2012-13 Men's Basketball Guide by Radford University Athletics

R. J. Price

Big Sou th Conference All-Freshman Selection

Javonte Green Big Sou th Conference All-Freshman Selection

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2012-13 Radford Highlanders

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Introduction Table of Contents / Credits Quick Facts 2012-13 Schedule

Meet the Team 2012-13 Roster Coaching Staff Head Coach Mike Jones Assistant Coaches Returning Player Profiles Newcomer Player Profiles

The Big South Conference Radford University President Penelope Kyle Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg This is Radford University The New River Valley Campus Life Student-Athlete Support Services Strength and Conditioning Basketball Facility - Dedmon Center

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Credits

The 2012-13 Radford University Men’s Basketball Guide was written and edited by Tom Galbraith and designed by the Radford University Office of Athletics Communications. Special additions and thanks to Joey Beeler, Patrick Reed, Brian Cox, Brian Stanley, Matt Borchlewicz, and Mike Jones and his staff. Additional editing and historical research provided by the Big South Conference and Gene Hyde, archivist at Radford University. Photography: Tim Cowie, RUHighlanderPhotos.com, and Radford Athletics Communications. NOTE: Radford University is on NCAA probation until February 23, 2014, due to violations of NCAA bylaws by the University’s prior men’s basketball coaching staff. The terms of the probation and other penalties include reprimand by the NCAA, vacation of four men’s basketball wins from the 2010-11 academic year, reduction in men’s basketball official recruiting visits for the 2011-12 academic year, limits on international men’s basketball student-athletes, reduction of two men’s basketball scholarships in total across the 2012-13 and 2013-14 academic years, a $2,000 fine, and enhanced NCAA rules compliance education.

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UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Location Radford, Va. Founded 1910 Enrollment 9,370 Nickname Highlanders School Colors Red and White Arena Dedmon Center Capacity 3,205 Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference Big South President Penelope W. Kyle Alma Mater (Guilford College) Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg Alma Mater/Year (Roanoke ’91) Athletic Department Phone (540) 831-6194 Ticket Office Phone (540) 831-RUTX Athletic Trainer Chad Hyatt Press Row Phone (540) 831-5295

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach Mike Jones Alma Mater Howard ‘90 Season Second Record at Radford 6-26 Career Record Same Basketball Office Phone (540) 831-5125 Assistant Coach Kyle Getter Email kgetter@radford.edu Assistant Coach Chris Hawkins Email chawkins@radford.edu Assistant Coach J.D. Byers Email jbyers3@radford.edu Director of Operations Garrett Kelly Email gkelly4@radford.edu Asst. Director of Operations Matt Borchlewicz Email mborchlewicz@radford.edu

RADFORD BASKETBALL HISTORY Years of Basketball 1st Season of Basketball All-Time Head Coaches All-Time Record Winning Seasons .500 Seasons Losing Seasons 15+ Win Seasons 20+ Win Seasons Record at Dedmon Center Record at Peters Hall NCAA Appearances Last Result

37 1974-75 7 573-505 28 0 10 26 6 281-106 74-22 2 (‘98, ‘09) 2009 vs. North Carolina L, 58-101

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RADFORD Nov. 12 • 7 pm CINCY CHRISTIAN

Nov. 16 • 8 pm vs. Towson

Nov. 17 • 8 pm vs. Kennesaw State

Nov. 18 • 5pm at Eastern Kentucky

Nov. 21 • 2 pm BREVARD

Nov. 24 • 2 pm at The Citadel

Nov. 28 • 7 pm HAMPTON

Dec. 4 • 7 pm at Delaware

Dec. 8 • 2 pm WILLIAM & MARY

Dec. 19 • 7:30 pm at Charlotte

Dec. 22 • 4 pm at West Virginia

Dec. 29 • 2 pm CENTRAL PENN

Jan. 2 • 7 pm at N. Carolina A&T

Jan. 5 • 4 pm CHARLESTON SO.

