SCHEDULE/RESULTS (0-0, 0-0 PATRIOT LEAGUE) LEHIGH Nov. 9 at St. John’s (1) 7:00 (ESPN2/ESPN3.com) 12 at Iowa State 2:00 PM (ET) MEN’S BASKETBALL 15 at Fairleigh Dickinson 7:00 PM 18 vs. William & Mary (2) 4:30 PM 19 at Liberty (2) 7:00 PM Junior C.J. McCollum 20 vs. Eastern Kentucky (2) 2:30 PM Nation’s Leading Returning Scorer (21.8 PPG) 28 QUINNIPIAC 7:00 PM
Dec. GAME 1: LEHIGH AT ST. JOHN’S 1 at Fordham 7:00 PM 3 at Cornell 7:00 PM LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (0-0, 0-0 PL) at 7 SAINT FRANCIS (Pa.) 7:30 PM 10 at Wagner 4:00 PM ST. JOHN’S RED STORM (0-0, 0-0 BIG EAST) 12 ARCADIA 7:00 PM Record prior to St. John’s game vs. William & Mary Monday 22 at Michigan State 9:00 PM (ESPNU) 28 at Saint Peter’s 7:00 PM 2K SPORTS CLASSIC BENEFITING COACHES VS. CANCER 31 at Bryant 1:00 PM CARNESECCA ARENA (6,080) • QUEENS, N.Y. Jan. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • 7:00 PM 3 MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE 7:00 PM 7 at Holy Cross* 3:30 PM ESPN2/ESPN3.com (BOB WISCHUSEN & LEN ELMORE) 11 AMERICAN* 7:00 PM 14 at Colgate* 2:00 PM SETTING THE SCENE 18 BUCKNELL* 7:00 PM The Lehigh men’s basketball team kicks off its much-anticipated 2011-12 season on Wednes- 22 at Lafayette* 2:00 PM (CBS SN) day when it travels to St. John’s as part of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer. 26 NAVY* 7:00 PM (CBS SN) Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and will air live nation-wide on ESPN2 with Bob Wischusen and Len 29 ARMY* 2:00 PM Elmore on the call. The game can also be viewed on ESPN3.com. Feb. 4 HOLY CROSS* 2:00 PM The Mountain Hawks enter the year with high hopes following a Patriot League Semifinal 9 at American* 7:00 PM (CBS SN) defeat at Bucknell to end last season. With 76.9 percent of the team’s scoring and 78.4 per- 11 COLGATE* 7:00 PM cent of its rebounding returning, Lehigh enters with a mix of veterans and youngsters who 16 at Bucknell* 7:00 PM (CBS SN) 18 LAFAYETTE* 4:00 PM look to lead the Mountain Hawks to their second Patriot League Championship in the last 22 at Navy* 7:00 PM three seasons. 25 at Army* 4:00 PM 29 PL Quarterfinals TBA Leading the way is junior and Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year C.J. McCollum, Mar. who owns the distinction of being the nation’s leading returning scorer (21.8 points per game). 3 PL Semifinals TBA (CBS SN) His stock continues to rise; McCollum was invited to USA Basketball’s World University 7 PL Championship Game 7:00 PM (CBS SN) Games over the summer and has received numerous mentions from national publications as one of the players to watch in NCAA Division I Basketball. All dates and times subject to change Home games in Bold CAPS *Patriot League opponent Wednesday marks the start of a busy first week for the Mountain Hawks, who will travel CBS SN = CBS Sports Network to Iowa just two days later to prepare for a Saturday afternoon showdown at Iowa State of (1) 2K Sports Classic Regional Round; Queens, N.Y. the Big 12. That marks the second of three nonleague contests against BCS Conference foes (2) 2K Sports Classic Subregional Round; Lynchburg, Va. (also a Dec. 22 tilt at Michigan State of the Big Ten). The game against the Spartans will also air on the ESPN family of networks (ESPNU). St. John’s and Michigan State are two of four MEDIA INFORMATION 2011 NCAA Tournament teams Lehigh will face, in addition to Saint Peter’s and Bucknell. Men’s Basketball Contact . . . . .Justin Lafleur Office...... (610) 758-6631 TONIGHT’S PROJECTED LEHIGH STARTERS (2010-11 statistics) Cell...... (610) 577-5222 No. Pos. Cl. Name PPG RPG Note Fax ...... (610) 758-4407 3 G Jr. C.J. McCollum 21.8 7.8 Nation’s leading returning scorer E-mail...... [email protected] 11 G So. Mackey McKnight 7.6 3.7 ast. 112 assists as a freshman Mailing Address 20 F Jr. Holden Greiner 6.4 4.3 2 double-doubles in 2010-11 ...... 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 42 F Jr. Gabe Knutson 12.2 5.7 2011 Academic All-Patriot League Press Row Phone...... (610) 758-4903/4933 44 F Sr. Jordan Hamilton 5.0 1.9 Career-high 15 pts vs. Navy (3/2/10) Website...... Lehighsports.com RESERVES Game Coverage Radio/Internet: ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 and 1 G So. Anthony D’Orazio 2.4 1.1 PL Rookie of the Week (11/15/10) Lehighsports.com with Matt Kerr and Steve 4 F Sr. John Adams 1.4 1.2 Started five games last season Lomangino. 15 G Fr. Corey Schaefer -- -- One of 2 players from Iowa (Knutson) TV: The game will be televised nationally on 21 G Fr. Stefan Cvrkalj -- -- Made last cut for Canadian Jr. National Team ESPN2 with Bob Wischusen and Len Elmore on 23 F Fr. Tyrone Staggers -- -- From Chicago, Illinois the call. 31 F/C Sr. Justin Maneri 1.3 1.7 Can play forward or center 32 G So. B.J. Bailey -- -- Transfer from Boston University Patriot League Champions: 2004, 2010 33 C So. Kevin McCarthy 1.5 0.8 Out 2011-12 season due to injury NCAA Tournament: 1985, 1988, 2004, 2010 40 F Fr. Conroy Baltimore -- -- Bronx, New York native Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2011-12 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 1: LEHIGH AT ST. JOHN’S • NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • PAGE 2
TONIGHT’S GAME LEHIGH HEAD COACH BRETT REED ST. JOHN’S SERIES HISTORY The 2011-12 season will be Dr. Brett Reed’s Overall: Series Tied, 1-1 Lehigh and St. John’s have only faced fifth as the Murray H. Goodman ’48 Head Last Meeting: 1929-30 Men’s Basketball Coach at Lehigh University. each other twice in their history: during Last Result: St. John’s, 25-38 In five years on the sideline, Reed has the most the 1908-09 and 1929-30 seasons. Lehigh Current Streak: St. John’s - 1 win victories by a Lehigh head coach in his first Last 10: 1-1 won the first-ever meeting, 56-25 before five seasons and has won 72 percent of his St. John’s responded with a 38-25 victory games at Stabler Arena, which is second on the Last 10 meetings: in 1929-30. Lehigh leaderboard. In 2009-10, Reed led Le- 1908-09 Lehigh, 56-25 high to its second Patriot League Tournament 1929-30 St. John’s, 38-25 THE LAST TIME THEY MET Championship, its first outright regular season St. John’s won the last meeting between league title, the most wins in school history and the most-ever wins at Stabler Arena. Reed the two sides, 38-25, 82 years ago. continued the success into 2010-11, leading the Mountain Hawks to their second straight Patriot League Semifinal appearance where they fell just short of advancing to their second LAST TIME OUT straight championship game. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (3/6/11) - Despite a spirited second-half comeback, the top- Year Record (Pct.) PL Home Notables seeded Bucknell Bison proved too much, 2007-08 13-15 (.464) 7-7 11-4 barely holding on to a 66-64 win over the 2008-09 15-14 (.517) 5-10 8-6 2009-10 22-11 (.667) 10-4 15-2 PL Reg Season Championship fourth-seeded Lehigh men’s basketball PL Tourn. Championship team on Sunday evening. The Mountain NCAA Tournament Hawks erased a 10-point second-half defi- 2010-11 16-15 (.516) 6-8 9-5 PL Semifinals cit to pull even on two occasions, but the Total 66-55 ( .545) 28-29 ( .491) 43-17 ( .716) Bison fended off Lehigh’s last-second at- tempt to tie the score and force overtime. IF LEHIGH BEATS ST. JOHN’S - The Mountain Hawks would improve to 2-1 all-time against St. John’s and beat the Red BY THE NUMBERS Storm for the first time since the 1908-09 season. Lehigh St. John’s - Lehigh would defeat a Big East team for the first time since Nov. 26, 2008 when it topped Points 73.6 70.1 Rutgers, 76-71. Points Allowed 72.0 67.0 - The Mountain Hawks would break a two-game season-opening losing streak. After defeat- Scoring Margin +1.6 +3.1 ing Saint Peter’s in the 2008-09 season opener, Lehigh has fallen at Richmond (65-53) and FG% .417 .455 Penn State (70-56) in each of its last two openers. Opp FG% .430 .434 3FG% .328 .335 SEASON OPENING NOTES - This marks the eighth straight season Lehigh has opened its season away from home. Opp 3FG% .361 .372 The last time the Mountain Hawks opened in Stabler Arena was on Nov. 21, 2003 against FT% .755 .710 Long Island. Rebounds 36.7 32.4 - The Nov. 9 tipoff marks the earliest Lehigh will play a regular season game in program Rebound Margin -0.3 -0.6 history. The Mountain Hawks have played twice on Nov. 10: at Oregon in 2006 and at Assists 12.0 12.6 Cornell the following season. Blocks 3.8 2.8 Steals 7.6 8.1 HOMECOMING FOR BALTIMORE 13.0 12.4 TO’s Freshman forward Conroy Baltimore will be playing close to home on Wednesday. The Bronx, N.Y. native enjoyed a standout career at Archbishop Stepinac, capped off by First 2010-11 Final Statistics Team All-State honors as a senior. The Bronx is approximately 10-15 miles from St. John’s campus in Queens. SCOUTING ST. JOHN’S Riding a strong senior class, St. John’s returned to the NCAA Tournament last season in Steve Lavin’s first season as head coach. The Red Storm finished fifth in the Big East with a 12-6 mark (21-12 overall). Among the 10 departed seniors is First Team All-Big East honoree Dwight Hardy, who averaged 18.3 points per game. Justin Brownlee (12.3 PPG), D.J. Kennedy (10.4), Paris Horne (7.9) and Justin Burrell (6.3) all graduated as well. Junior Malik Stith is St. John’s lone returnee who saw significant minutes a season ago, averaging 3.3 points and 0.8 rebounds. Only nine student-athletes are currently on St. John’s roster due to a September ruling by the NCAA that three individuals were academically ineligible and would miss the fall semester. The current roster features five freshmen, a sophomore and three juniors. Among its No. 3 recruiting class in the nation, St. John’s has welcomed transfers to its roster as well, led by junior college transfer “God’sgift Achiuwa” who finished last season ninth in the NJCAA in scoring (22.3), 10th in rebounding (11.7) and 17th in blocks (2.2).
