Table of Contents Choctaw basketball Quick Facts...... 2 Team Information...... 2 Coaching Staff...... 2 Sports Information...... 2 Media Services...... 2 On the Internet...... 3 A. E. Wood Coliseum...... 4 Strength Center...... 5 About MC...... 6-7 Mike Jones...... 9 Staff Directory...... 9

Coaching Staff Don Lofton...... 12-13 Josh Brooks...... 14 Thomas Gray...... 14 Michael Williams...... 14 Athletic Trainers...... 16 KELVIN LESTER Record Book...... 17

Season Preview...... 18-19 Mississippi College point guard Kelvin Lester leads an inexperienced Choctaw team into the 2010-2011 2010-11 Season Statistics...... 20 season after averaging three assists per game last season.

2009-10 Players The ASC Credits Ken Black...... 21 Team Logos...... 27 The Mississippi College men's basketball Eric Davis...... 21 Amy Carlton...... 27 media guide is written, designed and published Kelvin Lester...... 21 Greg Weghorst...... 27 by the Department of Sports Information under Joey Tisdale...... 21 2010-11 Preseason Poll...... 28 the supervision of Sports Information Director Kerry Geter...... 22 2009-10 All-ASC...... 28 David Nichols. Demarius Jones...... 22 E.C. Williams...... 22 Team Photo...... 29 Printing: Quality Printing / Jackson, MS Cameron Bounds...... 23 Photography: Chris Brooks / David Nichols Brian Billups...... 23 Writing: David Nichols Marlon Ester...... 23 Rodney Brumfield...... 23 From President Lee G. Royce Ronnie Ealey...... 23 As we prepare for another season on the court, I would like to say Pierre Hadley...... 24 thank you for your support of athletics at Mississippi College. It is this support that encourages our athletes to pursue excellence in Chad Jones...... 24 all their endeavors. Desmond Morales...... 24 At Mississippi College we realize the importance of vision statements. They represent the best of our aspirations and are Greg Pulliam...... 24 a picture of the future reality we continually seek. Our vision statement reads: “Mississippi College seeks to be a university Xavier Ruth...... 24 recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause Kendre' Smith...... 24 of Christ.” The philosophy of intercollegiate athletics at Mississippi Col- Jesse Taylor...... 25 lege is fully compatible with this vision statement. Student-athletes are afforded the opportunity to pursue athletic excellence in a JaCorey Wright...... 25 positive environment while continuing their academic and spiritual Andrew Howell...... 25 growth. We are proud of our basketball program under the leadership Micah McNally...... 25 of Head Coach Don Lofton and believe we have a staff of coaches committed to the vision of our university as well as success on the Pate Shackelford...... 25 court. Josh Lancaster...... 25 We anticipate an exciting season as the Choctaws enter the 2009-10 campaign poised for a successful season. The reputation Connor Neuman...... 26 of our program is proudly mentioned among the best in the confer- ence. Caleb Vaughan...... 26 Please pray for our coaches and young men as we begin a new season. Pray for their safety as they continue to represent the best of Mississippi College. 11 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 11 Media Information Media Outlets Sports Information Newspapers Chris Clarion Ledger...... 201 S. Congress, Jackson, MS 39205 Phone...... 601-961-7294 Brooks Fax...... 601-961-7224 Sports Information Director Vicksburg Post...... 1601 N. Frontage Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180 [email protected] Phone...... 601-636-4545 Office: 601-925-3234 Fax...... 601-634-0897 Cell: 769-798-7143 Clinton News...... 311 N. Jefferson, Clinton, MS 39060 www.GoChoctaws.com Phone...... 601-924-7142 Fax...... 601-924-7976 David TELEVISION WAPT (ABC)...... 7616 Channel 16 Way, Jackson, MS 39209 NICHOLS Phone...... 601-922-1607 Graduate Assistant Sports Information Fax...... 601-922-1663 [email protected] WJTV (CBS)...... 1820 T.V. Road, Jackson, MS 39204 Office: 601-925-3234 Phone...... 601-372-6311 www.GoChoctaws.com Fax...... 601-372-8798 WLBT (NBC)...... 715 S. Jefferson St., Jackson, MS 39215 Phone...... 601-948-3333 Fax...... 601-948-7830 Message to the Media We hope that this publication is useful to you as you cover INTERNET Mississippi College this season. All efforts have been made to Video and Audio Broadcast...www.gochoctaws.com include information within these pages that you might find use- ful in covering the Choctaws and Lady Choctaws. Interview Requests If further information is needed then please don't hesitate to To request an interview with Coach Lofton or Coach Duke or contact me directly so that request can be made. any assistant coaches, do so by contacting the SID via email Also be aware that all Choctaw home games and most MC or by phone at 601-925-3234. Coaches are available to the home athletic events are digitally photographed and photo- graphs are immediately available upon request. media but not during practice. Once practice is completed, all We appreciate all of your efforts to cover the Choctaws and requests can be filled. we look forward to working with you this season. On Choctaw game days, coaches and players are available Sincerely, following a ten minute cooling off period. No interviews can be David Nichols, Sports Information Director conducted on game days prior to the game. Office of Sports Information Phone interviews with players and coaches are also pos- The Mississippi College Office of Sports Information is located sible by contacting the SID. The best time to request a player or in the upper level of A. E. Wood Coliseum. A. E. Wood Coliseum, coach for a phone interview is in the morning. also known as the "Golden Dome", is one of the most recogniz- able structures in the Clinton community. The office is the first door on the right after entering the office hallway. QUICK FACTS Location...... Clinton, MS 39058 Media Services Founded...... 1826 Pre-game notes or media guides are available upon request. Enrollment...... 5000 Game notes are released electronically on the Mississippi Col- Nickname...... Choctaws lege periodically. They are also distributed to the media through School Colors...... Blue and Gold email. Coliseum...... A. E. Wood Coliseum All player and coach interviews must be scheduled through Capacity...... 3500 the SID. Please make these requests 24 hours in advance. All Affiliation...... NCAA DIII coaches and players are available for post-game interviews after Conference...... American Southwest a ten-minute cooling off period. President...... Dr. Lee G. Royce Credential Requests Alma Mater...... Vanderbilt To request a credential or interview, do so by contacting the Athletic Director...... Mike Jones SID via email or by phone at 601-925-3234. Credentials must Alma Mater...... Mississippi College be requested 24 hours in advance. Athletic Dept. Phone ...... 601-925-3341 MC on the Internet Athletics Web Address...... www.GoChoctaws.com General Web Address...... www.mc.edu SID Email...... [email protected] ASC Web Address...... www.ascsports.org NCAA Web Address...... www.ncaasports.com D3hoops.com Web Address...... www.d3hoops.com 22 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 22 On The INTERNET

www.mc.edu

The Mississippi College home page can be found on the internet at www.mc.edu. Here students can find important information about the university and campus life. Links to other departments including athletics can also be found there.

www.GOCHOCtaws.com

The Mississippi College home page for athletics can be found at www.GoChoctaws.com. Here Choctaw fans and media can find all types of information regarding the Mis- sissippi College athletic program. Updated statistics, photo galleries, game notes, schedules and rosters can all be ac- cessed. Live video, live audio and live stats are also avail- able. The website is maintained and updated by Sports Information Director David Nichols and Sports Information Graduate Assistant Chase Herrin.

www.Ascsports.org

The American Southwest Conference home page can be found at www.ascsports.org. Here fans are able to find information on all 16 universities of the ASC in 16 differ- ent sports. Conference stats and standings along with weekly notes and awards can be found here. The site is maintained and upstate by ASC Media Relations Director Greg Weghorst.

33 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 33 Facilities

Facilities A. E. WOod Coliseum A.E. Wood Coliseum is one of the most recognizable architectural structures in the Clinton community. The “Golden Dome” as it is referred to is one of 50 all gold anodized aluminum buildings in the nation. With a square footage of 48,000, the Dome has a capacity of 3,500 for basketball games, 4,000 for stage events and an arena including 532 theater seats.

The Dome is fully equipped with dressing rooms, each furnished with lockers and showers for Mississippi College athletic teams (men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, track, men and women’s soccer) and visiting teams as well. The upper deck portion of the Dome includes 11 office suites for Mississippi College athletic staff.

The facility also includes a fully equipped training room for Mississippi College and visiting athletes, concession stands located near the gate entrance, a meeting room for up to 90 people, and banquet space on the playing floor (with bleachers folded) for up to 600 people.

The Dome also has TV platforms with exterior cable access and a complete sound system for concerts.

44 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 44 Facilities Charles & Aline Williams Strength Center Mississippi College boasts one of the premier strength facilities in the country among Division III universities. The Charles and Aline Williams Strength Center has more than 5,000 square feet of working area and provides Choctaw athletes with top of the line equipment necessary to the success of an athletics program. The facility was originally furnished with state of the art strength equipment made possible by the donation of Mrs. Aline Williams in memory of her husband Charles H. Williams. The strength center contains the latest and best equipment such as Hammer strength equipment, three power clean platforms, rubberized dumbbells for Olympic lifts, three squat racks, cardiovascular equipment, and numerous other machines for use by all Mississippi college student athletes. The strength center is located adjacent to Robinson-Hale stadium and provides a deck overlooking the football field for recruiting visits. The field can also be seen from inside the weight room with wall to wall windows on three sides of the facility.

