Southland Conference Champions NCAA Regionals. NCAA Regionals CIT Post-Season Tournament

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1 Southland Conference Champions NCAA Regionals Bearkat CIT Post-Season Tournament Men s Basketball Southland Conference Champions NCAA Regionals CIT Post-Season Tournament

2 The Bearkat Men s Basketball Team ALBERT ALMANZA F Fr-RS Austin / Saint Stephens AMEER JACKSON G Jr-Tr Concord, NC / Mack Academy Dodge City CC CAMERON DELANEY G So-Tr Harker Heights / Harker Heights Denver DAKARAI HENDERSON G Jr-2L Pearland / Dawson JOVANTE SPIVEY G Jr-Tr Savannah, Ga. / Savannah South Georgia State JESSE LOPEZ F So-1L El Paso / Bowie JALIN BARNES G Jr-Tr Raleigh, NC / Christian Faith Barton County CC AURIMAS MAJAUSKAS F Jr-2L Marijampole, Lithuania Future Prep JOSHUA DELANEY G Fr-RS Harker Heights / Harker Heights JAMAL WILLIAMS G So-1L Houston / Episcopal PAUL BAXTER G Sr-3L Austin / Bowie MITCH McCORMICK G Sr-3L Montgomery / Montgomery ANDRE SANDS C Jr-Tr Freeport, Bahamas / Bel Air Sun Rise Christian TORRY BUTLER F Jr-Tr Monticello, Ark / Monticello Three Rivers CC MARK ANDRE-FORTIN C Fr-HS Quebec City, Quebec Canada Cegep De Sainte-Foy JASON HOOTEN Head Coach CHRIS MUDGE Assistant Coach MATT BRAEUER Assistant Coach OMAR LOWERY Assistant Coach Sam Houston Men s Basketball

3 Bearkat Men s Basketball Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown / High School 0 Albert Almanza F Fr-RS Austin / Saint Stephens 1 Ameer Jackson G Jr -Tr Concord, NC / Evelyn Mack Academy (Dodge City CC) 2 Cameron Delaney G So-Tr Harker Heights / Harker Heights (Denver) 3 Dakarai Henderson G Jr-2L Pearland (Dawson) 4 Jovante Spivey G Jr-Tr Savannah, Ga. / Savannah (South Georgia St.) 5 Jesse Lopez F So-1L El Paso / Bowie 11 Jalin Barnes G Jr-Tr Raleigh, NC / Chrisitan Faith (Barton County CC) 13 Aurimas Majauskas F/C Jr-2L Marijampole, Lithuania / Future Prep 15 Josh Delaney G Fr-RS Harker Heights / Harker Heights 20 Jamal Williams G So-1L Houston / Episcopal 21 Paul Baxter G Sr-3L Austin / Bowie 22 Mitch McCormick G Sr-3L Montgomery / Montgomery 23 Andre Sands C Jr-Tr Freeport, Bahamas / Sun Rise Christian 24 Torry Butler F Jr-Tr Monticello, Ark. / Monticello (Three Rivers CC) 33 Marc Andre Fortin C Fr-HS Quebec City, Quebec, Canada / Cegep De Sainte-Foy Head Coach: Jason Hooten (Tarleton State, 1993) - 6th season at Sam Houston (Won 98, Lost 69) Assistants: Chris Mudge (Texas, 2006), Matt Braeuer (Wichita State, 2008), Omar Lowery (Concordia Wisconsin 2002) Bearkat Hometowns by States, Countries SENIORS - 2 Paul Baxter Mitch McCormick JUNIORS - 7 Dakarai Henderson Jalin Barnes Torry Butler Ameer Jackson Aurimas Majauskas Andre Sands Jovante Spivey Marc Andre Fortin 6-9 Aurimas Majauskas 6-8 Andre Sands 6-8 Jesse Lopez 6-7 Albert Almanza 6-6 Torry Butler 6-5 Cameron Delaney 6-4 Ameer Jackson 6-4 Squad Breakdown BY YEAR BY HEIGHT SOPHOMORES - 3 Cameron Delaney Jesse Lopez Jamal Williams FRESHMEN - 3 Albert Almanza Josh Delaney Marc Andre Fortin Jamal Williams 6-4 Paul Baxter 6-2 Dakarai Henderson 6-2 Mitch McCormick 6-2 Jalin Barnes 6-1 Josh Delaney 6-0 Jovante Spivey 6-0 TEXAS Albert Almanza Paul Baxter Cameron Delaney Josh Delaney Dakarai Henderson Jesse Lopez Mitch McCormick Jamal Williams ARKANSAS Torry Butler GEORGIA Jovante Spivey NORTH CAROLINA Jalin Barnes Ameer Jackson Austin Austin Harker Heights Harker Heights Pearland El Paso Montgomery Houston Monticello Savannah Raleigh Concord BAHAMAS Andre Sands CANADA Marc Andre Fortin LITHUANIA Aurimas Majauska Freeport Quebec City, Quebec Marijampole Pronunciation Guide Dakarai Henderson - Duh car e Jamal Williams - Juh mall Aurimas Majauskas - R uh miss My ow skus Sam Houston Men s Basketball

4 Beginning his sixth season, Jason Hooten has compiled a record as Sam Houston head coach. The last two years, his team has won 50 games the most in consecutive seasons at Sam Houston since the mid-1970s. The Kats have finished as league regular season runner-up, reached the Southland tournament finals and played in the CollegeInsider.com post-season event both those years Outlook In , Hooten and his staff face the challenge of replacing four starters who each earned All-Southland Conference honors last year. Seven new players (one freshman and six transfers) join the team this season. As a coaching staff, I think we got spoiled last year with 11 guys back from a 20-plus win season, Hooten said. They knew all the drills and our terminology and had bought into our philosophy. This year, we re basically starting over at ground zero. No matter where you have played before, there s always new things to learn. But the new guys are very receptive. The newcomers include junior college transfers 6-1 Jalin Barnes (Barton County), 6-5 Torry Butler (Three Rivers Community College), 6-4 Ameer Jackson (Dodge City), 6-8 Andre Sands (Casper College) and 6-0 Jovante Spivey (South Georgia State). Cameron Delaney, a 6-4 transfer from the University of Denver, and 6-9 Marc Fortin, a freshman from Quebec City, Quebec in Canada. As a team, I think we re faster and more athletic this year, Hooten said. I think we have a team as talented as last year s and that we can play faster than we did last sesaon. We averaged 75 points a game. That was good enough to rank us 30th in the nation in scoring. We can continue that pace. Last year s Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, 6-11 Michael Holyfield, is now with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. While Hooten does have a player in the lineup as tall as Holyfield, the head coach believes that size inside will be a team strength. Aurimas Majauskas, a 6-8 junior who has been Holyfield s backup the past two seasons; 6-7 sophomore Jesse Lopez and 6-6 redshirt freshman Albert Almanza return to join Sands and Fortin under the basket. Paul Baxter is the lone senior on the Bearkat squad. A threeyear starter, Baxter is a first team preseason all-league selection.

5 We have more depth with good size, Hooten said. Our wings are bigger than the last couple of years as well. Aurimas is a talented offensive player. We ll be trying to get the ball inside more this year. The head coach sees leadership as a team strength as well in Paul Baxter, a 6-2 senior guard, has started each of his three years as a Bearkat. Dakarai Henderson, a 6-2 junior guard, was the Bearkats first player off the bench last season. Jamal Williams, a 6-4 sophomore, also was a key reserve. Joining Almanza as a red-shirt freshman is Josh Delaney, a 6-0 guard and younger brother of transfer Cameron Delaney. We re very happy with the way the veterans have come back this fall, Hooten said. Aurimas has worked hard and has become more athletic. Paul has always been a great leader and he has stepped it up even more as a senior. Dakarai is much improved both offensively and defensively. Jamal has shown a great work ethic as well. Both the red-shirts bring something to the table. Albert is a good shooter and Josh is another leader for us. As with any year that you have a lot of new players mixed with your veterans, we re a work in progress. We have added a lot offensively. With Michael Holyfield gone, our interior defense will be a key factor. We ll find out a lot about ourselves during a challenging non-conference schedule. Dakarai Henderson Aurimas Majauskas Jamal Williams

