louisiana BasketBall 2011-12

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Louisiana men’s BasketBaLL
2011-12
team Guide
Louisiana’s Men’s Basketball 2010-11 Game Notes
2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE
HOME ATTENDANCE LEADER
• The Cajuns led the Sun Belt in home attendance
during the 2010-11 season.
• For all games, UL averaged 3,919 fans at the
Cajundome. For SBC games, attendance spiked,
drawing 4,742 fans.
• Since 2001-02, the Cajuns are 25-2 when the
attendance is over 5,000. Due to NCAA sanctions, 10
wins were later vacated.
• The crowd of 8,066 that attended the home finale
vs. Denver ranked as the 13th largest crowd at
Cajundome for the Cajuns. It was the largest crowd
since 2002-03.
• Over the past two seasons, Louisiana is 20-8 overall
at the Cajundome, and a more impressive 16-1 against
Sun Belt opponents.
5,000-plus Attendance Figures
at the Cajundome since the 2001-2002 season
Since the 2001-2002 season, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns
men’s basketball team has participated in 27 games. The Top-10
games are:
1.
9,121 - Western Kentucky (Feb. 26, 2003) - L
2.
8,121 - New Orleans (Feb. 8, 2003) – W
3.
8,066 – Denver (Feb. 24, 2011) - W
4.
7,743 - New Mexico State (Feb. 23, 2002) – W
5.
7,117 – UALR* (Feb. 28, 2004) – W
6.
7,071 – Western Kentucky (Feb. 19, 2011) - W
7.
6,954 - North Texas* (Feb. 19, 2005) – W
8.
6,618 - Middle Tennessee (Jan. 25, 2003) – W
9.
6,208 – Denver* (Feb. 7, 2004) – W
10. 6,190 - Western Kentucky (Jan. 19, 2008) – L
11. 6,133 - Middle Tennessee* (Jan. 29, 2005) – W
12. 6,033 - New Orleans* (Feb. 12, 2005) – W
13. 6,024 - New Orleans* (Jan. 17, 2004) – W
14. 6,010 - FIU (Jan. 18, 2003) – W
15. 5,816 - Denver (Feb. 11, 2003) – W
16. 5,723 - Arkansas State* (Feb. 26, 2004) – W
17. 5,624 - La.-Monroe (Jan. 27, 2011) - W
18. 5,621 - New Orleans (Jan. 5, 2008) – W
5,621 - New Mexico State (Jan. 2, 2003) – W
20. 5,524 - South Alabama (Feb. 6, 2003) – W
21. 5,436 - North Texas (Feb. 24, 2003) – W
22. 5,304 - Arkansas State (Feb. 17, 2011) - W
23. 5,288 - Denver (Jan. 26, 2002) – W
24. 5,174 - Denver (March 1, 2008) – W
25. 5,116 - North Texas* (Feb. 5, 2004) – W
26. 5,101 - FIU* (Jan. 22, 2005) – W
27. 5,011 - Western Kentucky* (Jan. 27, 2005) – W
* - Win later vacated due to NCAA sanctions.
Home AttendAnce - Sun Belt GAmeS
AttendAnce
Louisiana
ArkAnsAs stAte
north texAs
Denver
MiDDle tennessee
UAlr
Western kentUcky
soUth AlAbAMA
troy
FloriDA AtlAntic
loUisiAnA-Monroe
FiU
totAlS
G
8
8
8
8
8
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
95
AttendAnce
37938
30659
29724
28662
28033
24382
26145
19278
14671
13920
11745
9914
275071
AvG
4742
3832
3716
3583
3504
3483
3268
2410
1834
1740
1468
1239
2895
Home AttendAnce - All GAmeS
AttendAnce
Louisiana
Western kentUcky
MiDDle tennessee
north texAs
Denver
ArkAnsAs stAte
UAlr
soUth AlAbAMA
troy
FloriDA AtlAntic
FiU
loUisiAnA-Monroe
totAlS
G
14
13
14
16
15
13
14
14
11
13
15
13
165
AttendAnce
54868
49669
50965
56826
50823
42709
43226
31989
18785
18708
21258
16906
456732
AvG
3919
3821
3640
3552
3388
3285
3088
2285
1708
1439
1417
1300
2768
R agin ’ C ajuns B asketball 2011-12
table of
CONTENTS
University Information
University Quick Facts__________ 1
Team Picture__________________ 2
Team Roster__________________ 2
Season Preview________________ 3
Home Court Advantage_________ 4
Moncla Indoor Facility__________ 5
Player Profiles
Josh Brown___________________ 6
Scottie Farrington______________ 7
David Perez___________________ 8
Raymone Andrews_____________ 9
Bryant Mbamalu______________10
J.J. Thomas__________________10
Darshawn McClellan___________11
Kadeem Coleby______________11
Darnell Jackson_______________12
Alan-Michael Thompson_______12
Kevin Brown_________________13
Elfrid Payton_________________13
Kentwan Smith_______________13
Donovan Williams_____________13
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Bob Marlin_____ 14-16
Neil Hardin__________________17
Kevin Johnson_______________18
Nikita Johnson_______________19
Covering the Cajuns
Media Information_________ 20-22
WE ARE LOUISIANA
We are the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Please refer
to us as Louisiana, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns, the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette, Ragin’ Cajuns or simply, Cajuns.
PLEASE DO NOT REFER TO US AS LAFAYETTE, as Lafayette
College is located in Easton, Pa., and is an entirely separate
institution.
University Information
Name___________________ University of Louisiana
Location_________________________ Lafayette, La.
Founded________________________________1898
Enrollment___________________ 16,885 (Fall 2011)
Nickname________________________ Ragin’ Cajuns
Colors____________ Vermilion (PMS 193) and White
Affiliation______________________ NCAA Division I
Conference_____________ Sun Belt (West Division)
Arena_____________________ Cajundome (11,550)
Press Row______________________ (337) 265-2284
President__________________ Dr. E. Joseph Savoie
Director of Athletics_______________ Scott Farmer
Sr. Associate Director of Athletics__ Ken Winstead
Ticket Office Phone_____________ (337) 265-2100
Web Site_________________www.RaginCajuns.com
Coaching Staff
Head Coach________________________Bob Marlin
Mississippi State, 1981
Record at UL____________ 14-15 (second season)
Career Record (Div. I)_____ 239-146 (14th season)
Career Record___________ 362-181 (19th season)
Assistant Coach____________________ Neil Hardin
West Florida, 1995
Assistant Coach__________________Kevin Johnson
Texas-Pan American, 1988
Assistant Coach_________________ Nikita Johnson
West Georgia, 1989
2010-11 Review
Overall Record_________________________ 14-15
Sun Belt Record (Finish)_________11-5 (T-1st, West)
Sun Belt Tournament_______________ First Round
L, 76-81 vs. Western Kentucky
Team Information
Letterwinners Returning/Lost______________ 6/6
Starters Returning/Lost____________________ 3/2
Newcomers________________________________ 7
Basketball History
First Season__________________________ 1911-12
Seasons Played____________ Entering 99th season
All-Time Record_______________ 1,280-968 (.569)
*All-Time Record includes games later vacated due to NCAA Sanctions
following the 1971-72, 1972-73, 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons. Actual
all-time on-court record is 1,300-967.
All-Time Sun Belt Record (18 seasons)__ 177-128 (.580)
*All-Time Sun Belt Record includes games later vacated due to NCAA
Sanctions following the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons. Actual all-time
Sun Belt on-court record is 188-128.
Sun Belt Regular Season Titles_6 (1991-92, 1999-00;
SBC West 2001-02, 2002-03 & 2007-08, 2010-11)
2003-04 Vacated
Sun Belt Tournament Titles___ 3 (1992, 1994, 2000)
2004 & 2005 Vacated
NCAA Tournament Record___ 1-5 (5 appearances)
Russell Athletics™ is the
official athletic apparel
provider for Louisiana Athletics
1972, 1973, 2004 & 2005 appearances Vacated
Last NCAA Appearance___ 2000 NCAA South Regional
Result_________________L, 58-63 to #4 Tennessee
NIT Record_________________ 6-6 (5 appearances)
Last NIT Appearance___________ 2003 First Round
Result________________________ L, 80-82 at UAB
CREDITS
Media Contact
Cover design by Jeff Schneider.
Photography by Paul Angelle, Glen Clark, David Faber, Terri H. Fensel, Pat Garin,
Joel Imel, Brad Kemp, Arthur Lauck, Buffy Massey, John and Rob Musemeche, Hillary
Simon, Athletic Network, Enrich Media, Sun Belt Conference and University Archives.
Printing by Express Printing Ad & Specialties, Lafayette, La.
SID____________________________ Brian McCann
MBB Contact______________________Matt Hebert
Office_______________________ (337) 482-6330
Cell_________________________ (337) 288-6023
E-mail__________________ [email protected]
Intern__________________________ Jeff Schneider
Office________________________ (337) 482-6329
E-mail________________ [email protected]
Fax___________________________ (337) 482-6529
Web Site_________________www.RaginCajuns.com
www.RAGINCAJUNS.com
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2011-12 roster
L ouisiana B asketball 2011-12
2011-12 ROSTER
First row (L to R): Alan-Michael Thompson, Donovan Williams, Bryant Mbamalu, Elfrid Payton, Raymone Andrews, Darnell Jackson
Back Row (L to R): Kevin Brown, Josh Brown, Darshawn McClellan, Kentwan Smith, Kadeem Coleby, Scottie Farrington, J.J. Thomas, David Perez
Roster Breakdown
By State/Country
• California (1): Darshawn McClellan
• Georgia (1): Darnell Jackson
• Louisiana (6): Raymone
Andrews, Josh Brown, Elfrid Payton
David Perez, J.J. Thomas, Donovan
Williams
• Mississippi (1): Kentawn Smith
• South Carolina (1): Alan-Michael
Thompson
• Texas (2): Kevin Brown, Bryant
Mbamalu
• Bahamas (2): Kadeem Coleby,
Scottie Farrington
By Class
• Seniors (4): Josh Brown, Scottie Farrington, Darshawn McClellan
David Perez
• Juniors (4): Raymone Andrews, Kadeem Coleby, Darnell Jackson, Alan-Michael Thompson
• Sophomores (3): Kevin Brown,
Bryant Mbamalu, J..J. Thomas
• Freshmen (3): Elfrid Payton,
Kentwan Smith, Donovan Williams
By Major
• Counselor Education (Master’s)
(1): Darshawn McClellan
• Exercise Science (1): Donovan
Williams
• General Studies (8): Raymone
Andrews, Josh Brown, Kadeem
Coleby, Scottie Farrington, Darnell
Jackson, David Perez, J.J. Thomas, Alan-Michael Thompson
• Kinesiology (1): Elfrid Payton
• Management (2): Bryant Mbamalu
Kentwan Smith
• Sports Management (1): Kevin
Brown
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Numerical
No Name
Pos
0Bryant Mbamalu
G
1Josh Brown
G
2Elfrid Payton
G
3Darnell Jackson
G
4Scottie Farrington
F
5J.J. Thomas
F
11Donovan Williams
G
13Alan-Michael Thompson G
15David Perez
G
20Kentwan Smith
F
21Darshawn McClellan F
22Raymone Andrews
G
23Kadeem Coleby
F/C
31Kevin Brown
G
Alphabetical
No Name
Pos
22Raymone Andrews
G
1Josh Brown
G
31Kevin Brown
G
23Kadeem Coleby
F/C
4Scottie Farrington
F
3Darnell Jackson
G
0Bryant Mbamalu
G
21Darshawn McClellan F
2Elfrid Payton
G
15David Perez
G
20Kentwan Smith
F
5J.J. Thomas
F
13Alan-Michael Thompson G
11Donovan Williams
G
Coaching Staff
Ht
6-2
6-4
6-3
6-3
6-7
6-5
6-0
6-1
6-3
6-8
6-7
6-2
6-9
6-0
WtCl-Exp
185 So.-1L
200 Sr.-1L
165 Fr.-HS
215 Jr.-JC
195 Sr.-1L
220 So.-1L
180 Fr.-RS
170 Jr.-JC
200 Sr.-1L
200 Fr.-HS
240 Sr.-TR
180 Jr.-2L
250 Jr.-JC
200 So.-TR
Hometown (Last School)
Houston, Texas (Dulles HS)
Ruston, La. (Odessa College)
Gretna, La. (John Ehret HS)
Savannah, Ga. (USC-Salkenhatchie)
Nassau, Bahamas (Odessa College)
Opelousas, La. (Scotlandville Magnet)
Cecilia, La. (Cecilia HS)
Florence, S.C. (Brunswick CC)
New Iberia, La. (Centenary)
Piney Woods, Miss. (Piney Woods HS)
Fresno, Calif. (Vanderbilt)
Hammond, La. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)
Houston, Texas (Tulane)
Ht
6-2
6-4
6-0
6-9
6-7
6-3
6-2
6-7
6-3
6-3
6-8
6-5
6-1
6-0
WtCl-Exp
180 Jr.-2L
200 Sr.-1L
200 So.-TR
250 Jr.-JC
195 Sr.-1L
215 Jr.-JC
185 So.-1L
240 Sr.-TR
165 Fr.-HS
200 Sr.-1L
200 Fr.-HS
220 So.-1L
170 Jr.-JC
180 Fr.-RS
Hometown (Last School)
Hammond, La. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)
Ruston, La. (Odessa College)
Houston, Texas (Tulane)
Savannah, Ga. (USC-Salkenhatchie)
Houston, Texas (Dulles HS)
Fresno, Calif. (Vanderbilt)
Gretna, La. (John Ehret HS)
New Iberia, La. (Centenary)
Piney Woods, Miss. (Piney Woods HS)
Opelousas, La. (Scotlandville Magnet)
Florence, S.C. (Brunswick CC)
Cecilia, La. (Cecilia HS)
Head Coach: Bob Marlin (Mississippi State, ’81) – 2nd season at Louisiana, 19th season overall
Assistant Coach: Neil Hardin (West Florida, ’95) – 2nd season at Louisiana
Assistant Coach: Kevin Johnson (Texas-Pan American, ‘88) – 2nd season at Louisiana
Assistant Coach: Nikita Johnson (West Georgia, ’89) – 2nd season at Louisiana
Director of Basketball Operations: Brock Morris (Alabama, ’08) – 2nd season at Louisiana
Managers: Jacob Benoit, Marchello Gothe, Jeremy McKendall, Ryan Welty
Athletic Trainer: B.J. Duplantis (Northwestern State, 2002)
Sports Information Contact: Matt Hebert (Louisiana, 2002)
Ragin’ Cajuns Basketball 2011-12 Preview
Returning Statistical Leaders
J.J. THOMAS
POINTS
J.J. Thomas Josh Brown Raymone Andrews
G
25 21 25
REBOUNDS
J.J. Thomas Josh Brown
Scottie Farrington JOSH BROWN
G REBAVG
25 155 6.2
21 116 5.5
22 94 4.3
PTSAVG 
283 11.3
231 11.0
148 5.9
2011-12 preview
If there’s one word that can be used to define the inaugural season of the Bob Marlin Era for Ragin’ Cajuns
basketball it would be “rejuvenate”. In nearly all facets of the program that’s the impact Marlin’s debut instilled.