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MCCOLLUM = LEADER OF HIS CLASS The nation’s leading returning scorer, junior C.J. McCollum continues to make his mark AROUND THE on the national landscape. McCollum finished ninth in the country last season with his PATRIOT LEAGUE 21.8 average, with everyone ahead of him either graduating and/or declaring for the NBA Draft. He was the nation’s leading freshman scorer in 2009-10 (19.1) while leading the way PATRIOT LEAGUE STANDINGS among the sophomore class in 2010-11. He enters his junior campaign second among his League Overall class in total points (1,308), only behind Santa Clara’s Kevin Foster (1,371), who used five W L W L additional CollegeInsider.com Tournament games last season to leapfrog McCollum in total American 0 0 0 0 career points. In total, Foster played 38 games last season, averaging 20.2 points per game, Army 0 0 0 0 while McCollum played 31 in averaging 21.8 per contest. Foster is also a redshirt junior, Bucknell 0 0 0 0 Colgate 0 0 0 0 who gained a year of eligibility back due to injury in 2009-10. However, his 119 points that Holy Cross 0 0 0 0 season still count among Foster’s 1,371. Just including his two complete seasons, Foster is Lafayette 0 0 0 0 at 1,252 - 56 points behind McCollum. LEHIGH 0 0 0 0 Navy 0 0 0 0 Kevin Foster Santa Clara 1,371 Standings as of Nov . 5 C.J. McCollum Lehigh 1,308 UPCOMING SCHEDULE CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED Wednesday Murray H. Goodman ‘48 Head Coach Brett Reed announced the team’s captains midway Lehigh at St. John’s 7:00 through preseason camp. Senior Jordan Hamilton and junior C.J. McCollum will serve (2K Sports Classic) as co-captains for the 2011-12 season. Hamilton is captain following a breakout end of his junior campaign when he eclipsed double-digit points in five of his last nine games as the Friday Holy Cross at College of Charleston 7:00 team’s primary sixth man off the bench. That included a career-high 15-point effort to lead Lafayette at La Salle 7:00 the Mountain Hawks past Navy in the Patriot League Quarterfinals. It marks McCollum’s Navy at Longwood 7:00 second season of captaincy after serving as tri-captain with seniors Rob Keefer and Michael American at Richmond 7:30 Ojo a year ago. Army at Air Force 8:00 Bucknell at Minnesota 8:00 “C.J. and Jordan have done an excellent job throughout the summer, throughout the fall and thus far through the early parts of our practice to get the team ready,” said Reed. “They’ve PATRIOT LEAGUE WEEKLY AWARDS exhibited a great deal of maturity and leadership which are fundamental principles for us (2010-11) to have a successful team.” Player of the Week Vlad Moldoveanu - American (11/15) LEHIGH PICKED SECOND, MCCOLLUM PRESEASON POY Vlad Moldoveanu - American (11/22) The Lehigh men’s basketball team was picked second in the Patriot League preseason C .J . McCollum - Lehigh (11/29) C .J . McCollum - Lehigh (12/6) poll while junior C.J. McCollum was named Preseason Player of the Year, as announced C .J . McCollum - Lehigh (12/13) at the league’s Men’s Basketball Media Day on Thursday, Oct. 27, at ArtsQuest Center at C .J . McCollum - Lehigh (12/20) Steel Stacks. It marks McCollum’s second straight Preseason Player of the Year honor and Jeremy Hence - Army (12/27) Lehigh’s third straight overall (Marquis Hall in 2009). Lehigh garnered 82 points and two Vlad Moldoveanu - American (1/3) first-place votes in the poll, good for second behind Bucknell (98 points, 14 first-place votes). Vlad Moldoveanu - American (1/10) Following the Mountain Hawks are Holy Cross (73), Lafayette (55), American (47), Colgate Mike Muscala - Bucknell (1/17) (44), Navy (34) and Army (15). Stephen Lumpkins - American (1/24) C .J . McCollum - Lehigh (1/31) Joe Hoban - Colgate (2/7) MOUNTAIN HAWKS TO APPEAR ON NATIONAL TV AT LEAST SIX TIMES C .J . McCollum - Lehigh (2/14) Lehigh will appear on national television at least six times in 2011-12, and it could reach Bryson Johnson - Bucknell (2/21) double figures. The Mountain Hawks will have four regular season games on CBS Sports Vlad Moldoveanu - American (2/28) Network along with two possible flex games and potential Patriot League Tournament contests. In addition, Lehigh’s season opener at St. John’s will air on ESPN2 while its Dec. Rookie of the Week 22 showdown at Michigan State will be shown on ESPNU. Anthony D’Orazio - Lehigh (11/15) J.J. Avila - Navy (11/22) Lehigh’s National TV Schedule J.J. Avila - Navy (11/29) Nov. 9 at St. John’s 7:00 PM ESPN2/ESPN3.com Cameron Ayers - Bucknell (12/6) Mackey McKnight - Lehigh (12/13) Dec. 22 at Michigan State 9:00 PM ESPNU Cameron Ayers - Bucknell (12/20) Jan. 22 at Lafayette 2:00 PM CBS Sports Network Mackey McKnight - Lehigh (12/27) Jan. 26 vs. Navy 7:00 PM CBS Sports Network J.J. Avila - Navy (1/3) Feb. 9 at American 7:00 PM CBS Sports Network J.J. Avila - Navy (1/10) Feb. 16 at Bucknell 7:00 PM CBS Sports Network J.J. Avila - Navy (1/17) Feb. 18 vs. Lafayette 4:00 PM CBS Sports Network* J.J. Avila - Navy (1/24) Feb. 25 at Army 4:00 PM CBS Sports Network* J.J. Avila - Navy (1/31) Mar. 3 PL Semifinals 2:00/4:30 PM CBS Sports Network Pat Moore - Colgate (2/7) Mar. 7 PL Championship 7:00 PM CBS Sports Network J.J. Avila - Navy (2/14) Cameron Ayers - Bucknell (2/21) Mackey McKnight - Lehigh (2/28) *Denotes flex game
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MOUNTAIN HAWKS’ LEHIGH TAKES PART IN 2K SPORTS CLASSIC The Mountain Hawks are taking part in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. 2010-11 HONORS & AWARDS Cancer this season as the squad will face St. John’s in the Regional round before heading to Lynchburg, Va. to face William & Mary, host Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in the POSTSEASON AWARDS Subregionals. The 2K Sports Classic is run by The Gazelle Group. For more information, All-Patriot League First Team please go to www.gazellegroup.com/events/cvc. C.J. McCollum ON POINT Patriot League All-Rookie Team Lehigh’s starting point guard Mackey McKnight returns in 2011-12 following a strong Mackey McKnight freshman season which saw him hand out 112 assists, just outside the top 10 in single- season program history. The Mountain Hawks lose senior Prentice Small, who tallied Academic All-Patriot League Team 91 assists, but welcome freshman Corey Schaefer, a highly-touted point guard out of Gabe Knutson Iowa. Schaefer can also play two-guard and could find himself on the floor with McK- night this year. NABC All-District C.J. McCollum (First Team) The Mountain Hawks took care of the basketball last season, turning the ball over just 13.0 times per game. They turned the ball over a season-low five times in their regular USBWA All-District season finale at Holy Cross, marking Lehigh’s fewest turnovers since Dec. 21, 2008 vs. C.J. McCollum Monmouth when it only had six. It was also the team’s fewest turnovers in Brett Reed’s tenure as head coach. McKnight also stood tall with a strong 2.33 assists-to-turnover CollegeHoops.net Mid-Major All-American ratio, good for 34th in the nation. C.J. McCollum REBOUNDS LEAD TO VICTORIES WEEKLY AWARDS After a tough start on the glass, the Mountain Hawks turned it around by outrebound- Patriot League Player of the Week ing their opponent in eight of the last 12 games of the season. Overall, Lehigh finished C.J. McCollum - +46 (465-419) on the glass in that stretch. That included a 49-25 edge at Navy on Feb. 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/31, 2/14 9. The +24 differential marked the largest all season, and largest in head coach Brett Reed’s tenure. Patriot League Rookie of the Week Anthony D’Orazio - 11/15 The Mountain Hawks held the rebounding edge in 15 of 31 games, going 13-2 in those Mackey McKnight - 12/13, 12/27 contests. Lehigh went 3-13 in games it was outrebounded.
ECAC Player of the Week C.J. McCollum - 11/30, 2/1
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Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Candidate Rob Keefer 2011-12 PRESEASON AWARDS Notes continued on page 6 Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year (Final 2010-11 statistics) C.J. McCollum NEAR THE TOP IN THE NATION Lehigh ranked among the nation’s best in a number of statistical categories, both individu- ally and as a team. C.J. McCollum finished ninth in the nation in scoring (21.8/game) Lou Henson Preseason All-American and 12th in steals (2.5), while freshman point guard Mackey McKnight stood 34th in C.J. McCollum assist/turnover ratio (2.33) and 79th in free throw percentage (83.5). McCollum also MILESTONE WATCH finished just outside the top 100 in the nation in rebounding (101st), via his 7.8 average. The Mountain Hawks’ team free throw percentage (75.5) was good for 22nd best while A number of Lehigh players have recently their 1.9 turnover margin was 51st and 7.6 steals per game 60th. reached significant career milestones or have milestones within grasp, which could be reached this season. Team/Player Category Statistic Rank Nation’s Leader Stat C.J. McCollum Points Per Game 21.8 9 Jimmer Fredette, BYU 28.9 Player Milestone Currently Away C.J. McCollum Steals Per Game 2.5 12 Anthony Nelson, Niagara 3.4 C.J. McCollum 2,000 points 1,308 692 Lehigh Free Throw % 75.5 22 Wisconsin 81.8 500 rebounds 407 93 Mackey McKnight Asst/TO Ratio 2.33 34 Jordan Taylor, Wis. 3.83 Gabe Knutson 1,000 points 694 306 Lehigh Turnover Margin 1.9 51 Duquesne 6.7 500 rebounds 364 136 Lehigh Scoring Offense 73.6 55 VMI 87.9 Holden Greiner 500 points 283 217 Lehigh Steals/Game 7.6 60 Duquesne 9.9 250 rebounds 181 69 C.J. McCollum Free Throw % 84.5 64 Chris Warren, Miss. 92.8 Jordan Hamilton 250 points 176 74 Mackey McKnight Free Throw % 83.5 79 Chris Warren, Miss. 92.8 Lehigh Blocked Shots/Game 3.8 99 Northwestern State 7.0 C.J. McCollum Rebounds/Game 7.8 101 Kenneth Faried, Morehd 14.5
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C.J. MCCOLLUM = MOVING UP THE RECORD BOOKS Junior guard C.J. McCollum has already enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in Lehigh and Patriot League history. See where he stands on some single-season and career records lists entering the 2011-12 campaign. LEHIGH CAREER RECORDS Field Goals Attempted PATRIOT LEAGUE RECORD BOOK Points, 1. 677 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) Most Points, Career 1. 2,703 - Daren Queenan (1984-88) 2. 550 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 1. 2,224 - Rob Feaster, Holy Cross (1991-95) 2. 1,969 - Mike Polaha (1983-88) 3. 537 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 2. 2,075 - Tucker Neale, Colgate (1992-95) 3. 1,841 - Bob Krizansky (1988-92) 4. 502 - Norm Brandl (1959-60) 3. 2,032 - Mark Lueking, Army (1992-96) 4. 1,791 - Dozie Mbonu (1988-92) 5. 488 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 4. 1,836 - Brian Ehlers, Lafayette (1996-00) 5. 1,762 - Jose Olivero (2003-07) 6. 462 - Chuck Penn (1992-93) 5. 1,785 - Greg Sprink, Navy (2004-08) 6. 1,742 - Brett Eppehimer (1005-99) 7. 1,578 - Rashawne Glenn (1992-96) Free Throws Made 35. 1,334 - Boakai Lalugba, Bucknell (1999-03) 8. 1,524 - Matt Logie (1999-03) 1. 214 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 35. 1,334 - David Ardayfio, Army (1990-94) 9. 1,514 - Marquis Hall (2006-10) 2. 197 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 37. 1,327 - J.R. Holden, Bucknell (1994-98) 10. 1,418 - Chuck Penn (1988-93) 3. 191 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 38. 1,323 - Keith Brazzo, Lafayette (1990-94) 11. 1,350 - Joe Knight (2004-06) 4. 185 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 39 . 1,308 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh (2009-11) 12. 1,316 - Bill Griffin (1976-79) 5. 168 - Dozie Mbonu (1991-92) 40. 1,291 - Seth Schaeffer, Colgate (1994-98) 13. 1,311 - Charlie Brown (1974-77) 6. 164 - Rashawne Glenn (1994-95) 41. 1,287 - Bill Walker, Holy Cross (1990-93) 14 . 1,308 - C J. . McCollum (2009-pres) 7. 162 - Brett Eppehimer (1996-97) 42. 1,285 - Derrick Mercer, American (2005-09) 15. 1,260 - Zahir Carrington (2006-10) 16. 1,242 - Bob Fortune (1968-70) Free Throws Attempted Most Points, Season 17. 1,231 - Norm Brandl (1959-62) 1.280 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 1. 784 - Rob Feaster, Holy Cross (1993-94) 18. 1,230 - Austen Rowland (2003-04) 2. 247 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 2. 771 - Tucker Neale, Colgate (1993-94) 19. 1,145 - Fred Ketcho (1980-83) 3. 242 - Dozie Mbonu (1991-92) 3. 693 - Tucker Neale, Colgate (1994-95) 20. 1,139 - Jared Hess (1996-00) 4. 233 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 4. 683 - Adonal Foyle, Colgate (1996-97) 5. 218 - Rashawne Glenn (1994-95) 4. 683 - Mark Lueking, Army (1994-95) LEHIGH SINGLE SEASON RECORDS 6. 211 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 6. 675 - Rob Feaster, Holy Cross (1994-95) Points 7 . 677 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh (2010-11) 1. 882 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) Rebounds 8. 667 - Brett Eppenheimer, Lehigh (1997-98) 2. 720 - Daren Quenan (1986-87) 1. 360 - Greg Falkenbach (1969-70) 9. 654 - Greg Sprink, Navy (2007-08) 3. 677 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 2. 316 - Greg Falkenbach (1970-71) 10. 632 - Chris Harris, Navy (2009-10) 4. 667 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 3. 301 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 11 . 631 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh (2009-10) 5. 631 - C.J. McCollum (2009-10) 4. 292 - Bob Fortune (1968-69) 6. 614 - Mike Polaha (1987-88) 5. 286 - Bob Lowman (1966-67) 7. 582 - Chuck Penn (1992-93) 6. 283 - Hank Wisniewski (1971-72) 8. 555 - Daren Queenan (1985-86) 242 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 9. 551 - Mike Polaha (1986-87) 10. 549 - Brett Eppehimer (1996-97) Assists 11. 546 - Daren Queenan (1984-85) 1. 187 - Marquis Hall (2010-11) 2. 160 - Mike McKee (1993-94) Scoring Average 3. 151 - Austen Rowland (2003-04) (min. 50% of games/season) 4. 138 - Mike Androlewicz (1985-86) 1. 28.45 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 5. 133 - Marquis Hall (2006-07) 2. 24.82 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 6. 132 - Mike Polaha (1987-88) 3. 24.80 - Norm Brandl (1959-60) 7. 130 - Scott Layer (1989-90) 4. 24.70 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 8. 129 - Bob Krizansky (1990-91) 5 . 21 8. - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 9. 128 - Marquis Hall (2007-08) 6. 21.56 - Chuck Penn (1992-93) 10. 124 - Mike Polaha (1984-85) 7. 20.47 - Mike Polaha (1987-88) 11. 119 - Steve Aylsworth (1999-00) 8. 20.33 - Brett Eppehimer (1996-97) 112 – Mackey McKnight (2010-11) 9. 19.82 - Daren Queenan (1985-86) 10. 19.68 - Mike Polaha (1986-87)
Field Goals Made WITHIN REACH: WEDNESDAY AT ST. JOHN’S 1. 324 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) Points 2. 260 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) - McCollum needs four points to move into sole possession of 13th and nine to move into 12th 3. 225 - Daren Queenan (1984-85) on the Lehigh career points list. 4. 215 - Daren Queenan (1985-86) - He also needs 16 points to move into 38th on the Patriot League career scoring list, 20 to move 5. 214 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) into 37th and 27 to move into 35th.