6 Bearkat Men s Basketball Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time NOVEMBER 14 Sat. at SMU Dallas 7 p.m. 17 Tue. SAINT THOMAS HUNTSVILLE 6:30 p.m. 21 Sat. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HUNTSVILLE 1 p.m. 23 Mon. at California Berkeley, Calif. 10 p.m. 27 Fri. vs. Stetson or Bethune Cookman Las Vegas, Nev. 1:30 p.m. 29 Sun. WILEY HUNTSVILLE 6:30 p.m. DECEMBER 2 Wed. at Texas Tech Lubbock TBA 6 Sun. SUL ROSS HUNTSVILLE 2 p.m. 14 Mon. LeTOURNEAU HUNTSVILLE 6:30 p.m. 18 Fri. at LIU-Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY 6 p.m. 21 Mon. vs. UC-Irvine^ El Paso 6 p.m. 22 Tue. vs. UTEP or Norfolk State^ El Paso TBA 29 Tue. at North Texas Denton 8 p.m. JANUARY 2 Jan. at Incarnate Word* San Antonio 4:30 p.m. 4 Mon. at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 7 p.m. 9 Sat. NEW ORLEANS* HUNTSVILLE 4:30 p.m. 11 Mon. SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA* HUNTSVILLE 6:30 p.m. 16 Sat. at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. 3 p.m. 18 Mon. NICHOLLS* HUNTSVILLE 6:30 p.m. 23 Sat. at Stephen F. Austin* Nacogdoches 6 p.m. 25 Mon. ABILENE CHRISTIAN* HUNTSVILLE 6:30 p.m. 30 Sat. at Houston Baptist* Houston 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 1 Mon. at Lamar* Beaumont 7 p.m. 6 Sat. at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi* Corpus Christi 7 p.m. 13 Sat. HOUSTON BAPTIST* HUNTSVILLE 4:30 p.m. 15 Mon. at Abilene Christian* Abilene 7:30 p.m. 20 Sat. CENTRAL ARKANSAS* HUNTSVILLE 4:30 p.m. 27 Sat. TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI* HUNTSVILLE 7 p.m. 29 Mon. at Central Arkansas* Conway, Ark. 4 p.m. MARCH 3 Thur. LAMAR* HUNTSVILLE 6:30 p.m. 5 Sat. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN* HUNTSVILLE 7 p.m Wed.-Sat. Southland Conference Katy TBA Sam Houston State University Men s Basketball Facts University Information Founded: Location:...Huntsville, Texas Enrollment:...20,181 Nickname:...Bearkats Colors:...Orange & White President:... Dr. Dana G. Hoyt Athletic Director:...Bobby Williams Faculty Representative:...Dr. James Bexley Senior Woman Administrator:...Chris Thompson Venue Information Name, Year Opened:... Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum Capacity:... 6,100 Record:...Won 321, Lost 141 Press Row Phone:... (936) Coaching Staff Head Coach:...Jason Hooten Alma mater, Year:...Tarleton State, 1993 School Record, Years:...Won 98, Lost 69, 5 years Career Record, Years:...Won 98, Lost 69, 5 years Assistants:...Chris Mudge (Texas 2006), Matt Braeuer (Wichita St. 2008), Omar Lowery (Concordia Wisconsin 2002) Basketball Office Phone:... (936) , Media Relations Basketball Contacts:... Paul Ridings, Jason Barfield, Andrew Pate ...ridings@shsu.edu; jbarfield@shsu.edu; apate@shsu.edu O ffi c e :...(936) or Fax:... (936) Website Year in Review Overall, Conference Record/Finish: , 15-3 / Conference runner-up Letterwinners Returning/Lost:...7 / 5 Starters Returning/Lost:...1 / 4 Newcomers:...7 Postseason History First Year of Basketball: Joined Southland: All-Time Record:...Won 1,247, Lost 1,195 / 96 years NCAA Division I Record, Years:... Won 339, Lost 586 / 28 years Southland Regular-Season Record, Titles, Last:...Won 203, Lost 285 / 3 / 2010 Southland Tournament Titles, Last:... 2 / 2010 NCAA Appearances (Division I), Last:... 2 / 2010 CIT Appearance, Last:... 2 / 2015 Sam Houston Men s Basketball

7 Head Coach Jason Hooten Sam Houston State University has compiled eight 20-victory seasons in its 28 years at the NCAA Division I level. Jason Hooten has been a part of six of those eight seasons either as head coach or as an assistant. Since he joined the staff in July 2004, the Bearkats have compiled a record of 225 wins and only 126 losses. The Sam Houston men have earned Southland tournament berths each of his 11 years in Huntsville. The Kats won the event in 2010, reached the finals in 2006, 2014 and 2015 and the semifinals seven times. Southland Conference champions in 2010, Sam Houston has finished among the top three teams in the league nine of the last 11 years. The Kats won three West Division titles and advanced to national post-season play three times. Named head coach on April 2, 2010, Hooten has directed Sam Houston to a overall record including back-to-back 20-win seasons the past two years (24-11 in 2014 and 26-9 last season). Hooten s Bearkats have made their third and fourth NCAA Division I post-season appearances in 2014 and 2015, reaching the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament in both years. Sam Houston s CIT opening round victories over Alabama State two years ago and UNC-Wilmington last season represented Sam Houston s first two NCAA post-season victories. The past three seasons have seen the Kats make their mark at the annual Southland tournament in Katy. Seeded No. 6 in 2013, Sam Houston battled its way to the semifinals, defeating No. 7 seed Central Arkansas and No. 3 seed Oral Roberts before falling to the eventual tournament champion Northwestern State Victories over Oral Roberts and A&M-Corpus Christi in 2014 and another win over the Islanders last year have propeled the Kats into the finals in their last two trips to Katy. Sam Houston Men s Basketball

8 In his first season as Bearkat head coach in 2011, Hooten directed the Bearkats to their third consecutive Southland Conference West Division championship and the program s seventh consecutive winning season. The Bearkats 18 wins represented the most victories by a first-year head coach in the program s NCAA Division I history. As an assistant coach, Hooten helped direct Sam Houston to a record. The 2010 Bearkats won the Southland regular season and tournament titles to earn a berth the NCAA New Orleans regional. Hooten joined the SHSU staff July 1, In 2009, RecruitingRumors.com selected Hooten as one of the top 100 NCAA assistant coaches and CollegeInsider.com named him Mid-Major Top 25 assistant coaches honorable mention. Previously, he was assistant basketball coach at Tarleton State University for Lonn Reisman. He helped lead the Texans to a combined record. A 1987 graduate of Killeen Ellison High School, Hooten lettered in basketball and baseball. He earned All-CenTex and All-Super CenTex honors. Hooten has been named as a Killeen ISD Distinguished Alum. Hooten holds two degrees from Tarleton State, earning a bachelor s degree in exercise and sport studies in 1993 and a master s in He is married to the former Kristen Miller. The pair have a daughter, Jadyn, and a son Jayce. Jason Hooten Career Record AS HEAD COACH - Won 98, Lost 58 Year Team...W L Pct. Post Season 2015 Sam Houston Southland Finals CIT Second Round 2014 Sam Houston Southland Finals CIT Second Round 2013 Sam Houston Southland Semifinals 2012 Sam Houston Southland First Round 2011 Sam Houston Southland Semifinals AS ASSISTANT COACH - Won 331, Lost 170 Year Team...W L Pct. Post Season 2010 Sam Houston Southland Champions NCAA Div. I Tournament 2009 Sam Houston Southland Quarterfinals 2008 Sam Houston Southland Semifinals 2007 Sam Houston Southland Quarterfinals 2006 Sam Houston Southland Finals 2005 Sam Houston Southland Semifinals 2004 Tarleton State NCAA Div. II Tournament 2003 Tarleton State NCAA Div. II Tournament 2002 Tarleton State NCAA Div. II Tournament 2001 Tarleton State Tarleton State Tarleton State Tarleton State Tarleton State Tarleton State Tarleton State NAIA Playoffs 1994 Tarleton State NAIA Playoffs Sam Houston Men s Basketball

