Men`s Basketball - Aurora University

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Men’s Basketball
2005 – 2006
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2005-2006 Media Guide
Getting to the Gym
Table of Contents
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Edgelawn Dr.
Orchard Road
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Randall Rd.
Glenwood Pl.
Evanslawn Ave.
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Getting to the Gym (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover
AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Head Coach James Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Assistant Coaches Jabari Harrell and Drew Gronau . . . . . . .2
Season Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2005-2006 AU Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
2004-2005 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Opponent Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The NIIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
AU Year by Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Coaches’All-Time Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AU 1,000 Point Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pride of the Spartans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
This Is AU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2005-2006 Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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Gladstone Ave.
AU Field
Edgelawn Dr.
Marseillaise Pl.
Gym
Southlawn Pl.
Randall Rd.
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Calumet Ave.
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Kenilworth Pl.
Prairie Road
Bottom map is an enlargement of Aurora University area.
Basketball is played in Thornton Gymnasium in Alumni Hall.
Parking areas are shown with a circled P.
Jeremy Cartwright
On the Cover:
Sophomore preseason All-American Larry Welton.
Special thanks to Donnell Collins (Beacon News).
AU Media Outlets
AU Quick Facts
Local Print
Aurora Beacon-News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506
Dave Parro, Sports Editor
630-844-5911
Fax: 630-844-1043
Kane County Chronicle . . . . . . . . 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134
Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor
630-232-9222
Fax: 630-232-4962
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aurora, IL
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1893
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 4,000
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spartans
Fox Valley Labor News . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507
Carter Crane, Editor
630-897-4022
Fax: 630-892-3873
Daily Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174
630-587-8623
Fax: 630-587-8639
Kendall County Publications . . . . . 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560
630-533-7034
Fax: 630-533-7085
Oswego Ledger-Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611
630-554-8565
Fax: 630-554-7560
Regional Print
Chicago Tribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611
Metro Sports
312-222-3474
Fax: 312-828-9392
Chicago Sun-Times . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654
College Sports
312-321-2247
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royal blue/white
Conference . . . . . . . .Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference
National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division III
Gymnasium/Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thornton (2,200)
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca L. Sherrick
Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Walsh
Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630-844-5110
Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630-844-7809
Head Basketball Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Lancaster
Coach’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199-88/12 years
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jabari Harrell
Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevie Baker-Watson
2004-2005 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-5
Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Kipley
Sports Information Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630-844-7575
Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630-844-3826
AU Spartan Sports Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630-844-3838
Radio/TV
WSPY (107.1 fm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545
WFXV (TV-30)
630-552-1000
Greg Burks, Sports Director
Fax: 630-552-9000
Comcast (ch. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563
630-552-1000
Wire Services
Associated Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601
Sports Desk
312-781-0500
Fax: 312-781-1989
All requests for interviews should be made through
Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575.
Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited.
AU Men’s Basketball
1
Meet the Head Coach
JAMES LANCASTER
Head Coach
12th Season
James Lancaster is beginning his 12th
season as the Head Coach of Aurora
University’s men’s basketball program.
Prior to becoming the men’s coach,
Lancaster coached the AU’s women’s
program for four seasons.
During his tenure as the men’s Head Coach, Lancaster has
amassed a composite record of 199-88 (.693), which is the
highest winning percentage of any men’s basketball coach at
AU. Currently, Lancaster is 27th in wins among the NCAA
men’s basketball active coaches and 31st in wins all-time. The
Spartans won back-to-back titles in the Northern Illinois-Iowa
Conference in 1996-1997 and 1997-1998, and again in 20032004 and 2004-2005. Lancaster also led the men’s program to
their first NCAA Division III playoff appearance in 1998, and
the team repeated that performance in 2001, 2002 and 2005. In
2005, AU hosted its first NCAA men’s basketball tournament
game. Lancaster was named NIIC Coach of the Year five times,
in1994-1995, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005.
In his first season as AU’s men’s Head Coach in 1994-1995,
he was tabbed NIIC Coach of the Year. That gave him the
unusual distinction of winning that award back-to-back as
women’s coach in (1993-1994) and as a men’s coach.
In addition to success in terms of won-lost records,
Lancaster has built the AU program with a reputation for
being competitive with a strong schedule of top-flight
opponents. One of the biggest highlights for the men’s
basketball team was a first-round victory at Trinity (TX)
University in the 2002 NCAA Tournament. AU has dominated
Meet the Assistant
Coaches
DREW GRONAU
Student Assistant Coach
First Season
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the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference under Lancaster, going
94-31 in the past 11 years for a .752 winning percentage.
A 1986 graduate of Aurora University with a bachelor’s
degree in physical education, Lancaster was an Assistant
Coach for the AU men’s team from 1986 to 1990. Lancaster
played two seasons for Aurora University (1984-1986). As a
senior, he was named All Northern Illinois Intercollegiate
Conference and AU’s male Athlete of the Year. Lancaster was
also the Spartans’ MVP. Lancaster went on to earn a master’s
degree from Chicago State University in 1999. Prior to
attending AU, Lancaster attended Wabash Community College
(WCC), where he played for one of the nation’s top junior
college programs. While at WCC, Lancaster was teammates
with former NBA star Kenny Norman. Lancaster also enjoyed
a stand-out prep career at Taylorville High School.
As Head Coach of AU’s women’s program, Lancaster had a
composite 58-42, including a 32-8 record in the NIIC. During
this time, his team had a pair of second-place finishes in 1991
and 1992, and won back-to-back NIIC titles in 1993 and 1994.
The 1993-1994 team qualified for the NCAA post season
playoffs for the first time in school history. In 1997-1998, they
made the NCAA Tournament.
Lancaster and his wife, Michele, have four daughters,
Baylee, Kelsey, Jenna and Delaney. They reside in Sugar Grove.
In addition to his duties as men’s basketball coach, Lancaster
is also the Director of Freshman Recruitment.
JABARI HARRELL
Assistant Coach
Fourth Season
Jabari Harrell joined the men’s coaching staff in the 2002-2003 season. Harrell
played three years on the Spartan men’s
basketball team. He was the team captain
of the varsity basketball team from 1997
to 2001. He was named NIIC All-Conference his sophomore,
junior and senior years. Jabari was also named CoConference Player of the Year his senior season. In 1998, he
was a part of the first NCAA Division III playoff team and
returned to the playoffs with the Spartans in 2001. Harrell is
the all-time assist leader at Aurora University.
A 2002 graduate of Aurora University, Harrell earned his
degree in recreation administration. He currently is Assistant
Director of Student Activities and Intramural/Rec-Time
Coordinator at AU.
2005-2006
Season Preview
The 2004-2005 Aurora University men’s basketball team had
one of the most successful seasons in its history. After sweeping
the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference regular and tournament
championships, the team entered the 2005 NCAA Division III
Championships, hosting their first NCAA postseason contest in
school history. AU fell to Calvin College 71-59 on Saturday,
March 5, 2005, in the second round, the furthest AU has
progressed in the NCAA tournament (matching the 2002-2003
Spartans).
Last year marked one of many firsts for the AU men’s
basketball team. On February 15, 2005, the team made its first
appearance on the D3hoops.com Top 25 as No. 24. AU
concluded the season at No. 20 with their 23-5 record.
