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1 PITTSBURG STATE Central Regional Challenge Wisdom Gym Stephenville, Texas Nov , Gorillas Schedule All Times Central (CST) NOVEMBER 1 KANSAS (exhibition) L, at South Central Regional Challenge 11 vs. Eastern New Mexico 5 p.m. 12 vs. Tarleton State 7 p.m PITT STATE CLASSIC 18 vs. MidAmerica Nazarene 7 p.m. 19 vs. Avila 3 p.m. 22 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 7:30 p.m. 26 SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE 3 p.m. 30 MISSOURI WESTERN * 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 3 at Truman * 7:30 p.m. 7 at NW Missouri State * 3:30 p.m. 10 at Southwest Baptist * 7:30 p.m. 18 CENTRAL MISSOURI * 3:30 p.m. 30 MISSOURI SOUTHERN * 7:30 p.m. JANUARY 4 at Lincoln * 7:30 p.m. 7 at Emporia State * 3:30 p.m. 11 WASHBURN * 7:30 p.m. 14 FORT HAYS STATE * 3:30 p.m. 18 at Northeastern State 8 p.m. 21 at Missouri Western * 3:30 p.m. 25 TRUMAN * 7:30 p.m. 28 at Central Missouri * 3:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 1 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST * 7:30 p.m. 4 NW MISSOURI STATE * 3:30 p.m. 8 at Missouri Southern * 7:30 p.m. 11 LINCOLN * 3:30 p.m. 15 EMPORIA STATE * 7:30 p.m. 18 at Washburn * 3:30 p.m. 22 at Fort Hays State * 7:30 p.m. 25 NORTHEASTERN STATE 3:30 p.m. MARCH 2-4 MIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (Kansas City, Mo.) TBA The Pittsburg State University men s basketball team makes its official season debut Friday (Nov. 11) when the Gorillas take part in the South Central Regional Challenge at Stephenville, Texas. Pitt State will open the two-day, classic-format tournament against Eastern New Mexico at 5 p.m. Friday, then take on the host school, Tarleton State, at 7 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 12) at Wisdom Gym. The RECORDs Pitt State returns four starters and nine lettermen from a squad that posted a overall record (9-13 MIAA). The Gorillas narrowly missed qualifying for the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Postseason Tournament in head coach Kevin Muff s initial season. The Gorillas dropped an decision to No. 13 ranked Kansas in an exhibition game at Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 1. Eastern New Mexico is coming off a campaign in The Hounds split a pair of exhibition games this month, dropping a decision to New Mexico State on Nov. 2 before claiming a win over Division I UTEP (Texas-El Paso) the next day (Nov. 3). Tarleton State posted a 24-6 record in , making an appearance in the NCAA-II National Tournament. The Texans will make their season debut against Southeastern Oklahoma Friday, putting a 17-game home winning streak on the line against the Savage Storm. The Coaches Pittsburg State s Kevin Muff is in his second season leading the Gorillas. Muff (Kansas State, 86) became the Gorillas 14th all-time head coach on Apr. 5, 2010, after spending 12 seasons at Cloud County Community College, where he helped the Thunderbirds to an average of 21 wins in each of the last five seasons. [for complete biography, see page 6] He has a record in his short tenure with the Gorillas. Andrew Helton begins his third year as head coach at Eastern New Mexico and his third season as a collegiate head coach. Helton (Miami, Ohio, 1992) has compiled a (.434) record in his short tenure at ENMU. Lonn Reisman enters his 24th year as head coach at Tarleton State. Reisman (Pitt State, 77) has guided the Texans to a (.697) record. He is 1-0 vs. his alma mater. SERIES HISTORY Pitt State will meet both Eastern New Mexico and Tarleton State for just the second time in school history this weekend. The Gorillas are 1-0 against the Hounds, claiming an victory over ENMU on Dec. 18, 2004, at Las Vegas. Pitt State dropped a overtime decision on Mar. 13, 2005, in the NCAA-II Tournament at Commerce, Texas. vs. UNiversity of kansas (exhibition) November 1,