9 Assistant Coach Chris Mudge Chris Mudge joined head coach Jason Hooten s men s basketball coaching staff on June 1, 2010, and has helped direct the Bearkats to a record during the past five seasons.that mark includes back-to-back 20- plus win seasons the past two years. Sam Houston s 50 victories are the most for the program in a two-year span since the 1972 and 1973 squads first accomplished the feat. Mudge helped direct Sam Houston to its third and fourth post-season national tournament appearance as an NCAA Division I competitor. After back-to-back appearances in the Southland Conference tournament finals in Katy, the Kats have earned berths in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Their victories over Alabama State and UNC-Wilmington in the CIT first rounds are the Bearkats first two NCAA post-season wins. Each of Mudge s seasons at Sam Houston the Kats have earned Southland tournament berths. Sam Houston reached the tournament semi-finals in 2013 and the finals in both 2014 and Prior to joining the Bearkat staff, Mudge served as the assistant coach at Midland College for two years, helping lead the Chaparrals to a 63-7 record and back-to-back National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national top 10 rankings. Mudge was in charge of skill development for the Chaparral guards for teams that compiled a 33-4 record and reached the national championship finals in 2009 and went 30-3 and played in the regional final in He is a graduate of Stony Point High School in Round Rock where he was the starting point guard and led his team to a top 10 ranking in the state. Mudge earned his bachelor s degree in marketing in 2006 at the University of Texas at Austin. He served with the Longhorn basketball team as head manager, recruiting assistant, camp coordinator and assistant video coordinator. In the summer of 2005, Mudge was named manager of the USA National Basketball Team (Dallas and Miami, Fla.) where he assisted coaches and players in drills and scrimmages during the team trials. He also assisted in training sessions to prepare for the Global Games and other international competitions. After receiving his bachelor s degree, Mudge was elevated to graduate assistant with the Longhorns. His responsibilities included player skill workouts, assisting the video coordinator, film exchange coordinator, producing scouting and developmental edits for the team, creating a video playbook and drills notebook for the University of Texas coaching staff. He also supervised grad assistants and undergraduate office assistants. Mudge earned his Master s in Kinesiology from the University of Texas (3.7 GPA) in May of Mudge and his wife Lindsey are the parents of daughter Jordan who was born in June Sam Houston Men s Basketball

10 Assistant Coach Matt Braeuer During Matt Braeuer s first two seasons as an assistant on head coach Jason Hooten s men s basketball staff, Sam Houston made its third and fourth postseason national tournament appearance as an NCAA Division I competitor. With a record in 2014 and a 26-9 mark in 2015, the Kats have put together 50 victories in consecutive seasons. Only once before in Sam Houston history (in 1972 and 1973) have Bearkat squads equaled that twoyear mark. Each of Braeuer s two seasons, Sam Houston has reached the finals of the Southland Conference Tournament in Katy and followed up with a berth in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. The victories over Alabama State and UNC-Wilmington in the Kats two CIT first round appearances are the Bearkats first NCAA post-season wins. Before coming to SHSU, Braeuer worked two seasons as the video coordinator for men s basketball at the University of Maryland. He also coached at Midland College and was a graduate assistant and three-year starter at Wichita State. At Maryland, Braeuer was responsible for assisting with scouting, game preparation and video analysis of Maryland practices and games. He arrived at Maryland after spending one season as an assistant coach at Midland. The Chaparrals went 33-4 and reached the NJCAA Division I national championship game that year. Braeuer spent two seasons as a graduate assistant on the staff of Gregg Marshall at Wichita State. There he worked on film exchange, practice scheduling, community service events and was the director of Shocker Basketball Camps. Matt knows what it takes to succeed at the NCAA Division I level, Hooten said. He played on teams that reached the NCAA Sweet 16 and the NIT finals. He has coached in the ACC the last two years. Matt is a good teacher and will help us become better on the court. Braeuer ( BREYE-ur ) played for his father, Ed, at Belton High School, where he started at point guard for three seasons. As a senior, he was a Texas Class 5A first team All-State selection, as well as a first team all-region pick. He was also named MVP of District 13-5A. He was recruited by head coach Mark Turgeon to Wichita State and played for him for three seasons before Turgeon left to coach Texas A&M. Braeuer started for three seasons at point for the Shockers, where he helped WSU return to the NCAA Tournament, play in the Sweet Sixteen and earn a Top-10 national ranking. Braeuer is in Wichita State s career top 10s in 3-pointers and games played and stands 11th in career assists and steals for the Shockers Sam Houston Men s Basketball

11 Assistant Coach Omar Lowery In his first season as an assistant on head coach Jason Hooten s staff, Omar Lowery helped lead Sam Houston to not only its second consecutive 20-win season, but also the Southland Conference tournament finals and a berth in the CollegeInsider.com tournament in Omar Lowery joined the staff in October, Previously Lowery served last season as an assistant at San Jose State after spending four years as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Cal Poly and three seasons at Texas State. The 26-9 season for the Bearkats in gave Sam Houston a total of 50 victories in the past two seasons - the most in a two-year span in SHSU basketball history. Only the 1972 and 1973 teams equaled the 50-victory record. At both San Jose State and Cal Poly, Lowery focused on out of state recruiting in the Midwest and Texas while also involved in recruiting the state of California. He was also in charge of skill development for the post players. Cal Poly basketball saw a new level of success while Lowery was there, setting a program record for Big West victories at 12 and set a school season record for home wins. The team posted the program s first win over a ranked opponent with a victory at No. 11 UCLA. Lowery also helped in the skill development of the post player at Cal Poly including Chris Eversley who was a All-Big West first team honoree. He tutored Brian Bennett who was 63rd among Division I players in field goal percentage at 52.4 ( ) and Malik Love, Jr., who was the Big West Co-Freshman of the Year. Prior his arrival at Cal Poly, Lowery spent three seasons at Texas State ( ) where he helped recruit seven players ranked among the top-40 Texas high school prospects. With those players, Texas State increased its win totals each of three seasons Lowery was on the bench. Lowery was instrumental in the academic success of the program in San Marcos. He helped mentor 2009 Capital One/Southland Conference all-academic selections John Rybak and Ryan White. As a graduate assistant at Eastern New Mexico University ( ), Lowery recruited and coached 2005 Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Year Josh Jackson and 2006 All-Lone Star second team selection Justin Redman-Trotter. Lowery also served as a member of the physical education department. As a collegiate player, Lowery competed for two seasons at South Plains College before transferring to Concordia University where he earned All-Lakeshore Conference first team honors. Concordia qualified for the 2000 NCAA Division III Tournament, the first time in school history. A Wisconsin native, Lowery graduated from Concordia (Wisc.) in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education. He received his master s degree in sports administration from Eastern New Mexico in Lowery has a son, Miles. Sam Houston Men s Basketball

12 Meet the Bearkats 21 Paul Baxter Guard Senior - 3L Austin, Texas / Bowie High School Paul Baxter is special has been a rock for us the past three years. Even as a freshman with an older team, you could see the guys listened to him. He is a tough, hard-nosed player who practices hard every single day. He is one of the hardest playing guys I ve ever coached. Jason Hooten SAM HOUSTON Played in 103 of the Kats 104 games in three years, helping lead Sam Houston to a overall record... started all but 12 contests since his freshman season... steady floor leader for the Bearkats who has a career average of 26.0 minutes played per game enters senior season with 863 career points and 299 all-time assists scored in double figures 35 times Started every game except for Senior Night vs. UCA... averaged 27.2 minutes and 8.4 points per contest... ranked second in assists for the team... scored in double figures 13 times... season high 17 points vs. Incarnate Word in victory in Huntsville Team Most Valuable Player... started every game, averaging 28.2 minutes per contest... thirdleading scorer (9.1 points) and second in assists (129)... scored in double figures 12 times including high game of 19 at SMU Played in all but one game, starting in 22 contest as a true freshman... third-leading scorer with 248 points (7.5 per game)... scored in double figures 10 times... season best was 19 points versus Central Arkansas and Eastern Washington BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL One of the Austin area s top players, ranking among the Centex leaders in scoring (18.4 points per game), assists (7.0) and steals (2.7) in also pulled down 6.7 rebounds per contest, helping lead the Bulldogs to their first district championship since All-Central Texas Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore...defensive Most Valuable Player in District 15-5A in one of only three Centex players to be named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-state squad... son of Ron Baxter who played for coach Abe Lemons at the Texas on the Longhorns 1979 National Invitational Tournament team CAREER TOTALS Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg TOTAL

