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2007-08 W ingate W omen’s Basketball
Anna Atkinson
Kate Edwards
Brittany West
Kasey Gillis
WINGATE UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH
RED ZONE MEDIA
FOR INTERNET BROADCASTS
Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Sports Network will
broadcast Bulldog men’s and women’s basketball action
during the 2007-08 season. For the fourth year in a row,
Wingate athletic events can be heard at Red Zone Media at
the following Internet address:
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Jim McCulloch and Wayne Shadrick will bring fans the
Bulldog basketball action. The Wingate University Sports
Network will partner with Red Zone
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the 2007-08 academic year. The Network
covers football, volleyball, soccer,
basketball, baseball, softball and
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2007-08 Women’s Schedule
2007-08 Women’s Outlook
Head Coach Barbara Nelson
Women’s Assistant Coaches
Women’s Biographies
2007-08 Women’s Team Picture
2007-08 Women’s Roster
Continuing Tradition
Bulldogs in Action (Women)
2006-07 Women’s Stats
Women’s SAC Honors
Ads
Bulldogs in the Pros
Ads
Bulldog Club
Helping Hands
CMC
Men’s 2007-08 Outlook
Men’s 2007-08 Schedule
Head Coach Parker Laketa
Men’s Assistant Coaches
Men’s Biographies
2007-08 Men’s Team Picture
2007-08 Men’s Roster
Establishing Tradition
Bulldogs in Action (Men)
2006-07 Men’s Stats
SAC Honors (Men’s)
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Academic All-Americans
SAC Excellence
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About Wingate
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2007-08 WINGATE BASKETBALL
2007-08 WINGATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
DATE
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
8-9
DAY
16 Fri.
17 Sat.
19 Mon.
23 Fri.
24 Sat.
27 Tues.
5
Wed.
7
Fri.
15 Sat.
19 Wed.
3
Thurs.
5
Sat.
7
Mon.
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Wed.
16 Wed.
19 Sat.
23 Wed.
26 Sat.
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23 Sat.
27 Wed.
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Sat.-Sun.
OPPONENT
at Queens (N.C.)
vs. Johnson C. Smith
LANDER
at Lynn
vs. Georgia College & State
at Francis Marion
*NEWBERRY
at Shaw
ERSKINE
at Lander
at Augusta State
*LINCOLN MEMORIAL
JOHNSON C. SMITH
*at Catawba
*at Carson-Newman
*BREVARD
*at Mars Hill
*TUSCULUM
*LENOIR-RHYNE
*at Lincoln Memorial
*CATAWBA
*at Tusculum
*at Brevard
*MARS HILL
*at Newberry
*at Lenior-Rhyne
*CARSON-NEWMAN
at Food Lion SAC first round
at Food Lion SAC final four
TIME
8 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
6 p.m.
4 p.m.
7 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
5 p.m.
7 p.m.
3 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
2 p.m.
6 p.m.
2 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
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6 p.m.
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TBA
TBA
SITE
Charlotte
Charlotte
WINGATE
Boca Raton, Fla.
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florence, S.C.
WINGATE
Raleigh
WINGATE
Greenwood, S.C.
Augusta, Ga.
WINGATE
WINGATE
Salisbury
Jefferson City, Tenn.
WINGATE
Mars Hill
WINGATE
WINGATE
Harrogate, Tenn.
WINGATE
Greeneville, Tenn.
Brevard
WINGATE
Newberry, S.C.
Hickory
WINGATE
Sites of higher seeds
Hickory
*Denotes South Atlantic Conference games
HOME GAMES BOLD TYPE, ALL CAPS
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2007-08 Wingate Women’s Basketball Outlook
Fans of the Wingate University women’s basketball team will see a new face on the sidelines in 200708. Head coach Barbara Nelson takes the reins as head coach, replacing Johnny Jacumin. During his
27-year Bulldog tenure, Jacumin compiled an overall record of 591-218.
Nelson is no stranger to hard work and success. She served as the head varsity girls’ basketball coach
at Providence Day School in Charlotte for 21 seasons. She compiled a 437-176 record with seven
NCISAA state championships during her tenure with the Chargers.
“The hallmarks for our team will be hard work and unselfishness,” Nelson said. We will care about each
other and strive to win every time we hit the floor. I would like to think that people thought we were
dedicated and committed to everything we’re doing.”
Bulldog fans will see new faces on the court as well, as Wingate (23-7 last season) graduated four
starters from an NCAA tournament squad. Leading the way for the veterans is junior point guard Anna
Atkinson. An ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America®
candidate, Atkinson is a two-time All-SAC performer.
Last year, Atkinson averaged 7.3 points per game and 4.9 assists
per game. She led the South Atlantic Conference in steals and
assist-to-turnover ratio. “My style of play is very up-tempo,”
Nelson said. “Anna wants to play the style we want to play and
she’s excited about it.”
Nelson believes the Bulldogs will employ several different styles
this year. “I think our fans will see a team that transitions about
one-third of the time,” she noted. “I think they will see a team that
runs many continuity offenses at least a third of the time. Also, I
think they will see us utilize set plays (a third of the time).”
Bulldog senior shooting guard Kate Edwards gives Wingate one
of the best outside threats in the SAC. Edwards led the team with
48 three-point field goals last season. “Every one of our
opponents is going to come out of the zone when she is in the
game,” Nelson said.
Anna Atkinson
“Kate has worked very hard on putting the ball on the floor…to
establish her mid-range jumper,” Nelson said. “I am very pleased with her progress. She has led us in
every capacity (during the pre-season). She has taken very seriously the charge I gave her. Kate wants
to finish her career on a great note.”
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Wingate senior guard Kasey Gillis “is probably one of the purest athletes on our team,” Nelson noted. “I
think she will benefit most from the change in our style of play. I think an up-and-down game and an
athletic game will play into Kasey’s abilities tremendously.”
“Kasey has been working very hard in our individual work-outs,” Nelson added. In 2006-07, Gillis played
in 30 games (three starts), averaging 3.3 points per game. She is a local product from Piedmont High
School. “She’s going to do real well with the pace we’re going to try
and play,” Nelson noted.
All total, eight letter winners return from last year’s NCAA play-off
squad. In the front court, junior Leslie Tucker and sophomore
Stacie Rhodes will make a big contribution this season. “Leslie is
our enforcer,” Nelson said. “She’s got such a pleasant attitude. She
brings so much positive energy to our team.”
Rhodes spent the summer at “basketball boot camp,” Nelson noted.
“She has worked so hard on every aspect of her game. Stacie will
be hard (for our opponents) to contain.”
In the backcourt, junior guard Brittany West “is one of the hardest
workers on our team,” Nelson said. Junior Paige Mincey and
sophomore Sarah Rosser will give the Bulldogs a boost with their
outside shooting prowess.
Six newcomers will battle for playing time. Freshman forward
Stefani Shuey “gives 110 percent effort every play,” Nelson noted.
Freshman forward/guard Jessy Keitt played for Coach Nelson at
Providence Day. “Jessy plays tenacious defense,” Nelson said.
“She will help us defensively in playing the style we want to play.”
Kate Edwards
Sophomore transfer Erica Crumlin (East Carolina) will give the Bulldogs a presence in the post. Nelson
believes freshman guard/forward CC Brooks has the potential to earn All-SAC honors before her
Bulldog career ends. Freshman point guard Emily Parrish joins Wingate squad as a recruited walk-on.
“Emily is probably the biggest surprise in preseason (for us),” Nelson asserted. Freshman guard Lauren
Beeson will make a contribution at the point guard and the off-guard position.
The Bulldogs will play one of the toughest schedules in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region.
Wingate plays CIAA power Johnson C. Smith University twice and Peach Belt Conference contender
Lander University home and away. The Bulldogs will face Lynn (Fla.) University and Georgia College &
State University in a Florida swing at Thanksgiving.
GC&SU eliminated Wingate from the 2007 NCAA Division II play-offs. The Bulldogs will also venture to
Shaw in December to play the always-tough Bears.
Wingate will play 18 South Atlantic Conference games in December, January, February and March. The
2008 Food Lion SAC tournament will be held March 5 (sites of higher seeds) and March 8-9 (Hickory).
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HEAD COACH BARBARA NELSON
Barbara Nelson has served as the head varsity girls’ basketball coach at Providence Day
School in Charlotte for 21 seasons. She has compiled a 437-176 record with seven NCISAA
state championships during her tenure with the Chargers. PDS was named the Charlotte
Observer Sweet 16 champions five times. In addition, Providence Day won the CISAA
basketball conference crown nine times under Nelson’s watch.
In 2006-07, Nelson led the Chargers to a 30-4 overall record, a state title and a conference
championship. The Charlotte Observer named Nelson its girls’ basketball Coach of the Year
for her efforts this season, the fourth time she has received this prestigious honor. Nelson
has compiled a winning record in 19 of her 21 seasons with the Chargers. The 30 wins this
year were a career-best for Nelson.
Nelson has ties to the South Atlantic Conference. She is a graduate of Presbyterian College
with a B.S. degree in Psychology. A four-year letter winner in basketball for the Blue Hose,
Nelson served two years on the Scotsman Club board for her alma mater. She coached three players who signed SAC scholarships, including current Carson-Newman College rising senior forward Tashea Ledbetter.
The accolades her Providence Day players have received could fill several scrapbooks. Konecka Drakeford was a two-time
Parade All-American (1991 and 1993). Drakeford was the NCAA Division II Player of the Year her senior season at Johnson C.
Smith University.
Both Drakeford and Natasha Brackett were named the Gatorade N.C. Player of the Year and N.C. Miss Basketball in 1993 and
2001, respectively. Brackett (Auburn) is one of four former Chargers to sign NCAA Division I scholarships. Drakeford (Israel
and Turkey) and Brackett (Israel) have played professionally as well.
Nelson’s involvement in the game of basketball extends beyond the Providence Day campus. A 12-year participant in the
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), Nelson was a high school All-American selection committee member in
2006-07. She has been a Nike Basketball Camp Director from 1999 to the present.
She has coached AAU basketball (boys and girls) since 1986. Nelson was an assistant coach for an AAU 18 and under state
and national championship team in 1986. She has coached the Charlotte Royals (boys), Charlotte Monarchs, Carolina Comets
and N.C. Flight. Nelson spent two years as a floor coach for the WNBA Charlotte Sting during open and free-agent tryouts.
A much-in-demand clinician, speaker and student of the game, Nelson has worked and attended camps and clinics at
Charlotte, N.C. State, Wake Forest, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, Lipscomb, Gardner-Webb and Wingate. Nelson and her husband
Vernon have two children: Quinn (18) and Haley (15).
“Barbara Nelson has an intensity and passion for the game of basketball,” Steve Poston said. “Since our first interview, Coach
Nelson has approached this opportunity with enthusiasm and excitement.”
“She understands the balance an NCAA Division II student-athlete must achieve,” Poston noted. “We want to offer each of our
student-athletes a well-balanced experience athletically, academically, socially and spiritually. Barbara Nelson understands this
concept very well.”“Her track record is proven; Barbara Nelson knows how to win,” Poston added. “It is very important for us
not to lose a step."
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HEAD COACH BARBARA NELSON
The Barbara Nelson File
EDUCATION: 1985 B.S. in Psychology, Presbyterian College, Clinton, S.C.
1985: South Carolina Certification in Guidance Counseling
1992: Certification classes taken at Winthrop University for Physical
Education
COACHING 1986-2007: Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Program Head, Record 437-176
EXPERIENCE: 7 State Championships
2003-07: AAU Basketball Coach, Carolina Comets and NC Flight
1986-88, ’98, 2000 –’03: AAU Basketball Coach, Charlotte Royals
Boys and Monarchs Girls
1985: Head Junior Varsity Basketball/Asst.Varsity Basketball Coach,
Providence Day
TEAM: 2007, ’06, ’05, & ’01, 1998, ’93 & ’90 NCISAA 3A/2A Basketball State Champions
ACCOLADES: 2007, ’06, ’05, ’01 & 1990 Charlotte Observer Sweet Sixteen Champions
2007, ’06, ’05, ’01, 1999, ’98, ’93, ’91 & ’90 CISAA Basketball Conference Champions
2006 Sports Illustrated Top Ten Preseason Ranking (#3)
2006 USA Today Top 25 High School Preseason Ranking
Providence Day School Coaching Career
(#10)
1986-2007
2006 NCAAU 13 & under State Champions (Finished
YEAR
RECORD FINISH
1986-87 7-20
Last in Conference
ninth in the country at National tournament)
1987-88 14-13
State Playoffs (1st round)
1998, ’95, ’93 & ’91 CISAA Basketball Conference
1988-89 20-7
Tournament Champions
1989-90 27-1
State Champions (Conference/Tournament Champs)
1990-91
26-5
State Runner up (Confer./Tournament Champs)
1996, ’94 & ’86 CISAA Softball Conference Champions
1991-92 14-16
State Playoffs (Tourn. Champs/1st Round)
1988 NCAAU 16 & under Basketball State Champions
1992-93 27-5
State Champions (Conference/tournament Champs)
1986 AAU 18 & under Basketball NC State and National 1993-94 14-10
1994-95 18-10
Champions (Assistant Coach)
1995-96 15-14
State Playoffs (2nd round)
1996-97 16-16
1997-98
26-4
State Champions (Conference/tournament Champs)
INDIVIDUAL: 2007 Charlotte Observer Basketball
1998-99 25-7
State Runner up (Conference Champs)
Coach of the year
1999-00 15-10
ACCOLADES: 2006 & 2000 Charlotte Pro-Am All Star 2000-01 28-2
State Champions (Conference Champs)
2001-02
17-11
State
Playoffs (Semifinalist)
Head Coach of East Team
2002-03 16-12
State Playoffs (Semifinalist)
2001, ’98, ’94 & ’93 Charlotte Observer Girls’ Basketball 2003-04 25-4
State Playoffs (Semifinalist)
2004-05 28-4
Coach of the Year
2005-06 29-1
1996 & ’94 Charlotte Observer Female Sport Coach of
2006-07 30-4
the Year
437-176 71.3% overall winning percentage
1992 Selected to Coach in the Johnny Newman All Star
Game, Charlotte, N.C.
