WHY CHOOSE VALLEY? Affordable tuition Our tuition and fees are among the lowest in the state of Michigan; over 67% more affordable than the national average. 84% of our graduates are employed or have successfully transferred to a four-year school. Simple transferability More than 53% of our graduates transfer to complete additional degrees. Small class sizes Our classes have an average 1:23 faculty to student ratio. Professionals in the classroom Many of our instructors bring world of work experience to the classroom. Campus life More than 20 student groups, weekly campus events and championship sports teams enhance the Kalamazoo Valley experience. 1:22 faculty to student ratio. Now that s attention! Compare annual tuition and fees for a full-time student at Kalamazoo Valley, a public institution and a private institution: $32,405 $2,620 $9,410 Kalamazoo Valley Public Private It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status in its programs, services, employment or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Vice President for Instructional and Student Services, 6767 West O Avenue, P.O. Box 4070, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003 4070; (269) 488-4434.
50% of our students qualify for financial aid assistence in the form of scholarships, grants and loans. OUR FACULTY 35% 65% 15% also teach at a four-year school. currently are or were professionals in the field they teach. hold the highest degree in their field. 100% of our classes are taught by qualified instructors - not by graduate assistants. 30+ IN-DEMAND PROGRAMS offering you the best education and training you need to be successful. Take a look at our numerous in-demand degrees and certificates. www.kvcc.edu/apply
2016 17 MEN S BASKETBALL JIM HORN HEAD COACH 4 kvcccougars.com SCOTT EUBANK ASSISTANT COACH
2016 17 MEN S BASKETBALL SEASON OUTLOOK With only three returning players and one starter back from last year s team, the Kalamazoo Valley Men s Basketball team is looking to build a competitive team quickly. Donny Lewis, a returning player who was named to the honorable mention all-conference team last year and Tré Humes, a regular starter from last season, are prepared lead the young team for the 2016-2107 season. With a solid recruiting class, that has talented players in the front and back court, putting a solid team together could happen quickly as the Cougars work to get ready for the season. Freshman Grant Mitchell from Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, J.D. Richard from Kalamazoo Central and Tanner Eubank from Paw Paw are expected to make an immediate impact on the court. To add to the team s exciting season schedule, the Cougars will play host to a new invitational with perennial powerhouses Schoolcraft Community College and Owens Community College November 18 and 19. Coach Horn had this say about this year s season, We are optimistic that our team can compete at a high level and work toward a conference championship. kvcccougars.com 5
2016 17 MEN S BASKETBALL 0 1 GK WELLS-LINDSEY Parents LaSonda Position PG Height 6 High School Kalamazoo Loy Norrix JD RICHARD Very athletic player who will bring energy to our defense. Explosive quickness. 2 Position F Height 6 3 Year Sophomore High School Kalamazoo Central 6 kvcccougars.com Position PG Height 5 8 High School Kalamazoo Central Ultra quick with the ability to get to the basket. Leads by example with an excellent work ethic. 3 TRENT HOBSON Parents Gertrude Parents Jeanette and Johnie GABE STOKES Very athletic and can make an impact on both ends of the floor. Parents Cindy and James Position G Height 6 3 Year Sophomore High School Niles Floor leader and excellent defender. Will make a big impact on both ends of the floor.