13 Meet the Bearkats 3 Dakarai Henderson Guard Junior-2L Pearland, Texas / Dawson High School Dakarai Henderson averaged 21 minutes a game for us, giving us offense from the perimeter. He s going to be called upon to step up and play a much larger role for us than in the past. An outstanding leader, Dakarai is an awesome kid with a strong work ethic. Jason Hooten SAM HOUSTON Outstanding perimeter shooter who provided offensive punch off the bench the past two seasons... big reason why the Kats averaged 28.4 bench points per contest during the 26-victory 2015 season... owns.369 career 3-point percentage and has averaged 16.8 minutes per game the past two years... career scoring total of 507 points includes 23 double figure performances Fourth-leading scorer for Sam Houston, coming off the bench as one of the first subs each game... led squad in total 3-point baskets (62) and in 3-point shooting percentage (.348)... scored in double figures in 15 games including eight double figure performances in the Kats last 11 regular season contests season high was 16 points against Austin College, Howard Payne and Louisiana-Lafayette Hit 40.6 percent from 3-point range (41-of- 101)... averaged 12.0 minutes playing in 31 games... season best 21 points in victory over Hillsdale Red-shirt as true freshman... signed early with the Bearkats in November in 2011 PEARLAND DAWSON HIGH SCHOOL Shot 49.6 percent from the floor and 39.7 percent from beyond the 3-point arc. He is an 82.3 percent shooter at the free throw line... District 24-4A Newcomer of the Year in 2011, is averaging 24.8 points per game for Dawson his point baskets led Texas Class 4A high school basketball. CAREER TOTALS Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg TOTAL

14 Meet the Bearkats 34 Aurimas Majauskas Center Junior-2L Marijampole, Lithuania / Future Prep Aurimas played behind 6-11 Michael Holyfield and was our seventh leading scorer last year. This year he could be our leading scorer. He is a totally different player from Mike offensively. Aurimas can shoot threes and move around and play inside or outside. Jason Hooten SAM HOUSTON Talented offensive player under the boards... skilled inside who plays well with his back to the basket... added a new dimension to the Bearkat inside game coming off the bench for starter Michael Holyfield... averaged 6.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 11.8 minutes per game the past two seasons... owns career percentages of.565 from floor and.762 from the line career totals include 396 points and 205 rebounds One of seven Bearkats who averaged 7.0 or more points per game during the 26-victory season... strong contributor as reserve on squad that averaged 29.3 bench points per contest... leading scorer for Sam Houston against Wofford, Nicholls and Abilene Christian... posted seven double figure scoring performances including top game of 20 points versus Wofford Lettered as a true freshman in , playing in 26 games as a reserve post player... averaged 9.2 minutes per contest... shot 57.7 percent from the field... season high was 19 points in victory over Hillsdale posted four double figure scoring games FUTURE COLLEGE PREP (CALIF.) Averaged 11.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists for a squad that set a national prep record with 52 victories during the season... named as the team s Most Valuable Player... totaled 18 performances with double figure points and rebounds... named to three all-tournament teams... both of his top scoring and rebounding performances came in a contest versus the Korea College All-Stars in which he totaled 34 points and 18 boards CAREER TOTALS Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg TOTAL

15 Meet the Bearkats 20 Jamal Williams Guard Sophomore-1L Houston, Texas / Episcoplal High School SAM HOUSTON Returning sophomore letterman who averaged 13.3 minutes a game playing in all but two contests as a true freshman athletic young player with tremendous upside hard worker with ability to defend and handle the ball percent from the field and 71.2 percent from the line... top games on the boards included seven rebounds at Central Arkansas and five at Stephen F. Austin... totaled 16 steals and 33 assists EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Jamal averaged more than 13 minutes a game for us as a true freshman. We re counting on him to step up and play a much larger role this year. He can defend as well as handle the ball. His athleticism and work ethic will be a plus for us. Jason Hooten 2015 Saw 438 minutes of playing time as a reserve made his first college start in regular season finale at Stephen F. Austin, scoring 11 points... scored in double figures in three other games with 14 points against Southwest New Mexico, 13 in overtime victory over South Dakota and 12 in the Southland tournament final against the Lumberjacks... shot 48.1 Averaged 24.3 points per game, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.6 assists... two-time all-conference and all-state selection... named to top 25 watch list for the 2014 Guy V. Lewis Award, presented to the top high school basketball player in the Houston area... honor roll student CAREER TOTALS Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg

16 Meet the Bearkats 33 Albert Almanza 12 Josh Delaney Forward Freshman-RS Austin, Texas / Saint Stephens High School Guard Freshman-RS Harker Heights, Texas / Harker Heights SAM HOUSTON Red-shirted as true freshman in has four more seasons to play for the Bearkats... early signee in November, father played basketball at Houston Baptist and his grandfather is in the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame SAINT STEPHENS HIGH SCHOOL Averaged 15.2 points, 2.1 steals and 6.1 rebounds as a senior... named Most Valuable Player for Saint Stephens... ranked ninth in the Central Texas area in scoring, 12th in steals and 16th in rebounding percent shooter from the field including 44 three-point baskets... earned all-tournament honors at the Corpus Christi Caller Times tournament and the Westlake Classic events... TexasHoops.com academic all-star... as a junior, averaged 15.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in Albert is athletic, skilled and has a great basketball IQ. He can dribble, pass or shoot. With Michael Holyfield gone, we re going to be a different team inside this year and Albert will be part of that mix. Jason Hooten SAM HOUSTON Red-shirt as true freshman... will have four more years eligibility... early signing in November... joins the Bearkats as a true freshman point guard in HARKER HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Led Harker Heights into the playoffs in averaged 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.9 assist and 1.5 steals as a senior... shot 46 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line... earned first team all-district and all-region honors... voted Most Valuable Player in district 8-5A... Harker Heights won the district championship with a 12-2 record and finished the season 29-5, reaching the 5A regional quarterfinals A hard-nosed floor leader, Josh has a lot of speed and is fast with the ball. He is a smart player who shoots well and is a good passer. A red-shirt as a true freshman, he is a hard worker who will contribute. Jason Hooten Sam Houston Men s Basketball

17 Meet the Bearkats 5 Jesse Lopez 22 Mitch McCormick Forward Sophomore - 1L El Paso, Texas / Bowie High School Guard Junior - 2L Montgomery, Texas / Montgomery SAM HOUSTON Contributed to the Bearkats 26-victory season in as a reserve forward... red-shirted as a true freshman in averaged 5.5 minutes per game in his 19 appearances last season... shot 41.2 percent from the floor, scoring 31 points and pulled down 23 rebounds... top statistical performance was 14 points in victory over Southwest New Mexico BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL First-team All-City and All-District selection who averaged 16.8 points and 13.4 rebounds per game as he led Bowie to two bi-district championships... selected to the TABC All-Region team and is listed on the Texas Basketball Magazine All-State squad... member of the National Honor Society, ranked in the top 10 percent of his class with a 3.8 grade point average and won the Junior ACT achievement award GP Min. Avg. FG Pct. 3Pt. Pct. FT Pct. Reb.-AVg. Pts-Avg In his third year with the program, Jesse continues to improve. A versatile athlete with a fine basketball IQ, he can play a lot of positions for us. Jason Hooten SAM HOUSTON Reserve guard who has been part of the Bearkat squads that have rolled up 50 victories, reached the Southland tournament finals and played in the CollegeInsider.com post-season event each of the past two years... earned a spot on squad as walk-on... hard worker who brings a lot to the table... played in 14 games last year, logging 45 minutes of action... appeared in six games in , scoring five points... played in seven games as a freshman in averaged 3.3 minutes per game... totaled seven points... team player with strong work ethic MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL Two-year starter and three-year letterman... All-District guard as a senior... averaged 12.3 points per game GP Min. Avg. FG Pct. 3Pt. Pct. FT Pct. Reb.-AVg. Pts-Avg Mitch is a hard worker who brings a lot to the table. He is a real team player who contributes a lot to our program. He is one of those guys who will do whatever he is asked. Jason Hooten

18 Meet the Bearkat Newcomers 11 Jalin Barnes 24 Torry Butler Guard Junior-Transfer Concord, North Carolina / Evelyn Mack Academy SAM HOUSTON Combo guard from Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas, who can play multiple positions BARTON COUNTY Averaged 13.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists in named Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference honorable mention all-league team captain of 24-win team for coach Craig Fletchall (who also coached former Sam Houston starter Wilder Auguste, a twotime All-Southland performer in 2004 and 2005) earned KJCCC Player of the Week honors in mid-season after scoring 25 points in a win over Seward County and 22 in an upset of No. 12 ranked Hutchison Community College CHRISTIAN FAITH ACADEMY Starter for 25-4 team as a senior as a junior helped lead Wakefield High School to state class 4A playoffs Jalen was our last signing this spring and we feel he is the final piece to the puzzle. We like the fact that he can play multiple positions and defend the way we want to defend. He can be an effective scorer with his strength and athleticism. Jason Hooten Junior-Transfer Monticello, Arkansas / Monticello High School SAM HOUSTON Athletic forward from Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri versatile player who can player who can play multiple positions THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Averaged 12.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a sophomore for coach Bess (who has totaled 1,208 victories at Three Rivers) earned NJCAA first team all-region honors and was a first team all-conference selection led Three Rivers to a 23-8 overall record in led team in rebounding and field goal shooting MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL All-state performer on teams that earned back-to-back berths in the Arkansas state tournament the Billies ranked in the top five in Class 4A, finishing with a 26-4 record in , Butler s senior year Torry comes from a quality program at Three Rivers where he played for Hall of Fame coach Gene Bess. We envision Torry in the same kind of role Demarcus Gatlin filled last season. He can rebound, defend and has a great feel for the game. Jason Hooten Sam Houston Men s Basketball