2 SCOUTING THE GORILLAS Pitt State returns five of its top six scorers and 72.7 percent of its offensive production from the season. The Gorillas will have the services of their top scorer from last season - senior guard Eric Ray - for the first time this season at the South Central Regional Challenge. Ray (6-2, 183) suffered a non-basketball injury to his right hand in mid-october and missed the exhibition game against KU.. The Topeka native, who averaged 12.2 points and 2.7 assists per game last year, is expected to return for regular season play in two weeks. Ray was an honorable mention All-MIAA performer last year. Senior forwards Eric Marshall (9.8 ppg) and Andra Bailey (9.2 ppg) and junior guard Courtney Ingram (9.0 ppg) all return after scoring nine or more points per game. Bailey (6-4, 203), also an honorable mention All-MIAA selection a year ago, averaged a team-leading 8.2 rebounds per game, blocked a team-best 21 shots and logged a team-leading 42 steals in The St. Louis native shot 52.6 percent from the field (92 of 175) tops among PSU s returners. Marshall (6-5, 230), from Detroit, Mich., averaged 4.0 rebounds and blocked 19 shots in 23 games played. Ingram (6-3, 210), a Tulsa, Okla., native missed 16 games due to injury last year, but he chipped in with 9.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in 10 games played as a sophomore. Junior forward JaVon McGee, a Kansas City, Mo., native also chipped in with 8.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last season. McGee (6-6, 224) shot 50.0 percent from the field (86 of 172). Senior guard Adrian Herrera made a team-leading 33 3-point field goals a year ago. The Topeka native converted 33 of 90 (.367) long-range attempts, while averaging 5.3 points per game. As a team, Pitt State shot 47.2 percent from the floor ( ), 34.1 percent from 3-point range ( ) and 66.6 percent from the free throw line ( ) in Defensively, the Gorillas held their opponents to 45.7 percent shooting from the field ( ), 37.2 percent shooting from 3-point range ( ) and 69.2 percent shooting from the foul line ( ). Among the Pitt State newcomers, junior guard/forward Marky Nolen joined the Gorillas from Seward County Community College, where he was a second-team All-Jayhawk Conference performer a year ago. Nolen (6-3, 195), a Wichita native, averaged 12.2 points and eight rebounds per game while helping the Saints to a 23-7 record. Freshman guard Sam Pugh came to Pitt State from Branson (Mo.) High School. Pugh (6-2, 175) averaged 15.5 points and 5.0 assists per game last season, earning All-Conference and All-Area honors. SCOUTING THE GORILLAS F 4 Marky Nolen, 6-3, 195, Jr., Wichita, Kan. F 33 Andra Bailey, 6-4, 203, Sr., St. Louis, Mo. F 44 JaVon McGee, 6-6, 224, Jr., Kansas City, Mo. G 1 Courtney Ingram, 6-3, 210, Jr., Tulsa, Okla. G 22 Sam Pugh, 6-2, 175, Fr., Branson, Mo Pitt State Numerical Roster NO NAME POS HT WT CL EXP HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL 0 Adrian Herrera G JR TR Topeka, Kan./Cloud County Community College 1 Courtney Ingram G JR 1L Tulsa, Okla./Drury University 3 Bryson Smith G JR TR West Palm Beach, Fla./Lewis and Clark Community College 4 Marky Nolen G/F JR TR Wichita, Kan./Seward County Community College 5 Eric Ray G SR 1L Topeka, Kan./Cloud County Community College 10 Ian Ponds G SO 1L Tulsa, Okla./Booker T. Washington High School 11 Maurte Harrison G FR HS Kansas City, Mo./Lincoln Prep High School 14 Bradley Argabright G FR RS Olpe, Kan./Olpe High School 15 Demetrius Virginia G JR 1L St. Louis, Mo./Allen County Community College 20 Arjok Guguai F JR RS Manchester, N.H./Dodge City Community College 21 Adrian Herrera G SR 1L Topeka, Kan./Cloud County Community College 22 Sam Pugh G FR HS Branson, Mo./Branson High School 23 Eric Marshall F SR 1L Detroit, Mich./Cloud County Community College 24 Drake Green G SR 1L Oakland, Calif./Cloud County Community College 33 Andra Bailey F SR 1L St. Louis, Mo./Allen County Community College 35 Jake Ediger F FR HS Topeka, Kan./Washburn Rural High School 44 JaVon McGee F JR 2L Kansas City, Mo./Grandview High School Head Coach: Kevin Muff (Kansas State, 1986) Assistant Coaches: Ryan Stock (Southwest Baptist, 2003), Matt Brock (Truman, 2005) 2 vs. university of kansas (exhibition) November 1, 2011

