2019-20 UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE 19-20 BUFFALO MEN’S BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS/TEAM INFORMATION University Information Team Information School Name: _____________ University at Buffalo Location: _________________________Buffalo, NY Founded: ______________________________1846 Enrollment: __________________________ 31,546 All-Time Record ____________________________________ 1,209-1,114 (102 years) President: ___________________ Satish K. Tripathi 2018-19 Record ____________________________________________________32-4 Director of Athletics: _______________ Mark Alnutt Conference Record _________________________________________________16-2 Athletics Phone: ________________ 716-645-3141 Conference Finish _______________________________________ 1st, East Division Nickname: _____________________________Bulls Conference Tournament ____________________Quarterfinals - W vs. Akron, 82-46 Colors: __________________ Royal Blue and White __________________________________ Semifinals - W vs. Central Michigan, 85-81 Affiliation: ____________________NCAA Division I ________________________________________Finals - W vs. Bowling Green, 87-73 Conference: ____________________ Mid-American NCAA Tournament ____________________ First Round - W vs. Arizona State, 91-74 Arena: ________________________ Alumni Arena _____________________________________Second Round - L vs. Texas Tech, 78-58 Capacity: _____________________________ 6,783 Lettermen Returning/Lost ___________________________________________7/5 Starters Returning/Lost ______________________________________________2/3 Coaching Information Head Coach: ____________________ Jim Whitesell Alma Mater:______________ Luther College (1982) Returners 2018-19 Inside the Numbers: Record at UB: ____________________ First Season • Davonta Jordan, Jr, G, 6-2, 185 Home Record ................................. 14-0 Career Record:___________________ 387-301 (24) 7.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 3.6 apg Away Record .................................. 12-3 Assistant Coach________________ Angres Thorpe • Brock Bertram, So., C, 6-11, 250 Neutral Record ..................................6-1 Assistant Coach_________________ Jamie Quarles 1.1 ppg, 0.7 rpg Assistant Coach________________ Hunter Jenkins Leading at Half .............................. 24-1 Director of Operations: ________________Tom Fox • Jayvon Graves, So, G, 6-3, 193 Trailing at Half ...................................7-3 Video Coordinator _____________ Jack Fitzpatrick 9.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg, .372 3PT FG Tied at Half .........................................1-0 Strength and Conditioning ________ Sean Conaty • Jeenathan Williams, So, G, 6-3, 193 Athletic Trainer _____________________ Andy Bliz Overtime Games ..............................1-0 3.2 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.2 bpg Secretary: _______________________ Mary Meyer Basketball Office Phone: __________ 716-645-3025 • Ronaldo Segu, So, G, 6-3, 193 Games decided by: 2.1 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 1.0 apg 0-3 points ...........................................1-1 Mid-American Conference • Dominic Johnson, So, F, 6-5, 250 4-10 points ...................................... 11-1 Address: ___________24 Public Square, 15th Floor 0.0 ppg, 1.3 rpg 11 or more points ......................... 20-2 ________________________ Cleveland, OH 44113 • Tra’Von Fagan, Jr, F, 6-8, 197 Office Phone: __________________ 216-566-4622 1.3 ppg, 1.2 rpg When UB Scores: Office Fax: _____________________ 216-696-2622 59 or less points ...............................0-1 Website: ________________www.mac-sports.com 60-69 points ......................................1-0 Commissioner ___________ Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher 70-79 points ......................................8-1 Asst. Commissioner/Media Relations: _ Ken Mather 80-89 points ................................... 16-2 Director of Media Relations (MBB): ___ Jeremy Guy 90 or more points ............................7-0 Athletic Communications Director/MBB Contact: ____________ Brian Wolff Office: ________________________ 716-645-6993 Cell: __________________________ 716-359-2750 e-mail: __________________ [email protected] Asst. AD/Communications: ___________Jon Fuller e-mail: ___________________ [email protected] FOUR-TIME MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 3 19-20 BUFFALO MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA INFORMATION Men’s Basketball Information Guide Visiting Radio This information guide is intended to serve All visiting radio stations will receive two seats Athletic Communications Staff as a primary information source for writers, along press row near the visitor’s bench. Phone broadcasters, sports directors, sports editors, sports lines will be available from a central hub location