55 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 55 About Mississippi College Mississippi College History growth. The 1826 opening of the College makes it When Mississippi College first opened its doors the oldest institution of higher learning in Missis- in 1826 as Hampstead Academy, much of the sippi. In 1831, the College became the first co-edu- United States was still a wilderness. Mississippi cational institution in the United States to grant a had been admitted into the Union as the 20th state degree to a woman. In fact, the 1831 class included some nine years earlier, and it lay at the frontier of two women among its graduates. In 1893, Missis- a vast new territory a challenge to be subdued by sippi College brought the first Ph.D. to Mississippi in hard work, diligence, and faith. Applying the same the person of Dr. J. W. Provine. Dr. Provine was also ideals to the academic setting, Mississippi College the first Ph.D. from a European university to teach began the process of educating young men and in Mississippi. The first course in college chemistry women to be leaders in both the professional and taught in the state of Mississippi was begun at Mis- spiritual arenas. sissippi College in 1827. The first chemical research A long and distinguished progression of "firsts" paper from Mississippi to be published in the for Mississippi College accompanied the state's Journal of the American Chemical Society and the awarding of the first grant for academic chemical research in Mississippi were milestones of Missis- sippi College. Throughout the last 178 years, Mississippi Col- lege has been able to preserve and advance a rich heritage of academic excellence with a rigorous curriculum offered in a values-centered, Christian environment.

Mississippi College Academics Mississippi College's enrollment for the 2009- 010 academic year has surpassed 4,800 students, with approximately 1,800 students living on cam- pus. Students study programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Schools of Business, Education, Law and Nursing. There are eight undergraduate

66 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 66 About MC Did You Know?

• Mississippi’s oldest institution of higher learning, established in 1826 as Hampstead Academy.

• With nearly 4,900 students, MC is Mississippi's largest private univer- sity.

• MC is the nation’s second oldest Baptist college.

• U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 “America’s Best Colleges” guide ranks MC 29th among Southern universities - master’s level. It lists MC as a “Best Value” in the South. The university is 52nd nationwide in the percentage of students receiving merit-based aid.

• Forbes.com listing of “America’s Best Colleges” ranked MC 129th among 569 undergraduate institutions surveyed. The survey accounts for student comments, the success of alumni, costs and academic quality.

• In recent years, about 73 percent of MC students who have applied to medical school have been accepted to exceed national averages.

• The School of Law’s new executive law program allows working profes- sionals to earn their degrees in five years instead of the traditional three. degrees in 72 fields and 14 graduate degrees in • The M.B.A. program in the School of Business is the oldest and largest more than 29 fields plus the Juris Doctor degree in such program in metro Jackson. It offers a concentration in manage- law offered to students. ment information systems as well as finance and accounting. Mississippi College has built a reputation as one • MC began its engineering/physics program in 2008. of the finest academic institutions in the country • A new on-line nursing program allows students to work full-time while and one of the best values as well. The 2009 pursuing a nursing degree. Edition of America's Best Colleges from U.S. News • Fifteen students are enrolled in the university’s first doctorate in edu- & World report ranked MC as the 29th best value cation leadership program. among all Southern Universities - Masters level. A • Personal attention provided as evidenced by a student-faculty ratio of student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1 allows the Mississip- 13 to 1. pi College faculty the individual time necessary to better prepare students for professional and gradu- ate schools. For example, MC boasts a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical school for those stu- dents who have taken all their sciences at MC. When all of the impressive statistics concerning Mississippi College's impact are removed, one fact remains: Mississippi College is about people. In every program, from youth programs to career counseling and assistance for students who are academically at risk and adult education, Mississippi College strives to provide an atmosphere where an individual's status as a person of worth is more important than one's grades or financial situation. Mississippi College touches the whole indvidual, and the recognition given to the university's outstanding programs and services proves the success of this focus.

77 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 77 88 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 88 Athletic Director Mike JONES Athletic Director [email protected]

Mike Jones is stepping into his eleventh season as the full time athletic director after Butch Ard David Robin Rae an incredibly successful basketball career at Jake Cross Country / Burns Mississippi College. He just finished a two- BELL Boteler Track Tennis Women's year stint returning to the bench as the head Baseball Head Coach Head Coach Basketball coach of the men's basketball team. Assistant Coach 601-925-7653 601-925-3959 Assistant Coach Jones has focused his attention on 601-925-3353 [email protected] 601-925-3363 the entire athletics department helping to build one of the top athletics [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] department in the American Southwest Conference. In his years oversee- ing the athletics department, he has given all of MC’s programs a better opportunity for success­ with improved facilities through fund-raising. Under his leadership the athletics department was able to raise over one million dollars for the addition of an artificial playing surface to the football field and new surrounding track facil­ity. Jones also helped raise over $125,000 this year through the annual Wild Game Dinner and “Trustmark Clas­sic” golf tournament. The individual programs have used these improvements to find success. During the 2007-08 season, MC enjoyed another successful year adding to their total of ASC Championships and East Division titles. Peter Paul Allen If Jones accomplishes the same things in the AD position as he did as Corky Kevin Johns Cosmiano Duke Houghton Men's Soccer a head coach, then great things are ahead. Jones led the Chocs to 14 con- Women's Women's Football Head Coach secutive winning season, including five straight NCAA Tournament appear- Volleyball Basketball Assistant Coach 601-925-3934 ances at his alma mater. After 20 years of head coaching experience, his Head Coach junior college and four-year college combined record stands at 446-128, Head Coach 601-925-3868 [email protected] 601-925-3357 601-925-3360 [email protected] which calculates into a .790 winning percentage. [email protected] Jones wasted no time establishing Mississippi College as a top-flight [email protected] competitor in the Division II Gulf South Conference and on the NCAA Divi- sion III level. In 1995, Jones led the Chocs to a GSC title and the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament. He has earned respect in the American Southwest Conference as the Choctaws as the Choctaws won the 1998 and 1999 ASC Championship. In his 14 seasons at MC, he has compiled a 285-99 (.750) record. Jones led the Tribe to the NCAA Division III basketball tournament last season, running his streak to five consecutive seasons. His accomplish- ments on the court were rewarded with two straight ASC Coach of the Year awards in 1998 and 1999 and also another Coach of the Year award for Darryl last season. Jones’ players consistently appear on ASC All-Conference and Michael Don Lofton John All-Academic teams at the end of the season. Landrum Men's Basketball Longabaugh McMath Women's Soccer After receiving a bachelor of science degree in education at Mississippi Men's Head Coach Men's Golf Head Coach College in 1975, Jones served as a graduate assistant at the university Basketball 601-925-3364 Head Coach 601-925-3892 and was responsible for all scouting and recruiting. He later received a Equipment [email protected] 601-925-3810 [email protected] master of education in school administration, in 1977. Manager [email protected] Mike is the son of Juanita Bridges of New Hebron, MS, and is married to Jane Jones of New Hebron. They have son Michael and daughter Mandy. They also have three grandchilden, Zach, Ansley, and Will.

Staff Directory Name title email Mike Jones Athletic Director [email protected] Susan Musselwhite Assistant Athletic Director [email protected] Senior Woman Administrator Susan David Nichols Sports Information Director [email protected] David Nichols Brooke O-Hair Brian Musselwhite Sports Softball OWens Matt Verret Head Athletic Trainer [email protected] Asst. Athletic Information HEAD Coach Baseball Sandy Wren Cheerleading Director Director DIRECTOR 601-925-3362 HEAD Coach Senior Woman's Missa Turman Administrative Assistant [email protected] 601-925-3234 0'[email protected] 601-925-3353 Administrator [email protected] [email protected] Butch Ard Head Coach / Track & Cross Country [email protected] 601-925-3361 David Boteler Head Coach / Tennis [email protected] Josh Brooks Assistant Coach / Men's Basketball [email protected] Peter Cosmiano Head Coach / Volleyball [email protected] Robin Rae Burns Assistant Coach / Women’s Basketball [email protected] Paul Allen Duke Head Coach / Women’s Basketball [email protected] Kevin Johns Head Coach / Men’s Soccer [email protected] Norman Joseph Head Coach / Football [email protected] Don Lofton Head Coach / Men’s Basketball [email protected] Darryl Longabaugh Head Coach / Women’s Soccer [email protected] Grady Missa Matt Tom John McMath Head Coach / Golf [email protected] Turman Turman Verret Williams Brooke O’Hair Head Coach / Softball [email protected] Head of Administrative Head Athletic Faculty Advisory Brian Owens Head Coach / Baseball [email protected] Transportation Assistant Trainer Representative 601-925-3806 601-925-3341 601-925-3345 601-925-3844 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 99 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 99 1010 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 1010 1111 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 1111 Head Coach Don LOFTON Head Basketball Coach [email protected] 601.925.3364

Don Lofton enters his seventh season overall at the helm of the Choctaw program after another suc- cesful season. Lofton has enjoyed incredible success as head coach of the Choctaws with an overall record of 131-37, ranking him first in the nation among active Division III coaches in winning percentage . Among his six seasons, Lofton has won two American Southwest Conference Champion- ships and had back-to-back appearances in the “Sweet Sixteen” round of the NCAA Tournament. Lofton will be entering his 27th overall season with the men’s basketball program. In 2010, the Choctaws completed their 22nd consecutive winning season and a trip to the ASC Tour- nament. Lofton led MC to a 9-2 record in the Golden Dome and 19-7 overall. Donnie Haywood earned All-ASC First Team honors. In 2009, he led the Choctaws to the Championship game of the ASC Tournament and another 20-win season with a 20-7 record. Forward Brian Johnson earned ASC East Division Player of the Year honors in the process. During the 2005-06 season, he led the Choctaws to a school record 29-2 season that ended with another appearance in the “Sweet Sixteen”. Lofton collected NCAA wins over Maryville University and Maryville College as a regional host of the first and second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Choctaws were the highest ranked team in the NCAA South Region rankings the entire season. Career Coaching Highlights In 2004-05 Lofton led the Choctaws to the third most wins • The winningest active Division III coach in the in school history (24) and just their second appearance in the country with a winning percentage of .780. NCAA Tournament “Sweet Sixteen” round. The Choctaws were ranked #1 in the NCAA South Region ranking every week and • Led the Choctaws to back-to-back "Sweet Sixteen" won their seventh ASC East Division title in eight years. They appearances in 2005-06, including a 29-2 record in also beat Maryville College in the second round of the NCAA 2006. tournament. After taking over the program from Hall of Fame coach Mike • Won an American Southwest Conference Champi- Jones, Lofton maintained the same level of success with four onship in first season as MC head coach (2002-03), straight appearances in the ASC Championship game, and then and followed with a championship in 2005-06. another last year. Four seasons ago Lofton kept the streak alive by leading the team to eight straight wins to end the season and • Won ASC Eastern Division titles in 2003-04, reach the title game. 2004-05 and 2005-06. In 2002-03 in Lofton’s original season as Head Coach, he led the Choctaws to their fourth ASC Championship in six years. MC • Three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances won 20 games and appeared in the NCAA Division III National in five seasons. Tournament for the sixth straight year. Lofton was also a vital part of the success achieved by the • Five consecutive appearances in the American basketball program during his tenure at MC as an assistant Southwest Conference championship game. coach. As the recruiting coordinator, he was responsible for maintaining the talent level necessary to keep the Choctaws in • Has led Choctaws to a 72-11 record at home in six the upper echelon of teams in the country year in and year out. seasons. He also filled the position as the primary assistant to former head coach Mike Jones and was vitally involved in building the program to where it is today. • Has averaged 22 wins per season.

