West Kentucky Stars by West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Kentucky Community & Technical College System

West Kentucky Stars Coaches Daniel Potts Head Coach

Coach Daniel Potts is starting his third year of coaching the West Kentucky Stars. The last two seasons as head coach, Potts has led the Stars to a remarkable 44-12 record, winning the WKCTC Invitational both years. He came to WKCTC from Lindsey Wilson College where he was an assistant coach. He helped Lindsey Wilson reach number 12 on the national ranking polls. Potts graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in sport management and is currently working to obtain a master’s degree in athletic coaching. “This year’s team has a chance to be very special. We have the leadership, work ethic, heart, and size to have a great season and turn some heads on campus and in the community.”

Past Records 2005-2006.................................................................14 Wins – 5 Losses 2006-2007.................................................................17 Wins – 8 Losses 2007-2008...............................................................18 Wins – 10 Losses 2008-2009...............................................................12 Wins – 11 Losses 2009-2010...............................................................13 Wins – 11 Losses 2010-2011.................................................................19 Wins – 6 Losses 2011-2012.................................................................24 Wins – 5 Losses 2012-2013.................................................................20 Wins – 7 Losses

Dennis Gourley

Josh Kimbler

Coach Dennis Gourley is beginning his ninth year with the Stars. He has been the steady hand that has kept the team moving. He was a standout guard at this College and also at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee. He is well-known as a head basketball coach at various local high schools. We are thankful that he is back with us for our ninth season.

Coach Josh Kimbler is entering his first year as an assistant at the collegiate level. After multiple combat deployments to the Middle East, this United States Army veteran is currently finishing up his last year at WKCTC. He plans on achieving a master’s degree in athletic management and coaching; and hopes to one day be a head coach at the Division 1 level.

Assistant Coach

2013-2014 Basketball Roster

# 1 3 4 10 11 13 20 21 24 44 55

Player Cody Schultz Kris Jackson Jacob Scott Benjamin Dardoye Drew Robinson D.J. Scruggs Zain Hertter K.J. Brooks Justin Draffen Dwayne Morrow Marcus Burnett

Position Guard Guard Guard Guard Forward Guard Guard/Forward Forward Forward Forward Center

Class Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Sophomore Freshman Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Freshman

Height 5’ 11” 5’ 11” 6’ 2” 6’ 1” 6’ 7” 6’ 0” 6’ 1” 6’ 1” 6’ 6” 6’ 6” 6’ 9”

High School Paducah Tilghman Paducah Tilghman Webster County Lone Oak Heath Granite City Paducah Tilghman Union City Reidland Paducah Tilghman Carlisle County

Meet the Stars

Cody Schultz Height: 5'11" â&#x20AC;˘ Weight: 168 lbs.

Hometown: Paducah, Ky. High School: Paducah Tilghman High School Awards: All District, All Region, and All Purchase teams; Paducah Tilghman Player of the Year; Best Defense; Hustle Award; Co-MVP; KHSAA High School Academic All Star Major: Health Science - Physical Therapy Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and playing basketball Favorite Food: Pizza and pasta Dream Job: Playing professional basketball overseas

Kris Jackson Height: 5'11" â&#x20AC;˘ Weight: 175 lbs.

Hometown: Paducah, Ky. High School: Paducah Tilghman High School Awards: All District; Defensive Player of the Year Major: Health Science Technology Hobbies: Fishing and traveling Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers Dream Job: Becoming the head coach of a college basketball team

Jacob Scott Height: 6'2" • Weight: 170 lbs.

Hometown: Slaughters, Ky. High School: Webster County

High School Awards: 2012 Region 2 Player of the Year; 2012 All Region; 2010 & 2012 All District; 2011 Kentucky All Star; 2012 Honorable Mention; KY-IN All Star Game try-outs; 89.2% Free Throws in 2012 (#1 in state); 1,000 Point Club (1,201) Major: Undecided Hobbies: Playing basketball and playing with neices & nephews Favorite Food: Pizza Dream Job: Becoming a physical therapist

Benjamin Dardoye Height: 6'1" • Weight: 249 lbs.

Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Lone Oak Major: Criminal justice Hobbies: Video games, hanging out with friends, and movies Favorite Food: Haitian Dream Job: Becoming an FBI agent

Drew Robinson Height: 6'7" • Weight: 205 lbs.

Hometown: Paducah, Ky. High School: Heath High School Awards: All Purchase Player Major: Business Hobbies: Hunting and fishing Favorite Food: Steak Dream Job: Becoming a professional basketball player

D.J. Scruggs Height: 6'0" • Weight: 185 lbs.

Hometown: East Saint Louis, Ill. High School: Granite City High School Awards: Second Team All Conference; Mr. Athletic Major: Psychology Hobbies: Hooping and Sneakerhead Favorite Food: Pizza Dream Job: Becoming an FBI agent

Zain Hertter Height: 6'1" • Weight: 215 lbs.

Hometown: Paducah, Ky. High School: Paducah Tilghman High School Awards: Baseball: Most Improved Player Major: Undecided Hobbies: Playing basketball, spending time with family, and duck hunting Favorite Food: Pizza Dream Job: Becoming a Registered Nurse or Civil Engineer

K.J. Brooks

Height: 6'1" • Weight: 185 lbs. Hometown: Union City, Tenn. High School: Union City Major: Physical Therapy Assistant Hobbies: Drawing, running, writing, and sports Favorite Food: Pizza Dream Job: Becoming a sports trainer for a professional sports team

Justin Draffen Height: 6'6" • Weight: 215 lbs.

Hometown: Paducah, Ky. High School: Reidland Major: Criminal Justice Hobbies: Playing pick-up basketball Favorite Food: Lobster Dream Job: Becoming a state trooper

Dwayne Morrow Height: 6'6" • Weight: 210 lbs.

Hometown: Paducah, Ky. High School: Paducah Tilghman High School Awards: Third in state for field goal percentage Major: Business & Sports Management Hobbies: Playing basketball and taking care of nephews Favorite Food: Pizza Dream Job: Becoming CEO of a sports company

Marcus Burnett Height: 6'9" • Weight: 265 lbs.

Hometown: Bardwell, Ky. High School: Carlisle County High School Awards: Runner-Up Player of the Year Region 1; 1000 Point Club; Region 1 All Purchase Team; All District Major: Industrial Maintenance Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and going to church Favorite Food: Pizza Dream Job: Becoming a professional ball player

West Kentucky Stars Schedule 10/17

Bethel University