The 2005-2006 Spartans, ranked preseason No. 22 by
D3hoops.com, aim to match the success AU has experienced
over the past decade under Head Coach James Lancaster. “It
will be difficult with no automatic bid this year, but we will just
have to watch and make the nonconference games just as
important as conference,” said Lancaster. In his 11 seasons at
the helm of the men’s program, Lancaster is 199-88 overall and
94-31 in the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference. Following last
season, Lancaster was named Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference
Coach of the Year after leading the men’s team to a 23-5 record
and 11-1 in the NIIC. The conference championship marked
the Spartan men’s second consecutive title, and the Coach of
the Year award was Lancaster’s fifth in his 11 years as men’s
basketball coach, the other four coming after the 1994-1995,
1997-1998, 1998-1999 and 2003-2004 seasons.
The 2005-2006 Spartans return a core of players from last
season, including three starters. Sophomore forward Larry
Welton (Chicago/Thornwood HS), a D3hoops.com Third-Team
Preseason All-America selection and AU’s leading scorer last
year, returns after having a remarkable first season as a
collegian. “It will be a much tougher year for Larry having more
pressure and a bigger presence on the court to other teams,
getting double teamed and pressed all the time,” said
Lancaster. “He is up for the challenge, I’m sure. He will just
have to continue his work ethic on his inside and outside
game.” Welton was named a finalist for the V Foundation
Comeback Award, NABC Second Team All-American,
D3hoops.com Midwest First-Team All-Region, NIIC Player of
the Year, Newcomer of the Year and All-Conference. Welton
finished third in the league in scoring with an 18.3 point per
game average in 12 contests, leading AU to an 11-1 regular
season record and 2-0 in the tournament. In addition to his
scoring prowess, Welton averaged 7.8 rebounds and shot 50.6%
(89-176) from the field. On the season, Welton averaged a team
high 20.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.46 blocks per game.
Joining Welton are four seniors, guard Courtney Carson
(Decatur, IL/MacArthur HS), forward Jeremy Cartwright (Joliet,
IL/Joliet Township HS), forward Jeremy Rauch (Tinley Park,
IL/Rich Central HS) and guard Tony Carson Jr. (Decatur,
IL/MacArthur HS). Carson will once again drive the AU offense.
An NIIC Honorable Mention All-Conference selection last
season, he was one of four Spartans to average double digits in
scoring (10.1 points per game), with 4.04 assists and grabbing
4.1 rebounds per game. Cartwright averaged 7.7 points and 6.0
rebounds per game, while Rauch was a spot starter and regular
off the AU bench, averaging 5.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per
game. Lancaster stated, “It is important for these guys to step
up for the program and start to stand out as two-to three-year
players on varsity.”
The 2005-2006 Spartans will have two big pairs of shoes to fill
from last year’s graduating class. “There is no way you can
replace a three-year and four-year starter. However, team
defense, controlling the boards and improved shot selection
should help us recover from losing two veteran players,” said
Lancaster.
Last year, guard Adam McCoy was named D3hoops.com
Midwest First-Team All-Region and NIIC All Conference. McCoy
entered the record books by scoring his 1000th career point on
December 22, 2004, against Illinois Institute of Technology. He
finished his career with 1,199 points, placing him 15th all-time.
McCoy is also the AU record holder for three-point field goals
made (244) and attempted (636) in a career. McCoy was named
one of 10 finalists for the 2004-2005 Jostens Award, Division III
basketball’s top honor, and was named to 2005 ESPN the
Magazine’s Academic All-American Second-Team and FirstTeam All-District V College Division Men’s Basketball, which is
selected by the Sports Information Directors from throughout
the country.
Forward Drew Gronau was named NIIC Honorable Mention
All-Conference. He entered the Spartan record book last season
as he scored his 1000th career point on February 2, 2005, against
Rockford College. He finished his career at AU with 1,091 points,
which placed him 20th on the all-time scoring list. He went on
to average 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Lancaster will look to several returning and incoming players
to fill McCoy’s and Gronau’s shoes. Junior Aaron Burden (Park
Forest, IL/Rich Central HS) and sophomores Luke Engelhardt
(Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HS), Doug Lambert (Warrenville,
IL/Wheaton-Warrenville South HS) and John Davis
(Indianapolis/Cardinal Ritter HS) will vie for playing time at the
guard and wing positions. Incoming freshmen Chad Trudo
(Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HS), Vic Mendez (Plano, IL/Plano HS)
and Dusty Magee (Knightstown, IN/Knightstown HS) enter the
AU program with top high school accolades and look to see
early action for the Spartans. Trudo was the Aurora Beacon
News Class AA Player of the Year, Mendez was the Class A Player
of the Year, while Magee was a participant in the Indiana Top 40
game.
The Spartans will aim to match their scoring prowess of last
season, when they tallied 83.1 points per game while giving up
71.1. A tough nonconference schedule that includes several
ranked Division III programs as well as Division I Northern
Illinois, will test the Spartans before beginning the tough
Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference schedule. With regard to
playing NIU, Lancaster said, “A DI game is great experience for
any DIII program. Not only the large crowds, but being televised
and broadcasted will give our team experience in a tournamenttype atmosphere.” With a quick-strike offense and hounding
defense, AU will strive to capture its third consecutive NIIC
crown, a second consecutive bid to the NCAA tournament, as
well as a second straight 20-win season.
3
Meet the Spartans
2005-2006 AU Roster
NO.
NAME
POS.
HT.
YR.
HOMETOWN/H.S.
3
Courtney Carson
Guard
5’11”
Sr
Decatur, IL/MacArthur
4
Aaron Burden
Guard
6’3”
Jr
Park Forest, IL/Rich Central
Yorkville, IL/Yorkville
5
Luke Engelhardt
Guard
6’0”
So
10
Marcus Roby
Guard
6’0”
Sr
Rockford, IL/Guilford
11
Tony Carson, Jr
Guard
6’2”
Sr
Decatur, IL/Eisenhower
12
Vic Mendez
Forward
6’3”
Fr
Plano, IL/Plano
13
Dusty Magee
Guard
5’10”
Fr
Knightstown, IN/Knightstown
14
John Davis
Guard
6’2”
So
Indianapolis/Cardinal Ritter
15
Ryan Anderson
Forward
6’4”
Fr
Plattville, IL/Yorkville
20
Erik Gullickson
Forward
6’5”
Sr
West Dundee, IL/Dundee-Crown
21
Larry Welton
Forward
6’6”
So
Chicago/Thornwood
22
Doug Lambert
Forward
6’4”
So
Warrenville, IL/Wheaton-Warrenville
Joliet, IL/Joliet Township
23
Jeremy Cartwright
Forward
6’5”
Sr
24
Chad Trudo
Guard
6’1”
Fr
Yorkville, IL/Yorkville
30
Jeremy Rauch
Forward
6’5”
Sr
Tinley Park, IL/Rich Central
Aurora, IL/East Aurora
31
David Uribe
Forward
6’5”
So
D’Mario Presberry
Guard
5’11”
So
Chicago/Hyde Park
Brad Stark
Guard
5’10”
So
Naperville, IL/Neuqua Valley
Rusty Behmer
Guard
5’11”
Fr
Stillman Valley, IL/Stillman Valley
Adam Berlin
Forward
6’5”
Sr
Rock Falls, IL/Rock Falls
Landis Clayton
Guard
5’10”
Fr
Littleton, CO/Denver Academy
Dan Essman, Jr
Forward
6’2”
Fr
Streator, IL/Woodland
Zack Lambert
Forward
6’4”
Fr
Ottawa, IL/Ottawa-Marquette
Andre Peters
Guard
5’9”
Fr
Chicago/T.F. North
Head Coach: James Lancaster
Assistant Coaches: Jabari Harrell and Drew Gronau
The Aurora University Athletic Department applauds, encourages and insists upon
sportsmanship, ethical conduct, fair play and respect for opponents and game officials by
Aurora University coaches, staff, student-athletes and fans in every phase of intercollegiate
competition. Violators are subject to removal from a contest by game management and
subsequent disciplinary action
Photos courtesy of Al Benson.
