#44 - Jerome Alexander } Sophomore } Forward } 6-6 204 } Radford, Va. } Radford H.S. } The Hill School (Pa.) Nickname: Rome One Word to Describe Game: Fast Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: Orioles vs. Yankees game Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: GQ Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Bob Marley Best Friend From Another Team: Hans Brase, Princeton Team I Would Like to Play: Virginia Tech Best Player Faced: Troy Daniels, VCU Would Like to Have Witnessed: Jimi Hendrix lighting his guitar on fire Favorite Pro Sports Team: Chicago Bulls Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Mario Gomez, Bayern Munich Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Earth Science Favorite Musical Artist: Too many to pick just one. Favorite Food: Mexican food Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting Favorite Website: Stumbleupon.com Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Sojka Pavilion (Bucknell) 2012-13: Freshman Alexander showed glimpses of his potential as a freshman, appearing in 27 games with one start (Prairie View A&M). He averaged 2.6 points per game, 1.1 rebounds per game and dished out five assists with five steals on the season. Shot 38.8 percent (31-of-80) from the field. Averaged 6.7 points per game and shot 10-of-19 from the field in the season s first three games. In the season s second game of the year against Siena, Alexander buried a 19-footer with 20 seconds left to send the game into overtime, capping off a Navy rally after it trailed by six points in the final minute. Scored six points six other times throughout the season (Tulane, Bryant, Albany, American, Lafayette, Bucknell). Missed two games with an injury (Lehigh, Bucknell) during Patriot League play. Had perhaps his best game of the season in the second meeting against Lafayette, tallying six points with four rebounds and a blocked shot in just 14 minutes of action. In nine games that he played more than 10 minutes, Alexander averaged 5.2 points per game and shot 22-of-48 (.458) from the field. In 18 games that he played less than 10 minutes, Alexander averaged 1.3 points per game and shot just 9-of-32 (.281) from the field. Alexander had an outstanding career, lettering four times at Radford before graduating in 2011. Led the Radford basketball team to the 2011 (senior) and 2009 (sophomore) state championships. Team also won four district championships (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). While at Radford, he served as a two-time team captain, was the 2011 state title game MVP and was an all-district performer as a senior after being a second-team selection as a junior. As a senior at Radford in the district finals with the game tied at 60, Alexander scored 11 straight points, grabbed every defensive rebound and blocked two shots in the final 2:20 that helped seal the victory, finishing with 23 points and 17 rebounds against EastMont. Spent the 2012 season at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. Averaged 12.3 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game at The Hill School, including a dominating 20-point, 12-rebound performance against the Navy JV team. Shot 47 percent from the field and 39 percent from three-point range in his one year at The Hill School. Born in Santa Fe, N.M. Son of Alvin and Jenny Alexander. Teamed with Princeton sophomore Hans Brase while at the Hill School. Majoring in oceanography. Points 8 vs. Siena (11-11-12) Rebounds 4 vs. Lafayette (2-9-13) Assists 2 vs. IPFW (1-2-13) Steals 1, Five times Blocks 1, Two times Minutes 28 vs. Prairie View A&M (11-23-12) P-R-A 10, Two times Games Played 27 27 Games Started 1 1 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 0 0 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 0 0 Led Navy in Rebounding 1 1 Led Navy in Assists 0 0 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 2012-13 27-1 240 8.9 31-80.388 0-1.000 8-16.500 13-16-29 1.1 42-0 5 15 2 5 70 2.6 Totals 27-1 240 8.9 31-80.388 0-1.000 8-16.500 13-16-29 1.1 42-0 5 15 2 5 70 2.6 2012-13 12-0 73 6.1 9-24.375 0-1.000 5-8.625 8-4-12 1.0 14-0 2 3 1 1 23 1.9 Totals 12-0 73 6.1 9-24.375 0-1.000 5-8.625 8-4-12 1.0 14-0 2 3 1 1 23 1.9 6
Three-Point Magic } Kevin Alter connected on six three-pointers in the second half (10 minutes) against Norfolk State. Here is a list of all Navy players to have six three-pointers in a half. } 8 - Greg Sprink vs. Brown (2nd; 12-22-05) } 6 - Kevin Alter vs. Norfolk State (2nd; 1-5-13) } 6 - Chris Harris vs. [18] Villanova (1st; 12-22-08) } 6 - Greg Sprink vs. American (2nd; 1-25-06) Points 18 vs. Norfolk State (1-5-13) Rebounds 3, Two times Assists 3, Two times Steals 1, Five times Blocks 0 Minutes 23 vs. Bucknell (2-2-13) P-R-A 21 (18-3-0) vs. Norfolk State (1-5-13) Games Played 27 43 Games Started 0 1 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 3 3 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 2 2 Led Navy in Rebounding 0 0 Led Navy in Assists 0 1 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 2012-13: Sophomore A sparkplug off the bench, Alter had a strong sophomore campaign, appearing in 27 games and averaging 4.0 points per game and having a 10-to-8 (1.25) assist-to-turnover ratio. He finished fifth on the team in scoring (4.0 ppg) and third in three-pointers made (29) despite ranking ninth on the team in minutes. Was named the recipient of the Kevin Sinnett Academic Achievement Award and the Rear Admiral Marryott Award at the team banquet. Was also named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll after recording a 3.81 GPA during the spring championship season. After averaging just 1.6 points per game and shooting 4-of-14 (.286) from long distance in his first 11 appearances, Alter averaged 5.6 points per game and went 25- of-71 (.352) from three-point range in his last 16 games. Broke out in a big way by scoring a career-high 18 points on six three-pointers with a career-high three assists in just 10 minutes against Norfolk State. Nearly led Navy back from a 26-point halftime deficit, cutting the lead to five points with 10 seconds left before falling by six. Also added 14 points (4-of-5 three-pointers) and drew three big charges in the second half of a 59-50 win over Army on the road. Scored 15 points in a road loss at Patriot League champion Bucknell and averaged 4.9 points per game in league contests. Had at least one three-pointer in 15 games this year and shot 81.0 percent from the free throw line (17-of-21), the second-best percentage on the team. 2011-12: Freshman Alter appeared in 16 games with one start, coming in the season opener against Longwood, becoming just the third freshman to start at point guard in a season opener, joining Corey Johnson (2004-05) and Bruce Grooms (1976-77). Averaged 1.1 ppg, 0.6 rpg and 0.4 apg for the season with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.00 (6-to-6) for the season. Dished out all six of his assists (against just two turnovers) in the season s first seven games. In the last 12 appearances, he scored just seven points, grabbed five rebounds and had just three assists. Tallied a season-high five points against Penn State Altoona, Quinnipiac and Bucknell in the Patriot League Tournament, connecting on three-pointers against Penn State Altoona, Quinnipiac and Bucknell. Dished out two assists against Tulane in just nine minutes. Started the season 2-of-7 from the field in the first four games, but went just 1-of-12 over his last 12 appearances. Alter was a 2011 graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven, lettering four times at point guard. Burst onto the scene late during his senior year, committing to Navy after a strong postseason run. Led R-FH to an 18-8 record as a senior and the school s first appearance in the Shore Conference Tournament final, averaging 16.7 points, 6.9 assists and 3.3 steals per game. Was named first-team all-conference and all-state and set the school record for most career three-pointers made. Played best in the clutch, making several big shots and plays at key moments late in the game during R-FH s postseason run, including a three-pointer with a minute left and his team up one in the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals. In the conference tournament final, Alter scored 24 of his team s 35 points. Shot 79 percent from the free throw line on 130 attempts and made a school-record 62 three-pointers during the season. Was a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Peer Leadership and