Basketball Media Guide, 1993-94
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U 5 5 u 0) I 0 0) 0) BRYANT COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1993-94 MEDIA GUIDE INSIDE General Information Athletic Staff 14-15 Bryant College 16 Athletic Facilities 16-17 Bryant Facts and Schedules Back Cover Men's Basketball Information Preview 2 Team Photo 3 Roster 3 Coaching Staff 4 Captains 5-6 Returning Players 7-8 Newcomers 9-10 1992-93 Results 11 1992-93 Statistics 12 1000 Point Club - 13 Northeast-10 Conference General Information 30 1992-93 Season 30 Opponents 31-32 Women's Basketball Information '°U«OEO >9 Preview 18 Team Photo 19 Roster 19 Coaching Staff. 20 Captain 21 NOKIMIAM 1(1 C.ONF III! NCf Returning Players 22-24 Newcomers 25-26 1992-93 Results 27 1992-93 Statistics 28 On the coven from top to bottom; David Burrows '94; Jen 1000 Point Club 29 Cloos '94; and Colin Lawson '94. Credits: The 1993-94 Bryant College Basketball Media Guide was written and edited by Margaret Fleischauer, with assisUince from Ed Reilly, Mary Burke, Beth Kelly, and Tim Massie. Composition and design was done by the Bryant College, College Relations Department, Joyce O'Neill and Karen Callan. Photos were taken by Tom Maguire, David Silverman, and Tim Massie. All requests for information should be addresssed to the Sports Information Office, Bryant College, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-1284, or call (401) 232-6072. 1 1993-94 MEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW There's an atmosphere of How quickly depends on frontcourt and should devebp to make contributions from excitement on campus. This can Bryant's ability to handle some into an explosive player on either the backcourt or small be attributed to a revamped tough teams early and to bring both ends of the floor. forward spot athletic department, an enthu together a mix of young talenL siastic freshman class, a good BACKCOURT Joining the mix at small for recruiting year, and a group of The schedule shapes up as one ward will be Marc Mulherin, Colin Lawson, (5-9, SR, G) will veterans clamoring for success of the more challenging in (6-5, FR, F) a gifted athlete provide direction from the in the athletic arena. recent history, highlighted by a backcourt and build on his late and talented baseline player. six day-two game trip to Florida season play of last year when Extremely competitive and during the winter break. Bryant No one has been dying to be he developed into one of the seasoned, Marc will make his heard as much as men's bas will face six opponents who league's top point men. A fine presence felt as he challenges ketball Coach Ed Reilly. The participated in last year's NCAA competitor and excellent 3- for a starting positioa 1993 campaign was a frustrat Division fi* tournament, includ point shooter, Lawson should ing one. Bryant lost its last ing NE-10 regular season enjoy his finest season to date. The tallest recruit in Smithfield four games by less than seven champion Bentley and tourna is 6'10" Steve Wiacek. The points, three in overtime. ment champion SL Anselm Rhode Island native will pro Joining him in the backcourt is Coach Reilly hopes an influx vide valuable minutes at the Jerome Grier,( 6-2, SO, G) who of young talent will be the A closer look; center spot and will utilize his contributed 15ppg and led the right prescription to put Bryant skills in the high post on the right road. team in 3 point accuracy. A FRONTCOURT strong rebounder at the guard The backcourt fortunes were One of the keys to this year's spot, Grier will be called upon "We look to capitalize on the enhanced with the addition of success will be developing to step up his point production healthy mix of an experienced two recruits. Point guard consistent play from the front- and continue to devebp defen upperclass and a talented, Herman Thomas (5-9, FR, G), court, particularly in rebound sively. hungry group of newcomers," brings exceptional speed, ing and defense. says Coach Reilly. quickness and playmaking Perhaps the team's finest out ability. He should provide Cocaptain David Burrows, side shooter, Scott Collins,(6-2, Four starters return from last immediate help at the point (6-5, SR, F) will look to improve SO, G) will provide depth and year's club that finished 7-18 Scoring guard Noel Watson (6- on his 18 ppg/8 rpg posted a scoring punch from the overall, 4-14 in the NE-10. 