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OFFENSIVE JUGGERNAUT CARDIAC KIDS Lehigh led the Patriot League in scoring offense during its 2009-10 A theme last season was close games. Five games in a seven-game championship season at 75.1 points per game overall and 79.1 during stretch (from Nov. 19 at Monmouth to Dec. 7 at Quinnipiac) all league play. For the first time in school history, Lehigh scored 70+ stood within a single possession in the final minute of regulation. points in 18 straight games. The success continued last year as the Marist (12/10) was also within a possession until 4:52 to go, when Mountain Hawks averaged a league-leading 73.6 points per game C.J. McCollum hit a three-pointer to give Lehigh a four-point lead. and 74.1 in Patriot League (regular season) play. Monmouth, Cornell and Stony Brook were all within a single pos- session during the final seconds (and at the final horn). Kent State The 87 points scored at Navy marked the team’s most against a Pa- turned into a two-possession game with four seconds on the clock triot League foe in 11 league games (Lehigh went on to score 87 again while it didn’t happen at Quinnipiac until 37 seconds to go. vs. Navy in the Patriot League Quarterfinals). The Mountain Hawks followed that up with a 90-point performance against Colgate two 30-POINT PERFORMANCES games later. The 92 points at NJIT marked a season-high and the most The 2010-11 season saw its fair share of 30-point performances by in head coach Brett Reed’s tenure. It was the most by a Mountain the Mountain Hawks. C.J. McCollum led the way with five games Hawk squad since scoring 96 in a 63-point win over Swarthmore on of 30 or more points while Michael Ojo posted the other. Gabe Nov. 29, 2006. It was also the most against a Division I foe since a Knutson also owns a 30+ point game in his career; he netted 31 at 111-104 overtime loss at Lafayette on Jan. 23, 2004. Holy Cross in 2009-10. TAKING WHAT’S FREE GREINER EMERGES Lehigh has continued its trend of reaching the foul line more often Lehigh was searching for a consistent starting lineup last season. than its opponents. Last season, the Mountain Hawks shot 137 more After Holden Greiner came off the bench the first eight games, he free throws (while hitting 153 more) than their opponents, this after went on to post his first-career double-double in his first start at shooting 196 more (and making 147 more) in 2009-10. Lehigh shot Marist, propelling him to starts in 18 of the final 23 games of the more free throws in 13 of its 16 wins, while getting out-shot in season (including 14 of the last 15). seven of its 15 losses. At Marist, Greiner finished with a career-high 19 points and 11 assists PUTTING 1,000 INTO PERSPECTIVE for his first-career double-double. Less than five minutes into the Just beginning his junior season, C.J. McCollum’s 1,000+ career game, he already had four points and five rebounds, on his way to 7- points already puts him in elite category. His 1,000th came via a of-11 shooting and 2-of-3 from three-point range. The 19 points broke short jumper in the lane late in the first half against Army (1/15). his previous career-high of 18 set the previous November against With that made field goal, he became just the 29th player in school Saint Francis (Pa.). Then against Saint Francis, he enjoyed a solid history and 72nd in Patriot League history to reach 1,000. outing with nine points. He didn’t start at USC, but started again against Saint Peter’s, finishing with four points on 2-of-3 shooting, ON PACE... along with six rebounds. Senior big man David Safstrom started at With 1,308 career points McCollum is on pace to become only the Yale, but Greiner came off the bench to score six points, including second Lehigh player to ever reach 2,000 career points (and fourth a big layup with less than one minute remaining. in Patriot League history). Daren Queenan is atop the Lehigh list with 2,703 points from 1985-88, while the league record (2,224) is He added 11 points at American, including 3-of-4 from three-point owned by Rob Feaster of Holy Cross from 1991-95. McCollum is range. Two of his treys came down the stretch, one to pull the Moun- tain Hawks within two and the other to pull Lehigh within three. currently 39th in Patriot League history in career scoring. (see page five for complete list of records). Greiner then enjoyed a solid all-around game vs. Navy, scoring five points (including a huge three-pointer in the final minutes) while MCCOLLUM’S POINTS LEAD TO WINS recording a career-high four steals and grabbing five rebounds to go along with two assists. At Colgate (1/19), Greiner fell only one C.J. McCollum led the team in scoring in 24 of the 31 games last rebound shy of his second-career double-double, finishing with 11 season; Lehigh finished 14-10 in those contests. The squad was 2-5 points and nine rebounds. Against Lafayette (1/22), he posted 14 in games he didn’t lead the way in scoring. points and eight rebounds, again falling just one rebound shy of a MCCOLLUM WITH HISTORIC HOMECOMING double-double. Same was true vs. Colgate (2/16), when Greiner posted nine points and eight rebounds. He then recorded that elu- With many friends and family in attendance, C.J. McCollum scored sive second-career double-double when he knotted 11 points and a a career-high 42 points at Kent State last November in a homecoming career-high 13 rebounds against Lafayette (2/20). Greiner finished he won’t soon forget. A native of nearby Canton, Ohio, McCollum the regular season finale at Holy Cross (2/26) with a strong 12-point, became the first Mountain Hawk to score 40 or more points in a six-rebound effort, two-block effort and three-assist effort. He then game since Joe Knight against Colgate in 2005. In one of the top added eight points and five rebounds in a solid all-around effort in single-game performances in all of NCAA Basketball last season, the Patriot League Quarterfinals against Navy. McCollum fell only eight short of breaking the school’s single-game scoring record and becoming Lehigh’s first-ever player to score 50 in a game. McCollum’s 42 points, which tie for third in single-game school history, came on 15-of-25 shooting, 3-of-7 from three-point range and 9-of-11 from the free throw line. He scored 38 of his 42 points in the game’s final 28:12.
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Baltimore is a 6-6 forward with a 7-2 wingspan, who averaged 14 HOME SWEET STABLER points and 14 rebounds per game last season for Archbishop Stepinac Lehigh finished 9-5 at home last season, continuing its streak of High School. He earned a number of honors, including CHSAA home dominance. The Dec. 4 loss against Fordham snapped a nine- Tournament MVP, All-League, Journal News Westchester/Putnam game home winning streak, which stood seven shy of the longest All-Star First Team and Class-A Third Team All-State. He also led at Stabler Arena. The Jan. 15 loss against Army snapped the team’s Stepanic to a CHSAA “Class-A” City Championship, its first since seven-game home winning streak against Patriot League foes. Overall, 1994. Baltimore also received interest from Saint Peter’s, Wagner, the Mountain Hawks have won 15 of their last 20 in the friendly Vermont, Saint Francis (Pa.) and New Hampshire. confines. Here is a look at Lehigh’s success at Stabler since the start of the 2002-03 season. A 6-4 guard out of Kitchener, Cvrkalj has established himself as one of the top guard prospects in all of Canada. This past year, he Overall Record: 94-33 (.740) averaged 22.6 points per game while leading Bluevale Collegiate Non-League Record: 50-13 (.793) Institute to its first ever WCSSAA and CWOSSA titles. He was also Patriot League Record: 44-20 (.688) named the WCSSAA Senior Boys Basketball MVP. Longest Winning Streak: 16 games (11/25/03 - 12/6/04) Cvrkalj enjoyed a strong spring playing for the Toronto 5.0 program, SWEET 16 TIDBIT while his combination of size, shooting and ball handling earned Lehigh’s victory last November over Cornell was its first over a him a spot on the Canadian Junior National Team before sustaining defending Sweet 16 team in at least 10 years. It was the Mountain an injury over the summer. Cvrkalj also received interest from the Hawks’ sixth game in the 2000s against a team coming off a Sweet University of Pennsylvania, Davidson, Bucknell and Lafayette. 16 appearance (listed below), and their first victory. They had lost to Villanova (2005), Xavier (2004), Illinois (2002), Penn State (2001) and REED MOVES INTO TOP SPOT Miami (2000) on the road. With the win over Lafayette in the 2009-10 Patriot League Champi- onship Game, Brett Reed moved into sole possession of first place Nov. 22, 2010 vs. Cornell W, 60-57 for the most wins by a Lehigh head coach in his first three seasons Nov. 27, 2005 at Villanova L, 84-47 with his 51st win. He broke the mark of 50 held by his predecessor Dec. 21, 2004 at Xavier L, 69-63 Billy Taylor. Nov. 24, 2002 at Illinois L, 90-56 Dec. 5, 2001 at Penn State L, 61-48 DID YOU KNOW? Dec. 27, 2000 at Miami (Fla.) L, 71-52 - Beginning in fourth grade, Gabe Knutson lived in Brisbane, Aus- tralia for three years. Knutson’s favorite sport upon returning to the CONTROLLING THE AWARDS United States was water polo. Lehigh controlled the Patriot League weekly awards in 2010-11, winning 10 of the 32 awards presented. C.J. McCollum won Player UP NEXT... of the Week a league-record six times, while Mackey McKnight has The Mountain Hawks have a short turnaround as they head to Iowa won Rookie of the Week twice and Anthony D’Orazio once. Navy State for a Saturday afternoon showdown against the Cyclones. was next with eight total awards, while American won six, Bucknell Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. local time). five, Colgate two and Army one. FOLLOW LEHIGH BASKETBALL MCCOLLUM BREAKS RECORD WITH SIXTH PATRIOT LEAGUE Lehigh Basketball on the TV, Radio and Internet Locally, Lehigh basketball can be seen on Service Electric Cable’s PLAYER OF WEEK 2 Sports. Over the air waves, Lehgh basketball can be heard on the Following two more 20 point performances, C.J. McCollum earned exclusive home of Lehigh Athletics, ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley Patriot League Player of the Week on Feb. 14 for the sixth time to (1230 and 1320 AM). Once again this year, Lehigh will broadcast the break the Patriot League single-season record. In the process, he LIVE audio of every men’s game and LIVE video for select home broke the previous mark of five set by American’s Garrison Carr games on the web at: Lehighsports.com. during the 2008-09 season. McCollum led the Mountain Hawks to a perfect 2-0 week, which featured double-digit wins at Navy and Facebook - Facebook.com/LehighAthletics Army. Twitter -Twitter.com/LehighSports
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THE LAST TIME... A LEHIGH TEAM... A LEHIGH PLAYER... Scored 100+ points Recorded a double-double in points and rebounds at Lafayette (1/23/04) 19 points, 11 rebounds -C.J. McCollum Lehigh lost, 111-104 (OT) at Bucknell (3/6/10) Lehigh lost, 66-64 Scored 90+ points vs. Colgate (2/16/11) Recorded a double-double in points and assists Lehigh lost, 94-90 (OT) 12 points, 10 assists - Marquis Hall at Rider (11/16/09) Scored 80+ points Lehigh lost, 86-71 vs. Navy (3/2/11) Lehigh won, 87-75 Scored 25+ points in a game 25 - C.J. McCollum Allowed 90+ points vs. Navy (3/2/11) vs. Colgate (2/16/11) Lehigh won, 87-75 Lehigh lost, 94-90 (OT) Scored 35+ points in a game Had five players in double figures 35 - C.J. McCollum McCollum - 23, Greiner - 14, Knutson - 14, Ojo - 11, McKnight - 10 at Marist (12/10/10) at Lafayette (1/22/11) Lehigh won, 91-78 Lehigh won, 79-62 Recorded 5 or more steals in a game Had two players score 15+ points 5 - C.J. McCollum McCollum - 19, Knutson - 18, Small - 17 vs. Colgate (2/16/11) at Bucknell (3/6/10) Lehigh lost, 94-90 (OT) Lehigh lost, 66-64 Handed out 10 or more assists in a game Had two players score 20+ points 10 - Marquis Hall Ojo - 23, McCollum - 20 vs. Bucknell (1/23/10) at Navy (2/9/11) Lehigh won 75-57 Lehigh won, 87-72 Handed out 5 or more assists in a game Shot 50% or better from the floor 6 - Prentice Small, 5 - Mackey McKnight 50.0 (21-42) - vs. Wagner (11/15/10) vs. Colgate (2/16/11) Lehigh won, 73-57 Lehigh lost, 94-90 (OT)
Shot 50% or better from three-point range Grabbed 10 or more rebounds in a game 50.0 (10-20) - at Navy (2/9/11) 11 - C.J. McCollum Lehigh won, 87-72 at Bucknell (3/6/10) Lehigh lost, 66-64 Did not hit a three-point shot 0-for-13, vs. Bucknell (1/26/11) Blocked 5 or more shots in a game Lehigh lost, 81-68 6 - Zahir Carrington vs. Dartmouth (12/17/09) Lehigh won, 66-58 Played an overtime game vs. Colgate (2/16/11) Made 10+ three pointers in a game Lehigh lost, 94-90 (OT) 10 - Joe Knight vs. Colgate (3/4/05) Played a double overtime game Lehigh won, 77-60 at Army (2/14/09) Lehigh lost, 82-75 (3 OT) Made 5+ three-pointers in a game 5 - Michael Ojo Recorded 10 steals at Navy (2/9/11) 12 - at Bucknell (3/6/10) Lehigh won, 87-72 Lehigh lost, 66-64 Hit a game-winning shot Forced 20 turnovers Gabe Knutson - rebound & putback with 5 seconds remaining 20 - at Yale (12/31/10) vs. Lafayette (2/20/11) Lehigh won, 62-57 Lehigh won, 67-66