The momentum began to build with the reunion weekend that honored former head coach Beryl Shipley,
picked up steam with the 11-game regular season win streak and was fully realized when the largest crowds at
the Cajundome in over six years spilled into the arena.
The 11-game win streak which started the turnaround from 3-14 and led to a Sun Belt West Division
championship, injected life back into a proud basketball program and Marlin hopes the Ragin’ Cajuns can build
on it moving forward.
Rejuvenating the fan base and teaching his team how to win, was accomplished in year one. Last year’s
exciting finish has fans wondering what year two has in store.
The Cajuns’ success in 2011-12 will depend on how well the “old” mixes with the “new” and there’s plenty of
new faces dotting the roster sheet.
Six newcomers (three JUCOs, senior transfer and two freshmen) will be counted upon to offset the loss
of gutty players such as Travis Bureau, Randell Daigle and La’Ryan Gary. Expect Louisiana to lean upon the
talented trio of Raymone Andrews, Josh Brown and J.J. Thomas as the main core.
Andrews is one of the better on-ball defenders is the Sun Belt and improved his outside shot last season
which in turn improved his offensive contributions. For increased offense at the point guard slot, the Cajuns
could turn to JUCO transfer Darnell Jackson (JUCO Junction Top-150).
Brown’s slashing ability leads to quick offense and also makes him a weapon on the rebounding front. If
Brown can stay healthy, an All-Sun Belt season is possible.
Thomas dominated in the post in his rookie campaign. He was nearly impossible to post up and posed
matchup problems for every Sun Belt opponent. During the Cajuns’ season-ending 11-game win streak,
Thomas averaged 16.1 ppg and 7.5 rpg.
The newcomer with the most impact potential is Alan-Michael Thompson. As a scoring guard, Thompson
rung up 1,027 points at Brunswick Community College the past two years. Thompson’s shooting touch (43%
last year) should fill the role Randell Daigle held for four years.
In the post, Thomas will receive help from newcomers Kadeem Coleby and Darshawn McClellan. McClellan
transferred from Vanderbilt after graduation and can play immediately.
There’s plenty of versatility with the roster and that is a plus given the challenge of the mixing and matching
that’s going to be necessary to replace the Bureau, Daigle and Gary trio.
Ragin’ Cajuns Basketball
BY THE NUMBERS
No.1
UL led the Sun Belt in attendance for the
2010-11 season, averaging 4,742 fans for
Sun Belt games and 3,919 overall
3
Louisiana returns three starters (Raymone
Andrews, Josh Brown, J.J. Thomas)
4
Bob Marlin’s teams have reached 20 wins
in four of the past six seasons
20-8
Louisiana has turned in a 20-8 record at
the Cajundome the past two seasons
which includes an impressive 16-1 mark
against Sun Belt opponents
20
For the first time in 20 seasons UL hosts a
tournament at the Cajundome. The Beryl Shipley
Classic Nov. 18-20 marks the first tournament at the
‘Dome since 1992-93 (Louisiana Classics Tipoff)
37.4
7
The Cajuns controlled the glass last
season, grabbing 37.4 rebounds per
game. It was the highest average since
2001-02 (38.8)
11
The 2011-12 season marks the 99th
season of Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball
The Ragin’ Cajuns welcome seven
newcomers in 2011-12 (3 JC, 2 transfers,
2 HS)
Louisiana begins the 2011-12 season on
an 11-game winning streak in regular
season play (last regular season loss – Jan.
15, 2011 at UALR)
SCOTTIE FARRINGTON
FIELD GOAL %
FGM FGA Pct.
Scottie Farrington
44 83 .530  
J.J. Thomas 104 229 .454
Josh Brown 93 216 .431
FREE THROW %
David Perez Bryant Mbamalu Raymone Andrews FTM
28 42 56 DAVID PEREZ
FTA Pct.
35 .800
53 .792
82 .683  
99th
1,157
In Bob Marlin’s first season, the Cajuns’
average attendance grew by 1,157. Last
season UL averaged 3,919 up from 2,762
in 2009-10
RAYMONE ANDREWS
ASSISTS
Raymone Andrews J.J. Thomas Josh Brown
G ASTAVG
25 66 2.6
25 20 0.8
21
16 0.8
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LOuiSiANA
2010-11 MEN’S BASkEtBALL YEAR iN REviEw
SuN BELt wESt DiviSiON CO-CHAMPiONS
LOuiSiANA’S RAgiN’ CAjuNS (14-15, 11-5 SBC)
2011-12 roster
2010-11 Schedule
N9
MoNtevallo (exh.)
W, 70-56
N12
NeW Mexico State
l, 76-92
N15
louiSiaNa college (dh)
W, 91-66
last game ____________ 3/6/11
vs. Western Kentucky - L, 76-81
head coach ________Bob Marlin
ul record___________________
___________14-15 (1st season)
career record _______________
_______ 362-181 (18th season)
N17
at Creighton
L, 58-63
N19
clevelaNd State
l, 55-60
N23
at Houston
L, 65-78
D1
at McNeese State
L, 66-69
D4
at Tulane
L, 52-63
d12
texaS college
l, 74-77
D15
at UCF
L, 58-79
d19
laMar (dh)
D21
at New Mexico State
L, 76-82
>> The 11-game win streak tied the second longest streak in UL history. It was the third time in
program history that the Cajuns rattled off 11 wins, but the first time since 1973.
D30
at Denver*
L, 52-65
>> Before the streak ended it was tied for the second longest active streak in the nation.
J1
at North Texas (DH)*
L, 63-80
J6
troy*
J8
Middle teNNeSSee*
J13
at Arkansas State*
L, 65-74
J15
at UALR (DH)*
L, 68-73
J19
ceNteNary
W, 94-62
J22
la.-MoNroe*
W, 84-75
J27
North texaS*
W, 93-88
J30
at South Alabama (DH)*
F5
ualr*
W, 67-66
F10
at FIU*
W, 72-68
F12
at Florida Atlantic (DH)*
W, 72-64
F17
arkaNSaS State*
W, 64-61
F19
WeSterN keNtucky*
W, 67-64
W, 68-65
W, 93-91
l, 91-93 (ot)
W, 76-70 (OT)
F24
deNver (dh)*
F26
at La.-Monroe (DH)*
W, 61-46
M6
Western Kentucky1
L, 76-81
* Denotes Sun Belt Conference Game
1 - Sun Belt Tournament (Hot Springs, Ark.)
Home games (Bold) played at the Cajundome
All Times are CENTRAL & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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LOuiSiANA’S RAgiN’ CAjuNS
10-11 record __________ 14-15
home ________________ 10-4
away _________________ 4-10
Neutral ________________ 0-1
10-11 SBc record ________ 11-5
home _________________ 7-1
away __________________ 4-4
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W, 58-52 (ot)
SEASON RECAP
>> Louisiana completed its first season under new head coach Bob Marlin.
>> The Cajuns struggled at the start of the season with a 3-14 record, but rebounded winning
the last 11 games of the regular season to claim a share of the Sun Belt West Division title.
The last time UL finished atop the West Division came during the 2007-08 season. It was the
program’s fifth divisional regular season championship.
>> During the streak, the Cajuns won 10 straight Sun Belt games, including four road contests.
The 10-game win streak set a new school record for consecutive Sun Belt wins.
>> The Cajuns finished the season second in the Sun Belt, averaging 37.4 rebounds per game. It
was the highest rebounding effort for the team since the 2001-02 season.
>> For the first time in six seasons, UL averaged more than 70 points per game (70.9).
>> From beyond the arc, UL shot 34.7 percent. It was the highest team shooting percentage
since 2003-04 and the 7th highest in school history.
>> J.J. Thomas and Travis Bureau were tabbed to the Sun Belt All-Conference team. Thomas was
named Second Team while Bureau picked up Third Team honors.
>> For the 16th consecutive season, the Cajuns finished .500 or better at the Cajundome. In
conference play, UL finished 7-1 at home with the lone loss coming in overtime against Middle
Tennessee.
>> Three seniors ended their career in 2010-11. Travis Bureau, Randell Daigle and La’Ryan Gary
saw their eligibility expire.
>> Randell Daigle became the 39th player in school history to score 1,000 points in a career. He
finished the season with 1,075 points, ranking 33rd in the all-time scoring list. He scored 681 of
his career total from three-point range, ranking 11th in Sun Belt history with 227 three-pointers
made.
>> Travis Bureau finished the season as the team’s leading rebounder (6.9), grabbing doubledigit rebounds in seven games. He set the Sun Belt season-high mark with 20 rebounds against
South Alabama.
>> After sitting out all last season due to a gruesome injury suffered in the final game of the
2008-09 season, La’Ryan Gary made a significant impact throughout the season, scoring in
double-figures in nine games during the 11-game win streak. During the Cajuns’ 11-game win
streak, he averaged 3.3 ppg and shot 52.7 percent from the floor.
Louisiana
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the cajundome
WELCOME
TO THE CAJUNDOME
27th Season • Seating Capacity: 11,550 • 248 Wins • .709 Winning Percentage
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One of the nation’s most impressive facilities and
heralded as one of the finest multi-purpose arenas in
the country, the Cajundome has served as the home of
Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball program since
the 1985-86 season.
The $64 million facility was opened and officially
dedicated on Nov. 10, 1985, as the new home of the Ragin’
Cajuns, replacing Blackham Coliseum (1950-84), and since
that time the ‘Dome has drawn raves from across the
country for its beauty and function.
“This is as fine a facility as you’ll find anywhere,”
basketball analyst Billy Packer said. “You don’t need any
better than this.”
“It’s sensational,” said former Utah Jazz head coach
Frank Layden, whose team played an exhibition in the
arena. “It’s the best arena I’ve ever been in. I’d like to take
it home with me.”
“The Cajundome is a facility that the University of
Louisiana, the city of Lafayette and the state of Louisiana
should be very proud of,” Cajuns head coach Bob Marlin
said. “It’s one of the truly magnificent facilities in the
country. I’ve traveled throughout the country and played
in a lot of great coliseums, and the Cajundome is as nice, if
not nicer, than any place I’ve ever been in.”
The Cajundome is much more than a basketball
arena, though.
It was designed as a true multi-purpose facility, and
the ‘Dome has hosted such varied events as ice shows,
circuses, indoor soccer, conventions, banquets, wrestling
and boxing cards, ice hockey, Arena Football, monster
truck shows and rodeos. The facility served as home for
the Louisiana IceGators of the East Coast Hockey League
from the 1995-96 through 2004-05 seasons. For one
season, in 2001, the af2’s Lafayette Roughnecks called the
Cajundome home.
