2009-10 SD MInes Men's Basketball Media Guide

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South Dakota School of Mines President: Robert Wharton

Robert A Wharton, Ph.D., became president of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on July 1, 2008 Previously, he served as Provost and Vice President for academic affairs at Idaho State University (ISU) Wharton was a tenured professor of biology atISU and previously served as its chief research officer His Ph.D in botany is from Virginia Polytechnic Institute He also holds a M.A degree in biology and a B.A in botany from Humboldt State University in California Dr Wharton is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, The Explorers Club, and the Royal Geographic Society Wharton is a recipient of the United States Antarctic Service Medal and hasserved on the National ResearchCouncil's Polar Research Board

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Welcome to the King Center and Goodell Gymnasium, home of the Hardrockers The facilities recently had afacelift asthe women's basketball, men's basketballand women's volleyball teams all got upgradesto the locker room areas The locker rooms are all state-of-the-art to go along with an excellent gym that seats approximately 2,000 fans, plusthere isa top-of-the-line fitness center and an indoor pool for useas well

South Dakota Schoolof Mines

Facts

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a proud heritage of excellence in preparing graduates to serve as leaders in the professions of engineering and science.

There are 16 academic departments and more than 30 degree programs in engineering and science offered at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels

Our students, in combination with an exceptionally talented faculty and great support from the community, provide an exciting environment for education excellence.

Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development in areas of critical need to the state, nation, and the international community

Facilities

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology facilities include the Black Hills Business Development Center, the Darold D King Physical Education Building, the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Building, the Civil/Mechanical Engineering Building, the Computational Mechanics Laboratory, the Electrical Engineering/Physics Building, the McLaury Building, Devereaux Library, O'Harra Building, Mineral Industries Building, the Tech Development Laboratory, and Surbeck Center

New construction/renovations

Tech Development Laboratory, ongoing, Chemical and Biological Engineering/Chemistry building (anticipated completion 2010), Surbeck Center renovation (anticipated completion August 2009), Paleontology Center (anticipated completion 2010), and Palmerton/Connolly Hall restorations (anticipated completionMay 2010).

*Includes Tablet PC Program (assumes 30 credits per year)

Student

Fall 2009

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Nov. 6

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Nov. 13

Nov 14

Nov. 20

Nov. 21;

Nov. 27

Hardroefrer 200940Schedule

vs. Rocky Mountain College

vs. Dakota Wesleyan University

vs. Mount Marty College

at University of Great Falls at Mt Tech

at Rocky Mountain College

w at Johnson and Wales, CO

at Metro State (exhibition game)

US BankThanksgiving Classic

Black Hills State vs. Mt. Marty College

Nov. 28

Dec 3

Dec. 8

Dec. 11

Dec. 12

Dec. 17

Dec. 29

Dec 30

Jan. 2

Jan. 8

Jan. 9

Jan. 15

Jan. 16

Jan. 22

Jan. 23

Jan 28

Feb. 5

Feb. 6

Feb. 12

Feb. 13

Feb 19

Feb. 20

Feb. 24

Feb. 28

March 1

SD Mines vs. University of Great Falls US BankTr g Classic Black

at Black Hills State*

vs. Chadron State

at PeruState*

at Dana College

at Augustana College (exhibition)

at Perkins Classic in Spearfish

vs. MontanaWestern

at Perkins Classic in Spearfish

vs. U of Colorado - Colorado Springs

vs University of Sioux Falls

at JamestownCollege*

at Valley City State*

vs. Dakota State*

vs Mayville State*

at Minot State*

at Dickinson State* <•» ,.:.:<* mm vs Black Hills State*

vs. Valley City State* vs. Jamestown College*

at Mayville State* at DakotaState* vs Dickinson

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Black Hills State Yellow Jackets

Head Coach: Paul Sather (5thyear)

Phone: 605-642-6607

Record at BHSU: 73-52

Athletic Director: JhettAlbers

Phone: 605-642-6882

Sports Information: Bradd Schafer

Phone: 605-642-6460

Fax: 605-642-6539

E-mail: paulsather@bhsu.edu

Overall record: 73-52

Fax: 605-642-6539

Fax: 605-642-6539

2008-09 season: 13-1/30-5 - 1st place in the DAC

E-mail: jhettalbers@bhsu.edu

E-mail:braddschafer@bhsu.edu

DAC Tournament: defeated Dakota State, 100-82, in the quarterfinals; defeated South Dakota Mines, 77-67, in the semifinals;defeated Minot State, 93-77, in the championship

NAIA Division IITournament: defeated Cal State-East Bay, 62-58, in the first round; defeated Morningside, IA, 84-73, in the second round; defeated Grace, IN, 77-73, in the quarterfinals; lost to Oklahoma Wesleyan, 85-72, in the semifinals

