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Front Row (L-R): Leonard Hayes, Tim Dillon, Ron Lindfors, Allen Rayhorn, Terry Green, Jon Collins Back Row (L-R): Carl Armato, Kerry Mitchell, Mike Padden, Bruce Johnson, Keith Gray, Joe Parys

THE LINEUP 1981-82 RESULTS (16-14) NORTHERN NIU OPP F 50 Tim Dillon (10.3 ppg. / 5.8 rpg) 66 84 at Iowa 77 70 Northwestern-* 6-8, 220, So. 60 63 at Illinois State F 34 Jon Collins 68 71 Western Illinois (22.9 ppg. / 15.9 rpg) 75 97 at Loyola-Chicago 6-9, 230, So. 70 65 at Notre Dame C 40 Allen Rayhorn 56 81 at Fresno State (15.3 ppg. / 9.0 rpg) 67 65 at Pacific 6-9, 202, Sr. 46 55 DePaul-* 62 57 Loras G 22 Keith Gray 65 73 at Ball State-! (8.4 ppg. / 2.0 rpg) 74 66 Miami (Ohio)-! * 6-2, 166, Fr. 60 59 at Western Michigan-! G 24 Leonard Hayes 67 69 Ohio-! (OT) (14.8 ppg. / 2.9 rpg) 62 64 at Central Michigan-! 6-0, 184, So. 61 59 Bowling Green-! Head Coach: 55 62 at Eastern Michigan-! 67 64 Toledo-! (OT) John McDougal 79 73 Kent State-! (OT) 70 72 at Miami (Ohio)-! MAC TOURNAMENT 82 61 Western Michigan-! 70 68 at Ohio-! CHAMPIONS 55 50 Central Michigan-! 80 89 at Bowling Green-! 72 62 Eastern Michigan-! 84 85 at Toledo-! 70 68 Ohio-@ (OT) 67 66 Bowling Green-@ 79 75 Ball State-@ (OT) 68 77 Kansas State-# Tim Dillon (50) vs. Kansas State in the NCAA Midwest !-Mid-American Conference game Regional in Dallas. @-MAC Tournament at Ann Arbor, MI #-NCAA Midwest Regional at Dallas, TX *-at Rockford MetroCentre (Home Games in Bold)

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Front Row (L-R): Manager Dan Real, Manager David Benson, Brian Molis, Donnell Thomas, Stacy Arrington, Andrew Wells, Antwon Harmon, Donald Whiteside, Mike Hid- den, Manager Tai Kim, Assistant Athletic Trainer Mike Braid Back Row (L-R): Assistant Coach DeWayne Kelly, Assistant Coach Rob Judson, David Mitchell, Mike Lipnisky, Steve Oldendorf, Brian Banks, Head Coach Jim Molinari, Mike Beck, Randy Fens, Mark Layton, Part-Time Assistant Coach Pat Donahue, Graduate Assistant Coach Phil Leib

THE LINEUP 1990-91 RESULTS (25-6) NORTHERN ILLINOIS NIU OPP. F 44 Donnell Thomas 65 51 at Maine (17.0 ppg / 8.2 rpg) 37 65 at Minnesota 6-4, 218, Sr. 77 51 Evansville F 23 Andrew Wells 75 53 Alcorn State-* (7.9 ppg / 6.5 rpg) 69 53 at Southwest Texas State-* 92 52 Idaho State 6-7, 214, Sr. 76 66 at Rice F 33 Antwon Harmon 84 60 at Chicago State (6.3 ppg. / 4.2 rpg) 65 45 Illinois-Chicago-! 6-7, 194, Sr. 75 64 at Northern Iowa-! G 10 Donald Whiteside 69 68 at Western Illinois-! (11.7 ppg. / 1.5 rpg) 79 55 Valparaiso-! 5-10, 150, Sr. 70 61 DePaul 57 63 Wisconsin-Green Bay-! G 30 Mike Lipnisky 69 65 Illinois Benedictine (6.4 ppg. / 2.7 rpg) 48 30 at Akron-! 6-2, 183, Fr. 59 44 at Cleveland State-! Head Coach: Jim Molinari 59 47 Eastern Illinois-! 77 51 Northern Iowa-! 59 57 Western Illinois-! 72 42 at Valparaiso-! 74 69 at Eastern Illinois-! (2OT) 53 61 at Wisconsin-Green Bay-! 73 82 at Nebraska 65 48 Cleveland State-! 75 62 Akron-! 71 70 at Illinois-Chicago-! 77 52 Illinois-Chicago-@ 76 63 Northern Iowa-@ (OT) 39 56 at Wisconsin-Green Bay-@ 68 75 St. John’s-#

*-Coca Cola Jowers Jamboree at San Marcos, TX !-Mid-Continent Conference game @-Mid-Con Conference Tournament at Green Bay, WI #-NCAA Midwest Regional at Dayton, OH (Home Games in Bold)

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Front Row (L-R): Assistant Coach Ryan Marks, Assistant Coach Jeff Strohm, Donte Parker, Vaurice Patterson, Marlin Simms, Jamal Robinson, Ronald Minter, Assistant Coach Benjy Taylor, Head Coach Brian Hammel Middle Row (L-R): Manager Tim Kelly, Assistant Athletic Trainer Jeff Carrico, Dwayne Austin, Chris Coleman, Mike Hartke, Thomas Cook, Manager Kevin Feeney, Man- ager Keval Desai, Manager Jonathan Crocker. Back Row (L-R): Manager Barry Schultz, Tywon Burnom, Mark Holland, T.J. Lux, Pete Rohlwing, James Patterson, Athletic Trainer Bill Hobson

THE LINEUP NORTHERN ILLINOIS 1995-96 RESULTS (20-10) F 41 Mike Hartke NIU OPP. (7.4 ppg / 3.6 rpg) 116 77 Aurora 6-8, 227, Jr. 65 68 at Austin Peay State 63 65 Southern Illinois C 35 T.J. Lux 49 53 Bowling Green (15.2 ppg / 8.7 rpg) 77 52 at Wichita State 6-8, 201, Fr. 115 75 at Chicago State G 25 Chris Coleman 81 61 Akron (14.3 ppg. / 6.3 rpg) 70 63 at Air Force 6-3, 202, Jr. 69 54 Niagara G 5 Ronald Minter 57 54 at Maine 65 62 Loyola-Chicago-!(OT) (12.0 ppg. / 3.4 rpg) 80 60 Detroit-! 5-9, 158, Jr. 67 64 Wisconsin-Milwaukee-! G 24 Vaurice Patterson 67 70 at Illinois-Chicago-! (8.6 ppg. / 3.9 rpg) 76 62 Cleveland State-! 6-0, 171, Sr. 84 57 Butler-! Head Coach: 53 61 at Wisconsin-Green Bay-! Brian Hammel 71 63 at Wright State-! 68 72 at Loyola-Chicago-! 98 90 Illinois-Chicago-! MCC TOURNAMENT 51 57 Wisconsin-Green Bay-! CHAMPIONS 100 90 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee-! (2OT) 58 73 at Butler-! 61 53 at Cleveland State-! 81 71 Wright State-! 75 77 at Detroit-! 80 78 Wisconsin-Milwaukee-@ 95 60 Illinois-Chicago-@ Chris Coleman (25) vs. Texas 84 63 Detroit-@ Tech in NCAA East Regional 73 74 Texas Tech-# in Richmond. !-Midwestern Collegiate Conference game @-MCC Tournament at Dayton, OH #-NCAA East Regional at Richmond, VA (Home Games in Bold)