19 Meet the Bearkat Newcomers 2 Cameron Delaney 33 Marc Andre Fortin Guard Sophomore-Transfer Harker Heights, Texas / Harker Heights SAM HOUSTON Joins his brother Joshua and his sister Angela as part of the Bearkat basketball family transfer from the University of Denver who will red-shirt during the season and have three years of eligibility remaining afterwards UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Played in 18 games, starting six times as a true freshman in averaged 13.6 minutes per game, scoring 44 points high game was 11 points versus South Dakota, going 4-for-5 from the field with a pair of three-pointers HARKER HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Two-time first team All-District and team Most Valuable Player averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists as a senior produced a 12.4 scoring average as a junior We re excited to have Cameron join our program. He brings a lot to the table as a transfer from the University of Denver. With the addition of newcomers like Cameron, we feel like we could have even better depth that last season. Jason Hooten Center Freshman-HS Quebec City, Ontario Cegep De Sainte-Foy SAM HOUSTON Athletic post player with tremendous work ethic and high energy level athletic and fast with good hands played hockey until two years ago when he began playing basketball picked up the game quickly and continues to progress as a player CEGEP DE SAINTE-FOY Averaged 12.6 points and 7.9 rebounds this past season earned RESQ second-team all-star honors... former ice hockey player We are really impressed with Marc. He is highly athletic. At this point in his career as a freshman he is a lot further than Michael Holyfield was four years ago. He has good hands and is a highly intelligent young man. He is going to help us as a freshman and have a really good career. Jason Hooten Sam Houston Men s Basketball

20 Meet the Bearkat Newcomers 1 Ameer Jackson 23 Andre Sands Junior-Transfer Concord, North Carolina Evelyn Mack Academy SAM HOUSTON Transfer from Dodge City Community College in Kansas versatile athlete who can play all three guard positions DODGE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Averaged 14.6 points and 4.3 rebounds as a sophomore shot 46.1 percent from the floor and 37.9 percent from beyond the arc starter who averaged 26.6 minutes per contest as a freshman in , averaged 13.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. He averaged 22.1 minutes. EVELYN MACK ACADEMY Averaged 14.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds for Evelyn Mack Academy in Kannapolis, North Carolina FORT UNION HIGH SCHOOL As a junior in at Fort Union High School in Charlotte, NC, averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 assists and 6.3 rebounds An early signing for us, Ameer is a physically gifted athlete who can play any where on the perimeter. What we like best Ameer is he is the type of person who will fit in well with the guys we have on the squad. He will take on whateverr role we ask to help us succeed. Jason Hooten Junior-Transfer Freeport, Bahamas Sun Rise Christian SAM HOUSTON Transfer from Casper College in Casper, Wyoming CASPER COLLEGE Averaged 6.9 points and 5.4 rebounds as a sophomore for coach Dan Russell shot 51.8 percent for 22-8 team. HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Averaged 13.1 points and 22.1 minutes per game as a freshman in SUNRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Averaged 14.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds for coach Kyle Linstead at Sun Rise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas FREEPORT BAHAMAS Played for Darrell Sears (who coached former Bearkat Antuan Bootle) as a member of the powerhouse Sunland Stingers team that made back-to-back appearances in the Hugh Campbell final Andre is a big strong player who has a physcial presence under the boards we really like. As he makes the transition from junior college ball to Division I, he has an opportunity to have some minutes and be a good player for us. Jason Hooten Sam Houston Men s Basketball

21 Meet the Bearkat Newcomers 4 Jovante Spivey Junior-Transfer Savannah, Ga. Savannah High School Sam Houston Men s Basketball SAM HOUSTON A transfer from South Georgia State College who brings a wealth of honors SOUTH GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE First-team junior college All-America selection played in the 2015 National Junior College All-America All-Star game in Las Vegas,... averaged 22.1 points NJCAA national leader in free throws and free throw attempts with a.792 percentage from the line team MVP All-Region... conference Player of the Year and Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association All-Tournament scored in double figures in every game ranks as South Georgia s all-time leading scorer with 1,251 points set the school record for most points in a season as a freshman in , tied the season record for most points SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL Starting quarterback in football and all-league guard in basketball led basketball team to state finals Javonte is a player who can come in and contribute immediately. He is an outstanding young man who will fit into our culture here that emphasizes not only performance but leadership in the class rorom and the community. Jason Hooten BEARKATS POST-SEASON PLAY AT NCAA DIVISION I LEVEL NCAA Division I 1R 2003 Tampa, Fla. Florida L New Orleans, La. Baylor L CollegeInsider.com Tournament 2014 Huntsville Alabama State W Huntsville San Diego L Huntsville UNC-Wilmington W Huntsville UL-Lafayette L SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 1990 Monroe, LA - 1R UT-Arlington L Monroe, LA - 1R Southwest Texas L Shreveport, LA - 1R UT-San Antonio L Huntsville, TX - 1R Nicholls St. W Shreveport, LA - SF Northwestern St. L Huntsville, TX - 1R UT-Arlington W 2ot Shreveport, LA - SF McNeese St. L Huntsville, TX - Champions McNeese St. W Stephen F. Austin W ot Nacogdoches, TX - 1R Stephen F. Austin L Huntsville, TX - 1R McNeese St. W Hammond, LA - SF Southeastern LA L Huntsville, TX - 1R UT-Arlington W 2ot Huntsville, TX - SF Stephen F. Austin W Natchitoches, LA - Finals Northwestern St. L Houston, TX - 1R Lamar L Katy - SF McNeese St. W ot UT-Arlington L Katy - 1R UT-San Antonio L Katy - 1R Nicholls W Katy - SF SE Louisiana W Katy - Champions Stephen F. Austin W Katy - 1R Stephen F. Austin W Katy - SF UT-San Antonio L Katy, - 1R Stephen F. Austin L Katy - 1R Central Arkansas W Katy - QF Oral Roberts W Katy - SF Northwestern St. L Katy-2R Oral Roberts W Katy-SF A&M-C. Christi W Katy-Finals Stephen F. Austin L Katy-SF A&M-C. Christi W Katy-Finals Stephen F. Austin L

22 Returning Bearkats Single Game Highs PAUL BAXTER Points 19 Central Arkansas 1/17/13 19 at Eastern Washington 2/23/13 19 at SMU 11/26/13 3-Pt. FG 4-5 at SMU 11/26/13 FT Made 9-9 Central Arkansas 1/17/ A&M-Corpus Christi 1/30/14 Rebounds 7 Four games Assists 11 New Orleans 3/8/14 Steals 4 New Orleans 3/8/14 4 at Central Arkansas 2/27/14 AURIMAS MAJAUSKAS Points 20 vs. Wofford 11/23/14 19 Hillsdale Baptist 11/11/13 18 Abilene Christian 2/16/15 3-Pt. FG 2-2 Houston Baptist 1/31/15 FT Made vs. Wofford 11/23/14 Rebounds 9 at LSU 12/13/14 9 Lamar 2/2/15 9 at Abilene Christian 1/25/14 9 Hillsdale Baptist 11/11/13 DAKARI HENDERSON Points 21 Hillsdale Baptist 11/11/13 16 Three games 3-Pt. FG 4-6 Hillsdale Baptist 11/11/ A&M-Corpus Christi 2/7/15 FT Made 4-4 Alabama State 3/18/ Northwestern State 1/5/15 Rebounds 4 Houston Baptist 1/13/15 Assists 3 UT-Pan American 12/6/14 Steals 3 Lamar 2/2/15 3 Stephen F. Austin 3/14/15 JAMAL WILLIAMS Points 14 Southwest New Mexico 11/29/14 13 South Dakota 11/21/14 FT Made 7-8 Southwest New Mexico 11/29/14 Rebounds 7 Central Arkansas 2/21/15 Assists 3 Three games Steals 2 Five games JESSE LOPEZ Points 14 Southwest New Mexico 11/29/14 FT Made 2-2 Fairfield 11/22/14 Rebounds 7 Southwest New Mexico 11/29/14 Paul Baxter Dakarai Henderson MITCH McCORMICK Points 3 Nicholls 1/20/15 3 Nicholls 1/11/14 Jamal Williams Aurimas Majauskas Sam Houston Men s Basketball