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin: +8.8

Scoring Offense:79.1 ppg

Scoring Defense: 70.3ppg

Rebounding Margin: +3.2

Rebounding: 37.8 rpg

Field Goal %: .467

3pt Field Goal %: .362 Free Throw %:.735 Opponents FG%:.424 Opponents 3pt FG%: .345

Note: The Yellow Jackets led the DACin Scoring Margin, Free Throw % and Opponents Field Goal %

Dakota State Trojans

Head Coach: Gary Garner (1st season)

Phone: 605-256-5234

Record at DaSU: 0-0

Athletic Director: GeneWockenfuss

Phone: 605-256-5233

Sports Information: Nick Huntimer

Phone: 605-256-5229

Fax:605-256-5138

E-mail: gary.garner@dsu.edu

Overall Record:7-22

Fax:605-256-5138

Fax:605-256-5138

2008-09 season: 2-12/7-22 - 8th place in the DAC

DACTournament: lost to Black Hills State, 100-82, in the quarterfinals

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin: -9.6

Scoring Offense:70.1 ppg

Scoring Defense: 79.7ppg

Rebounding Margin:+4.7

Rebounding: 40.7 rpg

Field Goal %: .406

3pt Field Goal %: .291

FreeThrow %: .658

Opponents FG%: .440

Opponents 3pt FG%: .376

E-mail: gene.wockenfuss@dsu.edu

E-mail: nick.huntimer@dsu.edu

Note:The Trojans led the DACin Rebounding Margin and Rebounding

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Dickinson State Blue Hawks

Head Coach: Ty Orton (3rd season)

Phone: 701-483-2473

Record at DiSU: 27-32

Athletic Director: RogerTernes

Phone: 701-483-2159

Sports Information: Galen Morton

Phone:701-483-2102

2008-09 season: 9-5/17-13 - 2nd place in the DAC

Fax: 701-483-0501

E-mail: ty.orton@dickinsonstate.edu

Overall Record:99-115

Fax: 701-483-0501

Fax: 701-483-0501

E-mail:roger.ternes@dickinsonstate.edu

E-mail: galen.morton@dickinsonstate.edu

DAC Tournament: defeated Jamestown, 69-51, in the quarterfinals, lost to Minot State, 84-73 in overtime, in the semifinals

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin: +2.7

Scoring Offense: 70.1 ppg

Scoring Defense: 67.4 ppg

Rebounding Margin: +2.0

Rebounding: 33.8 rpg

Field Goal %: .455

3pt Field Goal %: .363

Free Throw %: .673

Opponents FG%: .432

Opponents 3pt FG%: .301

Note: The Blue Hawks led the DAC in Scoring Defense and Opponents 3pt Field Goal %

Jamestown College Jimmies

Head Coach: Jeff Trumbauer (6th year)

Phone: 701-252-3467

Record at JC: 74-74

Athletic Director: Lawrie Paulson

Phone: 701-252-3467

Sports Information: Tracy Erickson

Phone: 701-252-3467

E-mail: terickso@jc.edu

Fax: 701-253-4450

E-mail: trumbauer@jc.edu

Overall Record: 74-74

Fax: 701-253-4450

Fax: 701-253-4450

2008-09 season: 4-10/11-17 - 7th place in the DAC DAC Tournament: lost to Dickinson State, 69-51, in the quarterfinals

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin: -3.7

Scoring Offense: 67.2 ppg

Scoring Defense: 70.9 ppg

Rebounding Margin: +0.6

Rebounding: 32.9 rpg

Field Goal %: .448

3pt Field Goal %: .365

Free Throw %:.635

Opponents FG%: .445

Opponents 3pt FG%: .348

E-mail: paulson@jc.edu

Mayville State Comets

Head Coach: Justin Johnson (3rd year)

Phone:701-788-4715

Record at MaSU: 23-34

Athletic Director: Mike Moore

Phone: 701-788-4706

Sports Information: Justin Johnson

Phone:701-788-4715

Fax: 701-788-4840

E-mail: jJohnson@ mayvillestate.edu

Overall Record: 23-34

Fax: 701-788-4840

E-mail: m_moore@ mayvillestate.edu

Fax: 701-788-4840

2008-09 season: 6-8/11-18 - 6th place in the DAC

DAC Tournament: lost to Minot State, 104-99 in overtime, in the quarterfinals

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin:-5.4

Scoring Offense:74.1ppg

Scoring Defense: 79.5ppg

Rebounding Margin: -2.2

Rebounding: 37.4 rpg

Field Goal %: .452

3pt Field Goal %: .329 Free Throw %: .614

Opponents FG%:.457 Opponents 3pt FG%:.331

E-mail: jJohnson@mayvillestate.edu

Minot State Beavers

Head Coach: Mike Hultz (12th year)

