2008 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout program

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CARRS/Safeway

Great Alaska Shootout November 25-29, 2008 Sullivan Arena Anchorage, Alaska

CARRS/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout November 25 – 29, 2008 • Sullivan Arena

Time for Teamwork Carrs/Safeway, in association with Pepsi, Horizon Lines, Mission Foods, Frito-Lay, Tim’s Cascade Snacks and Nature’s Way, would like to welcome the nation’s top college basketball teams to Anchorage and wish our own UAA Seawolves the best of luck.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/CREDITS

Men’s Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shootout Committee & Seawolf Captains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adopt-A-University Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Women’s Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sullivan Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2008 Tournament Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Women’s History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Alaska Anchorage Seawolves women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cal State Northridge Matadors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Joseph “Joe” Gulley

Jackson State Lady Tigers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1958 - 2008

Syracuse Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

IN MEMORIAM

Women’s Scorecard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

The University of Alaska Anchorage, Carrs/Safeway and the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout lost a dear friend in October with the passing of Joseph “Joe” Gulley and it is to his memory that this publication is dedicated.

Joe enjoyed a 33-year career with Safeway and was an Alaska district manager upon his passing. He had been an ardent supporter of the Shootout and UAA Athletics since the merger of the Carrs and Safeway stores in 1999.

“We have lost a great man and a dear, dear friend,” said Dr. Steve Cobb, UAA director of athletics. “We honor Joe’s memory, his family and his service to our community and state with this tribute.”

He is survived by his wife, Tina, and their children, Calista, Jarrod and Trevor.

He began working in the meat department with Safeway at the age of 16.

By the age of 30 Joe had advanced his career to a Safeway store manager. Joe worked for various Safeway stores in Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska – including Kodiak and Wasilla.

In 1999 Joe played a major part in the merger of the Carrs and Safeway stores and thereafter was advanced to a district manager, overseeing 16 of the 32 Carrs/ Safeway stores throughout Alaska.

Joe was dedicated to his communities as evidenced by his past memberships in the Alaska Litter Prevention & Recycling Board, Fisheries Marketing Board, Armed Forces YMCA, American Red Cross and the Kodiak Lions Club.

Women’s All-Time Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-35 Women’s Shootout Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Women’s All-Time Participation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Men’s Shootout History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-43 Men’s Shootout Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Seawolf Giant Killers & Shootout Legends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Alaska Anchorage Seawolves men. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hampton Pirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Northern Illinois Huskies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Portland State Vikings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 San Diego State Aztecs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Seattle Redhawks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Western Carolina Catamounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Men’s Scorecard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65 Men’s Shootout Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Men’s All-Time Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-77 Men’s All-Time Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Seawolf Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 UAA Administration/Athletic Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Seawolf Corporate Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 This is UAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Anchorage & Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

The 2008 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout tournament program was written and edited by UAA sports information director Nate Sagan. Primary photography by Michael Dinneen with additional photos by Clark James Mishler. Typography and design by Nate Sagan. Cover design by The Nerland Agency. Printing by A.T. Publishing and Printing, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska. It is the policy of UAA to provide services and benefits to all students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This official publication was released by the University of Alaska, produced at a cost of $2.33 per copy to promote the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.

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2008 WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT BRACKET/SCHEDULE GoSeawolves.com

NOVEMBER 25 & 26

Sullivan Arena - Anchorage, Alaska Hosted by the University of Alaska Anchorage

NOVEMBER 26 WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 25 TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 26 WEDNESDAY

Cal State Northridge 6 p.m.

(KCFT) Alaska Anchorage

3rd Place

2:30 p.m.

Jackson State

Championship 5 p.m.

8 p.m.

Syracuse TUESDAY, NOV. 25 – FIRST ROUND

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26

Cal State Northridge vs. Alaska Anchorage, 6 p.m.

Jackson State vs. Syracuse, 8 p.m.

5Syracuse senior guard Chandrea Jones averaged 15.1 points per game in 2007-08 as she earned second-team All-Big East honors and helped the Orange to the NCAA Tournament.

Third Place Game, 2:30 p.m.

Championship Game, 5 p.m.

5Alaska Anchorage forward Dasha Basova and the Seawolves rode their 2007 Shootout title momentum all the way to the Division II Final Four last spring.

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NOVEMBER 26-29

Sullivan Arena - Anchorage, Alaska Hosted by the University of Alaska Anchorage

NOVEMBER 29 SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 28 NOVEMBER 26-27 NOVEMBER 28 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 29 SATURDAY

Hampton 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday (KCFT) Alaska Anchorage

Consolation Semifinal Noon

Semifinal 5:30 p.m.

Portland State

Friday

Friday

(KCFT) 9:45 p.m.

Wednesday

4th and 6th

2 p.m.

Saturday

Northern Illinois

7th & 8th Noon Saturday

3rd & 5th 5:30 p.m.

Saturday

Seattle

Championship 8 p.m.

Saturday (KCFT)

5 p.m.

Thursday Louisiana Tech

Consolation Semifinal

Semifinal

2 p.m.

8 p.m.

San Diego State

Friday

Friday

(KCFT) 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Western Carolina

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

1. Hampton vs. Alaska Anchorage, 7:30 p.m. (KCFT) 2. Portland State vs. Northern Illinois, 9:45 p.m.

3. Seattle vs. Louisiana Tech, 5 p.m.

4. San Diego State vs. Western Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

5. HU/UAA loser vs. PSU/NIU loser, Noon 6. SU/La. Tech loser vs. SDSU/WCU loser, 2 p.m.

7. HU/UAA winner vs. PSU/NIU winner, 5:30 p.m. (KCFT) 8. SU/La. Tech winner vs. SDSU/WCU winner, 8 p.m. (KCFT)

9. 7th & 8th place game, Noon 0. 4th & 6th place game, 2 p.m.

1 11. 3rd & 5th place game, 5:30 p.m.

12. Championship game, 8 p.m. (KCFT)

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SHOOTOUT COMMITTEE & SEAWOLF CAPTAINS

The Seawolf Captain program enters its 24th year of operation with the Carrs/Safeway

Great Alaska Shootout.

Chosen by the UAA Athletics Department and coordinated by Jim and Bobbi Olson (pictured below), 12 sets of highly qualified local residents give of their time to act as official hosts for their assigned teams. The tasks of the captains are varied, but their primary role is simply to make their respective team’s visit as enjoyable as possible.

Bill & Carol Miernyk Alaska Anchorage women

Cam & Michelle Toohey Cal State Northridge

Tom & Janet Pargeter Jackson State

Kristen & Richard Dyson Syracuse

Roger & Janet Worrell Alaska Anchorage men

Jennifer & John Ferguson Hampton

Pete Ginder Louisiana Tech

Dena & Curt Nading Northern Illinois

Jim & Bobbi Olson Portland State

Dave & Sharon Young San Diego State

Monica & Tim Kane Seattle

Chris & Elaine Mello Western Carolina

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Although officially hosted by the Uni­ versity of Alaska Anch­­­or­age, much of the admin­istration of the Carrs/ Safe­­­way Great Alaska Shoot­out is handled annually by the Shoot­out Tourn­ a­­ment Com­mi­ttee.

Chaired this year by Bryan Quinn (above), the committee is a volunteer group that gives of its time and talents. Without question, the group has been a critical factor in the success the tournament has enjoyed.

The committee assists in everything from coordinating halftime entertainment to helping with tournament publicity and selling tickets. Even prior to the conclusion of the 2008 tournament, the wheels are already in motion with the planning of the 2009 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.

2008 SHOOTOUT COMMITTEE Bryan Quinn, Chair Dale Allen Christy Andresen Todd Arndt Rick Calcote Cheryl Campbell Jim Childers Kristen Dyson Steve Hagedorn Mike Hammer Bernard Jackson Ernest Jackson Julie Kapke Jennifer Kueter Karen Miernyk Media Center

Carolyn MueggeVaughan Brian Nerland Steve Nerland Bobbi Olson Jim Olson Tom Packer Glenn Peterson Holly Prevo Anne Reed Cathé Rhodes Michael Soper Richard Watts Joe Wooden Timers & Scorers

Jeff Brown Al Grant Jim Larrabee Marcus Lowe Nick Payovich Stat Crew Idamarie Piccard Joe Alston Bob Porcelli Steve McMains Edward Wickham Jim Porcelli Alex Prosak Kathie Yatchak Jim Simpson Public Address Daisy Van Nortwick Gary Donovan Tom Wright Chelsey Jones Mel Kalkowski Linda Stimaker

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ADOPT-A-UNIVERSITY PROGRAM The “Adopt a University” program, now in its 15th year in 2008, matches Anchorage-area and Mat-Su high

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san diego state

Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 180 Nickname: Lions Colors: Red, White & Blue Principal: Rich Hofacker Asst. Principal: None Athletic Director: Jason Hofacker Band Director: Tim Volstad Cheerleading Coach: Holly Prevo

Bartlett High School

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Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Golden Bears Colors: Royal Blue & Gold Principal: Dan Gallego Asst. Principals: Josh Green, Mike Doody, Tina Johnson-Harris, Rodger Nichols Athletic Director: John Jessen Band Director: Philip Walters Cheerleading Coach: Lakhita Banks

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Location: Chugiak Enrollment: 1,250 Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Columbia Blue, Black & White Principal: Rick Volk Asst. Principals: Jim Bell, Nancy Brain, Colette Marshall Athletic Director: Paul Brauneis Band Director: Jon Boysen Cheerleading Coaches: Schuronda Boston, Nichole Espeland

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HAMPTON

Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 1,800 Nickname: Lynx Colors: Maroon & Gold Principal: Cheryl Guyett Asst. Principals: Julye Neel, Vikki McConnell, Kevin Theonnes, Dale Evern Athletic Director: John Snead Band Director: Jason Edwards Cheerleading Coaches: Tamara Cross, Carrie Vanderwood

Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 1,941 Nickname: Cougars Colors: Green & Gold Principal: Lou Pondolfino Asst. Principals: Lin Hinderman, Craig Walker, Derek Hagler, John Gaskins Athletic Director: Jason Caldarera Band Director: Erica Colliander Cheerleading Coach: Tonya Carney

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Location: Eagle River Enrollment: 850 Nickname: Wolves Colors: Blue & Silver Principal: Natalie Burnett Asst. Principals: Kersten Johnson-Struempler, Arthur Sosa Athletic Director: Kirby Senden Band Director: Mike Martinson Cheerleading Coaches: Leigha Tims, Sara Waltman East Anchorage High School

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Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 2,200 Nickname: Thunderbirds Colors: Columbia Blue, Red & White Principal: Michael Graham Asst. Principals: Brian Hosken, Wendy Sept, Janis Fleischman, Denise Edwards Athletic Director: Wendy Sept Band Director: James Bowers Cheerleading Coach: Gayle White, Beth Creech

Colony High School

grace christian School

uaa women

jackson state

Location: Palmer Enrollment: 1,200 Nickname: Knights Colors: Kelly Green, Black & White Principal: Cyd Duffin Asst. Principals: Michael Looney, Mike Boyd Activities Director: Mike Boyd Band Director: Jamin Burton Cheerleading Coach: TBA

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schools with Shootout teams. The local schools help the Shootout teams with supplemental practice times as well as fan support during the tournament with bands, cheerleaders and student cheering sections. The association provides an opportunity for student development and growth through involvement as student trainers and sports information assistants. Adopt a University also promotes positive interaction between high school students and the players and staff of their ­adopted university.

Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 265 Nickname: Grizzlies Colors: Maroon & Gold Principal: Erling Hofseth Asst. Principal: Chris Gionet Athletic Director: Susan Cantwell-Long Band Director: None Cheerleading Coach: Stacy Christensen

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WESTERN CAROLINA

Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 1,900 Nickname: Wolverines Colors: Vegas Gold & Black Principal: Chuck Fannin Asst. Principals: Pat Walker, Patrick Henry, Juliaanna Armstrong, Kersten Johnson Athletic Director: Tom Ritchie Band Director: Darrel Kincade Cheerleading Coaches: Jocelyn Friedman, Melinda Rocheleau Wasilla High School

SEATTLE

Location: Wasilla Enrollment: 1,233 Nickname: Warriors Colors: Red & White Principal: Dwight Probasco Asst. Principals: Mark Okeson, Dan Michael Athletic Director: Paul Cossette Band Directors: Henry Pennington & Mariko Kihikin Cheerleading Coach: Pamela Andrews West Anchorage High School

LOUISIANA TECH

Location: Anchorage Enrollment: 1,768 Nickname: Eagles Colors: Orange & Black Principal: Rick Stone Asst. Principals: Sue Holway, Glenn Blake, Patsy Chapple, Jamie Jones Athletic Director: C. David Williamson Band Director: C. David Williamson Cheerleading Coaches: Sheri LeDue, June McElwain

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in March of that year the Seawolf hockey team played its first game at Sullivan when it took on the U.S. National Team. Since that time, UAA has emerged as one of the topdrawing hockey programs in the nation.

Basketball fans have flocked to the Sullivan to see the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout. Over the last 10 years, more than 50,000 fans per tournament have squeezed into Sullivan, and seven sessions have drawn sellout crowds.

Managed by SMG, the arena is designed with flexibility in mind. It can host nearly every indoor sport, and can be configured to host any large gathering such as concerts, trade shows or circuses. Complete with an

In

the Seawolf, the University of Alaska Anchorage has one of the more unique mascots in the country.

Originally nicknamed the Sour­doughs, UAA adopted the Seawolf moniker in 1977.

The name Seawolf represents a mythical sea creature and, according to the legend of the Seawolf, anyone fortunate enough to view it was subject to good luck.

The exact nature or shape of the Seawolf, however, was left to the imagination and thus the creature has been depicted in many forms throughout the years.

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international-sized ice rink (100 x 200 feet), the arena takes advantage of portable seating to switch from hockey to basketball configurations in a matter of hours.

The latest addition is the new floor that was installed in time for the 2004 Shootout, giving the arena a fresh look for the nationally televised event.

A fully automated scoreboard, installed in 2002, hangs in the center of the arena, and is complemented by smaller versions at each of the building’s four corners. In 2001, the giant, 16-by-9-foot “Sulli-Vision” video screen was installed on the south wall. A first-class sound and lighting system completes the ­setting.

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The Seawolf basketball teams host the Carrs/ Safeway Great Alaska Shootout in the 8,700seat Sullivan Arena in Midtown Anchorage – a site that has also grown into one of the finest college hockey arenas in the nation.

The municipally owned arena was named in honor of former Anchorage mayor George Sullivan, whose Project 80s plan took oil wealth and turned it into a series of major public building projects. The Shootout moved to the $30 million facility in 1983, tripling the tournament’s seating capacity from its former home at Buckner Fieldhouse on Fort Richardson.

A Willie Nelson concert on Feb. 8, 1983 was the first event hosted by the arena, and

The Seawolf of today was introduced in 1985. Created by the Clark Mishler & Associates Company of Anchorage in cooperation with a University committee, it represents an adaptation of a more traditional Alaska totemic-like characterization of the mythical Seawolf.

The most recent makeover of the Seawolf, a University-wide project, was taken on in order to update the look of the UAA mascot into a more recognizable and marketable image. The University has trade­marked the logo.

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2008 TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

Ten college basketball programs will get their first chance to celebrate Thanksgiving in ‘The Last Frontier’ when they take the court for the 31st annual Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout at Sullivan Arena.

The hometown Seawolves of Alaska Anchorage – men and women – are the only teams in this year’s field who have previously taken the court for the nation’s second-oldest in-season college basketball tournament.

Women’s squads from Cal State Northridge, Jackson State and Big East power Syracuse will try to capture the women’s crown from two-time defending champ UAA, while men’s teams from Hampton, Louisiana Tech, Northern Illinois, Portland State, San Diego State, Seattle, Western Carolina and UAA are aiming to hang their school’s name among the prestigious group of banners in the Sullivan Arena rafters.

Here’s a quick look at this year’s Shootout squads: WOMEN’S FIELD ALASKA ANCHORAGE: As the only Division II team in the tournament, the Seawolves should be prohibitive underdogs, but that has not been the case the last two years, with UAA winning the title each time.

This year UAA should field another formidable team. Coming off a schoolrecord 30-5 campaign and a Final 4 berth, the Seawolves return All-America center Rebecca Kielpinski – the twotime Shootout Most Outstanding Player – along with a veteran group of returners and an extremely strong recruiting class.

UAA has been picked to win its first Great Northwest Athletic Conference title in 2008-09 and is ranked No. 5 in a pair of Division II preseason top-25 polls.

CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE: The L.A.-area school has something to prove as it comes off a 1-26 season.

Third-year head coach Staci Schulz will rely heavily on the experience of high-scoring senior guard Whitney Ligon, plus eight other veterans from last year’s club as the Matadors look to move up in the Big West Conference standings.

Taylor, led by forward Erica Trahan, the 2008 SWAC Tournament MVP.

JSU will be the first SWAC women’s team and the third school from he state of Mississippi to appear in the Shootout.

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SYRACUSE: Third-year head coach Quentin Hillsman has things rolling in upstate New York as the Orange return four starters and 12 total letterwinners from last year’s 22-win, NCAA Tournament squad.

SU finished sixth last season in the rough-and-tumble Big East – a 16team league that includes powerhouses Connecticut and Rutgers – and the conference’s coaches have picked the Orange to repeat their finish in their preseason poll.

The Orange bring three double-digit scorers back for 2008-09, led by senior guard Chandrea Jones and her 15.1 ppg average.

5San Diego State forward Ryan Amoroso 5Marquette’s Steve Novak is a preseason was the hero of the 2005 Shootout title All-America candidate. The Golden Eagles game as a freshman, scoring 30 points in forward shot 46.1 percent from three-point Marquette’s overtime victory over South range in 2004-05.

Carolina. He has since transfered to SDSU, where he averaged 11.4 ppg in 2007-08.

JACKSON STATE: The Lady Tigers posted a Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament championship and an NCAA berth last March and hope to continue their positive momentum into the Shootout.

Five returning seniors should lessen the stress on 8th-year head coach Denise

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MEN’S FIELD ALASKA ANCHORAGE: The host Sea­wolves were held without a Shootout victory for the first time in six years last November, and it will be up to a new-look UAA bunch to reverse those fortunes in 2008.

Featuring a pair of All-Americans, last year’s Seawolves went 29-6 and advanced to the Division II Final 4 for the second time in program history, but 5th-year head coach Rusty Osborne must replace all of his starters from that team.

Led by returning big man Jeremiah Trueman down low and accomplished transfer Kenny Barker in the backcourt, the Seawolves were still picked to finish third in the GNAC preseason poll despite their personnel losses.

HAMPTON: The Pirates will be the first-ever Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program to visit Anchorage, and the Shootout will be getting one of the league’s best.

The Virginia school finished one game shy of an NCAA Tournament berth in 2007-08 and 3rd-year mentor Kevin Nickelberry must replace three starters from that group.

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With only one senior on the roster, the Pirates will relay heavily on youth in 2008-09, including junior forward Mike Freeman and junior guard Vincent Simpson, who both garnered preseason All-MEAC accolades.

LOUISIANA TECH: Secondyear head coach Kerry Rupp hopes to take a major step forward in his rebuilding efforts as the Bulldogs try to improve on last year’s 6-24 mark.

And they should make some progress if the preseason predictions of the Western Athletic Conference experts – picked 4th by the media and 6th by the coaches – come true.

The Ruston, La., squad has a great building block with versatile, junior guard Kyle Gibson, who is considered among the nation’s elite players.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS: The Huskies hail from one of the nation’s most balanced ‘midmajor’ leagues, competing in the 13-team Mid-American Conference.

Former Colorado coach Ricardo Patton, now in his second year in DeKalb, should have NIU on the upswing, too.

The Huskies went just 6-22 in 200708 but they return a number of veterans, including last year’s MAC Freshman of the Year, sophomore guard Darion Anderson, who averaged 12.2 points per game.

PORTLAND STATE: The Vikings may be strangers to Anchorage, but not 4th-year PSU head coach Ken Bone, who plied his trade several times against UAA as the longtime leader at Seattle Pacific.

Bone was the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year in 2007-08 and returning point guard Jeremiah Dominguez the Big Sky Player of the Year as the Vikings won their first league title.

After posting a 23-10 mark, PSU is again the preseason choice of both the coaches and media to repeat as Big Sky champions.

SAN DIEGO STATE: With all five starters returning from a 2013 NIT qualifier, veteran coach Steve Fisher has his team revved up for a run at the Mountain West

5Two-time Shootout Most Outstanding Player Rebecca Kielpinski sank the winning shot against Santa Clara in the 2007 title game. UAA will have to overcome a tough field, including two NCAA Tourney teams, if it is to win a third straight title.

Conference title in 2008-09.

The Aztecs are loaded with talent, including the senior trio of Lorrenzo Wade, Kyle Spain and Ryan Amoroso, who combined to average nearly 40 points a game last year.

A transfer from Marquette, Amoroso will be playing in his second Shootout. In 2005, he was the Carrs/Safeway Player of the Game in the Golden Eagles’ titlegame victory over South Carolina, putting up numbers of 30 points (11-17 FG, 3-4 3FG) and 12 points.

SEATTLE: The only school in this year’s field to play in a Division I national title game (1958), the Redhawks are returning to the D-I ranks in 2008-09.

Seattle has posted three straight winning seasons under 8th-year head coach Joe Callero, and should benefit from the leadership of battle-tested seniors Shaun

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5The Alaska Anchorage men and sophomore Kevin White are aiming for the Seawolves’ 29th all-time victory in the Shootout. UAA faces Hampton in the men’s tournament’s opening game on Wednesday night.

Burl, Michael Wright and Leigh Swanson.

The Redhawks will be a familiar foe for UAA fans, having played against the Seawolves in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for the last seven years. SU, which is playing an independent schedule this season, will be the first-ever Shootout participant not affiliated with a conference.

WESTERN CAROLINA: Head coach Larry Hunter will make his second appearance on the Shootout sidelines after bringing his Ohio team north in 1995.

Now in his fourth season in Cullowhee, Hunter will rely on returning double-digit scorers Brandon Giles and Jake Robinson, both juniors.

Giles was an All-Southern Conference pick a year ago, averaging 15.1 points per game for a WCU squad that finished 10-21.

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WOMEN’S SHOOTOUT HISTORY GoSeawolves.com

Entering its 29th edition, the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout women’s tournament has established a tradition of its own as one of the premier events in the game.

This year’s Shootout marks the 10th straight year that a four-team women’s tourney is part of the November action.

After hosting the Northern Lights Invitational women’s basketball tournament from 1980 to 1997, UAA was forced to suspend the tournament due to a significant round of budget reductions in the summer of 1998. But thanks in large measure to the generosity of the tournament’s title sponsor, it was announced on September 3, 1998 that, starting in 1999, the Shootout would encompass a women’s tournament in addition to the traditional eight-team men’s event.

And so it is that this year’s women’s Shootout field of host Alaska Anchorage, Cal State Northridge, Jackson State and Syracuse will carry on the tradition of the Northern Lights Invitational – a tournament with a storied history of its own.