Courtney Carson
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Meet the Spartans
#15 RYAN ANDERSON, 6’4”, 250, Fr,
Forward, Plattville, IL/Yorkville HS
High School: Attended Yorkville High School.
Played basketball under Coach Jerry Farber
junior and senior years. He was named AllConference his junior and senior years.
Personal: Born 9/23/86 in Joliet, IL. Family:
Mike and Carrie Anderson. He has one brother,
Jason, and one sister, Alyss. Hobbies: Sports, movies, basketball
and baseball. Majors: Business Administration and Health
Services.
Rusty Behmer, 5’11”, 165, Fr, Guard,
Stillman Valley, IL/ Stillman Valley HS
High School: Attended Stillman Valley High
School. Played basketball under Coach Shawn
Byers his sophomore, junior and senior years.
He was named All-Conference his senior year.
He also played football under Coach Mike
Lalor his junior and senior years. He was AllConference his senior year. Personal: Born 3/6/86 in Rockford,
IL. Family: Rick and Becky Behmer. He has one brother, Toby,
and two sisters, Hayli and Karli. Hobbies: Sports and video games.
Major: Pre-med. Minor: Chemistry.
ADAM BERLIN, 6’5”, 215, Sr, Forward,
Rock Falls, IL/Rock Falls HS
College as a Junior (’04-’05): Played in three
games, averaged 1.0 point, averaged 0.7
rebounds and had three points. College as a
Sophomore (’03-’04): Attended Sauk Valley
Community College. Played basketball and was
named most improved. College as a Freshman
(’01-’02): Attended Sauk Valley Community College. Played
basketball and was named most improved. High School:
Attended Rock Falls High School. Named most improved his
freshman year in track, basketball and soccer. Personal: Born
4/4/81 in Elgin, IL. Family: Cynthia Sleck and John Berlin Sr. He
has five brothers, John, Shaun and Scott Berlin, and Mike and
Marcus Sleck. He has two sisters, Sammy and Alyshia. Major:
Business. Minors: Marketing and Accounting.
Totals G FG FGA 3FG 3FGA FT FTA R
04-05 3 1
2
1
1
0
0 2
A TP PPG
1 3 1.0
#4 AARON BURDEN, 6’3”, 175, Jr, Guard,
Park Forest, IL/Rich Central HS
College as a Sophomore (’04-’05): Played in 27
games, averaged 2.9 points, and had a total of
77 points. College as a Freshman (’03-’04):
Played in 25 games, averaged 2.4 points,
averaged 1.1 rebounds and had 26 assists. High
School: Attended Rich Central High School and
played varsity basketball. Personal: Born 11/30/84 in Chicago.
Family: Jean Burden. He has one sister. Hobbies: Watching
videos, television, video games, writing poetry and basketball.
Major: Computer Science.
#3 COURTNEY CARSON, 5’11”, 175, Sr,
Guard, Decatur, IL/MacArthur HS
College as a Junior (’04-’05): Played and
started in all 28 games, averaged 10.1 points a
game, had 113 assists and 284 total points.
College as a Sophomore (’03-’04): Played in
23 games, started 14, averaged 8.3 points a
game, 2.2 rebounds and shot 34.5% from
three-point range. High School: Attended MacArthur High
School. Personal: Born 5/21/82 in Decatur, IL. Family: Rinda
Carson and Joe Jarrett. He has four brothers, Jason, Randy, MarMar and AJ, and two sisters, Takeela and Cheetara. His cousin is
fellow Spartan Tony Carson Jr. Hobbies: Art and being a barber.
Major: Education. Minor: Business.
Totals G FG FGA 3FG 3FGA FT FTA R A TP PPG
03-04 23 78 179 10
29 26 48 51 40 192 8.3
04-05 28 112 224 11
39 49 72 114 113 284 10.1
#11 TONY CARSON JR., 6’2”, 175, Sr, Guard,
Decatur, IL/Eisenhower HS
College as a Junior (’04-’05): Played in all 28
games, averaged 4.9 points, had 136 total
points. College as a Sophomore (’03-’04):
Played in all 27 games, averaged 3.7 points ,
0.7 rebounds and shot 32.4% from threepoint range. College as a Freshman (’02-’03):
Played in 27 games, averaged 3.7 points and shot 38.3% from
three-point range. High School: Attended Decatur Eisenhower
High School. Played basketball under Coach Mel Roustio and
Jeremy Moore. Personal: Born 5/12/84 in Decatur, IL. Family:
Debra Watson and Tony Carson. He has one brother, DeAndre,
and one sister, Tianna. Hobbies: Movies and basketball.
Major: Communication.
Totals
02-03
03-04
04-05
G
27
27
28
FG
36
42
41
FGA
84
105
110
3FG 3FGA FT FTA R A TP
18
49 11 15 29 9 101
22
68 13 19 20 11 119
15
53 39 53 34 23 136
PPG
3.7
4.4
4.9
#23 JEREMY CARTWRIGHT, 6’5”, 225, Sr,
Forward, Joliet, IL/Joliet Township HS
College as a Junior (’04-’05): Played in all 27
games, started 20, averaged 7.7 points and
averaged 6.0 rebounds. Previous College (’01’02/’03-’04): Attended Augustana College and
played basketball. High School: Attended
Joliet Township High School. Named second
team All-Conference his sophomore, junior and senior years in
basketball. Personal: Born 8/30/84 in Joliet, IL. Family: Chris
and Kathleen Cartwright. He has two sisters, Latoya and
Caprisna. Hobbies: Basketball and movies. Major: Accounting.
04-05 27 92 166 2
4
22 39 162 40 208 7.7
03-04 25 28 63
2
12
2
6 28 26 60 2.4
04-05 27 31 81
4
21 11 18 44 43 77 2.9
5
Meet the Spartans
LANDIS CLAYTON, 5’10”, 165, Fr, Guard,
Denver/Denver Academy HS
High School: Attended Denver Academy High
School. Played basketball under Coach Paul
Maes all four years. Personal: Born 8/16/86 in
Littleton, CO. Family: Kim Arnold. He has one
brother, Luke. Hobbies: Video games, guitar,
wakeboarding, snowboarding, music, food and
girls. Major: Athletic Training. Minor: Physical Education.
#14 JOHN DAVIS, 6’2”, 170, So, Guard,
Indianapolis/Cardinal Ritter HS
College as a Freshman (’04-’05): Played in 14
games, averaged 0.5 points. High School:
Attended Cardinal Ritter High School. Played
basketball under Coach Jim Martin junior and
senior years. He was named team MVP and
City All Star his senior year. Personal: Born
3/9/86 in Indianapolis. Family: John and Vernica Davis. He has
four sisters, Nicole, Michele, Brandi and Latanya. Hobbies:
Basketball and music. Major: Business Administration.
04-05 14 2 15
2
9
1
4 2
A TP PPG
3 7 .05
#5 LUKE ENGELHARDT, 6’0”, 165, So, Guard,
Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HS
College as a Freshman (’04-’05): Played in 18
games, averaged 2.4 points and had 7 assists.
