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University of TABLE OF CONTENTS 2005-06 Cowboy Basketball Schedule Media Information ...... 1-4 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME/TV Media THE Informatio WYOMING W AYv ...... 6-50 NOVEMBER Wed., Nov. 2 Colorado State-Pueblo (Exhibition) Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. 2005-06 Season Outlook Tue., Nov. 8 Chadron State (Exhibition) Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. Sun., Nov. 13 2005 BCA Invitational Laramie, Wyo. Season Outlook ...... 52-55 to Tue., Nov. 15 Participating Teams: Alabama State, Butler, Charlotte, Radio-TV Roster ...... 56 Coppin State, Lehigh, Northwestern, UNC Wilmington, Wyoming Sun., Nov. 13 vs. Alabama State Laramie, Wyo. 2:00 p.m. Rosters ...... 57 Mon., Nov. 14 vs. TBA Laramie, Wyo. TBA Roster Breakdown ...... 58 Tue., Nov. 15 vs. TBA Laramie, Wyo. TBA Tue., Nov. 22 Northern Colorado Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. Cowboy Coaches Wed., Nov. 30 at Washington State Pullman, Wash. 8:00 p.m. Head Coach Steve McClain ...... 60-64 DECEMBER Sat., Dec. 3 Southern Illinois Laramie, Wyo. 2:00 p.m. Cowboy Assistants ...... 65-67 Mon., Dec. 5 Colorado-Colorado Springs Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. Support Staff ...... 68-70 Sat., Dec. 10 at Princeton Princeton, N.J. 5:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 17 Wyoming Shootout Casper, Wyo. 4:00 p.m. The Cowboys vs. Montana State Thu., Dec. 22 SMU Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. Biographical Sketches ...... 72-92 Tue., Dec. 27 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. Sat., Dec. 31 Weber State Laramie, Wyo. 2:00 p.m. The Opponents JANUARY The Opponents ...... 94-102 Mon., Jan. 2 at Denver Denver, Colo. 7:00 p.m. Series Records ...... 102-110 Wed., Jan. 4 UNLV* Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 7 at TCU* Fort Worth, Texas 6:00 p.m. A Look At 2004-05 Wed., Jan. 11 Air Force* Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 14 New Mexico* Laramie, Wyo. 1:00 p.m. (ESPN+Plus) Statistics ...... 112-114 Wed., Jan. 18 at BYU* Provo, Utah 7:00 p.m. (SportsWest) Wed., Jan. 25 at Colorado State* Fort Collins, Colo. 7:00 p.m. Box Scores ...... 115-121 Sat., Jan. 28 San Diego State* Laramie, Wyo. 2:00 p.m. Gene Benson Award ...... 122 FEBRUARY Records Wed., Feb. 1 Utah* Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. (KJZZ) Sat., Feb. 4 at UNLV* Las Vegas, Nev. 8:00 p.m. (SportsWest) School Records ...... 124-139 Wed., Feb. 8 TCU* Laramie, Wyo. 7:00 p.m. All-Time Scores ...... 140-150 Sat., Feb. 11 at Air Force* Colorado Springs, Colo. 8:00 p.m. (SportsWest) Wed., Feb. 15 at New Mexico* Albuquerque, N.M. 7:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 18 BYU* Laramie, Wyo. 2:00 p.m. (SportsWest) Cowboy Traditions Sat., Feb. 25 Colorado State* Laramie, Wyo. 8:00 p.m. (ESPN2) Traditions ...... 152-154 MARCH Hall of Fame Inductees ...... 155 Wed., March 1 at San Diego State* San Diego, Calif. 8:00 p.m.(SportsWest) Letterman ...... 156-157 Sat., March 4 at Utah* , Utah 7:00 p.m. Thu.-Sat., Mountain West TBA (ESPN and Pokes in the Pros ...... 158 March 7-11 Conference Tournament Denver, Colo. ESPN+Plus) This is Wyoming Bold indicates home games UW Administration & Staff ....160-163 All times listed are Mountain 2005 BCA INVITATIONAL Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, WY time, tentative and subject November 13 - 15, 2005 UW Head Coaches ...... 163 to change. Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, November 15th November 14th November 13th November 14th November 15th * Indicates Mountain West Mountain West Conference Wyoming Conference games. Game 2 Loser 2 2:00pm Winner 2 Game 5 Game 8 Review and Accomplishments ..... 165 $ The 2006 Mountain West 12:00pm Alabama State 8:00pm Winner 5 Winner 8 Conference Tournament will Game 10 Game 12 Conference Standings ...... 166-167 2:00pm UNC Wilmington 8:00pm feature a fi rst round game on Game 1 Loser 1 12:00pm Winner 1 Conference Awards ...... 168 Tue., March 7 between the No. 8 Butler and No. 9 seeded teams. The Fifth Place CHAMPION Charlotte MWC Staff ...... 169 winner of the No. 8 vs. No. 9 Game 3 Loser 3 6:00pm Winner 3 game will then move into the Game 6 Game 7 MWC Arenas ...... 170 2:00pm Coppin State 6:00pm regular bracket and play the Winner 6 Winner 7 No. 1 seed on Thu., March 9. Northwestern Directions to MWC Arenas ...... 171 Game 4 All other teams will also begin Loser 4 8:00pm Winner 4 play on Thu., March 9. Lehigh Conference Statistics ...... 172 Loser 5 Loser 8 Game 9 All times are Game 11 Seventh Place 12:00pm Mountain Standard Time 6:00pm Third Place MWC Composite Schedule .....173-174 Loser 6 Loser 7 Follow the Cowboys ...... 175 **Note: “Home” team will be listed on the top of the bracket for each game. MWC Logos ...... 176 THE GAZELLE GROUP, 475 WALL STREET, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08540 (TEL) 609-921-1300 (FAX) 609-921-2332 WWW.GAZELLEGROUP.COM BASKETBALL 1 Media Information