1990 Providence Day School Varsity Coach of the Year
1989-90 CISAA Female Sport Coach of the Year
PERSONAL:
1981-85 4 year Letterman in basketball at Presbyterian College (1985 Captain)
Married to Vernon Nelson since 1985; children Quinn (18) and Haley (15).
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Debra Savino
Assistant Coach
Debra Savino joins the Wingate University women’s basketball coaching staff in the summer of
2007. Savino was an assistant women’s basketball coach at nearby Queens University of Charlotte
in 2006. She has also been a Physical Education teacher and the head basketball and field hockey
coach at Charlotte Country Day since 2001 and the Camp Director for basketball and field hockey
since 2002. Savino was named the Mecklenburg County field hockey Coach of the Year in the fall of
2006.
Savino received her Bachelor of Science degree in Government from Clark University in Worcester,
Mass. At Clark, Savino participated in two Final Fours in basketball. Also, she was a member of two
state championship teams in field hockey. Savino earned her Masters of Science in Physical
Education at Winthrop University.
Savino has loads of coaching experience at many different levels. She was the head coach of the
Charlotte Heat, a semi-pro team in the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League. Also, Savino was the
head basketball coach at Charlotte Country Day for five seasons.
In addition, Savino has attended numerous coaching clinics to continue her professional development. She attended the Women’s
Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Conference/Final Four each of the past four years. Also, she attended Coach K’s Coaching
Academy at Duke University in 1997. Savino participated in WBCA/Adidas Coaches Clinic with Pat Summitt and Billie Moore in 2000.
“Coach Savino brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our staff,” Wingate head coach Barbara Nelson said. “She has been an
assistant at the college and high school levels as well as a head coach in high school and AAU basketball. She is an accomplished floor
coach and has extensive knowledge in training and conditioning.”
“Coach Savino and I have worked together previously with great success and I am excited that she will be joining Wingate’s basketball
program,” Nelson added. “Coach Savino will be planning and implementing Wingate’s weight and conditioning program along with many
other basketball duties.”
Savino has also spent time as an ACC field hockey official. Furthermore, she served as the Vice-President of the Carolina Field Hockey
Coaches Association for three years. In addition to her experience as a certified NCAA field hockey official, Savino has spent time as a
lacrosse official as well.
A graduate of Lake Region High School (Naples, Maine), Savino was inducted into the LRHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. She won the
Carl Bolick Coach of the Year award at Charlotte Country Day School in 2004. Under her watch, CCDS won the NCISAA field hockey state
championship in 2005. While an assistant coach at Providence Day School, Savino helped then-head coach Barbara Nelson lead the
Chargers to the NCISAA state championship in basketball (2001).
Brooke Wilkinson
Assistant Coach
Brooke Wilkinson is completing her second year as a graduate assistant for head coach Barbara
Nelson. Wilkinson was a four-year starter on the women’s basketball team at Gardner-Webb
University, where she was a standout performer on and off the court for the GWU Bulldogs.
A Gastonia native, the East Gaston High School product finished her career in second place for
most games played (106) and most games started (87) at Gardner-Webb. A good all-around player,
Wilkinson netted a career-high 22 points against Mercer on Jan. 3, 2004. She dished out a careerbest seven assists against Florida Atlantic in 2003, currently the second most in a single game in
GWU history.
“Brooke was a solid player for us and we are grateful for her time at Gardner-Webb,” GWU head
coach Rick Reeves said. “She helped us reach the Atlantic Sun Tournament for the first time in our
history during her senior season. We wish her continued success at Wingate University.”
Wilkinson graduated in May, 2006 and earned her degree in public relations with a minor in
business administration. She is enrolled in Wingate’s Master’s Sports Administration program through the University’s Metro College.
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KATE EDWARDS
HOMETOWN: LAURINBURG, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL: SCOTLAND
CLASS: SENIOR
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 5-9
2006-07: Kate Edwards finished the 2006-07 season averaging 6.6 points per
game and shooting 42.9 percent from behind the arc. The Scotland County High
School alum knocked down 48 three-point field goals and also pulled down 2.5
rebounds per game. Edwards scored a season-high 18 points against
Presbyterian on January 17.
2005-06: Edwards averaged 6.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 31 games for the
Bulldogs in her sophomore season. She started seven games on the year.
Edwards scored a career-high 23 points while hitting six three-point field goals in
a Bulldog victory at Claflin on November 15.
2004-05: Edwards made a solid contribution to the Bulldogs as a first-year
player. In 23 games, she chipped in 0.7 points per game and 0.6 rebounds per
game. In her first game in the Wingate blue-and-gold, Edwards hit a three-point
field goal in a win over Queens (Nov. 18, 2004). She hit a season-high four
points against NCAA Division II
number five Shaw (Jan. 6, 2005).
HIGH SCHOOL: Edwards played basketball, volleyball and soccer at Scotland
High. Her basketball coach was Ricky Brooks. In basketball, Edwards averaged
15 ppg as a senior. She earned team MVP honors and served as team captain in
all three sports as a senior. Edwards was all-conference two years each in all
three sports. A two-time MVP in soccer, Edwards and her teammates won the
CAREER HIGHS:
conference championship her senior year as Edwards netted all-county honors.
PTS: 23 vs. Claflin (11/15/05)
Edwards scored 100 goals during her Scotland soccer career. Kate is the
daughter of Roger and Mary Evelyn Edwards. Her brother (Doug) also attends REBS: 8 vs. Claflin (11/15/05)
Wingate University. Her cousin (Russ Adams) plays infield for the Toronto Blue
ASSTS: 6 vs. Newberry (2/11/06)
Jays.
WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS
Year
2004-05.
2005-06.
2006-07.
TOTAL...
GP-GS
23-0
31-7
26-5
80-12
Min/Avg
108/4.7
401/12.9
361/13.9
870/10.9
Total
FG-FGA
7-28
66-159
58-132
131-319
Pct
.250
.415
.439
.411
3-Point
FG-FGA
2-14
49-118
48-112
99-244
Pct
.143
.415
.429
.406
FT-FTA
0-0
6-11
7-10
13-21
Pct
.000
.545
.700
.619
Rebounds
Off-Def
Tot
4-10
14
18-44
62
16-49
65
38-103
141
Avg
0.6
2.0
2.5
1.8
PF-FO
8-0
23-0
23-0
54-0
Ast
4
23
20
47
TO
5
16
19
40
Blk
0
1
4
5
Stl
4
20
16
40
7
Pts/Avg
16/0.7
187/6.0
171/6.6
374/4.7
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KASEY GILLIS
HOMETOWN: INDIAN TRAIL, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL: PIEDMONT
CLASS: SENIOR
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 5-10
2006-07: Kasey Gillis played in all 30 games for the Bulldogs during
her junior season, scoring 3.3 points per game and collecting 1.2
rebounds per game for Wingate. Gillis had 19 assists throughout the
season and finished with 98 total points.
2005-06: Gillis averaged 2.9 points and 1.0 assists in 30 games.
Gillis started three games and averaged 2.3 assists per start. She
recorded a career-high 14 points against West Virginia Wesleyan in
the Ortho Carolina Invitational, hosted by Wingate University on
December 3.
QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE: Gillis averaged 12 points
per game and five assists per game for the Royals in 2004-05.
HIGH SCHOOL: Gillis played basketball and soccer at Piedmont
High School. She was MVP of the basketball team her junior and
senior seasons. She was All-South Piedmont Conference and AllUnion County three years each in basketball.
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 14 vs. W.Va. Wesleyan (12/3/05)
REBS: 5 vs. Claflin (12/1/06)
ASSTS: 4 vs. Newberry (3/4/06)
Year
2005-06.
2006-07.
TOTAL...
GP-GS
30-3
30-3
60-6
8
Min/Avg
326/10.9
325/10.8
651/10.9
Total
FG-FGA
30-68
30-74
60-142
Pct
.441
.405
.423
3-Point
FG-FGA
0-0
3-6
3-6
Pct
.000
.500
.500
FT-FTA
26-43
35-53
61-96
Pct
.605
.660
.635
Rebounds
Off-Def
Tot
6-23
29
11-24
35
17-47
64
Avg
1.0
1.2
1.1
PF-FO
21-0
34-0
55-0
Ast
29
19
48
TO
27
26
53
Blk
2
3
5
Stl
6
9
15
Pts/Avg
86/2.9
98/3.3
184/3.1
12 ANNA
ATKINSON
MARION, N.C.
MCDOWELL
JUNIOR
GUARD
5-6
2006-07: Anna Atkinson was named to the ESPN The Magazine
Academic All-District III women’s basketball first team (college division),
selected by CoSIDA in 2007. She possesses a perfect 4.00 GPA with a
major in Biology. The 2006-07 SAC Scholar-Athlete Award winner for
women’s basketball, Atkinson led the SAC in steals (2.3 steals per game)
and assists-to-turnover ratio (2.69). An All-SAC performer, Atkinson
averaged 7.3 points per game and 4.9 assists per game last year. She
topped the team charts in minutes played with 34.0 minutes per game.
2005-06: Atkinson was named to the 2006 Women’s Division II Bulletin
All- Freshman Team. The 2006 SAC Freshman of the Year, she also
earned a spot on the All- SAC, second team. She directed the topscoring offense in the SAC during her freshman campaign. The Bulldogs
averaged 76.4 points per game during the 2005-06 season. In the SAC
statistical rankings, Atkinson led the league in steals per game (2.1) and
assist-to-turnover ratio (2.1). She finished second in the SAC in assists
per game (5.0). Atkinson was 32nd in assists per game in the NCAA
Division II rankings. She contributed 9.9 points per game and 3.5
rebounds per game during her first season as Wingate’s point guard.
Atkinson tallied 10.8 points per game in SAC encounters. She had nine
assists in four contests, including league wins over Newberry (Jan. 14)
and Mars Hill (Feb. 18). Atkinson notched 20 points in a game twice, the
most recent time in a 78-76 win at Newberry on Feb. 11. Atkinson hit a
three-point field goal with 16 seconds remaining that gave Wingate the
lead for good in a 67-64 victory over Clayton State University in the
semi-finals of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Saturday,
March 11. Atkinson was named to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic
Regional All-Tournament team.
20 PAIGE
MINCEY
SAVANNAH, GA.
SOUTH EFFINGHAM
JUNIOR
GUARD
5-8
2006-07: Paige Mincey saw action in 25 games for the
Bulldogs during her sophomore season. In a game at West
Virginia State on December 30, Mincey contributed 5 points,
3 rebounds and 1 assist in the Wingate 71-42 victory.
2005-06: Mincey averaged 1.1 points and 0.6 rebounds in
20 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman
season. Mincey scored a career-high six points against
Livingstone on January 2.
HIGH SCHOOL: Miincey was a first team All-State selection
in both basketball and softball during her career at South
Effingham. Mincey completed her career with 1085 points
(she missed the final eight games of her career with an
injury). The team MVP in basketball her final season, she
averaged 16 points per game. In 2005, she hit .434 on the
softball diamond. She was first team All-Conference in tennis
her senior season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Atkinson is the career assist leader in the state of North
Carolina with 898. She was the Northwestern (4A) Conference Player of
the Year in 2004-05, leading the Titans of McDowell High School to a 261 overall record. The Titans won three NW4A regular season championships during her career. She was named the MVP of the Glaxo Smith
Kline Holiday Invitational Tournament in December of 2004, breaking the
tournament records for assists. The salutatorian of her graduating class,
she played basketball, tennis and soccer during her athletic career at
McDowell. An All-State choice in basketball as a senior, Atkinson was AllNW4A four years in a row. She also earned all-league honors in tennis
(three years) and soccer (two years).
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 20 vs. Newberry (3/1/06)
REBS: 8 vs. Shaw (3/13/06)
ASSTS: 11 vs. Charleston W.Va. (12/29/06)
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 6 vs. Livingstone (1/2/06)
REBS: 4 vs. Claflin (12/1/06)
ASSTS: 2 vs. vs. Lincoln Memorial, (2/28/07)
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22 LESLIE
TUCKER
10 BRITTANY
WEST
MATTHEWS, N.C.
WEDDINGTON
JUNIOR
FORWARD
5-10
VALDESE, N.C.
EAST BURKE
JUNIOR
GUARD
5-7
2006-07: Leslie Tucker played in 27 games for the Bulldogs
during her sophomore campaign, scoring 2.4 points per
game and collecting 1.2 rebounds per game. The
Weddington High School product finished the season with a
43.6% field goal percentage.
2006-07: Brittany West saw action in 19 games during the
2006-07 season, making one start. West averaged 1.2
points per game and collected 9 total rebounds on the
season. An efficient shooter, West shot 46.7% from the field
and carried a 50.0% average from behind the three-point
line. West also dished out 13 assists on the season and had
3 steals.
2005-06: Tucker averaged 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in
19 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman
season. Tucker scored a career-high six points against
Catawba on January 25.
HIGH SCHOOL: Tucker was a basketball and softball
standout at Weddington High School. A team captain in
basketball, she led Weddington in scoring her final season.
She was an All-South Piedmont Conference selection in
basketball her senior year. In softball, she was All-Union
County three years and All-SPC one year for the Warriors.
Her brother played baseball at Lander University.
2005-06: West averaged 1.4 points and 0.4 assists in 22
games for the Bulldogs in her freshman season. West
started one game against SAC opponent Lenior-Rhyne. She
scored a career-high seven points against Converse on
January 23.
HIGH SCHOOL: West led East Burke in assists (181) as a
senior. She is East Burke’s all-time career assist leader with
432. A three-year letterwinner, West is second on East
Burke’s career charts with 225 steals.
During her senior season, West averaged 9.7 points per
game, 6.7 assists per game and 4.7 steals per game. She
was her honorable mention All-Conference as a senior.
West played in the Charlotte All-Star Game during the spring
of 2005. Her career assists-to-turnovers ratio is 432 to 272
(1.59).Her career high was 13 assists in one game.
