2021-22 Basketball Media Guide by gcccks6

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GOBRONCBUSTERS .COM The 2021-2022 Garden City Community College Basketball Media Guide was published by the GCCC Athletics Department. Managing Editor: Mike Pilosof Editor Writer: Mike Pilosof Cover Design: Mike Pilosof Graphic Design: Mike Pilosof

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL Men’s Schedule............................................4 Men’s All-Americans...................................6 Men’s Regional Titles............................... 10 National Tournament.............................. 11 Players of the Year.................................... 12 Buster Strength......................................... 14 Bill Morosco................................................ 18 2009 National Tournament................... 20 Men’s 4-year transfers............................. 22 Facilities....................................................... 26 2021-22 Season Preview........................ 28

Cover athletes: Mohamed Diarra, June MEN’S BASKETBALL STAFF Lewis, Kealani Neves, Ashton McCorry, Justis Bill Morosco................................................ 34 Odom Bobby Naubert.......................................... 36 Darryl Jackson........................................... 37 Photography: Adam Shrimplin, Mike Jaxon Autry................................................. 38 Pilosof, Connor Pilosof, Brad Nading, The Staff Directory............................................ 39 Garden City Telegram, The Hutch News, Jayhawk Conference, National Basketball MEET THE BRONCBUSTER MEN Photo roster................................................ 41 Association, The Big 12 Conference, The Roster............................................................ 42 Daily Oklahoman, Indianapolis Star Player profiles............................................ 43 Printing: Garden City Community College WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Print Shop Women’s Schedule................................... 58 2003 Region Champs.............................. 60 © 2021 Garden City Community College Women’s Regional Titles........................ 62 Athletics Department Antwain Scales.......................................... 66 Women’s 4-year transfers....................... 68 The indicia depicted are registered All-Americans............................................. 70 trademarks of Garden City Community 2021 Season Preview.............................. 72 College

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STAFF Antwain Scales.......................................... 78 Brad Zinn..................................................... 80 Daley Handy............................................... 81 MEET THE BRONCBUSTER WOMEN Photo roster................................................ 84 Roster............................................................ 85 Player profiles............................................ 86 HISTORY Men’s Records..........................................102 Women’s Records...................................104 THE COLLEGE The President...........................................108 Director of Athletics...............................109 Assistant Athletic Director..................110 Radio/Streaming.....................................111

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Date Nov. 1 Nov. 3 Nov. 5 Nov. 9 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 17 Nov. 20 Nov. 27 Dec. 1 Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Dec. 11 Dec. 13 Jan. 5 Jan. 8 Jan. 12 Jan. 15 Jan. 17 Jan. 19 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 23

Opponent Bethany Lamar Friends Frank Phillips Labette Neosho Barton* Coffeyville* Independence* Colby* Dodge City * Seward County * Northwest Tech* Cowley* Pratt* Cloud County* Butler* Hutchinson* Barton* Coffeyville* Independence Colby* Dodge City* Seward County* Northwest Tech* Cowley* Pratt* Cloud County* Butler* Hutchinson*

Location Garden City, KS Garden City, KS Garden City, KS Borger, TX Dodge City, KS Dodge City, KS Great Bend, KS Garden City, KS Independence, KS Garden City, KS Dodge City, KS Garden City, KS Garden City, KS Arkansas City, KS Pratt, KS Garden City, KS Garden City, KS Hutchinson, KS Garden City, KS Coffeyville, KS Garden City, KS Colby, KS Garden City, KS Liberal, KS Goodwell, KS Garden City, KS Pratt, KS Concordia, KS El Dorado, KS Garden City, KS

Schedule is subject to change Stay updated at gobroncbusters.com Home games in bold *Conference Games

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GCCC HAS PRODUCED 10 NJCAA ALL-AMERICANS

Thomas Manzano................................ 2009 Julian Allen............................................ 2007 Torre Johnson....................................... 2005 Darrin Hancock..........................1991-1992 Horace Chaney..................................... 1987 Bennie Crawford.................................. 1963 Eddie Dater............................................ 1955 Harold Patterson.................................. 1952 Marvin Decker...................................... 1952 John Keller............................................. 1950

DARRIN

HANCOCK In 1990, an Alabama kid made a big splash in Garden City. But before that, the nation’s top high school prospect, signed with Jerry Tarkanian and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. That’s when fate intervened. Hancock failed to qualify through the NCAA Clearinghouse, meaning he had to take his talents elsewhere. That led him instead to enroll at Garden City Community College, where he could officially become eligible to transfer to another university after completing his coursework. Hancock wasted no time getting adjusted to the Jayhawk Conference, averaging 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals per game as a freshman, earning his third straight Parade All-American selection, while landing on the JUCO All-American third team. As a sophomore, Hancock was even better, bumping his average to nearly 22 points and 12 rebounds per game. He turned heads with his 37-point, 14-rebound, 10 assist triple double vs. Barton. And by season’s end, Hancock was named the 1991-92 NJCAA Player of the Year. Four-year schools took notice, and following his sophomore campaign, Hancock transferred to the University of Kansas. In 1993, the junior helped the Jayhawks capture the Big Eight regular-season crown, earning the second seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. The Jayhawks dominated, making it all the way to the Final Four before falling to North Carolina. After the ‘93 season, Hancock left Kansas, eventually transferring to Indiana State. But he never played there, and instead, spent a season overseas before being taken by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round of the 1994 NBA Draft. Hancock spent four years in the NBA, playing for the Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hakws and San Antonio Spurs. Hancock still holds the Garden City program record for most points scored over two seasons (1,180).

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Carmen Wilhelm, APRN

Family Medicine-Plaza Medical Center...................................................... P: (620)276-8201 Cassy Horton, FNP Bryan Stucky, MD Brad Stucky, MD Justin Brown, FNP Brandon Stucky, DO Rachael Svaty, MD Family Medicine-Genesis Family Health ............................................. P: (620)275-1766 Raquel Stucky, DO General Surgery-Siena Medical Clinic ......................................................P: (620)275-3740 Zeferino Arroyo, MD

Hermann Sigbjarnarson, MD

Hospice ............................................................................................. P: (620)272-2519 Hospitalist............................................................................................... P: (620)272-2265 Julie King, DO Carla Benjamin, MD

Tamara Moody, APRN Patricia Kanhai, ARNP

Susan George, PA Angela Kirk, APRN

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Robert Rosin, MD Scott Booker, DO Megan Stoppel, APRN

Trinity Vallejo, MD

Nephrology-Siena Medical Clinic ............................................................ P: (620)271-3139 Michael Babigumira, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology-Women’s Clinic .............................................. P: (620)275-9752 Jill Beymer, APRN Chelsea Voth, PA

Convenient Care: 620-765-1450 St. Catherine Hospital: 620-272-2222 Siena Medical Clinic: 620-275-3700 Women’s Clinic: 620-275-9752 Heartland Cancer Center: 620-272-2579 Plaza Medical Center: 620-276-8201

Oncology/Hematology (Medical) Jose Velasco, MD

Kandi Arwine, APRN

Oncology (Radiation) Heartland Cancer Center ........................................ P:(620)272-2579 Claudia Perez-Tamayo, MD

Thomas Hegarty, MD

Ophthalmology-Fry Eye Associates, P.A ........................................................ P:(620)275-7248 Orthopedic Surgery-Siena Medical Clinic................................................. P:(620)275-3030 Guillermo Garcia, MD Robert Morren, MD

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Michael Shull, DO Leo Altamirano, MD

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Richard Hall, MD Kimberly West,MD

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Jayme Applebee, NP, CNM

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Lanie Johnson, APRN Michael Andersen, DPM Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Services...................................................... P:(620)272-2500 Radiology ........................................................................................... P:(620)272-2276 Soen Liong, MD Kipp VanCamp, MD Surgery Center of Southwest Kansas ....................................................... P:(620)271-0600 Urology-High Plains Urology.................................................................... P:(620)275-3760 Ronald Catanese, MD

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4 REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS THE BRONCBUSTERS WON IT IN 1950, 1952, 1956 AND 2009

4 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES 1950, 1952, 1956 AND 2009

Torre Johnson-2005 Julian Allen-2007

Darrin Hancock-1992

ROY BRIGHT AVERAGED 22 POINTS AND 9 REBOUNDS PER GAME WHILE SHOOTING 46 PERCENT, EARNING THE 2006 JAYHAWK PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD. HE’S 1 OF 4 BRONCBUSTERS TO WIN IT.

BUSTER STRENGTH GARDEN CITY IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN THE JAYHAWK CONFERENCE THAT HAS A FULLTIME STRENGTH COACH. ENDURANCE AND POWER BUILDS RESULTS

Bill Morosco enters his first sesaon as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Garden City Community College. He spent the previous two seasons at Independence, turning around a program that had suffered four losing seasons in a five-year span. During his inaugural campaign, the Pirates won 23 games, their most victories in a single season since 2011. The following year, his squad knocked off eventual National Champion Coffeyville.

“Whenever you takeover a program, there is a dddd lengthy list of things you have to do quickly. However, nothing is more important than establishing your culture. And I believe that is something that we have attacked. I’m very proud of the way our young men have embraced our culture. They are very unselfish and compete with everything they have. -Garden City Head Coach Bill Morosco

BILL MOROSCO LED INDEPENDENCE TO A 23-9 MARK IN 2019-THEIR MOST WINS IN A SEASON IN NEARLY A DECADE.

THE BUSTERS MAGICAL RUN to the 2009 njcaa tournament culminated with a sixth-place finish.

4-YEAR TRANSFERS MEN’S BASKETBALL Player/Coach

School

Jeff Boese

Mesa State University

Richie Smalls

Long Beach State

Carlos Haywood

UT-Pan America

Jermaine Kimbrough

Virginia Tech

Anthony Jones

University of Ohio

Vashon Murphy

North Carolina A&T

Tyrone Evans

Washington State

Jeremy Hall

Northeastern Louisiana

Drew Gruver

Northern State, SD

Lamont Evans

Drake University

Marcellus Wright

North Texas

Dontaie Smith

Drake University

Toraino Johnson

Utah State

Clinton Sims

Eastern Kentucky

Justin Pendleton

UT-Arlington

Todd Fields

Hawaii

Jeff Howard

University of Jacksonville

Willie Bynum

Troy State

Ron Last

Florida State

Joe Sykes

Louisiana Tech

Rolando Todd

Fresno State

Derek Huff

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Joseph Works

Texas Tech

T.J. Pugh

Louisiana State

Raphael Desroses

Stetson University

Gene Keady

Head Coach-Purdue

Alex Bojic

Hawaii Pacific

Keith Smart

Indiana

Karlton Mims

Washburn University

Darrin Hancock

Kansas

B.J. Walker

Nebraska

George Ackles

UNLV

Jeremy Johnson

Mesa State

Horace Chaney

Houston

Frazier Johnson

Temple

Brian Yankelevitz

Long Beach State

Willie Battle

Southwest Texas

Reggie Rose

University of Idaho

Ty Walkert

San Diego State

Gracen Averil

Texas Tech

Kevin Watkins

Arkansas

Igor Nicolic

Alabama-Birmingham

Shon Ridge

Texas State

Randy Duvall

Louisiana State

Chandler Nairn

Washington

Anthony Dixon

Wyoming

Torre Johnson

Oklahoma State

Norman Schippers

Stephen F. Austin

George Ackles-1991

Torre Johnson-2005

4-YEAR TRANSFERS MEN’S BASKETBALL Player/Coach

School

Player/Coach

School

BiJai Jones

North Texas

Mike Morales

Southwestern College

Roy Bright

Delaware State

Andre Phillips

Emporia State

Julian Allen

Georgia Southern

Geron Johnson

Memphis

Yima Chia-Kur

Arkansas State

Jeremy Wilson

Fort Hays State

Jeremy Baker

Quinnipiac University

Da’Shon Taylor

Norfolk State

Sammie Fisher

Newman University

Reuben King

Charleston Southern

Daniel Bryant

Arkansas State

Jonathan Bell

Nicholls State

Alex Davis

Tennessee Tech

Tidell Piere

Central Connecticut State

Tim Brown

Southern University

Richie Spiller

Arkansas-Fort Smith

Corey Claitt

Utah Valley State

Tyrell Springer

LSU-Shreveport

Trevor Ottley

Middle Tennessee State

Gage Loy

Texas Rio Grand Valley

Chris McHenry

Miami

Diontae Jones

Grambling State

Travis Burley

Jamestown College

Jabar Ray

Flagler University

Davon Thomas

Jamestown College

Victor Dukes

Central Baptist

Eric Griffin

Campbell University

Josh Fleming

West Alabama

Bobby Wesley

Newman University

Naradain James

California State

Jeff Otchere

Stony Brook

Jamir Thomas

Youngstown State

Kendale Hampton

Youngstown State

Russhard Cruickshank

Eastern Kentucky

Pierre Johnson

New Orleans

Tahlik Chavez

Iona

Denver Jones

Florida International

Jasman Sangha

Texas A&M Corpus Christi

Khadim Samb

UNC-Wilmington

Gene Keady-1956

originally called the phyiscal education building, it was renamed the perryman athletic complex in 2005 after longtime athletic

director dennis perryman. the building opened in 1969.