was a Ronald McDonald Jr. board member. Son of John and Janet Alter. His father, John, wrestled at Furman while his grandfather, William Alter, and cousin, Lindsey Bellomy (2004), both graduated from the Academy. Alter ran and organized a charity stickball tournament in Rumson. Nicknamed Pookie. An outstanding student, Alter was a member of the Superintendent s and Commandant s List in the spring of 2013 while majoring in economics. Alter recorded a 3.81 GPA during the 2013 spring semester. #5 - Kevin Alter } Junior } 5-6 147 } Rumson, N.J. } Rumson-Fair Haven Nickname: Pookie Interest / Hobbies: Ping Pong One Word to Describe Game: Heart Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: UConn- Syracuse six overtime game Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: Good Housekeeping Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Arnold Schwarzenegger Best Friend From Another Team: Jack Wise, Duke football Team I Would Like to Play: Illinois Best Player Faced: Randy Foye Favorite Pro Sports Team: San Jose Sharks Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Apolo Anton Ohno Favorite Class Taken at Navy: International Theory and Economic Policy My Dream Job Is: basketball coach Hometown is Best Known For: Pork Roll One Song That Gets Me Pumped Up: Ain t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross Favorite Musical Artist: Bruce Springsteen Favorite Food: Penne alla vodka Favorite Movie: The Sandlot Favorite TV Show: Boy Meets World Favorite Website: Yahoo.com Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Stabler Arena (Lehigh) 2011-12 16-1 103 6.4 3-19.158 3-16.188 8-8 1.000 1-9-10 0.6 5-0 6 6 0 2 17 1.1 2012-13 27-0 284 10.5 31-90.344 29-85.341 17-21.810 2-20-22 0.8 19-0 10 8 0 3 108 4.0 Totals 43-1 387 9.0 32-101.317 32-101.317 25-29.862 3-29-32 0.7 24-0 16 14 0 5 125 2.9 2011-12 5-0 21 4.2 0-4.000 0-4.000 0-0.000 0-2-2 0.4 1-0 0 1 0 0 0 0.0 2012-13 14-0 206 14.7 19-61.311 18-57.316 13-16.813 2-13-15 1.1 14-0 5 3 0 1 69 4.9 Totals 19-0 227 11.9 19-65.292 18-61.295 13-16.813 2-15-17 0.9 15-0 5 4 0 1 69 3.6 7
#10 - Tilman Dunbar } Sophomore } Forward } 5-10 155 } Woodbridge, Va. } Paul VI Catholic Nickname: Til or TD3 Interest / Hobbies: Music One Word to Describe Game: Lightning Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: Washington Wizards game Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: ESPN of Sports Illustrated Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Martin Luther King, Jr. Best Friend From Another Team: Coleman Jackson, Fairfield and Patrick Holloway, George Mason Best Player Faced: Andrew and Aaron Harrison Would Like to Have Witnessed: Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals, Heat-Spurs Favorite Pro Sports Team: Sacramento Kings Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Mario Balotelli, AC Milan Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Government My Dream Job Is: Pro basketball player Hometown is Best Known For: Potomac Mills Mall Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese Favorite Movie: Space Jam Favorite TV Show: Sportscenter Favorite Website: ballislife.com Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Sojka Pavilion (Bucknell) 2012-13: Freshman Had a strong freshman campaign, setting the school record for most starts by a freshman (31) in Navy basketball history. He averaged 9.5 points per game and ranked second in the Patriot League in assists at 4.9 assists per game. Was named to the Patriot League All-Rookie Team and won four straight Patriot League Rookie of the Week in December and January. Set the Patriot League record (by 19 assists) for assists by a freshman (152). Finished the year seventh in the country in assists per game by a freshman (4.9 apg), and his 152 assists were the 12th most in a season by a Navy player. Recorded 15 double-figure games and finished the year sixth on the Navy freshman scoring list (296 points). Ranked second in the Patriot League among freshmen in scoring. Recorded a pair of double-doubles against Binghamton (16 points, 11 assists) in just his third career game and Bryant (13 points, 10 assists). Also scored 20 points with four rebounds and seven assists in an 85-66 win over Monmouth. Was the first freshman in school history to reach those marks and first Navy player since January 3, 2006 (Greg Sprink) to record a 20-4-7 contest. Averaged 10.6 points per game and 5.1 assists per game in 17 nonconference games while shooting 44.2 percent from the field. In league games, Dunbar averaged just 8.2 points per game and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 31.4 percent. Did record a stellar 1.81 (152:84) assist-to-turnover ratio for the season, including a 2.10 (65:31) ratio in league games. Had nine games of at least six assists during the course of the year. In the last 11 games of the year, Dunbar had 46 assists against 19 turnovers (2.42 ratio) and had just one game of more than three turnovers (4 vs. Lehigh) during that span. Dunbar had a sensational scholastic career at Paul VI Catholic, graduating in 2012 and leading Paul VI Catholic to a USA Today Super 25 final ranking of No. 16 after spending much of the season in the top 10. Helped team to a 35-3 record that included the WCAC league championship, the VIS (Virginia Independent Schools) state title and a Washington, D.C., city title and reached the Chick-Fil-A Tournament finals, losing to the nation s No. 1-ranked team, Oak Hill Academy As a senior, Dunbar was selected as the team captain, team MVP, a second-team all- WCAC selection and an All-Met honorable mention honoree after averaging 10.4 points, 7.2 assists and 3.1 steals per game, in argubly the toughest high school conference in America (WCAC). In the prestigious Alhambra tournament, Dunbar converted a a three-point play as time expired to give Paul VI a 64-63 victory over Gonzaga in the semifinals. Scored a season-hgh 25 points in a seven-point win over Laurel in late December and recorded a triple-double in an early-december win over Fredericksburg Christian with 14 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds. Also had 14 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds in a win during the VIS Quarterfinals. As a junior, was named Paul VI Catholic s Defensive Player of the Year. Was a three-year starter for Paul VI Catholic. Dunbar as a Freshman } Tilman Dunbar had a tremendous freshman campaign at Navy. Here are some of the highlights. } School-record for assists by a freshman (152). } Patriot League-record for assists by a freshman (152). } 7th NCAA in assists / game by a freshman (4.9). } 9th NCAA in assists by a freshman (152). } 10th NCAA in assist:turnover ratio by a freshman (1.83). } Most games started by a freshman at Navy (31). } 3rd-most minutes played by a freshman at Navy (945). } 5th-most free throws made by a freshman at Navy (74). } 5th-most free throws attempts by a freshman at Navy (110). } 6th-most points by a freshman at Navy (296). } 7th-most double-figure games by a freshman at Navy (15). } 8th-most steals by a freshman at Navy (28). } Most assists by a freshman in a season opener (7). } Most assists by a freshman in a game (11 - tie). } First freshman in school history with 20 p, 4 r, 7 a in a game. } Four-time Patriot League Rookie of the Week. Points 20 vs. Monmouth (12-5-12) Rebounds 6 vs. Army (1-20-13) Assists 11 vs. Binghamton (11-14-12) Steals 2, Eight times Blocks 0 Minutes 37, Two times P-R-A 31 (20-4-7) vs. Monmouth (12-5-12) Games Played 31 31 Games Started 31 31 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 15 15 20-Plus Scoring Games 1 1 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 19 19 10-Plus Assist Games 2 2 Double Doubles 2 2 Led Navy in Scoring 8 8 Led Navy in Rebounding 2 2 Led Navy in Assists 26 26 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 1 1 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 Member of the National Honor Society, volunteered in the Special Olympics and partook in community service for hundreds of hours. Son of Tilman and Bindu Dunbar. His Paul VI Catholic team was loaded with talent as Coleman Johnson (Fairfield), Patrick Holloway (George Mason), Tim Higgins (Cornell), Stan Robinson (Indiana) and Oray Nicolai (Catholic) all graduated in same year as Dunbar. Father, Tilman, played soccer at St. Augustine s College, graduating in 1986. Is from the same hometown as David Robinson, Navy s most famous basketball alum. Majoring in economics. 2012-13 31-31 945 30.5 111-291.381 0-9.000 74-110.673 11-58-69 2.2 56-0 152 84 0 28 296 9.5 Totals 31-31 945 30.5 111-291.381 0-9.000 74-110.673 11-58-69 2.2 56-0 152 84 0 28 296 9.5 2012-13 14-14 424 30.3 43-137.314 0-1.000 29-41.707 5-25-30 2.1 25-0 65 31 0 12 115 8.2 Totals 14-14 424 30.3 43-137.314 0-1.000 29-41.707 5-25-30 2.1 25-0 65 31 0 12 115 8.2 8
