GEORGIA STATE 2006-07 GAME NOTES GAME 17 FAST FACTS WHO: Georgia State Panthers (6-10, 2-4) at Delaware Blue Hens (3-14/1-5) WHAT: Colonial Athletic Association game WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Tip WHERE: Bob Carpenter Center (5,000), Newark, Delaware RADIO Georgia State/ISP Radio Network - WRAS-FM (88.5, 100,000 watts) and Internet Panther Sports Talk pregame 6:30 p.m. with Jason Hanes Coach Perry Show at 6:45, Game at 7 p.m. - Dave Cohen and Charlie Taylor Delaware - The River 94.7 FM - Mike Corey and Bill Komissaroff TEAM SITES: Georgia State (GeorgiaStateSports.com) Delaware (udel.edu/sportsinfo.com) THIS GAME AND SERIES: The University of Delaware s Bob Carpenter Center will be the site of the only meeting this year between these new CAA opponents. Georgia State topped Delaware, 99-72, in the season opener last year in Atlanta in the Panthers inaugural game in the CAA. State shot 56% for the game and controlled the boards with a 44-30 rebound advantage. Delaware begins its sixth year in the CAA; Georgia State its second. The Opponent: Delaware began the Monte Ross era when he was announced as the new 36-year old head coach last spring, after coming from the Saint Joseph s staff. The Blue Hens come in off a home win over William & Mary, 77-62, behind a 27- point, 11-rebound effort by 6-7 junior Herb Courtney. Courtney leads the team with his 18.5 scoring average to rank 4th in the CAA and leads with his 6.6 rebounding average to rank 9th in the CAA. The junior forward also ranks 4th in blocked shots with 30 and has scored 20 or more points this season in eight games. Freshman 5-10 guard Brian Johnson is 3rd in the CAA in assists with his 4.76 per game. Senior 6-3 guard Calvin Cannon leads the CAA in free throw shooting with a.917 rate on his 33-of-36 on the season. Junior 6-5 forward Sam McMahon hit 4-of-6 three-point baskets Saturday. Delaware hit a season-best 12-of-25 three-point shots in the win over William & Mary. Georgia State leads the CAA in three-point shooting defense (.291) as they moved past William & Mary after Delaware s effort. One Delaware Connection - The Blue Hens senior forward Chris Prothro was coached in high school by a former Georgia State player. Courtney Brooks, a Panthers point guard from 1991-94, is the head coach at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. That school under Brooks has been in the State Class A title game four straight years, winning two. In 2004, that school s 6-11 center Dwight Howard was picked in the first round by the Orlando Magic. Last year, 6-4 guard Javaris Crittenton was Mr. Georgia Basketball and McDonald s All-American who is now the starting point guard for Georgia Tech and is NBA-bound one day. Prothro was second team All-State as a junior and a Top 25 best player pre-season pick as a senior before a season-ending knee injury. CAA Tournament - March Madness in the CAA takes place in Richmond from Friday, March 2 through Monday night s championship game on March 5. Last year, UNC Wilmington defeated Hofstra in the championship game to earn the NCAA bid. How did Cinderella George Mason get to the Final Four? They got an at large bid after beating Georgia State in overtime and bowing to Hofstra in the semi finals. That s why it s Madness folks. Hofstra and Old Dominion each got postseason NIT bids and advanced to the final eight of that event as the CAA had four teams in postseason play.
GEORGIA STATE 2006-07 GAME NOTES NUMERICAL ROSTER CAPSULE No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown Notes 1 Rashad Chase F So. 6-7 225 Atlanta, Ga. Leads Team, 2nd CAA (7.8 reb.) 2 Lance Perique F/G Sr. 6-8 210 New Orleans, La. Leads Team 15.4 ppg. high of 29 4 Norman Mitchell G Fr. 6-4 180 Midfield, Ala. 165 min./22 pts, 16 reb.,12 asst., 11 Trae Goldston G Fr. 6-0 170 Decatur, Ga. 4.0 average, 10 treys, 18 assists 12 Michael Moynihan G Fr. 6-0 170 Roswell, Ga. PG has scored 5 pts, made 1 asst. 20 Ryan McBride G Jr. 6-6 180 Denver, Co. 23 treys, 45 reb./18 asst./7 blk. 21 Leonard Mendez G So. 6-4 170 Smyrna, Ga. Team Capt./ 12.3 ppg, 23 treys, 22 Ron Larris G Jr. 5-10 185 Gainesville, Fla. Leads Team with 39 assists; 15 treys 24 Ousman Krubally F/G Fr. 6-6 170 Atlanta, Ga Walk-on in October, 3 reb., 1 pt. 25 Brandon Cartwright G/F Sr. 6-5 210 Okla. City, Okla. 52 pts/36 reb./broke hand-jan.2 32 Justin Billingslea F/C Jr.. 6-8 235 Lithia Springs, Ga. Returned Dec. 20/ 17 ppg, 14 reb. 44 Kevin Lott F Fr. 6-7 210 Peachtree City, Ga. 77 minutes/20 pts, 16 reb. 50 Deven Dickerson C Jr. 6-9 260 Richmond, Va. 165 min./48 reb./18 blocks/42 pts 55 Wesley Turner F Fr. 6-7 205 Salisbury, N.C. 8 pts., 9 rebs./ Broken Nose-12-20 PANTHERS IN CAA STATISTICS Scoring 6. Lance Perique 15.4 Rebounding 2. Rashad Chase 7.8 14. Lance Perique 5.5 Field Goal Percentage 7. Leonard Mendez.471 (66-140) 10. Lance Perique.468 (80-171) Three-Point Percentage 3. Leonard Mendez.451 (23-51) Free Throw Percentage NR. Leonard Mendez.806 (29-36) 14. Lance Perique.712 (79-111) Blocked Shots 5. Deven Dickerson 18 (1.38) PANTHERS IN CAA TEAM STATISTICS 3-Field Goal Pct.-Def. 1st -.291 (109-374) Three-Point Pct. 5th -.352 (93-264) Rebounding 5th - 34.9 (559) Blocked Shots 6th - 44 (2.75) Offensive Rebounds 8th - 10.56 (169) Scoring 8th - 65.2 Steals 8th - 97 (6.06) Field Goal Defense 9th -.439 (426-971) Free Throw Pct. 10th -.681 (265-389) Offensive Rebounds 2tie. Rashad Chase 3.06 (49) Minutes 8. Leonard Mendez 533 (35.53)
GEORGIA STATE 2006-07 GAME NOTES AGGRESSIVE PANTHERS FIND FREE THROW SHOOTING A PLUS In 16 games, Georgia State has stepped up to the free throw line 389 times (average 24.3 per game) with 265 made (16.6 per game). The team is shooting.681 for the season. FT-FTA Pct. Last year through 16 games, they shot just 272 free throws (17.0 per game) and made 174 (10.9). This year s total is up significantly (16.6 to 10.9 +5.7 made and 24.3 to 17.0 +7.3 attempted). Georgia State has MADE 265 free throws this year. which is 63 more than its opponents. State has shot 92 more free throws by its aggressive inside play to the basket. CAA Most Attempts CAA Most Made 1. Vasylius, ODU 137 1. Vasylisu, ODU 100 2. Stokes, Hofstra 122 2. Neal, Towson 93 3. PERIQUE, GSU 111 3. Stokes, Hofstra 80 4. Neal, Towson 104 4. PERIQUE, GSU 79 5. Curtis, JMU 100 5. Curtis, JMU 76 6. CHASE, GSU 96 6. Courtney, Del. 71 Courtney, Del. 96 7. Rivera, Hofstra 70 8. Davis, NE 92 8. CHASE, GSU 64 9. Elegar, Drexel 90 9. Elegar, Drexel 62 Gm. 1 11-15 73.3 Gm. 2 26-36 72.2 Gm. 3 31-43 72.1 Gm. 4 27-36 75.0 Gm. 5 13-15 86.7 Gm. 6 25-37 67.6 Gm. 7 12-23 52.2 Gm. 8 3-6 50.0 Gm. 9 20-28 71.4 Gm. 10 15-25 60.0 Gm. 11 8-11 72.7 Gm. 12 18-24 75.0 Gm. 13 24-41 58.5 Gm. 14 7-11 63.6 Gm 15 11-17 64.7 Gm 16 14-21 66..7 Totals 265-389 68.1 Significant Sophomores Georgia State has two starting sophomores on this year s roster and they are both making major contributions. Rashad Chase, No. 1, was an All-CAA Rookie and started 16 games as a freshman. This year, the 6-7 forward: Leads team in rebounding (7.8) - 2nd CAA Leads team offense rebs. (49) - 2nd tie CAA 4 double-doubles this year (6 career) Top games of 24 and 23 points - 10 double figures, Top games of 12, 12, 12, 11 and 11 rebounds His 184 points and 124 rebounds after 16 games topped last year s final season totals in All-Rookie season. Leonard Mendez, No. 21, is the team captain this year. He started 11 of the final 12 games last year (allowed Senior to start on senior night) and the 14 of the 15 he has played this year (missed Drexel with flu). The 6-4 guard this year has: Hit double figures in 11 of the 15 games he has played, averaging 12.3 on the year (20th CAA) Top game of 20 points, three games each with 19 points 3rd in the CAA in three-point shooting (.451) with 23-51 Would be 5th in the CAA in free throw shooting (.806) with 29-36, but 3 shy of qualifying 8th in the CAA in minutes played (35.5) and 7th in field goal percentage (.471) Scored in double figures in last 6 consecutive games
GEORGIA STATE 2006-07 GAME NOTES FAST FACTS ON THIS SEASON Panthers have used 8 different starting line-ups, including a different one in each of the past 7 straight games. Panthers have come-from-behind after being down at halftime to win 4 games this year. Panthers have never posted back-to-back CAA wins yet. Each time last year they won a CAA game, they lost the next won (beat Delaware, lost Mason; beat William & Mary, lost Drexel, beat James Madison, lost William & Mary). This year they beat Towson but then fell to William & Mary. Saturday they beat UNCW and face Delaware on the road. The lead has changed hands the most this year 13 times vs. Charleston, 11 times vs. Towson and WSSU, 8 with Savannah, and 6 times each vs. Hofstra, Iowa, and Alabama State. THE BEST IS YET TO COME? Georgia State is one of the CAA s younger teams as 12 of the 14 members of this year s team should be back for next season. The Panthers have six freshmen, two sophomores and four juniors playing this season. Of the 90 possible starts this year through the 16 games, 59 of those starts (74%) have been by the underclassmen. Of the 30 possible starts in the CAA games, 24 of those (80%) have been by the underclassmen. TAKING BETTER CARE OF THE BALL Through the first 12 games, State s lowest turnover game was 12 (vs. Savannah State) with 8 games of 16 or more turnovers (5 games over 20). In the past 4 games, they have had that 12 or lower in each game with 11 vs. Towson, 12 vs. William & Mary, 12 vs. Northeastern and 11 vs. UNC Wilmington. NATIONAL 3-POINT DEFENSE 1 Texas A&M (B12) 25.2 2 Mississippi State (SEC) 27.0 3 Duke (ACC) 27.1 4 Oregon (P10) 27.4 5 Alabama (SEC) 27.5 6 Connecticut (BE) 28.0 7 West Virginia (BE) 28.3 8 Weber State (BSky) 28.4 9 Belmont (ASun) 28.6 10 Indiana (B10) 28.8 11 Fresno Sate (WAC) 28.9 12 Maryland (ACC) 29.0 13 Vermont (AE) 29.0 14 Robert Morris (NEC) 29.1 15 Kansas State (B12) 29.1 16 Oral Roberts (MCon) 29.2 17 Georgia State (CAA) 29.2 18 Southern California (P10)29.4 19 Georgetown (BE) 29.4 20 William & Mary (CAA) 29.5