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N O T E B O O K

PRESEASON

NOTEBOOK .5 seconds is all most fans will remember about April 7, 2021. Jaduhkiss Soto, who was inexplicably fouled shooting a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the Broncbusters’ Region VI semifinal showdown with Barton County, sank three free throws to give Garden City an 80-79 advantage. But after a timeout, Head Coach Cole Dewey instructed Mo Diarra to guard the baseline. What ensued will go down as one of the craziest finishes in recent memory. Jaheim Holden purposely undercut the Broncbusters’ star post, who tried to push through the dummy screen only to be called for a personal foul. Holden sprinted to the other end, knocked down two freebies, and just like that, Garden City’s season was over. “That was totally on me,” Dewey said after the game. “Our guys won this one, and I lost it for them.” Those precious moments are the ones most people remember. But the sight of Garden City walking off the floor that night was eerie; as if a cloud of black

smoke filled the air of an already tumultuous season. It was not only the end of the Broncbusters’ postseason run, but the end of Dewey’s tenure as Head Coach. Less than a month later, Dewey accepted an assistant job at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, leaving the program searching for a new head coach for the second straight season. But administration already had an idea of who they wanted. “Bill Morosco was one of the guys who we looked at when we hired Cole,” Vice President of Athletics, Colin Lamb said. “What he did at Independence was remarkable, and his teams were always competitive.” On May 12, the school made it official, nabbing one of the best young coaches in the business. “The school, the community, and the people, really impressed me,” Morosco said during his introductory press conference. “During my last two years in the Jayhawk, I have always been impressed with the Garden City campus and the

community it draws from. I’m also impressed with Dr. Ruda and Vice President, Colin Lamb. The 31-year old had already nagivated through the turbulent Jayhawk Conference, guiding Independence to a 23-9 record in 2019-their most wins in nearly a decade. The following season, the Pirates took down eventual National Champion Coffeyville. “This program will be team-oriented,” Morosco added. “We usually have four or five different guys scoring in double figures. We prefer a collection of individuals.” While Morosco recruited a fantastic class, his biggest accomplishment was luring Diarra into coming back for another season. The sophomore, who spent the summer in Paris, made his return over the summer, providing an already solid lineup with a massive boost in the post. “Mo can be that special player,” Morosco explained. “It has to be consistent, but he can rebound and stretch the floor.” Diarra’s freshman campaign was met with plenty of inconsistency. Still, he averaged 8.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, posting six double-doubles and finishing fourth in the conference in boards. “Our goal for Mo is to average 20 rebounds per game,” Morosco stated. “Can that happen all the time? Probably not. But, when he can be that type of force, he can be a very special player.” Now back on campus, Diarra has the attention of Power-5 and mid-major schools across the country. And he’s joined by a fantastic group that could have the Broncbusters right in the mix of a competitive conference race.

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The team

Diarra is one of the main core players returning from last year’s region semifinal squad. Playing alongside him is point guard June Lewis and forward Riny Lual, who joined Diarra after last season on Corey Bryant’s soccer team. Garden City also added some length at the guard position, signing Josh Nwankwo, a 6-7 marksman from Oklahoma City who was named the offensive player of the year in the Big 8 Conference as a senior. He averaged 20 points, seven rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 50 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the line, leading Putnam City North to a state title.

N O T E B O O K

The early marquee matchup on the second-half of the schedule happens at home on Jan. 12 when Butler comes to town. Three days later, the Broncbusters travel to the Sports Arena to play Hutch. “There is no doubt that the KJCCC is the

Then there’s Heru Bligen, a Division-I transfer from Longwood University who averaged 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists last season. A 4.0 student, Bligen could be one of Morosco’s best all-around recruits. His backcourt mate is Tone Hunter, a 6-1 point guard from Las Vegas, NV whose silky-smooth jumper and high basketball I.Q. gives Morosco a perfect 1-2 punch at the guard spot.

The schedule

Morosco has a couple of tricky games to navigate during the non-conference portion of the schedule, including a road matchup at Frank Phillips on Nov. 9 and a back-to-back games vs. Labette and Neosho in Dodge City on Nov. 12 and 13. But the real fun begins on Nov. 17 in Great Bend, where the Broncbusters begin Jayhawk play in the same gym where their season came to an end back in April. That’s followed up with a showdown with defending National Champion Coffeyville at Conestoga Arena on Nov. 20. It does not get much easier from there with road dates at Morosco’s old stomping grounds Independence on Nov. 27 and at Dodge City on Dec. 4. The Conquistadors were ranked 10th in the preseason polls. They close out the first-semester schedule vs. Seward, Northwest Tech, and Cowley.

premiere basketball conference in Junior College,” Morosco said. “Hall of Fame coaches, outstanding institutions committed to athletic success, unbelievable talent and athleticism, rabid fan bases, hostile home court advantages and lengthy conference travel, this league is second to none. Anyone who wins this conference will be more than preprared to compete for a National Championship.”

The Jayhawk Conference

The league also looks a little different in 2021-22. Steve Eck resigned at Hutch, giving way to Tommy DeSalme, who guided Cowley to the National Championship Game in the spring. In Great Bend, Jeremy Coombs left Neosho to replace Craig Fletchall, who stepped down after nearly two decades at Barton. And in Arkansas City, Donnie Jackson was hired to replace DeSalme after winning 183 games in eight seasons at Northern Oklahoma-Tonkawa.

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JAYHAWK PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH TEAM

COACH

REC LY

Coffeyville

Jay Herkelman

27-3

Dodge City

Jake Williams

14-9

Butler

Kyle Fisher

16-7

Colby

Rusty Elmore

6-10

Hutch

Tommy DeSalme

19-7

Seward

Rylee Hernandez

8-13

Indy

Justin Mann

14-9

Cowley

Donnie Jackson

24-5

Garden City

Bill Morosco

9-13

Barton

Jeremy Coombs

16-9

Pratt

Sean Flynn

10-11

Cloud County

Devin Kastrup

7-16

NW Tech

Jay Bradley

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BILL MOROSCO

B THE MOROSCO FILE Hometown.......................................Wellington, FL High School........................................... Wellington College............................................................ Florida Career Record......................................42-19 (.689) Record at GCCC..................................... 10-5 (.667)

FAMILY Wife.............................................................Samantha

COACHING HISTORY 2021-Present: Garden City Head Coach 2019-2021: Independence Head Coach 2018-2019: Barry University Assistant Coach 2017-2018: Eastern Florida State Assistant Coach 2016-2017: Presbyterian College Assistant Coach 2015-2016: The Citadel Assistant Coach 2014-2015: UC Davis Assistant Coach

ill Morosco begins his first year as the Head Coach at Garden City Community College.

Morosco brings a wealth of experience to the sidelines. He has coached at three NCAA Division I programs – Presbyterian College, The Citadel and UC Davis, coached a Top-25 Division II program at Barry University and helped lead NJCAA member Eastern Florida State College to the Division I National Tournament Final Four, finishing 3rd in the nation. He comes to Garden City after spending the last two years as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Independence Community College in the KJCCC East.

In his two years at ICC Coach Morosco completed a total face lift of the Pirates Men’s Basketball Program amassing a total record of 36-19 (.655), 23-16 (.590) in KJCCC, and 12-4 (.750) against KJCCC West opponents. Morosco also overhauled the talent level at ICC sending 8 players to the Division I level, including 5 All-Conference players, 2 All-Region VI players, and 1 NJCAA All-American. In a COVID-19 shortened 2020-21 season Morosco again established the Pirates as one of the toughest outs in the KJCCC going 14-9 including a thrilling 70-67 over eventual National Champion Coffeyville CC who was 13-0 and ranked #2 in the NJCAA at the time. In his first year, Morosco led the Pirates to an overall record of 23-9 matching the highest win total for the program since the 2010-11 season and advancing to the Region VI Quarterfinals in Dodge City, KS. Pirate standouts Demetric Horton, Jaden McClanahan and Sam’I Roe would all go on to receive All-Conference Honors. Morosco supercharged the ICC offense averaging 91 points per game while boasting six different Pirates who averaged double figures. The Pirates also reestablished their pipeline to the NCAA Division I level sending six Pirates to the highest level of college basketball. Academically, the Pirates were also a success in Morosco’s first year, finishing with a team GPA of 3.1.

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At Barry University, Morosco served as the staff’s only full time assistant where he led the program in recruiting, player development, scouting and game planning. Morosco’s tutelage proved invaluable as the Buccaneers reached as high as #12 in the National Division II rankings, finished 4th in the Sunshine State Conference and advanced to the semifinals of the conference tournament. Morosco was also greatly influential in the development of Daniel Mortensen and Tylan Birts who were awarded 2nd-Team All SSC Conference and SSC All-Newcomer team, respectively. Morosco helped lead the Buccaneers to an 18-11 record, building an identity around hardnosed defense. The Bucs held opponents to an impressive 39 percent shooting in 2018-19. The Bucs ranked first in the Sunshine State Conference in that category and 15th nationally. Barry also held opponents to 32 percent shooting behind-the-arc, topping the conference ranks and finishing 23rd in the in the country. For his efforts, Morosco has become highly respected from his peers and was ranked the #2 Division II Assistant Coach in the Southeast. The ranking panel described Morosco as: “He has already worked, DI, DII, and JUCO. At the JUCO level, He helped lead EFSC to their best winning percentage in program history, a national third place ranking, and the NJCAA Final Four. They led the nation in rebounding margin, second in FG% defense. ‘They’ being the numerous players he developed to all-conference status.” Prior to Barry University, Morosco coached at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, FL. He helped lead the Titans to a 30-5 season, the best winning percentage in program history. EFSC finished third in the nation after reaching the NJCAA Final Four. The Titans led the nation in rebounding margin and were second in field goal percentage defense. They put six players on the all-conference team, including four on the first team. Ahmed Ali was named the conference player of the year.

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BOBBY NAUBERT

THE NAUBERT FILE Hometown..............................................Livonia, MI High School.............................Livonia Stevenson College........................................Central Michigan

COACHING HISTORY 2021-Present: Garden City Assistant coach 2020-2021: Iowa Western Assistant Coach 2017-2020: Central Michigan Director of basketball operations 2016-2017: Madonna University Assistant Coach 2014-2016: 17u German Academy Head Coach 2013-2014: AAU Force Head Coach

obby Naubert enters his first season as an assistant coach for Garden City. He comes to Kansas after spending the last year at Iowa Western Community College where he served as the staff’s only full-time assistant. His program responsibilities included recruiting, player development, scouting, game planning, and player academics. During his one year, Naubert helped to guide the Reivers to a 4th place finish in the ICCAC. Naubert was instrumental in developing two All-Region players Roland McCoy and Dewayne Vass. Noteworthy was his prominence in academic guidance as the team established a new team standard with a GPA of 3.38; good enough to finish 6th nationally with 6 NJCAA Academic All-Americans. Previously, before joining the staff, Naubert was in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan where he served as Central Michigan’s men’s basketball program as the Director of Basketball Operations since September of 2018. Naubert tributes much of his growth in his three-year tenure to opportunities provided by Central’s head coach Keno Davis in the competitive Division I Mid-American Conference. During the 2019-20 season, Naubert was part of the staff that led the Chippewas to an average of 78.3 points a game, ranking first in the MAC and 21st nationally in Division I play. Naubert is proud to have been part of the staff and program that posted back-to-back 20-win

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seasons for the first time since Central’s 196566 season. In 2017, Naubert joined the program as a graduate assistant, and the following year, he was asked to lead the Chippewas’ video department as coordinator. The next year he was promoted to the position of the Director of Basketball Operations. Naubert played professional basketball in Germany for two years where he earned First-Team All Eurobasket.com award. While in Germany, he also coached 17-U Germany Academy team. Previously, he coached AAU programs at various levels before accepting an assistant position in the men’s basketball program at Madonna University in Michigan. As a player, Naubert earned All-American honors during his last three seasons and was twice named Academic All-American. Naubert was named the recipient of the prestigious Dr. Leroy Walker Champion of Character award for outstanding achievement in athletics and academics. During his junior year, he was named the Wolverine-Hoosier Conference’s Player of the Year. After earning his Bachelor degree from Madonna in 2014, Naubert went on to complete his Master’s degree at Central Michigan University in history.