The NLI opened as a four-team tournament in late March of 1980. In 1981 the tournament doubled in size to eight teams and remained that way through 1992. After changing to a four-team, round-robin format for two seasons, the NLI and UAA went back to hosting seven visiting teams until 1997.

One of the problems the NLI faced through the years was to find a consistent home on the calendar as NCAA women’s basketball expanded and organized along more traditional conference lines. The tournament dates were moved from March to February in 1982 to avoid conflicting with postseason play. The tournament later moved to January and then, in 1994, moved once again to December in order to attract the best NCAA Division I teams available.

Over the years the NLI also moved homes three times. Beginning at the thennamed UAA Sports Center in 1980, it moved to the Sullivan Arena in 1983 and then back to Sports Center in 1986. Organizers are thrilled that the women’s Shootout has found a permanent home back under the bright lights of Anchorage’s premier sports facility.

Through the years some of the top women’s collegiate basketball teams have played in the event – most notably the 1997 appearance and championship of a Tennessee Lady Volunteers team that featured All-American Chamique Holdsclaw.

Other top teams have included Clem­son, Georgia, Kansas, Iowa, Purdue, Old Domi­ nion, Oregon, Texas, Penn State, Louisiana Tech, North Carolina, Southern California, Stanford and Steph­en F. Austin.

5The 2007-08 Alaska Anchorage squad celebrates its second straight Shootout title after knocking off eventual West Coast Conference champion Santa Clara in last year’s championship game.

The 1986 field rates as one of the best in the tourney’s history as three teams – Southern Cal, Northeast Loui­si­ana and Western Kentucky were all ranked in the top 20 that year. The ’86 event also featured Southern Cal’s Cheryl Miller, the most heralded women’s basketball player of her time.

Like their male counterparts, the host UAA women’s basketball team has always been the lone NCAA Division II team in the tournament. And although the men have fared well in the Shootout, they have yet to win it – an impressive feat the women have pulled four times (1990, 2003, 2006 and 2007).

SHOOTOUT CHAMPIONS YEAR

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Iowa San Diego State Minnesota Old Dominion Texas Louisiana Tech Northeast Louisiana New Orleans South Carolina Stephen F. Austin Alaska Anchorage Northern Illinois Penn State Hawaii Rhode Island Clemson South Carolina Georgia Tennessee Kansas Ohio State Iowa Nevada Alaska Anchorage Stanford Central Connecticut State Alaska Anchorage Alaska Anchorage

Cindy Haugejordge (Iowa) Diena Pels (San Diego State) Laura Coenen (Minnesota) Lorri Bauman (Drake) Annette Smith (Texas) Dawn Royster (North Carolina) Lisa Ingram (Northeast Louisiana) Kunshinge Sorrell (Mississippi State) Martha Parker (South Carolina) Connie Cole (Stephen F. Austin) Diane Dobrich (Alaska Anchorage) Lisa Foss (Northern Illinois) Susan Robinson (Penn State) Valerie Agee (Hawaii) Dayna Smith (Rhode Island) Tara Saunooke (Clemson) Shannon Johnson (South Carolina) Tracy Henderson (Georgia) Chamique Holdsclaw (Tennessee) Lynn Pride (Kansas) Jamie Lewis (Ohio State) Lindsey Meder (Iowa) Laura Ingham (Nevada) Kamie Jo Massey (Alaska Anchorage) Candice Wiggins (Stanford) Gabriella Guegbelet (Cent. Connecticut St.) Rebecca Kielpinski (Alaska Anchorage) Rebecca Kielpinski (Alaska Anchorage)

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ALASKA ANCHORAGE SEAWOLVES two seasons at Alaska Anchorage, Tim Moser has coached the Seawolves to 53 wins and two postseason appearances – including a NCAA Division II Final Four – and two Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout titles.

One thing Moser hasn’t accomplished, however, is to win a Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship.

He just might be able to cross that off his personal ‘to-do list’ by this spring.

At least, that is the expectation of most of the coaches in the GNAC who have made the Seawolves a near unanimous selection to win the 2008-09 championship. Ranked No. 5 in a pair of preseason Division II national polls, UAA returns six letterwinners, including All-American center Rebecca Kielpinski, as it searches for even more glory this season.

Though Kielpinski is the lone returning starter, Moser had another outstanding recruiting year and appears to have the athletes to make another deep run into the playoffs.

Kielpinski came into the season needing just 310 points and 193 rebounds to become the GNAC’s all-time scoring and rebounding leader. Kielpinski, who will be gunning for her fourth consecutive conference rebounding title, also began the season fourth in GNAC history with 183 career blocks.

Four other players from last year’s Final Four team also return – forward Dasha Basova and guards Elisha Harris, Danielle Dekel and Nikki Aden. Another guard, Tristan Burnett returns from UAA’s 2006-07 team.

Basova averaged 6.3 points and was the team’s No. 2 three-point shooter, making 40 of 122. Harris, who started five games, contributed 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds, and Dekel, who made 12 starts, chipped in with 3.3 points. She ranked second on the team in assists with 90. Aden played in 32 games, scoring a total of 78 points.

Among the top additions for Moser, who has players on his roster from eight different states and four foreign countries, are juniors forwards Brittany Collins and Nicci Miller, junior guard Kiki Taylor and senior guard Jackie Thiel.

Collins earned all-conference honors last

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Rebecca Kielpinski Senior center

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DID YOU KNOW?

5The Seawolf women broke 36 school records in 2007-08, including the most victories (30) for any UAA team in any sport.

5With nearly 20,000 students, taken separately UAA would be the second-largest city in the state of Alaska.

season at Santa Barbara CC, averaging 11.4 points and 9.4 rebounds and shooting a leaguebest 57.4 percent from the field. Miller averaged 11.2 points and ranked second in the league on a Central Arizona team that posted a 29-2 record in 2006-07. As a high school senior in Denver, she averaged 30 points per game.

Taylor was a starter for national powerhouse Western Nebraska CC in 2005-06 and 2006-07 leading them to a 58-6 record.

As a sophomore, she averaged 10 points, 3.1 assists and 2.4 rebounds and shot 47.8 percent from the floor. Thiel, meanwhile, was a JC teammate of Miller’s at Central Arizona and spent last season at Division I program Florida Gulf Coast, where she helped her team to an NIT bid.

Other new players for the Seawolves include transfers Viki Wohlers, a 6-4 center who played in six games last season at Oregon State, and shooting guard Leah Stepovich, who saw action in 26 games at former GNAC rival Seattle.

Sharp-shooting guard Tamar Gruwell from Sierra College and five freshmen complete the UAA recruiting class. Gruwell was

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Enrollment: 19,486 Founded: 1977 Nickname: Seawolves Colors: Green & Gold Conference: Great Northwest Athletic Conference Arena: Wells Fargo Sports Complex (1,250) & Sullivan Arena (8,700) Web Site: GoSeawolves.com Athletic Director: Dr. Steve Cobb Head Coach: Tim Moser Rec. at UAA/Overall: 53-11, 2 years Assistant Coaches: Rebecca Alvidrez, Meghan Vaughan 2007-08 Record: 30-5 2007-08 Conf. Record: 15-3 (2nd) 2008 Postseason: NCAA Semifinals Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/8 Newcomers: 12

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In

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Rebecca Kielpinski 12.7 8.9 2.0 bpg Dasha Basova 6.3 2.7 40 3FGs Elisha Harris 4.6 2.4 28 GP

a second-team all-state selection at Sierra, averaging 17.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals. She shot 44.9 percent from the field, 42.8 percent from the arc and 95.8 from the free throw line missing only three of 72.

While four true freshmen will redshirt, the other, 6-2 forward Hanna Johansson, is expected to make a major contribution.

SEAWOLF ROSTER NO. NAME

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POS. HT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM) Nicci Miller F 5-9 Jr. Denver, Colo. (Hinkley HS/Central Arizona Coll.)

Brittany Collins F 5-10 Jr. Santa Barbara, Calif. (Alemany HS/SBCC) Elisha Harris G 5-7 Sr. West Jordan, Utah (WJHS/Coll. of Eastern Utah) Kiki Taylor G 5-5 Jr. Colo. Springs, Colo. (Harrison HS/W. Neb. CC) Jackie Thiel G 5-4 Sr. Plainview, Texas (PHS/Florida Gulf Coast) Leah Stepovich G 5-7 Sr. Fairbanks (Monroe Catholic HS/Seattle) Dasha Basova F 6-3 Sr. Moscow, Russia (Northeastern [Colo.] JC) Tamar Gruwell G 5-8 Jr. Fairfield, Calif. (Vacaville HS/Sierra College) Tristan Burnett G 5-9 Jr. Oregon City, Ore. (OCHS) Danielle Dekel G 5-10 Sr. Kibbutz Ein Shemer, Israel (Ribet [Calif.] Acad./C. Ariz.)

Nikki Aden G/F 5-8 So. Portland, Ore. (West Linn HS) Viki Wohlers C 6-4 So. Wolfenbuttel, Germany (Conserve [Wis.] Sch./Oregon St.) Hanna Johansson F 6-2 Fr. Gothenburg, Sweden (Sanda/Swedish U-19 Team) Rebecca Kielpinski C 6-2 Sr. Mandan, N.D. (MHS) 5Senior guard Elisha Harris

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CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE MATADORS ing, teams around the country will no doubt claim they are looking forward to a new year. It may also be fair to say that no team is looking more forward to a new hardwood campaign more than Cal State Northridge.

Coming off a 1-26 season in 2007-08, the Matadors enter ‘08-09 with a renewed sense of hope and vigor to erase any memories from last year. Infused with several intriguing prospects to complement the returning players, Northridge understands that any and all goals it sets for the season will be accomplished by through a total team effort.

A source of veteran presence, the CSUN backcourt in 2008-09 will feature several players who possess the ability to put points on the board and involve their teammates.

Seniors Whitney Ligon and Tonicia Tademy both made an immediate impact in their first season at Northridge after transferring from Mt. Sac Junior College. Ligon finished second on the team, averaging 12.1 points per game, and connected on a teambest 45 three-pointers.

Against Pacific, she tied a school record by scoring 40 points against the Tigers on their home court. The total represented the most points scored by an individual in the Big West Conference, man or woman, and the 14th-best individual performance of the 2007-08 campaign in all of Division I women’s basketball.

Joining Ligon in the backcourt is Tademy, a feisty point guard who led the Big West with 4.1 assists per game. Tademy also averaged 4.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and provided the Matadors with steady playing time.

Another senior, Ashley Blake, enters her final year at CSUN with aspirations of recapturing the form she showed at the end of the 07-08 campaign. Against Big West opponents, Blake averaged 6.3 ppg and raised both her field-goal and three-point percentages.

Newcomers Brittney Blue and Bridgette Conejo should also challenge for time.

QUICK FACTS

Staci Schulz Head Coach

Whitney Ligon Senior guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5The Matador program made the move from NCAA Division II to Division I status in the 199091 season.

5One of the first mainstream universities to accept deaf students in the 1960s, CSUN now has one of the largest deaf student populations among U.S. universities. Nearly 300 deaf and hard-of-hearing students receive sign language interpreting, real-time captioning and other services through the university’s renowned National Center on Deafness.

Up front, CSUN boasts a pair of forwards who emerged as significant contributors last season. Junior Katrina Thompson and sophomore Analee Viena-Lota both excelled during Big West play and look to carry that success over to this year’s squad.

Thompson gave the Matadors a huge lift near the end of last season, recording a new career high in points in back-to-back contests.

Viena-Lota showed flashes during her freshman season, coming off the bench to score a season-high 21 points against Cal State Bakersfield on Dec. 19 and posting consecutive double-doubles in league play.

The team also expects to receive a boost from junior Kayla Rutherford and sophomores Charise Hall and Bianca Davies.

Rutherford sat out last season due to transferring, but is itching to get back out on the court in front of her hometown fans.

Hall appeared in 12 games for CSUN in her freshman season, while Davies played in 10

Location: Northridge, Calif.

Enrollment: 32,997 Founded: 1958 Nickname: Matadors Colors: Red, White & Black Conference: Big West Arena: The Matadome (1,600) Web Site: GoMatadors.com Athletic Director: Rick Mazzuto Head Coach: Staci Schulz

Record at CSUN: 24-62, 3 years

Overall Record: Same Assistant Coaches: Carla Houser, Abby

Vaughan, Cory O’Dell 2007-08 Record: 1-26 2007-08 Conf. Record: 0-16 (9th) 2008 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2 Newcomers: 6

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With the start of the 2008-09 season beckon-

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Whitney Ligon 12.1 2.3 74% FT Tonicia Tademy 4.9 4.9 4.1 apg Ashley Blake 5.1 1.9 1.2 apg games before injuries cut her year short.

Northridge must replace perennial AllBig West selection Katie Holloway at the post position, but the coaching staff believes true freshmen Neeta Sreekanth and Jasmine Erving should make immediate impacts.

Senior Crystian Trice should also see playing time up front, having appeared in four games last season.

MATADOR ROSTER NO. NAME

1 Shanice Howard 2 Whitney Ligon 3 Bridgette Conejo 5 Katrina Thompson 10 Tonicia Tademy 12 Analee Viena-Lota 21 Charise Hall 22 Brittany Blue 23 Kayla Rutherford 24 Gelenda Loving 31/41 Neeta Sreekanth 33 Ashley Blake 34 Jasmine Erving 42 Bianca Davies 52 Crystian Trice

POS. HT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

G 5-5 Jr. San Diego, Calif. (Mount Miguel HS) G 5-7 Sr. Corona, Calif. (Centennial HS/Santa Ana CC) G 5-8 Fr. San Pedro, Calif. (Bishop Montgomery HS) G 5-8 Jr. Sylmar, Calif. (Sylmar HS) G 5-5 Sr. Corona, Calif. (Centennial HS/Mt. San Antonio Coll.)

F 5-11 So. Honolulu, Hawaii (Kamehameha HS) F 5-11 So. Valencia, Calif. (Valencia HS) G 5-3 So. Los Angeles, Calif. (Leuzinger HS) F 5-8 Jr. Northridge, Calif. (Oaks Christian HS/Hope Int’l) G 5-7 Fr. Palmdale, Calif. (Knight HS) C 6-5 Fr. Arlington, Texas (James Martin HS) G 5-5 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Centennial HS) C 6-2 Fr. Huntington Beach, Calif. (Huntington Beach HS) F 6-0 So. Oxnard, Calif. (Oxnard HS) F 6-0 Sr. Cerritos, Calif. (Cerritos HS) 5Senior guard Tonicia Tademy

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JACKSON STATE LADY TIGERS QUICK FACTS

Denise Taylor Head Coach

Erica Trahan Senior forward

DID YOU KNOW? 5Famous Jackson State alumni include NFL Hall-of-Fame running back Walter Payton, actor Morgan Freeman, and U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige.

5The Lady Tigers have made four postseason appearances in the last seven seasons, including an NCAA first-round loss to eventual Final 4 participant LSU in 2008.

Trahan, a 5-10 forward, was JSU’s thirdleading scorer (8.1 ppg) and leading rebounder (6.1 rpg) last season. The junior college transfer struggled to find her way in the JSU system early on, but broke out in the second half of the season, eventually becoming a force in the paint for the Lady Tigers both offensively and defensively. She will look to become the team’s on- and off-court leader.

Cooper also a junior college transfer, became a viable post scoring option for Taylor with 6.9 ppg. With her long arms she was also a defensive presence in the paint, tying for the team lead in blocked shots (17).

She will look to be one of the better post players in the SWAC. Dowdy, a 5-10 forward, and Davis, a 5-8 guard, are solid role players.

Dowdy came up with big defensive rebounds late in the season and Davis is a long-range specialist.

Johnson is a good perimeter defender, while backcourt mate Ross will look to take over the starting point guard duties. Last season she had 53 assists and 51 steals.

Location: Jackson, Miss.

Enrollment: 8,416 Founded: 1877 Nickname: Lady Tigers Colors: Blue & White Conference: Southwestern Athletic Arena: Lee E. Williams Athletics &

Assembly Center (8,000) Web Site: jsutigers.com Athletic Director: Robert L. Braddy, Sr. Head Coach: Denise Taylor

Record at JSU: 90-61, 7 years

Overall Record: 164-124, 11 years Assistants: Tomekia Reed, Marc Lowe 2007-08 Record: 18-14 2007-08 Conf. Record: 13-5 (2nd) 2008 Postseason: NCAA 1st Round Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4 Newcomers: 2

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After several seasons of being at the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in regular season play, the Jackson State Lady Tigers put it all together during the 2007-08 season, beating Prairie View A&M 63-61 to win the SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament title.

With the win JSU earned its seventh SWAC Tourney title and the program’s first since 1995.

In their quest to remain one of the elite teams in the SWAC, the Lady Tigers have reloaded their roster with height and athleticism to go along with their returning experienced players for the 2008-09 season.

Under Denise Taylor’s guidance, the Lady Tigers have won four SWAC regularseason championships and a SWAC tournament title. Now in her eighth season as head coach, Taylor has another solid team.

The 2008-09 Lady Tigers will deliver an exciting brand of basketball, while maintaining the extremely high level of excellence that JSU women’s basketball fans have come to expect during Taylor’s tenure at Jackson State.

“Although we are in kind of a rebuilding mode we are excited about this season,” Taylor said. “We have a young-but-talented team. We will play an exciting style of basketball and we are on a mission to contend for another title this season.”

JSU lost its top two scorers in point guard LaSharee Christian (13.9 ppg) and Carena Easley (9.4 ppg). Christian was the dominant ball-handler for the Lady Tigers, as well as a good defender. Easley was the most versatile player on last season’s team, giving JSU whatever it needed at the time.

If JSU needed points, she scored points, if a blocked shot or steal was needed she hustled for it.

Returning for the Lady Tigers are seniors Erica Trahan (the 2008 SWAC Tournament MVP), Erlexis Danielle Cooper, Brittney Dowdy, and DeQuisha Davis. Aundra Johnson is the lone returning junior and Eboni Ross, Shaneese McLin and Gabrielle Jones make up the sophomore class.

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Erica Trahan 8.1 DeQuisha Davis 5.4 Lashonda Gaines 4.8

6.1 1.2 spg 1.4 43 3FGs 1.7 1.4 spg

McLin is another tenacious defender and rebounder in the backcourt. She is a player in the mold of Easley and one of the better freethrow shooters for JSU. Campbell and Jones both add depth in the paint for JSU.

The newcomers are Tiffany Haggen, Phenicia Taylor, Whitney Young, Beatrice Banks and Lauren Goodman all are expected to play a good amount of time.

LADY TIGER ROSTER NO. NAME

1 2 3 5 10 12 14 15 21 23 30 32 35 52

Whitnie Young Brianna Blunt DeQuisha Davis Lauren Goodman Shaneese McLin Phenicia Taylor Beatrice Banks Brittney Dowdy Tiffany Haggen Eboni Ross Aundrea Johnson Erlexis Cooper Gabrielle Jones Erica Trahan

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5-9 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-8 5-6 5-8 6-0 6-2 5-7 5-8 6-2 6-4 6-1

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Dallas, Texas Piney Woods, Miss.

Riverdale, Ga. Sacramento, Calif.

Ludlow, Miss.

McComb, Miss.

Ludlow, Miss.

Cincinnati, Ohio Detroit, Mich.

Lithonia, Ga. Fairfield, Ala. Macon, Miss.

Little Rock, Ark. Baton Rouge, La.

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SYRACUSE ORANGE QUICK FACTS

Quentin Hillsman Head Coach

Chandrea Jones Senior guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5A record 21,032 fans came to the Carrier Dome to watch the SU women in 2007-08 – 7,234 better than the previous homecourt high of 13,798 fans during the 1995-96 season.

5Syracuse’s School of Journalism has produced a veritable who’s-who of sportscasters, including Marv Albert (’63), Bob Costas (’74), Sean McDonough (’84), Dick Stockton (’64) and Mike Tirico (’88).

Nicole Michael. For the second consecutive season, Michael earned Big East honorable mention accolades. She was fourth on the team with 12.3 points and third with 7.4 rebounds per game. Michael was also selected to the Warhawk Classic all-tourney team.

Joining Michael up front is senior Chandrea Jones. Last season she set the school record by making 23 consecutive free throws. The Big East honored her with second-team laurels and she earned Most Valuable Player at the Warhawk Classic.

Jones led the team with 15.1 points, the 10th-highest average in the conference.

Senior Lina Lisnere returns to the Orange with a career average of 3.5 ppg. In 2006-07, she started all 16 games she played and posted eight points, four rebounds, three assists and a career-best four steals in her first game back from an injury.

Junior Vionca Murray comes back to the forward line after playing 17.9 minutes per contest. She ended the year averaging 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Location: Syracuse, N.Y. Enrollment: 12,400 Founded: 1870 Nickname: Orange Colors: Orange Conference: Big East Arena: Carrier Dome (33,633) Web Site: suathletics.com Athletic Director: Dr. Daryl Gross Head Coach: Quentin Hillsman

Record at SU: 31-29, 2 years

Overall Record: Same Assistant Coaches: Matt Luneau, Rick

Moody, Mary McKissack-Grimes 2007-08 Record: 22-9 2007-08 Conf. Record: 10-6 (6th) 2008 Postseason: NCAA 1st Rd. Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/4 Newcomers: 7

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Reigning Big East Coach of the Year Quentin Hillsman is looking to attack the competitors head on in 2008-2009. He welcomes back to the team four starters and 12 letterwinners who are ready to lead their team to success.

Seven newcomers will be added to the team, including Chanieka Williams, who redshirted last season, and Juanita Ward, Syracuse’s second McDonald’s All-American.

After last season’s NCAA Tournament appearance, the team is ready to make a deep run into postseason play.

A Big East All-Rookie honoree, sophomore Tasha Harris returns as SU’s point guard after dishing a team-best 3.9 assists per game.

Coach Hillsman also welcomes back Erica Morrow. While being named to the Big East All-Rookie Team, she also finished second on the team with 13.9 points and 3.6 assists per outing. With 64 steals last season, she finished first on the team and fifth in the conference.

Senior Cintia Johnson averaged 13 minutes per game in 30 games last season. In the Big East championship game, she played a season-high 23 minutes against South Florida.

Marisa Gobuty comes back as a sophomore after playing in 30 games last season, while Tyler Ash, the 2007-08 All-Central NY Player of the Year, also joins the backcourt.

Returning as the lone walk-on is junior Anne Marie Boidock.

Another newcomer, Lynnae Lampkins was named to the first-team Gazette-Star allcounty team and helped the Yellow Jackets to the 2A South Region Final.

A transfer from Odessa (Texas) College, Juanita Ward helped lead her JC to a national title in her sophomore season. She earned second-team NJCAA All-American honors in 2006-07.

After redshirting last season, Chanieka Williams is ready to contribute. In 2006 she was named to the adidas Top Ten AllAmerican Camp and was a three-time KingCo 4A Honorable Mention All-league honoree.