Played three years of varsity basketball under
Coach Farber. He was named Conference MVP,
All-Conference and All-Area his junior and
senior years. He also played three years of varsity baseball under
Coach Miller. Personal: Born 7/18/85 in Aurora, IL. Family: Anne
and Jerri Engelhardt. He has one brother, Matt, and three sisters,
Rachel, Laura and Sarah. Hobbies: Cards and video games.
Major: Physical Education.
04-05 18 14 29
6
13 10 10 34 7 44 2.4
DANIEL ESSMAN JR, 6’2”, 160, Fr, Guard,
Streator, IL/Woodland HS
High School: Attended Woodland High School.
Played basketball under Coaches Brain Roney
and Tom Kameke all four years. He was named
captain, MVP, All-Conference and the most
assists award. He played baseball under
Coaches Geirtz and Christistan. He was captain
and All-Conference his junior and senior year. He also played
three years of football under Coach Pat Dumais. He was named
Captain his senior year. Personal: Born 11/9/86 in Streator, IL.
Family: Lucinda Essman. He has one brother, William, and three
sisters, Dawn, Nicole and Hollie. Major: Physical Education.
6
#20 ERIK GULLICKSON, 6’5”, 200, Sr, Forward,
West Dundee, IL/Dundee-Crown HS
College as Junior (‘04-’05): Played in 21 games,
had 21 total points and averaged 1.5 rebounds.
College as a Sophomore (’03-’04): Played in
nine games, averaged 1.8 points and 0.8
rebounds. College as a Freshman (’02-’03):
Played in four games, averaged 2.5 points and
1.3 rebounds. High School: Attended Dundee-Crown High
School. Played basketball under Coach Bruce Firtchaus, ran track
and cross country under Coach Tom Smith. Personal: Born
6/28/84 in Carpentersville, IL. Family: Nancy and Ken Gullickson.
He has one sister, Kristin. Hobbies: Fishing, bike riding, drawing
and four-wheeling. Major: Environmental Science.
Totals G
02-03 4
03-04 9
04-05 21
FG FGA 3FG 3FGA FT FTA R
5
9
0
0
0
0 6
6 10
1
1
3
4 7
9 31
0
1
3 17 31
A TP PPG
0 10 2.5
0 16 1.8
2 21 1.0
#22 DOUG LAMBERT, 6’4”, 185, So, Forward,
Warrenville, IL/Wheaton Warrenville South HS
College: As a Freshman (’04-’05): Played in 18
games, had 18 total points, and 10 total rebounds.
High School: Attended Wheaton Warrenville
South High School. Played two years of varsity
basketball under Coach Mike Healy. He was
named Honorable Mention All-Conference
and All-Conference Academic. Personal: Born 1/14/86 in
Yakima, WA. Parents: Doug and Inez Lambert. He has one
brother, Ta. Major: Business.
04-05 18 8 21
2
11
0
0 10 1 18 1.0
ZACHARY LAMBERT, 6’4”, Fr, Forward,
Ottawa, IL/Marquette HS
High School: Attended Marquette High School.
Played basketball under Coach Rob Thompson
all four years. He was named team captain, AllArea, All-Conference and MVP his senior year.
Personal: Born 7/24/87 in Fort Campbell, KY.
Family: Keith and Lynn Lambert. He has three
brothers, Jake, Matt and Luke. Hobbies: Sports, swimming and
hanging out with friends. Major: Undecided.
#13 DUSTY MAGEE, 5’10”, 160, Fr, Guard,
Knightstown, IN/Knightstown Community HS
High School: Attended Knightstown
Community High School. Played basketball
under Coach Chad Ballenger. He was three
year All-Conference and three year All-Area.
He played golf under Coach Mike Wyatt. He
was also a three-year All-Conference golfer. He
played soccer under Coach Larry Loveall. He was a one-year AllArea Player. Personal: Born 11/5/86 in Greenfield, IN. Family:
Brent and Debra Magee. He has one sister, Ashley. Hobbies:
Playing video games and doing anything that is competitive.
Major: Physical Education.
Meet the Spartans
#12 VICTOR MENDEZ, 6’3”, 210, Fr, Forward,
Plano, IL/Plano HS
High School: Attended Plano High School.
Played basketball under Coach Nate Spriggs all
four years. He was named All-Conference and
All-Area his sophomore, junior and senior
years. He also played football under Coach Jim
Green his sophomore, junior and senior years.
Personal: Born 11/30/86 in Aurora, IL. Family: Victor and Elpidia
Mendez. He has two brothers, Michael and Izzy. Hobbies:
Basketball, football and baseball. Major: Business Administration.
BRAD STARK, 5’10”, 150, So, Point Guard,
Naperville, IL/Neuqua Valley HS
College as a Freshman (’04-’05): Was as
member of the junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended Neuqua Valley. Played
basketball under Coach Tod Sutton. He was
named most improved player his senior year.
Personal: Born 7/30/85 in Maywood, IL.
Family: Bob Stark. He has four brothers, Scott, Owen, Ryan and
Chris. He has one sister, Cassie. Hobbies: Basketball, video games
and friends. Major: Undecided.
ANDRE PETERS, 5’9”, 160, Fr, Guard,
Calumet, IL/Thornton Fractional North HS
High School: Attended Thornton Fractional
North High School. Played basketball under
Coach Tim Bankston all four years. Personal:
Born 9/1/87 in Chicago. Family: Keith Peters
and Staci Jamison. He has three brothers and
one sister. Hobbies: Basketball.
Major: Accounting. Minor: Psychology.
#24 CHAD TRUDO, 6’1”, 175, Fr, Guard,
Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HS
Played basketball under Coach Jerry Farber
junior and senior years. He was named AllState and All-Conference his junior and senior
years. His senior year he was MVP and AllArea. Personal: Born 11/18/86 in Aurora, IL.
Family: Bill and Sue Trudo. He has one sister, Haley.
Hobbies: Sports, video games and cards.
Major: Athletic Training.
D’MARIO PRESBERRY, 5’11”, 170, So, Guard,
Chicago, IL/Hyde Park HS
College as a Freshman (‘04-’05): Was a member
of the junior varsity squad. High School:
Attended Hyde Park High School. Played
basketball under Coach Mike Jones. Personal:
Born 10/6/84. Family: Diana Presberry. He has
one brother, Charles, and one sister, Franzetta.
Hobbies: Basketball and writing. Major: Business Management.
#30 JEREMY RAUCH, 6’5”, 200, Sr, Forward,
Tinley Park, IL/Rich Central HS
College as a Junior (’04-’05): Played in 28 games,
started eight, averaged 5.5 points and averaged
4.9 rebounds. College as a Sophomore (’03-’04):
Played in 26 games, averaged 3.6 points and had
3.2 rebounds. College as a Freshman (’02-’03):
Played in 19 games, averaged 0.9 points, 0.6
rebounds. High School: Attended Rich Central
High School. Played basketball under Coach Glen Hefferman. Was
named All-Conference and team MVP as a senior. Personal: Born
2/27/84 in Tinley Park, IL. Family: Cindy and Gary Rauch. He has
one brother, Matt, and one sister, Joy. Hobbies: Cars.
Major: Biology.