GEORGIA STATE 2006-07 GAME NOTES A HOT HAND Senior forward Lance Perique has been doing what he does best: scoring points and has played played multiple positions. The 6-8 slasher s 2006-07 season inludes: Leads the team with his 15.4 point season average Top scoring games of 29, 26, 23, 22, 19, 17, 17 and 17 this season Has scored in double figures in 11 games. Top rebounding games of 14, 10, 8, 8, 7, 7 and 7 this season Second on the team in FG percentage (.468) Hit 79-of-111 free throws (3rd most attempts in CAA this season). Made 14 straight at one point with a perfect game of 10-for-10 in that streak. Family lost home and posssesions in Hurricane Katrina, but sur vived and lived in Atlanta for a year before returning Perique led the state of Louisiana in high school with his 27 points per game average and a top game of 45 points for Kennedy High in New Orleans. In JUCO ball, Perique averaged 16.7 for the season at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. WHAT S NEW? Georgia State has added a new assistant coach, Mark Macon, on the SI cover at right. The former All-American guard at Temple is still the Atlantic-10 Conference s all-time leading scorer and was No. 20 in NCAA history when he graduated. Macon helped Temple to a 32-2 season and a No. 1 regular season ranking. He ll be put to good use with all the new and young guards on the Panthers roster. State welcomes seven new players, including two junior college transfers and five freshmen, into the program. With four senior guards gone from last year, the Panthers will be looking closely at the play of the new guards to determine the playing rotation time for the season. Wing Ryan McBride, left, is one of those seven new faces. He has scored 106 points this season with his 23 threepoint baskets. A CHALLENGING START Georgia State s losses have come against a rugged schedule that has included 8 winning teams: RPIratings.com Record (Georgia State RPI rating is 224 of the 336 teams) 7 Clemson 17-1 No. 14 ESPN/USA Today/ No. 17 AP 31 Georgia Tech 13-4 Was No. 21 AP when played 26 Florida State 12-5 Was No. 28 AP/ No. 34 ESPN/USA Today 36 Drexel 12-4 No. 35 in AP poll and No. 33 in ESPN/USA Today poll, won 10 of last 11 74 Hofstra 12-5 CAA preseason favorites on the road, 22 straight wins at home 109 Iowa 10-7 Defending Big Ten tournament champs, 91% home record 111 Charleston 11-7 Southern Conference preseason favorites in Cremins debut 140 Charlotte 7-8 Atlantic 10 contenders on the road 206 William & Mary 10-5 Was onn seven-game winning streak at the time 181 Northeastern 5-12 Won two in a row at home, 3-1 in CAA at home
GEORGIA STATE 2006-07 GAME NOTES 8 Different Starting Line-ups Used 1 2 3 4 5 Larris Mendez Cartwright Perique Chase (twice) Larris Mendez McBride Perique Chase (four times) Goldston Mendez McBride Perique Chase (twice) Larris Mendez Cartwright Chase Dickerson (once) Larris Mendez Cartwright Chase Dickerson (once) Larris McBride Perique Chase Dickerson (once) Larris Mitchell McBride Perique Chase (once) Larris Mendez McBride Perique Chase Larris Mendez Mitchell Perique Chase (once) Mendez Mitchell McBride Perique Billingslea (once) Halftime Comebacks to Win: Down 7 at UNC Wilmington (29-22), Came back to win by 5, 59-54 in OT Down 5 vs. Winston-Salem (42-37), Came back to win by 7, 94-87 Down 3 vs. Towson (35-32), Came back to win by 6, 87-81 in 2 OT Down 1 vs. Savannah State (6-25), Came back to win by 10, 70-60 Halftime Comebacks to Take Lead, But Lost: Down 5 at Charlotte (35-30), Came back to take lead, 63-62, with 3:47, lost 72-63 Down 12 at Hofstra (31-19), Came back to take lead, 59, 57, with 1:30, lost 62-59 Double Figures Games : This Season Current Streak Career Perique 11 15 Chase 10 15 Mendez 10 6 13 Dickerson 10 Billingslea 9 Larris 3 3 Goldston 3 3 McBride 2 2 Cartwright 1 1 HALF A HUNDRED REBOUNDS: While scoring 100 points is rare, getting 50 rebounds is also not done often. When the Panthers grabbed 50 Saturday vs. Towson, it marked the first time since Dec. 20, 1999, when they also had 50 in a road win over Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. CAREER Best Points By Player: Perique 29, 26, 23, 22, 19 Chase 24, 23, 18, 16 Mendez 20, 19, 19, 19 Goldston 22, 11, 10 Dickerson 20, 14 Billingslea 19, 16 Cartwright 13, 8 McBride 12, 11 Larris 12, 11, 11 Mitchell 6 Lott 4 Turner 4 Moynihan 3 Krubally 2
GEORGIA STATE 2006-07 GAME NOTES Georgia State s Record When... Playing teams w/ above.500 records... 2-8 Playing teams w/ below.500 records... 4-2 Scored 80 or more points... 2-0 Scored 70-79 points... 2-1 Scored 60-69 points... 1-3 Scored less than 60 points... 1-6 Oppt scored 80 or more points... 2-4 Oppt scored 70-79 points... 2-0 Oppt scored 60-69 points... 1-3 Oppt scored less than 60 points... 2-2 FG pct. was 30-39 pct.... 1-5 FG pct. was 40-44 pct.... 4-4 FG pct. was 45-49 pct.... 0-1 FG pct. was 50 pct. or better.... 1-0 Oppt FG pct. was 30-39 pct... 1-2 Oppt FG pct. was 40-44 pct.... 5-2 Oppt FG pct. was 45-49 pct.... 0-2 Oppt FG pct. was 50 pct. or better... 0-3 Attptd more FT than oppt... 6-2 Attptd same or fewer FT than oppt... 0-8 Outrebounded oppt... 4-1 Had same or fewer rebounds... 3-8 Committed 10-15 TOs... 4-4 Committed 16-20 TOs... 1-3 Committed 20-25 TOs... 1-3 More TOs than opponent... 3-8 Fewer TOs than opponent... 3-3 Made 4-7 steals... 4-10 Made 8-10 steals... 0-0 Made 11-13 steals... 2-0 Made 14 or more steals... 0-0 More or same steals than opponent... 3-2 Fewer steals than opponent... 3-8 Leading at halftime... 2-2 Tied or trailed at halftime... 4-8 Game margin was 1-5 points... 1-1 Game margin was 6-10 points... 4-4 Game margin was 11-19 points... 1-2 Game margin was 20 or more points... 0-3 Score within 6 points in final 5 minutes... 4-3 Led with 5:00 left or less... 5-2 Led with 2:00 left... 5-1 Day.... 3-4 Night... 3-6 Ranked Opponents: Drexel was the 4th opponent that Georgia State has faced this year that is receiving votes in the national polls. Drexel (11-2) follows Georgia Tech, Florida State and Clemson on the schedule. Team Highs Points: 94 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 FG Made: 28 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 FG Attpts: 57 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 FG%:.549 (28-51) vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 3-pt FG Made: 11 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 10 at Charlotte and at Northeastern 3-pt FG Attpts: 26 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 3-pt FG%:.625 (10-16) at NE, 1-10-07 FT Made: 31 vs, WSSU, 11-19-06 FT Attpts: 43 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 FT%:.867 (13-15) at Charlotte, 11-25-06 Rebounds: 50 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 48 vs. Ala. State, 11-21-06 Assists: 14 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 Steals: 11 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 11 at UNCW, 1-13-07 Blocked Shots: 6 vs WSSU, 11-19-06 Turnovers: 25 vs. Ala. State, 11-21-06 Fouls Committed: 23 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 HOME ATTENDANCE 2006-07 Georgia State Top Performances Player Highs Points: 29 Lance Perique at ASU, 12-16-06 26 Lance Perique vs. Towson, 1-6-07 24 Rashad Chase vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 FG Made: 8 Lance Perique (three times) FG Attpts: 18 Lance Perique vs. Towson, 1-6-07 FG%:.700 Lance Perique at Hofstra, 12-2-06 3-pt FG Made: 4 Trae Goldston vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 3-pt FG Attps: 9 Ryan McBride vs. Charl, 11-25-06 3-pt FG%:.1.000 3-3, Ron Larris at Hofs., 12-2-06 FT Made: 12 Rashad Chase vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 FT Attpts: 16 Rashad Chase vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 16 Rashad Chase at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 FT%: 1.000 (10-10) Lance Perique at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Rebounds: 14 Lance Perique vs. Towson, 1-6-07 12 Rashad Chase vs. Sav. St., 11-30-06 12 Rashad Chase at Charl., 11-25-06 12 Rashad Chase vs. Towson, 1-6-07 Assists: 6 Ron Larris at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Steals: 4 Ron Larris vs. Sav. State, 11-30-06 4 Leonard Mendez vs. Sav. State, 11-30-06 Blocked Shots:4 D. Dickerson vs. Sav. St., 11-30-06 The Florida State game was the fourth best on campus attendance in school history. Attendance on Dec, 7 was 3,510. The only time the place was totally full of its 4,500 capacity was on Feb. 4, 1989, when the basketball game was actually the warm-up for a Jay Leno Show that followed. State beat Stetson, 75-69. The second largest was 4,028 on March 3, 2001, when Georgia State played host in the TAAC league championship game with the berth on the line for the NCAA. State defeated Troy, 79-55. The third largest was when Jerry Tarkanian brought his Fresno State team to the Arena on Nov. 19, 1999, for the season opener. Fresno prevailed, 74-64. The 3,510 topped the 2,512 in the opener vs. Charleston for the 2006-07 season best. The largest home game attendance for Georgia State was when they played host to John Thompson and Georgetown on Nov. 18, 1998, a few blocks away at the Georgia Dome. The crowd reached 10,027 for that season opener that the Hoyas won, 83-68. The second largest home game attendance was last year s game a few blocks away at Philips Arena, home of the Hawks. That Dec. 6 game vs. No. 15 Kentucky drew 8,154 as Kentucky won, 73-46. The largest road crowds State has played in front of was the 22,368 at Rupp Arena in Kentucky on Nov. 26, 2004 and the 16,215 at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Feb. 12, 2001.
