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I QUICKEN LOANS VETERANS CLASSIC I UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY As the undergraduate college of the Naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers and leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy. They attend the academy for four years, graduating with a bachelor of science degree and commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Naval Academy graduates serve at least five years as Navy or Marine Corps officers.
Founded in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, the Academy started as the Naval School on 10 acres of old Fort Severn in Annapolis with an original class of 55. In 1850 the Naval School became the United States Naval Academy. A new curriculum went into effect requiring midshipmen to study at the Academy for four years and to train aboard ships each summer. Congress authorized the Naval Academy to begin awarding bachelor of science degrees in 1933. Today, the Academy offers 24 major fields of study, a wide variety of elective courses and advanced study and research opportunities.
USNA Mission Statement “To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.”
USNA Quick Facts
Location................................................................................ Annapolis, Md. Founded.............................................................................................. 1845 Superintendent................................................ Vice Adm. Ted Carter, USN Commandant of Midshipmen.................................... Capt. Bill Byrne, USN Enrollment.......................................................................................... 4,400
Class of 2018 Profile
Class Size.................................................... 1,191 (889 men, 302 women) Applicants........................................... 17,618 (13,687 men, 3,931 women) HS Participation, Student Body Leader................................................ 69% HS Participation, National Honor Society............................................. 66% HS Participation, Varsity Athlete........................................................... 90% HS Participation, Varsity Team Captain/Co-Captain............................ 69% HS Participation, Community Service.................................................. 90%
Navy Assignments
Graduates of the Naval Academy entering the Navy do so as ensigns and have the following service options: • Aviation – pilot, flight officer • Restricted Line and Staff Corps – civil engineering, information warfare, cryptology, intelligence, maintenance, medicine, meteorology/oceanography, supply • Special Operations – explosive ordnance disposal, explosive ordinance management, mine countermeasures, operational diving and salvage • Navy SEALs • Surface Warfare – conventional, nuclear powered • Submarines – nuclear powered
Marine Corps Assignments
Graduates enter the Marine Corps with a rank of second lieutenant. Those officers have the following service options: • Aviation – air command and control, anti-air warfare, aviation maintenance, aviation supply, pilot, flight officer • Ground – armor, artillery, communications (information systems), engineering, financial management, infantry, logistics, military police
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I QUICKEN LOANS VETERANS CLASSIC I ALUMNI HALL Alumni Hall Facts Timeline Construction Began Cornerstone Dedicated
Dec. 1987 Sept. 1988 Oct. 1991
Financial Information Overall Cost $30 million Dept. of the Navy $13 million NAAA $1 million } The United Service Organization (USO) provided a $500,000 lead gift to honor Bob Hope. Capacity Multi-Purpose Seating Basketball Seating
6,500 5,710
Basketball Information First Navy Men’s Basketball Game Nov. 25, 1991 Games 315 Record 187-128 (.594) Patriot League Record 80-71 (.530) Sellouts (5,710) 10 Last Sellout Feb. 16, 2013 vs. Army Most Consecutive Winning Seasons 9 (1994-2002) Most Games, Season 18 (2000) Most Wins, Season 16 (2000) Most Losses, Season 12 (2004) Most Consecutive Wins 16 (11-27-99 to 3-5-00) Most Consecutive Losses 10 (Two Times) Fans Through The Turnstiles 629,789 Average Attendance Per Game 1,999 Navy Points 22,465 (71.3) Opponent Points 20,964 (66.6) Navy 100-Point Games 7 Opponent 100-Point Games 2
1,000th Point } Since the opening of Alumni Hall, six Navy players have scored 1,000 points. All six players (Michael Heary, Chris Williams, Greg Sprink, Kaleo Kina, Chris Harris and Jordan Sugars) have tallied the milestone point at Alumni Hall. Patriot League Tournaments } Navy has hosted parts of six Patriot League Men’s Basketball Tournaments, coming in 1994, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2008 and 2009. Building Features } For the 2011-12 season, a new Smalley Court was purchased to adapt to a pair of new rule changes implemented for the season. In addition, new banners have been raised in Alumni Hall. } The hall has two exterior, landscaped memorial plazas donated by the classes of 1942, ‘58 and ‘59. } All seats in the facility are dedicated to the memory of individuals who have committed themselves to the cause of freedom. } The approximately 40 rooms in the building have plaques dedicated to individuals and organizations who have supported our country and the Naval Academy. } A wall is reserved by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association to commemorate those who were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. } One concourse was dedicated to Lt. Lloyd Garnett and his shipmates on the USS Samuel B Roberts (DE 413) who earned their ship the reputation as the “destroyer escort that fought like a battleship” in Leyte Gulf. } A music room was named for Lt. Mark Lange, Class of 1979, whose plane was shot down over Lebanon in Dec. 1983. Residents from Lange’s hometown of Detroit and the surrounding areas funded the room. } Several high-profile speakers, including three former presidents, a prime minister and a vice-president, have given speeches at Alumni Hall. Well-known music artists include Zac Brown Band, Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Lifehouse, Rascal Flatts, Train and many more have performed in the facility.