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darryl jackson

arryl Jackson begins his first season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Garden City Community College.

Jackson joins the program after serving as a graduate assistant at the University of Detroit Mercy under Mike Davis.

THE JACKSON FILE Hometown.............................................. Detroit, MI High School................................................................. College......................................................Valparaiso

COACHING HISTORY 2021-Present: Garden City Assistant coach 2020-2021: Detroit Mercy Graduate Assistant 2017-2020: Navarro Assistant coach 2016-2017: Windsor Express Head Coach

Prior to Detroit Mercy, Jackson was an assistant coach at Navarro College where they won the Region XIV regular season and sent four players to Division-I institutions. One was named the Student-Athlete Of The Year and the other played on the No.1 team in the country. He has also had experience coaching professional basketball an assistant coach with the Windsor Express in 2016-17. A graduate of Valparaiso, he was the head manager for the Crusaders’ basketball team from 2013-15 and also helped the athletic

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M E N ’ S

C O A C H I N G

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JAXON AUTRY

axon Autry begins his second season as a volunteer assistant coach with Garden Community College.

Autry, 44, had previously worked at Garden City Community College as a volunteer assistant under Head Coach Kris Baumann (Odessa) and Assistant Coach Mark Leslie (Trinity Valley) from 2008-2010. In 2009 the Busters won the region crown and placed 6th at the National Tournament. THE AUTRY FILE Hometown................................................... Kim, CO High School......................................................... Kim College.............................Colorado State-Pueblo

FAMILY Wife: ...................................................................... Kate Kids.................................................................. Cooper .............................................................................Baylor .............................................................................Josser

COACHING HISTORY 2020-Present: Garden City Assistant coach 2017-20: Holcomb Club Basketball Head Coach 2010-17: Kim High School Head boys/girls coach, athletic director 2008-10: Garden City Assistant Coach 2001-07: Branson High School Head boys/girls coach, athletic director

He grew up in Kim, Colorado where he was a four-year starting point guard for the Mustangs under coaches Tom Gooden & Gary Page. During his playing career, the Mustangs went 91-7 with three state appearances, placing 3rd (1992), 2nd (1995) and winning the Championship in 1993. In Autry’s senior year he was selected as a Unanimous All State Selection and to the All State Tournament First Team. The highlight of that year was scoring 41 points in the opening round state game in Ft. Collins, CO and averaging over 30 points a game at the state tournament. After high school, Autry was a manager for Colorado State University men’s basketball under

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head Coach Stew Morrill, Assistant Randy Rahe (Weber State), Assistant Terry Dunn, and Assistant Don Verlin. The Rams went 18-12 during the 1995-1996 season and received a bid to the NIT tournament. Autry graduated from CSU-Pueblo in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in History. In 2010 he completed his Masters Degree in Human Performance and Physical Education from Adams State College. Over the last 19 years Autry has worked as a teacher and coach in Colorado and Kansas where he’s coached boys and girls basketball at a variety of different levels. Highlights included placing 3rd at State as a Head Coach and 2nd as an Assistant coach in Colorado. He currently runs HWCC REP basketball out of Southwestern Kansas, a basketball training program for all ages. Over the summer he trained 42 kids from the area, ranging from Beginners to current College Basketball players. HWCC also created a 16U boys team from Garden City and Holcomb that competed at tournaments during the 2020 summer. He currently lives in Holcomb with his wife, Kate and their three kids: Cooper (18), Baylor (14), and Josser (10).

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D I R E C T O R Y

MIKE PILOSOF

GREG GREATHOUSE

COLIN LAMB

ALLISON GRIFFIN

ASHLEY RUTTI

NATE SMITH

TAMMY TABOR

HARLEY BECK

Gameday Operations/Athletic Trainer greg.greathouse@gcccks.edu

Director of Athletics mike.pilosof@gcccks.edu

Head Athletic Trainer allison.griffin@gcccks.edu

Vice President for Student Services & Athletics colin.lamb@gcccks.edu

Athletic Trainer nathan.smith@gcccks.edu

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics ashley.rutti@gcccks.edu

Athletic Trainer harley.beck@gcccks.edu

Director of Compliance tammy.tabor@gcccks.edu

ADAM SHRIMPLIN Sports Photographer shrimplinphotography@me.com

GCCC ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex 801 Campus Drive Garden City, KS 67846 Athletic Department Phone: (620) 276-9606 GOBRONCBUSTERS.COM For complete coverage of all Broncbuster athletics including game notes, stats, broadcast information, rosters, team information and bios. BRONCBUSTERS ONLINE GCCC on twitter..................................................@gcccbroncbuster GCCC athletics on twitter........................................ @sportsbuster GCCC women’s bball on twitter..............................@bustersWBB GCCC facebook........................ /GardenCityCommunityCollege/ GCCC athletics facebook.............................. / GCCCsportsbuster/ Jayhawk Conference.............................................................kjccc.org KJCCC twitter.................................................................. @kjcccmedia NJCAA........................................................................................njcaa.org NJCAA basketball twitter................................... @njcaabasketball

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MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER PROFILES Photo Roster............................................... 41 Roster............................................................ 42 Player profiles............................................ 43

GUARD // 6’1 // 160 // FRESHMAN

21 GUARD // 6’5 // 195 // FRESHMAN

FORWARD // 6’7 // 195 // FRESHMAN

James BROWN

FORWARD // 6’7 // 200 // FRESHMAN

FORWARD // 6’5 // 200 // FRESHMAN

FORWARD // 6’6 // 200 // FRESHMAN

FORWARD // 6’10 // 215 // SOPHOMORE

FORWARD // 6’8 // 230 // FRESHMAN

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

GUARD // 6’0 // 175 // FRESHMAN

GUARD // 6’3 // 190 // SOPHOMORE

GUARD // 6’3 // 195 // FRESHMAN

Heru BLIGEN

CENTER // 6’11 // 205 // FRESHMAN

ASSISTANT COACH

HEAD COACH

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Mike CARSON Jyre MCCLOUD Mohamed DIARRA Marko DOSEN

Tone HUNTER Riny LAUL Micah OCTAVE

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GUARD // 6’7 // 205 // FRESHMAN

GUARD // 5’10 // 155 // SOPHOMORE

Adam SOMMER

Zac TAYLOR Jabari WILLIAMS

Josh NWANKWO Rodney LEWIS

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R O S T E R P H O T O B A S K E T B A L L M E N ’ S

Bill

Bobby

Darryl

Jaxon

MOROSCO

NAUBERT

JACKSON

AUTRY

MEN’S

BASKETBALL ROSTER Alphabetical No.

Player

Ht.

Wt.

Cl.

Hometown/HS

Heru Bligen

6'3

190

Glenn Dale, MD / Longwood University

James Brown

6'0

175

Muskogee, OK / Muskogee

Mike Carson

6'5

200

Kansas City, KS / Harmon

Mohamed Diarra

6'10

215

Paris, France / -

Marko Dosen

6'8

230

Hamilton, Canada / Druga Ekonosmska

Tone Hunter

6'1

160

Las Vegas, NV / Middlebrooks Academy

Rodney Lewis

5'10

155

Douglasville, GA / Douglas County

Riny Lual

6'7

195

Aweil, South Sudan / Combine Academy

Jyre McCloud

6'6

200

Leesburg, FL / Miami Dade College

Josh Nwankwo

6'7

205

Oklahoma City, OK / Putnam City

Micah Octave

6'5

195

Boca Raton, FL / Olympic Heights

Adam Sommer

6'3

195

Ballwin, MMO / Don Bosco Prep

Zac Taylor

6'7

200

Victoria, Australia / Flinders Christian

Jabari Williams

F/C

6'11

205

St. Johns, Antigua / Calusa Prep

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Cl.

Hometown/HS

Numerical No.

Player

Rodney Lewis

5'10

155

Douglasville, GA / Douglas County

Josh Nwankwo

6'7

205

Oklahoma City, OK / Putnam City

Adam Sommer

6'3

195

Ballwin, MMO / Don Bosco Prep

Heru Bligen

6'3

190

Glenn Dale, MD / Longwood University

James Brown

Jabari Williams

6'0

175

Muskogee, OK / Muskogee

F/C

6'11

205

St. Johns, Antigua / Calusa Prep

Zac Taylor

6'7

200

Victoria, Australia / Flinders Christian

Micah Octave

6'5

195

Boca Raton, FL / Olympic Heights

Riny Lual

6'7

195

Aweil, South Sudan / Combine Academy

Tone Hunter

6'1

160

Las Vegas, NV / Middlebrooks Academy

Marko Dosen

6'8

230

Hamilton, Canada / Druga Ekonosmska

Mohamed Diarra

6'10

215

Paris, France / -

Jyre McCloud

6'6

200

Leesburg, FL / Miami Dade College

Mike Carson

6'5

200

Kansas City, KS / Harmon

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Pos.

RODNEY

P L A Y E R

0LEWIS

P R O F I L E S

5-10, 155, GUARD SOPHOMORE DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DOUGLASVILLE, GA

Freshman season • Played in 20 games; started 1 • Averaged 4.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3 apg on 35% fg, and 35% 3s • (4) double-figure games • Scored a season-high 20 vs. Butler • Hit a season-high (4) 3s vs. Butler • SH 7 assists vs. Dodge City

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Averaged 14 ppg, 4 apg last season at Broward • First team all-conference as a freshman • 3.4 GPA in high school • Brother, Romeo, played college ball at St. Catherine’s College in Kentucky • Family owns Lewis Sports Academy • Golden State Warriors fan • Favorite player: Steph Curry Coach Morosco on Lewis “June brings a plethora of experience and veteran savvy to our team. Having been through the battles of the KJCCC, June’s leadership will go a long way in preparing our team to compete at this high of a level.” Personal • Birthday: December 12, 1999

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P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

JOSH NWANKWO

6-7, 205, GUARD FRESHMAN PUTNAM CITY NORTH OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Prior to Garden City • Averaged 20 ppg as a senior • Led Putnam City North to a state title in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2019 • Led Putnam City north to state final four as a senior • Named Big 8 Offensive Player of the Year • All-State first team selection • Four-year starter • High school 3-point champ • Ranked No. 7 player in Oklahoma

Coach Morosco on Nwankwo “Josh’s basketball talent is only surpassed by his work ethic. He comes to GCCC after a decorated high school career in which he won at the highest level. Josh will bring a versatile offensive skill set and unselfish, team-oriented mindset to this year’s team.”

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Personal • Studying nursing • Favorite team: Golden State Warriors • Favorite player: Steph Curry

ADAM

P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

2SOMMER

6-3, 195, GUARD FRESHMAN DON BOSCO PREP BALLWIN, MO

Prior to Garden City • Averaged 21 ppg in high school • Two-time All-Conference selection • Won a pair of conference titles • Graduated from Parkway South • Holds four school records in South including most points in a single game (42) • Also played high school football • Averaged 11.4 ppg as a sophomore

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Coach Morosco on Sommer “Adam is an elite shooter, tireless worker and high character young man. He makes any team instantly better and we are very happy to have him in a Broncbuster uniform.”