Totals
02-03
03-04
04-05
G
19
26
28
FG
7
35
58
FGA 3FG 3FGA FT FTA R A TP
13
0
1
4
5 16 2 18
69
0
2
24 33 82 12 94
123 0
0
39 52 136 21 155
PPG
0.9
3.6
5.5
#10, MARCUS ROBY, 6’2”, 205, Sr, Guard,
Rockford, IL/Rockford Guilford HS
College as a Junior (’03-’04): Played in eight
games before a season-ending injury. He had
eight rebounds. Previous College (01-03):
Attended Rock Valley Community College and
played basketball. High School: Attended
Rockford Guilford High School. Played
basketball. Personal: Born 2/25/83 in Saginaw, MI. Family: Murry
and Vickie Roby. He has one sister, Constance. Hobbies:
Basketball. Major: Elementary Education.
03-04 8 0
0
0
0
0
0 8
#31 DAVID URIBE, 6’5”, 195, So, Forward,
Aurora, IL/East Aurora HS
College as a Freshman (’03-’04): Played 17
games, and averaged 2.4 points and 2.2
rebounds. High School: Attended East Aurora
High School and played two years of varsity
basketball under Coach Wendell Jeffries.
Personal: Born 12/18/84 in Chicago.
Parents: Jose and Magdalena Uribe. He has two brothers, Rogelio
and Gustavo, and one sister, Priscilla. Major: Business.
03-04 17 19 40
0
0
3 12 38 3 41 2.4
#21, LARRY WELTON, 6’6”, 205, So, Forward,
South Holland, IL/Thornwood HS
College as a Freshman (’04-’05): Played and
started all 28 games. Welton averaged 20.1
points, 7.6 rebounds and blocked 1.46 shots
per game, while shooting 53% (220-415) from
the field. Following the season, he was named
Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference (NIIC)
Player of the Year, NIIC All-Conference, NIIC Newcomer of the
Year, D3Hoops.com First-Team All-Region, NABC Second-Team
All-American and NABC First-Team All-Region, as well as being
named a finalist for the V Foundation Comeback Award. High
School: Attended Thornwood High School and played two years
of varsity basketball under Coaches Kevin Hayhurst and Bob
Curran. Personal: Born 9/2/85 in Chicago. Family: Lorynda
Taylor. He has one brother, Ben, and one sister, Gwen. Hobbies:
Basketball. Major: Elementary Education.
04-05 28 220 415 23
65 99 128 213 35 562 20.1
A TP PPG
4 0 0.0
7
2004-2005 Season Results
(23-5 overall)
Date
11/18
11/20
11/24
11/27
11/30
12/2
12/7
12/10
12/11
12/15
12/18
12/19
12/22
*1/5
*1/15
*1/19
*1/26
*1/29
*2/2
*2/7
*2/9
*2/12
*2/14
*2/16
*2/19
#2/24
#2/26
%3/5
H/A
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
H
Result
Illinois Wesleyan..................70
Aurora University ................77
University of Chicago..........74
Aurora University ..............105
Alma College........................85
Clarke College......................88
Calvin College......................71
* NIIC Conference Game
# NIIC Conference Tournament
% NCAA Tournament
8
Aurora University .........................................68
Randolph-Macon .........................................74
Monmouth College ......................................80
Beloit College................................................84
MSOE.............................................................50
Millikin University........................................75
Indiana University-Northwest ....................72
Judson College..............................................65
Webster University .......................................79
Blackburn College ........................................81
Illinois Institute of Technology ...................93
Rockford College ..........................................71
Dominican University..................................62
Concordia (IL) University ............................62
Benedictine University ................................70
Clarke College...............................................63
Dominican University..................................53
Concordia (IL) University ............................68
Eureka College..............................................56
Eureka College..............................................57
2004-2005 Spartan
Statistics
Name(GP)
Larry Welton (28)
Adam McCoy (28)
Drew Gronau (28)
Courtney Carson (28)
Jeremy Cartwright (28)
Jeremy Rauch (28)
Tony Carson, Jr (28)
Aaron Burden (27)
Luke Engelhardt (18)
Jake Swartz (15)
Adam Berlin (3)
Doug Lambert (18)
Erik Gullikson (21)
Ben Stahl (13)
John Davis (14)
Aaron Perez (7)
Brad Stark (4)
D’Mario Presberry (1)
Aurora University (28)
Opponents (28)
Name
Larry Welton (28)
Adam McCoy (28)
Drew Gronau (28)
Courtney Carson (28)
Jeremy Cartwright (28)
Jeremy Rauch (28)
Tony Carson, Jr (28)
Aaron Burden (27)
Luke Engelhardt (18)
Jake Swartz (15)
Adam Berlin (3)
Doug Lambert (18)
Erik Gullikson (21)
Ben Stahl (13)
John Davis (14)
Aaron Perez (7)
Brad Stark (4)
D’Mario Presberry (1)
Aurora University
Opponents
FG
220
152
112
112
92
58
41
31
14
7
1
8
9
3
2
0
0
0
862
697
FG%
.530
.395
.314
.500
.554
.472
.373
.383
.483
.583
.500
.381
.290
.750
.133
.000
.000
.000
.449
.397
3FG
23
95
48
11
2
0
15
4
6
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
209
195
3FG%
.354
.401
.314
.282
.500
.000
.283
.190
.462
.000
1.000
.182
.000
.000
.222
.000
.000
.000
.343
.285
FT
99
49
66
49
22
39
39
11
10
3
0
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
393
402
FT%
.773
.681
.846
.681
.564
.750
.736
.611
1.000
.750
.000
.000
.176
.250
.250
.333
.000
.000
.709
.656
TP
562
448
338
284
208
155
136
77
44
17
3
18
21
7
7
1
0
0
2,326
1,991
PPG
20.1
16.0
12.1
10.1
7.7
5.5
4.9
2.9
2.4
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.1
0.0
0.0
83.1
71.1
Reb.