2006-07 CAA STANDINGS & NOTES 2006-2007 STANDINGS (Through Games of Jan. 14, 2007) Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. H A N VCU 6 0 1.000 14 3.824 6-1 7-0 1-2 Hofstra 5 1.833 12 5.706 4-0 5-4 3-1 Old Dominion 5 1.833 12 5.706 10-2 2-3 0-0 Drexel 4 2.667 12 4.750 5-1 7-3 0-0 William & Mary 3 3.500 10 6.625 8-2 2-4 0-0 George Mason 3 3.500 9 7.562 4-2 5-4 0-1 Northeastern 3 3.500 5 12.294 5-1 0-9 0-2 Georgia State 2 4.333 6 10.375 4-4 2-6 0-0 Towson 2 4.333 7 9.438 4-3 2-5 1-1 UNC Wilmington 1 5.167 4 11.267 3-3 0-7 1-1 James Madison 1 5.167 4 12.250 3-5 0-6 1-1 Delaware 1 5.167 3 14.176 1-5 1-8 1-1 SEASON NOTEBOOK Drexel, 12-4, has claimed wins over No. 23 Syracuse, Villanova, Saint Joseph s, George Mason,Toledo, Fairleigh-Dickinson and Vermont. Old Dominion started strong with a win at No. 8 Georgetown (75-62) and a waltz past previously unbeaten Richmond (69-52) and UAB. The 21-5 Monarchs lost a four-point decision to Clemson. George Mason, the team most eyes are on after its Final Four run, has opened at 9-7 with a trio of close losses. The Patriots led at the half, but dropped a nailbiter to then No. 17 Wichita State (4-0), also lost on free throws with 7.5 seconds left before 15,455 at Creighton and lost by three to Bucknell. They ve played only 6 of their 16 games at home. Hofstra is 12-5 but just a whisker from 15 wins. The Pride lost by one-point at Hawaii, by two points in overtime to Manhattan, and by six points in the opener at Charlotte. They have won 22 straight regular season home games. They lost at Syracuse. VCU has 14 wins, including ones over UAB, Richmond, Houston, Charleston, Albany and Elon. James Madison has victories over Wofford of the SoCon and VMI. Towson has wins over Chattanooga, Samford and Hartford. UNC Wilmington defeated Colorado of the Big 12, 67-55, and East Carolina, 59-44.. Monday, Jan. 15 Tuesday, Jan. 16 Wednesday, Jan. 17 Thursday, Jan. 18 Saturday, Jan. 20 Towson at Loyola (Md.) - 4 p.m. George Mason at William & Mary - 7 p.m. Georgia State at Delaware - 7 p.m. Old Dominion at James Madison - 7:30 p.m. Northeastern at Drexel - 7:30 p.m. UNC Wilmington at VCU - 7:30 p.m. Towson at Hofstra - 7 p.m. James Madison at Georgia State - 7 p.m. Drexel at Delaware - Noon UNC Wilmington at Towson - 2 p.m. Northeastern at George Mason - 4 p.m. William & Mary at Hofstra - 4 p.m. Old Dominion at VCU - 7:30 p.m.
GETTING DEFENSIVE ABOUT IT In the first half of games this season, State has held 10 of the 16 opponents to 31 points or less. In the CAA games, the best first halves were holding William & Mary to 22, Drexel to 27 and UNCW to 29 points. The season best was 21 to Alabama State. In the second half, State has held 7 opponents to 35 points or less. The season best was just 18 second half points to UNCW on Saturday. State limited Towson to 29 secondhalf points in coming from behind to force the OT and get that win on Jan.6. State has limited its CAA opponents to 66.5 points a game this year. The 54 Saturday to UNCW (including the OT) was a three-point bucket less than the 57 they allowed William & Mary to have on Jan. 8. Drexel got 61 in its win over the Panthers. Other season defensive games included 56 and 59 points to Alabama State, 60 to Savannah State, 62 at Hofstra, and 67 to Top 20 ranked Clemson. State has held 5 opponents under 40% shooting for the game, including.373 to UNCW on Saturday. The season best was.324 to Alabama State. State has held 12 of its 16 opponents to under.333 on three-point shooting. They held 7 under.230 outside the arc. Only Georgia Tech, Iowa and Northeastern topped 40% outside the arc on State this year. The Big Three Comparison In Georgia Comparing the Big Three universities in Georgia since Coach Perry arrived in 1997-98 with Lefty Driesell. Georgia Univ. of Georgia STATE Georgia Tech 2006-07 6-10 10-5 13-4 2005-06 7-22 15-15 11-17 2004-05 14-15 8-20 20-12 2003-04 20-9 16-14 27-9 2002-03 14-15 19-8 16-15 2001-02 20-11 22-10 15-16 2000-01 29-5 16-15 17-13 1999-2000 17-12 10-20 13-17 1998-99 17-13 15-15 15-16 1997-98 16-12 20-15 19-14 Totals 161-124 151-138 166-133.565.523.555 WHAT S NEXT? State will be on the road for a first-time ever at Delaware on Jan. 17 to conclude a threegame road swing. Following these road games, State is back home to play host to James Madison on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. and Hofstra on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. this month. Then, they ll make a three-day trip to play William & Mary and ODU in Virginia on a Saturday-Monday rotation. That will make it 5 road games of the past 7. All this leads to the CAA Championships in Richmond on March 2-5.
ESPN/USA TODAY Final Top 25 Poll 1. Florida 2. UCLA 3. LSU 4. Connecticut 5. Villanova 6. Memphis 7. Duke 8. George Mason 9. Texas 10. Gonzaga 11. Boston College 12. Washington 13. Ohio State 14. North Carolina 15. West Virginia 16. Georgetown 17. Illinois 18. Pittsburgh 19. George Washington 20. Tennessee 21. Wichita State 22. Kansas 23. Iowa 24. Bradley 25. Bucknell Final Conference RPI Ratings 1. SEC 2. Big Ten 3. Big East 4. ACC 5. Big 12 6. Missouri Valley 7. Pac-10 8. CAA 9. Mountain West 10. WAC 11. Atlantic 10 12. West Coast 13. Metro Atlantic 14. Conference USA 15. Horizon 16. Mid-American 17. Big Sky 18. Sun Belt 19. Big South 20. Patriot 21. Ohio Valley 22. Southland 23. Big West 24. Southern 25. Ivy League 26. Northeast 27. America East 28. Mid-Continent 29. Atlantic Sun 30. MEAC 31. SWAC Non-Conference Post-Season Winning Percentages SEC 18-6 (.750) CAA 8-3 (.727) Pac-10 9-5 (.643) Big East 18-12 (.600) C-USA 5-4 (.556) Missouri Valley 7-6 (.538) ACC 10-10 (.500) Big Ten 8-9 (.471) Atlantic 10 3-5 (.375) Big 12 4-7 (.364) Teams Making Final Four of NCAA, Pre-Season AND Post-Season NIT Tournaments: CAA SEC ACC Big East Big Ten C-USA Pac-10 3 (Drexel, George Mason, Old Dominion) 3 (Florida, LSU, South Carolina) 1 (Duke) 1 (Louisville) 1 (Michigan) 1 (Memphis) 1 (UCLA NCAA and pre-nit) Conferences With Most 24+ Win Teams CAA Big East Big Ten ACC Big 12 C-USA MWC Pac-10 SEC 4 (George Mason, Hofstra, Old Dominion, UNC Wilmington) 3 (Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Villanova) 3 (Illinois, Iowa, Ohio State) 2 (Boston College, Duke) 2 (Kansas, Texas) 2 (Memphis, UAB) 2 (Air Force, San Diego State) 2 (UCLA, Washington) 2 (Florida, LSU)
PANTHERS MATHEMATICS 1 - Number of new coaches added to this year s roster: former All-American player Mark Macon from the Temple staff. 2 - Number of OT games this year. Defeated Towson in 2 OT and UNCW in one OT. 2 - Number of seniors on this year s team: Brandon Cartwright and Lance Perique. 4 - Wins this season when trailing at halftime and coming back for the win. 4 - Double-Double games this season by Rashad Chase (6 career). 7 - Number of new players added to this year s roster: five freshmen and two JUCO transfers. 7 - Number of consecutive seasons with 180 or more three-point baskets made. 7.8 - Rebound average of Rashad Chase in 2006-07 that leads team (2nd CAA). 8 - Number of states that the 13 players on the roster come from. 9 - Consecutive seasons with 100 or more blocked shots. Georgia State had 106 during the 2005-06 season to extend the streak. 14 - Number of OT games Panthers have played over past 5 seasons (6-8 record, 2-0 in 2006-07). 15 - Consecutive seasons that Georgia State had won 10 or more basketball games before the 7-win season of 2005-06. BASKETBALL BY THE NUMBERS 22 - Consecutive game winning streak when scoring 80 or more points, including two in 2005-06. Team is 56-3 last 58 times it has topped the 80-point mark. 46 - Blocks Deven Dickerson had to rank fourth in the CAA in 2005-06 and the third all-time most in a season at State. 49 - Minutes Lance Perique played vs. Towson in double OT win to tie the school game record. 57-65 - Coach Michael Perry s record since taking over as head coach on Jan. 3, 2003. 70% - Home court winning percentage (62-27) since February of 2000. 160 - Wins Michael Perry has been a part of in his nine seasons at Georgia State..291 - Three-point defensive shooting percentage allowed to rank the best in the CAA this year. 341 - Consecutive games Georgia State has made at least one three-point basket in a game. 389 - Free Throws the Panthers have shot this year (a CAA best)..471/451 - Oveall shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage of Leonard Mendez that ranks in the top 10 in the CAA this year. 15.4 - Lance Perique s scoring average in 2006-07 to lead the team (6th in CAA).