Phone:701-858-3278

Record at MiSU: 176-148

Athletic Director: Rick Hedberg

Phone: 701-858-3041

Sports Information: Sheila Green-Gerding

Phone: 701-858-3261

Fax:701-858-3136

E-mail: mike.hultz@minotstateu.edu

Overall Record: 176-148

Fax:701-858-3136

Fax: 701-858-3136

2008-09 season: 8-6/20-11 - 3rd place in the DAC

E-mail: rick.hedberg@minotstateu.edu

E-mail: sheila.gerding@minotstateu.edu

DAC Tournament: defeated Mayville State, 104-99 in overtime, in the quarterfinals; defeatd Dickinson State, 84-73 in overtime, in the semifinals; lost to Black Hills State; 93-77; in the championship

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin:+4.5

Scoring Offense:83.8 ppg

Scoring Defense: 79.3 ppg

Rebounding Margin:-3.7

Rebounding: 37.4 rpg

Field Goal %:.426

3pt Field Goal %:.337

Free Throw %: .674

Opponents FG%: .466

Opponents 3pt FG%:.303

Note: The Beavers led the DAC in Scoring Offense.

South Dakota Mines Hardrockers

Head Coach: Jason Henry (5th year)

Phone: 605-394-3023

Record at SDM: 51-68

Athletic Director: Dr Dick Kaiser

Phone: 605-394-2352

Sports Information: Brad Blume

Phone: 605-394-2355

Fax: 605-394-3375

E-mail: jason.henry@sdsmt.edu

Overall Record:51-68

Fax: 605-394-3375

Fax: 605-394-3375

2008-09 season: 7-7/19-11 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Valley City State

E-mail: dick.kaiser@sdsmt.edu

E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu

DACTournament: defeatedValley City State, 81-74, inthe quarterfinals; lost to Black Hills State, 77-67,inthe semifinals

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin: +3.3

Scoring Offense: 74.3 ppg

Scoring Defense: 71.0 ppg

Rebounding Margin:-1.2

Rebounding: 30.2 rpg

Field Goal %: .489

3pt Goal %: .424

Free Throw %: .686

Opponents FG%: 459

Opponents 3pt FG%: .357

Note: The Hardrockers led the DAC in Field Goal % and 3pt Field Goal %

Valley City State Vikings

Head Coach: Jaff Kaminsky (4th season)

Phone: 701-845-7240

Record at VCSU: 63-54

Athletic Director: B.J Pumroy

Phone:701-845-7160

Sports Information: Craig Case Phone: 701-845-7244

Fax: 701-845-7211

E-mail: jeff.kaminsky@vcsu.edu

Overall Record: 332-287

Fax: 701-845-7211

Fax: 701-845-7211

2008-09 season: 7-7/13-16 - tied for 4th in the DACwith South Dakota Mines

DAC Tournament: lost to South Dakota Mines, 81-74, in the quarterfinals

Team Stats:

Scoring Margin: +3.1

Scoring Offense:72.6 ppg

Scoring Defense:69.5 ppg

Rebounding Margin: -3.8

Rebounding: 34.0 rpg

Field Goal %: .446

3pt Field Goal %: .335

Free Throw %: .634

Opponents FG%: .424

Opponents 3pt FG%: .323

E-mail:bj.pumroy@vcsu.edu

E-mail:craig.case@vcsu.edu

HeadCoach's Bio

Jason Henry, a native of Minot, ND, enters his fifth season as the Hardrockers' head coach Before being promoted, Henry served as an assistant at South Dakota School of Mines for three years where he coordinated the team's recruiting efforts and helped in all aspects of the program. In his second season as head coach, the Hardrockers had their highest finish ever in the Dakota Athletic Conference while playing in the DAC Championship game

Henry played high school basketball at Minot Bishop Ryan and college ball at Minot State in North Dakota, where he graduated in 1997 with a degree in physical education as well as corporate fitness. Henry went on to receive his Master's degree in education from North Dakota State University

Henry's coaching career began as an assistant at Minot Bishop Ryan in 1994 He continued as an assistant with stops at West Fargo, ND, and Minot State He then served as head boys' and girls' basketball coach at PBK High School (Pingree, Buchanan, and Kensal) in ND, and two seasons as head boys' coach at Washburn, ND The following season Henry then returned to the college level with a two-year stop at the North Dakota School of Science, ajunior college in Wahpeton, as an assistant During his last year there in 2002, the team finished with a 31-2 mark and set 14 school records He coached Team North Dakota during the summers of 1999-2002 which traveled to Australia and Hawaii to compete in international play.Along with his coaching duties over the years, Henry has taught business and physical education classes at the high school and college level.