3, FR, G) is perhaps the most year ago, both team highs. An perimeter. Collins needs to What the record doesn't indi versatile player added to the honorable mention All Confer devebp his consistency and cate is that Bryant was in mix. An extremely talented ath ence selection in '93, Burrows floor game to spark Bryant off many games until the final lete, he is capable of playing at is considered to be one of the the bench and challenge for buzzer. Overtime games were any of four positions. Good top players in the NE-10 and playing time at the 2 position. the norm as seven contests size and tremendous instincts will be relied on heavily went into the extra session, should enable Watson to throughout the season. including a remarkable 5 out NEWCOMERS become a top-notch defender, of the last 6 games in league Last year's recruiting effort which will help immediately. play. Bryant's inability to clinch Chris Berntsen, (6-5, JR, F)who focused on improving depth, started 24 games last year and the cbse ones was a drawback size, and shooting. It appears Coach Reilly says, "We feel the was the second leading that effectively kept the team that all concerns have been urgency to take this program rebounder, will be called upon out of postseason play, some addressed with the signing of to the next level. Our focus and to increase his offensive pro thing that has to change. five players. Heading that list energies will solely be directed duction and be a stabilizing will be 6'4" swingman Kevin towards that end." "Specifically, we need to shoot force inside. O'Brien (JR, F/G), a junior the basketball better, handle college transfer. One of the It looks like an exciting season Another letterman, Omar end-of-game situations more premiere 3-point shooters in for players and fans alike. adroitly, team rebound to offset Shareef (6-5, SO, F) will also FbridaJUCO, Kevin's perime our lack of size, and quickly build on his first year num ter skills and experience will learn how to win," says Reilly. bers. Omar brings tremendous be felt immediately. His versa energy and athleticism to the tility and maturity enable him 1993-94 BRYANT COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER Front Row (L-R) Jerome Grier, Cocaptain Colin Lawson, Cocaptain Dave Burrows, Herman Thomas Back Row (L-R) Head Coach Ed Reilly, Noel Watson, Omar Shareef, Chris Berntsen, Stephen Wiacek, Marc Mulherin, Kevin O'Brien, Scott Collins, Assistant Coach Ed Gagnon. Not Pictured: Asst Coach Glenn Senecal, Scott Dion, Jeremy O'Connor, David Turner. NUMERICAL NO NAME CL POS HGT wc HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) 10 Scott Dion SO G 5-9 150 E. Brookfield, MA (David Prouty) 12 Herman Thomas FR G 5-9 160 Bronx, NY (Mt St Michael) 14 Colin Lawson SR G 5-9 160 Dorchester, MA (Rindge & Latin) 15 Omar Shareef SO F 6-5 195 Elmont, NY (L I. Lutheran) 21 Jeremy O'Connor FR G 6-2 180 Shrewsbury, MA (Shrewsbury) 22 Noel Watson FR G 6-3 195 Danielson, CT (Killingly) 23 Marc Mulherin FR F 6-5 195 Hatfield, MA (Smith Academy) 25 Stephen Wiacek FR C 6-10 220 Bristol, RI (Bristol) 32 Jerome Grier SO G 6-2 180 Bridgeport, CT (Bridgeport Central) 33 David Burrows SR F 6-5 210 Milton, NH (Nute) 34 Chris Berntsen JR F 6-6 215 Staten Island, NY (Monsignor Farrell) 35 Scott Collins SO G 6-2 180 Wayne, NJ (Wayne Hills) 40 David Turner FR F/C 6-5 190 Uxbridge, MA (Uxbridge) 41 Kevin O'Brien JR F 6-3 195 Jupiter, FL (Jupiter) ALPHABETICAL NO NAME CL POS HGT WG HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) 34 Chris Berntsen JR F u 215 Staten Island, NY (Monsignor Farrell) 33 David Burrows SR P 6-5 210 Milton, NH (Nute) 35 Scott Collins SO G 6-2 180 Wayne, NJ (Wayne Hills) 10 Scott Dion SO G 5-9 150 E. Brookfeild, MA (David Prouty) 32 Jerome Grier SO G 6-2 180 Bridgeport, CT (Bridgeport Central) 14 Colin Lawson SR G 5-9 160 Dorchester, MA (Rindge & Latin) 23 Marc Mulherin FR F 6-5 195 Hatfield, MA (Smith Academy) 41 Kevin O'Brien JR F 6-3 195 Jupiter, FL (Jupiter) 21 Jeremy O'Connor FR G 6-1 180 Shrewsbury, MA (Shrewsbury) 15 Omar Shareef SO P 6-5 195 Elmont, NY (L I. Lutheran) 12 Herman Thomas FR G 5-9 160 Bronx, NY (Mt St Michael) 40 David Turner FR F/C 6-5 190 Uxbridge, MA (Uxbridge) 22 Noel Watson FR G 6-3 195 Danielson, CT (Killingly) 25 Stephen Wiacek FR C 6-10 220 Bristol, RI (Bristol) THE COACHING STAFF ED REILLY ED GAGNON GLENN SENECAL Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Coach Reilly is beginning his fifth season This is Ed's fifth year as an assistant to This is Glenn's second season as an assis at Bryant In the summer of 1989 he head coach Reilly.