Men's Basketball Media Guide 2009-2010 by Gordon College

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2009 Men’s Basketball www.gordon.edu/athletics

table of contents

gordon college quick facts

The Bennett Center...................................... 2 Coaching Staff................................................ 4 Season Preview.............................................. 7 Rosters.............................................................. 8 Player Profiles............................................... 10 Brady Bajema......................................12 Aaron Trigg......................................... 14 Ben Gaskill............................................16 Greg Walker.........................................18 Jeff Derr.............................................. 20 Tim MacDonnell.................................22

Location: Wenham, Massachusetts Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 1,600 President: Dr. R. Judson Carlberg Provost: Mark Sargent Nickname: Fighting Scots Colors: Cyan, Navy, White Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division III Athletic Director: Jon Tymann Sports Information Director: Matt Moran SID’s Phone number: 978 867 4400

Austin Bentson..................................24 Ben Drake............................................26 JT Himmelstein..................................27 Jon Himottu........................................28 Jordan Kelly....................................... 30 Garrett Harden....................................31 Adam Herod.......................................32 Stephen Herod...................................33 David Dempsey................................ 34 David Hammer.................................. 34 Jordan Logan.................................... 34 Luke Perkins.......................................35 Scott Nelson.......................................35 2008–2009 Season Review....................36 Records...........................................................37 Missions Trip: Argentina.......................... 43 Campus Tour................................................ 46 Advertisements........................................... 50

Fax: 978 867 4080 Athletics Secretary: Robyn Kefalas Website: www.gordon.edu/athletics Head Athletic Trainer: Tom Faulds Assistant Athletic Trainer: Meg O’Brien

See back cover for 2009–2010 schedule

credits The 2009–2010 Gordon College Men’s Basketball Media Guide was written by Keith Krass. Team headshots courtesy of Kristin Bollier. Additional photos provided by Game Winning Shots and Glenn Feingerts.

men’s basketball Head Coach: Tod Murphy Phone: 978 867 4327 Email: tod.murphy@gordon.edu Alma Mater: UC-Irvine ’86 Year with Gordon: First Assitant Coach: Philip Whitley Email: philip.whitley@gordon.edu Alma Mater: Gordon College ’01 Assistant Coach: Keith Krass Phone: 978 857 4115 Email: keith.krass@gordon.edu Alma Mater: Gordon College ’08

press information Members of the media and opposing scouts are advised to contact the Gordon College Sports Information Office at least 48 hours prior to any given game date. Members of the media are given preference to any available work space; however, work space is limited. Telephone lines are available immediately following each game in the Sports Information Office located on the second floor of the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center. 1

The Bennett Center The Fighting Scots call the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center home. Built in 1996, the 72,000-square-foot facility is home to the men’s and women’s basketball teams, the men’s and women’s swim teams, the Athletic Department offices, locker rooms, classrooms, the athletic training facilities, as well as the La Vida Center for Outdoor Education rock wall. The facility is also home to the Recreation Department’s fitness and wellness center, equipped with free and Nautilus weights, along with cardio equipment, physio balls, and three televisions. The 1,500-seat gymnasium is one of the loudest basketball facilities in The Commonwealth Coast Conference. The men’s basketball program broadcasts each home game via the Internet, offering both audio and video. The Fighting Scots men’s basketball program has enjoyed much success in the Bennett Center, boasting an .833 winning percentage in the past eight seasons in the building and a .862 winning percentage against conference opponents.

Home Court Advantage Year-by-year record in the Bennett Center

Year Overall

TCCC

2001–02

9-3

4-1

2002–03

11-3

7-1

2003–04

8-2

7-1

2004–05

10-4

5-2

2005–06

12-1

8-0

2006–07

13-3

8-0

2007–08

14-1

8-0

2008–09

8-4

3-3

TOTALS

85-21 (.833%)

50-8 (.862%)

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2009–2010 coaching staff

Tod Murphy head coach first year at Gordon Tod Murphy was hired as the 33rd head coach of the Gordon College Men’s Basketball team in June 2009. Murphy joins the Scots after previous stints as an NCAA Division I assistant coach at both the University of California-Irvine (six seasons) and the University of California-Riverside (two seasons). At UC-Irvine Murphy was the top assistant. His responsibilities included director of recruiting, offensive coordinator and principal scout. Prior to becoming a coach, Murphy experienced a storied career as a player. He still ranks second all-time at UC-Irvine in both career scoring (1,778 points) and rebounding (837 boards). As a senior he earned Honorable Mention All-American honors from the Associated Press. He was inducted into UCIrvine’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. After graduating with a degree in economics, Murphy led the Albany Patroons to the Continental Basketball Association title and was selected Most Valuable Player of the playoffs. He then played forward on the first Minnesota Timberwolves club in 1989, winning the team’s Defensive Player of the Year Award and leading the NBA in fewest turnovers per minute. Over Murphy’s four years in the NBA he completed stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons. Following his NBA days Murphy played for several top international clubs, including teams in Italy, Greece, Spain and Japan.

Murphy and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters: Annie, Lacey and Kylie. His brother, Tim, is an assistant coach at Cal Poly. Education: B.A., University of California-Irvine, Economics (1986) Years of Coaching Experience: 11

experience Head Coach

Gordon College

1 Season

Assistant Coach

UC-Irvine

6 Seasons

Assistant Coach

UC-Riverside

2 Seasons

Head Coach

Capistrano Valley High School Freshman Team

2 Seasons

Assistant Coach

Capistrano Valley High School Varsity Team

1 Season

Volunteer Assistant

UC-Irvine

1 Season

2009–2010 coaching staff

Philip Whiltey assistant coach second season at Gordon

Second-year assistant coach Phil Whitley grew up in Amesbury, Massachusetts, and graduated from Gordon College in 2001 with a B.S. in elementary education and psychology. He has been teaching fourth grade for the past seven years—two years in Hamilton-Wenham, and the last five years as fourth grade teacher and head boys basketball coach at Covenant Christian Academy in West Peabody, Massachusetts. His record overall for those four years is 43-13. He has also coached AAU teams for the past two seasons with a record of 32-3. Coach Whitley and his wife, Lissa, have two sons: Josiah and Samuel.

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Keith Krass assistant coach second season at Gordon

Krass is a 2008 Gordon College graduate and a four-year player for the Fighting Scots. Krass was a cocaptain for the Fighting Scots as a senior and helped lead the squad to an 18-9 record and berth in The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) Tournament Semifinals. Krass was on the only Fighting Scots men’s hoops team to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament in the 2005–06 season. He also coached the 2008–2009 Gordon team on their two-week international trip to Argentina in May 2009. In addition to his role on the basketball team, Krass also works in the Center for Christian Studies at Gordon as the assistant program director.

2009–2010 season preview The 2009–2010 edition

Completing the senior class are guards Tim MacDonnell (Jericho,

of the Fighting Scots

VT) and Ben Drake (Blooming Glen, PA). MacDonnell appeared in

will display many

all 27 games in ’08–’09, starting in 10. MacDonnell led the team in

familiar faces as the

charges drawn and gives the Scots another viable option at the

team returns all but

guard position. Drake saw limited action in the ’08–’09 season,

one player from their

appearing in nine games and averaging 1.8 points per contest.

20-7 campaign last year. However, Gordon will be adding several highly touted incoming freshmen, two transfers, and perhaps the biggest change from the previous regime, new head coach Tod Murphy. Coach Murphy joins the club after spending the previous eight seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant coach; first at the University of California-Riverside for two years, then as the head assistant at the University of California-Irvine. Prior to entering the coaching ranks, Murphy enjoyed a very successful playing career in which he was an Honorable Mention All-American at UC-Irvine and a member of the Timberwolves, Rockets, Pistons and Clippers of the NBA. Following his days in the NBA, Murphy played professionally in Italy, Greece, Spain and Japan.

The Scots will rely heavily on juniors Greg Walker (Uxbridge, MA) and Austin Bentson (Branchville, NJ), who both look to build on very successful sophomore seasons. Walker started all but one game for the Scots and was third on the team in points (13.3) and second in rebounds (5.4). Walker was also named to the TCCC All-Academic Team. Bentson appeared in all 27 contests last year, starting 20 times. Bentson averaged 4.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game last season and was arguably the Scots best player during the team’s two-week missions trip to Argentina last May. The biggest obstacle for the ’08–’09 Fighting Scots was a lack of depth as only seven players averaged more than 10 minutes per game. This issue will be answered by a more seasoned group of sophomores, two transfers and a very strong incoming freshman class. Leading the way are sophomores Jon Himottu (Sterling, MA) and Jordan Kelly (Braintree, MA). At 6'9" and 6'8" respectively, Himottu and Kelly look to bolster an already strong front line. Himottu appeared in 20 games as a freshman, and after

Murphy inherits a team poised for a historical season, in large

a strong off-season appears poised to contribute significantly

part due to the leadership of the six seniors on the roster. Aaron

more as a sophomore. In nine games Kelly averaged 1.3 points

Trigg (Overland Park, KS) and Brady Bajema (Whitinsville,

and one rebound per game but was slowed for most of the

MA) comprise a backcourt that was widely believed to be the

season by illness. The guard position is equally well represented

strongest in The Commonwealth Coast Conference last season.

by Garrett Harden (Webster, MA) and JT Himmelstein (Glendale,

Trigg enters his senior season after having one of the most

AZ). Harden, a sharp shooter from the perimeter, appeared in

decorated individual seasons in Scots history. As a junior Trigg

16 games last year. After an injury-plagued freshman season, a

led the team with an 18.2 ppg average; was named All-TCCC

healthy Himmelstein will compete for minutes at the onset of the

First Team, TCCC All-Academic Team, D3Hoops.com Northeast

season. Brothers Adam and Stephen Herod (Manchester, NH)

All-Region Third Team; and reached the 1,000 career points

add further depth to the roster.

plateau. Bajema completes the backcourt looking to build on a very successful junior year in which he led the team in assists (4.64 pg) and free-throw percentage (89%) while also setting a new single season record for three-point field goal percentage (.495%), a mark which also led the TCCC. Bajema was named AllTCCC Second Team. The frontcourt will feature seniors Ben Gaskill (Columbus, OH) and Jeff Derr (Barrington, IL). Gaskill has continued to improve every season while at Gordon and last year proved invaluable

The 2009–2010 edition of the Fighting Scots will be rounded out by one of the strongest crops of incoming freshmen and transfers in recent memory. This group includes David Dempsey (Wallingford, CT), David Hammer (Santa Monica, CA), Scott Nelson (Oakhurst, NJ), Jordan Logan (Marietta, GA) and Luke Perkins (Wilmington, DE). The Scots open up the 2009–2010 season on November 18 against Husson College.

as he led the TCCC in field goal percentage (.610) and the team in rebounds (7.7 pg). His biggest asset, however, was his unique combination of size (6'9") and athleticism, which allowed Gaskill to defend all five positions on the floor. After starting the season slowed by an injury, Derr looks to build on his late season success. At 6'8" Derr possesses a wide array of post moves but also the ability to stretch the defense as evident by his career 40% threepoint field goal percentage.

2009â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2010 roster no

PLAYER

YEAR

POS

Ht.