3 MIAA STANDINGS MIAA Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Streak University of Central Missouri L1 Emporia State University L1 Fort Hays State University L1 Lincoln University L1 Missouri Southern State University L1 Missouri Western State University L2 Northwest Missouri State University L1 PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY L4 Southwest Baptist University L1 Truman State University L2 Washburn University L Pitt State Player Biographies Courtney Ingram JR G Tulsa, Okla. Marky Nolen JR G/F Wichita, Kan. General: Second-year player a talented athlete who has battled back from injury for the season a versatile wing player with tremendous work ethic a slasher who likes to attack the basket expected to challenge for significant minutes for the Gorillas again this winter. In : Saw action in 10 games with four starts averaged 9.0 points in 20.4 minutes per game off the bench was 31 of 63 from the field (.492) on the season pulled down 33 rebounds for an average of 3.3 per game. At Drury: Spent one season at Drury averaged 2.1 points in 15 games played for the Panthers converted 12 of 26 shots from the field (.462) on the season. In High School: A stand-out prep player at Tulsa s East Central High School averaged 14 points, six rebounds and three assists per game as a senior for the Cardinals. Personal: Born July 21, 1990 son of April Ingram a recreation major. Bryson Smith JR G West Palm Beach, Fla. General: First-year player transferred from Lewis and Clark Community College a promising prospect for the Gorillas in the backcourt. In Junior College: Averaged eight points and three assists per game at Lewis and Clark Community College, finishing third in the nation in three-point percentage in In High School: A two-year starter at Santaluces High School in West Palm Beach, Florida averaged 10 points per game as a senior. Personal: Born September 28, 1990 son of Leonard and Darlene Smith a physical education major. General: First-year player transferred from Seward County Community College a talented wing player who is expected to make an immediate impact for the Gorillas. In Junior College: Averaged 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists as a sophomore, helping the Saints to a 27-7 record earned second-team All-Jayhawk Conference honors for the season. In High School: A two-year starter at Wichita South averaged 12 points, four rebounds, and one assist per game as a senior. Personal: Born June 13, 1989 son of Doris Nolen a physical education major. Eric Ray SR G Topeka, Kan. General: Second-year player an All-MIAA guard who plays both ends of the floor exceptionally well led PSU in scoring and assists last season will look to have a significant impact at the point guard position for the Gorillas again this winter. In : Saw action in all 26 games, starting 25 averaged a team-best 12.2 points in 29.2 minutes per game shot 102 for 208 from the field (.490) on the season, including 29 for 61 (.475) from three-point range dished out 69 assists (2.7 apg) and 34 steals (1.3 spg) scored a career-high 22 points against NW Missouri State on Dec. 8 garnered honorable mention All-MIAA honors. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Cloud County CC averaged 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore in 2010 also dished out 100 assists (3.2 apg) and grabbed 50 steals, earning second-team All-Jayhawk Conference honors converted 49.0 percent of his shots from the field (121 of 247) and hit 20 3-point field goals (20 of 58 (.345) also shot 81.2 vs. UNiversity of kansas (exhibition) November 1,

4 percent from the free throw line (82 of 101). In High School: A stand-out prep player at Topeka High School. Personal: Born May 7, 1990 son of Eric, Sr., and Anita Ray a general studies major. Ian Ponds SO G Tulsa, Okla. General: Third-year player redshirted in his initial season in the Pitt State program a promising guard prospect a steady player and good defender will look to vie for playing time for the Gorillas this winter. In : Saw action in 12 games in a reserve role. In : Redshirt season. In High School: A first-team All-Conference performer at a senior at Booker T. Washington High School helped the Hornets to a 23-4 record his senior season, averaging 12 points per game helped Booker T. to a 20-5 record and a state runner-up finish as a junior in Personal: Born October 29, 1990 son of Archellus and Chiquita Ponds a mechanical engineering technology major. Maurte Harrison FR G Kansas City, Mo. General: First-year player a promising guard prospect will look to make an impact in the Gorilla backcourt as a freshman. In High School: A first-team All-State performer for Lincoln Prep was named the Conference Player of the Year and a Mo- Kan All-Star after averaging 24 