2016 17 MEN S BASKETBALL 5 11 AUSTIN AMPEY Parents Heather and Shawn Position G Height 6 2 High School Gobles ARON LEE Very athletic player with a well rounded game. Excellent defender. Parents Joe and Sandy Position G Height 6 2 High School 13 15 TRÉ HUMES GRANT MITCHELL Parents Pamela and Ralph Position F Height 6 6 Year Sophomore High School Portage Northern Great shooter who can stretch the floor. Very consistent in all phases of the game. Parents John and Patty Position F Height 6 3 High School Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Very good shooter with a solid all-around game. Should make an immediate impact. Very athletic and strong player who can play inside and out. kvcccougars.com 7
2016 17 MEN S BASKETBALL 21 23 ADAM FARRAN DONNY LEWIS Parents Imad and Amal Position G Height 6 High School Portage Northern Excellent shooter with the ability to stretch the floor. Parents Oralie Lewis and Rob Duminie Position G Height 6 2 Year Sophomore High School Kalamazoo Central 25 31 EJ FINCH DARRIAN BURKETT Parents Ed and Cindy Position F Height 6 4 Year Sophomore High School Plainwell 8 kvcccougars.com Very athletic and can shoot the ball from the 3 point range. Parents Megan Weese Position F Height 6 4 High School Gull Lake Very explosive player who can score in a variety of ways. Very athletic and explosive player with the ability to score in multiple ways.
2016 17 MEN S BASKETBALL 33 35 TANNER EUBANK CALEB MOORE Parents Scott and Kim Position G Height 6 3 High School Elev8 Prep Combo guard who can score or run the offense. Has the ability to shoot the 3 pointer. Parents Franki Moore-Sebree Position C Height 6 7 Year Freshmen High School Redford 41 43 AUSTIN KNAPP MIKE DYSON Parents Kimberly and Nathan Position F Height 6 4 High School Brandywine Strong physical player who can plan in the post and on the perimeter. Parents Anita and Michael Position C Height 6 6 High School Benton Harbor Solid post present with the ability to control the paint. Very good shooter with a solid all-around game. Can play post or perimeter. kvcccougars.com 9
2016 17 MEN S BASKETBALL 45 51 DJ CLARE MALIEK HARGROVE-OUTLAW Parents Dwain and Carla Position F Height 6 3 Year Sophomore High School Bahamas Strong physical player who can plan in the post and on the perimeter. Parents Kaleen Swinehart Position G Height 6 High School Phoenix Solid all-around player with the ability to shoot the 3 point shot. 55 STAY SOCIAL /KalamazooValleyMensBasketball @KVCCBasketball JAKE SAPP Parents Dave and Rhonda Position C Height 6 7 High School Hopkins www.kvcccougars.com Solid post player who has the ability to protect the rim.
MEN S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT GAME TIME Sunday October 9 at Owens CC Scrimmage TBA Monday October 17 at Spring Arbor Scrimmage 7:00 p.m. Saturday October 29 at Kalamazoo College Scrimmage 1:00 p.m. Saturday November 5 at Delta College 3:00 p.m. Monday November 7 Sienna Heights JV 7:30 p.m. Wednesday November 16 Mott CC 7:30 p.m. Friday November 18 Owens CC KVCC Invitational 7:00 p.m. Saturday November 19 Schoolcraft KVCC Invitational 5:00 p.m. Monday November 21 at Calvin College JV 7:30 p.m. Tuesday November 29 at Davenport University JV 7:30 p.m. Thursday December 1 Hope College JV 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 3 at Henry Ford College 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 10 Delta College 3:00 p.m. Wednesday December 14 at Mott CC 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 17 at Henry Ford College 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 4 at Lake Michigan College 7:30 p.m. Saturday January 7 Ancilla College 3:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11 Kellogg CC 7:30 p.m. Saturday January 14 Muskegon CC 3:00 p.m. Wednesday January 18 at Mid-Michigan CC 7:30 p.m. Saturday January 21 at Jackson College 3:00 p.m. Wednesday January 25 Grand Rapids CC 7:30 p.m. Saturday January 28 at Lansing CC 3:00 p.m. Wednesday February 1 at Glen Oaks CC 7:30 p.m. Saturday February 4 Lake Michigan College 3:00 p.m. Wednesday February 8 at Ancilla College 7:30 p.m. Saturday February 11 @ Kellogg CC 3:00 p.m. Wednesday February 15 at Muskegon CC 7:30 p.m. Saturday February 18 @ Mid-Michigan CC 3:00 p.m. Wednesday February 22 Jackson College 7:30 p.m. Friday February 24 at Grand Rapids CC 7:30 p.m. Monday February 27 Lansing CC 7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 1 Glen Oaks CC 7:30 p.m. Home Away kvcccougars.com 11