CAREER HIGHS:
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 8 vs. Catawba (1/8/07)
PTS: 7 vs. Converse (1/23/06)
REBS: 6 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (1/27/07)
REBS: 3 vs. Converse (1/23/06)
ASSTS: 2 vs. Lincoln Memorial (1/6/07)
ASSTS: 5 vs. Lincoln Memorail (2/28/07)
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44 STACIE
RHODES
24 SARAH
ROSSER
RALEIGH, N.C.
N. RALEIGH CHRISTIAN
SOPHOMORE
CENTER
6-4
RALEIGH, N.C.
WAKEFIELD
SOPHOMORE
GUARD
5-10
2006-07: Stacie Rhodes played in 27 games for Wingate
during the 2006-07 season and scored 2.3 points per game
while pulling down 2.4 rebounds per game. The freshman
registered a double-double in her second career collegiate
game, scoring 15 points and collecting 13 rebounds in an
early-season victory over Queens (N.C.).
2006-07: Sarah Rosser played in 19 games during her
freshman season for Wingate, scoring 1.6 points per game
and shooting 30 percent from behind the arc. Rosser scored
a season-high nine points at Claflin on November 21.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rhodes was a letter winner in both
basketball and softball at North Raleigh Christian Academy.
Rhodes led her team in scoring and rebounding for two
seasons, serving as a team captain for both her junior and
senior campaigns. She also was an All-Conference
performer in her final two seasons as well. In the classroom,
Rhodes was on the “A” Honor Roll, a member of the
National Honor Society and National Honor Roll. She
earned the National Science and Math Merit Award. Stacie
is the daughter of David and Tamra Rhodes.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rosser played basketball for head coach
Danielle Blackburn at Wakefield High School. Rosser was a
captain and a first-team All-Conference performer in her
senior season. The 5-9 guard was on the Academic Honor
Roll and an Academic All-Conference honoree. Sarah is the
daughter of John and Carol Rosser.
CAREER HIGHS:
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 15 vs. Queens (N.C.) (11/18/06)
PTS: 9 vs. Claflin (11/21/06)
REBS: 13 vs. Queens (N.C.) (11/18/06)
REBS: 3 vs W.Va. State, (12/30/06)
ASSTS: 2 Lincoln Memorial (1/31/07)
ASSTS: 2 vs. Tusculum (2/10/07)
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3 LAUREN
BEESON
23 CC
BROOKS
42 ERICA
CRUMLIN
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
HIGH POINT CENTRAL
FRESHMAN
GUARD
5-8
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C.
EAST GASTON
FRESHMAN
FORWARD
5-7
IRMO, S.C.
DUTCH FORK
SOPHOMORE
FORWARD
6-2
HIGH SCHOOL: Lauren Beeson was
the captain of the High Point Central
basketball team her junior and senior
year. She was an all-conference, allcounty and all-area performer. She
was on the Lady Phoenix AAU team
that won the national championship.
Born on March 17, 1989, Lauren is the
daughter of Tim and Pam Beeson.
She is a Sports Medicine major.
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HIGH SCHOOL: CC Brooks was a twoyear captain of the East Gaston basketball team. She was the team MVP and
a four-time all-conference performer.
Brooks led East Gaston to the 2007 Big
South Conference title her senior season. She led the team with 15 points
per game, and is East Gaston’s all-time
leader in points scored. Born on
October 22, 1988, CC is the daughter of
Andrew and Cindy Brooks.
HIGH SCHOOL: Erica Crumlin was a
member of the basketball, volleyball
and track team at Dutch Fork High
School. She joins the Bulldogs after a
year at East Carolina, where the
Pirates won the Conference USA title.
Crumlin was the captain of the
basketball team her senior season,
when she was an all-conference
selection and was chosen to play in the
South Carolina All-Star game. She led
Dutch Fork to the Lower State
championships her freshman and junior
year, while leading them to the regional
championship all four years. Born on
June 22, 1988, Erica is the daughter of
David and Wanda Crumlin. She is a
Business major.
14 JESSY
KEITT
11 EMILY
PARRISH
33 STEFANI
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
PROVIDENCE DAY
FRESHMAN
FORWARD
5-9
BREVARD, N.C.
ROSMAN
FRESHMAN
GUARD
5-5
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
SOUTH MECKLENBURG
FRESHMAN
FORWARD
5-11
HIGH SCHOOL: Jessy Keitt was the
captain of the Providence Day
basketball team. She was a CISAA AllConference performer, helping lead
Providence Day to three consecutive
state championships. The team was
nationally ranked by USA Today and
Sports Illustrated. Born on June 14,
1989, Jessy is the daughter of Tracey
and Yroone Keitt. She is an English
major.
HIGH SCHOOL: Emily Parrish was a
member of the basketball and softball
team at Rosman High School. She was
the captain and the basketball team,
where she was also the team MVP her
junior and senior year. She was a threetime all-conference performer, while
being named conference Player of the
Year her junior and senior year. Parrish
led the team in points and assists, while
leading them to three conference titles
and two sectional championships. Born
on August 22, 1989, Emily is the
daughter of Tom and Cathy Parrish.
She is an Art major.
SHUEY
HIGH SCHOOL: Stefani Shuey was
the captain of the basketball and volleyball team at South Mecklenburg
High School. She was also a member
of the track & field team. She was the
team MVP of the basketball team her
senior year, she was also an
all-conference selection that season.
Shuey helped lead South Mecklenburg
to the sectional, regional and state title
her senior year, while leading the team
with 14 points per game and nine
rebounds per game. Born on July 12,
1989, Stefani is the daughter of Mark
and Karen Shuey. She is a
Mathematics major.
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W INGATE U NIVERSITY
2007-08
WOMEN ’ S B ASKETBALL T EAM
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2007-08 Wingate University Women’s Basketball Roster
"Bulldogs"
No Name
Pos. Ht.
Yr.
Hometown (High School)
3
Lauren Beeson G
5-8
Fr.
Winston-Salem, N.C. (High Point Central)
10
Brittany West
G
5-7
Jr.
Valdese, N.C. (East Burke)
11
Emily Parrish
G
5-5
Fr.
Brevard, N.C. (Rosman)
12
Anna Atkinson
G
5-6
Jr.
Marion, N.C. (McDowell)
14
Jessy Keitt
F
5-9
Fr.
Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day)
20
Paige Mincey
G
5-8
Jr.
Savannah, Ga. (South Effingham)
21
Kasey Gillis
G
5-10 Sr.
Indian Trail, N.C. (Piedmont)
22
Leslie Tucker
F
5-10 Jr.
Matthews, N.C. (Weddington)
23
CC Brooks
F
5-7
Fr.
Mount Holly, N.C. (East Gaston)
24
Sarah Rosser
F
5-8
So.
Raleigh, N.C. (Wakefield)
33
Stefani Shuey
F
5-11 Fr.
Charlotte, N.C. (South Mecklenburg)
35
Kate Edwards
G
5-9
Sr.
Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland)
42
Erica Crumlin
F
6-2
So.
Irmo, S.C. (Dutch Fork)
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Stacie Rhodes
C
6-4
So.
Raleigh, N.C. (N. Raleigh Christian Acad.)
Head Coach:
Barbara Nelson
Assistant Coaches:
Deb Savino, Brooke Wilkinson
Certified Athletic Trainer:
Erin Dougherty
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WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
continuing a tradition...
Carolina’s Winningest Program
Conference Championships
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WINGATE UNIVERSITY
ALL-AMERICANS
Tanetra Barrett (2006, 2007)
Jessica Guarneri (2003)
Elizabeth Biedrycki (2002)
Tricia Peckham (2001)
Temeshia Dawkins (1999)
Andrea Grissett (1997)
Ann Hancock (1992)
Direne Thomas (1989, 1990, 1991)
Cheryl “Sweet Pea” Barrineau (1987, 1988)
Dianna Monroe (1982, 1983)
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NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
APPEARANCES
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Anna Atkinson
Kasey Gillis
Kate Edwards
Brittany W est
S tacey Rhodes
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South Atlantic Conference Honors
1989-90
First Team
Direne Thomas (POY)
Ann Hancock
1990-91
First Team
Direne Thomas (POY)
Ann Hancock
1991-92
First Team
Ann Hancock
Second Team
Tonya Roper
1992-93
First Team
Tonya Roper
1993-94
First Team
Tonya Roper (POY)
Second Team
Cynthia Thomas
Andrea Grissett (FOY)
1994-95
First Team
Andrea Grissett
Second Team
Cynthia Thomas
1995-96
First Team
Andrea Grissett
1996-97
First Team
Andrea Grissett
1997-98
First Team
Addie Holbrook
1998-99
First Team
Temeshia Dawkins
Tricia Peckham
Second Team
Addie Holbrook
1999-00
First Team
Tricia Peckham
2003-04
First Team
Samantha Dailey
Veronica Taylor
Freshman of the Year
Emily Paffrath
Coach of the Year Award
Johnny Jacumin
2004-05
First Team
Tanetra Barrett (Co-POY)
Veronica Taylor
Johnny Jacumin
Second Team
Temeshia Dawkins
2005-06
First Team
Tanetra Barrett (POY)
2000-01
Tricia Peckham
Temeshia Dawkins
Second Team
Anna Atkinson (FOY)
Emily Paffrath
2001-02
First Team
Elizabeth Biedrycki (POY)
2006-07
First Team
Tanetra Barrett (POY)
Emily Paffrath
Second Team
Elizabeth Rogers
2002-03
First Team
Jessica Guarneri (POY)
Second Team
Veronica Taylor (FOY)
Second Team
Lori Reavis
Second Team
Anna Atkinson
Johnny Jacumin
Scholar-Athlete
Anna Atkinson (2006-07)
Ann Hancock (1991-92)
Nessy Brewer (1994-95)
(POY)- Conf. Player of the Year
(FOY)-Conf. Freshman of the Year
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LORINZA “JUNIOR” HARRINGTON
Lorinza Harrington played 29 games with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2006-07 season.
Harrington started eight games, averaging 5.2 points per game and 3.1 assists per game.
In the eight games he started, Harrington averaged 7.4 points and 4.4 assists per game.
His best game came in an 88-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, where he had 13
points, eight rebounds and eight assists, playing all 48 minutes. Harrington had nine
points, five rebounds and five assists at Charlotte in a 115-107 Memphis win.
Harrington spent the 2005-06 season with Pamesa Valencia in Spain. Pamesa Valencia
reached the final of the prestigious Copa del Rey tournament in 2005-06. He played for
the New Orleans Hornets during the 2004-05 season, averaging 5.6 points per game and
2.1 assists per game. Harrington netted a career-high 22 points against the Charlotte
Bobcats (in Charlotte) on Dec. 14, 2004.
During the 2003-04 season, Harrington starred for the Azovmash Mariupol in the Ukraine
Superleague (FIBA Europe Cup). He averaged 13 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per
game and 2.3 steals per game. Harrington was named to the All-Star team as he led his
team to the regular season and tournament championships.
During the 2002-03 NBA season with the Denver Nuggets, Harrington was the only Nugget to play in all 82 games. He averaged 5.1
points per game.
Lorinza Harrington earned SAC “player of the year” honors in 2001-02. He was named a first team All-American by Basketball Times
magazine and a third team pick by the Division II Bulletin magazine. In addition, Harrington received first team recognition on the
Daktronics NCAA Division II South Atlantic All-Region team and the NABC/Pontiac NCAA Division II All-South Atlantic Region team.
The Junior Harrington File
2006-07
Memphis Grizzlies
2005-06
Pamesa Valencia
2004-05
New Orleans Hornets
2003-04
Azovmash Mariupol
2002-03
Denver Nuggets
Petra Nagy Playing in Europe
2007 Wingate University graduate Petra Nagy, a member of four Wingate University
regular season South Atlantic Conference titles, is playing professional basketball in
Europe.
Nagy is playing for the Duran Maquinaria Ensino in Lugo, Spain. Nagy was the starting
point guard the first four games, but then suffered an ankle injury that has sidelined her for
two months. The Budapest, Hungary native was averaging 4.75 points per game while
playing 25 minutes per game.
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BULLDOG CLUB
ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA® TEAM
SELECTED BY COSIDA
Top NCAA Division II Academic All-America®
Producing Schools of the 2000s*
Rank
1.
2.
3.
T4.
7.
8.
T9.
School
Truman State (Mo.)
Pittsburg State (Kan.)
Indianapolis
Wingate
Missouri-Rolla
North Dakota
Barry (Fla.)
Central Missouri State
Abilene Christian (Texas)
Missouri Southern State
Total AAA honorees
41
40
29
25
25
25
18
16
15
15
*Note: List includes only schools currently participating in NCAA Division II athletics (through July 2007).
Join the Bulldog Club
The Wingate University Bulldog Club provides alumni, parents and friends of the University with the opportunity to support the
student-athletes who so proudly wear the blue and gold. All contributions to the Bulldog Club are 100 percent tax deductible and
help provide funding for the athletic scholarships.
Bulldog Club members receive monthly newsletters and E-mail updates about the progress of the athletic teams in season. They
are welcomed by the hospitality room before home football games and during conference basketball doubleheaders.
Wingate University has an outstanding tradition of intercollegiate athletics and support from friends of the University. This year,
the Bulldog Club will sponsor two big events. The Wingate Sports Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Friday, October 19.
The Sports Hall of Fame the induction ceremonies will be a part of the Wingate University athletic department gala. In addition
to the Sports Hall of Fame festivities, the athletic department will sponsor a silent auction before the induction ceremonies and a
live auction at the conclusion of the evening.
The second event is the Bill Connell Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, November 2 during the University’s Homecoming
festivities. We hope everyone will come out for a great day of fun, fellowship, food and golf.
Join the Bulldog Club today and share in the success of the Wingate athletic program. Please know that your gift is important to
the future of Wingate University.