Points 12 vs. UAB (11-18-12) Rebounds 4 vs. Army (1-20-13) Assists 2 vs. Army (1-20-13) Steals 1 vs. Lehigh (1-30-13) Blocks 1, Two times Minutes 24 vs. Holy Cross (2-12-13) P-R-A 14 (8-4-2) vs. Army (1-20-13) Games Played 21 21 Games Started 0 0 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 2 2 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 0 0 Led Navy in Rebounding 0 0 Led Navy in Assists 0 0 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 Son of Jack and Linda Guglielmo. High school teammate Justin Goldsborough is a sophomore at Lehigh. Majoring in economics. 2012-13: Freshman Guglielmo saw action in 21 games, averaging 3.0 points per game in 9.8 minutes per contest. Guglielmo shot 35.5 percent (22-of-62) from the field and 35.3 percent (12-of-34) from long distance. His 12 three-pointers ranked fifth on the squad. Guglielmo broke out in Navy s fourth game of the year against UAB. He played just 18 minutes but finished with 12 points after failing to score in Navy s first three games of the year. Also added eight points and a career-high four rebounds and two assists in a 59-50 win over Army. He buried a crucial three-pointer in the second half after Army had whittled the lead to one point. Recorded second career double-figure scoring game with a 10-point effort against Lehigh, in which he went 3-of-6 from the field. Made his first eight free throws of his career. Went 7-of-15 (.467) from three-point range in non-conference play, but was just 5-of-19 (.263) from long distance in league games. Hit two three-pointers against UAB, TCU, Army and Lehigh. Guglielmo graduated from St. Stephens & St. Agnes in 2012, earning two letters in basketball. He also earned one letter at Annandale before that. Served as the team captain at St. Stephens and St. Agnes as a senior, averaging 14.4 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game as a senior. An outstanding shooter, Guglielmo connected on 38 three-pointers and shot 77.8 percent from the free throw line. Tallied 27 points with six rebounds against St. Albans, connecting on five three-pointers in the contest. #24 - Phil Guglielmo } Sophomore } 6-5 181 } Springfield, Va. } St. Stephens & St. Agnes Nickname: Googs Interest / Hobbies: Basketball One Word to Describe Game: Maker Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: SLAM Best Friend From Another Team: Doug Chappell (Fairfield) Team I Would Like to Play and Why: Fairfield so I can play against Doug Best Player Faced: Austin Rivers Favorite Pro Sports Team: Washington Wizards Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Robert Griffin III Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Economics My Dream Job Is: Anything with basketball Favorite Musical Artist: Ace Hood Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Movie: Glory Road Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy Favorite Website: Ballislife.com Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Christl Arena (Army) 2012-13 21-0 205 9.8 22-62.355 12-34.353 8-10.800 3-10-13 0.6 12-0 3 10 2 1 64 3.0 Totals 21-0 205 9.8 22-62.355 12-34.353 8-10.800 3-10-13 0.6 12-0 3 10 2 1 64 3.0 2012-13 10-0 112 11.1 11-38.289 5-19.263 2-4.500 3-8-11 1.1 10-0 2 6 2 1 29 2.9 Totals 10-0 112 11.1 11-38.289 5-19.263 2-4.500 3-8-11 1.1 10-0 2 6 2 1 29 2.9 9
#0 - Will Kelly } Sophomore } Forward / Center } 6-9 226 } Mount Laurel, N.J. } Lenape } The Hun School (N.J.) Nickname: Will Interest / Hobbies: Animals, video games, movies One Word to Describe Game: Lanky Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: Philadelphia 76ers 2001 playoff run Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: Time Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Will Smith Best Friend From Another Team: Myles Melville, Northwestern Team I Would Like to Play and Why: Pittsburgh, both my dad and uncle played there. Best Player Faced: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Would Like to Have Witnessed: Siege of Troy Favorite Pro Sports Team: Philadelphia 76ers Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Floyd Mayweather Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Boxing My Dream Job Is: Professional dancer Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West Favorite Food: Japanese Hibachi Favorite Movie: Hitch Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Sojka Pavilion (Bucknell) 2012-13: Freshman Kelly had a strong freshman year in which he showed outstanding development from the beginning of the season to the end. He appeared in all 31 games with 12 starts (started last 10 games), averaging 2.7 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game and 0.3 blocks per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the field. However, in Patriot League games, Kelly averaged 3.6 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game in 21.5 minutes per game. In the last 10 games of the year, Kelly averaged 5.1 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game. He produced his first career double-double with an 11-point, 10-rebound, three-assist effort against Lehigh. He then scored six points with 13 rebounds in a win over American. The 13 rebounds are the seventh most by a freshman in school history and the equaled the most for a freshman since Alex Kohnen had 17 in Feb. 1993. It was the second-highest freshman rebounding total in a game since the Vernon Butler era (1983), behind Kohnen s 17. Recorded first career double-figure scoring game at Monmouth, tallying 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting with three rebounds in just 13 minutes. The five field goals made without a miss were the fourth most by a freshman in school history. Also had a strong game against Colgate, scoring eight points with seven rebounds and three blocked shots in 32 minutes of action. The three blocked shots tied for the fourth most by a freshman in school history. A 2011 graduate of Lenape, Kelly spent the 2012 season at the Hun School in Princeton, N.J. Lettered twice at Lenape, leading the team to the 2011 Olympic Conference cochampionship. Was the South Jersey vs. Philly Battle Over the Bridge MVP, a North-South New Jersey All-Star and a South Jersey All-Star selection as a senior. Served as the team captain at both Lenape and the Hun School. Averaged 8.2 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game and 3.1 blocks per game in his one year at the Hun School. Points 11 vs. Lehigh (1-30-13) Rebounds 13 vs. American (2-20-13) Assists 3 vs. Lehigh (1-30-13) Steals 2, Three times Blocks 3 vs. Colgate (2-24-13) Minutes 32, Three times P-R-A 24 (11-10-3) vs. Lehigh (1-30-13) Games Played 31 31 Games Started 12 12 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 2 2 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 2 2 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 1 1 Led Navy in Scoring 1 1 Led Navy in Rebounding 7 7 Led Navy in Assists 1 1 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 Was a member of the U.S. Army JROTC, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, won the American Legion Scholarship Excellence medal and Exceptional Leadership Award. Son of Willie and Pamela Kelly, and he comes from a long line of basketball players and college athletes. Father, Willie, played basketball at Pittsburgh from 1973-76; uncle, Louis, played at Pittsburgh in 1973-74; uncle, Greg, played at Cheney University and uncle, Vincent Gumbs, played football at Cheney University. Majoring in political science. 2012-13 31-12 538 17.4 34-64.531 0-0.000 15-32.469 31-74-105 3.4 75-1 9 24 10 12 83 2.7 Totals 31-12 538 17.4 34-64.531 0-0.000 15-32.469 31-74-105 3.4 75-1 9 24 10 12 83 2.7 2012-13 14-11 301 21.5 22-44.500 0-0.000 6-14.429 16-43-59 4.2 42-1 7 14 5 7 50 3.6 Totals 14-11 301 21.5 22-44.500 0-0.000 6-14.429 16-43-59 4.2 42-1 7 14 5 7 50 3.6 10