The facility has an adjustable capacity between 4,500
and 13,500. With an average of 140 events per year and 1015 concerts per year, the arena has hosted top entertainers
and shows including The Eagles, Whitney Houston, Rod
Stewart, Elton John, Billy Joel, George Strait, Garth Brooks,
Eddie Murphy, Justin Beiber, Lil Wayne, Backstreet Boys,
Disney’s World On Ice, WWF, Sesame Street, Clear Channel
Motor Sports, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, NSYNC, Hannah
Montana, Taylor Swift and The Professional Bull Riders
Adriano Moraes Invitational .
The Cajundome features chairback seating
throughout the arena with a capacity of 11,550 for UL
basketball and more for events that do not fill the entire
floor space. The largest crowd for any single event was
the 13,500 fans who attended the Kenny Rogers concert
during the facility’s first week of operation.
The ‘Dome also features 16 plush VIP luxury suites
with full view of the arena.
A brand new basketball court was installed in time
for the 2007-08 season. More upgrades were installed for
the 2008-09 season which included a new scoreboard and
sound system.
Three times the arena has served as host of the Sun
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Belt Conference men’s basketball tournament doing so
in 1997, 1998 and 2007. The 2007 Sun Belt Tournament
added a twist – the men’s tournament was joined by the
women’s tournament, marking the first time the ‘Dome
hosted the league’s women’s postseason event.
The city of Lafayette and the State of Louisiana jointly
financed and built the Cajundome. The state owns the
land on the ‘Dome site, located just east of theU niversity
of Louisiana’s Cox Communications Athletic Center off
Congress Street and Cajundome Boulevard.
On April 30, 2002, the facility received a much needed
addition with the opening of the brand new $16.7 million
convention center located adjacent to the ‘Dome on the
east side of the building. The convention center offers
nearly 100,000 square feet on two levels..
The largest crowd to date for a Ragin’ Cajuns basketball
game in the facility came on Dec. 16, 1992, when 11,479
fans watched UL defeat Loyola- Marymount, 87-73.
During their tenure in the Cajundome, the Ragin’
Cajuns have posted a 248-102 record for a .709 winning
percentage.
The 11-game win-streak to end the 2010-11
season rejuvenated the fan base and attendance at the
Cajundome rose to an average of 6,126 the final month.
In 2009-10, UL was a perfect 9-0 against the Sun Belt
within the friendly confines of the Cajundome.
During the 2002-03 season, the Cajuns set a new
record for consecutive wins at the ‘Dome after an 8174 win over New Mexico State on Jan. 2, 2003. That win
marked the 15th straight at the Cajundome. The streak
would eventually reach 21, which ranked as the fifthlongest in the nation at the time, before falling to Western
Kentucky on Feb. 26, 2003.
The 2005-06 season was shortened. The Cajundome
served as a shelter for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and was
unavailable in November and December 2005. The Cajuns
returned to the arena in January 2006.
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8.
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TOP 20 CAJUNDOME CROWDS
12/16/92 vs. Loyola-Marymount................... 11,479
2/1/92 vs. New Orleans .................................... 11,137
1/18/90 vs. New Orleans ................................. 10,802
2/11/95 vs. Massachusetts ............................. 10,651
11/22/85 vs. Georgia ......................................... 10,487
2/5/94 vs. Western Kentucky ........................... 9,715
1/5/91 vs. New Orleans .......................................9,153
3/3/98 vs. South Alabama ................................. 9,121
2/26/03 vs. Western Kentucky ......................... 9,121
3/1/86 vs. Lamar ....................................................9,086
1/13/86 vs. Marquette .........................................8,163
2/23/94 vs. New Orleans ....................................8,102
2/24/11 vs. Denver................................................8,066
12/17/85 vs. Auburn ............................................8,029
2/19/00 vs. Florida International .....................8,028
1/19/86 vs. Louisiana Tech ................................ 7,987
1/15/90 vs. McNeese State ............................... 7,950
2/5/00 vs. New Orleans .......................................7,756
2/23/02 vs. New Mexico State ......................... 7,743
12/29/97 vs. Florida State ................................. 7,741
Season
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Totals
Yearly Cajundome Record
Head Coach
Bobby Paschal
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Marty Fletcher
Jessie Evans
Jessie Evans
Jessie Evans
Jessie Evans
Jessie Evans
Jessie Evans
Jessie Evans*
Robert Lee*
Robert Lee
Robert Lee
Robert Lee
Robert Lee
Robert Lee
Bob Marlin
26 seasons*
W
11
10
9
14
13
13
11
10
11
5
12
9
12
10
12
9
12
10
4
2
5
7
8
9
10
10
248
L
5
7
6
6
3
4
4
4
2
9
2
4
5
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
7
6
7
4
4
102
Pct
.668
.588
.600
.700
.813
.765
.733
.714
.846
.357
.857
.692
.706
833
.857
.750
.923
.909
.800
.667
.714
.500
.571
.563
.714
.714
.709
*Season home results later vacated due to NCAA sanctions. Actual
on-court home record was 10-1 (.909) in 2003-04 and 11-1 (.917) in
2004-05. Actual on-court all-time home record is 263-102 (.721)
Yearly Cajundome Attendance
Season GamesTotal
Avg.
High
1985-8616 110,159 6,885 10,487
1986-8717 70,571
4,151 4,607
1987-8815 70,026
4,668 7,000
1988-8920 83,759
4,188 6,137
1989-9016 91,010
5,688 10,802
1990-9117 82,200
4,835 9,153
1991-9215 87,189
5,813 11,137
1992-9314 83,867
5,991 11,479
1993-9413 78,861
6,066 9,715
1994-9514 78,343
5,596 10,651
1995-9614 65,423
4,673 6,868
1996-9713 38,029
2,925 3,864
1997-9817 92,253
5,427 9,121
1998-9912 62,925
5,248 6,417
1999-0014 73,473
5,248 8,028
2000-0112 53,380
4,448 5,724
2001-0213 49,865
3,836 7,743
2002-0311 62,370
5,670 9,121
2003-045* 53,689
4,881 7,117
2004-053* 57,543
4,795 6,954
2005-067
22,304
3,186 3,835
2006-0714 57,543
4,795 6,954
2007-0814 57,692
4,121 6,190
2008-0916 45,391
2,871 4,209
2009-1014 38,672
2,762 3,984
2010-1114 54,868
3,919 8,066
Totals 350 1,721,4054,91811,479
*Season home results later vacated due to NCAA sanctions. Actual
home record was 10-1 in 2003-04 and 11-1 in 2004-05
• A new era of Ragin’ Cajuns facilities was born in
August 2007 when the multi-purpose Leon Moncla
Indoor Practice Facility was unveiled.
• The 88,791-square foot facility was built by
architect Gene Sellers for approximately $4.5
million.
• The basketball portion includes a full court with
six goals, locker room, video room, players lounge
and meeting room. The basketball court was taken
from the Cajundome and was replaced by a court
used in the NCAA Women’s Basketball National
Championship game.
leon moncla indoor facility
LEON MONCLA INDOOR FACILITY
• In the fall of 2009, the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets
held preseason workouts at the facility.
• The facility houses a full 120-yard football field
turf surface purchased from the New Orleans Saints
that was used during the 2003 NFL season. The turf
was also used for the New Orleans Bowl and Sugar
Bowl National Championship game.
• Drop-down batting cages hang above the west
end zone and are utilized by the baseball, softball
and golf teams. Baseball and softball have also used
the turf to take infield practice.
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2011-12 studen- athletes
JOSH BROWN
Guard • 6-4 • 200 • Sr.-1L • Ruston, La. • Ruston • Odessa College
Major: General Studies
2010-11
• In first season at UL, appeared in 21 games and averaged 27.0 minutes per game
• Possessed strong inside scoring presence, converting 90 percent of his makes inside the arc (84 of 93 field goals made)
• Was team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 11.0 points per game
• During season-ending, 11-game winning streak averaged 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and shot 49 percent from the floor
• Despite size was able to become a rebounding force. Averaged 5.5 boards per game and picked up at least one offensive rebound in 19 of 21 games played
• Reached at least five field goal makes 11 times. Knocked down eight makes in his debut vs. New Mexico State (Nov. 12) and matched that tally in win over Lamar that ended the Cajuns’ seven-game losing streak.
• Scored double figures 13 of 21 games played (62 percent)
• Scored the first points of the Bob Marlin era with a breakaway dunk in the opening seconds vs. New Mexico State. Ended his first night as a Cajun with 16 points
• Followed up with back-to-back double figure games against Louisiana College (15 pts) and Creighton (13 pts)
• Coming off the bench, scored a game-high 20 points in the win against Lamar after missing four games due to injury. Did not commit a foul or turnover in 29 minutes of play
• In first action since Jan. 6, scored 12 points off bench in win over La.-Monroe (Jan. 22)
• Scored double-digits (13) in win at FIU. Converted a putback with 16:59 remaining to give Cajuns the lead for good
• Grabbed nine boards and scored 11 points coming off the bench against WKU
• Registered his first double-double in a Cajuns uniform, posting 19 points and 14 rebounds vs. Western Kentucky in the Sun Belt Tournament. Scored 11 points in the first half – all coming in the first 10 minutes – to help Cajuns claim a 39-36 lead at the break
CAREER HIGHS
2009-10 (at Odessa College)
• Led the Wranglers in scoring with 17.4 ppg and in minutes per game (21.8)
• Was second on the squad, grabbing 6.8 boards per game
• Led the team in steals (49) and blocked shots (21)
• Scored 20+ points in seven contests, including a season-high 26 points agianst Southwest Texas JC (1/2/10)
• Grabbed double-digit rebounds six times, highlighted by a 18 rebound effort versus Frank Phillips on 1/18/10.
• Posted a 45.8 field goal percentage (217-474)
• Named to the first-team WJCAC All-Conference team
• Averaged 12.8 ppg and 5.8 rpg his freshman season
• Shot 44 percent from the floor, converting 154 of 344 attempts
• Posted double-digit points in 20 of 29 contests
High School
• Averaged 24.6 ppg in high school
• Averaged 8.7 rbs per game in high school
• Named the District ‘s Most Valuable Player
• Tabbed First Team All-State and All-District
• Was a McDonald’s All-American Nomination
• Rated by ESPN.com as the nation’s 30th-best prep shooting guard
Points
20 vs. Lamar (12/19/10)
Field Goals Made
8, 2x last vs. Lamar (12/19/10)
3-Point Field Goals Made
2, 2x last vs. La.-Monroe (1/22/11)
Free Throws Made
5 at Denver (12/30/10)
Rebounds
14 vs. WKU (3/6/11)
Assists
2, 3x last vs. Denver (2/24/11)
Steals
2, 2x last vs. Houston (11/24/10)
Blocks
1, 5x last at La.-Monroe (2/26/11)
Minutes
36, vs. WKU (3/6/11)
Personal
• Born August 8, 1989 in Ruston, La.