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P L A Y E R

HERU

P R O F I L E S

3BLIGEN

6-3, 190, GUARD SOPHOMORE ST. ANDREW EPISCOPAL GLENNDALE, MD

Before Garden City • Transferred from Longwood University • Averaged 5 ppg over his final 16 contests as a true freshman in 2019-20 • 4-year letter winner in high school • Four-time All-Conference selection • Three-sport athlete: basketball, track, and soccer • 16.1 ppg, 4.4 apg, and 8 rpg as a junior • Two-time Honor Roll selection • Active volunteer with non-profit Martha’s Table Organization and the Perrywood Community Center Basketball Camp

Coach Morosco on Bligen “Heru brings a wealth of experience to GCCC having competed two previous years at the Division-I level. He is strong, athletic, and physically overpowering guard who can set the tone for our team both offensively and defensively.”

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Son of Sam and Nicholette Smith-Bligen • Has three siblings: Keyon, Auset, and Imani • Mother and father, brother Keyon, and Uncle Charlie all played college basketball • Majoring in business administration

JAMES

P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

4BROWN

6-0, 175, GUARD FRESHMAN MUSKOGEE MUSKOGEE, OK

Prior to Garden City • Four-year starter in high school • Biggest memory from high school: getting his team out of the first round of the playoffs • Has been playing since he was 5 • Averaged 12 ppg, 3 rpg, 4 apg • Led Muskogee to first state playoff appearance in over five years

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Coach Morosco on Brown “James is gritty, tough, pass-first point guard. With every year that goes by, guys like him get harder and harder to find. He is a winner who competes every second of every possession and will give us everything he has every night.”

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P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

JABARI

5WILLIAMS

6-11, 205, FORWARD FRESHMAN CALUSA PREP ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA

Prior to Garden City • Also played high school soccer • Had an offer from Stony Brook in high school • Two-year starter in high school • Grew up in the Caribbean • Got discovered playing on the streets of the Caribbean and then was offered to come to the states • Had a triple double vs. Key West on Dec. 19, 2019 • Led Calusa Prep to back-to-back Florida State Final Four appearances • Averaged 13 points and 9 rebounds his senior year

Coach Morosco on Williams “Jabari brings tremendous size, athleticism and length to our team. Offensively and defensively, Jabari will make his presence known quickly around the rim. He is an extremely hard-working, coachable and high-character young man who will certainly make use of his great potential

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Born in St. Johns, Antigua

ZAC

P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

TAYLOR 10

6-7, 200, FORWARD FRESHMAN FLINDERS CHRISTIAN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

Prior to Garden City • Averaged 11 points, 6 reb, 3 assists as a senior • Won U18 gold medal for Victoria • Broke his arm when he was 12 • Four-year starter in high school • Played center and power forward in high school Personal • Averaged 11 points, 6 reb, 3 assists as a senior • Dad is a landscape designer; mom works for an orthopedic surgeon • 3.8 GPA

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Coach Morosco on Taylor “Zac is an extremely skilled player who can play both the guard and forward positions at our level. He is a terrific shooter but also a gifted passer and strong ball handler. Offensively, he is a versatile, high-IQ player that makes our team better.”

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P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

MICAH

11OCTAVE

6-5, 195, GUARD FRESHMAN OLYMPIC HEIGHTS BOCA RATON, FL

Prior to Garden City • Four-year starter in high school • Averaged 20 ppg, 8 rpg, 5 spg as a senior in high school • Average 15 ppg, 8 rpg as a sophomore • All-State selection • Palm Beach County Player of the Year • Led Olympic Heights to its first playoff appearance in 10 years

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Coach Morosco on Octave “Micah possesses defensive instincts that are hard to find and nearly impossible to teach. His presence will be felt immediately on that side of the floor as he disrupts ball-handlers an invades passing lanes. Offensively, Micah is extremely versatile and is adept at moving without the ball and finding his open teammates as well as scoring-which he did an extremely high level in high school.

RINY

P L A Y E R

13LUAL

P R O F I L E S

6-7, 190, FORWARD FRESHMAN FIRST LOVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AWEIL, SOUTH SUDAN

Freshman season • Played in 21 games and started one • Lone start vs. NW Tech on March 13 • Averaged 3 ppg, 3.1 rpg on 57% fg • Scored season high nine points vs. Dodge City on Feb. 27 • Pulled down career high seven rebounds vs. Dodge City and Coffeyville • Had a career best two blocks vs. Coffeyville and Barton Before Garden City • Played for the Broncbuster soccer team as a freshman • Favorite team: Manchester United

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Birthday: January 1, 1999 Coach Morosco on Lual “Riny is an extremely hard working, high character young man who is willing to do whatever the team needs to be successful. He is an athletic, versatile defender and excellent rebounder.”

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P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

TONE

21HUNTER

6-1, 160, GUARD FRESHMAN MIDDLEBROOKS LAS VEGAS, NV

Prior to Garden City • Played at Durango High School in Las Vegas and at Middlebrooks Academy in Los Angeles • Has D-I interest from Utah Valley, Southern Illinois, Fresno State, Boise State, and Western Carolina • Has broken his hand three different times • Four-year starter in high school • 24 ppg in high school at Durango • Had (12) D-I scholarship offers out of high school

Coach Morosco on Hunter “Tone is an extremely talented and gifted young man. With the ball, he is a blur in transition and can score at every level. He comes to work everyday ready to compete and get better. He’s a fearless competitor who will be ready for the rigors of the KJCCC.”

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Favorite player: Kobe Bryant • Wants to do something with social media when he’s done with school • Played in three basketball tournaments with a broken hand • Has a lot of shoes • Once played a game in front of James Harden

P L A Y E R

MARKO

P R O F I L E S

22DOSEN

6-8, 230, FORWARD FRESHMAN DRUGA EKONOSMSKA HAMILTON, CANADA

Prior to Garden City • Lived on his own for six years before college • Played club basketball as an amateur in Italy for several prestigious Italian teams • Played on the Under 18 national squads

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Coach Morosco on Dosen “Marko is an exceptional basketball prospect. He possesses great size and a strong frame to withstand the physical battles of the KJCCC. In addition to that however, Marko possesses a well-rounded skill level that is commonly associated with European players: he is an excellent shooter, great passer, and capable ball-handler. He has a highly developed feel for the game that will greatly help our team.”

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P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

MOHAMED

23DIARRA

6-10, 215, FORWARD SOPHOMORE REDEMPTION CHRISTIAN PARIS FRANCE

Freshman season • Played in 20 games; started 4 as a freshman for Cole Dewey • Averaged 8.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg • Posted six double-doubles • SH 20 points and 17 reb vs. Clarendon • Nine double-figure scoring games • SH 5 blocks vs. Cowley • Finished third in conference in rpg and 6th in bpg • Also played soccer for Corey Bryant

Coach Morosco on Diarra • “Mohamed is a huge presence, in both a literal and figurative sense. He is a tremendous rebounder, gifted with length and athleticism that you just can’t teach. Offensively, he is extremely versatile with a great understanding of the game and should fit perfectly into our team offensive concepts.”

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Before Garden City • Played soccer in high school • Played in French Championships • Broke his hand playing soccer • Started four years at prep school • Started career as a guard

JYRE

P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

32MCCLOUD

6-6, 200, FORWARD FRESHMAN LEESBURG LEESBURG, FL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Miami Dade College • Played in 10 games last season-averaged 7.3 points, 3.1 rpg, 1.2 apg on 43% shooting • Scored a season-high 19 points vs. Game Changers Academy • Had offers from UNC Asheville, Alabama A&M, and Central Florida • Won a pair of state titles in high school • First-team All-State selection • Four-year starter in high school • Scored 40 points vs. Broward Prep in high school

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Coach Morosco on McCloud “Jyre is a winner. He competes to win, and he competes every day. He brings great leadership, athleticism, versatility, and an incredibly high motor to this year’s squad.” Personal • Wants to study sports medicine • Favorite player: Kevin Durant

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P L A Y E R

P R O F I L E S

MIKE

25CARSON

6-5, 200, FORWARD FRESHMAN HARMON KANSAS CITY, KS

Before Garden City • Averaged 22 points and nine rebounds per game in high school • Player of the year for Harmon High School • Kansas City All-Metro team • Four-year starter in high school • Played basketball and football in high school • 15 ppg, 8.5 rpg as a junior • 10 ppg, 7.1 rpg as a sophomore • 8 ppg as a freshman

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Coach Morosco on Carson • “Mike has a unique blend of power, quickness and skill level that should translate to great success in the KJCCC. He has great feel for the game of basketball and is a fearless competitor on the court.”

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Opponent NOC-Tonkawa NOC-Enid Barton* Coffeyville* Trinidad State Lamar Independence * Colby* Dodge City* Lamar Seward County* Northwest Tech* Cowley* Pratt* Northwest Tech * Pratt* Cloud County* Butler* Hutchinson* Barton* Coffeyville* Independence Colby* Dodge City* Seward County* Northwest Tech* Cowley* Pratt* Cloud County* Butler* Hutchinson*

Location Enid, OK Enid, OK Great Bend, KS Garden City, KS Trinidad, CO Lamar, CO Independence, KS Garden City, KS Dodge City, KS Garden City, KS Garden City, KS Goodland, KS Arkansas City, KS Garden City, KS Garden City, KS Pratt, KS Garden City, KS Garden City, KS Hutchinson, KS Garden City, KS Coffeyville, KS Garden City, KS Colby, KS Garden City, KS Liberal, KS Goodwell, KS Garden City, KS Pratt, KS Concordia, KS El Dorado, KS Garden City, KS

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COMING OUT OF NOWHERE in 2003, the broncbusters entered the region tourney unranked. less than a week later, they were crowned champions.

2 REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS THE BRONCBUSTERS WON IT IN 2003 and 1991

2 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES 2003 and 1991

Antwain Scales begins his second season as the women’s basketball coach at Garden City Community College. Scales, who resurrected the women’s program at Colby, is no stranger to success, having led the Wichita South girls to four consecutive Class 6A State Championships. Scales, who once signed to play college football for the Broncbusters, comes back home after more than two decades away.

“Idddd have tremendous passion and energy for the game of basketball. Those are key elements for building success. Educating training, and developing young players for sports and life are truly the dynamics of why we are driven to succeed.” -Garden City Head Coach, Antwain Scales

ANTWAIN SCALES has always been one of the best basketball minds in the state of kansas.

4-YEAR TRANSFERS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Player/Coach

School

Krisey Sanders

Chicago State

Shadana Hurd

Texas San Antonio

Veronique McMillan

Jacksonville

Monique Powell

McNeese State

Marci Johnson

McNeese State

Kelley Kramer

Sam Houston State

Racquel Gilford

Texas A&M Chorpus Christi

Monica Sanders

Southeastern Oklahoma State

Chareka Terry

Oklahoma State

Laura Banda

Newberry College

Kyrstle Jim

Duquense

Tara Chennault

Eastern Illinois

Candace Salas

CU-Colorado Springs

Jasmine Irving

Tulsa

Nicole Thomas

Cleveland State

Karleigh Wall

North Alabama

Amber Johnson

Marquette

Micah Jones

Fort Lewis

Angie Faurot

Midwestern State

Tasha Lewis

UNC-Asheville

Natasha Curtis

Pittsburg State

Kelli Garrison

Iowa Wesleyan

Ebony Allen

Western Illinois

Delia DeLaTorre

Florida Gulf Coast

Whitnie Young

Jackson State

Dominique Johnson

East Texas Baptist

Jessica Copeland

East Texas Baptist

Katie Novack

Kansas Wesleyan

Amelia Jones

Claffin University

Janel Durler

Fort Hays State

Victoria Naylor

NW Missouri State

Cheree Freeman

Jackson State

Jasmine Troupe

Henderson State

Marisela Rodriguez

Georgia

Ashley Walker

Livingstone College

Mikayla Skidmore

Ottawa University

Mikell Chinn

Ohio Valley

Angelique Kennee Green

Northwest Missouri

BreAnna Gross

Slippery Rock University

Tamara Jones

Southern Mississippi University

Deni Jacobs

Metro State

Tahlia Pope

University of Texas-Arlington

Zantaya Davis

West Texas A&M

Allegria Chishom

Chadron State

Tashawyna Edwards

Loyola

Loysha Morris

Memphis

Shaqunna Collins-2014

Marisela Rodriguez-2011

4-YEAR TRANSFERS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Kavita Akula-2017

Player/Coach

School

Taleah Williams

Georgia State

Tori Spann

Alcorn State

Jaymie Bernbeck

Nebraska-Kearney

Kavita Akula

Grand Canyon

Shala Dobbins

Prairie View A&M

Dominique Maxwell

Sam Houston State

Jessica Carrillo

Sterling

Monica Barefield

Iona

Jada Washington

Arkansas Pine Bluff

Daz’Monique Johnson

University of Science & Arts

Shakendra Tilley

Arkansas Pine Bluff

Loysha Morris-2015

Loysha Morris ’15 2nd team all-conf

Derae Lewis 2016 All-Conference HM

Kavita Akula ’15 2nd team all-conf

TAMARA JONES was named a 1st-team allamerican by the njcaa and the women’s basketball coach’s assocation in 2013. she was also honored as the jayhawk west player of the year. jones is the all-time leading scorer in program history: 1,183 points.