Rejoining the frontcourt this year is junior

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Chandrea Jones Erica Morrow Nicole Michael

15.1 7.9 78% FT 13.9 5.0 3.7 apg 11.6 7.4 1.5 spg

Freshman Troya Berry was ranked the No. 59 prospect in the country and the No. 12 ranked power forward by College Girl’s Basketball Report.

Fellow rookie Shakeya Leary helped lead her high school team to its 10th tenth consecutive league title, while junior newcomer Lynnise Nixon was an NJCAA second-team All-American in 2006-07.

ORANGE ROSTER NO. NAME

1 2 3 4 5 11 14 15 20 21 23 24 32 34 44

POS. HT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

Chanieka Williams G Marisa Gobuty G Cintia Johnson G Vionca Murray F Lynnae Lampkins G Tasha Harris G Troya Berry F Juanita Ward F Lynnise Nixon F Erica Morrow G Tyler Ash G Chandrea Jones G Nicole Michael F Shakeya Leary F Lina Lisnere F/C

5-9 5-7 5-4 6-1 5-7 5-9 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-8 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-3 6-3

Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr.

Seattle, Wash. (Garfield HS) Herzalyia, Israel (IMG Academy) Syracuse, N.Y. (Nottingham HS) Rosedale, N.Y. (Francis Lewis HS/Virginia Tech) Upper Marlboro, Md. (Gwynn Park HS) Bronx, N.Y. (St. Michael Academy) Flint, Mich. (Fling Hamady HS) Jackson, Miss. (Callaway HS/Odessa College) Philadelphia, Pa. (Frankford HS) Brooklyn, N.Y. (Murry Bergtraum HS) Liverpool, N.Y. (LHS) Baltimore Md. (Inst. of Notre Dame/Odessa Coll.)

Queens, N.Y. (Notre Dame Prep) New York, N.Y. (Murry Bergtraum) Riga, Latvia (Riga State Gymnasium No. 1

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What would life be without the thrill of competition?

A lot less thrilling. And a lot more expensive – at least when it comes to telecommunication.

You take care of the thrills, Seawolves. We’ll take care of the rest.

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FREE THROWS

FOULS

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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WOMEN’S SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

Mar. 14: Iowa 68, Wyoming 65

UAA 74, Nevada 52 Mar. 15: Wyoming 73, Nevada 52 (3rd/4th) Iowa 73, UAA 52 (1st/2nd) MOST Outstanding Player

Cindy Haugejorde, Iowa

All-Tournament Team: Sue Beckwith,

Iowa; Eva Robinson, UAA; Nancy Stassek, UAA; Rita Makovicka, Wyoming

1981 Mar. 20: San Diego State 72, Purdue 48 Houston 93, Alaska Fairbanks 48 Hawaii 59, New Mexico 52 Notre Dame 59, UAA 58 Mar. 21: New Mexico 88, Alaska Fairbanks 73 Houston 100, Hawaii 43 Purdue 68, UAA 63 San Diego State 71, Notre Dame 32 Mar. 22: UAF 56, UAA 55 (7th/8th) Purdue 62, New Mexico 51 (4th/6th) Hawaii 61, Notre Dame 56 (3rd/5th) San Diego State 50, Houston 41 (1st/2nd) MOST Outstanding Player

Diena Pels, San Diego State

All-Tournament Team: Judy Porter, San Diego State; Marsha Owens, San Diego State; Kip Anderson, Houston; Vickey French, Houston; Betty Duthard, Houston; Michele Latimore, Houston; Sue Bartz, Purdue; Ellen Hannan, Alaska Fairbanks; Eva Robinson, UAA

1982 Feb. 26: Minnesota 80, Washington 79 Indiana 63, Arkansas 60 Utah State 81, UAA 66 Arizona State 68, San Francisco 56 Feb. 27: Washington 76, San Francisco 73 Minnesota 76, Arizona State 58 Arkansas 85, UAA 52 Indiana 70, Utah State 57 Feb. 28: UAA 82, USF 79 (7th/8th) Arkansas 75, Washington 70 (4th/6th) Arizona State 115, Utah State 70 (3rd/5th) Minnesota 70, Indiana 66 (1st/2nd) MOST Outstanding Player

Laura Coenen, Minnesota

All-Tournament Team: Karen Murray, Washington; Kym Hampton, Arizona State; Marty Dahlen, Minnesota; Bettye Fiscus, Arkansas; Julie Wetherington, UAA; Debbie Hunter, Minnesota; Denise Jackson, Indiana; Cassandra Lander, Arizona State; Rachelle Bostic, Indiana

3Annette Smith averaged 22.3 points, 3.3 steals and shot 51 percent in 1984 to earn Most Outstanding Player honors. Smith went on to help the Longhorns to the NCAA title the next season and was eventually became inducted to her school’s Hall of Fame.

1983 Feb. 25: Drake 83, Georgia Tech 61 Wichita State 75, South Florida 52 Stanford 74, UAA 46 Old Dominion 79, Pennsylvania 41 Feb. 26: Georgia Tech 82, South Florida 65 Pennsylvania 62, UAA 60 Wichita State 85, Drake 81 Old Dominion 83, Stanford 49 Feb. 27: UAA 84, South Florida 75 (7th/8th) Georgia Tech 75, Pennsylvania 58 (4th/6th) Drake 85, Stanford 73 (3rd/5th) ODU 76, Wichita St. 53 (1st/2nd)

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1980

MOST Outstanding Player

Lorri Bauman, Drake

All-Tournament Team: Sandy Hawthorne, Pennsylvania; Kay Reik, Drake; Mary Klinewski, South Florida; Medina Dixon, Old Dominion; Janet Rickstrew, UAA; Anita Malone, Georgia Tech; Lisa Hodgson, Wichita State; Angie Paccione; Stanford; Jackie Wilson, Wichita State; Anne Donovan, Old Dominion

1984 Feb. 24: Idaho 68, Miami 66 UNLV 70, Georgia State 57 Florida State 77, UAA 63 Texas 96, Pepperdine 68 Feb. 25: Georgia State 88, Miami 79 UAA 76, Pepperdine 74 UNLV 81, Idaho 63 Texas 89, Florida State 43 Feb. 26: Miami 67, Pepperdine 43 (7th/8th) UAA 84, Georgia State 83 (4th/6th) Idaho 75, Florida State 74 (3rd/5th) Texas 82, UNLV 60 (1st/2nd) MOST Outstanding Player

Annette Smith, Texas

All-Tournament Team: Krista Dunn, Idaho; Maureen Formico, Pepperdine; Maxine Farmer, Georgia State; Andrea Lloyd, Texas; Joanie Bowles, Miami; Rochelle Oliver, UNLV; Debbie Clare, UAA; Sue Galkantas, Florida State; Kamie Ethridge, Texas; Misty Thomas, UNLV

1985 Feb. 22: Penn State 97, Yale 47 Louisville 88, Hawaii 58 North Carolina 79, UAA 62 Louisiana Tech 79, Loyola Marymount 52 Feb. 23: Hawaii 68, Yale 59 UAA 69, Loyola Marymount 52 Penn State 105, Louisville 69 Louisiana Tech 80, North Carolina 59 Feb. 24: LMU 59, Yale 57 (7th/8th) Hawaii 67, UAA 65 (OT) (4th/6th) North Carolina 86, Louisville 71 (3rd/5th) Louisiana Tech 88, Penn State 69 (1st/2nd) MOST Outstanding Player

Dawn Royster, North Carolina All-Tournament Team: Tori Harrison, Louisiana Tech; Devita Ceasar, Louisville; Sue Johnson, Yale; Kim Everett, Hawaii; Teresa

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WOMEN’S SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Feb. 26: PSU 80, Monmouth 69 (7th/8th) UTEP 83, UAA 82 (OT) (4th/6th) San Diego State 77, Providence 69 (3rd/5th) S.F. Austin 96, Old Dominion 81 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Connie Cole, Stephen F. Austin All-Tournament Team: Cathy Kuntz, Portland State; Lisa Watson, UTEP; Danya Reed, Stephen F. Austin; Kim McQuarter, Old Dominion; Diane Dobrich, UAA; Chana Perry, San Diego State; Tracy Lis, Providence; Robin Graul, UAA; Portia Hill, Stephen F. Austin; Kelly Lyons, Old Dominion

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3Southern Cal legend Cheryl Miller blows by Utah State’s Angela Ice in the first round of the 1986 tournament at the UAA Sports Center. Miller scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in what is still the biggest blowout, 115-45, in the history of the women’s tournament.

1990

Weatherspoon, Louisiana Tech; Cheryl Bishop, UAA; Kahadeeja Herbert, Penn State; Jackie Spencer, Louisville; Pam Gant, Louisiana Tech; Suzie McConnell, Penn State

1986 Feb. 28: NE Louisiana 107, Iona 55 Western Kentucky 98, UAA 78 SMU 74, San Diego 73 (OT) USC 115, Utah State 45 Mar. 1: Iona 78, UAA 66 San Diego 60, Utah State 56 NE Louisiana 88, Western Kentucky 84 USC 121, SMU 61 Mar. 2: UAA 81, Utah State 62 (7th/8th) Iona 73, San Diego 67 (4th/6th) Western Kentucky 76, SMU 66 (3rd/5th) NE Louisiana 70, USC 68 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Lisa Ingram, Northeast Louisiana All-Tournament Team: Lillie Mason, Western Kentucky; Debbie Theroux, San Diego; Joann Ryan, Iona; Chrissa Hailey, Northeast Louisiana; Cherie Nelson, Southern California; Felicia Bluitt, Southern Methodist; Sonya Kennedy, UAA; Clemette Haskins, Western Kentucky; Cheryl Miller, Southern California; E.J. Lee, Northeast Louisiana

1987 Feb. 27: New Orleans 67, Gonzaga 55 Mississippi State 81, Miami 67 Alabama Birmingham 83, UAA 78 Memphis State 103, Radford 79 Feb. 28: Miami 79, Gonzaga 52 UAA 85, Radford 66 New Orleans 54, Mississippi State 50 Memphis State 84, Alabama Birmingham 76 Mar. 1: Gonzaga 70, Radford 67 (7th/8th) Miami 71, UAA 62 (4th/6th) Mississippi State 63, UAB 51 (3rd/5th) New Orleans 84, Memphis State 61 (1st/2nd)

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Kunshinge Sorrell, Mississippi State All-Tournament Team: Angela King, UAB; Maria Rivera, Miami; Sandy Woodson, New Orleans; Tammy Tibbles, Gonzaga; Connie Hibler, Memphis State; Toni Smiley, Miami; Robin Graul, UAA; Carvie Upshaw, New Orleans; Wanda Dillard, Memphis State

1988 Feb. 26: Arkansas St. 82, U.S. International 66 UNLV 65, Baylor 47 South Carolina 78, UAA 60 W. Kentucky 90, Fordham 64 Feb. 27: U.S. International 74, Baylor 71 UAA 93, Fordham 77 UNLV 68, Arkansas State 65 South Carolina 65, W. Kentucky 64 Feb. 28: Baylor 78, Fordham 69 (7th/8th) UAA 92, U.S. International 73 (4th/6th) W. Kentucky 60, Arkansas State (3rd/5th) South Carolina 98, UNLV 97 (OT) (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Martha Parker, South Carolina All-Tournament Team: Zennia Hayes, Arkansas State; Tandreia Green, Western Kentucky; Jeanine Radice, Fordham; Maggie Davis, Baylor; Denise Ballenger, UNLV; Sonya Carter, U.S. International; Schonna Banner; South Carolina; Robin Graul, UAA; Brigette Combs, Western Kentucky; Pauline Jordan, UNLV

1989 Feb. 24: Old Dominion 77, UTEP 71 San Diego State 71, Monmouth 49 Providence 89, UAA 78 Stephen F. Austin 100, Portland State 65 Feb. 25: UTEP 64, Monmouth 53 UAA 102, Portland State 83 Old Dominion 90, San Diego State 69 Stephen F. Austin 95, Providence 80

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Feb. 23: South Alabama 99, S. Utah State 71 Temple 87, Georgia Tech 79 UAA 77, Boise State 76 Wake Forest 81, Southern Methodist 64 Feb. 24: Georgia Tech 87, S. Utah State 75 Boise State 75, Southern Methodist 66 South Alabama 74, Temple 65 UAA 87, Wake Forest 84 Feb. 25: SMU 106, S. Utah 103 (3ot) (7th/8th) Georgia Tech 93, Boise State 66 (4th/6th) Temple 68, Wake Forest 64 (3rd/5th) UAA 88, South Alabama 87 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Diane Dobrich, UAA

All-Tournament Team: Rhonda Bates, Temple; Sheila Wagner, Georgia Tech; Suzanne McAnally, Southern Methodist; Niki Gamez, Boise State; Kelly Lane, Temple; Marcey Clement, South Alabama; Greta Fadness, UAA; Jennie Mitchell, Wake Forest; Wendy Sturgis, UAA; Adrian Vickers, South Alabama

1991 Feb. 22: Appalachian St. 92, New Mexico St. 89 Louisville 98, Northern Arizona 58 Georgia State 53, UAA 51 Northern Illinois 103, Texas-San Antonio 73 Feb. 23: New Mexico St. 94, N. Arizona 56 UAA 97, UTSA 89 (ot) Louisville 109, Appalachian State 61 Northern Illinois 73, Georgia State 66 Feb. 24: UTSA 79, N. Arizona 75 (7th/8th) UAA 102, New Mexico State 88 (4th/6th) Appalachian St. 80, Georgia St. 66 (3rd/5th) Northern Illinois 63, Louisville 60 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Lisa Foss, Northern Illinois

All-Tournament Team: Gwen Doyle, Louisville; Shannon Thomas, Appalachian State; Denise Dove, Northern Illinois; Shellye Fisher, Georgia State; Kelly Rose, Louisville; Greta Fadness, UAA; Tammy Rogers, TexasSan Antonio; Tracy Goetsch, New Mexico State; Wendy Sturgis, UAA; Nell Knox, Louisville

1992 Feb. 28: Penn State 63, Sacramento St. 60 New Orleans 87, Marquette 85 Baylor 78, UAA 73 UMKC 61, SE Louisiana 55

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WOMEN’S SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

Jan. 6: Rhode Island 82, NE Louisiana 78 Montana State 70, UAA 56 Jan. 7: Rhode Island 75, Montana State 55 NE Louisiana 68, UAA 66 Jan. 8: NE Louisiana 60, Montana St. 59 Rhode Island 84, UAA 62

Outstanding Player

Outstanding Player

Susan Robinson, Penn State

All-Tournament Team: Kris Maskala,

Marquette; Wendy Sturgis-Hildman, UAA; Ernie Middleton, New Orleans; Michelle Foster, SE Louisiana; LaNita Luckey, Baylor; Beth Clure, UAA; Kelly Walden, UMKC; Kristy Ryan, Sacramento State; Julie Jenson, UMKC; Kathy Phillips, Penn State

1993 Feb. 26: So. Methodist 106, NE Illinois 73 Hawaii 80, UAA 65 Feb. 27: UAA 73, NE Illinois 69 Hawaii 90, Southern Methodist 68 Feb. 28: Hawaii 98, NE Illinois 59 Southern Methodist 68, UAA 60 Outstanding Player

Valerie Agee, Hawaii

All-Tournament Team: Kaui Wakita, Hawaii; Shanell Thomas, Southern Methodist; Sherri Berg, UAA; Jennifer Hurt, Hawaii; Shelly Hurst, Northeastern Illinois

Dayna Smith, Rhode Island

All-Tournament Team: Marcie Byrd, Rhode Island; Crystal Steward, Northeast Louisiana; Allegra Stoetzel, UAA; Ronda Harrison, Northeast Louisiana; Cass Bauer, Montana State

1994 – II Dec. 19: Clemson 82, Army 56 Providence 73, William & Mary 58 UNC Greensboro 83, UAA 76 UCLA 81, Georgia Tech 69 Dec. 20: William & Mary 62, Army 59 UAA 87, Georgia Tech 85 Clemson 88, Providence 79 UCLA 72, UNC Greensboro 70 Dec. 21: Georgia Tech 86, Army (7th/8th) William & Mary 67, UAA 60 (4th/6th) Providence 105, UNCG 100 (3rd/5th) Clemson 79, UCLA 62 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Tara Saunooke, Clemson

All-Tournament Team: Laura Cottrell, Clemson; Kisha Ford, Georgia Tech; Heidi Alderman, UAA; Aquendine Khasidis, William & Mary; Alisa Moore, UNC Greensboro; Nadine Malcolm, Providence; Julie Wheeler, Providence; Stephanie Ridgeway, Clemson; Kisa Hughes, UCLA; Nickey Hilbert, UCLA

1995 Dec. 18: South Carolina 95, Marist 40 Tulane 71, Xavier 63 Arizona State 78, UAA 77 Holy Cross 83, Loyola Marymount 65 Dec. 19: Xavier 74, Marist 68 UAA 87, Loyola Marymount 81 South Carolina 72, Tulane 66 Arizona State 67, Holy Cross 49 Dec. 20: LMU 74, Marist 64 (7th/8th) Xavier 77, UAA 64 (4th/6th) Tulane 66, Holy Cross 54 (3rd/5th) South Carolina 83, Arizona State 71 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

5Hawaii guard Valerie Agee led her Rainbows to the title in 1993, when the tournament took on a round-robin format.

Shannon Johnson, South Carolina All-Tournament Team: Jean-Marie Lesko, Marist; Salina Anderson, UAA; Marlee Webb, Loyola Marymount; Amy Siefring, Xavier; Heidi Alderman, UAA; Lauren Maney, Holy Cross; Barbara Farris, Tulane; Charity Amama, Arizona State; Natalie Funderburk, South Carolina; Molly Tuter, Arizona State

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1996 Dec. 19: Toledo 79, Boston College 69 Georgia 72, Weber State 44 Brigham Young 91, UAA 62 Oregon 74, Mercer 52 Dec. 20: Weber State 67, Boston College 61 Mercer 58, UAA 52 Georgia 85, Toledo 52 Oregon 82, Brigham Young 70 Dec. 21: Boston College 66, UAA 35 (7th/8th) Weber State 58, Mercer 50 (4th/6th) Toledo 85, Brigham Young 69 (3rd/5th) Georgia 72, Oregon 55 (1st/2nd)

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1994 – I

Feb. 29: Sacramento State 94, Marquette 56 UAA 80, SE Louisiana 73 Penn State 72, New Orleans 64 UMKC 66, Baylor 54 Mar. 1: Marquette 104, SE La. 67 (7th/8th) Sacramento St. 73, UAA 68 (4th/6th) New Orleans 94, Baylor 48 (3rd/5th) Penn State 83, UMKC 62 (1st/2nd)

Outstanding Player

Tracy Henderson, Georgia

All-Tournament Team: Arianne Boyer, Oregon; Christy Cogley, Mercer; Angela Drake.

Toledo; Kari Gallup, BYU; Renae Fegent, Oregon; La’Keisha Frett, Georgia; Kedra Holland-Corn, Georgia; Kim Knuth, Toledo; Holly Porter, Boston College; Jodi Wimmer, Weber State

1997 Dec. 18: Mississippi 68, Pepperdine 66 Wisconsin 84, Manhattan 71 Texas A&M 91, UAA 66 Tennessee 98, Akron 63 Dec. 19: Manhattan 64, Pepperdine 50 Akron 86, UAA 77 Wisconsin 83, Mississippi 63 Tennessee 105, Texas A&M 81 Dec. 20: Pepperdine 74, UAA 54 (7th/8th) Manhattan 64, Akron 50 (4th/6th) Mississippi 82, Texas A&M 79 (3rd/5th) Tennessee 87, Wisconsin 66 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee All-Tournament Team: Tiffany Adkins, Mississippi; Tamika Catchings, Tennessee; Abby Hoy, Akron; Ann Klapperich, Wisconsin; Semeka Randall, Tennessee; Prissy Sharpe, Texas A&M; Dana Sulenski, Pepperdine; Katie Voigt, Wisconsin; Lorice Watson, Manhattan; Amy Yates, Texas A&M

1999 Nov. 23: Louisville 69, UAA 58 Kansas 69, Northern Arizona 40 Nov 24: N. Arizona 69, UAA 64 (3rd/4th) Nov 25: Kansas 78, Louisville 68 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Lynn Pride, Kansas

All-Tournament Team: Kara Kessans, Louisville; Jill Morton, Louisville; Brooke Reeves, Kansas; Stephanie Smith, UAA; Bridjette Wickham, Northern Arizona

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2002 Nov. 26: Nevada 67, UAA 49 Indiana 61, Eastern Kentucky 49 Nov. 27: UAA 77, Eastern Kentucky 74 (3rd) Nevada 68, Indiana 56 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Laura Ingham, Nevada

All-Tournament Team: Kamie Jo Massey, UAA; Katie Kelly, Eastern Kentucky; Jenny DeMuth, Indiana; Kristen Bodine, Indiana; Ashley Bastian, Nevada

2003 Nov. 25: UAA 61, Mount St. Mary’s 59 Clemson 62, Brigham Young 56 Nov. 26: BYU 70, Mount St. Mary’s 47 (3rd) UAA 61, Clemson 58 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Kamie Jo Massey, UAA

All-Tournament Team: Myriam Baccouche, Mount St. Mary’s; Danielle Cheesman, BYU; Tanya Nizich, UAA; Maggie Slosser, Clemson; Lakeia Stokes, Clemson

5Kamie Jo Massey scored 14 points and dished five assists in Alaska Anchorage’s 61-58 title game victory over Clemson in 2003.

2000 Nov. 21: Rhode Island 66, UAA 65 Ohio State 80, Valparaiso 64 Nov. 22: Valparaiso 76, UAA 67 (3rd) Ohio State 95, Rhode Island 60 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Jamie Lewis, Ohio State

All-Tournament Team: Megan Buchmann, UAA; Courtney Coleman, Ohio State; Yatar Kuyateh, Rhode Island; Zinobia Machanguana, Rhode Island; Marlous Nieuwveen, Valparaiso

2001 Nov. 20: Gonzaga 98, UAA 45 Iowa 69, Marquette 54 Nov. 21: Marquette 88, UAA 50 (3rd) Iowa 90, Gonzaga 73 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Lindsey Meder, Iowa

2004 Nov. 23: Louisiana-Lafayette 88, UAA 48 Stanford 90, Eastern Washington 51 Nov. 24: Eastern Washington 82, UAA 69 (3rd) Stanford 67, Louisiana-Lafayette 47 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Candice Wiggins, Stanford

All-Tournament Team: Felice Moore,

Eastern Washington; Stephanie Beason, UAA; Ashley Blanche, Louisiana-Lafayette; Anna Petrakova, Louisiana-Lafayette; Kelley Suminski, Stanford

2005 Nov. 22: Central Connecticut St. 77, UAA 51 Arizona 96, Furman 63 Nov. 23: Furman 74, UAA 54 Cent. Connecticut St. 69, Arizona 65 (ot) (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Gabriella Guegbelet, Central Connecticut State All-Tournament Team: Tommi Paris, Furman; Natalie Jones, Arizona; Rebecca Kielpinski, UAA; Joy Hollingsworth, Arizona; Ashley Whisonant, Arizona

5Stanford point guard Candice Wiggins led her Cardinal to the Shootout title as a freshman in 2004. Now a senior, Wiggins is an All-American and national player-of-the-year candidate.

