2020-21 MEN'S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE 1 2020-21 MEN'S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 ................................................JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY 4 .....................................................HOME OF THE DOLPHINS 5 .................................BASKETBALL PERFORMANCE CENTER 6 .......................................................................QUICK FACTS 7 .................................................................. 2020-21 ROSTER 8 .................................................HEAD COACH TONY JASICK 9-22 ...............................................................PLAYER PAGES 23-25 .................................................... 2019-20 STATISTICS 26-29 .................................................. 2019-20 BOX SCORES 30 ..................................................YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 31 ......................................................HEAD COACH RECORDS 32-33 .........................CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT HISTORY 34-36 ......................................................NCAA BOX SCORES 37-38 ...................................................INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 39 .............................................................NBA DRAFT PICKS 40 ............................................................. OVERTIME GAMES 41 ..............................................................100-POINT GAMES 42-43 ...........................................................TOP 25 HISTORY 44 .................................................................. THE LAST TIME 45-58 ................................................STATISTICAL RECORDS 59-66 ......................................................ALL-TIME RESULTS 67-75 .........................................ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS 76-77 ........................................................ ALL-TIME ROSTER 78-79 ........................................ALL-TIME JERSEY NUMBERS 2 2020-21 MEN'S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY Jacksonville University is a premier private institution in one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. (Forbes). Founded in 1934 and named one of “America’s Best Colleges” in the South for 10 consecutive years (U.S. News and World Report), Jacksonville offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs that challenge, inspire and cultivate tomorrow’s leaders and world changers. While JU offers degrees in a wide range of traditional fields such as Business, Marine Science, Engineering, Physics, and Nursing, this established university is intensely focused on defining the next generation of education and creating an engaging learning environment. The school’s core curriculum combines a strong liberal arts foundation with pre-professional programs, undergraduate research, and leadership opportunities -- all in a supportive but challenging atmosphere that encourages students to make a meaningful impact on their world. In 2018, JU launched an innovative academic initiative called BOLD -- Beyond Ordinary Learning Design -- a collaborative project that aims to adapt educational programs to the rapidly changing landscape of careers and emerging fields. As part of the BOLD initiative, this spring JU announced the newly developed Pathways of Distinction, which allows students to create their own distinct programs of study by bundling a variety of majors, minors and areas of focus. Reaching beyond its 240-acre riverfront campus shaded by mossy oaks, JU focuses on positively impacting the surrounding community and building strong partnerships with local, national and global businesses. This outside-in approach has positioned the school as a catalyst for growth in one of Jacksonville’s oldest neighborhoods and has unlocked a season of exciting new opportunities that bridge the divide between education and career -- between learning and doing. In 2018, JU celebrated the successful completion of its ASPIRE Campaign, the largest, boldest fundraising initiative in the history of Jacksonville University. Thousands of investors believed so much in the university’s work and collective potential that the contributions surpassed the original $85 million goal by more than $36 million -- and two years ahead of schedule. This unprecedented achievement launched JU into a thrilling new chapter in the school’s history. With the help of ASPIRE, JU established the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences; completed the 8,600 sq. ft. Jacksonville Lacrosse Center and broke ground on the 11,750 sq. ft. Frisch Welcome Center; introduced more than $12 million in new scholarships that connect students with donors who support and encourage them; and enhanced students’ residential experience by revitalizing living areas to create more collaborative and engaging spaces on campus. The Jacksonville University Athletic Department is home to 17 Division I sports making nearly one in four JU students a competitor in an intercollegiate sport. The mission of the Athletic Department is to foster a relationship-driven, student-athlete centered, culture of development for academic, athletic, and social growth. As ambassadors for the University, the department rises collectively and competitively to enhance and elevate the profile of the institution. The rich history of the JU Athletic Department has close ties to the NCAA Tournament, where its men’s basketball program made its mark on a national stage. The 1969-70 men’s basketball team, led by 1971 National Player of the Year and future National Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Artis Gilmore, became one of the first Cinderella stories in Tournament history when it advanced to the National Championship game. That team achieved a national ranking as high as No. 4 and set the standard for Jacksonville athletics for years to come. Since then, the school has forged its own path to success, attracting some of the best and brightest young coaches in the nation, who challenge convention and push forward in the pursuit of excellence. The last two academic years alone have been full of impressive team accomplishments, including seven NCAA Tournament or Championship appearances, five conference championship titles, and three conference regular season titles, all while achieving unprecedented academic success in 2017-18. More than 80 percent of JU student-athletes achieved a 3.0 GPA or better for the 2017-18 academic year -- an ASUN-conference best. Jacksonville was honored with the ASUN Presidents' Academic Trophy for the first time in the 26-year history of the award. 3 2020-21 MEN'S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE HOME OF THE DOLPHINS Constructed in 1953, Historic Swisher Gymnasium is home to the Jacksonville University men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. In those 66 seasons, the venue has been site of numerous memorable moments and home to legendary figures such as Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore, Roger Strickland, James Ray, Otis Smith and Dee Brown. Since opening, Swisher has undergone multiple restorations and renovations and was even vacated by the men’s basketball program for a time. In 2016 the venue introduced two 18-foot videoboards, mounted on the walls at either end of the court as well as a 40-foot video scorer’s table that sits at center court on the sideline. In 2018, with extensive damage having been done unto the building by Hurricane Irma, a brand-new roof and floor were installed. With that came a new paint job of the basketball court that included the Athletic Department’s new branding. The locker rooms housed HISTORIC SWISHER GYMNASIUM in the building were completely re-done with new layouts, bathrooms, Years ...................................................................................1953-present furniture and graphics during this time as well. Games ...............................................................................................304 Record ..........................................................................................207-97 The venue currently seats 1,452 people for sporting events with one side Winning Percentage ........................................................................ (.681) being fixed seating and the other side retractable, creating space for multi- purpose events. In addition to sporting events, several concerts have been held at Swisher Gymnasium including appearances by Billy Joel in 1975 and K.C. and the Sunshine Band in 1979. Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson addressed students there in 1963. Swisher Gymnasium briefly served as a practice facility for the men's team while they played at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena from 2004-15, but became the official home of the Dolphins once again at the end of the 2014-15 season. The Dolphins strung together 13 wins in a row after returning to the Gym, and finished 12-3 in the 2015-16 season. In the 2016-17 season the Dolphins finished 7-7, hosting a postseason national tournament for the first time in its history. During its heyday, Swisher hosted the Dolphins on a regular basis until 1969, when the crowds would be pouring out of the stands and the games were moved to the more spacious Coliseum. In 1959, JU began playing at the Jacksonville Coliseum, eventually moving JACKSONVILLE COLISEUM downtown permanently in 1969, starting a relationship that would last until Years .......................................................................................1959-2000 the Coliseum was torn down in 2001. Games ...............................................................................................457 Record ........................................................................................278-179