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PREFERRED HOTELS
LOCAL RESTAURANTS Bo Brooks Restaurant & Catering 410-558-0202 www.bobrooks.com
Grump’s Cafe 410-267-0229 www.grumpscafe.com
Boatyard Bar & Grill 410-216-6206 www.boatyardbarandgrill.com
Jimmy John’s 410-280-3561 www.jimmyjohns.com
Buffalo Wild Wings Annapolis – 410-573-0331 Arundel Mills – 410-379-0333 Bowie – 301-464-9292 Columbia - 443-546-4383 www.buffalowildwings.com
Kilwins 410-263-2601 www.kilwins.com/annapolis
Carrol’s Creek Cafe 410-263-8102 www.carrolscreek.com Chart House 410-268-7166 www.chart-house.com Chevys Fresh Mex of Annapolis 410-573-4932 www.ChevysAnnapolis.com Chick-fil-A 410-266-8680 www.cfarestaurant.com/westfieldannapolis Eggcellence Breakfast Brunchery 410-573-9503 www.eggcellencebrunchery.com Fado Irish Pub 410-626-0069 www.fadoirishpub.com/annapolis Famous Dave’s 410-224-2207 www.famousdaves.com/annapolis Federal House Bar & Grille 410-268-2576 www.federalhouserestaurant.com Fresh Healthy Cafe 410-573-6555
www.cafefresh.com/stores/maryland.html
Galway Bay 410-263-8333 www.galwaybaymd.com
Kona Ice of Annapolis 410-798-5909 www.kona-ice.com Lewnes’ Prime Steakhouse 410-263-1617 www.lewnessteakhouse.com Main Ingredient 410-626-0388 www.themainingredient.com Mike’s Crab House 410-956-2784 www.mikescrabhouse.com Miss Shirley’s Cafe 410-268-5171 www.missshirleys.com
Loews Annapolis Hotel 410-263-7777 www.loewsannapolishotel.com Westin Annapolis Hotel 410-972-4300 www.westin.com/annapolis Doubletree Annapolis Hotel 410-224-3150 www.DoubleTreeAnnapolis.com Sheraton Annapolis Hotel 410-266-3131 www.SheratonAnnapolis.com Country Inn & Suites 410-571-6700 www.countryinns.com/annapolismd_west Hampton Inn & Suites - Annapolis 410-571-0200 www.annapolishampton.com O’Callaghan Hotel 410-263-7700 www.ocallaghanhotels-us.com Westin & Sheraton BWI Hotels 443-577-2300/2100 www.westinbwi.com www.sheraton.com/bwi
ADDITIONAL LOCAL BUSINESSES Admiral Cleaners 410-267-8381 www.admiralcleaners.com Annapolis Hyundai 410-295-1234 www.annapolishyundai.com Annapolis Subaru 443-837-1400 www.annapolissubaru.com Annapolis Volvo 410-349-8800 www.annapolisvolvo.com Apple Signs 410-987-7446 www.applesigns.com Bay Area Disposal 1-866-DR-TRASH (378-7274) www.bayareadisposal.com C&A Sportswear 410-488-4500 www.casportswear.com Fleet Feet of Annapolis 410-268-6290 www.fleetfeetannapolis.com
Mission BBQ 410-773-9888 www.mission-bbq.com
Mills Fine Wine & Spirits 410-263-2888 www.millswine.com
Naval Bagels 410-263-1344 www.navalbagelsinc.com
NextCar All Vehicle Rentals 877-696-3982 www.nextcar.com
Papa John’s Pizza 410-573-1200 / 410-280-1500 www.papajohns.com
NavyGear.com 800-254-6289 www.navygear.com
Severn Inn 410-349-4000 www.severninn.com
Redd’s Automotive 410-268-7789 www.reddsauto.com
The Chop House 410-224-4344
Select Event Group 301-604-2334 www.selecteventgroup.com
www.TheChopHouseAnnapolis.com
Signs by Tomorrow - Annapolis 410-266-3341 www.signsbytomorrow.com/annapolis USNA Gift Shop 800-778-4260 www.navyonline.com
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Roster
No. 0 1 2 3 5 10 11 12 14 20 21 22 24 25 31 32 33 35 44
Name Will Kelly Nourse Fox Brandon Venturini Kendall Knorr Kevin Alter Tilman Dunbar Tim Abruzzo Zach Fong Earl McLaurin Shawn Anderson Worth Smith Grant Vermeer Bryce Dulin Michael Brown Tom Lacey James Hemphill Edward Alade Daniel Noe Jace Hogan
Pos. F/C G G G G G G G G G F G G G/F F F F/C G F
Yr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr.