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Northeast Conference ..3-2 Pac-10 ...... 0-1 Shoots 50% or more:...... 2-1 Shoots 40-49%:...... 10-6 Patriot League...... 7-9 Shoots 30-39%:...... 4-8 Shoots under 30%:...... 0-0 Allows 50% or more...... 0-2 Allows 40-49%:...... 9-12 Allows 30-39%:...... 7-1 Allows under 30%:...... 0-0 Shoots 50% or more 3FG:...... 2-0 Shoots 40-49% 3FG:...... 3-3 Shoots 30-39% 3FG:...... 6-6 Shoots under 30% 3FG:...... 5-6 Outrebounds opponents:...... 13-2 Is outrebounded:...... 3-13 Ties opponent in rebounding:...... 0-0 Commits fewer than 15 turnovers: 10-13 Commits 15 or more turnovers:...... 6-2 Forces 15 or more turnovers:...... 11-3 Forces fewer than 15 turnovers:...... 5-12 Commits more turnovers:...... 4-6 Commits fewer turnovers:...... 12-8 Tie in turnovers...... 0-1 Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2011-12 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 1: LEHIGH AT ST. JOHN’S • NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • PAGE 10
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No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Major 1 Anthony D’Orazio So. G 6-2 170 Camden, N.J./Camden Catholic Business 3 C.J. McCollum Jr. G 6-3 180 Canton, Ohio/GlenOak High School Journalism 4 John Adams Sr. F 6-6 225 Cupertino, Calif./Archbishop Mitty Psychology 5 Cory Goodman Jr. G 6-1 160 Philadelphia, Pa./Episcopal Academy Architecture 11 Mackey McKnight So. G 6-0 170 Houston, Texas/Langham Creek Business 15 Corey Schaefer Fr. G 6-1 175 Johnston, Iowa/Johnston High School Business 20 Holden Greiner Jr. F 6-7 210 Traverse City, Mich./Saint Francis Marketing 21 Stefan Cvrkalj Fr. G 6-4 195 Kitchener, Ontario/Bluevale Collegiate Institute Business 23 Tyrone Staggers Fr. F 6-5 210 Chicago, Ill./ Saint Ignatius College Prep Engineering 31 Justin Maneri Sr. C/F 6-8 240 Saddle Brook, N.J./Saddle Brook Journalism 32 B.J. Bailey So. G 6-3 185 Mays Landing, N.J./Boston University/Holy Spirit Psychology 33 Kevin McCarthy So. C 6-10 260 St. Clair Shores, Mich./Phillips Exeter Academy Arts and Sciences 40 Conroy Baltimore Fr. F 6-6 210 Bronx, N.Y./Archbishop Stepinac Arts and Sciences 42 Gabe Knutson Jr. F 6-9 220 Urbandale, Iowa/Waukee Accounting 44 Jordan Hamilton Sr. F 6-6 205 Seattle, Wash./Seattle Prep Political Science
ALPHABETICAL
No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Major 4 John Adams Sr. F 6-6 225 Cupertino, Calif./Archbishop Mitty Psychology 32 B.J. Bailey So. G 6-3 185 Mays Landing, N.J./Boston University/Holy Spirit Psychology 40 Conroy Baltimore Fr. F 6-6 210 Bronx, N.Y./Archbishop Stepinac Arts and Sciences 21 Stefan Cvrkalj Fr. G 6-4 195 Kitchener, Ontario/Bluevale Collegiate Institute Business 1 Anthony D’Orazio So. G 6-2 170 Camden, N.J./Camden Catholic Business 5 Cory Goodman Jr. G 6-1 160 Philadelphia, Pa./Episcopal Academy Architecture 20 Holden Greiner Jr. F 6-7 210 Traverse City, Mich./Saint Francis Marketing 44 Jordan Hamilton Sr. F 6-6 205 Seattle, Wash./Seattle Prep Political Science 42 Gabe Knutson Jr. F 6-9 220 Urbandale, Iowa/Waukee Accounting 31 Justin Maneri Sr. C/F 6-8 240 Saddle Brook, N.J./Saddle Brook Journalism 33 Kevin McCarthy So. C 6-10 260 St. Clair Shores, Mich./Phillips Exeter Academy Arts and Sciences 3 C.J. McCollum Jr. G 6-3 180 Canton, Ohio/GlenOak High School Journalism 11 Mackey McKnight So. G 6-0 170 Houston, Texas/Langham Creek Business 15 Corey Schaefer Fr. G 6-1 175 Johnston, Iowa/Johnston High School Business 23 Tyrone Staggers Fr. F 6-5 210 Chicago, Ill./ Saint Ignatius College Prep Engineering
Murray H. Goodman ’48 Head Coach: Brett Reed (Eckerd College ’95), Fifth Season Associate Head Coach: Antoni Wyche (Notre Dame ’99) Assistant Coaches: Ryan Krueger (Lehigh ‘00) and Stephen Ott (SUNY New Paltz ’05) Director of Basketball Operations: T.J. Jordan (St. Mary’s, Md. ‘08) Video Coordinator: Harry Morra (DeSales ‘04)
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE BY POSITION BY STATE Stefan Cvrkalj: SA-verk-eye Guards (7): B.J. Bailey, Stefan Cvrkalj, An- California (1): John Adams Anthony D’Orazio: DOOR-a-zio thony D’Orazio, Cory Goodman, C.J. Mc- Illinois (1): Tyrone Staggers Holden Greiner: GRINE-err Collum, Mackey McKnight, Corey Schaefer Iowa (2): Gabe Knutson, Corey Schaefer Gabe Knutson: cuh-NUTE-sen Forwards (7): John Adams, Conroy Baltimore, Michigan (2): Holden Greiner, Kevin Mc- Justin Maneri: MAN-ear-EE Holden Greiner, Jordan Hamilton, Gabe Carthy Mackey McKnight: Mack-EE Knutson, Justin Maneri, Tyrone Staggers New Jersey (3): B.J. Bailey, Anthony Centers (2): Justin Maneri, Kevin McCarthy D’Orazio, Justin Maneri BY CLASS New York (1): Conroy Baltimore Seniors (3): John Adams, Jordan Hamilton, Ohio (1): C.J. McCollum Justin Maneri Ontario, Canada (1): Stefan Cvrkalj Juniors (4): Holden Greiner, Cory Good- Pennsylvania (1): Cory Goodman man, Gabe Knutson, C.J. McCollum Texas (1): Mackey McKnight Sophomores (4): B.J. Bailey, Anthony D’Orazio, Washington (1): Jordan Hamilton Kevin McCarthy, Mackey McKnight Freshmen (4): Conroy Baltimore, Stefan Cvrkalj, Corey Schaefer, Tyrone Staggers
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nificant considering the squad lost 3,375 career points from the previous year’s senior class and had a very young roster that consisted of 10 of 14 BRETT REED players either in their freshman or sophomore campaigns. Despite those Head Coach factors, Reed guided the team to more wins than the previous season and Fifth Year as Lehigh Head Coach the second most victories in the 30-year history of Stabler Arena. Reed also mentored the Mountain Hawks’ second consecutive Patriot League Rookie of the Year in Keefer as Lehigh became the first school in the league to accomplish that feat. In addition, Reed oversaw a defensive unit that held league foe Bucknell to just 39 points on February 27, 2008 - the second fewest points ever allowed by the Brown and White since the inception of Patriot League play in 1990. “I am very proud of the success Brett has enjoyed as the head men’s The 2011-12 season will be Dr. Brett Reed’s fifth as the Murray H. basketball coach at Lehigh University, culminating with a Patriot League Goodman ’48 Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lehigh University. In four Regular Season and Tournament Championships [in 2009-10],” explained years on the sideline, Reed has the most victories by a Lehigh head coach in Reed’s predecessor and current Ball State University head coach Billy Taylor. his first four seasons and has won 72 percent of his games at Stabler Arena, “Brett is extremely intelligent, hard working and passionate about the game which is second on the Lehigh leaderboard. of basketball and is a terrific role model for the young men in his program. In 2009-10, Reed led Lehigh to its second Patriot League Tournament I am excited for what Brett has been able to accomplish in his short time Championship, its first outright regular season league title, the most wins as the head coach at Lehigh and am confident that he will continue to be in school history and the most-ever wins at Stabler Arena. The Mountain successful for many years to come.” Hawks also led the Patriot League in scoring offense, scoring margin, three Reed, who is one of only 29 Division I men’s basketball head coaches point percentage, assist to turnover ratio and defensive rebounds. Their 220 in America under the age of 40, was named Lehigh’s head coach on August made three-pointers established a new school record. 10, 2007. He had been an assistant at Lehigh for the previous five years, During that championship season, Reed mentored C.J. McCollum, serving as associate head coach for the 2006-07 campaign. who became the first player in Patriot League history to be named the “Brett Reed is respected by our student-athletes, he is an excellent Player and Rookie of the Year while also earning a spot on the Sporting teacher and communicator and has been an extremely productive recruiter,” News and CollegeInsider.com All-Freshmen Teams. Reed also saw three said Lehigh Goodman Dean of Athletics Joe Sterrett. “I admire his values, other players earn All-League laurels with seniors Marquis Hall and Zahir his work ethic, his energy and his devotion to our players, their education Carrington named to the Second Team and freshman Gabe Knutson to the and their experience.” All-Rookie squad. In addition, Hall received his second consecutive Patriot During his time at Lehigh as assistant and later associate head coach, League Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and Lehigh’s starting five of Dave Reed performed numerous duties, including the coordination of recruit- Buchberger, Carrington, Hall, McCollum and Knutson achieved an average ment, academic mentoring, detailed scouting of opponents and overall grade point average of 3.2. player development. He has been very instrumental in securing six consecu- “I’ve known Brett Reed for over 10 years, and was fortunate to have him tive seasons in the upper half of the Patriot League as well as the Mountain on my staff and watch him develop as a coach,” former Lehigh and current Hawks’ 2004 Patriot League Championship and three of the winningest University of Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery said. “I strongly believe Brett seasons in school history (2003-04, 2005-06, 2009-10). is one of the best young coaches in the country. His performance in 2009-10 Prior to his time at Lehigh, Reed served as the top assistant coach at was as good as or better than anyone in our profession. He’s an excellent High Point University in North Carolina for two seasons. Reed was an basketball coach on the floor, has incredible demeanor on the sideline and integral part of the coaching staff that led the Panthers to the Big South has proven that he is a top-notch recruiter.” Championship Game in 2002. Included in that two-year period, Reed Reed continued the success into 2010-11, leading the Mountain Hawks recruited a Big South Rookie of the Year and a Player of the Year. to their second straight Patriot League Semifinal appearance where they fell Reed spent the 1999-2000 season as the Director of Basketball Opera- just short of advancing to their second straight championship game. Lehigh tions at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. He began his col- enjoyed a strong non-league season, winning five of its final six heading into legiate coaching career at Oakland (Mich.) Community College where he Patriot League play. The nine victories tied for the second most non-league was an assistant for his father’s program. wins in school history while compiling the most non-league victories over A native of Waterford, Michigan, Reed attended Eckerd College in St. a three-year span in school laurels. Success continued into Patriot League Petersburg, Florida where he contributed at point guard and helped lead play as the Mountain Hawks led the league in scoring, rebounding and his team to a conference championship and NCAA Tournament appear- blocked shots. They also garnered the most Patriot League weekly awards ance. Reed graduated with honors, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1995 (10), including a record-breaking six player of the week honors for McCol- before earning his Master’s at Wayne State in 1998. In 2003, Reed received lum. his Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Instructional Technology with a The success also translated into the classroom as Rob Keefer was Cognate in Sports Administration. He is one of only three Division I men’s named a candidate for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, becoming the basketball head coaches in the entire nation to have earned their doctorate second Mountain Hawk in as many years among the 30 candidates. A year degrees. Reed was also honored during his academic career with a number earlier, Hall was a finalist as he and nine other student-athletes traveled to of awards including the prestigious Thomas C. Rumbell Fellowship. Indianapolis to take part in festivities surrounding the Final Four. Reed and his wife Kindra reside in Bethlehem with their son Brendan During the 2008-09 season, Reed led the Mountain Hawks to some and daughter Makenna. very noteworthy accomplishments and continued to build upon the solid foundation established at the beginning of his Lehigh career. The accom- Reed’s Coaching Resume plishments included the Mountain Hawks’ most non-league wins ever, the best start to a season in decades, the most overall road wins since 1991 Year Record (Pct.) PL Home Notables and the school’s first-ever victory over a Big East foe. Reed also mentored a 2007-08 13-15 (.464) 7-7 11-4 pair of All-Patriot League selections in Hall and Carrington. Hall went onto 2008-09 15-14 (.517) 5-10 8-6 became Lehigh’s first-ever Patriot League Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete 2009-10 22-11 (.667) 10-4 15-2 PL Reg Season Championship of the Year, while Carrington was the school’s first All-District selection PL Tourn. Championship since 1988. NCAA Tournament In his first season as a collegiate head coach, Reed led the Mountain 2010-11 16-15 (.516) 6-8 9-5 PL Semifinals Hawks to the third most wins for a first-year headman in the 108-season Total 66-55 ( .545) 28-29 ( .491) 43-17 ( .716) history of Lehigh Basketball. Reed’s immediate impact was especially sig-
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WHY LEHIGH? “While considering Lehigh, I discovered it offered all the things I was looking for in a university. It was relatively close to home, the basketball coaching staff at Lehigh is excellent, the quality of education is amongst the highest in the country and the staff at Lehigh created a welcoming experience during my visits. All of these qualities, including the standout basketball program, are why I chose Lehigh University.”
