Coaching Staff 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year

2009-10 Morgan State Bears • 1 5 Todd Bozeman 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year ranked No. 23 in the Mid-Major 7 in the Washington Post Atlantic Top 25, No. 6 in the Washington 11 poll. Post Atlantic 11 Poll, and No. 1 in After a 7-8 start, the Bears reeled the Sheridan Broadcasting Network off an incredible eight straight (SBN) Black College Poll. victories, equaling its longest The Bears tallied eight wins at winning streak since 1975, and Hill Field House and made its first closed out the regular season by NCAA Tournament appearance in winning 13 of their last 14 regular school history as a No. 15 seed. season games. The Bears were led by the MEAC’s The team also proved it could top ranked guard Jermaine compete against some of the nation’s “Itchy” Bolden, who wrapped the best teams, as it suffered four-point Bears’ historic season with a school losses at UConn and Miami, and record 170 assists. Marquise Kately were outlasted by Seton Hall by and Reggie Holmes also played 8-points earlier during the season. pivotal roles in the Bears success Morgan State men’s basketball and they were named to the All- coach Todd Bozeman was selected MEAC team and selected to the the 2008 Mid-Eastern Athletic In just three seasons at the helm, National Association of Basketball Conference Coach of the Year. Todd Bozeman has posted one of Coaches (NABC) All-District First This is the first time since joining the most dramatic turnarounds in Team. the MEAC that Bozeman has NCAA history by turning “perennial During the 2008-09 season, the been named Coach of the Year doormat” Morgan State into a Bears reached the No. 17 position by the league’s coaches and sports Mid-major power. in the College Insider Mid-major information directors. The last Bozeman is coming off his most polls and was ranked as high as No. Morgan State coach to win the successful campaign with the Bears and the most successful season in the school’s Division I history. Under Bozeman’s guidance, Morgan State captured their second consecutive regular season title and won its first MEAC Championship since 1977. The Bears completed their magical run with a 13-3 conference record and a 23-12 overall mark. Bozeman was named the MEAC Coach of the Year and was selected as the Hugh Durham Mid-Major Coach of the Year. Bozeman’s Bears recorded top non-conference wins over Marshall, DePaul, and defeated Towson in an ESPN BracketBusters matchup. Morgan State also completed the season The Bozeman Family (left to right): Blake, Brianna, TeLethea, Todd, and Okoye

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BOZEMANS’ RECORD VS. ALL OPPONENTS OPPONENT...... W-L Alabama...... 0-1 American...... 1-1 Arizona ...... 3-4 Arizona State...... 3-4 Bethune-Cookman...... 4-1 Cal-State Northridge...... 3-0 Cincinnati...... 2-1 Columbia...... 1-0 Connecticut...... 0-1 Coppin State...... 6-2 Delaware State...... 6-2 ...... 0-1 DePaul...... 2-0 Duke...... 1-0 East Carolina...... 1-1 Florida A&M...... 3-3 Hampton...... 3-3 Holy Cross...... 1-0 Howard...... 6-0 Illinois...... 0-1 Iowa State...... 0-1 Kansas...... 0-1 Kansas State...... 0-1 LaSalle...... 1-2 Longwood...... 1-1 Louisiana State...... 1-0 Manhattan...... 0-1 Marshall...... 1-0 Marquette...... 0-1 Maryland...... 1-1 Md. County...... 2-2 Md. Eastern Shore...... 4-0 award was head coach Nathaniel earned a postseason tournament Miami (Fla.)...... 0-1 Minnesota...... 2-0 Frazier in 1977. appearance in the NIT. Niagara...... 0-1 The Bears finished with a 22- Bozeman finished the season Norfolk State...... 3-2 Northern Arizona...... 2-0 11 regular season record, posting with a career record of 98-64 North Carolina A&T...... 3-1 the most Division I victories in five seasons as a collegiate Ohio Valley...... 1-0 Ole Miss...... 0-1 in school history and the best head coach. He is 35-29 in his Oklahoma...... 0-1 overall record in over 30 years. two seasons as the Bears’ head Oregon...... 4-3 Oregon State...... 5-2 The team, a preseason pick to coach, including a sensational Pacifi c...... 1-0 finish 4th in the league, won its 21-4 mark in home games. In Penn State...... 0-1 Richmond...... 1-0 first-ever MEAC regular season fact for the first time in school Saint Francis- PA...... 1-1 title and advanced to the league history the Bears finished the Saint Mary’s...... 1-1 San Francisco...... 2-0 tournament championship for season unbeaten at home as they Santa Clara...... 1-1 the first time since 1977. posted an impressive 12-0 mark Seton Hall...... 0-2 South Carolina State...... 5-1 Morgan State had never won at Hill Field House. Stanford...... 3-4 Southern...... 3-0 a regular season title at any level, Morgan State featured one Towson...... 1-0 and its only previous MEAC of the most dynamic rosters in Tulane...... 1-0 UCLA...... 3-4 crown came in 1977 when it the league. The Bears had the USC...... 6-1 won the conference tournament MEAC’s top ranked Utah...... 0-1 ...... 0-1 en route to the Division II Final Jerrell Green in addition to one Virginia Tech...... 0-1 Four. of the top 3-point sharp-shooters Wake Forest...... 1-0 Washington...... 5-3 Bozeman concluded the in the league with sophomore Washington State...... 4-3 year by taking the Bears to Reggie Holmes. The Bears did William Jessup...... 1-0 Winston-Salem State...... 3-0 their first Division I postseason not have a single player selected Wisconsin-Green Bay...... 0-2 appearance in history when they to the Preseason All-MEAC Overall Record 121-76