213
121
142
114
162
136
34
44
34
21
2
10
31
10
2
2
0
1
1,203
1,094
RPG
7.6
4.3
5.1
4.1
6.0
4.9
1.2
1.6
1.9
1.4
0.7
0.6
1.5
0.8
0.1
0.3
0.0
1.0
43.0
39.1
PF
65
63
59
57
71
80
22
38
14
22
0
7
16
6
2
0
0
1
523
485
A
35
49
98
113
40
21
23
43
7
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
0
0
440
352
TO
45
45
66
77
27
22
15
31
13
6
0
5
12
4
6
2
0
0
381
484
BK
41
7
12
0
22
7
2
1
0
4
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
101
76
ST
36
47
30
46
18
22
16
10
11
3
0
2
5
1
0
0
0
0
247
183
Opponent Quick Facts
BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY
Dates of games:
1/28/06 at Lisle, IL • 2/18/06 at Aurora, IL
Location: Lisle, IL
Enrollment: 1,177
Nickname: Eagles
Head Coach: Keith Bunkenburg
Affiliation: NCAA III
President: Dr. William Carroll
Colors: Red/White
CLARKE (IA) COLLEGE
Dates of games:
1/25/06 at Aurora, IL • 2/15/06 at Dubuque, IA
Location: Dubuque, IA
Enrollment: 1,280
Nickname: Crusaders
Head Coach: Jon Davison
President: Catherine Dunn, BVM
Colors: Blue/Gold
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Dates of games:
1/21/06 at Aurora, IL • 2/11/06 at River Forest, IL
Location: River Forest, IL
Enrollment: 1,800
President: John Johnson
Nickname: Cougars
Colors: Maroon/Gold
Head Coach: Brian Sommerhauser
EUREKA COLLEGE
Dates of games:
1/18/06 at Aurora, IL • 2/8/06 at Eureka, IL
Location: Eureka, IL
Enrollment: 500
Nickname: Red Devils
Head Coach: Jay Bruer
President: J. David Arnold
Colors: Maroon/Gold
ROCKFORD COLLEGE
Dates of games:
1/14/06 at Rockford, IL • 2/4/06 at Aurora, IL
Location: Rockford, IL
Enrollment: 800
Nickname: Regents
Head Coach: Ryan Rebsom
10
President: Paul Pribbenow
Colors: Purple/Black/White
The NIIC
**37th season, 2005-2006. Conference champions are currently crowned
in 14 sports, including men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s
tennis, men’s and women’s cross country, volleyball, men’s and women’s
basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s track and field and men’s
golf.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS-IOWA CONFERENCE
2004-2005 Men’s Basketball Final Standings
Team
1. Aurora University
2. Benedictine University
3. Clarke College
4. Rockford College
5. Dominican University
6. Concordia University
7. Eureka College
Overall
W
L
23
5
21
7
20
7
18
9
4
19
4
20
6
20
Conference
W
L
11
1
9
3
9
3
7
5
2
10
2
10
2
10
2004-2005 All-NIIC Team: Larry Welton (AU), Adam McCoy (AU),
Matt Harrison (BU), Marcus Jackson (BU), Zach Ramey (BU),
Joemi Byrd (CC), Hiraman Byrd (CC), Maurice Lewis (RC), Maurice
Smith (RC), Mike Jamerson (RC).
Player of the Year – Larry Welton, Aurora University
Coach of the Year – James Lancaster, Aurora University
PAST AU ALL-NIIC SELECTIONS
Player (Year)
Larry Welton (2005)*
Adam McCoy (2005)
Adam McCoy (2004)
Drew Gronau (2004)
Terrel Watkins (2004)
Charles Simmons (2003)
Adam Chae (2003)
Charles Simmons (2002)*
Marcus McFarlin (2002)
Charles Simmons (2001)*
Marcus McFarlin (2001)
Jabari Harrell (2001)
Warren Brookson (2001)
Brent Gooden (2001)
Dan DeBruycker (2000)
Dan DeBruycker (1999)
Kory McFarland (1999)
David Eshaya (1998)*
Jason Buckley (1998)
Jason Harmon (1998)
Bryan Schwerdtmann (1997)*
Kyle Werve (1997)
Kyle Werve (1996)
David Eshaya (1996)
Will Flowers (1995)*
Drew Avery (1995)
Will Flowers (1994)
Greg Kemp (1994)
Greg Kemp (1993)
Will Flowers (1993)
Julian Eison (1992)
Greg Kemp (1991
Joe Champley (1990)
Conrad Youngblood (1990)*
Brad Block (1989)*
Player (Year)
Anthony Jones (1989)
Richard Duncan (1988)
Brian Mekush (1988)
Jerry Wallace (1988)
Brian Mekush (1987)*
Maurice Culpepper (1986)
James Lancaster (1986)
Maurice Culpepper (1985)
Revin Fellows (1985)
Mike Ryan (1985)
Chris Hughes (1984)
John Rutter (1984)
Joe Weber (1984)
John Rutter (1983)
Joe Weber (1983)
Jeff Johnson (1983)
Joe Weber (1982)
Val Bole (1980)
Ron Hicks (1980)
Val Bole (1979)
Val Bole (1978)
Ed Bonner (1977)
Craig Wailes (1976)
John Bradshaw (1975)
Joe Carter (1974)
Mickey Johnson (1974)
Ed Green (1973)
Joe Carter (1973)
Clyde Oatis (1970)
* NIIC Player of the Year
AU Year by Year
YEAR
COACH
OVERALL
CONF.
1912-1913
1913-1914
1914-1915
1915-1916
1916-1917
1917-1918
1918-1919
1919-1920
1920-1921
1921-1922
1922-1923
1923-1924
1924-1925
1925-1926
1926-1927
1927-1928
1928-1929
1929-1930
1930-1931
1931-1932
1932-1933
1933-1934
1934-1935
1935-1936
1936-1937
1937-1938
1938-1939
1939-1940
1940-1941
1941-1942
1942-1943
1943-1946
1946-1947
1947-1948
1948-1949
1949-1950
1950-1951
1951-1952
1952-1953
1953-1954
1954-1955
1955-1956
1956-1957
1957-1958
1958-1959
1959-1960
1960-1961
1961-1962
1962-1963
1963-1964
unknown
8-4
—
unknown
8-2
—
Williams
3-2
—
Williams
5-6
—
unknown
1-6
—
Biester
2-5
—
(no team due to WWI)
Crady
2-5
—
Pauly
0-8
—
Binford
2-3
—
Carlton Reed
2-2+
—
unknown
2-5
—
Tom Crabbe
4-8
—
Tom Crabbe
2-3 (rec. incomplete)—
Percy Snell
1-5 (rec. incomplete)—
Percy Snell
5-9
—
Percy Snell
5-10
—
Percy Snell
4-9
—
Percy Snell
1-12
—
Percy Snell
3-8
—
Elmer Moos
0-8
—
Walter Olson
9-2
—
Walter Olson
7-7
—
Walter Olson
7-6
—
Frank Buchtel 6-8
—
Frank Buchtel 1-13
—
Frank Buchtel 1-17
—
Frank Buchtel 9-5
—
Frank Buchtel 6-9
—
M. Bugbee
1-12
—
Carl Wredling
5-9
—
(no teams due to World War II)
—
Laverne Gilkey 6-13
—
Laverne Gilkey 8-15
—
Laverne Gilkey 7-15
5-9
Laverne Gilkey 7-14
3-5
Laverne Gilkey 4-15
3-5
Carl Stein
1-19
1-9
Carl Stein
3-16
—
Ray Rosenthal 12-13
—
Ray Rosenthal 10-10
—
Ray Rosenthal 3-16
—
Ray Rosenthal 3-21
—
Ray Rosenthal 6-15
—
Sam Bedrosian 7-14
—
Sam Bedrosian 15-7
—
Sam Bedrosian 16-8
—
Sam Bedrosian 13-11
—
James A. Bragg 12-8
—
James A. Bragg 5-16
—
YEAR
1964-1965
1965-1966
1966-1967
1967-1968
1968-1969
1969-1970
1970-1971
1971-1972
1972-1973
1973-1974
1974-1975
1975-1976
1976-1977
1977-1978
1978-1979
1979-1980
1980-1981
1981-1982
1982-1983
1983-1984
1984-1985
1985-1986
1986-1987
1987-1988
1988-1989
1989-1990
1990-1991
1991-1992
1992-1993
1993-1994
1994-1995
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
COACH
James A. Bragg
James A. Bragg
James A. Bragg
James A. Bragg
Roald Berg
Roald Berg
Roald Berg
Roald Berg
Roald Berg
Roald Berg
Jack Augustine
Jack Augustine
Jack Augustine
Jack Augustine
Jack Augustine
Jack Augustine
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
Don Holler
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
James Lancaster
93 seasons
850-879 (.491)
OVERALL
13-10
12-10
17-3
18-5#
10-14
12-12
14-8
14-12#
19-4
15-9
2-18
4-19
10-16
6-19
9-16
19-8#
8-18
13-11
22-6#
20-7
19-7
20-6
12-14
14-12
13-13
14-10
17-9
5-21
11-14
19-6
14-11
13-12
18-7
21-5^
16-9
15-10
18-8
18-7
24-6
19-8
23-5^
CONF.