Ht. 6-9 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-6 5-10 6-3 5-11 5-10 6-4 6-6 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-6 6-9 6-5 6-6
Wt. 242 186 179 197 148 163 173 161 170 201 204 195 192 207 217 213 228 203 221
Hometown / High School Mount Laurel, N.J. / Lenape Memphis, Tenn. / Memphis University School Allendale, Mich. / Allendale Concord, N.C. / Concord Rumson, N.J. / Rumson-Fair Haven Woodbridge, Va. / Paul VI Catholic Perkasie, Pa. / Pennridge Woodbridge, Va. / Gar-Field Charlotte, N.C. / Hopewell New Castle, Pa. / New Castle Mooresville, N.C. / Charlotte Christian Mountain View, Calif. / Bellarmine Prep Nixa, Mo. / Nixa Horsham, Pa. / Hatboro-Horsham Glenn Ridge, N.J. / Seton Hall Prep Raleigh, N.C. / Broughton Houston, Texas. / Kempner Fairfax, Va. / Bishop Ireton Melbourne, Fla. / Holy Trinity
Head Coach: Ed DeChellis (Penn State ‘82), Fourth season Associate Head Coach: Dan Earl (Penn State ‘97), Fourth season Assistant Coach: Aaron Goodman (Boston U. ‘97), Ninth season Assistant Coach: Ernie Nestor (Alderson-Broaddus ‘68), Third season Assistant Coach: Jon Perry (East Tennessee State ‘02), Second season Assistant Coach: Kendrick Saunders (Palm Beach Atlantic ‘98), Third season Officer Representative: Cmdr. Joseph McInerney, USN (U.S. Naval Academy ‘91), Third season Faculty Representative: Capt. Robert Brennan, USN (U.S. Naval Academy ‘82), Seventh season
Quick Facts Location Annapolis, Md. Founded 1845 Enrollment 4,400 Nickname Midshipmen or Mids School Colors Navy Blue & Gold Arena Alumni Hall Capacity 5,710 Conference Patriot League Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk Official Website navysports.com
Ed DeChellis Head Coach
Head Coach Ed DeChellis Alma Mater (Year) Penn State (‘82) Career Record (Years) 239-301 (18 years) Record at School (Years) 20-70 (Three years) 2013-14 Record 9-21 Conference Record 4-14 Conference Finish 10th Postseason None Starters Ret. / Lost 5/0 Top Returning Scorer Worth Smith, 11.8 ppg
Worth Smith
Senior Forward
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November Fri. 14 Sun. 16 Thurs. 20 Sat. 22 Sun. 23 Wed. 26 Sat. 29
Michigan State ! 9:00 pm at Notre Dame $ 2:00 pm at Providence $ 7:00 pm vs. Northeastern $ 8:00 pm vs. Binghamton/Manhattan $ TBA Penn St.-Harrisburg 7:00 pm Saint Francis U 1:00 pm
December Wed. 3 Sat. 6 Tues. 9 Sat. 13 Mon. 22 Wed. 31
Penn at The Citadel VMI at Maryland Eastern Shore Towson Loyola *
7:00 pm 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm
January Sat. 3 Wed. 7 Sat. 10 Wed. 14 Sat. 17 Wed. 21 Sat. 24 Wed. 28 Sat. 31
at Lafayette * Boston University * at Army * at Bucknell * Colgate * at Lehigh * at Holy Cross * American * Lafayette *
2:00 pm 8:00 pm 12 noon 7:00 pm 4:00 pm 7:00 pm TBA 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
February Wed. 4 Sat. 7 Wed. 11 Sat. 14 Wed. 18 Sun. 22 Wed. 25 Sat. 28
at Boston University * Army * Bucknell * at Colgate * Lehigh * Holy Cross * at American * at Loyola *
7:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 12 noon 8:00 pm 11:00 am
! Quicken Loans Veterans Classic $ Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament * Patriot League game All times Eastern
I QUICKEN LOANS VETERANS CLASSIC I MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS Schedule
Roster No. Name Pos. 0 Marvin Clark Jr. F 2 Javon Bess G 3 Alvin Ellis III G 5 Bryn Forbes G 10 Matt Costello F 11 Lourawls ‘Tum Tum’ Nairn, Jr. G 13 Trevor Bohnhoff F 14 Eron Harris** G 15 Keenan Wetzel G 20 Travis Trice G 22 Branden Dawson F 25 Kenny Goins F 34 Gavin Schilling F 41 Colby Wollenman F 45 Denzel Valentine G