1212 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 1212 Head Coach “Coach Lofton has been around Mississippi College bas- ketball for a long time,” said Athletic Director Mike Jones . Year by year Records “He knows the game and has been a big part of the success Year record Pct. Coach that we have enjoyed and experienced over the past years. 1970-71 6-19 .240 James Q. Allen He knows what it takes to be successful here at MC and has proven that during his six seasons.” 1971-72 8-13 .381 James Q. Allen Lofton built himself the reputation of being a top recruiter 1972-73 12-10 .545 James Q. Allen and talent evaluator. Since MC’s move to division III nine seasons ago, he has helped recruit some of the best talent 1973-74 17-9 .654 Doug Hines in the American Southwest Conference. With him filling 1974-75 15-11 .577 Doug Hines the role of recruiting coordinator, the Choctaws made five 1975-76 7-20 .259 Doug Hines straight appearances in the NCAA tournament. They also won the ASC Championship three five of five seasons. During 1976-77 19-8 .704 Doug Hines his last three seasons as an assistant, the Choctaws had 1977-78 22-7 .759 Doug Hines three first team All-ASC selections, one ASC East Division 1978-79 13-14 .481 Doug Hines Player of the Year, and nine different players receiving All- Conference recognition. 1979-80 17-10 .630 Doug Hines Lofton began his coaching career at Mississippi College 1980-81 13-14 .481 Doug Hines as a graduate assistant in 1978-79, working for Coach Doug 1981-82 6-21 .222 Doug Hines Hines. He also served in the same capacity during the 1979- 80 season. Before returning as an assistant, Lofton coached 1982-83 14-14 .500 Doug Hines at West Jones High School in Laurel, Miss., for four seasons. 1983-84 14-14 .500 Doug Hines He began as an assistant coach and was the head coach for three seasons, 1982-85. He led the Mustangs to several 1984-85 14-15 .483 Doug Hines outstanding seasons and was named Coach of the Year in 1985-86 10-18 .357 Doug Hines the Southern Athletic Conference in 1982-83. 1986-87 12-15 .444 Doug Hines Lofton was honored after the 1998-99 season by the Na- tional Association of Basketball Coaches for his outstanding 1987-88 13-14 .481 Doug Hines service with the Merit Award. 1988-89 18-9 .667 Mike Jones A 1974 graduate of Brookhaven High School, he began his 1989-90 21-7 .750 Mike Jones college career at Mississippi College, playing football and golf. He received his bachelor of science degree in business 1990-91 21-7 .750 Mike Jones administration in 1978 and completed the master of educa- 1991-92 21-8 .724 Mike Jones tion degree in1983. Don and his wife Madelyn have three children: Davis, Jay, Elizabeth. 1992-93 15-10 .600 Mike Jones 1993-94 18-9 .667 Mike Jones 1994-95 21-10 .677 Mike Jones All-Time Coaching Records 1995-96 17-8 .680 Mike Jones Coach yrs tenure record Pct. 1996-97 21-4 .840 Mike Jones John King 1 1925 19-7 .731 1997-98 24-3 .889 Mike Jones George Bohler 3 1926-28 50-12 .806 1998-99 25-3 .893 Mike Jones Grif Lee 1 1929 12-13 .480 1999-00 19-8 .704 Mike Jones Lewis Wilson 5 1931-1935 61-58 .513 2000-01 23-5 .821 Mike Jones Melvin Landrum 7 1936, ‘40-‘43 66-73 .475 2001-02 22-3 .879 Mike Jones ‘46, ‘53 2002-03 20-8 .714 Don Lofton Dick Hitt 3 1937-39 37-18 .673 2003-04 19-8 .704 Don Lofton Chief Ortman 1 1944 6-4 .600 2004-05 24-5 .841 Don Lofton Wilson Fulton 6 1947-52 42-83 .336 2005-06 29-2 .935 Don Lofton James Q. Allen 18 1954-73 188-225 .455 2006-07 27-3 .900 Mike Jones Doug Hines 15 1974-88 206-204 .502 2007-08 19-6 .760 Mike Jones Mike Jones 16 1989-2002 332-103 .763 2008-09 20-7 .740 Don Lofton Don Lofton 5 2002-06, 08- 131-37 .780 2009-10 19-7 .731 Don Lofton Totals 82 1925-2009 1066-833 .561

1313 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 1313 Assistant Coaches

Josh BROOKS Assistant Coach Recruiting Coordinator [email protected] 601.925.3365

Assistant men’s basketball coach Josh Brooks is entering his third season on the coaching staff of the Choctaws. Brooks returned to MC two years ago after a four-year playing career and one season as a student assistant in 1999. Brooks made an immediate impact with a first recruiting class that reached the ASC Championship game. Brooks' second recruiting class has fans thinking ASC Champion- ship. After leaving MC, Brooks stayed in the Jackson area, coaching one season at Jackson Prep before spending two seasons as an assistant to Kenny Bizot at Hillcrest Christian. Brooks helped lead the Cougars to an Overall State Championship in his first season on the bench. Brooks moved to the college coaching ranks as an assistant at Bel- haven where he spent two seasons. In 2004, Brooks took the head coaching job at Hernando High School in north Mississippi. In his first season, Brooks led the Tigers to a 10-15 record, a notable improvement over previous seasons at the school. Brooks then led Hernando to three seasons with records over .500, culminating in a 28-7 record and a trip to the 4A North State Tournament in 2007-08. Brooks graduated from MC in 1999. Josh is married to the former Marie McDade, who graduated from MC in 2001. Josh and Marie have two children: Avery (5) and Mallory (3). Thomas GRAY Graduate Assistant [email protected]

Thomas Gray enters his second season on the staff at Mississippi College as the graduate assistant coach. The former Choctaw player returns to the MC sideline after three years. In 2008, Gray served as the assistant coach of the varsity men's bas- ketball team at St. Andrews High School while also serving as the head coach of the junior varsity team. At St. Andrews, Gray helped improve the win total from the previous season. Gray also spent two years prior to St. Andrews as the head coach at Rebul Academy. Gray worked as the head coach of the varsity and junior varsity men's basketball program. At Mississippi College, Gray was a member of the Choctaws for two seasons. He graduated from MC with a degree in business administra- tion.

Michael WILLIAMS Student Assistant

1414 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 1414 1515 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 1515 Athletic Training Matt VERRET Head Athletic Trainer [email protected]

Matt Verret enters his fourth season at Mississippi College as the head athletic trainer. Verret is responsible for oversee- ing 16 different school-sponsored sports

Verret joined the staff at Mississippi Col- lege after a one year stint as the assistant athletic trainer at Louisiana College where he also served as the men’s basketball strength coach. Verret worked primarily with football and men’s basketball while with the Wildcats.

Verret brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Choctaw staff. Prior to his work at Louisiana College, Verret worked one year as the head athletic trainer at Bishop MacNamara High School of the Chicago Catholic League through the Orthopedic Associates of Kankakee. He also spent two years as the head athletic trainer with the Columbus River Dragons of the NBA D-League. There he worked under head coach and former Missis- sippi State All-American, Jeff Malone.

As a graduate assistant, Verret worked 1 1/2 years at Mississippi State University as the primary trainer for the softball program. He received his Master of Science degree in Sport Administration at MSU after receiving his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. While at LSU, he worked as a student assistant with the Tigers’ training staff.

Verret also has experience as an intern athletic trainer with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League and as a staff athletic trainer with the Manning Passing Academy. He is certified as an athletic trainer through the NATABOC and a performance enhancement specialist through the NASM.

Nicole MCMORRIS Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected]

Nichole McMorris enters her fifth season on the athletic training staff at Mississippi College and her fourth year as the full-time assistant athletic trainer. McMorris will oversee the men and women's soccer teams this year along with the softball team. She will also assist with all other sports including football and basketball. McMorris Graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. She spent two years as a student trainer with the USM athletic training staff assisting in day to day responsibilities and primarily working with women's soccer. While at USM, McMorris spent one season with Oak Grove High School. She is a native of McComb, MS, and is the daughter of Pauline and Calvin McMorris.