2006 Nov. 21: UAA 62, Air Force 60 UC Riverside 65, Butler 53 Nov. 22: Air Force 62, Butler 61 (3rd) UAA 72, UC Riverside 67 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

Rebecca Kielpinski, UAA

All-Tournament Team: Letricia Castillo, Air Force; Amber Cox, UC Riverside; Seyram Gbewonyo, UC Riverside; Ellen Hamilton, Butler; Jayci Stone, UAA

2007 Nov. 20: UAA 80, Cleveland State 72 (ot) Santa Clara 69, Bradley 61 Nov. 21: Cleveland State 82, Bradley 61 (3rd) UAA 52, Santa Clara 50 (1st/2nd) Outstanding Player

All-Tournament Team: Ashley Burke,

Rebecca Kielpinski, UAA

Gonzaga; Rachel Klug, Marquette; Jennie Lillis, Iowa; Jessica Malone, Gonzaga; Jen Stoddard, UAA

All-Tournament Team: Kailey Klein, Cleveland State; Jen Gottschalk, Santa Clara; Maria Nilsson, UAA; Chandice Cronk, Santa Clara; Kalhie Quinones, UAA

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Field Goals Attempted Game: 37 by Adrian Vickers, South Alabama vs. Alaska Anchorage, 1990 Tournament (two games): 43 by Cindy Haugejorde, Iowa, 1980 Tournament (three games): 77 by Adrian Vickers, South Alabama, 1990 Field Goals Scored Game: 21 by Adrian Vickers, South Alabama vs. Alaska Anchorage, 1990 Tournament (two games): 23 by Cindy Haugejorde, Iowa, 1980 Tournament (three games): 43 by Adrian Vickers, South Alabama, 1990 Field Goal Percentage Game (min. 10 atts.): .909 (10-11) by Misty Thomas, UNLV vs. Idaho, 1984 Tournament (two games): .727 (8-11) by Brittany Waddell, UC Riverside, 2006 Tournament (three games): .815 (22-27) by Salina Anderson, Alaska Anchorage, 1995 Three-Point Goals Attempted Game: 17 by Shelly Hurst, Northeastern Illinois vs. Alaska Anchorage, 1993 Tournament (two games): 20 by Letricia Castillo, Air Force, 2006 Tournament (three games): 38 by Shelly Hurst, Northeastern Illinois, 1993; by Jean-Marie Lesko, Marist, 1995 Three-Point Goals Scored Game: 9 by Shannon Johnson, South Carolina vs. Arizona State; 1995 Tournament (two games): 9 by Jessica Malone, Gonzaga, 2001 Tournament (three games): 15 by Jean-Marie Lesko, Marist, 1995

Three-Point Goal Percentage Game (min. 5 atts.): 1.000 (5-5) by Ashley Sykes, Southeastern Louisiana vs.

Alaska Anchorage, 1992 Tournament (two games, min. 6 att.): .750 (6-8) Brittany Waddell, UC Riverside, 2006 Tournament (three games, min. 10 atts.): .727 (8-11) by Dayna Reed, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Free Throws Attempted Game: 19 by Shannon Thomas, Appalachian State vs. New Mexico State, 1991; and by Heidi Alderman, Alaska Anchorage vs. Loyola Marymount, 1995 Tournament (two games): 20 by Rebecca Kielpinski, Alaska Anchorage, 2006 Tournament (three games): 41 by Heidi Alderman, Alaska Anchorage, 1995 Free Throws Scored Game: 16 by Shannon Thomas, Appalachian State vs. New Mexico State, 1991; and by Heidi Alderman, Alaska Anchorage vs. Loyola Marymount, 1995 Tournament (two games): 15 by Eva Robinson, Alaska Anchorage, 1980 Tournament (three games): 34 by Robin Graul, Alaska Anchorage, 1987 Free Throw Percentage Game (min. 10 atts.): 1.000 (10-10) by Lisa Ingram, Northeast Louisiana vs.

Iona, 1986; by Susan Robinson, Penn State, vs. Missouri-Kansas City, 1992 Tournament (two games, min. 14 att.): .929 (13-14) by Jill Morton, Louisville, 1999; & by Jayci Stone, Alaska Anchorage, 2006 Tournament (three games, min. 20 att.): .956 (22-23) by Susan Robinson, Penn State, 1992 Most Rebounds Game: 25 by Cordelia Fulmore, Miami vs. Georgia State, 1984 Tournament (two games): 29 by Cindy Haugejorde, Iowa, 1980 Tournament (three games): 56 by Dawn Royster, North Carolina, 1985 Most Assists Game: 15 by Tiffany Martin, Georgia Tech vs. Alaska Anchorage, 1994 Tournament (two games): 20 by Jamie Lewis, Ohio State, 2000 Tournament (three games): 31 by Dayna Smith, Rhode Island, 1994 Most Steals Game: 12 by Kamie Ethridge, Texas vs. Pepperdine, 1984 Tournament (two games): 9 by Regina Ratigan, Nevada, 1980; and by Kamie Jo Massey, Alaska Anchorage, 2002 Tournament (three games): 20 by Bonnie Henson, Baylor, 1988 Most Blocked Shots Game: 12 by Carvie Upshaw, New Orleans vs. Mississippi State, 1987 Tournament (three games): 17 by Carvie Upshaw, New Orleans, 1987

Fewest Points Allowed Game: 34 by San Diego State vs. Notre Dame (71-34), 1981 Game (fewest, two teams): 91, San Diego State over Houston (50-41), 1981 Tournament (two games): 97 by Stanford, 2004 Tournament (three games): 123 by San Diego State, 1981

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Points Scored Game: 46 by Lisa Ingram, Northeast Louisiana vs. Iona, 1986 Tournament (two games): 57 by Cindy Haugejorde, Iowa, 1980 Tournament (three games): 107 by Lorri Bauman, Drake, 1983

Points Scored Game: 121 by Southern California vs. Southern Methodist, 1986 Game (two teams): 209, Southern Methodist over Southern Utah (106-103), 1990 Tournament (two games): 179 by Ohio State, 2000 Tournament (three games): 304 by Southern California, 1986

Largest Margin Game: 70 by Southern California vs. Utah State (115-45), 1986 Field Goals Attempted Game: 92 by Miami vs. Georgia State, 1984 Tournament (two games): 144 by Arizona, 2006 Tournament (three games): 235 by Southern Methodist, 1993 Field Goals Scored Game: 48 by Southern California vs. Utah State, 1986 Tournament (two games): 67 by Ohio State, 2000 Tournament (three games): 124 by Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Field Goal Percentage Game: .648 (46-71) by Northeast Louisiana vs. Iona, 1986 Tournament (two games): .554 (67-121) by Ohio State, 2000 Tournament (three games): .582 (124-213) by Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Three-Point Goals Attempted Game: 33 by Providence vs. Clemson, 1994 Tournament (two games): 47 by Iowa, 2001 Tournament (three games): 76 by Providence, 1994 Three-Point Goals Scored Game: 14 by Providence vs. Clemson, 1994 Tournament (two games): 17 by Iowa and Gonzaga, 2001 Tournament (three games): 27 by Providence, 1994 Three-Point Goal Percentage Game (min. 5 atts.): .700 (7-10) by Hawaii vs. Northeastern Illinois 1993 Tournament (two games): .538 (14-26) by UC Riverside, 2006 Tournament (three games, min. 10 atts.): .727 (8-11) by Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Free Throws Attempted Game: 49 by Georgia Tech vs. South Florida, 1983 Tournament (two games): 55 by Furman, 2005 Tournament (three games): 103 by Loyola Marymount, 1995 Free Throws Scored Game: 37 by Providence vs. UNC Greensboro, 1994 Tournament (two games): 44 by Alaska Anchorage, 2006 Tournament (three games): 69 by Loyola Marymount, 1995 Free Throw Percentage Game: 1.000 (22-22) by Eastern Kentucky vs. Alaska Anchorage, 2002 Tournament (two games): .851 (40-47) by Gonzaga, 2001 Tournament (three games): .855 (53-62) by Penn State, 1992 Most Rebounds Game: 70 by Louisiana Tech vs. Loyola Marymount, 1985 Tournament (two games): 97 by Indiana, 2002 Tournament (three games): 183 by Louisville, 1991 Most Assists Game: 32 by Memphis State vs. Radford, 1987 Tournament (two games): 49 by Ohio State, 2000 Tournament (three games): 72 by Rhode Island, 1994 Most Steals Game: 25 by BYU vs. UAA, 1996; Southern California vs. SMU, 1986; Texas vs.

Florida State, 1994 Tournament (two games): 34 by Stanford, 2004 Tournament (three games) 56 by Texas, 1984

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WOMEN’S SHOOTOUT ALL-TIME PARTICIPATION Louisiana-Lafayette 1-1 (2004) Louisiana Tech 3-0 (1985) Louisville 4-4 (1985, 91, 99) Loyola Marymount 1-5 (1985, 95) Manhattan 2-1 (1997) Marist 0-3 (1995) Marquette 2-3 (1992, 2001) Memphis State 2-1 (1987) Mercer 1-2 (1996) Miami, Fla. 3-3 (1984, 87) Minnesota 3-0 (1982) Mississippi 2-1 (1997) Mississippi State 2-1 (1987) Missouri-Kansas City 2-1 (1992) Monmouth 0-3 (1989) Montana State 1-2 (1994) Mount St. Mary’s 0-2 (2003) Nevada 2-2 (1980, 2002) New Mexico 1-2 (1981) New Mexico State 1-2 (1991) New Orleans 5-1 (1987, 92) North Carolina 2-1 (1985) North Carolina-Greensboro 1-2 (1994) Northeast Louisiana 5-1 (1986, 94) Northeastern Illinois 0-3 (1993) Northern Arizona 1-4 (1991, 99) Northern Illinois 3-0 (1991) Notre Dame 1-2 (1981) Ohio State 2-0 (2000) Old Dominion 5-1 (1983, 89) Oregon 2-1 (1996) Penn State 5-1 (1985, 92) Pennsylvania 1-2 (1983) Pepperdine 1-5 (1984, 97) Portland State 1-2 (1989) Providence 3-3 (1989, 94) Purdue 2-1 (1981) Radford 0-3 (1987) Rhode Island 4-1 (1994, 2000)

Sacramento State 2-1 (1992) San Diego 1-2 (1986) San Diego State 5-1 (1981, 89) San Francisco 0-3 (1982) Santa Clara 1-1 (2007) South Alabama 2-1 (1990) South Carolina 6-0 (1988, 95) South Florida 0-3 (1983) Southeastern Louisiana 0-3 (1992) Southern California 2-1 (1986) Southern Methodist 4-5 (1986, 90, 93) Southern Utah 0-3 (1990) Stanford 3-2 (1983, 2004) Stephen F. Austin 3-0 (1989) Syracuse (First appearance) Temple 2-1 (1990) Tennessee 3-0 (1997) Texas 3-0 (1984) Texas A&M 1-2 (1997) Texas-El Paso 2-1 (1989) Texas-San Antonio 1-2 (1991) Toledo 2-1 (1996) Tulane 2-1 (1995) UC Riverside 1-1 (2006) UCLA 2-1 (1994) UNLV 4-2 (1984, 88) U.S. International 1-2 (1988) Utah State 1-5 (1982, 86) Valparaiso 1-1 (2000) Wake Forest 1-2 (1990) Washington 1-2 (1982) Weber State 2-1 (1996) Western Kentucky 4-2 (1986, 88) Wichita State 2-1 (1983) William & Mary 2-1 (1994) Wisconsin 2-1 (1997) Wyoming 1-1 (1980) Xavier 2-1 (1995) Yale 0-3 (1985)

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Air Force 1-1 (2006) Akron 1-2 (1997) Alabama-Birmingham 1-2 (1987) Alaska Anchorage 27-45 (All) Alaska Fairbanks 1-2 (1981) Appalachian State 2-1 (1991) Arizona 1-1 (2005) Arizona State 4-2 (1982, 95) Arkansas 2-1 (1982) Arkansas State 1-2 (1988) Army 0-3 (1994) Baylor 2-4 (1988, 92) Boise State 1-2 (1990) Boston College 1-2 (1996) Bradley 0-2 (2007) Brigham Young 2-3 (1996, 2003) Butler 0-2 (2006) Cal State Northridge (First appearance) Central Connecticut State 2-0 (2005) Clemson 4-1 (1994, 2003) Cleveland State 1-1 (2007) Drake 2-1 (1983) Eastern Kentucky 0-2 (2002) Eastern Washington 1-1 (2004) Florida State 1-2 (1984) Fordham 0-3 (1988) Furman 1-1 (2005) Georgia 3-0 (1996) Georgia State 2-4 (1984, 91) Georgia Tech 5-4 (1983, 90, 94) Gonzaga 2-3 (1987, 2001) Hawaii 7-2 (1981, 85, 93) Holy Cross 1-2 (1995) Houston 2-1 (1981) Idaho 2-1 (1984) Indiana 3-2 (1982, 2002) Iona 2-1 (1986) Iowa 4-0 (1980, 2001) Jackson State (First appearance) Kansas 2-0 (1999)

3Central Connecticut State’s Kim Boone and Arizona’s Anna Chappell fight for rebounding position during CCSU’s 69-65 overtime win in the 2005 championship game. The Blue Devils came back from a 13point halftime deficit in one of the biggest upsets in women’s Shootout history.

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MEN’S SHOOTOUT HISTORY Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shoot­out began as a dream of Bob Rachal, who coached the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves during the 1977-78 season. Rachal, who died of cancer in 1985, wanted to put a fledgling UAA basketball program on the map and do it in style. With a personality reminiscent of a 19th century riverboat gambler, he parlayed an NCAA rule that said games outside the contiguous 48 states ­ didn’t count against your normal allotment of 28, plus the lure of Alaska itself, into a winning hand.

The big gamble was whether the UAA and the community could attract big-name schools to the new tournament, in Alaska of all places. The gamble paid off. Coaches jumped at the chance to squeeze in three “free” games against top-flight competition, not to mention the recruiting possibilities a trip to Alaska afforded.

The first Sea Wolf Classic was played in November of 1978 in the 4,000-seat Buckner Field House at Fort Richardson near Anchorage. Each two-game session drew a disappointing average of only 2,500 people, until fans filled the gym to capacity on Sunday night to see the Wolfpack from North Carolina State defeat Louisville to win the tournament’s first championship.

5Lamar’s B.B. Davis (right) and Alaska Anchorage’s Bo Jackson square off for the opening tip of the first Shootout game, Nov. 24, 1978, as UAA’s Tony Turner looks on.

The inaugural event received national press attention and portions of the tournament were televised live to regional markets of the teams involved – a first for the state of Alaska. Most important, however, was the

reaction of the visiting coaches, who praised the hospitality, the officiating and most of all, the level of competition.

Even as the first Sea Wolf Classic ended, plans were being made for hosting the second tournament, pending a review of the three-day event by UAA officials. In the end, they declared that the Classic was a success and should continue.

And in 1979 it did. Only it wasn’t the Sea Wolf Classic anymore. It was now called the Great Alaska Shootout ­ – a name reportedly coined by television commentator Billy Packer during regional television broadcasts of the initial tourney. Kentucky, led by guard Kyle Macy, defeated Jeff Ruland-led Iona for the 1979 title.

Regardless of the name, this holiday event was now well on its way to acceptance both at home and among the nation’s top hoops teams. Soon it was called “the best kept secret in basketball.” But the secret is out, and UAA’s sports program, the state of Alaska and major college basketball are all the better for it.

In 1983, the Shootout moved from its original confines at Buckner into a newly constructed municipal sports facility in midtown Anchorage, the Sullivan Arena. Named for

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SHOOTOUT CHAMPIONS YEAR CHAMPION

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

North Carolina State Kentucky North Carolina Southwestern Louisiana Louisville North Carolina State Alabama-Birmingham North Carolina Iowa Arizona Seton Hall Michigan State UCLA Massachusetts New Mexico State Purdue Minnesota Duke Kentucky North Carolina Cincinnati Kansas Syracuse Marquette College of Charleston Purdue Washington Marquette California Butler

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72-66 57-50 64-58 81-64 80-70 65-60 50-46 65-60 103-80 80-69 92-81 73-68 89-74 68-56 95-94 88-73 79-74 88-81 92-65 73-69 77-75 84-70 84-62 72-63 71-69 78-68 76-76 92-89 (ot) 78-70 81-71

RUNNER-UP

OUTSTANDING PLAYER

Louisville Iona Arkansas Marquette Vanderbilt Arkansas Kansas UNLV Northeastern Syracuse Kansas Kansas State Virginia New Orleans Illinois Portland Brigham Young Iowa College of Charleston Purdue Duke Georgia Tech Missouri Gonzaga Villanova Duke Alabama South Carolina Loyola Marymount Texas Tech

Clyde Austin (North Carolina State) Jeff Ruland (Iona) Scott Hastings (Arkansas) Steve Burtt (Iona) Lancaster Gordon (Louisville) Joe Kleine (Arkansas) Steve Mitchell (Alabama-Birmingham) Brad Daugherty (North Carolina) Roy Marble (Iowa) Sean Elliott (Arizona) Chris Mills (Kentucky) Steve Smith (Michigan State) Don MacLean (UCLA) Jim McCoy (Massachusetts) Sam Crawford (New Mexico State) Glenn Robinson (Purdue) Townsend Orr (Minnesota) Ray Allen (Connecticut) Ron Mercer (Kentucky) Antawn Jamison (North Carolina) William Avery (Duke) Drew Gooden (Kansas) Preston Shumpert (Syracuse) Dwyane Wade (Marquette) Troy Wheless (College of Charleston) Kenneth Lowe (Purdue) Nate Robinson (Washington) Steve Novak (Marquette) Ryan Anderson (California) Mike Green (Butler)

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former Anchorage mayor George Sullivan, it was part of Anchorage’s Project 80s, in which oil wealth was turned into a series of major public building projects. The $30 million facility gave the Shootout twice the number of seats and a classy new home.

In the early 1990s the Shootout faced an obstacle that couldn’t be solved through local help alone. The NCAA passed legislation to push the start of the basketball season back to December 1, threatening the existence of the Thanksgiving tournament. But then-coach Harry Larrabee and former athletic director Ron Petro went to work, crisscrossing the country to gain support for an exemption for the Shootout. Fortunately for Anchorage basketball fans, their efforts were not in vain and the Great Alaska Shootout was granted the exemption it needed to continue as the premier in-season basketball tournament in the nation.

In 1994 the event became the Carrs Great Alaska Shootout when Carr Gottstein Food, Inc., became the title sponsor of the event. With the purchase of Carrs by Safeway in 1999, the event is known today as the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout.

All told, 26 NCAA champions have taken part in the Shootout. The defending national champion has take part in the tournament five times, most recently Kentucky in 1996.

North Carolina State was the first, starting the defense of its 1983 title in Anchorage.

Two years later, Villanova played in the 1985 Shootout after winning a national title earlier that spring. Louisville (1986) and Kansas (1988) have also played in the Shootout after winning national titles.

In recent years the Shootout has served as a springboard to success for Final Four teams as well. The entire 2003 Final Four field featured teams who had made Shootout appearances since 1999 – Kansas (1999 champion), Syracuse (2000 champion), Marquette (2001 champion) and Texas (2001, 5th place).

Indiana made the 2002 NCAA Final after placing third at the Shootout, while Duke, the 1998 Shootout runner-up team featuring Anchorage’s own Trajan Langdon, began its run to the 1999 Final Four here in Anchorage.

In 1997-98 North Carolina began its trek to the Final Four at the Shootout as did Kentucky in 1996-97 and Duke in 2003-04.

The 2004 Shootout saw one of the strongest fields ever, producing five NCAA Tournament teams – Alabama, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Utah and Washington. Both Oklahoma and Utah went on to win their leagues, while Washington earned a No. 1 seed for March Madness.

In 2007, the Shootout featured eventual top 10-ranked Butler, NCAA Tournament dar-

5With collegiate hoops legends such as Syracuse’s Rony Seikaly (above left) and Derrick Coleman (above right), Arizona’s Sean Elliott (above right) and Michigan’s Glen Rice (left), the 1987 Shootout featured one of the most star-studded and power-packed lineups in the tourney’s fabled history. Led

by Elliott, Steve Kerr and Tom Tolbert, the Wildcats topped Sherman Douglas and the Orangemen 80-69 in that year’s title matchup.

ling Western Kentucky, and all-time college basketball wins leader Bob Knight in his last go-round with Texas Tech.

Of the 68 NCAA champions through 2008, only seven – Wisconsin, Holy Cross, CCNY, LaSalle, San Francisco, Loyola (Ill.) and Texas-El Paso – have not played in the Shootout at one time or another. The streak of consecutive NCAA champions that have played in the Shootout reached 42 straight with Kansas’ win last March.

From the beginning, the Shootout has attracted the attention of the nation’s sports

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press. Nearly every major daily newspaper and sports magazine has at one time or another staffed the event. Televised from its inception on a regional basis, the Shootout went live nationwide via the ESPN cable television network beginning in 1985. In fact, it is safe to say that the tournament has generated more exposure for Alaska than any other single venture in the state’s ­history.

Indeed, the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout is no secret anymore, but rather an event eagerly awaited annually by millions of basketball fans.

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MEN’S SHOOTOUT NOTES

YEAR 2007-08 2003-04 2001-02 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1994-95 1988-89 1987-88 1987-88 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1980-81

TEAM Alaska Anchorage Duke Indiana Duke North Carolina Kentucky Oklahoma State Seton Hall Arizona Alaska Anchorage Louisville Georgetown North Carolina Louisiana State

SHOOTOUT FINISH Eighth Runner-up Third Runner-up Champion Champion Sixth Champion Champion Fourth Champion Sixth Champion Third

NCAA FINISH Semifinals (D-II) Semifinals Runner-up Runner-up Semifinals Runner-up Semifinals Runner-up Semifinals Runner-up (D-II) Semifinals Runner-up Runner-up Fourth

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Duke’s run to the 2004 NCAA Tournament semifinals made it 12 teams that have played in the Shootout and advanced to the Final 4 that same season:

4 Five schools have begun defense of their NCAA title at the Shootout – North Carolina State (1983), Villanova (1985), Louisville (1986), Kansas (1988) and Kentucky (1996). In total, 10 teams have played in the Shootout on the heels of a Final 4 appearance the previous spring, including when NCAA finalists Kentucky and Syracuse met in the first round in 1996.

4 The 2003 Final 4 featured teams that had all made Shootout appearances within the previous four seasons – Kansas (1999 champion), Syracuse (2000 champion), Marquette (2001 champion) and Texas (2001 5th place).