ASHTON MCCORY

THE SOPHOMORE’S PATH TO GARDEN CITY WAS ANYTHING BUT A STRAIGHT LINE. M AT BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL IN WICHITA BEFORE SIGNING WITH PITTSBURG S NCAA-LEVEL. NOW, THE ONCE PROMISING GUARD HAS BEEN REROUTED TO JUNIOR

MCCORRY WAS A STANDOUT VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL PLAYER STATE IN 2018. BUT A MYRIAD OF INJURIES LIMITED HER TIME AT THE R COLLEGE LOOKING TO RESURRECT HER CAREER.

P R E S E A S O N

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NOTEBOOK Ashton McCorry never envisioned herself going to a Junior College. Raised in Wichita, KS, she was coached by her father, Evan, who runs Next Level Eclipse. She played volleyball, soccer, and basketball at a prestigious private school and always excelled both on the floor and in the classroom. She was named a Kansas Coach’s Association All-Star and made the All-State second team as a senior. But things have a funny way of working themselves out. After graduating from high school in 2018, she signed to play basketball at Pittsburg State where she redshirted her first season. With the 2019-20 campaign basically being wiped away, McCorry finally got her chance last year, suiting up in 28 games-averaging just under three points and three rebounds. But she never reached her potential, thanks to a multitude of injuries that forced her to rethink her future. “There were times where it was very frustrating,” she said. “Injuries take a toll, and that’s where I was at Pitt State.”

McCorry decided to transfer out and really wasn’t sure where her basketball future would take her. In stepped Antwain Scales, who knew McCorry better than anyone. During his time at Wichita South, a program he guided to four straight 6A state titles, he was more infamously known for the game plans he designed to shut down McCorry. And they worked, every single time. “We hated playing them because he knew the perfect game plan to stop me,” McCorry added. “He knew every move I was going to make before I made it.” Once McCorry left Pittsburg State, Scales got a phone call. He knew Evan and Becky, Ashton’s mother, and he offered their daughter a chance to play at Garden City. There was also a local connection being that Becky had family that lived in Southwest Kansas. The deal was done shortly after that. “He (Scales) wants the best for his players,” McCorry said. “He is hard on us, but

we know he cares. We know he is trying to push us to new heights. Did I ever see myself coming to a Junior College? No. But, I need to make the most of this opportunity.” McCorry is one of a handful of new players joining this year’s squad. Derryana Cobbins, an honor roll student and firstteam Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Selection at Derby, who averaged 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game as a senior, inked a National Letter of Intent over the summer. She helped lead the Panthers to a pair of substate titles, which included a 21-2 finish during the 2019-20 season. That incredible campaign happened right in the middle of the global pandemic, which eventually forced officials with the Kansas High School Activities Association to cancel the state tournament. To add more shooting, Scales signed Jersey Mayfield, who was the Valedictorian at National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, MD. where she averaged over 20 points per game. He also added Dayshawna Carter, a 5-6 guard out of South Shore High School in Brooklyn, NY. The freshman, who began her basketball career in New York City before moving to Brooklyn for her final two prep seasons, led the Vikings to a 22-2 record during the 2019-20 season, which included a pair of playoff victories over Francis Lewis and Summit Academy. Scales then worked on his front line, bolstering his depth with local product Keyhana Turner, a stretch four with the ability to shoot and work in the post. Sprinkle in Desiree Smith, a 6-2 freshman from Fayetteville, NC. whose brother, Dennis was a first-round pick of the Dallas Mavericks in 2017 who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers, and Garden City has the potential to be as versatile as anyone.

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Smith was a rebounding machine in high school, averaging a double-double both her junior and senior seasons at Trinity Christian. As an 11th grader, she tallied 10.4 points and 11.8 boards, leading the Crusaders to a 22-3 mark. “I have tremendous passion and energy for the game of basketball,” Scales said. “Those are the key elements for building success. Educating, training, and developing young players for sports and life are truly the dynamics of why we are driven to succeed.”

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team. She posted three double-doubles. “We return five players from last year’s team,” Scales explained. “Their positive energy and enthusiasm is infectious to our new players, which makes a great learning environment and culture for

Those new players join an already strong core. Kealani Neves, an All-Jayhawk West honorable mention last season who averaged 8.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, scored in double figures eight times including a season-best 20 points in a 56-52 loss to Hutchinson on March 6. That same game, she drilled a career-high five 3’s. Handling the point-guard duties will be Alexis Smith, the transfer from Colby, who played in 21 games off the bench for Scales during the 2020-21 campaign. She posted a season-high eight points vs. Allen on Feb. 20. Up front, Donetria McGee, who enters her third season in Garden City, was one of the most consistent players during the abbreviated spring schedule. The 2019-20 conference defensive player of the year, started 22 games and averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. She reached double figures 10 times including a 20-point outing on opening night vs. Cowley, a dramatic 7170 victory in Arkansas City. Also back is Britney Mapang, another Colby transfer who is arguably one of Scales’ best defensive players. Justis Odom, who recently signed with Texas A&M Corpus Christi, is back to man the middle. The sophomore started all 21 games in the spring, averaging 7.4 points and 6.8 rebounds, landing on the All-Jayhawk West

what we are building here at Garden City.” In addition to his recruiting efforts, Scales overhauled his coaching staff, bringing in former Wyoming player Daley Handy, who played for her father at Maize High School, and Junior College veteran, Brad Zinn. Zinn spent last season at Salem University and before that was the recruiting coordinator at Highland, helping lead the Scotties to an 80-10 overall record with a third-place finish in the NJCAA Tournament. “Our new coaching staff has quickly made a positive impact in every phase of our program,” Scales said. “Coach Zinn and Coach Handy have instantly connected with our players. Our players have a tremendous respect for our coaches and the positive learning platform that they provide.” And that staff will be challenged right off

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the bat with a road showdown at Barton JAYHAWK PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH TEAM

COACH

REC LY

Butler

Mike Helmer

20-4

Hutchinson

John Ontjes

19-5

Indy

Jim Turgeon

20-7

Seward

Todd Ciochetto

18-5

Coffeyville

Tony Turner

15-7

Cowley

Todd Clark

16-8

Barton

Alan Clark

21-5

Dodge City

Landon Steele

7-16

Cloud County

Brett Erkenbrack

11-11

Garden City

Antwain Scales

13-11

Colby

James Cole

5-15

Pratt

Eric Rodewald

9-13

NW Tech

Annie Kassango

8-13

to begin conference play on Nov. 17. That’s followed up with a home date with Coffeyville and a trip to Independence, a national tournament qualifier from last season and one of the favorites to win the conference. They will face off with Landon Steele and Dodge City on Dec. 4 and close out the first semester on Monday, Dec. 13 at Cowley. “I am excited for this upcoming season,” Scales mentioned. “Although we made an immediate impact in Region 6 of the Jayhawk conference, our goal is winning a national championship. With the results from last season our mentality has been unfinished business. We strive to make Garden City one of the top women’s basketball programs in the country. We have an extremely talented team with the ability to be playing our best basketball in March.”

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WOMEN’S COACHING STAFF Coach Antwain Scales............................. 78 Asst Coach Brad Zinn.............................. 80 Asst Coach Daley Handy........................ 81

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ANTWAIN SCALES

ntwain Scales begins his second season as the Head Women’s basketball coach at Garden City Community College.

In his first season in Garden City, the Broncbusters finished 13-11, putting Garden City on the map as a team to watch in Region VI.

THE SCALES FILE Hometown............................................. Wichita, KS High School..................................... Wichita South College.......................................................................... Career Record................................... 192-64 (.750) Record at GCCC...................................13-11 (.542)

FAMILY Kids.................................................................................

COACHING HISTORY 2021-Present: Garden City Head Women’s Coach 2018-2020: Colby Community College Head Women’s Coach 2012-2018: Wichita South Head Girls Coach

Scales’ resume is impressive to say the least. He spent seven illustrious seasons as the Head Girls Coach at Wichita South High School. There, he turned a program that had won just two games in three seasons prior to his arrival, into an absolute juggernaut. He compiled a record of 152-18 (.894) while leading the Titans to four straight 6A state championships-becoming the first program in history to accomplish that feat. During that stretch, Wichita South won 53 straight games before that streak ended in the 2017 state quarterfinals with a loss to Wichita West. Much to the surprise of many, Scales left Wichita South following the 2017 campaign to take the reigns at Colby Community College. The Trojans finished 5-26 in 2017-2018 and won only three games the year before that. They

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lost 23 straight contests in 2016-2017 while dropping 27 straight conference games. In his first season, Colby finished 8-22. But in year two, the Trojans turned a major corner, winning 19 games while posting a winning record for the first time since 2006. They began the year 11-1, their best start since 2003-2004 under Tom Stephens. Scales originally signed to play football at Garden City back in the mid 90’s under Bob Larson before leaving to go back to Wichita. During his high school, Scales won state titles playing for Steve Eck at Wichita South before transferring to Wichita Heights to close out his prep career.

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BRADFORD ZINN

radford Zinn enters his first season as an assistant coach for Antwain Scales and the Garden City Community College women’s program.

Zinn spent 2020-21 at Salem University as assistant women’s basketball coach before the season was cut short due to COVID-19. He was instrumental in recruiting for the 2021-22 season while also overseeing skills development.

THE ZINN FILE Hometown...............................................Racine, WI High School................................................................. College..........................................................................

COACHING HISTORY 2021-Present: Garden City Assistant coach 2020-2021: Salem University Assistant women’s coach 2017-2020: Highland Community College Assistant women’s coach 2015-2017: Jemison High School Assistant girls’ coach 2014-2015: Springfield High School Interim Head Coach 2010-2013: Columbia High School Boys and girls assistant 2007-2009: Alabama A&M University Volunteer assistant 2006: Butler High School Assistant coach

Prior to Salem, Zinn spent three seasons at Highland Community College (Kan.), where he served as recruiting coordinator and assistant women’s basketball coach. During his time, Highland compiled an 80-10 record with a national third-place finish in the NJCAA Tournament. The Scotties made two NJCAA Region 6 Championship appearances and had five NJCAA All-Americans, five NJCAA Academic All-Americans, two NJCAA All-Tournament selections and two NJCAA WBCA All-Star participants. Zinn also coached a Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Player of the Year and two KJCCC Freshman of the Year winners. Eight of the 14 players who went on to compete at four-year colleges played

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at the NCAA Division-I level. In addition, two players signed professionally overseas. Prior to Highland, Zinn spent 11 years coaching High School Basketball in Alabama with a brief stint in Tennessee. His teams made several trips to the Regional Championships in the state’s largest classifications. Zinn has two daughters: Keirsha (22), who is a nursing student at Auburn Montgomery, Jalyn (18), who is a freshman at Bethune Cookman University.

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DALEY HANDY

aley Handy begins her first season as an assistant coach for Antwain Scales and the Garden City Community College women’s program.

As a new assistant coach for Garden City Community College women’s basketball program entering the 2021-22 season, Daley Handy is a first-time collegiate coach, but an old hand at the sport of basketball.