HOMETOWN

JT Himmelstein

Sophomore

6'0"

GLENDALE, AZ

Jordan Logan

Freshman

6'2"

marietta, ga

Ben Gaskill

Senior

6'9"

COLUMBUS, OH

Brady Bajema

Senior

6'3"

WHITINSVILLE, MA

Aaron Trigg

Senior

6'1"

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Ben Drake

Senior

6'2"

blooming glen, pa

Garrett Harden

Sophomore

6'2"

webster, ma

Greg Walker

Junior

6'7"

uxbridge, ma

David Hammer

Freshman

6'5"

santa monica, ca

Austin Bentson

Junior

6'3"

branchville, nj

Adam Herod

Sophomore

6'2"

manchester, nh

Scott Nelson

Freshman

6'0"

oakhurst, nj

Stephen Herod

Sophomore

6'2"

manchester, nh

Luke Perkins

Freshman

6'4"

wilmington, de

David Dempsey

Freshman

6'5"

wallingford, ct

Jeff Derr

Senior

6'8"

barrington, il

Tim MacDonnell

Senior

6'2"

jericho, vt

Jordan Kelly

Sophomore

6'7"

braintree, ma

Jon Himottu

Sophomore

6'9"

sterling, ma

roster breakdown by state massachusetts (5) brady bajema garrett harden jon himottu jordan kelly greg walker

connecticut (1)

ohio (1)

david dempsey

ben gaskill

pennsylvania (1)

delaware (1)

ben drake

luke perkins

new hampshire (2) adam herod stephen herod

georgia (1) new jersey (2)

vermont (1) jordan logan

tim macdonnell

austin bentson scott nelson

illinois (1)

arizona (1)

jeff derr

jt himmelstein

california (1)

kansas (1) david hammer

13 states represented

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aaron trigg

roster breakdown by class seniors (6)

juniors (2) ben gaskill tim macdonnell aaron trigg

brady bajema jeff derr ben drake

austin bentson greg walker

sophomores (6)

freshmen (5) jt himmelstein jon himottu jordan kelly

garrett harden adam herod stephen herod

david dempsey david hammer jordan logan

scott nelson luke perkins

roster breakdown by height

6'0"

6'1"

6'2"

6'3"

6'4"

6'5"

6'7"

6'8"

6'9"

roster breakdown by position

GUARDS (13)

jt himmelstein

jordan logan

brady bajema

scott nelson

aaron trigg

stephen herod luke perkins

austin bentson adam herod

ben drake

garrett harden

33 TIM MacDONNELL

david hammer

centers (3) 3

forwards (3)

ben gaskill

13 greg walker

jeff derr

jon himottu

34 jordan kelly

david dempsey

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player profiles B A JEM A

DR A K E

Brady Bajema

Aaron Trigg

G A S K IL L

Ben Gaskill

WALKER

Greg Walker

T RIG G

DERR

M A C D O NN E L L

BE N T S O N

Ben Drake

DEM P S E Y

David Dempsey

David Hammer

HIM O T T U

Jon Himottu

H A MM ER

KELLY

Jordan Kelly

L OG AN

H IM M E L S T E I N

P ERK IN S

Luke Perkins

NE L S O N

Scott Nelson

JT Himmelstein

H A R DEN

Garrett Harden

HE R O D

Adam Herod

Jeff Derr

Tim MacDonnell

Austin Bentson

HE R O D

Jordan Logan

Stephen Herod

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brady bajema

B A JEM A

guard | senior | 6'3" | whitinsville, ma | hS: whitinsville christian

B A JEM A

With career percentages of 48% from the three-point line, 83% from the freethrow line and 51% overall from the field, Brady Bajema is already considered one of the best shooters to ever wear a Gordon jersey. In addition to setting a new school record for three-point percentage in a single season (.495), Bajema has also emerged as the team’s primary ball handler and best perimeter defender and looks to build on a junior year in which he set career highs in points, assists, rebounds and minutes played. Bajema has 42 career starts, is only 250 points short of 1,000 career points, and over his career he as compiled an assist to turnover ratio of 1.77. As a junior (2008–2009): Voted a cocaptain by his teammates, Bajema enjoyed a very successful junior season which saw him set career highs in point per game (14.2), assists (209), rebounds (63) and free-throw percentage (89%). He was tenth in the conference in scoring, third in assist to turnover ratio, fifth in minutes played, fourth in field goal percentage, third in assists, and led the league in three-point field goal percentage. In a win against Nichols

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B A JEM A

brady on the court

FORWARDS

College on February 7, Bajema set career highs with 37 points going 9-13 from the perimeter, and in assists with nine. On November 19 Bajema played 44 out of a possible 45 minutes against MIT in an overtime victory for the Scots. He also hit a career high 15 free throws against Bates on February 12, which helped Gordon defeat the Bobcats for the first time in school history. Bajema scored in double-digits 15 times and was named TCCC Second Team and to the Gordon Invitational All-Tournament Team. As a sophomore (2007–2008): Played in 26 games for the Scots, starting 17 times. Bajema averaged 9.5 points per game and 2.3 assists. Bajema was second in the conference in three-point field goal percentage at .439 and had 70 assists. In a win against #19 ranked Plattsburgh State on January 4, Bajema didn’t miss a shot shooting 7-7 from the field 2-2 from the perimeter and 2-2 from the freethrow line for 18 points. The next night against Union College, Bajema’s 10 points helped the team win the Sig Makofski Tournament, and after the game he was named to the All-Tournament Team. In a win against Curry College on January 26, Bajema hit a three pointer on four

straight possessions and finished the game 5-5 from beyond the arc. As a freshman (2006-2007): Played in 25 games for the Scots averaging 17.8 minutes per game. Bajema averaged 5.9 points per game and led the team in three-point field goal percentage by shooting a sizzling .568 on 95 attempts. In a win against Curry on February 3, Bajema had 12 points, five assists and three steals. His first career start came against Colby-Sawyer College on February 10, 2007. Against the Chargers, Bajema played 30 minutes and contributed 11 points. Before Gordon: Attended Whitinsville Christian School, where he was a part of the 2004–2005 Division III State Champion Team. In 2005 he was named to the DVC All-Conference Team, and in 2006 he was the DVC Player of the Year, 2006 Worcester Telegram and Gazette First Team All-Star, 2006 Milford Daily News First Team All-Star and Whitinsville Christian Male Athlete of the Year. Personal: He is the son of Jeff and Pam Bajema and in the spring of 2010 will receive his degree in business.

brady bajema - game-by-game log OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

1-3

0-1

4-4

6-10

4-7

2-3

Eastern Nazarene MIT

career stats

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Oneonta State

6-7

0-1

0-0

William Paterson

6-7

5-5

4-4

Husson

6-12

1-5

2-2

Endicott

2-8

2-7

0-0

Salem State

5-10

0-2

4-6

Wheelock

4-5

2-2

4-4

Northwestern

2-6

1-3

2-3

Crown

DID NOT PLAY

Wentworth

DID NOT PLAY

Anna Maria

DID NOT PLAY

Eastern Nazarene

4-8

3-6

2-2

Roger Williams

2-10

0-4

0-1

Curry

2-7

1-3

4-4

Newbury

7-9

3-5

2-2

New England College

4-7

4-6

4-5

Endicott

4-10

3-6

5-6

1-4

1-3

0-0

Nichols

11-18

9-13

6-8

Colby-Sawyer

4-4

3-3

1-2

Bates

2-6

1-3

15-16

Regis

highlights

OFF

Western New England

4-8

1-3

0-0

University of New England

5-11

1-4

8-8

Salve Regina

3-6

2-5

7-7

Roger Williams

1-6

0-1

0-0

Colby-Sawyer

9-13

4-6

2-2

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

06-07

25-1

54-95

.568

26-48

.542

14-20

.700

1.8

148

5.9

07-08

26-17

81-173

.468

50-114

.439

36-46

.783

2.0

248

9.5

08-09

25-24

107-203

.527

54-109

.495

86-97

.887

2.5

116

354

14.2

Career

76-42

242-471

.521

43-271

.492

136-163

.790

128

161

2.1

209

118

750

9.9

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Nichols (Feb 7, 2009)

3FG

Nichols (Feb 7, 2009)

Rebounds

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

3FGA

Nichols (Feb 7, 2009)

Assists

Nichols (Feb 7, 2009)

Bates (Feb 12, 2009)

Steals

Multiple Dates

FTA

Bates (Feb 12, 2009)

Field Goals

Nichols (Feb 7, 2009)

Blocks

Multiple Dates

Field Goals Attempted

Nichols (Feb 7, 2009)

Minutes

MIT (Nov 19, 2008)

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aaron trigg guard | senior | 6'2" | overland park, ks | hS: blue valley west

T RIG G

aaron on the court

FORWARDS

Senior guard Aaron Trigg has been an impact player at Gordon College since he stepped foot on campus his freshman year. He enters his senior campaign after one of the most successful junior years in Gordon College history, highlighted by being named to the D3hoops.com All-Region Team. Trigg has played both backcourt positions and solidified his reputation as a clutch performer with game winning shots against Endicott College on December 4 and against Roger Williams University in the first round of the TCCC playoffs on February 24. In his career Trigg has started 70 of the 81 games he has played in and has a career average of 13.5 points per game.

career point total, and with 1,093 career points is currently 14th on the all-time list. Trigg scored double figures in 25 of the 27 games, scoring over 20 points eight times. He was named First Team All-TCCC, MVP of the Gordon College Tip-Off Tournament, was a part of the D3Hoops.com National Team of the Week and D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region, All-Academic Team for the TCCC, 2008–2009 Gordon College Male Athlete of the Year and through the course of the season was selected TCCC Player of the Week three times. Trigg was third in the conference in scoring average, fifth in assists and seventh in three-point field goals made.