D’ORAZIO OFF THE COURT ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a methodical, knowledgeable, and eager coach who will Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey endure many years of success. I look forward to expanding my basketball career with the team Parents: Karen and Ernie and staff from Lehigh University.” Siblings: Ernie (28) and Michael (11) Most admired person and why: My parents. They have taught me the value of hard work AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11): Saw time in 30 of the team’s 31 games, averaging 2.4 points and and to always put forth my best effort in every 1.1 rebounds per contest … Shot .400 (28-for-70) from the field … Stellar against Navy (2/9), situation. netting six points on 2-of-2 shooting. Also converted Lehigh’s first (and only) four-point play Hobbies: Fishing, playing video games, spend- ing time with friends of the season … Second straight five-point game in 12 minutes vs. Navy (1/12) … Impressed Biggest sports accomplishment: MVP of in first-ever Patriot League game at American (1/8), scoring five points in only seven minutes NJSIAA Boys Basketball State Championship … Had a rebound, assist and block in only six minutes at NJIT (1/4) … Scored four points on game 2-of-4 shooting, while adding an assist vs. Saint Francis … Five points on 2-of-3 shooting at Best athlete you’ve played against: Dalton Peppers Marist (12/10) … Recorded a career-high two steals vs. Fordham (12/4) … Knocked down the Advice to youngsters: A dunk and a layup are only shot he took (a three-pointer) at Kent State (11/26) … Four points on 2-of-3 shooting vs. both two points. Work on fundamentals rather Cornell (11/22) … Scored six points in limited minutes at Monmouth (11/19) … Had four points than worrying about crowd pleasers. One unique thing no one knows about me: while picking up a career-high five rebounds in the home opener vs. Wagner (11/15) … Scored I’m not 100% Italian. a team-high 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting in collegiate debut at Penn State (11/12). Included an incredible 14 points in a four-minute span … Was later named the season’s first Patriot League FAVORITES Rookie of the Week on Nov. 15. Place to study: At home in my room. Thing to do on a rainy day: Catch up on my sleep and watch a good movie. BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity letterwinner for Camden Catholic, highlighted by breakout Athlete: LeBron James senior season when he was Team MVP … Also played two years for the AAU team, South Jersey Team: Philadelphia Phillies Road Trip: West Virginia to play AAU Bas- Select … 2010 Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the Courier Post and Philadelphia Inquirer ketball … First Team All-South Jersey as a senior … Was a Third Team Movie: The Departed All-State honoree … MVP for the 2010 NJSIAA Boys Basketball TV Show: Pawn Stars State Championship Game … Selected for Al Carino All-Star Musician: Jay-Z Third Team … A member of the North/South Jersey All-Star 2010-11 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Team … Last February, he broke the school record for most Points: 17 at Penn State (11/12/10) points in a game (41) … MVP for Prime Time Rebounds: 5 vs. Wagner (11/15/10) Assists: 1, eight times; last at Navy (2/9/11) Shootout at Villanova (January of 2009 Steals: 2 vs. Fordham (12/4/10) and ’10) … Garnered the John McGrath Memorial Award for Unsung Hero (March, 2009) … MVP of the Olympic Cage Challenge Tournament a month prior.
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2011-12 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 1: LEHIGH AT ST. JOHN’S • NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • PAGE 15 #3 C.J. McCollum
Guard • Junior • 6-3 • 180 Canton, Ohio • GlenOak High School Major: Journalism
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its great academic reputation. I also liked the players and coaching staff.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a nice guy and will go the extra mile for all of his players.”
OFFSEASON UPDATE: Recognized by Rivals.com on its Preseason All-Low Major Team … Listed MCCOLLUM OFF THE COURT in one Bleacher Report article listed 21st among the top 25 players in the nation heading into next Birthplace: Canton, Ohio season. Parents: Kathy Andrews and Errick McCol- lum Siblings: Errick McCollum II AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Enjoyed a sensational sophomore campaign, leading the Patriot Most admired person and why: My grandfa- League and finishing ninth in the nation in scoring (21.8) … Also led the team and finished third in ther because he went through many trials and the league in rebounding (7.8) while his 2.5 steals per game stood 12th nationally … Served as team tribulations before passing away Hobbies: Basketball, Sleep and videogames co-captain along with Rob Keefer and Michael Ojo ... Led the Patriot league with an 84.5 free throw percentage … Named First Team All-Patriot League and NABC First Team All-District for a second FAVORITES straight season … One of only 10 players named USBWA All-District, joining an impressive group Place to study: Library of individuals, including six from the Big East and one from the Big Ten, CAA and Atlantic 10 … Thing to do on a rainy day: Sleep Athlete: Kobe Bryant Named Patriot League Player of the Week for a league record six times … Earned ECAC Player of Team: The U the Week twice … Eclipsed 1,000 career points in January, becoming the first active Road Trip: Myrtle Beach sophomore in the nation to reach that milestone … Currently at 1,308 career points, Movie: Glory Road he stands 14th in school history and 39th in Patriot League history in career scoring. TV Show: Gossip Girl Musician: Lil Wayne, Trey Songz McCollum stands only 916 points away from the Patriot League career record … Garnered honorable mention Mid-Major All-America 2010-11 SEASON HIGHS status from CollegeHoops.net … Named the team’s Athlete of Points: 42 at Kent State (11/26/10) the Year … Owned one of the nation’s largest scoring games of Rebounds: 15 vs. Colgate (2/16/11) Assists: 6 vs. Holy Cross (1/29/11) the season (42) … Posted 10 double-doubles on the season to up Steals: 6 at Marist (12/10/10) his career total to 12 … Mountain Hawks finished 13-9 when he led the team in scoring. CAREER HIGHS Points: 42 at Kent State (11/26/10) Rebounds: 15 vs. Colgate (2/16/11) Game-By-Game: Posted a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds Assists: 8 vs. Holy Cross (2/27/10) in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/6) … Finished Steals: 6 at Marist (12/10/10) with 25 points on 7-of-15 shooting and 10-of-12 from the free throw line, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/2) MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS … Team-leading 19 points at Holy Cross (2/26) while adding 2010-11 Career Double-Figure Scoring 29 56 five rebounds, two blocks and two steals … Netted 17 points at Last Time: at Bucknell (3/6/11) Bucknell (2/23), including one first-half stretch when he scored 11 20+ points 20 37 in only 2:43 … 16 points vs. Lafayette (2/20), including 7-of-8 from the free throw line, while adding four rebounds, four steals and Last Time: vs. Navy (3/2/11) three assists … Scored 31 points and added a career-high 15 rebounds 30+ points 5 8 against Colgate (2/16). That marked his fourth straight double-double at Last Time: vs. Colgate (2/16/11) home … Finished with 22 points at Army (2/12) for his 10th straight double- digit scoring game. Added eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and 10+ rebounds 10 13 Last Time: at Bucknell (3/6/11) three steals … Posted 20 points at Navy (2/9), which included 4-of-6 from three-point range. Also finished with nine rebounds to fall just shy of his fifth Double-Doubles 10 13 straight double-double … Fourth-straight double-double behind 21 points and Last Time: at Bucknell (3/6/11) 10 rebounds against American (2/6) … Seventh straight game with 23+ points, scoring 29 vs. Holy Cross (1/29). Filled up the stat sheet with a career-high tying 14 rebounds, season-high six assists, two blocks and two steals … Posted 24 points vs. Bucknell (1/26). Also added 11 rebounds while hitting all 14 of his free throws … Netted 23 points at Lafayette (1/22) to go along with a career-high 14 rebounds. His double-double came less than 18 minutes into the game as his 10th board came with 2:26 left in the first half … Finished with CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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24 points at Colgate (1/19) on 10-of-18 shooting … Eclipsed 1,000 career points vs. Army SOPHOMORE SCORING LEADERS (1/15), finishing with 24 points on 8-of-20 shooting. Became the 29th player in Lehigh Much like he did as a freshman, C.J. McCol- history to reach that milestone, while also becoming the first active sophomore in the na- lum once again led his class in scoring average tion to reach 1,000. His 1,000th point came in his 51st career game … Scored 23 points and in 2010-11. added 11 rebounds vs. Navy (1/12). He finished 8-of-17 from the field and a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line … Racked up a team-high 32 points in the Patriot League opener Name, School PPG (Nat’l Rank) at American (1/8) on 12-of-22 shooting. Was later recognized with honorable mention rec- 1 . C .J . McCollum, Lehigh 21 .8 (9) ognition on the Patriot League weekly honor roll … Had 14 points and a team-high seven 2. Alec Brooks, Colorado 20.5 (18) rebounds at NJIT (1/4). Went a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line … Team-high 16 3. Kevin Foster, Santa Clara 20.2 (22) points, including 8-of-9 from the free throw line in win at Yale (12/31) … Scored 23 points 4. Derrick Williams, Arizona 19.5 (30) and added six rebounds and five steals against Saint Peter’s (12/29) … Tied a league record with his fourth straight Patriot League Player of the Week honor (12/20) … 20 points, eight John Jenkins, Vanderbilt 19.5 (30) rebounds, three assists and three steals vs. Saint Francis (12/13) … Another monster game at Marist (12/10), scoring 35 points on 10-of-20 shooting, 6-of-11 from three-point range FRESH LEADER and 9-of-10 from the free throw line. Had a career-high six steals while grabbing nine re- Here is a look at the top freshmen scorers of bounds as well … 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals at Quinnipiac (12/7) last season. … Finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds vs. Fordham (12/4) … Scored exactly 100 points Name, School PPG (Nat’l Rank) over a three-game stretch starting on 11/26 against Kent State and running through 12/1 1 . C .J . McCollum, Lehigh 19 .1 vs. Stony Brook … Posted another incredible effort, scoring 31 points on 10-of-19 shoot- 2. Chris Gaston, Fordham 18.0 ing and 9-of-10 from the free throw line at Stony Brook (12/1). Also added five assists … 3. Markeith Cummings, Kennesaw State 17.4 Named Patriot League Player of the Week on 11/29 and was recognized on ESPN.com as 4. Alec Burks, Colorado 17.1 one of the nation’s “More Players Who Wowed Us.” Also garnered ECAC Player of the 5. John Wall, Kentucky 16.6 Week … Wrapped up a stellar week with 27 points vs. Bryant (11/28) … Career game in front of many friends and family at Kent State (11/26), posting a career-high 42 points on 15-of-25 shooting. That tied for the third most points a Lehigh player has ever scored in a single-game, while falling just seven short of tying the school record (49) … Posted second double-double in as many home games vs. Cornell (11/22), finishing with 20 points and a career-high tying 13 rebounds … Finished with 19 points at Monmouth (11/19), including 12 in the second half … Recorded fourth-career double-double in win over Wagner (11/15), posting 20 points and 11 rebounds.
AS A FRESHMAN (2009-10): Leading freshman scorer in the nation (19.1) ... First player in Patriot League history to be named Player and Rookie of the Year … Patriot League First Team All-League, All-Rookie and All-Tournament Team selection ... Named to All-Freshman Team by Sporting News … Named Patriot League Player and Rookie of the Year by Sporting News … Scored the most points by a freshman in Patriot League and Lehigh History (631) capped off by 26 points against top-seeded Kansas in the NCAA Tournament … Nine-time league Rookie of the Week (tied for the most ever) … Has led Lehigh in scoring 19 times with a season best of 33 vs. Army (2/13/10) … 10+ points in 29 games, 17 games of 20+ points and three with 30+ … Posted three-double-doubles.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time First-Team All-Federal League, All-District IV and All-County selection at GlenOak High School … Federal League, District IV and Stark County Player of the Year … First-Team All-Ohio selection … Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year … Leading scorer in school history with 1,405 career points … Holds the school and county record for most points in a game with 54 … Averaged 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a senior … Member of DECA, BLAST and E-commerce.
