Back row (l to r) Jared Herzberg, Dan Bestul, Neil Gross, Mark Lafrenz, Alex Kramer, Nick Kramer, Keith Steffeck, Storm Schmitt, Jake Shonka, Domingo Kingsley Front row (l to r) Chris Sullivan, Martinez Martin, Brad Arnold, Matt Lesan, Keven Bradley, Brian Dolan, Greg Stephen, Austin Emerson, A.J. Adkins, Alex Huisman, Dylan Diedrich 2008-09 Upper Iowa Men s Basketball Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME 11/15/08 at Drury Springfield, Mo. 7:00 p.m. 11/19/08 at UW-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wis. 7:00 p.m. 11/25/08 at South Dakota St. Brookings, S.D. 7:00 p.m NSIC Holiday HoopsFest 11/29/08 vs. Bemidji St. Sioux Falls, S.D. 3:00 p.m 11/30/08 vs. SW Minnesota St. Sioux Falls, S.D. 3:00 p.m 12/5/08 vs. Concordia-St. Paul * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 12/6/08 vs. St. Cloud St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 12/12/08 at UM Duluth * Duluth, Minn. 8:00 p.m 12/13/08 at Bemidji St. * Bemidji, Minn. 8:00 p.m 12/22/08 at Missouri-St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. 6:00 p.m 1/2/09 vs. U-Mary * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/3/09 vs. Northern St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/9/09 at MSU, Mankato * Mankato, Minn. 8:00 p.m 1/10/09 at SW Minnesota St. * Marshall, Minn. 8:00 p.m 1/16/09 at Augustana * Sioux Falls, S.D. 8:00 p.m DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME 1/17/09 at Wayne St. * Wayne, Neb. 8:00 p.m 1/23/09 vs. UM, Crookston * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/24/09 vs. MSU Moorhead * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/27/09 at North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. 7:00 p.m 1/31/09 at Winona St. * Winona, Minn. 8:00 p.m 2/6/09 at U-Mary * Bismarck, N.D. 8:00 p.m 2/7/09 at Northern St. * Aberdeen, S.D. 8:00 p.m 2/13/09 vs. Augustana * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/14/09 vs. Wayne St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/21/09 vs. UM Duluth * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/25/09 vs. Winona St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/28/09 at Concordia-St. Paul * St. Paul, Minn. 8:00 p.m NSIC Conference Tournament 3/3/09 Quarterfinals * TBA TBA 3/7/09 Semifinals * TBA TBA 3/8/09 Finals * TBA TBA Program designed by: Cedar Falls, Iowa www.visionmedia-services.com
Table of Contents 2008-09 Basketball Schedule 2 Athletic Department Directory 3 Upper Iowa University 4-5 2008-09 Basketball Roster/Upper Iowa History 6 2008-09 Season Outlook 7-9 Peacock Walk 10 Players and Coaches 11-31 Cal Harms Champions Men s Basketball Locker Room 32 2007-08 NSIC History 34 NSIC Preseason Polls 35 2007-08 Final NSIC Standings & All-Conference Teams 36 NSIC Member Logos 37 2007-08 UIU Final Statistics 38 NSIC Team/Individual Statistics 40-41 Basketball Record Book 42 Upper Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame 43 UIU Basketball Sponsors 44-50 Athletic Department Directory (563 area code) Interim Director of Athletics/Assoc. Director of Athletics/Compliance Kent McElvania 425-5285 Assoc. Director of Athletics/External Affairs TBA 425-5336 Asst. Director of Athletics/Senior Women s Administrator Shari Robertson 425-5763 Assoc. Director of Athletics/Internal Affairs Chad Markuson 425-5820 Director of Sports Communication Services Howard Thompson 425-5307 Director of Athletic Training Education Angie Leete 425-5782 Head Athletic Trainer Matt Rueckert 425-5364 Assistant Athletic Trainer Evan Bartusek 425-5364 Assistant Athletic Trainer Haley Zimmerman 425-5782 Recreation Center Co-Director Brent Kuker 425-5370 Recreation Center Co-Director Kate Grover 425-5668 Director of Athletic Recruiting Melanie DeBoer 425-5700 Baseball Mark Danker 425-5290 Assistants Kevin Post/Timm Pint 425-5304 Men s Basketball Brian Dolan 425-5294 Assistants Greg Stephen/Keven Bradley 425-5329 Women s Basketball Mike Brown 425-5292 Assistants Paul Brunsdon 425-5781 Football TBA 425-5313 Assistants Dave Barclay 425-5205 TBA 425-5289 Allen Conrad 425-5219 Eric Mattson 425-5342 Jesse Montalto 425-5226 Derek Moore 425-5205 Patrick Morris 425-5228 Men s/women s Golf Chad Markuson 425-5820 Men s/women s Soccer Brian Bahl 425-5369 Assistants Ben Jones/Brian Guetzlaff 425-5369 Softball Christina Missildine 425-5295 Assistant Jessica Stephens 425-5705 Women s Tennis Chad Fenwick 425-5206 Volleyball Shari Robertson 425-5763 Assistant Chris Pickett 425-5755 Wrestling Heath Grimm 425-5291 Assistants Ryan Phillips/Justin Decker 425-5317 3
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2008-09 Roster NO NAME POS HT/WT Year Hometown (Last School) 1 Austin Emerson G 6-3/175 FR Adel, Iowa (A-D-M High School) 2 Alex Huisman G 6-1/165 RS FR Jewell, Iowa (South Hamilton High School) 5 Brad Arnold G 6-1/195 RS FR Independence, Iowa (Independence High School) 10 A.J. Adkins G 6-2/200 SR Deming, New Mexico (Cochise Junior College) 11 Jared Herzberg G 6-0/165 FR Marengo, Iowa (H-L-V High School) 12 Matt Lesan G 6-2/195 SO Solon, Iowa (Solon High School) 13 Dylan Diedrich G 6-0/170 RS FR Charlotte, Iowa (DMACC) 22 Dan Bestul G 6-4/198 SO Northwood, Iowa (Northwood-Kensett High School) 23 Alex Kramer W 6-7/195 SO Plainfield, Iowa (Nashua-Plainfield High School) 24 Mark Lafrenz P 6-7/210 FR Tipton, Iowa (Tipton High School) 32 Neil Gross W 6-6/195 SO Earling, Iowa (Harlan Community High School) 33 Nick Kramer P 6-9/200 SR Plainfield, Iowa (Wartburg College) 34 Chris Sullivan W 6-4/215 SO Protivin, Iowa (Turkey Valley High School) 44 Martinez Martin G 5-6/170 SO Lonoke, Arkansas (Arkansas-Fort Smith) 45 Mitch Melega W 6-2/205 SR Peoria, Illinois (Pana High School) 50 Jake Shonka P 6-6/245 FR Tripoli, Iowa (Tripoli High School) 52 Storm Schmitt P 6-5/220 SR Sumner, Iowa (Sumner-Fredricksburg High School) 54 Keith Steffeck W 6-7/170 FR Marion, Iowa (Marion High School) Coaches Brian Dolan - Head Men s Basketball Coach Keven Bradley - Assistant Men s Basketball Coach Greg Stephen - Assistant Men s Basketball Coach Domingo Kingsley - Men s Basketball Student Assistant History of the Peacocks For many years the Upper Iowa athletic teams had no official designation or mascot. They were known as Doc s Boys, Dormanites, or Upper Iowans. In 1883, William C. Mabry, a team member on the first Upper Iowa football team, was asked by his teammates to come back from his Christmas holiday in Chicago with an idea for school colors. Mabry returned to campus with ribbons of peacock blue and white. Since peacock blue was chosen as a school color, senior Henry Dickman and Will Baker decided Upper Iowa s official emblem should be the peacock. However, Upper Iowa teams were not referred to as the Peacocks for another 20 years. 6 On November 7, 1919, an editorial appeared in the school newspaper, The Collegian, asking students to select an appropriate name for the athletic teams, but a name could not be agreed upon. On September 25, 1920, The Collegian, printed a story which reported that The Peacocks will show their plumage on the Cornell field. The headline read: PEACOCKS OPEN GRID SEASON SATURDAY WITH NEW OPPONENT. Upper Iowans have been known as the Peacocks since that time.
Season Outlook 2008-2009 After a strong finish to the 2007-08 season, the Peacocks look to carry that momentum into this season and build on last year s success. The Peacocks began the 2007-08 season with exhibition games at Division I Oral Roberts University and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before attending the Hillyard Tip-Off Classic on the campus of Missouri Western University to start the regular season. With many new faces to the Upper Iowa men s basketball program, it s no wonder that the Peacocks began the season slowly. The 2007-08 season featured 13 newcomers to the program, which included 10 true freshmen. After starting the season 0-11, the Peacocks obtained their first win of the season in a non-conference road victory over Oakland City University. The win at Oakland City seemed to be the turning point of the season for the young Peacock squad. From that point on, they finished the regular season with a 9-7 record and earned a spot in the NSIC Tournament as the sixth seed. We ended the season with a lot of confidence for a young team, said Coach Dolan. Going into this season we hope to build on that momentum so we can continue moving up in the NSIC standings. Our young players understand that we won t keep improving without hard work. Senior Mitch Melega, above, and sophomore Neil Gross, right. Senior Nick Kramer The 2008-09 season will feature nine returning letter winners, four returning starters and eight newcomers who hope to contribute for the Peacocks this season. Senior Storm Schmitt will compete for his fourth and final season at Upper Iowa University and hopes to build upon his successful junior season. The 6 6 tough and physical center put up career highs in scoring, field goal percentage, and assists during his junior year, while making eight starts for the Peacocks. Storm is what Upper Iowa basketball is all about, said Coach Dolan. He has put his heart and soul into this program the past three seasons and has had an incredible summer. The current direction of the Peacock Basketball Program is a direct reflection of this wonderful young man. Fellow senior Nick Kramer will also play in his final season after transferring to Upper Iowa before his junior year. The long and skilled 6 10 center looks to improve upon a very productive first season as a Peacock. Kramer led the team in field goal percentage (.640) and blocks (20). Nick was one of those great surprises we all have in life, said Coach Dolan. We weren t sure what kind of player we were getting when he asked to transfer to Upper Iowa in the spring of 2007, but we know now and we are very happy with his decision to attend our university. Rounding out the senior class is guard A.J. Adkins. Regularly coming off the bench as the team s sixth man, Adkins provided Upper Iowa with an offensive scoring spark. He finished the season third on the team in scoring (9.6 per game) and second in 3-pointers made (43). A.J. has the ability to take over any game on the offensive end, said Coach Dolan, but the most impressive thing is watching him play defense when he is mentally dialed in. The athletic guard stepped 7
in to play as a juco transfer last season for the Peacocks and will try to duplicate his numbers from his junior season during his last year at Upper Iowa. Four sophomore starters return for the Peacocks and are led by NSIC Co- Newcomer of the Year Matt Lesan, who led the team in scoring (12.5 ppg) and 3-pointers made (45). In conference games only, Lesan finished the season fifth in scoring (14.6), free-throw percentage (.808) and 3-point percentage (.459). Lesan emerged as one of the conferences top performers in his first year of college basketball due to his tireless work ethic and competitive approach to the game. Versatile sophomore swingman Dan Bestul caused match-up problems for opponents while regularly filling the stat sheet. The smooth 6 5 south-paw consistently demonstrated his ability to put the ball on the floor and score over defenders. Bestul shot a blistering.500 from the field and.479 from long range during his freshman season, which was a team high. The third starter back, 6 7 sophomore Neil Gross, played his best basketball down the stretch for the Peacocks. The skilled forward consistently showed his ability to step outside and knock-down 3 s while also being able to go inside and score over smaller defenders. Gross finished the season as the team s leader in rebounding at 3.8 per game. The fourth and final sophomore returning starter is Turkey Valley High School graduate, Chris Sul- 8 livan. Chris began the season as a rotating starter with Schmitt and Kramer before emerging as the permanent starter for the final 12 games. While regularly playing against taller opponents, Chris more than held his own and demonstrated a knack for coming up with rebounds and loose balls. Sophomore Alex Kramer, left, and senior A.J. Adkins, right. The Peacocks lost two seniors from last year s club, including point-guard Jude Roybal. Roybal was named to the NSIC All-Conference Third Team as a result of his performance. While his stay at Upper Iowa was short, he still made a big impact on the Peacocks. The senior was second on the team in scoring (9.9 per game) and was first in assists (121) and minutes played (31.3 per game). this season; four seniors and five sophomores that played significant minutes last year, plus two red-shirt freshmen, said Coach Dolan. There is good chemistry among the returners and they all work hard and play well together. This group really bought into their roles last season and we will be as good as our chemistry allows us to be. Guard Alex Huisman and pointguard Brad Arnold will compete for the Peacocks this season after sitting out the 2007-08 season as red-shirt freshmen. Both Huisman and Arnold gained valuable experience last season and will compete this season for minutes. Newcomers to Upper Iowa include sophomore point-guard Martinez Martin, who spent one year at Arkansas-Fort Smith Junior College where he won a NJCAA National Championship, and redshirt freshman point-guard Dylan The final returning letter winner for the Peacocks is sophomore Alex Kramer. Kramer Sophomores Chris Sullivan, left, and Matt Lesan, above. provided Upper Iowa with an athletic forward coming off the bench Diedrich, who spent his first collegiate season red-shirting at Des and played a significant role in last season s success, as he averaged 19.1 minutes per game as a (DMACC). Moines Area Community College true freshman. Alex showed signs towards the end of the season All three point-guards, Arnold, that he can be a dangerous offensive threat when he is aggressive. pete for minutes this season and Martin and Diedrich, will com- We have a nice mix of returners look to replace All-Conference
performer Jude Roybal. Freshman guards Austin Emerson, Jared Herzberg, and Keith Steffeck, will provide the Peacocks with scoring ability, quickness and height on the perimeter as they look to challenge for minutes during their first collegiate season. Rounding out the freshmen class is Mark Lafrenz and Jake Shonka who provide Upper Iowa with additional height and skill at the post position. They are both comfortable facing the basket and have the ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the rim with penetration. Overall, the eight newcomers are extremely skilled individuals and should provide Coach Dolan with depth at each position. Like all coaches I am very high on our incoming class. This new group adds to our depth and athleticism. There is a lot of talent in these young men and now they just need to figure out how hard they must play every second, said Coach Dolan. Four years from now this group could leave an impressive stamp on the Upper Iowa Basketball Program. The 2008-09 season welcomes four new universities into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Augustana College (S.D.), University of Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State, and Minnesota State-Mankato will all be competing in their first season as members of the NSIC. All four schools are former members of the North Central Conference, which decided to disband following the 2007-08 season. We are Sophomore Dan Bestul very excited about the four additions to the NSIC. They make a strong basketball conference, a premier basketball conference. As a program, we talk to our players everyday about how we want to compete for conference, regional, and national championships. I can t think of a better way to prepare to achieve those goals than playing the level of competition we have to play night-in and night-out in the NSIC, said Coach Dolan. In addition to an already challenging NSIC schedule, Upper Iowa will play five non-conference road games, which includes three Division I opponents. After opening the regular season on the road at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, the Peacocks will play two straight road games against Division I foes; the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and South Dakota State University. After the first of the year, Upper Iowa will travel to a newly established Division I school, the University of North Dakota, in a rematch of last season s contests. The Peacocks final non-conference game will take place before Christmas against Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) opponent, the University of M i s s o u r i - S t. Louis. Simply put, if you want to be the best you have to play the best. This is a chall e n g i n g schedule, but I believe our y o u n g team is up to the c h a l - l e n g e, s a i d C o a c h Dolan. While the Peacocks are still y o u n g Senior Storm Schmitt this season, in large part to the amount of freshman and sophomores on the squad, Coach Dolan is optimistic about the future due to the success and experience that his young team gained from last season. This year s edition of Peacock Basketball will be young and fun. They are great young men who enjoy playing the game. I can t tell you how many games we will win or lose, but we will compete every second we step onto the basketball court and continue to improve. This team has a bright future as their careers move forward; they are going to be a lot of fun to coach over the next couple of years. 9