2016 17 WOMEN S BASKETBALL MAUREEN BROWN HEAD COACH 12 kvcccougars.com RODGER SALINAS ASSISTANT COACH KELSEY ADAMSKI ASSISTANT COACH
2016 17 WOMEN S BASKETBALL SEASON OUTLOOK The Lady Cougars are coming off an impressive 2015-2016 season which included a 29-2 overall record, an undefeated MCCAA Western Conference Championship, and an overall MCCAA Championship. Head Coach Maureen Brown will have a wealth of talent back from last season, including statistical leader Ka-Leah Ryan and savvy point guard Sierra James. Wing players Chloe Salman, Jayshonna Blackshire, and Ellen Bregg will round out the guard core with sharp shooting and getting to the basket. Post play will be another key for the Lady Cougars, as Liz Weddon and Macayla Wright return to the paint for a strong sophomore campaign. The coaching staff has brought in another talented freshmen class to contribute to an already strong core of sophomores. Combo guards Alaina Johnson (South Haven) and Cyerra Johnson (Jackson) look to add depth to the point guard position while also being strong defenders. MHSAA state champion Madison Ayers (Pittsford) will bring a strong post presence, while state finalist Emily Erwin (Niles-Brandywine) brings sharp shooting from the outside. Emma Burns (Manistee) and Jamesha Smith (Battle Creek Central) will add strength and finesse to the post core, while Onkari Thomas (Portage Northern) will play the utility player both inside and out. The Paw Paw connection continues as post player Makayla Barnhart and small forward Rachel Cook join the long line of former Paw Paw players to wear Cougar Blue. Coach Brown had this to say about this year s team, I am looking forward to seeing what this team accomplishes this season. The young ladies are very competitive and are improving every day in practice, while also coming together and becoming a family. With the success from last year, there will be new challenges this season and an even bigger target on our back. The continued work ethic and solidarity of these young ladies will help us reach our goal of winning a regional championship and traveling to North Arkansas for the national tournament. kvcccougars.com 13
2016 17 WOMEN S BASKETBALL 3 4 ALAINA JOHNSON Parents Leona Rice Position Guard High School South Haven JAYSHONNA BLACKSHIRE Point guard with high basketball IQ. Applies pressure defense and shows great leadership. 5 Position Forward High School Pittsford 14 kvcccougars.com Combo guard that can handle the ball and also get to the basket. Strong defender that makes good reads. 10 MADISON AYERS Parents David Pitel Parents Tamisha Lawson and Joshua Blackshire Position Guard High School Muskegon Orchard View KA-LEAH RYAN Strong small forward with solid fundamentals around the basket on both sides of the ball. Parents Jennifer Ryan and Justin Burton Position Guard High School Battle Creek Central Quick guard that can get to the basket and shoot the 3. Smart on the defensive end with quick hands.
2016 17 WOMEN S BASKETBALL 12 14 LIZ WEDDON JAMESHA SMITH Parents Tom and Carol Weddon Position Forward/Center High School Vicksburg Agile post that is quick inside the paint. Solid defender that also runs the floor well. Parents Markisha Young and Daran Brown Position Forward High School Battle Creek Central 20 22 SIERRA JAMES CYERRA JOHNSON Parents Jamie James and Rodney Marshall Position Guard High School Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Strong, quick guard that has great court vision and can get to the basket. Ability to defend both guards and post players. Parents Richara Morris and Phillip Johnson Position Guard High School Jackson Athletic small forward that is a go and get it rebounder. Also plays volleyball at Kalamazoo Valley. Strong combo guard that finishes well inside and out. Also a pressure defender who reads the ball well. kvcccougars.com 15
2016 17 WOMEN S BASKETBALL 23 24 ELLEN BREGG EMILY ERWIN Parents Billy and Katrina Bregg Position Guard High School Hopkins Wing player with high basketball IQ, quick shooter with ability to get to the basket. Solid, smart defender. Parents Jennifer and Robert Detweiler, Scott Erwin Position Guard High School Niles-Brandywine 32 34 CHLOE SALMAN EMMA BURNS Parents Aydin and Mary Salman Position Guard High School Paw Paw 16 kvcccougars.com Quick shooter who can also get to the basket. Smart defender who can guard inside and out. Parents Jason and Shelley Traviss Position Forward/Center High School Manistee Quick shooter that can also create havoc on the defensive end. Athletic post that can run the floor. Also reads the ball on defense well.