2009-10 Morgan State Bears Basketball • 17 Head Coach Todd Bozeman 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year Bears, Bozeman spent two seasons Tournament; including an upset of as a analyst defending national champion Duke and conducted camps and clinics and a Sweet 16 berth to cap Cal’s in South America and Africa. best NCAA Tournament run since Bozeman also spent three seasons 1960. in the NBA as the advance scout for As the head coach of the the where he not University of California-Berkeley, only scouted upcoming opponents Bozeman led the Golden Bears to but also coordinated and oversaw three NCAA Tournament bids in the Summer Player development four years, and was the youngest program. Prior to the Raptors, coach to ever reach the NCAA Bozeman spent a season scouting “Sweet Sixteen”. Within the Pac- for the Grizzlies, who 10, Bozeman’s Bears became the are now the . first school in conference history Bozeman also spent time to win three straight games over strengthening his ties with college UCLA in Pauley Pavilion, and was coaches and familiarized himself the first school to take back-to-back with the top youth players as a games over Arizona in McKale coach at the AAU level. Center in more than a decade. team, but finished the season with Bozeman took the college In four seasons as a head coach, the 2008 MEAC Player of the Year basketball world by storm after he led Cal to a 63-35 record (64.3 Jamar Smith, MEAC Defensive taking over the Cal program pct.) and guided the Golden Bears Player of the Year Boubacar Coly, in mid-season 1993; he led the to three top 4 finishes in the Pac- and All-MEAC second team Golden Bears to an 11-2 finish 10. Bozeman was instrumental in selection Marquise Kately. and a surprise berth in the NCAA building Cal into one of the elite During the 2006-07 season Morgan State was predicted to finish 10th in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), however, Bozeman guided the Bears to a 13-18 overall record and finished tied for 3rd place in the conference in his first season at the helm. Bozeman led the Bears to the 2007 MEAC Semi-Finals and was one game away from the Championship. Bozeman, widely regarded as one of the bright young minds in basketball, began his coaching duties April 27, 2006 and became the 15th head coach in Morgan State history. Prior to joining the Morgan State Todd Bozeman addresses the media following Morgan State’s fi rst MEAC Tournament Championship victory since 1977.

18 • “We Grind” • 2009-10 Morgan State Bears Basketball • Head Coach Todd Bozeman 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year 1987, serving as an assistant coach at Potomac (Md.) Senior High School for two seasons. he then rose quickly through the ranks, moving on to George Mason University as a part-time assistant under coach Ernie Nestor, before accepting a position at Tulane. Bozeman lettered four years as a guard at Rhode Island under coaches Brenden Malone and Claude English. He was named the Rams Most Valuable Player as a sophomore in 1983, before an ankle injury slowed him during his final two seasons at the school. Bozeman was born December 5, 1963 in Washington, DC and was raised in Forestville, Maryland. Bozeman and wife TeLethea reside in Bowie, MD with his son Blake(17), daughter Brianna(16) and his nephew Okoye(18). programs in NCAA basketball and The fruits of Bozeman’s labor nurtured the development of future were quickly realized as the NBA stars , Lamond, Green Wave shocked most college Murray, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, basketball observers during their Sean Marks, Ed Gray, first two seasons since the program Tremaine Fowlkes, Michael was reinstated. Tulane proved to Stewart and the college basketball be quite competitive during that career of the NFL’s Tony first season back, including a Gonzales. stunning upset of then 10th-ranked Bozeman arrived at Cal in 1990 Memphis State among its victories. after spending two seasons as an The Greenies followed that effort assistant to Perry Clark at Tulane by posting a winning slate, going (1988-90). While a member of the 16-14, while posting wins over five Tulane staff, Bozeman played a squads that went on to postseason major role in the rebuilding of the play. Leading the way for Tulane Green Wave basketball program, was a pair of Bozeman’s prize which was reinstated after a four- recruits, and Kim year disbandment. He spent a total Lewis, who were each named Metro of two seasons at the New Orleans Conference Rookie of the Year in school, the first of which he spent 1990 and 1991, respectively. the majority of his time on the Bozeman began his coaching recruiting trail, luring an impressive career upon graduating from the group of prospects into the fold. University of Rhode Island in