Bulldog Club Gift Levels
Hall of Fame Club - $1,500
Golden "W" Club - $1,000
Big Blue Club - $500
Coaches Club - $250
Player's Club - $100
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BULLDOG CLUB
Mr. Donald Allred
Mr. Herb Appenzeller
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Appenzeller
Ms. Margaret Appenzeller
Mr. Rainey Ashcraft, Sr.
Mr. Jerry C. Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Edward Bailey, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Barrett
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Bartlett
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Beam
Ms. Audra Begg
Dr. J. Gregory Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Benshoof
Mr. James Benson
Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Billinger
Mrs. Evelyn W. Bingham
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary Bodford
Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bodycombe, Jr.
Mr. Paul Brandon
Ms. Deloris Stone Brock
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhett Brown
Dr. Nancy L. Bush
Mr. Harlan Calhoun
Mr. Billy Cameron
Mr. Aaron Carman
Carolinas Medical Center-Union
Mr. Michael Carr
Mr. Jerry Carter
Mr. Craig Casalou
Mr. Gregory Clemmer
Mr. Dorsel Cole
Dr. and Mrs. G. Byrns Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. James Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Conklin
Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Corder
Mr. G. Morrison Creech
Ms. Natalie Creech
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Cuffe
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen DeLuca
Mr. Steven Derrick
Mr. and Mrs. Dana Lee Dillon
Mr. Derek Dunn
Mr. and Mrs. William Eason
Ms. Patricia Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Darrick Embry
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Farmer
Ms. Starretta Forney
Mr. and Mrs. David Garcia
Ms. Jennifer Gaskins
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gaye
Dr. Sheryl R. Ginn
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Mr. James Gordon
Mr. John Griffin
Mr. Van Griffith
Mr. Gary Hamill
Mr. John G. Hammond, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hamrick, Jr.
Mrs. Ella T. Hargett
Mr. Wiley A. Harris III
Dr. and Mrs. John Hartness
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harvley
Ms. Dorothy Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. J. Knox Hillman, Jr.
Mrs. Heather Horne
Mr. and Mrs. Chadley Hull
Mr. and Mrs. Robin D. Inabinet
Mrs. Cynthia Lowery James
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kapelar
Mr. Steven Keever
Ms. Gladys McCain Kerr
Mr. Danny Key
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kindley III
Mr. and Mrs. William Kirkham
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kirkman
Mr. Lewis Lineberger
Mr. Eric T. Little
Mr. Jerry Loftin, Jr.
Ann Shannon Lowery
Cynthia Lowery
Mr. H. Dwight Lurie
Mr. and Mrs. John Mangum
Mr. and Mrs. William Mason
Mr. Joseph McCallum
Ms. April McCollum
Dr. Jerry E. McGee
Mr. Clarence David McIntyre
John E. McIntyre
Mr. H. Kent Montgomery
Mr. Luther T. Moore
Mr. Donald Morrison
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Murray
Mr. Walter Nail
Mr. William H. Nash
Mr. Charles Thomas Needham
Mr. and Mrs. Toby Nidiffer
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Noles
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Norman
Mrs. Yolanda Osborn
Mr. Landon Owen
Mr. Edward Kent Palmer
Mr. Larry and Dr. Sue Pauley
Mrs. Jettie York Payne
Ms. Courtney Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Pigg
Dr. Patricia Williams Plant
Senator and Mrs. Aaron W. Plyler
Ms. Tiffany Gael Poole
Mr. R. Stephen Poston
Mr. Ricardo M. Priester
Dr. Nancy Horak Randall
Mr. Joseph Heyward Raul
Mr. Julian R. Reynolds
Ms. Melissa Riddle
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Rushing
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Safrit
Ms. Heather L. Salzer
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sanctis
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Saylor
Mr. Richard Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Searcy
Mr. Casey Seawright
Mr. Thomas E. Seigler
Kathy Ann Sellers
Mr. Robert H. Sellers
Mr. Dennis Ray Setzer
Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne Shadrick
Gene and Nina Shepherd
Mr. Dan Shive
Mr. Richard Simpson
Mr. Stanley Smith
Mr. Steve D. Smith
Mr. Douglas Spainhour
Ms. Doris Sparks
Ms. Sandra Spry
Mr. Brett Stewart
Ms. Lee Sims Stewart
Mrs. Anne Stover
Mr. Gary H. Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Strom
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Surratt
Ms. Lyndia Tart
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Taylor, Jr.
Dr. Paul H. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thacker
Mr. Bruce C. Thomas
Mr. David A. Thomas
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. E. Vincent Tilson
Mr. Leonard Turnage
Mr. R. James Waller IV
Mr. Donald Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Whitley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Woodall
Mr. Frampton E. Wyndham, Jr.
Mr. Gregory S. York
HELPING HANDS
The Bulldog Helping Hands program allows friends, family members and businesses to provide financial support for their
student-athletes who attend Wingate University. Funds from the Bulldog Helping Hands program are used to directly benefit the team of the donor’s choice. Each team identifies a service project during the year as a part of the school’s strong
emphasis on community service. The Bulldog Helping Hands program assists Wingate student-athletes while they are
making a difference on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
243 Framing (Greg York)
AA Metro Moving and Storage
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alley
The Asbill Company (William Asbill)
Mr. Charles H. Atkinson
Austin Business Forms (Brock Austin)
Avery Development Group
Avery Farms (Waightstill Avery, Jr.)
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Berry
Ms. Leslie Blackwell
Ms. Lindsay Boldt
Boyette Medical Clinic (Charles Boyette)
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Braswell
Mr. and Mrs Mark Brezovec
Mrs. Nadine Broadhead
Mr. and Mrs. John Burg
Ms. Paula Caldwell
Calvary Chapel of the Sandhills
Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell
Mr. Grady Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carleton
Ms. Sarah Carleton
Casco Signs
(Kevin and Cheryl Crutchfield)
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Causseaux
Cedar Lane Supply
Mr. Richard Chiappone
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chinn, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christenbury
Mr. and Mrs. William Clark
Clearwater Interiors
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Cotton
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Cox
Crump Electric (Todd Crump)
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cunningham
Mr. Dan Dal Degan
DeLuca and Company
(Steve and Beverly DeLuca)
Mr. William and Dr. Myra Derbyshire
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Devries
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dickson
William Brett Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. John Egan
Emiline’s
Excelsior Group LLC
Mr. and Mrs. James Sidney Fletcher
The Fork LLC
Ms. Deborah Bass Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garrison
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gelegotis
General Shale Brick
Mr. and Mrs. James Godec
Gopher Hole (Sam W. Burns)
Mr. Lorinza Harrington, Jr.
The Hearing Aid Center (Stephen Craven)
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Henry
Mr. and Mrs. George Hines
Richard Hodsdon
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP
(Robert Donhauser)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hough
Houser Shoes (Celeste McGinnis)
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Howell
H & S Paving LLC
Mrs. B. Ryan Hucks
Mr. Brandon Huggins
Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hurdle II
Ms. Kenzie Jackson
Jax Brothers
Joe’s Barber Shop (Joe Beatty)
Lewis Jones Insurance Agency
(Lewis Jones)
Jonesville Seafood
(John & Alex Kazakos)
Mr. and Mrs. Dane Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Kellett
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kent
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ketterhagen II
Keystone Generation LLC
Mr. and Mrs. William Kirkham
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Laughridge, Jr.
Ms. Jean Lewis
Luquire George Andrews, Inc.
The Market Place (Bonnie Black)
Martin Marietta Materials
Mr. Stephen T. Mauro
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Maynard
Maynard Living Trust (Mildred Maynard)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCarver
Mr. and Mrs. William McMenamin
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey McPhail
The Milford Insurance Company
(Robert Ehorn)
Lewis Mittman Inc. (Steve Mittman)
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff T. Moore
Moore Rentals (Malcolm Moore)
Moose Pharmacy (Whit Moose, Jr.)
Ms. Angeline Nelson
New Balance Charlotte
Novatny Electric Company
Col. and Mrs. Michael W. Otterblad
Ms. Christy Painter
Petroleum Associates
Piedmont Commercial Roofing
Pierce Family Wellness Center
Pipeline Supply Company
Ms. Karen Porter
Mr. and Mrs. R. Stephen Poston
Precious “Car” Go (Susan Wagner)
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ragsdale
Mr. Jerry D. Ranson
REA Brothers
Reddick R & D Company
Ms. Barbara Rice
Rich & Thompson Funeral Service, Inc.
(Lloyd Carter)
Mr. John Rickel
Ms. E. Marie Roberts
Ms. Rachelle Rostas
Mr. Stanley Rostas
Ms. Lindsay Roycraft
R & R Sales
RSVP
Mr. and Mrs. David Rushing
Gene and Nina Shepherd
Mr. David Sherwood
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Siega-Riz
Mr. and Mrs. John Siegrist
Mr. David Somers
Sparkle Painting
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sparks
Mr. Brett Robert Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. David Stump
Stymielock LLC (David Eaker)
Superior Lawn Care LLC (Gail Vaughan)
Mr. Paul Talbot
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Testa
Three Oaks Contractors
Tideland Electric Membership
Mr. and Mrs. John Torregrosa
Mr. Brett Townsend
Trinity Tree Company
Troutman Motors (G. Raiford Troutman)
Ms. Doris Tucker
Mr. and Mrs. William Via
Waddell & Associates, Architects
(Susan Waddell)
Ms. Susan Wagner
Mr. John H. Waller III
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Watts
Wells & West
Mr. and Mrs. Charles West
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whitley
Mr. and Mrs. Max E. Wilson
Mr. Tony Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. John Winchester
Ms. Doria Yeaman
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2007-08 Wingate University Men’s Basketball Outlook
The Wingate University men’s basketball team made the best run in South Atlantic Conference men’s
basketball history in 2006-07. Wingate (25-9 overall, 11-5 SAC) in 2006-07) won the Food Lion SAC
Tournament for the second consecutive season in 2007. The Bulldogs took the 2007 South Atlantic
Regional title on their way to becoming the first SAC men’s basketball team to participate in an NCAA
Division II Elite Eight event.
The past two seasons, the Bulldogs have caught fire at the right time. In 2006, the Bulldogs won seven
straight games before falling to Virginia Union University in the first round of the South Atlantic Regional
Tournament. In 2007, the Bulldogs won eight straight games on the way to the Elite Eight, including a
73-56 rematch win over Virginia Union in the South Atlantic Regional championship game. The Bulldogs
trailed VUU by 10 at the break and outscored the Panthers 48-21 in the second stanza.
The Bulldogs return two of the top players in the NCAA Division II
South Atlantic Region. Wingate senior guard/forward Sean
Barnette was a Daktronics third team All-American selection last
year. Barnette averaged a league-leading 21.6 points per game
last season. With 333 additional points, Barnette could become
the first player in SAC history to score more than 2,000 points in a
career.
Redshirt senior forward/center Bryan Grier had another impressive season for the Bulldogs in 2006-07, averaging 11.6 points per
game and 7.9 rebounds per game. He led the SAC in rebounds,
blocked shots (119) and field goal percentage (67.4). Grier earned
second team All-SAC laurels for the second consecutive season.
Sean Barnette
The 2005-06 NCAA Division II leading shot blocker, Grier may
have made the biggest block of his career in the first round of the
2007 South Atlantic Regional Tournament. The Vance High School
graduate blocked the potential game-tying shot attempt by
Armstrong Atlantic State University in the waning moments of the
first round match-up to give the Bulldogs a two-point victory.
Both Barnette and Grier played in the Charlotte Pro-Am League during the summer of 2007. “They had
a great experience (this summer),” Wingate head coach Parker Laketa said. “They got to play against
players that they normally wouldn’t face…so it was a good experience for them. They are getting
themselves ready for what I hope is a big senior season.”
Wingate lost three starting guards in Justin Baker, Shaun Kirkland and Bill Smith. Together, they
averaged almost 36 points per game last year. Laketa is eager for the challenge ahead. “I’m looking
forward to getting to know this team and their personality,” Laketa said. “I know they want to win. My job
is to teach them how to do it and to focus those efforts in the right direction.”
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By no means are the Bulldogs a two-man show. Junior forward Kenny Villines started 16 games last
season, averaging 4.6 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game. Senior shooting guard Sam
Holmes averaged 4.6 points per game last year. In his first campaign in the blue-and-gold, Holmes hit
32 three-point field goals last season.
Both junior forward Tommy Coles and sophomore guard Larry Staley saw significant time during
Wingate’s stretch run. Laketa looks for them to play enhanced roles this season. Staley had 12 points in
a wild 122-116 February victory at Carson-Newman.
Laketa will have three-point weapons inside and outside with senior forward Ryan Thys and senior
guard Ernest Mangum. At 6-8, Thys will help open the floor for
Bulldog guards. Mangum did not play in 2006-07; his return will be
a big key to Wingate’s outside game.
Guards Rosco Turner and David Johnson will have opportunities
to make a difference. Laketa will look to each player for increased
production this season. Walk-on Phillip Jacobson has a year
under his belt; he will give the Bulldogs much depth at the guard
position. Laketa believes redshirt freshman swingman Ben Davis
will make an impact as a scorer and a defender.
Two newcomers join the Bulldogs this season. Junior guard
DeMario Mattox is a combo guard who can play any of the three
back-court positions. Laketa believes Mattox’s speed and agility will
be a big bonus in the Wingate backcourt. Mattox is a transfer from
Hampton University.
Sophomore guard Brandon Plummer “can stretch a defense with
his three-point shooting,” Laketa noted. The Norfolk State University
transfer will be asked to make key decisions for the Bulldogs.
Laketa believes Plummer will make significant contributions on both
offense and defense.
Bryan Grier
“The challenge (for us) will be to develop a more consistent bench,” Laketa said. “I think on paper…we
are deeper for 2007-08. We have more people who can make a contribution. I am very excited (about
the upcoming season).”
Wingate will play a challenging schedule. In addition to the SAC slate, the Bulldogs play defending
NCAA Division II national champion Barton College twice (Nov. 26 and Dec. 8). The Bulldogs start the
season with the 42nd Pickle Classic at Mount Olive Nov. 16-17. King (Tenn.) and West Virginia State will
connect with the Bulldogs and the Trojans in this year’s Pickle Classic.