Points 15, Two Times Rebounds 8 vs. Bucknell (3-2-13) Assists 4 vs. Bucknell (3-2-13) Steals 3, Two Times Blocks 0 Minutes 30 vs. Mount St. Mary s (12-7-12) P-R-A 19, Two times Games Played 27 27 Games Started 3 3 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 6 6 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 3 3 Led Navy in Rebounding 3 3 Led Navy in Assists 0 0 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 Knorr at the Stripe } Knorr ranked sixth in the country in free throw percentage by a freshman (min. 23 GP, 20 mpg, 30 FTA). 1. Phil Forte Oklahoma State 73-80.912 2. Katin Reinhardt UNLV 58-65.892 3. Connor Boehm Dartmouth 41-47.872 4. Ben McLemore Kansas 120-138.870 5. Grant Mullins Columbia 46-53.868 6. }Kendall Knorr Navy 26-30.867 Kellen Dunham Butler 91-105.867 2012-13: Freshman Knorr had a strong freshman season, appearing in 27 games with three starts and averaging 5.8 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game and 0.6 assists per game while sporting a 1.50 (15:10) assist-to-turnover ratio. His 31 three-pointers were the eighth most in a season by a freshman in school history and ranked fifth by a Patriot League freshman. Scored 13 points while making three-of-six three-pointers in his first career game. Scored 10 points in a 19-0 run right before halftime, including a trifecta at the halftime buzzer, to give Navy a 45-24 halftime advantage. Averaged 11.6 points per game in a five-game span from November 28 to December 10. Tallied a career-high 15 points against IPFW and Bryant and added 14 points against Monmouth and Mount St. Mary s. Scored 13 of Navy s 18 points in a 18-6 second-half run to lift the Midshipmen to a win over IPFW. In that contest, he went 6-of-6 from the field, the most field goals made by a freshman without a miss in school history. Was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week for that performance. Then, in the second meeting against IPFW, he started out 3-of-3 from the field, meaning that he made his first nine shots in two games against the Mastodons. Began his career by making his first 16 free throw attempts before missing against Bryant. Knorr shot 86.7 percent from the free throw line, the top percentage by a Patriot League freshman and the sixth-best percentage in the country by a freshman (min. 23 GP, 20 minutes per game and 30 free throw attempts). In the last two games of the season, both against Bucknell, Knorr averaged 6.0 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game and 2.0 assists per game. He had career highs in rebounds (8) and assists (4) in the regular-season final against the Bison. Missed four games with a dislocated shoulder, but had offseason surgery and is 100 percent again. Knorr had an outstanding career, graduating from Concord in 2012 and lettering four times at Concord, leading his team to four conference and sectional titles and a pair of regional titles. As a senior, was the conference Player of the Year, an all-county selection, made the all-regional team and served as the team captain after averaging 17.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.2 steals per game. Scored over 1,000 points during his career. A two-time all-conference selection and was named the 2011 Christmas Tournament MVP. Tallied a career-high 33 points in a game Hickory Ridge, the school he was set to attend before moving into the Concord school district. Competed in the Carolinas All-Star Basketball Classic, an all-star game between North Carolina and South Carolina and on the three-point contest at the event. As a sophomore, Knorr helped the team to the NCHSAA Class 3A finals, where it lost to Rocky Mount. Aa member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Keystone Club and the CHS D.R.E.A.M. Team. Son of David and Kristie Knorr. Brother, Stephen, played football at Gardner Webb and sister, Nicole, played soccer at Pfieffer University. Grandfather, Craig Kintzel, was a Navy fighter pilot, serving in California and the Pacific from 1960 to 1965 flying off the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. Was a member of the Commandant s List during the 2013 spring semester while majoring in economics. #1 - Kendall Knorr } Sophomore } 6-3 197 } Concord, N.C. } Concord H.S. Nickname: Chicken Gordon Blue, Gordy, Gordo Interest / Hobbies: Golf, video games, music One Word to Describe Game: Fundamental Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: Final Four in New Orleans Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: Time Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Carrie Underwood Best Friend From Another Team: Codi Miller- McIntyre, Wake Forest Team I Would Like to Play and Why: Duke or UNC Best Player Faced: Rodney Purvis Would Like to Have Witnessed: Coach Nestor playing in his heyday Favorite Pro Sports Team: Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Panthers Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Cam Newton Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Intro to Economics My Dream Job Is: Singer Hometown is Best Known For: Charlotte Motor Speedway Favorite Musical Artist: Luke Bryan Favorite Food: Filet Mignon Favorite Movie: Coach Carter Favorite TV Show: Friday Night Lights, The Walking Dead Favorite Website: ESPN.com, Yahoo.com Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Christl Arena (Army) 2012-13 27-3 550 20.4 50-128.391 31-92.337 26-30.867 23-46-69 2.6 29-0 15 10 0 20 157 5.8 Totals 27-3 550 20.4 50-128.391 31-92.337 26-30.867 23-46-69 2.6 29-0 15 10 0 20 157 5.8 2012-13 10-3 205 20.5 12-43.279 4-27.148 6-8.750 8-19-27 2.7 15-0 6 4 0 8 34 3.4 Totals 10-3 205 20.5 12-43.279 4-27.148 6-8.750 8-19-27 2.7 15-0 6 4 0 8 34 3.4 11
#3 - James Loupos } Senior } Forward } 6-6 206 } Skillman, N.J. } Montgomery H.S. Nickname: Loop Interest / Hobbies: Music One Word to Describe Game: Scrappy Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: Yankees- Phillies, 2009 World Series Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: SLAM Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Allen Iverson Best Friend From Another Team: Ryan McCoy, George Washington Team I Would Like to Play and Why: Villanova, my favorite college team growing up Best Player Faced: Kyrie Irving Would Like to Have Witnessed: Wilt Chamberlain s 100-point game Favorite Pro Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Michael Vick Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Ethics My Dream Job Is: General Manager of a pro team Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar Favorite Food: Cheesesteaks Favorite Movie: Coach Carter Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead Favorite Website: ESPN.com Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Sojka Pavilion (Bucknell) 2012-13: Junior Loupos played in 30 games while making 12 starts, averaging 2.5 points per game and 1.9 rebounds per game in 15.3 minutes per outing. He did not play in the Feb. 12 meeting at Holy Cross, one of two games during his career that he has not seen action. He has appeared in 89 of a possible 91 games during his career. Took a remarkable 22 charges during the course of the season, a number that was among the nation s leaders. Scored 11 points in back-to-back games against Mount St. Mary s and Bryant. It marked the first time in his career that he scored in double figures in back-to-back games. In the loss to Mount St. Mary s, Loupos tallied 11 points, all coming in the second half, on 4-of-5 field goal attempts and grabbed three rebounds with one assist in a careerhigh 32 minutes. He followed up that performance with an 11-point, four-rebound outing against Bryant, also in 32 minutes. He was 4-of-7 from the field in that contest. Made all three of his three-point attempts on the season, coming against Mount St. Mary s, Bryant and IPFW. His three-pointer against Bryant stopped a Bryant run and pushed Navy s lead back to four at 40-36 with 13:49 to play. 2011-12: Sophomore Loupos appeared in all 29 games drawing starts in 15 of them while averaging 2.4 points per game, 1.5 rebounds per game and 0.3 assists per game and shooting 39.7 percent from the field. Scored a season-high 11 points in the season opener against Longwood, including 10 points in the second half. With Navy up five (68-63) and 1:54 to play, Loupos only three-pointer of the season pushed Navy s lead to eight points to help the Midshipmen to victory over the Lancers. Tallied seven points against Norfolk State (19 minutes) and Bucknell in the Patriot League Tournament (14 minutes). Tied a career high in rebounds against Lafayette and Bucknell. Matched a career high in minutes played with 26 against Lafayette in the Patriot League opener. Points 12 vs. Seattle U. (11-21-10) Rebounds 5 vs. Delaware State (11-24-12) Assists 2, Six times Steals 3 vs. Bucknell (2-25-12) Blocks 3 vs. IPFW (1-2-13) Minutes 32, Two times P-R-A 15, Two times Games Played 30 89 Games Started 12 36 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 2 4 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 0 0 Led Navy in Rebounding 2 2 Led Navy in Assists 0 1 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 In the regular-season finale against Bucknell had four points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists in just 18 minutes of action. Shot just 10-of-34 (.294) from the field in Patriot League play; in non-conference play, Loupos shot 15-of-29 (.517). 