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Players and Coaches 8-9 Storm Schmitt 10-11 A.J. Adkins 12-13 Nick Kramer 14-15 Mitch Melega 16 Chris Sullivan 17 Matt Lesan 18 Alex Kramer 19 Neil Gross 20 Dan Bestul 21 Alex Huisman Brad Arnold 22 Dylan Diedrich Martinez Martin 23 Austin Emerson Keith Steffeck 24 Mark Lafrenz Jake Shonka 25 Jared Herzberg Domingo Kingsley 26 Head Coach Brian Dolan 27 Assistants: Greg Stephen Keven Bradley 11
Storm Schmitt #52 6 5, 220, Senior Post, Sumner, Iowa Sumner-Fredricksburg High School At UIU: Storm enters his fourth and final year at Upper Iowa for the 2008-2009 season...a seasoned veteran of Fayette, Iowa, Storm joins Mitch Melega as one of two fourth-year seniors for the Peacocks...An immensely popular figure on the Upper Iowa campus and in the Fayette community, Storm was named the 2008-2009 Homecoming King this fall...during his junior year with the Peacocks, Storm started 8 out 26 games, averaging 4.2 points per game and 2.3 rebounds per game... Against St. Cloud State in early December, Storm went a perfect 4-4 from the floor en route to 8 points...storm tallied 9 points and a team-leading seven rebounds in a late December non-conference victory at Oakland City University and matched his scoring output a week later against Wayne State College at home...storm had a season-high eight rebounds in a home game against the University of Minnesota-Crookston Finished the season ranked second on the team in field goal percentage with.545...in the 2006-2007 season, Schmitt s role with the Peacocks increased...played in all 28 games as a sophomore, making three starts...averaged 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game while shooting 48% overall from the field...increased his career-high Storm s Favorites Favorite Food......Prime Rib Favorite Band / Artist... O.A.R Favorite Movie......Superbad Favorite TV Show...The Simpsons Favorite Pro Athlete... Brett Favre Favorite Class...Principles of Marketing Favorite Restaurant..Gale Street Inn Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Cubs Hidden Talent......None Favorite Spot on Campus......None Storm Schmitt UIU Single Game Highs Points: 11, vs Wayne State, 2/9/07 FGM: 5, two times FGA: 9, vs. Wayne State, 2/9/07 3FGM: None 3FGA: None Attempted FTM: 4, vs Wayne State, 1/6/07 FTA: 6, at Oakland City, 12/30/07 Rebounds: 13, vs. Oakland City, 11/25/06 Assists: 2, ten times Steals: 2, three times Blocks: 1, eight times Minutes: 36, vs. Oakland City, 11/25/06 Coach Dolan on Storm Schmitt: Storm is hands-down the best teammate I have ever coached. He has come back in incredible shape and has taken his game to another level; we are expecting a lot from him this year. to 11 points against conference foe Wayne State College, and registered a career-high 13 rebounds against Oakland City...In his first season as a Peacock, Schmitt played in 24 games for Upper Iowa, making four starts... Averaged 1.4 points and 2.0 rebounds per game as a true freshman while shooting 44% overall from the floor...his best game as a freshman came against the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he tallied a season-high 10 points. Prior to UIU: Schmitt played high school basketball at Sumner-Fredricksburg, approximately 20 minutes from Fayette...Selected as a First Team All-Conference performer in basketball after both his junior and senior seasons...he was named All- Northeast Iowa and All-Substate his senior year, and received a nomination for the prestigious McDonald s All-American Game after his senior season.schmitt was also a standout football player during his high school career at Sumner-Fredricksburg. Personal: Full name is Storm Michael Schmitt...Born September 12, 1986...Son of Dan and Mary Schmitt Has an older brother, Brooks (28) and one younger brother, Mitchell (17) Worked as an intern in Oklahoma last summer for Atlas Pipeline Mid-Continent Has run his own lawn care business since high school Storm is working towards a double major in Accounting and Marketing. Storm Schmitt at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2005-2006 24-4 14-32.438 0-0.000 6-10.600 47 45-0 34 1.4 3 14 0 3 199 8.3 2006-2007 28-3 41-85.482 0-0.000 15-22.682 70 70-0 97 3.5 17 18 6 10 460 16.4 2007-2008 26-8 48-88.545 0-0.000 12-26.462 59 64-2 108 4.2 19 24 2 5 340 13.1 Totals 78-15 103-205.502 0-0.000 33-58.569 176 179-2 239 3.1 39 53 8 18 999 12.8 12
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A.J. Adkins #10 6 2, 200, Senior Guard, Deming, New Mexico Deming High School At UIU: A.J. enters his second and final year with the Peacocks as the 2008-09 season begins...adkins came to UIU after a successful two year career at Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona...In his first season as a Peacock, Adkins experienced great success and was a key contributor coming off the bench for Coach Dolan...Adkins experienced arguably one of his best games of the season during his second start of the season against Southwest Minnesota State scoring 15 points on 5-9 shooting and grabbing 7 rebounds while helping Upper Iowa to a 76-72 victory over the Mustangs...Adkins played his best basketball down the stretch for the Peacocks averaging 13.4 points per game during the last five games of the season helping Upper Iowa win three of their remaining five contests...he capped off the regular season by matching his season high in scoring with an 18 point outburst in a conference victory at Bemidji State while shooting 7-13 from the field and 4-7 from 3-point range...also scored season high 18 points at Winona State on December 8th...Had 15 points in victories against Southwest Minnesota State and Minnesota-Crookston...In the First Round of the NSIC Tournament at Southwest Minnesota State, Adkins scored 12 points while shooting 4-8 from the field and going 2-4 from three...connected on four 3-pointers twice, during games at North Dakota and at Bemidji State...He completed his first season as a Peacock ranking third on the team in scoring (9.6), second in 3-pointers made (43), fourth in rebounding (87), and fifth in average minutes played (20.3). A.J. s Favorites Favorite Food......Bar-B-Q Favorite Band / Artist... Lil Wayne Favorite Movie...Rush Hour 3 Favorite TV Show...House or Naruto Favorite Pro Athlete. Tracy McGrady Favorite Class...History Favorite Restaurant...McDonalds Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Bulls Hidden Talent......None Favorite Spot on Campus.Dorman Gym What You Take on Road Trips...Music Career Plans... Get a good job A.J. Adkins UIU Single Game Highs Points: 18, at Winona St. 12/8/07, at Bemidji St. 2/23/08 FGM: 7, at Bemidji St. 2/23/08 FGA: 13, at Bemidji St. 2/23/08 3FGM: 4, at North Dakota 12/11/08, at Bemidji St. 2/23/08 3FGA: 9, vs. Oakland City 11/24/08 FTM: 7, at Winona St. 12/8/08, vs. UM, Crookston 1/19/08 FTA: 9, vs. UM, Crookston 1/19/08 Rebounds: 7, vs. SMSU 1/5/08, vs. Mary 1/25/08 Assists: 3, three times Steals: Blocks: 2, four times 2, at Northern State 11/30/08 Minutes: 29, at UM, Crookston 2/22/08 Coach Dolan on A.J. Adkins: Alpha, known to his teammates as A.J., always has a smile on his face and funny jokes to tell, but don t let that laidback demeanor fool you; he is a ferocious competitor on the basketball court. Prior to UIU: Adkins played two seasons at Cochise College where he averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds during his sophomore season on a team that finished with a record of 19-12...Scored a career high 30 points against Phoenix College in his second year During his freshman year at Cochise College he was on the team that won a conference championship with a 28-4 record Scored a season-high 14 points against Mesa Community College Guided his high school to a 24-4 record and a New Mexico 4A State Championship during his senior season Scored a career-high 38 points during his senior year and recorded Deming High School s first triple double (17 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists) Averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds during his junior season as Deming was the New Mexico 4A State Runner-up. Personal: Full name is Alpha Amin Adkins...Born January 8, 1987...Son of Alpha Adkins Sr. and Rose Ann Dominguez...Has two older sisters, Gabriel (27) and Amanda (23)... Majoring in Business Management. A.J. Adkins at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2007-08 28-2 84-227.370 43-121.355 57-72.792 87 62-1 268 9.6 26 54 10 24 569 20.3 Totals 28-2 84-227.370 43-121.355 57-72.792 87 62-1 268 9.6 26 54 10 24 569 20.3 14
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Nick Kramer #33 6 9, 200, Senior Post, Plainfield, Iowa Nashua-Plainfield High School At UIU: Nick enters his final year of collegiate basketball in 2008-2009, his second season as a member of the Upper Iowa Men s Basketball team... He transferred to Upper Iowa after his sophomore season...in his first year with the Peacocks, Nick was an immediate contributor as a junior, playing in all 28 games, starting six...nick had several outstanding games in the 2007-2008 season, and despite his quiet manner he immediately established himself as a leader in the Peacock locker room and off the court. Nick had one of his best games early in the year for the Peacocks, tallying 12 points on 5-7 shooting to lead the Peacocks against Oakland City University... Nick also established himself as a very capable rebounder as a junior, averaging 3.0 rebounds per game... His best rebounding effort came in early January in a thrilling victory against conference rival Southwest Minnesota State University, where he gathered in seven boards, including three on the offensive end...nick finished his junior season as the team leader in both field goal percentage (.640), and blocked shots (20)...He finished second on the team in offensive rebounds (37), and fifth overall in total rebounds (83)...In addition to his outstanding field goal percentage, Nick had the sixth best free throw percentage on the team, shooting.722 for the year. The summer following his junior year, Nick participated in the very competitive PrimeTime League in North Liberty, playing with current or former college and professional players from the area. Nick averaged 18.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, finishing 8th in the league in scoring. Nick s Favorites Favorite Food......Steak Favorite Band / Artist... T.I. Favorite Movie......Hoosiers Favorite TV Show...Seinfeld Favorite Pro Athlete... Dirk Nowitzki Favorite Class...Principles of Marketing Favorite Restaurant...Texas Roadhouse Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Bulls Hidden Talent......None Favorite Spot on Campus.Dorman Gym What You Take on Road Trips...Music Career Plans... Get a good job Nick Kramer UIU Single Game Highs Points: 12, vs. Oakland City 11/24/07 FGM: 5, four times FGA: 7, three times 3FGM: None 3FGA: None Attempted FTM: 4, at Oakland City 12/30/07 FTA: 4, three times Rebounds: 7, vs. Southwest Minnesota State 1/5/08 Assists: 3, at Bemidji State 2/23/08 Steals: 2, at Wayne State 2/9/08 at Bemidji State 2/23/08 Blocks: 4, vs. Concordia-St. Paul 2/16/08 Minutes: 23, vs. Southwest Minnesota State 1/5/08 Coach Dolan on Nick Kramer: Not only is Nick almost 6 10, but he is athletic as any big kid I have been around. He worked hard this summer and it is showing. I predict Nick is going to have a tremendous senior season for us. Prior to UIU: Nick played at NCAA Division III Warburg College in Waverly, Iowa for the first two seasons of his college career before transferring to UIU...Nick played in five games as a true freshman at Wartburg, averaging 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds per game in limited minutes... As a sophomore, his role increased, as he played in 21 contests for the Knights, averaging 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game... In his lone start for Wartburg College during his sophomore season, Nick had his best game, scoring a career-high 12 points and grabbing six rebounds in 22 minutes on the floor...nick played high school basketball at Nashua-Plainfield High School, where he had an outstanding career...nashua-plainfield High School had a 19-5 record during his junior year, and a 23-2 record during his senior year, when he averaged 15.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game...he was named First team All-Conference and All-District following his senior season. Personal: Full name is Nicolas Scott Kramer...Born January 8, 1987... Son of Darrell and Dixie Kramer. Has one older brother, Nathan (27) and one younger, Alex (19), who is a sophomore on the Upper Iowa Basketball team...majoring in Business Management. Nick Kramer at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2007-08 28-6 64-100.640 0-0.000 13-18.722 83 74-3 141 5.0 21 31 20 9 141 14.7 Totals 28-6 64-100.640 0-0.000 13-18 722 83 74-3 141 5.0 21 31 20 9 141 14.7 16
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Mitch Melega #45 6 2, 205, Senior Wing, Peoria, Illinois Pana High School At UIU: Mitch enters his final season with the Peacocks after a successful three year career at Upper Iowa...Gives the Peacocks one more veteran performer that adds leadership and brings a defensive mentality to the team...saw action in nine games during the 2007-08 season and recorded a season high in minutes played at Minnesota State, Moorhead (11)...Scored in the contest at Winona State on December 8 and in a 76-72 victory at home over Southwest Minnesota State on January 5...Mitch enjoyed arguably his finest season at Upper Iowa University during the 2006-07 season...in the 2006-07 season, Melega recorded career highs in points, field-goals made and attempted, rebounds, assists, and minutes...scored a career high four points in a home game against Southwest Minnesota State on February 10, 2007...Connected on a three-pointer in a non-conference road game against Grand Valley State and at home against NSIC foe, Northern State...Made his first collegiate start at Minnesota-Crookston, helping the Peacocks to a 75-61 road victory on January 19, 2007 and handed out a career high in assists (2) during the victory...made his second start of the season at the University of Mary one week later...during his first season at Upper Iowa, 2005-06, Mitch saw action in nine contests throughout the season as Upper Iowa University spent its final season as an Independent Division II school; the following year UIU joined the NSIC as an official member...recorded a career high two offensive rebounds at South Dakota on January 10, 2006 as a freshman for the Peacocks. Mitch s Favorites Favorite Food......Cereal Favorite Band / Artist... Staind Favorite Movie...American History X Favorite TV Show...ESPN Favorite Pro Athlete... Ryan Leaf Favorite Class...Entrepreneurship Favorite Restaurant...Famous Dave s Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Bears Hidden Talent..Ranked in Nation in NBA2K8 Favorite Spot on Campus..Dorman Gym Mitch Melega UIU Single Game Highs Points: 4, vs. Southwest Minnesota State 2/10/07 FGM: 2, vs. Southwest Minnesota State 2/10/07 FGA: 3, vs. Southwest Minnesota State 2/10/07 3FGM: 1, two times 3FGA: 2, at Northern State 1/28/07 FTM: None FTA: None Rebounds: 3, at Northern State 1/28/07 Assists: 2, at UM, Crookston 1/19/07 Steals: 1, three times Blocks: 1, at UM, Crookston 1/19/07 Minutes: 22, at Mary 1/27/07 Coach Dolan on Mitch Melega: All good programs must have young men like Mitch in order to succeed. Although his game time has been limited over his career, you don t have to look very hard to see why Mitch is a positive to this program. Prior to UIU: Initially began college at Western Illinois University were he remained for one year... Graduated from Pana High School (IL) in 2004...As a senior in high school, he helped his team reach the Illinois 1A State Championship Finals Pana High School finished the season with a 29-4 record During his junior year, the team finished with a 23-8 record and he averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds per game... Pana lost in the first round of sectionals in the Illinois State Tournament. Personal: Full name is Mitchell Allen Melega...Born September 4, 1985... Son of Stephen and Linda Melega... Graduated in June of 2007 from Upper Iowa University with an undergraduate degree in Accounting... Currently enrolled in the UIU M.B.A. program and will graduate in July 2009. Mitch Melega at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2005-06 9-0 0-3.000 0-0.000 0-0.000 5 0-0 0 0.0 2 2 1 1 19 2.1 2006-07 14-2 4-11.364 2-8.364 0-0.000 6 6-0 10 0.7 3 1 1 2 64 4.5 2007-08 10-0 2-6.333 0-1.000 0-0.000 1 5-0 4 0.4 1 6 0 1 39 3.9 Totals 33-2 6-20.300 2-9.222 0-0.000 12 11-0 14 0.4 6 9 2 4 122 3.7 18