THE HANDY FILE Hometown............................................. Wichita, KS High School..................................................... Maize College.............................................. Emporia State

COACHING HISTORY 2021-Present: Garden City Assistant women’s coach 2019-Present: Point Guard College Summer Camp Head Coach 2017-2021: Next Level Eclipse 7th and 8th grade coach

Handy suffered two knee injuries which prolonged her collegiate career. She comes to Garden City after spending four years at Emporia State University, a Division II program in Emporia, Kansas. Prior to transferring to Emporia, she spent two years playing Division I basketball at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming. During her collegiate career, she received her Bachelor’s in Science degree in Health & Human Performance with a minor in Marketing and Master’s in Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with an emphasis in Coaching.

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While serving as a team-captain for the Lady Hornets, she helped the team reach the NCAA DII Regional Tournament in 2018, 2020, and 2021. She finished her senior season ranked 9th in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) in rebounding and top 20 in assists. She also holds an all-time top 10 position in rebounds with 16 in an MIAA tournament game. Off the court she served as the Women’s Basketball representative in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.). She has seven years of coaching experience as a summer camp coach at the Point Guard College, Next Level Eclipse club teams, and as a seasonal personal basketball trainer in Wichita. Handy is the daughter of Broncbuster basketball and track alumni, Jerrod Handy, who held the GCCC decathlon record for many years. She is also the cousin to former Lady Broncbuster and All-Region Honorable Mention player, Deni Jacobs.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER PROFILES Photo Roster............................................... 84 Roster............................................................ 85 Player profiles............................................ 86

Bradford

Daley

SCALES

ZINN

HANDY

FORWARD // 5’11 // FRESHMAN

ASSISTANT COACH

HEAD COACH

Antwain

FORWARD // 6’2 // SOPHOMORE

GUARD // 5’9 // SOPHOMORE

GUARD // 5’4 // SOPHOMORE

FORWARD // 6’2 // FRESHMAN

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Alexis SMITH

GUARD // 5’10 // FRESHMAN

FORWARD // 5’9 // SOPHOMORE

GUARD // 5’6 // FRESHMAN

FORWARD // 6’2 // SOPHOMORE

GUARD // 5’5 // FRESHMAN

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GUARD // 5’5 // SOPHOMORE

GUARD // 5’7 // SOPHOMORE

GUARD// 5’7 // FRESHMAN

FORWARD // 6’1 // SOPHOMORE

Kealani NEVES

ODOM Justis Donetria MCGEE Payton HICKS Desiree SMITH

35 31 23 21

Derryana COBBINS

Jersey MAYFIELD Ashton MCCORRY

Keyhana TURNER Britney MAPANG Dayshawna CARTER Ajaliah OGIEMWONYI Paula ORTIZ-CABALLERO

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Ht.

Cl.

Hometown/HS

Dayshawna Carter

5'6

Brooklyn, NY / South Shore

Derryana Cobbins

5'7

Derby, KS / Derby

Payton Hicks

5'4

Plano, TX / Prestonwood Christian

Britney Mapang

5'9

Paris, France / Lycee Arago

Jersey Mayfield

5'10

Fort Washington, MD / National Christian Academy

Ashton McCorry

6'1

Wichita, KS / Bishop Carroll

Donetria McGee

5'9

Fort Worth, TX / Everman Joe C. Bean

Kealani Neves

5'7

Honolulu, HI / Timpview

Justis Odom

6'2

Indianapolis, IN / Lawrence North

Ajaliah Ogiemwonyi

5'10

Houston, TX / Cooper

Paula Ortiz-Caballero

5'5

Barcelona, Spain / -

Alexis Smith

5'5

Arlington, TX / James Bowie

Desiree Smith

6'2

Fayetteville, NC / Trinity Christian

Keyhana Turner

5'11

Garden City, KS / Garden City

Pos.

Ht.

Cl.

Hometown/HS

Numerical No.

Player

Ashton McCorry

6'1

Wichita, KS / Bishop Carroll

Derryana Cobbins

5'7

Derby, KS / Derby

Kealani Neves

5'7

Honolulu, HI / Timpview

Alexis Smith

5'5

Arlington, TX / James Bowie

Jersey Mayfield

5'10

Fort Washington, MD / National Christian Academy

Paula Ortiz-Caballero

5'5

Barcelona, Spain / -

Ajaliah Ogiemwonyi

5'10

Houston, TX / Cooper

Dayshawna Carter

5'6

Brooklyn, NY / South Shore

Britney Mapang

5'9

Paris, France / Lycee Arago

Keyhana Turner

5'11

Garden City, KS / Garden City

Desiree Smith

6'2

Fayetteville, NC / Trinity Christian

Payton Hicks

5'4

Plano, TX / Prestonwood Christian

Donetria McGee

5'9

Fort Worth, TX / Everman Joe C. Bean

Justis Odom

6'2

Indianapolis, IN / Lawrence North

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ASHTON

MCCORRY

6-1, FORWARD SOPHOMORE BISHOP CARROLL WICHITA, KS

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Pittsburg State • Played in 28 games during the 2019-20 campaign and averaged 2.7 points and 2.5 rebounds • Posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards vs. Lincoln • Redshirted in 2018 • Part of a Pitt State team that made the NCAA tourney in 2018-19 • Standout basketball, volleyball, and soccer athlete at Carroll • Averaged 8.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists as a senior • KABC All Star, 2nd-team All-State and 2ndteam All-City • Tore labrum in 2017 and suffered concussion in 2019 • Three-year starter in high school • Played point guard in high school • Was recruited to play D-I basketball, soccer, and volleyball in high school Personal • Birthday: September 20, 1999 • Daughter of Evan and Becky McCorry • Honor Roll student • Studying exercise science • Loves to cook • Plays volleyball in the summer • Dad, Evan coaches at Next Level Hoops • Favorite player: Tom Brady • Wants to be a doctor or an orthopedic surgeon

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DERRYANA

P R O F I L E S

1COBBINS

5-7, GUARD FRESHMAN DERBY HIGH SCHOOL DERBY, KS

Prior to Garden City • 1st-team AVCTL as a senior • Honor Roll all four years in high school • Has had three separate knee injuries: ACL injury in 6th grade, ACL injury in 7th grade, and a meniscus injury in 9th grade • Missed her entire freshman season because of ACL • Won a pair of substate titles at Derby • Averaged 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game as a senior • Averaged 8.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game as a junior • Played for Ohlde Elite AAU

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Personal • Wants to be an entrepreneur or a coach

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KEALANI

2NEVES

5-7, GUARD SOPHOMORE TIMPVIEW HIGH SCHOOL HONOLULU, HI

COVID Sophomore season • Played in 23 games; started 20--8.1 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1.2 apg • KJCCC All-Conference honorable mention • Dean’s list academic award • (8) double-figure scoring games including SH 20 pts & 5 3’s vs. Hutch on March 6 • SH 8 reb vs. Cloud on March 1

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Southwestern Oregon Community College • Played in 29 gms in ‘19:17 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2 apg • (13) 20-point games including a season-high 35 vs. Lane • Hit a season-high 6 3s vs. SWOCC Alumni • Was born in Gainesville, GA • Has interest from Utah State and Hawaii • Studies journalism and culinary arts • Also played volleyball in high school • Started high school career at Timpview; then transferred to Saint Francis in Hawaii soph year; then transferred to Kakuku High School as a junior before transferring back to Timpview as a senior • Dad, Kaniela manages Agua Caliente Resort in Palm Springs, CA • Dad played football at University of Utah (95-96)--WAC Champs • Brother Kahi Neves played football at San Diego State; other twin brother Kaleoaloha played football at Utah State (2019-20) • Family moved to Hawaii in the middle of her sophomore year; left her behind until basketball season was done • Favorite player: Skylar Diggins Personal • Birthday: January, 31, 2001 [

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ALEXIS

P L A Y E R

3SMITH

P R O F I L E S

5-5, GUARD SOPHOMORE JAMES BOWIE ARLINGTON, TX

Freshman Season • Played in 21 games off the bench • Averaged 1.8 ppg, .5 rpg, .6 apg • Scored season-high 8 pts vs. Allen • SH 3 reb vs. Dodge & Neosho

Personal • Birthday: March 2, 2002

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Prior to Garden City • First-team All-Conference as a senior • Named team MVP last season • Four-year starter in high school • Holds school record for most assists • Wants to be a physical therapist in NBA or NFL • Favorite player: Steph Curry • Favorite team: Toronto Raptors • Dad, Quincy, also played at James Bowie • Also ran track in high school • 3.8 GPA • Dream schools: Texas Tech, Houston, TCU or Lamar University • Did some modeling as a kid

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JERSEY

4MAYFIELD

5-10, GUARD FRESHMAN NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FORT WASHINGTON, MD

Prior to Garden City • Valedictorian in high school • Four years on varsity in high school • Originally was going to East Carolina

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Studying computer science

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PAULA

P R O F I L E S

10CABALLERO

5-5, GUARD FRESHMAN JESUITES CASP BARCELONA, SPAIN

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from D-II Bluefield State College • Won national championship in high school Personal • Dad Antonio is a driving teacher; mom Sandra works for insurance company • 4.0 GPA • Loves history and politics

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AJALIAH OGIEMWONYI

5-10, GUARD FRESHMAN COOPER HOUSTON, TX

Prior to Garden City • 3x all-conference selection in high school • 2021 All Greater Houston pick • Courier offensive MVP as a senior • Scored more than 1,000 career points as a prep • Was also a high school cheerleader • Averaged 16 points and 9 rebounds as a senior

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Mom, Lacondra worked as an administrative assistant at Sam Houston State • Wants to work in the medical field • Favorite player: Maya Moore

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DAYSHAWNA

12CARTER

5-6, GUARD FRESHMAN SOUTH SHORE BROOKLYN, NY

Prior to Garden City • Started high school career at Victory Collegiate before transferring to South Shore • Three-year starter in high school • Also played high school softball • Led South Shore to 22-2 record her junior year Personal • Favorite player: Ja Morant-Memphis Grizzlies

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BRITNEY

14MAPANG

5-9, GUARD SOPHOMORE LYCEE ARAGO PARIS, FRANCE

COVID Freshman season • Played in 23 games; started four • Averaged 3.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg • Shot 37% fg, and 70% from the line • Scored season-high 11 points vs. Dodge City and NW Tech • SH 6 reb vs. Butler

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Prior to Garden City • Transferred from Colby • Played in 21 games; started 6 • 3 ppg, 1 rpg, 1 apg (SH 7 pts vs. Barton and Independence) • SH 6 reb vs. Barton • 3.5 GPA • Mom, Marie, works in event security • Tore meniscus last year • Four years on varsity in high school • Wants to get her MBA • Started playing basketball at 16; played handball and ran track before that • Handball they could take 3 steps; so that was a big adjustment for her • What drives her: Missed 10 layups in regional-tournament loss in 2019 Personal • Birthday: July 4, 2000 • Has interest from Bowling Green State Coach Scales on Mapang “Britney is a great defender who can play the game at a fast pace. Her competitive drive is contagious. She competes every second on the court.”