Yr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr.
Ht. 6-6 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-9
Wt. 230 215 210 180 245
Hometown / High School Kansas City, Mo. / Sunrise Christian Academy Columbus, Ohio / Gahanna Lincoln Matteson, Ill. / Chicago De La Salle Lansing, Mich. / Sexton / Cleveland State Linwood, Mich. / Bay City Western
Fr. Jr. Jr. R-Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. R-Jr. Jr.
5-10 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-6 6-6 6-9 6-7 6-5
170 225 180 210 170 225 215 240 230 220
Nassau, Bahamas / Sunrise Christian Academy Saginaw, Mich. / Nouvel Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence North / West Virginia Monroe, Mich. / St. Mary Catholic Central Huber Heights, Ohio / Wayne Gary, Ind. / Lew Wallace Troy, Mich. / Warren Mott Chicago, Ill. / Findlay Prep Big Horn, Wyo. / Big Horn Lansing, Mich. / Sexton
** Will sit out the 2014-15 season due to NCAA transfer regulations
Head Coach: Tom Izzo (Northern Michigan ‘77), 20th season Associate Head Coach: Dwayne Stephens (Michigan State ‘93), 12th season Assistant Coach: Mike Garland (Northern Michigan ‘77), 15th season Assistant Coach: Dane Fife (Indiana ‘02), Fourth season Director of Basketball Operations: Kevin Pauga (Michigan State ‘04), Fifth season
Quick Facts Location East Lansing, Mich. Founded 1855 Enrollment 49,300 Nickname Spartans School Colors Green & White Arena Breslin Center Capacity 14,797 Conference Big Ten Athletic Director Mark Hollis Official Website msuspartans.com
Head Coach Tom Izzo Alma Mater (Year) Northern Michigan (‘77) Career Record (Years) 468-187 (19 years) Record at School (Years) 468-187 (19 years) 2013-14 Record 29-9 Conference Record 12-6 Conference Finish T-2nd Postseason NCAA Elite Eight Starters Ret. / Lost 2/3 Top Returning Scorer Branden Dawson, 11.2 ppg
November Fri. 14 at Navy ! 9:00 pm Tues. 18 vs. Duke ^ 7:00 pm Fri. 21 Loyola (Chicago) 7:00 pm Mon. 24 Santa Clara % 7:00 pm Thurs. 27 vs. Rider % 6:30 pm Fri. 28 vs. Georgia Tech/Marquette % TBA Sun. 30 vs. Kansas/Rhode Island or Santa Clara/Tennessee % TBA December Wed. 3 at Notre Dame # Sat. 6 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Sun. 14 Oakland Wed. 17 Eastern Michigan Sat. 20 Texas Southern Mon. 22 The Citadel Tues. 30 Maryland *
7:15 pm 2:15 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 5:00 pm
January Mon. 5 Indiana * Thurs. 8 at Iowa * Sun. 11 Northwestern * Sat. 17 at Maryland * Wed. 21 Penn State * Sat. 24 at Nebraska * Tues. 27 at Rutgers *
7:00 pm 7:00 pm TBA 4:00 pm 7:00 pm TBA 9:00 pm
February Sun. 1 Michigan * Sat. 7 Illinois * Tues. 10 at Northwestern * Sat. 14 Ohio State * Tues. 17 at Michigan * Sun. 22 at Illinois * Thurs. 26 Minnesota *
1:00 pm 12:00 pm 7:00 pm 12:00 pm 9:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm
March Sun. 1 at Wisconsin * Wed. 4 Purdue * Sat. 7 at Indiana * ! Quicken Loans Veterans Classic ^ Champions Classic % Orlando Classic * Big Ten game # ACC/Big Ten Challenge All times Eastern
Tom Izzo
Head Coach
Branden Dawson Senior Forward
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Roster
No. 0 1 3 4 5 11 15 21 23 24 25 32 33 34 55
Name Kevin Punter Josh Richardson Robert Hubbs III Armani Moore Ian Chiles Tariq Owens Detrick Mostella Jabari McGhee Derek Reese Willie Carmichael III Galen Campbell Braxton Bonds Brandon Lopez Devon Baulkman Dominic Woodson
Pos. G G G F G F G F F F G G G G F
Yr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So.