1616 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 1616 Record Book Team Game Individual Season Points Scored – 168, vs Dallas Bible, 1971-72 Points Scored – 774, Howard Sessums, 1954-55 FG Made – 79, vs Dallas Bible, 1971-72 Highest Scoring Average – 31.0, Howard Sessums, 1954- FG Attempted – 140, vs Dallas Bible, 1971-72 55(25 games) 3-Point FG Made – 12, vs West Georgia, 1993-94 FG Made – 279, Hilton Harrell, 1979-80 3-Point FG Attempted – 29, vs Pacific Luthan, 2001-02; 29, 3-Point FG Made – 86, Johnny Ransom, 1991-92 vs Concordia University, 2001-02; 29, vs Colorado College, 3-Point FG Attempted – 207, Nick Paige, 2003-04 2001-02 Highest FG Pct. – 66.9, Anthony Hicks, 1979-80 (109-163) FT Made – 45, vs Howard (Samford)1962-63; Rebounds – 346, Tyler Thompson, 1976-77 vs Florida, 1968-69 Personal Fouls – 108, Darrell Chancellor, 1966-67 FT Attempted – 62, vs Ouachita Baptist, 1996-97 Consecutive FT Made – 33, Jehu Brabham, 1970-71 Rebounds – 88, vs Millsaps, 1959-60 Assists – 212, Mike Hurst, 1979-80 Personal Fouls – 45, vs Millsaps, 1959-60 Steals – 58, Willie Thomas, 1989-90 Assists – 31, vs West Georgia, 1993-94 Blocks – 125, Kembrell Young, 1982-83 Steals – 23, vs Jarvis Christian, 1991-92 700 Point Club Team Season Howard Sessums 774 1954-55 Wins – 25, 1998-99 Jehu Brabham 708 1970-71 Fewest Losses – 1, 1927-28 Jehu Brabham 707 1969-70 Points Scored – 2,542, 1969-70 (26 games) Scoring Average – 114.2, 1959-60 FG Made – 1,000, 1969-70 600 Point Club FG Attempted – 2,195, 1969-70 Hilton Harrell 647 1979-80 3-Point FG Made – 171, 2001-02 Howard Sessums 646 1953-54 3-Point FG Attempted – 428, 2001-02 FG Pct. – 52.2, 1982-83 (788-1510) FT Made – 605, 1968-69 FT Attempted – 906, 1994-95 500 Point Club FT Pct. – 79.8, 1964-65 (529-663) Corey Speech 591 1994-95 Rebounds – 1,213, 1991-92 Kembrell Young 586 1985-86 Assists – 528, 1994-95 Tyler Thompson 565 1977-78 Steals – 268, 1993-94 Bob Huckaby 547 1955-56 Tyler Thompson 546 1976-77 Jehu Brabham 535 1968-69 Hilton Harrell 523 1978-79 Ralph Bruce 522 1968-69 Individual Game Tommy Covington 521 1959-60 Points Scored – 57, Jehu Brabham vs Principia, 1970-71 Danny Williams 520 1974-75 FG Made – 24, Jehu Brabham vs Principia, 1970-71 Al Sheffield 506 1961-62 FG Attempted – 40, Jehu Brabham vs Principia, 1970-71 Johnny Ransom 505 1991-92 FT Made – 27, Howard Sessums vs Delta State, 1954- 55 Thomas Matthews 505 1989-90 FT Attempted – 29, Howard Sessums vs Delta State, 1954- J.W. Barnes 503 1965-66 55 Sherrill Marshall 501 1961-62 Consecutive FT Made – 18, Jehu Brabham vs West Florida, 1968-69 3-Point FG Made – 8, Justin Henley vs Crichton College, 2001-02 400 Point Club 3-Point FG Attempted – 16, Johnny Ransom vs Arkansas Anthony Hicks 483 1981-82 Tech, 1992-93 Anthony Hicks 481 1982-83 Rebounds – 35, Glenn Hartley, 1969-70 Matthew Evans 479 1979-80 Assists – 17, Randy Clemens vs Troy State, 1973-74 Kembrell Young 478 1983-84 Blocked Shots – 13, Kembrell Young vs Springhill, Al Sheffield 475 1960-61 1982-83 Ben Powell 469 1986-87 Kembrell Young 465 1984-85 Harlon Stanley 463 1965-66 Johnny Ransom 458 1990-91 Rusty Chapman 457 1998-99 Willie Thomas 456 1989-90 Anthony Hicks 444 1980-81 Johnny Grey 440 1959-60 Tisha Tyes* 433 1995-96 Buck French 427 1973-74 Corey Speech 427 1993-94 Nick Paige 425 2003-04 D.J. Jones 424 2006-07 Harlan Stanley 412 1964-65 Bryan Johnson 408 2008-09

1717 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 1717 2010-11 Preview One thing you can count on when basketball On the front line, the Choctaws boast players both season rolls around is for the Mississippi College with experience and talent in Cameron Bounds men’s basketball team to have a winning season. and Ken Black. Bounds returns as the reigning The Choctaws have experienced success in their ASC Freshman of the Year from a season ago after past 22 campaigns, dating back to the 1988-89 scoring 4.8 points and pulling down 3.8 rebounds season when Mike Jones coached his first season per game. Bounds was a force around the basket, in Clinton. Head Coach Don Lofton has taken over blocking 39 shots to lead the Choctaws and finish right where Coach Jones left off and has tallied one fourth in the league. The coaching staff is looking of the top winning percentages (131-37, .780) in all for Bounds to have more of a low-post presence to NCAA Divisions. free up shooters on the outside.

The 2009-10 season saw the Choctaws go to Ken Black is one of the most athletic players on their 14th American Southwest Conference Tourna- the team and runs the floor well. The Canton na- ment in 14 tries. MC opened the season 10-0, but tive can jump out of the gym and is a great finisher finished 19-7 after struggling coming back from the on fast breaks. Ken scored 6.0 points and brought New Year’s break. The senior-laden squad alter- downs 3.5 rebounds per game. If Black can be- nated wins and losses over their last 10 contest, come a force on the boards for the Choctaws, he finishing with a semi-final exit in the conference could combine with Bounds to provide one of the tournament. more formidable front courts in the conference.

The Choctaws only return three of their top 10 Two other players to look for in the front court are scorers from last season, and the team only boasts returner Joey Tisdale and newcomer Chad Jones. six seniors on the 2010-11 squad. With the ASC Tisdale has worked hard in the off-season and looks getting tougher and tougher every year, the Choc- to be picking up the game after playing soccer his taws will have to gel quickly to qualify for their 15th first two years at MC. Coach Lofton and his staff straight ASC Tournament. are looking for Tisdale to provide a key contribution this season. Jones is a transfer from Southwest ______FRONT COURT Mississippi Community College and comes in as a highly-touted shot-blocker with a good mid-range The front court lost its top two players from a game. Tisdale and Jones will push the starters for season ago in Andre Thomas and Luther Suggs, playing time and provide who each averaged more than 10 points per game. good depth as the season Thomas led the team with 6.2 rebounds per game, goes along. while Suggs finished second on the team to Thomas (56% FG) in field goal percentage (.545). BACK COURT #1 E.C. Williams #14 Greg Pulliam ______Junior Junior

Last season, the Choctaws had a steady core of seniors that providing a scoring punch and ball-handling

ability. Donnie Haywood #3 Kendre Smith #30 Pate Shackelford #32 Ken Black #35 Cameron Bounds #23 Joey Tisdale #24 Chad Jones Junior Sophomore Senior Sophomore Senior Junior led the way with 13.5 points per game and shot 48% from the field. Chazz Hawkins and Joshua Harvey were the outside shooters for the Choctaws with 31 #20 Xavier Ruth #44 Jesse Taylor #22 Rodney Brumfield #31 Micah McNally #25 Kerry Geter #00 Eric Davis three-pointers made apiece. Junior Junior Junior Sophomore Junior Senior 1818 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 1818 2010-11 Preview Point guard Jeremy Stewart led the team with 72 ______CONCLUSION assists and played 16.3 minutes per game. The Choctaws will open The back court also brings back some familiar their season with an exhi- faces to provide experience in Kelvin Lester and E.C. bition on the road against Williams. Lester is a steady leader that always puts South Alabama on Novem- #2 Kelvin Lester #4 Pierre Hadley the ball in the right hands at the right time. The se- ber 4th beginning the regular Senior Junior nior is calm under pressure and is one of the most season on November 20th talented ball handlers in the conference. Lester against Pensacola Christian at home. The sched- averaged 20.0 minutes per game, while scoring 3.0 ule sees MC playing two games against Division I points and 2.0 assists per game. If Lester can be University of New Orleans, hosting the Privateers on a leader on the floor and distribute the ball to the November 22nd. playmakers, the Choctaws will enjoy another suc- cessful season. With a tough schedule right out of the gate, the Choctaws will have little time to figure out their most E.C. Williams joins Lester as a returner in the potent lineup. The ASC is a league that continues backcourt. The Atlanta, GA native is a sharp-shoot- to improve, and MC will have to work quickly to stay er that opens up the floor for the inside players to on top of the standings, where they have been since pick up offensive rebounds and second-chance the inception of the conference. Coach Lofton is a points. Williams also gives the Choctaws length on proven winner that will have to incorporate the re- defense and has good skills with anticipating the turners with the incoming talent to keep the “Gold- passing lanes. The senior averaged 2.0 steals per en Dome” rocking in 2010-11. game a year ago. Williams needs to be the long- range specialist that takes pressure off the Choc- taws on the block. 2010-11 Player Roster # full Name Pos. Ht. wt. CL. hometown 00 Eric Davis F 6-4 205 Sr. Starkville, MS The Choctaws have several newcomers that will 1 E.C. Williams G 6-3 175 Jr. Atlanta, GA give Coach Lofton options in the backcourt. Pierre 2 Kelvin Lester G 6-0 175 Sr. Memphis, TN Hadley is a talented athlete and ball handler that 3 Kendre' Smith G 6-2 190 Jr. Winnsboro, LA will back up Lester at the point guard position. The 4 Pierre Hadley G 6-0 185 Jr. Nettleton, MS Itawamba Community College transfer provides 5 Marlon Ester G 6-0 170 Sr. Vicksburg, MS great leadership and can penetrate the defense. 10 JaCorey Wright G 5-8 155 Jr. Utica, MS Another point guard with good skill is Kendre’ 11 Andrew Howell G 6-1 175 So. Madison, MS Smith, who transfers form ASC rival East Texas 14 Greg Pulliam G 6-2 175 Jr. Houston, MS Baptist. Two seasons ago, Smith was named to the 20 Xavier Ruth G 6-3 190 Jr. Shannon, MS 21 Caleb Vaughan G 6-2 175 Fr. Moss Point, MS All-ASC Freshman Team while with the Tigers. His 22 Rodney Brumfield F 6-5 205 Jr. Amite, LA strength is his ability to get the basket and open 23 Joey Tisdale F 6-6 215 Sr. Birmingham, AL passing lanes for teammates. 24 Chad Jones F 6-7 205 Jr. Amite, LA 25 Kerry Geter F 6-2 180 Jr. Stone Mountain, GA Jesse Taylor and Pate Shackelford give the Choc- 30 Pate Shackelford G 6-3 190 So. N. Carrollton, MS taws good size and shooting ability on the wing. 31 Micah McNally F 6-5 195 So. Long Beach, MS Taylor is a great shooter that has shown the ability 32 Ken Black F 6-5 215 Sr. Canton, MS to lead his new teammates in the early part of the 34 Josh Lancaster G 6-0 175 Fr. Olive Branch, MS season. Shackelford is a hard-nosed, tough-minded 35 Cameron Bounds F 6-7 190 So. Clinton, MS 40 Ronnie Ealey F 6-7 250 Jr. Gulfport, MS player that will be a shut-down defender for the 44 Jesse Taylor G 6-0 180 Jr. Ooltewah, TN Choctaws on that end of the floor. Brian Billups G 6-0 180 Sr. Jackson, MS Demarius Jones G 6-1 185 Jr. Canton, MS Desmond Morales G 5-8 165 Jr. Lawrence, MS Connor Neuman G 6-1 175 Fr. Friendswood, TX