86 www.niuhuskies.com www.niuhuskies.com 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide ALL-TIME HUSKIE LETTERMEN AAAA (Adams - Aurelian) FFFF (Feeney - Fisher) Glen Krupica, Mgr. (1978-82) Stan Adams, F (1982-84) Kevin Feeney, Mgr. (1992-96) Dave Kruse, Mgr. (2005-06) Tony Amelianovich, C (1968-70) Randy Fens, F-C (1989-93) Burton Anderson, F (1997-99) Bill Finucane, Mgr. (1973-74) LLLL (Layton - Lux) Brett Andricks, G (1986-88) Joe Fisher, G (1982-84) Mark Layton, G (1990-91) Carl Armato, G (1981-84) John Fisher, G (1973-74) Phil Leib, G-F (1988-90) Stacy Arrington, G (1987-91) Ron Lindfors, C (1980-83) Mike Ashford, F (1975-76) GGGG (Grabner - Greene) Russ Lipinski, G (1992-95) Destin Aurelian, Mgr. (2000-01) Mike Grabner, F-C (1984-1988) Quintan Lipkins, G (2005-07) Egan Grafel, F (2006-07) Mike Lipnisky, G (1990-95) BBBB (Banks - Bush) Keith Gray, G (1981-82) Mike Lochner, C (2006-07) Brian Banks, F (1987-91) Terry Green, F (1979-1983) Shaun Logan, F (2006-07) Steve Bartlett, Mgr. (1973-75) Wayne Greenbeck, G (1966-68) Gerry Lorenzi, G (1991-92) Jay Bates, G (2001-03) Patrick Greene, Mgr. (2003-05) T.J. Lux, C-F (1995-2000) Kenny Battle, F (1984-86) Mike Beck, C (1989-90) HHHH (Haeger - Hughes) MMMM (Madagan - Munoz) Dan Bedeker, G (1988-89) Gary Haeger, Mgr. (1982-83) Mike Madagan, Mgr. (1984-87) Daniel Bellino, Mgr. (1996-99) Don Hamel, G (1970-73) Anthony Maestranzi, G (2002-06) John Benson, G (1968-71) Bob Hanson, Mgr. (1999-2002) Nate Mason, G (1968-70) Bill Blaisdell, G (1965-68) Matt Hardy, F (1986-88) Adrian Maxwell, G (1982-83) Wayne Boeckelman, Mgr. (1975-76) Antwon Harmon, F-C (1988-91) Steve McCuiston, G (1977-81) Mike Booker, G (1975-76) Eric Harrington, F (1983-87) Dan McDowell, F (1971-74) Jim Bradley, F-C (1971-73) Billy Harris, G (1970-73) Julian McElroy, G (2001-02) Mike Brown, G (1997-2001) John Harris, C-F (1975-79) Lawrence McGhee, F (1999-2000) Jay Bryant, G (1976-80) Mike Hartke, F (1992-96) Earl McKelvy, F (1974-77) Tim Bryant, G-F (1972-75) Aubrey Hawkins, F (1965-68) Bryson McKenzie, C (2002-03, 2004-06) Front Row (L-R): Assistant Coach Ryan Marks, Assistant Coach Jeff Strohm, Donte Parker, Vaurice Patterson, Marlin Simms, Jamal Robinson, Ronald Minter, Assistant Coach Tim Bryant, Jr., G (1997-98) Carl Hayes, G (1982-83) Tom McKiernan, G (1969-72) Benjy Taylor, Head Coach Brian Hammel Johnathan Byrd, F/C (2003-05) Leonard Hayes, G (1980-82) Mike McKinney, G (2003-07) Middle Row (L-R): Manager Tim Kelly, Assistant Athletic Trainer Jeff Carrico, Dwayne Austin, Chris Coleman, Mike Hartke, Thomas Cook, Manager Kevin Feeney, Man- Tywon Burnom, F (1995-97) Matt Hicks, F (1974-77) Rodney Michaels-Chamberlain, Mgr. (2002-03) ager Keval Desai, Manager Jonathan Crocker. Jason Bush, Mgr. (1997-98) Ron Hicks, F (1977-78) Tom Miller, F (1965-68) Back Row (L-R): Manager Barry Schultz, Tywon Burnom, Mark Holland, T.J. Lux, Pete Rohlwing, James Patterson, Athletic Trainer Bill Hobson Mike Hidden, F-G (1988-92) Chuck Milliner, F-C (1974-75) CCCC (Caldwell - Curran) John Hindes, C (1972-74) Ronald Minter, G (1993-97) Dwayne Caldwell, C (1973-75) Joe Hodder, Mgr. (1998-2000) David Mitchell, G (1989-93) Frank Clair, F (2004-05) Mark Holland, F (1995-96) Kerry Mitchell, F (1982-83) John Clark, C (1975-76) Carroll Holmes, G (1973-74) Brian Molis, G-F (1990-92) Ray Clark, G (1978-81) James Hughes, C (2003-07) Eric Moore, Mgr. (1999-2000) Chris Coleman, G (1994-97) Tori Hughes, F (1996-98) Ron Moore, Mgr. (1968-69) Gerald Coleman, F (1972-73) Vernon Moore, Mgr. (1996-97) Jon Collins, F (1981-82) IIII (Infelise - Ivey) Mike Morrison, C (1999-2003) Sean Conner, Mgr. (2002-06) Rob Infelise, Mgr. (1991-94) Phil Munoz, Mgr. (1998-99) Thomas Cook, G (1993-97) Cleveland Ivey, F (1969-72) Marcus Coty, G (1988-89) NNNN (Naves - Nuber) Jonathan Crocker, Mgr. (1993-97) JJJJ (Jackson - Jones) David Naves, F (1968-71) John Culbertson, C (1985-88) Jo Jo Jackson, G-F (1987-88) Matt Nelson, C (1998-2002) Chris