23 Bearkat Men s Basketball Statistics TOTAL FG 3-PTS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS POINTS ## FULL SEASON GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 11 Gatlin, DeMarcus Ransom, Kaheem Peters, Jabari Henderson, Dakarai Holyfield, Michael Baxter, Paul Majauskas, Aurimas Williams, Jamal McKinney, Marquel Burwell, Marcus Goodwin, Sean Lopez, Jesse McLeroy, Kyle McCormick, Mitch Total Opponents RECORD: Overall Home Away Neutral ALL GAMES CONFERENCE SCORE BY PERIODS: 1st 2nd OT Total Sam Houston Opponents Specialty Statistics SHSU Foes Points in the paint Points from turnovers nd chance points Fast break points Bench points TOTAL FG 3-PTS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS POINTS ## SOUTHLAND GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg. 11 Gatlin, DeMarcus Peters, Jabari Baxter, Paul Ransom, Kaheem Henderson, Dakarai Holyfield, Michael Majauskas, Aurimas Williams, Jamal McKinney, Marquel Burwell, Marcus Goodwin, Sean McLeroy, Kyle McCormick, Mitch Lopez, Jesse Total Opponents November 8 AUSTIN COLLEGE W at UNLV L vs. South Dakota^ W (3 ot) 22 at Fairfield^ W vs. Wofford^. L U. OF THE SOUTHWEST W December 3 at Texas A&M L TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN W at LSU L EASTERN WASHINGTON W PRAIRIE VIEW A&M.W HOWARD PAYNE W January 3 INCARNATE WORD* W NORTHWESTERN STATE* W at New Orleans* W at Southeastern Louisiana* W McNEESE STATE* W at Nicholls*. W STEPHEN F. AUSTIN* L at Abilene Christian* W HOUSTON BAPTIST* W February 2 LAMAR* W A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI* W TEXAS COLLEGE W at Houston Baptist* W ABILENE CHRISTIAN* W at Central Arkansas* W at A&M-Corpus Christi* L March 2 CENTRAL ARKANSAS* W at Lamar* W at Stephen F. Austin* L vs. A&M-Corpus Christi W vs. Stephen F. Austin L UNC-WIlmington W Louisiana-Lafayette L Sam Houston Men s Basketball

24 Bearkat Men s Basketball Statistics Individual Game By Game-Points-Rebounds-Assists Opponent Result Peters McKinney Henderson Lopez Gatlin Ransom Willilams Baxter Burwell Majauska Holyfield Goodwin AUSTIN COLLEGE W at UNLV L vs South Dakota WOT at Fairfield University W vs Wofford L SOUTHWEST (NM) W at Texas A&M L UTPA W at LSU L EASTERN WASH W PRAIRIE VIEW A&M W HOWARD PAYNE W INCARNATE WORD W NORTHWESTERN ST W at New Orleans W at Southeastern La W MCNEESE STATE W at Nicholls W STEPHEN F. AUSTIN L at Abilene Christian W HOUSTON BAPTIST W LAMAR W A&M-CC W TEXAS COLLEGE W at Houston Baptist W ABILENE CHRISTIAN W at Central Arkansas W at A&M-C. Christi L CENTRAL ARKANSAS 3/2/15 W at Lamar W at Stephen F. Austin L vs A&M-C. Christi W vs Stephen F. Austin L UNCW W LA-LAFAYETTE L Sam Houston Men s Basketball

25 Bearkat Game-By-Game Results / Leaders DATE OPPONENT SCORE ATT. HIGH POINTS HIGH REBOUNDS 11/8 at Texas-Pan American W Jabari Peters 11 Terrance Motley 11/14 AUSTIN COLLEGE W Dakarai Henderson 8 Michael Holyfield, DeMarcus Gatlin 11/16 at UNLV L Kaheem Ransom 10 Michael Holyfield, Marcus Burwell 11/21 vs South Dakota Wo DeMarcus Gatlin 8 M. Burwell, J. Peters, M. Holyfield 11/22 at Fairfield University W Kaheem Ransom 6 Michael Holyfield 11/23 vs Wofford L Aurimas Majauskas 6 Marquel McKinney 11/29 U. of the SOUTHWEST W Paul Baxter 8 Michael Holyfield 12/03 at Texas A&M L Kaheem Ransom 9 Michael Holyfield 12/06 UTPA W D. Gatlin; D. Henderson 8 Jabari Peters 12/13 at LSU L Jabari Peters 14 Michael Holyfield 12/16 EASTERN WASHINGTON W Kaheem Ransom, Jabari Peters 8 Michael Holyfield 12/20 PRAIRIE VIEW A&M W Jabari Peters 7 Michael Holyfield, DeMarcus Gatlin 1/3 *INCARNATE WORD W Paul Baxter 11 Michael Holyfield 1/5 * NORTHWESTERN ST. W Michael Holyfield, Jabari Peters 13 Jabari Peters 1/10 *at New Orleans W DeMarcus Gatlin 14 Michael Holyfield 1/12 *at Southeastern La. W Jabari Peters 6 Aurimas Majauskas 1/17 * MCNEESE STATE W Jabari Peters 11 Michael Holyfield 1/20 *at Nicholls W Dakarai Henderson, A. Majauskas 7 Jabari Peters 1/24 *STEPHEN F. AUSTIN L DeMarcus Gatlin 7 Michael Holyfield 1/26 *at Abilene Christian W Kaheem Ransom 7 DeMarcus Gatlin 1/31 *HOUSTON BAPTIST W Jabari Peters 10 Michael Holyfield 2/2 *LAMAR W Kaheem Ransom 11 Michael Holyfield 2/7 *A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI W Kaheem Ransom 11 Michael Holyfield 2/9 TEXAS COLLEGE W DeMarcus Gatlin 9 Michael Holyfield 2/14 *at Houston Baptist W Kaheem Ransom 6 Aurimas Majauskas 2/16 *ABILENE CHRISTIAN W Aurimas Majauskas 12 Michael Holyfield 2/21 *at Central Arkansas W Jabari Peters 7 Jamal Williams 2/28 *at A&M-Corpus Christi L Paul Baxter 10 Michael Holyfield 3/2. *CENTRAL ARKANSAS W Kaheem Ransom, Paul Baxter 8 Jabari Peters, Michael Holyfield 3/5 *at Lamar W Jabari Peters 6 M. Holyfield, Aurimas Majauskas 3/7 *at Stephen F. Austin L Jabari Peters 6 Kaheem Ransom, DeMarcus Gatlin 3/13 vs A&M-Corpus Christi W Jabari Peters 14 Michael Holyfield 3/14 vs Stephen F. Austin L Michael Holyfield 12 Michael Holyfield 3/18 UNCW W Aurimas Majauskas 11 Michael Holyfield 3/21 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE L Dakarai Henderson 10 DeMarcus Gatlin

26 Southland Tournament at the Merrell Center A trip to the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy is the goal of every league team for the 35th annual Southland Conference Basketball post-season tournament. The event determines which team will represent the league in the NCAA Division I March Madness National Championship Tournament. Sam Houston has reached the finals at the Merrell Center twice including last season s championship game. Sam Houston Men s Basketball

27 Bearkats Play The Best Sam Houston State University annually plays a challenging nonconference schedule that takes the Bearkats to some of the most famous arenas in college basketball. In fact, the record for most three point baskets in Adolph Rupp Arena is held by Bearkats, both individually and as a team. In November, 2011 Sam Houston s Corey Allmond hit 11 of 15 treys in a narrow loss to Kentucky before 22,278 fans. Sam Houston also has visited Pauley Pavillion at UCLA, the Erwin Center in Austin, Assembly Hall in Indiana, Reed Arena in College Station and other top venues at Arkansas, Arizona State, Auburn, Cincinnati, Florida, Memphis, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Saint Louis and Texas Tech. Sam Houston Men s Basketball

28 BIG BEARKAT VICTORIES Sam Houston 92, Colorado St Sam Houston 107, Auburn Sam Houston 68, Fresno St Sam Houston 61, Saint Louis Sam Houston 56, Texas Tech Sam Houston 80, Missouri Sam Houston 78, New Mexico St Sam Houston 74, Nebraska Sam Houston 81, Baylor 64 Sam Houston Men s Basketball

