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1 Bryant University University Bryant College Sports Yearbooks, Previews, Guides Douglas and Judith Krupp Library Special Collections 1970 Basketball Guide, Bryant University Follow this and additional works at: Recommended Citation Bryant University, "Basketball Guide, " (1970). Bryant College Sports Yearbooks, Previews, Guides. Paper This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library Special Collections at University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Bryant College Sports Yearbooks, Previews, Guides by an authorized administrator of University. For more information, please contact

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3 F a c t s A b o u t B r y a n t Location Providence, Rhode Island Founded 1863 Enrollment 2,000 Athletic Conferences N.C.A.A., N.A.I,A, E.C.A.C Naismith, Southern New England Colors Nickname Black and Gold Indians Athletic Director Thomas Folliard Head Basketball Coach Thomas Folliard Freshman Basketball Coach Bill Stein Sports Information Director John Gillooly Baseball Coach Track Coach Bill Stein Fred Reinhardt Golf Coach Arthur Boulet Team Trainer Jerry Morgan Department Secretary Elaine DiCandio Home Court Location Marvel Gym Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island Capacity 2,400 Game Time Varsity 8 p.m.. Freshman 6:30 p.m. Athletic Office Telephone (401) ; Extension 214, 216

4 A C O N T E N T S Message from the if* Cv< V / President Bryant College is extremely proud of the fine records made by its basketball teams through the years. Athletics is an integral part of student life at Bryant. The outstanding accomplishments of the Bryant basketball teams stand as a tribute to the entire student body. On behalf of the Bryant Community, I extend best wishes to Coach Tom Folliard and his team for continued success in the upcoming season. *\rv** ftev* & C «2. Schedule ^ o ' & uabso «- & * ~ WtV» r 4. Coach T o m Folliard HARRY F. EVARTS President C O V E R The cover photo of the Bryant Basketball Guide is a full scale artist's concept of the new Bryant College campus in Smithfield, R. I. The historic move to the Smithfield campus will take Bryant just twelve miles away from its present campus site in Providence, where the College has been located since its conception in The new campus, slated for completion in the fall of 1971, occupies 220 acres of land in one of the most scenic areas of Rhode Island. The highlight of the new campus for the Indians basketball team will be the new Physical Education Facility. The new home of the Indians will house a 2,700 seat gymnasium in addition to spacious locker rooms, exercise rooms and athletic offices. The new campus also will include dormitory facilities for over 1,000 students, a library with a 100,000 volume capacity, a student activities center with an indoor swimming pool, dining facilities and special student activity rooms. SPORTS INFORMATION The Bryant College Basketball Brochure has been prepared by the Dept. of Sports Information, John Gillooly, Director. Anyone wishing further information may contact the Bryant Athletic Dept. between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 6. The Indians 16. Bryant Records

5 4 Bryant Indians T O M F O L L I A R D Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director TOM FOLLIARD'S COACHING RECORD Year Record * t * Naismith Conference Co-championship t Regional N.A.I.A. Playoffs Tom is beginning his third season at the helm of the Indians. The former Providence College standout came to Bryant in 1967 as an assistant to head coach Tom Duffy. In 1968 he succeeded Duffy as head coach and also was named Bryant's first full-time athletic director. Tom, a native of Washington, D. C, was a defensive standout on P.C.'s 1961 N.I.T. champions. After graduating from Providence College he played two years of military ball and in 1964 was named the Most Valuable Player in the military district of Washington. In his first year as head coach he directed the Indians to an impressive 21-5 record. Under Tom's leadership the hallmark of the Indians became defense. He did an excellent job implementing the defensive techniques learned from his former P.C. coach Joe Mullaney as the Indians limited the opposition to 68 points per game in their first season under Tom's direction. Last season Tom continued his winning ways. He led the Indians to a Co-championship in the Naismith Conference and berth in the regional N.A.I.A. tournament. This year Tom is faced with a rebuilding situation. But a fine crop of players from last year's freshman team should provide the nucleus from which to rebuild this year's squad. The highlight of the season for Tom probably will come in mid-january when he leads his Indians into his old hometown of Washington, D. C. The Indians are slated for a three game southern tour highlighted by a game with Catholic University in the nation's capital on January 19. /