In Wingate’s OrthoCarolina Classic (Nov. 30 and Dec. 1), three of the four teams played in the 2007
NCAA Division II tournament: St. Edward’s (Texas) University and Caldwell (N.J.) College joined the
Bulldogs in the 2007 big dance. CIAA power Fayetteville State University will venture to the
OrthoCarolina Classic as well.
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2007-08 WINGATE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
DATE
Nov.
Dec.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
DAY
16-17 F-S
16
Fri.
17
Sat.
20
Tues.
26
Mon.
30- Fri.
1
Sat.
30 Fri.
1
Sat.
3
Mon.
5
Wed.
8
Sat.
15
Sat.
19
Wed.
5
Sat.
9
Wed.
12
Sat.
16
Wed.
19
Sat.
23
Wed.
26
Sat.
30
Wed.
2
Sat.
6
Wed.
13
Wed.
16
Sat.
20
Wed.
23
Sat.
27
Wed.
1
Sat.
5
Wed.
8-9 S-S
OPPONENT
at 42nd Pickle Classic
Wingate at Mount Olive
Wingate vs. King (Tenn.)
at Lander
BARTON
OrthoCarolina Classic
(hosted by Wingate University)
vs. CALDWELL N.J.
vs. ST. EDWARDS (TEXAS)
QUEENS (N.C.)
*NEWBERRY
at Barton
FAYETTEVILLE STATE
at Shaw
*LINCOLN MEMORIAL
*at Catawba
LINCOLN (Pa.)
*at Carson-Newman
*BREVARD
*at Mars Hill
*TUSCULUM
*LENOIR-RHYNE
*at Lincoln Memorial
*CATAWBA
*at Tusculum
*at Brevard
*MARS HILL
*at Newberry
*at Lenoir-Rhyne
*CARSON-NEWMAN
at Food Lion SAC first round
at Food Lion SAC final four
TIME
8:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
TBA
TBA
*Denotes South Atlantic Conference games
HOME GAMES BOLD TYPE, ALL CAPS
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SITE
Mount Olive
Mount Olive
Mount Olive
Greenwood, S.C.
WINGATE
WINGATE
WINGATE
WINGATE
WINGATE
WINGATE
Wilson
WINGATE
Raleigh
WINGATE
Salisbury
WINGATE
Jefferson City, Tenn.
WINGATE
Mars Hill
WINGATE
WINGATE
Harrogate, Tenn.
WINGATE
Greeneville, Tenn.
Brevard
WINGATE
Newberry, S.C.
Hickory
WINGATE
Sites of higher seeds
Hickory
HEAD COACH PARKER LAKETA
Wingate University men’s basketball coach Parker Laketa begins his eighth season at
the Bulldog helm this winter. In seven seasons, Coach Laketa has compiled a 129-84
overall record. He has led Wingate to four NCAA Division II play-offs appearances
during his tenure.
For the second year in a row, Coach Laketa and his Bulldogs were able to get hot when
it counted. The 2006-07 Bulldogs won eight consecutive games in February and March
to find themselves as the first SAC school in the conference’s history to be competing in
the men’s basketball Elite Eight.
Wingate won four games by a total of 34 points en route to its second straight Food
Lion SAC Tournament victory and an automatic bid into the Regional Tournament. The
Bulldogs then won the first two games of the South Atlantic Regional Tournament by a
total of four points to make its way to the school’s first men’s basketball Sweet Sixteen.
Wingate defeated Virginia Union University 73-56 after trailing by 10 at the half to take
home the 2007 South Atlantic Regional championship.
Forward/guard Sean Barnette earned 2007 Daktronics All-American third team honors.
The 2007 SAC Male Athlete of the Year, Barnette was the Food Lion SAC tourney MVP
for the second consecutive season.
In 2005-06, forward Bryan Grier was the nation’s leading shot blocker. At 4.9 blocked shots per game, he was almost 1.5 blocks per
contest better than anyone else in the NCAA Division II.
In his first season (2000-01), Laketa guided the Bulldogs to a 25-5 overall record and earned a share of the SAC regular season crown.
The Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional semifinals during Laketa’s first year, winning the first-ever NCAA
postseason game in school history.
In the 2001-02 campaign, Laketa and the Bulldogs compiled a 26-7 ledger. The Bulldogs completed the 2002 SAC regular season in
second place; in addition, Wingate was the runner-up at the Food Lion SAC tournament. Wingate qualified for the NCAA play-offs. The
2002-03 team posted an 18-11 overall record (10-4 in the SAC). Wingate University shared the SAC regular season championship.
Laketa knows the high expectations associated with Bulldog basketball. Wingate has qualified for the NCAA Division II play-offs four of
his seven seasons. A key ingredient on Laketa’s first two teams was point guard Lorinza Harrington, who has spent time in the NBA with
the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies.
Laketa has several years of experience as an assistant coach and player on the NCAA Division I level. Laketa was the assistant basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame for seven seasons.
While at Notre Dame, Laketa was responsible for recruiting the Orlando Magic’s Pat Garrity (1997 Big
East Player of the Year) and Troy Murphy (1999 Big East Rookie of the Year), among others. At Notre
Dame, Laketa coached four current NBA players in Garrity, Murphy, Monty Williams and Matt Carroll.
The Fighting Irish reached the NIT quarterfinals in 1997.
Prior to his experiences at Notre Dame, Coach Laketa spent three years as an assistant coach at
Western Michigan University. WMU participated in the NIT in 1992, giving Western Michigan its first
postseason appearance in 17 seasons. While at WMU, he recruited Ben Handlogten, the school’s alltime leading rebounder. He has played in the NBA with Utah and New Jersey.
Laketa also spent three seasons at Illinois State University as an assistant basketball coach. ISU
made the NIT in both 1987 and 1988.
Laketa played college basketball for legendary coach Jack Hartman at Kansas State University. He
earned a starting position in 1983. Kansas State made the NCAA tournament in 1982, advancing to
the Sweet Sixteen.
Coach Laketa earned a Master of Arts degree in Education from Illinois State University. Also, he has
a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences and Education from Kansas State University. He
and his wife Brigitte have four sons, Parker (11), Preston (9), Rhett (5) and Luc (5).
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HEAD COACH PARKER LAKETA
The Parker Laketa File
Education:
Illinois State University
Normal, Ill.
Master of Arts, Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kan.
Bachelor of Science
Coaching Experience:
Wingate University (2000-present)
Wingate, N.C.
Head Basketball Coach
University of Notre Dame (1992-99)
Notre Dame, Ind.
Assistant Basketball Coach
-Recruited Pat Garrity (NBA's Orlando Magic,
1997 Big East Player of the Year), Troy Murphy
(1999 Big East Rookie of the Year), among
others
-Coached three first-round NBA draft picks:
Monty Williams (New York Knicks), Pat Garrity
(Milwaukee Bucks), Troy Murphy (Golden State
Warriors)
The Laketa Family
Parker and Brigitte Laketa pictured with their sons
Parker, Preston, Luc, and Rhett.
-Team advanced to the NIT quarterfinals (1997)
-Staff earned Big East Coaching Staff of the
Year (1997)
-Player Graduation Rate: 100 percent
Western Michigan University (1989-92)
Kalamazoo, Mich.
-Led team to first post-season appearance in 17
seasons (1992 NIT)
Illinois State University (1986-88)
Normal, Ill.
-Team participated in the NIT (1987-88)
Junior Harrington, Memphis Grizzlies
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ROB DOOLEY
Assistant Coach
He played two years with the Rochester franchise in the CBA. Prior
to his professional experiences, Hinson had a very successful
Rob Dooley starts his sixth season career at Baptist College (now Charleston Southern University).
as assistant basketball coach at
Wingate University in 2007-08.
The all-time leading scorer in Baptist/CSU history with 2295 points,
During his time with the Bulldogs, Hinson was an NABC All-American and the South Carolina Player
the team has shared one South
of the Year his junior season (1986). A two-time All-State pick,
Atlantic Conference regular
Hinson was first team All-Big South Conference and BSC Player of
season championship (2003) and the Year in 1987.
earned two Food Lion SAC
tournament titles (2006 and 2007). Hinson was inducted into the CSU Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. His
Wingate participated in the NCAA jersey was retired in 2001. Hinson earned a B.S. degree in
play-offs in 2006 and 2007.
Business Management in May of 1987. He is a Quality Control
Dooley is involved in every aspect
Supervisor for Burlington
of the Wingate program, including
Industries in Cordova, N.C.
game coaching, recruiting,
scouting and planning practices.
ANTHONY GREEN
Assistant Coach
Prior to joining the Wingate staff, he spent two seasons as assistant
men’s basketball coach at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling
Springs, N.C. While at Gardner-Webb, Dooley assisted in all facets
of the program. He also helped coordinate summer player workouts
and assisted with the Runnin’ Bulldogs team weight program.
Before joining the Gardner-Webb staff, Dooley spent one year as
assistant coach at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Dooley was an
assistant men’s basketball coach for two years at Campbell
University in Buies Creek, N.C. He also spent two years as an
assistant men’s basketball coach at Chowan College in
Murfreesboro, N.C. While at Chowan, he also spent a semester as
an intern in the College’s admissions office.
His first coaching experience was a one-year stint as assistant
men’s basketball coach at East Meadow (Mass.) High School.
Dooley graduated from Western New England (Mass.) College in
1993 with a B.S. degree in human resource management. He
played two seasons for the basketball team at WNEC, participating
in the NCAA Division III tournament in 1990.
BEN HINSON
Assistant Coach
Anthony Green enters his first
season as an assistant coach
with the Bulldog men’s basketball
team in the fall of 2007. Most
recently, Green spent a year at
Binghamton University (his alma
mater) as assistant men’s
basketball coach.
During his time on the Binghamton staff, Green participated in all
aspects of the Bearcat program. He counseled team members and
served as a liaison between the Bearcat program and the
Binghamton faculty and administration. Green also was involved in
all phases of recruiting.
Green also spent one year as a family life specialist for the
Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference in Binghamton. He
provided on-going supervision of youngsters from the ages of eight
to 16 during program hours. Green acted as a mentor for the
children and helped teach team building skills.
On the court, Green spent a year in Europe playing professional
basketball. He played for the Helsingborg Pearls (Helsingborg,
Sweden) and the Oberwalterdorf Comets (Oberwalterdorf, Austria).
Green was an active volunteer, helping children at local recreation
centers and schools.
Ben Hinson is a volunteer
assistant coach for the Wingate
University men’s basketball
program. The son of Nathaniel
and Johnsie Douglas, Ben Hinson
Green earned a B.S. degree in Human Development from
brings an impressive resume to
Binghamton University. He was a basketball letter winner for the
the Bulldog bench.
Bearcats. Green has an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts from Gloucester
County College.
Hinson played one NBA season with the Golden State Warriors.
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15 SEAN BARNETTE
HOMETOWN: ROCK HILL, S.C.
HIGH SCHOOL: NORTHWESTERN
CLASS: SENIOR
POSITION: GUARD/FORWARD
HEIGHT: 6-4
2006-07: During an All-American junior campaign, Sean Barnette started 32 games and played
in 34, amassing 21.6 points per game, grabbing 7.6 rebounds per game and handing out 2.4
assists per game. He was named the South Atlantic Conference Player of the Year, and the
SAC Male Athlete of the Year. Barnette scored 20 or more points on 23 occasions on eclipsed
the 30-point plateau on two different occasions. In the 2007 SAC tournament championship
game against Catawba, Barnette tallied a season-high 35 points on 14-of-20 shooting, had 10
rebounds, five steals, and three blocks. He was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Barnette scored in double digits during every game of the 2006-07 season and had nine
double-doubles.
2005-06: Barnette was named to the 2005-06 Daktronics NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball
South Atlantic All-Region second team. Barnette was named to the South Atlantic Conference
first team for his performance during the season. In addition, Barnette was honored as the
2006 Food Lion SAC tournament Most Valuable Player, leading the Bulldogs to their first
Conference tournament championship since 2000. Barnette led the Bulldogs with 18.8 points
per game as a sophomore. He was 65th in the NCAA Division II in scoring. The 6-4 swingman
also averaged 6.9 rebounds per game and 2.3 assists per game. He recorded a career-high
33 points on January 7 at Tusculum. Barnette was listed in the top 15 of eight SAC statistical
categories. He was second in the league in individual scoring. The Northwestern High School
graduate stepped up his play in SAC contests, as he averaged a team-best 20.4 points per
game and 8.2 rebounds per game in the league.
2004-05: Barnette was named the SAC Freshman of the Year. He also earned a spot on the
All-SAC second team. The top freshman scorer in the SAC, Barnette averaged 14.5 points per
game last year to top the Wingate scoring charts. He hit double digits in 22 of 28 games in
2004-05. Barnette netted a career-high 29 markers in a home win over Mars Hill (Jan. 22,
2005). He hit 10-of-14 field goals and four-of-five three-pointers. Barnette hit 20+ points on six
occasions. A very consistent performer, Barnette averaged 14.4 points per game in SAC play.
HIGH SCHOOL: Barnette played his high school basketball for head coach Mike Gossett at
Northwestern High School. At Northwestern, Barnette was a three-time Most Valuable Player
selection. .He was All-Confernce, All-County, All-State and All-Region 3AAAA “player of the
year” his senior season. Barnette led the team in scoring (20 ppg) and rebounding (8 rpg) his
final campaign. He also lettered in football at Northwestern. Barnette is the son of Carrie
Barnette and the late David Barnette.
CAREER HIGHS:
REBS: 14 vs. Presbyterian (3/5/06)
ASSTS: 8 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (2/15/06)
Year
2004-05.
2005-06.
2006-07.
TOTAL...