29 HOME OF THE BEARKATS Sam Houston State is at home in its last eight seasons. From December 1998 to November 2008, the Bearkats went 46-0 in home non-conference games

30 Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, the home of Sam Houston State University men s and women s basketball and volleyball, seats 6,110 fans. The arena was dedicated on Feb. 9, 1976, with a defeat of Southwest Texas State. Since that night, the Bearkats have rolled up a record of 321 victories and only 141 losses in the facility. In the 22 seasons since 2000, Sam Houston is an incredible at Johnson Coliseum. A main concourse is situated below the primary seating arrangement with ramps leading to orange chairback seats. The dome-shaped building features a maplewood playing surface lighted from a catwalk suspended 55 feet above court level. Sam Houston Men s Basketball

31 REASONS TO CHOOSE NCAA March Madness Appearances CollegeInsider.Com Post-Season Tournament Southland Conference Championships Academic All-Southland Conference Honorees Since 2006 Six 20-victory seasons since 2006 BEARKAT BASKETBALL AN IMPORTANT DECISION One of the most difficult decisions for any young person is the selection of a university at which to pursue a college degree. As a student-athlete with exceptional skills, choosing a university and a men s basketball program that is right for you takes on added importance. I urge you to evaluate carefully every facet of each university and basketball program you consider. Closely examine the head coach, his staff, the academic and athletic facilities, the academic reputation of the institution, the community and the total environment. You should feel comfortable knowing this is where you will live and experience some of the most exciting years of your life. At Sam Houston State University, we provide an environment that contributes to the successful development of both the student and the athlete. A positive, rewarding collegiate and basketball experience is our commitment to every player in the program. Our men s basketball program is built upon a foundation of academic, athletic and personal integrity. I encourage you to closely examine what Sam Houston has to offer you. We feel that your college decision is not only a four-year commitment but also a lifetime commitment. Jason Hooten Head Coach, Sam Houston State University Sam Houston Men s Basketball

32 The Commissioner s Cup SOUTHLAND SUCCESS With 30 Southland Conference championships in 16 sports since 2000, Sam Houston stands as the only league member to win five Commisioner s Cup All-Sports titles. Sam Houston also is the only Southland member to win the Commissioner s Cup three consecutive seasons. OUTSTANDING COACHES Sam Houston head coaches have earned Southland Conference Coach of the Year honors a total of 35 times in 28 years in the league Southland Conference All-Sports Champion 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2014 Southland Conference Men s All-Sports Champion 2000, 2007, 2014, 2015 Southland Conference Women s All-Sports Champion 2013 President Dr. Dana G. Hoyt and athletic director Bob Williams display two of Sam Houston s all-sports trophies symbolic of the Bearkats success in all of the University s sports programs.

33 NCAA Division I Success NCAA PLAYOFFS FOOTBALL 1986, 1991 First Round 2013 Second Round 2000 Quarterfinals Semifinals 2011, 2012 Finalists BASEBALL 1987, 1989, 1996, 2007, , 2012, 2013, 2014 Regional finalists 2007, 2012, 2014 BOWLING 2011, 2013, 2014, National Champions MEN S BASKETBALL 2003, 2010 MEN S GOLF SOFTBALL 2007 WOMEN S VOLLEYBALL 1993, 1996 Consecutive NCAA Division I Championship Finalists OTHER NCAA POST-SEASON Men s Basketball CIT Post-Season Women s Basketball WBI 2012, WNIT 2013 Softball NIT Champions 1993

34 NCAA Post Season Accomplishments NCAA National Champions 2014 Women s Bowling 38 NCAA Division I Playoff Game Victories The Bearkats have earned victories on a national stage in NCAA post-season action in football, baseball, basketball, softball, golf and bowling.

35 Southland Conference Titles ALL-SPORTS CUP 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2014 MEN S ALL-SPORTS 2000, 2007, 2014 WOMEN S ALL-SPORTS 2013 REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS Baseball 1989, 2012, 2013, 2014 Men s Basketball 2000, 2003, 2010 Women s Basketball 2013 Football 1991, 2001, 2004, 2011, 2012, 2014 Men s Golf 1990, 1994, 2014, 2015 Women s Golf 2004, 2007 Softball 1988, 1990, 1993 Men s Outdoor Track & Field 2005, 2006 Women s Outdoor Track & Field 2005, 2006, 2008, 2014 Women s Indoor Track & Field 2007, 2008, 2014 Volleyball 1993, 1994, Southland Conference championships since Southland Conference championships in 28 years in the league 22 Coach of the Year Awards for Sam Houston since 2000 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS Baseball 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009 Men s Basketball 2003, 2010 Volleyball 1996 Softball 1988, 2007

36 NCAA Division I Highlights SAM HOUSTON IS... The only Southland Conference member to win five Commissioner s Cup All-Sports championships The only Southland member to win three consecutive Commissioner s Cup All-Sports championships The only Southland member to make back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division I Football National Championship Game Holder of the Southland s top winning percentage in the NCAA Division I football playoffs (.588, won 10, lost 7) Tied for most Southland Conference post season baseball tournament titles (4) The only Southland baseball program to win 12 consecutive tournament games for three straight post-season titles 28 NCAA Division I Post Season Appearances 2014 Women s Bowling National Champions 2011 & 13 FCS National Finalists

37 Bearkat Athletics By the Numbers Sam Houston accomplishments as a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference: 1,324 All-Southland Conference selections 196 Southland Conference individual champions (track, tennis & golf) 138 All-American selections 69 Southland Conference Individual Award Winners 29 Southland Conference Players of the Year 23 Southland Student Athletes of the Year 10 Southland tournament Most Valuable Players 10 NCAA Division I Academic All-Region honorees 5 Commissioner s Cup All Sports Champions 80 Sam Houston student-athletes have been named NCAA Division I All-America a total of 138 times 4 Southland Men s All Sports Champions 1 Southland Women s All Sports Champions

38 First Class Facilities FOOTBALL Elliott T. Bowers Stadium BASKETBALL Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum BASEBALL Don Sanders Stadium SOFTBALL Bearkat Softball Complex TRACK & FIELD Meredith & Miriam York Track Complex SOCCER Joseph Pritchett Field GOLF Michael McIver Golf Training Center TENNIS McAdams Tennis Center Recent Record Bearkat Crowds Include Football - 12,367 vs. Montana Basketball - 4,842 vs. Texas Tech Baseball - 1,517 vs. Texas A&M BOWLING Huntsville Lanes STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Ron Randleman Fitness Center

39 First Class Facilities Sam Houston has hosted NCAA Playoff Action Southland Post-Season Events Exciting Victories over Nationally-Ranked Opponents

40 Training the Elite Athlete Brian Hess WINNING EDGE The Bearkat athletic program gets a winning edge from its nationally recognized strength and conditioning program. Brian Hess directs the Bearkat strength and conditioning program. He has overseen outstanding programs at Delaware, Georgetown, Harvard and Iowa. NATIONAL RECOGNITION American Football Magazine has recognized Sam Houston s strength and conditioning program for its part in preparing the more than 400 athletes who compete in the Bearkats 17 intercollegiate sports. Ron Randleman Strength and Fitness Center 11,000 square feet l Opened in 2006

41 Sam Houston A Great Name In Texas Education BEAUTIFUL 316 acre main campus located in historic Huntsville among the forest and lakes of East Texas less than an hour away from the excitement of Greater Houston ATTENTION 23:1 student to faculty ratio (average class is 25 students) DIVERSE More than 19,700 students from 60 countries SUCCESSFUL One of the top 15 public universities nationwide for helping students stay on track and graduate QUALITY INSTRUCTION 72% of faculty members hold doctoral or terminal degrees Designated a Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education COMMITTED Top 50 in the United States for Commitment to Civic Engagement and Global Awareness on Campus by USA Today

42 Sam Houston State University General Sam Houston is the only man in U.S. history to be governor of two states (Tennessee and Texas). He led Texas to independence with the victory over Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto. Houston became the first president of the Republic of Texas, senator from the State of Texas and governor of the State of Texas. He is buried in Huntsville not far from the campus of the university named in his honor.