6 B i l l S t e i n Freshman Coach Bill is another product of the Providence College basketball program. A 1964 graduate of P.C., he was a member of the Friars' 1963 N.I.T. champions and the 1964 N.C.A.A. regional playoff team. Bill came to Bryant in 1968 after a highly successful high school coaching career in Connecticut. For two years after his graduation from P.C. he was varsity hoop coach at La Sallette Seminary in Cheshire. He then moved to Eli Whitney High in Hamden, where he guided his team to a berth in the Connecticut Interscholastic Tournament. In addition to his duties as freshman basketball coach, Bill also serves as assistant athletic director and varsity baseball coach. f e r r y M o r g a n Trainer One of the most integral members of any team is its trainer. In Jerry Morgan, the Indians have found one of the best in New England. Jerry was a former star football and basketball player at Iowa State before coming to Rhode Island. He came to Rhode Island as a member of the Providence Steam Rollers professional football team and since has become a well-known figure in Rhode Island sports circles. In addition to his duties as the Indians' trainer, Jerry is a full-time faculty member, head football and head basketball coach at Providence's Hope High School. J o h n G i l l o o l y Sports Information Director John came to Bryant last year to help Tom Folliard promote the Indians' athletic program. A former hockey player John has developed a keen interest in basketball since he began his association with the Indians. In addition to his duties as Sports Information Director, John also serves as the Indians' varsity tennis coach. Bryant Indians 5

7 6 Bryant Indians J i m G a r y Captain Senior Forward 6T' Weight 205 Hometown New Haven, Conn. Jimmy is expected to be the mainstay of the Bryant offense this season. The senior forward from New Haven, Conn, only saw limited action last season after transferring from Johnson & Wales Junior College. But the 6'1" sharpshooter flashed signs of brilliance during his nine game tenure last season. He averaged 18 points a game in addition to pulling down 11 rebounds. His ability to play any position on the court makes him an indispensable part of the Indians attack G 9 Statistics FG FT Pts. Avg Rebs. Avg B r u c e S t e w a r t Sophomore Forward 6'3" Weight 190 Hometown Washington, D. C. Bruce was the top player on last year's freshman squad. The 6'3" forward came to Bryant from Mackin High in Washington, D.C. Last year he led the freshmen in every department, including scoring and rebounding. He averaged 24 points and 11.5 rebounds in 21 games for the Indians frosh last season. Coach Tom Folliard expects a great future for Bruce as he embarks on his varsity career this season. Freshman Statistics G FG FT Pts. Avg. Rebs. Avg

8 Town B u r n s Junior Guard 6'3" Weight 195 Hometown Washington, D. C. Tom was the third man in the Bryant backcourt through most of last season. The 6'3" junior from Washington became an integral part of the Bryant attack during the second half of the season when the Indians lost the services of several starters. He averaged over 10 points per game during the second half of the season as the Indians drove to a N.A.I.A. regional playoff berth. This season Tom is expected to help fill the vacancy in the Indians' backcourt created by the loss of last year's co-captains Don Gray and George Peckham G 23 Statistics FG FT Pts Avg. Rebs. Avg J o h n HVestwnan Junior Center 6'5" Weight 190 Hometown Jamestown, N. Y. An ankle injury limited John's playing time last season. The 6'5" junior started the first seven games at center for the Indians before he was sidelined with the injury. He returned late in the season to help the Indians in their drive to the post-season N.A.I.A. tournament. He is an exceptionally strong defensive player and should see a lot of action for the Indians this season G 12 Statistics FG FT Pts Avg. Rebs. Avg Bryant Indians 7

9 T H E Top Row: left to right Head Coach Tom Folliard John Westman Sonnie Garrick Bruce Stewart Trainer Jerry Morgan Assistant Coach Bill Stein Bottom Row: left to right Ray Depelteau John Lamitie Jack Balme Bob Passano Pete Porter Tom Burns Captain Jim Gary B R Y A N T I N D I A N S