As a junior (2008–2009): As a cocaptain, played in and started all 27 games for the Scots. He led the team in scoring, averaging 18.2 points per contest, total assists (117) and minutes played. Trigg netted a season high 30 points against MIT, dished out a career high 12 assists against conference opponent Wentworth and tied a career best with eight rebounds against ColbySawyer College on February 10. Also on February 10 Trigg eclipsed the 1,000

As a sophomore (2007–2008): Trigg started all 27 games for the Scots and led the team in scoring by averaging 16.1 points per game. Trigg set career bests in points with 32 against Wentworth on January 12 and rebounds with eight against Roger Williams University on January 23. On January 5 Trigg set a new Gordon single game record with five steals against Union College. He was named Second Team All-TCCC, MVP of the Union College Sig Makofski

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Tournament and was selected TCCC Player of the Week twice. As a freshman (2006–2007): Trigg appeared in all 27 games for the Scots, starting in 16. He was named TCCC Rookie of the Week for the week ending January 7 and scored a season high 20 points in an overtime win against Northwestern College. Trigg averaged 6.1 points a game and shot 82% from the free-throw line. Before Gordon: A three-sport stand out at Blue Valley West High School in basketball, football and track, Trigg was name Kansas High School Male Athlete of the Year by the KC Sports Commission and Kansas City Star Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. He holds various records in all three of the sports he participated in. Personal: Aaron is majoring in business administration and finance with a minor in prelaw. He is the president of the TCCC Student Athlete Advisory Committee and an active member/ leader of Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Gordon’s campus. He is the son of Tom and Julie Trigg.

aaron trigg - game-by-game log

highlights

career stats

OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Eastern Nazarene

7-18

1-6

1-2

MIT

8-17

6-9

8-8

Oneonta State

3-14

2-4

7-8

William Paterson

7-13

2-5

3-4

Husson

9-19

2-6

1-1

Endicott

8-15

1-5

7-9

Salem State

7-14

4-9

5-6

Wheelock

7-12

4-5

0-1

Northwestern

7-16

2-6

3-3

Crown

10-14

4-7

0-1

Wentworth

6-15

1-3

11-14

Anna Maria

12-17

5-6

0-0

Eastern Nazarene

8-12

5-6

0-1

Roger Williams

6-18

2-6

2-3

Curry

5-14

2-6

3-5

Newbury

5-10

4-5

0-0

New England College

6-13

5-8

2-2

Endicott

4-15

1-6

4-5

Regis

3-11

2-6

0-0

Nichols

4-9

1-4

5-10

Colby-Sawyer

5-15

2-7

5-6

Bates

5-17

2-5

5-6

Western New England

4-11

1-5

3-4

University of New England

8-14

3-6

8-8

Salve Regina

3-10

2-5

7-8

Roger Williams

7-17

3-5

0-0

Colby-Sawyer

2-15

0-9

1-1

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

06-07

27-16

62-138

.449

28-78

.359

14-17

.824

2.2

166

6.1

07-08

27-27

147-302

.487

75-172

.436

66-83

.795

110

4.1

435

16.1

08-09

27-27

166-385

.431

69-160

.431

91-116

.784

3.6

117

109

492

18.2

Career

81-70

375-825

.454

172-410

.419

171-216

.791

229

265

3.3

219

215

101

1093

13.5

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Wentworth (Jan 12, 2008)

3FG

Multiple Dates

Rebounds

Multiple Dates

3FGA

ENC (Dec 6, 2007)

Assists

Wentworth (Jan 10, 2009)

Steals

Union (Jan 5, 2008)

FTA

Wentworth (Jan 10, 2009)

Field Goals

Wentworth (Jan 12, 2008)

Blocks

Regis (Jan 10, 2008)

Field Goals Attempted

Multiple Dates

Minutes

Endicott (Dec 4, 2008)

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ben gaskill center | senior | 6'9" | columbus, oh | hS: worthington kilbourne

G A S K IL L

The 2008–2009 season proved to be a breakout year for Benjamin Gaskill as the 6'9" forward/center improved in literally every statistical category. Gaskill’s unique combination of size and athleticism has allowed the Scots to play a variety of lineups, at times even putting Gaskill on the opposing team’s point guard. In addition to his defensive prowess and rebounding ability, the Scots will look to Gaskill more on offense due in large part to his .610 field goal percentage last year. This not only led the team and the conference but also set a new Gordon College record for single season FG%. Gaskill has career averages of 4.6ppg and 4.6 rpg. As a junior (2008–2009): Started all 27 games for the Scots, averaging 7.9 points per game. Gaskill’s 7.7 rebounds per game were best on the team and the fifth highest average in the conference. Gaskill led the conference by shooting .610 from the field, which also set a new school record. Gaskill had recorded two

2009 Men’s Basketball

G A S K IL L

FORWARDS

ben on the court

double-doubles (12 points, 11 rebounds against Northwestern and 15 points, 10 rebounds against ENC. Five times Gaskill collected over 10 rebounds, and on November 22 he scored the gamewinning basket against William Paterson in the championship game of the Gordon Invitational Tournament. Gaskill set single game career marks in points (15), rebounds (15), assists (3) steals (3), minutes (42), field goals attempted and made (7-12) and free-throw attempts (10) and makes (5). As a sophomore (2007–2008): Played 25 games for the Scots, starting on nine different occasions, averaging 14 minutes per contest. Averaged 2.9 points per game and 3.1 rebounds while shooting .508% from the field. In a win against Wheelock on November 20, Gaskill collected his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds while also setting a career high with four block shots. On January 15 Gaskill registered eight points and seven rebounds in just 16 minutes against Anna Maria.

As a freshman (2006–2007): Averaged 6.0 minutes per game, appearing in 14 games. Gaskill collected 21 total rebounds and 16 points, shooting 36.8% from the field. In a win against New England College on January 11, Gaskill pulled down six rebounds. Before Gordon: While at Worthington Kilbourne High School, Gaskill was named Second Team All-Ohio Capital Conference, District 10 All-Star, Columbus Dispatch Agonis Club AllStar and Columbus Dispatch Honorable Mention All-Area. He was also the Ohio Capital Conference Champion and an All-District and Regional Qualifier in the high jump. Personal: He is the son of Charles and Susan Gaskill and this spring will receive his degree in accounting and business administration.

ben gaskill - game-by-game log

highlights

career stats

OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Eastern Nazarene

2-3

0-0

2-4

MIT

6-7

0-0

1-1

Oneonta State

0-1

0-0

2-4

William Paterson

3-6

0-0

5-6

Husson

4-5

0-0

Endicott

1-5

0-0

2-4

Salem State

1-2

0-0

1-4

Wheelock

4-8

0-0

Northwestern

5-7

0-0

Crown

7-12

Wentworth Anna Maria

Blk

Stl

MIN

2-4

0-0

1-1

5-8

0-0

3-4

3-5

0-0

2-4

Eastern Nazarene

3-4

0-0

4-10

Roger Williams

1-3

0-0

Curry

3-4

0-0

1-2

Newbury

1-4

0-0

New England College

1-3

0-0

1-2

Endicott

5-6

0-0

3-3

Regis

2-4

0-0

1-1

Nichols

2-3

0-0

5-6

Colby-Sawyer

4-6

0-0

2-5

Bates

1-4

0-0

2-2

Western New England

4-5

0-0

University of New England

3-7

0-0

1-2

Salve Regina

5-6

0-0

1-4

Roger Williams

6-7

0-0

2-2

Colby-Sawyer

1-1

0-0

2-3

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

06-07

14-0

7-19

.368

0-0

.000

2-2

1.000

1.5

1.1

07-08

25-9

30-59

.508

0-0

.000

13-33

.394

3.1

2.9

08-09

27-27

83-136

.610

0-0

.000

48-82

.585

156

208

7.7

214

7.9

Career

66-36

120-214

.560

0-0

.000

63-117

.538

225

306

4.6

303

4.6

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Multiple Dates

Rebounds

ENC (Jan 17, 2009)

FTA

ENC (Jan 17, 2009)

Assists

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

Blocks

Wheelock (Nov 20, 2008)

Steals

Endicott (Jan 31, 2009)

Minutes

Went. (Jan 10, 2009)

Field Goals

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Field Goals Attempted

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

gordon college fighting scots

greg walker forward | junior | 6'7" | uxbridge, ma | hS: northbridge

WALKER

FORWARDS

greg on the court

Junior Greg Walker returns after a stellar sophomore season in which he improved in literally every statistical category. His PPG jumped from 1.1 to 13.3 and his rebounds from 0.8 to 5.4. A forward with a wide array of post moves and the ability to consistently knock down midrange jump shots, Walker provides the Scots with another formidable frontcourt player. Walker had three double-doubles as a sophomore and against TCCC opponent Regis College poured in 22 points and collected a career high 19 rebounds. Walker has career averages of 9.1 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game. As a sophomore (2008–2009): Walker played in all 27 games, starting in 26. Walker’s first career start came the first

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game of the season against Eastern Nazarene on November 15. Walker poured in 15 points and grabbed four rebounds. He proved this wasn’t a fluke as he followed up the performance with impressive games against Husson on November 25 (23 points, nine rebounds), Wheelock on December 11 (17 points, seven rebounds), Curry on January 24 (22 points, 10 rebounds), Western New England on February 14 (28 points, seven rebounds) and Salve Regina on February 21 (17 points, seven rebounds). For the season Walker tallied 359 points and corralled 146 boards. As a freshman (2007–2008): Saw limited action for the Scots, appearing in 14 games as a reserve. On two separate occasions Walker contributed four

points and three rebounds, the first time against Regis on January 10 and the second time against Anna Maria on January 15. For the season he averaged 1.1 points per game and 0.8 rebounds. Before Gordon: Played for head coach Paul Baker at Northbridge High School in Northbridge, MA. As a senior Walker was a Southern Worcester County League All-Star, a Telegram and Gazette All-Star and was named to the Best of Central Massachusetts All-Star Team. Personal: Greg is the son of Suzanne and Kevin Walker. He is a kinesiology and prephysical therapy major. At the conclusion of his sophomore year he was named to the TCCC All-Academic Team.

greg walker - game-by-game log OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

Eastern Nazarene

6-12

MIT

5-8

Oneonta State

0-0

3-5

0-0

2-4

5-10

0-0

highlights

career

William Paterson

DEF

TOT

0-0

Blk

Stl

MIN

0-1

0-0

Husson

10-14

0-0

3-3

Endicott

7-14

0-0

Salem State

4-11

0-0

4-6

Wheelock

8-15

0-0

1-1

Northwestern

6-13

0-0

2-3

Crown

5-11

0-0

Wentworth

5-9

0-0

3-4

Anna Maria

4-8

0-0

Eastern Nazarene

7-18

0-0

Roger Williams

3-14

0-0

Curry

10-21

0-0

2-4

Newbury

8-16

0-0

New England College

4-6

0-0

4-7

Endicott

8-17

0-0

1-2

Regis

9-16

0-0

4-6

Nichols

5-15

0-1

4-4

Colby-Sawyer

2-6

0-0

2-4

Bates

3-13

0-0

Western New England

12-15

0-0

4-4

University of New England

6-8

0-0

1-2

Salve Regina

6-13

0-0

5-6

Roger Williams

5-13

0-0

2-2

Colby-Sawyer

3-9

0-0

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

07-08

14-0

7-20

.350

0-0

.000

1-2

.500

0.8

1.1

08-09

27-26

156-326

.479

0-0

.000

47-67

.701

146

5.4

359

13.3

Career

41-26

163-346

.471

0-0

.000

48-69

.695

102

157

3.8

374

9.1

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

Salve Regina (Feb 21, 2009)

Rebounds

Regis (Feb 4, 2009)

FTA

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

Assists

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

Blocks

Curry (Jan 24, 2009)

Minutes

Nichols (Jan 7, 2009)

Steals

Multiple Dates

Field Goals

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

Field Goals Attempted

Curry (Jan 24, 2009)

gordon college fighting scots

jeff derr center | senior | 6'8" | barrington, il | hS: barrington

DERR

FORWARDS

jeff on the court

Throughout his career Jeff Derr has provided the Scots with an instant spark off the bench. At 6'8" Derr possesses a skill set that includes a vast repertoire of low post moves and the ability to shoot from the perimeter at a level unique for someone his size. For his career Derr has shot 81% from the free-throw line, 40% from three and 45% from the field. Derr has career averages of 5.0 points per game and 2.6 rebounds per game and enters his senior season in the best shape of his career. As a junior (2008–2009): Played in all 27 games for the Scots, starting one game. Derr’s first career start came on November 21 against Oneonta State. Against the Red Dragons, Derr contributed 13 points and seven boards.