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game scored a career-high 41 points as a senior. Personal: Born October 27, 1992 son of LaShonda Harrison has a perfect 4.0 as an exercise science major. Demetrius Virginia JR G St. Louis, Mo. General: Second-year player a versatile guard who can play the one, two and three positions a hard worker who will look to challenge for playing time for the Gorillas again this winter. In : Saw action in 19 games in a reserve role, averaging 1.0 points per game. In Junior College: Spent one season at Allen County CC averaged 2.5 points and dished out 22 assists as a freshman for the Red Devils in Personal: Born September 11, 1985 son of Edmond and Sharon Horne a physical education major. Bradley Argabright JR G Olpe, Kan. General: Second-year player redshirted in his initial season in the Pitt State program a promising guard with good shooting range beyond the 3-point line will look to challenge for playing time for the Gorillas this winter also a wide receiver on the Pitt State football team. In High School: A two-time Kansas Class 2A All-State performer at Olpe High School ( ) averaged 18.1 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals per game, while guiding the Eagles to a 21-3 record and a third straight Class 2A state tournament appearance as a senior in 2010 earned second-team All-State honors as a junior in , helping OHS to a 23-1 overall record also a two-time All-State performer in football helped OHS to the Class 2A state title as a senior in 2009 captured Class 2A state championships in the 800 meters as well as the 3,200 meter relay in track & field as a junior in 2009 medaled nine times at the state meet during his prep days. Personal: Born May 21, 1991 son of Mike and Carla Argabright an undeclared major. Arjok Guguai JR F Manchester, N.H. General: Second-year player redshirted his first season in the program a versatile forward who has good shooting range as well as the ability to get to the rim expected to compete for significant action for the Gorillas this season. In : Redshirt season. In Junior College: Spent one season at Dodge City CC averaged 5.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game as a sophomore in 2010 converted 46 of 101 shots from the field (.455) on the season also blocked 13 shots in 29 games played. In High School: The runner-up for the New Hampshire State High School Player of the Year as a senior at Manchester High School averaged 15 points and eight rebounds per game for the Crusaders a three-year starter. Personal: Born October 15, 1988 son of Victoria Bilkui a justice studies major. Adrian Herrera SR G Topeka, Kan. General: Second-year player a talented guard with great shooting range beyond the 3-point line expected to play a key role in the Gorillas backcourt again this winter. In : Saw action in all 26 games, including seven starts averaged 5.3 points in 15.6 minutes per game shot 33 for 90 from three-point range (36.7 percent) went 6-9 from 3-point range to score a career-high 18 points against Emporia State on Feb. 16. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Cloud County CC averaged 10.0 points and 1.5 assists per game as a sophomore in 2010 converted 108 of 262 shots from the field (.412) on the season... also made a team-leading 53 3-pointers on the year (53 of 148,.358) shot 87.5 percent from the free throw line (42 of 48). In High School: A two-time Kansas Class 5A All-State performer at Topeka s Highland Park High School ( )... helped the Scots to a 49-1 combined record his final two prep seasons, including back-to-back 5A state titles... averaged 14.2 points, three rebounds and two assists per game as a senior. Personal: Born November 17, son of Steven and Jennifer Herrera has a 3.20 GPA as a communication (broadcasting) major. Sam Pugh FR G Branson, Mo. General: First-year player a talented point guard who is poised to see significant action for the Gorillas this winter. In High School: A three-year starter at Branson High School earned All-Area and All-Conference honors as a senior, averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game aso set the BHS record for career assists. Personal: Born November 7, 1992 son of Charlie and Anita Pugh has a perfect 4.0 GPA as an undeclared major. 4 vs. university of kansas (exhibition) November 1, 2011