Georgia State Roster 2006-07 Georgia State Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown (HS)/Previous Schools 32 Justin Billingslea F Jr.. 6-8 235 Lithia Springs, Ga./Lithia Springs HS 25 Brandon Cartwright G/F Sr. 6-5 210 Okla. City, Okla./Northern Okla. CC 1 Rashad Chase F So. 6-7 225 Atlanta, Ga./Mays HS 50 Deven Dickerson C Jr. 6-9 260 Richmond, Va./Henrico HS 11 Trae Goldston G Fr. 6-0 170 Decatur, Ga./ IMG (Fla.) Academy 24 Ousman Krubally F/G Fr. 6-6 170 Atlanta. Ga./W.D. Muhammed HS 22 Ron Larris G Jr. 5-10 185 Gainesville, Fla./Kilgore (Tex.) CC 44 Kevin Lott F Fr. 6-7 210 Peachtree City, Ga./North Atlanta Prep 20 Ryan McBride G Jr. 6-6 180 Denver, Co./Monterey Peninsula JC 21 Leonard Mendez G So. 6-4 170 Smyrna, Ga. /Campbell HS 4 Norman Mitchell G Fr. 6-4 180 Midfield, Ala./ Midfield HS 12 Michael Moynihan G Fr. 6-0 170 Roswell, Ga./Centennial HS 2 Lance Perique F/G Sr. 6-8 210 New Orleans, La. (JFK)/N eastern Okla. A&M CC 55 Wesley Turner F Fr. 6-7 205 Salisbury, N.C./West Rowan HS 2006-07 Georgia State Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown (HS)/Previous Schools 1 Rashad Chase F So. 6-7 225 Atlanta, Ga./Mays HS 2 Lance Perique F/G Sr. 6-8 210 New Orleans, La. (JFK)/N eastern Okla. A&M CC 4 Norman Mitchell G Fr. 6-4 180 Midfield, Ala./ Midfield HS 11 Trae Goldston G Fr. 6-0 170 Decatur, Ga./ IMG (Fla.) Academy 12 Michael Moynihan G Fr. 6-0 170 Roswell, Ga./Centennial HS 20 Ryan McBride G Jr. 6-6 180 Denver, Co./Monterey Peninsula JC 21 Leonard Mendez G So. 6-4 170 Smyrna, Ga. /Campbell HS 22 Ron Larris G Jr. 5-10 185 Gainesville, Fla./Kilgore (Tex.) CC 24 Ousman Krubally F/G Fr. 6-6 170 Atlanta, Ga./W.D. Muhammed HS 25 Brandon Cartwright G/F Sr. 6-5 210 Okla. City, Okla./Northern Oklahoma CC 32 Justin Billingslea F Jr.. 6-8 235 Lithia Springs, Ga./Lithia Springs HS 44 Kevin Lott F Fr. 6-7 210 Peachtree City, Ga./North Atlanta Prep 50 Deven Dickerson C Jr. 6-9 260 Richmond, Va./Henrico HS 55 Wesley Turner F Fr. 6-7 205 Salisbury, N.C./West Rowan HS Coaching Staff: Head Coach Michael Perry, 5th year, 51-55 (Richmond, 81) Drew Catlett (Randolph-Macon, 85) Mark Macon (Temple, 91) Mark Dannhoff (Wisconsin-LaCrosse, 91) Dir. of BB Operations: Brian Judski (Clemson 92) Pronunciation Guide Justin Billings-lee Rah-SHOD Chase Ooze-man Koo-bawly Lance PEAR-eek
Roster BREAKDOWN Birthdates By Calendar Jan. 5 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 March 13 April 20 May 11 July 12 Aug. 6 Aug. 8 Sept. 4 Oct. 3 Oct. 22 Oct. 30 Dec. 19 Chase Perique Turner Krubally McBride Goldston Moynihan Mendez Dickerson Cartwright Billingslea Mitchell Lott Larris Oldest Players (age as of Nov. 15, 2006) Ryan McBride (4-20-81) 25 Lance Perique (2-17-83) 23 Brandon Cartwright (9-4-83) 23 Justin Billingslea (10-3-85) 21 Ron Larris (12-19-85) 20 Deven Dickerson (8-8-86) 20 Youngest Players (age as of Nov. 15) Ousman Krubally (3-13-88) 18 Wesley Turner (2-18-88) 18 Kevin Lott (10-30-87) 19 Norman Mitchell (10-22-87) 19 Leonard Mendez (8-6-87) 19 Michael Moynihan (7-12-87) 19 Trae Goldston (5-11-87) 19 Rashad Chase (1-5-87) 19 Roster By Class Senior (2) Junior (4) Cartwright, Perique Billingslea, Dickerson, Larris, McBride, Sophomore (2) Chase, Mendez Freshman (6) Goldston, Krubally, Lott, Mitche Moynihan, Turner Home States (8) Alabama Mitchell Colorado McBride Florida Larris Georgia Billingslea, Chase, Goldston, Krubally, Lott, Mendez, Moynihan Louisiana Perique N. C. Turner Oklahoma Cartwright Virginia Dickerson Roster (How Built) Signed as Freshmen (8) Billingslea, Chase, Dickerson, Goldston, Lott, Mendez, Mitchell, Turner JUCO Transfers (4) Cartwright, Larris, McBride, Perique Walk-On (2) Moynihan, Krubally Players Who Played in Atlanta (7) Tallest Shortest Billingslea (Lithia Springs High), Chase (Mays High), Goldston (Redan High), Krubally (Muhaddmed), Lott (Sandy Creek High, North Atlanta Prep), Mendez (Campbell High), Moynihan (Centennial High) 6-9 Dickerson 5-10 Larris Heaviest Lighest 260 Dickerson 170 Goldston, Monynihan, Mendez
2006-07 STATISTICS Georgia State Combined Team Statistics (as of Jan 13, 2007) All games RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES... (6-10) (4-4) (2-6) (0-0) CONFERENCE... (2-4) (1-2) (1-2) (0-0) NON-CONFERENCE... (4-6) (3-2) (1-4) (0-0) ---TOTAL--- ---3-PTS--- ----REBOUNDS---- ## Player 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 02 Perique, Lance... 16-15 505 31.6 80-171.468 8-23.348 79-111.712 28 60 88 5.5 47 1 14 44 1 13 247 15.4 21 Mendez, Leonard... 15-14 533 35.5 66-140.471 23-51.451 29-36.806 9 55 64 4.3 24 0 25 25 7 18 184 12.3 01 Chase, Rashad... 16-15 490 30.6 55-143.385 10-34.294 64-96.667 49 75 124 7.8 42 1 22 37 5 22 184 11.5 20 McBride, Ryan... 16-9 385 24.1 38-112.339 23-75.307 7-9.778 13 32 45 2.8 34 2 18 26 7 7 106 6.6 22 Larris, Ron... 16-14 413 25.8 23-62.371 15-31.484 29-43.674 3 30 33 2.1 18 0 39 27 0 19 90 5.6 11 Goldston, Trae... 16-1 244 15.3 21-71.296 10-33.303 12-16.750 3 12 15 0.9 16 0 18 29 2 5 64 4.0 25 Cartwright, Brandon 10-6 162 16.2 15-39.385 0-4.000 22-31.710 15 21 36 3.6 29 2 5 14 2 6 52 5.2 50 Dickerson, Deven... 13-2 165 12.7 19-47.404 0-0.000 4-12.333 15 33 48 3.7 26 1 3 14 18 4 42 3.2 04 Mitchell, Norman... 14-3 165 11.8 7-18.389 4-10.400 4-5.800 2 14 16 1.1 12 0 12 12 0 2 22 1.6 44 Lott, Kevin... 11-0 77 7.0 6-13.462 0-1.000 8-10.800 8 8 16 1.5 11 0 0 10 1 0 20 1.8 32 Billingslea, Justin 7-1 87 12.4 6-14.429 0-0.000 5-12.417 1 13 14 2.0 13 1 6 12 1 0 17 2.4 55 Turner, Wesley... 6-0 31 5.2 4-9.444 0-1.000 0-0.000 3 6 9 1.5 3 0 0 2 0 0 8 1.3 12 Moynihan, Michael.. 4-0 13 3.3 2-6.333 0-1.000 1-4.250 1 0 1 0.3 0 0 4 1 0 0 5 1.3 24 Krubally, Ousman... 3-0 4 1.3 1-1 1.000 0-0.000 1-4.250 2 1 3 1.0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 1.0 TEAM... 17 30 47 2.9 0 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total... 16 3274 343-846.405 93-264.352 265-389.681 169 390 559 34.9 275 8 167 259 44 97 1044 65.2 Opponents... 16 3275 426-971.439 109-374.291 202-297.680 207 397 604 37.8 335-234 219 66 130 1163 72.7 TEAM STATISTICS GSU OPP DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATTEND --------------------------------------------------- ------------ -------------------- --- ----- ------ SCORING... 1044 1163 11/11/06 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON L 66-72 2512 Points per game... 65.2 72.7 11/16/06 at Georgia Tech L 74-103 9191 Scoring margin... -7.4-11-19-06 WINSTON-SALEM STATE W 94-87 720 FIELD GOALS-ATT... 343-846 426-971 11/21/06 ALABAMA STATE W 70-59 638 Field goal pct....405.439 11-25-06 at Charlotte 49ers L 63-72 5022 3 POINT FG-ATT... 93-264 109-374 11-30-06 SAVANNAH STATE W 70-60 1077 3-point FG pct....352.291 *12/02/06 at Hofstra L 59-62 4197 3-pt FG made per game.. 5.8 6.8 12/07/06 FLORIDA STATE L 55-87 3510 FREE THROWS-ATT... 265-389 202-297 12/16/06 at Alabama State W 64-56 678 Free throw pct....681.680 12/20/06 at Iowa Hawkeyes L 59-101 9024 REBOUNDS... 559 604 12/31/06 at Clemson L 57-67 5861 Rebounds per game... 34.9 37.8 *01/03/07 DREXEL L 55-61 1011 Rebounding margin... -2.8 - *01/06/07 TOWSON W O2 87-81 627 ASSISTS... 167 234 *01/08/07 WILLIAM & MARY L 43-57 717 Assists per game... 10.4 14.6 *01/10/07 at Northeastern L 69-84 1450 TURNOVERS... 259 219 *01/13/07 at UNC Wilmington W OT 59-54 5012 Turnovers per game... 16.2 13.7 Turnover margin... -2.5 - Assist/turnover ratio.. 0.6 1.1 STEALS... 97 130 Steals per game... 6.1 8.1 BLOCKS... 44 66 Blocks per game... 2.8 4.1 WINNING STREAK... 1 - Home win streak... 0 - ATTENDANCE... 10812 40435 Home games-avg/game... 8-1352 8-5054 Neutral site-avg/game.. - 0-0 SCORE BY PERIODS: 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total ------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Georgia State... 453 556 20 15-1044 Opponents... 546 593 15 9-1163