C.J. McCollum was one of only 21 student-athletes nationally invited to USA Basketball’s World University Games Training Camp last summer where he competed against some of the nation’s top collegiate players in Colorado Springs.
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WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its great athletic community and the endless pos- sibilities in education and future success in the working world.”
ON COACH REED: “He is a very intelligent coach and mentor.”
AS A JUNIOR (2010-11): Saw action in 19 games, including five starts while averaging 1.4 points and 1.2 rebounds per game … Starts came against Penn State, Wagner, Cornell and Bryant … ADAMS OFF THE COURT Birthplace: Mountain View, California Grabbed three rebounds in seven minutes at Bucknell (2/23) … Saw first action since coming Parents: Tom and Clara Adams back from injury, recording an assist vs. Colgate (2/16) … Strong against Saint Peter’s (12/29), Siblings: Jerome scoring four points in only six minutes on 1-of-1 shooting and 2-of-4 from the free throw line Most admired person and why: My brother because of his success through even the tight- … Made homecoming to California, playing five minutes at USC (12/23) … Netted four points est situations on 2-of-5 shooting vs. Fordham (12/4). Added a rebound and a steal … Scored five points and Hobbies: Art and cars added three rebounds and two assists at Monmouth (11/19) … Started second straight game, Biggest sports accomplishment: Helping lead my team to two straight state championship finishing with five points and four rebounds vs. Wagner (11/15) … Made fourth-career start, appearances posting six points and five rebounds at Penn State (11/12). Advice to youngsters: Think before you act One unique thing no one knows about me: I am a spray paint artist (not graffiti) AS A SOPHOMORE (2009-10): Appeared in 21 games, making two starts (at Columbia, at Dayton) … Season- FAVORITES best 13 points, which included first career three-pointer Place to study: Library Thing to do on a rainy day: Chill and watch vs. Stony Brook (11/30) … Season-high eight rebounds TV in win over Lafayette (1/23) … Eight points, three Athlete: LeBron James and Baron Davis boards, one assist in win over Bucknell (2/24). Team: Golden State Warriors Road Trip: Santa Barbara, California Movie: Friday and Anchorman AS A FRESHMAN (2008-09): Saw time in 26 games, av- TV Show: Family Guy eraging 15.2 minutes per appearance … Made first start Musician: Mac Dre or The Game against Army (3/4), scoring a career-high 12 points to 2010-11 SEASON HIGHS go along with a career-high 11 rebounds … Aver- Points: 6 at Penn State (11/12/10) aged 2.5 points and 3 rebounds per game. Rebounds: 5 at Penn State (11/12/10) Assists: 2 at Monmouth (11/19/10) Steals: 2, two times; last at Kent State BEFORE LEHIGH: Helped lead Archbishop (11/26/10) Mitty team to its first-ever Northern Califor- nia Championship, and advanced all the way CAREER HIGHS Points: 13 vs. Stony Brook (11/30/09) to the State Title Game … Averaged 8.7 points Rebounds: 11 at Army (3/4/09) and 6.5 rebounds … Preseason All-Area and All-CCS Assists: 2, fives times; last at Monmouth selection. (11/19/10) Steals: 3 at Army (3/4/09)
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#11 Mackey McKnight Guard • Freshman • 6-0 • 170 Houston, Texas • Langham Creek Major: Business
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh gave me a chance to earn more than just a great opportunity to play bas- ketball. The academics speak for themselves and my mother has always stressed the importance of a great education. Lehigh seems to be the perfect fit for me.”
ON COACH REED: “Great mentor along with being a great coach. Positive influence and pushes you to be not only a better basketball player, but also a better person in life.” MCKNIGHT OFF THE COURT AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11): Strong freshman campaign, playing in 30 games (starting 25) while earn- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana ing Patriot League All-Rookie Team honors … Led the team with 112 assists (3.7 per game), good for Parents: Donna Boudreaux Siblings: Quinique McKnight & Breyane fifth in the league … Fourth on the Mountain Hawks with a 7.6 scoring average … Also grabbed 2.3 McKnight rebounds per contest … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week three times … Shot an impres- Most admired person and why: My Mother sive 83.5 percent from the free throw line (76-of-91), second in the league, only behind teammate C.J. and sisters, shown me how to be strong and McCollum … Owned a stellar 2.33 assist/turnover ratio (112 assists, 48 turnovers), good for 34th in that I can persevere through anything that life throws at me. the nation … Second straight stellar performance, posting 14 points and four assists at Holy Cross Hobbies: Basketball and hanging out (2/26) while tying a career-high six rebounds … Strong effort at Bucknell (2/23), scoring 12 points on Biggest sports accomplishment: Leading 4-of-9 shooting. Also added two assists and six boards … Against Colgate (2/16), recorded six assists my high school team to Regional Champion- for a second straight game … Impressed with 11 points, six assists and four rebounds at Army (2/12) ships senior year, finishing 13th in the state of Texas. … Standout against Holy Cross (1/29), scoring nine points while adding Best athlete you’ve played against: Erik a career-high eight assists … Stellar in first-ever game against Lafayette Williams (Marquette), Brandon “Snap” Peters (1/22), posting 10 points and five assists. Only turned the ball over three (Western Kentucky), Phil Pressey (Missouri) times in a career-high 38 minutes of action … Eight points and three as- & Tony Mitchell (Missouri). Advice to youngsters: You can accomplish sists at Colgate (1/19) in first start of 2011 … Fourth straight double-figure anything you put your mind to no matter scoring effort, netting 11 points at American (1/8) in his first-career Patriot where you come from or circumstances you League game … Posted 13 points and two assists at Yale (12/31) … live in. Life is what you make it. Another stellar effort, scoring 11 points while adding four assists vs. One unique thing no one knows about me: I was in choir throughout middle school. Saint Peter’s (12/29) … Led the Mountain Hawks with 10 points at USC (12/23) … Earned his first-career Patriot League Rookie of FAVORITES the Week award on Dec. 13 after 28 points and 13 assists over two Place to study: My Dorm or The Library games against Quinnipiac and Marist … Solid at Marist (12/10), Thing to do on a rainy day: Go to the Gym finishing with four points and six more assists … Breakout Athlete: Chris Paul & LeBron James Team: New Orleans Saints (football) & Miami game at Quinnipiac (12/7), setting career-highs in three major Heat (basketball) categories - points (24), assists (7) and steals (3). Drained an Road Trip: Disney World impressive 13-of-15 free throws … Three points, four as- Movie: He Got Game sists and two steals vs. Fordham (12/4) … Scored 10 points TV Show: SportsCenter & Boy Meets World Musician: Young Money & J. Cole and dished six assists against Bryant (11/28) … Im- pressed at Kent State (11/26), scoring nine points 2010-11 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS while adding six assists and four rebounds … Six Points: 24 at Quinnipiac (12/7/10) points on a perfect 6-of-6 free throws, while adding Rebounds: 6, two times; last at Holy Cross (2/26/11) three assists against Cornell (11/22) … Posted four Assists: 8 vs. Holy Cross (1/29/11) points and five assists in home opener vs. Wagner Steals: 3 at Quinnipiac (12/7/10) (11/15) … Shined in collegiate debut at Penn State (11/12), scoring 13 points along with three assists, three rebounds and three blocks.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Langham Creek, capped off by 2009-10 season in which he garnered All-Region and All-State laurels … Finished as his high school’s All-Time Leading Scorer (1,464 points) while finishing atop in assists as well … Ranked among the top 100 players in the state of Texas on Rivals.com … Served as team captain as a senior … District MVP … Participated in TABC and THSCA All-Star Games … Houston Chronicle First Team All-Greater Houston … Cracked the Kingwood Classic All-Tournament Team … The 1960 Sun Player of the Year … Texas Basketball Magazine All-State … Squad was 24-12 as a senior, reaching the Regional Semifinals … Led the Houston Area 5A in scoring with 24.0 points per game … Earned a number of accolades a year prior as well, including First Team All-District, TABC All-Region and more … Team Captain in 2008-09 … Recipient of the Academic Math Honor for a strong class average. CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media Relations Experience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
2011-12 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 1: LEHIGH AT ST. JOHN’S • NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • PAGE 19 #20 Holden Greiner Forward • Sophomore • 6-7 • 210 Traverse City, Mich. • Saint Francis Major: Marketing
WHY LEHIGH? “I really like the coaches and the great academics.”
ON COACH REED: “He will help you become the best player you can and more importantly, the best person you can be.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Breakout season, playing in 30 games, which included starts in 18 of the last 22 contests (including one stretch of 10 straight starts) … Finished fifth on the team in scor- GREINER OFF THE COURT ing (6.4) and fourth in rebounding (4.3) … Hit 46.2 percent of his field goals (67-of-145), third among Birthplace: White Plain, New York Lehigh regulars … Knocked down 43-of-60 free throws as well (71.7 percent) … Also led the team Parents: Vanessa and David with 29 blocks … Solid effort in Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/2), scoring eight points Siblings: Austin, McCall and Keller Most admired person and why: My dad while adding five assists and three blocks … Finished with 12 points, six rebounds and a career-high because he’s the hardest worker I know. tying three assists at Holy Cross (2/26). Added two blocks and a steal … Stellar vs. Lafayette (2/20), Hobbies: Reading, art, movies and video posting second-career double-double behind 11 points and a career-high 13 rebounds … Fell just shy games of a double-double, posting nine points and eight rebounds against Colgate (2/16) … Seven points Biggest sports accomplishment: Division I scholarship to Lehigh and four rebounds in 78-64 win at Army (2/12) … Just missed double-double, finishing with eight Best athlete you’ve played against: Kieth points and eight rebounds at Navy (2/9) … Posted 14 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and an Appling assist at Lafayette (1/22) … Fell just short of a double-double at Colgate Advice to youngsters: Be yourself and work (1/19), scoring 11 points while adding nine rebounds. Also set a career- hard One unique thing no one knows about me: high three assists … Strong all-around game vs. Navy (1/12), scoring Very interested in ancient history five points, while adding five rebounds and a career-high four steals … Stellar in the Patriot League opener at American (1/8), scoring 11 FAVORITES points off the bench behind 4-of-6 shooting and 3-of-4 from three- Place to study: My room point range … Another solid effort at Yale (12/31) with six points Thing to do on a rainy day: Play video games Athlete: Michael Jordan behind 2-of-4 shooting, including a key layup in the final minute Team: 1989 Chicago Bulls … Against Saint Peter’s (12/29), recorded four points on 2-of-3 Road Trip: Driving to Philadelphia for bas- shooting, along with six rebounds in third start of the season … ketball camp Scored five points on 2-of-3 shooting, while adding three rebounds Movie: School of Rock TV Show: Heroes and The Deadliest Warrior at USC (12/23) … Nine points on an impressive 4-of-6 shooting vs. Musician: Neil Port, the drummer from Rush Saint Francis (12/13) … Monster game at Marist (12/10), finishing with his first-career double-double via career highs in points (19) 2010-11 SEASON HIGHS and rebounds (11). That came on 7-of-11 shooting and 2-of-3 from Points: 19 at Marist (12/10/10) Rebounds: 13 vs. Lafayette (2/20/11) three-point range … Scored six points and added five rebounds and Assists: 3, twice; last at Holy Cross (2/26/11) an assist against Bryant (11/28) … Nine points came on a perfect Steals: 4 vs. Navy (1/12/11) shooting effort in the home opener against Wagner (11/15). CAREER HIGHS Appeared in 29 games … Scored a Points: 19 at Marist (12/10/10) AS A FRESHMAN (2009-10): Rebounds: 13 vs. Lafayette (2/20/11) season-best 18 points in win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (11/25) … Assists: 3, twice; last at Holy Cross (2/26/11) Started one game (11/30 vs. Stony Brook) ... Shot 49 percent from Steals: 4 vs. Navy (1/12/11) the field and 88 percent at the foul line.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time First-Team All-State at Saint Francis as selected by the Associated Press, Detroit Free Press , and Detroit News … Team captain in 2009 … All-Region Dream Team (two years) … Three-time All-Conference selection … Team MVP as voted on my teammates … Graduated Magna Cum Laude … Aca- demic All-State selection … Member of the Honor Roll.
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2011-12 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 1: LEHIGH AT ST. JOHN’S • NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • PAGE 20 #31 Justin Maneri Center/Forward • Senior • 6-8 • 240 Saddle Brook, N.J. • Saddle Brook Major: Journalism
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh has everything I was looking for in a school from academics to athletics. I felt comfortable here from the first day I stepped foot on campus.”
ON COACH REED: “A coach who demands respect not with his attitude, but with his demeanor and the way he presents himself.”