4 In 30 years, 115 Shootout teams have qualified for the ensuing NCAA Tournament, meaning that on average half of the field makes the Big Dance. The 1985 Shootout produced a record seven NCAA qualifiers, while 1991 and 2006 were the only years that just one team (champion UMass in ‘91-92 and UAA in ‘06-07) made it to March Madness.

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SEAWOLF GIANT KILLERS

Although classified as an NCAA Division II basketball program, the Seawolves have never shied away

from playing the best teams in college basketball. On more than a few occasions, they have proved to be giant killers against that tough competition. UAA regularly plays three to five games each season against Division I programs, and the team takes pride in its success against quality foes. Perhaps the most memorable moment in UAA basketball history came when the Seawolves knocked off No. 2-ranked Michigan 70-66 at the Utah Seiko Classic during the 1988-89 season. That season, the Wolverines won the NCAA title. The Seawolves annually play more Division I teams than any other program in Division II. Last season, UAA played South Carolina, Southern Illinois, and Southern Cal. Following is a list of the 39 Division I programs that have fallen victim to the Seawolves: Texas State Pacific Jackson State Auburn Texas Tech Penn State Lafayette California Washington Rhode Island Maine Canisius Wake Forest Samford Miami (Fla.) Dayton Weber State San Francisco Michigan Drexel Western Michigan Santa Clara Missouri Eastern Kentucky William & Mary Missouri-Kansas City Southern Illinois Grambling State Southern Methodist Montana High Point Tennessee New Mexico Houston Texas Nicholls State Idaho TCU Notre Dame Iona 4 Peter Bullock, the Shootout’s all-time scoring and rebound-

ing leader, was part of Seawolf victories over Rhode Island, Montana (pictured), Texas State and Canisius.

LEGENDARY NAMES AT THE SHOOTOUT COACHES

PLAYERS

Gene Bartow (Alabama-Birmingham) 84, 87, 92 Jim Boeheim (Syracuse) 87, 96, 00 Larry Brown (Kansas) 84 Jim Calhoun (Connecticut) 95 Denny Crum (Louisville) 78, 82, 86, 94, 99 Tom Davis (Iowa) 86, 95 Joe B. Hall (Kentucky) 79 Marv Harshman (Washington) 82 Jud Heathcote (Michigan State) 89 Lou Henson (Illinois) 82, 84, 92 Tom Izzo (Michigan State) 02 Gene Keady (Purdue) 85, 93, 97, 03 Bob Knight (Indiana, Texas Tech) 78, 95, 07 John Kresse (College of Charleston) 96 Mike Krzyzewski (Duke) 95, 98, 03 Lute Olson (Arizona) 85, 87, 94 Rick Pitino (Kentucky) 96 Norm Sloan (N.C. State, Florida) 78, 82, 88 Dean Smith (North Carolina) 80, 85 Norm Stewart (Missouri) 80, 85 Eddie Sutton (Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma State) 80, 83, 88, 94, 02 Jerry Tarkanian (UNLV, Fresno St.) 85, 98 John Thompson (Georgetown) 80, 81 Billy Tubbs (Lamar, Oklahoma, TCU) 78, 79, 83, 95 Jim Valvano (Iona, N.C. State) 79, 83, 86 Roy Williams (Kansas) 88, 99

Ray Allen (Connecticut) 1995 B.J. Armstrong (Iowa) 1986 Len Bias (Maryland) 1984 Andrew Bogut (Utah) 2004 Sam Bowie (Kentucky) 1979 Elton Brand (Duke) 1998 Vince Carter (North Carolina) 1997 Lorenzo Charles (N.C. State) 1983 Derrick Coleman (Syracuse) 1987 Luke Cooper (Alaska Anchorage) 2004-07 Brad Daugherty (North Carolina) 1985 Baron Davis (UCLA) 1997 Sherman Douglas (Syracuse) 1987 Tim Duncan (Wake Forest) 1993 Joe Dumars (McNeese State) 1981 Sean Elliott (Arizona) 1987 Pervis Ellison (Louisville) 1986 Patrick Ewing (Georgetown) 1981 Eric “Sleepy” Floyd (Georgetown) 1980 T.J. Ford (Texas) 2001 Drew Gooden (Kansas) 1999 Hansi Gnad (Alaska Anchorage) 1983-86 Darrell Griffith (Louisville) 1978 Derek Harper (Illinois) 1982 Kirk Hinrich (Kansas) 1999 Antawn Jamison (North Carolina) 1997 Steve Kerr (Arizona) 1985, 87 Kerry Kittles (Villanova) 1994 Trajan Langdon (Duke) 1998

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Kerry Kittles (upper left), Wayman Tisdale (upper right) and Damon Stoudamire (lower left)

Reggie Lewis (Northeastern) 1986 Kyle Macy (Kentucky) 1979 Danny Manning (Kansas) 1984 Sam Perkins (North Carolina) 1980 Glen Rice (Michigan) 1987 Glenn “Doc” Rivers (Marquette) 1981 Glenn Robinson (Purdue) 1993 Nate Robinson (Washington) 2004 Brandon Roy (Washington) 2004 Rony Seikaly (Syracuse) 1987 Kenny Smith (North Carolina) 1985 Steve Smith (Michigan State) 1989 Damon Stoudamire (Arizona) 1994 Wayman Tisdale (Oklahoma) 1983 Dwyane Wade (Marquette) 2001 James Worthy (North Carolina) 1980

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5The Seawolves set 30 school records and 15 Great Northwest Athletic Conference records in 2007-08, including most victories (29) and most consecutive victories (18).

5UAA’s aviation technology program is part of the Center of Excellence for General Aviation, a collaborative research effort between five prominent universities – UAA, Florida A&M, Embry-Riddle, Wichita State and the University of North Dakota.

Marymount, averaging 2.9 points and 1.6 rebounds.

Neal played two seasons at San Diego Christian, including one with Trueman in which the Hawks won their league title.

Last year he averaged 15.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, shooting 40.6 percent from the three-point line, making 54 of 144. He scored 38 points against Vanguard and 31 against Azusa Pacific.

Nye was an All-Golden Valley Conference first-team selection at Redwoods in Northern California, averaging 16.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

The school’s all-time assist leader, he shot 49 percent from the field, 43 percent from the three-point arc and 85 percent from the free throw line during his two-year JC career.

Robinson averaged 17.5 points and 4.5 rebounds at Eastern Wyoming in earning AllRegion IX honors. He shot 44 percent overall, including 42 percent from the three-point line (82 of 197). He also cashed in on 81 percent of his free throw attempts.

Redshirt freshman Kyle Doerr will add

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Enrollment: 19,486 Founded: 1977 Nickname: Seawolves Colors: Green & Gold Conference: Great Northwest Athletic Conference Arena: Wells Fargo Sports Complex (1,250) & Sullivan Arena (8,700) Web Site: GoSeawolves.com Athletic Director: Dr. Steve Cobb Head Coach: Rusty Osborne Record at UAA/Overall: 78-43, 4 years Associate Head Coach: Shane Rinner Assistant Coach: Bryan Weakley Volunteer Assistant: Krehg Perez 2007-08 Record: 29-6 2007-08 Conf. Record: 16-2 (1st) 2008 Postseason: NCAA Semifinals Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 4/7 Newcomers: 7

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Coming off one of the best seasons in program history, Alaska Anchorage is in somewhat of a rebuilding mode but still has a good group of players with four-year college experience.

The Seawolves don’t return a single starter off last year’s record-setting team that won 29 games and reached the national semifinals.

But, they do return four letterwinners, a former Great Northwest Athletic Conference all-star guard in Kenny Barker, and two other transfers, including a former Division I player.

Back from last year’s team is center Jeremiah Trueman, forward Colin Voreis and guards Kevin White and Lonnie Ridgeway.

Trueman saw the most action, playing in all 35 games as UAA’s ‘6th man’ and averaging 15 minutes per contest. He contributed 5.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

White and Ridgeway made 35 and 31 appearances, respectively, chipping in with 3.7 points and 2.3 points per game. Voreis saw limited action in only 16 contests before and ACL injury ended his freshman campaign prematurely.

After redshirting last year after transferring from arch-rival Alaska Fairbanks, Barker figures to be one of the top players this winter in the GNAC.

He has already become the 35th player in GNAC history to score 1,000 or more career points, passing that mark at UAA’s three early games in Anaheim. Two years ago, Barker was a second-team all-star at UAF, averaging 16 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and making 48 of 134 threepointers. Division II Bulletin recognized the San Diego native as an honorable mention preseason All-American in its 2008-09 preview issue.

Other key additions for reigning GNAC Coach of the Year Rusty Osborne include Brandon Walker from Loyola Marymount, Chris Neal from NAIA San Diego Christian, and JC transfers Darren Nye from College of the Redwoods and Casey Robinson from Eastern Wyoming.

Walker played in 28 games at Loyola

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Jeremiah Trueman 5.5 Kevin White 3.7 Lonnie Ridgeway 2.3

2.8 62% FG 1.9 43% 3FG 1.3 31 GP

much-needed bulk on the interior is his 6-7, 215-pound frame, while Steve White – the brother of Kevin – joins the program for his ‘true’ freshman season. Another true freshman, Wasilla native Grant Niver, will redshirt the 2008-09 campaign.

SEAWOLF ROSTER NO. NAME

1 2 3 14 21 22 24 25 30 32 44

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

Kevin White G Chris Neal G/F Lonnie Ridgeway G Steve White G Darren Nye G Brandon Walker G Kenny Barker G Jeremiah Trueman C Kyle Doerr F Colin Voreis F Casey Robinson F

6-4 6-5 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-9 6-7 6-7 6-6

195 210 195 195 175 195 210 210 215 230 235

So. Manly, Australia (Scots College/San Diego Christian) Jr. Sydney, Australia (Westfields Sports HS/S.D. Christian) So. Anchorage (Heritage Christian HS) Fr. Manly, Australia (Scots College) Jr. Corning, Calif. (CHS/College of the Redwoods) So. Hayward, Calif. (Bishop O’Dowd HS/LMU) Sr. San Diego, Calif. (Clairemont HS/Alaska Fairbanks) Sr. Stratford, New Zealand (Nelson College/S.D. Christian) Fr. Rapid City, S.D. (St. Thomas More HS) So. Vermilion, Ohio (VHS) Jr. Manila, Utah (MHS/Eastern Wyoming College) 5Senior center Jeremiah Trueman

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HAMPTON PIRATES young but skilled Hampton Pirates, the third time just may be the charm.

After back-to-back seasons of top-60 recruiting classes, successes against some of the nation’s premier programs, and a 200708 season that saw the Pirates finish just one notch below their goal of capturing the MidEastern Athletic Conference championship, the Pirates seem primed to make a statement in 2008-09.

“This is a team that’s ready to challenge for the championship,” said Nickelberry. “Anything short of that would be a disappointment.”

To reach those plateaus, Nickelberry and his staff will have a relatively young contingent of players to work with, a roster that includes four freshmen, two sophomores, six juniors and just one senior. The talent is surely there to eclipse last year’s 18-12 record that included a mark of 11-5 in the MEAC.

First, the Pirates will have to reach their lofty goals minus the services of three of last year’s stalwarts – starting guard and playmaker Rashad West, starting forward Adrian Woodard and top reserve Matt Pilgrim.

Despite the losses, the returning players are more seasoned and focused and the incoming rookies appear ready for immediate action.

Leading the Pirates will be three returning starters who’ll be heavily relied upon to provide stable leadership and direction for the younger players.

Mike Freeman, a 6-8, 220-pound junior forward, landed a spot on the preseason AllMEAC team following a year that saw him average 7.7 points and 4.9 rebounds. He started in 21 of the 28 games in which he played.

Theo Smalling, a 6-7, 220-pound junior forward, led last year’s team in rebounding with 6.1 boards per game. He also averaged 4.1 points and garnered a total of 26 blocked shots, second-best among his teammates.

Jordan Brooks, the third returning starter, is a 5-9, 165-pound sophomore guard from Michellville, Md. As a freshman a year ago, he started in 21 of 28 games played, averaged 3.1 points and ranked second on the team in assists with 2.3 per game.

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Kevin Nickelberry Head Coach

Vincent Simpson Junior guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5Former Detroit Pistons ‘Bad Boy’ Rick Mahorn is the all-time leading scorer (2,418 pts) in Hampton history, playing from 1976-80. In his college days, the current WNBA assistant was known as Ricky Mahorn.

5The ‘Emancipation Oak’ on the HU campus is desig-

nated as one of the 10 Great Trees of the World by the National Geographic Society. Ninety-eight feet in diameter, the oak tree was the site of the first Southern reading of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Topping the list of returning reserves is junior guard Vinnie Simpson, a 6-1, 170pounder. A preseason All-MEAC selection, Simpson averaged 11.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists while playing in all 30 of the team’s games.

Donte’ Harrison, another returnee who figures to be in the mix for a starting job after starting in 14 games last year, is a 6-9, 220-pound forward/center. He averaged 5.4 points and 4.7 rebounds a game. His 54.2 shooting percentage was the best among players who saw regular duty in 2007-08.

Sophomore guard Brandon Tunnell is another returnee who’s expected to be much improved. A 6-1, 185-pounder, Tunnell started in five games last season. He averaged 3.1 points while playing in 27 contests.

Then there’s the quantum quartet of redshirt freshmen, which may be as talented a group of rookies as it gets.

Kwame Morgan II will don the Pirate uniform following a sensational high school career that saw him reap All-America honors while averaging 29 points a game. He’ll bring to the lineup one thing that was missing from

Location: Hampton, Va. Enrollment: 6,156 Founded: 1868 Nickname: Pirates Colors: Royal Blue & White Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Arena: HU Convocation Center (7,200) Web Site: HamptonPirates.com Athletic Director: Lonza Hardy, Jr. Head Coach: Kevin Nickelberry

Record at HU: 33-28, 2 years

Overall Record: Same Assistant Coaches: Edward Joyner, Jr.,

Steve Zengel, Keith Coutreyer,

Akeem Miskdeen, Larry Ayers 2007-08 Record: 18-12 2007-08 Conf. Record: 11-5 (T-2nd) 2008 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/5 Newcomers: 4 TOP RETURNEES

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PPG RPG OTHER

Vincent Simpson 11.1 2.3 38% FG Mike Freeman 7.7 4.9 49% FG Donte Harrison 5.4 4.7 54% FG last year’s team – big-time scoring from the guard position.

The other talented freshmen include guard Christopher Tolson, center Milade LolaCharles and guard Darrion Pullum.

PIRATE ROSTER NO. NAME

2 5 11 12 13 21 22 31 32 50 54

Vincent Simpson Brandon Tunnell Oluwaseyi Oseni Theo Smalling Jordan Brooks Michael Freeman Chad Easterling Donte Harrison John Ntoko Milade Lola-Charles Antwyne Hines

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

G 6-1 170 Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. (Cardinal Dougherty HS) G 6-0 175 So. Wilmington, Del. (Concord HS) C 6-10 245 Fr. Rochester, N.Y. (Rochester Sch. of the Arts) F 6-7 220 Jr. Tampa, Fla. (Bloomingdale HS) G 5-9 165 So. Mitchellville, Md. (C.H. Flowers HS) F 6-8 220 Jr. Alexandria, Va. (Brewster Academy) F 6-6 210 Sr. East Orange, N.J. (Morristown-Beard School) F 6-7 220 Sr. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Sullvan County CC) G 6-3 208 Jr. Greenbelt, Md. (Roosevelt HS) C 6-10 255 Fr. Laurel, Md. (LHS) C 6-10 250 So. Rutherglenn, Va. (Carolina HS) 5Junior forward Michael Freeman

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LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS QUICK FACTS

Kerry Rupp Head Coach

James Loe Senior guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5Powered by future NBA superstar Karl Malone, the 1980s were the premier decade in Bulldog basketball history as the program produced eight 20-win seasons, seven postseason appearances, four conference titles and two All-Americans.

5Louisiana Tech’s program in nanosystems engineering has become highly regarded by both industry and media on a national scale. In May 2007, the school awarded the world’s first Bachelor of Science, Nanosystems Engineering degree to Joshua M. Brown.

Whereas last year the Bulldogs did not have anyone on the active roster taller than 6-6, this season there will be six players – more than half the roster – who will be 6-6 or taller.

Junior transfers Magnum Rolle (6-11) and Kenneth Cooper (6-10) are both eligible to play this season after sitting out last year under the NCAA rules. Rolle (LSU) and Cooper (Oklahoma State) both transferred from BCS schools to play under Rupp at Tech, and their additions have been highly anticipated in Ruston.

Sophomore Shawn Oliverson will also suit up after joining the team last spring.

Oliverson originally played with Cornell in 2005-06 and comes to after serving a twoyear LDS Church mission. He will be eligible to play immediately, helping the Bulldogs shore up what was a frontcourt that was outrebounded by nearly 10 boards per game in 2007-08.

Junior college transfer David Jackson will be in the forward/center mix, while 6-6 senior forward Adrian Rogers returns

Location: Ruston, La. Enrollment: 11,500 Founded: 1894 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Blue & Red Conference: Western Athletic Arena: Thomas Assembly Center (8,000) Web Site: latechsports.com Athletic Director: Derek Dooley Head Coach: Kerry Rupp

Record at La. Tech: 6-24, 1 year

Overall Record: Same Assistant Coaches: Nikita Johnson,

Aubrey McCreary, Curtis Condie 2007-08 Record: 6-24 2007-08 Conf. Record: 3-13 (9th) 2008 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 4/6 Newcomers: 9

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Laying the Foundation.

It’s putting the student before the athlete.

It’s being the first to the gym and the last to leave.

It’s doing the right thing even when it’s not the popular thing.

It’s winning on the court as well as off the court.

Louisiana Tech head coach Kerry Rupp has made it his goal to instill these virtues and values into each and every player that walks through the doors of the Thomas Assembly Center, and it’s these virtues and values that will lead Louisiana Tech back to glory days of men’s basketball.

But, for now, the theme for the 2008-09 will be ‘Laying the Foundation’ in an effort to get people on board for the philosophies and system Rupp and his talented staff have implemented.

The guard position will be anchored by preseason First Team All-Western Athletic Conference junior Kyle Gibson, who averaged 16.5 points per game last season and played in any position the coaches asked him to. He was the heart and soul of the Tech team as a sophomore, starting all 30 contests and averaging 36 minutes per game.

After redshirting last year, highly touted freshman Olu Ashaolu will also get the chance to see valuable time on the court for the Bulldogs. A Nigerian native who came through Texas and Canada on his way to Tech, Ashaolu was a top-50 national recruit coming out of high school.

Returning starter James Loe will also reenter the fray in the backcourt, while Ashaolu and Gibson may both see time at the small forward position as well.

The new guards include super shooter Jamel Guyton, who averaged 18 points at Odessa (Texas) College, while freshman Brandon Gibson averaged 20 points for his high school team in Florida. Freshman guard Anson Bartlett may also see playing time after twice earning all-state high school honors in his home state of Arkansas.

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Kyle Gibson James Loe Adrian Rogers

16.5 5.0 40% 3FG 5.4 1.8 2.0 apg 3.4 3.4 20 GS

for his fourth and final season in a Bulldog uniform.

Jackson is at his third school in three years after playing his freshman season at Idaho and his sophomore year at Mesa (Ariz.) Community College. Rogers is the only fourth-year senior on the team, having started 25 games and averaging 3.4 ppg and 3.4 rpg last season.

BULLDOG ROSTER NO. NAME

2 3 4 5 15 22 25 30 33 40 45

Brandon Gibson Jamel Guyton Adrian Rogers Olu Ashaolu Magnum Rolle Kyle Gibson James Loe David Jackson Anson Bartlett Kenneth Cooper Shawn Oliverson

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

G G F G F/C G G F G C F/C

6-5 6-3 6-6 6-6 6-11 6-5 5-9 6-8 6-3 6-10 6-10

230 180 235 230 220 205 160 195 175 260 250

Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So.

Marianna, Fla. (Marianna HS) Odessa, Texas (OHS/Odessa College) Houston, Texas (Mayde Creek HS) Toronto, Ontario (Humble Christian Academy) Freeport, Bahamas (St. George’s HS/LSU) Los Angeles, Calif. (Dorsey HS) Hillsboro, Ore. (HHS/Cowley [Kan.] County CC) Tucson, Ariz. (Rincon HS/Mesa CC) Little Rock, Ark. (Pulaski Academy) Monroe, La. (Richwood HS/Oklahoma State) Preston, Idaho (PHS/Cornell)

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES QUICK FACTS

Ricardo Patton Head Coach

Michael Patton Sophomore guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5NIU is in its second stint as

a member of the Mid-American Conference. The Huskies were in the MAC from 1975-86 before briefly moving to the MidContinent and Midwestern Collegiate conferences. NIU rejoined the MAC in 1997.

5 NIU is building a world-class cancer treatment and research center in Chicago’s western suburbs that will provide state-of-the-art proton therapy to patients across the Midwest.

Location: DeKalb, Ill. Enrollment: 25,208 Founded: 1895 Nickname: Huskies Colors: Cardinal & Black Conference: Mid-American Arena: Convocation Center (9,100) Web Site: niuhuskies.com Athletic Director: Jeff Compher Head Coach: Ricardo Patton

Record at NIU: 6-22, 1 year

Overall Record: 190-182, 13 years Assistant Coaches: Will Smith,

Sundance Wicks 2007-08 Record: 6-22 2007-08 Conf. Record: 3-12 (6th-West) 2008 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/6 Newcomers: 7

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A new beginning.

That is how Northern Illinois men’s basketball coach Ricardo Patton is looking at the 2008-09 season. With just five players who saw action last season returning and 10 athletes who either redshirted last year or are entirely new to the program, it’s easy to see why.

Observers of the Huskie basketball program in its first year under Patton immediately recognized his trademark style. A visible effort and enthusiasm permeated the team.

Patton has now meshed that passion and dedication with a level of talent that can succeed in the Mid-American Conference.

One of the driving forces in the Huskies’ improvement is 2008 MAC Freshman of the Year Darion ‘Jake’ Anderson, who led last year’s team in scoring (12.2 ppg) and assists (2.6 apg), and ranked second on the squad in rebounds (5.1 rpg). The Chicago native is a member of the preseason All-MAC West Team, and, according to Patton, is ready to help take Northern Illinois to the next level.

Perhaps the player who understands Patton’s guard-oriented philosophy best is the man who has known him the longest, his son, Michael. The younger Patton, a “captainin-training,” played in all but one game in 2007-08, making 11 starts while averaging 6.8 points a game.

Sophomore Jeremy Landers (3.3 ppg) rounds out the returning guards.

Depth at the position will be provided by a talented group of four freshmen, all of whom bring a winning attitude to DeKalb.

Patton said that winning edge is apparent in Mike DiNunno, who earned all-state accolades as a senior. DiNunno averaged 22.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game and helped his team to a 24-6 record and sectional title in his final prep season.

The winning trend with the incoming class continues with Bryan Hall, who helped perennial power Whitney Young to the 2008 IHSA Class 4A Supersectionals as a senior.