2010-11: Freshman Loupos had a strong freshman season, appearing in 30-of-31 games with nine starts. He started five of the last six games of the year with the lone exception being Senior Day against Colgate. Averaged 2.9 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.4 apg and 0.4 spg and shot 36.0 percent from the field. However, he shot 11-of-21 (.524) from the field in Patriot League games. Scored a career-high 12 points on 3-of-5 shooting in the loss to Seattle U. Tallied nine points in 20 minutes against Lehigh (Jan. 12), making 4-of-6 shots from the field. Connected on eight three-pointers on the season, including a pair (2-of-2) against Seattle U. Played a season-high 26 minutes against the RedHawks and played at least 20 minutes five times during the season. A 2010 graduate of Montgomery, Loupos exploded onto the scene with an outstanding senior season. Loupos led Montgomery to its first Section IV title in 2010, scoring 20 points with nine rebounds in the title game. In the Section IV quarterfinals, took over the game with 18 points in the second half to lead Montgomerty to a come-from-behind victory over Rancocas Valley. Lastly, in the sectional semifinals, hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to push the game into overtime and to a 59-55 win over Colts Valley, while scoring 25 points with 11 rebounds. Averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds per game. Was an all-area selection and three-time team captain. Also lettered twice in lacrosse at Montgomery. Was a member of National Honor Society. Son of Peter and Debra Loupos. Majoring in political science and owns a 3.02 GPA entering his senior year. Loupos was named to the Commandant s List in the spring of 2013. 2010-11 30-9 400 13.3 27-75.360 8-33.242 24-38.632 5-35-40 1.3 60-0 12 25 3 12 86 2.9 2011-12 29-15 390 13.4 25-63.397 1-4.250 19-32.594 21-23-44 1.5 49-1 9 28 4 14 70 2.4 2012-13 30-12 459 15.3 26-69.377 3-3 1.000 19-36.528 19-37-56 1.9 69-2 7 17 7 10 74 2.5 Totals 89-36 1249 14.0 78-207.377 12-40.300 62-106.585 45-95-140 1.6 178-3 28 70 14 36 230 2.5 2010-11 13-4 151 11.6 10-20.500 2-8.250 7-11.636 2-15-17 1.3 20-0 4 9 1 5 29 2.2 2011-12 14-7 194 13.9 10-34.294 0-2.000 11-18.611 13-11-24 1.7 26-1 5 12 2 10 31 2.2 2012-13 13-0 152 11.7 5-17.294 0-0.000 7-15.467 10-8-18 1.4 28-1 2 8 1 2 17 1.3 Totals 40-11 497 12.4 25-71.352 2-10.200 25-44.568 25-34-59 1.5 74-2 11 29 4 17 77 1.9 12
Points 2 vs. Marymount (11-9-12) Rebounds 2, Two times Assists 5 vs. Bucknell (3-2-13) Steals 0 Blocks 0 Minutes 12 vs. Bucknell (3-2-13) P-R-A 7 (0-2-5) vs. Bucknell (3-2-13) Games Played 8 8 Games Started 0 0 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 0 0 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 1 1 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 0 0 Led Navy in Rebounding 0 0 Led Navy in Assists 1 1 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 2012-13: Sophomore Appeared in eight games, playing a total of 30 minutes. Scored two points with eight assists and four rebounds on the season. Scored first career points on a lay-up late in the game of the season opener against Marymount. Best game of the season came in the season finale against Bucknell, when McLaurin played a career-best 12 minutes, dished out five assists and grabbed two rebounds. Also added two rebounds against UAB and dished out assists against UAB and Lehigh twice. Per 40 minutes, McLaurin averaged 10.7 assists per game and 5.3 rebounds per game. 2011-12: Freshman Did not see any action as a freshman. A 2010 graduate of Hopewell, McLaurin lettered once at point guard. Prior to time at Hopewell, McLaurin lettered three times at Charlotte Country Day and spent the 2011 year at NAPS. Led Hopewell team to a 23-3 record and a title in the Dell Curry / BoJangles Shootout in 2010, and the squad was ranked third in North Carolina Class 4A. A two-time all-conference selection at Charlotte Country Day, setting the school record at Charlotte Country Day in career assists (453), single-season assists (176) and most free throws made in a game (20). At Hopewell, he scored his 1,000th career point as a senior and won the US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award. While at NAPS, scored 32 points in a contest against Army s prep school, MAPS. Was a member of National Honor Society. Teammate of Army s Alex Godette at Hopewell and played against teammate Worth Smith and Army s Sean Billerman. Son of Earl, Jr., and Tondra McLaurin. Enjoys coaching kids at basketball camps and aspires to be a coach. Majoring in economics. #14 - Earl McLaurin } Junior } 5-10 173 } Charlotte, N.C. } Hopewell H.S. } Naval Academy Prep School Interest / Hobbies: Reading, music, video games One Word to Describe Game: Assisting Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: Carolina Panthers playoff game Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: ESPN Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Jesus Christ Best Friend From Another Team: Brandyn Curry, Harvard Team I Would Like to Play: Davidson Best Player Faced: Austin Rivers Would Like to Have Witnessed: Wilt Chamberlain s 100-point game Favorite Pro Sports Team: Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Johnny Manziel Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Public Finance My Dream Job Is: College basketball coach Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Food: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball Favorite TV Show: Friday Night Lights Favorite Website: Twitter Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Christl Arena (Army) 2011-12 -- WAS A MEMBER OF THE JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM -- 2012-13 8-0 30 3.8 1-6.167 0-2.000 0-0.000 1-3-4 0.5 0-0 8 3 0 0 2 0.3 Totals 8-0 30 3.8 1-6.167 0-2.000 0-0.000 1-3-4 0.5 0-0 8 3 0 0 2 0.3 2011-12 -- WAS A MEMBER OF THE JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM -- 2012-13 5-0 23 4.6 0-4.000 0-2.000 0-0.000 0-2-2 0.4 0-0 7 1 0 0 0 0.0 Totals 5-0 23 4.6 0-4.000 0-2.000 0-0.000 0-2-2 0.4 0-0 7 1 0 0 0 0.0 13
#21 - Worth Smith } Junior } Forward } 6-6 202 } Mooresville, N.C. } Charlotte Christian H.S. Nickname: None Interest / Hobbies: Football, video games, movies One Word to Describe Game: Versatile Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: Hornets- Lakers game Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: Sports Illustrated Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Kobe Bryant Best Friend From Another Team: Anthony Gill, Virginia Team I Would Like to Play and Why: A No. 1-ranked team. Want to play the best. Best Player Faced: Austin Rivers Would Like to Have Witnessed: A tornado (from a safe distance) Favorite Pro Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Ray Lewis or Randy Moss Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Leadership My Dream Job Is: NBA player Favorite Musical Artist: J. Cole Favorite Food: Chocolate Chip Cookies (freshly baked) Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Favorite TV Show: The Boondocks Favorite Website: Facebook Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Christl Arena (Army) 2012-13: Sophomore Mr. Versatility Smith had another strong season, leading the Midshipmen in scoring (10.2 points per game), rebounds (5.4 rebounds per game), blocks (37) and steals (35). He appeared in all 31 games, starting 30 of them missing just the Prairie View A&M game because of sickness. Became just the second player in school history to score 500 points, grab 300 rebounds and block 50 shots by the end of their sophomore season (David Robinson). Was also the only player in the Patriot League with 300 points, 150 rebounds, 30 blocks and 30 steals. Recorded 21 double-figure games during the course of the season, including a career-high 19-point, eight rebound effort at Holy Cross. Smith averaged 18.0 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 14-of-29 from the field against the Crusaders. Was named the NAAA Athlete of the Week after leading the Midshipmen to a 59-50 win at Army. Scored 