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Chris Sullivan #34 6 4, 215, Sophomore Post, Protivin, Iowa Turkey Valley High School At UIU: Chris had an outstanding year during 2007-2008, playing for the Peacocks as a true freshman out of high school... After starting the season coming off the bench for the Peacocks, Sullivan s minutes gradually increased as the season went on, and he eventually found his way to the starting lineup, starting the Peacock s final 12 games...he brings energy and athleticism to the court not found often at the post position, and was one of the Peacock s leaders in rebounds, steals, and tippedpasses following the season...finished with seven rebounds in only 12 minutes at Winona State University in December...Was instrumental in leading the Peacock s comefrom -behind win against Concordia University, St.Paul in January, with three steals, four assists, and seven rebounds; most of them in the second half...had his best rebounding Chris s Favorites Favorite Food......Chinese Favorite Band / Artist... Hinder Favorite Movie Remember the Titans Favorite TV Show...ESPN Sportscenter Favorite Pro Athlete... Kobe Bryant Favorite Class...Coaching Basketball Favorite Restaurant...White House Inn Favorite Pro Team...Green Bay Packers Hidden Talent..Sleeps with One Eye Open Favorite Spot on Campus...Snack Bar Chris Sullivan UIU Single Game Highs Points: 8, at MSU Moorhead, 1/12/08 at SW Minnesota State, 2/8/08 FGM: 4, at MSU Moorhead, 1/12/08 FGA: 8, at MSU Moorhead, 1/12/08 3FGM: 3FGA: None 1, at Northern State 11/30/07 At UM, Crookston, 2/22/08 FTM: 4, at Oakland City 12/30/07 FTA: 4, five times Rebounds: 10, vs Bemidji State 1/18/08 Assists: 4, at Concordia, 1/11/08 at UM, Crookston, 2/22/08 Steals: 4, at St. Cloud State, 12/5/07 Blocks: 2, three times Minutes: 28, vs Bemidji State, 1/18/08 Coach Dolan on Chris Sullivan: There is not a young man in our program that enjoys competing more than Chris. He is unorthodox and undersized, but he is as tough as any other center in the NSIC. Simply put, Chris is a winner. game of the season against Bemidji State University in January, pulling in 10 rebounds, including four offensive rebounds... By the end of the season, Chris led the Peacocks in offensive rebounds (44), was second on the team in blocked shots (11), and was third on the team in total rebounds (96). Prior to UIU: Chris had an outstanding high school career at Turkey Valley, breaking nine high school records during his career... He holds records for most rebounds in a game (26), season, and career; most steals in a game (10), season, and career; highest scoring average in a season (26.4), and career points...his Turkey Valley High School teams won a conference championship in both his junior and senior years, and was chosen as both a TV9 and Cedar Rapids Athlete of the Week, as well as Second team All-State following his senior season. Personal: Full name is Christopher Lee Sullivan...Born on March 30, 1989...Son of Bill and Diane Sullivan...Has an older sister, Carrie (31) and brother, Corey, (27)...Enjoys playing golf and softball during the summer Majoring in Physical Education with a minor in Coaching. Chris Sullivan at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2007-08 28-14 31-68.456 0-2.000 32-44.727 96 54-1 94 3.4 27 21 11 19 374 13.4 Totals 28-14 31-68.456 0-2.000 32-44.727 96 54-1 94 3.4 27 21 11 19 374 13.4 20
Matt Lesan #12 6 2, 195, Sophomore Guard, Solon, Iowa Solon High School At UIU: Matt burst onto the scene in a big way last season as a true freshman for the P e a c o c k s... Started 26 of 28 games and was named NSIC Co- Newcomer of the Year for his effort on the court...scored double figures in 18 of the 28 games...recorded a 27 point performance at home against Bemidji State in a 73-54 victory over the Beavers...Connected on five 3-pointers at Concordia on January 11th, which helped spark a trilling come-from-behind road victory for the Peacocks...In Matt s first collegiate game and start at Missouri Western, he scored 13 points on 4-5 shooting from the field and 2-3 from 3 s...shot a perfect 13-13 from the free-throw line in an overtime victory at Minnesota-Crookston...Grabbed a season high six rebounds against Moorhead on February 15th...At the conclusion of his freshmen year, Matt led the Peacocks in scoring (12.5), 3-pointers made (45), freethrow percentage (.797) and was second on the team in assists (48) and minutes played per game (28.1)...In NSIC games only, Matt ranked fifth in scoring (14.6), Matt s Favorites Favorite Food......Pasta Favorite Band / Artist Breaking Benjamin Favorite Movie...Rocky IV Favorite TV Show...Sportscenter Favorite Pro Athlete..Peyton Manning Favorite Class...Math Favorite Restaurant...Olive Garden Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Cubs Hidden Talent...Skilled Gamer Favorite Spot on Campus..Locker Room Matt Lesan UIU Single Game Highs Points: 27, vs. Bemidji St. 1/18/08 FGM: 9, vs. Bemidji St. 1/18/08 FGA: 15, vs. Minn. State 12/15/07 3FGM: 5, at Concordia 1/11/08 3FGA: 8, at MSU Moorhead FTM: 1/12/08 13, at UM, Crookston 2/22/08 FTA: 14, vs. Mary 1/25/08 Rebounds: 6, vs. MSU Moorhead 2/15/08 Assists: 4, vs. Augustana 11/27/07 Steals: 3, five times Blocks: 1, vs. Wayne St. 1/4/08 Minutes: 38, vs. Mary 1/25/08 Coach Dolan on Matt Lesan: Matt is every coach s dream. You always hear about how a certain player would run through a wall if asked, well, that s true about Matt. Trust me, he would literally do it. freethrow percentage (.808) and 3-point percentage (.459). Prior to UIU: Finished an outstanding career at Solon High School as their all-time leading scorer (1,841)...Was a First Team All-State selection after both his junior and senior seasons... Three time All-Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference selection...selected as a finalist for Mr. Basketball in the state of Iowa following his senior year Appeared on ESPN s top plays after making a game winning 3-pointer in overtime against Iowa City Regina during his senior year Participated in the Iowa Goal-Setters All-Star game and was named MVP on the championship team Selected to play in the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference All-Star Game following his high school career A two-time All-Area Press Citizen selection Guided Solon High School to a 2A State Tournament appearance during his junior season...named First Team All- District wide-receiver in football and tied the Solon record for most touchdown receptions in a career (15)...Member of 2A State Runner-Up team in football senior year. Personal: Full name is Matthew Bud Lesan...Born August 31, 1988 Son of Bob and Janel Lesan... Has a younger sister Skylar (17)...Majoring in Business. Matt Lesan at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2007-08 28-26 99-222.446 45-103.437 106-133.797 63 58-2 349 12.5 48 44 1 29 788 28.1 Totals 28-26 99-222.446 45-103.437 106-133.797 63 58-2 349 12.5 48 44 1 29 788 28.1 21
Alex Kramer #23 6 7, 195, Sophomore Forward, Plainfield, Iowa Nashua-Plainfield High School At UIU: Alex started his first ever college game as a true freshman in the 2007-2008 season,and went on to play 28 games that year, averaging 19 minutes per game... One of his best games as a Peacock came in early 2007 against Minnesota State University, when he had nine points, six rebounds, and four assists in 21 minutes of action...he matched his career high of six rebounds again in the come-from-behind victory at Concordia University, St. Paul...He had two of his best games down the stretch for the Peacocks, scoring 12 points on 6-8 shooting from the field in a victory at the University of Minnesota-Crookston in late February, and scoring eight points while pulling down five boards the next night at Bemidji State University...For the year, Alex finished second on the team in total rebounds (101) and defensive boards (71), and fourth on the team in assists (36) and offensive rebounds (30). Alex s Favorites Favorite Food......Pizza Favorite Band / Artist Backstreet Boys Favorite Movie...300 Favorite TV Show...Newport Harbor Favorite Pro Athlete...LeBron James Favorite Class...Wellness Strategies Favorite Restaurant...Texas Roadhouse Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Bulls Hidden Talent...None Favorite Spot on Campus..Dorman Gym Alex Kramer UIU Single Game Highs Points: 12, at UM, Crookston 2/22/08 FGM: 6, at UM, Crookston 2/22/08 FGA: 12, vs Minn. State 12/15/07 3FGM: 1, four times 3FGA: 2, four times FTM: 3, at Mary, 12/1/07 vs Wayne State, 1/4/08 FTA: 5, at Mary, 12/1/07 vs Wayne State, 1/4/08 Rebounds: 6, vs Minn. State 12/15/07 at Concordia, 1/11/08 Assists: 4, vs Minn St. 12/15/07 Steals: 2, vs UM, Crookston 1/19/08 Blocks: 1, four times Minutes: 24, at UM, Crookston 2/22/08 Coach Dolan on Alex Kramer: Alex is a perfectionist, and he spent the summer perfecting his game. Alex came on strong in our last 5 games last year and he built on that in the off-season. Look for Alex to have a great sophomore year. Prior to UIU: Alex had an outstanding high school career at Nashua- Plainfield High School He was selected twice as a Third-team All-State player, as well as being selected to the 2007 Goal-Setters Game, an allstar game for Iowa High School seniors, following his senior season He was a First-team All-Conference player his junior and senior seasons and was First-team All-District following his senior year He was selected as a Second Team All-Conference player after his sophomore season Alex was a 1000 point scorer in high school and also excelled as a wide receiver and defensive back on the football field Alex played on the Iowa Barnstormers AAU Basketball team in high school with future Upper Iowa teammates Matt Lesan, Neil Gross, and Dylan Diedrich He was selected as the Drake University basketball camp MVP after his junior year. Personal: Full name is Alex Zachary Kramer...Born November 14, 1988... Son of Darrel and Dixie Kramer...In addition to having his brother Nick on the Peacock basketball team, he also has another older brother Nathan (27) collects Jordan Brand shoes and apparel Majoring in Business Administration. Alex Kramer at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2007-08 28-2 51-136.375 4-20.200 17-37.459 101 38-0 123 4.4 36 45 4 10 534 19.0 Totals 28-2 51-136.375 4-20.200 17-37.459 101 38-0 123 4.4 36 45 4 10 534 19.0 22
Neil Gross #32 6 6, 195, Sophomore Forward, Earling, Iowa Harlan Community High School At UIU: Neil arrived on the scene at Upper Iowa University as a true freshman and started 26 of the 28 games for the Peacocks during the 2007-2008 season...showed his potential immediately on the court for the Peacocks, scoring 11 points on 4-7 shooting, including 3-5 from the three point line, in his first collegiate game at Missouri Western University...In addition to a deft shooting touch, Gross was a big contributor on the glass for Coach Dolan...Had outstanding games on the boards against eventual NCAA Champion Winona State University, tallying 10 rebounds, and matched that number in the come-from-behind victory against Concordia University, St. Paul...Gross best game of the year came at Wayne State College on February 9, 2008, where he registered 15 points with 3 three pointers, three steals, and three assists while playing a season high 28 minutes...led the Peacocks in rebounds (106) and defensive boards (82). Neil s Favorites Favorite Food...Mashed Potatoes Favorite Band / Artist...Eminem Favorite Movie..Get Rich or Die Trying Favorite TV Show..The King of Queens Favorite Pro Athlete...Kobe Bryant Favorite Class...Biology Favorite Restaurant...Machine Shed Favorite Pro Team...Kansas City Chiefs Hidden Talent...Singing Favorite Spot on Campus..Dorman Gym Neil Gross UIU Single Game Highs Points: 15, at Wayne St., 2/9/08 FGM: 4, at Missouri W., 11/16/07 at Wayne St, 2/9/08 FGA: 8, three times 3FGM: 3, at Missouri W, 11/16/07 At Wayne St, 2/9/08 3FGA: 5, four times FTM: 4, three times FTA: 7, vs Northern St, 1/26/08 Rebounds: 10, at Concordia, 1/11/08 vs Winona St, 2/2/08 Assists: 3, three times Steals: 3, at Wayne St., 2/9/08 Blocks: 1, at MSU Moorhead, 1/12/08 1, vs Winona St, 2/2/08 Minutes: 28, at Wayne St., 2/9/08 Coach Dolan on Neil Gross: Neil is the guy on the team that never lets his teammates forget where they come from. He is a salt of the earth young man who has an old school type of work ethic and is a heck of good ball player. Prior to UIU: A true blue chip recruit out of high school, Neil had one of the most successful high school careers possible in his four years at Harlan Community High School...Was a member of 5 State Champion Athletic teams in high school, including three football championships, a baseball championship, and a basketball championship...also selected for several individual awards in his sports, including being selected first-team All-State his junior and senior years in basketball, 2nd team All-State in football, and 3rd team All-State in baseball...neil was also a qualifier for the Drake Relays in track, was selected to play in the Iowa Goal-Setters All-Star game... A McDonald s All-American candidate in basketball played summer basketball in high school with the Iowa Barnstormers AAU Basketball program. Personal: Full name is Neil Werner Gross Born August 3, 1988 Son of Steven and Brenda Gross has one older sister, Darcy (23), and one younger brother, Mitch (17) Avid bow-hunter and fisherman Interned with the Department of Natural Resources last summer Majoring in Conservation Management. Neil Gross at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2007-08 28-26 50-137.365 18-74.243 26-42.619 106 65-3 144 5.1 31 36 3 19 627 22.4 Totals 28-26 50-137.365 18-74.243 26-42.619 106 65-3 144 5.1 31 36 3 19 627 22.4 23
Dan Bestul #22 6 6, 195, Sophomore Guard, Northwood, Iowa Northwood-Kensett High School At UIU: Dan made an impressive collegiate debut last season as a freshman for the Peacocks as he played in 27 games and was one of three freshman to make 26 starts during the season...he was an extremely consistent performer for Upper Iowa as he constantly filled the stat sheet each game...at home against Wayne State, he scored a season high 12 points on 5-8 shooting from the field, while playing a season high 33 minutes...against Minnesota State-Mankato, Dan scored 11 points while shooting a perfect 4 for 4 from the field...in one of his most balanced games of the season, Dan scored 11 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and was responsible for three of Upper Iowa s five made 3-pointers in a 64-56 victory at home over Minnesota State- Moorhead...Dished out five assists in the regular season finale at Bemidji State while helping the Peacocks to a 64-50 victory...collared eight rebounds at home against Concordia- St. Paul...Finished the season ranking fourth on the team in scoring (6.4), and third in field goal percentage (.500), assists (41), and minutes Dan s Favorites Favorite Food.Chocolate Chip Cookies Favorite Band / Artist...Fall Out Boy Favorite Movie...Grumpier Old Men Favorite TV Show...Sportscenter Favorite Pro Athlete...Ray Lewis Favorite Class...Math Favorite Restaurant.Outback Steakhouse Favorite Pro Team...Baltimore Ravens Hidden Talent...Great Swimmer Favorite Spot on Campus..My Dorm Room Dan Bestul UIU Single Game Highs Points: 12, vs. Wayne St. 1/4/08 FGM: 5, vs. Wayne St. 1/4/08 FGA: 8, four times 3FGM: 3, vs. MSU Moorhead 3FGA: 2/15/08 5, vs. MSU Moorhead 2/15/08 FTM: 4, vs. Concordia 2/16/08 FTA: 5, vs. Wayne St. 1/4/08, vs. Concordia 2/16/08 Rebounds: 8, vs. Concordia 2/16/08 Assists: 5, at Bemidji St. 2/23/08 Steals: 3, at UM, Crookston 2/22/08 Blocks: 1, three times Minutes: 33, vs. Wayne St. 1/4/08 Coach Dolan on Dan Bestul: I can not say enough positive things about this young man. Dan possesses great leadership skills and cool demeanor on the court, which is why I see him as our coach on the floor. played per game (24.9) Prior to UIU: Guided Northwood- Kensett High School to a 2006-07 1A State Championship and was named game MVP following the championship... Averaged 16 points and 6 rebounds as he was named First Team- All State his senior year Helped Northwood- Kensett to a Third Place finish at the 1A State Tournament during his junior year and was a 2nd Team All- State selection Unanimous First Team All- Conference selection after both his junior and senior seasons... Named Player of the Year after his senior year by the Albert - Lea Tribune... Selected to the Iowa Goal-Setters Games All-Tournament Team Two-time All-Area selection by the Mason City Globle Gazette following junior and senior seasons Selected as team MVP both his junior and senior years McDonald s All- American nominee after senior season Named Academic All-State. Personal: Full name is Daniel Lyle Bestul...Born on February 24, 1989... Son of Brian and Sue Bestul...Has one older sister Kylie (24)...Undecided major. Dan Bestul at UIU: YEAR G-GS FGM-FGA FG% 3-FG 3-FG% FTM-FTA FT% REB PF-D PTS AVG AST TO BS ST MIN MPG 2007-08 27-26 68-136.500 23-48.479 14-24.583 77 46-0 173 6.4 41 35 3 14 673 24.9 Totals 27-26 68-136.500 23-48.479 14-24.583 77 46-0 173 6.4 41 35 3 14 673 24.9 24