Jan. 9 • 7 pm HIGH POINT

Jan. 12 • 2 pm at UNC Asheville

Jan. 16 • 7 pm LONGWOOD

Jan. 19 • 7 pm at Gardner-Webb

Jan. 23 • 7 pm at Campbell

Jan. 26 • 4 pm WINTHROP

Jan. 30 • 7 pm VMI

Feb. 2 • 7 pm at Coastal Carolina

Feb. 5 • 7 pm at Liberty

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Feb. 9 • 2 pm PRESBYTERIAN

Feb. 13 • 7 pm at VMI

Feb. 16 • 2 pm at Longwood

Feb. 19 • 7 pm CAMPBELL

Feb. 23 • TBA at Bracketbusters

Feb. 27 • 7 pm at High Point

Mar. 2 • 4:30 pm LIBERTY

2012-13 Schedule

Nov. 9 • 7 pm at Wake Forest

March 5-10 Big South Tourney

2012-13 Roster

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Name Kion Brown Taj Owens Javonte Green Rashun Davis R.J. Price Ya Ya Anderson Allen Dickerson Lucas Dyer Matt Murphy Blake Smith Jalen Carethers Juwan Wells Kyle Noreen Brandon Holcomb

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Pos Ht Wt CL F 6-8 215 Fr. G 5-10 160 Fr. F 6-4 205 So. G 6-0 180 Fr. G 6-0 180 So. G 6-2 195 Fr. G 6-2 200 Jr. F 6-8 215 Fr. C 6-6 300 Fr. G 6-4 180 Sr. F 6-8 195 So. G/F 6-6 190 Fr. F 6-5 205 So. F 6-7 210 R-Fr.

Mike Jones (Howard ‘90) - 2nd Season

Hometown / Previous School Richmond, Va. / Fork Union Chesapeake, Va. / Great Bridge Alberta, Va. / Brunswick Charlotte, N.C. / Davidson Day Richmond, Va. / Atlee Palmyra, Va. / Fluvanna County Radford, Va. / Radford Richmond, Va. / Deep Run Alexandria, Va. / Edison Charlotte, N.C. / United Faith Christian Burlington, N.C. / Hugh M. Cummings La Plata, Md. / La Plata Minneapolis, Minn. / Minn.Transitions Murrieta, Calif. / Vista Murrieta

BY CLASS Seniors (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blake Smith

BY STATE California (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Holcomb

Juniors (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allen Dickers

Maryland (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juwan Wells

Sophomores (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jalen Carethers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Javonte Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Noreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R.J. Price

Minnesota (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Noreen

Freshmen (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ya Ya Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kion Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rashun Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucas Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Holcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taj Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juwan Wells

Basketball Operations Assistant Coaches Garrett Kelly (Loyola, Md.) - 1st Year [director] Kyle Getter (Hanover) - 2nd Season Matt Borchlewicz (Xavier, Ohio) - 1st Year [assistant] Chris Hawkins (Radford) - 2nd Season J.D. Byers (Lebanon Valley) - 2nd Season

North Carolina (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jalen Carethers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rashun Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blake Smith Virginia (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ya Ya Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kion Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allen Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucas Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Javonte Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taj Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R.J. Price

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Coaching Staff

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Mike Jones

head coach ♦ Second year

Coaching Profile

On June 14, 2011, Radford University officials announced the hiring of former VCU assistant coach Mike Jones as the Highlanders’ seventh head men’s basketball coach. Jones led RU to a 6-26 record in his first season at the helm in which the top two scorers and leading rebounder were true freshmen. The Highlanders lost 16 games by 10 points or fewer, and the rebuilding effort continues in 2012-13 under Jones’ guidance. Jones, 46, spent the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons at VCU, which included a magical run to the 2011 Final Four with wins over USC, Georgetown, Purdue, Florida State and Kansas. While on Shaka Smart’s staff, the Rams posted 55 wins over the past two seasons, the highest total over any two-year span in program history.

Along with playing a major role in the Rams’ success on the court, Jones helped land one of the top mid-major recruiting classes in the country a year ago. “We are extremely excited to have Mike, his wife and two sons join the Radford University family,” commented Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg. “During the course of his career, Mike has demonstrated the necessary qualities and character to lead our student-athletes in the classroom, in the community and on the basketball court. His reputation as a proven mentor, coach and recruiter makes him the perfect fit for Radford University.” Prior to his second coaching stop in Virginia, Jones served a six-year stint on Dennis Felton’s bench at the University of Georgia from 2003-09. In 2008, Georgia advanced to the NCAA Tournament when the sixth-seeded Bulldogs won four games in three days to complete the most improbable SEC Championship run in conference history. Although the challenges at Georgia were many, Jones managed to make a name for himself as Rivals.com selected him as one of the nation’s Top-25 recruiters in 2005.

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In addition to Georgia, Jones had previously worked under John Beilein at Richmond from 2000-02 and during the early stages of Beilein’s rebuilding project at West Virginia in 2002-03.

