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Rokas Gustys Eli Pemberton Justin Wright-Foreman Rokas Gustys HOFSTRA 2017-18 Men’s Basketball Desure Buie Hunter Sabety Hofstra Men's Basketball Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................ 1 2016-17 Statistics and Results ......................................... 68 Hofstra Facilities ................................................................. 2 2016-17 Game-by-Game Team Statistics ......................... 69 Game Day ........................................................................... 4 2016-17 Game-by-Game Individual Statistics ................... 70 Strength and Conditioning ................................................... 6 2016-17 Team High and Lows .......................................... 71 Player Development ............................................................ 7 The Last Time ................................................................... 72 2017-18 Quick Facts .......................................................... 8 2016-17 Trivia .................................................................. 73 Head Coach Joe Mihalich .................................................. 10 2016-17 Colonial Athletic Association Review ................... 74 Assistant Coach Mike Farrelly ........................................... 13 2017-18 CAA Composite Schedule ................................... 80 Assistant Coach Craig “Speedy” Claxton ........................... 14 2017-18 Opponents .......................................................... 82 Assistant Coach Lamar Barrett .......................................... 15 Director of Basketball Operations Colin Curtin ................... 16 Hofstra Tradition ............................................................... 84 Strength and Conditioning Coach James Prendergast ....... 17 Hofstra in the NCAA Tournament ....................................... 88 Video Coordinator Andrew Cobian ..................................... 17 Hofstra in the NIT .............................................................. 90 Head Athletic Trainer Evan Malings ................................... 18 Holiday Festival ................................................................. 94 Associate Dean for the Center for Hofstra in the NBA ............................................................ 96 University Advising Rachel Peel-Macandrew ..................... 18 Recent Professional Players .............................................. 97 Support Staff .................................................................... 18 NIT/Haggerty Award Winners ............................................ 98 Hofstra Basketball Alumni ............................................... 100 2017-18 Roster ................................................................ 19 1,000 Point Scorers ........................................................ 104 2017-18 Outlook .............................................................. 20 Hofstra Record Book ....................................................... 107 Meet The Pride ................................................................. 23 Retired Jerseys ............................................................... 116 Rokas Gustys .................................................................... 24 Year-by-Year Statistics/Coaching Records ....................... 117 Hunter Sabety ................................................................... 26 All-Time Series Records .................................................. 118 Desure Buie ...................................................................... 28 Hofstra All-Time Results .................................................. 120 Justin Wright-Foreman ..................................................... 30 Media Information ........................................................... 136 Connor Klementowicz ....................................................... 32 Basketball Recognition Dinner ......................................... 138 1 Eli Pemberton ................................................................... 34 Nike ................................................................................ 139 Stafford Trueheart ............................................................. 36 NCAA Tournament Bracket ............................................. 140 Joel Angus III .................................................................... 38 2017-18 Radio/TV Chart ............................Inside Back Cover Kenny Wormley ................................................................. 40 Tareq Coburn .................................................................... 42 Matija Radovic .................................................................. 44 Jalen Ray .......................................................................... 46 Kevin Schutte ................................................................... 48 Hofstra at a Glance ........................................................... 50 Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz .................. 52 University Senior Administration ........................................ 53 Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway .......................................................... 54 Athletics Administration and Head Coaches ....................... 56 University Academic Support............................................. 58 Sports Medicine ................................................................ 59 Long Island ....................................................................... 60 New York City ................................................................... 61 The Colonial Athletic Association ....................................... 62 Eli Hofstra Basketball Practice Facility ................................... 63 David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex ................... 64 Pemberton Madison Square Garden .................................................... 66 Barclays Center ................................................................ 67 GoHofstra.com Hofstra Basketball Facilities 2 GoHofstra.com 3 GoHofstra.com GAME DAY 4 5 Hofstra Strength & Conditioning The mission of the Hofstra University Strength and Conditioning Department is to develop well- rounded student-athletes, both for athletics and for life. The strength and conditioning department will strive to maximize athletic performance, strength, speed, endurance, power, agility, mobility and injury prevention. This will be accomplished through well-planned and well-executed training programs, research-based periodization, sports performance testing, and ground-based tri-planar multi-joint movements that cater to the demands of each individual sport. We will provide a safe, clean and professional environment for all Hofstra University student-athletes. The Hofstra University Strength and Conditioning Department will collaborate with sports programs, sports medicine staff and athletic administration to ensure the health and well being of all student-athletes. Our foundation consists of our four core principles: Culture: We will foster a culture of respect, inclusiveness, competitiveness, and attention to detail that will translate to all facets of the 6 student-athlete’s life. Communication: We will prioritize communication throughout the entire Hofstra University Department of Athletics. Character: We will work to develop the well- rounded character of the student-athlete through accountability, discipline, respect, mental toughness and pride. Consistency: We will strive to do all things the right way every time. GoHofstra.com Player Development 7 GoHofstra.com 2017-18 Hofstra Quick Facts Location: Hempstead, New York 11549 Director of Athletic Publications: Len Skoros Founded: 1935 Office Phone: (516) 463-4602 Enrollment: 11,240 E-mail Address: [email protected] Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Radio: WRHU (88.7 FM) Nickname: Pride Website: GoHofstra.com Colors: Gold, White and Blue Home Court: BASKETBALL INFORMATION David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex (5,052) Head Basketball Coach: Joe Mihalich (La Salle, 1978) Record at Hofstra: 69-64/Four Years President: Stuart Rabinowitz Overall College Coaching Record: 334-267/19 years Faculty Athletics Representative: Cliff Jernigan Assistant Coaches: Mike Farrelly (St. Joseph’s (NY), 2003), Vice President and Director of Athletics: Jeffrey A. Hathaway Craig “Speedy” Claxton (Hofstra, 2000) and Deputy Director of Athletics: Jay Artinian Lamar Barrett (Elizabeth City State, 1994) Senior Associate Director of Athletics: Cindy Lewis Director of Men’s Basketball Operations: Associate Director of Athletics for Fan Engagement: Colin Curtin (Niagara, 2009) Chrissy Arnone Associate Director of Athletics for Finance and Administration: Rachel August Associate Director of Athletics for Communications: Stephen Gorchov Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Education and Compliance Services: Alyssa Morales Kelly Assistant Director of Athletics for Ticket Operations: Maria Corvino 8 Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Services and Life Skills Development: Rachelle Fabre Assistant Director of Athletics for NCAA Education and Compliance Services: Samantha Hegmann Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Events: Ryan Watson Senior Director of Athletic Development: Kevin Barry Associate Dean for the Center for University Advising: Rachel Peel-Macandrew Athletic Department Phone: (516) 463-4667 Associate