Ht. 6-4 6-6 6-6 6-5 6-1 6-10 6-3 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-10
Wt. 180 200 206 215 200 205 170 210 220 210 190 170 180 200 280
Hometown / High School Bronx, N.Y. / State Fair C.C. [Mo.] Edmond, Okla. / Santa Fe H Newbern, Tenn. / Dyer County HS Kennesaw, Ga. / Mt. Paran Christian School Louisville, Ky. / IUPUI Odenton, Md. / Mt. Zion Prep School Decatur, Ala. / Notre Dame Prep [Mass.] Albany, Ga. / Hargrave Military Academy [Va.] Orlando, Fla. / Olympia HS Apopka, Fla. / Wekiva HS Knoxville, Tenn. / Fulton HS Nashville, Tenn. / Christ Presbyterian Academy Knoxville, Tenn. / Austin-East HS Bainbridge, Ga. / Gulf Coast State College [Fla.] Austin, Texas / University of Memphis
Head Coach: Donnie Tyndall (Morehead State ‘93), First season Assistant Coach: Al Pinkins (NC State ‘98), First season Assistant Coach: Adam Howard (Western Kentucky ‘08), First season Assistant Coach: Chris Shumate (Murray State ‘04), First season Director of Basketball Operations: Justin Phelps (Kent State ‘06), First season Director of Player Development: J.T. Burton (Tennessee Wesleyan ‘99), First season
Quick Facts Location Knoxville, Tenn. Founded 1794 Enrollment 27,523 Nickname Volunteers School Colors Orange & White Arena Thompson-Boling Arena Capacity 21,678 Conference SEC Athletic Director Dave Hart Official Website utsports.com
Head Coach Donnie Tyndall Alma Mater (Year) Morehead State (‘98) Career Record (Years) 200-107 (Nine years) Record at School (Years) First season 2013-14 Record 24-13 Conference Record 11-7 Conference Finish 4th Postseason NCAA Sweet Sixteen Starters Ret. / Lost 1/4 Top Returning Scorer Josh Richardson, 10.3 ppg
November Fri. 14 Thurs. 20 Thurs. 27 Fri. 28 Sun. 30
vs. VCU ! 6:30 pm Texas Southern 7:00 pm vs. Santa Clara % 12:00 pm Kansas or Rhode Island % TBA Michigan State/Rider Marquette/Georgia Tech % TBA
December Sat. 6 Sun. 14 Wed. 17 Fri. 19 Mon. 22 Sat. 27 Wed. 31
Kansas State ^ Butler at North Carolina State Tennessee Tech Mercer Tennessee State ETSU
January Wed. 7 Sat. 10 Tues. 13 Sat. 17 Tues. 20 Sat. 24 Tues. 27 Sat. 31
at Mississippi State * Alabama * Arkansas * at Missouri * at South Carolina * Texas A&M * at Arkansas * Auburn *
9:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 9:00 pm 1:00 pm 9:00 pm 12:00 pm
February Tues. 3 Sat. 7 Wed. 11 Sat. 14 Tues. 17 Sat. 21 Thurs. 26 Sat. 28
Mississippi State * at Georgia * at Vanderbilt LSU * Kentucky * at Ole Miss * Vanderbilt * at Florida *
7:00 pm 12:00 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm TBA
March Wed. 4 Sat. 7
at LSU * South Carolina *
! Quicken Loans Veterans Classic % Orlando Classic ^ SEC/Big 12 Challenge * SEC game All times Eastern
Donnie Tyndall Head Coach
Josh Richardson Senior Forward
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7:00 pm 4:00 pm
I QUICKEN LOANS VETERANS CLASSIC I VCU RAMS Schedule
Roster
No. 1 2 4 5 10 11 12 14 20 21 22 23 25 32
Name JeQuan Lewis Briante Weber Justin Tillman Doug Brooks Jonathan Williams Michael Gilmore Mo Alie-Cox Torey Burston Jordan Burgess Treveon Graham Terry Larrier Jarred Guest Antravious Simmons Melvin Johnson
Pos. G G F G G F F G G G/F G/F F F G
Yr. So. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. R-So. R-So. R-So. Sr. Fr. Sr. R-Fr. Jr.
