Selecting a university and basketball program that fit the individual is not an easy choice to make. This is a decision that will have a great impact on you, both as a student and an athlete. At Florida Atlantic University, student-athletes get the opportunity to grow in the classroom, on the basketball court and, most importantly, in life. FAU is a young university that has much to offer you educationally, including more than 175 bachelor's, master's, specialist's and doctoral degree programs. The University is also building an outstanding reputation in a number of scientific and technological areas, such as biomedicine, biotechnology, ocean engineering and computer science. It is growing rapidly on a host of fronts under the leadership of President Frank T. Brogan, a 1981 graduate. On the basketball court, FAU is continuing to build a program that is competitive at the highest levels. Last year, the team set a school record with its best conference record ever, taking a giant step forward. Moving to the Sun Belt Conference raises the bar for all aspects of the program and gives members of the FAU team the opportunity to face tougher opponents and become better athletically. At FAU, student-athletes find a quality of life that is second to none. The beautiful city of Boca Raton, located directly on the ocean, has warm weather all year long. On campus and in the greater South Florida community, you will find a broad array of social activities and an interesting mix of cultures that is unmatched anywhere in the United States. Team members live on campus in Indian River Towers, a recently built, state-of-the-art student residence facility. All of this makes FAU one of the best universities in the country for student-athletes. Our basketball program will continue to take on tough opponents as we compete for championships. I hope you will give strong consideration to all that FAU has to offer and envision what it would mean to you to be a member of the championship-caliber basketball program we are building. It is my goal to see our student-athletes graduate from Florida Atlantic University and go on to establish satisfying careers. Above all, I want them to be productive and successful citizens in the game of life. I believe that you can accomplish these goals and more by becoming part of the Florida Atlantic University basketball program. Here is the best of luck to you as a student and an athlete! I look forward to getting to know you! Sincerely, Rex Walters Head Coach, Florida Atlantic University Proposed New Cult FAU is reviewing the concept of developing an "innovation village" on its Boca Raton campus that would include a multipurpose facility to host many of the University's athletic activities, including football and basketball, as well as commencement ceremonies and community programs. ural Event Center The Owls will transition its entire athletic department into the Sun Belt Conference in 2006-07. FAU has approved a master plan to improve its current home, FAU Arena. The plan calls for FAU Arena, also known as “The Burrow,” to have several major upgrades, including improved seating on the lower levels and renovated locker rooms. INSIDE FLORIDA ATLANTIC BASKETBALL 2006-07 Media Services . 7 Media Directory . 8 Quick Facts 2006-07 Preview . 9 GENERAL INFORMATION 2006-07 Roster. 11 School. Florida Atlantic University 2006-07 Personnel . 12 City/Zip. Boca Raton, FL 33431 Founded . 1961 PLAYERS. 13 Enrollment. 26,000 Brent Crews . 14 Nickname . Owls DeAndre Rice . 16 Colors . Blue and Red Derrick Simmons . 18 Paul Graham . 20 Arena . FAU Arena (5,000) Carlos Monroe . 22 Conference . Sun Belt Sean Alarcon. 24 President. Frank T. Brogan Seydou Kone . 25 Alma mater . FAU (1981) Jeff Parmer . 26 Athletic director . Craig Angelos Eni Cuka . 27 Alma mater . BYU (1987) Avery Holley . 28 Athletic department phone . (561) 297-3710 Sanchez Hughley . 29 Xavier Perkins . 30 HISTORY First year of basketball . 1988-89 This Date in FAU History . 31 Overall all-time record . 182-321 All-Time All-Conference Honors . 