2006-07 Hofstra Men’s Basketball Schedule November 7 Tue. EXHIBITION GAME 7 p.m. 11 Sat. at UNC Charlotte 4 p.m. 18 Sat. at Manhattan College 2 p.m. Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout (Anchorage, AK) 23 Thu. vs. University of Hawaii 9:30 p.m. 24 Fri. vs. California/Marshall (ESPN2)^ TBA 25 Sat. vs. Pacific/Missouri-Kansas City/Loyola Marymount/Alaska-Anchorage (ESPN2)^ TBA 29 Wed. at Siena College TBA December 2 Sat. GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY* (MSG Network) 4 p.m. 5 Tue. at Stony Brook University (MSG Network) 7 p.m. 12 Tue. ST. FRANCIS (NY) COLLEGE 8 p.m. 22 Fri. at Syracuse University 7 p.m. Aeropostale Holiday Festival (Madison Square Garden) 28 Thu. vs. Saint Joseph’s University (MSG Network) TBA 29 Fri. vs. Boston University/St. John’s University (Fox Sports) TBA January 3 Wed. at UNC Wilmington* (SportsNet New York) 9:30 p.m. 6 Sat. UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE* 4 p.m. 8 Mon. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY* (MSG Network) 7 p.m. 11 Thu. at Drexel University* (SportsNet New York) 8 p.m. 13 Sat. at Northeastern University* (SportsNet New York, CN8) Noon 18 Thu. TOWSON UNIVERSITY* (ESPNU) 7 p.m. 20 Sat. THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY* 4 p.m. 24 Wed. at Georgia State University* 7 p.m. 27 Sat. at Towson University* 4 p.m. 29 Mon. at University of Delaware* 7 p.m. 31 Wed. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY* 7 p.m. February 3 Sat. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY* (MSG Network) 4 p.m. 8 Thu. DREXEL UNIVERSITY* (SportsNet New York) 7 p.m. 10 Sat. at George Mason University* (ESPN2) 4 p.m. 13 Tue. at Old Dominion University* (SportsNet New York) 7 p.m. 17 Sat. ESPN BRACKET BUSTERS (TV) TBA 22 Thu. UNC WILMINGTON* (ESPNU) 7 p.m. 24 Sat. at James Madison University* 7 p.m. March 2-5 Fri.-Mon. Colonial Athletic Association Championship (@ Richmond, VA) TBA Home games in Bold CAPS *Colonial Athletic Association game Dates and times subject to change. All times are Eastern Standard Time. ^ESPN2 will televise the semifinals and finals of the Great Alaska Shootout For Ticket Information, Call (516) HOF-TIXX www.hofstra.edu/athletics 2005-06 Team Achievements • Finished the season at 26-7, tying the • Finished with the highest RPI rating in school record for wins in a season. school history (31). • Reached the quarterfinals of the Postseason • Made four national TV appearances in NIT. 2005-06, most in school history. • Picked up the first two Division I • Finished undefeated at home during the postseason wins in school history. regular season. • Made its seventh Division I postseason • One of only four teams in the country to appearance, including its second in a row. have five players score 25 or more points in a game. • Finished 14-4 in the Colonial Athletic Association, marking the fifth year in a row • Defeated a nationally ranked team for the that the Pride has improved its conference first time in school history. record. Individual Achievements Junior Guard Loren Stokes First Team All-CAA First Team NABC All-District First Team All-Metropolitan New York CAA All-Tournament Team Sophomore Guard Antoine Agudio Second Team All-CAA Second Team NABC All-District Third Team All-Metropolitan New York Broke his own record for three-pointers in a season (91) Became the first sophomore in school history to reach 1,000 career points Junior Guard Carlos Rivera CAA All-Tournament Team Senior Forward Adrian Uter Broke school record for blocks in a season (66) What They Are Saying About Hofstra Basketball “The backcourt of Loren Stokes, Antoine Agudio “Tom Pecora has the top scoring returning and Carlos Rivera is as good a trio as there is at backcourt in the country. Do-it-all guard Loren this level.” Stokes teams with sharpshooter Antoine Agudio - Andy Katz, ESPN and defensive-minded Carlos Rivera to provide scoring, defense and experience.” “Looking for the next mid-major school to make - Jay Bilas, ESPN a splash on the national scene? Take a good look at the Hofstra Pride, who boast one of the best “The guard trio of Stokes, Agudio, and Rivera backcourts in the country.” - Mitchell Light, Athlon combined to average 46.3 points per game. Sports Granted, you might not take them over North Carolina’s best three guards or Marquette’s best “College basketball observers will undoubtedly be three, but statistically, Hofstra’s trio is the best, turning over every nook and cranny next season in and Pecora likes his chances moving forward with search of the next George Mason. Hofstra, which them.” returns all three of its standout - Gary Parrish, CBS Sportsline guards, will be as good a candidate as any.” Preseason “Proud Pride fans aren’t just - Stewart Mandel, Sports Illustrated RankingsPreseason fancying their guard corps as the CAA’s best, they’re boastfully NCAARankings Second