Curran, G (1974-75) Larry Jackson, G (1971-73) Bill Newton, F (1972-75) Markus Jankus, G (1999-2001) John Niemeyer, Mgr. (1971-74) DDDD (Davis - Duncan) Bruce Janus, F (1968-71) Randy Norman, G (1984-88) Rodney Davis, G (1985-88) Brad Jepsen, Mgr. (1987-89) Gordon Nuber, F (1970-73) Paul Dawkins, F (1975-79) Brad Johnson, F (1994-96) Darryl Day, F (1965-68) Bruce Johnson, F-C (1980-82) OOOO (Oldendorf - O’Rourke) Brian Delach, Mgr. (2000-04) Ike Johnson, F-G (1965-68) Steve Oldendorf, C (1990-94) Keval Desai, Mgr. (1994-96) Ron Johnson, F (1968-69) Tim O’Rourke, G (1991-95) Steve Determan, F (1997-2001) Kendall Jones, G (1986-88) Richard Oruche, G/F (2006-07) Tim Dillon, F-C (1980-84) Rey Jones, G (1996-2000) Jim Dixon, C (1974-78) Stephen Jones, G (1999-2001) PPPP (Padden - Peterson) Dennis Douglas, F-G (1983-85) Mike Padden, F-G (1980-83) Phiffney Dukes, G (1997-99) KKKK (Karner - Kruse) Zach Pancratz, G (2004-07) Spencer Dulaney, Mgr. (2006-07) Todd Karner, Mgr. (1987-88) Ryan Paradise, G (2003-04, 2005-07) Paul Dumke, F (1968-69) Bristan Kelley, F (2006-07) Donte Parker, G (1994-98) Andre Duncan, G (1999-2000) Tim Kelly, Mgr. (1994-98) Bob Patterson, C (1971-73) Tai Kim, Mgr. (1989-91) James Patterson, C-F (1995-96) EEEE (Eaddy - Ezell) Ross Kingsley, G (1980-81) Vaurice Patterson, G (1991-96) Ephraim Eaddy, G (1998-2000) John Kloak, C (1975-76) Paige Paulsen, F (2003-05) Jim Edmondson, F (1984-86) Pete Kontos, G (1968-70) Walter Perrin, G (1970-72) Sean Ezell, G (2000-2002) Anthony Kosiba, Mgr. (2003-06) Geoff Krause, F-C (1974-75) www.niuhuskies.com 87 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide ALL-TIME HUSKIE LETTERMEN Scott Peterson, F-C (1992-94) Al Sewasciuk, G (2000-04) Todd Peterson, G-F (2002-06) Mark Shannon, F (1979-80) WWWW (Waller - Wilson) Cory Sims, G (2004-06) Brad Waller, F-G (1982-85) RRRR (Rand - Rux) Marlin Simms, F (1991-96) Jason Walraven, Mgr. (1988-89) Ben Rand, G/F (2005-07) Marcus Smallwood, F (2000-04) Larry Walter, G (1974-77) Allen Rayhorn, C (1978-82) Jim Smith, C (1967-69) Bruce Washington, G (1975-77) Dan Real, Mgr. (1990-95) P.J. Smith, G (2001-04) Otis Watkins, G (1975-76) Hubert Register, F (1992-95) Dan Stacey, G (1975-78) Ray Watson, F-C (1978-79) Craig Reichel, F (2005-06) Ernie Starks, F (1978-81) O’Darie Weathers, G (1992-93) Ray Rhone, G (1977-81) Jamel Staten, F (2001-03) Steve Weber, Mgr. (1983-84) Charlie Ries, F (1997-99) Scott Sullivan, C (1985-86) Chad Weeks, G (1992-93) Jeremy Roach, F (1996-99) Tim Sullivan, G (1986-87) Frank Welch, G (1977-78) Billy Ray Robinson, G (1982-84) Andrew Wells, C-F (1987-91) Jamal Robinson, F (1993-96) TTTT (Taylor - Turner) Daron White, G (1984-86) Leon Rodgers, F (1998-2002) Mike Taylor, F (1966-68) Donald Whiteside, G (1987-91) Art Rohlman, F (1968-71) Adam Terrell, Mgr. (2005-07) Andre Williams, G (1997-98) Pete Rohlwing, F (1993-97) Bob Thomas, F (1982-84) Floyd Williams, G (1971-75) Benjamin Ross, G-F (1997-98) Donnell Thomas, F (1987-91) Jerry Williams, G (1983-87) Bob Russ, C-F (1984-85) Garrett Thomas, G (1998-99) Doug Wilson, Mgr. (1970-71) Don Russell, G (1967-70) Morgan Thompson, G (1999-2001) Mike Rux, Mgr. (1988-89) Walter Thompson, G (2000-04) YYYY (Yelder) Kevin Threloff, C (1982-83) Cody Yelder, G (2006-97) SSSS (Sanders - Sullivan) Shawn Thrower, F (1977-81) Jerry Sanders, F-C (1999-2000) Tom Tortorello, Mgr. (1979-82) ZZZZ (Zanderson - Zielinski) Rome Sanders, F (2002-04) Randy Tucker, G (1992-94) Dan Zanderson, F (1996-97) Chuck Schramm, G (1980-81) Patrick Tuetken, Mgr. (1997-99) Jerry Zielinski, F (1969-72) Barry Schultz, Mgr. (1995-97) Larry Turner, C (1969-72) Charles Schultz, Mgr. (1984-88) Current players in bold Morrey Scott, C (1970-73) VVVV (Valaika - Varner) Northern Illinois University men’s bas- Tom Sellers, F (1986-87) Pete Valaika, F-G (1973--77) ketball lettermen since gaining NCAA Andy Semmelroth, Mgr. (1975-78) Brent Varner, C (1988-89) University Division status in 1967-68.