2016 17 WOMEN S BASKETBALL 42 44 MACAYLA WRIGHT ONKARI THOMAS Parents Tom and Barbara Wright Position Forward/Center High School Plainwell Strong, smart post player with ability to finish to well around the basket. Parents Lolita Thomas Position Forward High School Portage Northern 50 52 MAKAYLA BARNHART RACHEL COOK Parents Jenny Barnhart and Jeff Barnhart Position Forward/Center High School Paw Paw Strong post that finishes well and is a defensive presence inside. Parents Peter and Dana Cook Position Guard/Forward High School Paw Paw Passionate student of the game who is athletic and can play both inside and outside on both ends of the floor. Smart and strong swing player who can play inside or out. kvcccougars.com 17
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WOMEN S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT GAME TIME Thursday October 20 Goshen College Scrimmage 6:00 p.m. Saturday October 22 at Davenport University (V) Scrimmage 5:30 p.m. Saturday November 5 at Delta College 1:00 p.m. Tuesday November 8 at Olivet College Scrimmage 6:00 p.m. Saturday November 12 Kalamazoo College Scrimmage 11:00 a.m. Wednesdfay November 16 Mott CC 5:30 p.m. Friday November 18 Owens CC KVCC Invitational 5:00 p.m. Saturday November 19 Schoolcraft CC KVCC invitational 3:00 p.m. Tuesday November 29 at Davenport University (JV) 5:30 p.m. Saturday December 10 Delta College Gillette Memorial Game 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 14 at Mott CC 5:30 p.m. Saturday December 17 at Kankakee CC 1:00 p.m. Wednesday December 28 ICC Holiday Tournament 4:00 p.m. CST Thursday December 29 ICC Holiday Tournament TBA Friday December 30 ICC Holiday Tournament TBA Wednesday Janaury 4 at Lake Michigan College 5:30 p.m. Saturday January 7 Ancilla College 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11 Kellogg CC 5:30 p.m. Saturday January 14 Muskegon CC 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 18 at Mid-Michigan CC 5:30 p.m. Saturday January 21 at Jackson College 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 25 Grand Rapids CC 5:30 p.m. Saturday January 28 at Lansing CC 1:00 p.m. Wednesday February 1 at Glen Oaks CC 5:30 p.m. Saturday February 4 Lake Michigan College 1:00 p.m. Wednesday February 8 at Ancilla College 5:30 p.m. Saturday February 11 at Kellogg CC 1:00 p.m. Wednesday February 15 at Muskegon CC 5:30 p.m. Saturday February 18 Mid-Michigan CC 1:00 p.m. Wednesday February 22 Jackson College 5:30 p.m. Friday February 24 at Grand Rapids CC 5:30 p.m. Monday February 27 Lansing CC 5:30 p.m. Wednesday March 11 Glen Oaks CC 5:30 p.m. Saturday March 4 MCCAA Championship TBA TBA Tuesday March 7 Regionals at Host Site TBA Thursday March 9 Regionals at St. Clair TBA Saturday March 11 Regionals at St. Clair TBA Home Away kvcccougars.com 19
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