10 7 0 Bryant Indians B o b P a s s a n o Junior Forward 6'3" Weight 190 Hometown Cumberland, R. I. Bob was the all important sixth man for the Indians last season. His ability to fill in at any position made him a vital part of the Indians' attack. The 6'3" junior from Cumberland, R. I. saw action in 20 of the Indians' 26 games and maintained a respectable 5.8 scoring average. His aggressive style of play makes him a welcome asset under the boards and he should see plenty of action up front for the Indians this season. Statistics G FG FT Pts. Avg. Rebs. Avg Town A s s e l i n Junior Guard 6'5" Weight 205 Hometown Woonsocket, R. I. Tom is another junior who gained valuable experience in his first varsity year last season. A fine shooter, he was the leading scorer on the freshman team two years ago. He has good size and should be a valuable asset to the Indians this season G 10 Statistics FG FT Pts Avg. Rebs. Avg

11 J. P a u l * * S o n n i e 9 G a r r i c k Senior Center 67" Weight 220 Hometown West Warwick, R. I. Sonnie is the big man on the Indians' squad this season. The 6'7" senior from West Warwick, R. I. only saw limited action last season after transferring from Roger Williams Junior College. However in the seven games he played he demonstrated the ability to control the action around the boards. Coach Tom Folliard is looking to Sonnie to help solve a size problem which plagued the Indians through most of last year. Statistics G FG FT Pts. Avg. Rebs. Avg. B a y B e p e l t e a u Sophomore Forward 6'4" Weight 175 Hometown Holyoke, Mass. Ray joins the Indians varsity with impressive freshman credentials. The 6'4" forward was the number two scorer and number three rebounder on last year's freshman team. But scoring and rebounding are only part of Ray's talents. One of his greatest assets is his defensive ability. He led the frosh in steals last season and should be a welcome addition to the Indians' defensive alignment this season Freshman Statistics G FG FT Pts. Avg. Rebs. Avg Bryant Indians 7 7

12 7 2 Bryant Indians P e t e P o r t e r Sophomore Guard 6*1" Weight 185 Hometown Warwick, R. I. Pete transferred to Bryant last year after an extremely successful freshman season at Niagara University. The 61" guard from Warwick, R. I. averaged 14 points per game for the Niagara frosh in An excellent shooter Pete will be a valuable asset to the Indians attack this season. Statistics INELIGIBLE: TRANSFER RULE J o h n L a w n i t i e Senior Guard 6' Weight 175 Hometown Plattsburg, N. Y. John gained some valuable experience last season after transferring from Dean Junior College in Dudley, Mass. The six-foot guard from Plattsburg, N. Y. was a three-sport man at Mt. Assumption High and should see considerable action in the Indians backcourt this season Statistics G FG FT Pts. Avg. Rebs. Avg

13 B i c h a r d L e a s e Sophomore Center 6'5" Weight 170 Hometown Great Neck, N. Y. Richard is another big man up from last year's freshman team who should give the Indians needed help under the boards this season. The 6'5" center from Great Neck, Long Island averaged close to 11 rebounds per game for the Indians frosh last season. He also was the number three scorer on the freshman team with a 12.1 average. Freshman Statistics G FG FT Pts. Avg. Rebs. Avg J a c k B a l w n e Sophomore Guard 5'11" Weight 140 Hometown North Providence, R. I. Jackie was the playmaker on the Indians freshman team last season. He averaged over 10 points a game in 20 games for the frosh. He should see considerable action in the Indians backcourt this season. Freshman Statistics G FG FT Pts. Avg. Rebs. Avg Bryant Indians 73

14 74 Bryant Indians T O P F R E S H M A N P R O S P E C T S G l e n n C a n t i n Guard 6'2" Weight 170 Hometown Waterbury, Conn. Glenn is a high school All-American selection from Crosby High in Waterbury, Conn. The 6'2" guard tallied a total of 600 points during his interscholastic career. In his senior year he averaged 21 points per game enroute to All-State, All-League and Honorable Mention All-American honors. B o l a n d B e n n e y Forward 6'3" Weight 175 Hometown Washington, D. C. Roland comes to Bryant after an outstanding interscholastic career at Mackin High in Washington, D. C. The 6'3" forward averaged over 15 points per game in his senior year at Mackin. Roland joins with varsity players Bruce Stewart and Tom Burns in becoming the third player from the Washington, D. C. area in the Bryant basketball program.