GP-GS
28-27
28-27
34-32
90-86
38
Min/Avg
902/32.2
936/33.4
1180/34.7
3018/33.5
Total
FG-FGA
146-319
192-389
263-528
601-1236
Pct
.458
.494
.498
.486
3-Point
FG-FGA
36-102
60-153
75-191
171-446
Pct
.353
.392
.393
.383
FT-FTA
78-118
82-108
134-159
294-385
Pct
.661
.759
.843
.764
Rebounds
Off-Def
Tot
60-103
163
34-160
194
67-190
257
161-453 614
Avg
5.8
6.9
7.6
6.8
PF-FO
69-2
60-1
80-0
209-3
Ast
43
63
80
186
TO
78
66
100
244
Blk
17
25
36
78
Stl
31
45
43
119
Pts/Avg
406/14.5
526/18.8
735/21.6
1667/18.5
32 BRYAN GRIER
HOMETOWN: CHARLOTTE, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL: VANCE
CLASS: REDSHIRT SENIOR
POSITION: FORWARD
HEIGHT: 6-5
2006-07: An All-SAC performer, Bryan Grier averaged 11.6 points per game and 7.9
rebounds per game for the blue-and-gold during the 2006-07 season. Grier accumulated
10 double-doubles on the season and again ranked near the top of the nation in blocks
per game, with 3.5 blocks per game on the season. Grier also shot an astounding 67.4
percent from the field during his junior campaign, also among the top of the leaderboard.
2005-06: Grier earned second team All-SAC honors in 2005-06. Grier led the nation in
blocked shots (5.0 blocks per game). Grier recorded 10 double-doubles (points, rebounds)
on the season. The Vance High School product averaged 12.3 points per game and 8.0
rebounds per game in 2005-06. He led the SAC in rebounding and blocked shots. His
58.7 field goal percentage placed second on the SAC charts. Grier narrowly missed a
triple-double (points, rebounds, and blocks) on several occasions; most notably a 10point, 10-rebound, and eight-block performance at St. Andrews Presbyterian College on
Feb 13. Grier’s return after sitting out the 2004-05 due to injury was a big reason
Wingate’s opponents shot only 40.4 percent from the floor. The Bulldogs finished number
one in the SAC in field goal percentage defense.
2004-05: Grier did not play in the 2004-05 season, sitting out the season with an injury.
2003-04: Grier earned a spot on the All-Freshman team selected by the South Atlantic
Conference coaches. Grier led the SAC in blocked shots with 2.3 blocks per game. He
was 12th in the nation (and the top freshman) in blocks . He had seven blocks in a home
win over Tusculum (Feb. 28). Grier had season-highs of 17 points and 12 rebounds
against Eckerd (Dec. 6). In his first collegiate game, he had 16 points in a road win at
North Greenville (Nov. 15). Grier averaged 7.6 ppg and 4.6 rpg as a frosh. He shot 53.5
percent from the floor, tops on the team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Grier played two seasons for coach Kurt Wessler at Vance High School.
Grier’s team won the 2003 N.C. state 4A championship, compiling a 27-4 overall record.
Grier led the club to the sectional and regional titles prior to the state crown. His senior
season, Grier averaged 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocked shots per game. As a
result of his efforts, he earned All-Conference and All-Mecklenburg County honors his
senior campaign. Grier’s father (Odell) played college basketball at Medger Evers College.
Odell Grier was ranked third in the nation in rebounding.
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 23 vs. Winona State (12/19/06)
REBS: 17 vs. Catawba (2/3/07)
BLOCKS: 9 vs. Limestone (2/8/06)
Year
2003-04.
2005-06.
2006-07.
TOTAL...
GP-GS
28-19
31-30
34-33
93-82
Min/Avg
669/23.9
907/29.3
942/27.7
2518/27.1
Total
FG-FGA
83-155
152-259
147-218
382-632
Pct
535
.587
.674
.604
3-Point
FG-FGA
0-1
0-3
0-1
0-5
Pct
.000
.000
.000
.000
FT-FTA
48-95
76-163
99-193
223-451
Rebounds
Pct
.505
.466
.513
.494
Off-Def
62-66
74-166
89-178
225-410
Tot
128
240
267
635
Avg
4.6
7.7
7.9
6.8
PF-FO
64-3
84-5
97-1
245-9
Ast
9
37
38
84
TO
34
68
66
168
Blk
65
151
119
335
Stl
19
21
28
68
Pts/Avg
214/7.6
380/12.3
393/11.6
987/10.6
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3
SAM HOLMES
HOMETOWN: DANVILLE, VA.
HIGH SCHOOL: GEORGE WASHINGTON
CLASS: SENIOR
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 6-3
2006-07: Sam Holmes saw action in 34 games during the 2006-07 season
for the Bulldogs, playing 16.4 minutes per game. Holmes averaged 4.6
points per game, and shot 34 percent from behind the three-point arc, while
dishing out 1.2 assists per game. Holmes contributed 17 points in an earlyseason victory against Seton Hill.
HIGH SCHOOL: Sam Holmes attended George Washington High School in
Danville, Va., where he played basketball for head coach Bobby Martin.
Holmes also attended Hiwassee College before joining the Bulldogs. While
at George Washington High, he won the best practice player and best free
throw shooter awards. A team captain, Holmes was the Coaches Award
recipient for his high school program. The 6-2 junior plans to major in
business management. Sam is the son of Samuel, Sr. and Deborha
Holmes.
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 17 vs. Seton Hill (12/1/06)
REBS: 6 vs. Newberry (1/3/07)
ASSTS: 6 vs. Anderson (11/27/06)
Year
GP-GS
2006-07 34-2
TOTAL... 34-2
40
Min/Avg
558/16.4
558/16.4
Total
FG-FGA
54-145
54-145
Pct
.372
.372
3-Point
FG-FGA
32-94
32-94
Pct
.340
.340
FT-FTA
15-23
15-23
Rebounds
Pct
Off-Def
.652
6-44
.652
6-44
Tot
50
50
Avg
1.5
1.5
PF-FO Ast
37-0
42
37-0
42
TO
39
39
Blk
3
3
Stl
18
18
Pts/Avg
155/4.6
155/4.6
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ERNEST MANGUM
HOMETOWN: NEW LONDON, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL: NORTH STANLY
CLASS: SENIOR
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 6-2
2006-07: Ernest Mangum did not play in 2006-07.
2005-06: Mangum averaged 5.0 points per game in 28 games. Mangum had
a season-high 25 points in Wingate’s 90-88 overtime win over Catawba,
knocking down eight three pointers for the Bulldogs.
2004-05: Against number 20 West Georgia (at Kennesaw State), Mangum
exploded for a career-high 26 points. On the season, Mangum tallied doublefigure points in 12 games. He hit double digits in nine of Wingate’s final 10
contests of the season. For the 2004-05 campaign, Mangum averaged 8.5
points per game. He hit 45 three-point field goals, tops on the Bulldog charts.
2003-04: In his first season with the Bulldogs, Mangum netted a season-high
19 points at USC Aiken. He hit double-figure points on six occasions. For the
2003-04: Mangum averaged 6.2 points per game. His 30 three-point field
goals were tied for second on the team charts.
HIGH SCHOOL: Mangum played one and two guard for coach Leo
Brunelli at North Stanly High School. The 2002 Rocky River Conference
(2A) Player of the Year, Mangum earned many honors for the Comets. He
was first team All-Piedmont (as named by the Charlotte Observer) his junior
and senior seasons. Mangum was a three-time All-RRC and All-Stanly
County selection. He scored his 1000th point his junior season. Mangum
averaged 20.1 points per game his sophomore year, 26.5 points his junior
season and 22.3 points his senior year. He had 1633 points for his career.
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 26 vs. West Georgia (12/18/04)
REBS: 4 vs. West Georgia (12/18/04)
ASSTS: 5 vs. Tusculum (1/31/04)
Year
2003-04.
2004-05.
2005-06.
TOTAL...
GP-GS
27-11
26-9
28-0
81-20
Min/Avg
487/18.0
431/16.6
358/12.8
1276/15.8
Total
FG-FGA
60-152
76-182
48-127
184-461
Pct
.395
.418
.378
.399
3-Point
FG-FGA
30-78
45-114
35-89
110-281
Pct
.385
.395
.393
.391
FT-FTA
18-22
25-32
8-11
51-65
Pct
.818
.781
.727
.785
Rebounds
Off-Def
Tot
7-26
33
6-31
37
6-23
29
19-80
99
Avg
1.2
1.4
1.0
1.2
PF-FO
38-2
41-1
41-0
120-3
Ast
27
21
29
77
TO
32
37
28
97
Blk
0
2
2
4
Stl
19
12
5
36
Pts/Avg
168/6.2
222/8.5
139/5.0
529/6.5
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30 RYAN THYS
HOMETOWN: RALEIGH, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL: RAVENSCROFT
CLASS: SENIOR
POSITION: CENTER
HEIGHT: 6-8
2006-07: Ryan Thys saw action in nine games as a junior for the Bulldogs,
scoring eight points and grabbing six rebounds on the season. Against North
Greenville on February 7, Thys scored four points and had two rebounds,
leading the Bulldogs to victory.
2005-06: Thys averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 23 games during his
second season as a Bulldog. Thys made 10 starts for the Bulldogs. He had a
career-high seven rebounds against Queens (N.C.) on December 10.
2004-05: Thys had a solid first year for the Bulldogs. In 27 games (10 starts),
he averaged 1.9 points per game and 1.8 rebounds per game. Thys can hit the
outside shot, as evidenced by his eight three-point field goals. He nailed two
triples in the first round of the Food Lion SAC tournament against LenoirRhyne. Thys netted a season-high seven points at Catawba (Jan. 26, 2005).
HIGH SCHOOL: Thys played for Duke University grad Kevin Billerman at
Ravenscroft School. His team won the conference championship his senior
season. Thys was an all-conference performer as a senior. In addition, he also
earned the team’s coaches award. A co-captain for Ravenscroft, Thys was the
team’s leading rebounder and second on the team in scoring his senior year.
Ravenscroft compiled a 29-4 record and advanced to the state
championship game his junior year. Athletic success runs in Ryan’s family.
Three of Ryan’s relatives have been involved in college basketball. Caitlin
Thys (sister) is a forward for High Point University. Erin Griffin (uncle) played
at East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University, while Jesse Cort (cousin) played at the
College of Saint Rose (N.Y.). Thys is the son of Michael and Lisa Thys.
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 7 vs. Fayetteville State (1/2/06)
REBS: 7 vs. Queens (12/10/05)
ASSTS: 3 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (1/18/06)
Year
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
TOTAL...
GP-GS
27-10
23-10
9-0
59-20
42
Min/Avg
307/11.4
250/10.9
29/3.2
586/9.9
Total
FG-FGA
16-58
22-63
3-10
41-131
Pct
.276
.349
.300
.313
3-Point
FG-FGA
8-25
10-29
1-4
19-58
Pct
.320
.345
.250
.328
FT-FTA
11-12
9-15
1-2
21-29
Pct
.917
.600
.500
.724
Rebounds
Off-Def
Tot
19-29
48
14-26
40
2-4
6
35-59
94
Avg
1.8
1.7
0.7
1.6
PF-FO
45-0
46-2
9-0
100-2
Ast
12
21
0
33
TO
10
22
2
34
Blk
11
9
0
20
Stl
5
4
0
9
Pts/Avg
51/1.9
63/2.7
8/0.9
122/2.1
5
TOMMY
COLES
21 ROSCO
TURNER
DANVILLE, VA.
NEW HORIZON PREP
JUNIOR
FORWARD
6-7
LEXINGTON, N.C.
LEXINGTON
JUNIOR
GUARD
6-2
2006-07: Tommy Coles averaged 2.8 points per game for
Wingate while playing in 28 games during the 2006-07
season. Coles provided a big lift off the bench against
Catawba on February 3, scoring 10 points and contributing
three assists. The sophomore averaged 2.8 points per game
and 1.7 rebounds per game.
2006-07: Rosco Turner played in eight games for the
Bulldogs during the 2006-07 campaign, and shot 60 percent
from the field. Turner scored a season-high nine points
against Anderson on December 13, shooting four-for-six
from the field.
2005-06: Coles averaged 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 20
games in his first Bulldog season. Coles made 52.3 percent
of his shots from the floor for the Bulldogs. He had a careerhigh 10 points in a Wingate victory over Lincoln Memorial on
November 19.
HIGH SCHOOL: Coles earned All-Conference honors at
New Horizons Prep. He was honored as a team captain, as
well as a team MVP award. Coles played under the
direction of coach Kenny Stephens.
PERSONAL: Born July 29, 1985. son of James and Leora
Coles. Tommy is majoring in athletic training.
2005-06: Turner participated in 15 games for the Bulldogs.
He averaged 0.6 points and 0.6 assists per game. Turner
had a season-high five points at Mars Hill on January 21.
HIGH SCHOOL: Turner averaged over 22 points per game
at Lexington Senior High School. In addition, he had 6.1
assists per game and 5.8 rebounds per game during his final
season. During his LSHS career, Turner scored 1,670 points.
A two-time team MVP, Turner was All-Northwest and
Davidson County Player of the Year two years each for head
coach Rosco Turner, Sr. A combo guard, Rosco Turner, Jr.
was All-Metro (4A) Conference his sophomore year and AllCentral Carolina (2A) Conference his junior and senior seasons. Turner was Central Carolina (2A) Conference Player of
the Year during his final
campaign.
CAREER HIGHS:
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 10 vs. Lincoln Memorial (11/19/05)
PTS: 9 vs. Anderson (12/13/06)
REBS: 6 vs. Tusculum (1/7/06)
REBS: 4 vs. St. Andrews (11/25/06)
ASSTS: 3 vs. Catawba (2/3/07)
ASSTS: 2 vs. Presbyterian (1/11/06)
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35 KENNY
VILLINES
31 DAVID
JOHNSON
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.
SEVENTY-FIRST
JUNIOR
FORWARD
6-6
RALEIGH, N.C.
NORTHERN DURHAM
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
GUARD
6-7
2006-07: Kenny Villines started 16 games for the Bulldogs
during his sophomore season, seeing action in all 34 games.
Villines averaged 4.6 points per game and grabbed 5.1
rebounds per game for the season. Villines scored a season-high 13 points on January 27 at Lenoir-Rhyne.