"Mines is a wonderful place to coach and Rapid City is a beautiful place to live," said coach Henry. "I have been blessed to have worked with a number of Hall of Fame coaches and learned so much along the way It is always exciting to start each year and implement my style of play along with the styles that have become part of me from the people I have worked with in the past With an up-tempo offense and pressure defense, we will continue to have some very exciting basketball now and in the future We have been able to get some of the top student/athletes around the area because of the excellent academic background at Mines I plan on continuing to bring in these top-notch student - athletes and build upon the foundation that has been established from the past coaches at the School of Mines."

Henry is married to Anne who is a dental hygienist in Rapid City and they have a 3-year-old daughter Gretchen and 1-year-old Enna

Assistant Coach'sBio

Eric Glenn Assistant Coach

Phone: (605) 355-3024

Email: Eric.Glenn@sdsmt.edu

Eric Glenn is a native of Riverton, Wyoming, but spent much of his childhood years in Hot Springs where his father was the head football coach He played football and basketball for two years at Chadron State College in Chadron, Neb., where he was a back-up quarterback and point guard He then finished his final two years with the Eagle basketball program He graduated from Chadron State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education (1993) After graduation, he immediately stayed on as an assistant for then head coach, Bob Wood, where he helped the Eagles to their first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference league championship. As an assistant at Chadron State he earned a Master of Arts degree in Sports and Recreation Management. In 1995, he went to the University of Wyoming where he was the third assistant on Joby Wright's basketball staff.

After a two-year stint at Wyoming, he moved on to Scottsbluff High School where he was the assistant coach on the Bearcats District B-6 championship team that qualified for the Nebraska State Tournament The next season he went to Missouri Valley College where he was the assistant men's basketball coach for the Vikings of the Heart of America Athletic Conference In 2000, he was hired as the head coach of Missouri Valley where he led the Vikings to their best conference finish in four years, hosted and won play-off tournament games two out of the three years and was nominated for conference coach of the year twice. From 2001 to 2003 he served on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II National Tournament Committee

In 2003 he took the opportunity to move closer to family and became an assistant at Black Hills State University under Mike Kruszynski Eric came to the School of Mines in 2005 where he has been the assistant men's basketball coach and head golf coach Glenn has directed and worked at over 30 different camps and clinics throughout the Midwest, which have included the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, Chauncey Billups Basketball Camps, Creighton University, MikeTrader Basketball Camps and Montana State University.

He is married to the former Lorna Dahlgren, who played for the Chadron State women's basketball program from 1991 -1995 where she holds career records in assists and steals and is in the Top 5 in points, rebounds and free throws. They have two sons, Jarek, who is seven and Payton is one year old

Athletic Trainers7 Bios

Scott Baird is a 1997 graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University and is in his third year as head athletic trainer at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Before joining the School of Mines Athletic Department, he was an athletic trainer for the University of Wyoming where he covered both men's rugby and lacrosse He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the School of Mines Sports Medicine Team. Scott has been married to Becky, a Physical Therapist in Rapid City, for 14years.

Jennifer Ranum serves as the assistant athletic trainer for all the Hardrocker athletic teams She graduated in May of 2007 from National American University with degrees in Athletic Training and Applied Management, and became certified in September of 2007 She is a member of both the National Athletic Trainer's Association and the MidAmerica Athletic Trainer's Association since 2004. Prior to her undergraduate graduation, Jen spent three years at the School of Mines doing outreach as a student athletic trainer and upon graduation was hired full time. Jen is now in her third year as assistant athletic trainer and intramural director.

Scott Baird Trainer

Jennifer Ranum Trainer

Athletic Administration

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is pleased to announce the hiring of Richard (Dick) A. Kaiser as the university's new athletics director(AD)

Kaiser earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Northern Colorado, a master's in educational administration from South Dakota State University, and a doctorate of education in athletic leadership and administration from Brigham Young University. He completed his postdoctorate in health education and administration at Oregon State University.

For the past 10 years, Kaiser has served as the AD for Defiance College. Previously, he served as AD at Olivet College, Western Oregon University and Willamette University He has received a number of honors and awards from athletics organizations such as the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), National Collegiate AthleticAssociation (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and others

Kaiser will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all NAIA, conference and university rules and regulations The School of Mines is a member of the NAIA and the Dakota Athletic Conference with 10programs competing in women's volleyball and men's football, as well as women's and men's teams in golf, cross country, track and field and basketball

Kaiser has two grown children, Cassie and Ryan; one grandson, Jack; and new twin grandsons, Carson and Caden.