1919 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 1919 2009-10 Team statistics 2009-10 Team Results

TEAM STATISTICS mC oPP date oPPONENT SCORE attend SCORING 2014 1894 11/20/09 ^vs Lakeland (Wis.) W 89-78 100 Points per game 77.5 72.8 11/21/09 ^at North Central W 84-77 306 Scoring margin +4.6 - 11/28/09 *HARDIN-SIMMONS W 103-86 712 FIELD GOALS-ATT 738-1606 668-1621 11/30/09 *MCMURRY W 73-62 772 Field goal pct .460 .412 12/05/09 *at Schreiner W 85-69 350 3 POINT FG-ATT 159-476 167-521 12/07/09 *at Texas Lutheran W 79-66 400 3-point FG pct .334 .321 12/12/09 WESLEY W 89-75 250 3-pt FG made per game 6.1 6.4 12/19/09 *SUL ROSS STATE W 89-84 535 FREE THROWS-ATT 379-569 391-580 12/21/09 *HOWARD PAYNE W 78-70 769 Free throw pct .666 .674 01/04/10 at Belhaven W 89-79 250 F-Throws made per game 14.6 15.0 01/07/10 * at Concordia Texas L 72-81 113 REBOUNDS 1009 1000 01/09/10 * at Mary Hardin-Baylor L 64-83 725 Rebounds per game 38.8 38.5 01/12/10 *LOUISIANA COLLEGE W 76-63 702 Rebounding margin +0.3 - 01/16/10 *TEXAS-TYLER W 73-58 754 ASSISTS 371 339 01/21/10 *at LeTourneau W 64-59 519 Assists per game 14.3 13.0 01/23/10 *at East Texas Baptist W 72-63 410 TURNOVERS 420 451 01/28/10 *at Ozarks W 74-70 355 Turnovers per game 16.2 17.3 01/30/10 *at Texas-Dallas L 66-80 350 Turnover margin +1.2 - 02/04/10 *OZARKS W 80-74 1197 02/06/10 *TEXAS-DALLAS L 81-84 1932 Assist/turnover ratio 0.9 0.8 02/11/10 *LETOURNEAU W 78-68 1124 STEALS 246 197 02/13/10 *EAST TEXAS BAPTIST L 57-78 1014 Steals per game 9.5 7.6 02/16/10 *at Louisiana College W 73-51 550 BLOCKS 124 64 02/20/10 *at Texas-Tyler L 74-80 464 Blocks per game 4.8 2.5 02/26/10 &vs Concordia Texas W 89-78 900 WINNING STREAK 0 - 02/27/10 &at Mary Hardin-Baylor L 63-78 1000 Home win streak 0 -

* indicates conference game HOME GAMES in ALL CAPS Score by periods 1st 2nd total & indicates ASC Tournament Mississippi College 982 1032 2014 ^ NCC/Holiday Inn Select Tip-Off Classic Opponents 856 1038 1894 ATTENDANCE SUMM. GAMES TOTALS AVG/GAME HOME 11 9761 887 AWAY 13 5792 446 NEUTRAL 2 1000 500 2009-10 Season Record TOTAL 26 16553 637 reCORD: oVERALL HOME away neutral ALL GAMES (19-7) (9-2) (8-5) (2-0) CONFERENCE (14-6) (8-2) (6-4) (0-0) NON-CONFERENCE (5-1) (1-0) (2-1) (2-0)

minutes total 3-PTS F-THROWS rebounds sCORING ## Player GP gs tot avg fg fga Pct 3FG FGA Pct ft fta Pct off def tot avg PF fo A to blk Stl Pts avg 34 Donnie Haywood 26 25 563 21.7 113 237 .477 23 64 .359 103 146 .705 25 71 96 3.7 46 0 35 47 5 32 352 13.5 44 Andre Thomas 26 21 539 20.7 99 177 .559 17 41 .415 69 104 .663 61 101 162 6.2 64 0 29 54 8 24 284 10.9 24 Luther Suggs 26 6 458 17.6 108 198 .545 13 34 .382 36 60 .600 41 62 103 4.0 43 0 22 36 9 20 265 10.2 11 E.C. Williams 4 0 58 14.5 11 26 .423 7 16 .438 3 4 .750 1 4 5 1.3 5 0 7 10 0 7 32 8.0 23 Chazz Hawkins 26 25 546 21.0 78 197 .396 31 103 .301 20 34 .588 7 44 51 2.0 39 1 35 31 1 18 207 8.0 32 Kendrick Black 24 5 312 13.0 51 94 .543 0 0 .000 43 59 .729 33 52 85 3.5 44 1 12 22 5 20 145 6.0 25 Joshua Harvey 26 1 404 15.5 51 146 .349 31 92 .337 13 18 .722 11 38 49 1.9 48 1 29 34 1 30 146 5.6 03 Cordero Bowen 26 1 405 15.6 63 157 .401 9 43 .209 10 22 .455 25 52 77 3.0 41 0 35 35 6 11 145 5.6 35 Cameron Bounds 24 1 276 11.5 49 89 .551 3 8 .375 14 18 .778 25 67 92 3.8 27 0 14 22 39 4 115 4.8 10 Jeremy Stewart 26 4 424 16.3 29 89 .326 18 56 .321 16 26 .615 8 32 40 1.5 41 1 72 43 4 26 92 3.5 02 Kelvin Lester 26 21 521 20.0 28 67 .418 4 12 .333 17 25 .680 14 34 48 1.8 30 0 54 22 1 36 77 3.0 30 Derrick Cook 22 19 320 14.5 26 61 .426 0 2 .000 8 12 .667 20 47 67 3.0 34 0 10 30 33 3 60 2.7 31 Phillip Brown 19 0 115 6.1 12 31 .387 0 0 .000 12 18 .667 2 13 15 0.8 15 0 4 8 1 4 36 1.9 40 Lawanski Newsome 12 0 74 6.2 7 16 .438 0 0 .000 4 7 .571 4 11 15 1.3 9 0 3 6 4 2 18 1.5 22 Terrance Hall 6 0 26 4.3 2 5 .400 1 3 .333 4 5 .800 1 10 11 1.8 0 0 3 1 0 2 9 1.5 20 Justin Burse 6 1 30 5.0 3 5 .600 2 2 1.000 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 2 4 0 2 8 1.3 01 Austin Holloway 8 0 47 5.9 4 5 .800 0 0 .000 2 2 1.000 4 9 13 1.6 6 0 1 5 7 3 10 1.3 04 Kerry Geter 6 0 16 2.7 0 1 .000 0 0 .000 3 4 .750 0 1 1 0.2 1 0 1 1 0 2 3 0.5 00 Joey Tisdale 10 0 26 2.6 2 3 .667 0 0 .000 1 3 .333 3 1 4 0.4 4 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.5 Team 34 38 72 7 Total...... 26 5190 738 1606 .460 159 476 .334 379 569 .666 321 688 1009 38.8 501 4 371 420 124 246 2014 77.5 Opponents...... 26 5196 668 1621 .412 167 521 .321 391 580 .674 360 640 1000 38.5 485 - 339 451 64 197 1894 72.8

2020 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 2020 Player Profiles Ken Kelvin 32 BLACK 2 LESTER Forward Guard 6'2", 215 6'0", 175 Senior Senior Canton, Mississippi Memphis, Tennessee

2009-10 JUNIOR SEASON 2009-10 JUNIOR SEASON played in 24 games, starting five for the Choctaws as a junior...averaged 6.0 played in 26 games, starting 21 for the Choctaws as a junior...averaged 3.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game...shot 54% from the floor and 73% from the points and 1.8 rebounds per game...led the team with 36 steals and finished free-throw line...scored in double-figures five times, including a season-high 18 second on the team with 54 assists...also led team in assist-to-turnover ratio in the 74-70 win at Ozarks...pulled down a season-high nine rebounds in the with only 22 turnovers...scored a season-high eight points against Texas-Dal- ASC Tournament win over Concordia Texas las...tallied a season-high seven assists at East Texas Baptist

BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Tod Kimble at Holmes Community College...averaged 12.3 played for Coach Deron Hines at Jackson State Community College in Jackson, points and 9.8 rebounds per game...played for Coach Melvin Gillum at Canton TN...averaged eight points, three rebounds, and seven assists per game... High School...averaged 18.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game...Dandy played for Coach Thomas Johnson and Eric Harris at Wooddale High School in Dozen selection...team MVP as a junior and senior...All-Metro performer Memphis, TN...averaged 11 points, two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals per game...named Team MVP...team captain...led the team in assists...led team PERSONAL to First District Title in school history and won back-to-back titles son of Carolyn Black...born on May 19, 1987...majoring in kinesiology PERSONAL son of Darryl and Anita Lester...born on October 7, 1988...majoring in com- puter science

Ken Black - Career Statistics Kelvin Lester - Career Statistics Year GP-GS Min Avg. FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% Year GP-GS Min Avg. FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% 09-10 24-5 312 13.0 51-94 .543 0-0 .000 43-59 .729 09-10 26-21 521 20.0 28-67 .418 4-12 .333 17-25 .680 Total 24-5 312 13.0 51-94 .543 0-0 .000 43-59 .729 Total 26-21 521 20.0 28-67 .418 4-12 .333 17-25 .680

Rebounds Rebounds Year Off Def Tot Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. Year Off Def Tot Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. 09-10 33 52 85 3.5 44 1 12 22 5 20 145 6.0 09-10 14 34 48 1.8 30 0 54 22 1 36 77 3.0 Total 33 52 85 3.5 44 1 12 22 5 20 145 6.0 Total 14 34 48 1.8 30 0 54 22 1 36 77 3.0

Joey 23 TISDALE Eric Forward 00 DAVIS 6'6", 215 Senior Forward 6'4", 205 Birmingham, Alabama Senior Starkville, Mississippi 2009-10 JUNIOR SEASON played in 10 games for the Choctaws as a junior...scored five points and pulled down four rebound in limited action 2009-10 JUNIOR SEASON did not play BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE attended Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, AL BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played at Union High School...averaged 10 points and 12 rebounds per game PERSONAL son of Ron and Nancy Tisdale...born on November 24, 1987...majoring in PERSONAL kinesiology son of Ed and Louise Davis...born on May 7, 1988...majoring in secondary education Joey Tisdale - Career Statistics Year GP-GS Min Avg. FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% 09-10 10-0 26 2.6 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 1-3 .333 Total 10-0 26 2.6 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 1-3 .333

Rebounds Year Off Def Tot Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. 09-10 3 1 4 0.4 4 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.5 Total 3 1 4 0.4 4 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.5

2121 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 2121 Player Profiles Kerry E.C. 25 GETER 1 WILLIAMS Forward Guard 6'2", 180 6'3", 175 Junior Junior Stone Mountain, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia

2009-10 SOPHOMORE SEASON 2009-10 JUNIOR SEASON played in six games last year as a sophomore...made three of four free throws played in four games for the Choctaws as a junior...averaged 8.0 points and on the season 1.3 rebounds per game...made seven of 16 three-pointers on the season

BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 2008-09 SOPHOMORE SEASON played for Coach Sherman White at Miller Grove High School in Stone Moun- played in five games for the Choctaws as a sophomore...averaged 3.0 points tain, GA...averaged 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists per game... and 1.2 rebounds per game All-County performer...Coaches Award...Defensive MVP 2007-08 FRESHMAN SEASON PERSONAL played in 24 games for the Choctaws...Named to the ASC All-Freshman team... son of Kerry and Victoria Geter...born on September 26, 1988...majoring in averaged 4.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per game...shot 45% from the three- marketing point line to finish in the top 10 in the conference...shot 45% from the floor... went 5-6 from the free throw line...scored a season-high 15 points in an 84-41 win over Louisiana College...went 4-5 from the three-point line in the game Kerry Geter - Career Statistics against the Wildcats Year GP-GS Min Avg. FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% 09-10 6-0 16 2.7 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 3-4 .750 BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE Total 6-0 16 2.7 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 3-4 .750 Played for Coach Morris at McEachern High School in Georgia...Averaged 19.4 points, three rebounds and three assists...First Team All-Region selection fol- Rebounds Year Off Def Tot Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. lowing senior season...Second Team All-Region as a junior...Three year starter 09-10 0 1 1 0.2 1 0 1 1 0 2 3 0.5 and two year captain. Total 0 1 1 0.2 1 0 1 1 0 2 3 0.5 PERSONAL Son of Anita and Eric Williams...Born on March 9, 1989...Majoring in business

Demarius E.C. Williams - Career Statistics Year GP-GS Min Avg. FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% JONES 07-08 24-0 240 10.0 38-84 .452 25-56 .446 5-6 .833 08-09 5-0 37 7.4 6-18 .333 2-11 .182 1-2 .500 09-10 4-0 58 14.5 11-26 .423 7-16 .438 3-4 .750 Guard Total 33-0 335 10.2 55-128 .430 34-83 .410 9-12 .750 6'1", 185 Rebounds Junior Year Off Def Tot Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. Canton, Mississippi 07-08 6 21 27 1.1 23 0 21 19 2 17 106 4.4 08-09 3 3 6 1.2 5 0 4 5 0 3 15 3.0 09-10 1 4 5 1.3 5 0 7 10 0 7 32 8.0 Total 10 28 38 1.2 33 0 32 34 2 27 153 4.6 2009-10 SOPHOMORE SEASON did not play

2008-09 FRESHMAN SEASON played in one game, tallying a rebound

BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Jeff Heath at Madison Central High School...member of 2006 5A State Championship Team

PERSONAL son of Janie Jones...born on January 6, 1988...majoring in business adminis- tration

Demarius Jones - Career Statistics Year GP-GS Min Avg. FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% 08-09 1-0 0 0.0 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Total 1-0 0 0.0 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000

Rebounds Year Off Def Tot Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. 08-09 0 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Total 0 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

2222 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 2222 Player Profiles Cameron Marlon 35 BOUNDS 5 ESTER Forward Guard 6'7", 200 6'0", 170 Sophomore Senior Clinton, Mississippi Vicksburg, Mississippi

2009-10 FRESHMAN SEASON CHOCTAW NEWCOMER played in 24 games, starting one for the Choctaws as a freshman...averaged 4.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game...earned ASC East Division Freshman BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE of the Year honors...led the team and finished fourth in the ASC with 1.6 played for Coach Ralph Moore at Hinds Community College...averaged 11 blocks per game...scored a season-high 10 points in back-to-back games points, two rebounds, and six assists...Juco All Star...played for Coach Jessie against Ozarks and Texas-Dallas...pulled down a season-high 10 rebounds in Johnson at Warren Central High School...averaged 14 points, three rebounds, a 78-70 win over Howard Payne...blocked a season-high six shots in back-to- and seven assists back wins over McMurry and Schreiner PERSONAL BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE son of Angie Ester...born October 11, 1988...majoring in Business Administra- played for Coach James Crain at Hillcrest Christian School tion

PERSONAL son of Rodney and Kathy Bounds...born on March 17, 1991...majoring in business administration Rodney 22 BRUMFIELD Cameron Bounds - Career Statistics Forward Year GP-GS Min Avg. FG-FGA FG% 3FG-3FGA 3FG% FT-FTA FT% 6'5", 205 09-10 24-1 276 11.5 49-89 .551 3-8 .375 14-18 .778 Total 24-1 276 11.5 49-89 .551 3-8 .375 14-18 .778 Junior Amite, Louisiana Rebounds Year Off Def Tot Avg. PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts. Avg. 09-10 25 67 92 3.8 27 0 14 22 39 4 115 4.8 Total 25 67 92 3.8 27 0 14 22 39 4 115 4.8 CHOCTAW NEWCOMER

BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Bill Wallace at Southwest Mississippi Community College... averaged 10 points and eight rebounds...played for Coach Alvin Stevens at Amite High School in Amite, Louisiana...averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds... Brian All State 1st Team...District MVP...Three years All District...4 year letterman... BILLUPS Defense and Rebound Award...Louisiana All-Star Guard PERSONAL 6'0", 180 son of Rodney and Lisa Mobley...born January 24, 1986...majoring in Kinesiol- ogy Senior Jackson, Mississippi Ronnie CHOCTAW NEWCOMER 40 EALEY BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE Forward played for Coach Williams at CM&I High School...averaged 10 points, 2.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 6.0 steals per game...won a district championship 6'7", 250 with CM&I...Second Team All-District Player Junior Gulfport, Mississippi PERSONAL son of Hilda Gipson...born November 20, 1986...majoring in Kinesology

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BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Windel Weather at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Col- lege...played for Coach Danny Grieves at Gulfport High School

PERSONAL son of Phyllis Ealey...born May 18, 1988...majoring in Computer Science

2323 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 2323 Player Profile Pierre Greg 4 HADLEY 14 PULLIAM Guard Guard 6'0", 185 6'2", 175 Junior Junior Nettleton, Mississippi Houston, Mississippi

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BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Marty Cooper at Itawamba Community College...averaged played for Coach Marty Cooper at Itawamba Community College...played seven points, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals...Assists Award... for Coach Bruce Franks at Houston High School...averaged 26 points, four played for Coach Grant Gardner at Nettleton High School...averaged 20 points, rebounds and four assists per game...three-time best offensive player...First five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals...Offensive Player of the Year...1st Team All-District as a junior and senior...Co-Captain award Team All District (Senior Year)...2nd Team All District (Junior Year)...Assist Award PERSONAL son of Kerry and Lisa Jones...born on September 15, 1988...majoring in kine- PERSONAL siology son of George and Debra Pounds...born on July 10, 1989...majoring in Kinesi- ology Xavier Chad 20 RUTH 24 JONES Guard 6'3", 190 Forward Junior 6'7", 205 Shannon, Mississippi Junior Amite, Louisiana CHOCTAW NEWCOMER