Alex Huisman #2 6 1, 165, RS - Freshman Guard, Jewell, Iowa South Hamilton High School At UIU: Alex joined the Upper Iowa University program in the summer of 2007 and spent the 2007-08 season as a red-shirt... He will compete this season for the Peacocks and have four seasons of eligibility remaining Provides the Peacocks with a perimeter jumpshooter that can stretch defenses with his 3-point range. Prior to UIU: Averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds during his senior season at South Hamilton High School and was named Second Team All-Conference for his effort...helped guide South Hamilton to a 21-4 record before losing in the 2A Sub-State Tournament...Selected as team captain both his junior and senior seasons...currently ranks third in South Hamilton High School history for most 3-pointers made in a single season (55)...Two-time recipient of the Hawk Award, which is Dan s Favorites Favorite Food...Pizza and Ice Cream Favorite Band / Artist...Anything Favorite Movie...Dark Knight Favorite TV Show...Sportscenter Favorite Pro Athlete...Dwayne Wade Favorite Class...Adaptive Phy. Ed. Favorite Restaurant...Hickory Park Favorite Pro Team..Jacksonville Jaguars Hidden Talent...Baking Muffins Favorite Spot on Campus..My Dorm Room Coach Dolan on Alex Huisman: Alex took full advantage of his redshirt season. His time in the weight room has paid off because his strength has improved tremendously and he has become a much better all-around basketball player. award to an athlete at South Hamilton High School for their superior academic and athletic performance. Personal: Full name is Alex Kent Huisman...Born on October 27, 1988... Son of Steve and Glenda Huisman... Has one older brother, Kyle (23), and one younger, Lucas (17) Majoring in Education with a minor in Coaching. Brad Arnold #5 6 1, 195, RS - Freshman Guard, Independence, Iowa Independence High School At UIU: Brad enters his first eligible season with the Peacocks after red-shirting during the 2007-08 season...will compete for minutes at the point guard position after the departure of senior All-NSIC performer, Jude Roybal. Prior to UIU: Concluded his career at Independence High School as the school s leading scorer (990)...Averaged 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists during his senior year and was named First Team All-WAMAC after both his junior and senior seasons... Selected by the Iowa Newspaper Association to the All-State Second-Team following his senior year...played in the 3A Iowa Goal-Setters game and the WAMAC All-Star game Named to the All-WAMAC Second Team after his sophomore season...two time All-District performer and team MVP in football Outstanding soccer and baseball player during his career Brad s Favorites Favorite Food...Pizza Favorite Band / Artist...Keith Urban Favorite Movie...Superbad Favorite TV Show...Sportscenter Favorite Pro Athlete...Michael Jordan Favorite Class...Math Favorite Restaurant...Applebee s Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Cubs Hidden Talent...None Favorite Spot on Campus...Dorman Gym Coach Dolan on Brad Arnold: Brad is a tough, hard-nosed point guard who red-shirted last season and is recovering from a knee injury. He is a competitive young man that never hesitates to let his teammates know what he is thinking. with the Mustangs A three time All- WAMAC selection in soccer Earned four varsity letters in baseball and was selected to the All-WAMAC 1st Team and All-District 1st Team following his junior season. Personal: Full name is Bradley Mitchell Arnold...Born January 12, 1989... Son of Jim and Sheri Arnold...Has two older brothers, Josh (23) and Derrick (22) and a twin sister Sarah (18)... Majoring in Business. 25
Dylan Diedrich #13 6 0, 170, RS - Freshman Guard, Charlotte, Iowa Northeast High School At UIU: Dylan enters his first year with the Peacocks after transferring from Des Moines Area Community College in the spring of 2008. Prior to UIU: Dylan spent last season red-shirting at DMACC, gaining valuable experience as a member of a traditionrich junior college program...he was a standout high school basketball player at Northeast High School in Goose Lake, Iowa...Regularly as their primary scoring option, Northeast High School qualified for the Iowa High School State Tournament three times in his four years career...dylan was the seventh leading scorer in the state as a senior, averaging 25.1 points per game...named First Team All-State in both his junior and senior seasons, Team All-State after both his junior and senior seasons.holds school records for career points, points in a season, points per game, and career assists Dylan was also Dylan s Favorites Favorite Food...Meat Loaf Favorite Band / Artist...The Fray Favorite Movie...21 Favorite TV Show...Family Guy Favorite Pro Athlete...LeBron James Favorite Class...Sociology Favorite Restaurant...Buffalo Wild Wings Favorite Pro Team...Cleveland Cavaliers Hidden Talent...Video Games Favorite Spot on Campus...Cafeteria Coach Dolan on Dylan Diedrich: Dylan is known as a tremendous shooter around the state, but he is much more than that. He handles the ball very well, can really score the ball off the dribble, and his on ball defensive is excellent. an exceptional quarterback in football while in high school, and was named First-team All-State after his senior season Holds Northeast records for passing yards in a season (1165) and career (2300). Personal: Full name is Dylan Duane Diedrich...Born July 15, 1988... Son of Duane and Chris Diedrich. Has four siblings; Derek (23), Demi (15), Danae (13) and Damon (12)... Majoring in Criminology. Martinez Martin #44 5 6, 170, Sophomore Guard, Lonoke, Arkansas Lonoke High School At UIU: Martinez Martin was a late commitment in the spring of 2008 for Upper Iowa...He will compete in his first season at UIU as a sophomore. Prior to UIU: Martinez played one season at the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith...While at Arkansas-Fort Smith, he played on the 2006 NJ- CAA Division I National Championship team, which maintained their number one ranking the entire season...team finished the season with a 33-3 record and a 17 game winning streak...averaged three points and nine minutes per game during his freshman season...as a senior 26 at Lonoke, he led his team to a 22-12 record before losing in the state quarterfinals and averaged 15 points and 5 assists Named to the All- State Tournament Team following his senior year Selected as one of the top 10 point-guards in the state of Arkansas and one of the top 15 players in Arkansas after his senior season Member of 2002-03 team Martinez s Favorites Favorite Food...Mexican Lasagna Favorite Band / Artist...Lil Wayne Favorite Movie...Through the Fire Favorite TV Show...ESPN Favorite Pro Athlete...Chris Paul Favorite Class...Psychology Favorite Restaurant..Any Chinese Restaurant Favorite Pro Team...Dallas Cowboys Hidden Talent...Writing Poetry and Drawing Favorite Spot on Campus...Dorman Gym Coach Dolan on Martinez Martin: Martinez is a great young man with Southern roots. He is exceptionally quick with the basketball and he will defend for 94 feet. We are very excited to have Martinez for the next three years. that was 3A Runner-Up in Arkansas and finished 26-8...Three-time All- Conference selection Two time All-Region selection Four year letter winner. Personal: Full name is Martinez Shawon Martin...Born June 3, 1987... Parents are Tina Moragne and Shawn Martin...Majoring in Sports Communication.
Austin Emerson #1 6 3, 175, Freshman Guard, Adel, Iowa A-D-M High School At UIU: Austin enters his first season with the Peacocks after committing to Upper Iowa during the early signing period last fall. Prior to UIU: Austin concluded his outstanding career at A-D-M High School in the spring of 2008...Averaged 19 points per game during his senior season... Was named First Team All-Conference after both junior and sophomore seasons...averaged 17 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists during junior year and helped guide a helped guide A-D-M to a 19-6 record before losing in the First Round of Districts...Following his junior year, he was named to the All-District Team...During his sophomore season he averaged 15 points per game as A-D-M finished the season with a 14-11 record and made it to the District Second Round before losing to Austin s Favorites Favorite Food...Mexican Favorite Band / Artist...Lil Wayne Favorite Movie...Wedding Crashers Favorite TV Show...That 70 s Show Favorite Pro Athlete...Lebron James Favorite Class...Math Favorite Restaurant...Tasty Tacos Favorite Pro Team...Cleveland Cavilers Hidden Talent...Great Halo Player Favorite Spot on Campus...Dorman Gym Coach Dolan on Austin Emerson: Austin is a phenomenal shooter with good athleticism. The more comfortable he gets at UIU, the better he is going to be. He will have a major impact on this program during his four years. Pella Began his high school career at Watertown High School in South Dakota before moving to Iowa after his freshman year. Personal: Full name is Austin James Emerson...Born on September 5, 1989...Parents are Tammy and Brad Wheeler...Business Management major at Upper Iowa. Keith Steffeck #54 6 7, 170, Freshman Wing, Marion, Iowa Marion High School At UIU: Keith will be in his first season with the Peacocks. He committed to Upper Iowa last spring during the late signing period. Prior to UIU: Keith played high school basketball at near-by Marion High School...During his senior season, Keith averaged 12.7 points per game, shooting 47% from the field and also shot 29% from the three point line and 73% from the free throw line...in addition to excelling on the offensive end of the floor, Keith put up excellent numbers defensively for Marion High School last season...keith averaged 8.2 rebounds per game as a senior, Keith s Favorites Favorite Food...Shrimp Gumbo Favorite Band / Artist...Lil Wayne Favorite Movie...Remember the Titans Favorite TV Show...That 70 s Show Favorite Pro Athlete...Michael Jordan Favorite Class...Math Favorite Restaurant...Denny s Favorite Pro Team...Chicago Bulls Hidden Talent...Tennis Favorite Spot on Campus...Dorm Room Coach Dolan on Keith Steffeck: Keith is one of the most talented young men I have been around. He can do almost anything he wants on the offensive end of the floor. If he continues to work hard, his potential has no ceiling. including six per game on the defensive end...keith was an intimidating force, averaging 2.8 blocks per game for the Indians. Named MVP and won the dunk contest at the Upper Iowa Elite Camp last summer Played AAU basketball the last two off-seasons Coached by former University of Iowa player Duez Henderson on Elite Sports select team junior year Coached by UIU basketball radio announcer Chris Bowser on Futurestars team senior year. Personal: Full name is Michael Keith Steffeck Born May 31, 1989 Son of Mike and Laura Steffeck Has two sisters and a brother, Lindsey (23), Joey (21), and Shelby (17) helps with the family business running several rental properties in the Cedar Rapids area Majoring in Business. 27
Mark Lafrenz #24 6 7, 210, Freshman Forward, Bennett, Iowa Tipton High School At UIU: Mark enters his first year with the Peacock program after signing his National Letter of Intent in the spring signing period. Prior to UIU: Mark comes to Upper Iowa after having an outstanding high school career at Tipton High School...During his senior year, he led the Tigers to a 19-4 record and averaged 15.3 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game, while shooting over 50% from the field and over 75% from the free throw line...he was a varsity starter for four years at Tipton, and was an All-Conference selection after his final two seasons...he was selected as an All-State player at the end of his senior year...during the last several summers, Mark was a member of the very successful All-Iowa Attack AAU basketball program and competed in tournaments throughout the country. Mark was coached on the Attack by former Iowa State University stand-out Jake Sullivan. Mark s Favorites Favorite Food...Steak and Potatoes Favorite Band / Artist...Rascal Flatts Favorite Movie...Bad Boys 2 Favorite TV Show.Two and a Half Men Favorite Pro Athlete...Allen Iverson Favorite Class...Math Favorite Restaurant...Bishops Favorite Pro Team...Dallas Cowboys Hidden Talent...None Favorite Spot on Campus...Dorman Gym Coach Dolan on Mark Lafrenz: Mark brings more size, strength, and toughness to our frontline. He will sacrifice his body to get any loose ball or rebound. When you combine his athleticism, skill level, and toughness, he is one heck of a player. Personal: Full name is Mark Joseph Lafrenz Born on August 9, 1989 Son of Randy and Karen Lafrenz He has an older brother, Matt (23), who plays basketball at Iowa Wesleyan College, an older sister Melissa (21), and a twin brother, Mike, who plays basketball at the University of South Dakota... Works as a lifeguard during the summer Majoring in Sports Medicine. Jake Shonka #50 6 6, 245, Freshman Post, Tripoli, Iowa Tripoli High School 28 At UIU: Jake will be in his first year with the Peacocks after committing to them late in the spring of 2008 during his senior year. Prior to UIU: Jake played high school basketball at nearby Tripoli High School for UIU alum Rich Gilbert He was also a stand-out Center in football and 1st Basemen in baseball for the Tripoli Panthers his favorite sports moment from high school came in baseball against then-ranked #2 North Tama High School, when he broke up a no-hitter during his senior season...jake had an excellent high school season on the basketball court during his senior year, averaging over 10 points and eight rebounds a game for a team that advanced to the third round of district play before losing to West Central, the eventual district champion... He was chosen as an All-Conference player his senior year Jake got to know the Upper Iowa coaching staff and players over the last three years Jake s Favorites Favorite Food...Chili Favorite Band / Artist...Tim McGraw Favorite Movie...Dumb and Dumber Favorite TV Show...ESPN Sportscenter Favorite Pro Athlete...Morton Anderson Favorite Class...Freshman Seminar Favorite Restaurant...Carlos O Kellys Favorite Pro Team...New York Yankees Hidden Talent...Juggling Favorite Spot on Campus...Dorm Room Coach Dolan on Jake Shonka: Jake is very skilled around the basket with a nice 15 foot touch. He is a lot of fun to have around and I am looking forward to watching his development over the next 4 years on the basketball court. while attending the Upper Iowa Basketball School and Upper Iowa Elite Camp, which helped lead to his college decision. Personal: Full name is Jacob Paul Shonka Born on June 6, 1990 Son of Kevin and Sue Shonka Has one sibling, Kasey (22) Works for a construction company during the summer months in Cedar Falls Majoring in Communications.