Lori Hodgin has been the SD School of Mines athletic department administrative assistant for almost 20 years. Her duties have included: working with athletic eligibility, game-day administration and hiring students to assist in game management

She is also involved in department purchasing and making sure that everything runs smooth in the athletic office on a day-to-day basis. Lori has lived in Rapid City most of her life, but was born in LosAngeles, Calif. She has a son Greg who is currently employed by the Hardrocker football program as an assistant coach She is a huge animal lover, donating her time to the Humane Society and on occasion has adopted dogs from there as well

Dick Kaiser Athletics Director

Lori Hodgin Administrative Assistant

2009-2010Men'sHardroiier Rasfcetball Roster

Mayer Profiles

No. 1 TommySmith

Fort Worth, TX

Tommy is a guard with a quick first step that allows him to drive to the hoop. He has spent a year in the Hardrocker system and is really looking to contribute more as a sophomore this season.Tommy is the son of Sam and Lee Smith.

No. 2 Scott May

6'2"

Aurora, CO

Scott has been a two-year starter for the Hardrockers, running the offense as a freshman and sophomore. As ajunior hi will move more into a two-guard roll. Scott has good basketball vision and is able to distribute the ball to the open man on the floor Scott is the son of Ed and Jean May

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No. 3 Cale

Sophomore

Position:G

Height: 6'3"

Hometown: Gillette,WY

Major: Industrial Engineering

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Cameron was in a supporting role as a freshman for the Hardrockers, He is a talented player that has been adjusting to the college level of basketball. Look for him to contribute more this year as he grows and matures. Cameron is the son of Bob and Tonja Cale.

No. 4 Robbie Fedor

Senior

Position: G

Height:6'1"

Hometown: Monticello, MN

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Robbie has started for the Hardrockers since he was a freshman. He is the captain of this year's squad and has settled into the leadership role nicely. He is a very accurate outside shooter and should be one of the teams top scorers this year as well as become a member of the 1,000-point club. Robbie is the son of Tom and Kathy Fedor

Mayer Profiles

No. 5 Nathan Jaeobson Sophomore

Position: G

Height: 5'11"

Hometown: Rapid City, SD

Major: Civil Engineering

Nate was a blue chip recruit coming into the Hardrocker program last season He learned quickly how to adjust to the next level of play and has continued to mature and is becoming an impact player He is a very skilled point guard and fits well into SD Mines system Nathan is the son of Scott and Angel Jacobson and Nancy and Kim

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No. 10 AJ Trennephol Junior

Position: G

Height: 6!3" "N^x Hometown: Lubbock, TX Major: Interdisciplinary Sciences

AJ has been with the Hardrockers for three seasons after redshirting his first year. He led the team in scoring last season and will be arguably one of the best shooters in the nation. He averaged 12.3 points a game as a sophomore and looks to top that this season and breach 1,000 points in the process.AJ is the son of Roger and BethTrennepohl

Mayer Profiles

No. 12 Blake McPherson

Freshman ,,„,, -

Position: G

Height: 6'6"

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Hot Springs, SD

Blake is a talented athlete from the region that should thrive in the SD Mines program He recorded nearly 24 points and 16 rebounds a game playing for the Hot Springs Bison and was one of the top players in the Black Hills Conference,As a freshman he will add depth to the SD Mines lineup. Blake is the son of Sande and DeElda McPherson.

No. 14 Tanner Friesen

Sophomore

Position: G

Height: 6'6"

Hometown: Bismarck, ND

Major: Civil Engineering

Tanner brings a lot to the Hardrocker hoops te^rri He has been at SD Mines for two full seasons but has yet to see the floor He redshirted his first year and then suffered a major back injury last year He is one of the team's best shooters and is anxious to contribute in any way possible as a sophomore. Tanner is the son of Ivan and Tracy.

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No. 20 Kaleb Rehmer

Junior

Position: F

Height: 6'5"

Hometown: Cheyenne, WY Major: Civil Engineering

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Kaleb is getting quite a reputation as one of the hardest workers'ti the conference. He is an asset when ever he steps on the court just through his hustle alone. He contributes on both ends of the floor and look for him to be a real spark as he progresses through his junior season Kaleb is the son of Lora Rehmer

No. 21 Jake Miller

Freshman

Position: G

Height: 6'4"

Hometown: Lawrence, KS

Major: Mining Engineering

Jake finished his high school career as a two-yearstarter, averaging 11 points a game as a senior and 13 points as a junior.As a senior, Miller led his team in field goal percentage (41 percenl), free throws made, shots blocked, charges taken and was second on the team in assists. He will be a great asset to the Hardrockers as he grows and develops within the system Jake is the son of James and Julene Miller

Mayer Profiles

No. 23 Trevor Larson

Junior f

Position: F %

Height: 6'5"

Hometown: Chatfield, MN

Major: Chemical Engineering

Trevor is a transfer student from Rochester Community College in Minnesota. Last season he was named a pre-season Alt-American, Unfortunately he broke his foot at the beginning of the year and played only the last 11games As a sophomore Larson averaged 11.3 points and 3.4 rebounds a game, shot 56.7percent from the field and 40 percent from the three-point line Trevor is the son of Tim and Tami Larson.