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Fellow freshmen guards Michael Peaster and Keith Smith, who checks in at 5-5, also join the squad.

A core of forwards and centers complement the Huskie guards, starting with returners Sean Smith and Najul Ervin. Smith scored 6.2 points and retrieved 2.7 rebounds per game, while Ervin appeared in 25 games, shooting 47.1 percent from the field.

In addition to Ervin and Smith, three Huskie big men that redshirted 2007-08 – Sean Kowal, Lee Fisher and Michael Fakuade – will be available this season. Of the trio, center Kowal stands tallest. The 6-11 center and team captain played one season at Colorado under Patton.

Two newcomers to the squad will also bolster the frontcourt. Highland Community College transfer Ante Dzepina averaged 6.0 points and 6.1 rebounds a game for the Cougars while helping the team to the Junior

Darion Anderson 12.2 5.1 2.6 apg Michael Patton 6.8 1.0 35 3FGs Sean Smith 6.2 2.7 92% FT

College District IV Championship.

Tyler Storm will bring a scoring boost to the frontline. The 6-7 forward averaged 19.5 points per game while shooting over 70 percent from the field in his senior year.

Though the Huskies will have to rely on a set of players new to the program, they will be building toward the same goal, according to Patton.

HUSKIE ROSTER NO. NAME

1 2 4 10 11 12 13 15 22 24 30 32 41 44 55

Bryan Hall Najul Ervin Michael Patton Keith Smith Mike DiNunno Sean Smith Xavier Silas Ante Dzepina Michael Peaster Jeremy Landers Lee Fisher Darion Anderson Sean Kowal Tyler Storm Michael Fakuade

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

G F G G G F G C G G G G C F C

6-1 6-5 5-10 5-5 5-11 6-7 6-5 6-8 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-2 6-11 6-7 6-7

157 214 177 135 177 190 201 235 165 185 206 201 240 206 222

Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr.

Chicago, Ill. (Whitney Young HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Mitchell HS/Kankakee CC) Boulder, Colo. (BHS/Solebury [Pa.] School) Chicago, Ill. (St. Ignatius HS) Chicago, Ill. (Von Steuben HS) Gary, Ind. (West Side HS/Vincennes JC) Austin, Texas (Brewster [N.H.] Acad./Colorado) Kraljevica, Croatia (Highland [Ill.] CC) Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley HS) Milwaukee, Wis. (Murphysboro [Ill.] HS) Dolton, Ill. (Thornridge HS) Chicago, Ill. (Carver Military Academy) St. Louis, Mo. (Desmet Jesuit HS/Colorado) Geneseo, Ill. (Geneseo HS) Chicago, Ill. (Von Steuben HS)

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PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS

That’s the question that Portland State fans will be asking this coming year as the Vikings are coming off the best basketball season in the program’s history.

Portland State made its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division I Tournament last year after capturing the Big Sky Conference championship, the Big Sky Tournament title and winning a school-record 23 games. Even a first-round loss to eventual national champion Kansas couldn’t dampen the excitement of the 2007-08 season.

Now fourth-year head coach Ken Bone and a half-dozen returning players must try to live up to heightened expectations for Viking basketball. Bone, who was named Big Sky Coach of the Year in ‘07-08, has led the Vikings to elevated status as the team has gone from 12 to 19 to 23 wins in his three seasons, improving from fifth to fourth to first in league play.

Big Sky Conference Player of the Year Jeremiah Dominguez returns to the point for the Vikings for his senior season. Dominguez was brilliant last year averaging 14.2 points, 4.1 assists, hitting a school-record 84 threepointers to lead the Big Sky, and making a Big Sky-best 62 steals.

Also returning is backcourt mate Andre Murray, a 6-2 senior. After entering the starting lineup late in the preseason, Murray took off. He averaged 9.1 ppg and 3.7 rpg, but those numbers improved to 10.9 ppg and 4.6 rpg in conference play. The Vikings were 18-4 with Murray in the starting lineup.

Junior forward Kyle Coston is the third member of the starting lineup returning. A 6-8 shooter, Coston hit 39 three-pointers at a .406 clip for the season. Coston got better as the season progressed, shooting .521 from three-point range in conference play.

Tyrell Mara, also a junior forward, was a starter early in the year and averaged nearly 19 minutes per game. He averaged 4.7 ppg and shot .403 from three-point range.

Backup forward Julius Thomas is an active interior player who shot .714 from the

QUICK FACTS

Ken Bone Head Coach

Jeremiah Dominguez Senior guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5 PSU did not even have a men’s basketball program from 1981-96 when the sport was dropped for budgetary reasons.

Since the rebirth of the program, the Vikings have posted winning records in six of 12 seasons.

5Portland State is the largest school in the state of

Oregon with a combined enrollment of nearly 25,000.

field, averaging 4.0 ppg and 3.1 rpg.

The final returning player is senior guard Mickey Polis, who served as a backup at the point. Polis shot .500 from three-point range in limited minutes.

As if the long-range shooting talent already on the floor weren’t enough, the Vikings will welcome a pair of redshirts – Washington transfer Phil Nelson and Hawaii transfer Dominic Waters – who can also fill it up from outside.

Nelson will be ready to prove he is one of the best three-point shooters in the Big Sky, while Waters – the 2005-06 Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year – shot over 40 percent from three-point range in two seasons with Hawaii.

Helping to shore up the inside game will be junior forward Jamie Jones, who played two seasons at the University of Portland before transferring to PSU last year. Jones averaged 10.3 ppg, 7.2 rpg, blocked 31 shots and shot .507 from the field in 2006-07 with the Pilots.

Bone signed a pair of posts – 6-11

Location: Portland, Ore. Enrollment: 24,999 Founded: 1946 Nickname: Vikings Colors: Green, White & Silver Conference: Big Sky Arena: Stott Center (1,500) Web Site: GoViks.com Athletic Director: Torre Chisholm Head Coach: Ken Bone

Record at PSU: 54-39, 3 years

Overall Record: 312-157, 16 years Assistant Coaches: Tyler Geving, Curtis

Allen, Eric Harper 2007-08 Record: 23-10 2007-08 Conf. Record: 14-2 (1st) 2008 Postseason: NCAA 1st Round Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/7 Newcomers: 5

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What will they do for an encore?

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

J. Dominguez Andre Murray Kyle Coston

14.2 2.1 4.1 apg 9.1 3.7 2.0 apg 5.9 2.9 41% 3FG

freshman Jason Conrad and 6-10 JC transfer Donatas Visockis – to compete for playing time, while a pair of 6-5 swingmen – JC transfer Paul Guede, a defensive specialist, and freshman Wendell Wright – are expected to make an immediate impact as well.

VIKING ROSTER NO. NAME

1 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 23 30 42 44

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

Julius Thomas F 6-5 Andre Murray G 6-2 Mickey Polis G 5-8 Jeremiah Dominguez G 5-6 Dominic Waters G 6-1 Paul Guede G/F 6-5 Tyrell Mara F 6-6 Kyle Coston F 6-8 Dane Johnson G 6-1 Phil Nelson F 6-7 Wendell Wright G/F 6-5 Louis Lee F 6-7 Donatas Visockis C 6-10 Jamie Jones F 6-7

220 200 165 150 170 205 235 210 170 220 185 220 235 215

Jr. Stockton, Calif. (Tokay HS) Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Cleveland HS/Coll. of the Canyons) Sr. Longview, Wash. (Morris HS/Lower Columbia CC) Sr. Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS/Portland) Jr. Portland, Ore. (Grant HS/Hawaii) So. London, England (Grace Chr. HS/Tallahassee CC) Jr. White Rock, B.C. (White Rock Christian Acad.)

Jr. Lynden, Wash. (Lynden Christian HS) So. Columbus, Ohio (DeSales HS/Western Oregon) So. Keizer, Ore. (McNary HS/Washington) Fr. Lakewood, Calif. (Mayfair HS) So. Vancouver, Wash. (Clark CC) (Mountain View) Jr. Siauliai, Lithuania (Cardinal Gibbons HS/Butte JC) Jr. El Segundo, Calif. (ESHS/Portland)

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SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS postseason and its third 20-win season in as many years, San Diego State heads into the 2008-09 campaign with a full head of steam with the return of all five starters and its top seven scorers from last season’s NIT squad that finished with a record of 20-13.

This year, SDSU will look to run its streaks to fours, with all-conference performers Lorrenzo Wade, Ryan Amoroso and Billy White manning the front line.

In addition to the strong returning nucleus, head coach Steve Fisher, who is entering his 10th season on Montezuma Mesa, is 8 for 8 in reaching the postseason when returning at least four starters from the year before, and each of those teams have won at least 21 games.

Wade returns as an All-Mountain West Conference first-team and NABC All-District 13 second-team selection. One of the most versatile players in the league, Wade enters his senior season after leading the Aztecs in scoring (14.8 ppg) and assists (119) and ranking second in blocks (20), third in rebounds (150) and fourth in steals (33) as a junior.

Meanwhile, Amoroso enters his senior season as an all-league third-team player after just one season in a San Diego State uniform.

The Marquette transfer saw action in all 33 games, making 31 starts, and never once fouled out despite playing the center position and being undersized at 6-8. Amoroso was the top rebounder for the Aztecs last season and one of the best in the Mountain West, ranking No. 2 during league action (7.4 rpg).

Billy White, the 2007-08 MWC Freshman of the Year and third-team selection, returns for his sophomore season after leading the league’s freshman class in scoring (8.5 ppg) and rebounding (5.9 rpg). White finished his first year on campus by leading the team in fieldgoal percentage (.615), blocks (25) and steals (47), while ranking second in rebounding.

The guard position is in solid shape with the group as senior Richie Williams and sophomore D.J. Gay both have extensive

QUICK FACTS

Steve Fisher Head Coach

Ryan Amoroso Senior forward

DID YOU KNOW? 5 The Aztecs have won at least 20 games in three consecutive seasons for the first time in their Division I history and the first time since 1939-41.

5 SDSU is the first U.S. university to offer a transnational triple-degree program in International Business. Undergraduate students earn degrees from SDSU and universities in Mexico and Canada in the CaMexUs program, or degrees from SDSU, Mexico and Chile in the PanAmerica program.

experience running the team at point guard.

Another option at the point is Matt Thomas, who prevents matchup problems with his 64, 204-pound frame.

At shooting guard, senior Kelvin Davis returns and will be joined by junior newcomer Tim Island. Both can shoot the long ball as evidenced by Davis’ 39 three-point field goals, while Island made multiple three-point baskets 22 times in 28 games last season at Mt. San Jacinto College. Other Aztecs looking to contribute are Bryan Horton and Jason Deutchman.

At forward, Wade, senior Kyle Spain and White headline a San Diego State frontcourt that could be the most talented in the Mountain West.

Spain is expected to bring his 13.2 scoring average and 5.4 rebounds to the court in his final year to provide SDSU with an explosive 1-2 combo with Wade.

Sophomore Tim Shelton should be at full strength after a knee injury forced him to

Location: San Diego, Calif.

Enrollment: 35,887 Founded: 1897 Nickname: Aztecs Colors: Scarlet & Black Conference: Mountain West Arena: Cox Arena at Aztec Bowl (12,414) Web Site: GoAztecs.com Athletic Director: Jeff Schemmel Head Coach: Steve Fisher

Record at SDSU: 147-130, 9 years

Overall Record: 331-212, 17 years Assistant Coaches: Brian Dutcher, Justin

Hutson, Mark Fisher 2007-08 Record: 20-13 2007-08 Conf. Record: 9-7 (4th) 2008 Postseason: NIT 1st Round Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/3 Newcomers: 5 TOP RETURNEES

PPG RPG OTHER

Lorenzo Wade Kyle Spain Ryan Amoroso

14.8 4.5 3.6 apg 13.2 5.4 39% 3FG 11.4 6.5 46% FG

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miss the ‘07-08 season after playing in only four games, while JC transfer Mehdi Cheriet will join the front line after a two-year career at Arizona Western College.

AZTEC ROSTER NO. NAME

2 3 10 15 20 21 23 24 31 32 40 42 43

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

Tim Island G 6-6 200 Jr. San Diego, Calif. (University City HS/Mt. San Jacinto Coll.)

Richie Williams G 5-10 152 Sr. San Diego, Calif. (Steele Canyon HS) Bryan Horton G 6-1 187 Fr. Anaheim, Calif. (Canyon HS) Kyle Spain F 6-5 209 Sr. Newark, Calif. (Newark Memorial HS) Jason Deutchman G 6-6 209 So. Los Angeles, Calif. (Santa Monica HS/UW-Milwaukee) Matt Thomas G 6-4 204 Sr. Riverside, Calif. (Martin Luther King HS) D.J. Gay G 6-0 156 So. Sun Valley, Calif. (Poly HS) Tim Shelton F 6-7 242 So. Fresno, Calif. (Clovis West HS) Lorrenzo Wade F 6-6 226 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Hargrave Mil. [Va.] Acad./Louisville) Billy White F 6-8 212 So. Las Vegas, Nev. (Green Valley HS) Kelvin Davis G 6-3 215 Sr. Waterbury, Conn. (Sacred Heart HS/Coll. of So. Idaho) Mehdi Cheriet F 6-9 220 Jr. Tarare, France (Arizona Western Coll.)

Ryan Amoroso F 6-8 257 Sr. Burnsville, Minn. (Burnsville HS/Marquette) 5Sophomore forward Billy White

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SEATTLE REDHAWKS off its third consecutive winning season, the first time the program has accomplished that feat in almost 40 years, the Seattle is dealing with issues both common to all college teams and unique to the school’s current situation.

Everyone loses players to graduation, and Seattle is no exception, losing three seniors. But most teams don’t have to make a giant step up in competition like the Redhawks do this year. After spending several years at the Division II level, SU begins the transition to Division I, a status the program previously enjoyed until the 1979-80 season.

For head coach Joe Callero, the 2008-09 season is the start of a fulfillment of a dream he has had since the beginning of his coaching career. Having grown up watching SU basketball in the 1970s, he wanted to be the head coach when the team moved back to the Division I level, and now he has worked hard to assemble a team that is ready for the challenges facing the program over the next few years.

As the team realizes that the pace of play will be quicker at the Division I level, it will be important to have two experienced guards to start the offense. Seattle has that luxury with fifth-year senior Shaun Burl and junior Chris Gweth.

After sitting out the 2006-07 season with an injury, Burl started every game last year for the Redhawks, averaging 6.1 points and 4.2 assists per game. He now has the game experience to act like a coach on the floor as he understands how to work with the clock and control the pace of play.

Gweth is the leading returning scorer for Seattle, averaging 10.5 ppg last season. He will be the team’s top threat from the threepoint line after hitting 39 percent of his long distance attempts last year.

Drew Harris saw action in 23 games last season and will push for more playing time. Harris, as well as junior Taylor Olson, gained valuable on-court experience during the team’s August trip to the Bahamas while Burl was nursing a minor injury.

Marques Hollins acquired significant knowledge of the program during his redshirt

QUICK FACTS

Joe Callero Head Coach

Shaun Burl Senior guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5 Seattle’s Johnny O’Brien became the first collegiate player to score 1,000 points in a season in 1951-52.

Six years later, future Hall-of-Famer Elgin Baylor led SU to the NCAA title game where it lost to Kentucky.

5 In 1931, Seattle U – then known as Seattle College – became the first Jesuit university in the country to admit female students.

season last year and will be valuable in challenging the other guards this season.

Junior Mike Boxley has improved his ball-handling and is making better decisions on the court, giving him the inside track to be the starting small forward. He tied for the team lead last year with 11 blocked shots plus had 24 steals, and his defense will be important as the team looks to pick up the pace on both ends of the floor.

Boxley will be challenged in practice and for playing time by freshman Aaron Broussard, who is coming off an outstanding performance at last spring’s high school tournament, taking his team all the way to the final game.

Just like in the backcourt, Seattle has experience to lean on at the post positions with seniors Leigh Swanson, Austen Powers and Michael Wright. Because of the versatility of all three players, the coaches can be flexible and use them in a variety of combinations. The three seniors have the knowledge and experience to adapt to different situations, as the team can either play man-toman defense or fall into a matchup zone.

Location: Seattle, Wash.

Enrollment: 7,556 Founded: 1891 Nickname: Redhawks Colors: Red & White Conference: Div. I Independent Arena: Connolly Center (1,050) Web Site: GoSeattleU.com Athletic Director: William Hogan Head Coach: Joe Callero

Record at SU: 96-97, 7 years

Overall Record: 118-122, 9 years Assistant Coaches: Keith Brown, Dan

Emerson, Mitch Freeman 2007-08 Record: 18-9 2007-08 Conf. Record: 11-7 (8th) 2008 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/5 Newcomers: 4

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TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Chris Gweth Michael Wright Leigh Swanson

10.5 4.3 79% FT 9.0 6.0 58% FG 7.8 4.4 49% FG

They also have the skill to play both a fast tempo game or slow it down and run plays to their completion on offense.

With three upperclassmen to learn from, freshman Gavin Gilmore should be able to adapt to the college game quickly and make an impact as the season moves along.

REDHAWK ROSTER NO. NAME

00 1 2 5 11 15 21

Mike Boxley Michael Wright Aaron Broussard Shaun Burl Taylor Olson Chris Gweth Marques Hollins 10/23 Jywrell Wilson 31 Drew Harris 33 Gavin Gilmore 35 Leigh Swanson 42 Austen Powers

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

F 6-5 215 Jr. Mountlake Terrace, Wash. (MTHS) F 6-5 225 Sr. Lakewood, Wash. (Pierce College) F 6-5 205 Fr. Federal Way, Wash. (FWHS) G 6-1 185 Sr. Berkeley, Calif. (BHS) G 5-10 175 Jr. Seattle, Wash. (Bishop Blanchet HS) G 6-1 175 Jr. Beaverton, Ore. (Hillsboro HS) G 6-0 170 Fr. Federal Way, Wash. (FWHS) G 6-3 160 Fr. San Diego, Calif. (The Bishops School) G 6-0 155 So. Yakima, Wash. (Eisenhower HS) F 6-8 220 Fr. Pasco, Wash. (Pasco Senior HS) F 6-7 210 Sr. Mountlake Terrace, Wash. (MTHS) F 6-8 230 Sr. Glendale, Ariz. (Cal State Northridge) 5Senior forward Leigh Swanson

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WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS QUICK FACTS

Larry Hunter Head Coach

Brandon Giles Junior guard

DID YOU KNOW? 5 Webster’s defines ‘catamount’ as “any of various wild cats, such as the cougar or lynx.”

Cats of the catamount variety, including the bobcat, roam the southern Appalachian Mountains where WCU is located.

5The 2009 edition of the Princeton Review “Best 296

Business Schools” ranks WCU’s College of Business among the nation’s best schools at which to earn a master’s degree in business administration. WCU’s program earned a top-four spot for schools offering the greatest opportunity for women and receiving high marks for small class sizes.

The two post players showed great growth and maturation through the course of the season, averaging over 16 minutes per game on the inside for the Catamounts. Gallagher led the team with a 5.1 rebound per game average.

Hunter also has one returning senior in Tim Magowan, a junior college transfer last year who was sidelined most of last season.

Another “unofficial” returner is redshirt freshman Harouna Mutombo. The Pickering, Ontario, native joined the WCU program in December of last season, sitting out to ensure four years of eligibility. Mutombo was able to practice with the team a year ago, learning the system and intensity under Hunter.

Of the seven Catamount newcomers, there are four true freshmen and three junior transfers. The first-year players include guards Greg Avery and Keaton Cole, guard/forward Antoine Childs and 6-9 center Sam Smithson,

Location: Cullowhee, N.C. Enrollment: 9,000 Founded: 1889 Nickname: Catamounts Colors: Purple & Gold Conference: Southern Arena: Ramsey Center (7,826) Web Site: CatamountSports.com Athletic Director: Chip Smith Head Coach: Larry Hunter

Record at WCU: 34-58, 3 years

Overall Record: 543-282, 28 years Assistant Coaches: Wade O’Connor,

Anquell McCollum, Andre Gray 2007-08 Record: 10-21 2007-08 Conf. Record: 6-14 (T-9th) 2008 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/3 Newcomers: 9

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As the curtain raises on the 2008-09 men’s basketball season, Western Carolina head coach Larry Hunter has good reason to be optimistic. The 15th-winningest active head coach in NCAA men’s basketball with 543 career wins, Hunter returns a solid nucleus, including the Southern Conference’s fourth-leading scorer, and has added the most talented depth he has had during his tenure.

Western Carolina, which is coming off a 10-21 season last year, returns seven players, in addition to one that took a redshirt. Hunter and staff have brought in seven new faces, including four true freshmen and a trio of junior transfers to help bolster the lineup.

The 2007-08 Catamounts faced a wealth of adversity, losing their leading scorer on two separate occasions, but managed to persevere.

Eight of the 10 wins came at home, with WCU earning its’ first-ever victory over College of Charleston at the John Kresse Arena.

Hunter hopes to build upon the foundation that was laid starting at the end of last season.

Junior Brandon Giles, an All-Southern Conference selection a season ago, is WCU’s leading returning scorer after averaging a teambest 15.3 points per game. He is a long, athletic guard that has the ability to score from anywhere on the floor.

His classmate, Jake Robinson, was the only other Catamount to average double-digit scoring a season ago at 10.3 points per game.

The sharp-shooting forward from Canton, N.C., enters his third season already ranked eighth on both the career three-pointers made (134) and attempted (352) charts.

Another junior, Brigham Waginger, is a scrappy, hard-nosed guard, who is coming off a banner season defensively. His 69 steals not only ranked as the second-best single-season mark in school history, but also helped him lead the Southern Conference and rank 23rd nationally at 2.23 steals per game.

Rounding out WCU’s returning cast are sophomore forwards Blake Gallagher and Richie Gordon, and guard Domnique Quarles.

TOP RETURNEES PPG RPG OTHER

Brandon Giles Jake Robinson Blake Gallagher

15.3 4.0 39% 3FG 10.6 3.0 87% FT 4.9 5.1 47% FG

who is expected to redshirt.

Western’s incoming junior class includes guard Joey Parker (Southwestern Illinois College), and forwards Kendall Russell (Cloud County CC) and Adrian Gailliard (Lackawanna College).

Combined, WCU has eight players from 6-6 to 6-9 in height, with 11 players over 6-2.

CATAMOUNT ROSTER NO. NAME

1 Brandon Giles 2 Kendall Russell 3 Antoine Childs 4 Keaton Cole 5 Greg Avery 13 Brigham Waginger 22 Harouna Mutombo 23 Joey Parker 25 Domnique Quarles 31 Adrian Gailliard 32 Tim Magowan 34 Blake Gallagher 42 Jake Robinson 44 Sam Smithson 50 Richie Gordon

POS. HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS TEAM)

G 6-6 F 6-6 G/F 6-6 G 5-10 G 6-4 G 6-2 G 6-4 G 6-1 G 6-0 F 6-7 G 6-3 F 6-8 F 6-8 C 6-9 F 6-8

200 195 205 170 170 175 195 195 170 220 190 240 205 215 240

Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. So.