CHOCTAW NEWCOMER BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Marty Cooper at Itawamba Community College...averaged BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10 points per game...played for Coach Tim Vaughn at Shannon High School... played for Coach Bill Wallace at Southwest Community College...averaged nine averaged 28 points, eight rebounds and five assists per game... three-time All- points and 6.6 rebounds...named to the All Star Team for South Juco...played Division...two-time MVP... 2007 Most Outstanding Player for Coach Alvin Stevens at Amite High School in Amite, Louisiana...averaged 13 points and six rebounds...All District PERSONAL son of Curtis and Mary Ruth...born on March 24, 1989...majoring in education PERSONAL son of Shelia Stewart...born January 1, 1990...majoring in Accounting Kendre' 3 SMITH Desmond Guard MORALES 6'2", 190 Junior Guard 5'8", 165 Winnsboro, Louisiana Junior Lawrence, Mississippi CHOCTAW NEWCOMER

BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE CHOCTAW NEWCOMER played for Coach Bert West at East Texas Baptist University...averaged 1.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game as a freshman... selected to BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE All-Freshman Team...averaged 2.9 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per played for Coach Maurice Bowie at East Central Community College...averaged game as a sophomore...played for Coach Wystee Kerry at Franklin Parish High 8 points and 4 assists per game...played for Coach Victor Gilstrap at Lake High School...averaged 14.7, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game...Two-time School... averaged 15 points and 5 assists per game...won defensive awards All-District...selected to play in the Junior National Tournament as a junior... selected to the Baller's Classic All-Star Game. PERSONAL son of Sherry and Denise Dukes...born on May 9, 1988...majoring in kinesiol- PERSONAL ogy son of Eric and Bobbie Ignont and Henry and Dequana Rose...born on October 28, 1989...majoring in marketing

2424 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 2424 Player profiles Jesse Micah 44 TAYLOR 31 McNALLY Guard Forward 6'0", 180 6'5", 195 Junior Sophomore Ooltewah, Tennessee Long Beach, Mississippi

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BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Lee Cigliano at Cleveland State Community College...averaged played for Coach Charlie Paulus at Long Beach High School. 18.5 points per game...played for Coach Dan Wadley at McCallie School...aver- aged 20 points per game...Three-time First Team All-Conference PERSONAL son of Steve and Sarah McNally...born on June 16, 1990...majoring in business PERSONAL administration son of Jesse and Peggy Taylor...born on May 25, 1989...majoring in marketing

JaCorey Pate 10 WRIGHT 30 SHACKELFORD Guard Guard 5'8", 155 6'3", 190 Junior Sophomore Utica, Mississippi North Carrollton, Mississippi

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BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Ralph Moore at Hinds Community College...averaged 10 played for Coach Steven Makamson at Pillow Academy... averaged 15 points points, three rebounds, and 10 assists per game...played for Coach Keith and six rebounds per game...recipient of the Don Souder Award...played base- Williams at Hinds Agricultural High School...averaged 17 points, two rebounds, ball for Coach Mike Kinnison at Delta State University and 11 assists per game PERSONAL PERSONAL son of Pate and Carla Shackelford...born on December 7, 1989...majoring in son of Sharahl Byrd...born on December 17, 1989...major is undecided biology

Andrew Josh 11 HOWELL 34 LANCASTER Guard Guard 6'1", 175 6'0", 175 Sophomore Freshman Madison, Mississippi Olive Branch, Mississippi

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BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Richard Duease at Madison-Ridgeland Academy...averaged played for Coach Mark Duggin at Southern Baptist Educational Center...named 16 points, five rebounds, and three assists...Named to the All Star Team...All- as "Best of the Preps"...MVP of Christmas Tournament...All Tournament Team Conference Junior and Senior year...won 2 state championships of TSSAA Division II

PERSONAL PERSONAL son of Kerry and Sheila Howell...born August 28, 1989...majoring in Kinesiol- son of Mark and Vanessa Lancaster...born February 21, 1990...undecided on ogy and Theater major

2525 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 2525 Player profiles Connor NEUMAN Guard 6'1", 175 Freshman Friendswood, Texas

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BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Darren Chandler at Friendswood High School...averaged nine points, three rebounds, 1.3 assists, and two steals per game... Second team All-District as a junior and senior...holds school record for most three-pointers in a career

PERSONAL son of Steve and Beverly Neuman...born on May 11, 1992...major is undecided

Caleb 21 VAUGHAN Guard 6'2", 175 Freshman Moss Point, Mississippi

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BEFORE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE played for Coach Keith Tucker at East Central High School...averaged 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one steal per game...District 7-4A Most Valuable Player as a senior...team MVP as a junior and senior...All-District 7-4A First Team as a junior and senior

PERSONAL son of Chris and Donna Vaughn...born on June 14, 1991...majoring in kinesiol- ogy

2626 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 2626 The ASC American southwest conference Concordia Texas The American Southwest Conference, one of the largest intercollegiate athletic confer- ences in NCAA Division III, enters its 15th season with the 2010-11 academic year. Founded in May 1996 to provide a structure for intercollegiate athletics among the member institutions, the American Southwest Conference includes former members of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) and other institutions outside the Texas border. From the eight founding institutions to today's present group of 15 college and East Texas Baptist universities, the ASC encompasses institutions sharing similar educational and athletic phi- losophies. Spreading across four states -- Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi -- the ASC offers student-athletes competition in 16 sports with opportunity for advancement in both conference and NCAA Division III championships. The American Southwest Conference has a multidimensional mission to create an Hardin-Simmons environment characterized by opportunities to learn, friendly competition and activities for the conference membership. ASC members believe team and individual sports provide learning opportunities, and its membership strives to create an athletics environment supportive of teaching and learning. Conference and NCAA resources also provide student- athletes, coaches and administrators access to academic, leadership, sportsmanship and career enhancement opportunities. Traditional standards of ethical conduct and fair play are respected among the ASC Howard Payne members. To guarantee the integrity of the association, the membership is committed to furthering the philosophy and policies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Divi- sion III and the Conference. The roster of American Southwest Conference members in 2010-11 includes Concordia University at Austin, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Howard Payne University, LeTourneau University, Louisiana College, University of Mary Hardin-Bay- LeTourneau lor, McMurry University, Mississippi College, University of the Ozarks, Schreiner University, Sul Ross State University, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Tyler, and Texas Lutheran University. Centenary College joins the ASC as a provisional member in the 2010-11 season. ASC championships are conducted in 16 sports (8 men, 8 women). Men's champion- ships are offered in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and Louisiana College track and field. Women's championships are offered in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball. The American Southwest Conference is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Amy Carl- ton serves as Commissioner replacing Fred Jacoby, the first Commissioner of the ASC who Mary Hardin-Baylor Amy Carlton ASC Commissioner Amy Carlton is Commissioner of the American Southwest Conference with oversight of the league's long-term and daily administration and operations, including member and NCAA relations, compliance, scheduling and championships. Carlton was appointed Interim Com- McMurry missioner July 1, 2006 after serving as ASC Assistant Commis- sioner/Director of Media Relations. Carlton joined the ASC office in January 2002 after 13-1/2 years in sports information at NCAA Division I institutions, includ- ing 10 years as Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations at the University of Michigan (1990-2000). She was Assistant Sports Mississippi College Information Director at Northern Illinois University (1989-90) and a graduate intern at both Western Illinois University (1987-88) and Michigan (1988-89). Carlton began her career at Division III institutions as an assistant in the news bureau at Franklin College (1981-82) and Director of News and Sports Information at Man- chester College (1982-87). Ozarks Carlton is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA), National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), and the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A native of Greencastle, Ind., Carlton is a 1981 graduate of Franklin College (Ind.), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. She has also completed graduate Schreiner coursework in athletic administration at Western Illinois.

Greg Weghorst ASC Sports Information Director Sul Ross State Greg Weghorst is the Assistant Commissioner of the American Southwest Conference starting the new position after spending four years as the Director of Media Relations. The new position comes with the addition of administrative and governance responsibilities to media relations duties associated with the conference office role. Weghorst joined the ASC staff in August 2006. A sports writer with the Temple Daily Telegram prior to coming Texas-Dallas to the ASC, Weghorst provided coverage of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Central Texas Blackhawks/Marshals of the North American Hockey League and Temple-area high schools. He was part of the paper's coverage team for the 2005 EV1.net Houston Bowl and the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Weghorst, a native of Waco, Texas, is a 2003 graduate of Mary Texas Lutheran Hardin-Baylor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communica- tions/journalism. While a student he was a reporter in features, sports and editorial at The Bells and worked as a disc jockey for KBDE-FM in Waco. Weghorst was a student intern in the UMHB Sports Information Office and served on the tournament staff for the 2000 PGA Master- Card Colonial tournament. Weghorst is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Texas-Tyler