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KEYHANA

P R O F I L E S

20TURNER

5-11, FORWARD FRESHMAN GARDEN CITY GARDEN CITY, KS

Prior to Garden City • Played for Matt Pfeifer at Garden City High School • 1st-team All-WAC 2019 & 2021 • 2nd-team All-WAC 2020 • Kansas Honors Scholar • Worked at Parrot Cover Water Park • Part of a team her senior year that ended Liberal’s 30-game winning streak • 9 ppg, 5 rpg as a junior • 7 ppg, 4 rpg as a senior • Played for Western Kansas Elite • Javelin thrower on track team • Orange and Black Tournament MVP

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Mom Melanie is the transportation director in Ingalls • Wants to be a physical therapist • Favorite sport: Rodeo • Favorite player: Tyler Herro • Favorite team: Michigan

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DESIREE

21SMITH

6-2, FORWARD FRESHMAN TRINITY CHRISTIAN FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Prior to Garden City • 2x 1st-team All-State selection • Four-year starter in high school • Was homecoming princess • Led Trinity Christian to state championship • Played club ball for Garner Flames (averaged 11 ppg) • Averaged 10 ppg and 10 rpg as a senior • Averaged 10 ppg, 12 rpg as a junior • Averaged 8 ppg, 10 rpg as a sophomore • Averaged 9 ppg, 10 rpg as a freshman • Led Trinity Christian to 22-3 record junior year

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • Brother, Dennis Smith Jr. played one year at North Carolina State before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as the ninth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft • Sister, De’Aira played two years at Fayetteville State • Wants to be a physical therapist • Favorite team: Golden State Warriors • Favorite players: Damian Lillard, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson

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PAYTON

P R O F I L E S

23HICKS

5-4, POINT GUARD SOPHOMORE PRESTONWOOD CHRISTIAN PLANO, TX

Freshman Season • Transferred from Texas Rio Grande Valley • Signed with RGV in 2019 and redshirted • Played in 2 games in 2020-21-2.5 ppg • Led Prestonwood Christian to four straight state tournaments • Team offensive player of the year junior and senior seasons • Sister Shantel played basketball at Wichita State back in 2007 • 4x All-District selection in high school • Four-year starter in high school • Had a career-high 14 assists in a high school game BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Personal • 4.0 GPA • Wants to play overseas and become a coach • Has over 60 pairs of shoes • Loves playing video games

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DONETRIA

31MCGEE

5-9, GUARD SOPHOMORE EVERMAN JOE C. BEAN FORT WORTH, TX

COVID Freshman season • 2nd-team All-Jayhawk selection • Started 22 of 23 games--9.1 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.5 spg • 10 double-figure scoring games including a season-high 20 on opening night vs. Cowley • Season-high 14 reb vs. Colby • 3 double-doubles: Indy and Colby-2 • Season-high 5 assists vs. Seward, Butler

BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Freshman Season • Named Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Year • Played in 26 games last year--started 9 • 7.3 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.2 spg • 9 double-figure scoring games (SH 20 vs. Cowley) • SH 13 reb vs. Dodge • SH 3 steals • 1 double-double 13/10 vs. Dodge Prior to Garden City • 3.0 GPA • All-Tournament player • Won the team hustle award in high school • Wants to be a detective • Volleyball was first love • Didn’t even like basketball at first • Favorite player is Kevin Durant • Averaged 8.1 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game as a junior • 6.7 points per game and 3.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore • 5 points per game as a freshman Personal • Birthday: October 4, 2000

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JUSTIS

35ODOM

P R O F I L E S

6-2, CENTER SOPHOMORE LAWRENCE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL INDIANAPOLIS, IN

COVID Freshman Season • Started 21 games • Averaged 7.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 45% fg • Eight double-figure games including season-high 16 pts vs. Neosho on Feb. 6 • Three double-double • Finished top 20 in conf in rebounding • Honorable Mention All-Jayhawk selection

Personal • Birthday: May 12, 2002

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BRONCBUSTER BASKETBALL

Prior to Garden City • Averaged 14 ppg, 6 reb, 3 bpg her senior year • Two-time high school defensive player of the year • 4-year starter in high school • Tore ACL in left knee in high school • Wants to be a firefighter • Favorite player: Giannis

RECORD BOOK Men’s Records..........................................102 Women’s Records...................................104

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INDIVIDUAL Most points scored in a game................................................................................................................45-Dana Albright (1971-72) Most points scored in a season........................................................................................694-Virgil Vaughn (1982-83) 22.4 average Most points scored in two seasons......................................................1,180-Darrin Hancock (1990-1992) 60 games; 19.7 average Most rebounds in a game........................................................................................................... 24-Mo Diarra vs. Friends (11/5/99) Most rebounds in a season......................................................................... 328-Darrin Hancock (1991-92) 28 games; 11.7 average Most rebounds in two seasons................................................................... 626-Darrin Hancock (1990-92) 60 games; 10.4 average Most field goals attempted in a game.......................................................................... 25-Torre Johnson vs. Dodge City (2/11/04) .......................................................................................................................................................................................25-Tone Hunter vs. Barton (11/17/21) Most field goals made in a game................................................................................... 15-Torre Johnson vs. Dodge City (2/11/04) Most field goals attempted in a season................................................... 550-Jerome Hubbard (1990-00) 32 games; 17.2 average Most field goals made in a season...................................................................261-Torre Johnson (2003-04) 32 games; 8.1 average Highest field goal percentage in a season.........................................................................61.7-Darrin Hancock (1991-92) 253-410 Most field goals attempted in two seasons.........................................................934-Jerome Hubbard (1998-00) 65 games; 14.4 average Highest field goal percentage in two seasons..............................................................59.3-Darrin Hancock (1990-92) 60 games; 467-787 Most free throws made in a game.................................................................................. 17-Tahlik Chavez vs. Dodge City (2/15/20) Most free throws attempted in game............................................................................ 19-Tahlik Chavez vs. Dodge City (2/15/20) ......................................................................................................................................................................................19-Denver Jones vs. Cowley (1/27/21) Most free throws attempted in a season..................................................... 215-Darrin Hancock (1990-91) 32 games; 6.7 average Most free throws made in a season.................................................................................. 135-Darrin Hancock (1990-91) 32 games Most free throws in a game without a miss.................................................................14-14: Bennie Crawford vs. Lamar (2/26/63) Best free throw percentage for a season.....................................................................................92.1-Jaduhkiss Soto (2021) 58-63 Most free throws attempted in two seasons................................................................... 395-Darrin Hancock (1990-92) 60 games Most free throws made in two seasons............................................................................ 249-Darrin Hancock (1990-92) 60 games

TEAM Most points scored by GCCC in a game...................................................................................................... 124 vs. New Mexico (11/11/89) Most points scored by opponent in a game........................................................................................................... 129 vs. Barton (2/1/20) Fewest points scored by GCCC in a game.......................................................................................................... 20 vs. El Dorado (1/24/38) Fewest points scored by an opponent in a game..........................................................................................18 vs. Trinidad State (1/9/39) Most points scored by GCCC in a season..................................................................................... 2,911, 34 games, 85.6 average (1998-99) Fewest points allowed by GCCC in a season............................................................................... 2,265, 29 games, 78.1 average (1991-92) Most points allowed by GCCC in a season.................................................................................. 2,695, 30 games, 89.8 average (1989-90) Most rebounds in a game............................................................................................................................ 73 vs. McPherson JV (11/1/96) Most rebounds in a season.......................................................................................................... 1,371, 34 games, 40.3 average (1998-99) Most assists in a game....................................................................................................................................32 vs. Peterson AFB (11/1/19) Most field goals attempted in a game....................................................................................................................... 89 vs. Pratt (1/13/90) Most field goals made in a game...........................................................................................................................48 vs. Bethany (11/1/21) Best field goal percentage in a game.............................................................................................................. 64 vs. Hutchinson (1/20/97) Most field goals attempted in a season........................................................................................................................... 1,058-1999-2000 Highest field goal percentage in a season............................................................................................................49.8-1996-97, 996-2,000 Most free throws attempted in a game............................................................................................................... 56 vs. Clarendon (1/7/83) Most free throws made in a game................................................................................. 35 vs. Barton (1/29/87) & Colorado NW (11/4/99) Most free throws attempted in a season................................................................................................................................935-1989-90 Most free throws made in a season.........................................................................................................................................637-1989-90 Highest free throw percentage in a season..................................................................................................................74.9-2021, 399-533 Fewest turnovers committed in a game....................................................................................................................6 vs. Allen (11/29/89) Most turnovers in a game.......................................................................................................................................... 36 vs. Barton (2/8/99) Most turnovers in a season......................................................................................................................................................686-1998-99 Most forced turnovers in a game............................................................................................................... 38 vs. Northeastern (11/19/99) Most forced turnovers in a season......................................................................................................................................402-1999-2000 Most 3PA in a game.................................................................................................................................................. 40 vs. Barton (1/13/99) Most 3s made in a game............................................................................................................................................17 vs. Colby (2/24/18) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 vs. Seward (3/3/21) Most 3s made in a season......................................................................................................................................................231-(2019-20) Best 3-point percentage for a season..................................................................................................................... 41.1-1991-92, 174-423 Best season in school history....................................................................................................................................... 25-6 (1991-92) 83%

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M E N ’ S

B A S K E T B A L L

R E C O R D S

YE A R - BY-YE A R

RECORDS Years

Record

Conf

Coach

2020-21

9-13

7-12

Cole Dewey

Years

Record

1981-82

17-11

Conf

Coach

5-7

Jim Carey

2019-20

9-22

3-18

Patrick Nee

1980-81

12-18

Mark Taylor

2018-19

13-13

8-13

Patrick Nee

1979-80

6-24

Mark Taylor

2017-18

21-12

15-11

Brady Trenkle

1978-79

23-8

Forbes Lapp

2016-17

16-15

12-14

Brady Trenkle

1977-78

17-11

David Lindsay

2015-16

18-14

9-10

Brady Trenkle

1976-77

4-23

2014-15

17-14

6-10

Brady Trenkle

1975-76

14-11

6-6

Duane Channell Duane Channell

2013-14

22-9

8-6

Brady Trenkle

1974-75

10-14

7-7

Duane Channell

2012-13

11-20

3-13

Rand Chappell

1973-74

10-13

6-8

Duane Channell

2011-12

18-13

6-10

Kris Baumann

1972-73

12-14

6-8

Duane Channell

2010-11

21-11

9-7

Kris Baumann

1971-72

13-12

6-8

Duane Channell

2009-10

17-15

7-9

Kris Baumann

1970-71

17-10

2008-09

25-13

9-7

Kris Baumann

1969-70

10-15

5-5

Duane Channell

2007-08

20-11

8-8

Kris Baumann

1968-69

7-17

0-10

Duane Channell

2006-07

10-21

9-7

Kris Baumann

1967-68

7-16

2005-06

17-13

6-10

Brian Marso

1966-67

8-15

2-8

Dale Meadors

2004-05

23-10

13-3

Ryan Swanson

1965-66

1-24

0-11

Dale Meadors

2003-04

23-9

11-5

Ryan Swanson

1964-65

7-17

Dale Meadors

2002-03

16-15

5-11

Earl Diddle

1963-64

16-11

Dale Meadors

8-8

Jeremy Cox

1962-63

13-12

Jeremy Cox

1961-62

16-9

Jeremy Cox

1960-61

12-10

Jeremy Cox

1959-60

16-10

6-4

Dale Roark

2001-02

21-11

2000-01

25-6

1999-00

24-8

1998-99

24-10

7-5

Duane Channell

Dale Meadors

Dale Meadors 3-7

Dale Roark Dale Roark

1997-98

16-15

6-5

Brad Ball

1958-59

12-7

5-5

Don Talley

1996-97

21-12

8-7

Kent Davidson

1959-60

16-10

6-4

Don Talley

1995-96

12-18

2-10

Kent Davidson

1958-59

12-7

5-5

Don Talley

1994-95

23-11

8-5

Kent Davidson

1957-58

10-13

3-7

Don Talley

1993-94

20-14

Kent Davidson

1956-57

11-12

3-6

Don Talley

1992-93

8-22

0-12

Kent Davidson

1955-56

14-11

5-6

Don Talley

1991-92

25-6

8-4

Jim Carey

1954-55

17-9

5-5

Don Talley

1990-91

23-9

9-3

Jim Carey

1989-90

22-8

Jim Carey

1988-89

24-10

Jim Carey 7-5

Jim Carey

1987-88

23-7

1986-87

25-8

1985-86

15-13

4-8

Jim Carey

1984-85

18-12

7-5

Jim Carey

1983-84

16-14

4-8

Jim Carey

1982-83

20-11

Jim Carey

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B A S K E T B A L L

R E C O R D S

INDIVIDUAL Most points scored in a game........................................................................................................................... 41-Pietra Gay (1994) Most points scored in a season....................................................................................................... 709-Jasmine Irving (2002-2003) Best Season scoring average.................................................................................................................... 25.2-Pietra Gay (1993-94) Most points scored in career......................................................................................................... 1,183 -Tamara Jones (2011-2013) Most rebounds in a game...............................................................................................................21-Briana Loadholt (2007-2008) Highest rebound average in a season...................................................................................14.2-Sharniece Saunders (2006-2007) Most field goals attempted in a game....................................................................................................29-Pietra Gay (1993-1994) Most field goals made in a game................................................................... 13-Pietra Gay (1993-94 & Chareka Terry (2002-2003) Most field goals attempted in a season.......................................................................................... 542-Chareka Terry (2002-2003) Most field goals made in a season................................................................................................... 271-Chareka Terry (2002-2003) Highest field goal percentage in a season.............................................................................55.6-Marisela Rodriguez (2009-2010) Most field goals attempted in a career..............................................................................................872-Tamar Jones (2011-2013) Most field goals made in a career.....................................................................................................433-Tamara Jones (2011-2013) Highest field goal percentage in a career.......................................................................................50%-Tamara Jones (2011-2013) Most free throws made in a game...............................................................................................................17-Pietra Gay (1994-95) Most free throws attempted in a season....................................................................................... 240-Jasmine Irving (2002-2003) Most free throws made in a season............................................................................................... 179 -Jasmine Irving (2002-2003) Highest free throw percentage in a season..................................................................................... 85%-Kelly Kramer (2001-2002) Most free throws attempted in a career..........................................................................................351-Tamara Jones (2011-2013) Most free throws made in a career...................................................................................................264-Tamara Jones (2011-2013) Most 3s made in a game............................................................................................................................9-Kavita Akula (12/10/17) Most 3s made in a season................................................................................................................... 85-Katie Novack (2008-2009) Most 3s made in a career.................................................................................................................164-Marci Johnson (1999-2001) Most assists in a game.............................................................................................................................12-Caritas Henry (1994-95) Best 3pt% in a season....................................................................................................................39.6%-Katie Novack (2008-2009) Highest assist average in a season........................................................................................................8.1-Caritas Henry (1994-95) Most assists in a career..........................................................................................................................198-Krystle Jim (2001-2003) Most steals in a game..............................................................................................................................10-Krystle Jim (2002-2003) Most steals in a career...................................................................................................................... 156-Chareka Terry (2001-2003) Best free throw percentage in a career...........................................................................................75.2-Tamara Jones (2011-2013)