elcome to the University Wyoming at a Glance Practice of Wyoming, and Cowboy Media members are required to check with Basketball. The information Location/Founded: Laramie, Wyo., 1886 W the Wyoming Media Relations Offi ce prior on these pages is presented to assist the (101st Year of Basketball). to attending any Cowboy practice session at working media in its coverage of the 2005- least one day prior to the date requested. Enrollment: 13,162 06 season. The Wyoming Media Relations McClain Interviews Offi ce will be available through the year Wyoming head coach Steve McClain is Conference: Mountain West (Seventh to assist you. available to the media between 11 a.m. and Year, Includes Air Force, Brigham Young, noon during the week. Please work through Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego Credential Requests the Media Relations Office to schedule State, TCU, UNLV, Utah, and Wyoming.) Requests for the media area and photo credentials should be directed to the those interviews. He will be available on Nickname: Cowboys, Pokes University of Wyoming Media Relations Mountain West teleconference three times Offi ce. To ensure consideration, either e-mail, during the season, and weekly on his own Colors: Brown & Gold fax or mail a request on company letterhead conference call. Media Relations will notify media of the dates. President: Tom Buchanan at least one week prior to the game you wish to cover. No requests will be processed Video Services Athletic Director: Gary Barta later than noon on the day prior to the For video highlights, please contact Jim game. Credentials will either be mailed, or Showers, Director of Media/Audiovisual Arena: Arena-Auditorium (15,000), will be held at the Will Call Window, located Services, at (307) 766-6318. 24th Season at the west side of the Arena-Auditorium at Conference Call Record in Arena-Auditorium: 253-77 the athletics ticket offi ce. Steve McClain will conduct a conference (.767) Arena-Auditorium call every week during the season. The day Wyoming’s Arena-Auditorium is located will vary, so contact the MR offi ce for more All Time Record: 1306-956 on Willett Drive in Laramie, just north of information. Media members are asked to call the bridge three to fi ve minutes prior to Home Record: 820-271 War Memorial Stadium and the Fieldhouse complex. Media parking is located to the the conference. The number is 307-766- NCAA History: 14 Appearances, 9-19; south and west of the Double A, in the “FA” 1007 and the access number is 2256#. One National Championship, 1943; lot. Will Call is located at the Willett West Real Time Data Rights One Sweet 16, 1987. entrance to the Double A, and is open 90 Policy minutes prior to game time. The acceptance of media credentials is 8 Appearances, 7-8. NIT History: an acknowledgment of the University of Highest fi nish was second in 1986. Media Facilities Media members are seated at fl oor level Wyoming’s rights to the game and play- Head Coach: Steve McClain (Chadron on the north side of the Arena-Auditorium. by-play coverage and your agreement to abide by any restrictions the University of State '84); 126-82 (.606) at Wyoming, Additional photographic services are Wyoming may place on real-time play-by- as NCAA Division I head coach. provided through the UW Photo Service (307- play coverage and use of comprehensive 766-3257). Contact Ed Rasmussen, Director, Assistants: John Adams (Iowa State '95) game statistics. Failure to abide by these for more information. The Media Room is Silvey Dominguez (New Mexico '77) restrictions implemented by the University of located at the top off the truck ramp and to Shaun Vandiver (Colorado '02) Wyoming may result in revocation of press the left up the hallway to the locker rooms. credentials. The University of Wyoming Trainer: Seth Holt Phone lines are available on a fi rst-come, reserves the right to grant approval for fi rst-serve basis. distribution of real time play-by-play, game- Mary Johnson Secretary: Post-Game Procedures related statistics and information through 2004-2005 Record: 15-13, 7-7 in MWC Members of the Media Relations staff the Internet. will escort media representatives to the Media Relations Offi ce Post Season: None media/hospitality room at the top of the The Wyoming Media Relations Offi ce is truck ramp. Head Coach Steve McClain Lettermen Returning/Lost: 6/5 located at the north end of the Intercollegiate and requested players will come to the Athletics Building in the Fieldhouse North Starters Returning/Lost: 1/4 room. Opponent coaches and players will Addition. The office is located on the be interviewed outside their locker room. second fl oor, room 206. 2 WYOMING Media Information