• Son of Andrew Hauley and Delores Brown
BROWN CAREER BY THE NUMBERS
Year
2010-11
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G-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3P-3PA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl PtsAvg
21-9 566 27.0 93-216.431 9-29.310 36-66.545 46 70116 5.542 2 16 31 7 14231
11.0
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SCOTTIE FARRINGTON
2010-11
• Averaged 16.0 minutes per game over 22 games played in first season at UL
• Received a starting nod in 13 games. Started a stretch of 12 consecutive games Dec. 4 through Jan. 19
• Compiled the fourth-most rebounds on the team, pulling down 94
• Led the team with 28 blocks and ranked in the Top 5 in the Sun Belt Conference in blocks per game (1.3)
• Scored 15 points in first career start against Louisiana College on 6-of-8 shooting
• Recorded eight blocks in just 16 minutes against Cleveland State. Became the first Cajun to post eight blocks since 2005-06
• Was one rebound shy of a double-double against Texas College (14 pts, 9 rebs)
• That performance was the first of three straight games scoring in double figures
• Led UL in points (12) and rebounds (6) in just 18 minutes at UCF
• Scored six of the Cajuns first 11 points to start the second half vs. Lamar. Helped ignite a 13-2 run that put UL in front 42-35
• Was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line at New Mexico State (Dec. 21)
• Notched first career double-double (15 pts, 10 rebs) against Middle Tennessee (Jan. 8), tying season-best in points and setting a new personal mark in rebounds
• Scored 11 points in 19 minutes vs. Centenary
(Jan. 19)
CAREER HIGHS
2008-09 (at Rogers State)
• Played in 28 games, averaging 12.7 mpg
• Averaged 3.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg and shot .438 from the floor (32-73)
• Led the team with 15 blocks
High School
• Averaged 18.0 ppg in high school
• Averaged 9.0 rbs per game in high school
• Averaged 2.0 blks per game in high school
• Won a gold medal for the Bahamas Junior National Team at the Central American and Caribbean Games
• Won a bronze medal for the Bahamas Junior National Team at the Centrobasket Championships
• Was captain of the Bahamas Junior National Team
Personal
• Born December 8, 1988 in Nassau, Bahamas
• Full name is Scottie Farrington
• Son of Sharon and Sidney Farrington
• Has three siblings, Latoya, Antony and Seiko
Points
15, 2x last vs. Middle Tennessee (1/8/11)
Field Goals Made
6 , 2x last vs. Texas College (12/21/10)
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Forward • 6-7 • 195 • Sr.-1L • Nassau, Bahamas • Christian Life Academy • Odessa College
Free Throws Made
9 vs. Middle Tennessee (1/8/11)
Rebounds
Assists
2 at Tulane (12/4/10)
Steals
2 vs. Louisiana College (11/15/10)
Blocks
8 vs. Cleveland St. (11/19/10)
Minutes
• Saw action in 26 games, garnering nine starts in his sophomore season with the Wranglers
• Averaged 10.8 mpg, 4.0 ppg and 4.3 rpg
• Connected on 39-of-70 field goals (55.7 percent)
• Grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds against
College of the Southwest (11/28/09)
• Scored a season-high 13 points against College of the Southwest (11/23/09)
FARRINGTON CAREER BY THE NUMBERS
Year
2010-11
22-1335316.0 44-83.530 0-0.000 47-91.51643 5194 4.351 1 4 39 28 91356.1
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DAVID PEREZ
Guard • 6-3 • 200 • Sr.-1L • New Iberia, La. • Catholic • Centenary
• Opened the season making 27-of-27 from the free throw line, finished the season hitting 97 of 115 2010-11
(84.3 percent)
• Only Cajun to play all 29 games, starting nine
• Notched a career-high 32 points against • Second on the team – behind only Randell Daigle – Southwestern Assemblies of God (1/19/10) in a
in triples made (29)
9-of-17 (.529) shooting effort from the floor and • Reached double figures scoring in six games, with 9-of-10 made from the free throw line
five of the outings coming in the season’s first 10
• Put up 25 points on Marquette in season opener games
with 18 in the opening 20 minutes (11/13/09)
• Maintained an 80 percent mark from free throw
range for the third straight season. In debut season 2008-09 (at Centenary)
at UL, connected on 28-of-35 (80 percent) from the • Started four games and played in 28
charity stripe
• Hit a season-high six FG’s at Northwestern State • Started season hitting 9-of-12 from three-point
(Dec. 1) including five 3-pointers
range and averaged 19.0 points per game
• Led the team in free throw percentage
• Scored 16 points in UL debut against New Mexico
(24-of-29 .828), missing just five shots
State, finishing 4-of-5 from three-point range
• Pulled down a career-best six rebounds at • Shot 5-of-7 from three-point range to lead the
Southern Utah (Feb. 21)
Cajuns with 22 points against Louisiana College in • Had four steals against Northwestern State and first career start
also scored a career-best 19 points
• Made two triples in a one-minute span to extend
• Hit double figures in seven games
Cajuns lead from 67-58 to 76-59 with six minutes
remaining
High School
• Was a perfect 6-for-6 from charity stripe against
• Earned four letters in basketball and two more in Cleveland State
baseball at Catholic High School
• Scored 10 points off the bench at Tulane on 4-of-9 • Helped the Panthers to a 49-17 record over his shooting
junior and senior years
• Three-point make against Lamar gave the Cajuns
• Was named All-District three times and was the their first double figure lead of the game.
District MVP as a senior
• Registered five triples for the second time, turning • Selected to the All-State team and the All-Acadiana the tally in at UALR (Jan. 15). Led to a team-high 15 team twice
points
• Was named Academic All-State and was named • Snapped an 0-for-11 streak from three-point range team captain in 2007 and Team MVP in 2006 and with a triple against Western Kentucky (Feb. 19)
2007
• Averaged 20 points as a senior and scored over 2009-10 (at Centenary)
1,000 points in his career
• Was the Gents leading scorer, averaging 15.1
points per game, playing in all 29 games with 22
Personal
starts
• Born October 27, 1989 in New Iberia, La.
• Tabbed Third Team All-LSWA
• Full name is David Paul Perez, Jr.
• Opened the season scoring 20+ points in four
• Son of David and Ann Perez and has one younger straight games and finished the season scoring in sister
double-digits 22 times, including 10
• Father played baseball at McNeese State
straight games to begin the year
• Mother played basketball at Hinds Junior College
• Shot 42.9 percent (138-322) from the floor and • Plans on studying medicine and becoming a connected on 39.4 percent (65-165) from
physician’s assistant or perhaps something
3-point range
else in the field of medicine
CAREER HIGHS
Points
32 vs. SW Assemblies of God (1/19/10)*
Field Goals Made
9, 2x last vs. SW Assemblies of God (1/19/10)*
6 at Oklahoma (12/9/09)*
Free Throws Made
10 vs. SW Assemblies of God (1/19/10)*
6 vs. Cleveland State (11/19/10)
Rebounds
6, 2x last at UMKC (2/25/10)*
5 at Creighton (11/17/10)
Assists
4 at IPFW (2/6/10)*
3 vs. Centenary (1/19/11)
Steals
4, 2x last at SW Assemblies of God (1/19/10)*
3 at McNeese (12/1/10)
Blocks
1 at North Texas (1/1/11)
Minutes
38 at Creighton (11/17/10)
* Denotes career-high set at Centenary College
PEREZ CAREER BY THE NUMBERS
Year
#2008-09 28-445916.453-147.36135-108.324 24-29.82819 2645 1.645 0 16 24 0 231655.3
#2009-10 29-22 841 29.0138-322.42965-165.39497-115 .843 22 5375 2.656 0 54 53 0 29438
15.1
20010-11 29-949417.048-147.327 29-91.319 28-35.800 3 3033 1.140 0 16 31 1 151535.3
TOTAL
86-35 1794 20.9 239-616 .388129-364 .354149-179 .832 44 109 153 1.8141
0 86 108
1 67 756 8.8
# - indicates season played at Centenary College
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RAYMONE ANDREWS
2009-10
• Took over as starting point guard Dec. 31 at WKU
• Started 18 of the final 19 games
• Ranked third on the team with 28 steals
• Only underclassmen to average 20-plus minutes
per game. Averaged 21.9 minutes
in 25 games played
• Committed only 13 turnovers in 548 minutes of
play
• Made his DI debut when he subbed in and played
three minutes of the season opener vs. USM
• Came off the bench and delivered a solid performance
in 20 minutes at Sam Houston State with four
assists and three steals
• Made his first start in the Sun Belt opener vs. FAU
• Garnered his second start of the season and finished
with a career-high nine points in 26 minutes of action
at WKU. Helped the Cajuns keep AJ Slaughter in
check for 30 minutes
• Rotated with Bureau to hold North Texas’ Tristan
Thompson to 1-of-4 shooting and 11 points
(1/7/10)
• Up 47-43 with 2:16 remaining, made two clutch free
throws for a six-point edge and forced Denver into a
turnover after the Pioneers cut the lead to 50-45
• Played all 20 minutes and made 11-of-14 free throws
in the second half at La.-Monroe (Jan. 30). Scored a
career-high 17 points
• Tied season-highs in field goals made (3) and assists
(4) at FAU. Played in a season-high 37 minutes
• Had two key defensive stops in final minute vs. La. Monroe (Feb. 20) to preserve undefeated home mark
in Sun Belt play
named to the all-tournament team
• Guided the Falcons basketball team to back-to-back
state titles as a sophomore and junior (2007 and
2008)
• Quarterbacked the Falcons’ football team to the
Class 2A state playoffs and was named All-District
MVP as well as All-State Athlete on special teams in
his last season
Personal
• Born on Feb. 11, 1990
• Son of Tina Roper and Raymone Andrews, Sr.
• Has one younger brother, Cace Reed, and one
younger sister, Cadyn Reed
• Nickname is “Mone”
CAREER HIGHS
Points
17 at La.-Monroe (1/30/10)
Field Goals Made
4, 2x last at Florida Atlantic (2/12/11)
2 vs. La.-Monroe (1/22/11)
Free Throws Made
11 at La.-Monroe (1/30/10)
Guard • 6-2 • 180 • Jr.-2L • Hammond, La. • St. Thomas Aquinas
Rebounds
5 vs. Lamar (12/19/10)
Assists
6, 4x last vs. WKU (3/6/11)
Steals
4, 3x last vs. Lamar (12/19/10)
Blocks
2, 2x last vs. La.-Monroe (1/22/11)
Minutes
37, 2x last at Arkansas State (1/13/11)
High School
• Lettered in basketball and football at St. Thomas Aquinas. Competed at the guard position in
basketball and saw time at quarterback and free
safety in football
•
•
Contributed in nearly every phase of the game in his
senior season. Averaged 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds,
4.7 assists and 2.9 steals per game
Led St. Thomas Aquinas to the Sunkist
Shootout title game at St. Thomas More and was
ANDREWS CAREER BY THE NUMBERS
Year
2009-10
2010-11
TOTAL
25-1854821.9 26-65
.400 1-4.25027-42.6432028481.9
50 3 3613 528803.2
25-2271528.639-111.378 14-37.378 56-82.68311 5364 2.676 3 66 56 9 291485.9
50-40126325.365-176.369 15-41.36683-124.669 31 81
112 2.2
126 6102 69 14 572284.6
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CAREER HIGHS
Guard
6-2 •185 • So.-1L
Houston, Texas
Dulles
BRYANT MBAMALU
Points
Assists
Field Goals Made
Steals
2, 4x last vs. Centenary (1/19/20)
1 at Arkansas State (1/13/11)
Blocks
1, 2x last at Denver (12/30/10)
Free Throws Made
6 vs. North Texas (1/27/11)
Minutes
36 at Arkansas State (1/13/11)
Rebounds
11 vs. Lamar (12/19/10)
Major: Management
With Cajuns up one point (88-87) grabbed a defensive
rebound with 1:19 on the clock to set up two free
2010-11
throw makes by David Perez
• Played the most games amongst freshmen, seeing • Scored a career-high 20 points against Centenary off
action in 28 games
the bench. Scored 16 in the second half, finishing the
• Started 18 games, second-most among freshmen
game 10-of-14
• Ranked fifth in rebounding, finishing the season
• Layup with 19 seconds remaining before halftime
with 93
returned the Cajuns lead to double figures, 41-30, at
• Solid free throw shooter, converted 79 percent of his
the break.
attempts (42-of-53)
• Knocked down a career-high six free throws in win
• Had a stretch of six double-figure scoring games over over North Texas (Jan. 27)
a 10-game span beginning Dec. 21 at New Mexico
• Scored seven of the Cajuns nine points from 10:00 to
State through Jan. 27 vs. North Texas
5:42 in the second half of the season finale at La.• Had 12 consecutive appearances of 20-plus minutes
Monroe to prevent the Warhawks from trimming a
starting Dec. 15 at UCF through Jan. 27 vs. North Texas 17-point deficit
• Garnered first career start at McNeese (Dec. 1)
• Grabbed a career-best 11 rebounds in win over Lamar, High School
which end Cajuns seven-game losing streak. Scored a • Attended Dulles HS
then-season best seven points including a personal
• Was a three-year letterwinner in basketball and a
best 5-of-6 effort from the charity stripe
two-time letterwinner in
• Scored team-high 16 points in 30 minutes at New
cross country
Mexico State. Scored 12 points in the second half with • Was named First Team All-District and First Team-All
final two points being free throws that evened the
Region
score at 73-all
• Was the second leading scorer in district
• Assisted on Randell Daigle’s three point make with
• Averaged 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds while 2:57 remaining to give UL the lead for good vs. Troy.
shooting 60 percent from the floor
•
•
Dulles High (30-6) was the 13th-ranked Class 5A
team in Texas and reached the third round of the state
playoffs before falling to district rival and eventual
state champion Bush
Reached the state finals in 2008
Personal
• Full name is Bryant Ikenna Mbamalu
• Born on Dec. 11, 1991 in Houston, Texas
• Son of Helen Mbamalu
• Has one brother, Marvin and three sisters, Oluchi,
Brittany and Chika
MBAMALU CAREER BY THE NUMBERS
Year
2010-11
28-1854619.559-142.415 1-14.071 42-53.79235 5893 3.374 2 14 43 2 151615.8
CAREER HIGHS
Guard
6-5 • 220 • So.-1L
Opelousas, La.