ILLINOIS BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME Through the years, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Induction list has come to include an impressive and lengthy roster of Northern Illinois University men’s bas- ketball lettermen, coaches, and media members. NIU repre- sentatives and the year of their induction into the IBCA Hall of Fame are as follows:

CHARTER INDUCTEES Alex Saudargas, Coach (1973)

OTHER INDUCTEES John McDougal, Coach (1974) Larry Wyllie, Player (1987) William Healey, Coach (1974) Carl Armato, Player (1989) Willie Hanson, Player (1974) Len Scaduto, Player (1989) Russ Piggott, Media (1974) Art Rohlman, Player (1990) Don Hamel, Player (1975) Jon Collins, Player (1990) Jerry Zielinski, Player (1975) Tim Dillon, Player (1990) Bud Nangle, Media (1975) Rob Judson, Player (1990) Tom Jorgensen, Coach (1977) Brad Waller, Player (1991) Abe Booker, Player (1980) Mike Korcek, Media (1999) Chuck Schramm, Player (1981) Jim Smith, Player (2000) Norm Goodman, Coach (1983) Billy Harris, Player (2002) Larry Hoover, Player (1984) Brian Molis, Player (2002) Matt Hicks, Player (1986) Donald Whiteside, Player (2003) Dick Williams, Player (1987) Allen Rayhorn, Player (2004)

Coach John McDougal Art Rohlman (30) (1976-86) (1968-71)

88 www.niuhuskies.com www.niuhuskies.com 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIES IN THE PROS Pro Draft Picks / Free Agents Allen Rayhorn, 6-9, 200, F-C (1978-82) ABA: Free Agent Dick Williams, 6-0, 180, F-C (1944-49) NBA: Seventh-Round Chicago Skyliners (November, 1993) NBA: Free Agent Seattle SuperSonics (June, 1982) Fort Wayne Pistons (September, 1949) CBA: Free Agent T.J. Lux, 6-9, 230, C-F (1996-2000) Rockford Lightning (October, 1986) USBL: Third-Round Bobby Wood, 5-10, 170, G-F (1945-49) Florida Sea Dragons (April, 2000) NBA: Free Agent Tim Dillon, 6-9, 225, F (1980-84) CBA: Sixth Round Sheboygan Redskins (September, 1949) NBA: Third-Round Gary Steelheads (September, 2000) (June, 1984) Jim Capers, 6-0, 180, G (1957-61) NBA: Free Agent Todd Peterson, 6-8, 225, F (2002-06) ABL: Free Agent (July, 1987) IBL: Free Agent Chicago Majors (April, 1961) CBA: Free Agent Lake County Lakers (June, 2006) Rockford Lightning (January, 1990) Jim Smith, 6-7, 225, C (1967-69) Rockford Lightning (October, 1991) James Hughes, 6-11, 217, C (2003-07) ABA: Fifth-Round USBL: Second-Round (April, 1969) Billy Ray Robinson, 6-1, 178, G (1982-84) Gary Steelheads (April, 2007) NBA: Ninth-Round USBL: Free Agent (May, 1969) Connecticut Colonials (May, 1985) National / International Competition Dave Naves, 6-6, 183, F (1968-71) Keith Gray, 6-2, 166, G (1981-82) 1973 – Billy Harris, G ABA: Free Agent NBA: Seventh-Round World Games Festival, Peru Pacers (September, 1971) Washington Bullets (June, 1985) Amateur Athletic Union Misc: Free Agent Harlem Globetrotters (November, 1971) Jon Collins, 6-4, 192, F (1981-82) NBA: Fifth-Round 1977 – Matt Hicks, F Jerry Zielinski, 6-4, 195, F (1969-72) (June, 1986) Pizza Hut Classic, Las Vegas, Nev. ABA: Tenth-Round U.S. Basketball Writers Association Dallas Chapparals (April, 1972) Rodney Davis, 6-3, 186, G (1984-88) NBA: Free Agent 1978 – Tim Bryant, F Billy Harris, 6-2, 183, G (1970-73) Chicago Bulls (July, 1988) National Sports Festival, NBA: Seventh-Round WBL: Fifth-Round Colorado Springs, Colo. Chicago Bulls (April, 1972) Chicago Express (May, 1988) U.S. Olympic Committee ABA: Free Agent CBA: Sixth-Round (Sept., 1974) Quad City Thunder (August, 1988) 1984 – Tim Dillon, F San Diego Sails (September, 1975) NBA: Free Agent Portsmouth Invitational, Minnesota Timberwolves (July, 1989) Portsmouth, Vermont Larry Jackson, 6-2, 182, G (1970-73) NBA: Fifth-Round Kenny Battle, 6-6, 200, F (1984-86) 1985 – Kenny Battle, F Milwaukee Bucks (April, 1973) NBA: First-Round National Sports Festival, (June, 1989) Baton Rouge, La. Jim Bradley, 6-10, 230, F (1971-73) NBA: Trade U.S. Olympic Committee ABA: Second-Round Phoenix Suns (June, 1989) Special Undergraduate Draft NBA: Free Agent 2000 – T.J. Lux, C-F San Diego Conquistadors (May, 1973) Denver Nuggets (January, 1991) Portsmouth Invitational, ABA: Negotiation Rights purchased by (September, 1991) Portsmouth, Vermont (January, 1974) (January, 1992) (February, 1992) NBA: Third-Round 2007 – James Hughes, C Boston Celtics (October, 1993) Los Angeles Lakers (May, 1974) Portsmouth Invitational, CBA: Free Agent ABA: Expansion Draft Portsmouth, Vermont La Crosse Catbirds (October, 1991) Baltimore Claws (September, 1975) NBA Pre-Draft Camp, Orlando, Fla. ABA: Free Agent Quad City Thunder (January, 1995) Denver Nuggets (November, 1975) Misc: Free Agent-Coach NBA: Free Agent Harlem Globetrotters (November, 1999) Portland Trailblazers (September, 1977) CBA: Free Agent Donnell Thomas, 6-4, 218, F (1987-91) Rochester Zeniths (October, 1978) WBL: First-Round Youngstown Pride (April, 1991) Tim Bryant, 6-5, 165, G-F (1972-75) CBA: Free Agent NBA: Free Agent Rockford Lightning (November, 1993) Buffalo Braves (July, 1977) Antwon Harmon, 6-7, 194, F-C (1988- Matt Hicks, 6-4, 192, F (1974-77) 91) NBA: Fourth-Round USBL: Seventh-Round (June, 1977) Atlanta Eagles (April, 1992) NBA: Free Agent CBA: Free Agent Chicago Bulls (September, 1977) Rockford Lightning (March, 1993)