5 Eric Marshall SR F Detroit, Mich. General: Second-year player a talented forward who is expected to be a key contributor for the Gorillas again this winter a tough, hard-nosed player who buys in to the team concept a versatile athlete who can play the three, four and five positions. In : Saw action in 23 games, including 15 starts averaged 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per game shot 78 for 166 from the field (47.0 percent) scored a season-high 17 points against Missouri Southern on Jan. 2. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Cloud County CC averaged 10.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore in 2010 also dished out 69 assists and blocked 26 shots, earning All-Jayhawk Conference honors converted 44.8 percent of his shots from the field (99 of 221) also shot 69.6 percent from the free throw line (103 of 148). In High School: An All-City performer at Detroit s Cody High School as a senior in 2008 averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Comets. Personal: Born April 12, 1990 son of Kijana Marshall a general studies major. Drake Green SR G Oakland, Calif. General: Second-year player an athletic wing player who can play the two or three guard positions a physical player who rebounds well for his size expected to be a key contributor in the Gorillas backcourt again this winter. In : Saw action in all 26 games, starting averaged 6.4 points in 17.1 minutes per game shot 55 for 120 from the field (45.8 percent) pulled down 2.3 rebounds per game. In Junior College: Spent one season at Cloud County CC averaged 5.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore for the Thunderbirds in 2010 converted 61 of 139 field goal attempts (.439) competed at NCAA Division III Lewis & Clark as a freshman in In High School: A three-year starter at Oakland Senior High School averaged 14 points and six rebounds per game as a senior in 2008, helping the Wildcats to a 23-9 overall record. Born September 12, 1989 son of Denyse Cage a communication major. Jake Ediger FR F Topeka, Kan. General: First-year player a versatile athlete that can play the four or five position a smart player who works extremely hard a proming frontcourt prospect for the Gorillas. In High School: Garnered first-team Kansas Class 6A All- State honors at Topeka s Washburn Rural High School also named to the second-team Kansas All-State All-Class squad averaged 18 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while helping WRHS to a 6A state tournament berth selected the Topeka Capital-Journal Player of the Year. Personal: Born November 13, 1992 son of Ron and Sally Ediger has a perfect 4.0 GPA as an undeclared major. JaVon McGee JR F Kansas City, Mo. General: Third-year player a talented frontcourt player who is looking to build on a solid sophomore season expected to see significant action at both the power forward and post positions this winter. In : Saw action in all 26 games, starting 11 averaged 8.8 points in 22.3 minutes per game shot 50% (86 of 172) from the field pulled down 181 rebounds (7.0 rpg) and had 26 steals last year scored a season-high 17 points to go along with 10 boards in a win over Lincoln registered four double-doubles on the season. In : Saw action in all 27 games, including five starts... averaged 7.0 points and a team-leading 6.1 rebounds per game on the season converted 47.9 percent of his shots from the field (70 of 146) recorded four double-doubles on the season scored a season-high 18 points and added nine rebounds vs. Central Missouri (Dec. 28) contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds in the season finale vs. Nebraska-Omaha (Feb. 27). In High School: An honorable mention All-Metro performer as a senior at Grandview High School helped the Bulldogs to a 29-2 record and the Missouri Class 5A state runner-up finish in 2009 a three-year starter at GHS also an honor roll student. Personal: Born September 16, 1991 son of Ellis III and Sharonne McGee a communication major. Andra Bailey SR F St. Louis, Mo. General: Second-year player a hard-working, All-MIAA forward who is expected to resume his role as a team leader this fall a versatile athlete who can play the three, four and five positions. In : Started 19 of 25 games played averaged 9.2 points in 25.5 minutes per game shot 52.6% (92 of 175) from the field pulled down a