Scotlandville
J.J. THOMAS
2010-11
• Became first freshman since Michael Southall in
2001-02 to earn All-Sun Belt honors
• Led team in scoring and was Top 30 in Sun Belt in
scoring, averaging 11.3 points per game
• Topped the squad with 104 field goal makes, netting
five-plus makes in 11 of 25 games played
• Registered a team-best, six double-doubles
(four in Sun Belt play)
• Knocked down 65 free throws (100 attempts) for
second-highest tally on the squad
• During season-ending, 11-game winning streak
averaged 16.1 points and 7.1 rebounds. Shot 50
percent from the floor and averaged 30.5 minutes
per game
• Was the team’s leading scorer in nearly half of the Sun
Belt games, leading seven times in 16 league contests
• Scored a game-high 16 points in loss at Tulane. Scored
14 points in the second half, with final basket being a
THOMAS CAREER BY THE NUMBERS
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Points
28 at South Alabama (1/30/11)
Rebounds
16 at UALR (1/15/11)
Field Goals Made
Assists
3 at UALR (1/15/11)
2, 2x last at South Alabama (1/30/11)
Steals
2 at New Mexico State (12/21/10)
Free Throws Made
6, 2x last vs. Arkansas State
(2/17/11)
Blocks
triple that pulled Cajuns into a 50-all tie
• Scored a team-high 15 points against Texas College
and added 11 boards en route to first career
double-double
• Notched three consecutive double-doubles in a
one-week span Jan. 12 at Arkansas State through Jan.
19 vs. Centenary.
• During double-double streak averaged 15.3 points and
13.0 rebounds
• Scored a then career-high 22 points in win over La. Monroe (Jan. 22) on 9-of-15 shooting
• Reached double digits in field goal makes which led to
a career-high 28 points at South Alabama.
• Scored a game-high 20 points against Arkansas State.
Scored four points on the Cajuns game-opening
8-0 run
• Led the Cajuns with 25 points – personal-high at the
Cajundome – on 10-for-19 shooting against Western
Kentucky
• Foul trouble limited him to two points and 14 minutes
in rematch with WKU in Sun Belt Tournament
Minutes
High School
• Named the Class 5A Most Outstanding Player at
Scotlandville HS his senior year
• Earned First Team All-State honors in 2010 after
claiming the district championship
• Made the 2010 Orlando Sentinel’s All-Southern team
• Averaged 24.2 points and 14.5 rebounds for the Class
5A runner-up Hornets
• Posted 25 points and 19 rebounds in a 55-54 loss to
Brother Martin in the Class 5A final in the Cajundome.
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Was a member of the track team
Personal
• Full name is J-Jay Thomas
• Born on March 24, 1992 in Opelousas, La.
• Son of Nicole Austin and Cleveland Thomas
• Has four brothers - Nico, Gavin, Jashaan Chenier and
Cleveland “Pancake”, Jr.
Year
2010-11 25-21 610 24.4104-229.454 10-33.30365-100 .650 48107155 6.270 3 20 43 12 8283
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Forward
6-7 • 240 • Sr.-TR
Fresno, Calif.
Edison • Vanderbilt
DARSHAWN MCCLELLAN
Major: Counselor Education (Master’s)
High School
• Attended Edison High School in Fresno, Calif.
• Averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds as a senior
• Helped the Tigers to the 2007 Central Section Division II Championship. Received tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award after posting 27 points, 12 rebounds and three steals in the title contest
• Named Division II All-State by CalHighSports.com and a First Team All-Star by the Fresno Bee
Personal
• Full name is Darshawn J. McClellan
• Born on Jan. 26, 1989
• Son of Lori Bohanna
• Has a brother Steven and sister Taylor
Prior to Louisiana
• Played 95 games at Vanderbilt from 2007-08
through 2009-10
• Sat out 2010-11 season as a redshirt before earning
his undergraduate degree in May. Applied for a
waiver from the NCAA to play immediately for the
Cajuns as a graduate student.
• Averaged 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds over three
seasons at Vanderbilt
• Played all 34 games as a freshman in 2007-08. Made
season and career-best three field goals in five
games
• Started 10 contests in sophomore season. Made six
consecutive starts from December 31 to January 20
• Played in 30 games during junior season (2009-10)
• Scored a career-high 11 points in a win at Arkansas.
Was 5-of-7 from the floor, establishing a career-high
for field goals made
• Made two trips to the NCAA Tournament
(2008 & 2010) with the Commodores
Forward/Center
6-9 • 250 • Jr.-JC
Nassau, Bahamas
Christian Life • Daytona State College
KADEEM COLEBY
Prior to Louisiana
• Split time at Odessa College and Daytona State College in the JUCO ranks
• Played freshman season at Odessa in 2009-10. In limited action, averaged 1.7 ppg and 2.7 rpg
• Spent sophomore season at Daytona State College and played 32 games. Shot 53 percent and averaged
10.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game
• Received first team All-Mid-Florida Conference
honors
• Ranked fifth in Region VIII in blocked shots per
game (2.4) and eighth in rebounds (8.1)
High School
• Was a rivals three-star recruit
• As a prep senior at Christian Life Academy in
Humble, Texas, averaged 12.0 ppg, 10 rpg and
2.0 bpg
• Began his prep career in the Bahamas before
relocating to Humble, Texas
• Like current teammate Scottie Farrington, was also a
member of the Bahamian Junior National Team
Personal
• Full name is Kadeem D’Arby Coleby
• Born on Nov. 8, 1989
• Son of Dwight Coleby and Annabell Mass
• Has two brothers - Dwight Coleby and Pedro Mass
• Has three sisters - Dwikita Coleby, Holly Mass and
Shakera Johnson
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Guard
6-3 • 215 • Jr.-JC
Savannah, Ga.
Savannah • USC-Salkehatchie
DARNELL JACKSON
Prior to Louisiana
• Spent the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons at USCSalkehatchie
• Named Rivals.com/JUCO Junction Top-150 player
• Averaged 8.0 ppg and 3.6 apg to go along with
4.5 rpg as a freshman. For his efforts he earned
second team honors on the Carolinas Junior College
All-Conference Team
• Against East Georgia College, recorded first triple double with 17 ppg, 14 rpg and 10 assists
• Earned All-Region X honors as a sophomore.
Averaged 11.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and
1.4 steals
High School
• Attended Savannah High School in Savannah, Ga.
• Named Region 3-AAAAA tournament MVP
• Averaged 14.8 points and eight rebounds as a
senior
Personal
• Full name is Darnell Jermaine Jackson
• Born on Jan. 15, 1991
• Son of Sylvia and Franky Jackson
• Has one older brother, Franky, Jr.
• Has one older sister, Kimberly
Guard
6-1 • 170 • Jr.-JC
Florence, S.C.
Wilson • Brunswick CC
ALAN-MICHAEL THOMPSON
Prior to Louisiana
• Spent the previous two seasons at Brunswick
Community College in Bolivia, N.C.
• Rated 115th-best junior college recruit by
JucoJunction.com
• In two years at BCC, became program’s second all time leading scorer with 1,027 points
• Was a two-time All-Region selection
• Averaged 15.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists
during sophomore campaign
• Shot 46 percent from three-point range (56-of-123)
and 86 percent at the free throw line
• During freshman season, averaged 15.6 points
and helped lead BCC to the NJCAA Division I
national tournament
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• Attended Wilson High School in Florence, S.C.
• Was a member of Wilson’s 2007 Class 3A state
championship team, which had five players go on
to play college basketball
Personal
• Full name is Alan-Michael Thompson
• Born on June 7, 1991
• Son of Sheldon and Deborah Thompson
• Has two brothers - Sheldon, Jr., and Devin
• Has two sisters - Millicent and Tiffany
KEVIN BROWN
Guard
6-0 • 200 • So.-TR
Houston, Texas
Alief Elsik • Tulane
ELFRID PAYTON
Guard
6-3 •165 • Fr.-HS
Gretna, La.
John Ehret
Major: Kinesiology
Prior to Louisiana
• Spent the 2010-11 season at Tulane
• Appeared in 18 games and averaged 6.4 minutes per game
• Made collegiate debut on Nov. 12 at Maryland-Eastern Shore
• Scored a career-high eight points, including a pair of 3-pointers in 14 minutes
against Auburn-Montgomery (Dec. 21)
High School
• Attended John Ehret High School in Marrero
• As a senior, earned first team Class 5A All-State honors, was selected to
the Times-Picayune All-Metro Team for large schools and was the
District 9-5A MVP
• Averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 assists and 4.1 steals per game as John
Ehret posted a 30-4 record and advanced to the Top 28.
• Helped guide the Patriots to a No. 1 ranking in Class 5A at the end of
the regular season
• Closed career with a game-high 23 points against Scotlandville in the
Class 5A state semifinals in the Cajundome
High School
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Tim Martin at Alief Elsik
• Was the team captain as a junior and senior and earned team MVP as a
junior and senior
• Earned district MVP, all-city and all-region as a senior
• Twice named first team all-district
• Was a nominee for the 2010 McDonald’s All-American game
Personal
• Full name is Kevin Denzel Brown
• Born on Jan. 16, 1992
• Son of Angela and Danny Brown Sr.
• Has an older brother, Danny, and an older sister, NaKeisha
KENTWAn SMith
Guard
6-7 • 195 • Fr.-HS
Piney Woods, Miss.
Piney Woods
Personal
• Full name is Elfrid Melvyn Payton
• Born on Feb. 22, 1994
• Son of Elfrid and Danielle Payton
• Has five sisters - Courtney, Ashley, Shamyra, Erin, Brianna
Major: Sports Management
DONOVAN WILLIAMS
Guard
6-0 •180 • Fr.-RS
Cecilia, La.
Cecilia
Major: Management
Major: Exercise Science
High School
• Attended Piney Woods High School in Piney Woods, Miss.
• Rated 12th best recruit of the 2011 class from Mississippi by Hoop Scoop
• Led Piney Woods to the Mississippi Class 2A state championship as a
senior – the school’s first title since 1996
• Averaged 14 points and seven rebounds in final prep season
• Received second team All-Metro honors by the Clairon-Ledger
• Averaged a double-double during junior season, with 15.9 ppg and
10.1 rpg
• In every game, reached double-digit rebounds and broke the
20-point barrier on six occasions
2010-11
• Redshirted, did not play
Personal
• Full name is Kentwan Kenneth Smith
• Born on Dec. 17, 1991
• Son of Charlene and Kenneth Smith
• Has three sisters - Kendeshia, Kenya and Kenalice
Personal
• Full name is Donovan Drake Williams
• Born Sept. 21, 1992 in Lafayette, La.
• Son of Lind and Al Williams
• Has two older brothers, Alphonso and Lorenso
• Brother, Alphonso, was a walk-on for the Cajuns from 2003-04 to 2006-07
High School
• Scored 22 points per game as a senior
• Was named the District 6-4A MVP, second team all-state and first team AllAcadiana
• Averaged 7.5 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 1.8 assists per game.
• Averaged 25.7 points and 5.6 rebounds as a junior and was first team allstate.
• Named All-State during junior and senior seasons
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BOB MARLIN
Marlin at
Glance
head coach, second season
a
Full Name
Robert Marlin
Hometown
Tupelo, Miss.
Alma Mater
Mississippi State, 1981
Spouse
Jennifer
Children
Son - Matt
Stepdaughter - Saylor
Year at UL
2nd year
Date Hired as Head Coach
March 29, 2010
Career Coaching Record
Div. 1 - 239-146 (13 seasons)
Total - 362-181 (18 seasons)
Coaching Timeline
Sam Houston State (1998-2010)
Head Coach
Alabama (1995-98)
Assistant Coach
Pensacola Junior College (1990-95)
Head Coach
Marshall (1989-90)
Assistant Coach
Houston Baptist (1983-89)
Assistant Coach
Louisiana-Monroe (1981-83)
Assistant Coach
“Bob Marlin has done an excellent job
as a coach. I really enjoy watching how
hard his teams play and the fundamental
execution they display on the court.” - Bobby Knight
Hall of Fame Coach
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Bob Marlin, the 2010 Skip Prosser Man of the Year award winner, began his
tenure as head coach of Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball in March 2010. Marlin spent
the previous 12 seasons serving in the same capacity at Sam Houston State.
Marlin’s impact was immediately felt at the University of Louisiana as he guided the
Cajuns to an 11-game win streak to end the 2010-11 regular season, which resulted
in a Sun Belt West division championship.
“Coach Marlin is an individual that we identified very early in our search,” thenCajuns Athletics Director David Walker said. “The more we learned about him, the
more impressed we were. When people spoke to us about Bob Marlin, they used
words like ‘integrity’, ‘disciplinarian’ and ‘teacher’.”
Marlin was a finalist for the opening at Auburn and was also being considered at
Houston and UTEP before ultimately deciding that the Ragin’ Cajuns provided the
best fit. He was recently named the 2010 District 23 NABC Coach of the Year.
“When we had the opportunity to meet Coach Marlin, we were convinced he was
the coach to lead our program,” Walker stated. “But Bob Marlin was no longer the
best kept secret in college basketball. Several universities saw the same qualities
in him that we saw and the fact that he chose to be at UL makes this even more
special.”