AS A JUNIOR (2010-11): Played in 12 games, starting twice, while averaging 1.3 points MANERI OFF THE COURT and 1.7 rebounds per contest … Starts came at Stony Brook and Kent State … Saw ac- Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey tion vs. Lafayette (2/20) for the first time since Dec. 31 at Yale … Scored a Parents: Anthony and Sue Maneri Siblings: Steve, Anthony season-high five points at Quinnipiac (12/7) … Grabbed four rebounds Most admired person and why: My parents while recording an assist in overtime win at Stony Brook (12/1) … Two for raising me with respect and integrity and points and two rebounds against Bryant (11/28) … Made first-career start my brothers for showing me how to succeed at Kent State (11/26), picking up a season-high five rebounds … Impressed with hard work Hobbies: Sports, music, reading, writing vs. Cornell (11/22) as a sparkplug off the bench, finishing with four Biggest sports accomplishment: Winning over points, three rebounds and an assist in a season-high 17 minutes … 70 games in my high school career Scored three points and added four rebounds in only six minutes Advice to youngsters: Hit the weights off the bench against Wagner (11/15) … Saw action off the bench One unique thing no one knows about me: I in season opener at Penn State (11/12). was a football prospect in high school FAVORITES AS A SOPHOMORE (2009-10): Appeared in 19 games … Season Place to study: Bedroom best nine points vs. Quinnipiac (11/18) and Columbia (12/3) Thing to do on a rainy day: Movies … Season-high eight rebounds at Saint Francis (Pa.) (11/25) … Athlete: Jerry Rice Team: San Francisco Forty-Niners Shot 65 percent from the field. Road Trip: North Carolina Movie: Requiem for a Dream and Boondock AS A FRESHMAN (2008-09): Appeared in 23 games, averaging 6.1 Saints minutes per appearance … Averaged 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per TV Show: Fresh Prince Musician: Brandon Boyd - Incubus game … Scored a career high of four points in victory over Colgate (2/18) … Grabbed a career-high five rebounds in victory over NJIT (12/31) … 2010-11 SEASON HIGHS Recorded two steals on the season, against NJIT and Bucknell (2/25). Points: 5 at Quinnipiac (12/7/10) Rebounds: 5 at Kent State (11/26/10) Assists: 1, four times; last vs. Saint Francis BEFORE LEHIGH: Averaged 17.9 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 (12/13/10) blocks per game as a senior at Saddle Brook … Named to the All-Bergen- Passaic Scholastic League Team twice, named All-Bergen County twice, and CAREER HIGHS was a third team All-North Jersey Selection … Scored his 1,000th career point Points: 9, two times; last at Columbia as a junior. (12/3/09) Rebounds: 8 at Saint Francis (11/25/09) Assists: 1, six times; last at Quinnipiac (12/7/10) Steals: 1, four times; last vs. Yale (1/5/10)
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2011-12 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 1: LEHIGH AT ST. JOHN’S • NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • PAGE 21 #33 Kevin McCarthy Center • Sophomore • 6-10 • 260 St. Clair Shores, Mich. • Phillips Exeter Academy Major: Arts and Sciences
WHY LEHIGH? “I had never heard of Lehigh when I first began to receive letters. What really influenced me were the visits I took to the campus. Everyone I talked to from faculty to students were very friendly and showed a genuine love for the school. It seemed like a place I could fit in and call my home for the next four years.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed has always been very genuine and up front with me. He MCCARTHY OFF THE COURT Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan really showed an interest and care in developing me as a player and making me into the best Parents: Kevin and Gerarda McCarthy student-athlete I can possibly be. Coach Reed has had success with all his players and they all Siblings: Hannah have gone on to great things. That says something about the kind of man and mentor he is.” Most admired person and why: Larry Bird because he had a great work ethic and was a self-made man. Will miss entire sophomore season due to injury . Hobbies: Play guitar Biggest sports accomplishment: Winning AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11): Strong freshman campaign, especially down the stretch … Played back to back Catholic League Championships with my high school team. in 22 games, posting 1.5 points and 0.8 rebounds per contest … Finished with 32 points on the Best athlete you’ve played against: Will season, 27 coming over his last 12 games … Shot an impressive 44 percent from the field (11- Barton of-25) … Solid effort at Bucknell (2/23), finishing with four points on a perfect 2-of-2 shooting. Advice to youngsters: Always work hard. Never take a day off because chances are Also added three boards … Converted a key layup vs. La- someone out there is getting shots up while fayette (2/20) as part of Lehigh’s 67-66 comeback win over you’re on the couch. the Leopards … Netted four points on 2-of-4 shooting in a career-high 14 minutes vs. American (2/6) … Scored four FAVORITES Favorite place to study: My dorm room points off the bench against Bucknell (1/26) … Stellar at Favorite thing to do on a rainy day: Go to the Lafayette (1/22), netting a career-high seven points in only movies with some friends 10 minutes. Went 5-for-6 from the free throw line while also Favorite Athlete: Kevin Garnett Favorite Team: Michigan State Spartans recording his first-career assist and steal … Finished a three- Favorite Road Trip: Cedar Pointe point play at Colgate (1/19) … Saw four minutes of action in Favorite Movie: Gladiator first-ever Patriot League game at American (1/8) … Played Favorite TV Show: Entourage 10 minutes at USC (12/23), scoring two points while adding Favorite Musician: Jack Johnson a rebound … Recorded first-career field goal against Saint 2010-11 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Francis (12/13) … Scored first-career point via a free throw Points: 7 at Lafayette (1/22/11) at Quinnipiac (12/7). Also added a career-high four rebounds in only four Rebounds: 4 at Quinnipiac (12/7/10) Assists: 1, twice; last vs. Lafayette (2/20/11) minutes of action … Grabbed first collegiate rebound at Monmouth (11/19) Steals: 1, three times; last vs. Navy (3/2/11) … Made collegiate debut late in the season opener at Penn State (11/12).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity player … Most recently comes from Phillips Exeter Academy after a standout high school career at De La Salle ... All-Academic for the league as a junior … As a senior, was part of the All-Academic, All-League, and All-Catholic teams … Second Team All-State.
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JOHN’S • NOVEMBER 9, 2011 • PAGE 22 #42 Gabe Knutson Forward • Junior • 6-9 • 220 Urbandale, Iowa • Waukee Major: Accounting WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh has a solid combination of strong academics as well as friendly coaches and players.” “Coach Reed is a really smart and sincere guy.” ON COACH REED: AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Finished second on the team in scoring (12.2) and rebounding (5.7), good for 14th and 10th in the Patriot League, respectively … Played in all 31 games, starting 30 … Finished with KNUTSON OFF THE COURT double-figure points in 20 games and eclipsed 20 points on three occasions … Second on the Mountain Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio Hawks with 24 blocks … Shot an impressive 50.2 percent from the field (127-of-253), good for seventh in Parents: Mary and Steve Knutson the league … Named to the first-ever Academic All-Patriot League Team … Shined in the Patriot League Siblings: Sam Semifinals at Bucknell (3/5), posting 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting while also grabbing six rebounds … Had Most admired person and why: My parents. nine points and five rebounds in the quarterfinals against Navy (3/2) … Solid all-around game at Holy They have sacrificed so much for me. Hobbies: Being outside, playing disc golf, Cross (2/26), finishing with 15 points and five rebounds … Was the hero against Lafayette (2/20), grabbing watching movies and/or television shows a key offensive rebound with only five seconds left and finishing the putback to give Lehigh a thrilling 67-66 Biggest sports accomplishment: Winning the victory. Finished the game with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting while adding seven rebounds … Just missed a Sub-state final to qualify for state double-double with eight points and nine rebounds at Army (2/12) … Scored 11 points, while adding five Advice to youngsters: Stay confident, but stay rebounds and a season-high three assists at Navy (2/9) … Posted his sixth straight double-figure scoring humble One unique thing no one knows about me: Wa- game and fifth-career 20+ point game against Holy Cross (1/29). Had 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting while ter Polo is in an equal tie for my favorite sport adding six rebounds. … Posted 11 points and eight rebounds vs. Bucknell (1/26) … Netted 14 points at Lafayette (1/22) on 6-of-10 shooting. Hit 18-of-26 (69 percent) field goal attempts FAVORITES spanning a three-game stretch … Scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting at Colgate (1/19) … Posted Place to study: Kitchen Table 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting against Army (1/15) … Monster game vs. Navy (1/12), which Thing to do on a rainy day: Take a nap Athlete: Reggie White #92 included 18 points and a career-high 14 rebounds for his first-career double-double … Stellar Team: Green Bay Packers! Go Pack Go! at NJIT (1/4) with 16 points and five rebounds, including 8-of-8 from the charity stripe … Strong Road Trip: Lake of the Ozarks bounceback game against Saint Peter’s (12/29), with 13 points and five rebounds, including 7-of- Movie: Gladiator TV Show: Survivor 10 from the free throw line … Fell just two points shy of a double-double, scoring eight points while adding 11 rebounds vs. Saint Francis (12/13) … Fifth straight double-figure scoring Musician: Whoever gets me going game with 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting at Marist (12/10) … Netted 13 points, includ- 2010-11 SEASON HIGHS ing 7-for-10 from the free throw line, while also grabbing five rebounds at Quinnipiac Points: 22 vs. Bryant (11/28/10) (12/7) … Scored 20 points, including an incredible 14-of-15 from the free throw line, Rebounds: 14 vs. Navy (1/12/11) vs. Fordham (12/4) … Second straight double-digit scoring game with 18 points on 6- Assists: 3 at Navy (2/9/11) of-10 shooting. Also added six rebounds … Huge game against Bryant (11/28), Steals: 2, three times; last at Holy Cross (2/26/11) posting 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting … Finished with nine points and nine CAREER HIGHS rebounds at Kent State (11/26) … Scored 12 points and added six rebounds at Points: 31 at Holy Cross (1/31/10) Monmouth (11/19) … Impressed in home opener vs. Wagner (11/15), finish- Rebounds: 14 vs. Navy (1/12/11) ing a rebound shy of his first-career double-double. Posted a season-high 13 Assists: 4 at Saint Francis (11/25/09) points while grabbing nine rebounds. Steals: 2, four times; last at Holy Cross (2/26/11) MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS AS A FRESHMAN (2009-10): Scored the eighth most points by a freshman in Lehigh 2010-11 Career history (315) … Patriot League All-Rookie Team selection … Two-time Patriot League Double-Figure Scoring 20 35 Rookie of the Week (1/4, 2/1) … Scored a career-best 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting Last Time: at Bucknell (3/6/11) at Holy Cross (1/31) … Started all but one game (Holy Cross, 2/27) … Five or more 20+ points 3 5 rebounds in 21 games, including a season-best 10 vs. Dartmouth (12/17) … Has led Last Time: vs. Holy Cross (1/29/11) Lehigh in rebounds in six games … Scored in double figures 15 times … Ranked in the top three in the Patriot League in field goal percentage (52%) … Shot 50 percent 30+ points 0 1 or better in 20 games. Last Time: at Holy Cross (1/31/10) 10+ rebounds 2 3 BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time Elite All-CIML Team selection … Two-time All-State Class Last Time: vs. Navy (1/12/11) 4A selection … 19U Iowa State AAU MVP … Iowa Senior All-Star Tournament Team mem- ber … Member of the honor roll all four years … Academic All-State honoree … Graduated Double-Doubles 1 1 in the top two percent of his high school class, which consisted of more than 300 students Last Time: vs. Navy (1/12/11) … Member of Ignition Prayer and Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Member of Student Advisory committee. CAREER STATISTICS
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#44 Jordan Hamilton Forward • Junior • 6-6 • 205 Seattle, Wash. • Seattle Prep Major: Political Science
WHY LEHIGH? “It offered a great combination of athletics and academics.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is driven, intelligent and knows exactly how to make the team successful.”