15 T r a c y B i c h a r d s o n Center 6'5" Weight 190 Hometown Closte, N. J. Tracy is the big man on the Indians frosh this season. At 6'5" he should give freshman coach Bill Stein the height needed to complement the shooting of Glenn Cantin and Roland Denney. F r e s h w n a n S c h e d u l e DECEMBER 1 Alumni Home 3 Johnson & Wales Away 5 Southeastern Massachusetts Home 7 Quinnipiac Away 9 Barrington Away FEBRUARY 19 Quinnipiac Home 20 Brown Home 22 Bridgewater Home 24 Bentley Away 26 Babson Home 12 Babson Away 16 R. I. Junior College Away JANUARY 22 Providence College and 24 Freshman Tournament 26 Bridgewater Away 30 Mackin Home FEBRUARY 2 Barrington Home 5 R. I. Junior College Home 8 Johnson & Wales Away 11 U.R.I Away 16 Southeastern Massachusetts Away F r e s h w n a n Name B o s t e r Hometown Richard Shanley Danbury, Conn. Roland Denney Washington, D. C. Rolfe Snhnnr Fort Lee. N. Y. Tracy Richardson Bill Goudailler Glenn Cantin Maurice Sebastien Mike Kata Ron Parker Ken Foote Bill Taylor Dave Collier Closte, N. J. Warwick, R. I. Waterbury, Conn. St. Thomas, V. I. Bronx, N. Y. New London, Conn. Flushing, N. Y. Wallingford, Perm. Deer Park. N. Y. Bryant Indians 75

16 7 6 Bryant Indians /l ##- i iiti <> Bask etbit II B e c o r d s TEAM RECORDS Best Win-Loss Record 22 wins, 2 losses ( ) Highest Point Total (Season) 2,073 ( ) Highest Point Total (Single Game) 134, (Babson, 1965) Highest Scoring Average 93.6 points per game ( ) Most Field Goals (Season) 815 ( ) Most Field Goals (Single Game) 53 (Babson, 1965) Most Free Throws (Season) 364 ( ) INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Total Points (Career) Tom Smile, 2,489 ( ) Total Points (Season) Tom Smile, 629 ( ) Total Points (Single Game) Tom Smile, 52 (1965) Most Field Goals (Season) Tom Smile, 235 ( ) Most Field Goals (Single Game) Tom Smile, 23 (1965) Highest Field Goal Percentage (Season) Don Gray, ( ) 50% Most Free Throws (Season) Tom Smile, 136 ( ) Most Rebounds (Season) Ben Billie, 386 ( ) Most Rebounds (Single Game) Ben Billie, 25 ( ) BRYANT 1,000 POINT CLUB Tom Smile, ( ) Don Gray, ( ) George Yates, ( ) Bob Chuprevich ( ) 2,489 points 1,206 points 1,170 points 1,107 points

17 / T H E I N D I A N S Name Pos. Age Ht. Hometown Tom Asselin Jr. G 20 6'5" Woonsocket, R. I. John Balme So. G 19 6' North Providence, R. I. Tom Burns Jr. G 20 6*3" Washington, D. C. Ray Depelteau So. F 19 6'4" Holyoke, Mass. J. Paul Garrick Sr " West Warwick, R. I. Jim Gary Sr. F 21 6'1 M New Haven, Conn. John Lamitie Sr. G 21 6' Plattsburg, N. Y. Richard Lense So. C 19 6'6" Great Neck, N. Y. Bob Passano Jr. F 20 6'3" Cumberland, R. I. Peter Porter So. G 20 6'1" Warwick, R. I. Bruce Stewart So. F 19 6'3" Washington, D. C. John Westman Jr. C 20 6*5" Jamestown, N. Y.

18 T U P P E R C A M P U S N e w H o m e of the