His quick success with UL came as no surprise to those who have tracked his career.
In 12 seasons with the Bearkats, Marlin produced an overall record of 225 victories
and 131 losses -- more victories than any other Southland Conference member
during that time span.
Prior to Marlin’s arrival in Huntsville, Texas, SHSU had a record of 93-202 in 11 years
since moving up to Division I in 1987-88.
His last eight seasons at SHSU produced a combined record of 163-81 for an
average record of 20-10 each season. That stretch included five 20-plus win seasons,
two conference championships and two NCAA Tournament berths. Sam Houston is
one of only 52 Division I men’s basketball teams to post four 20-victory seasons in the
last five years.
Since 2000, Marlin has not only dominated the Southland Conference but also
the State of Texas. Only one of the 20 NCAA Division I men’s basketball schools in the
state has won more games or has a higher winning percentage than Marlin at Sam
Houston State. In fact, no other school in the State of Texas, other than Texas and
Sam Houston State, can boast a winning percentage greater than .650.
His best overall season with the Bearkats came in 2009-10, as he led SHSU to a
25-8 mark, including a 14-2 record in conference play and a 13-1 mark at home.
He was named 2010 Southland Conference Coach of the Year after capturing the
Southland regular season and tournament championship. It was the third time that
the Southland bestowed him as its Coach of the Year (‘00, ‘03 ‘10).
Sam Houston State’s 12-1 non-conference record in 2007-08 was the University’s
best Division I non-conference record in school history and equaled the most regular
season non-conference wins for a Southland Conference team since 1991. During
MARLIN CAREER BY THE NUMBERS
As Head Coach
Overall
Conference
NOTES
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T-1st, Panhandle
FCCAA Champions
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Southland Conference Regular Season Champions, SLC Coach of the Year
Reached Southland Tournament Semifinals, Finished 4th in SLC
--SLC Regular Season & Tournament Champions, 1st NCAA appearance
Most wins in school history since moving to Division I, SLC Coach of the Year
--Reached Southland Tournament Semifinals, SLC Western Div. Champions
Advanced to Southland Tournament Finals, Finished 2nd in the Southland
Posted an 11-2 record at home, Finished 2nd in the Southland
Tied most wins in school history since becoming Div. I
Finished 3rd in the Southland Conference
Set school record for wins in a season, NCAA 1st rd. appearance
Sun Belt Western Division C0-Champions
the team’s 10-0 start in 2007-08, SHSU received votes in the Associated Press national top 25 for the first time since the Bearkats
moved up to the NCAA Division I level.
The Bearkats basketball team has achieved in the classroom as well as on the floor. Seven SHSU men’s basketball players
earned Academic All-Southland honors a total of 17 times since the 2006 season. The last three SLC men’s basketball StudentAthletes of the Year have been Bearkats (Ryan Bright in 2007 and 2008 and Barkley Falkner in 2009).
“Not only has Coach Marlin been a winner everywhere he has been, he has done it the right way,” Walker explained. “That was
extremely important to us.”
Marlin is one of only two coaches in the history of the Southland Conference to post more than 200 coaching victories.
In 17 seasons as a head coach, Marlin has produced a record of 348 victories and 166 losses. He has been named Coach of the
Year four times and owns 11 seasons of 20-plus wins in his coaching career.
Marlin rolled up a 123-35 record as head coach at Pensacola Junior College. In 1993, he was National Junior College Coach of
the Year after directing Pensacola to the NJCAA National Championship.
As a head coach, Marlin has coached an NBA draft pick, one NJCAA National Player of the Year, one NJCAA Student-Athlete
of the Year, two Southland Conference “Players of the Year,” three Southland “Newcomers of the Year,” one Southland “Freshman
of the Year,” three Southland “Student Athletes of the Year”, four All-Americans, 38 All-Conference selections, four Academic AllAmericans, and 36 Academic All-Conference student-athletes.
He served as an assistant coach at Alabama, Marshall, Houston Baptist, and Louisiana-Monroe.
As an assistant coach, Marlin helped guide the Alabama Crimson Tide to the 1996 National Invitational Final Four. Working
under Dana Altman at Marshall in 1989-90, he helped direct the Thundering Herd to a runner-up finish in the Southern Conference.
From 1984 to 1989, Marlin served as assistant to Gene Iba and Tommy Jones at Houston Baptist. The Huskies earned an NCAA
Division I tournament berth in 1984 and finished among the top three teams in the TransAmerica Conference four times. While
serving as a graduate assistant at La.Monroe under head coach Mike Vining,
Marlin coached the junior varsity and
was scouting director for a ULM squad
that won the TransAmerica Conference
championship and earned an NCAA
post-season tournament berth in 1982.
Born in Tupelo, Miss., Marlin received
his Bachelor of Science degree in
Physical Education from Mississippi
State in 1981. He earned his Masters in
Health and Physical Education (with a
minor in guidance and counseling) from
Northeast Louisiana in 1983. Marlin was
inducted into the Florida Junior College
Hall of Fame in March, 2007.
He is married to the former Jennifer
Murray and the couple resides in
Lafayette. Marlin has a son, Matt, and
stepdaughter, Saylor.
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Season School
W L PCT. W LPCT.
1990-91 Pensacola JC 25 6 .806
9 3 .750
1991-92 Pensacola JC 24 7 .774
11 5 .688
1992-93 Pensacola JC 31 5 .861
11 4 .733
1993-94 Pensacola JC 21 9 .700
10 5 .667
1994-95 Pensacola JC 22 8 .733
9 6 .600
1998-99 Sam Houston 10 16 .385
7 11 .389
1999-00 Sam Houston 22 7 .759
15 3 .833
2000-01 Sam Houston 16 13 .552
11 9 .550
2001-02 Sam Houston 14 14 .500
9 11 .450
2002-03 Sam Houston 23 7 .767
17 3 .850
2003-04 Sam Houston 13 15 .464
8 8 .500
2004-05 Sam Houston 18 12 .600
11 5 .688
2005-06 Sam Houston 22 9 .710
11 5 .688
2006-07 Sam Houston 21 10 .788
13 3 .813
2007-08 Sam Houston 23 8 .742
10 6 .625
2008-09 Sam Houston 18 12 .600
13 3 .813
2009-10 Sam Houston 25 8 .758
14 2 .875
2010-11 Louisiana
14 15 .483
11 5 .688
TOTAL 18 seasons 362 181 .667 200 97 .673
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“Bob Marlin has won everywhere he has been. He recruits quality people. His teams are always well
coached. When you play Bob’s team, you better be ready. You have to beat them. They are not going to
beat themselves.” - Bill Self, Head Coach
University of Kansas
Bob Marlin
By the Numbers
2
NCAA Tournament Appearances (2003, 2010)
2
One of only two coaches to post 200
victories in history of Southland Conference
3
Produced a division title three
straight years (2008-09 to 2010-11)
7
Last seven seasons has finished
in top three of a 12-team conference
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Seasons of 20-plus wins
15
Seasons .500 or better as a head coach (18 total)
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Seasons as a head coach (14th in Division I)
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Average number of victories as a head coach
40
All-Conference Selections
200
Conference victories
362
Career victories
1981
Coaching career began as an assistant (at ULM)
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NEIL HARDIN
assistant coach, second season
west florida, 1995
Full Name
Neil Hardin
Hometown
Pensacola, Fla.
Alma Mater
West Florida, 1995
Spouse
Melissa
Children
Daughters - Alexis & Natalie
Son - Collin
Year at UL
2nd year
Date Hired
April 20, 2010
Coaching Timeline
Sam Houston State (1998-2010)
Assistant Coach
Alabama (1995-98)
Graduate Assistant
Pensacola Junior College (1992-95)
Student & Volunteer Assistant Coach
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2011-12 coaching staff
Hardin
at a Glance
Neil Hardin has been by Bob Marlin’s side throughout his coaching career - including the 12
seasons at Sam Houston State - and the relationship continued when Hardin joined Marlin as an
assistant coach on his inaugural staff at the University of Louisiana in April 2010.
Hardin - a Pensacola, Fla., native - began working with Marlin at Pensacola Junior College in 1992
and went with him to the University of Alabama from 1995-98 and later on Sam Houston State.
Hardin played an important role in directing SHSU to a 225-131 record, the best record in the
Southland Conference the past decade. The Bearkats won three regular season SLC titles and
finished third or higher in the league standings the final six seasons.
Like Bob Marlin, Hardin spent the previous 12 seasons in Huntsville, Texas, at Sam Houston
State. Hardin’s duties included helping plan and run practice, opponent scouting, recruiting, and
off-season individual skill instruction.
He was instrumental in leading the Bearkats to three Southland Conference regular season
titles, two NCAA tournament appearances (2003 and 2010) and a Preseason National Invitational
Tournament in 2005.
Sam Houston defeated top teams such as Auburn (SEC), Texas Tech, Missouri, Nebraska, and
Baylor (Big 12), New Mexico State (WAC), Houston and Central Florida (Conference USA), Idaho
State and Montana State (Big Sky), Chattanooga (Southern), and Bradley (Missouri Valley).
The Bearkats posted six 20-plus victory seasons and double-digit wins 12 years in a row. Sam
Houston was one of only 52 teams in NCAA Division I men’s basketball to post 20-victory seasons
four of the last five years.
Hardin first worked with Marlin - and began
his coaching career - from 1992-95 at Pensacola
Junior College. The Pirates won the National
Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
National Championship in 1992-93, his first
season on Marlin’s staff.
Pensacola produced an overall record of 74
victories and only 22 defeats during those three
seasons, a winning percentage of .771.
Following the 1994-95 season, Hardin
followed Marlin to the University of Alabama
where he worked as a graduate assistant on
David Hobbs’ staff.
Hardin helped monitor the academic
progress of Crimson Tide student athletes
in each sport. He primarily worked with the
men’s basketball and baseball programs. He
also assisted with the daily Crimson Tide men’s
basketball practices.
Hardin attended the University of West
Florida in Pensacola while working at Pensacola
JC. He received his bachelor’s degree in Sports
Science from West Florida in 1995.
Hardin earned his Master of Arts degree
in Exercise Physiology from the University of
Alabama in 1998.
Hardin and his wife, Melissa, have two
daughters, Alexis and Natalie, and a son, Collin.
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KEVIN JOHNSON
texas-pan american, 1989
Johnson
at a Glance
Full Name
Kevin Johnson
Hometown
Morgan City, La.
Alma Mater
Texas-Pan American, 1988
Children
Daughter - Ceara
Year at UL
2nd year
Date Hired
Sept. 21, 2010
Coaching Timeline
Nicholls State (2007-10)
Assistant Coach
Louisiana Tech (2005-07)
Assistant Coach
Centenary College (1999-2005)
Head Coach
Centenary College (1997-99)
Assistant Coach
Texas-Pan America (1996-97)
Assistant Coach
Northwestern State (1989-90)
Assistant Coach
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Kevin Johnson, a 14-year veteran of collegiate coaching, joined the Ragin’ Cajuns’ coaching
staff in September 2010 after spending the previous three seasons at Nicholls State. Before coaching
in Thibodaux, Johnson spent two seasons as an assistant at Louisiana Tech and was the head coach
at Centenary from 1999-2005.
In his first two seasons at Nicholls State, Johnson helped the Colonels to a 30- 32 record, including
a 20-11 mark and a 14-2 Southland Conference record in 2008-09. In 2008-09, the Colonels reached
the 20-win mark for the first time since 1994-95 and just the second time since Nicholls State moved
to Division I in 1980. His main duties included overseeing the Colonels’ on-court defense and
organizing recruiting efforts.
As the architect of Nicholls State’s defense, Johnson oversaw a 2008-09 defensive effort that led
the Southland Conference in rebounding defense (holding teams to 29.5 RPG) and finishing second
in steals (8.7 SPG) and scoring defense (allowing just 60.2 points/game).
In 2008-09, he helped the Colonel defense develop into one of the strongest units in the nation,
as Nicholls State finished 17th among NCAA Division I teams in steals and 18th in scoring defense.
In his time at Louisiana Tech, Johnson helped guide the Bulldogs to a 20-13 mark and an 11-5
conference ledger during the 2005-06 season and an appearance in the postseason NIT Tournament.
Before taking the job at Louisiana Tech, Johnson spent eight seasons at Centenary College, the
first two as an assistant under Billy Kennedy, the next six as head coach.
In those six years as head coach, Johnson compiled a 50-17 record at home. In 2003-04, Johnson
guided the Gents to a perfect 13-0 mark at home and a second-place finish in the Mid-Continent
Conference. In 2000-01, Ronnie McCallum led the nation in scoring, averaging 29.1 points per game.
Prior to his time in Shreveport, Johnson made coaching pit stops at UTPA (1996-97) and
Northwestern State (1989-90).
Johnson has coaching experience in the Cajundome, as he was a visitor with UTPA (2/15/97),
Centenary (2/7/02) and Louisiana Tech (12/2/06).