CAA ONLY STATISTICS Georgia State Combined Team Statistics (as of Jan 15, 2007) Conference games RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES... (2-4) (1-2) (1-2) (0-0) CONFERENCE... (2-4) (1-2) (1-2) (0-0) NON-CONFERENCE... (0-0) (0-0) (0-0) (0-0) ---TOTAL--- ---3-PTS--- ----REBOUNDS---- # Player 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Perique, Lance... 6-6 221 36.8 32-72.444 5-14.357 30-45.667 8 28 36 6.0 17 0 9 13 0 6 99 16.5 1 Mendez, Leonard... 5-4 192 38.4 25-48.521 7-17.412 9-11.818 9 16 25 5.0 8 0 6 10 2 5 66 13.2 1 Chase, Rashad... 6-5 192 32.0 15-51.294 4-18.222 29-45.644 13 29 42 7.0 18 0 9 10 2 11 63 10.5 0 McBride, Ryan... 6-5 152 25.3 18-43.419 8-25.320 3-5.600 7 10 17 2.8 15 1 7 6 1 3 47 7.8 2 Larris, Ron... 6-5 187 31.2 10-25.400 8-14.571 5-12.417 1 16 17 2.8 10 0 17 7 0 7 33 5.5 0 Dickerson, Deven... 5-1 72 14.4 9-19.474 0-0.000 4-11.364 5 13 18 3.6 10 0 1 5 7 2 22 4.4 1 Goldston, Trae... 6-0 70 11.7 6-21.286 3-9.333 2-2 1.000 2 1 3 0.5 2 0 2 6 0 1 17 2.8 4 Mitchell, Norman... 6-3 116 19.3 4-10.400 3-5.600 2-3.667 2 10 12 2.0 6 0 7 8 0 2 13 2.2 2 Billingslea, Justin 5-1 56 11.2 4-12.333 0-0.000 2-3.667 1 8 9 1.8 6 0 3 8 1 0 10 2.0 4 Lott, Kevin... 2-0 6 3.0 1-1 1.000 0-0.000 0-0.000 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 1.0 2 Moynihan, Michael.. 1-0 8 8.0 0-2.000 0-1.000 0-0.000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 5 Cartwright, Brandon 1-0 3 3.0 0-1.000 0-0.000 0-0.000 1 0 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TEAM... 6 10 16 2.7 0 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total... 6 1275 124-305.407 38-103.369 86-137.628 55 141 196 32.7 94 1 64 78 13 37 372 62.0 Opponents... 6 1275 147-333.441 37-142.261 68-106.642 64 157 221 36.8 119-82 78 24 37 399 66.5 TEAM STATISTICS GSU OPP DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATTEND --------------------------------------------------- ------------ -------------------- --- ----- ------ SCORING... 372 399 *12/02/06 at Hofstra L 59-62 4197 Points per game... 62.0 66.5 *01/03/07 DREXEL L 55-61 1011 Scoring margin... -4.5 - *01/06/07 TOWSON W O2 87-81 627 FIELD GOALS-ATT... 124-305 147-333 *01/08/07 WILLIAM & MARY L 43-57 717 Field goal pct....407.441 *01/10/07 at Northeastern L 69-84 1450 3 POINT FG-ATT... 38-103 37-142 *01/13/07 at UNC Wilmington W OT 59-54 5012 3-point FG pct....369.261 3-pt FG made per game.. 6.3 6.2 FREE THROWS-ATT... 86-137 68-106 Free throw pct....628.642 REBOUNDS... 196 221 Rebounds per game... 32.7 36.8 Rebounding margin... -4.2 - ASSISTS... 64 82 Assists per game... 10.7 13.7 TURNOVERS... 78 78 Turnovers per game... 13.0 13.0 Turnover margin... +0.0 - Assist/turnover ratio.. 0.8 1.1 STEALS... 37 37 Steals per game... 6.2 6.2 BLOCKS... 13 24 Blocks per game... 2.2 4.0 WINNING STREAK... 1 - Home win streak... 0 - ATTENDANCE... 2355 10659 Home games-avg/game... 3-785 3-3553 Neutral site-avg/game.. - 0-0 SCORE BY PERIODS: 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total ------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Georgia State... 154 183 20 15-372 Opponents... 175 200 15 9-399
Georgia State Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time SECOND FRIDAYS 11/11 SAT. CHARLESTON ATLANTA L, 66-72 11/16 Tues. at Georgia Tech ATLANTA L, 74-103 11/19 SUN. WINSTON-SALEM ATLANTA W, 94-87 11/21 TUES. ALABAMA STATE ATLANTA W, 70-59 11/25 Sat. at Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. L, 63-72 11/30 THURS. SAVANNAH STATE ATLANTA W, 70-60 12/2 Sat. * at Hofstra (MSG-TV) Hempstead, N.Y. L, 59-62 12/7 THURS. FLORIDA STATE (CSS-TV) ATLANTA L, 55-87 12/16 Sat. at Alabama State Montgomery, Ala. W, 64-56 12/20 Wed. at Iowa (ESPN Regional-TV) Iowa City, Iowa L, 59-101. 12/31 Sun. at Clemson Clemson, S.C. L, 57-67 1/3 WED. * DREXEL ATLANTA L, 55-61 1/6 SAT. * TOWSON ATLANTA W, 87-81, 2OT 1/8 MON. * WILLIAM & MARY ATLANTA L, 43-57 1/10 Wed. * at Northeastern Boston, Mass. L, 69,84 1/13 Sat. * at UNC Wilmington (CSS-TV) Wilmington, N.C. W,59-54, OT 1/17 Wed. * at Delaware Newark, Del. 7 p.m. 1/20 SAT * JAMES MADISON ATLANTA 7 p.m. 1/24 WED. * HOFSTRA ATLANTA 7 p.m. 1/27 Sat. * at William & Mary Williamsburg, Va. 7 p.m. 1/29 Mon. * at Old Dominion Norfolk, Va. 7 p.m. 1/31 WED. * UNC WILMINGTON ATLANTA 7 p.m. 2/3 Sat. * at VCU (CSS-TV) Richmond, Va. 7:30 p.m. 2/7 WED. * OLD DOMINION ATLANTA 7 p.m. 2/10 Sat. * at Towson (CSS-TV) Baltimore, Md. 4 p.m. 2/14 WED. *NORTHEASTERN ATLANTA 7 p.m. 2/17 SAT. ESPN BRACKET BUSTER ATLANTA 2 p.m. (School s Homecoming Week) 2/20 Tues. * at George Mason (ESPN Reg.TV) Fairfax, Va. 7 p.m. 2/24 Sat. * VCU ATLANTA 2 p.m. 3/2-5 Fri.-Mon. CAA Championships Richmond, Va. TBA Championship Game-ESPN-TV *Colonial Athletic Association Game All games are scheduled for Eastern Time Zone All Home Games (BOLD) played in Georgia State Sports Arena (downtown Atlanta) All games are broadcast on WRAS-FM (88.5) and on www.georgiastatesports.com The second Friday of every month is a Panther Talk Luncheon. Join us at noon on the second Friday (the next one is Feb.9. The purpose is to have coaches or student-athletes or administrators speak and take questions from fans on what the latest news is at Georgia State. It s a great chance to get to know the Panthers family. LOOK HERE Keep up-to-date on all Georgia State athletics teams on the upgraded official GeorgiaStateSports.com Web site. It s got all the game stories, statistics, player information, schedules, and a whole lot more for Panther fans. LISTEN HERE: ALL games will be broadcast on WRAS-FM (88.5) radio. The Panthers Sports Talk pregame show with Jason Hanes begins 30 minutes prior to tip with a Coach Michael Perry interview 15 minutes before tip. The game is also available online at WRAS.org and GeorgiaStateSports.com.
1. Georgia State plays in the 8th toughest league in the nation (the CAA). Two teams made the NCAA, one advancing to the Final Four, and two made the NIT, one advancing to that semifinal round. 2. Georgia State starts the year as the team with the best winning percentage in the state since Coaches Driesell & Perry arrived in 1997. State has won.575 of its games, Tech has won.543 of its games and UGA has won.515 of its games in these past nine years. 3. The Panthers love to play fast and win. When State scores 80 or more points, State has won 20 straight games and 54 of the past 57 games. 4. State can shoot the ball. The Panthers have made at least one threepoint basket in 325 straight games and 180 or more in a season for seven straight years. 5. At home, the Panthers have a 58-23 record since Feb. 2000. 6. The Panthers have won 20 or more games in three of the past six years and have enjoyed winning seasons in six of the past nine years. 7. State has earned two NCAA postseason bids and one NIT postseason bid since 91. State won an NCAA tournament game in 2001. 8. The coaching staff includes two former All-America players and three coaches who have coached into the Sweet Sixteen round of the tournament. 9. Follow the team home or away. All games are broadcast live on 100,000-watt WRAS-FM (88.5) and heard on the internet. 10. The best is yet to come. With only two seniors, 11 of the 13 players will be back next year.
1. The CAA was the No. 8 ranked league of the 31 NCAA Division I conferences with six teams in the top 90 in the nation. 2. Only one conference, the CAA, had a team in the Final Four of the NCAA (George Mason), the Final Four of the pre-season NIT (Drexel) at Madison Square Garden and the Final Four of the post-season NIT (Old Dominion) at Madison Square Garden. 3. The CAA was the only conference in the nation to have four teams with 24 or more wins (George Mason-27, Hofstra-26, UNC Wilmington-24, Old Dominion-24). 4. Four CAA teams earned post season bids (UNC Wilmington as tournament champ and George Mason at-large for the NCAA, Hofstra and Old Dominion for the NIT). 5. CAA teams combined to win nearly 60% of their non-conference games in 2005-06. Consider that 60% of all their non-conference games were played on the road. 6. In post-season, the CAA stood out with an 8-3 record in the NCAA and NIT, second best in the nation. Those eight wins were over North Carolina, Connecticut, Michigan State, Colorado, Nebraska, Wichita State, St. Joseph s, Manhattan. 7. The CAA is considered the No. 1 ranked league in the Mid-Major polls with George Mason No. 1, UNC Wilmington No. 6, Hofstra No. 7 and ODU No. 18. 8. Not since Larry Bird and Indiana State made the Final Four in 1979 had a school like George Mason stolen the show during last year s NCAA Tournament. The CAA has a reputation of NCAA bracket-busting as the teams have taken out No. 2 seeds (twice), No. 3 (twice), No. 4 (twice), and No. 5 (twice) in recent years. 9. All 12 CAA teams were picked this year for the ESPN BracketBuster Saturday in February. 10. The cupboard is still full. Almost half the league s top 20 scorers and rebounders return for 2006-07 and the league will have more TV games than ever before.