Paul Dawkins, 6-5, 190, F (1975-79) Donald Whiteside, 5-10, 150, G (1987- NBA: Tenth-Round 91) Utah Jazz (June, 1979) CBA: Free Agent James Hughes (2003-07) CBA: Free Agent Rockford Lightning (November, 1993) Anchorage Northern Nights (February, NBA: Free Agent 1981) (October, 1996) Atlanta Hawks (October, 1997) www.niuhuskies.com 89 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIE ALL-AMERICANS HUSKIE WHO’S WHO Jim Bradley, F-C, 1971-72, 1972-73 Paul Dawkins, F, 1978-79 Jim Bradley was simply before his time. A small Very few could light up the forward in a ’s body. Yes, the dynamic Field House scoreboard like “Doctor D”. Paul Bradley could do it all, run, pass, shoot and Dawkins earned Special Mention All-America defend. One of just four unanimous all-century recognition from the Sporting News in 1978- selections at NIU, Bradley earned All-America 79 after finishing No. 5 nationally in scoring recognition during his sophomore and junior with an incredible 26.7 ppg. A future draftee by the Utah Jazz, Dawkins ripped the nets for seasons, including the 1971-72 season in 30 points eight times during his senior sea- which he led Northern Illinois to a 21-4 overall son in which he scored a school record 695 record and an appearance in the Associated points. One of those 30-plus point games, a Press Top 20 rankings. Ranked among the school’s top 20 career 47-point outburst at Western Michigan (2-28-79) ranks third in scorers with 1,134 tallies in just two seasons, Bradley averaged single-game scoring at NIU. A Northern Illinois All-Century team a remarkable 23.1 points for his career and owns the top two member, Dawkins was a three-time All-Mid-American Confer- rebounding seasons in school history, 426 boards in 1972-73 ence pick, earning first team honors during his junior and senior and 398 in 1971-72. His 16.8 rebounds a game over his ca- campaigns. reer is also tops in school lore. For his efforts, Bradley earned third-team All-America recognition from Basketball Weekly and honorable mention honors from UPI as a junior (1972-73), and Allen Rayhorn, C, 1981-82 The catalyst for Northern Illinois’ first trip to fourth team honors from Basketball News and honorable mention the NCAA Tournament, Allen Rayhorn was recognition from the Sporting News in 1971-72. known more for his methodical, hard-nosed style of play than his flair. One of just 14 Billy Harris, G, 1972-73 1,000-point, 1,000- performers in A dynamic perimeter performer who ranks Mid-American Conference history, Rayhorn was among NIU leaders in points (1,331) including a “rock” for John McDougal’s squads of the a remarkable 603 tallies during the 1972-73 early 1980’s. Selected to the MAC first team season. Harris, teaming with fellow All-Ameri- three times during his career, Rayhorn also can Jim Bradley, led NIU on a tear during the earned All-MAC Tournament honors each of those years and 1971-72 season, guiding the Huskies to a 21-4 was the MAC Postseason Tournament MVP in 1982 after leading overall record including a dominant 85-71 win NIU to the “Big Dance”. The NIU Player of the Decade (1980’s), over then No. 5 Indiana and head coach Bob Rayhorn is also the school record holder with 199 career blocked Knight in Evans Fieldhouse. A First-Team All- shots. A draft pick of the Seattle Supersonics following his colle- Midwestern Conference selection during that 1971-72 season, giate playing days, Rayhorn set 16 school records during his time Harris poured in 17.8 points a game and followed that with an in DeKalb and was a unanimous selection to the NIU All-Century unbelievable 24.1 point scoring average as a senior (1972-73). squad. Also a member of the NIU All-Century team, Harris earned hon- orable mention honors from Basketball Weekly during that senior season, becoming the second Huskie All-America award winner Tim Dillon, F-C, 1982-83, 1983-84 in school history. A two-time honorable mention All-America selection by the Associated Press, Tim “The Marshal” Dillon was a dominant inside force for Matt Hicks, F, 1975-76, 1976-77 Northern Illinois during his four seasons (1980- One of the most decorated Huskies, Matt Hicks 84) as a hoops letterwinner. NIU’s first Aca- was a two-time All-America selection who won demic All-American, Dillon twice earned First Mid-American Conference Player of the Year Team All-MAC honors on the hardwood and honors in 1976-77 and was an all-league hon- completed his career as a first team All-District oree in 1975-76. The first player in MAC history IV pick as a senior after averaging 21.2 points to lead the league in scoring and rebound- to lead the Mid-American Conference. Also a Special Mention ing for two consecutive seasons, “The Great” pick by the Sporting News, Dillon was named to the NIU All-Cen- Matt Hicks was a man among boys in the post tury team after helping the Huskies to the 1980-81 regular-sea- despite standing just 6-foot-4 in stature. A son crown as a true freshman. Fourth in career field goals (650), member of the Huskie All-Century Team, Hicks was a two-time Dillon finished his NIU tenure sixth in career scoring (1,559) honorable mention All-America choice by the Associated Press including 573 points as a senior, the sixth-highest single-season (1975-77) and earned Special Mention consideration from the point total in school lore. Sporting News in 1975-77 and Converse in 1976-77. Seventh in school history with 1,513 points, Hicks is also among the school’s Kenny Battle, F, 1984-85, 1985-86 leading rebounders. His Northern Illinois tenure lasted just two sea- sons, but the high-flying, “slamboyant” Kenny Battle made the most of those two winters in DeKalb. Named a Sporting News honor- able mention All-American as a freshman and sophomore, Battle led all NCAA freshmen in scoring average (20.1) in 1984-85 and set the school and Mid-American Conference freshman scoring record with 544 points. The young- est player in the MAC to reach 1,000 career points, Battle was a one-man wrecking crew for the Huskies, turning in a school record 93 dunks in his 54 career games. Battle finished his col- legiate career at the University of Illinois, leading the 1988-89 “Flyin’ Illini” to the Final Four in Seattle, WA, before becoming a first round pick of the Detroit Pistons. 90 www.niuhuskies.com www.niuhuskies.com 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIE ALL-AMERICANS HUSKIE WHO’S WHO All-Americans National Dunker of the Year 1971-72 - Jim Bradley, F-C 1985-86–Kenny Battle, F 1990-91 – Donnell Thomas, F Fourth-Team - Basketball News National Association of Basketball Coaches First-Team NABC Honorable Mention - Sporting News (NABC) Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly Honorable Mention Basketball Times 1972-73 - Jim Bradley, F-C CBS Player of the Game Third-Team - Basketball Weekly 1990-91 – Donnell Thomas, F 1990-91 – Donald Whiteside, G Honorable Mention - UPI NCAA Midwest Regional Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly vs. St. John’s (3-15-91) 1972-73 - Billy Harris, G 1991-92 – Brian Molis, F Honorable Mention - Basketball Weekly 1995-96 – Chris Coleman, G-F Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly NCAA East Regional Honorable Mention Basketball Times 1975-76 - Matt Hicks, F vs. Texas Tech (3-15-96) Honorable Mention - AP 1992-93 – Mike Lipnisky, G Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly Special Mention - Sporting News All-District IV 1971-72 – Jim Bradley, F-C 1976-77 - Matt Hicks, F 1993-94 – Hubert Register, F First-Team U.S. Basketball Writers Assoc. Honorable Mention - AP Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly First-Team Basketball News Special Mention - Sporting News First-Team NABC Honorable Mention - Converse 1993-94 – Randy Tucker, G Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly 1972-73 – Jim Bradley, F-C 1978-79 - Paul Dawkins, F First-Team NABC Special Mention - Sporting News 1995-96 – Ronald Minter, G Honorable Mention Basketball Times 1972-73 – Billy Harris, G 1981-82 - Allen Rayhorn, C First-Team NABC Honorable Mention - AP 1995-96 – T.J. Lux, C-F Honorable Mention Basketball Times 1975-76 – Matt Hicks, F 1982-83 - Tim Dillon, F First-Team U.S. Basketball Writers Assoc. Honorable Mention - AP 1996-97 – T.J. Lux, C-F Honorable Mention Basketball Times 1976-77 – Matt Hicks, F 1983-84 - Tim Dillon, C First-Team U.S. Basketball Writers Assoc. Honorable Mention - AP 1997-98 – T.J. Lux, C-F First-Team Basketball Weekly Special Mention - Sporting News First-Team Basketball Times 1978-79 – Paul Dawkins, F 1984-85 - Kenny Battle, F 1999-00 – T.J. Lux, C-F First-Team U.S. Basketball Writers Assoc. Honorable Mention - Sporting News Second-Team NABC Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly 1985-86 - Kenny Battle, F 1980-81 – Allen Rayhorn, C Honorable Mention - AP First-Team U.S. Basketball Writers Assoc. Honorable Mention - Sporting News 1981-82 – Allen Rayhorn, C Academic All-Americans Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly 1983-84 - Tim Dillon, C First Team - CoSIDA 1983-84 – Tim Dillon, C First-Team NABC 1984-85 - Brad Waller, G Honorable Mention - CoSIDA 1984-85 – Kenny Battle, F Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly 1996-97 - T.J. Lux, C-F Second Team - CoSIDA 1985-86 – Kenny Battle, F First-Team NABC 1997-98 - T.J. Lux, C-F Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly First Team - CoSIDA Honorable Mention Basketball Times