His familiarity with the Cajundome goes beyond his coaching tenure. As a senior, he led UTPA to
a 92-80 win over then-USL on Feb. 14, 1988. Johnson scored 25 points on 9-of-9 shooting, including
5-of-5 from beyond the arc, and grabbed seven rebounds in 36 minutes.
As a student-athlete at Texas-Pan American under head coach Lon Kruger, Johnson compiled
1,156 career points, which still ranks 13th all-time in the Broncos’ record books. His senior campaign
was his most notable statistical season as Johnson averaged 16.1 points per game, had a field-goal
percentage of .492 and a stellar .574 conversion rate from three-point range.
His three-point field-goal percentage led the American South Conference and ranked seventh in
the country. Johnson was named to the All-American South First Team in 1988 for his efforts.
Following his distinguished playing career at Texas-Pan American, Johnson headed overseas
to England where he played for the Liecester
Riders. He spent one season with the Riders
before accepting an assistant coaching position at
Northwestern State in 1989.
In 1990, Johnson returned to England to
become the head coach and play for the Oldham
Celtics. In 1992, he led the Celtics to a league
championship with a 25-1 record. Johnson also
averaged 33.0 points per game in Oldham’s
championship run and was nominated for coach
of the year.
In 1993, Johnson returned to the States to
become an assistant coach at Bryan High School
in Bryan, Texas and rejoined the college ranks in
1996 as an assistant at Texas-Pan American.
Johnson is a native of Morgan City, La., and
prepped at Morgan City High School. His brother,
Dave III, was an All-American at Syracuse and
a first-round NBA draft pick of the Portland
Trailblazers in 1992.
He has one daughter, Ceara.
NIKITA JOHNSON
west georgia, 1989
Full Name
Nikita Johnson
Hometown
Donaldsonville, Ga.
Alma Mater
West Georgia, 1989
Spouse
Tonya
Year at UL
2nd year
Date Hired
April 13, 2010
Coaching Timeline
Louisiana Tech (2007-10)
Associate Head Coach
LSU (2004-07)
Assistant Coach
University of New Orleans (1998-04)
Assistant Coach
Tennessee State (1998)
Assistant Coach
Duquesne University (1995-98)
Assistant Coach
Murray State (1993-95)
Assistant Coach
Odessa College (1991-93)
Assistant Coach
Chipola Junior College (1989-91)
Assistant Coach
West Georgia (1987-89)
Student Assistant
Johnson
at a Glance
A 30-year veteran of the coaching profession who is no stranger in the Louisiana basketball
landscape, Nikita Johnson joined Bob Marlin’s staff at the University of Louisiana in April 2010.
Johnson has deep roots in the State of Louisiana having coached at a state school since 1998
spending time at New Orleans (1998-2004), LSU (2004-07) and Louisiana Tech (2007-10).
The Donaldsonville, Ga., native has spent time in the Sun Belt Conference, coached in the SEC,
coached in the Final Four and tutored several players who had lengthy NBA careers.
Johnson came to UL after spending the last three seasons as the associate head coach at
Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs improved by nine wins in each of the last two seasons going from six
wins in 2007-08 to 24 wins in 2009-10.
In the 2009-10 season, Louisiana Tech finished 24-11 netting the most wins for the program since
1985. The Bulldogs received votes in the ESPN/USA Top 25 Poll and AP Top 25 Poll for the first time
since 1991 and earned a birth to postseason play for the first time in four years as they qualified for
the CollegeInsider.com Tournament.
Johnson recruited 2010 All-WAC Defensive Team, Second Team all-WAC and Second Team AllLSWA performer Magnum Rolle, who signed a multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers in the
fall of 2010. He also recruited 2010 Honorable Mention All-LSWA performer Jamel Guyton as well as
2010 Honorable Mention All-LSWA performer Olu Ashaolu.
Prior to arriving at Louisiana Tech, Johnson was on John Brady’s staff at LSU for three seasons
(2004-05 through 2006-07). While at LSU, he was a part of a Final Four appearance and coached NBA
lottery-pick Tyrus Thomas.
Johnson went to LSU after six years with the University of New Orleans.
At UNO, Johnson worked under Joey Stiebing, and later Monty Towe. He helped the Privateers
land four recruiting classes that received strong marks in the national ratings. In his last year, as part
of Towe’s staff, he helped lead the Privateers to the championship game of the Sun Belt Tournament.
Prior to his tenure at UNO, Johnson was an assistant at Tennessee State in 1998 and at Duquesne
from 1995-98.
Johnson stepped onto the Division I scene as an assistant at Murray State from 1993-95. The
Racers won two Ohio Valley Conference championships and went on to play in the NIT and NCAA
Tournament.
A graduate of the University of West Georgia and Chipola Junior College, Johnson served as an
assistant coach at each of those schools, as well as Odessa (Texas) College before moving to the
Division I level
Johnson helped Chipola JC win six conference titles for coach Milton Johnson, the winningest
coach in Florida junior college history. Johnson was on the staff of the 1993 Odessa team that
finished eighth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Tournament.
Five coaches that Johnson worked for in Division I have been named Coach of the Year. That
included Joey Stiebing in 2001 when the UNO coach was named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of
the Year, and most recently Louisiana Tech’s Kerry Rupp who was named 2010 Louisiana Coach of
the Year.
In his first year with the Tigers, LSU was the co-champions of the SEC West and advanced to
the NCAA Tournament. In 2005-06 the Tigers
advanced to the NCAA Final Four - the
program’s first appearance in 20 years.
In addition to Tyrus Thomas at LSU other
Johnson-coached
student-athletes
that
enjoyed NBA success include Brandon Bass
(Orlando Magic), Glen “Big Baby” Davis (Boston
Celtics) and Anthony Randolph (New York
Knicks) who are all presently in the league.
Marcus Brown from Murray State, Mike James
from Duquense and Moochie Norris from
Odessa also had tenures of several years on an
NBA roster.
Johnson was born in Donaldsonville, Ga.,
and grew up in nearby Greenwood, Fla.
He earned regional, all-county and alldistrict honors for Marianna (Fla.) High. He
helped his team go 76-10 in three seasons,
including a pair of runner-up finishes in the
Class AAA state playoffs in 1977 and 1978.
He is married to the former Tonya Ramey of
Pittsburgh, Penn.
Chipola Junior College (1981-87)
Assistant Coach
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Media Information
hank you for your interest in Ragin’ Cajuns
men’s basketball. The UL Athletic Media
Relations Office has produced the 2011-12
men’s basketball team guide to assist in your
coverage of the Ragin’ Cajuns. If you have any
questions, comments or concerns, please feel
free to contact any member of the UL SID staff.
We look forward to working with you throughout
the season.
Covering Louisiana
Bob Marlin Availability
• Head Coach Bob Marlin will be available for
interviews at his weekly media luncheon. He is
also available in his office from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Tuesday-Thursday, for telephone and in-person
interviews. Contact Matt Hebert at (337) 4826330 to make an appointment.
Player Availability
• MEDIA MEMBERS SHOULD NEVER CONTACT A
STUDENT-ATHLETE DIRECTLY AT ANY TIME.
• That contact rule begins the minute the S-A
enrolls in school as a freshman until the time they
run out of eligibility – offseason and summers
included. Contact includes, but is not limited to,
in-person interviews outside of an athletic event
or practice, phone calls, text messages, email
and any other form of online communication (ie.
Facebook, MySpace, etc.).
• Student-athletes have been instructed to
immediately terminate any contact initiated by a
member of the media.
• Player interviews MUST be arranged through
the SID office. Players will not be available for
gameday interviews until the postgame press
conference. Interviews will always be scheduled
around a student-athlete’s academic schedule.
Basketball Student-Athlete Availability
• Student-athletes are available for interviews AFTER
PRACTICE depending on their class schedule.
• Student-athletes will be available for interviews
by request only. Requests must be submitted
prior to 5pm the day BEFORE practice. In
addition, media should be aware that studentathletes may not be available if interview requests
conflict with their mandated study hall hours.
• Student-athletes are NOT available for interviews
if it is their NCAA mandated day off.
• NO INTERVIEWS the day BEFORE a game.
• Gameday shooting practices are CLOSED.
• Student-athletes are available on gameday, but
postgame only.
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Practices
• Practices are closed to the media and public.
• The first 15 minutes of practice may be open
if needed by the media for specific feature
stories (i.e. - video/photo). requests must
be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Please submit a written request to Cade Sirmans
if you wish to attend a practice session.
• GENERAL PRACTICE TIMES:
Mon-Fri: 3-5 p.m.
Injury Information
• The
Health
Insurance
Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulates the
use and disclosure of certain information held
by “covered entities”. It establishes regulations
for the use and disclosure of Protected Health
Information (PHI). PHI is any information held by
a covered entity which concerns health status
and provision of health care that can be linked to
an individual. This is interpreted rather broadly
and includes any part of an individual’s medical
record.
• HIPAA Privacy Rule. Under the HIPAA Privacy
Rule, the University must reasonably limit uses
and disclosures of medical information to the
minimum necessary to accomplish their intended
purpose. In order to supply the media with
injury information related to student-athletes,
the University shall be limited to discussing the
athlete’s name, along with a broad term for the
injury and upcoming playing status.
• Student-athletes that miss practice due to an
injury will not be available to the media for postpractice interviews.
• Student-athletes that are injured during a game
will not be allowed to participate in post-game
media interviews.
• Members of the media should never approach
athletic trainers to discuss the injury of a
student-athlete. All covering news outlets,
including live television and radio broadcasts,
will be supplied with in-game injury information
by the SID.
• The SID office, in association with the athletic
trainer, will have an injury report available to the
media when necessary.
Parking
• Cajundome: Media parking at the Cajundome is
located on the north side of the arena (adjacent
to Congress Street). Parking lot entrance number
8 must be used exclusively. Passes must be
displayed in the front windshield at all times
(you will not be allowed in the parking lot area
without a parking pass).
Media Services
• The Louisiana Sports Information staff provides the
working news media with a media workroom with
the sole purpose of writing and transmitting stories.
• It is located on the ground level of the north
quadrant of the Cajundome. Access to the press
room is limited to those with working credentials
ONLY.
• The media workroom opens approximately two
hours prior to tip-off.
• A pre-game meal and drinks will be available
ninety minutes prior to tip-off.
• Phone lines are available in the media workroom
on a first-come first-serve basis.
• Pre-game notes, programs, media guides and
statistics along with other information will be
available in the media room.
• Halftime and final statistics, along with a complete
play-by-play will also be provided. Unofficial and
official stats will be indicated upon release.
• Louisiana and the United States Basketball
Writers Association jointly remind you that
the Cajundome press row area is a working
press facility and that cheering for either team
will not be tolerated. Violators will be asked to
leave by security personnel.
Phone Lines/Internet
• One phone line is available for the visiting team’s
radio/SID. Additional phone line requests must
be made at least six weeks in advance to the SID.
• Wireless internet at the Cajundome is available for
media/visiting radio/SID use. See the Louisiana
SID staff for the password.
Photography
• Louisiana will follow NCAA and Sun Belt
Conference rules regarding media representatives
photographing the games.
• Photographers are and will be limited to working
the designated space along the end line of the
playing court.
• NO credentials will be permitted to shoot from
the sidelines. All photographers must remain
seated on the floor areas directly in front of fans
along the baseline.
• Due to limited space along the baselines,
credentials are NOT issued to freelance
photographers. Only photographers associated
with accredited media outlets and visiting team
personnel will be issued credentials.
• Flash cameras ARE NOT permitted for use during
Louisiana games.
Media Credentials
• Media credentials are issued to WORKING MEDIA MEMBERS ONLY.
• All requests for press, photo and broadcast credentials for 2011-12 UL
home basketball games must be made in writing AT LEAST FIVE DAYS
IN ADVANCE of each game OR prior to the season if all home game
credentials are requested. Must provide valid contact information: name,
address, work and cell phone numbers and e-mail address.
• All requests should be e-mailed to Matt Hebert, Louisiana Men’s Basketball
Contact, at [email protected].
• Credentials will be mailed (time permitting), but credentials which cannot
be mailed will be left at the Media Will Call table located at the rear
entrance of the Cajundome (north end zone).
• During the week, credentials may be picked up in the Sports Information
Office located in the Cox Communications Athletic Center, Room 140.
Below are a few guidelines:
Postgame Press Conference
•It is the policy of head coach Bob Marlin
and UL that the locker room is closed to ALL
media after all games, home and road. For
home games, Coach Marlin will make post-game
comments in the media interview room.
• On the road, media members can visit with Marlin
outside the locker room or in the home team’s
interview area (if so requested).
• Postgame player interviews are also conducted in
the media interview room at home and outside
the locker room on the road.
Radio Rights
IMPORTANT DATES
• One (1) official radio network for the visiting
team must be designated by the team’s athletic
director or media relations director.