43 Bearkat Alumni Reach More than 65,000 Bearkat alumni live in the Greater Houston area The Houston media market, also known as the region s Designated Market Area (DMA) is the 10th largest in the nation with a population of 5.9 million and includes 19 countries. A total of 23 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Houston. Sam Houston State University ranks 2nd out of 38 public Texas four-year universities for graduates obtaining employment within 12 months of receiving their bachelor s degree, according to The Texas Higher Education 2013 Almanac. More than 111,000 alumni with university programs

44 Notable Sam Houston Bearkats WHAT IS A BEARKAT? Sam Houston s athletic teams have been nicknamed The Bearkats since 1923 when the university s name was changed by the Texas state legislature from Sam Houston Normal Institute to Sam Houston State Teachers College. WALT ANDERSON Head Referee Super Bowl XLV DAVID ADICKES Designer of Sam Houston statue ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Board of Directors member Dow Chemical MICHAEL BANKSTON 9 year veteran National Football League KATIE CLARKE Star of Broadway touring company of Wicked Prior to 1923, the sports teams were nicknamed The Normals. Early references to Bearkats spelled the name either Bearcats, Bear Cats, or Bearkats. A bearcat is said by some to be a kinkajou, a small, golden, carnivorous mammal that resides in the jungles of South America. ROGER CREAGER Country & Western Recording Star GARY DUDLEY President Southwest Business Corp. JOSEPH BUD HANEY Co-founder Profiles International PRESTON JOHNSON, JR. Senior Vice President Center Point Energy, Inc CHARLES JONES Senior Vice President Wells Fargo Dealer Service It is doubtful those who coined the Bearkat nickname had either a kinkajou or a binturong in mind, however. More likely, the name came from a popular local saying of the time, tough as a Bearkat! Since the animal in the saying was thought more mythical than real, the spelling settled upon was Bearkat. LYNNE LIBERATO First women president Houston Bar Association RICHARD LINKLATER Movie Director Academy Award Nominee DAN RATHER Former Anchor CBS News DON SANDERS Sanders Morris Group Inc Ryan-Sanders Baseball SAMMY BEARKAT National Champion Mascot The Sammy Bearkat mascot began appearing at Sam Houston sports events in 1959.

45 Sam Houston Bachelor s Degrees MORE THAN 80 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Major, Degree Accounting, BBA Applie Arts & Sciences, BAAS Art, BFA Art, BA Art-Photography, BFA Banking & Financial Institutions, BBA Bilingual Health Care Studies, BA Biology, BS Biology, BA Chemistry, BS Communication Studies, BA Communication Studies, BS Composite Science, BS Computer Animation, BFA Computing Science, BS Criminal Justice, BS Criminal Justice, BA Dance, BA Dance, BFA Economics, BBA English, BA Entrepreneurship, BBA Family & Consumer Sciences, BA Family & Consumer Sciences, BS Fashion Merchandising, BA Fashion Merchandising, BS Finance, BBA Food Science & Nutrition, BS Food Service Management, BA Food Service Management, BS Forensic Chemistry, BS General Business Administration, BBA General Business Administration, PGA Golf Management, BBA General Studies, BGS Geography, BA Geography, BS Geology, BS Graphic Design, BFA Health, BS History, BA History, BS Human Resource Management, BBA Industrial Technology Construction Management, BS Design and Development, BS Electronics, BS Industrial Safety Management, BS Interdisciplinary Agriculture, BS Agriculture Business, BS Agriculture Engineering Technology, BS Animal Science, BS Horticulture & Crop Science, BS Interdisciplinary Studies, BA Interdisciplinary Studies, BS Interior Design, BA Interior Design, BS International Business, BBA Kinesiology, BA Kinesiology, BS Management, BBA Management Information Systems, BBA Marketing, BBA Mass Communication, BA Mathematics, BA Mathematics, BS Music, BA Music. BM Music Therapy, BM Musical Theatre, BFA Nursing, BSN Philosophy, BA Photography, BA Photography, BS Physics, BS Political Science, BA Political Science, BS Psychology, BS Sociology, BA Sociology, BS Spanish, BA Studio Art, BA Studio Art, BFA Theatre, BFA Victim Studies, BA Victim Studies, BS Degree Types BA - Bachelor of Arts BAAS - Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts BM - Bachelor of Music BS - Bachelor of Science

46 Sam Houston Athletes Care... The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group of representatives from each sports team, provides a voice for student-athletes at all levels of the university. The group s goal to insure a quality academic and athletic experience that will culminate in graduation from the university. Bearkat student-athletes make an impact on the Huntsville community through a full calendar of annual service activities. The leadership role played on campus by Sam Houston studentathletes has been recognized nationally by the NCAA. Resources available to help assure student-athletes of classroom success include tutoring sessions; supervised study halls; assistance in selecting majors, degree plans and courses; academic advisement and use of the Sam Houston Learning Enhancement Center. Located in the Ron Mafrige Fieldhouse, the LEC features study and work areas, computers, printers and the Enterprise Career Center which offers advice on resume writing, interviewing skills and assistance for the job market.... and are cared for with outstanding programs to issure both quality athletic and academic experiences More than 90 percent of Bearkat student-athletes who complete their eligibility earn their degree.

47 Bearkat Athletics... Defining the team Student-Athlete STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Since 2007, 19 Kats have earned recognition as their individual sport s Southland Conference Student-Athlete of th Year a total of 23 times. The award is based on both performance in the arena and in the classroom. Lata Assudani Women s Tennis 2007 Luke Prihoda Baseball 2007 Jennie Sewell Outdoor Track 2007 Ryan Bright Men;s Basketball Jennifer Heinz Women s Golf 2008 Barkley Falkner Men;s Basketball 2009 Irina Sotnikova Women s Tennis 2009 ELITE 89 AWARD Sam Houston quarterback Greg Sprowls received the 2012 Elite 89 award from NCAA president Dr. Mark A. Emmert at the National Championship Football Game. ACADEMIC ALL-SOUTHLAND Bearkats have earned Academic All- Southland selection 761 times in SHSU s 28 years in the league. Brittany Brooks Women s Basketball 2010 Chris Cralle Indoor Track 2011 Outdoor Track 2011 Travis Watson Football 2011 Morgan Davis Indoor Track James Glenn Men s Golf 2012 Jake Arrington Baseball 2012 Shelby Hardy Women s Golf 2013 SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM Six of the last seven semesters, Bearkat student-athletes have combined to produce an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher, a mark that tops the GPA for all students attending SHSU. Tori Benavidez Softball 2013 Anthony Azar Baseball 2014 Lygia Foreman Outdoor Track 2014 Kara Whitson Indoor & Outdoor Track 2015 Zach Cabra Men s Golf 2015 Greg Sprowls receives the Elite 89 award from NCAA President Dr. Mark A. Emmert

48 The Texas State University System Board of Regents The Texas State University System has a long and illustrious history in Texas. It is the oldest and third largest higher education system in Texas. Beginning as an administrative means to consolidate the support and management of state teacher colleges, the System has evolved into a network of higher education institutions stretching from the Texas Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of far West Texas. Jaime R. Garza Chairman San Antonio Rossanna Salazar Vice Chairman Austin Today eight System components offer a broad range of academic and career pathways. Throughout the System, you will find professionals committed to preparing students for working and contributing to an increasingly global society. The academic and professional programs offered will help them learn to make sound decisions in life and become contributors in their communities. Each university, college and institute within The Texas State University System is unique in its own way and is highlighted within this website. Additional literature is available from each institution, and contact information is referenced within each section featured. Charlie Amato Regent San Antonio Veronica Muzquiz Edwards Regent San Antonio David Montagne Regent Beaumont Vernon Reaser III Regent Bellaire The Texas State University System is governed by an nine-member Board of Regents appointed by the Governor. In addition, a nonvoting student regent is appointed annually to the Board. The administration, which is headed by a board-appointed Chancellor, is based in Austin. System enrollment: 72,000 System total operating budget for fiscal year 2010: $822 million System total state appropriation for fiscal year 2010: $344 million William F. Scott Regent Nederland Alan L. Tinsley Regent Madisonville Donna N. Williams Regent Arlington Spencer Copeland Student Regent Huntsville Brian McCall Chancellor Sam Houston State University Administration Dr. Dana G. Hoyt University President Dr. Jaime Hebert Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs Carlos Hernandez Vice President for Finance, Operations Frank Holmes Vice President for University Advancement Dr. Heather Thielemann Vice President for Enrollment Management Frank Parker Vice President for Student Services Mark Adams Vice President for Information Technology Sam Houston Athletic Administration Bobby Williams Athletic Director Bobbie Hilliard Associate A.D. Finance Chris Thompson Associate A.D. Student Services Greg Hinze Associate A.D. Operations David Paitson Associate A.D. External Operations Paul Ridings Associate A.D. Media Services