1999-2000 - T.J. Lux, C-F 1986-87 – Rodney Davis, G First Team - CoSIDA Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly Academic All-American of the Year - Co- Honorable Mention Basketball Times SIDA 1987-88 – Rodney Davis, G NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly 1983-84 – Tim Dillon, C 1999-2000 – T.J. Lux, C-F 1988-89 – Donnell Thomas, F Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly Playboy Anson Mount Scholar-Athlete Award 1989-90 – Donnell Thomas, F Honorable Mention Basketball Weekly Tim Dillon (50) 1999-2000 – T.J. Lux, C-F Honorable Mention Basketball Times 1984 First-Team Academic All-America

www.niuhuskies.com 91 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIE CAPTAINS / MVP’s HUSKIES IN THE NCAA STATISTICS HUSKIE ALL-TIME TEAM CAPTAINS (since 1900-01) 1900-01 Victor Kays, F 1945-46 James Bogan, F 1982-83 Carl Armato, G 1995-96 Vaurice Patterson, G 1901-02 Victor Kays, F Bill Kastrinos, G Tim Dillon, F Jamal Robinson, F 1902-03 John Wiltse, F 1946-47 William Calacci, G Terry Green, F Marlin Simms, G-F 1903-04 Floyd Fitzman, G Roger Swan, G Ron Lindfors, C 1996-97 Game-by-Game 1904-05 John Shea, C 1947-48 William Calacci, G 1983-84 Carl Armato, G 1997-98 T.J. Lux, C-F 1905-06 Joseph Walker, G 1948-49 Bobby Wood, F-G Tim Dillon, C 1998-99 Rey Jones, G-F 1906-07 Warren Madden, G 1949-50 Clarence Kyger, F 1984-85 Brad Waller, G T.J. Lux, C-F 1907-08 Clarence Walters, F 1950-51 Ed Ware, F Jerry Williams, G 1999-00 Ephraim Eaddy, G 1908-09 Harry Sawyer, G 1951-52 Jake Stap, G 1985-86 Kenny Battle, F Rey Jones, G-F 1909-10 James Sawyer, G 1952-53 Dick Staas, G Jerry Williams, G T.J. Lux, C-F 1910-11 Lloyd Bender, G 1953-54 John Sarina, F 1986-87 Eric Harrington, F 2000-01 Mike Brown, G 1911-12 William Anderson, F 1954-55 Norm Goldman, C Jerry Williams, G Steve Determan, F 1912-13 Paul Moon, C 1955-56 Bill Egan, G 1987-88 Rodney Davis, G Stephen Jones, G 1913-14 Axel Carlson, F 1956-57 John Olson, F Mike Grabner, F 2001-02 Matt Nelson, C 1914-15 Chester Littlejohn, C 1957-58 Lew Flinn, G 1988-89 Donnell Thomas, F Leon Rodgers, F 1915-16 Jesse Wallis, C 1958-59 Larry Wyllie, G Donald Whiteside, G 2002-03 Jay Bates, G 1916-17 Rae Bates, G 1959-60 None elected 1989-90 Game-by-Game Mike Morrison, C 1917-18 Clifford Rice, F 1960-61 Grant Pritchert, F 1990-91 Antwon Harmon, F-C 2003-04 Al Sewasciuk, G 1918-19 Paul Donnelly, F 1961-62 George Bork, G Donnell Thomas, F Marcus Smallwood, F 1919-20 Clarence Cannon, G Larry Hoover, F-C Donald Whiteside, G P.J. Smith, G 1920-21 Wix Garner, F 1962-63 None elected 1991-92 Mike Hidden, G-F Walter Thompson, G 1921-22 Don Snow, F 1963-64 Larry Hoover, F-C Brian Molis, F 2004-05 Johnathan Byrd, F 1922-23 Ed Lindgren, C 1964-65 W. L. Moore, F 1992-93 Randy Fens, C-F 2005-06 Anthony Maestranzi, G 1923-24 Earl Olson, C 1965-66 Don Nelson, C David Mitchell, G Todd Peterson, F 1924-25 Glenn Westlake, G 1966-67 Willie Hanson, G 1993-94 Randy Tucker, G Cory Sims, G 1925-26 Don Stevenson, F 1967-68 Tom Miller, F Steve Oldendorf, C 2006-07 James Hughes, C 1926-27 Wes Concidine, G 1968-69 Jim Smith, C 1994-95 Hubert Register, C-F Mike McKinney, G 1927-28 Tuck Huntzicker, F 1969-70 Nate Mason, G Tim O’Rourke, G 1928-29 Tuck Huntzicker, F 1970-71 Art Rohlman, G 1929-30 Carl Swanson, F 1971-72 Cleveland Ivey, F 1930-31 Leland Strombom, G Tom McKiernan, G 1931-32 Alfred Dudley, G 1972-73 Game-by-Game 1932-33 Alfred Dudley, G 1973-74 Game-by-Game John Pace, F 1974-75 Tim Bryant, G-F 1933-34 Les Johnson, C Dwayne Caldwell, C Benny Westlake, F Floyd Williams, G 1934-35 Leonard Skoglund, G 1975-76 Matt Hicks, F Coach Tom Jorgensen and 1935-36 Reino Nori, G 1976-77 Matt Hicks, F captain Nate Mason (1969-70) 1936-37 John Terhune, F-G 1977-78 Paul Dawkins, F 1937-38 Orville Peterson, F John Harris, C-F 1938-39 Chet Davis, G 1978-79 Paul Dawkins, F 1939-40 Bob Price, F John Harris, C-F 1940-41 Ollie Krahenbuhl, G 1979-80 Jay Bryant, G Bob Price, F Ray Rhone, G 1941-42 Ed Hall, G 1980-81 Steve McCuiston, G 1942-43 George Gibson, G Ray Rhone, G 1943-44 None elected 1981-82 Leonard Hayes, G 1944-45 Noble Arnold, F Allen Rayhorn, C HUSKIE ALL-TIME TEAM MVP’S 1945-46 Earl Dryden, G 1964-65 John Moore, C 1983-84 Tim Dillon, C 2000-01 Mike Brown, G 1946-47 Bobby Wood, G 1965-66 Willie Hanson, G 1984-85 Kenny Battle, F Leon Rodgers, F 1947-48 William Calacci, G 1966-67 Willie Hanson, G 1985-86 Kenny Battle, F 2001-02 Leon Rodgers, F 1948-49 Bobby Wood, G 1967-68 Jim Smith, C 1986-87 Rodney Davis, G 2002-03 Marcus Smallwood, F 1949-50 Ed Ware, F 1968-69 Jim Smith, C 1987-88 Rodney Davis, G P.J. Smith, G 1950-51 Ed Ware, F 1969-70 Nate Mason, G 1988-89 Donnell Thomas, F 2003-04 Marcus Smallwood, F 1951-52 Jim McKinzie, G 1970-71 Cleveland Ivey, F 1989-90 None elected P.J. Smith, G 1952-53 Chuck Schramm, C 1971-72 Jim Bradley, F-C 1990-91 None elected 2004-05 Cory Sims, G 1953-54 Norm Goldman, C 1972-73 Jim Bradley, F-C 1991-92 Mike Hidden, G-F 2005-06 Todd Peterson, F 1954-55 Bill Egan, G 1973-74 Dan McDowell, F 1992-93 Randy Fens, C-F 2006-07 James Hughes, C 1955-56 John Olson, F 1974-75 Tim Bryant, F-G 1993-94 Randy Tucker, G 1956-57 John Olson, F 1975-76 Matt Hicks, F 1994-95 Jamal Robinson, F 1957-58 Larry Gentry, F 1976-77 Matt Hicks, F 1995-96 T.J. Lux, C-F 1958-59 Larry Gentry, F 1977-78 Paul Dawkins, F Ronald Minter, G 1959-60 Larry Gentry, F 1978-79 Paul Dawkins, F 1996-97 Chris Coleman, F-G 1960-61 Jim Capers, G 1979-80 Allen Rayhorn, C 1997-98 T.J. Lux, C-F 1961-62 George Bork, G 1980-81 Allen Rayhorn, C Donte Parker, G 1962-63 Larry Hoover, F-C 1981-82 Allen Rayhorn, C 1998-99 Rey Jones 1963-64 Jim Futrell, C 1982-83 Tim Dillon, F 1999-00 T.J. Lux, C-F

92 www.niuhuskies.com www.niuhuskies.com 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIES IN THE NCAA STATISTICS Team Rankings Scoring Margin—16th 1968-69 (24 games) (67.9 points per game, 57.5 points per Rebounding—6th game allowed, +10.4 per game) (1,335 rebounds, 55.6 per game) 1995-96 (30 games) 1970-71 (23 games) Rebound Margin—14th Offense—3rd (40.5 rebounds per game, (2,132 points, 92.7 per game) 33.8 opposition rebounds per game, +6.7 per game) Field Goal Pct.—16th (865 field goals, 1,807 attempts, Scoring Margin—22nd .479 pct.) (75.0 points per game, 66.0 points per game allowed, 1971-72 (25 games) +9.0 per game) Offense—3rd (2,380 points, 95.2 per game) Field Goal Pct. Defense—29th (717 field goals, 1,758 attempts, Rebounding—7th .408 pct.) (1,380 rebounds, 55.2 per game) 2002-03 (33 games) Won-Lost Pct.—10th 3-Point Field Goal Pct.—30th (21 wins, 4 losses, .840 percentage) (195 field goals, 509 attempts, .383 pct.)