RADIO-TV ROSTER 1 Rashad CHASE 6-7, 225, So., F Atlanta, Ga. 2 Lance PERIQUE 6-8, 210, Sr., F/G New Orleans, La. 4 Norman MITCHELL 6-4, 180, Fr., G Midfield, Ala. 11 Trae GOLDSTON 6-0, 170, Fr., G Decatur, Ga. 12 Michael MOYNIHAN 6-0, 170, Fr., G Roswell, Ga. 20 Ryan McBRIDE 6-6, 180, Jr., G Denver, Colo. 21 Leonard MENDEZ 6-4, 170, So., G Smyrna, Ga. 22 Ron LARRIS 5-10, 185, Jr., G Gainesville, Fla. 24 Ousman KRUBALLY 6-6, 180, Fr., F Atlanta, Ga. 25 Brandon CARTWRIGHT 6-5, 210, Sr., G/F Oklahoma City, Okla. 32 Justin BILLINGSLEA 6-8, 235, Jr., F Lithia Springs, Ga. 44 Kevin LOTT 6-7, 210, Fr., F Peachtree City, Ga. 50 Deven DICKERSON 6-9, 260, Jr., C Richmond, Va. 55 Wesley TURNER 6-7, 205, Fr., F Salisbury, N.C. Head Coach Michael PERRY 5th Year HC Atlanta, Ga.
Justin Billingslea 6-8 235 Junior Lithia Springs, Georgia 32 2006-07 SEASON: Justin was ineligible to play first semester, but became eligible again with the Iowa game on Dec. 20. Played 5 games now. Scored 7 points (2-2 FG) with 4 rebounds in 18 minutes at Iowa in first game back Had 2 points vs. Towson (1-2 FG). Scored 4 points vs. W &, had 2 rebounds in 18 minutes Played 10 miutes with 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 block at Towson Started Game 16 vs. UNCW, 18 minutes, 6 rebounds, 3 asst. and 2 points i the OT win CAREER NOTES: He is a career 53 percent shooter (113-of-216). Has 274 career points Billingslea had played 55 of a possible 58 games his first two years at State, with 24 starting assignments. Has played in 6 games in 2006-07 since joining team Dec. 20. In 2005-06, he led the team in FG percentage (52.9), was second in blocked shots (21), fourth in points (220) and fifth in rebounds (84). He had a perfect night with a 6-6 FG game and a 2-2 FT game for 14 points at Charleston last year. BILLINGSLEA S BESTS Points: 19 at Savannah St., 1-30-06 16 vs. Delaware, 11-22-05 14 at Charleston, 2-18-06 14 vs, Charlotte, 11-26-05 14 at Ala. St., 12-30-05 14 at Northeastern, 1-5-06 13 at Hofstra, 1-7-06 10 at James Madison, 2-2-06 10 vs. Campbell, 1-15-05 Reb. 7 at Hofstra, 1-7-06 6 at UNCW, 1-13-07 6 vs. Lipscomb, 2-13-05 5 vs. Troy, 1-26-05 5 at JMU, 2-2-06 5 at Northeastern, 1-5-06 5 vs. ODU, 1-12-06 5 vs. Hofstra, 2-9-06 Asst. 3 at Hofstra, 1-7-06 3 at UNCW, 1-13-07 2 six times Steals: 2 at FAU, 2-17-05 Blocks: 3 vs. Delaware, 11-22-05 3 vs Hofstra, 2-9-06 Minutes: 34 at Towson, 1-21-06 33 vs. Delaware, 11-22-05 PERSONAL: His 6-2 dad played football at West Georgia College and his 6-0 mother played basketball at West Georgia College. As a high school senior, one adidas listing had him No. 15 of the 25 best seniors in Georgia and another survey had him the No. 26 best player in the state. As a youngster, he played against NBA No. 1 pick Dwight Howard and Hawks No. 1 pick Josh Smith, so he learned quickly to play his best. DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 9 (8 as sophomore, 1 as freshman) Double-Double Games: 0
Brandon Cartwright 6-5 210 Senior Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 25 2006-07 SEASON: Cartwright started the first 5 games, but sprained an ankle in practice Nov. 27 and did not play Thursday vs. Savannah State. He played three minutes at Hofstra and 22 minutes vs. Florida State and is back at full strength.he returned to the starting line-up in Game 11 at Clemson. Suffered broken finger in practice Jan. 2 and will be out indefinitely. Could resume practice in mid-january. He is averaging 5.2 points a game in his 16 minutes played per game. He is shooting.710 from the line (22-of-31). Averaging 3.6 rebounds per game (fifth best on team). Had 4 rebounds, 3 points in first game (Charleston) Had personal-best 8 points, added 5 rebounds and blocked a shot in win over Winston-Salem in his 21 minutes. Netted 7 points, 5 rebounds in win over Alabama State (16 min) Scored 5 points, had 3 rebounds and 3 steals vs. Florida State. Produced personal-best 13 points in win at Alabama State on Dec. 16 to go with personal-best 8 rebounds. Had 3 rebounds, 2 points, a steal and an assist at Iowa Scored 7 points, grabbed 4 rebounds at Clemson CAREER NOTES: Played in 31 games for Panthers with 10 starts. Has 80 career points, 74 career rebounds. In 2005-06, he played 21 games with 4 starts. PERSONAL: Became first home-schooled player at Georgia State when he transferred from Northern Oklahoma Community College. Played high school ball on independent team a well as gaining AAU exposure. CARTWRIGHT S BESTS Points: 13 at Ala. State, 12-16-06 8 vs. Winston-Salem, 11-19-06 7 at Clemson, 12-31-06 7 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 6 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 5 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 5 at Northeastern, 1-5-06 5 vs. ODU, 1-12-06 3 at Savannah St., 1-30-06 3 vs. VCU, 1-28-06 Reb. 8 at Ala. State, 12-16-06 6 vs. VCU, 1-28-06 5 vs. Northeastern, 1-26-06 5 vs. Winston-Salem, 11-19-06 5 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 4 at JMU, 2-2-06 4 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 4 at Clemson, 12-31-06 Assists: 2 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 2 vs. ODU, 1-12-06 2 at Drexel, 1-19-06 2 at W&M, 2-4-06 Steals: 3 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 1 W & M, 1-14-06 1 vs. Winston-Salem, 11-19-06 1 at Clemson, 12-31-06 Blocks: 2 vs. W & M, 1-14-06 1 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 1 at Northeastern, 1-5-06 1 at W&M, 2-4-06 1 vs. Winston-Salem, 11-19-06 Mins: 22 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 21 at Clemson, 12-31-06 20 vs. W & M, 1-14-06 20 vs. Northeastern, 1-26-06 20 at Alabama State, 12-16-06 18 at Northeastern, 1-5-06 18 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 1 (1 a senior)
Rashad Chase 6-7 225 Sophomore Atlanta, Georgia 1 2006-07 SEASON: Chase is leading the team in rebounding (2nd CAA) with his 7.8 average and top games of 12, 12, 12, 11, 11 this season. He has scored in double figures in 10 games and is second on the team (11.5). Has made 10 three-pointers this year (21 career). Has second most offensive rebounds in CAA (49). Started season with 10 pt.-6 reb. game vs.charleston Hit 18 points, got 8 rebounds, 5 offensive, at Ga. Tech 1st double-double of season with personal best 24 points vs. Winston-Salem to go with 11 rebounds, 6 offensive. Hit 12-16 FT. 2nd double-double with personal best 12 rebounds to go with 13 points at Charlotte in game five. Had 6 offensive boards. Tied personal best with 12 rebounds vs. Savannah State and added seven points, a steal and an assist. Hit 10 points with 7 rebounds, 2 steals vs. Florida State. Scored 10 points with 5 rebounds at Iowa Led team with 16 points, 9 rebounds at Clemson. Had 11 points, 4 boards, 1 block vs. Drexel 3rd Double-double with 23-12 vs. Towson, 2 treys, including one from corner with 11 seconds in regulation to tie. 4th Double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, personalbest 4 assists, steals at Northeastern CAREER NOTES: All-CAA Rookie pick and was CAA Rookie of the Week on Dec. 12 as freshman. Has played 45 games with 32 starts at State with 360 points and 247 rebounds. Can really play at 3, 4 or 5 spot on floor as needed. PERSONAL: State of Georgia s Class 4A Player-of-the-Year in 2004-05 and led team (Benjamin Mays HS) to back-to-back state championships. Was listed as third best player in state behind Louis Williams (straight to NBA-76ers) and Mike Mercer (now at Georgia). Born in Maryland, he came with his family to Atlanta as a nine-year old and played all his basketball in this area. CHASE S BESTS Points: 24 vs. Winston-Salem, 11-19-06 23 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 19 vs. Kentucky, 12-6-05 18 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 16 at Clemson, 12-31-06 15 vs. W & M, 1-14-06 14 vs. ULL, 11-29-05 13 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 12 at UNCW, 2-25-06 12 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 3-pts: 2 at UNCW, 2-25-06 2 at ODU, 2-15-06 2 at Iowa, 12-20-06 2 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 Reb. 12 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 12 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 12 vs. Savannah State, 11-20-06 11 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 11 vs. Winston-Salem, 11-19-06 10 at Savannah St., 1-30-06 10 vs. ULL, 11-29-05 9 at Clemson, 12-31-06 8 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-07 8 vs. Delaware, 11-22-05 8 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 Asst. 4 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 3 vs. W & M, 1-14-06 3 at Drexel, 1-19-06 Steals: 3 at W&M, 2-4-06 3 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 Blocks: 3 vs. W & M, 1-14-06 2 at Drexel, 1-19-06 2 vs. Winston-Salem, 11-19-06 Minutes: 40 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 (2 OT) 39 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 36 vs. ULL, 12-6-05 35 at UNCW, 1-13-07 (OT) DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 15 (10 as sophomore, 5 as freshman) Double-Double Games: 6 24 points, 11 reb. - WSSU, 11-19-06 13 points, 12 reb. - @Char., 11-25-06 23 points, 12 reb. - Towson, 1-6-07 12 points, 11 reb. - @ NE, 1-10-07 Last year: 14 points, 10 reb. - ULL, 11-29-05 10 points, 10 reb. - Sav. St., 1-30-06
Deven Dickerson 6-9 260 Junior Richmond, Virginia 50 2006-07 SEASON: Deven is fighting his way through a nagging knee injury (tendonitis) and a bout with asthma attacks. He has now played just 165 minutes of the possible 640 (just 25.8% of season). Dickerson logged 5 minutes in the first half of the season opener (1 block) and then missed the next five halves (2 full games and the second half of the opener). He returned with 6 first half minutes in game four (Ala. State) with a rebound. He logged 12 minutes at Charlotte in game five (6 minutes each half) and had 4 rebounds and a block. Played in 17 minutes off bench vs. Savannah State with six rebounds and four blocked shots. Showed more of old self at Hofstra with 10 points, 9 rebounds and a block in his 17 minutes. Lasted 18 minutes vs. Florida State with 6 rebounds, 4 points Had 5 rebounds, 4 points, 1 block in 13 minutes at Ala. State Started vs. Clemson with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks in 17 minutes Had 2 blocks, 2 points, 1 reb. in 15 minutes vs. Drexel Logged 27 minutes of 45 minutes at UNCW in OT win and had 9 points (4-6 FG), 6 rebounds and 3 blocks. CAREER NOTES: Became starter as sophomore (20 games) and has now played in 60 games. Has 268 career points, 241 career rebounds and 72 career blocked shots. In 2005-06, Dickerson battled his sore knee and averaged 21 minutes a game. His 46 blocked shots ranked 4th in the CAA and his 5.1 rebound average led the team. PERSONAL: Was Capital District Player of the Year in Richmond (Henrico HS) as he averaged a double-double for the year. Had triple double in final HS game (20-19 and 10 blocks) Dad was 6-7 post player at Virginia Union and mother was 6-2 All-CIAA pick at Virginia Union. Majoring in business management. DICKERSON S BESTS Points: 20 vs. Northeastern, 1-26-06 14 vs. Delaware, 11-22-05 11 vs. VCU, 1-28-06 10 vs. George Mason,12-2-05 10 vs. Towson, 3-3-06 10 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 Reb. 13 at Hofstra, 1-7-06 12 vs. Northeastern, 1-26-06 11 vs. VCU, 1-28-06 9 vs. Towson, 2-23-06 9 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 8 vs. George Mason, 12-2-05 7 Four Times Asst. 2 vs. Hofstra, 2-9-06 Steals: 3 vs. ULL, 11-29-05 Blocks: 5 at JMU, 2-2-06 4 vs. ULL, 11-29-05 4 vs. Towson, 3-3-06 4 vs. George Mason, 3-4-06 4 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 3 at Stetson, 12-4-04 3 at Towson, 1-21-06 3 vs. Northeastern, 1-26-06 3 vs. Hofstra, 2-9-06 3 vs. Towson, 2-23-06 3 vs. UNCW, 1-13-07 Minutes: 37 vs., VCU, 1-28-06 35 vs. Charlotte, 11-26-05 33 at Hofstra, 1-7-06 DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Scoring Games: 6 1 as junior, 5 as sophomore Double Figure Rebounds: 3 3 as sophomore Double-Double Games: 2 20 points, 12 reb. - N eastern, 1-26-06 11 points, 11 reb. - VCU, 1-28-06