Jared Herzberg #11 6 0, 165, Freshman Guard, Marengo, Iowa H-L-V High School At UIU: Jared was a spring c o m m i t m e n t for Coach Dolan and the Peacocks and will start his collegiate career this fall as a freshman. Jared s Favorites Favorite Food...Sirloin Steak Favorite Band / Artist...Keith Urban Favorite Movie...Happy Gilmore Favorite TV Show...House Favorite Pro Athlete...Deion Sanders Favorite Class...Physical Education Favorite Restaurant...Carlos O Kellys Favorite Pro Team...Jacksonville Jaguars Hidden Talent...Good Foosball Player Favorite Spot on Campus...Cafeteria Coach Dolan on Jared Herzberg: Jared provides us with more depth at the point-guard position after a successful high school career. He continues to improve on his overall skills each day and I expect him to have a successful career at UIU. Prior to UIU: Jared concluded his senior year at H-L-V High School with a 1A Third Place finish at the State Tournament...He averaged 13 points, eight assists, and four steals a game during his senior year on the team that finished the season with a 26-2 record...was named to the 1A All-State Team and selected to play in the Iowa Goal-Setters game following his high school career...set an H-L-V High School record for most assists in a single season (161) and holds the record for most assists in a career (450)... A three-time All-Conference basketball selection Member of the 4x400 track team that won conference four consecutive years An All- Conference selection in track all four years in high school An All-District selection in football after his junior and senior seasons. Personal: Full name is Jared Charly Herzberg...Born September 13, 1989...Son of Brenda and Dennis Herzberg...One older brother, Brian (25) and one older sister, Kacie (21)... Majoring in Physical Education. Domingo Kingsley Freshman Student Assistant, Harmony, Minn. Fillmore Central High School At UIU: Domingo begins his first year at Upper Iowa as a studentassistant for the men s basketball program. Prior to UIU: As a senior at Fillmore Central High School, he averaged 15 points, six assists and four steals per game, while guiding his team to a 16-3 record before losing in the First Round of the 1A Minnesota State Tournament...Selected to the All-Conference Honorable Mention Team following his senior season... Helped Fillmore Central High School earn a #1 Regional ranking prior to the state tournament Received the Hustle Award from his high school coach following his senior year for his efforts during practices and games Averaged eight points, three assists and two steals per game during his junior season...earned the 6th Man Award from his high school coach for his performance...earned four varsity letters in basketball...earned Honorable Mention All-Conference in football as a safety after his senior season...selected as team captain... Earned four varsity letters in football...ran track in high school and recorded a personal best in the mile run (4:30) during his senior year... Domingo s Favorites Favorite Food...Pizza Favorite Band / Artist...Akon Favorite Movie...Step Brothers Favorite TV Show...Fresh Prince Favorite Pro Athlete...Randy Moss Favorite Class...Hispanic Culutres Favorite Restaurant...Applebees Favorite Pro Team.New England Patriots Hidden Talent...Knows Movie Lines Favorite Spot on Campus..Dorman Gym Coach Dolan on Domingo Kingsley: Domingo has been a wonderful addition to the program. His positive attitude and work ethic is contagious and he s an absolute pleasure to be around. We re fortunate to have him involved. Earned two varsity letters in track... Ran track in high school and recorded a person best in the mile run (4:30) during his senior year and narrowly missed the Fillmore Central High School record Ran a 9:30 two-mile during his senior year Earned two varsity letters in track. Personal: Full name is Domingo Hoag Kingsley...Born May 27, 1990...Son of Kerry and Jane Kingsley...The youngest of four children, Domingo has two older brothers, Andrew (25) and Isaiah (24) and one older sister, Mamie (22)...Sports communication major. 29
Brian Dolan Head Coach William Jewell College, 1998 Upper Iowa University Men s Basketball Head Coach Brian Dolan enters his third year leading the Peacocks in the 2008-2009 season. The Amarillo, Texas native was hired on March 13, 2006, and has led the Peacocks since their first season as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). In his first year at Upper Iowa, Dolan inherited a rebuilding program that was in the midst of a transition from NCAA Division III to Division II. Although his team struggled at times during the first year, Dolan stuck to his recruiting and coaching philosophies and stayed the course. His patience and consistent values paid dividends at the end of last year, when the Peacocks went 9-7 during the final stretch of the 2007-2008 regular season. With another solid recruiting class on campus for 2008-2009, the future looks bright for Dolanís Peacocks. 30 Prior to taking over the reigns as Upper Iowa s 17th Head Men s Basketball Coach, Coach Dolan gained a wealth of knowledge as an assistant coach in the NCAA Division I ranks. Dolan came to Upper Iowa from the University of Texas-Pan American, where he served as an assistant coach for two years. He joined the UTPA staff in July 2004 and oversaw the operation procedures in the basketball office and handles various on-court coaching duties. Before joining UTPA, Dolan spent one season at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho. In his one season there, Dolan led a Golden Eagles team which captured the Region 18 Tournament title and advanced to the National Junior College Men s Basketball Tournament. His team finished 24-11 after losing in the second round of the National Tournament. At Southern Idaho, Coach Dolan was the team s Academic and Recruiting Coordinator and was responsible for developing scouting reports, breaking down game film, scheduling games, and organizing summer camps. From 2001-2003, Dolan was an assistant coach at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah, and was also Director of Summer Basketball Camps for the Thunderbirds. In his last season, Dolan was part of a Southern Utah program that reached the semifinals of the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament. The Thunderbirds accumulated a 22-33 record and 13-15 conference mark during his tenure on the coaching staff. Before joining the coaching staff at Southern Utah, Dolan served two seasons at Southwest Missouri State. In 1999-2000, the Bears finished second in the Missouri Valley Conference. SMSU concluded the season with a 23-11 record and advanced to the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. In 1998, Dolan served as the administrative assistant for Oral Roberts University under current University of Kansas head coach Bill Self. The Golden Eagles won the Mid-Continent Conference regular season title and finished second in the conference tournament that year. Dolan started his collegiate coaching career in 1995. After suffering an injury as a freshman basketball player in Liberty, Missouri, Dolan became the head coach of the womenís junior varsity basketball team as a sophomore. Dolan held the women s JV position for three years until he graduated in 1998 from William Jewel with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Administration for College Athletics. Dolan lives in Fayette and is the proud father of two children, son Pryor (4), and daughter Regan (2).
Greg Stephen Assistant Coach Buena Vista University, 2000 Greg Stephen joined the Upper Iowa University men s basketball coaching staff in the summer of 2007 and is entering his second season with the Peacocks. Prior to arriving at Upper Iowa, Stephen was the director and coach of the Iowa Barnstormers AAU basketball program for two years, 2005-07. The Monticello, Iowa native has been involved in AAU basketball for almost 10 years, organizing and coaching the Iowa Mavericks and Iowa Timberwolves programs before joining the Barnstormers in 2005. Before coaching select teams, Stephen was a middle school and high school coach for the Odebolt- Arthur and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Districts. At Upper Iowa, Stephen is the recruiting coordinator for the Peacocks and is responsible for post player development. Coach Stephen also assists in scouting, monitoring player s academic progress, and manages the strength and conditioning program for the Peacock players during the season. Stephen is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid. He was the Director of the Mercy Acceleration Sports Coach Dolan on Coach Stephen: Coach Stephen has a tremendous relationship with many of the state s high school coaches and AAU programs. Combine that with his strength and conditioning background and he s the perfect assistant. Performance Program for Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for seven years before coming to Upper Iowa University and becoming a full-time college coach. Stephen is a graduate of Monticello High School (IA) and Buena Vista University, where he earned a degree in Exercise Science. Keven Bradley Assistant Coach Lawrence University, 2006 Keven Bradley enters his second season with the Peacocks after joining Upper Iowa University in 2007. Before coming to Upper Iowa, Bradley served as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Lawrence University, for one season. Bradley transferred to Lawrence University for his junior and senior years, and was named to the All-Midwest Conference Team and Academic All-Conference Team during his senior year. During his senior year at Lawrence, the team went 25-1 and was ranked #1 in Division III for the last month of the season. He averaged 9.4 points per game and shot 56% from the floor and 36% from three. His career high of 33 points came against Ripon College, where he was 8 for 8 from the field including 5 for 5 from the three-point line. Before transferring to Lawrence University, Bradley played two seasons at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he was a player on the 2003-04 Division III National Championship Team. Overall, he finished his collegiate career with a combined record of 98-16 and participated in the NCAA the NCAA Tournament each season. Coach Dolan on Coach Bradley: We are very fortunate to have Coach Bradley on the staff. His work ethic is second to none and he brings a very high level of energy to practice everyday. He has a very bright future in this profession. As an assistant coach at Upper Iowa, Bradley is responsible for compliance, travel, film exchange, guard development, monitoring playerís academic progress and assists in scouting and recruiting. He is a graduate of Omro High School (WI) and Lawrence University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Education. 31
Cal Harms Champions Men s Basketball Locker Room On October 13, 2008, the men s basketball locker room was dedicated in the honor of Cal Harms. Harms, a 1948 graduate of Upper Iowa, gave 32 years of servitude to officiating the game of basketball. He worked 20 straight Iowa State Basketball Tournaments before retiring in 1987. He received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from the National Federation Interscholastic Officials Association (NFIOA) in 1983. In 1986 he was elected into the Upper Iowa University Hall of Fame and in 1989, he became the first Iowa sports official to be inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame. His dedication and commitment to basketball in the state of Iowa and Upper Iowa University can be matched by very few. Left to right: UIU Board of Trustee Member Bob Firth, honoree Cal Harms, Head Coach Brian Dolan, and UIU Board of Trustee Member Betty Firth Below: Coach Dolan introduces Cal Harms during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new men s basketball locker room. The Cal Harms Champions Men s Basketball locker room holds 21 new wood lockers, a new entertainment center and LCD television for the basketball team to utilize. 32
Upper Iowa University 2009 Basketball School SESSION GRADES DATES Session 1 - Elite School High Level Varsity Boys Friday June 5 - and Incoming Saturday June 6 College Freshman Session 2 - Team Camp #1 High School Teams Sunday June 7 Session 3 - Team Camp #2 High School Teams Sunday June 28 Session 4 - Instructional School Incoming 5th Graders - Sunday July 12 - Incoming College Wednesday July 15 Freshman Thanks to all the campers who attended in 2008. Hope to see everyone again this summer! Visit Our Website: www.upperiowaathletics.com Or Call: (563) 425-5390 For More Information and a Brochure 33