team-leading 205 rebounds (8.2 per game) had a big game against Missouri Southern on Feb. 9, recording 25 points and 18 rebounds had five double-doubles on the season secured honorable mention All-MIAA honors. In Junior College: Spent two seasons at Allen County CC earned first-team All-Region honors as a sophomore in 2010 averaged a double-double in each of his two seasons with the Red Devils averaged 15.1 points and 13.1 rebounds per game in 2010, shooting 58.4 percent from the field (164 of 281) contributed 10.0 points and 11.6 rebounds per game as a freshman in 2009 shot 62.0 percent from the field ( ), dished out 63 assists, blocked 30 shots and grabbed 52 steals on the year. Personal: Born August 31, 1985 son of Ann Bailey a general studies major vs. UNiversity of kansas (exhibition) November 1,

6 Kevin Muff, Head Coach Kevin Muff was named Pittsburg State University s 14th Head Basketball Coach on April 7, He took over for former head coach Gene Iba, who retired after 15 seasons as the Gorillas head coach. Muff, 47, a former assistant coach at Pitt State from , returned to campus after serving 12 seasons as head coach at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kan., where he averaged 21 wins per season over the last five years. In his first season leading the Gorillas, Muff guided Pitt State to a overal record and a 9-13 mark in MIAA play. As an assistant coach at Pitt State in the early 1990s, Muff helped the Gorillas post a 21-8 record during the campaign the school s first 20-win season in two decades. That Pitt State squad rose to a top 10 national ranking and the Gorillas upset No. 1 ranked Washburn, 72-71, before a school record crowd of 5,000 fans at John Lance Arena on Jan. 18, Pitt State narrowly missed the NCAA Division II National Tournament that year at the time only four teams in each region qualified for the postseason and the Gorillas finished the season ranked fifth in the South Central Region. Since leaving the Pitt State staff in 1993, Muff watched closely as Iba took over the Pitt State program in July 1995, leading the Gorillas to an MIAA regular season title and a No. 1 national ranking in 1999, 40 consecutive home floor victories and five trips to the NCAA-II National Tournament, including three straight 24-win seasons from , and a Sweet 16 run in Prior to his assignment at Cloud County, Muff coached five seasons at Wamego High School, leading the school to a Kansas Class 4A state runner-up finish in He was named the Flint Hills Area Coach of the Year during the season. He served as the top assistant at Pittsburg State from 1991 to 1993 under former head coach Dennis Hill, after serving as a graduate assistant for the Gorillas in Prior to joining the Pitt State staff, Muff served as an assistant basketball coach at Atwood High School from He served as a student assistant coach at Kansas State University under former Wildcats head coach Lon Kruger during the season. Muff, a member of the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, served as the president of the Kansas Jayhawk Conference Basketball Coaches Association from He was extremely active in the community of Concordia, Kan., serving as a volunteer coach for Concordia Youth Basketball and a volunteer for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Cloud County. Muff also served as a lector at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Muff, a Salina, Kan., native, was a two-year basketball letterman at Kansas State during the and seasons. He transferred to K-State after playing two seasons at Cloud County Community College, where he was a first-team NJCAA All-Region VI selection as a sophomore in Muff was both a McDonalds and Converse High School All-America selection as a senior during the season at Salina Central High School. Muff earned a bachelor s of science degree in education (BSed) in social science from Kansas State University in 1986 and a master s of science degree (MS) in physical education from Pittsburg State University in He is married to the former Kim Kidd. The couple have three daughters: Alex (19), Skyler (17) and Taylor (11). Assistant Coaches Ryan Stock (Southwest Baptist, 2003) Second Season on the Pitt State Staff Matt Brock (Truman, 2005) Fourth Season on the Pitt State Staff 6 vs. university of kansas (exhibition) November 1, 2011