No. 30 Kyle Turpin

Senior

Position: F

Height: 6'6"

Hometown: Post Falls, ID

Major: Civil Engineering

Kyle is poised to have a break-out season After transferring to SD Mines , Kyle looks very comfortable in the SDM tainly be an impact player in his last year for the Hardrockers, Kyle is the son of Dan Turpin and Kim and Johnny Aker

Player Profiles

No. 33 Lance Kilburn

Freshman ,j; ;s;;;

Position: G \, Height: 6'4"

Hometown: Lawrence, KS Major: Mining Engineering

Lance is new to the Hardrocker program and has a lot of promise to do great things. During Lance's senior year, he averaged 17points a game and shot 53 percent from the field. He made 72 percent of his free throws and also grabbed eight rebounds per game. Lance is the son of Travis and Terri Kilburn.

No. 40 Kyle Doerr Sophomore

Position: F Height: 67"

Hometown: Rapid City, Major: Environmental Engineering}

Kyle makes his prolific return to Rapid City after spending two years in Alaska playing for the NCAA Div II University of Anchorage Seawolves. Kyle is a talented inside player that has the strength and skills needed at the defensive end,but can also knock down shots at the other end.He should be an immediate boost to the Hardrockers this year. Kyle is the son of Harold and Juli Doerr.

Mayer Profiles

No. 44 Carl Johnson

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Position: C

Height: 6'10"

Hometown: Rapid City, SD

Major: Interdisciplinary Sciences

Carl suffered a foot injury this past offseason but appears to have healed for the most part as he starts his senior campaign After transferring from Montana last year, Carl made an instant impact to the Hardrockers and as soon as he is fully recovered this season, will be quite a force in the paint Carl is the son of Greg and Susan Johnson

No. 55 Jordan Schmitz

Junior ^aaf

Position: F

Height: 6'5"

Hometown: Williston, ND

Major: Chemistry

Jordan has been great in a supporting role his first two seasons as a Hardrocker He has absorbed a lot of the Hardrockers system and has added some touch from midrange to his offensive arsenal Look for Jordan to contribute on both ends this season Jordan is the son of John and Kathy Schmitz

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2009-10 PRESEASON FACTS & MEDIA INFO

General Information

Name of School: South Dakota School of Mines

Address: 501 East St. Joseph Street

City/Zip: Rapid City, SD, 57701

Enrollment: 2100

Nickname: Hardrockers

School Colors: OldGoldand Navy Blue

Gymnasium: Goodell Gymnasium

Affiliation: NAIA

Conference: Dakota Athletic Conference

President: Dr Robert Wharton

Alma Mater: Virginia Polytechnic Institute / Humboldt State University (Calif.)

Athletic Director: Dr Dick Kaiser

Alma Mater: University ofNorthern Colorado/ South Dakota State University

Athletic Department Phone: 605-394-2351

Athletic Department Fax: 605-394-6950

Sports Information Office

Sports Information Director: Brad Blume

Alma Mater: South Dakota State, 1999

SID Office Phone: 605-394-2355

SID Fax: 605-394-6950

SID E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu

Athletics website: www.gorockers.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Jason Henry

Alma Mater: B.S., Minot State University;

MS from North Dakota State

Record at SDM: 51-68

Basketball Office Phone: 605-355-3023

Email: jason.henry@sdsmt.edu

Assistant: Eric Glenn

TeamInformation

2008-09 Overall Record: 19-11

2008-09 DAC Record: 7-7

Home/Away II2-2 74-9

MediaInformation

Newspapers

Rapid City Journal (Jeff Budlong)

P.O Box450

Rapid City, SD, 57709

Phone: 605-394-8430

E-mail: sports@rapidcityjournal.com

Fax: 605-394-8463

Radio

KKLS (Tom Rudebusch)

P.O Box 2480

Rapid City, SD, 57709

Phone: 605-343-6161

tomrudebusch@rushmore.com

Television

KEVN TV (Jamie Zepp)

P.O Box 677

Rapid City, SD, 57709

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SD Mines men's hoopswell balancedheading into season

By Brad Blume Sports Information Director South Dakota School of Mines

RAPID CITY —- The South Dakota Schoolof Mines men's basketball team hashigh hopes heading into the 2009-10 hoops season Pretty much the same high hopes that the Hardrockers and fifth-year head coach Jason Henry have every year

"Our expectations are simple/' Henry said "We want to be competitive night after night and end up in the Top 4 of the Dakota Athletic Conferenceheading into playoffs so we can have a first-round home game."