TEAM

Most points scored in a game..................................................................................................................117 vs. Lamar (2014-2015) Most points allowed in a game................................................................................................................... 112 vs. Cowley(12/7/09) Fewest points scored in a game........................................................................................................ 29 vs. Hutchinson (2006-2007) Fewest points allowed in a game.......................................................................................26 vs. Oklahoma Baptist JV (2012-2013) Highest scoring average in a season..................................................................................................................... 77.2 (2002-2003) Fewest points per game allowed in a season....................................................................................................... 54.2 (2012-2013) Most points allowed in a season............................................................................................................................. 2,346 (1999-00) Most rebounds in a game..........................................................................................................................68 vs. Lamar (2007-2008) Highest rebound average in a season................................................................................................................... 44.2 (2012-2013) Most assists in a game......................................................................... 29 vs. Southern Nazarene (2003-2004) and Bethel (12/4/19) Most assists in a season.......................................................................................................................................... 595 (2002-2003) Highest field goal percentage in a game.....................................................................63.9% vs. Oklahoma Baptist JV (2012-2013) Highest field goal percentage for a season.......................................................................................................... 41.6 (2012-2013) Most field goals made in a season........................................................................................................................1,047 (2002-2003) Most free throws attempted in a game....................................................................................... 51 vs. Independence (2000-2001) Most free throws made in a game........................................................................................................ 35 vs. Coffeyville (12/11/19) Most free throws attempted in a season............................................................................................................... 929 (2002-2003) Most free throws made in a season........................................................................................................................ 627 (2002-2003) Highest free throw percentage in a season.......................................................................................................... 69% (2004-2005) Most 3s made in a season....................................................................................................................................... 213 (2002-2003) Most 3s made in one game.................................................................................................................... 14 vs. Midland (2012-2013)

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B A S K E T B A L L

R E C O R D S

TEAM CONTINUED Highest 3-point percentage in a game......................................................................................77.8-14-18 vs. Seward (2008-2009) Highest 3-point percentage in a season...............................................................................................................35.1 (2000-20010 Most 3s attempted in a game................................................................................................................ 34 vs. Midland (2012-2013) Fewest turnovers in a game...........................................................................................................................7 vs. Pratt (2002-2003) Fewest turnovers in a season.................................................................................................................................. 510 (2004-2005) Most steals in a game............................................................................................27 vs. Bethany (2012-2013) and Bethel (12/2/19) Most steals in a season............................................................................................................................................ 448 (2002-2003)

COACHING RECORDS Years

Coach

Wins

Losses

2021 2019-2020

Antwain Scales

Omega Tandy

2019-2020

Greg McVey

2019-2020

Mike “Scoop” Harding

2017-2019

Chy Mitchell

2013-2017

Nick Salazar

2009-2013

Alaura Sharp

2006-2009

Jake Ripple

1999-2006

Bobby Brasel

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136

1996-1998

Ed Kozol

1994-1995

Kevin Cook

1992-1993

Joe Lay

1989-1991

John Armstrong

1987-1988

Kim Price

1982-1986

Wes Bartlett

1981

Dana Albright

1978-1980

Gloria Lattimer

1977

Debbie Bray

1973-1976

Betty Jo Johns

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T I C K E T I N G

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THE COLLEGE The President...........................................108 Director of Athletics...............................109 VP For Student Services.......................110 Radio/Streaming.....................................111

C O L L E G E

P R E S I D E N T

dr. ryan ruda

7TH PRESIDENT, GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

he board of trustees unanimously approved, on Feb. 12, 2019, Dr. Ryan Ruda as the seventh President of Garden City Community College.

Before taking on the lead roll, Ruda served as the interim President since the summer of 2018. Dr. Ruda has been a part of Garden City Community College for more than two decades, most recently serving as the vice president of instruction and student services. He began his tenure as a counselor before being named Director of Counseling in 2003. From there, Dr. Ruda held numerous leadership roles on campus including Athletic Director. Dr. Ruda is also very active in our Southwest Kansas community, where he volunteers on the United School District 363 Holcomb school board and the Board of the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce. He participates in the Garden City Rotary Club and sits as an exofficio member of the Garden City Community College Endowment Association Board. Dr. Ruda completed his Doctorate in Community College Leadership through the Rouche Graduate Center at National American University in 2018. He also earned a Master of Science in Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, both at Fort Hays State University.

Dr. Ruda and his wife, Amanda, have three daughters in middle and high school—Madi, Nicole, and Malia, all of whom attend school in Holcomb. When Dr. Ruda entered the Presidential role at Garden City Community College, he brought with him a renewed focus on student-centered and value driven decision making at the faculty, staff, and administrative levels. Dr. Ruda himself exemplifies the “BroncBUSTER” values, as they are called on campus. He is a servant leader, is a very relatable individual, and his passion for student success permeates the entire campus at GCCC.

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A T H L E T I C

D I R E C T O R

MIKE PILOSOF

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

ike Pilosof begins his first year as the Director of Athletics at Garden City Community College.

Previously, he served as both the sports information director and assistant athletic director, a position he held since 2016.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Pilosof grew up in Las Vegas, NV. He graduated from Bonanza High School before receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007.

Pilosof was recognized by both the Oklahoma and Kansas Association of Broadcasters numerous times for excellence in play-by-play, sportscast and newscasts. In 2020, Pilosof started his own production company, Pilosof Films, which specializes in commercial, sports, and wedding cinematography. In addition, he will graduate with a Master’s of Education in Sport Management from the University of Kansas in May. His wife, Amber, is a registered nurse at Siena Medical Clinic and works in the college health department. Together, they have four children: Ryan (16), Gavin (16), Connor (14), and Benjamin (12).

After school, he began his play-by-play career at K-101 Radio in Woodward, OK. There, he worked as the news and sports director for a two-station cluster. In 2012, he took a job as the assistant news and sports director for Wright Wradio in Weatherford, OK where he called games for Southwestern Oklahoma State. A year later, he was hired as the sports director at the Western Kansas Broadcast Center in Garden City. For the past nine years, Pilosof has served as the radio play-by-play voice for Garden City Community College football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball. From 2013-2018, he called games for Garden City High School.

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V P

S T U D E N T

S E R V I C E S / A T H L E T I C S

COLIN LAMB

V.P STUDENT SERVICES AND ATHLETICS

olin Lamb has been a staple at Garden City Community College for nearly 20 years.

Lamb’s hard work and commitment to Garden City Community College and its students allowed him to move up into multiple administrative roles throughout his career. He played a key roll in the success of the 2016 National Championship and 2018 National Runner-up teams, as well the hiring of Head Coach Tom Minnick, who took Arizona Western to the National Championship Game three different times. Lamb earned an Associate’s of Arts Degree from Garden City Community College and transferred to Washburn University where he earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. Lamb serves on various committees at GCCC, and has earned numerous awards over the past 19 years. He has overseen and helped write two TRIO/SSS grants through the Department of Educationtotaling more than $2 million. Some of his committee appointments include: the Academic Review Committee, Behavioral and Discipline Committee, and the Security and Safety Committee.

Lamb was born and raised in Garden City, KS. He is married to Winsom Lamb and has two sons, Kyler (20) and Isaac (16). Lamb’s son, Kyler, was an all-state basketball player at Garden City High School, earning a scholarship to play for the Broncbusters this season. His wife, Winsom, is a social-science instructor at Garden City Community College, and their youngest son, Isaac, plays football and basketball at Garden City High School.

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R A D I O / S T R E A M I N G

After graduation, he worked in Woodward, Okla. for five years and Weatherford Okla. for one. In 2013, he was hired as the sports director at the Western Kansas Broadcast Center in Garden City. Then in 2016, he began working as the part-time sports information director at Garden City Community College.

BRONCBUSTER RADIO BROADCASTS All Garden City radio broadcasts, home and away, with Mike Pilosof calling the play-by-play and John Ford providing color analysis, can be heard locally and exclusively in Garden City on 99.9 The Rock. The station has been the flagship for the Broncbusters since 2015.

His wife Amber is a registered nurse at Siena Medical Center in Garden City. They have four children: Ryan (16), Gavin (16), Connor (13) and Benjamin (11).

Garden City games can be heard on many different platforms. If you want to listen on your computer, you can log on to gobroncbusters.com, go to the football page and click on audio. You can also go directly to westernkansasnews.com/kwkr. On your mobile device, you can download the free 999 app from the apple app store or Google play on Android. In addition, you can download the free TuneIn app and search for KWKR. Game Broadcasts All broadcasts of Broncbuster basketball begin 15 minutes prior to tip with the pregame show. The segment includes interviews with both

John Ford has been a fixture in Garden City since 1982. He began his coaching career at the same time, partnering up with Bill Wilson to launch the Garden City High School baseball program. From there, Ford went on to coach basketball before starting the softball program at the high school in 1994. He won 239 games in 19 seasons including four regional titles and two conference championships. The field at Tangeman Sports Complex is named in his honor. John has also served as the public address announcer for the high school since 1996 and began calling college games in 2015. John and his wife Sharon have four kids: J.J. (33)-was a starting tight end for Garden City from 2005-2006 and an academic All-American... Katie (31), Kelli (27) and Leslie (25).

BRONCBUSTER VIDEO STREAMING Mike Pilosof Play-by-Play

All home basketball games are streamed on the Broncbusters you tube channel. Just log on to gobroncbusters.com and scroll down to the YouTube section on the home page.

John Ford Color Analyst

coaches, players and a game recap from the week before. The Domino’s postgame report follows with full-game highlights, coaches and player interviews as well as a full-game recap. Game Archives All basketball games are archived. To listen to any past games, you can log on to gobroncbusters.com, go to the basketball page and click on audio at the end of each broadcast. You can also go directly to westernkansasnews.com/gccc-sports-streaming. All archived audio broadcasts are commercial free and can be listened to on your computer or mobile device. Broncbuster Coach’s Show Hear from both coaches and certain players each Thursday night during the Broncbuster Coach’s Show at Old Chicago in Garden City. The show airs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. exclusively on 99.9 FM and is hosted by C.D. DeSalvo. About the broadcasters Mike Pilosof has served as the radio voice of the Broncbusters for the past eight seasons. Before that, he was the voice of both the college and the high school before moving into his new full-time roll as sports information director at Garden City Community College. Mike graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies in 2007.

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Articles inside

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Assistant Athletic Director

Director of Athletics

The President

Player profiles

Player profiles

Antwain Scales

Daley Handy

Antwain Scales

2021 Season Preview

Women’s Schedule

2021-22 Season Preview

Bill Morosco