Scoring Margin—10th 2003-04 (30 games) (95.2 points per game, Blocked Shots—45th 82.5 points per game allowed, +12.7 per (131 blocks, 4.4 per game) game) 2004-05 (28 games) 1972-73 (25 games) 3-Point Field Goal Pct.—14th Offense—13th (198 field goals, 503 attempts, .394 pct.) (2,162 points, 86.5 per game) Free Throw Pct.—16th 1979-80 (29 games) (374 free throws, 500 attempts, Scoring Defense—28th .748 pct.) (1,850 points allowed, 63.8 per game) 2005-06 (28 games) Field Goal Pct. —12th 1980-81 (29 games) (708 field goals, 1,460 attempts, Field Goal Pct. Defense—27th .485 pct.) (756 field goals, 1,703 attempts, .444 pct.) 3-Point Field Goal Pct. —28th (190 field goals, 491 attempts, .387 pct.) 1987-88 (28 games) Rebound Margin—12th Assists Per Game —27th (450 assists, 16.1 per game avg.) (41.0 rebounds per game, Matt Hicks (34) 34.3 opposition rebounds per game, (1974-77) +6.7 per game) Individual Rankings 1967-68 (24 games) 1972-73 (25 games) 3-Point Field Goal Pct.—19th Rebounding— Rebounding— (139 field goals, 311 attempts, .447 pct.) Jim Smith, 30th Jim Bradley, 4th (24 games, 339 rebounds, (24 games, 426 rebounds, 17.8 per 1989-90 (28 games) 14.1 per game) game) Scoring Defense—5th (1,710 points allowed, 61.1 per game) 1968-69 (24 games) Single-Game Rebounds— Rebounding— Jim Bradley, 11th 1990-91 (31 games) Jim Smith, 17th (31 rebounds vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Scoring Defense—2nd (24 games, 350 rebounds, 2/19/73) (1,781 points allowed, 57.5 per game) 14.6 per game) Scoring— Field Goal Pct. Defense—2nd 1971-72 (25 games) Billy Harris, 22nd (616 field goals, 1,587 attempts, .388 Rebounding— (25 games, 603 points, 24.1 per game) pct.) Jim Bradley, 5th (25 games, 398 rebounds, Scoring— Rebound Margin—5th 15.9 per game) Jim Bradley, 32nd (35.5 rebounds per game, 28.0 opposition (24 games, 561 points, 23.4 per game) rebounds per game, +7.5 per game) Scoring— Jim Bradley, 36th 1975-76 (26 games) 3-Point Field Goal Pct.—5th (25 games, 573 points, 22.9 per game) Scoring— (133 field goals, 305 attempts, .436 pct.) Matt Hicks, 12th (25 games, 625 points, 25.0 per game) Won-Lost Pct.—11th (25 wins, 6 losses, .806 percentage) www.niuhuskies.com 93 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIES IN THE NCAA STATISTICS Rebounding— 1980-81 (29 games) Scoring— Matt Hicks, 12th Rebounding— T.J. Lux, 65th (25 games, 319 rebounds, 12.8 per Allen Rayhorn, 17th (26 games, 484 points, 18.6 per game) game) (29 games, 321 rebounds, 11.1 per game) 1999-2000 (28 games) Single-Game Points— Scoring— Matt Hicks, 6th 1982-83 (27 games) T.J. Lux, 27th (46 points vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay, 12- Scoring— (28 games, 557 points, 19.9 per game) 3-75) Tim Dillon, tie, 65th (27 games, 509 points, 18.9 per game) 2000-01 (28 games) 1976-77 (27 games) Single-Game Field Goal Pct.— Scoring— 1983-84 (27 games) Leon Rodgers, 1st Matt Hicks, 11th Free Throw Pct.— (13-of-13 vs. Rockford College, 12-6-00) (27 games, 682 points, 25.3 per game) Carl Armato, 13th (83 free throws, 96 attempts, .865 pct.) 2001-02 (28 games) Rebounding— Scoring— Matt Hicks, 12th Scoring— Leon Rodgers, 19th (27 games, 350 rebounds, 13.0 per Tim Dillon, 31st (28 games, 596 points, 21.3 per game) game) (27 games, 573 points, 21.2 per game) Field Goal Pct.— Single-Game Points— 1984-85 (27 games) Marcus Smallwood, 24th Matt Hicks, t-19th Scoring— (141 field goals, 250 attempts, .564 pct.) (42 points vs. Kent State, 3-7-77) Kenny Battle, 52nd (27 games, 544 points, 20.1 per game) 2002-03 (31 games) 1978-79 (27 games) Rebounding— Scoring— 1985-86 (27 games) Marcus Smallwood, 17th Paul Dawkins, 5th Steals— (31 games, 313 rebounds, (26 games, 695 points, 26.7 per game) Kenny Battle, t-34th 10.1 per game) (27 games, 67 steals, 2.5 per game avg.) Single-Game Points— Single-Game Rebounding— Paul Dawkins, t-9th Scoring— Marcus Smallwood, 10th (47 points vs. Western Michigan, 2-28-79) Kenny Battle, 63rd (21 rebounds vs. Loyola, 11-27-03) (27 games, 528 points, 19.6 per game) 2003-04 (30 games) 1986-87 (28 games) Rebounding— Rebounding— Marcus Smallwood, 29th John Culbertson, 33rd (30 games, 252 rebounds, 9.3 per game) (28 games, 265 rebounds, 9.7 per game) Blocked Shots— 1987-88 (28 games) James Hughes, 46th 3-Point FG Pct.— (30 games, 53 blocks, 1.7 per game) Rodney Davis, 26th (45 field goals, 92 attempts, .489 pct) 2004-05 (28 games) Three Point Field Goal Pct.— 1988-89 (28 games) Todd Peterson, 8th Rebounding— (28 games, 65 3FG, 143 att, .455 pct.) Donnell Thomas, t-31st (28 games, 268 rebounds, 9.6 per game) 2006-07 (30 games) Blocks Per Game— 1993-94 (27 games) James Hughes, 35th Free Throw Pct.— (30 games, 64 blocks, 2.1 per game) Randy Tucker, 10th (71 free throws, 79 attempts, .899 pct.)

1994-95 (29 games) Blocked Shots— Hubert Register, t-33rd (27 games, 64 blocked shots, 2.4 per game)

1996-97 (27 games) Rebounding— Allen Rayhorn (40) T.J. Lux, 24th (1978-82) (27 games, 262 rebounds, 9.7 per game)

1979-80 (29 games) 1997-98 (26 games) Scoring— Rebounding— Allen Rayhorn, 55th in NCAA T.J. Lux, 6th (29 games, 578 points, 19.9 per game) (26 games, 289 rebounds, 11.1 per game)

94 www.niuhuskies.com www.niuhuskies.com 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIE HONOR ROLL Midwestern Conference 1992-93 — Northern Illinois (39.0 rpg) (1970-72) Team Rebound Margin 1990-91 — Northern Illinois (+7.5 rpg) Coach of the Year 1991-92 — Northern Illinois (+3.2 rpg) 1971-72 — Tom Jorgensen Team Field Goals Most Valuable Player 1990-91 — Northern Illinois (806) 1971-72 — Jim Bradley, C-F Team Free Throws All-Midwestern Conference 1990-91 — Northern Illinois (529) First Team 1970-71 — Cleveland Ivey, F Team 3-Pt. Field Goal Percentage 1970-71 — Larry Turner, C 1993-94 — Northern Illinois (.385 Pct.) 1970-71 — Jerry Zielinski, F 1971-72 — Jim Bradley, C-F 1971-72 — Billy Harris, G Midwestern 1971-72 — Jerry Zielinski, F Collegiate Conference Mid-Continent (1994-97) Conference (1990-94) All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference First Team 1995-96 — T.J. Lux, F-C Coach of the Year 1996-97 — Chris Coleman, F-G 1990-91 — Jim Molinari 1996-97 — T.J. Lux, F-C Donnell Thomas (44) All-Mid-Continent First Team Second Team (1987-91) 1990-91 — Donnell Thomas, F 1994-95 — Jamal Robinson, F 1990-91 — Donald Whiteside, G MCC Statistical Champions MCC Newcomer of the Year Blocked Shots Second Team 1995-96 — T.J. Lux, F-C 1994-95 — Hubert Register, C-F (2.3 bpg) 1991-92 — Brian Molis, F 1992-93 — Randy Fens, C-F All-MCC Newcomer Rebounding 1993-94 — Randy Tucker, G First Team 1995-96 — T.J. Lux, F-C (8.7 rpg) 1994-95 — Chris Coleman, G 1996-97 — T.J. Lux, F-C (9.7 rpg) All-Mid-Continent Newcomer 1995-96 — T.J. Lux, F-C First Team Scoring 1990-91 — Mike Lipnisky, G MCC All-Defensive 1996-97 — Chris Coleman, F (17.3 ppg) 1991-92 — Vaurice Patterson, G First Team 1992-93 — Randy Tucker, G 1995-96 — Ronald Minter, G Team Blocked Shots 1993-94 — Jamal Robinson, F 1996-97 — Ronald Minter, G 1994-95 — Northern Illinois (3.8 bpg) 1995-96 — Northern Illinois (3.6 bpg) Mid-Continent Player of the Week MCC Postseason Tournament 1990-91 — Donnell Thomas, F (1-22-91) Most Valuable Player Team Scoring Margin 1990-91 — Andrew Wells, C (2-5-91) 1995-96 — Chris Coleman, G-F 1995-96 — Northern Illinois (+9.0 ppg) 1991-92 — Brian Molis, F (3-3-92) 1992-93 — Randy Fens, C-F (3-2-93) All-Tournament Team Team Rebounding Margin 1995-96 — T.J. Lux, F-C 1995-96 — Northern Illinois (+6.7 rpg) Mid-Con Postseason Tournament 1995-96 — Chris Coleman, G-F All-Tournament Team 1995-96 — Mike Hartke, F Team Assists 1990-91 — Donnell Thomas, F 1996-97 — Northern Illinois (14.0 apg) 1990-91 — Donald Whiteside, G MCC Player of the Week 1994-95 — Jamal Robinson, F (11-28-94) Statistical Champions 1995-96 — T.J. Lux, F-C (1-13-96) Blocked Shots 1996-97 — T.J. Lux, F-C (12-8-96) 1993-94 — Hubert Register, C-F (1.6 bpg) 1996-97 — Ronald Minter, G (12-22-96)