2727 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 2727 THE ASC 2010-11 Preseason Release 2010-11 Preseason Poll RICHARDSON, TX - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and the University of Texas at Dallas men’s bas- ASC EAST DIVISION ketball teams have been predicted to repeat their American Southwest Conference West and East Division Team (first place votes) Points 2009-10 Records titles, respectively, after a vote of each division’s head coaches, sports information directors and media 1. Texas-Dallas (19) 144 24-6, 18-2 ASC members, the conference office announced on Wednesday (Oct. 20). Howard Payne University’s Brandon Ir- 2. Mississippi College (1) 124 19-7, 14-6 ASC win and East Texas Baptist University’s Josh Chambers earned 2010-11 preseason player of the year honors. Defending ASC champion Mary Hardin-Baylor (22-7, 17-4 ASC), which also won the 2008 crown and has 3. East Texas Baptist (1) 104 15-12, 12-8 ASC advanced to the NCAA tournament three out of the last four seasons, totaled 182 points and earned 21 of 4. Texas-Tyler 81 15-11, 11-9 ASC the possible 24 first-place votes to be the favorites in the annual poll. Head coach Ken DeWeese’s Cru aver- 5. Ozarks 50 8-16, 6-13 ASC aged 78.5 points per game last year and won at least 17 games for the seventh straight season. 6. LeTourneau 47 10-15, 9-11 ASC Concordia University Texas (16-10, 14-7 ASC) was predicted for a second place finish with 155 points and 7. Louisiana College 38 9-15, 7-12 ASC two top-spot votes. Three-time ASC champion McMurry University (17-9, 15-6 ASC) received 151 points to land in the third position. Sul Ross State University (9-17, 8-13 ASC) totaled 108 points to round out what ASC East Division Preseason Player of the Year: would be the division’s four teams to qualify for the ASC Championship Tournament. Hardin-Simmons Uni- Josh Chambers, F, Sr., East Texas Baptist versity (99 pts.) was picked fifth, followed by Howard Payne (78 pts.), Texas Lutheran University (53 pts.) and Schreiner University (38 pts.). HSU picked up the final first-place vote. Texas-Dallas, which went 24-6 overall and 18-2 in league play last season on its way to a second straight ASC WEST DIVISION division title and an appearance in the “Sweet 16” of the NCAA Division III Championship, totaled 144 points Team (first place votes) Points 2009-10 Records and picked up 19 of the possible 21 first-place votes. Head coach Terry Butterfield’s two-time ASC champion 1. Mary Hardin-Baylor (21) 182 22-7, 17-4 ASC Comets reached the conference title game last season and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the 2. Concordia Texas (2) 155 16-10, 14-7 ASC second straight year. They led the league in scoring defense (66.8), free throw percentage (75.5), field goal 3. McMurry 151 17-9, 15-6 ASC percentage (48.3) and assists (502). 4. Sul Ross State 108 9-17, 8-13 ASC Six-time ASC champion Mississippi College (19-7, 14-6 ASC) was picked to finish second in the East, total- 5. Hardin-Simmons (1) 99 7-18, 7-14 ASC ing 124 points and one top-spot vote. East Texas Baptist (15-12, 12-8 ASC) garnered 104 points and the final first-place vote to land in the third-place spot. The University of Texas at Tyler (15-11, 11-9 ASC) totaled 6. Howard Payne 78 6-19, 6-15 ASC 81 points to round out what would be the East Division’s four ASC tournament teams. The University of the 7. Texas Lutheran 53 6-19, 4-17 ASC Ozarks (50 pts.) was predicted to finish fifth, followed by LeTourneau University (47 pts.) and Louisiana Col- 8. Schreiner 38 5-19, 5-15 ASC lege (38 pts.). The 2010-11 season – the 15th in league history – begins as early as November 15. The three-day, eight- ASC West Division Preseason Player of the Year: team, single-elimination conference tournament is slated for February 26-28 at the site of the East Division’s Brandon Irwin, G, Jr., Howard Payne top seed and an automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship will be on the line. 2009-10 All-American Southwest Conference Teams ALL-AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE TEAM WEST DIVISION AWARDS Blake Mitchem F Ozarks So. Fort Smith, AR (Northside HS) Brad Walker F Concordia Texas Sr. Brenham, TX (BHS) First Team All-West Division Scott Rodgers W Texas-Dallas Sr. The Woodlands, TX (TWHS) Brad Walker F Concordia Texas Sr. Brenham, TX (BHS) Jeremie Hart F McMurry Sr. Dallas, TX (Washburn) Jeremie Hart F McMurry Jr. Dallas, TX (Washburn) Donnie Haywood F Mississippi College Sr. Monroe, LA (Lambuth) Carlos Singer G Hardin-Simmons Sr. Seattle, WA (Ingraham) Brandon Irwin G Howard Payne So. Thorndale, TX (THS) EAST DIVISION AWARDS Robert Moreno PG McMurry Sr. Brownsville, TX (Collin Co. CC)

First Team All-East Division ASC West Division Player of the Year: Brad Walker, F, Sr., Concordia Texas Blake Mitchem F Ozarks So. Fort Smith, AR (Northside HS) ASC West Division Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Moreno, PG, Sr., McMurry James Morman F East Texas Baptist Sr. Houston, TX (Murray State) ASC West Division Freshman of the Year: Nick Haynes, G, Concordia Texas JJ Rockmore G LeTourneau Sr. Longview, TX (LHS) ASC West Division Newcomer of the Year: Jeremie Hart, F, Jr., McMurry Scott Rodgers W Texas-Dallas Sr. The Woodlands, TX (TWHS) ASC West Division Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year: Keith Perry, G/F, Sr., Howard Payne Donnie Haywood F Mississippi College Sr. Monroe, LA (Lambuth) ASC West Division Coach of the Year: Ken DeWeese, Mary Hardin-Baylor

ASC East Division Player of the Year: Blake Mitchem, F, So., University of the Ozarks Second-Team All-West Division ASC East Division Defensive Player of the Year: Josh Chambers, P, Jr., East Texas Baptist Dean Pele G Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Austin, TX (Lake Travis HS) ASC East Division Freshman of the Year: Cameron Bounds, C, Mississippi College Zane Johnston G Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Albany, TX (AHS) ASC East Division Newcomer of the Year: Donnie Haywood, F, Sr., Mississippi College Steven Johunkin G Sul Ross State Jr. Dallas, TX (Nimitz HS) ASC East Division Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year: Andre Williams, G, Jr., Ozarks Theo Ard F Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Houston, TX (Forest Brook HS) ASC East Division Coach of the Year: Terry Butterfield, University of Texas at Dallas Henry Flores P Texas Lutheran Jr. San Antonio, TX (Stevens HS) Second-Team All-East Division Hakeem Kareem F Texas-Tyler Sr. Houston, TX (George Bush HS) Honorable Mention All-West Division Dale Vanwright G LeTourneau Sr. Houston, TX (Blinn JC) Andy Hulsey G/F Sul Ross State Sr. El Paso, TX (Claredon JC) Jordan Eppink P Texas-Dallas Sr. Spring, TX (SHS) Trevor Conner F Schreiner So. Red Oak, TX (ROHS) Deba Egharevba# F East Texas Baptist Sr. Plano, TX (Plano East HS) Issac Williams F Texas Lutheran So. San Antonio, TX (Wagner HS) Andre Thomas# F Mississippi College Sr. Vicksburg, MS (NE MS CC) Sterling Phillips G Mary Hardin-Baylor So. Austin, TX (AHS) Riley Battle# G Schreiner Jr. Waxahachie, TX (WHS) Honorable Mention All-East Division Jimmy Martinez# G Sul Ross State Jr. El Paso, TX (Andress HS) Jacob Turnipseed G East Texas Baptist Jr. Anacoco, LA (Nicholls State) Keith Perry# G/F Howard Payne Sr. Kerrville, TX (Tivy HS) Chris Barnes W Texas-Dallas So. San Antonio, TX (Churchill HS) Casey Riddle G Hardin-Simmons Jr. Lipan, TX (LHS) Luther Suggs F Mississippi College Sr. Gulfport, MS (Sioux Falls) Jared Fleming PG Texas-Dallas Sr. Hawkins, TX (HHS) West Division Freshman Team Josh Chambers P East Texas Baptist Jr. Mexia, TX (MHS) Nick Haynes G Concordia Texas Irving, TX (IHS) Andre Williams G Ozarks Jr. San Antonio, TX (Earl Warren) Chukwuma Ekeh# P Louisiana College Jr. Alexandria, LA (Holy Savior) John Derr G Hardin-Simmons Azle, TX (AHS) JeLani Mitchell# G Louisiana College So. St. Martinville, LA (SMHS) Kanyon Payne F Howard Payne Granbury, TX (GHS) Jerrod Jackson& G Louisiana College So. Albany, LA (AHS) Taylor Jacobs PG Concordia Texas Cedar Hill, TX (CHHS) Will Smith& F LeTourneau Sr. Houston, TX (Cypress Chrs.) Ryan Hagan# F Sul Ross State Houston, TX (Galena Park HS) Daniel Greenhouse G Louisiana College Sr. Marksville, LA (MHS) Dorian Purnell# F Mary Hardin-Baylor Pearland, TX (PHS)

East Division Freshman Team West Division Defensive Team Cameron Bounds C Mississippi College Clinton, MS (Hillcrest Christian) Robert Moreno PG McMurry Sr. Brownsville, TX (Collin Co. CC) RJ Prince F East Texas Baptist Horneck, LA (HHS) Zane Johnston G Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Albany, TX (AHS) Phillip George G Louisiana College Baton Rouge, LA (BRHS) Justin Reefer W Concordia Texas Jr. Killeen, TX (Harker Heights HS) Mark Perez P Ozarks Houston, TX (Fort Bend Baptist Aca.) Brad Howard F Texas Lutheran Jr. Houston, TX (Cypress Creek) Jace Williamson G LeTourneau Van Alstyne, TX (VAHS) Theo Ard F Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Houston, TX (Forest Brook HS) East Division Defensive Team Josh Chambers P East Texas Baptist Jr. Mexia, TX (MHS) Dexter McMarion G Texas-Tyler Sr. Austin, TX (Pflugerville HS) Jordan Eppink P Texas-Dallas Sr. Spring, TX (SHS) Andre Thomas# F Mississippi College Sr. Vicksburg, MS (NE MS CC) JJ Rockmore# G LeTourneau Sr. Longview, TX (LHS)

2828 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 2828 (Back L-R) - Desmond Morales, Connor Neuman, Marlon Ester, Josh Lancaster, Andrew Howell, Pierre Hadley, Jesse Taylor, Brian Billups Jesse Taylor, Hadley, Howell, Pierre Andrew Josh Lancaster, Connor Neuman, Marlon Ester, - Desmond Morales, (Back L-R) Chad Jones, Ken Black, Micah McNally, Bounds, Joey Tisdale, Cameron Ronnie Ealey, Brumfield, - Demarius Jones, Rodney (Middle L-R) Shackelford Pate E.C. Williams, Smith, Caleb Vaughan, Kendre' Wright, JaCorey Pulliam, DeJuan Davis, Greg Geter, Kerry Lester, - Kelvin (Back L-R) Ruth Xavier Eric Davis, 2929 2010-11 Choctaw Basketball 2929 3030 2010-11 Choctaw basketball 3030