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference University of Minnesota, Crookston Crookston, Minnesota University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota Northern State University Aberdeen, South Dakota Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, Minnesota Augustana College Sioux Falls, South Dakota Wayne State College Wayne, Nebraska NSIC TERRITORY NORTH DAKOTA SOUTH DAKOTA NEBRASKA MINNESOTA Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, Minnesota St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, Minnesota Concordia University-St. Paul St. Paul, Minnesota Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, Minnesota Winona State University Winona, Minnesota Upper Iowa University Fayette, Iowa AugustAnA College Bemidji state university ConCordiA university-st. PAul university of mary university of minnesota, Crookston university of minnesota duluth minnesota state university, mankato minnesota state university moorhead northern state university southwest minnesota state university st. Cloud state university upper iowa university wayne state College winona state university IOWA Founded in 1932, the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) has enjoyed a varied existence in the upper Midwest region it calls home. In the spring of 1992 the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) was formed out of the merger of the NIC, the men s conference, and the women s Northern Sun Conference (NSC). The NSC had existed since 1979. The NSIC is currently made up of institutions from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota. In the 2008-09 academic year, the NSIC expanded to a 14-team league with the addition of Augustana College, University of Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State University, Mankato and St. Cloud State University. Since 1932, various institutions have competed in the NSIC. Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Winona State University are charter members and have remained in the conference for the 76 years of its existence. Minnesota State University, Mankato and St. Cloud State were also charter members, but left the league in 1981 (MSU left the league in 1969 and returned in 1977). The University of Minnesota Duluth, which departed the league in 2005-06 through 2007-08 seasons, was also an original member. Other current members joined in later years: Southwest Minnesota State University in 1969, Northern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (Nebraska) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota, Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006 and Augustana College in 2008. The University of Minnesota, Morris became a league member in 1966, however, the Cougars opted for the NCAA Division III ranks in 2003. Michigan Tech was part of the NIC from 1969 to 1977 as well. Before the NSIC became eligible for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship competition in 1995, its member institutions had an extremely rich tradition in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The NIC s and NSC s tenure in the NAIA included several national championship teams and individuals as well as many national qualifiers. The NSIC has gained national recognition in recent years as three teams have won National Championships. Winona State men s basketball dynasty made three straight trips to the NCAA Division II National Championship game, winning the 2006 and 2008 games and losing the 2007 game on last second shot. During that period they won an NCAA record 57 consecutive games. Concordia University St. Paul garnered the first women s title in 2007 as its women s volleyball team won the National Championship. Since 2000, the NSIC has participated in one of two officially-sanctioned NCAA Division II football bowl games in the country. Dating back to 1948, the Mineral Water Bowl is hosted by the Quarterback Club of Excelsior Springs, Mo. The game matches the highestfinishing team from the NSIC not selected for the NCAA Division II playoffs against the highest-finishing team from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) not participating in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The first NSIC/MIAA meeting in 2000 marked the Mineral Water Bowl s inaugural year of the Division II era. Winona State defeated Missouri Western State, 43-41, in triple overtime, marking the Warriors first-ever postseason win at the Division II level. The league gears up for the upcoming academic year with the annual NSIC Summer Kickoff Event the last weekend in July. The event includes the NSIC Golf Tournament, Hall of Fame Banquet, officiating clinics and meetings involving the conference leadership. The Northern Sun Showcase television program returns to the airwaves again on Fox Sports Net North. Also, the Northern Sun Spotlight radio show will air on stations throughout the Midwest for 20 weeks during 2008-09 sports season. Over the years the NSIC, comprised of schools of modest size, has provided extremely competitive intercollegiate athletic programs for its members. Although the programs are not designed to be equal to Division I athletics, many former NSIC athletes have distinguished themselves in national and international competition. Each member school emphasizes the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. As some affiliated with the conference have coined, the NSIC quite possibly is, the most competitive conference in NCAA Division II. 34
Preseason release For ImmedIate release Men s BasketBall release october 22, 2008 www.northernsun.org Nick Kornder Asst. Commissioner for Media Relations 161 St. Anthony Ave. Ste 920 St. Paul, MN 55103 P: 651.288.4017 F: 651.224.8583 Kornder@northernsun.org NSIC Preseason Player of the Year Kevin Ratzsch F, 6-7, 180, Sr. Bloomington, Ill. Bloomington HS Northern State Northern State s Kevin Ratzsch has been selected the 2008-09 NSIC Preseason Player of the Year, as voted on by the league coaches. Ratzsch, already named to the 2008-09 Street & Smith s Preseason All- American Second Team this season, finished fourth in the conference in scoring last year with 16.8 points per game (555 pts). He also had a team-best 33 steals to go along with 44 blocks on the defensive end of the floor for the Wolves. A first team all-conference selection the last two years, Ratzsch surpassed 1,000 points in his career on January 19, 2008. He was also a member of the North Central All- Region Tournament Team last year and was named to the NABC Division II All-North Central District First Team. Ratzsch helped lead the Wolves to a 29-4 mark last year, with all four losses coming at the hands of the National Champions of Winona State. 2008-09 NSIC MBB Coaches Preseason Poll 1. Minnesota State (7)... 176 2. Northern State (5)... 169 3. Winona State (2)... 159 4. Augustana College... 139 5. St. Cloud State... 131 6. Minnesota Duluth... 118 7. SMSU... 116 8. Concordia-St. Paul... 103 9. Wayne State... 76 10. MSU Moorhead... 69 11. Upper Iowa... 68 12. University of Mary... 55 13. Bemidji State... 51 14. Minnesota Crookston... 26 ( ) First Place Votes Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Men s Basketball Standings 2007-08 Final Standings (-------NSIC Games -------) (----------All Games----------) W L Win % GP PF PA W L Win % GP PF PA Winona State * & ^ 18 0 1.000 18 1480 1043 38 1.974 39 3233 2407 Northern State ^ 16 2.889 18 1355 1116 29 4.879 33 2540 2125 Southwest Minnesota State 11 7.611 18 1247 1163 17 12.586 29 2043 1918 Concordia St. Paul 10 8.556 18 1241 1218 16 12.571 28 1951 1876 Wayne State (NE) 10 8.556 18 1221 1265 16 13.552 29 1980 2063 Upper Iowa 8 10.444 18 1207 1284 9 19.321 28 1802 2017 Minnesota State Moorhead 7 11.389 18 1165 1195 14 14.500 28 1907 1905 Mary 5 13.278 18 1182 1353 8 20.286 28 1873 2127 Bemidji State 3 15.167 18 1078 1282 6 21.222 27 1647 1956 Minnesota Crookston 2 16.111 18 1119 1376 5 22.185 27 1773 2112 Minnesota State * ^ 11 1.917 12 982 875 22-7.759 29 2335 2086 Augustana ^ 8 4.667 12 957 878 22-9.710 31 2466 2222 St. Cloud State 5 7.417 12 881 941 17-11.607 28 2105 1996 Minnesota Duluth 2 10.167 12 781 868 9-19.321 28 1844 1920 * Regular Season Champion & Tournament Champions ^Regional Qualifier Minnesota State Tabbed Favorite in 2008-09 NSIC MBB Preseason Coaches Poll Minnesota State University, Mankato was picked as the 2008-09 NSIC Preseason favorites as chosen by the league coaches. The Mavericks received seven first place votes and 176 points to edge Northern State by seven points. The Wolves had five first place votes of their own and totaled 169 points, ten ahead of defending NCAA DII National Champions of Winona State (159). Augustana College (139) and St. Cloud State (131) round out the top five teams in the poll. Minnesota State, which finished 22-7 a year ago and advanced to their fourth consecutive NCAA Division II tournament, return three starters from last year s squad and are ranked sixth in the DII Bulletin Preseason Poll. Winona State is the only other team from the region ranked in the poll as they came in at number eight. NSIC Preseason Player of the Year honors go to Northern State s Kevin Ratzsch (Sr., F, Bloomington, Ill.), who garnered nearly all the votes for the award. Ratzsch has already been named to the Street & Smith Preseason All-American Second Team after finishing fourth in the NSIC in scoring a year ago (16.8 ppg). Ratzsch helped the Wolves to a 29-4 record, with all four losses coming against the National Champions of Winona State. The 2008-09 season tips off on November 7th as Winona State, SMSU and Minnesota Duluth take part in the Disney East and West Tipoff Classics. WatCh all NSIC home BaSKetBall GaMeS WeBCaStS Free & live at www.northernsun.tv The NSIC is a 14-team, 17-sport, NCAA Division II Conference with teams located in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Augustana College Bemidji State Concordia - St. Paul University of Mary Minnesota, Crookston Minnesota Duluth Minnesota State University, Mankato MSU Moorhead Northern State Southwest Minnesota State St. Cloud State Upper Iowa Wayne State Winona State 35
2007-08 NSIC Final Standings & All-Conference Teams 2007-08 NSIC FINAL STANDINGS (--------------------NSIC GAMES--------------------) (--------------------ALL GAMES--------------------) W L Win % GP PF PA W L Win % GP PF PA Winona State $*&^ 18 0 1.000 18 1480 1043 38 1.974 39 3233 2407 Northern State ^ 16 2.889 18 1355 1116 29 4.879 33 2540 2125 SW Minnesota State 11 7.611 18 1247 1163 17 12.586 29 2043 1918 Concordia St. Paul 10 8.556 18 1241 1218 16 12.571 28 1951 1876 Wayne State (NE) 10 8.556 18 1221 1265 16 13.552 29 1980 2063 Upper Iowa 8 10.444 18 1207 1284 9 19.321 28 1802 2017 MSU Moorhead 7 11.389 18 1165 1195 14 14.500 28 1907 1905 Mary 5 13.278 18 1182 1353 8 20.286 28 1873 2127 Bemidji State 3 15.167 18 1078 1282 6 21.222 27 1647 1956 Minnesota Crookston 2 16.111 18 1119 1376 5 22.185 27 1773 2112 $ NCAA National Champion * Regular Season Champion & Tournament Champions ^Regional Qualifier % NSIC Regular Season Champions & Tournament Champions - NCAA National Runners-Up *Not eligible for NSIC Tournament 2007-08 NSIC MEN S BASKETBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM 2007-08 NSIC Player of the Year 2007-08 NSIC Defensive Player of the Year John Smith, Winona State University Jonte Flowers, Winona State University 2007-08 NSIC Co-Newcomers of the Year 2007-08 NSIC Coach of the Year Matt Lesan, Upper Iowa University Mike Leaf, Winona State University Justyn Burgess, Minnesota State University Moorhead First Team Pos. Yr. Ht. School Hometown 32 Craig Heiman F So. 6-5 Concordia-St. Paul Marshall, Wis. 13 Kevin Ratzsch F R-Jr. 6-5 Northern State Bloomington, Ill. 30 Bryce Caldwell G Sr. 5-11 Wayne State Davenport, Iowa 21 Jonte Flowers G Sr. 6-4 Winona State Cottage Grove, Wis. 42 John Smith F Sr. 6-8 Winona State Johnsburg, Ill. Second Team Pos. Yr. Ht. School Hometown 32 Eric Erdmann F Fr. 6-5 University of Mary Fargo, N.D. 15 Levi Hamilton F Jr. 6-6 Northern State Lincoln, Neb. 2 Craig Nelson G R-Sr. 5-11 Northern State Mayville, N.D. 22 Matt Fletcher G Sr. 6-2 Southwest Minnesota St. North Branch, Minn. 5 Jamar Diggs G So. 6-2 Wayne State Minneapolis, Minn. Third Team Pos. Yr. Ht. School Hometown 30 James Metcalf G Sr. 6-3 Concordia-St. Paul Killeen, Texas 25 Travis Krenske G Sr. 6-2 Southwest Minnesota St. Faribault, Minn. 4 Quincy Henderson G Sr. 6-5 Winona State Madison, Wis. 5 Luke Wicks G/F Sr. 6-1 Northern State Gillette, Wyo. 1 Jude Roybal G Sr. 5-9 Upper Iowa Albuquerque, N.M. 36