16 points with nine rebounds and two blocked shots and hit a pair of big three-pointers in the second half to halt Army runs. Scored 14 points with eight rebounds and two blocked shots in the second meeting between the two teams. Scored 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting with five rebounds against IPFW on the road. Assists Had a big game at Big 12-member TCU, scoring 14 points (7-of-14 FGs) with nine rebounds and two steals. Finished the season scoring in double figures in nine of the last 11 games. Smith would score at least 13 points nine times during the year. 2011-12: Freshman Smith had a sensational freshman campaign, appearing in all 29 games with 17 starts and was named to the Patriot League all-rookie Team after averaging 6.8 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game while contributing 22 assists, 22 blocked shots and 21 steals and shooting 44.3 percent from the field. In Patriot League play, Smith averaged 6.9 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game, ranking fourth among all league freshmen in scoring, first in rebounds and first in blocked shots. He grabbed 39 offensive rebounds in league games to lead all players. Suffered a foot injury halfway through PL play that forced him to essentially just play in games and not practice for the last month of the season. Ranked ninth on the Navy freshman single-season rebounds list (146), fifth in blocked shots (22), fifth in minutes played (721) and sixth in double-doubles (3). Tallied season-best 16 points with nine rebounds (six offensive) in the first meeting with Bucknell, which earned him Patriot League Rookie of the Week accolades. Recorded first career double-double with a 13-point, 10-rebound effort at Holy Cross. } Smith was one of seven freshmen and sophomores nationally with 300 points, 150 rebounds, 35 steals and 35 blocks. Player School Pt. Rb. St. Bl. Cody Zeller (So.) Indiana 595 283 37 45 Jakarr Sampson (Fr.) St. John s 491 219 36 36 Tim Williams (Fr.) Samford 454 228 47 35 Michael Kessens (Fr.) Longwood 452 290 38 42 Worth Smith (So.) Navy 316 166 35 37 Shonn Miller (So.) Cornell 310 184 52 50 Kevin Hardy (So.) McNeese St. 302 193 69 36 Points 19 vs. Holy Cross (2-12-13) Rebounds 11 vs. Army (2-11-12) 3, Two times Steals 5 vs. Lafayette (2-9-13) Blocks 3 vs. Lehigh (2-22-12) Minutes 41 vs. Army (2-11-12) P-R-A 28 (19-8-1) vs. Holy Cross (2-12-13) Games Played 31 60 Games Started 30 47 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 21 30 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 4 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 0 3 Led Navy in Scoring 11 12 Led Navy in Rebounding 19 28 Led Navy in Assists 1 2 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 1 Added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the first meeting against Colgate, then notched his third double-double with a 12-point, 11-rebound showing against Army in the Star Game. Scored 13 points against NCAA Tournament third-round participant Norfolk State. Netted 11 points with seven rebounds in 35 minutes against Mount St. Mary s in his first career start. Scored in double-figures in three straight games against Norfolk State, Lafayette and Holy Cross, where he averaged 12.7 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 13-of-24 (.542) from the field and 8-of-14 (.571) from three-point range. Scored 10 points with six rebounds for his first double-figure scoring game against Siena, in just the third game of the season. Started the season 16-of-41 (.390) from three-point range in the first 16 games, but then went just 4-of-29 (.138) in the last 13 games. Smith lettered three times at the small forward position at Charlotte Christian, graduating in 2011. Attended Lake Norman as a freshman and was ranked as the 111th-best small forward nationally by ESPN.com and the 55th-best prospect in the state of North Carolina. Versatile player that averaged about 10.0 points per game, 6.0 rebounds per game and over a block per game as a senior. Overcome a slew of injuries, including emergency brain surgery as an 11-year old to remove an abscess caused by a sinus infection. Competed in the 20th annual Charlotte Pro-Am All-Star Basketball Game. Played in Dave Telep s Carolina Challenge, which featured the top 80 high school underclassmen in the state of North Carolina (Classes 2011-13). Scored 18 points against West Orange (Fla.) in the prestigious Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament and led team to a runner-up finish in the Gonzaga DC Classic played in American s Bender Arena in early December. Traveled with an all-star high school basketball team to France following his junior year. Was teammates with Anthony Gill, a 6-8 forward who signed with South Carolina. Son of Sonja Smith. Majoring in economics. 2011-12 29-17 721 24.9 78-176.443 20-70.286 21-34.618 63-83-146 5.0 60-2 22 45 22 21 197 6.8 2012-13 31-30 916 29.5 132-291.454 14-48.292 38-65.585 51-115-166 5.4 61-0 20 54 37 35 316 10.2 Totals 60-47 1637 27.3 210-467.450 34-118.288 59-99.596114-198-312 5.2 121-2 42 99 59 56 513 8.6 2011-12 14-10 375 26.8 38-94.404 7-35.200 14-20.700 39-39-78 5.6 35-2 10 22 16 10 97 6.9 2012-13 14-14 451 32.2 67-145.462 11-34.324 20-34.588 22-51-73 5.2 29-0 6 29 19 17 165 11.8 Totals 28-24 826 29.5 105-239.439 18-69.261 34-54.630 61-90-151 5.4 64-2 16 51 35 27 262 9.4 14
League s Most-Improved Scorers } Venturini had the third-best scoring improvement in the Patriot League from 2011-12 to 2012-13. Player (Yr. in 2012-13) School 2012 2013 Imp. Dan Trist (So.) Lafayette 5.7 12.4 +6.7 John Schoof (So.) American 3.0 9.6 +6.6 Brandon Venturini (So.) Navy 2.8 8.8 +6.0 Seth Hinrichs (So.) Lafayette 8.5 14.5 +6.0 Dave Dudzinski (Jr.) Holy Cross 9.4 15.2 +5.8 Tony Johnson (Sr.) Lafayette 8.0 13.3 +5.3 Justin Burrell (So.) Holy Cross 7.4 12.1 +4.7 Points 23 vs. Lafayette (1-12-13) Rebounds 10 vs. Siena (11-11-12) Assists 5, Two times Steals 4 vs. Bryant (12-10-12) Blocks 1, Two times Minutes 36, Two times P-R-A 26 (23-3-0) vs. Lafayette (1-12-13) Games Played 31 57 Games Started 31 34 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 16 19 20-Plus Scoring Games 1 1 10-Plus Rebound Games 1 1 5-Plus Assist Games 2 2 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 9 9 Led Navy in Rebounding 1 1 Led Navy in Assists 1 3 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 2012-13: Sophomore Venturini had a strong sophomore season, ranking third on the team in scoring (8.8 points per game), third in assists (42) and first in threepointers made (67) while being one of two players (Tilman Dunbar) to start all 31 games. Improved his scoring by 6.0 points per game from his freshman to sophomore year, the third-best scoring improvement in the Patriot League behind Lafayette s Dan Tris and American s John Schoof. Venturini s 67 three-pointers were the ninth most in a season by a Navy player and the fourth most by a Navy underclassmen (freshman or sophomore). The 67 three-pointers were the sixth most in the Patriot League and ranked 29th among all sophomores nationally. Connected on at least one three-pointer in 27-of-31 games and had at least three-pointers in 13-of-31 contests. Was named the NAAA Athlete of the Week after connecting for 23 points on seven threepointers, the seventh most in school history, against Lafayette. Was named to the South Padre Island Invitational All-Tournament Team after averaging 11.5 points per game and making 11-of-30 three-pointers during the four-game event. In the final game of the tournament against Delaware State, Venturini scored 14 points on 4-of-6 three-pointers. Tallied 16 points with four assists in the season-opening win over Marymount. Both of the totals were career highs at the time. Then had an outstanding floor game against Siena, grabbing a career-high 10 rebounds while dishing out a career-high five assists. Tallied 13 points and held American s John Schoof, who scored 27 points in the first meeting, to just three points on 1-of-2 shooting in the second meeting between the two squads. Netted 11 and 13 points against Patriot League champion Bucknell during the regular season, going 10-of-22 from the field and 4-of-8 from deep. Connected on a half-court shot before the halftime buzzer against Army, earning him the No. 10 spot on ESPN Sportscenter s Plays of the Day. 2011-12: Freshman Venturini had a good freshman campaign, averaging 2.8 points per game and 1.0 rebounds per game while appearing in 26 games (287 minutes). He dished out 20 assists against 