Sources of Information Your Hosts for Media Media Relations Mailing Address: Media Relations Shipping Address: Information on University of Wyoming Basketball is University of Wyoming Athletics Dept. University of Wyoming available through the following sources. We at the Dept. 3414, 1000 E. University Ave. 16th & Gibbon Streets Wyoming Media Relations Offi ce hope you continue Laramie, WY 82071 Laramie, WY 82071 to consider our staff as your primary source for Phone: 307/766-2256 Fax Number: 307/766-2346 Press Row Phone: 307/766-2222 Press Row Fax: 307/766-4921 information. Call us anytime at (307) 766-2256. Kevin McKinney's home number is (307) 742-3181. Kevin McKinney Tim Harkins Tim Harkins' home number is (307) 742-6309. Associate Athletics Assistant Athletics 1. World Wide Web Director Director University of Wyoming Athletics may be Home Phone: Home Phone: accessed on the World Wide Web at the (307) 742-3181 (307) 742-6309 following address: www.wyomingathletics.com Cell Phone: Cell Phone: 2. E-Mail Addresses (307) 760-7845 (307) 760-7847 You can e-mail the Wyoming Media [email protected] [email protected] Relations Offi ce at: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Amy Dambro Aaron Voos 3. Teamline Assistant Media Website Coordinator Radio broadcasts over your phone. Relations Director Cell Phone: Dial 1-800-846-4700 Home Phone: (307) 760-7763 Wyoming's access code is 6679 (307) 742-1960 [email protected] 4. Live Broadcasts on Yahoo.com Cell Phone: Live radio broadcasts of the Wyoming Cowboys (307) 760-1736 are available over the internet. Go to the [email protected] offi cial University of Wyoming website at www. wyomingathletics.com On the left-hand side of our homepage, click on: Diane Dodson Media Rela tions Staff Radio/TV Broadcast Info. & Multimedia. The Offi ce Manager Jared Petrino, Student Assistant; next page that appears will allow you to select [email protected] John Paradis, Student Assistant; football broadcasts, or other UW sports team Jeremy Francom, Student Assistant broadcasts. Ticket Information: Tickets to all University of Wyoming Athletic events can be purchased through the UW Athletics Ticket Offi ce. Tickets can be ordered over the phone by calling 1-800-922-9461 or 307-766-4850. University of Wyoming Primary Media Outlets NEWSPAPERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS Dave Walsh, Football and Basketball Play-by-Play 400 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80204 1707 Person, Laramie, WY 82070 LARAMIE DAILY BOOMERANG Phone: 303/892-5000 Fax: 303/892-5123 Phone: 307/745-6060 320 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070 email: [email protected] Phone: 307/742-2176 Fax: 307/721-2973 TELEVISION KOWB Radio Bob Hammond, sports editor KTWO-TV P. O. Box 1290, Laramie, WY 82070 Richard Anderson, beat writer 1856 Skyview Drive, Casper, WY 82601 Phone: 307/745-4888 Fax: 307/742-4576 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 307/237-3711 Fax: 307/234-9866 Frank Gambino, sports director David Settle, Sports CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE email: [email protected] P. O. Box 80, Casper, WY 82602 email: [email protected] Phone: 307/266-0573 or 1-800-442-6916 KGWN-TV KUWR Radio Fax: 307/266-0568 2923 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Dept. 3984, 1000 E. University Ave. Jack Daly, beat writer Hans Seitz, sports director University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307/634-7755 Fax: 307/634-7511 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 307/766-4240 Fax: 307/766-6184 e-mail: [email protected] WYOMING TRIBUNE-EAGLE Bob Beck, news director, 702 W. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 e-mail: [email protected] ADIO Phone: 307/634-3361 Fax: 307/778-7163 R Robert Gagliardi, sports editor KFBC Radio WIRE SERVICE Dave Shelles, beat writer 1806 Capitol, Cheyenne, WY 82001 (FLAGSHIP) Associated Press, 320 W. 25th St., #310, e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 307/634-4461 Fax: 307/632-8586 Cheyenne, WY 82001 Dave Montgomery, Cowboy Sports THE BRANDING IRON Phone: 800/442-2451 Fax: 307/637-8538 Network Producer Dan Lewerenz UW, Dept. 4238, 1000 E. University Ave. email: [email protected] Laramie, WY 82071 Mead Gruver Phone: 307/766-6190 Fax: 307/766-4027 KTWO Radio Bob Moen 150 N. Nichols, Casper, WY 82601 THE DENVER POST Phone: 307/266-5252 Fax: 307/235-9143 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303/820-1010 Fax: 303/820-1406 email: [email protected]