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2007-08 NSIC Men s Basketball Team Statistics SCORING OFFENSE ## Team G W-L Pts Avg/G 1.Winona State... 39 38-1 3233 82.9 2.Northern State... 33 29-4 2540 77.0 3.Southwest Minnesota. 29 17-12 2043 70.4 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 16-12 1951 69.7 5.Wayne State... 29 16-13 1980 68.3 6.MSU Moorhead... 28 14-14 1907 68.1 7.University of Mary.. 28 8-20 1873 66.9 8.Minnesota, Crookston 27 5-22 1773 65.7 9.Upper Iowa... 28 9-19 1802 64.4 10.Bemidji State... 27 6-21 1647 61.0 SCORING DEFENSE ## Team G Pts Avg/G 1.Winona State... 39 2407 61.7 2.Northern State... 33 2125 64.4 3.Southwest Minnesota. 29 1918 66.1 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 1876 67.0 5.MSU Moorhead... 28 1905 68.0 6.Wayne State... 29 2063 71.1 7.Upper Iowa... 28 2017 72.0 8.Bemidji State... 27 1956 72.4 9.University of Mary.. 28 2127 76.0 10.Minnesota, Crookston 27 2112 78.2 SCORING MARGIN ## Team G OFF DEF Margin 1.Winona State... 39 82.9 61.7 +21.2 2.Northern State... 33 77.0 64.4 +12.6 3.Southwest Minnesota. 29 70.4 66.1 +4.3 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 69.7 67.0 +2.7 5.MSU Moorhead... 28 68.1 68.0 +0.1 6.Wayne State... 29 68.3 71.1-2.9 7.Upper Iowa... 28 64.4 72.0-7.7 8.University of Mary.. 28 66.9 76.0-9.1 9.Bemidji State... 27 61.0 72.4-11.4 10.Minnesota, Crookston 27 65.7 78.2-12.6 FREE THROW PERCENTAGES ## Team G FTM FTA Pct 1.Winona State... 39 638 853.748 2.Northern State... 33 457 619.738 3.Upper Iowa... 28 343 487.704 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 326 468.697 5.Southwest Minnesota. 29 415 596.696 6.University of Mary.. 28 292 428.682 7.MSU Moorhead... 28 366 537.682 8.Minnesota, Crookston 27 330 494.668 9.Wayne State... 29 342 524.653 10.Bemidji State... 27 306 498.614 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGES ## Team G FG FGA Pct 1.Northern State... 33 257 577.445 2.Winona State... 39 341 876.389 3.Southwest Minnesota. 29 210 543.387 4.University of Mary.. 28 187 488.383 5.Minnesota, Crookston 27 159 415.383 6.Upper Iowa... 28 191 507.377 7.Wayne State... 29 184 495.372 8.MSU Moorhead... 28 191 515.371 9.Bemidji State... 27 143 428.334 10.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 163 492.331 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PCT DEFENSE ## Team G FG FGA Pct 1.Northern State... 33 205 634.323 2.Wayne State... 29 206 589.350 3.Winona State... 39 232 641.362 4.Upper Iowa... 28 180 492.366 5.MSU Moorhead... 28 193 527.366 6.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 173 471.367 7.Bemidji State... 27 170 449.379 8.Southwest Minnesota. 29 172 450.382 9.Minnesota, Crookston 27 181 458.395 10.University of Mary.. 28 178 412.432 REBOUNDING OFFENSE ## Team G Reb Avg/G 1.Wayne State... 29 1080 37.2 2.Winona State... 39 1421 36.4 3.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 981 35.0 4.Northern State... 33 1135 34.4 5.Bemidji State... 27 926 34.3 6.Minnesota, Crookston 27 923 34.2 7.Southwest Minnesota. 29 976 33.7 8.MSU Moorhead... 28 916 32.7 9.Upper Iowa... 28 857 30.6 10.University of Mary.. 28 805 28.8 REBOUNDING DEFENSE ## Team G Reb Avg/G 1.Southwest Minnesota. 29 843 29.1 2.Northern State... 33 1039 31.5 3.Upper Iowa... 28 895 32.0 4.MSU Moorhead... 28 923 33.0 5.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 927 33.1 6.University of Mary.. 28 945 33.8 7.Winona State... 39 1342 34.4 8.Wayne State... 29 999 34.4 9.Minnesota, Crookston 27 954 35.3 10.Bemidji State... 27 1004 37.2 ASSISTS ## Team G Assists Avg/G 1.Winona State... 39 674 17.28 2.Upper Iowa... 28 407 14.54 3.Northern State... 33 476 14.42 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 401 14.32 5.Minnesota, Crookston 27 371 13.74 6.Wayne State... 29 388 13.38 7.University of Mary.. 28 373 13.32 8.Bemidji State... 27 348 12.89 9.Southwest Minnesota. 29 373 12.86 10.MSU Moorhead... 28 340 12.14 STEALS ## Team G Steals Avg/G 1.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 240 8.57 2.Winona State... 39 330 8.46 3.MSU Moorhead... 28 221 7.89 4.Southwest Minnesota. 29 218 7.52 5.Upper Iowa... 28 178 6.36 6.Northern State... 33 196 5.94 7.Minnesota, Crookston 27 160 5.93 8.Wayne State... 29 171 5.90 9.University of Mary.. 28 158 5.64 10.Bemidji State... 27 142 5.26 TURNOVER MARGIN ## Team G TEAM Avg OPP Avg Mar 1.Winona State... 39 406 10.4 657 16.8 +6.44 2.Southwest Minnesota. 29 360 12.4 400 13.8 +1.38 3.MSU Moorhead... 28 413 14.8 431 15.4 +0.64 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 415 14.8 431 15.4 +0.57 5.Northern State... 33 427 12.9 435 13.2 +0.24 6.University of Mary.. 28 414 14.8 363 13.0-1.82 7.Upper Iowa... 28 442 15.8 379 13.5-2.25 8.Wayne State... 29 436 15.0 363 12.5-2.52 9.Minnesota, Crookston 27 444 16.4 349 12.9-3.52 10.Bemidji State... 27 469 17.4 352 13.0-4.33 ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO ## Team G Asst Avg Turn Avg Rat 1.Winona State... 39 674 17.3 406 10.4 1.66 2.Northern State... 33 476 14.4 427 12.9 1.11 3.Southwest Minnesota. 29 373 12.9 360 12.4 1.04 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 401 14.3 415 14.8 0.97 5.Upper Iowa... 28 407 14.5 442 15.8 0.92 6.University of Mary.. 28 373 13.3 414 14.8 0.90 7.Wayne State... 29 388 13.4 436 15.0 0.89 8.Minnesota, Crookston 27 371 13.7 444 16.4 0.84 9.MSU Moorhead... 28 340 12.1 413 14.8 0.82 10.Bemidji State... 27 348 12.9 469 17.4 0.74 FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGES ## Team G FG FGA Pct 1.Northern State... 33 913 1790.510 2.Winona State... 39 1127 2349.480 3.University of Mary.. 28 697 1513.461 4.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 731 1621.451 5.Southwest Minnesota. 29 709 1577.450 6.MSU Moorhead... 28 675 1504.449 7.Wayne State... 29 727 1657.439 8.Upper Iowa... 28 634 1451.437 9.Bemidji State... 27 599 1423.421 10.Minnesota, Crookston 27 642 1527.420 FIELD GOAL PCT DEFENSE ## Team G FG FGA Pct 1.Winona State... 39 899 2220.405 2.Northern State... 33 750 1840.408 3.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 671 1530.439 4.Bemidji State... 27 702 1590.442 5.MSU Moorhead... 28 660 1491.443 6.Wayne State... 29 753 1693.445 7.Southwest Minnesota. 29 701 1500.467 8.Upper Iowa... 28 700 1480.473 9.University of Mary.. 28 727 1512.481 10.Minnesota, Crookston 27 759 1565.485 REBOUNDING MARGIN ## Team G TEAM Avg OPP Avg Margin 1.Southwest Minnesota. 29 976 33.7 843 29.1 +4.6 2.Northern State... 33 1135 34.4 1039 31.5 +2.9 3.Wayne State... 29 1080 37.2 999 34.4 +2.8 4.Winona State... 39 1421 36.4 1342 34.4 +2.0 5.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 981 35.0 927 33.1 +1.9 6.MSU Moorhead... 28 916 32.7 923 33.0-0.2 7.Minnesota, Crookston 27 923 34.2 954 35.3-1.1 8.Upper Iowa... 28 857 30.6 895 32.0-1.4 9.Bemidji State... 27 926 34.3 1004 37.2-2.9 10.University of Mary.. 28 805 28.8 945 33.8-5.0 BLOCKED SHOTS ## Team G Blocks Avg/G 1.Winona State... 39 220 5.64 2.Concordia-St. Paul.. 28 118 4.21 3.Bemidji State... 27 107 3.96 4.Northern State... 33 124 3.76 5.Wayne State... 29 99 3.41 6.MSU Moorhead... 28 93 3.32 7.University of Mary.. 28 84 3.00 8.Minnesota, Crookston 27 72 2.67 9.Upper Iowa... 28 58 2.07 10.Southwest Minnesota. 29 46 1.59 38
2007-08 NSIC Men s Basketball Individual Statistics SCORING ## Player-Team G FG 3FG FT Pts Avg/G 1.Heiman, Craig-CSP... 28 177 60 91 505 18.0 2.Flowers, Jonte-WSU... 36 248 45 104 645 17.9 3.Smith, John-WSU... 39 239 19 187 684 17.5 4.Ratzsch, Kevin-NSU... 33 219 62 55 555 16.8 5.Diggs, Jamar-WSC... 29 164 23 111 462 15.9 6.Caldwell, Bryce-WSC... 29 155 111 35 456 15.7 7.Erdmann, Eric-MARY... 28 152 27 63 394 14.1 8.Fletcher, Matt-SMSU... 29 121 82 70 394 13.6 9.Krenske, Travis-SMSU... 29 129 77 52 387 13.3 10.Cadwell, Matt-CSP... 21 99 23 50 271 12.9 11.LESAN,MATT-UIU... 28 99 45 106 349 12.5 12.Hamilton, Levi-NSU... 33 161 5 69 396 12.0 13.Nelson, Craig-NSU... 29 101 73 60 335 11.6 14.Metcalf, James-CSP... 28 120 25 49 314 11.2 15.Johnson, David-WSU... 39 141 77 75 434 11.1 REBOUNDING ## Player-Team G OFF DEF TOT Avg/G 1.Smith, John-WSU... 39 103 224 327 8.4 2.Thomas, Jonathon-WSC... 28 76 115 191 6.8 3.DeMasi, Ross-SMSU... 29 83 114 197 6.8 4.Metcalf, James-CSP... 28 69 121 190 6.8 5.O Neal, Jamal-MSUM... 28 49 138 187 6.7 6.Rathje, Matt-WSC... 29 80 94 174 6.0 7.Smith, Alex-BSU... 26 34 121 155 6.0 8.Ratzsch, Kevin-NSU... 33 53 134 187 5.7 9.Henderson, Quincy-WSU... 38 76 139 215 5.7 10.Diggs, Jamar-WSC... 29 35 129 164 5.7 11.Flowers, Jonte-WSU... 36 61 132 193 5.4 12.Thomas, Robert-NSU... 33 64 111 175 5.3 13.Kollar, Joey-UMC... 27 36 104 140 5.2 14.Heiman, Craig-CSP... 28 56 87 143 5.1 15.Peddycoart, Justin-UMC... 24 55 65 120 5.0 FIELD GOAL PCT (Min. 3.0 made per game) ## Player-Team G FG FGA Pct 1.Hamilton, Levi-NSU... 33 161 266.605 2.DeMasi, Ross-SMSU... 29 101 179.564 3.Cubie, Akeem-UMC... 27 98 182.538 4.Andrews, Kevin-SMSU... 29 101 193.523 5.O Neal, Jamal-MSUM... 28 114 218.523 6.Rathje, Matt-WSC... 29 115 222.518 7.Smith, John-WSU... 39 239 463.516 8.Ratzsch, Kevin-NSU... 33 219 426.514 9.Flowers, Jonte-WSU... 36 248 483.513 10.Metcalf, James-CSP... 28 120 234.513 11.Thomas, Jonathon-WSC... 28 112 220.509 12.Nelson, Craig-NSU... 29 101 200.505 13.Smith, Alex-BSU... 26 96 196.490 14.Johnson, David-WSU... 39 141 297.475 15.Erdmann, Eric-MARY... 28 152 327.465 ASSISTS ## Player-Team G Assts Avg/G 1.Diggs, Jamar-WSC... 29 139 4.79 2.Cunningham, Mike-CSP... 27 121 4.48 3.ROYBAL,JUDE-UIU... 28 121 4.32 4.Caldwell, Bryce-WSC... 29 96 3.31 5.Flowers, Jonte-WSU... 36 113 3.14 6.Fischer, Ben-WSU... 37 116 3.14 7.Birr, Jason-CSP... 28 87 3.11 8.Whipple, Travis-WSU... 39 121 3.10 9.Engelhardt, Jordan-MARY.. 27 77 2.85 10.Scott, Kyle-BSU... 24 65 2.71 FREE THROW PCT (Min. 2.0 made per game) ## Player-Team G FTM FTA Pct 1.Nelson, Craig-NSU... 29 60 65.923 2.Fletcher, Matt-SMSU... 29 70 81.864 3.Haake, Seth-BSU... 26 52 64.813 4.Heiman, Craig-CSP... 28 91 114.798 5.Wicks, Luke-NSU... 33 67 84.798 6.LESAN,MATT-UIU... 28 106 133.797 7.Henderson, Quincy-WSU... 38 82 103.796 8.ADKINS,AJ-UIU... 28 57 72.792 9.Erdmann, Eric-MARY... 28 63 80.788 10.Peschong, Andrew-SMSU... 29 61 81.753 STEALS ## Player-Team G Stls Avg/G 1.Flowers, Jonte-WSU... 36 121 3.36 2.Diggs, Jamar-WSC... 29 57 1.97 3.Cadwell, Matt-CSP... 21 39 1.86 4.Birr, Jason-CSP... 28 50 1.79 5.Cunningham, Mike-CSP... 27 48 1.78 6.Krome, Ryan-SMSU... 29 45 1.55 7.ROYBAL,JUDE-UIU... 28 40 1.43 8.Krenske, Travis-SMSU... 29 37 1.28 9.O Neal, Jamal-MSUM... 28 35 1.25 10.Fischer, Ben-WSU... 37 46 1.24 3-POINT FG PCT (Min. 1.0 made per game) ## Player-Team G 3FG FGA Pct 1.Nelson, Craig-NSU... 29 73 147.497 2.Ratzsch, Kevin-NSU... 33 62 128.484 3.ROYBAL,JUDE-UIU... 28 40 86.465 4.Wicks, Luke-NSU... 33 61 135.452 5.Johnson, David-WSU... 39 77 174.443 6.Whipple, Travis-WSU... 39 58 132.439 7.LESAN,MATT-UIU... 28 45 103.437 8.Rozell, Ryan-MSUM... 28 45 105.429 9.Thompson, Andy-MSUM... 28 46 108.426 10.Caldwell, Bryce-WSC... 29 111 263.422 3-POINT FG MADE ## Player-Team G 3FG Avg/G 1.Caldwell, Bryce-WSC... 29 111 3.83 2.Fletcher, Matt-SMSU... 29 82 2.83 3.Krenske, Travis-SMSU... 29 77 2.66 4.Nelson, Craig-NSU... 29 73 2.52 5.Heiman, Craig-CSP... 28 60 2.14 6.Johnson, David-WSU... 39 77 1.97 7.Evans, Arron-BSU... 26 50 1.92 8.Ratzsch, Kevin-NSU... 33 62 1.88 9.Wicks, Luke-NSU... 33 61 1.85 10.Cummings, Bryce-UMC... 26 44 1.69 ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO (Min. 3.0 assists/game) ## Player-Team G Asst Avg Turn Avg Ratio 1.Fischer, Ben-WSU... 37 116 3.1 35 0.9 3.31 2.Whipple, Travis-WSU... 39 121 3.1 37 0.9 3.27 3.Birr, Jason-CSP... 28 87 3.1 43 1.5 2.02 4.ROYBAL,JUDE-UIU... 28 121 4.3 76 2.7 1.59 5.Cunningham, Mike-CSP... 27 121 4.5 83 3.1 1.46 6.Diggs, Jamar-WSC... 29 139 4.8 100 3.4 1.39 7.Flowers, Jonte-WSU... 36 113 3.1 85 2.4 1.33 8.Caldwell, Bryce-WSC... 29 96 3.3 74 2.6 1.30 BLOCKED SHOTS ## Player-Team G Blocks Avg/G 1.Smith, John-WSU... 39 106 2.72 2.Smith, Alex-BSU... 26 42 1.62 3.Thomas, Robert-NSU... 33 44 1.33 4.Ratzsch, Kevin-NSU... 33 42 1.27 5.Nelson, Kyle-MSUM... 28 35 1.25 6.Chany, Chuol-CSP... 27 33 1.22 Thurston, Sean-WSC... 27 33 1.22 8.Peddycoart, Justin-UMC... 24 25 1.04 9.Erdmann, Eric-MARY... 28 29 1.04 10.Johnson, Jimmy-BSU... 27 27 1.00 OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS ## Player-Team G No. Avg/G 1.DeMasi, Ross-SMSU... 29 83 2.86 2.Rathje, Matt-WSC... 29 80 2.76 3.Thomas, Jonathon-WSC... 28 76 2.71 4.Smith, John-WSU... 39 103 2.64 5.Metcalf, James-CSP... 28 69 2.46 6.Peddycoart, Justin-UMC... 24 55 2.29 7.Henderson, Quincy-WSU... 38 76 2.00 Heiman, Craig-CSP... 28 56 2.00 9.Thomas, Robert-NSU... 33 64 1.94 10.Andrews, Kevin-SMSU... 29 54 1.86 DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS ## Player-Team G No. Avg/G 1.Smith, John-WSU... 39 224 5.74 2.O Neal, Jamal-MSUM... 28 138 4.93 3.Smith, Alex-BSU... 26 121 4.65 4.Diggs, Jamar-WSC... 29 129 4.45 5.Metcalf, James-CSP... 28 121 4.32 6.Thomas, Jonathon-WSC... 28 115 4.11 7.Ratzsch, Kevin-NSU... 33 134 4.06 8.DeMasi, Ross-SMSU... 29 114 3.93 9.Kollar, Joey-UMC... 27 104 3.85 10.Flowers, Jonte-WSU... 36 132 3.67 39