The goals are simple and to the point After a strong showing last year in which the Hardrockersmade the Top 25 NAIA Coaches' Poll, tied a school record for consecutive wins with 11 andfinished tied for fourth in the conference and made a run to the semifinals, SD Mines is poised for even more success this time out, with askilled lineup filled with experienced veterans and talented newcomers

Gone from the team are seniors Brandon Smith, Donny DeGooyer and Kyle Kurth Smith, a starter, was named DACSenior Player of the Year and DeGooyer started all seasonaswell Kurth provided a good sparkto the team and provided quality minutes as an upperclassman

This year's version looks even stronger with three seniors, five juniors, five sophomores and three freshmen

"We will definitely have strength in numbers again," Henry said "This year we hope and expect some guys to really step up their games and play the majority of the minutes But we also have a solid bench and we are able to go asfar as 10 or 11 deep if needed."

Topping out the senior class isfour-year starter Robbie Fedor The 6-foot-l-inch guard knows the ins and outs of the team which iswhy he isthe captain and leader of the squad Lastyear, Fedor was the team's second leading scorer averaging 12 points a

game He is also closeto joining the 1,000-point club

Carl Johnson (center) is another senior that Henry expects a lot out of this year and at 6-10 and 240 pounds, it's easyto seewhy Johnsontransferred in as ajunior and after a year of learning the system should be ready to go Hedid suffer afoot injury in the off-season which may limit him in the early goings, but accordingto Henry, Johnsonis rehabilitating nicely Johnson averaged 4 rebounds a game last year and just under 10 points eachtime out

The final senior is Kyle Turpin, a 6-6 forward with a lot of athletic ability It took Turpin some time to adjust to a new system, but with ayear under his belt, Henry feels Turpin will have a break-out year

The junior class is led by DACAll-Conference first teamer A.J Trennepohl who is a 6-3 guard and deadly accuratefrom the perimeter Trennepohl was the Hardrockers' leading scorer in 2008-09 averaging 12.3 points a game and shot over 50 percent from the three-point line Hewill also breach 1,000 points in his SD Mines career and is a threat whenever he has the ball

Junior Kaleb Rehmer (6-5 forward) has been with the team for two full years and is a real asset to the program Henry said he outworks everyone on the floor and haslots of energy when he gets in the game

Junior Scott May (6-3 guard) is a two-year starter that hasspent time asthe point guard Henry now plans to play him at the off-guard spot aswell Starting as a freshman and running the offense has given May good basketball vision, distributing the ball to the open player on the court He led the team in assistslast year with 89 and was the team's best defender

New this year asa transfer from Minnesota isjunior Trevor Larson, a 6-5 forward from Rochester Community College Henry said Larson is a hardnosed player that isn't afraid to stick his body in there and could have one or two chargesa contest

He will make a great teammate but will take some time to learn the system aswill all newplayers

Junior JordanSchmitz rounds out the upperclassmen as a 6-5 forward Henry said Schmitz has had a great off-season and is becoming a good mid-range shooter Schmitz also adds experience and depth to the roster which is sure to pay off this season

Looking at the sophomore class, Nate Jacobson returns to the lineup after a mid-season shoulder injury that required surgery He started asa freshman and will be looked to asasophomore to step up hisgame Henry hopes he will continue to increase his leadership role

Another transfer issophomore Kyle Doerr, who was Jacobson's teammate in high school at St Thomas More Doerr is a 6-7 forward that also possesses a good touch around the basket and is also a strong athlete that can rebound

Tommy Smith is a player that is a threat with the ball Henry saidthat Smith has an explosive first step that allows him to quickly drive to the hoop If the 61 guard candothat consistently, hewill seealot of action this season

After spending two years on the bench (redshirted hisfirst year and suffering season-ending back injury as freshman) Friesen, a 6-6 guard, is ready and willingto contribute to the Hardrockers this year.He is one of the best shooters on the team and isable to play a couple of different positions for the 'Rockers

Add sophomore Cameron Cale (6-3 guard) and freshmen Lance Kilburn (6-4 guard), Jake Miller (6-4 guard) and Blake McPherson (6-6 forward) to the mix and the Hardrockershave a talented and well balanced roster

The Hardrockershave had a strong outside game the past couple of seasons with Trennepohl and Fedor hitting shots from around the arch andthat doesn't appear to have changed asthis season gets started

"We have two of the Top 3-point shooters in the country headed into the season," Henry said."Our point guard play hasvastly improved over the last couple years."