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THE ‘POKES ON RADIO AND TELEVISION CREDITS Credits: The 2005-06 University of Wyoming Basketball Media Guide was produced by the University of Wyoming Athletics Media Relations Office. The guide was edited by Tim Harkins, Assistant Athletics Director, and Kevin McKinney, Associate Athletics Director. ll of the Pokes’ games, both home and away, may be heard Much thanks to: Media Relations on the 25-station Cow boy Sports Network. With stations A through out Wy o ming, west ern South Dako ta and Colorado, Offi ce Manager Diane Dodson; Assistant fans from near and far may stay in touch with the Cow boys. Media Relations Director Amy Dambro; The fl agship sta tion for the Cowboy Sports Network is KFBC in Website Coordinator Aaron Voos; and Chey enne, Wyo. Dave Mont gom ery serves as the ex ec u tive pro duc er student assistants Jeremy Francom, Keven of the Network. Uni ver si ty of Wyoming As so ci ate Athletic Di rec tor Gibbs, John Paradis and Jared Petrino for Kent Noble serves as network sales di rec tor. There are 25 affi liates of the Cowboy Sports Network for the all their contributions. 2005-06 season. The network covers the entire state of Wyoming, Dave Walsh plus western South Dakota and northern Colorado. This year’s affi liates are: Printing Credit: We are tremendously grateful to the wonderful people at Modern KBFS (AM) 1450 Belle Fourche, S.D. KNDZ (FM) 105.1 Billings, Mont. Printing Company of Laramie for the KBBS (AM) 1450 Buffalo, Wyo. KTWO (AM) 1030 Casper, Wyo. KFBC (AM) 1240 Cheyenne, Wyo. KODI (AM) 1400 Cody, Wyo. pride they take in producing University of KKTY (AM) 1470 Douglas, Wyo. KEVA (AM) 1240 Evanston, Wyo. Wyoming publications. Our thanks go out KIML (AM) 1270 Gillette, Wyo. KUGR (AM) 1490 Green River, Wyo. to everyone at Modern Printing. KJAX (FM) 93.3 Jackson, Wyo. KMER (AM) 950 Kemmerer, Wyo. KOVE (AM) 1330 Lander, Wyo. KOWB (AM) 1290 Laramie, Wyo. KASL (AM) 1240 Newcastle, Wyo. KPOW (AM) 1260 Powell, Wyo. Design Credit: To Hugh West of Modern KRAL (AM) 1240 Rawlins, Wyo. KVOW (AM) 1450 Riverton, Wyo. Printing Company, we cannot thank you KQSW (FM) 96.5 Rock Springs, Wyo. KWYO (AM) 1410 Sheridan, Wyo. enough for the time and dedication you KYDT (FM) 103.1 Sundance, Wyo. KWYW (FM) 99.1 Thermopolis, Wyo. put into designing the 2005-06 Basketball KERM (FM) 98.3 Torrington, Wyo. KYCN (AM) 1340 Wheatland, Wyo. KWOR (AM) 1340 Worland, Wyo. Media Guide. You’ve once again made our guide a better publication by the work Handling the play-by-play chores is Dave Walsh. Join ing Walsh in the booth as color analyst is longtime you do. Cow boy bas ketball broadcaster and UW Associate A.D. Kevin McKinney. Chey enne radio per son al i ty J.D. Harris is the studio host. Walsh, who enters his 22nd year as “Voice of the Cow boys”, hails from San Diego, Calif. He received his Photography Credits: One group of degree in radio/tele vi sion in 1975 from San Diego State Uni ver si ty and was sports di rec tor at KVOC Radio in people we cannot thank enough are Casper prior to joining the Cow boys. Walsh co-hosts “Sportsline Live”, a night ly sports call-in talk show on KOWB-KCGY in Laramie, and pro duc es “Dave Walsh Sports Com men tary” each week day. He is a nine-time our friends at UW Photo Service — to “Sports caster of the Year” for Wy o ming as se lected by his peers of the National As so ci a tion of Sports writ ers Marlene Carstens, Ed Rasmussen and and Sports cast ers. Ted Brummond, your service to us is invaluable. We appreciate all of your excellent work and the long hours you put in to serve our needs. Our thanks go out to John Waggener and the American Heritage Center for the historical photos they provided for this year’s guide. Many thanks to Michael Smith, Marty Altenbern and Jerry Legerski for their outstanding photo contributions to the 2005-06 Wyoming Basketball Media Guide.

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