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In a win against Newbury on January 27, Derr turned in arguably his best game as a Scot with a career high 23 points on 4-4 shooting from the three-point line in just 18 minutes. In a December 4 win against conference rival Endicott, Derr collected nine rebounds and netted 12 points. For the season Derr averaged 6.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. As a sophomore (2007–2008): Played in all 27 games for the Scots, and averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game. Derr set a career high with 12 rebounds against Wheelock on November 20 and shot a perfect 8-8 from the free-throw line to go along with 14 points and eight rebounds in a win against Nichols on February 9. On the season Derr made 38 of a possible 40 free throws, good for 95%.

As a freshman (2006–2007): Appeared in 12 games for the Scots. Derr scored seven total points, five of which came from the free-throw line and nine total rebounds. On February 17 Derr grabbed five rebounds and had an assist, block and steal. Before Gordon: At Barrington High School Derr was an All-Mid Suburban League All-Conference player, an AllArea honoree as a senior and an AllGreat Northwest pick his senior year. Personal: Jeff is the son of Rick and Joanne Derr and is double majoring in business administration and finance with a minor in economics. He will graduate this spring.

jeff derr - game-by-game log OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Eastern Nazarene

4-6

2-3

0-2

MIT

0-1

0-0

Oneonta State

5-8

0-0

3-4

William Paterson

4-6

0-2

5-6

Husson

1-2

0-0

4-6

Endicott

2-7

1-2

7-8

Salem State

0-5

0-2

0-0

Wheelock

1-6

0-3

3-4

Northwestern

2-7

0-2

0-0

Crown

2-3

0-0

1-2

Wentworth

2-7

1-4

0-0

Anna Maria

0-1

0-0

4-4

Eastern Nazarene

1-5

0-1

3-4

Roger Williams

0-4

0-1

1-2

career stats

Curry

highlights

0-1

3-4

Newbury

8-10

4-4

3-4

New England College

3-5

1-1

4-4

Endicott

1-2

0-0

4-4

Regis

4-5

1-1

3-5

Nichols

0-2

0-0

4-4

Colby-Sawyer

1-3

0-0

Bates

2-3

1-1

0-0

Western New England

1-2

0-0

University of New England

3-4

0-0

3-3

Salve Regina

1-3

0-0

5-6

Roger Williams

2-2

1-1

0-0

Colby-Sawyer

3-6

1-3

1-4

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

06–07

12-0

1-8

.125

0–0

.000

5-8

.625

1.1

0.6

07–08

27-0

48-103

.466

14-36

.389

38-40

.950

2.7

148

5.5

08–09

27-1

53-116

.457

13-32

.406

61-80

.763

111

4.1

180

6.7

Career

66-1

102-227

.449

27-68

.398

104-128

.813

126

197

2.6

335

5.0

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

3FG

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

Rebounds

Wheelock (Nov 20, 2007)

3FGA

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

Assists

Endicott (Feb 2, 2008)

Nichols (Feb 9, 2009)

Steals

Multiple Dates

FTA

Nichols (Feb 9, 2009)

Field Goals

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

Blocks

Multiple Dates

Field Goals Attempted

Multiple Dates

Minutes

WPU (Nov 22, 2008)

gordon college fighting scots

timothy macdonnell guard | senior | 6'2" | jericho, vt | hS: mount mansfield union

M A C D O NN E L L

Over the course of his basketball career Tim MacDonnell has won two high school state championships, and during his tenure at Gordon, the Scots won the 2006–2007 TCCC regular season championship. This is due in large part to MacDonnell’s willingness to do whatever it takes for his team. You will often find him diving on the floor for a loose ball, taking a charge or making an extra pass that leads to a teammate’s wide-open layup. MacDonnell has career averages of 1.6 points per game and 1.6 rebounds per game. As a junior (2008–2009): Played in all 27 games for the Scots, starting 10 times. In 2008–09 MacDonnell averaged 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, totaled 18 steals and 46 assists on the

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M A C D O NNE L L

tim on the court

FORWARDS

season and led the team in charges taken. On January 13 against conference opponent Anna Maria, MacDonnell set a career high with seven points. On January 10 against Wentworth, MacDonnell played 38 minutes, contributing four points, five assists, three rebounds and three steals. As a sophomore (2007–2008): Appeared in 26 games, averaging 11.2 minutes per game. On the season MacDonnell averaged 1.5 points per game and 1.3 rebounds. He shot .500% from the three-point line, going 6-12, and on the season collected 16 assists and 13 steals. As a freshman (2006–2007): In 11 games for the Scots, MacDonnell had two assists, four steals, 10 points, and

12 rebounds. Grabbed three rebounds apiece in wins against Eastern Nazarene College on January 20 and on February 15 against Anna Maria. Before Gordon: Won two high school state championships while at Mount Mansfield Union High School. As a senior MacDonnell was elected captain of his basketball team, was a scholar-athlete and played in the North-South Senior All-Star game. Personal: Tim is majoring in business administration with a minor in computer programming. He is the son of David and Patti MacDonnell.

tim macdonnell - game-by-game log OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Eastern Nazarene

0-2

0-0

MIT

0-4

0-1

4-4

Oneonta State

0-1

0-0

4-4

William Paterson

0-1

0-0

Husson

0-0

2-2

Endicott

0-3

0-1

1-4

Salem State

0-3

0-2

1-2

Wheelock

0-1

0-0

Northwestern

1-3

0-2

0-1

Crown

1-2

0-1

0-0

Wentworth

2-3

0-1

0-0

Anna Maria

3-5

1-1

0-0

Eastern Nazarene

1-3

0-1

1-2

Roger Williams

2-5

1-4

0-0

Curry

0-0

1-2

Newbury

0-0

New England College

0-0

Endicott

2-4

0-1

1-2

Regis

0-3

0-1

1-3

1-1

0-2

Colby-Sawyer

0-2

0-1

0-0

Bates

0-3

0-1

0-0

Western New England

0-1

0-0

highlights

career stats

Nichols

University of New England

1-1

0-0

1-2

Salve Regina

1-2

0-1

2-4

Roger Williams

0-2

0-0

0-2

Colby-Sawyer

0-0

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

06-07

12-0

1-8

.125

0-0

.000

4-5

.800

1.0

0.8

07-08

26-0

12-26

.462

6-12

.500

9-18

.500

1.2

1.5

08-09

27-10

15-55

.273

3-21

.143

19-36

.528

2.1

1.9

Career

65-10

30-88

.340

9-35

.257

32-59

.542

101

1.6

101

1.6

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

3FG

Multiple Dates

Rebounds

Oneonta (Nov 11, 2008)

3FGA

RWU (Jan 21, 2009)

Assists

Went. (Jan 10, 2009)

Multiple Dates

Steals

Multiple Dates

FTA

Multiple Dates

Field Goals

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

Blocks

Multiple Dates

Field Goals Attempted

Multiple Dates

Minutes

Went. (Jan 10, 2009)

gordon college fighting scots

austin bentson guard | junior | 6'2" | branchville, nj | hS: high point

BE N T S O N

Austin Bentson adds both versatility and experience to the 2009–2010 Fighting Scots. As a sophomore Benston appeared in all 27 contests for the Scots, averaging 21.6 minutes per game. Although he played primarily as a small forward in ’09–’10, Bentson can play both shooting guard and small forward and is poised for a big year after a very strong summer in which he was arguably the Scots best player during their twoweek trip to Argentina. For his career Bentson is averaging 3.9 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game. As a sophomore (2008–2009): Appeared in all 27 games for the Scots with 20 starts. In his first career start against Eastern Nazarene College on November 15, Bentson poured

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BE N T S O N

austin on the court

FORWARDS

in a career best 16 points, going 3-5 from the perimeter. In a conference matchup against Wentworth on January 10 Bentson played 40 minutes and contributed nine points and five rebounds. In a win against Bates on February 12, Bentson tallied 11 points. For the season Bentson averaged 3.9 points per game and 2.8 rebounds. As a freshman (2007–2008): Saw limited action, appearing in nine games. On January 26 against Curry, Bentson scored four points and collected two rebounds and matched that point total on January 15 against Anna Maria. For the season Bentson averaged 1.6 points per game and 1.1 rebounds.

Before Gordon: Attended High Point High School in Sussex, New Jersey. Bentson was named captain and team MVP as a senior and was named to the Sussex County Interscholastic League First-Team. Personal: Austin is majoring in recreation and leisure studies and is the son of Bob and Wendy Bentson.

AUSTIN BENTSON - game-by-game log

highlights

career

OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Eastern Nazarene

5-9

3-5

3-6

MIT

0-3

0-2

0-0

Oneonta State

3-6

2-3

1-1

William Paterson

0-4

0-0

Husson

1-3

0-2

2-2

Endicott

1-2

3-4

Salem State

0-3

0-2

2-2

Wheelock

2-5

1-4

1-2

Northwestern

1-3

0-1

0-0

Crown

0-8

0-3

3-4

Wentworth

4-7

0-1

1-3

Anna Maria

0-2

0-1

1-1

Eastern Nazarene

0-0

Roger Williams

1-4

1-2

0-0

Curry

2-3

0-0

1-1

Newbury

2-3

1-2

3-3

New England College

0-2

0-1

2-2

Endicott

0-1

0-0

Regis

2-3

1-1

2-3

Nichols

2-5

0-1

0-0

Colby-Sawyer

3-7

2-4

1-4

Bates

5-7

0-1

1-1

Western New England

3-7

2-3

0-0

University of New England

1-1

0-0

2-2

Salve Regina

1-2

0-0

2-4

Roger Williams

0-2

0-0

Colby-Sawyer

1-2

1-1

1-2

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

07-08

9-0

5-13

.385

1-4

.250

3-5

.600

1.1

1.6

08-09

27-20

40-104

.385

15-47

.319

32-47

.681

3.4

127

4.7

Career

36-20

45-117

.384

16-51

.313

35-52

.673

102

2.8

141

3.9

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

3FG

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Rebounds

Regis (Feb 4, 2009)

3FGA

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Assists

Newbury (Jan 27, 2009)

Multiple Dates

Steals

Multiple Dates

FTA

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Field Goals

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Blocks

Multiple Dates

Field Goals Attempted

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Minutes

Went. (Jan 10, 2009)

gordon college fighting scots

jon himottu center | sophomore | 6'9" | sterling, ma | hS: whitinsville christian

HIM O T T U

FORWARDS

jon on the court

At 6'9" Himottu adds further depth to an already very strong front line. Himottu possesses a soft touch around the basket and the ability to step outside the paint and knock down medium-range jump shots. Although as a freshman he was used as a reserve, Himottu did see time in a majority of the games last season and played well in the opportunities given him.

26 2009 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball

As a freshman (2008â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2009): Averaged 4.4 minutes per game for the Scots, appearing in 22 games throughout the season. Himottu collected a career high seven rebounds in just five minutes in his first collegiate game against Eastern Nazarene on November 15. Against Crown College on January 5, Himottu set another career high with six points going 3-5 from the field. For the season he totaled 22 points (1.0 per game) and 19 boards (.9 per game).