15 turnovers for an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.33, the best mark on the team. Started three games during the first half of Patriot League play. Recorded first career double-figure scoring game with 10 points and three rebounds against Penn State Altoona in just 14 minutes of action. Added back-to-back double-figure scoring games against American (10 points, three assists) and Colgate in his first career start (11 points, two assists). Went 12-of-35 (.343) from long distance in the first 19 games, but just 5-of-23 (.217) in the season s last 10 games. Had three assists four different times, including in back-to-back-to-back games against Holy Cross, Army and Colgate. Played season-best 32 minutes in the first meeting with Colgate. Venturini was a three-year letterwinner at Allendale, graduating in 2010. He spent the 2011 season at NAPS. Led team to the 2008 conference title with a 17-3 record as a sophomore and was a three-time all-conference honoree. As a junior, was an all-area selection, the team MVP and served as the team captain. As a senior, was named to the Western Michigan Dream Team, was a first-team Class B All-State honoree, was an all-area selection, was the team MVP and captain and was named Academic All-State, while leading Allendale to the district final. Averaged 26.6 points a game as a senior after averaging about 15 points a game as a junior. Also chipped in with five assists, four rebounds and four steals per game. Venturini shot over 50.0 percent from the field and almost 40 percent from three-point range, and scored in double-figures in every game but one and scored over 30 points, including 42 against Kelloggsville, in seven games as a senior. Helped lead his AAU team, the West Michigan Lakers, to the Chicago Summer Slam Championship in 2010. Also was a first-team all-conference selection in golf as a senior. Was the student congress Vice-President, was top 10 in his class and graduated NAPS with honors and the Iron Mike Award. Son of Marcello and Sandra Venturini. Brother, Aaron, graduated from the Naval Academy in 2009. Majoring in economics. #33 - Brandon Venturini } Junior } 6-0 184 } Allendale, Mich. } Allendale H.S. } Naval Academy Prep School Nickname: BV Interest / Hobbies: Snowboarding, movies One Word to Describe Game: Shooter Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: USA vs. Mexico Gold Cup soccer game Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: GQ Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Marcus Luttrell (Navy SEAL) Best Friend From Another Team: Wes Hudson, Cornerstone University Team I Would Like to Play and Why: Michigan or Michigan State Best Player Faced: John Wall Would Like to Have Witnessed: Kurt Kanaskie playing at La Salle Favorite Pro Sports Team: Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions Favorite Pro Athlete in Another Sport: Tim Tebow Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Ethics Hometown is Best Known For: Grand Valley State University Favorite Musical Artist: Casting Crowns Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Favorite TV Show: Psych Favorite Website: Wimp.com Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Christl Arena (Army) 2011-12 26-3 287 11.0 27-89.303 17-58.293 3-8.375 1-25-26 1.0 35-1 20 15 0 10 74 2.8 2012-13 31-31 823 26.5 101-291.347 67-191.351 4-11.364 3-77-80 2.6 49-0 42 30 2 29 273 8.8 Totals 57-34 1110 19.5 128-380.337 84-249.337 7-19.368 4-102-106 1.9 84-1 62 45 2 39 347 6.1 2011-12 13-3 194 14.9 18-59.305 12-40.300 1-5.200 1-13-14 1.1 29-1 17 8 0 6 49 3.8 2012-13 14-14 382 27.3 43-131.328 29-87.333 1-7.143 1-42-43 3.1 23-0 15 14 2 11 116 8.3 Totals 27-17 576 21.3 61-190.321 41-127.323 2-12.167 2-55-57 2.1 52-1 32 22 2 17 165 6.1 15
#11 - Thurgood Wynn } Senior } 6-3 182 } Bethesda, Md. } Georgetown Prep Nickname: T-Goody, Swish Interest / Hobbies: Sports, movies, music One Word to Describe Game: Smooth Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: DeMatha vs. St. John s during my freshman year of high school. Magazine Cover I d Like to Be On: GQ Person (Dead or Alive) I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Kevin Hart Best Friend From Another Team: Markel Starks, Georgetown Team I Would Like to Play: at Hawaii Best Player Faced: Victor Oladipo Would Like to Have Witnessed: My parents when they were teenagers. Favorite Pro Sports Team: Washington Redskins Favorite Class Taken at Navy: Ethics My Dream Job Is: Commandant of Midshipmen Hometown is Best Known For: Naval Hospital Favorite Musical Artist: Jay Z Favorite Food: Lasagna Favorite Movie: He Got Game Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air Favorite League Arena (other than Navy): Sojka Pavilion (Bucknell) 2012-13: Junior Wynn appeared in 30 games with 28 starts, averaging 3.9 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game and 1.1 assists per game while playing 16.7 minutes per game. He did not play against Colgate and did not start contests against Army, American and Colgate. Scored a career-high 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting with five rebounds, two assists and two steals in an 85-66 win at Monmouth. Just missed a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds against Binghamton in the third game of the season. Recorded his third double-figure scoring game of the year with an 11-point, sixrebound, four-assist effort against American late in the season. Also helped play excellent perimeter defense of John Schoof, holding the American sharpshooter to just three points on 1-of-2 shooting. Schoof scored 27 points in the team s first meeting of the year. Averaged 6.0 points per game and 4.1 rebounds (60 points, 41 rebounds) in the first 10 games of the year. Over the last 21 games, Wynn averaged 2.7 points per game and 2.0 rebounds per game (56 points, 43 rebounds). Connected on a pair of three-pointers against Siena and also made triples against IPFW and Lafayette. 2011-12: Sophomore Wynn showed improvement from his freshman season, appearing 24 games with two starts, averaging 4.2 points per game and 1.3 rebounds per game while being the only Navy player to shoot over 50 percent from the field (35-of-69;.507). He missed three games with a shoulder injury. Scored a career-best 12 points in his first career start, coming against Mount St. Mary s. He added two rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes against the Mount. Scored 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting against Penn State Altoona for his first career double-figure scoring game. Scored eight points with a career-high four assists against Siena. Shot 12-of-16 (.750) from the field in the season s first four games. Scored 10 points in just 14 minutes at American, and had a strong all-around game at Elon with nine points, four rebounds and two assists in just 18 minutes. 2010-11: Freshman Wynn had a good freshman season, appearing in 25 games, averaging 1.5 ppg with 12 rebounds, four assists and seven steals in 119 minutes. Wynn tallied a season-high five points in three different games, coming against Neumann, Long Island and American. Scored four points with three assists in just seven minutes against Mercer. In a three-game span late in the non-conference season (Mercer, Elon, Long Island), averaged 4.0 ppg and 1.0 apg in just 7.0 minutes per game. A 2010 graduate of Georgetown Prep, Wynn lettered twice for the Little Hoyas, where he led team to a pair of Jesuit Christmas Classic titles. Wynn averaged over 11.0 ppg for Georgetown Prep. He also lettered once in track. As a senior, was an All-IAC selection, the team captain, a member of the All-Amare Stoudamire Tournament team and a Washington Post Player to Watch. Was a teammate of Georgetown s Markel Starks, and a training partner of Indiana s Vic Oladipo, Duke s Josh Hairston and UConn s Roscoe Smith. A member of the Black Student Association, Student Government and a member of the National Center for Children and Family. Partook in a New Orleans service trip following Hurricane Katrina. Son of Jerome and Jackie Wynn. His father, Jerome, played basketball at Tuskegee. Is a double major in economics and Spanish. Points 19 vs. Monmouth (12-5-12) Rebounds 9 vs. Binghamton (11-14-12) Assists 4, Three times Steals 3, Two times Blocks 1 vs. Delaware State (11-24-12) Minutes 33 vs. Monmouth (12-5-12) P-R-A 26 (19-5-2) vs. Monmouth (12-5-12) Games Played 30 79 Games Started 28 30 Double-Fig. Scoring Games 3 6 20-Plus Scoring Games 0 0 10-Plus Rebound Games 0 0 5-Plus Assist Games 0 0 Double Doubles 0 0 Led Navy in Scoring 0 1 Led Navy in Rebounding 4 4 Led Navy in Assists 1 5 Statsheet-Stuffer Games* 0 0 Games Played 40 Minutes 0 0 2010-11 25-0 119 4.8 13-37.351 3-12.250 9-20.450 2-10-12 0.5 15-0 4 9 0 7 38 1.5 2011-12 24-2 299 12.5 35-69.507 4-14.286 26-39.667 9-23-32 1.3 28-1 17 22 0 13 100 4.2 2012-13 30-28 502 16.7 41-97.423 4-20.200 30-50.600 30-54-84 2.8 31-0 32 29 1 18 116 3.9 Totals 79-30 920 11.6 89-203.438 11-46.239 65-109.596 41-87-128 1.6 74-1 53 60 1 38 254 3.2 2010-11 9-0 35 3.9 2-9.222 1-3.333 4-6.667 0-2-2 0.2 5-0 0 2 0 1 9 1.0 2011-12 9-0 103 11.4 8-17.471 2-5.400 13-18.722 2-9-11 1.2 13-1 4 7 0 3 31 3.4 2012-13 13-11 196 15.1 12-28.429 1-5.200 13-21.619 13-17-30 2.3 13-0 14 9 0 6 38 2.9 Totals 31-11 334 10.8 22-54.407 4-13.308 30-45.667 15-28-43 1.4 31-1 18 18 0 10 78 2.5 16