Brian Wolff information directors and fans who follow the UB and Ethernet lines will be available on request. Director, Communications men’s basketball team. Please notify the UB Communications Office two (MBB Contact) The University at Buffalo Athletic weeks prior to game day if you plan to broadcast Office: 716-645-6993 Communications Office is always interested in the game. Cell: 716-359-2750 assisting members of the media in their coverage [email protected] of UB men’s basketball. Publicity and media In-Game Statistics information for men’s basketball is handled by Media will be able to access in-game statistics Jon Fuller Athletic Communications Director Brian Wolff. via their computer or tablet by visiting buffalo. Weekly news releases, statistics, photographs statbroadcast.com. Assistant AD / Communications and other materials are available to media outlets Office: 716-645-6762 covering the Bulls’ men’s basketball team by Postgame Procedures Cell: 716-359-2728 contacting the UB Athletic Communications Office At the conclusion of the game, head coach Nate [email protected] at (716) 645-6993. Oats, selected UB players, as well as the visiting head coach and players will be available in the Sarah Tranelli Athletic Communications Office Alumni Arena Media Room after a 10-minute Assistant Director, Communications The Athletic Communications Office is located cooling off period as sanctioned by the NCAA. Office: 716-645-6837 on the ground floor of UB’s Alumni Arena (Room The UB lockerroom area will be CLOSED to [email protected] 21). The easiest way to get there is to enter Alumni the media after games. Any media requesting Arena take the elevator to the ground floor and interviews with UB players should contact Brian look for Room 21 - next to athletic training room. Wolff or a member of the Athletic Communications Zack Monell Office near the end of the game so those players Intern, Communications Interview Policy can be made available. [email protected] All interviews with UB basketball players The order of interviews in the media room after or coaches must be arranged through the UB games will be: Athletic Communications Office. In order to avoid any deadline conficts, it is best to call two days in 1. Visiting Coach/Players advance. 2. Coach Whitesell 3. UB players Game Day Services Follow The Bulls On Social Media Statistics will be available approximately 15 Prior to each game, game notes and media minutes after the game in the Media Room. guides for both teams will be available in the Stats will also be available at halftime and during Alumni Arena Media Room. Food and refreshments @UBAthletics timeouts when requested. will be served in the Alumni Arena Media Room one Any other special requests should be directed hour before tip-off. to Brian Wolff at least 24 hours before game day. @UBmenshoops Box scores will be available at halftime and immediately following each game. Updated boxes can be printed during the game upon request. Final Practice @UBBrianWolff game packets, including halftime and final boxes, The men’s basketball team generally practices and play-by-play will be available at the conclusion between 11:00am - 2:30 pm on weekdays (TBA on of each game. weekends). Practices are closed to the public but ubathletics open to all media wishing to conduct interviews. Media Credentials Head coach Jim Whitesell and players are generally ubmenshoops Please direct all requests for press row and photo available to media after the conclusion of practice. credentials for University at Buffalo home games Please contact Brian Wolff in advance to arrange to Brian Wolff, Athletic Communications Director, an interview. by calling (716) 645-6993. Requests can also be ubathletics e-mailed to [email protected]. Please send in Alumni Arena your request at least 48 hours in advance to ensure The 6,783-seat Alumni Arena is the home of the credentials being granted. UB men’s basketball team. The Arena is located on UB’s North campus in Amherst, approximately 15 Media Parking minutes from downtown Buffalo. Members of the Follow The Bulls On The Web Parking for the media is free and available in the media needing to pick up a credential should enter Alumni Arena service lot, located behind Alumni Alumni Arena through the front entrance located Arena. Media parking passes must be requested one level above the main floor of the gym. with credential requests and be made two weeks in advance for passes to be mailed. Photographers Photographers are allowed along each baseline. No photographers are allowed to take pictures at or behind the official scorers table or team benches without the prior approval of the UB Athletic Communications Office. www.ubbulls.com 4 FOUR-TIME MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 19-20 BUFFALO MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA INFORMATION Print Media Television Radio Coverage WKKB-AM, ESPN 1520 Radio in Buffalo