Before Gordon: Played at Whitinsville Christian School and was teammates with current Fighting Scots Brady Bajema and Garrett Harden. Personal: Jon is the son of Paul and Carolyn Himottu and is studying business administration.

jon himottu - game-by-game log OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

Blk

Stl

MIN

Eastern Nazarene

0-2

0-0

0-2

0-0

Oneonta State

0-0

William Paterson

0-0

1-1

0-0

Salem State

0-0

Wheelock

0-0

Northwestern

0-0

Crown

3-5

0-0

Wentworth

1-1

0-0

Anna Maria

1-2

0-0

Eastern Nazarene

0-1

0-0

Roger Williams

0-0

1-1

0-0

2-2

Newbury

0-0

New England College

1-3

0-0

Regis

0-1

0-0

Nichols

1-2

0-0

Endicott

DID NOT PLAY

Curry

Endicott

DID NOT PLAY

Colby-Sawyer

1-1

0-0

Bates

0-0

Western New England

0-1

0-0

University of New England

DID NOT PLAY

Salve Regina

career

TOT

MIT

Husson

highlights

DEF

0-0

Roger Williams

DID NOT PLAY

Colby-Sawyer

DID NOT PLAY

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

08-09

22-0

10-21

.476

0-0

.000

2-4

.500

0.9

1.0

Career

22-0

10-21

.476

0-0

.000

2-4

.500

0.9

1.0

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Field Goals

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Rebounds

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Field Goals Attempted

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Assists

Multiple Dates

Blocks

CSC (Feb 10, 2009)

Steals

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Minutes

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

gordon college fighting scots

ben drake guard | senior | 6'2" | blooming glen, pa | hS: plumstead christian

DR A K E

Although Drake has only appeared in the 16 games for the Scots, he has been an invaluable part of the team as a dedicated practice player and teammate. Drake has 21 career points (1.31 points per game), four boards and three assists.

Drake scored five points and grabbed two rebounds. For the season Drake shot 50% from the three-point line, going 3-6 from behind the arc.

career stats

Before Gordon: Drake was a seniorcaptain for head coach Rob Ambler’s Plumstead Christian School squad. He was an All-Conference selection as a senior in the Bicentennial Athletic Conference and a three-sport athlete in high school, competing in basketball, baseball and soccer. He received AllConference recognition in all three sports.

As a freshman (2006–2007): Appeared in three games on the year. In his first career game against Mitchell on November 30, Drake went 1-2 from the

Personal: The son of Jeff and Melanie Drake, Ben is majoring in accounting and business.

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Eastern Nazarene

0-1

1-2

Salem State

0-0

Crown

3-5

1-2

0-0

Anna Maria

0-0

Newbury

0-0

New England College

2-4

1-2

0-0

Regis

0-0

Western New England

0-0

1-1

0-0

Colby-Sawyer

highlights

line and collected a blocked shot.

As a sophomore (2007–2008): Appeared in three games for the Scots. Drake connected on both of his shot attempts on the season and averaged 1.3 points per game. He finished the season with four points, two assists and one rebound.

As a junior (2008–2009): Appeared in nine games for the Scots. On the season Drake averaged 1.8 points per game and connected on six of 11 field goal attempts. On January 5 against Crown College, Drake set career highs in minutes (22), rebounds (3) and points (7). In a conference matchup against New England College on January 29, OPPONENT

ben on the court

FORWARDS

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

06-07

3-0

0-1

.000

0-1

.000

1-2

.500

0.3

07-08

3-0

2-2

1.000

0-0

.000

0-2

.500

0.3

1.3

08-09

9-0

6-11

.545

3-6

.500

1-2

.500

0.3

1.8

Career

16-0

8-14

.571

3-7

.428

2-6

.333

.25

1.3

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Field Goals

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Rebounds

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Field Goals Attempted

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

Assists

Multiple Dates

Blocks

Mitchell (Nov 30, 2006)

Steals

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Minutes

Crown (Jan 5, 2009)

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gordon college fighting scots

jt himmelstein guard | sophomore | 6'0" | glendale, az | hS: northwest christian

H IM M E L S T E I N

jt on the court

H IM M E L S T E I N

FORWARDS

As a freshman (2008–2009): Appeared in 11 games for the Scots. In a January 29 win against New England College, Himmelstein went a perfect 4-4 from the field, finishing the game with nine total points, as well as three steals. On February 14 against Western New England College Himmelstein set a career high with 10 points, connecting on two three pointers, two free throws and a field goal. For the season Himmelstein averaged 4.2 points per game and 1.0 rebounds.

Much of JT Himmelstein’s freshman year consisted of shoulder rehab from a torn labrum and recovering from two collapsed lungs. Himmelstein however, battled both these setbacks and by the end of the year contributed significant minutes. Although he played in only 11 games, Himmelstein scored 38 points, collected nine rebounds and shot .652% from the field. Now healthy, Himmelstein looks to further strengthen the backcourt for the 2009–2010 Fighting Scots.

Before Gordon: As a senior, led Northwest Christian to a state championship and was named to the All-State Tournament Team. Himmelstein was also a scholar-athlete his freshman through senior years. Personal: The son of Lu and Jeff Himmelstein, JT is studying youth ministries and nonprofit organizations.

OPPONENT

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Anna Maria

1-2

0-1

0-2

New England College

4-4

0-0

1-2

Regis

1-1

0-0

3-4

1-1

0-0

2-4

1-2

0-0

Bates

0-0

1-1

Western New England

3-5

2-2

Salve Regina

1-2

0-0

Roger Williams

0-1

0-2

Colby-Sawyer

0-1

0-0

highlights

career

Nichols Colby-Sawyer

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

08-09

11-0

15-25

.652

4-8

.500

4-9

.444

1.1

3.5

Career

11-0

15-25

.652

4-8

.500

4-9

.444

1.1

3.5

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

3FG

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

Rebounds

Multiple Dates

3FGA

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

Assists

NEC (Jan 29, 2009)

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

Steals

NEC (Jan 29, 2009)

FTA

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

Field Goals

NEC (Jan 29, 2009)

Minutes

Multiple Dates

Field Goals Attempted

WNEC (Feb 14, 2009)

gordon college fighting scots

jordan kelly center | sophomore | 6'7" | braintree, ma | hS: thayer academy

KELLY

FORWARDS

jordan on the court

As a freshman (2008â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2009): Played in eight games for the Scots, averaging 2.4 minutes per contest. In a conference matchup against Anna Maria on January 13, Kelly scored four points and grabbed five rebounds and added an assist and a steal in just three minutes of playing time. Kelly made four of six field goals on the season (.667%) and finished his freshman year with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Throughout a majority of his freshman year, Kelly was slowed by a sickness that caused him to loose nearly 50 pounds. However, he returns as a sophomore fully healthy and with an extra 15 pounds of muscle. A 6'7" forward, Kelly will play mostly as a reserve but will further bolster the Scots loaded front line. As a freshman Kelly averaged 1.3 points per game and 1.0 rebounds.

highlights

career

game-by-game

OPPONENT Eastern Nazarene Wheelock

Before Gordon: Attended Thayer Academy and was named to the ISL AllConference Team. Personal: Jordan is the son of Gloria Blanco-Kelly and Brian Kelly. He is studying education and Spanish.

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

0-1

0-0

1-1

0-0

Anna Maria

1-1

0-0

2-4

Newbury

0-1

0-0

New England College

1-1

0-0

Regis

1-1

0-0

Crown

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

08-09

7-0

4-6

.667

0-0

.000

2-4

.500

1.0

1.3

Career

7-0

4-6

.667

0-0

.000

2-4

.500

1.0

1.3

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

Rebounds

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

FTA

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

Assists

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

Minutes

NEC (Jan 29, 2009)

Steals

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

Field Goals

Anna Maria (Jan 13, 2009)

Field Goals Attempted

Multiple Dates

30 2009 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball

gordon college fighting scots

garrett harden guard | sophomore | 6'2" | webster, ma | hS: whitinsville christian

H A R DEN

garrett on the court

FORWARDS

game-by-game career highlights

As a freshman (2008â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2009): Averaged 5.6 minutes per game for a Gordon team that finished the season 20-7. In his first career game against Eastern Nazarene on November 15, Harden scored three points, collected two rebounds and dished out an assist in 15 minutes. Against Husson on November 25 Harden set a career high with five points, hitting

Harden will be a reserve at the twoguard for the 2009â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2010 Fighting Scots. The Webster, MA, native is nearly automatic from the perimeter, and out of his 25 shot attempts 19 were from behind the arc. Harden looks to build on a solid freshman year in which he appeared in 16 games and averaged 1.4 points per game. OPPONENT

H A R DEN

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

a three and going 2-2 from the freethrow line. Before Gordon: Was a two-time Dual Valley Conference All-Star at Whitinsville Christian School. Harden was also a part of the National Honor Society. Personal: Garrett is the son of Amy and Ron Harden and is studying business. TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

Eastern Nazarene

1-4

1-3

0-0

MIT

0-0

Oneonta State

1-1

0-0

William Paterson

1-3

1-2

Husson

1-2

1-1

2-2

Endicott

0-0

Salem State

0-2

0-0

Wheelock

0-1

0-0

Northwestern

1-5

0-4

0-0

Roger Williams

0-0

Newbury

1-2

0-1

0-0

New England College

1-3

0-1

0-0

Regis

0-0

Colby-Sawyer

0-1

1-2

Western New England

0-0

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

08-09

16-0

7-25

.280

4-19

.211

4-6

.667

0.4

1.4

Career

16-0

7-25

.280

4-19

.211

4-6

.667

0.4

1.4

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Husson (Nov 25, 2008)

3FG

Multiple Dates

Rebounds

Multiple Dates

3FGA

NWC (Jan 3, 2009)

Assists

Multiple Dates

Steals

Endicott (Dec 4, 2008)

FTA

Husson (Nov 25, 2008)

Field Goals

Multiple Dates

Minutes

ENC (Nov 15, 2008)

Field Goals Attempted

NWC (Jan 3, 2009)

gordon college fighting scots

adam herod guard | sophomore | 6'2" | manchester, nh | hS: trinity/raymond

HE R O D

As a freshman (2008–2009): In a conference win against Anna Maria on January 13, Herod netted his first career points, a three. In a win against Crown College on January 5, Herod played a career high eight minutes. Herod also set a career mark with three rebounds against Regis on February 4.

Adam Herod will see minutes as a reserve for the 2009–2010 Fighting Scots. Despite appearing in only four games as a freshman, Herod became a very valuable practice player, providing the second team with another viable outside shooter. Herod scored three points and collected five rebounds as a freshman.

highlights

career

game-by-game

OPPONENT Crown

adam on the court

FORWARDS

Before Gordon: Attended both Trinity and Raymond High School and was named MVP of his team as a freshman and as a senior. Personal: Adam is the son of Don and Debra Herod and the brother of teammate Stephen.

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

0-1

0-0

Anna Maria

1-1

0-0

New England College

0-1

0-0

Regis

0-1

0-0

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

08-09

4-0

1-4

.250

1-2

.500

0-0

.000

1.3

0.8

Career

4-0

1-4

.250

1-2

.500

0-0

.000

1.3

0.8

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Anna Maria

Rebounds

Regis

Field Goals

Anna Maria

Field Goals Attempted

Multiple Dates

Minutes

Crown

32 2009 Men’s Basketball

gordon college fighting scots

stephen herod guard | sophomore | 6'2" | manchester, nh | hS: trinity/raymond

HE R O D

stephen on the court

FORWARDS

game-by-game career highlights

As a freshman (2008–2009): Scored his first career points on his first career shot against Crown College on January 5. Herod also scored a bucket against New England College on January 29 and Regis College on February 4. Herod finished the season with six points, two rebounds and an assist.

