2007-08 Media Guide This Is Lewis University
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2007-08 Media Guide This is Lewis University Located on the University Green, Time Plaza commemorates Lewis University’s 75th anniversary. Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, Lewis University education, organizational leadership, public safety offers a quality values-centered education, inspired by its administration, nursing, information security, finance, Catholic heritage and the teachings of Saint John Baptist criminal/social justice, and school counseling & guidance, de La Salle, patron saint of teachers and founder of the De plus a dual MSN/MBA option and a La Salle Christian Brothers who sponsor the University. post-master’s certificate of study in education. A The 11th largest in full-time enrollment Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in among more than 90 private universities Educational Leadership for Teaching and and colleges in Illinois, Lewis offers Learning program was initiated in the fall each of its approximately 5,400 students of 2005. personalized attention while providing the Lewis attends to each student’s resources of a comprehensive university. development and growth, and its 12:1 Conveniently located on Illinois Route student-faculty ratio encourages plenty 53 in southwest suburban Romeoville, of classroom interaction. Faculty are Lewis is linked by expressways to the known for being caring, approachable, extensive resources of Chicago and competent teachers. Each student receives surrounding suburbs. Adjacent to the a broad, solid foundation in the liberal arts Lewis University Airport, the University’s with an emphasis on ethics and critical spacious 376-acre campus features the thinking, plus career/profession-oriented Harold E. White Aviation Center, Student education and opportunities for spiritual Recreation and Fitness Center, Learning development. Resource Center, Philip Lynch Theatre, Lewis maintains high-quality, modern modern computer labs, 11 residence halls, studios in art, theatre, music, television Sancta Alberta Chapel, athletic facilities, and radio and invites all students to and more. become involved in these rewarding Lewis offers bachelor’s degrees in activities. A wide variety of campus more than 70 majors and programs organizations offer enriching collegiate of study including aviation, athletic training, biology, experiences. Eighteen Flyer intercollegiate athletic teams business, criminal/social justice, education, nursing and (nine men’s, nine women’s) provide excitement and high- sport management. Working adults are offered accelerated level competitive opportunities in NCAA Division II and the bachelor’s degree completion options, with weekend highly regarded 14-team Great Lakes Valley Conference, and options for business students. intramural sports are enjoyed by many students. Lewis also offers graduate programs in aviation, business For more information about what Lewis University can administration, counseling psychology, management, offer you, visit www.lewisu.edu. 07 MG inside front.indd 1 8/16/2007 3:52:04 PM 2007-08 Lewis Men’s Basketball TABLE OF CONTENTS Roster/Quick Facts ..........................1 Season Outlook ...............................2 Coaching Staff ................................4 Player Biographies ...........................6 2006-07 in Review ......................... 22 All-Time Record Book ..................... 25 Division II Era Record Book ............... 27 NCAA Tournament Qualifiers ............. 30 All-Time Coaching Records ............... 30 Lewis Hall of Fame ........................ 31 All-Americans ............................... 31 Flyers in the Professional Ranks ......... 31 Past GLVC Honors .......................... 32 Great Lakes Valley Conference .......... 32 Series Records vs. 2007-08 Opponents .. 32 w 2007-08 Opponents ........................ 33 Championships 5 GLVC Why Lewis? .................................. 34 Academic Success .......................... 34 Flyers in the Community .................. 34 2007-08 Lewis Flyers Men’s Basketball Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/Previous College) 5 Dalonte Burns G 6-2 180 FR Chicago, Ill. (Noble Street Charter) w 10 Matthew Marino G 6-2 195 SR Chicago, Ill. (St. Patrick/Saint Xavier) Appearances Tournament 11 NCAA 12 Keelan Donald G 6-2 185 SR Chicago, Ill. (Leo/North Idaho) 20 Ryan Sharp G 6-2 180 JR Plainfield, Ill. (Plainfield Central) 22 Dennis Thomas, Jr. G 6-1 185 FR Milwaukee, Wis. (Bradley Tech) 23 Kendall Patterson G 6-3 175 SR Chicago, Ill. (Kenwood/Indiana Tech) 24 Brandon Dagans G 6-1 170 JR Harvey, Ill. (Thornton) 30 Jason Genova F 6-6 210 JR Chicago, Ill. (St. Patrick/Saint Xavier) 32 Brandon Alexander F 6-6 185 SR Chicago, Ill. (Simeon/Lincoln College) 33 Stephan Bolt F 6-6 220 SR Downers Grove, Ill. (Downers Grove North/Lipscomb) 40 Lonnie Lawrence F 6-5 215 FR Bloomington, Ill. (Bloomington) 42 Dan Lewis F 6-6 210 SR Darien, Ill. (Hinsdale South/St. Mary’s (Minn.)) 44 Dustin Warfield F 6-7 230 SR Peoria, Ill. (Central) 54 Steve Crane C 6-8 220 FR Elmhurst, Ill. (York) Brandon Redmond F 6-4 180 FR Lockport, Ill. (Lockport) Head Coach: Scott Trost (2nd season) Assistant Coaches: Harley Piercy (4th season), Adam Tigert (1st season) Team Managers: Chamario Dickerson (1st season), Kyle Schmid (1st season) Volunteer Assistant: Nick Ploegstra Flyer Basketball Quick Facts Location ............................Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Assistant Coach ..................... Adam Tigert (1st season) Founded/Enrollment ...............................1932/5,400 Alma Mater .......................................Webster, 1998 Nickname ................................................... Flyers 2006-07 Players Returning/Lost .......................... 10/5 Colors ............................................. Red and White 2006-07 Starters Returning/Lost ........................... 5/0 Home Arena (Capacity) ............Neil Carey Arena (1,075) 2006-07 Overall/GLVC Records (Place) ....... 15-13/10-9 (T-3rd East) National Affiliation .............................NCAA Division II Trainer ..................................... Liz D’Elia, MED, ATC Conference .................................. Great Lakes Valley Assistant Trainer ....................Becky Northrup, MS, ATC President .........................Brother James Gaffney, FSC Sports Information Director ........... Ron Deuter (contact) Director of Athletics ......................... Dan Schumacher Office ............................................(815) 836-5229 Associate Director of Athletics ..................... Tim Gotto Cell ...............................................(847) 624-2265 Assistant Athletics Director ....................Brian Summers E-Mail [email protected] Faculty Athletics Representative ...Dr. Patricia Vidmar-Scubic Assistant Sports Information Director .......Derrick Sloboda Senior Woman Administrator ........................... Lisa Carlsen Office .............................................(815) 836-5248 Athletics Telephone .............................(815) 836-5247 Cell .............................................. (708) 567-7874 Men’s Basketball Telephone ...................(815) 836-5443 E-Mail ................................... [email protected] Head Coach .......................... Scott Trost (2nd season) Sports Information Fax .........................(815) 836-5835 Alma Mater ........................... Minnesota-Morris, 1985 Web Site .................................www.LewisFlyers.com Collegiate Career Record (10 years) .......... 168-99 (.629) Assistant Coach ....................Harley Piercy (4th season) The 2007-08 Lewis Men’s Basketball Media Guide was produced by Ron Deuter. Edited by Ron Deuter, Derrick Sloboda and Brian Summers. Alma Mater .............................Lewis University, 2003 Photos by Steve Woltmann - (630) 968-9021. Campus photos by Ron Molk. 2007-08 Lewis Men’s Basketball Season Outlook The Lewis University men’s basketball team opens the 2007-08 season looking to build on its 2006-07 campaign. “I thought last year we were very competitive and did a lot of good things,” Lewis head coach Scott Trost said. “Now we have to take the next step.” The game plan for the Lewis University men’s basketball team in 2007-08 can be summed up in one word. Win. “Simply put, our expectations are to win,” Trost said. “Our goals are to win the division, win 20 games and get to the NCAA tournament.” What might have been considered lofty goals a couple of seasons ago suddenly don’t appear so unrealistic after the w performance turned in by the Flyers last season. In just his first season as head coach, Trost took a team which had posted consecutive sub-.500 seasons and turned it into a 15-13 squad that played in its first Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament game in three years, despite losing its leading scorer to injury at the end of the season. Now in his second season at the helm, and with a healthy lineup, Trost is ready to take the Flyers to the next level. “Based on what we have returning and our experience from last season, our goals are certainly attainable,” Trost 11 NCAA Tournament Appearances Appearances Tournament 11 NCAA said. “Naturally, we have to get lucky and avoid injury, w but aside from that, this is a team that is capable of win- ning consistently.” Since Lewis joined Division II in 1980, no other Flyer has posted a higher The Flyers return 10 players from last season, including career rebounding average than senior Stephan Bolt’s 9.1 per game. a starting five consisting of the conference’s top