Upper Iowa University 2007-2008 Final Team Statistics RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES (9-19) (6-7) (3-10) (0-2) CONFERENCE (8-10) (5-4) (3-6) (0-0) NON-CONFERENCE (1-9) (1-3) (0-4) (0-2) ---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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 LESAN,MATT... 28-26 788 28.1 99-222.446 45-103.437 106-133.797 11 52 63 2.3 58 2 48 44 1 29 349 12.5 01 ROYBAL,JUDE... 28-27 877 31.3 98-221.443 40-86.465 42-59.712 7 41 48 1.7 57 3 121 76 2 40 278 9.9 10 ADKINS,AJ... 28-2 569 20.3 84-227.370 43-121.355 57-72.792 30 57 87 3.1 62 1 26 54 10 24 268 9.6 60 UHLENHOPP,MARCUS... 7-2 160 22.9 15-48.313 10-31.323 8-10.800 2 20 22 3.1 9 0 8 16 0 1 48 6.9 03 BESTUL,DAN... 27-26 673 24.9 68-136.500 23-48.479 14-24.583 12 65 77 2.9 46 0 41 35 3 14 173 6.4 32 GROSS,NEIL... 28-26 627 22.4 50-137.365 18-74.243 26-42.619 24 82 106 3.8 65 3 31 36 3 19 144 5.1 33 KRAMER,NICK... 28-6 412 14.7 64-100.640 0-0.000 13-18.722 37 46 83 3.0 74 3 21 31 20 9 141 5.0 23 KRAMER,ALEX... 28-2 534 19.1 51-136.375 4-20.200 17-37.459 30 71 101 3.6 38 0 36 45 4 10 123 4.4 52 SCHMITT,STORM... 26-8 340 13.1 48-88.545 0-0.000 12-26.462 18 41 59 2.3 64 2 19 24 2 5 108 4.2 00 SULLIVAN,CHRIS... 28-14 374 13.4 31-68.456 0-2.000 32-44.727 44 52 96 3.4 54 1 27 21 11 19 94 3.4 04 ADAMS,CHANDLER... 28-1 257 9.2 24-62.387 8-21.381 15-20.750 0 17 17 0.6 20 0 28 44 2 7 71 2.5 45 MELEGA,MITCH... 10-0 39 3.9 2-6.333 0-1.000 0-0.000 0 1 1 0.1 5 0 1 6 0 1 4 0.4 12 HIKITA,YOHEI... 3-0 0 0.0 0-0.000 0-0.000 1-2.500 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.3 TEAM... 46 50 96 3.4 0 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total... 28 5650 634-1451.437 191-507.377 343-487.704 261 595 856 30.6 552 16 407 442 58 178 1802 64.4 Opponents... 28 5650 700-1480.473 180-492.366 437-617.708 275 621 896 32.0 475-414 379 113 221 2017 72.0 TEAM STATISTICS UIU OPP ------------------------------------------------------- SCORING... 1802 2017 Points per game... 64.4 72.0 Scoring margin... -7.7 - FIELD GOALS-ATT... 634-1451 700-1480 Field goal pct....437.473 3 POINT FG-ATT... 191-507 180-492 3-point FG pct....377.366 3-pt FG made per game.. 6.8 6.4 FREE THROWS-ATT... 343-487 437-617 Free throw pct....704.708 REBOUNDS... 856 896 Rebounds per game... 30.6 32.0 Rebounding margin... -1.4 - ASSISTS... 407 414 Assists per game... 14.5 14.8 TURNOVERS... 442 379 Turnovers per game... 15.8 13.5 Turnover margin... -2.2 - Assist/turnover ratio.. 0.9 1.1 STEALS... 178 221 Steals per game... 6.4 7.9 BLOCKS... 58 113 Blocks per game... 2.1 4.0 WINNING STREAK... 0 - Home win streak... 0 - ATTENDANCE... 4475 18243 Home games-avg/game... 13-344 13-1351 Neutral site-avg/game.. - 2-342 SCORE BY PERIODS: 1st 2nd OT Total ------------------------------ ---- ---- ---- ---- Upper Iowa University... 871 905 26-1802 Opponents... 1009 991 17-2017 DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATTEND ------------ -------------------- --- ----- ------ 11/16/07 at Missouri Western L 69-76 1433 11-17-07 vs Washburn L 44-76 684 11/24/07 OAKLAND CITY L 63-79 300 11/27/07 AUGUSTANA (SD) L 55-70 250 *11/30/07 at Northern State L 52-77 2674 *12/01/07 at University of Mary L 82-92 1432 12/05/07 at St. Cloud State L 49-72 2102 *12/8/07 at Winona State L 58-84 1609 12/11/07 at North Dakota L 51-65 1752 12/15/07 MINNESOTA STATE L 78-93 200 12/22/07 vs North Dakota L 46-59 - 12/30/07 OAKLAND CITY W 77-67 225 *01/04/08 WAYNE STATE L 72-74 300 *01/05/08 SW MINNESOTA STATE W 76-72 300 *01/11/08 at Concordia-St. Paul W 71-68 298 *01/12/08 at MSU Moorhead L 47-72 602 *01/18/08 BEMIDJI STATE W 73-54 350 *01/19/08 MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON W 70-54 350 *01/25/08 UNIVERSITY OF MARY W OT 65-64 400 *01/26/08 NORTHERN STATE L 56-77 450 *02/02/08 WINONA STATE L 62-72 600 *02/08/08 at SW Minnesota State L 76-88 1892 *02/09/08 at Wayne State L 67-68 1056 *02/15/08 MSU MOORHEAD W 64-56 350 *02/16/08 CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL L 61-79 400 *02/22/08 at Minnesota, Crookston W OT 91-83 185 *02/23/08 at Bemidji State W 64-50 602 %03/01/08 at SW Minnesota State L 63-76 1922 * denotes conference game % denotes conference tournament game 40
Upper Iowa Basketball Record Book UIU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Most Points in a Career 2,194 Jim Bushkofsky 1970-74 Most Points in a Season 855 Jim Bushkofsky 1972-73 Most Points in a Game 62 Jim Bushkofsky 1972-73 47 Bob Meisner 1966-67 vs. Winona State Scoring Average in a Season 33.9 Jim Bushkofsky 1972-73 Most Rebounds in a Career 1,473 Keith Woolfolk 1975-79 Most Rebounds in a Season 495 Al Albers 1964-65 Most Rebounds in a Game 32 Al Albers 1964-65 Most Assists in a Career 610 Kevin Clipperton 1993-97 Most Steals in a Career 207 Kevin Clipperton 1993-97 Most Field Goals Made in a Game 22 Jim Bushkofsky 1973-74 vs. Westmar 18 Jim Bushkofsky 1972-73 vs. Buena Vista Most Free Throws Made in a Game 21 Bob Meisner 1966-67 vs. Winona State 19 Al Finnegan 1968-69 vs. Dubuque Most Free Throws Attempted in a Game 22 Bob Meisner 1966-67 vs. Winona State 22 Al Finnegan 1968-69 vs. Dubuque Most Consecutive Free Throws Made 19 Greg Von Arx 1993-94 UIU TEAM RECORDS Most Victories / Season 23 1998-99 Offensive Average / Season 87.6 1963-64 Defensive Average / Season 57.7 * 1995-96 Most Rebounds / Season 2,984 1964-65 Most Points / Game 131 1972-73 Most Field Goals / Game 56 1972-73 Most Free Throws / Game 49 1971-72 Most Rebounds / Game 69 1972-73 * Led NCAA Division III UIU COACHING RECORDS Year Coach Record 1915-36 John Doc Dorman 87-123 1936-37 Paul McNutt 3-8 1938-39 Babe Wilkinson 6-6 1939-41 George Wells 18-20 1941-45 Paul LaVinn 23-28 1945-47 Henry Sugden 21-11 1947-49 Joe Fortunato 26-10 1949-52 George Brown 21-33 1952-54 Brinton Piez 7-33 1954-55 Wendell Eike 6-19 1955-60 Everett Eb Eischeid 68-39 1960-61 George Richards 11-12 1961-71 Stan Jack 140-92 1971-92 Bill Prochaska 195-320 1992-2000 Stu Engen 135-70 2000-06 Dave Martin 47-110 2006-08 Brian Dolan 12-44 1915-2007 All-Time Record 826-978 UIU 1,000 POINT CLUB Player Graduated Total Jim Bushkofsky 1974 2,194 Wayne Sawyer 1958 1,922 Keith Woolfolk 1979 1,910 Jim Crabtree 1967 1,741 Tony Giger 1988 1,738 Greg VonArx 1996 1,551 Don Dutton 1964 1,507 Eric McCoy 1982 1,377 Larry Albers 1965 1,373 Al Albers 1966 1,365 Dan Marske 1972 1,231 Kirk Vidas 1979 1,215 Kevin Cunningham 1993 1,195 Sigmund Sanders 1994 1,175 Greg Atkins 1984 1,156 Ron Jarms 1958 1,070 John Miller 1968 1,044 Michael Spencer 2000 1,043 Bob Roberts 1971 1,042 Kevin Clipperton 1997 1,012 UIU REBOUNDING LEADERS Keith Woolfolk 1,473 Al Albers 1,181 Larry Albers 1,026 Jim Bushkofsky 978 Dan Marske 918 Tony Giger 740 Eric McCoy 684 Greg Von Arx 665 Eric Porter 657 Dan Dutton 645 Greg Atkins 611 Fred Schnell 600 Audi Roberts 600 Jerry Johnson 598 Craig Zanatta 549 Mike King 536 Mike Roup 512 Kirk Vidas 505 Jim Crabtree 474 Sigmund Sanders 472 Bob Roberts 471 Jim Handke 463 Deodrick Sanders 457 Dave Schafer 436 Ernest Addae 430 Ted Lujan 418 41
Upper Iowa University Athletic Hall of Fame The idea for an athletic hall of fame was proposed in 1978, but it was not acted upon until 1980 under the Darcy C. Coyle administration when the first class was inducted. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of Upper Iowa University athletes, coaches and officials. Two charter members remain on the Hall of Fame committee today. They are Braulic Cabby Caballero and Bill Pro Prochaska. Pro designed the etched plaque that is displayed, along with the Hall of Fame inductees photos, in the Hall of Fame Lounge in Dorman Gymnasium. After this year s honorees are officially inducted, our Hall of Fame will have 150 members. We look forward to inducting many more individuals to our Hall of Fame in the coming years. We thank all of our inductees for many wonderful memories and for their dedication and loyalty, through the good and the tough times, to Upper Iowa University and our athletic teams. CLASS OF 1980 * Dale Alderson (1942) * Wendell Baskerville (1913) * John Doc Dorman (1900) * Everett Eb Eischeid (1938) Mike Eischeid (1963) * Paul Spike Kelly (1924) * Frank Kiple (1931) * Fred Zebe Larson (1927) David Sanger (1970) Wayne Sawyer (1958) Terry Stevens (1959) CLASS OF 1981 Al Albers (1966) * Roger Dooley (1928) Steve Exline (1971) * Marion Moore (1931) * Floyd Tate (1936) CLASS OF 1982 * William Gutches (1929) * Robert Mullen (1934) Daniel Rourke (1971) * Oren C. Swede Selgelid (1931) * Paul Tate (1937) * Harry Turner (1948) CLASS OF 1987 * Joe Fortunato * Al Hadar (1942) Mike King (1965) CLASS OF 1988 James Buell (1941) CLASS OF 1989 Frank Kuennen (1976) * Anthony Sungaila (1934) Keith Woolfolk (1985) CLASS OF 1990 Martin Jim Crabtree (1967) Jerry Eimers (1950) Gene Klinge (1962) Robert M. Murphy (1949) Bob Rasmussen (1963) CLASS OF 1991 G. Dale Fogle (1949) Gary Korhonen (1964) Patrick Maddlock (1982) Ted Rogers (1969) Robert Sanger (1968) Joseph Smith (1978) CLASS OF 1996 Vic Belger (1965) * Cecil Kelly (1955) * Dale Kelly (1951) * Francis Kelly (1956) Willy Kelly (1950) Verl Sell (1960) CLASS OF 1997 Dick Arndt (1958) * Kenneth Hutzel (1949) Freddie Northern (1976) Lowell Tiedt (1971) CLASS OF 1998 Dennis Brumm (1961) Dwain Burkholder (1971) Darrel Lang (1970) Bob Reinert (1965) J. Paul Richards (1960) CLASS OF 1999 Larry Albers (1965) Randy Harvey (1956) Rick Heller (1986) Bob Klieman (1961) Don Lyons (1982) CLASS OF 2005 Dick Ingvall (1973) Alan Martindale (1973) John Tierney (1960) Dick Wold (1966) CLASS OF 2006 Dennis Daker (1972) Rick Netolicky (1972) Greg Von Arx (1996) Dick Timmerman CLASS OF 2007 Doug Guilford (1974) *Dr. Vince Horton, M.D. (1919) Travis Mueller (1997) Mike Olson CLASS OF 2008 Dennis Black (1997) * Ronald Jarms (1958) Joe Del Gais (1986) David Kolbe (1976) (Graduation Year) * Deceased CLASS OF 1983 Constantine Barbes (1970) * Stephen Everett (1934) Melvin Harms (1948) * Eugene Harvey (1929) George Richards (1951) * John Rippe (1928) CLASS OF 1984 Robert Allen (1948) Jim Bushkofsky (1974) Craig Campbell (1971) * Merrill Green (1922) Cecil Spatcher (1940) * R. Fae Tate (1939) Howard Vernon (1957) CLASS OF 1985 * Gayle Farnum (1946) * Charles Hughes (1935) Delbert Hughes (1969) Richard Knipper (1973) * Robert McLeese (1928) * Leonard Shillinglaw (1932) CLASS OF 1986 Calvin Harms (1948) Stan Jack (1956) * Lloyd Pleggenkuhle (1936) * Herbert Raney (1936) * Fred Smith (1949) 42 CLASS OF 1992 Joseph Brady (1941) Carl Hargrave (1976) Donald Kuehner (1961) Eric Mccoy (1982) Sue (Crafton) Regan (1967) * Charles Sullivan (1927) Bob White (1960) * Norman Wolters (1947) CLASS OF 1993 * Earl Bellis (1956) Dave Broders (1974) Don Dutton (1964) * Dr. Scott Linge Larry Nemmers (1965) David Ripley (1962) Larry Wiebke (1960) CLASS OF 1994 Kevin Andrew (1978) Ronald Herdliska (1965) * Bill Huckstadt (1957) James Rima (1957) Kirk Vidas (1980) CLASS OF 1995 James Day (1967) Rick Dillinger (1976) Frank Nevelle (1968) Grant Peterson (1939) Bill Prochaska (1963) Al Seabrooke (1956) CLASS OF 2000 Dave Barclay (1972) Pat Bollman (1983) Antonio Tony Giger (1988) * Mike McCready * Brent Prange (1964) CLASS OF 2001 Mike Exline (1973) Dan Marske (1972) Lori Meyer (1982) John Miller (1968) Steve Staker (1968) CLASS OF 2002 Greg Atkins (1985) Steve Geise (1983) Rich Holm (1968) Bob Horner (1976) Susan Liddy (1974) Jack Schroeder (1970) CLASS OF 2003 Tony DiCecco (1971) Robert Chip Faehling (1989) Greg Hutchinson (1974) Joe Kovacevich (1963) Bill Roths (1973) CLASS OF 2004 Tyrone Fambro (1994) Bob Goeller (1991) Mike Vint (1971)
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2008-2009 Peacock Men s Basketball 2008-2009 Peacock Men s Basketball Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME 11/15/08 at Drury Springfield, Mo. 7:00 p.m. 11/19/08 at UW-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wis. 7:00 p.m. 11/25/08 at South Dakota St. Brookings, S.D. 7:00 p.m NSIC Holiday HoopsFest 11/29/08 vs. Bemidji St. Sioux Falls, S.D. 3:00 p.m 11/30/08 vs. SW Minnesota St. Sioux Falls, S.D. 3:00 p.m 12/5/08 vs. Concordia-St. Paul * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 12/6/08 vs. St. Cloud St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 12/12/08 at UM Duluth * Duluth, Minn. 8:00 p.m 12/13/08 at Bemidji St. * Bemidji, Minn. 8:00 p.m 12/22/08 at Missouri-St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. 6:00 p.m 1/2/09 vs. U-Mary * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/3/09 vs. Northern St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/9/09 at MSU, Mankato * Mankato, Minn. 8:00 p.m 1/10/09 at SW Minnesota St. * Marshall, Minn. 8:00 p.m 1/16/09 at Augustana * Sioux Falls, S.D. 8:00 p.m 1/17/09 at Wayne St. * Wayne, Neb. 8:00 p.m 1/23/09 vs. UM, Crookston * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/24/09 vs. MSU Moorhead * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 1/27/09 at North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. 7:00 p.m 1/31/09 at Winona St. * Winona, Minn. 8:00 p.m 2/6/09 at U-Mary * Bismarck, N.D. 8:00 p.m 2/7/09 at Northern St. * Aberdeen, S.D. 8:00 p.m 2/13/09 vs. Augustana * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/14/09 vs. Wayne St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/21/09 vs. UM Duluth * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/25/09 vs. Winona St. * Fayette, Iowa 8:00 p.m 2/28/09 at Concordia-St. Paul * St. Paul, Minn. 8:00 p.m NSIC Conference Tournament 3/3/09 Quarterfinals * TBA TBA 3/7/09 Semifinals * TBA TBA 3/8/09 Finals * TBA TBA