31 NCAA Tournament appearances . 1 (2002) TV/Radio Roster . 32 NCAA opponent . Alabama Result . L, 78-86 (2002 - First Round) COACHES . 33 COACHING STAFF Rex Walters, Head Coach . 34 Mike Balado, Asst. Coach . 38 Head coach . Rex Walters Jeff Guin, Asst. Coach . 39 Alma mater. Kansas (1993) Wendell Moore, Asst. Coach . 40 Record at school . First year Justin Bauman, Dir. Basketball Ops . 41 Career record . First Year Support Staff . 42 Basketball office. (561) 297-0097 Fax. (561) 297-0166 HISTORY . 43 Best time to reach coach. Contact SID 2002 NCAA Tournament . 44 Assistant coaches . Mike Balado (St. Thomas 1998) 2006 Team Awards . 46 . Jeff Guin (Florida 1995) Team Records . 47 . Wendell Moore (Georgia Southern 1993) Scoring. 50 Director of operations . Justin Bauman, (Kansas 2004) Field Goals . 51 Athletic trainer . Randy Warren (UNC 1998) Three-Point Field Goals . 52 Free Throws . 53 TEAM INFORMATION Rebounds . 54 2005-06 record. 15-13 Assists . 55 2005-06 Atlantic Sun record . 14-6 (3rd) Steals/Blocked Shots . 56 Final 2005-06 ranking . n/a Yearly Leaders. 57 Starters returning/lost . 2/3 All-Time Roster . 58 Letterwinners returning/lost. 5/5 Year-by-Year Results . 58 SPORTS INFORMATION 2006-07 OPPONENTS . 59 Director . Katrina McCormack Office phone . (561) 297-3163 2005-06 Results . 66 Cell phone. (561) 251-5588 2005-06 Stats . 67 E-mail . [email protected] 2005-06 Game-by-Game Review . 68 Basketball contact . Mike Boseak All-Time Results . 75 Office phone. (561) 297-3063 All-Time Series . 78 Cell phone . (561) 756-0653 THE UNIVERSITY . 81 E-mail. [email protected] Fax. (561) 297-3693 Press row . (561) 297-4092 CREDITS SID mailing address . 777 Glades Road FAUsports.com . Boca Raton, FL 33431 This media guide is a collaborative effort. Overnight address . same Written by Mike Boseak, FAU's assistant Web site . www.fausports.com director of Athletic Media Relations, assisted MEDIA INFORMATION by Katrina McCormack, FAU's assistant AD for Radio station. WDJA 640-AM Athletic Media Relations, Dawn Elston, FAU's City . West Palm Beach, FL assistant director of Athletic Media Relations Radio contact . Mike Boseak and Michael Partee. Graphic design by Laurie Phone. (561) 297-3063 Donahue, FAU Creative Services Department. Play-by-play announcer . Evan Cohen Photography by Mardie Banks, Bill Plate, FAU's Photography Department; J.C. Ridley, Paul Chapman, Bill Ryan, Peter Lorber, Barbara McCormick, Todd Drexler, Jim Wilson, Gus Botta, Robin Sherman, and Ralph Notaro. Printing by Franklin Trade Graphics. Internet FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 6 MEDIA SERVICES FLORIDA ATLANTIC BASKETBALL 2006-07 MEDIA CREDENTIALS Media credentials are issued to members of the working media only. Working space at the media tables is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call in advance to allow phone lines to be assigned. There is no charge for parking. Requests for credentials should be made either in writing or by phone to the Athletic Media Relations Office, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, (561) 297-3163. Working members of the media are asked to present press credentials at the main entrance where they will be directed to seating. PHOTOGRAPHERS Per NCAA guidelines, still photographers and videographers will be allowed to shoot from designated areas only. Photographers must sit or kneel while shooting. To ensure proper lighting, strobe lights are recommended. Photographers are advised to consult with the FAU Athletic Media Relations Office at least three weeks prior to set-up. MEDIA SERVICES The media entrance to all FAU athletic events at FAU Arena is at the main entrance. It opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The media room is located to the right of the main entrance. Programs, media guides and game notes are available prior to the game, and complete statistical packages are distributed in the media room and at courtside. Drinks, telephones and a fax are also available in the media room. PHONE LINES For opponents, there will be one courtesy line and.