2006-07: David Johnson played in five games for the
Bulldogs during the 2006-07 campaign. Johnson nailed a
three-pointer during a Christmas tournament. Johnson averaged 1.8 points per game and 0.8 rebounds throughout the
season.
2005-06: Villines earned a spot on the SAC All-Freshman
team in 2005-06. Villines averaged 5.2 points and 5.5
rebounds per game his first year in the Bulldog blue-andgold. He had a career-high 15 points in Wingate’s 94-91 win
at Catawba on February 22 as the Bulldogs presented head
coach Parker Laketa with his 100th win at the Wingate helm.
HIGH SCHOOL: Johnson joined the Bulldog family
following a distinguished career at Northern Durham High
School. A pre-season nominee for McDonald’s All-American,
Johnson was honorable mention All-PAC 6 Conference and
All-Area as a senior. During his final season, he averaged 15
points per game, six rebounds per game and three blocks
per game. A team captain his final season, Johnson was
named MVP the 2005 Northern Christmas tournament. A top
AAU performer, Johnson averaged 18 points per game and
four blocks per contest for his AAU team. David Johnson is
the son of David and Jessie Johnson.
HIGH SCHOOL: Villines participated in the East-West AllStar game after averaging 15 points per game his senior
season at Fayetteville Seventy-First High School. Also, he
averaged eight rebounds per game and 3.4 assists per
game during his senior year. Villines was team MVP his
senior year. He was named to the All-Mid Southeastern (4A)
Conference, first team as a senior. An All-Region performer
his final season, Villines was the MVP of the Christmas
Classic.
CAREER HIGHS:
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 3 vs. Drury (12/20/06)
REBS: 13 vs. Carson-Newman (2/25/06)
REBS: 2 vs. Anderson (11/27/06)
ASSTS: 5 vs. North Greenville (2/1/06)
BLOCKS: 2 vs. Anderson (11/27/06)
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33 BEN
DAVIS
22 LARRY
STALEY
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.
EAST CHAPEL HILL
REDSHIRT
FRESHMAN
GUARD
6-5
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
BUTLER
SOPHOMORE
GUARD
6-2
2006-07: Ben Davis did not play during the 2006-07 season,
receiving a redshirt.
2006-07: Larry Staley averaged 2.2 points per game and 1.0
rebounds per game in 21 games during the 2006-07 season
for the Bulldogs. On February 24 at Carson-Newman, Staley
stepped up off the bench and led Wingate to a huge away
victory by contributing 12 points.
HIGH SCHOOL: Davis was a four-year basketball letter
winner for head coach Ray Hartsfield at East Chapel Hill
High School. A team captain, Davis earned the Most
Valuable Player award for his high school team. The 6-5
guard was an All-Conference selection his junior year. Davis
was also the Vice President of the Student Government
Association. Ben is the son of Nathaniel and Tequilla
Davis.
HIGH SCHOOL: Staley was a three-year letter winner in
basketball at Butler High School. Staley was the
Southwestern (4A) Conference Player of the Year his senior
season. Additionally, he was the team captain and team
MVP for his final high school campaign. Staley also won the
4.0 second semester award for his work in the classroom.
His cousin (Maurice Staley) played football at the University
of Tennessee, while another cousin (Andrea Stinson) is a
former WNBA basketball player for the Charlotte Sting.
Staley attended Western Carolina University one year before
joining the Bulldog family. Larry is the son of Larry and
Carol Staley.
CAREER HIGHS:
PTS: 12 vs. Carson-Newman (2/24/07)
REBS: 3 vs. Presbyterian (3/3/07)
ASSTS: 2 vs. Seton Hill (12/1/06)
8
45
10 PHIL
JACOBSON
WASHINGTON, N.J.
WARREN HILLS
SOPHOMORE
GUARD
6-0
2006-07: Phil Jacobson played in four
games as a freshman, and scored two
points against Anderson on November
27.
HIGH SCHOOL: Jacobson earned
varsity letters in basketball and soccer
at Warren Hills High School. Jacobson
earned All-Conference and All-County
honors in basketball and All-State
honors in soccer. He was the captain
of his high school basketball team his
final two seasons. Jacobson led his
basketball team in scoring and
rebounding. He made the Junior
National team in his junior and senior
years. Phil is the son of Peter and
Priscilla Jacobson.
1
DEMARIO
MATTOX
23
BRANDON
PLUMMER
ROCKY MOUNT, VA.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
JUNIOR
GUARD
NORFOLK, VA.
BOOKER T. WASH.
SOPHOMORE
GUARD
6-2
6-2
HIGH SCHOOL: DeMario Mattox was
the captain of his high school
basketball team all four years, two at
Franklin County and two at Bassett
high School. He was an all-conference
performer, led his team in steals and
assists, and led the team to two
consecutive conference titles. Mattox
averaged 15 points, five rebounds, five
assists and five steals per game his
senior year in high school. Born on
April 28, 1987, DeMario is the son of
Kenneth Brown and Penni Mattox.
He is a Physical Education major.
HIGH SCHOOL: Brandon Plummer
was a three-year captain at Booker T.
Washington High School. He was a
two-time all-conference selection and
was an all-region selection his senior
year. Plummer led the team with 17.0
points per game, while leading them to
a city, regional and state
championship. Born May 23, 1988,
Brandon is the son of Carla Plummer.
He is Biology major.
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W INGATE U NIVERSITY
2007-08
M EN ’ S B ASKETBALL T EAM
8
47
2007-08 Wingate University Bulldogs
Men’s Basketball Roster
No
Name
Pos. Ht.
Yr.
Hometown (High School)
1
DeMario Mattox
G
6-2 Jr.
Rocky Mount, Va. (Franklin County)
3
Sam Holmes
G
6-3 Sr.
Danville, Va. (George Washington)
5
Tommy Coles
F
6-7 Jr.
Danville, Va. (New Horizon Prep)
10
Phillip Jacobson
G
6-0 So.
Washington, N.J. (Warren Hills)
15
Sean Barnette
G/F
6-4 Sr.
Rock Hill, S.C. (Northwestern)
21
Rosco Turner
G
6-2 Jr.
Lexington, N.C. (Lexington)
22
Larry Staley
G
6-2 So.
Charlotte, N.C. (Butler)
23
Brandon Plummer
G
6-2 So.
Norfolk, Va. (Booker T. Washington)
30
Ryan Thys
C
6-8 Sr.
Raleigh, N.C. (Ravenscroft)
31
David Johnson
G
6-7 R-So. Raleigh, N.C. (Northern Durham)
32
Bryan Grier
F/C
6-5 R-Sr. Charlotte, N.C. (Vance)
33
Ben Davis
G/F
6-5 R-Fr. Chapel Hill, N.C. (East Chapel Hill)
34
Ernest Mangum
G
6-2 Sr.
New London, N.C. (North Stanly)
35
Kenny Villines
F
6-6 Jr.
Fayetteville, N.C. (Seventy-First)
Head Coach:
Parker Laketa
Assistant Coaches:
Robert Dooley, Anthony Green, Ben Hinson
Head Athletic Trainer:
Leigh Ann Caldwell
7
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WINGATE BASKETBALL...
establishing a tradition
Regular Season South
Atlantic Conference
Champions
1999
2001
2003
Food Lion SAC
Tournament
Champions
2000
2006
2007
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1999
2000
2001
2002
2006
2007
Wingate University All-Americans
Lorinza Harrington (2002)
Paul Talbot (1999)
Sean Barnette (2007)
Preseason All-American
Dujuan Hankins (2002-03)
Sean Barnette (2007-08)
NCAA National Ranking
#15 (1998-99)
#7 (1999-00)
#11 (2000-01)
#17 (2001-02)
#8 (2007-08)
NCAA National Statistics- Team
#3 Blocks per game (2006-07)
#1 Blocks per game (2005-06)
#9 Scoring Offense (2000-01)
#1 Team Defense (1999-00)
NCAA National Statistics- Individual
#1 Bryan Grier- 4.9 Blocks per game (2005-06)
49
Sean Barnette
Sam Holmes
Bryan Grier
Ernest Mangum
Rosco Turner
50
51
1989-90
First Team
Chris Huntley
2003-04
First Team
Keenan Dunn
Second Team
Titus Miller
1990-91
Second Team
Winston Parks
2004-05
Second Team
Sean Barnette
1991-92
First Team
Winston Parks
2005-06
First Team
Sean Barnette
Second Team
Bryan Grier
Justin Baker
1992-93
Second Team
Winston Parks
1995-96
Second Team
Billy Layne
2006-07
First Team
Justin Baker
Sean Barnette
Second Team
Bryan Grier
1998-99
First Team
Brandon Harris
Second Team
Paul Talbot
Player of the Year
2001-02
Lorinza Harrington
2006-07
Sean Barnette
1999-00
First Team
Paul Talbot
Second Team
Jonathan Tyson
Freshman of the Year
1989-90
Winston Parks
2000-01
First Team
Djuan Hankins
Jonathan Tyson
2000-01
Keenan Dunn
2001-02
First Team
Djuan Hankins
Lorinza Harrington
2004-05
Sean Barnette
Coach of the Year
1998-99
Jeff Reynolds
2002-03
First Team
Djuan Hankins
Second Team
Titus Miller
Scholar-Athlete
1994-95
Kerry Besecker
11
52
Cold Stone
Cr eamer y
53
WINGATE ATHLETICS
Steve Poston
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Steve Poston has served as vice-president
and director of athletics since 2001. Poston
was honored in the spring of 2007 for his 35
years of service to Wingate University. Steve
Poston began his career at Wingate University
in 1972 as head baseball coach and professor
of physical education.
The Bulldogs won the South Atlantic
Conference Athletic Excellence Award in 200607. Wingate is ranked tied for fourth in the top
10 of NCAA Division II Academic All-America® producing schools in the
2000’s with 25 honorees during this millennium.
Matthews Center. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
Matthews Center, including studies for additional degree completion programs.
Poston spent 10 years as director of admissions (four years) and vicepresident of enrollment management (six years). Thanks to his efforts, thousands of worthy students were able to continue their education at Wingate
University.
A graduate of Gardner-Webb and Wake Forest, Poston holds a Master of Arts
in higher education administration from Appalachian State University. Poston
and his wife Beverly live in Weddington.
Poston is very active in Union County civic and community affairs, holding
many leadership positions over the years. He has been vice-president and
chairman of the Union County Community Arts Council. Poston has served in
Over the years, Poston has held numerous administrative positions at the
the Monroe Rotary Club, Union County Habitat for Humanity, Union County
school. Prior to his promotion to the position of vice-president and director of Job Ready Partnership and the Blooming Arts Festival. He is a member of the
athletics, he was vice-president for student affairs at the school. Also, Poston Lake Park Christian Academy board of trustees and the Union County United
served three-plus years as vice-president for administration and director of the Way board.
Gary
Hamill
Gary Hamill is Wingate University’s associate
athletic director and director of soccer. Also, he is
the head coach for the Wingate men’s soccer
team. In 14 years as the Wingate men’s soccer
coach, Hamill has compiled an overall record of
176-96-14. A very active member of NSCAA and
NCAA committees, Hamill has received more
COTY honors than any other men’s soccer
coach in SAC history. As an administrator, Hamill
oversees the day-to-day operation of several
sports. He has a myriad of other administrative
duties, including the scheduling and maintaining
outdoor facilities. Hamill is working on his MAEd.
degree in Sports Administration at Wingate.
Bill
Nash
Bill Nash is the Director of the Athletic Foundation
and assistant athletic director at Wingate University.
This new position has the responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the fundraising and promotional activities of the Athletic Foundation. Prior
to accepting this new position, Nash served 14 seasons as head baseball coach for the Bulldogs. He
was also Wingate’s Dean of Students for nine
years. During his coaching tenure, Nash posted a
career record of 403-338-2. The Bulldogs won four
SAC regular season titles and four Food Lion SAC
tournament titles (the most of any SAC school)
during Nash’s career. A graduate of Wingate and
Wake Forest, Nash earned an MHDL from UNCC.
Elizabeth
Biggerstaff
Elizabeth Biggerstaff is the Director of Business
Operations and NCAA Compliance at Wingate University.
In addition to monitoring the daily operations of the
compliance office, Biggerstaff works closely with the
Faculty Athletics Representative to determine eligibility of
continuing student-athletes, including transfers. A former
Bulldog student-athlete (soccer and basketball), she also
spent one year as an assistant women’s basketball coach
at Wingate. She earned a B.S. degree in Psychology (graduating with honors) and an MBA from Wingate. While a
grad student, Biggerstaff served three years as an assistant to Vice-President and Director of Athletics Steve
Poston. She supervised and maintained budget reports
and developed promotions and events for sports marketing.
Tiffany
Lindemann
David
Sherwood
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Assistant Athletic Director
for Sports Information and
Game Operations
Leigh Ann
Caldwell
Administrative Assistant
for Athletics
Director of Athletic
Training Services
Faculty Athletics
Representative
Dr. Lauren
Merkle
Michelle
Caddigan
Michelle Caddigan is assistant athletic director,
senior woman administrator (SWA) and head softball coach at Wingate University. As head softball
coach, Caddigan has compiled a 373-180-2 overall
record in 11 Bulldog seasons. The Bulldogs have
never finished lower than third in the SAC standings
during her career. As the SWA, she is the highest
ranking female involved with the management of the
athletics program. Caddigan oversees work study
for the department and serves as a member of the
Sports Hall of Fame committee and the campus student success team. Caddigan earned her Masters of
Science degree from James Madison in Kinesiology
with a concentration in Athletic Administration.
2007-08 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA
Rebecca
Brezovec
Heather
Schlick
Kerrin
Sheldon
Frank
Marino
Rebekah
Moody
Amber
Hines
Wingate University
Academic All-America® all-time list (as selected by CoSIDA)
NOTE: Wingate University is ranked tied for fourth in the top 10 of NCAA Division II Academic All-America®
producing schools in the 2000s with 27 honorees during this millennium. Wingate’s 36 Academic All-America®
honorees (lifetime) is tops among all SAC schools.