Round - “The best three-man backcourt you comparing their trio to high-major AthlonNCAA Sports Second Round - know nothing about -- Loren Stokes, Athlon Sports backcourt tandems such as those at Antoine Agudio and Carlos Rivera #20 - Foxsports.com Kansas and North Carolina. And if #20 - Foxsports.com -- returns from a 26-win team.” #21 - Lindy’s Sports the squad lives up to its potential, #21 - Lindy’s Sports - Gregg Doyel, CBS Sportsline much of the New York metropolitan #24#24 - CBS - CBS Sportsline Sportsline area might come aboard for the feel- #29#34 - Collegehoops.net - Collegehoops.net “Pecora returns one of the good ride.” #43#43 - ESPN.com - ESPN.com top backcourts not only in the - Kyle Whelliston, ESPN conference, but also in the country.” #29 - SI.com - Michael Litos, Blue Ribbon College “One of the most explosive Basketball Yearbook backcourts in the Northeast, if not in the nation.” “Coach Tom Pecora welcomes back one of the - Raphielle Johnson, Collegehoops.net most exciting backcourts in the nation in his three- guard attack. The backcourt has the capability to send the Pride deep into March.” “If guards are the keys to basketball success, - Lindy’s College Basketball experienced guards allow coaches to smile all season. So count on Hofstra Coach Tom Pecora to “The talk around Hempstead is that the Pride may be doing some grinning. The Pride welcome back have the best returning backcourt in the country.” the nation’s highest-scoring backcourt.” - Athlon Sports - USA Today “The Pride have the country’s best three-guard “The marketing line around Hempstead is “In lineup and should get a chance to display it on a Guards We Trust.” And it’s absolutely true. The national level this season.” Pride return one of the nation’s best backcourts.” - Collegehoops.net - The Sporting News Preview Table of Contents 2006-07 Schedule ...................................................1 2005-06 Achievements ...........................................2 What They Are Saying About Hofstra Basketball .3 Table of Contents ...................................................4 Hofstra Facilities ....................................................6 Hofstra Game Day .................................................8 Media Following ..................................................10 2006-07 Quick Facts ............................................12 Media Information ...............................................13 STAFF Tom Pecora ..........................................................14 Van Macon ...........................................................16 David Duke ..........................................................17 Mike Kelly ...........................................................18 John Corso ...........................................................19 Terry Ryan/Joe Makovec/Team Managers ...........20 MEET THE PRIDE Carlos Rivera .......................................................26 Loren Stokes ........................................................28 Antoine Agudio ....................................................30 Jorge Lebron ........................................................32 Mike Davis-Sabb .................................................34 Chris Gadley ........................................................36 Greg Johnson .......................................................38 Zygis Sestokas .....................................................40 Arminas Urbutis ...................................................42 Ryan Johnson .......................................................44 Charles Jenkins ....................................................46 Mantas Leonavicius .............................................48 Sal Patricio ...........................................................50 Greg Washington ..................................................52 Anthony Errico .....................................................54 TEAM PHOTO ....................................... 56 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION This is Hofstra ......................................................58 Hofstra University Heritage .................................60 Hofstra University President ................................61 University Senior Administration/Trustees ..........62 Director of Athletics .............................................63 Athletics Administration and Head Coaches .......64 2006-07 OUTLOOK University Academic Support ..............................66 2006-07 Roster .....................................................21 Athletic Training ..................................................67 Radio/TV Chart ....................................................22 Basketball Academic Program .............................68 2006-07 Preview ..................................................23 Long Island and New York City ..........................69 HOFSTRA