Jan. 21 * Vassar 4 p.m. Wed., Nov. 30 ^ TBA 6/8 p.m. Tue., Jan. 24 * at Union 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 2 ^ TBA TBA Tue., Jan. 31 * at Hobart 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 3 ^ TBA TBA Fri., Feb. 3 * at Clarkson 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 9 ! Gwynedd Mercy 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 4 * at St. Lawrence 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 10 ! TBA TBA Fri., Feb. 10 * Rensselaer 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 31 at D’Youville 1 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 * Skidmore 4 p.m. Tue., Jan. 3 Rochester 7 p.m. Tue., Feb. 14 * Union 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 6 * at Rensselaer 8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 17 * Vassar 8 p.m. Sat., Jan. 7 * at Skidmore 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 18 * Bard 4 p.m. Fri., Jan. 13 * St. Lawrence 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 Liberty League Tournament TBA Sat., Jan. 14 * Clarkson 4 p.m. * Denotes Liberty League Contests ^ Denotes Wendy’s College Classic ! Denotes Harold J. Brodie Tournament
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