Auburndale, Fla. (AHS) Chicago, Ill. (Von Steuben HS/Cloud County CC)

Beaver Falls, Pa. (Blackhawk HS) Toronto, Ontario (Eastern Commerce HS) Newark, Ohio (NHS) South Webster, Ohio (SWHS) Pickering, Ontario (PHS) Centralia, Ill. (Carbondale HS/SW Illinois Coll.)

Spindale, N.C. (R.S. Central HS) Sewell, N.J. (Washington Twnshp HS/ Lackawanna Coll.)

Elkton, Md. (Cecil CC) Monroe, N.C. (Fork Union Military Academy) Canton, N.C. (Pisgah HS) Horse Shoe, N.C. (Hargrave Military Academy) Atlanta, Ga. (Lakeside HS) 5Junior forward Jake Robinson

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ALASKA ANCHORAGE 1 2 3 14 21 22 24 25 30 32 44

NO.

NAME

Kevin White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Chris Neal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G/F Lonnie Ridgeway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Steve White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Darren Nye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Brandon Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Kenny Barker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Jeremiah Trueman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Kyle Doerr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Colin Voreis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Casey Robinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

s

HAMPTON

2 5 11 12 13 21 22 31 32 50 54

Vincent Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Brandon Tunnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Oluwaseyi Oseni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Theo Smalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jordan Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Michael Freeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Chad Easterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Donte Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F John Ntoko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Milade Lola-Charles Antwyne Hines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C

LOUISIANA TECH 2

3 4 5 15 22 25 30 33 40 45

Brandon Gibson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G

Jamel Guyton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Adrian Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Olu Ashaolu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Magnum Rolle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/C Kyle Gibson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G James Loe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G David Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anson Bartlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Kenneth Cooper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Shawn Oliverson . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/C

NO.

NAME

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Bryan Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Najul Ervin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Michael Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Keith Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Mike DiNunno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Sean Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Xavier Silas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Ante Dzepina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Michael Peaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Jeremy Landers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Lee Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Darion Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Sean Kowal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Tyler Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Michael Fakuade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C

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FREE THROWS

FOULS

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

FIELD GOALS

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

3 PT. FG

FREE THROWS

FOULS

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

FIELD GOALS

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

MEN’S SHOOTOUT SCORECARD

NO.

NAME

NAME

FIELD GOALS

PORTLAND STATE

3 PT. FG

FREE THROWS

FOULS

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 23 30 42 44

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

SAN DIEGO STATE

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

3 PT. FG

FREE THROWS

FOULS

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

FIELD GOALS

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 2 3 4 5

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MEN’S SHOOTOUT ALL-TIME RECORDS team records

Points Game: 41 by Glenn Robinson, Purdue vs. Portland, 1993 Tournament: 97 by Glenn Robinson, Purdue, 1993

Points Game: 134 by UCLA vs. UC Irvine, 1990 Game (2 teams): 235, UCLA over UC Irvine, 134-101, 1990 Game (fewest, 2 teams): 93, Ohio State over Georgetown,

47-46, 1981 Tournament: 305 by UC Irvine, 1990

Field Goals Attempted Game: 30 by Jesse Jackson, UAA vs. Iowa, 1986 Tournament: 70 by Wayman Tisdale, Oklahoma, 1983 Field Goals Made Game: 17 by Mike Olliver, Lamar vs. Louisville, 1978 Tournament: 37 by Mike Olliver, Lamar, 1978 Field Goal Percentage Game: (min. 10 atts.) 1.000 (13-13) by Vernon Smith, Texas A&M vs. UAA, 1978 Tournament: (min. 25 atts.) .800 (24-30) by Scott Hastings, Arkansas, 1980 3-Point Goals Made Game: 8 by Eric Schraeder, Saint Mary’s vs. Iowa State, 1998 Tournament: 18, Quinton Day, Missouri-Kansas City, 2006 3-Point Goals Attempted Game: 15 by Casey Green, Southwestern Louisiana vs. UAA, 1997; and by Marcus Hatten, St. John’s vs. Gonzaga, 2001 Tournament: 35 by Casey Green, Southwestern Louisiana, 1997 Free Throws Attempted Game: 22 by Chris Gaines, Hawaii vs. Texas A&M, 1989 Tournament: 34 by Damion Walker, Texas Christian, 1995; Joe Bunn, Old Dominion, 1995 Free Throws Made Game: 19 by Chris Gaines, Hawaii vs. Texas A&M, 1989 Tournament: 26 by Chris Gaines, Hawaii, 1989 Free Throw Percentage Game: (min. 10 atts.) 1.000 (12-12) by Phil Cox, Vanderbilt vs.

Clemson, 1982; and (12-12) by Bobby Simmons, DePaul vs.

Syracuse, 2000 Tournament: (min. 20 atts.) 1.000 (24-24) by Phil Cox, Vanderbilt, 1982 Most Rebounds Game: 21 by Dwayne Whitfield, Jackson State vs. Louisville, 1994; and by Elton Brand, Duke vs. Fresno State, 1998 Tournament: 47 by Francoise Wise, Long Beach State, 1979 Most Assists Game: 16 by Luke Cooper, UAA vs. Missouri-Kansas City, 2006 Tournament: 30 by Imari Sawyer, DePaul, 2000 Most Steals Game: 8 by Derrick Dennison, Auburn vs. Michigan State, 1989;

by Rod Taylor, Jackson State vs. Oklahoma State, 1994; and

by Marcus Hatten, St. John’s vs. Tennessee, 2001 Tournament: 16 by Marcus Hatten, St. John’s, 2001 Most Blocked Shots Game: 8 by David Harris, Texas A&M vs. Michigan State, 1989 Tournament: 15 by Keith Owens, UCLA, 1990

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Fewest Points Allowed Game: 44 by Illinois over Idaho State, 64-44, 1984 Tournament: 155 by Kansas, 1984 Largest Margin Game: 55 by Arizona over Duquesne, 133-78, 1987 Field Goals Attempted Game: 91 by Siena vs. UC Irvine, 1990 Tournament: 259 by UC Irvine, 1990 Field Goals Made Game: 54 by Arizona vs. Duquesne, 1987 Tournament: 115 by Kansas, 1999 Field Goal Percentage Game: .698 (37-53) by Iowa vs. Northeastern, 1986 Tournament: .586 (112-191) by Arizona, 1987 3-Point Field Goals Attempted Game: 49 by UAA vs. Seton Hall, 1997 Tournament: 110 by UC Irvine, 1990 3-Point Field Goals Made Game: 17 by Butler vs Michigan, 2007 Tournament: 47 by Butler, 2007 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Game: (min. 5 atts.) .800 (4-5) by Duquesne vs. Arizona, 1987 Tournament: (min. 15 atts.) .533 (32-60) by Auburn, 1989 Free Throws Attempted Game: 54 by UAA vs. Penn State, 1978 Tournament: 112 by Weber State, 1993 Free Throws Made Game: 35 by UAA vs. Penn State, 1978;

and by Saint Mary’s vs. Southern Utah, 1998 Tournament: 82 by UCLA, 1990 Free Throw Percentage Game: 1.000 (15-15) by UAA vs. Jackson State, 1994 Tournament: .955 (42-44) by California, 2006 Most Rebounds Game: 58 by Portland vs. Hawaii, 1993; by Portland vs. UAA, 1993 Tournament: 148 by UC Irvine, 1990; by Portland, 1993 Most Assists Game: 36 by Kansas vs. Xavier, 1999 Tournament: 80 by Kansas, 1999 Most Steals Game: 19 by Santa Clara vs. Coastal Carolina, 1991 Tournament: 50 by Louisville, 1994 Most Blocked Shots Game: 16 by UCLA vs. UC Irvine, 1990 Tournament: 32 by UCLA, 1990 Attendance Session: 8,700 (sell out-SRO), 14 times (last: Session VIII, 2007) Tournament: 52,200 in 1997

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MEN’S SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1978 Nov. 24: Lamar 88, UAA 66 North Carolina State 81, Texas A&M 65 Pepperdine 59, Indiana 58 Louisville 89, Penn State 58 Nov. 25: Texas A&M 54, Indiana 49 North Carolina State 91, Pepperdine 62 UAA 79, Penn State 60 Louisville 90, Lamar 68 Nov. 26: Indiana 86, Penn St. 65 (7th/8th) Texas A&M 100, UAA 70 (4th/6th) Pepperdine 75, Lamar 74 (3rd/5th) N.C. State 72, Louisville 66 (1st/2nd)

1982 Nov. 26: Louisville 80, Florida 63 Washington 62, UAA 50 Clemson 82, Texas A&M 79 (2ot) Vanderbilt 58, Illinois 47 Nov. 27: Florida 72, UAA 52 Louisville 58, Washington 47 Vanderbilt 72, Clemson 63 Illinois 72, Texas A&M 70 Nov. 28: Texas A&M 93, UAA 65 (7th/8th) Illinois 68, Florida 55 (4th/6th) Washington 76, Clemson 66 (3rd/5th) Louisville 80, Vanderbilt 70 (1st/2nd)

Most Outstanding Player Clyde Austin, North Carolina State All-Tournament Team: Mike Olliver, Lamar; Ricardo Brown, Pepperdine; Darrell Griffith, Louisville; Scooter McCray, Louisville; Kendal Pinder, North Carolina St.; Rynn Wright, Texas A&M; Bo Jackson, UAA; B.B. Davis, Lamar; Ray Tolbert, Indiana; Dave Goff, Texas A&M

Most Outstanding Player Lancaster Gordon, Louisville All-Tournament Team: Darrell Tanner, Washington; Kenny Brown, Texas A&M; Eugene McDowell, Florida; Efrem Winters, Illinois; Vincent Hamilton, Clemson; Brad Watson, Washington; Derek Harper, Illinois; Rodney McCray, Louisville; Phil Cox, Vanderbilt

1979 Nov. 30: Long Beach State 98, Lamar 85 Kentucky 79, Bradley 58 Iona 78, Texas A&M 62 UAA 86, Pacific 85 Dec. 1: Lamar 61, Texas A&M 60 Kentucky 97, UAA 68 Bradley 80, Pacific 68 Iona 85, Long Beach State 75 Dec. 2: Texas A&M 82, Pacific 66 (7th/8th) Bradley 82, Lamar 75 (4th/6th) Long Beach State 67, UAA 50 (3rd/5th) Kentucky 57, Iona 50 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Jeff Ruland, Iona All-Tournament Team: Kyle Macy, Kentucky; Hicks Taylor, UAA; Francoise Wise, Long Beach State; Rynn Wright, Texas A&M; Mitchell Anderson, Bradley; Kevin Hamilton, Iona; David Thirdkill, Bradley; Clarence Kea, Lamar; Fred Cowan, Kentucky, Glen Vickers, Iona

1980 Nov. 28: North Carolina 69, UAA 50 Arkansas 81, Missouri 73 Georgetown 80, Nicholls State 58 Louisiana State 79, Colgate 61 Nov. 29: UAA 77, Nicholls State 62 North Carolina 83, Georgetown 71 Arkansas 86, Louisiana State 76 Missouri 73, Colgate 67 Nov. 30: Colgate 94, Nicholls St. 77 (7th/8th) Missouri 54, UAA 53 (4th/6th) Louisiana State 76, Georgetown 67 (3rd/5th) North Carolina 64, Arkansas 58 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Scott Hastings, Arkansas All-Tournament Team: U.S. Reed, Arkansas; Darrell Walker, Arkansas; Jon

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1983

5Georgetown freshman Patrick Ewing made his collegiate debut at the 1981 Shootout. Although his Hoyas managed just one victory, Ewing averaged 12 points on 60 percent shooting.

Sundvold, Missouri; Eric Floyd, Georgetown; Eric Smith, Georgetown; Leonard Mitchell, Louisiana State; Mike Ferrara, Colgate; James Worthy, North Carolina; Sam Perkins, North Carolina; Al Wood, North Carolina

1981 Nov. 25: Marquette 88, McNeese State 57 Iona 58, Ohio State 57 Southwestern Louisiana 70, Georgetown 61 Washington State 83, UAA 66 Nov. 26: Ohio State 63, McNeese State 60 Marquette 67, Iona 54 SW Louisiana 72, Washington St. 59 Georgetown 77, UAA 67 Nov. 27: McNeese St. 92, UAA 85 (7th/8th) Ohio State 47, Georgetown 46 (4th/6th) Iona 71, Washington State 58 (3rd/5th) SW Louisiana 81, Marquette 64 (1st/2nd)

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Nov. 27: Santa Clara 54, New Mexico 50 North Carolina State 68, UAA 60 Arkansas 62, Fordham 61 Oklahoma 92, Southern Cal 91 Nov. 28: UAA 79, New Mexico 72 Fordham 78, Southern Cal 67 North Carolina State 78, Santa Clara 75 Arkansas 84, Oklahoma 78 Nov. 29: New Mexico 74, USC 60 (7th/8th) Fordham 69, UAA 68 (4th/6th) Oklahoma 91, Santa Clara 77 (3rd/5th) N.C. State 65, Arkansas 60 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Joe Kleine, Arkansas All-Tournament Team: Harold Keeling, Santa Clara; Dave Roberson, Fordham; Jerry Hobbie, Fordham; Wayne Carlander, USC; Jeff Martin, UAA; Wayman Tisdale, Oklahoma; Tim McCalister, Oklahoma; Alvin Robertson, Arkansas; Terry Gannon, N.C. State; Lorenzo Charles, N.C. State

1984 Nov. 23: UAB 70, Tennessee 65 Illinois 64, Idaho State 44 Kansas 58, Maryland 56 Oregon 61, UAA 54 Nov. 24: Tennessee 65, Idaho State 59 Maryland 54, UAA 52 UAB 59, Illinois 52 Kansas 66, Oregon 49

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MEN’S SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Nov. 28: Kentucky 89, Cal 71 (3rd/5th) Seton Hall 92, Kansas 81 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Chris Mills, Kentucky All-Tournament Team: Leonard Taylor, California; Dwayne Davis, Florida; LeRon Ellis, Kentucky; Van Gray, Utah; Todd Fisher, UAA; Daryll Walker, Seton Hall; Kevin Pritchard, Kansas; Matt Beeuswaert, California; John Morton, Seton Hall; Milt Newton, Kansas

Most Outstanding Player Steve Mitchell, Alabama Birmingham All-Tournament Team: Len Bias, Maryland; Jerome Mincy, UAB; Greg Dreiling, Kansas; Rob Jones, Tennessee; Hansi Gnad, UAA; Adrian Branch, Maryland; Doug Altenberger, Illinois; Ron Kellogg, Kansas; George Montgomery, Illinois; Danny Manning, Kansas

1989

1985 Nov. 29: Purdue 92, UAA 70 North Carolina 84, Missouri 63 UNLV 61, Villanova 49 Arizona 62, Texas-San Antonio 49 Nov. 30: North Carolina 73, Purdue 62 UAA 59, Missouri 56 Villanova 67, Texas-San Antonio 56 UNLV 60, Arizona 59 Dec. 1: Missouri 80, UTSA 47 (7th/8th) Villanova 71, UAA 52 (4th/6th) Purdue 81, Arizona 74 (3rd/5th) North Carolina 65, UNLV 60 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Brad Daugherty, North Carolina All-Tournament Team: Troy Lewis, Purdue; Harold Pressley, Villanova; Dan Bingenheimer, Missouri; Sean Elliott, Arizona; Hansi Gnad, UAA; Kenny Smith, North Carolina; Anthony Jones; UNLV; Steve Kerr, Arizona; Todd Mitchell, Purdue; Freddie Banks, UNLV

1986 Nov. 28: Iowa 91, UAA 81 North Carolina State 69, Texas 68 Northeastern 88, Louisville 84 (ot) Utah State 81, Washington 72 Nov. 29: Iowa 90, N.C. State 89 (ot) UAA 80, Texas 68 Washington 69, Louisville 54 Northeastern 96, Utah State 91 Nov. 30: Texas 74, Louisville 70 (7th/8th) UAA 77, Washington 75 (4th/6th) N.C. State 94, Utah State 82 (3rd/5th) Iowa 103, Northeastern 80 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Roy Marble, Iowa All-Tournament Team: Reid Newey, Utah State; Charles Shackleford, North Carolina State; Chris Welp, Washington; Jesse Jackson, UAA; Pervis Ellison, Louisville; Patrick Fairs, Texas; Benny Bolton, North Carolina State; Hansi Gnad, UAA; B.J. Armstrong, Iowa; Reggie Lewis, Northeastern

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Nov. 25: Idaho St. 73, UAA 72 (ot) (7th/8th) Maryland 72, Tennessee 49 (4th/6th) Illinois 75, Oregon 72 (3ot) (3rd/5th) UAB 50, Kansas 46 (1st/2nd)

5Michigan State All-American Steve Smith averaged 23.0 points, 9.0 assists and 8.7 rebounds per game in 1989 as the Spartans rolled to their only Shootout title.

1987 Nov. 27: UAB 72, SW Texas State 67 Syracuse 95, UAA 79 Michigan 109, Miami 76 Arizona 133, Duquesne 78 Nov. 28: Syracuse 79, UAB 63 UAA 90, SW Texas State 84 Arizona 79, Michigan 64 Miami 84, Duquesne 73 Nov. 29: SW Texas 88, Duquesne 84 (7th/8th) UAA 78, Miami 77 (4th/6th) Michigan 78, UAB 76 (3rd/5th) Arizona 80, Syracuse 69 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Sean Elliott, Arizona All-Tournament Team: Glen Rice, Michigan; Torgeir Bryn, Southwest Texas State; Tom Tolbert, Arizona; Derrick Coleman, Syracuse; Larry Rembert, UAB; Michael Johnson, UAA; Gary Grant, Michigan; Rony Seikaly, Syracuse; Steve Kerr, Arizona; Sherman Douglas, Syracuse

1988 Nov. 25: Kentucky 56, Iona 54 Seton Hall 86, Utah 68 California 73, Florida 58 Kansas 94, UAA 81 Nov. 26: Utah 109, Iona 75 Seton Hall 63, Kentucky 60 Florida 83, UAA 72 Kansas 86, California 71 Nov. 27: UAA 71, Iona 70 (7th/8th) Florida 77, Utah 68 (4th/6th)

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Nov. 24: Michigan State 92, Auburn 79 Texas A&M 92, Connecticut 81 Kansas State 71, Florida State 70 Hawaii 79, UAA 74 Nov. 25: Connecticut 95, Auburn 81 Florida State 75, UAA 74 Kansas State 79, Hawaii 76 Michigan State 87, Texas A&M 75 Nov. 26: UAA 109, Auburn 94 (7th/8th) Connecticut 63, Florida State 60 (4th/6th) Hawaii 75, Texas A&M 71 (3rd/5th) Nov. 27: Michigan St. 73, Kansas St. 68 (1st) Most Outstanding Player Steve Smith, Michigan State All-Tournament Team: Chris Gaines, Hawaii; Chris Smith, Connecticut; Todd Fisher, UAA; Tharon Mayes, Florida State; Matt Steigenga, Michigan State; David Harris, Texas A&M; Steve Henson, Kansas State; Tony Massop, Kansas State; Derrick Dennison, Auburn; Tony Milton, Texas A&M

1990 Nov. 23: Virginia 83, Siena 77 South Carolina 63, Nevada 61 UCLA 134, UC Irvine 101 UAA 70, Texas Tech 58 Nov. 24: Siena 93, Nevada 75 UC Irvine 96, Texas Tech 81 Virginia 65, South Carolina 59 UCLA 80, UAA 67 Nov. 25: Texas Tech 81, Nevada 69 (7th/8th) Siena 119, UC Irvine 108 (4th/6th) South Carolina 72, UAA 59 (3rd/5th) Nov. 26: UCLA 89, Virginia 74 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Don MacLean, UCLA All-Tournament Team: Marc Brown, Siena; JoJo English, South Carolina; Bryant Stith, Virginia; Joe Rhett, South Carolina; Bruce Schroeder, Siena; Kenny Turner, Virginia; Jackie Johnson, UAA; Barry Manning, South Carolina; Darrick Martin, UCLA; John Crotty, Virginia

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Coastal Carolina 58 New Orleans 73, Idaho 56 Oregon State 80, UAA 66 Massachusetts 85, Santa Clara 64 Nov. 30: Idaho 83, Coastal Carolina 77 (2ot) UAA 72, Santa Clara 71 New Orleans 76, Eastern Michigan 60 Massachusetts 74, Oregon State 65 Dec. 1: Santa Clara 69, C. Carolina 62 (7th/8th) UAA 64, Idaho 61 (4th/6th) Oregon St. 87, Eastern Michigan 72 (3rd/5th) Dec. 2: Massachusetts 68,

New Orleans 56 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Jim McCoy, Massachusetts All-Tournament Team: Ervin Johnson, New Orleans; Tony Dunkin, Coastal Carolina; Ron Reis, Santa Clara; Scott Haskin, Oregon State; Theo Mayhue, UAA; Chad Scott, Oregon State; Steve Garrity, UAA; Orlando Lightfoot, Idaho; Kory Hallas, Eastern Michigan; Harper Williams, Massachusetts

1992 Nov. 25: Vanderbilt 81, UAB 63 Illinois 86, Dayton 78 (ot) Nov. 26: Oregon 96, UAA 73 New Mexico St. 75, Tenn.-Chattanooga 65 Nov. 27: UAB 80, Dayton 67 Tennessee-Chattanooga 110, UAA 56 Illinois 93, Vanderbilt 77 New Mexico State 86, Oregon 75 Nov. 28: UAA 84, Dayton 70 (7th/8th) UAB 67, Tenn.-Chattanooga 52 (4th/6th) Vanderbilt 83, Oregon 81 (3rd/5th) New Mexico State 95, Illinois 94 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Sam Crawford, New Mexico State All-Tournament Team: Bill McCaffrey, Vanderbilt; Deon Thomas, Illinois; Antoine Stoudamire, Oregon; Gary Robb, TennesseeChattanooga; Eric Traylor, New Mexico State; Theo Mayhue, UAA; Stanley Jackson, UAB; Tracey Ware, New Mexico State; Chip Hare, Dayton; Andy Kaufmann, Illinois

1993 Nov. 24: Weber St. 94, N. Carolina St. 80 Purdue 74, Wisconsin-Green Bay 69 Nov. 25: Portland 100, Hawaii 47 UAA 70, Wake Forest 68 Nov. 26: UW-Green Bay 76, N.C. State 56 Wake Forest 78, Hawaii 49 Portland 96, UAA 89 (2ot) Purdue 97, Weber State 78 Nov. 27: N.C. State 83, Hawaii 48 (7th/8th) Wake Forest 61, UW-Green Bay 58 (ot) (4th/6th) Weber State 91, UAA 82 (3rd/5th) Purdue 88, Portland 73 (1st/2nd)

Most Outstanding Player Glenn Robinson, Purdue All-Tournament Team: Todd Fuller, North Carolina State; Jeremy Ludvigson, Wisconsin-Green Bay; Trelonnie Owens, Wake Forest; Jason Kaiser, UAA; Matt Houle, Portland; Cuonzo Martin, Purdue; Ray Ross, Portland; Johnnie Moore, Weber State; Canaan Chatman, Portland; Robbie Johnson, Weber State

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1994 Nov. 23: Louisville 90, Jackson State 64 Brigham Young 69, Oklahoma State 59 Nov. 24: Villanova 75, UAA 58 Minnesota 72, Arizona 70 Nov. 25: Oklahoma St. 75, Jackson St. 57 Arizona 107, UAA 88 Brigham Young 75, Louisville 60 Minnesota 85, Villanova 64 Nov. 26: UAA 96, Jackson St. 74 (7th/8th) Arizona 73, Oklahoma State 63 (4th/6th) Villanova 82, Louisville 81 (3rd/5th) Minnesota 79, Brigham Young 74 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Townsend Orr, Minnesota All-Tournament Team: Dana Pope, UAA; Dwayne Whitfield, Jackson State; Bryant Reeves, Oklahoma State; Damon Stoudamire, Arizona; Kerry Kittles, Villanova; Jason Kaiser, UAA; DeJuan Wheat, Louisville; Voshon Lenard, Minnesota; Russell Larson, Brigham Young; Robbie Reid, Brigham Young

1995 Nov. 22: Iowa 78, Ohio 51 Connecticut 102, Texas Christian 76 Nov. 23: Indiana 84, UAA 79 Duke 75, Old Dominion 55 Nov. 24: Ohio 86, Texas Christian 68 Old Dominion 78, UAA 77 Iowa 101, Connecticut 95 (ot) Duke 70, Indiana 64 Nov. 25: UAA 89, TCU 78 (7th/8th) Ohio 90, Old Dominion 89 (2ot) (4th/6th) Connecticut 86, Indiana 52 (3rd/5th) Duke 88, Iowa 81 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Ray Allen, Connecticut All-Tournament Team: Curtis Simmons, Ohio; Joe Bunn, Old Dominion; Brian Evans, Indiana; Doron Sheffer, Connecticut; Ricky Price, Duke; Ryan Williams, UAA; Russ Millard, Iowa; Jeff Capel, Duke; Chris Kingsbury, Iowa; Chris Collins, Duke

1996 Nov. 27: College of Charleston 77, Arizona State 68 Stanford 88, UNC Greensboro 52 Nov. 28: Kentucky 87, Syracuse 53 UAA 75, Maine 65

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5Purdue forward Glenn Robinson still holds the Shootout scoring record of 97 points in 1993.