—
—
—
—
—
8-4
9-3*
9-3*
10-0*
6-4
1-9
3-9
6-6
4-8
5-7
10-2*
4-8
7-5
12-0*
11-1*
9-1*
9-1*
6-2
7-1*
6-2*
5-4
5-5
2-8
6-4
9-1*
8-2
5-5
8-2*
10-0*
8-2
6-4
9-3^
9-3
10-2^
10-2*
11-1*
* NIIC champions
# NAIA playoffs
^ NCAA III playoffs
+1922-1923 season cut short due to epidemic of Scarlet Fever.
AU was a member of the Illini Badger Conference
from 1948-1952.
11
Coaches’ All-Time Records
The Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference (of which
AU was a charter member in 1969-1970) became the
Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference in 1996-1997.
COACH
James Lancaster
Don Holler
Jack Augustine
Roald Berg
James A. Bragg
Sam Bedrosian
Ray Rosenthal
Carl Stein
Laverne Gilkey
No coach (WWI)
Carl Wredling
M. Bugbee
Frank Buchtel
Walter Olson
Elmer Moos
Percy Snell
Tom Crabbe
Unknown
Carlton Reed
Binford
Pauly
Crady
No team (WWI)
Biester
Unknown
Williams
Unknown
Unknown
SEASONS
RECORD
11/1994-present 199-88
14/1980-1994
207-154
6/1974-1980
50-96
6/1968-1974
84-59
6/1962-1968
77-52
4/1958-1962
51-40
5/1953-1958
34-75
2/1951-1953
4-35
5/1946-1951
32-72
3/1943-1946
0-0
1/1942-1943
5-9
1/1941-1942
1-12
5/1936-1941
29-52
3/1933-1936
23-15
1/1932-1933
0-8
6/1926-1932
19-53
2/1924-1926
6-11
1/1923-1924
2-5
1/1922-1923
2-2
1/1921-1922
2-3
1/1920-1921
0-8
1/1919-1920
2-5
1/1918-1919
0-0
1/1917-1918
2-5
1/1916-1917
1-6
2/1914-1916
8-8
1/1913-1914
8-2
1/1912-1913
8-4
%
.693
.573
.321
.587
.597
.560
.312
.103
.308
.000
.357
.077
.358
.605
.000
.264
.353
.286
.500
.400
.000
.286
.000
.286
.143
.500
.800
.666
26 coaches
93/1912-2005
.491
12
850-879
Individual Records
SINGLE GAME INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Most Points
Field Goals Made
3-Point FG Made
Free Throws Made
Rebounds
Assists
Blocks
47
21
10
19
35
17
9
Clyde Oatis (1968-1969)
Clyde Oatis (1968-1969)
Brad Block (1987-1988)
Woody Burnell (1960-1961)
Mickey Johnson (1972-1973)
Cedric Willis (1989-1990)
Charles Simmons
(vs. North Central 12/20/02)
SEASON INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Most Points
665 Will Flowers (25 games/1994-1995)
Points per Game
27.6 Mickey Johnson
(24 games/663 pts/1973-1974)
Field Goals Made
288 Mickey Johnson
(24 games/1973-1974)
Field Goal %
.691 Greg Kemp (159-230/1993-1994)
3-Point FG Made
112 Brad Block (26 game/1988-1989)
3-Point FG %
.516 Brian Mekush (79-153/1986-1987)
Free Throw %
.955 Mike Hoogerwerf
(43-45/1973-1974)
Rebounds
550 Mickey Johnson
(23 games/1972-1973)
Assists
210 Harry Hughes
(27 games/1979-1980)
Blocks
76 Charles Simmons
(24 games/1997-2001)
CAREER INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Points Scored
2,453 Mickey Johnson (1970-1974)
Points per Game
26.1 Mickey Johnson (1970-1974)
Field Goals Made
Field Goals Att.
2,076 Clyde Oatis (1966-1970)
Field Goal %
.647 Greg Kemp (1990-1994/
680-1051)
3-Point FG Made
225 Adam McCoy (2001-2005)
3-Point FG Att.
636 Adam McCoy (2001-2005)
3-Point FG %
.455 Brian Mekush (1984-1988)
Free Throws Made
455 Woody Burnell (1959-1963)
Rebounds
Rebounds per Game 20.9 Mickey Johnson (1970-1974)
Assists
572 Jabari Harrell (1997-2001)
AU 1,000 Point Club
The Pride of the Spartans
1. Mickey Johnson – 2,453 (1970-1974)
MICKEY JOHNSON
2. Clyde Oatis – 2,146 (1966-1970)
3. Joe Weber – 1,818 (1980-1984)
4. Will Flowers – 1,788 (1991-1995)
5. Woody Burnell – 1,709 (1959-1963)
6. Val Bole – 1,659 – (1976-1980)
7. Greg Kemp – 1,605 (1990-1994)
8. Brian Mekush – 1,502 (1984-1988)
9. Sherman Barrett – 1,378 (1963-1967)
10. David Eshaya – 1,359 (1994-1998)
11. Jason Buckley – 1,323 (1994-1998)
12. Don Churchill – 1,305 (1964-1968)
13. Drew Avery – 1,282 (1993-1997)
14. Buck Burnell – 1,216 (1959-1963)
15. Adam McMCoy– 1,199 (2001-2005)
16. Charles Simmons – 1,190 (2000-2003)
17. Kyle Werve – 1,182 (1994-1998)
18. Gene Downing – 1,165 (1952-1955)
19. Dan DeBryker – 1,146 (1997-2000)
20. Drew Gronau – 1,091 (2001-2005)
21. Jabari Harrell – 1,088 (1997-2000)
22. Bernie Noble – 1,080 (1954-1958)
23. John Rutter – 1,076 (1980-1984)
24. Bruce Bauer – 1,041 (1978-1982)
25. Julian Eison – 1,033 (1989-1992)
Aurora College - 1970-1974
and NBA Great - 1974-1986
In a pre game ceremony prior to the March 17, 1978, game
between the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls, Dr. Sam
Bedrosian, Aurora University’s former Athletic Director, ceremoniously
took Aurora College’s #43 out of commission. It was a day to honor “MJ”
of “Da Bulls.”
No, not that “MJ.”
This was a tribute to Aurora
College’s original “MJ”...Mickey
Johnson, formerly of “Da Spartans.”
At a time when the other “MJ” was
probably just learning to dribble a
basketball and pounding milk
(instead of Gatorade), Mickey
Johnson was performing feats of
excellence against the opponents on
AU ’s schedule.
Johnson also helped dispel any
nay sayers who may have felt that
his incredible collegiate numbers
were a result of playing at a nonNCAA Division I program. In his 12year NBA career– the first five of
which were spent with the Bulls –
Johnson averaged 14.1 points and 6.8
rebounds per game. He racked up
904 NBA games played with the Bulls,
Indiana, Milwaukee, Golden State,
and New Jersey. He appeared in 22
post season games with a scoring
average of 13.7 p.p.g. As a forward,
he also averaged nearly three assists
per game and had two years with 300+ assists.