Abruzzo lettered three times in basketball at Pennridge, graduating in 2012. Graduated as Pennridge s all-time leading scorer with over 1,100 career points. Also broke school records for career three-pointers (193) and singleseason threes (73). Scored a career-high 39 points in a game as a senior with a schoolrecord nine three-pointers. As a senior, earned league MVP honors and was named to the allleague first team while averaging 21.3 points. Was also named the All-Intelligencer MVP and was a first-team selection by the Morning Call Newspaper. Earned second-team all-league honors as a junior. Led Pennridge to a league championship in 2011. Also earned two letters in golf at Pennridge and earned all-league second-team honors in 2012. Member of Stand Tall at Pennridge, a drug-free student group. Named to the academic honor roll. Spent the 2012-13 academic year at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island. Son of Joe and Lisa Abruzzo. Played AAU basketball with Navy classmate Michael Brown. #35 - Tim Abruzzo } Freshman } 6-3 175 } Perkasie, Pa. } Pennridge H.S. } Naval Academy Prep School Alade earned two letters in basketball at Kempner, graduating in 2012. Named to the Texas All-District 23-5A First Team in 2012. Registered a triple-double of 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 blocked shots in a win over Dulles in 2012. Averaged 11 points and seven rebounds during his senior year at Kempner, with a season-high of 24 points in a win over Dickinson. Played in the Texas Future 150 Camp in 2011. Alade attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island during the 2012-13 academic year. Son of Thomas Alade and Elizabeth Agbesanmi. Born in London, England. Andrus graduated in 2013 from Willis, where he earned three letters in basketball. Was named the Montgomery County Courier Player of the Year as a senior. Also named the Texas 18-4A District MVP in 2013 and was named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-Region III-4A Team. Averaged 16.4 points, 3.6 assists and 3.3 steals as a senior and led team to an 18-12 record. Selected as the 18-4A District Offensive MVP as a junior after averaging nearly 16 points. Played AAU ball for the Houston Fever. Also attended Waco earlier in his career, where he played basketball and golf. Member of the National Honor Society. Member of the student council. Son of Alan and Lea Ann Andrus. Father, Alan, played basketball at the Hill College. Alan Andrus coached Payne s high school team at Willis. Lists being a college basketball coach as his dream job. #55 - Edward Alade } Freshman } Forward / Center } 6-9 216 } Houston, Texas } Kempner H.S. } Naval Academy Prep School #15 - Payne Andrus } Freshman } 5-11 165 } Willis, Texas } Willis H.S. 17
#25 - Michael Brown } Freshman } 6-4 206 } Horsham, Pa. } Hatboro-Horsham H.S. Brown earned four letters in basketball at Hatboro-Horsham High School, where he graduated in 2013. Led team to a share of the Continental Conference title in 2013 a 17-8 record. Named the county player of the year as a senior after averaging 19.7 points. Three-time team captain. A 1,000-point career scorer. Scored 34 points in a win over Souderton during his senior year. Son of Michael and Bridget Brown. Played AAU basketball with Navy classmate Tim Abruzzo. Ebinum graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt in Greenbelt, Md. in 2012. Led Eleanor Roosevelt to a pair of Maryland State 4A Championship appearances in 2011 and 2012. Led team to three regional titles in 2009, 2011 and 2012. Received team honors for most improved (2011) and defensive MVP (2012). Named to the honor roll at Eleanor Roosevelt. Attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island during the 2012-13 academic year. #31 - Enuoma Ebinum } Freshman } Forward } 6-9 210 } Lanham, Md. } Eleanor Roosevelt H.S. } Naval Academy Prep School #12 - Zach Fong } Freshman } 5-11 152 } Woodbridge, Va. } Gar-Field H.S. Son of Cyril and Ama Ebinum. Born in Nigeria. Fong graduated from Gar-Field in 2013, where he earned three letters in basketball. Earned second-team all-state honors in 2013 from the Virginia High School Coaches Association. Was named to the All-Northwest Region First Team and the All- Cardinal District First Team as a senior. Served as the team captain in 2013. Led Gar-Field to a 22-5 record as a senior and the team won the district championship, while averaging 18 points. Made nine three-pointers in a win over Freedom-Woodbridge in 2013. Shot 90.4 percent from the free-throw line as a senior. Led team to a 26-2 record as a junior and the team advanced to the state quarterfinals after winning a regional championship. Led the Washington Metro Area with 103 three-pointers as a senior, making 3.8 treys per game. Set a school single-game record with 37 points in a win over Woodbridge, scoring 32 in the first half and sitting out most of the second. Scored 15 points in the Elite Showcase Basketball Classic in 2013. Son of David and Patricia Fong. Attended the same high school as four-year letterwinner and 2006 Naval Academy graduate David Hooper. 18
Graduated from Needham B. Broughton in 2013, where he lettered three times in basketball. As a senior, led team to region, district and league titles and the team advanced to the North Carolina 4A title game. Had 13 points and eight rebounds in the state championship game, which was played at the Dean Smith Center at Chapel Hill. Led team to a 27-6 record as a senior. Won a league and district title as a junior and a league title in his sophomore year. Named to the North Carolina All-State Third Team as a senior. Also earned all-conference, all-district and all-region honors in 2013. Selected to the all-conference and all-region teams in 2012 after averaging 11 points and 5.5 rebounds for a 21-7 squad. A top-40 recruit in the state of North Carolina. President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Leader of Youth Group, member of Habitat for Humanity and was the vice-president of the Young Republicans Club. Son of Bruce Hemphill and Susan Jones. Father, Bruce, played football at LSU and is the director of athletics at McNeese State. Played high school basketball with N.C. State s Staats Battle and Chris Brickhouse. #32- James Hemphill } Freshman } Forward } 6-6 200 } Raleigh, N.C. } Broughton H.S. A 2012 graduate of Cleveland in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, where he earned three letters in basketball. Earned first-team all-district honors as a senior. Named to the All-Metro Third Team as a senior and was on the second team as a junior. Also lettered in basketball for one year at Rio Rancho. Played AAU ball for the N.M. Force. Attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island during the 2012-13 academic year. Son of Jerry and Kami Quintana. Graduated from Bellarmine College Prep in 2013, where he earned four letters in basketball. Led team to three Central Coast Section championships in 2010, 2012 and 2013. Named the Central Coast Section Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2013. Earned All-West Catholic Athletic League First-Team honors as a senior and second-team honors as a junior. Named to the All-Mercury News Second Team in 2013. Selected to the Division I All-NorCal Team as a senior by NorCal Preps. As a senior, averaged 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Also lettered in football as a quarterback. Member of the Math Club and was a Presidential Ambassador. #34 - Kyle Quintana } Freshman } 5-11 187 } Albuquerque, N.M. } Cleveland H.S. } Naval Academy Prep School Son of Scott and Kerry Vermeer. #22 - Grant Vermeer } Freshman } 6-2 192 } Mountainview, Calif. } Bellarmine Prep 19