Stephen Herod will come off the bench for the 2009–2010 Fighting Scots. Stephen’s natural position is shooting guard, but he can also play the small forward. As a freshman, Stephen scored six total points and grabbed two rebounds. He averaged 1.5 points per game.

OPPONENT

HE R O D

Before Gordon: Won the New Hampshire Scholar Athlete Award, the Coaches Award and was named his team’s MVP. Personal: He is the son of Don and Debra Herod and his brother, Adam, is a teammate at Gordon.

FG-FGA

3FG-3FGA

FT-FTA

OFF

DEF

TOT

Blk

Stl

MIN

1-1

0-0

Anna Maria

0-0

New England College

1-3

0-1

0-0

Regis

1-3

0-1

0-0

Crown

Year

GP-GS

FG-FGA

Pct

3FG-3FGA

Pct

FT-FTA

Pct

Off

Def

Tot

Avg

Blk

Stl

Pts

Avg

08-09

4-0

3-7

.429

0-2

.000

0-0

.000

0.5

1.5

Career

4-0

3-7

.429

0-2

.000

0-0

.000

0.5

1.5

Career Highs

Total

Opponent/Date

Points

Multiple Dates

Rebounds

Multiple Dates

Field Goals

Multiple Dates

Field Goals Attempted

Multiple Dates

Minutes

Multiple Dates

newcomers

David Dempsey forward | freshman | 6'5" | wallingford, ct | hS: lyman hall

The Scots will look to Dempsey to contribute right away as a freshman. A natural small forward, Dempsey possesses the versatility to score in the post, knock down perimeter shots, rebound at a high level and handle the ball when necessary. DEM P S E Y

All-Housatonic Team in 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 and All-Conference in 2008–2009. Personal: David is the son of Donald and Laura Dempsey.

Before Gordon: David Dempsey joins the Scots after a strong high school career at Lyman Hall (CT) in which he was named to the

DEM P S E Y

David hammer guard | freshman | 6'5" | santa monica, ca | hS: pacifica christian

A 6'5" guard, Hammer creates mismatches all over the court. Although Hammer is a very versatile player, his greatest asset his is ability to pass the ball and create chances for his teammates.

H A MM ER

Before Gordon: Pacifica Christian High School won back-to-back league championships during Hammer’s tenure, and as a senior he led his team to a CIF Southern Section Final

H A MM ER

Four appearance. Hammer was a two-time Mulholland League Most Valuable Player at Pacifica Christian School and was selected Second Team All-CIF as a junior and First Team All-CIF as a senior. Hammer was also class salutatorian, student body president, an AP scholar and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Personal: He is the son of Brian and Liz Hammer and is studying biology.

jordan logan guard | sophomore | 6'2" | marietta, ga

One of two transfers on the 2009–2010 Fighting Scots squad, Logan joins the Scots after attending Bryan College in Dayton, TN. The Marietta, GA, native can play either backcourt position but is naturally gifted at the point.

L OG AN

34 2009 Men’s Basketball

Before Gordon: Attended Rinehart College and Bryan College before transferring to Gordon.

Personal: Jordan is the son of Jerry and Patti Logan and is studying psychology.

newcomers

luke perkins guard | sophomore | 6'4" | wilmington, de | hS: fairwinds christian

Perkins joins the Scots after attending the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, for one year. A shooting guard, Perkins will add additional depth to the backcourt.

Personal: Luke is the son of Douglas and Pamela Perkins and is studying biology.

Before Gordon: Perkins was named to the DVCAC All-Conference Team, the MAIL All-Tournament Team and the Minuteman Invitational Team.

P ERK IN S

NE L S O N

scott nelson guard | freshman | 6'0" | oakhurst, nj | hS: ocean township

Scott Nelson brings depth to the point guard position. The Oakhurst, NJ, native is an adept ball handler, an exceptional passer and an above average perimeter shooter. A natural floor leader, Nelson is at his best with the ball in his hands. Before Gordon: An Ocean Township High School graduate, Nelson was a two-time captain, scored over 1,000 career points and

led his team in scoring and assists for three straight seasons. Personal: Scott is the son of Susan and Scott Nelson.

2008–2009 season review RECORD:

OVERALL

HOME

AWAY

GAMES:

(20-7)

(8-4)

(12-3)

CONFERENCE:

(10-4)

(4-3)

(6-1)

NONCONFERENCE:

(10-3)

(4-1)

(6-2)

DATE

TIME

OPPONENT

W/L

SCORE

ATTEND

HIGH POINTS

HIGH REBOUNDS

11/15/08

7:00 p.m.

at ENC

76-45

750

(16) Austin Bentson, (16) Aaron Trigg

(9) Benjamin Gaskill

11/19/08

7:00 p.m.

MIT

W(OT)

77-69

380

(30) Aaron Trigg

(7) Greg Walker

11/21/08

8:00 p.m.

ONEONTA

68-63

415

(15) Aaron Trigg

(7) Jeff Derr

11/22/08

8:00 p.m.

68-67

425

(21) Brady Bajema

(8) Benjamin Gaskill

11/25/08

7:00 p.m.

at Husson

88-73

(23) Greg Walker

(9) Greg Walker

12/04/08

7:00 p.m.

at Endicott

W(OT)

67-66

1,168

(24) Aaron Trigg

(9) Jeff Derr

12/06/08

8:00 p.m.

SALEM STATE

55-68

510

(23) Aaron Trigg

(7) Benjamin Gaskill

12/11/08

7:30 p.m.

at Wheelock

72-53

102

(18) Aaron Trigg

(7) Greg Walker, (7) Benjamin Gaskill

01/03/09

3:00 p.m.

at Northwestern

62-69

231

(19) Aaron Trigg

(11) Benjamin Gaskill

01/05/09

6:00 p.m.

at Crown

74-44

(24) Aaron Trigg

(6) Benjamin Gaskill, (6) Jeff Derr

01/10/09

3:00 p.m.

*at Wentworth

L(OT)

70-73

215

(24) Aaron Trigg

(7) Benjamin Gaskill

01/13/09

8:00 p.m.

*at Anna Maria

91-62

179

(29) Aaron Trigg

(13) Benjamin Gaskill

01/17/09

3:00 p.m.

*ENC

68-57

675

(21) Aaron Trigg

(15) Benjamin Gaskill

01/21/09

8:00 p.m.

*RWU

37-50

375

(16) Aaron Trigg

(7) Aaron Trigg

01/24/09

3:00 p.m.

*at Curry

66-61

200

(22) Greg Walker

(10) Greg Walker

01/27/09

5:00 p.m.

at Newbury

84-66

(23) Jeff Derr

(7) Benjamin Gaskill

01/29/09

7:30 p.m.

*at NEC

87-58

121

(19) Aaron Trigg

(7) Jeff Derr

01/31/09

3:00 p.m.

*ENDICOTT

70-77

855

(17) Greg Walker

(9) Benjamin Gaskill

02/04/09

7:30 p.m.

*at Regis

68-40

192

(22) Greg Walker

(19) Greg Walker

02/07/09

3:00 p.m.

*at Nichols

94-85

252

(37) Brady Bajema

(8) Jeff Derr

02/10/09

8:00 p.m.

*CSC

64-90

(17) Aaron Trigg

(8) Aaron Trigg

02/12/09

7:00 p.m.

BATES

64-52

225

(20) Brady Bajema

(8) Jeff Derr

02/14/09

3:00 p.m.

*WNEC

77-57

340

(28) Greg Walker

(13) Benjamin Gaskill

02/18/09

8:00 p.m.

*UNE

82-75

510

(27) Aaron Trigg

(10) Benjamin Gaskill

02/21/09

3:00 p.m.

*at Salve Regina

75-67

550

(17) Greg Walker

(10) Greg Walker

02/24/09

7:00 p.m.

*RWU

50-48

525

(17) Aaron Trigg

(7) Benjamin Gaskill

02/26/09

7:00 p.m.

at Colby-Sawyer

54-72

634

(24) Brady Bajema

(7) Benjamin Gaskill

* = Conference game Home games in BOLD

ATTENDANCE SUMMARY

GAMES

TOTALS

AVG/GAME

HOME

5,235

436

AWAY

4,635

309

36 2009 Men’s Basketball

year-by-year coaching records Season

Coach

Rec

CONF REC

POSTSEASON

1922–23

N/A

2-4

1923–24

Ralph Shurman

3-3

1924–25

Kenneth McCully

8-3

1925–26

Frank Tobey

N/A

1926–27

Lewis Williamson

N/A

1927–28

Lewis Williamson

N/A

1928–29

Lewis Williamson

5-1

Interseminary League

1929–30

Clarance Downing

9-2

Interseminary League Champions

1930–31

Lester Kellie

N/A

1931–32

Lester Kellie

4-2

1932–33

Earl Mack

0-6

1933–34

Phil Taylor

8-9

1934–35

Milton Dawes

6-4

1935–36

Milton Dawes

N/A

1936–37

Norman Fowler

6-5

1937–38

Milton Dawes

6-12

1938–39

Charles McEachern

N/A

1939–40

Gene Alexander

N/A

1940–41

Coach Dunn

6-3

1941–42

Coach Dunn

5-3

1942–43

John Laida

10-5

1943–44

Clarance Bowmen

7-7

1944–45

Edward Olson

6-1

1945–46

N/A

5-5

1946–47

William Gavin

N/A

1947–48

William Gavin

N/A

1948–49

William Gavin

16-4

1949–50

William Gavin

13-7

1950–51

William Gavin

11-14

1951–52

William Gavin

17-4

1952–53

William Gavin

10-11

1953–54

William Gavin

7-15

New England Seminary League Champions

2-6

Southern New England Coastal League (Fourth)

William Gavin (8 Seasons, 74–55) 1954–55

Hal Murdoch

5-?