Ht. 6-1 6-2 6-7 6-3 6-0 6-9 6-6 5-8 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-8 6-9 6-3
Wt. 175 165 190 180 175 205 250 165 215 220 175 225 250 195
Hometown / High School Dickson, Tenn. / Dickson County Chesapeake, Va. / Great Bridge Detroit, Mich. / Pershing Lake Wales, Fla. / Lake Wales Richmond, Va. / St. Benedict’s Prep (NJ) Jacksonville, Fla. / Rickards Alexandria, Va. / Middleburg Academy Richmond, Va. / Trinity Episcopal Midlothian, Va. / Benedictine Temple Hills, Md. / St. Mary’s Ryken Bronx, N.Y. / The Phelps School Columbia, S.C. / Charis Prep Miami, Fla. / South Miami Bronx, N.Y. / St. Benedict’s Prep (NJ)
Head Coach: Shaka Smart (Kenyon College ‘99), Sixth season Assistant Coach: Jeremy Ballard (Colgate ‘03), Third season Assistant Coach: Mike Morrell (Milligan College ‘05), Fourth season Assistant Coach: David Cason (Illinois State ‘96), First season Director of Basketball Operations: Jesse Bopp (Plymouth State ‘07), Second season
Quick Facts Location Richmond, Va. Founded 1838 Enrollment 32,000 Nickname Rams School Colors Gold & Black Arena Siegel Center Capacity 7,741 Conference Atlantic 10 Athletic Director Ed McLaughlin Official Website vcuathletics.com
Head Coach Shaka Smart Alma Mater (Year) Kenyon College (‘99) Career Record (Years) 137-46 (Five years) Record at School (Years) 137-46 (Five years) 2013-14 Record 26-9 Conference Record 12-4 Conference Finish 2nd Postseason NCAA Second Round Starters Ret. / Lost 3/2 Top Returning Scorer Treveon Graham, 15.8 ppg
November Fri. 14 Tues. 18 Thurs. 20 Mon. 24 Tue. 25 Sat. 29
vs. Tennessee ! Toledo % UMES % vs. Villanova % vs. Michigan/Oregon % at Old Dominion
December Tues. 2 Sat. 6 Sat. 13 Tues. 16 Sat. 20 Mon. 22 Mon. 29
at Illinois State 8:00 pm Virginia 2:00 pm Northern Iowa 7:00 pm Belmont 7:00 pm at Cincinnati 12:00 pm East Tennessee State 7:00 pm Cleveland St. 7:00 pm
January Sun. 4 Wed. 7 Sat. 10 Tues. 13 Sat. 17 Fri. 23 Tues. 27 Sat. 31
at Fordham * Davidson * Saint Joseph’s * at Rhode Island * at Duquesne * at Saint Louis * George Washington * Richmond *
February Wed. 4 Sat. 7 Wed. 11 Sat. 14 Tues. 17 Sat. 21 Wed. 25 Sat. 28
at George Mason * 7:00 pm at St. Bonaventure * 2:00 pm La Salle * 7:00 pm at George Washington * 2:00 pm Saint Louis * 7:30 pm Massachusetts * 12:00 pm at Richmond * 7:00 pm Dayton * TBA
March Thurs. 5 Sat. 7
at Davidson * George Mason *
! Quicken Loans Veterans Classic % Legends Classic * Atlantic 10 game All times Eastern
Shaka Smart Head Coach
Treveon Graham
Senior Guard / Forward
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1:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:30 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm
9:00 pm 5:30 pm
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PREFERRED HOTELS
LOCAL RESTAURANTS Bo Brooks Restaurant & Catering 410-558-0202 www.bobrooks.com
Grump’s Cafe 410-267-0229 www.grumpscafe.com
Boatyard Bar & Grill 410-216-6206 www.boatyardbarandgrill.com
Jimmy John’s 410-280-3561 www.jimmyjohns.com
Buffalo Wild Wings Annapolis – 410-573-0331 Arundel Mills – 410-379-0333 Bowie – 301-464-9292 Columbia - 443-546-4383 www.buffalowildwings.com