2009-10 Morgan State Bears Basketball • 19 Head Coach Todd Bozeman 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year • Averaged 18 wins per season • 1994 team finished with school’s highest final ranking in 34 years TODD BOZEMAN AT A GLANCE • Took Cal to Regional Semi-finals for the first time since 1960 • Held an 8-0 record at home for the 1995-96 season Name: Todd Bozeman • Recorded 1st road sweep of Oregon schools in 33 years Born: December 5, 1963 in Washington, D.C. Wife: TeLethea Bozeman’s Playing Experience Son: Blake (17) • Scholarship Player for the University of Rhode Island • 4-year Letterman at the guard position Daughter: Brianna (16) • Team Captain and Team MVP Nephew: Okoye (18) Education: B.A. in Communications, Bozeman Recruited and Coached University of Rhode Island, 1986 • 2008 MEAC Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year • 7 High School All-Americans Bozeman’s Coaching Career • 5 Conference Rookie of the Years (2 Metro Conference) & 2006-Present Morgan State Head Basketball Coach (3 Pac-10 Conference) 2001 NBDL Assistant Basketball Coach • 1996 Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year • NBDL South American Team (NBA) • 8 Freshmen All-Americans 1998-2001 NBA Advance Scout • 4 Consensus Collegiate All-Americans • Toronto Raptors (NBA) • 2 John Wooden Award finalist 1997-98 NBA College Scout • 3 NBA Lottery Picks • Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA) • 1992 Naismith National High School Player of the Year 1992-96 College Head Basketball Coach • 1993 Sporting News and USA Today Freshman of the Year • 1994 Sporting News NCAA Player of the Year • University of California • 1995 NBA Rookie of the Year 1990-92 College Assistant Basketball Coach • 1996 National Freshman of the Year • University of California • 1997 NBA Rookie of the Year 1988-90 College Assistant Basketball Coach • 1st freshman to ever win a Player of the Year honor in Pac-10 history • Tulane University 1988 College Assistant Basketball Coach • George Mason University Recent NBA Players coached by Bozeman • Shaheer Abdur-Rahim () 1986-87 High School Assistant Basketball Coach • Jason Kidd (New Jersey Nets) • Potomac High School • Sean Marks (Miami Heat) • Lamond Murray (New Jersey Nets) Bozeman’s Head Coaching Highlights • Michael Stewart () • Led Morgan State to 1st place regular season finish; • Tremaine Fowlkes () Selected as Mid-Major Coach of the Year and • Ed Gray (/Portland Trailblazers) MEAC Coach of the Year; Captured MEAC Tournament Title ; Made 1st Rd. appearance in the NCAA as a No. 15 seed • Led Morgan State to 1st place regular season finish; Selected as MEAC Coach of the Year; Advanced to the 2008 Tournament Finals; Made 1st Rd. appearance in the NIT • Led Morgan State to 3rd place regular season finish and advanced to the 2007 MEAC Tournament Semi-Finals Cal Bear Jason Kidd • Held a 63-35 record in 3½ years at Cal shoots over Duke guard as • Notched three Top 4 finishes in the Pac-10, twice finishing 2nd Todd Bozeman’s • Held a winning record against 9-of-10 Pac-10 schools Golden Bears pull-off • Recorded three NCAA Tournament bids in four years one of the most exciting • Was the youngest Head Coach ever in NCAA Sweet upsets in Sixteen (29) NCAA Tournament history. • First Coach to take Cal teams to the NCAA Tournament • 2nd highest winning percentage in Cal history • Recorded wins against the following elite programs: ◊ UCLA (3) twice at Pauly Pavilion [ranked #1, #1 & #3 respectfully] ◊ Arizona (3) twice at the McKale Center in Tucson [ranked #3, #10, #7] ◊ Cincinnati (2) once at Shoemaker Arena ◊ Minnesota (2) once in Minneapolis ◊ Duke - NCAA Sweet 16 ◊ Wake Forest, only non-conference opponent to win at Wake Forest in last nine years • Team ranked in Top 20 for four years

20 • “We Grind” • 2009-10 Morgan State Bears Basketball • Head Coach Todd Bozeman 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year

Todd Bozeman was selected 2009 Mid-Major Coach of the Year

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT TODD BOZEMAN AND MSU BASKETBALL . . .