1955–56

Hal Murdoch

10-16

1956–57

Hal Murdoch

6-14

1957–58

Hal Murdoch

17-7

North Atlantic Christian Conference (Second)

1958–59

Hal Murdoch

16-11

NACC (Third)

1959–60

Hal Murdoch

16-12

NACC Champions

1960–61

Hal Murdoch

14-13

1961–62

Hal Murdoch

17-5

1962–63

Hal Murdoch

13-11

8-2

NACC Champions NACC Champions

year-by-year coaching records SEASON

COACH

REC

1963–64

Hal Murdoch

18-7

1964–65

Hal Murdoch

9-10

1965–66

Hal Murdoch

14-12

1966–67

Hal Murdoch

N/A

1967–68

Hal Murdoch

N/A

1968–69

Jim Garvin

N/A

1969–70

Hal Murdoch

N/A

1970–71

Hal Murdoch

N/A

1971–72

Hal Murdoch

N/A

1972–73

Hal Murdoch

12-13

1973–74

Hal Murdoch

4-22

1974–75

Hal Murdoch

1-23

Hal Murdoch (21 Seasons, 289–153) 1975–76

Whitey Davis

0-24

1976–77

Whitey Davis

1-23

Whitey Davis (2 Seasons, 1–47) 1977–78

Miles Strodel

3-19

1978–79

Miles Strodel

1-22

Miles Strodel (2 Seasons, 4–41) 1979–80

Mike Givens

4-20

1980–81

Howie Nourse

9-16

1981–82

Howie Nourse

14-19

1982–83

Howie Nourse

14-15

Howie Nourse

10-16

1983–84

Howie Nourse (4 Seasons, 47–66) 1984–85

Steve Larson

10-14

1985–86

Steve Larson

7-18

Steve Larson (2 Seasons, 17–32) 1986–87

John Block

7-20

1987–88

John Block

15-12

1988–89

John Block

12-15

1989–90

John Block

12-14

1990–91

John Block

15-13

John Block (5 Seasons, 63–74) 1991–92

Steve Heintz

17-10

1992–93

Steve Heintz

8-16

1993–94

Steve Heintz

14-13

1994–95

Steve Heintz

12-13

Steve Heintz (4 Seasons, 51–52) 1995–96

Walter Bowman

9-15

1996–97

Jerry Gilsdorf

5-20

1997–98

Jerry Gilsdorf

5-19

Jerry Gilsdorf (2 Seasons, 10–39)

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CONF REC

POSTSEASON

year-by-year coaching records 1998–99

Troy Justice

5-20

3-10

Commonwealth Coast Conference

1999–00

Troy Justice

3-21

2-8

CCC

2000–01

Troy Justice

8-16

2-8

CCC

2001–02

Troy Justice

16-11

6-5

CCC

Troy Justice (4 Seasons, 32–68) 2002–03

Mike Schauer

20-7

13-4

CCC

2003–04

Mike Schauer

14-12

11-5

CCC

2004–05

Mike Schauer

15-11

10-8

CCC

2005–06

Mike Schauer

23-5

15-1

CCC Regular Season Champions - NCAA First Round

2006–07

Mike Schauer

19-8

13-3

CCC Regular Season Champions

2007–08

Mike Schauer

18-9

9-4

CCC

2008–09

Mike Schauer

20-7

9-4

CCC

Mike Schauer (7 Seasons, 129–59)

all-time scoring leaders PLAYER

TOTAL

SEASONS

Jim Petty

1,902

1991–95

Doug Lindland

1,645

1978–82

Woody Anderson

1,622

1992–96

Steve Heintz

1,545

1982–86

Jon Marstaller

1,480

2004–08

Tim Kehoe

1,397

1984–88

Nathan Uebelhoer

1,305

1988–92

Gene Fitzgerald

1,297

1958–62

Michael Herr

1,232

2003–07

Joe Witherspoon

1,187

1999–03

Jared Stewart

1,152

1994–96

Andrew Ellrod

1,152

1995–99

Scott Beebe

1,123

1999–03

Aaron Trigg

1,093

2006–Present

Justin Kaufman

1,088

2004–08

Jerry Logan

958

2003–07

all-time rebounding leaders RECORD HOLDER

TOTAL

SEASONS

Kevan Popovich

858

1982–84

Jon Marstaller

692

2004–08

Michael Herr

559

2003–07

all-time assists leaders

RECORD HOLDER

TOTAL

SEASONS

Justin Kaufman

440

2004–08

Jerry Logan

326

2003–07

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team single season RECORD

TOTAL

SEASON

Points

2007

2002–2003

Points Per Game

74.3

2002–2003

Field Goals Att.

1522

2002–2003

3-Point Field Goals

270

2002–2003

3-Point Field Goals Att.

660

2002–2003

3-Point FG Per Game

10.0

2002–2003

3-Point FG %

.441

2001–2002

Free Throws

432

1994–1995

Free Throws Att.

651

1994–1995

Free Throw %

.741

2001–2002

Field-Goal % Defense

.371

2001–2002

3-Point FG % Defense

.302

2002–2003

Scoring Defense (PPG)

59.0

2005–2006

Total Rebounds

1051

1994–1995

Blocked Shots

122

2005–2006

Assists

440

2005–2006

Steals

220

2004–2005

RECORD

TOTAL

DATE

Points

116

vs. Emerson (2/6/88)

FG made

vs. Emerson (2/6/88)

Free Throws Made

vs. Wentworth (2/3/90)

Free Throws Att.

vs. Wentworth (2/3/90)

3-Point FG Made

vs. Roger Williams (1/29/01)

3-Point FG Att.

vs. Eastern Mennonite (11/20/98)

Blocked Shots

vs. Eastern Nazarene (12/7/89)

Assists

vs. Emerson (2/6/88)

Steals

vs. Curry (12/8/83)

team single game

individual single game RECORD

TOTAL

DATE

Points

Steve Heintz vs. St. Joseph’s (1/19/85)

Rebounds

Jack Palmer (1/9/58)

Assists

Ryan Whitehouse vs. Anna Maria (2/20/99)

3-Point Field Goals

Ben Earle vs. Bates (1/10/02)

3-Point FG %

.833

Ben Earle vs. Bates (1/10/02)

Free Throw % (min. 10)

1.000

Ben Earle vs. UNE (2/12/02); Justin Kaufman vs. NEC (12/5/07)

Blocked Shots

John McBride vs. NEC (2/16/02); Jon Marstaller vs. CSC (2/10/07)

Steals

Justin Kaufman vs. Mt. Ida (11/17/06); Aaron Trigg vs. Union College (1/5/08)

RECORD

TOTAL

PLAYER

Points

1,902

Jim Petty (1991–1995)

Points Avg. Per Season

475.5

Jim Petty (1991–1995)

Points Avg. Per Game

18.6

Jim Petty (1991–1995)

Rebounds

858

Kevan Popovich (1982–1984)

Rebound Avg.

15.8

Kevan Popovich (1982–1984)

3-Point FG

254

Scott Beebe (1999–2003)

Blocked Shots Avg.

2.7

John McBride (2001–2002)

Blocked Shots

Jon Marstaller (2005–2008)

Assists

440

Justin Kaufman (2005–2008)

Steals

181

Jon Marstaller (2005–2008)

individual career

individual single season RECORD

TOTAL

PLAYER

Points

653

Steve Heintz (1984–1985)

Point Avg.

28.4

Steve Heintz (1984–1985)

3-Point FG

110

Scott Beebe (2001–2002)

3-Point FG % (Min. 50 att.)

.495

Brady Bajema (2008–2009)

Free Throw % (Min. 20 att.)

.895

Joe Witherspoon (2001–2002), Scott Beebe (2001–2002)

Rebounds

446

Kevan Popovich (1982–1983)

Rebounds Avg.

15.8

Kevan Popovich (1983–1984)

Assists

198

Eric Middleton (1981–1982)

Assists Avg.

6.6

Eric Middleton (1981–1982)

Blocked Shots Avg.

2.7

John McBride (2001–2002)

Blocked Shots

John McBride (2001–2002)

Field Goal % (Min 100 att.)

.610

Benjamin Gaskill (2008–2009)

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missions trip to argentina

Once we landed from the 26-hour traveling bonanza, we were introduced to what many Spanish books call “La hora Latina,” which roughly translates to: “We are late everywhere, but that’s ok because everyone is always late, so technically no one is ever actually late.” After the 30-minute wait for our guide, Julio, and our two drivers, Mattias and Juan Carlos (fondly referred to as Juanca), we were off to our hotel. Our living arrangement was quite nice once we got past the approximately 6'x1' mattresses. We had cable TV, Internet access and, most importantly, a bidet. I will spare the details of the fun thirteen 18–22 year old males can have with one of them; just know they’re awesome. After a little time to get situated,

MISSIONS TRIP TO ARGENTINA Aaron Trigg ’10 “I probably should have given this to you at the beginning of the trip,” Julio said. “But here is your schedule for the past two weeks.” That was our Argentinean guide, Julio, as we were boarding the vans to the airport for our return to the solid ground of the U.S.A. That’s right; he said “past” two weeks. This was not the beginning of our trip, not the middle, but 30 minutes before we arrived at the airport to finish our trip. It’s not that we would have liked to think there was a plan or something! Holy smokes! The most direction we had the entire trip was “Breakfast is at 8:00 and we leave at 8:45 for a clinic.” (Breakfast, by the way, was croissants, coffee, and naranja sin gas for two straight weeks. Try to get excited about that on day 11.) And the whole time he was holding out on us. I guess you could say that was a microcosm of our trip. My name is Aaron Trigg. I am a guard and one of six seniors and 14 returners from last year’s 20-7 team. Every four years the team has taken an international trip. Our trips take on a different personality than most due to our religious faith. While one of our goals is to play basketball and compete with international competition, our main goal is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Four years ago the team went to Taiwan and had an incredible experience. We anticipated that our trip would be much the same.

we headed out to meet with our first church and play our first game. Little did we know that the first church was about an hour and a half from our hotel. Did I mention we didn’t have a schedule? As worried comments kept making their way from the back seat of our vans, I wondered if Julio knew what exactly he was doing. Julio was the type of person who made us wonder at times if he had any idea what we were trying to say. English wasn’t his first language. Other times it seemed as though he knew way more than he was letting on. Another little tidbit we were unaware of was that the churches in Argentina would prepare merienda, a traditional meal eaten around six or seven in the evening that consists of pastries, sweets and coffee. Basically anything to throw your blood sugar through the roof and keep you from wanting to play a basketball game an hour later. Nonetheless, we left the church for our 8:00 game at 8:45 and proceeded to play a giant stinkbomb of a game in front of our Argentinean faithful. We lost by 5. I would like to blame it on the 26 straight hours of travel plus the wonderful insulin booster that is merienda. Whatever it was, we lost. It was pretty disappointing to lose to a team we felt we should have beaten, but what was most disappointing was the thought that we might lessen the effectiveness of our message if we were not successful on the court. As we did each game, a teammate gave his testimony at halftime and encouraged anyone in the stands to connect with the local church if

The leaders of the trip were assistant coach Keith Krass,

anything we said struck a cord with them. We handed out small

Gordon's former vice president of enrollment, Silvio Vazquez,

pamphlets explaining the gospel in hopes we might reach a few

and former Gordon basketball stud Ryan Smith. The days

people. That night four people returned their pamphlets to me

leading up to the trip were stressful for these folks (for stress-

with their names and addresses, saying they wanted to know

related illnesses see Krass, Keith), but everyone made it on the

more about Jesus Christ. That quickly changed my perspective

plane passports intact, and we were off to Argentina.

on our success. As became tradition throughout our time in

missions trip to argentina Argentina, we ate dinner with the opposing team. Argentineans

The one break in this pattern came when we attended an

are surprisingly fond of pizza; either that or they think we are.