Kilwins 410-263-2601 www.kilwins.com/annapolis
Carrol’s Creek Cafe 410-263-8102 www.carrolscreek.com Chart House 410-268-7166 www.chart-house.com Chevys Fresh Mex of Annapolis 410-573-4932 www.ChevysAnnapolis.com Chick-fil-A 410-266-8680 www.cfarestaurant.com/westfieldannapolis Eggcellence Breakfast Brunchery 410-573-9503 www.eggcellencebrunchery.com Fado Irish Pub 410-626-0069 www.fadoirishpub.com/annapolis Famous Dave’s 410-224-2207 www.famousdaves.com/annapolis Federal House Bar & Grille 410-268-2576 www.federalhouserestaurant.com Fresh Healthy Cafe 410-573-6555
www.cafefresh.com/stores/maryland.html
Galway Bay 410-263-8333 www.galwaybaymd.com
Kona Ice of Annapolis 410-798-5909 www.kona-ice.com Lewnes’ Prime Steakhouse 410-263-1617 www.lewnessteakhouse.com Main Ingredient 410-626-0388 www.themainingredient.com Mike’s Crab House 410-956-2784 www.mikescrabhouse.com Miss Shirley’s Cafe 410-268-5171 www.missshirleys.com
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I QUICKEN LOANS VETERANS CLASSIC I ACADEMY HISTORY AND TRADITIONS From the first athletic competition played on the gridiron in 1879 to Navy’s recent triumphs, several events, people, rivalries and personalities have shaped the entire Naval Academy athletic program. Below is a look at just some of the history and traditions that make Navy one of the most storied programs in all of collegiate athletics.
Anchors Aweigh
“Anchors Aweigh” was written by Lt. Charles Zimmermann, Musical Director of the Naval Academy in 1906, with the lyrics provided by Alfred H. Miles of the Class of 1906, as a fight song for the 1907 graduating class instead of the usual class march Zimmermann had composed for previous classes. The song made its debut at the 1906 Army-Navy game, and when the Midshipmen won the game, the song became traditional at this game. It gained national exposure in the 1920s and 1930s when it was heard on the radio and was in a number of popular movies. In 1997 a one-hour documentary on the history of Navy football, titled “Anchors Aweigh for Honor and Glory”, was produced by NFL Films. The film was deemed a success by both critics and fans alike. Here are the words: Stand Navy down the field, Sails set to the sky, We’ll never change our course, So Army you steer shy. Roll up the score, Navy, Anchors Aweigh, Sail Navy down the field, And sink the Army, Sink the Army Grey
Bill the Goat
The first recorded use of a goat mascot for Navy athletic teams was in 1893 when an animal named El Cid (The Chief) was turned over to the Brigade by young officers of the USS New York. El Cid helped Navy to a 6-4 triumph over Army that year. Two cats, a dog, and a carrier pigeon have also enjoyed brief reigns as the Navy mascot, but goats have served without interruption since 1904. Bill XXXIII and XXXIV are the current mascots. They are taken care of by 15 goathandlers made up of five midshipmen from the first, second and third classes. The goathandlers undergo rigorous training prior to handling Bill on the field.