“Todd Bozeman is a proven coach who has done a great job of energizing the Morgan State program.” − , Head Coach, Univ. of Maryland

“Todd has done a great job with the Morgan State program. He has proven that he is not only a good recruiter, but that he is also an outstanding coach.” − Bruiser Flint, Head Coach, Drexel University

“Todd has a very fi ne mind for the game. He has proven himself to be an outstanding recruiter. But more importantly, he is able to communicate with and also teach his student athletes.” − Al Skinner, Head Coach, Boston College

“Todd is a very bright coach. He has a magical touch with young people in terms of motivating them to be the best they can be.”

2009-10 Morgan State Bears Basketball • 21 Assistant Coach Kevin McClain 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year recorded wins against Florida in the 2004 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and an 87-84 win at Maryland in 2006. Prior to Manhattan College, he spent eight years as an assistant coach at Casper College in Casper, WY. McClain became the top assistant for the Thunderbirds after his Kevin McClain enters second season, and his his fourth year with responsibilities covered all the Bears’ as a veteran aspects of the program. assistant coach on Todd McClain began his Bozeman’s staff. coaching career in the McClain’s duties with Baltimore City Parks and the Bears include game Recreation League, where and practice preparation, he coached youth teams in recruiting, and assisting all sports in the 9-17 year in all basketball old age groups. Among matters. those he coached were McClain, 41, most Manhattan Jasper Kenny The McClain File recently served as an Minor and Carmelo assistant coach at Full Name: Kevin McClain Anthony, former Born: July 30, 1968 Manhattan College Syracuse star and current High School: Dunbar High School (‘86) before coming to Morgan member of the NBA’s College: University of America State. While working at . B.S. in Sports Management (‘03) Manhattan, the Jaspers AS A PLAYER: Lettered at Dunbar High School

AS A COACH: 2006-Present: assistant coach at Morgan State 1990-95: head coach at Baltimore City Parks and Recreation League, Baltimore, MD 1995-03: assistant coach at Casper College, Casper, NY 2003-06: assistant coach at Manhattan College, Manahattan, NY

22 • “We Grind” • 2009-10 Morgan State Bears Basketball • Assistant Coach Keith Goodie 2008-09 MEAC Champs ● 2009 MEAC Tournament Champs ● Mid-Major Coach of the Year Prior to joining Morgan State, Goodie spent nine years as an A.A.U. head coach for the Baltimore Select (1998-2007) where he helped develop and mentor over50 Division I players, a list that includes Sam Cassell, Carmelo Anthony, Michael Lloyd and current MSU standout Reggie Holmes. He was also selected to work as a member of the Adidas All- American Camp from 2004-06. He also spent time as a youth coach with the Cherry Hill Recreation Center (1984-97). Keith Goodie enters his Goodie was a standout point third year as a member of Todd guard for the University of the Bozeman’s staff and enters his District of Columbia Firebirds. first season as MSU’s assistant He ranked among the league’s coach. leaders by averaging 19 ppg, 9 Keith Goodie with NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony at the Kirk Prior to becoming assistant assists and 3.4 steals during his Lee Celebrity Basketball Game. Goodie served as head coach coach, Goodie worked as senior season. He transferred to of one of the Celebrity All-Star teams during the summer of 2008. the Bears’ Director of Player UDC from Essex Community Development/Manager during College where he was a JUCO the 2008-09 campaign, helping All-American point guard. the Bears to a 23-12 record, Mid- The Baltimore native earned Eastern Athletic Conference his bachelor’s degree from Morgan Title and the school’s first- State and he and his wife, Faye ever appearance in the NCAA Marie, have two children, Keith Tournament. Jr. (23), and Keondra Elise (17) The Goodie File and they reside in Baltimore. Full Name: Keith Goodie Born: January 1, 1966 High School: Dunbar High School (‘84) College: Morgan State B.S. in Sociology (‘08)

AS A PLAYER: Member of No. 2 ranked team in the nation under Coach Bob Wade Two-year letterman at Univ. of District of Columbia where he averaged 14 ppg & 6 apg Two-year letterman at Essex C.C. JUCO First-Team All-Conference selection Led Region XX in assists (8.7 apg)

AS A COACH: 1998-2007: A.A.U. head coach for the Baltimore Select

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