With the addition of some height and mass under the basket, the Hardrockers become a little bit harder to handle

"Our overall depth is a good thing, especiallyat the 'big-man spots' with two of those (players) being seniors," Henry said." And our experience in general is a positive We were a little young last year and had some growing painsat times."

SD Mines has a fairly tough schedulethisseason, taking on talented teams not only in the DAC,but also in other divisions asthe Hardrockershave bouts with four NCAA Div. IIschools.

"I am a little concernedabout our overall athleticism which I am concerned about every year," Henry said "We play so many teams that are going to be more athletic than we are We need to makesure that we rebound fundamentally andthat we just become better rebounders in general.

Looking at the conference, Black Hills State was picked to repeat asthe top team, while the Hardrockers were picked to finish fourth with Minot State and Jamestownjust a head of them

"The Yellow Jackets are obviously the team to beat," Henry said "But after that it's pretty wide open I hope to have the Hardrockersin the mix of the Top4 and make a run throughout the playoffs

"We just have to make sure we are the hardest working team in the conference, play smart and keep improving on a daily basis Hopefully we will have a chancewhen it's all said and done."

Hardroeier History

793-963 All-Time Program Record

.451 Winning Percentage

Hardrocfrers Individual Records

Points

Career 2,440 -Doug Schlepp (1970-74)

Season 724 - Quinn Diede (2001-2002)

Game 44 - Doug Schlepp (1973-74) vs BHSU

Rebounds

Career 1,198 - Dave Jackson (1966-70)

Season 414 - Jim Konst (1972-73)

Game 30 - Jeff Dietz (1969-70) vs DWU

FreeThrows

Made

Career 617 - Doug Schlepp (1970-74)

Season 197 - Derek Knapp (1992-93) 197 - Doug Schlepp (1972-73)

Game 20 - Steve Malone (1981-82) vs BHSU

Consecutive 34 - Justin Vangraefschepe (2003-04)

Attempt

Career 969 - Doug Schlepp (1970-74)

Season 245 - Doug Schlepp (1972-73)

Game 25 - Steve Malone (1981-82) vs BHSU

Percentage

Career

Season .913 - Justin Vangraefschepe (2003-04) - 94/103

Game 1.00 - Doug Schlepp (1973-74) -14/14

Field Goals

Made

Career 994 - Jim Benjamin (1982-86)

Season 274 - Doug Schlepp (1973-74)

Game 20 - Doug Schlepp (1985-86) vs BHSU

Attempt

Career 1,860 - Doug Schlepp (1970-74)

Season 487 - Doug Schlepp (1973-74)

Game 35 - Doug Schlepp (1973-74) vs Minot St

Percentage

Career

Season .622 - Brandon Smith (2007-08) 107/172

Game 1.00 - A.J Trennepohl (2007-08) 10/10 (minimum of 6 attempts)

3 Pt Made

Career 242 - Mitch Slusarski (1990-94)

Season 99 - Quinn Diede (2001-2002)

Game 9 - Mitch Slusarski (1990-91) vs Dakota St

3 Pt Attempt

Career 657 - Mitch Slusarski (1990-94)

Season 218 - Quinn Diede (2001-02)

Assists

Career 670 - Mitch Slusarski (1990-94)

Season 247 - Dave Becker (1985-86)

Game 18- Doug Schlepp (1973-74) vs Dickinson

Current as of April 2009

Hardrocfrers

Tearn Records

Points

Season 2,735-(1991-92)

Game 130 - (1969-70) vs Rocky Mt

Average 95.0-(1971-72)

Rebounds

Season 1,477 - (1971-72)

Game 73 - (1970-71) vs. BHSU

Average 54.7-(1971-72)

FreeThrows Made

Season 558 - (1991-92)

Game 42 - (1990-91) vs Chadron St

Attempt

Season 828 - (1991-92)

Game 55 - (1990-91) vs Minot St

Percentage

Season .767 - (1991-92) 635/828

Game 1.000 - (2004-2005) 12/12 vs Jamestown College

Field Goals

Made

Season 1,006 - (1971-72)

Game 52 - (1978-79) vs Bellevue (2004-2005) vs Alliance-Nazarene

Attempt

Season 2,194-(1972-73)

Game 110 - (1972-73) vs Kearney

Percentage Season .537 - (1985-86)

Game .733 - (2005-06) vs Dickinson State (33/45)

3 Pt. Made

Season 294 - (1991-92)

Game 17- (1991-92) vs Sioux Falls

3 Pt.Attempt

Season 770-(1991-92)

Game 37 - (1991-92) vs Sioux Falls

Most wins in a season 22 1991-92 Hugh Welsh

Most Consecutive wins 111991-92 Hugh Welsh

2008-09 Jason Henry

Best winning percentage .773 1951-52 Bob Hunt

Current as of April 2009