AS A JUNIOR (2010-11): Breakout junior campaign, especially down the stretch when he reached HAMILTON OFF THE COURT double-figure points five times in an eight-game stretch … Served primarily as the Mountain Birthplace: Seattle, Washington Hawks’ sixth man … Played in 26 games, starting three … Finished sixth on the team in scoring, Parents: Mark Hamilton and Suzanne Rapp averaging 5.0 points and 1.9 rebounds per game … Also posted 13 blocked shots and 11 assists Siblings: Sam Most admired person and why: Taylor … Stellar in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/2), scoring a career-high 15 points, Muhlberg for never giving up no matter what including 3-of-4 from three-point range … Started for the third time this season at Bucknell life threw at him (2/23) and finished with 10 points … Netted eight points vs. Lafayette (2/20), including a key Hobbies: Playing tennis three-pointer as part of Lehigh’s second-half comeback … 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting vs. Biggest sports accomplishment: Named to state all-star team Colgate (2/16) … Continued strong play with six points and four rebounds at Army (2/12) … Advice to youngsters: Work hard and find Was stellar at Navy (2/9), tying a career-high 12 points and two assists. Finished 5-of-8 from something you love and pursue it relentlessly the field … Second straight impressive effort, scoring 10 points against American (2/6) on 3-of-4 One unique thing no one knows about me: I love to play tennis shooting, 2-of-3 from long range … Strong all-around performance vs. Holy Cross (1/29), scor- ing six points (many in crunch time) while pulling down seven rebounds to tie a career high. FAVORITES Went a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line … Made second-career start (and first since the Place to study: Library season opener) at American (1/8) … Posted four points and added two rebounds and a career- Thing to do on a rainy day: Sleep Athlete: Pistol Pete high two steals at NJIT (1/4) … Solid at Yale (12/31), posting three points on 1-of-2 shooting Team: New Orleans Hornets (and from the free throw line), while also recording an assist … Continued strong play against Road Trip: Trip to Vegas for AAU Saint Peter’s (12/29), scoring five points while adding two rebounds and two Movie: Man on Fire TV Show: Family Guy assists … Career game vs. Saint Francis (12/13), netting 12 points on a perfect Musician: The Game 4-of-4 shooting and 3-of-3 from three-point range … Came back from two-game absence due to injury with two points at Marist (12/10) … Nine points, 2010-11 SEASON HIGHS Points: 15 vs. Navy (3/2/11) while setting a career-high in rebounds (7) in sensational per- Rebounds: 7, two times; last vs. Holy Cross formance against Cornell (11/22) … Earned first-career start (1/29/11) in the season opener at Penn State (11/12). Assists: 2, two times; last at Navy (2/9/11) Steals: 2, twice; last at Holy Cross (2/26/11) AS A SOPHOMORE (2009-10): Appeared in 15 games, CAREER HIGHS averaging 1.6 points and 0.7 rebounds per contest … Ca- Points: 15 vs. Navy (3/2/11) Rebounds: 7, two times; last vs. Holy Cross reer-high nine points and five rebounds at Rider (11/16) (1/29/11) … Played 10 minutes and sank a three-pointer in a win at Assists: 2, two times; last at Navy (2/9/11) Colgate (2/17). Steals: 2, twice; last at Holy Cross (2/26/11) AS A FRESHMAN (2008-09): Saw time in 17 games, averaging 5.2 minutes per appearance … Averaged 1.2 points and 0.8 rebounds … Scored career high of eight points against Army (2/14) … Totaled 13 rebounds, grabbing four each against Army (2/14) and Colgate (2/18).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Was rated as the number-four wing prospect in the state of Washington … Led Seattle Prep to the 3A State Tournament … Totaled 16.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game … Shot 54 percent from the floor and 71 percent from the foul line … Named to the All-Metro League Team.
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GOODMAN OFF THE COURT Birthplace: Olney, Pennsylvania #5 Cory Goodman Parents: Christopher and Bernadette Good- man Guard • Junior • 6-1 • 160 Siblings: India and Devon Goodman Most admired person and why: Kobe Bryant Philadelphia, Pa. • Episcopal Academy for everything he has achieved without Shaq Major: Architecture Hobbies: Architecture, Drawing, Music, Video Games Best athlete you’ve played against: Wayne WHY LEHIGH? “The numerous opportunities that result from a Lehigh education.” Ellington and Gerald Henderson Advice to youngsters: Never take anything for granted ON COACH REED: “Great mentor who believes in making you a better player and person.”
FAVORITES AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Saw action in three games, posting a rebound, assist and steal Place to study: Empty Classroom Thing to do on a rainy day: Sleep … Did not attempt any shots … Played in three home games, vs. Wagner, Bryant and Saint Francis (Pa.) … Posted his rebound and assist against Saint Francis. Athlete: Kobe Bryant Team: Los Angeles Lakers Road Trip: Florida BEFORE LEHIGH: Team captain at Episcopal Academy under coach Daniel Dougherty … Movie: Pootie Tang Averaged 18 points and five assists per game as a senior … Recipient of the Daniel J. Dougherty TV Show: Family Guy Musician: Wiz Khalifa Basketball Award … Has played with Wayne Ellington of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Gerald Henderson (Charlotte Bobcats) in high school … Played in the Philadelphia 2009 All- 2010-11 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Star Labor Classic … Played AAU Basketball for Sam Rines … Named a Rise Academy Second Minutes 2 vs. Bryant (11/28/10) Rebounds: 1 vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/13/10) Team All Inter-Academic League … Member of the Honor Roll. Steals: 1 vs. Wagner (11/15/10) CAREER STATISTICS
BAILEY OFF THE COURT #32 B.J. Bailey Birthplace: Atlantic City, New Jersey Parents: Crystal Williams and Bernard Bailey Sr. Guard • Sophomore • 6-3 • 185 Siblings: Michael Williams, Nichelle Davis, Enoch Bailey Mays Landing, N.J. • Boston University • Holy Spirit Most admired person and why: Louise Baca; Major: Psychology Louise has been the focal parental figure in my life since my mother (Crystal Williams) passed away, five years ago. She is everything I could WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its great academic reputation.” ever ask for. I love and appreciate Louise more than she will ever imagine. ON COACH REED: “Dr. Reed has certainly been one of the most influential individuals in my Hobbies: Playing the guitar Biggest sports accomplishment: Atlantic City life the past few years. I truly appreciate Dr. Reed’s support and active role in my transition of Press Player of the year becoming a positive, loving man.” Best athlete you’ve played against: John Wall Advice to youngsters: The grass is always greener on the other side BEFORE LEHIGH: Boston University transfer who played six games in 2009-10, starting once ... One unique thing no one knows about me: I Highlight was a career-high 10-point effort in 24 minutes against UConn ... Averaged 3.8 points have a 6’7” wingspan and 2.2 rebounds per game overall ... Was a standout at Holy Spirit, averaging 17.6 points per game senior year to lead his squad to the South Jersey Finals ... Served as team captain junior FAVORITES Place to study: Linderman Library and senior seasons ... Helped lead Holy Spirit to a 93-18 record over his four-year high school Thing to do on a rainy day: Watch movies and listen to music career ... Was a McDonald’s All-America nominee and Atlantic City Press Player of the Year honoree his senior season ... Led team to the Cape Atlantic League Championship three times Athlete: Lebron James Team: New York Giants ... Played alongside future college players: Dennis Horner (N.C .State), Ryan Brooks (Rhode Movie: Seven Pounds Island), Cliff Spiller (Wagner) and Brian Crilley (Quinnipiac) ... Played for Team New Jersey TV Show: Suits Tyga Elite, the New Jersey Shore Shots and South Jersey Select ... Participated in the RBK Underclass- Musician: men All-American Camp. CAREER STATISTICS Year GP -GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-3FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 6-1 96 16.0 6-19 .316 1-5 .200 10-12 .833 2-11 13 2.2 15 1 4 3 0 1 23 3.8 2009-10 (at BU) TOTAL 6-1 96 16 .0 6-19 .316 1-5 .200 10-12 .833 2-11 13 2 .2 15 1 4 3 0 1 23 3 .8 Experience Lehigh Football 2003 Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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SCHAEFER OFF THE COURT Birthplace: Newton, Kansas #15 Corey Schaefer Parents: Sara and Denis Schaefer Siblings: Joe Schaefer Guard • Freshman • 6-1 • 175 Most admired person and why: My parents. They’ve helped me all my life whenever I’m Johnston, Iowa • Johnston High School in a struggle Major: Business Hobbies: Golf, hanging with friends and fam- ily, basketball Biggest sports accomplishment: 2011 CIML WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh has the right balance of academics and athletics that can lead to a Player of the Year bright future.” Best athlete you’ve played against: Harrison Barnes Advice to youngsters: Work hard and good ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a good coach with lots of experience, who really wants things will happen his players to succeed (on and off the court), and is willing to put in the time to help you out One unique thing no one knows about me: I was born in Kansas whenever you need it.” FAVORITES BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a standout career for Johnston High School in Iowa … Named First Place to study: In my room Thing to do on a rainy day: Go to the movies Team All-Conference his final three years … Was 2011 CIML Player of the Year … Eclipsed Athlete: Ray Allen 1,000 career points … Senior year, averaged 17.5 points, three assists and 2.5 rebounds per Team: Boston Celtics game in the state’s highest classification… Three-time member of the All-District Team (2009, Road Trip: Colorado ’10, ’11) … Second Team All-State in 2010 and ’11 … Member of the Iowa Senior All-Star Game Movie: Hoosiers TV Show: ESPN All-Tournament Team in 2011 … Helped lead Johnston to a 17-5 record and No. 7 distinction Musician: Nelly in the Iowa Class 4A rankings … Also played for Martin Brothers during the summer … Stel- lar in the classroom: one of Johnston’s Student-Athletes of the Year in 2011 while cracking the honor roll all four years.
CVRKALJ OFF THE COURT Birthplace: Novi Sad, Serbia #21 Stefan Cvrkalj Parents: Djuro and Bojana Siblings: Kristina Lekin Guard • Freshman • 6-4 • 195 Most admired person and why: My grandfa- ther, because of his love and support as well Kitchener, Ontario• Bluevale Collegiate Institute as the knowledge and experience he has had Major: Business to share with me, and my family Hobbies: Playing the guitar and piano Biggest sports accomplishment: Leading my WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the great balance between academics and athletics, high school team to its first ever senior WCSSA along with a good and respectable coaching staff.” championship Best athlete you’ve played against: Myck Kabongo ON COACH REED: “A very sincere and charismatic individual who is motivated to bring out Advice to youngsters: “There are no short-cuts the best in you, as an athlete and person.” to success” One unique thing no one knows about me: I’d like to go sky diving once in my life BEFORE LEHIGH: One of the top prospects in all of Canada … Team captain of Bluevale Collegiate Institute as both a junior and senior … Averaged 23.8 points per game as a senior FAVORITES and 22.6 points per game as a junior … Led his 38-year old high school to its first-ever senior Place to study: My room Thing to do on a rainy day: Listen to music WCSAA title and regional CWOSSA title junior year … Received WCSSA’s MVP Mike Moser and watch movies Award … Named MVP of high school team for three consecutive seasons … Garnered First Athlete: Thierry Henry Team WCSAA All-Star recognition sophomore, junior and senior years … Tried out and made Team: Chelsea F.C it to the last cut of the Under-18 Canadian Junior National Team … Strong in the classroom as Road Trip: Virginia Beach, 2002 Movie: The Usual Suspects an honor roll student. TV Show: Entourage Musician: John Frusciante
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STAGGERS OFF THE COURT Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois #23 Tyrone Staggers Parents: Tyrone and Carmen Staggers Siblings: Briana Staggers Forward • Freshman • 6-5 • 210 Most admired person and why: Charles Barkley because he is never afraid to speak Chicago, Ill. • St. Ignatius College Prep his mind Major: Engineering Hobbies: Read and hang out with friends Best athlete you’ve played against: Evan Turner WHY LEHIGH? “I choose Lehigh because I wanted to participate in its excellent academic and One unique thing no one knows about me: I athletic tradition.” played the trumpet in high school
FAVORITES ON COACH REED: “He’s a great mentor and intelligent coach.” Place to study: STEPS Thing to do on a rainy day: Watch movies BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at St. Ignatius College Prep, averaging 16 points and 12 rebounds Athlete: Kevin Durant Team: Chicago Bulls per game as a senior and 12 points and 11 rebounds as a junior … Named one of the top 35 play- Movie: Glory Road ers in the state of Illinois … Was a two-time All-Chicago Catholic League selection … Played TV Show: Criminal Minds in the Inaugural Westside vs. Southside Chicago All-Star Classic. Musician: Erykah Badu
BALTIMORE OFF THE COURT Birthplace: Bronx, New York #40 Conroy Baltimore Parents: Conroy and Patrice Baltimore Siblings: Older brother Zavere and younger Forward • Freshman • 6-6 • 210 sister Jade Most admired person and why: My father be- Bronx, N.Y. • Archbishop Stepinac cause of how he works and I just want to make sure that he and my mother never have to work Major: Arts and Sciences hard anymore. I want to take care of them and I can do that if I work just as hard. WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its great reputation as an academic power and I Hobbies: Playing video games, watching old basketball videos, playing basketball also felt comfortable with the players and staff.” Biggest sports accomplishment: Winning a city championship ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a players’ coach and a mentor. He’s a great person and Best athlete you’ve played against: LeBryan Nash father figure who can help not only me, but also my teammates, to accomplish our goals.” Advice to youngsters: Work hard and continue to aim for the stars. BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Archbishop Stepinac, both on and off the court … Capped off One unique thing no one knows about me: I like to write poetry career with First Team All-State recognition in 2010-11, while also winning his second straight Team MVP award … Stood as the first player in school history to pull down 1,000 rebounds FAVORITES … Was also the 10th 1,000-point scorer in program history … A McDonald’s All-America Place to study: My room Thing to do on a rainy day: Play NBA 2K11 nominee … As a junior, averaged 14 points and 14 rebounds … Earned a number of honors, Athlete: Kevin Durant including: 2010 CHSAA Tournament MVP, All-League, Journal News Westchester/Putnam Team: Los Angeles Lakers All-Star First Team and Class-A Third Team All-State … Led Stepanic to a CHSAA “Class-A” Road Trip: Florida Movie: Love & Basketball City Championship, its first since 1994 … Strong in the classroom, being named an Academic TV Show: Martin Scholar-Athlete and finishing school with a stellar 3.5 GPA. Musician: Lil Wayne
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