Nov. 29: Syracuse 85, Maine 65 UNC Greensboro 55, Arizona State 53 College of Charleston 82, Stanford 78 Kentucky 104, UAA 72 Nov. 30: Arizona St. 86, Maine 73 (7th/8th) Syracuse 73, UNC Greensboro (4th/6th) Stanford 91, UAA 69 (3rd/5th) Kentucky 92, Coll. of Charleston 65 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Ron Mercer, Kentucky All-Tournament Team: Derek Anderson, Kentucky; Thaddeus Delaney, College of Charleston; Stacy Harris, College of Charleston; Otis Hill, Syracuse; Anthony Johnson, College of Charleston; Brevin Knight, Stanford; Rick Stafford, UAA; Jeremy Veal, Arizona State; Ryan Williams, UAA; Tim Young, Stanford

1997 Nov. 26: Purdue 92, UAB 64 UMass 80, Southwestern Louisiana 64 Nov. 27: North Carolina 109, UCLA 68 Seton Hall 67, UAA 57 (OT) Nov. 28: UAB 75, SW Louisiana 67 UCLA 92, UAA 68 Purdue 82, UMass 69 North Carolina 95, Seton Hall 65

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MEN’S SHOOTOUT YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

2001 Nov. 21: Indiana 101, UAA 66 Marquette 85, Tennessee 74 Nov. 22: Texas 78, Oregon State 68 Gonzaga 65, St. John’s 58 Nov. 23: Tennessee 74, UAA 54 St. John’s 66, Oregon State 63 Gonzaga 67, Texas 64 Marquette 50, Indiana 49 Nov. 24: Oregon St. 72, UAA 63 (7th/8th) St. John’s 69, Tennessee 55 (4th/6th) Indiana 77, Texas 71 (3rd/5th) Marquette 72, Gonzaga 63 (1st/2nd)

Most Outstanding Player Antawn Jamison, North Carolina All-Tournament Team: Chad Austin, Purdue; Toby Bailey, UCLA; Vince Carter, North Carolina; Ed Cota, North Carolina; Baron Davis, UCLA; Casey Green, Southwestern Louisiana; Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall; Lari Ketner, UMass; Brad Miller, Purdue; Tyrone Weeks, UMass

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Most Outstanding Player Dwyane Wade, Marquette All-Tournament Team: Peter Bullock, UAA; Dan Dickau, Gonzaga; Dane Fife, Indiana; T.J. Ford, Texas; Zach Gourde, Gonzaga; Marcus Hatten, St. John’s; Jared Jeffries, Indiana; Chris Owens, Texas; Philip Ricci, Oregon State; Vincent Yarbrough, Tennessee

Nov. 25: Cincinnati 76, Southern Utah 63 Iowa State 74, Saint Mary’s 72 (OT) Nov. 26: Fresno State 82, UAA 79 Duke 111, Notre Dame 81 Nov. 27: Saint Mary’s 85, S. Utah 77 UAA 88, Notre Dame 82 (ot) Cincinnati 59, Iowa State 52 Duke 93, Fresno State 82 Nov. 28: Notre Dame 81, S. Utah 77 (7th/8th) Saint Mary’s 78, UAA 71 (4th/6th) Iowa State 79, Fresno State 70 (3rd/5th) Cincinnati 77, Duke 75 (1st/2nd)

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Most Outstanding Player William Avery, Duke All-Tournament Team: Elton Brand, Duke; Kenyatta Clyde, Southern Utah; Marcus Fizer, Iowa State; Jim Hajdukovich, UAA; Chris Herren, Fresno State; Trajan Langdon, Duke; Melvin Levett, Cincinnati; Kenyon Martin, Cincinnati; Pete Mickeal, Cincinnati; Eric Schraeder, Saint Mary’s

1999 Nov. 24: Georgia Tech 100, Grambling St. 88 Washington 86, UAA 70 Nov. 25: Xavier 81, Louisville 79 Kansas 88, Georgia 78 Nov. 26: UAA 104, Grambling State 85 Louisville 85, Georgia 62 Georgia Tech 82, Washington 65 Kansas 111, Xavier 70 Nov. 27: Georgia 113, Grambling 74 (7th/8th) Louisville 108, UAA 76 (4th/6th) Xavier 81, Washington 65 (3rd/5th) Kansas 84, Georgia Tech 70 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Drew Gooden, Kansas All-Tournament Team: Jason Collier, Georgia Tech; Lloyd Price, Xavier; Jeff Boschee, Kansas; D.A. Layne, Georgia; Ed Kirk, UAA; Luke Axtell, Kansas; Alfred Parker, Grambling State; Tony Williams, Louisville; Alvin Jones, Georgia Tech; Eric Chenowith, Kansas

2000 Nov. 22: Missouri 70, Rhode Island 60 Valparaiso 83, UAA 67

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Nov. 29: SW Louisiana 101, UAA 80 (7th/8th) UCLA 86, UAB 72 (4th/6th) UMass 73, Seton Hall 60 (3rd/5th) North Carolina 73, Purdue 69 (1st/2nd)

5Marquette’s Dwyane Wade was a relatively unknown player when he led the Golden Eagles to the 2001 Shootout crown and earned Most Outstanding Player honors. After taking MU to the Final Four the next season, Wade has gone on to NBA stardom.

Nov. 23: Ohio State 90, Florida State 65 Syracuse 92, DePaul 84 Nov. 24: UAA 87, Rhode Island 77 DePaul 80, Florida State 74 Missouri 77, Valparaiso 71 Syracuse 77, Ohio State 66 Nov. 25: Florida State 86,

Rhode Island 71 (7th/8th) DePaul 93, UAA 76 (4th/6th) Valparaiso 67, Ohio State 64 (3rd/5th) Syracuse 84, Missouri 62 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Preston Shumpert, Syracuse All-Tournament Team: Tavorris Bell, Rhode Island; Brian Brown, Ohio State; Clarence Gilbert, Missouri; Raitis Grafs, Valparaiso; Allen Griffin, Syracuse; Ed Kirk, UAA; Kareem Rush, Missouri; Imari Sawyer, DePaul; Bobby Simmons, DePaul

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Loyola Marymount 71 Michigan State 80, Montana 60 Nov. 29: Wyoming 77, UAA 69 Loyola Marymount 65, Montana 62 Coll. of Charleston 66, Oklahoma State 58 Villanova 81, Michigan State 73 Nov. 30: UAA 69, Montana 52 (7th/8th) Wyoming 72, Loyola Marymount 65 (4th/6th) Oklahoma St. 64, Michigan St. 61 (3rd/5th) Coll. of Charleston 71, Villanova 69 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Troy Wheless, College of Charleston All-Tournament Team: Melvin Sanders, Oklahoma State; Thomas Mobley, College of Charleston; Donta Richardson, Wyoming; Chris Hill, Michigan State; Ricky Wright, Villanova; Peter Bullock, UAA; Charles Brown, Loyola Marymount; Ivan McFarlin, Oklahoma State; Zeke Johnson, College of Charleston; Gary Buchanan, Villanova

2003 Nov. 26: Seton Hall 62, UAA 57 Purdue 61, Texas State 50 Nov. 27: Liberty 65, Canisius 48 Duke 82, Pacific 69 Nov. 28: UAA 80, Texas State 59 Canisius 62, Pacific 59 Purdue 75, Seton Hall 63 Duke 76, Liberty 47 Nov. 29: Pacific 62, Texas St. 55 (7th/8th) UAA 72, Canisius 67 (4th/6th) Seton Hall 65, Liberty 47 (3rd/5th) Purdue 78, Duke 68 (1st/2nd)

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Most Outstanding Player Kenneth Lowe, Purdue All-Tournament Team: Andre Barrett, Seton Hall; Chris Booker, Purdue; Peter Bullock, UAA; Terry Conerway, Texas State; Miah Davis, Pacific; Luol Deng, Duke; Chris Duhon, Duke; Jason Sarchet, Liberty; Andre Sweet, Seton Hall; Shelden Williams, Duke

2004 Nov. 24: Alabama 90, UAA 55 Minnesota 84, Furman 69 Nov. 25: Washington 78, Utah 71 Oklahoma 93, High Point 65 Nov. 26: Furman 81, UAA 71 Utah 78, High Point 69 Alabama 78, Minnesota 72 Washington 96, Oklahoma 91 Nov. 27: UAA 66, High Point 65 (7th/8th) Utah 62, Furman 50 (4th/6th) Oklahoma 67, Minnesota 54 (3rd/5th) Washington 79, Alabama 76 (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Nate Robinson, Washington All-Tournament Team: Chuck Davis, Alabama; Brian Hills, UAA; Quan Prowell, Furman; Earnest Shelton, Alabama; Vincent Grier, Minnesota; Terrell Everett, Oklahoma; Kennedy Winston, Alabama; Andrew Bogut, Utah; Kevin Bookout, Oklahoma; Bobby Jones, Washington

2005 Nov. 23: Oral Roberts 68,

Southern Cal 48 Marquette 83, Eastern Washington 73 Nov. 24: South Carolina 65, UAA 60 Monmouth 80, Southern Illinois 68 Nov. 25: Southern Cal 69,

Eastern Washington 51 Alaska Anchorage 72, Southern Illinois 65 Marquette 73, Oral Roberts 70 South Carolina 62, Monmouth 56 Nov. 26: Southern Illinois 80,

Eastern Washington 72 (7th/8th) Southern Cal 57, UAA 56 (4th/6th) Oral Roberts 62, Monmouth 54 (3rd/5th) Marquette 92, South Carolina 89 (ot) (1st/2nd) Most Outstanding Player Steve Novak, Marquette All-Tournament Team: Nick Young, Southern California; Kemmy Burgess, UAA; Jamaal Tatum, Southern Illinois; Caleb Green, Oral Roberts; Tarence Kinsey, South Carolina; Dominic James, Marquette; Ken Tutt, Oral Roberts; Jerel McNeal, Marquette; Tre’ Kelley, South Carolina; Renaldo Balkman, South Carolina

5Former UAA star Kemmy Burgess scored 28 points in his team’s 65-60 loss to South Carolina in 2005. In his two Shootout appearances, Burgess helped UAA to wins over Texas State, Canisius and Southern Illinois.

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Nov. 22: Loyola Marymount 69, UAA 58 Pacific 71, Missouri-Kansas City 70 Nov. 23: Hawaii 80, Hofstra 79 California 72, Marshall 70 Nov. 24: UAA 77, Missouri-Kansas City 70 Hofstra 73, Marshall 70 Loyola Marymount 88, Pacific 85 (2ot) California 72, Hawaii 56 Nov. 25: Missouri-Kansas City 79,

Marshall 75 (7th/8th) Hofstra 75, UAA 65 (4th/6th) Hawaii 71, Pacific 60 (3rd/5th) California 78, Loyola Marymount 70 (1st/2nd)

Nov. 21: Butler 79, Michigan 65 Virginia Tech 69, Eastern Washington 52 Nov. 22: Texas Tech 74, UAA 47 Gonzaga 74, Western Kentucky 71 Nov. 23: Michigan 61, E. Washington 63 Western Kentucky 71, UAA 67 Butler 84, Virginia Tech 78 (ot) Texas Tech 73, Gonzaga 63 Nov. 24: Eastern Washington 64,

UAA 62 (7th/8th) Western Kentucky 73, Michigan 69 (4th/6th) Gonzaga 82, Virginia Tech 64 (3rd/5th) Butler 81, Texas Tech 71 (1st/2nd)

Most Outstanding Player Ryan Anderson, California All-Tournament Team: Antoine Agudio, Hofstra; Carl Arts, UAA; Anthony Brown, Pacific; Quinton Day, UMKC; DeVon Hardin, California; Matthew Knight, Loyola Marymount; Matt Lojeski, Hawaii; Loren Stokes, Hofstra; Ayinde Ubaka, California; Brandon Worthy, Loyola Marymount

Most Outstanding Player Mike Green, Butler All-Tournament Team: Kellen Williams, Eastern Washington; Carl Arts, UAA; Manny Harris, Michigan; Courtney Lee, Western Kentucky; Matt Bouldin, Gonzaga; Jeff Allen, Virginia Tech; Pete Campbell, Butler; A.J. Graves, Butler; Alan Voskuil, Texas Tech; John Roberson, Texas Tech

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SHOOTOUT TEAMS THAT QUALIFIED THAT YEAR FOR NCAA POSTSEASON TOURNAMENT 1978-79 (3) Lamar Louisville Pepperdine 1979-80 (5) Bradley Iona Lamar Kentucky Texas A&M 1980-81 (5) Arkansas Georgetown Louisiana State Missouri North Carolina 1981-82 (5) Alaska Anchorage Georgetown Marquette Ohio State Southwestern Louisiana 1982-83 (2) Illinois Louisville

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1985-86 (7) Alaska Anchorage Arizona Missouri North Carolina Purdue UNLV Villanova

1990-91 (5) Alaska Anchorage Siena South Carolina UCLA Virginia

1986-87 (4) Alaska Anchorage Iowa North Carolina State Northeastern 1987-88 (4) Alaska Anchorage Arizona Michigan Syracuse

1991-92 (1) Massachusetts 1992-93 (5) Alaska Anchorage New Mexico State Tennessee-Chattanooga Vanderbilt Illinois

1993-94 (5) Alaska Anchorage Hawaii Purdue Wake Forest Wisconsin-Green Bay 1994-95 (6) Oklahoma State Brigham Young Minnesota Villanova Louisville Arizona 1995-96 (5) Alaska Anchorage Iowa Duke Indiana Connecticut 1996-97 (5) Alaska Anchorage College of Charleston Kentucky Stanford Syracuse

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When it comes to success stories, the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout is just the beginning for the University of Alaska Anchorage athletic department. In their relatively short history – dating back to 1977 – Seawolf teams and individual athletes have established a great tradition of success.

UAA sponsors 11 NCAA sports, with men’s ice hockey and women’s gymnastics competing at the Division I level. The Seawolves’ other squads – men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s track & field, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s outdoor track & field – all compete under the Division II banner.

The Seawolf hockey team plays in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, widely considered the sport’s premier conference, having produced 36 NCAA champions in the last 56 years. While the Seawolves are now in their 16th WCHA campaign, they previously enjoyed great success as an independent, making three straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 1990 through 1992.

The hockey team’s signature event is the Kendall Hockey Classic, a four-team tournament held every October. Last year UAA captured the annual Alaska Airlines Governor’s Cup for the second straight season with its series victory over rival Alaska Fairbanks, and this year UAA is off to one of its best starts ever in the WCHA.

The gymnastics program has made giant strides the past few seasons after moving to Division I and joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation in 2003. Over the last five seasons, the Seawolves have broken 23 school records as the team’s talent level has risen consistently.

Veteran coach Michael Friess has established a pair of consistent winners with the men’s and women’s cross country programs.

The 2008 season marks the first time in school history that both squads have earned NCAA Championships berths at the same time, getting a 2nd-place showing from the men and a 3rd-place finish from the women at regionals.

The Seawolf men captured their third Great Northwest Athletic Conference team title in 2008 as sophomore Marko Cheseto earned Runner of the Year and Palmer native Jake Parisien was Freshman of the Year. The women’s squad was runner-up at GNACs, led by all-conference performers Laura Carr and Elizabeth Chepkosgei.

UAA’s volleyball team, led by firstyear coach Chris Green, showed marked improvement in 2008. Powered by one of the nation’s top hitters in senior Rhea Cardwell, the Seawolves had nearly tripled their win total from last year as they approached the season’s final matches.

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5UPPER LEFT: David Kiplagat (left), Jake Parisien (18), Marko Cheseto (14) and Alfred Kangogo lead the pack at the 2008 GNAC Championships in Yakima, Wash. The foursome all finished in the top six to lead UAA to the league title.

s 5UPPER RIGHT: Senior outside hitter Rhea Cardwell broke UAA’s season and career records for kills per set in 2008.

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While UAA’s skiing program is technically Division II, teams from all three NCAA divisions compete on a level playing field at the sport’s national meet. And the Seawolves are consistently tops among non-Division I programs, placing in the overall top 10 at the NCAA Championships for the 23 of the past 24 seasons.

At the 2008 NCAA Ski Championships, UAA produced three All-Americans, including returning alpine standouts Kristina Repcinova and Egil Ismar.

UAA has also twice hosted the NCAA Ski Championships (1987 and 2002) at their world-class venues – Mount Alyeska (Alpine) and Kincaid Park (Nordic).

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The women’s team has advanced to the NCAA Tournament eight times, while the men posted 18 consecutive winning seasons from 1983-84 to 2000-01. The Seawolf men have produced 10 All-Americans, and in 1988 they were the NCAA Division II runner-up.

UAA has beaten some of the country’s most prominent Division I schools over the years, including Michigan, Wake Forest, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas.

While all these athletic accomplishments are quite impressive, Seawolf student-athletes have done something even more important.

Over the last 15 years, the Seawolf teams have earned a composite grade point average over 3.0 12 times.

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In the early 1980s, Ulmer served as the Mayor of Juneau, then a member of the Alaska House of Representatives (1986-94). In 1994, she became the first female Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. In that year she was appointed to the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission by President Bill Clinton and served on this international board for 11 years.

Immediately prior to her appointment as chancellor in 2007, Ulmer was a fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Public Policy at UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research.

She has participated in numerous panels, task forces, commissions and forums as a speaker, moderator and panelist to address the intersection of science, economics, politics and policy. Ulmer currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, the Advisory Board of the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Alaska Nature Conservancy Board.

She has a BA in political science and economics and a Law Degree from the University of Wisconsin.

UAA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF Coaches Basketball (Men) Head Coach: Rusty Osborne Associate Head Coach: Shane Rinner Assistant: Bryan Weakley Basketball (Women) Head Coach: Tim Moser Assistant: Rebecca Alvidrez Graduate Assistant: Meghan Vaughan Cross Country (Men & Women) Head Coach: Michael Friess Assistant: T.J. Garlatz Gymnastics Head Coach: Paul Stoklos Assistant: Tami Monette Hockey Head Coach: Dave Shyiak Associate Head Coach: Campbell Blair Assistant: Regg Simon Skiing Head Coach: Trond Flagstad Assistants: Sparky Anderson, Mandy Kaempf Graduate Assistant: Vivian Renfro Track & Field (Men & Women) Head Coach: Michael Friess Assistants: T.J. Garlatz, Rafael Echavarria, Vivian Echavarria VOLLEYBALL Head Coach: Chris Green Assistant: Nicky Rose Graduate Assistant: Sue Hovland

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The 2007-08 campaign was one of the most memorable seasons in school history, highlighted by Final Four appearances for both Seawolf basketball teams. With the concurrent NCAA Tournament runs, UAA became just the second school in Division II history to qualify both its men’s and women’s squads for the national semifinals. In 2006-07, seven of UAA’s 11 sports qualified teams or individuals for NCAA Championship play.

Under Dr. Cobb’s leadership, a planning phase is also under way for the construction of a new on-campus sports facility at UAA. He has also recently overseen several upgrades to UAA’s current facilities, including the installation of the new gym floor and the construction of the new AllAmerican/Academic All-American honors wall.

In 2005, Dr. Cobb helped establish the Seawolf Legacy Fund to provide a permanent endowment fund that will ensure full funding for future athletic scholarships at UAA. Seawolf Legacy surpassed the $1 million mark in donations in early 2008.

Early in his tenure, he was the driving force behind the establishment of the Seawolf Hall of Fame and was instrumental in negotiating namingrights agreements for the Wells Fargo Sports Complex, Kendall Classic hockey and Extended Stay Deluxe Invitational volleyball tournaments.

The Alabama native has also overseen the creation of the Hockey Classic Wall of Champions above the Seawolves’ practice rink, as well as men’s and women’s Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout champions displays in the gymnasium.

A former football coach, Dr. Cobb served as the athletic director at Georgia Southwestern State University before coming to UAA. In five years at Georgia Southwestern, Dr. Cobb raised the Hurricanes’ overall program to become one of the most successful in the nation, making the NAIA national playoffs in six of its seven sports and winning multiple conference championships in men’s and women’s basketball, softball and volleyball.

From 1992-95, Dr. Cobb was an assistant athletic director at Iowa Wesleyan College, where he served as the football team’s defensive coordinator and special teams coach. He also had stints as an assistant football coach at East Texas State University (1990-92) and Sul Ross State University (1988-90).

A 1981 graduate of the University of Montevallo, Dr. Cobb also holds a Doctorate of Education degree from East Texas State as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from St. Ambrose University and a Master of Education degree from Sul Ross State.

Dr. Cobb and his wife Sandra reside in East Anchorage.

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