Name
Ann Hancock
Patti Webster
Sherry Winn
Cindy Irvin
Nessy Brewer
Cindy Irvin
Patrick Bartlett
Stephanie Kraemer
Patrick Bartlett
Patrick Bartlett
Laura Rudnick
Jenna Calomeris
*Jenna Calomeris
Cris Mechereffe
Kelli Miller
Remy Nsengiyumva
Lindsay Hinson
David Yount
Lindsay Hinson
David Yount
Marius Dan
Christy Cousins
Jessica Herman
Sarah Utz
Rebecca Brezovec
Robert Dawson
Heather Schlick
Jessica Herman
*Rebecca Brezovec
Heather Schlick
Kerrin Sheldon
Frank Marino
Rebekah Moody
Amber Hines
Melissa DeLuca
Kerrin Sheldon
Year
1990
1993
1994
1994
1995
1995
1998
1999
1999
2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2007
2007
2007
2007
Sport
Basketball
At-Large (Tennis)
Basketball
Softball
Basketball
Softball
At-Large (Tennis)
Softball
At-Large (Tennis)
At-Large (Tennis)
Softball
At-Large (Tennis)
At-Large (Tennis)
At-Large (Golf)
Track/Cross Country
Track/Cross Country
Volleyball
Baseball
Volleyball
Baseball
At-Large (Tennis)
At-Large (Swimming)
At-Large (Swimming)
Track/Cross Country
Volleyball
Soccer
Soccer
At-Large (Swimming)
Volleyball
Soccer
Soccer
Football
At-Large (Swimming)
Track/Cross Country
Volleyball
Soccer
Team
Third
Third
Third
First
First
First
Third
First
Second
Second
Third
Second
First
Third
Third
Third
Third
Third
First
Second
Second
Second
Second
Third
First
Third
Third
First
First
First
Second
First
First
Third
First
First
Major
English
English
Accounting
Biology
Psychology
Biology
Business Administration
Athletic Training
Athletic Training
Communication Studies
Mathematics/Computer Science
Biology
Sport Management
Biology
Sport Management
Finance
Biology
Biology
Sociology
History
Spanish
Biology
Sociology
Spanish
Finance
Elementary Education
Biology
Psychology
*Academic All-America of the Year (one selected in each sport)
(Academic All-American list updated November 29, 2007)
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WINGATE UNIVERSITY
Wingate Wins SAC Athletic Exellence Award
Rock Hill, S.C.---The Wingate University Bulldogs, who won two conference regular-season titles and placed in the top four in six other sports,
won the 2006-07 South Atlantic Conference Athletic Excellence Award. The Bulldogs take the award for the first time in school history.
The SAC Athletic Excellence Award is presented annually to the member athletic department that earns the highest overall finish based on final regular
season standings in each of the 14 conference-sponsored sports. Points are based on final tournament standings in the sports of men's cross country,
women's cross country, men's golf and women's golf. The trophy is presented at the SAC Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of each year.
The Bulldogs won the women's basketball regular season championship outright and shared the crown in volleyball. Wingate finished tied for second
in football and softball and finished third in women's cross country and women's golf. The men's basketball team tied for third and the men's cross
country team finished fourth. Wingate finished the school year with 81.5 points.
Catawba College finished second for the second year in a row. The Indians finished with 80 points. Catawba won the men's basketball championship
and finished tied for second in women's basketball.
Newberry College finished in third place, the highest finish in school history. The Indians won the football and women's golf championships and finished second in women's tennis and women's basketball.
Four schools - Carson-Newman, Lenoir-Rhyne, Presbyterian and Tusculum - tied for fourth place, all with 73 total points. Carson-Newman, last year's
overall champion, were champions in men's soccer and women's soccer. Lenoir-Rhyne won the league title in volleyball and softball and came in second in men's soccer. Presbyterian won conference championships in men's tennis, women's tennis and men's golf. Tusculum picked up 41.5 points in
the spring to move up to the fourth place tie. The Pioneers won the baseball championship, and had second-place finishes in men's tennis, men's golf,
women's golf and women's soccer.
Mars Hill garnered 60 points to finish eighth. The Lions were conference champions in men's and women's
cross country. Lincoln Memorial University, in its first season as a South Atlantic Conference member, finished with 29 points. The Railsplitters were eligible for championships in seven of the conference's 14
sports this year. Their best finish was a second place in women's cross country and a third place in men's
cross country.
Final Standings
Wingate
Catawba
Newberry
Carson-Newman
Lenoir-Rhyne
Presbyterian
Tusculum
Mars Hill
Lincoln Memorial
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81.5
80
75.5
73
73
73
73
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Wingate University Cheerleaders
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WINGATE UNIVERSITY
The established MBA program continues to draw
professionals to Wingate University for its unique oneWingate University is proud to be a part of Union County
semester prerequisite course. The one semester course for
and offer quality programs for students and area residents.
non-business backgrounds provides the essentials needed to
For the first time in its history, the university’s enrollment is enter the MBA program.
2,041 students, with more than half of its student body from
North Carolina.
Wingate University continues to achieve historic milestones.
The School of Pharmacy honored its first graduating class in
One of the university’s unique May 2007. It also received full accreditation by the American
points is a four-year residency Council for Pharmaceutical Education. Its students share
requirement, enabling
their knowledge and services with the community each
students to live and learn in semester through free health clinics and educational
an active campus community programs.
for a full college experience.
Upperclassmen may choose In the athletic arena, Wingate achieved several firsts during
the best in apartment living
the 2006-07 academic year. The university won the South
on campus at Jefferson at
Atlantic Conference (SAC) Athletic Excellence Award. This
Wingate and at a new
annual award recognizes the highest overall finish based on
apartment-style residence hall final regular season standings in each of the 14 conference
in Watson Village. These
sports. The men’s basketball team advanced to the Elite Eight
apartments are fully equipped in March, marking the first time a school from the SAC had
with the conveniences of
won a regional championship.
home.
In the classroom, Bulldog student-athletes top the charts in
With more than 40 clubs and organizations, students have a several important categories. Wingate is ranked tied for
wide range of opportunities to learn through volunteering in fourth in the top 10 of NCAA Division II Academic Allthe community. Wingate students develop leadership skills
America® producing schools in the 2000’s with 25 honorees
and friendships that last forever. For students who seek
during this millennium.
faith-based organizations, the Christian Student Union (CSU)
and weekly campus worship services provide a chance to
Wingate’s 34 Academic All-America® honorees (lifetime) is
celebrate faith and come together as a family.
tops among all SAC schools. Wingate has 41 South Atlantic
Conference Scholar-Athlete Award winners, 10 more than the
The university’s wide range of undergraduate majors offers next school in the league rankings.
students professional programs and a core curriculum in the
liberal arts. The most popular majors for incoming freshmen Each year, Wingate University
students are pre-pharmacy, athletic training, elementary
also offers students and
education and management.
visitors the opportunity to
attend concerts in the George
Hands-on learning takes place out of the classroom at
A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center.
Wingate University through internships and travel/study
The 2007-08 Performance
programs. As juniors, all eligible Wingate students are
Series offers country and
offered a ten-day travel experience with Wingate University classical music, theatre, dance,
professors at minimum expense. In the last decade, more than comedy and national speakers.
3,100 Wingate students have traveled to over 30 countries in Students perform choral and
Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America.
band concerts and theatre
Semesters abroad are also offered in London, Hong Kong
productions during the year at
and Copenhagen.
no charge.
Discover Wingate University
On a graduate level, Wingate’s School of Graduate and Adult
Education continues to expand evening programs at its metro
campus in Matthews. New graduate degrees in educational
leadership train today’s teachers to become tomorrow’s
principals and administrators. New graduate programs in
physical education and sport administration are also offered
in Matthews as well as a bachelor degree completion option.
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Since its founding in 1896,
Wingate University has provided knowledge that integrates
faith and inspires service. The university consistently ranks
among the best small colleges in the Southeast. Students continue to find the family atmosphere, small classes and personal attention a major advantage to their personal growth.
Welcome to Wingate University! Discover more by visiting
www.wingate.edu or call 704-233-8200.
SIZE: 2,041 students, 390-acre campus including six residence halls, student apartments, rolling lawns, a lake,
first-class athletic facilities and more than 30 buildings
LOCATION: Less than an hour from metropolitan Charlotte, N.C. Four miles east of Monroe. Midway between
the North Carolina mountains and coast. Wingate University, Campus Box 3059, Wingate, North Carolina 28174.
Check out our home page at www.wingate.edu. Or call us at 1-800-755-5550.
HISTORY: Wingate University was founded by Baptists in 1896 as an independent institution and is accredited
by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Wingate University is coeducational. Its students come from
more than 30 states across America and several foreign countries. They represent a diverse range of races, faiths
and ethnic heritages.
ACADEMICS: Wingate University is a liberal arts university offering more than 37 majors on the undergraduate
level including pre-professional programs. It offers graduate programs in business and education as well as a
doctorate of pharmacy (PharmD). Ninety percent of faculty hold doctorates in their teaching specialty. All classes
and labs are taught by faculty. Low student-to-teacher ratio.
ATHLETICS: NCAA Division II intercollegiate men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse,
soccer, swimming and tennis. Intercollegiate women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming,
tennis and volleyball. Co-ed cheerleading is also a varsity sport. Men’s and women’s intramural programs.
TRAVEL/STUDY PROGRAMS: W'International is available to every student at little additional cost. Students
and professors have visited several hundred destinations on five continents throughout the world. The Wingate-inLondon semester allows as many as 20 students and a Wingate University professor to spend 14 weeks studying in
Europe each fall. Select Wingate University students study abroad at partner universities in Hong Kong, China and
Copenhagen, Denmark.
Undergraduate Studies
Accounting
Art
Art & Education
Athletic Training
Biology
Bioloy & Education
Business Mathematics
Chemistry
Chemistry Business
Computer Science
Elementary Education
English
English & Education
Environmental Biology
Finance
Fine Arts (BFA)
History
Human Services
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics-Computer Science
Mathematics & Education
Middle Grade Education
Music
Music Education
Parks & Recreation Administration
Philosophy
Physical Education
Psychology
Reading Education
Religious Studies
Sociology
Social Studies Education
Spanish
Sport Management
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Ministerial
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Graduate Studies
Business (MBA)
Education (MAEd, MAT)
Physical Education (MAEd.)
Sports Administration (MAEd.)
Educational Leadership (MAEd.)
Professional Studies
Pharmacy (PharmD.)
DEGREES OFFERED:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Education
Doctor of Pharmacy
Master of Education in Physical Education
Master of Education in Sports Administration
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
The purpose of the Wingate University Athletic Endowment
Scholarship Program is to provide scholarship assistance to
academically qualified student-athletes who show evidence of
financial need. All financial awards, including athletic
scholarships, are coordinated through the Office of Student
Financial Planning.
The R. Douglas Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1988
by friends, business associates, and family of R. Douglas Branch.
Douglas Branch was a 1961 graduate of Wingate College. His
love for Wingate, developed as a student and nurtured through
many years as a caring alumnus, led him to support his school in
many ways. He had a strong interest in Wingate athletics,
especially the women's basketball team.
The Ron W. Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship
The Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship was established
by friends, former baseball players and family of Coach Ronald
W. Christopher. Awarded to a baseball player, the scholarship
recognizes Coach Christopher's unparalleled contributions to
Wingate University.
Wingate's all-time leader in coaching wins, Christopher is a
member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and the Wingate University
Sports Hall of Fame. His players and teams won numerous awards
and championships.
The Bill Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship
The Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship was established at
Wingate College in 1993 by friends, faculty and staff, students and
family of William Franklin "Bill" Connell, class of 1953.
Bill Connell was a student, teacher, coach, counselor and valued
employee in his 34-year association with Wingate University. As a
student, Bill developed a lifelong appreciation for Wingate,
blossoming into his life's work. Generations of students learned to
play golf from coach Connell. In the late 1970's and early 1980's,
his golf teams won 49 consecutive title matches.
Connell began the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted
in 1988. His love for Wingate was reflected in his organizational
skills, desire to attain excellence and dedication to students and to
the school.
The Herschel "Red" and Mary B. Edwards
Endowed Scholarship
The Edwards Endowed Scholarship was established at Wingate
University in 1988 by Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Edwards. Herschel
"Red" Edwards graduated from Wingate College in 1939. His love
and concern for young people was demonstrated by his providing
this scholarship. "Red" was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall
of Fame in 1988.
The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship
The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established
in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hancock, Jr., parents of Ann
Hancock ('92). This scholarship honors Ann Hancock, a studentathlete at Wingate from 1988-1992.
While at Wingate, Ann Hancock received numerous awards for
her excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. Her
achievements made a positive impact on her fellow students, the
University and the larger community.
The head women's basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, Hancock
was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame in
1998. She was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
Coach of the Year in 2003.
The Gene Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship
The Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship was established
in 1988 at Wingate University by family and friends of Gene
Huntley. This scholarship fund honors the memory of Gene
Huntley who attended Wingate College in 1984-88. Gene was a
young man whose love for his family, friends and life was
demonstrated in many ways. He enjoyed golf and became a very
good player in high school and college.
The Danny Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship
The Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996
by former players, friends, and associated of Danny Miller. The
men's basketball at Wingate University from 1946-52, Coach
Miller made a positive impact on his players, the university and
the larger community. He was inducted into the Wingate Sports
Hall of Fame in 1987.
The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball
Endowed Scholarship
The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship
was established in 2002 by family and friends of Winston Parks,
class of 1993. Winston Parks, Jr. was a young man who enjoyed
playing basketball. He won many honors during an illustrious
academic and athletic career at Wingate.
Parks was the first senior college student-athlete to have an NBA
tryout. Winston was inducted into the Wingate University Sports
Hall of Fame (posthumously) in 2002.
Criteria for each scholarship varies. For more information about
endowed athletic scholarships at Wingate University, please
contact Lee Ragsdale at 704-233-8118.
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