Blue & Gold
This song was written in 1923 by Cmdr. Roy DeS. Horn, USN (Ret.) with music composed by J.W. Crosley. Following every home athletic competition, the team faces its fans with their hands on their heart and sings the following: Now, colleges from sea to sea May sing of colors true; But who has better right than we To hoist a symbol hue? For sailors brave in battle fair, Since fighting days of old, Have proved the sailor’s right to wear The Navy Blue and Gold
Bancroft Hall
Named after former Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, the Hall is home for the entire Brigade of Midshipmen. It contains 1,873 midshipmen rooms, nearly five miles of corridors and approximately 33 acres of floor space, making it one of the largest single dormitories in the world. All of the basic facilities midshipmen need for daily living, and many for recreation, are found in the Hall.
N-Star
Members of varsity teams who qualify for their varsity letter receive an N-Star if they participate in a victory over Army in any sport’s designated “Star” competition. Navy is 16-0-1 against Army over the last 17 years in the Star series and is 30-3-2 over the last 35 years.
Gokokuji Bell
The bell is an exact replica of the 1456 casting brought to this country by Commodore Matthew C. Perry following his expedition to Japan in 1854. The original bell, donated to the Naval Academy by Commodore Perry’s widow, was returned by the Navy to the people of Okinama in 1987. Like the original bell, the replica is rung to celebrate football victories over Army. The bell is stationed in front of Bancroft Hall.
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Enterprise Bell
From the bridge of the famed World War II aircraft carrier, it has been a part of the Naval Academy tradition since 1950. The late Admiral Harry W. Hill, then Superintendent, was instrumental in bringing the “E” Bell to Annapolis. It rings during special ceremonies when Navy scores a majority of victories over Army in any one of the three sports seasons. The bell also rings during Commissioning Week for those teams that beat Army and have not participated in a previous bell-ringing during the academic year. The bell is stationed in front of Bancroft Hall.
I Believe That We Will Win
“I Believe That We Will Win” is one of the most popular sports chants in the country, and while often replicated, the chant can trace its roots back to the Naval Academy. In 1998 at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, Jay Rodriguez was tasked to come up with a cheer for his platoon. He began by chanting the word “I” and then asked his classmates to chant it back. He then said “I Believe” and again asked them to chant it back. This continued until the full phrase of “I Believe That We Will Win” was completed and it was then repeated multiple times in unison while everyone jumped up and down. The chant made its sporting event debut at the Army Prep vs. Navy Prep men’s basketball game in Newport, R.I. that year. The following year, Rodriguez was a plebe at the Naval Academy and he taught the chant to classmate Corey Strong, a member of the cheerleading team. During Navy’s 19-9 win over Army at the 1999 Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Strong led the Brigade of Midshipmen, over 4,000 strong, to a stirring rendition that helped the chant reach a new level of prominence. Midshipmen have since been performing the chant at football games and other sporting events in the closing minutes of games in which a Navy victory is imminent.
Tecumseh
The familiar Native American figurehead facing Bancroft Hall and Tecumseh Court has been an Annapolis resident since 1866. Originally, the figurehead of the USS Delaware was meant to portray Tamanend, the great chief of the Delawares. It developed that Tamanend was a lover of peace and did not strike the fancy of the Brigade. Looking for another name, Midshipmen referred to the figurehead as Powhatan and King Philip before finally settling on Tecumseh, the fierce Shawnee chieftain who lived from 1768-1813. The original wooden statue was replaced after some 50 years in the open weather by a durable bronze replica, presented by the Class of 1891. It is considered a good-luck “mascot” for the midshipmen, who in times past would throw pennies at it and offer left-handed salutes whenever they wanted a ‘favor’, such as a sports win over West Point, or spiritual help for examinations. These days it receives a fresh coat of war paint and is often decorated in various themes during football weeks and other special occasions such as Commissioning Week.
Midshipman
The word midshipman first appeared in English in the 17th century in the form of the word midshipman to designate those men who were stationed “amidships,” i.e. in the waist or middle portion of the vessel, while on duty. By 1687, however, the second ‘s’ had been dropped to give the current form of the word. Midshipmen were originally boys, sometimes as young as seven or eight, who were apprenticed to sea captains to learn the sailor’s trade. In the early days of the American Navy, midshipmen trained aboard ship until they were eventually commissioned as ensigns. With the founding of the Naval Academy in 1845, it became possible, as it still is, for a midshipman to enter the Navy directly from civilian life. The name of students at the Naval Academy changed several times between 1870 and 1902, when Congress restored the original title of Midshipman, and it has remained unchanged since.
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