But Johnson is about more than numbers alone. He
completed his degree work in business administration in 1974 (prior
to entering the NBA), enjoyed an outstanding professional
basketball career, worked to refurbish his old neighborhood, and
is now a successful businessman in the Chicago area.
That’s not too bad for a kid who grew up in the shadows of the old
Sears Building and played very little high school basketball.
Perhaps the inscription on the plaque presented to Johnson by Dr.
Bedrosian that night in 1978 said it best: “...in appreciation for your
contribution to Aurora College and SOCIETY - student, athlete,
alumnus, gentleman. A model for every person who strives for
excellence...”
Mickey Johnson’s efforts and humanitarian outlook on life will
forever be the standard for future Spartan athletes. He was – and is
still today –The Pride of the Spartans.
#3 Joe Weber (1980-1984)
with 1,818 points.
MICKEY JOHNSON'S AURORA HIGHLIGHTS:
#2 Clyde Oatis (1966-1970)
with 2,146 points.
#4 William Flowers (1991-1995)
with 1,788 points.
*No. 1 All-Time AU Scorer (2,453 points)
*Averaged 26.1 points and
20.9 rebounds per game (for 94 career games)!
*A.P. All-American (1974)
*Three-time NAIA All-American (’72, ’73, ’74)
*Four-times All-NIIC (1st team)
*Four-times All-District 20
*Four-Times All-Illinois Collegiate Team
*Led AU to three NIIC titles
#5 Woody Burnell (1959-1963)
with 1,709 points.
13
AU Directory
AU Administration
(All numbers are 630 area code)
Sport/Department
Director of Athletics
Athletics Business
Manager
Athletic Trainer
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Baseball
Basketball, Men
Basketball, Women
Cross Country and
Track and Field
Events/Equipment
Manager
Football
Golf, Men
Golf, Women
Soccer, Men
Soccer, Women
Softball
Sports Information
Tennis, Men and Women
Volleyball
Coach/Contact
Mark Walsh
Phone
844-5111
Lisa Wisniowicz
Stevie Baker-Watson
Terry Smith
Shaun Neitzel
James Lancaster
Michelle Roof
844-4574
844-5114
844-6173
844-6515
844-5144
844-5112
James Kluckhohn
844-4573
Jason Smith
Rich Duncan
John Donofrio
Chad Johansen
Pete Watkins
Kanute Drugan
Mike McKenzie
Brian Kipley
Paul Heinkel
Jerry Angle
844-6891
844-5115
844-3855
844-3849
844-5268
844-4207
844-4939
844-7575
844-5152
844-5261
Other Important Numbers
Admission
Alumni Office
Physical Education Office
Campus Safety
Training Room
University Communications
Wellness Center
Brian Kipley
Sports Information
Director
14
844-5533
844-5486
844-6181
844-5450
844-4891
844-5481
844-5434
Rebecca L. Sherrick
President
Currently in her sixth year as Aurora
University President, Rebecca Sherrick is
a true Spartan booster and often attends
athletic events. She earned her B.A. from
Illinois Wesleyan University and Ph.D.
from Northwestern University.
Andrew Manion
Provost
Previously Dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew
Manion earned his B.A. from Saint
Norbert College and his Ph.D. in
experimental psychology from Adelphi
University.
Michael Moser
Vice President for Student Life
Michael Moser assumed the duties of Vice
President for Student Life in March 2004.
He has a B.A. from North Central College
and a Master of Divinity from GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary.
Mark Walsh
Director of Athletics
Mark Walsh was named Director of
Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was
AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992-2002
and Assistant Coach from 1987-1992.
Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC
Conference Championships and nine
NCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85
(.790) won-lost record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as
Assistant Football Coach at AU from 1986-1996 and was
part of the coaching staff who reinstated football after it
had been dropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s
and master’s degrees from Aurora University.
This Is Aurora University
When you can’t
attend games, catch
ALL the scores on the
SPARTAN SPORTS
HOTLINE
630-844-3838
touchtone phone required
Eckhart Hall
Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in
the small town of Mendota, Ill. Though established initially to prepare graduates
for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a
new campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With this
change came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institution
was rechristened Aurora University.
In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when the
two institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a
merger eight years later.
Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s,
and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seeking
students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences. Students
participate in more than 40 musical, literary, religious, social and service organizations and play active roles in campus governance. The university also fields
18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winning
tradition with 37 conference titles in recent years and 32 regular appearances in
national tournaments.
The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing
wall, complete locker-room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobicactivities room, classroom and coaches’ offices.
At AU, we believe that the educational needs of students are served best
through the formation of strategic partnerships with institutions of like vision,
mission and values. Such collaborations also enhance the well being of the
communities around our campus. For example, our innovative partnership
with the West Aurora School District is recognized nationally as a model for
educational reform. Opening this year is AU’s $14 million Institute for
Collaboration that will house this growing collaboration and the students and
faculty it nurtures. Our George Williams Campus at Williams Bay, WI, is also the
scene for important collaborative efforts. Last year, the residential, conference
and academic facility, developed in partnership with Children’s Oncology
Services Inc., opened. In the years ahead, the new building will serve as the
home to the One Step At A Time Camp for children with cancer and the university’s rapidly growing academic program.
Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicago
and at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is
accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.
statistics
highlights
upcoming games
For Complete
NIIC
Conference Standings,
Results, Directions
and News
LOG ON TO
www.niiconline.com
2005-2006
Men’s Basketball Schedule
Date
Nov. 18, Fri
Nov. 19, Sat
Nov. 21, Mon
Nov. 23, Wed
Nov. 26, Sat
Dec. 1, Thu
Dec. 3, Sat
Dec. 7, Wed
Dec. 10, Sat
Dec. 19, TUE
Dec. 21, Wed
Dec. 22, Thu
Jan. 3, Tue
Jan. 7, SAT
Jan. 14, Sat
Jan. 18, Wed
Jan. 21, Sat
Jan. 25, Wed
Jan. 28, Sat
Jan. 31, Tue
Feb. 4, Sat
Feb. 8, Wed
Feb. 11, Sat
Feb. 15, Wed
Feb. 18, Sat
Opponent
Wheaton College Thunder Classic
vs. McMurray University (TX)
Wheaton College Thunder Classic
vs. Wheaton College
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
CARLETON COLLEGE
Northern Illinois University
Millikin University
Loras College
Monmouth College
Beloit College
MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING
DIII Desert Shootout
vs. UW-Oshkosh
DIII Desert Shootout
vs. Wartburg or Mary Washington
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
Rockford College*
EUREKA COLLEGE*
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (IL)*
CLARKE COLLEGE*
Benedictine University*
Judson College
ROCKFORD COLLEGE*
Eureka College*
Concordia University(IL)*
Clarke College*
BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY*
Time
6:00 p.m.
Site
Wheaton, IL
8:00 p.m.
Wheaton, IL
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
AURORA, IL
AURORA, IL
Dekalb, IL
Decatur, IL
Dubuque, IA
Monmouth, IL
Beloit, WI
AURORA, IL
8:00 p.m.
Las Vegas
8:00 p.m.
Las Vegas
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
AURORA, IL
AURORA, IL
Rockford, IL
AURORA, IL
AURORA, IL
AURORA, IL
Lisle, IL
Elgin, IL
AURORA, IL
Eureka, IL
River Forest, IL
Dubuque, IA
AURORA, IL
All home games in BOLD
* Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Game
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506-4892
630-844-5533 or
800-742-5281
www. aurora.edu

Men`s Basketball - Aurora University

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