Argentinean futbol match between Boca Juniors and a team

I’m still undecided. Conversations usually revolved around Manu

from Paraguay. I have never experienced any type of sporting

Ginobili (my favorite player), Luis Scola and Boca Juniors vs.

event like this. We sat in a section in the “end zone” of the

River Plate soccer.

stadium behind the goal. To say we were in standing room

One of the more memorable experiences of the trip occurred the next day. We visited a prison for juveniles no older than 22 years, several of whom were from overseas. As we were providing a clinic I attempted to explain in my broken Spanish where one guy should stand. He looked at me and said, “Dude, I’m from London.” Oh. He told me he was in his second week of a 22-month sentence for drug trafficking. He has a wife and daughter back in England. I couldn’t imagine being in his position, thousands of miles from home with no one who even speaks your language. Coach Krass gave his testimony

only would be like saying Brett Farve has some trouble making commitments; a complete understatement. One guy literally stood on the railing while holding on to the fans below him. These fans stand for the entire game, but they don’t just stop there. They sing and play music and jump and dance, all while doing a wimpy-looking arm motion from the second they are in view of the stadium. During introductions, what has to be the world’s largest Boca Juniors flag was hung from the top of the stadium to the field over the section opposite us. Before the start of the game a group called “Jugador 12” or “The 12th Player” entered the stadium, beating on drums, singing and swinging sparklers and, in some cases, fire. Needless to say, this lasted the whole game. The pregame introductions were a spectacle in themselves. It was a 4th of July style fireworks display while everyone in the stadium sang Boca songs and drowned out the announcing of the players. After what we witnessed at the beginning of the game, the game itself was sort of a letdown. Boca lost and we left unscathed, a minor victory in itself. It was an experience I will never forget and gave me a different definition of diehard fans. As a gift, we were given a CD of Boca Juniors songs. I’m working on a similar set of songs for our fans this year. On another note, I have to mention my buddy Moose. He may or may not have been responsible for the recent increase in

explaining that no matter what you have done in the past, it

Argentinean breakups and divorces. Ladies in Argentina loved

is never too late to return to God and ask for his forgiveness,

him! He’s not even that good looking! What he does have is

and He will always accept you. It was a powerful message for a

great blonde flow, and chicks dig that. I vividly remember him

group desperately in need of hope. They were the most captive

running from a school to the vans to get to another clinic with a

audience we had for the two weeks—no pun intended—and

crowd of girls chasing him. You would have thought he was one

they were clearly searching for something. It is my hope that

of the Jonas Brothers. I heard him compared to anyone from

we were able to help them find it.

Brad Pitt to Matt Damon to Nick Carter to Orlando Bloom to

The rest of our first week began to evolve into a pattern.

The Jo Bros. Seriously? Come on girls. I’m still speechless.

Carbohydrate bonanza for breakfast, clinics in the morning,

Anyway, back to the important stuff. We began winning

lunch with a church, clinics in the afternoon, sugar high for

basketball games after that first night, and we were 4-1 as we

merienda, game, dinner at 10:00 with the team, and hit the hay

headed off to La Rioja in western Argentina. Joining us on

after midnight. While the format was the same, every day was

our 14-hour bus ride was Sports Ambassadors Director Robin

a new experience. Several clinics we performed were at schools

Cook. Robin is a great guy, and we were glad to have this highly

with 400 students and zero basketball hoops. We used two of

experienced man as a member of our group. After arriving

our players standing on chairs with their arms in front of them

in La Rioja, we were taken on a parade throughout the city

as baskets. And you know what? The kids loved it. They didn’t

announcing our arrival to anyone who would listen. We knew

care if there were great baskets, or leather balls, or tackle twill

we were in for something we had never experienced before.

uniforms. They just knew that some people from the U.S. came just to see them, and they were ecstatic. It was an incredible platform from which to speak. We were commanding audiences of thousands of children each day to hear about basketball and Jesus Christ. It was an incredible opportunity.

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The pastor of the local church we worked with while in La Rioja, Gabriel, had began a sports ministry in La Rioja to keep troubled youth off the streets and to teach them discipline through athletics. These were the most disciplined and giving people I have ever met. For every meal they served us, they

missions trip to argentina waited for us to eat before they sat to eat. They catered to

Not only did the game end in a win, but we also experienced a

our every need without ever once complaining. Meals for 30

valuable learning experience along the way. As the game and

or more people were prepared in a kitchen the size of a large

calls were not going our way, our attitudes and body language

porta-potty. And we thought we were the ones coming to

suffered as well. Everyone involved was a culprit; we were not

serve. A clinic had been organized by Gabriel that afternoon at

being the witnesses for Christ that we had intended to be.

a local community center. The van they rented for us was not

As the game began to change, so did our psyche. I think we

big enough to seat everyone, so the players went on the van,

all learned that we cannot let external forces that we cannot

while the coaches and Julio crammed into Gabriel’s 1972 Ford

control, such as referees, affect our attitudes or our overall

Falcon. Another way to look at it was all Spanish speakers in

mission, which is to live for Christ. It was an added bonus to

the car, all non-Spanish speakers in the van. This would not end

have escaped with a victory, but the real win came from the

well. Somewhere communication was crossed (Who woulda

mental discipline we gained.

thunk?) and we ended up at the community center two hours before we were supposed to, and our coaches ended up at the hotel. Did I mention we didn’t have an itinerary? So, 13 English-speaking college students were trying to tell the one Spanish-speaking bus driver that we needed to go back to the hotel. Great. Turns out we had one player who spoke Spanish well enough to explain where we needed to go and reunite with our leaders. Not a great start. Despite that, the clinic went off without a hitch as reporters and the local newspaper arrived to interview us. Other than Coach Krass becoming “Coach Grass” in the La Rioja Times, we were well-represented in the media.

After playing on what could have doubled as an ice rink, we proceeded through the rest of our schedule unblemished as we finished our trip 8-1*. (Under different circumstances that one loss would have been different, hence the asterisk, I swear.) But that was not the most valuable part of our trip. What we saw from the people of Argentina was unforgettable. These were people who did not have as much as we have in the United States. Their clothes, their houses, their cars, were not as valuable as what we call ours back home. And yet they gave everything they had to welcome and thank us. Some people literally gave us the shirts off their backs just because they

Throughout the week we played in a wide variety of venues.

wanted to give us something. This was the type of experience

Cement outdoor courts with chain nets were not out of the

that forces us to reevaluate our priorities and how we treat

question while we also played in rather large club gyms that

others. Do we really give sacrificially to others just so they feel

would rival some American college facilities. The most exciting

welcome and loved? Probably not. I will never forget the love

game we played was against Club Facundo, the shining star of

and generosity we saw from the people of Argentina. The many

La Rioja basketball. They had previously won their division of

thanks we receive did not seem justified. We thought we were

the Argentinean Professional Basketball League and probably

going to serve the people of Argentina. It turns out we were

did not expect to be pushed by some young Americans.

the ones who were being served.

When I researched their roster I discovered they had a 6'10" American center. Forty-year-old Calvester Ferguson was still living the dream playing basketball in Argentina. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Calvester was not at the game. Shucks. That will battle the in-flight entertainment as the biggest disappointment of the trip. Facundo took it to us for the majority of the game, but not without some help from Mr. Referee (yes, that is singular; there was only one). I left early in the first half with my second foul and later returned, having picked up my third while on the bench. I was not the only player to have that happen to them. In my best estimate, Mr. Referee was just guessing, and I would not advise him to buy a lottery ticket anytime soon. After falling behind by 17 late in the second half, we began our comeback. With under two minutes to go, we completed our improbable run with a three to put us ahead by one. We weathered the furious last two minutes, marred by several missed free throws to escape with a win. Against the toughest competition we faced, we were able to make, in the words of Robin, “an extraordinary comeback

I still have that itinerary from the last day. As it turns out, we were right on schedule for two weeks. We were off schedule more because of Silvio than Julio. We did all our complaining because we thought we knew better than the guy who had been doing this for as long as we’d been alive. I can’t tell you how many times I thought, “Do we have any idea where we are going?” or “I bet I could have organized this better.” Or “I swear that is the same tree we passed 20 minutes ago.” I was wrong. Julio couldn’t have been better. We accomplished everything we could have dreamed and more. It’s funny how we can sit back and be convinced we know better than whoever is in charge, especially if we don’t know the plan. Our relationship with God is the same way. We swear we know better than He does. If He would just let us have our way, we know everything would work out. And God is just sitting in heaven, like Julio in the front seat, thinking, “Just wait till I give them their itineraries.” And the whole time we will have been right on schedule.

after being down 17 points with seven minutes and 18 seconds remaining. What a game! One of the greatest comebacks in basketball history!”

gordon college campus

Above: A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel opened in 1992 and is the dominant landmark on campus, with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spire providing the tallest point in Wenham.

Top right: Frost Hall is the most distinct building on campus.

Bottom right: Barrington Center for the Arts is home to the Visual Arts, Communication and Theatre Departments. It is the only comprehensive center for the performing and visual arts north of Boston.

46 2009 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball

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Left: Phillips Music Center gives the Music Department at Gordon an outstanding venue for music performance and education north of Boston.

Top right: Lane Student Center is located on the pedestrian mall near the chapel. The three-story building contains the Chapel and Easton Dining Rooms for students.

Bottom right: Ken Olsen Science Center is the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most ambitious building endeavor to date: an 80,000-squarefoot science and technology center equipped with the latest technology and ample space for laboratories and classrooms.

gordon college campus

Above: All of Gordon’s athletic facilities (aside from the quad) are located adjacent to each other. These include the Bennett Center, J. Tec White Field (home of Gordon baseball), the softball field, and the Brigham Athletic Complex.

Top right: Gordon College’s historic home field for men’s and women’s soccer, the quad, is located directly in the heart of campus. Bordered by academic, residential, music and administrative buildings of the College, the quad has been home to Gordon College soccer for decades.

Bottom right: Brigham Athletic Complex features a synthetic turf field for the lacrosse and field hockey programs as well as a backup facility for soccer. Surrounding the field is an eight-lane, all-weather track. Additionally, six new tennis courts serve as the new home of the Fighting Scots tennis teams.

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Aside from hosting the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball home games, the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center is a 72,000-square-foot athletic and recreational sports facility, fully equipped with a pool, weight room, indoor track and rock gym.

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Be in the Present Learn from the Past Plan for the Future

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2009â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2010 season schedule

date

opponent

time

location

11/18/09

Husson

7:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

11/20/09

Maine-Maritime

8:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

11/21/09

Baruch or Westfield State

8:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

11/24/09

at Salem State

8:00 p.m.

Salem, MA

12/01/09

Eastern Nazarene

7:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

12/03/09

Endicott

7:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

12/05/09

at MIT

3:00 p.m.

Cambridge, MA

12/08/09

Wheelock

7:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

01/04/10

Union College Tournament

6:00 p.m.

Schenectady, NY

01/05/10

Union College Tournament

8:00 p.m.

Schenectady, NY

01/09/10

* Wentworth

3:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

01/12/10

* at Anna Maria

8:00 p.m.

Paxton, MA

01/16/10

* at ENC

3:00 p.m.

Quincy, MA

01/20/10

* at Roger Williams

8:00 p.m.

Bristol, RI

01/23/10

* Curry

3:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

01/26/10

Newbury

7:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

01/28/10

* New England College

8:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

01/30/10

* at Endicott

3:00 p.m.

Beverly, MA

02/03/10

* Regis

8:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

02/06/10

* Nichols

3:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

02/09/10

* at Colby-Sawyer

7:30 p.m.

New London, NH

02/11/10

at Bates

7:00 p.m.

Lewiston, ME

02/13/10

* at WNEC

3:00 p.m.

Springfield, MA

02/17/10

* University of New England

8:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

02/20/10

* Salve Regina

1:00 p.m.

Wenham, MA

* = Conference game Home games in bold

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