• Visiting radio stations should coordinate all
credential needs through Cade Sirmans. Only
those working on the radio broadcast will be
given credentials for that area.
• The visiting radio will be reserved at a minimum
two seats across the court, opposite the visiting
team’s bench.
• Only the “official” radio outlet of the visiting
team is permitted to originate a live broadcast
without written permission of the UL Athletics
Department.
• Broadcast and telecast arrangements must be
made no later than 10 days prior to the day of
a game.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
First Team Practice
TUESDAY, OCT. 25
Sun Belt Media Days
Video Conference
TUESDAY, NOV. 8
First Media Luncheon
12 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOV. 11
Season Opener
vs. Northern Arizona
San Francisco Hilltop Challenge
RaginCajuns.com
Information about the Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team can be accessed
via the world wide web at www.RaginCajuns.com. Media and fans can use
the site to access information about UL basketball, including game notes,
updated statistics, rosters and much more.
SunBeltSports.org
Information on all Sun Belt Conference teams can be accessed via the world
wide web at www.SunBeltSports.org. In addition, information on media
credentials for SBC championships and media events can be found here.
• Broadcasts of the UL basketball games are
produced by the Ragin’ Cajuns Radio Network.
Any station wishing to join the network should
contact Jay Walker.
MEDIA LUNCHEON
DATES
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Weekly Media Luncheon
Tuesday, Nov. 15
• Each MONDAY during the season (with several
exceptions for travel and holiday conflicts), the
UL Athletics Media Relations Office and coach
Bob Marlin will host a media luncheon in Room
140 of the Cox Communications Athletic Center.
• The luncheon begins with a meal at Noon, which
is immediately followed by comments from UL
women’s basketball coach Errol Rogers. UL men’s
basketball coach Bob Marlin will then address the
media.
• Media members are asked to arrive at the media
luncheon BEFORE NOON.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Thursday, Dec. 8
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Monday, Jan. 2
Monday, Jan. 9
Monday, Jan. 16
Monday, Jan. 30
Monday, Feb. 6
Monday, Feb. 13
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Monday, Feb. 27
NOTE: All luncheons are
scheduled for 12 pm (Noon)
unless stated otherwise.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
First day of classes
Spring Semester 2012
MONDAY, DEC. 5
First day of Fall 2011 exams
THUSDAY, JAN. 12
First Ragin’ Cajuns Network
broadcast
vs. South Alabama - 7:05 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
Sun Belt Conference Opener
vs. FAU - 4:15 p.m.
Cajundome
Monday, Nov. 21 (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, Jan. 23
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 18-20
Beryl Shipley Classic
Cajundome
FRIDAY, DEC. 9
Final day of Fall 2011 exams
media information
• All members of the media must request credentials IN WRITING through
UL men’s basketball contact Cade Sirmans (preferred via e-mail).
• Requests are honored from sports editors of daily newspapers and sports
directors of television and radio stations. Requests from individuals not
employed by a media outlet WILL NOT be considered.
• Requests from radio stations must come from the sports director of that
radio station.
Media Services
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
Sun Belt Network broadcast
at North Texas - 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20-22
School closed for Mardi Gras
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
Senior Night
vs. La.-Monroe - 7:15 p.m.
SATURDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 3-6
Sun Belt Tournament
Hot Springs, Ark.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
First Round of NIT begins
TUES.-WED., MARCH 13-14
First Round of NCAA
Tournament
THURS.-SUN., MARCH 15-18
Second and Third Rounds of
NCAA Tournament
THURS.-SUN., MARCH 22-25
Regional Finals of NCAA
Tournament
SAT.-MON., March 31-April 2
NCAA Final Four in New Orleans
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LODGING
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214 E. Kaliste Saloom Road_________ 337.232.5005
Crowne Plaza
1801 W. Pinhook Road_____________ 337.233.8120
Drury Inn and Suites
120 Alcide Dominique Drive________ 337.262.0202
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1606 W. Pinhook Road_____________337.233-5558
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Hampton Inn and Suites
1910 S. College Road______________ 337.266.5858
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media information
Hilton Garden Inn
2350 W. Congress Street___________ 337.291.1977
Hilton Lafayette
1521 W. Pinhook Road_____________ 337.235.6111
Holiday Inn Holidome
2032 NE Evangeline Thruway_______ 337.233.6815
Holiday Inn Express
3903 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy_____ 337.981.0600
Holiday Inn Express (Scott-West Lafayette)
736 I-10 S. Frontage Road__________ 337.232.6845
LaQuinta Inn
1015 W. Pinhook Road_____________ 337.291.1088
DIRECTIONS TO CAJUNDOME
Traveling EAST/WEST on I-10
• From I-10, take Exit 100 (Ambassador Caffery) and come
south (turning right if coming from the west, turning left and
taking the overpass above I-10 if coming from the east). Travel
south approximately three miles (note that the road will split
along the way into Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Bertrand
Drive...Stay to the left at the split and follow the sign that says
“Bertrand Drive/Cajundome”). After passing though several
traffic lights you will come to the intersection of Bertrand
Drive and Congress Street. Take a left onto Congress Street.
Go approximately 1/8 mile on Congress St. and turn right onto
Cajundome Blvd.
Traveling SOUTH on I-49
• From I-49, exit onto I-10 West (toward Lake Charles). Then,
follow the directions above from I-10.
General Ticket Information
• The UL Ticket Office has two locations, one
located in the front lobby of the Cajundome,
which is located across from Cajun Field
along Cajundome Blvd., and the other at the
M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field Box Office.
• Cajundome office hours are Monday-Friday,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours at M.L. “Tigue”
Moore Field are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• To purchase Ragin’ Cajuns tickets, please
visit the UL Ticket Office at the Cajundome.
To order by phone, please call (800) 745-3000.
• You can also order online via
www.ragincajuns.com.
Season Ticket Information
• For season tickets, group orders or
questions about tickets, please call the UL
Ticket Office at (337) 851-2011.
Student Ticket Information
• All current UL students get in free with a
valid UL student ID.
• Students may buy escort tickets at
discounted prices.
Other Ticket Outlets
• UL Student Union, Heymann Performing
Arts Center, Macy’s at the Mall of Acadiana
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Traveling WEST/NORTHWEST on US 90
• U.S. Highway 90 is known as Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette.
Follow Evangeline Thwy. to the traffic light at the intersection
of Evangeline Thwy. and University Avenue. Turn left onto
University Ave. (turning right would take you toward the
airport) and go approximately 2.5 miles to the traffic light at
the intersection of University Ave. and Congress Street. Turn left
onto Congress St. proceeding just over a mile. The Cajundome
will be on the left directly following the intersection of
Congress St. and Cajundome Boulevard.
From Lafayette Airport
• Go left out of the immediate airport area (you will be on
Surrey Street). Continue straight at the first traffic light, crossing
Evangeline Thruway (note that you are now on University
Avenue). Continue straight on University Ave. approximately
2.5 miles to the traffic light at the intersection of University Ave.
and Congress Street. Turn left onto Congress St. proceeding
just over a mile. The Cajundome will be on the left directly
following the intersection of Congress St. and Cajundome
Boulevard.
Residence Inn by Marriott (Airport)
128 James Comeaux Road__________ 337.232.3341
TRANSPORTATION
Alamo Rent-A-Car
200 Terminal Drive________________ 337.234.3170
Avis Rent-A-Car
200 Terminal Drive________________ 337.234.6944
Budget Rent-A-Car
200 Terminal Drive________________ 337.233.8888
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
200 Terminal Drive________________ 337.232.5493
Hertz Rent-A-Car
200 Terminal Drive________________ 337.233.7010
National Car Rental
200 Terminal Drive________________ 337.234.3170
RESTAURANTS
Deano’s Pizzarama
305 Bertrand Drive________________ 337.233.5446
Honeybaked Ham Co. & Cafe
Judice Inn
3134 Johnston Street______________ 337.984.5614
Olde Tyme Grocery
218 W. St. Mary Boulevard__________ 337.235.8165
Posados Cafe
Pizza Hut
105 St. Landry Street______________ 337.233.3335
1821 W. Pinhook Road_____________ 337.233.4568
Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits
113 Dillard Drive (Acadiana Mall)____ 337.981.5257
2018 W. University Avenue_________ 337.237.8493
1300 W. Pinhook Road_____________ 337.235.1587
200 E. Willow Street_______________ 337.237.1630
Posado’s Cafe
Prejean’s Restaurant
3480 NE Evangeline Thruway (I-49)___ 337.896.3247
Tropical Smoothie
605 Silverstone Rd.________________337.412-6925
458 Heymann Blvd._______________ 337.456.2925
Quizno’s Autumnwood Plaza
2668 Johnston Street, Suite A2______ 337.233.9685
Raising Cane’s
2516 Kaliste Saloom Road__________ 337.984.6427
Roly Poly Oil Center
1004 Coolidge Street______________ 337.234.3289
Texas Roadhouse
5620 Johnston Street______________ 337.981.6155
The Wild Salmon Bar and Grill
813 Foreman Drive________________ 337.988.0052
Wing Stop
2011-12 PHOTO ROSTER
Bryant MBAMALU
Josh BROWN
G • 6-2 • 185 • So.-1L
Houston, Texas
Dulles HS
G • 6-4 • 200 • Sr.-1L
Ruston, La.
Odessa College
J.J. THOMAS
Donovan Williams
F • 6-5 • 220 • So.-1L
Opelousas, La.
Scotlandville Magnet
G • 6-0 • 180 • Fr.-RS
Cecilia, La.
Cecilia HS
Darshawn McClellan
F • 6-7 • 240 • Sr.-TR
Fresno, Calif.
Vanderbilt
Bob Marlin
Head Coach
Second Season
Elfrid Payton
G • 6-3 • 165 • Fr.-HS
Gretna, La.
John Ehret HS
Alan-Michael Thompson
G • 6-1 • 170 • Jr.-JC
Florence, S.C.
Brunswick CC
Raymone ANDREWS
G • 6-2 • 180 • Jr.-2L
Hammond, La.
St. Thomas Aquinas HS
Neil Hardin
Assistant Coach
Second Season
Darnell Jackson
Scottie FARRINGTON
David PEREZ
Kentwan SMITH
G • 6-3 • 215 • Jr.-JC
Savannah, Ga.
USC-Salkehatchie
G • 6-3 • 200 • Sr.-1L
New Iberia, La.
Centenary
Kadeem COLEBY
F/C • 6-9 • 250 • Jr.-JC
Nassau, Bahamas
Dayton State College
Kevin Johnson
Assistant Coach
Second Season
F • 6-7 • 195 • Sr.-1L
Nassau, Bahamas
Odessa College
F • 6-8 • 200 • Fr.-HS
Piney Woods, Miss.
Piney Woods HS
Kevin BROWN
G • 6-0 • 200 • So.-TR
Houston, Texas
Tulane
Nikita Johnson
Assistant Coach
Second Season
Brock Morris
Dir. of Operations
Second Season
november
2011-12 sCHeDuLe
11
12
13
18
19
20
26
28
vs. northern arizona $
vs. north Dakota state $
at san Francisco $
Houston BaPtist @
CaL. state FuLLeRton @
niCHoLLs state @
at Duquesne
at kent state
san Francisco, Calif.
CaJunDome
CaJunDome
CaJunDome
Pittsburgh, Pa.
kent, ohio
10:30 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
1
3
12
14
17
21
31
mCneese state
at Lamar
DiLLaRD
at ole miss
at Robert morris
CentRaL FLoRiDa
FLoRiDa atLantiC*
CaJunDome
Beaumont, texas
CaJunDome
oxford, miss.
moon township, Pa.
CaJunDome
CaJunDome
7:05 P.m.
8:30 p.m.
7:05 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:05 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
5
7
12
14
19
21
25
28
at Western kentucky*
at middle tennessee*
soutH aLaBama* (RCn)
Fiu*
at uaLR*
at arkansas state*
noRtH teXas*
at La.-monroe*
Bowling Green, ky.
murfreesboro, tenn.
CaJunDome
CaJunDome
Little Rock, ark.
Jonesboro, ark.
CaJunDome
monroe, La.
7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:05 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:05 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
2
4
9
11
16
18
25
DenVeR*
at troy*
uaLR*
aRkansas state*
at Denver* (Root sports)
at north texas* (sBn)
La-monRoe*
CaJunDome
troy, ala.
CaJunDome
CaJunDome
Denver, Colo.
Denton, texas
CaJunDome
7:05 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:05 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
3-6
sBC tournament
December
January
February
march
H ome ga me s ar e l is t e d i n B o L D C aP s
*s BC Game s / a l l t im e a r e C entR a L s tan DaRD
Hot springs, ark.
tBa
$ - s a n Fr a nc is c o H illt op Challenege
@ - B er yl s h ip ley Classic

louisiana BasketBall 2011-12

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