Team Scoring Defense MCC All-Sport Academic Team 1990-91 — Northern Illinois (57.5 ppg) 1995-96 — Mike Hartke, F

Team Scoring Margin 1990-91 — Northern Illinois (+10.4 ppg)

Team Rebounding 1990-91 — Northern Illinois (35.5 rpg) 1991-92 — Northern Illinois (37.7 rpg) www.niuhuskies.com 95 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Media Guide HUSKIE HONOR ROLL 1976-77 — Paul Dawkins, F (2-22-77) 1976-77 — Matt Hicks, F (25.3 ppg) 1977-78 — Paul Dawkins, F (1-11-78) 1978-79 — Paul Dawkins, F (26.7 ppg) 1978-79 — Paul Dawkins, F (2-3-79) 1983-84 — Tim Dillon, C (21.2 ppg) 1979-80 — Allen Rayhorn, C (1-29-80) 1980-81 — Allen Rayhorn, C (1-10-81) Rebounding 1981-82 — Allen Rayhorn, C (3-2-82) 1975-76 — Matt Hicks, F (12.8 rpg) Mid-American Conference 1982-83 — Tim Dillon, F (1-19-83) 1976-77 — Matt Hicks, F (13.0 rpg) (1975-86, 1997-Present) 1983-84 — Tim Dillon, C (12-13-83) 1997-98 — T.J. Lux, C-F (11.1 rpg) 1983-84 — Tim Dillon, C (2-13-84) 2003-04 — Marcus Smallwood, F (9.3 rpg) 1983-84 — Tim Dillon, C (2-27-84) Coach of the Year 1984-85 — Kenny Battle, F (12-17-84) Offensive Rebounding 1976-77 — John McDougal 1985-86 — Kenny Battle, F (12-16-85) 1999-00 — T.J. Lux, C-F (3.54 rpg) 1997-98 — T.J. Lux, C-F (1-12-98) 2002-03 — Marcus Smallwood, F (4.13 rpg) Player of the Year 1999-00 — T.J. Lux, C-F (11-22-99) 1976-77 — Matt Hicks, F 1999-00 — T.J. Lux, C-F (1-24-00) Defensive Rebounding 1978-79 — Paul Dawkins, F 2000-01 — Mike Brown, G (11-21-00) 2003-04 — Marcus Smallwood, F (6.58 rpg) 2001-02 — P.J. Smith, G (12-10-01) Freshman of the Year 2001-02 — Leon Rodgers, F (12-31-01) Field Goal Percentage 1978-79 — Allen Rayhorn, C 2001-02 — P.J. Smith, G (1-28-02) 1981-82 — Allen Rayhorn, C (.575 Pct.) 1984-85 — Kenny Battle, F 2001-02 — Leon Rodgers, F (3-4-02) 2002-03 — P.J. Smith, G (12-23-02) Free Throw Percentage Defensive Player of the Year 2002-03 — Marcus Smallwood, F (1-20-03) 1983-84 — Carl Armato, G (.865 Pct.) 2005-06 - James Hughes, C 2002-03 — Marcus Smallwood, F (2-3-03) 2003-04 — Marcus Smallwood, F (12-2-03) Blocked Shots All-MAC First Team 2004-05 — Todd Peterson, F (2-28-05) 2004-05 — James Hughes, C (1.9 bpg.) 1975-76 — Matt Hicks, F 2005-06 — James Hughes, C (12-5-05) 2005-06 — James Hughes, C (1.6 bpg.) 1976-77 — Matt Hicks, F 2005-06 — Todd Peterson, F (2-28-05) 1977-78 — Paul Dawkins, F 2005-06 — James Hughes, C (1-2-06) Team Scoring Offense 1978-79 — Paul Dawkins, F 2005-06 — Ryan Paradise, G (1-9-06) 1978-79 — Northern Illinois (79.7 ppg) 1979-80 — Allen Rayhorn, C 2005-06 — Todd Peterson, F (3-5-05) 1980-81 — Allen Rayhorn, C 2006-07 — James Hughes, C (11-27-06) Team Rebounding Offense 1981-82 — Allen Rayhorn, C 2006-07 — Cody Yelder, G (2-12-07) 2001-02 — Northern Illinois (37.2 rpg) 1982-83 — Tim Dillon, F 1983-84 — Tim Dillon, C MAC Postseason Tournament Team Offensive Rebounds 1985-86 — Kenny Battle, F Most Valuable Player 2001-02 — Northern Illinois (13.93 rpg) 1997-98 — T.J. Lux, C-F 1981-82 — Allen Rayhorn, C 1999-00 — T.J. Lux, C-F Team Rebound Margin 2002-03 — Marcus Smallwood, F All-Tournament Team 1976-77 — Northern Illinois (+6.1 rpg) 1979-80 — Allen Rayhorn, C 1977-78 — Northern Illinois (+2.8 rpg) Second Team 1980-81 — Allen Rayhorn, C 1978-79 — Northern Illinois (+2.1 rpg) 1984-85 — Kenny Battle, F 1981-82 — Allen Rayhorn, C 2002-03 — Northern Illinois (+4.4 rpg) 2001-02 — Leon Rodgers, F 2002-03 — P.J. Smith, G Team Assists Honorable Mention Academic All-MAC 2001-02 — Northern Illinois (15.43 apg) 1976-77 — Paul Dawkins, F First Team 1977-78 — John Harris, C 1981-82 — Tim Dillon, F 1979-80 — Jay Bryant, G Team Steals 1982-83 — Tim Dillon, F 1980-81 — Shawn Thrower, F 2001-02 — Northern Illinois (8.29 spg) 1983-84 — Tim Dillon, C 1981-82 — Leonard Hayes, G 1983-84 — Brad Waller, G 1982-83 — Carl Armato, G Team Blocked Shots 1984-85 — Brad Waller, G 1982-83 — Ron Lindfors, C 2003-04 — Northern Illinois (4.48 bpg) 1997-98 — T.J. Lux, C-F 2000-01 — Leon Rodgers, F 2004-05 — Northern Illinois (4.36 bpg) 1998-99 — Mike Brown, G 2002-03 — P.J. Smith, G 1999-00 — T.J. Lux, C-F 2003-04 — Marcus Smallwood, F Team Field Goal Percentage 1999-00 — Mike Brown, G 2003-04 — P.J. Smith, G 1982-83 — Northern Illinois (.503 Pct.) 2006-07 — James Hughes, C 2004-05 — Mike McKinney, G 1985-86 — Northern Illinois (.503 Pct.) 2005-06 — Todd Peterson, F 2005-06 — Northern Illinois (.485 Pct.) Honorable Mention 2006-07 — Mike McKinney, G 1982-83 — Brad Waller, G Team Free Throw Percentage 1998-99 — Charlie Ries, F MAC Player of the Week 2004-05— Northern Illinois (.748 Pct.) 1975-76 — Matt Hicks, F (1-28-76) MAC Scholar-Athlete 1975-76 — Matt Hicks, F (3-2-76) Team 3-Pt. Field Goal Percentage 1981-82 — Allen Rayhorn, C 1976-77 — Matt Hicks, F (1-2-77) 2004-05 — Northern Illinois (.393 Pct.) 1983-84 — Tim Dillon, C 1976-77 — Matt Hicks, F (2-1-77) 2005-06 — Northern Illinois (.387 Pct.) 1984-85 — Brad Waller, G 1976-77 — Matt Hicks, F (2-8-77) Team 3-Pt. Field Goal Pct. Defense MAC Statistical Champions 1998-99 — Northern Illinois (.307 Pct.) Scoring 1975-76 — Matt Hicks, F (25.0 ppg) 96 www.niuhuskies.com