Trae Goldston 6-0 170 Freshman Atlanta, Georgia 11 2006-07 SEASON: The freshman point guard has played all 16 games, getting his first start in game 10 at Iowa His 64 points (4.4 per game) are sixth on team, his 18 assists are third on team. His 9 three-point baskets are fourth on team and his.750 FT percentage is fourth (12-16). Scored 10 points in first college game (vs. Charleston) to go with 3 assists. Named CAA Rookie of the Week on 11-20 after his 22-point, 3- assist, 2-steal, 2-rebound game vs. Winston-Salem. Hit 5 points with 2 rebounds vs. Florida State. Scored 2 points at Clemson with one rebound Netted 11 points (4-of-7) vs. Drexel with an assist. Scored 3 points on a trey at Northeastern with 1 assist CAREER/PERSONAL NOTES: The 19-year old freshman honed his skills at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla, and began his career in metro Atlanta at Redan HS. He s the third Redan guard in five years to play at State, following Darryl Cooper and Lamont McIntosh. Averaged 21 points a game last year at IMG and won a three-point shooting contest at the Great Southern Showcase in Jackson, Miss. His father, Dale, played junior college basketball. Given name is William, but goes by Trae. GOLDSTON S BESTS Points: 22 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 11 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 10 vs. Charleston., 11-11-06 3-Pt Baskets: 4 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 1 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 1 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 1 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 1 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 1 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 1 vs. W&M, 1-8-07 Reb. 2 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 2 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 2 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 2 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 Asst. 3 at Iowa, 12-20-06 3 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 3 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 3 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 Steals: 2 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 Blocks: 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 1 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 Minutes: 31 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 25 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 25 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 3 Double-Double Games: 0
Ousman Krubally 6-6 170 Freshman Atlanta, Georgia 24 2006-07 SEASON: The freshman walk-on made the team in October through an open invitation. Through hard work in practices, he earned a game uniform. Got to play his first collegiate game (game two at Georgia Tech) and got a rebound and scored a point. Played in his second game when he logged two minutes in game four vs. Alabama State. He got two rebounds in that contest. Third game was at Iowa where he scored the final two points of the game with his first career field goal. CAREER/PERSONAL NOTES: The 18-year old played his high school ball at W. D. Mohammed High in Atlanta. He averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds as a senior with a personal best of 38 points. He lettered in soccer in high school as well and traveled with club teams to England, Sweden, Holland, the Bermudas and Jamaica. His parents are natives of Gambia and moved here as young adults. Points: Reb. GOLDSTON S BESTS 2 at Iowa, 12-20-06 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 2 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Asst. Steals: 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Blocks: Minutes: 2 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06
Ron Larris 5-10 185 Junior Gainesville, Florida 22 2006-07 SEASON: The junior college transfer started the first 9 games and has started 14 of the 16. He leads the team in assists (39) in his 413 minutes (just fourth most). He has scored in double figures in 3 games and has 15 3-point baskets on the season. Has 90 points (5.6) and 19 steals (second most). Scored 5 points, made 2 assists in first game at State (Chas.) Had 6 assists, scored 5 points in game two at Ga. Tech Produced first double-figure game at State with 11 points in 15 minutes in game five at Charlotte. He hit 3-of-4, including 2-of-2 outside the arc, to go with 3-of-3 at the line. Had second double-figure game with 11 points vs. Savannah State with 4 steals and an assist. Hit 9-11 from the line. Third straight double-figure game was 12 points at Hofstra with 3-3 outside the three-point line and 4-of-6 overall to go with 3 asst. Made two three-pointers and scored 8 vs. Florida State Scored 7 points and made an assist at Iowa Contributed 5 points, 3 assists at Clemson Had 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3 points vs. Drexel Personal-best 10 rebounds, with 5 assists, 5 points vs. Towson Had 5 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds at Northeastern Hit 8 points, 2-3 treys, with 2 assists, 1 steal at UNCW CAREER Led his JUCO team (Kilgore, Texas) in assists (5.5) and hit 79 percent from the line. Had 31 steals on defense. Had a double-double game of 14 points and 13 assists. Named the third best JUCO point guard in nation in preseason list of Lindy s Magazine. PERSONAL NOTES: In Florida, was state Most Valuable Player runner-up in Class 4A at Gainesville High. Was Alachua County Player of the Year. Averaged 22 points, 7 assists a game on teams that were 50-10 his final two seasons combined. Was a three-time Florida All-State pick, the first-ever from his school. LARRIS BESTS Points: 12 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 11 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 11 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 8 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 8 at UNCW, 1-13-07 7 at Iowa, 12-20-06 3-Pt. Baskets: 3 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 2 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 2 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 Reb. 10 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 5 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 4 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 2 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 2 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 2 vs. Savannah State, 11-20-06 Asst. 6 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 5 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 3 at Clemson, 12-31-06 3 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 3 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 3 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 Steals: 4 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 2 Five Times Minutes: 45 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 (2 OT) 37 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 37 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 33 at Clemson, 12-31-06 32 vs. Savannah State, 11-20-06 30 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 3 Double-Double Games: 0 Double-Figures Reounds: 1
Kevin Lott 6-7 210 Freshman Peachtree City, Georgia 44 2006-07 SEASON: The freshman has played in 11 of 15 games so far (77 minutes) and did not play at Clemson or vs. Drexel. For the season, Kevin has 20 points, 16 rebounds and a block. He scored two points in his first-ever college game (Chas.) In the first match of head-to-head competition with his older brother, Kevin had 7 rebounds, 4 points, and a blocked shot. Added 3 points, 2 rebounds in the win over Savannah State. Scored 2 points, grabbed 2 rebounds at Ala.State Netted 2 points, got a rebound at Iowa Scored 2 points in 3 minutes vs. William & Mary CAREER/PERSONAL NOTES: Last year, Kevin played on a 29-9 North Atlanta Prep Academy team where he averaged 18 points a game with a best game of 35 points. Prior to that year at North Atlanta, Kevin starred at Sandy Creek High where he averaged 15 points per game and enjoyed three games with 30 or more points. Kevin is the third sibling in his family to play college basketball as older sister Ashley played at Kentucky State and Clayton State and older brother Richard is currently playing at Alabama State. Points: Reb. LOTT S BESTS 4 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 3 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 3 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 2 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 2 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 2 at Ala. State, 12-16-06 2 at Iowa, 12-20-06 2 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 7 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 2 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 2 at Ala. State, 12-16-06 1 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 1 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 1 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 1 at Iowa, 12-20-06 Asst. Steals: Blocks: 1 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 Minutes: 14 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 14 at Alabama State, 12-16-06 8 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 7 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 7 vs. Savannah State, 11-20-06 7 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 4 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 4 at Charlotte, 11-25-06
Ryan McBride 6-6 180 Junior Denver, Colorado 20 2006-07 SEASON: Ryan has played 385 minutes (24 per game). He has started 9 games He has scored 106 points (6.6) with a team co-best 23 threepoint baskets. He also has 45 rebounds (2.8) and 7 blocked shots. In his first game, he scored 5 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, dished 3 assists and blocked 2 shots vs. Charleston. He had his first double-figure game vs. Alabama State (game four) with 11 points and three three-point baskets. Hit three-of-six three-point baskets vs. Savannah State (game six)in first start for nine points to go with 2 rebounds and a block. Started at Hofstra and scored 12 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and made three assists. Had one alley-oop dunk that wowed the crowd. Scored 5 points, grabbed 3 rebounds vs. Florida State. Hit for 9 points at Iowa Had 7 points, 2 rebounds vs. Towson Netted 8 points with 2 treys vs. W & M Produced 8 points with 2 treys at Northeastern Added 7 points and 5 rebounds in win at UNCW CAREER In two years in California junior college play, McBride led the Coast Conference in scoring (21.2) to go with a 9.5 rebounding average. As a freshmen in JUCO play, he led the league with a.533 threepoint shooting percentage and with an.852 free throw percentage. PERSONAL: An amazing story since he never played high school basketball team (only freshmen JV ball) growing up in Denver. Ryan s only high school letter was in tennis. When he entered high school he was just 5-4 and never grew over 6-foot until after he left school. He decided to enroll as a walk-on in JUCO after a 3-on-3 Hoops Event where he played with a friend going to that college and he encouraged Ryan to come along and try out. Father John played offensive line for Michigan State and with the New York Jets. McBRIDE S BESTS Points: 12 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 11 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 9 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 9 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 9 at Iowa, 12-20-06 8 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 8 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 8 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 3-point Baskets: 3 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 3 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 3 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 2 Three Times Reb. 6 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 5 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 5 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 5 at UNCW, 1-13-07 4 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 4 at Clemson, 12-31-06 Asst. 3 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 3 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 Steals: 2 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 1 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 1 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 1 at Iowa, 12-20-06 Blocks: 2 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 1 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 1 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 1 vs. Savannah State, 11-20-06 1 at Iowa, 12-20-06 1 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 Minutes: 37 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 33 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 30 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 2 Double-Double Games: 0
Leonard Mendez 6-4 170 Sophomore Smyrna, Georgia 21 2006-07 SEASON: Leonard was voted Team Captain for 2006-07. Hit double figures in 11 games, including 6 straight. He missed the Drexel game (game 12) with the flu. He is 2nd on the team in scoring with 184 points (12.3, 20th CAA), 4th in rebounding with 64 (4.3), and third in steals (18). He co-leads the team with 23 three-point baskets. Mendez is hitting.806 in free throw shooting by making 29 of his 36 attempts. Outside the arc, he hits 45 percent three-point shooting on 23-of-51. He had a then career-best 19 points, a career-best 6 rebounds, an a career-best three three-point baskets in the win over Winston-Salem in game three. He followed the 17 points vs. Alabama State in game four. Tied his tehn personal best with 19 points vs. Savannah State with 6-9 FG and 6-8 FT. Tied personal best with 6 rebounds at Hofstra and added 4 points. Hit 10 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, vs. Florida State Scored 10 points with 3 rebounds at Iowa Produced 12 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, made 2 asst. at Clemson as he logged all 40 minutes. Tied then career best with 19 points (third time this year) with 4 rebounds and 2 assists vs. Towson. Hit three treys. Hit 10 points with 4 rebounds vs. William & Mary Was 5-of-9 for 13 points with 3-of-4 treys at Northeastern Hit career best 20 points with 8-14 FG, 4-4 FT, plus career-best 7 rebounds and 2 steals in 43 minutes in OT win at UNCW. CAREER Mendez has started 25 of the last 27 games (he did not start Senior Night last year or Drexel this year) and has played 36 games at State. His first basket in Game six this year gave him 64 points, one more than he scored all last year as a freshman. He now has 184 points on this season and 247 for his career. Mendez toured with a college All-Star team this summer and played in the Dominican Republic, while also doing community service work. PERSONAL: At Campbell High, Mendez averaged 19.4 points per game as a senior and 17.8 as a junior. Born in New Jersey (Neptune), Mendez moved to Atlanta with his family to Atlanta at age 10. He was an honor student in high school and is majoring in business economics. MENDEZ BESTS Points: 20 at UNCW, 1-13-07 19 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 19 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 19 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 17 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 14 vs. Hofstra, 2-9-06 13 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 3-Pts. 3 vs. WSSU. 11-19-06 3 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 3 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 Reb. 7 at UNCW, 1-13-07 6 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 6 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 5 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 5 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 5 at Clemson, 12-31-06 Asst. 4 vs. George Mason, 3-4-06 3 at ODU, 2-15-06 3 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 2 9 Times Steals: 4 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 2 Four times Blocks: 1 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 1 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 1 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 1 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 1 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 1 at Clemson, 12-31-06 Mins: 43 at UNCW, 1-13-07 (OT) 42 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 (2 OT) 40 at Clemson, 12-31-06 39 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 38 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 37 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 13 (11 as sophomore, 2 as freshman) Double-Double Games: 0
Norman Mitchell 6-4 180 Freshman Midfield, Alabama 4 2006-07 SEASON: The freshman has played in 13 of 15 games for 165 total minutes (12 minutes per game) and has scored 22 points, made 12 assists, and grabbed 16 rebounds. He hit his first college basket, a three-pointer, in game two at Georgia Tech and also got his first college rebound. Norman hit a basket at Charlotte and grabbed a rebound. Scored two points,had an assist in the win at Alabama State. Had personal best 3 assists at Iowa and added 2 points, 1 reb. In absence of Mendez (Flu) vs Drexel, Mitchell played 25 minutes. He scored 6 points with a three-point basket. Got 1st start vs. Towson (game 13), played 33 minutes, with 4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 trey late in game. Led team with 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal vs. William & Mary Got his second start at Northeastern with a three-point basket and an assist in 18 minutes Started at UNCW with one rebound, one steal CAREER/PERSONAL NOTES: Last year, Mitchell was MVP of the Regional Tournament for his Midfield, Ala., High School team. Mitchell was an all-metro pick in the Birmingham area. Mitchell averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists a game in leading his team. He is the son of two deputy sheriffs, with his dad being 6-6 and his mom being 6-1. His sister, Meredith, is a highly sought basketball recruit as a junior at Midfield HS. MITCHELL S BESTS Points: 6 vs. Drexel, 1-3-06 4 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 3 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 3 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 2 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 2 at Alabama State, 12-16-06 2 at Iowa, 12-20-06 Three-Point Baskets 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 1 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 1 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 1 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 Reb. 7 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 4 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 1 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 1 vs. Savannah State, 11-30-06 1 at Iowa, 12-20-06 Asst. 4 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 2 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 1 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 1 at Alabama State, 12-16-06 1 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 Steals: 1 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 1 at UNCW, 1-13-07 Blocks: Minutes: 33 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 25 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 21 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 18 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 17 at UNCW, 1-13-07 10 at Iowa, 12-20-06
Michael Moynihan 6-0 170 Freshman Roswell, Georgia 12 2006-07 SEASON: The freshman has played in 4 games this season with 5 points, one rebound and 4 assists. His first basket came in game two (at Georgia Tech) as he played against his cousin (Ty Anderson). He scored three points in the home win over Alabama State (game four). He got a rebound at Iowa. Played 8 minutes vs. W & M with 3 assists. CAREER/PERSONAL NOTES: Moynihan was named to a pair of All-Tournament teams while playing at Centennial High in metro Atlanta. The point guard averaged 12 points and seven assists as a senior for a 19-win team. He is the oldest of 10 grandchildren of Charles Lefty and Joyce Driesell. Points: MOYNIHAN S BESTS 3 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 2 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Three-Point Baskets Reb. 1 at Iowa, 12-200-06 Asst. 3 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Steals: Blocks: Minutes: 8 vs. W & M, 1-8-07 2 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 2 at Iowa, 12-20-06 1 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06
Lance Perique 6-8 210 Senior New Orleans, Louisiana 2 2006-07 SEASON: The 23-year old senior has scored in double figures 11 games and leads the team with 247 points (15.4). He is second on the team in rebounding (5.5). Can play 3, 4, or 5 spot. He is 2nd on the team in FG percentage (.468) and is hitting 71% from the line (79-111). Has 8 three-point baskets. Started the season with a 19-point, 7-reb. game vs. Charleston. Had thenpersonal-best 22-point game at Georgia Tech. Was 10-10 from the free throw line. Had 14 consecutive FT streak end in game three vs. WSSU with 17 points, 7 rebounds. Hit 6-9 FG (67%). Had 15-7 game vs. Alabama State with 9-11 FT. Netted 15 points vs. Savannah State with a three-point basket. Led team with 17 points at Hofstra (7-10 FG), had 5 rebounds. Had personal best 10 rebounds vs. Florida State with 8 points. Had personal best 29 points at Alabama State with 8 rebounds Netted 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds with 2 steals vs. Drexel Double-Double with 26 points, 14 rebounds vs. Towson, with three treys, three assists. His 49 minutes tied school record. Led team with 23 points, plus 4 rebounds at Northeastern Contributed 8 points (4 in OT), 3 steals, 2 rebounds at UNCW CAREER Played in 28 games as a junior with one start and has played 43 games with 16 starts in his two seasons. Has scored 341 points at Georgia State with 156 career rebounds. Played one year each at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CC (16.7 ppg) and Coffeyville, Kan., CC. Led state of Louisiana in scoring as senior at Kennedy High in New Orleans (27 ppg) for 34-3 team. Was an AAU star, once scoring 62 points in a game, and battled in national games against Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and others in his age bracket. PERSONAL: A native of New Orleans, but his family relocated in metro Atlanta temporarily and has moved back to N.O. During Hurricane Katrina, his family lost their home and many belongings, but escaped and have relocated and started over again. He also endured the tragedy of the death of one of his brother several years ago. PERIQUE S BESTS Points: 29 at Alabama State, 12-16-06 26 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 23 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 22 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 21 at W&M, 2-4-06 19 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 17 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 17 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 17 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 3-Pts. 3 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 1 Seven Times Reb. 14 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 10 vs. Florida State, 12-7-06 8 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 8 at Alabama State, 12-16-06 7 at Charleston, 2-18-06 7 vs. Charleston, 11-11-06 7 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 7 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 Asst. 3 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 2 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 2 at Charleston, 2-18-06 2 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 2 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 Steals: 3 at W&M, 2-4-06 3 vs.towson, 3-3-06 3 at UNCW, 1-13-07 2 at UNCW, 2-25-06 2 at Savannah St., 1-30-06 2 at Ala. St., 12-30-05 2 vs. Chaleston, 11-11-06 2 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 Blocks: 1 Seven Times Minutes: 49 vs. Towson, 1-6-07 (2 OT) 38 vs. Drexel, 1-3-07 38 at Northeastern, 1-10-07 37 at Hofstra, 12-2-06 DOUBLE THE FUN Double Figure Games: 15 (11 as a senior, 4 as a junior) Double-Double Games: 1 Double Figure Rebounds: 2
Wesley Turner 6-7 205 Freshman Salisbury, North Carolina 55 2006-07 SEASON: The freshman has played in 6 games (31 minutes) this season. He has scored 8 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. His first college game was game two at Georgia Tech when he scored a basked and grabbed 2 rebounds in 4 minutes. In game four vs. Alabama State, Wesley had 4 rebounds in his 9 minutes of action. In game five in his home state of North Carolina, he scored two points vs. Charlotte. Played 10 minutes at Iowa on Dec. 20, scoring 4 points and getting 3 rebounds before suffering a broken nose (on which no foul was called). Did not play at Clemson or Drexel due to injury. CAREER/PERSONAL NOTES: Turner averaged 14 points and eight rebounds a game last year at West Rowan High. His top game was 28 points and one of his best moments on the 19-6 team was making a three-point basket from the corner to win a game for his team. He also had a six-blocked shot game to spark his team. His dad, Mark, was a 6-1 guard at Winston-Salem State. Points: TURNER S BESTS 4 at Iowa, 12-20-06 2 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 2 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Three-Point Baskets Reb. 4 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 3 at Iowa, 12-20-06 2 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 Asst. Steals: Blocks: Minutes: 10 at Iowa, 12-20-06 9 vs. Alabama State, 11-21-06 4 at Ga. Tech, 11-16-06 4 vs. WSSU, 11-19-06 3 at Charlotte, 11-25-06 1 at Alabama State, 12-16-06