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Jones’ father, Jimmy, was a star guard in the ABA from 1967-74. In 1974, Jimmy Jones signed with the Washington Bullets in the NBA, where he remained until 1977. The Silver Spring, Md. native stayed close to home and attended Howard University, where he played basketball and majored in zoology. Jones, a four-year standout for the Bison, forged a connection with fellow Howard alum Felton (’85), who he calls the biggest influence on his coaching career. Once Jones graduated in 1990, he began his coaching career as a high school coach at Sidwell Friends School in D.C.

He later moved on to Furman, where he stayed from 1997-2000. He joined Beilein’s staff at Richmond in 2000 and helped the Spiders to a pair of 20-win seasons and three straight NIT berths.

THE MIKE JONES FILE PERSONAL Hometown...................................................Silver Spring, Maryland Wife....................................................................................... Sharon Children........................................................... Nate (15), Miles (11) Undergraduate Degree............................................. Howard, 1990 Playing Experience................................... Howard Bison, 1983-87 COLLEGIATE COACHING CAREER 2011-Current............................... Head Coach - Radford University 2009-11...........Assistant Coach - Virginia Commonwealth University 2003-09.............................. Assistant Coach - University of Georgia 2002-03..........................Assistant Coach - West Virginia University 2000-02...........................Assistant Coach - University of Richmond 1997-00.................................. Assistant Coach - Furman University 1994-97.................................. Assistant Coach - Howard University

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In 1994, Jones took his first collegiate job – at his alma mater. In addition, he also married his college sweetheart, Sharon, that year. Jones and his wife have two sons; Nate (15) and Miles (11).

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kyle getter

Coaching Staff

assistant coach second year

After a two-year stint at VCU, Kyle Getter enters his second season as an assistant coach with the Radford University men’s basketball program. “Kyle and I worked together while we were at VCU and I have grown to respect him and what he does as much as anyone I’ve known,” said head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones. “He is a terrific person, family man and extremely hard worker. He will be valuable in all aspects for our program, and we are very fortunate to have him.” Like Coach Jones, Getter played an integral part in VCU’s success in the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons, which included a magical run to the 2011 Final Four with wins over USC, Georgetown, Purdue, Florida State and Kansas. While on Shaka Smart’s staff, the Rams posted 55 wins over the past two seasons, the highest total over any two-year span in program history. On the Rams’ bench, Getter’s duties included scheduling, travel, team meals, practice schedules, class schedules and team camps. In addition to now three stops in the Commonwealth (Radford, VCU, Liberty), Getter and his family have spent time in North Canton, Ohio, Huntington, W. Va., Dayton, Ohio and Hanover, Ind. Prior to joining the VCU staff, he spent the 2008-09 campaign as an assistant coach at Liberty University. He helped guide the Flames to a 23-12 record and an appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Before his time at Liberty, Getter was the top assistant at Walsh College in Ohio, where he helped the Cavaliers to a 26-5 record and a run into the Second Round of the NAIA Division II National Tournament. In addition to having collegiate coaching experience, Getter also has several years of basketball operations duties under his belt. Before Walsh, Getter spent two years as the Director of Basketball Operations at Marshall University under Head Coach Ron Jirsa. While there, he was responsible for film exchange, video editing, team travel, recruiting, supervising player academics, overseeing the daily operations of the basketball office and coordinating The Marshall Thundering Herd Basketball Camp. Getter also spent time under former Radford head coach Oliver Purnell, the current head coach at DePaul, at the University of Dayton. In addition, he worked with Paul Biancardi at Wright State. Getter received his undergraduate degree in physical education from Hanover College (Ind.). While at Hanover, he served as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach from 1999-2002. He helped the team earn a three-year record of 60-18 and two HCAC championships. Before attending Hanover, Getter played two seasons at Centre College in Kentucky. Along with his knowledge of basketball, Getter has talents on the links as well and served as the men’s golf coach at Walsh and the women’s golf coach at his alma mater Hanover College. Getter and his wife, Michelle, have a son, William (4).

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Chris Hawkins, one of the finest players to suit up in a Radford uniform, will begin his second season at his alma mater in 2011 as an assistant coach on Mike Jones’ staff. “Chris is a huge addition to our program for many reasons, but especially because he attended Radford University, played basketball here and later coached here,” commented Coach Jones. “He is a great family man, extremely hard worker and terrific mentor for our players. No one will work harder for RU hoops than Chris and we are ecstatic to have him aboard.” This is the second stint on the Highlander bench for Hawkins, a 1992 RU graduate, who was a part of two of the most memorable teams in program history. As a player, Hawkins was a key piece of the 1991-92 “Never-Say-Die-Landers” team that went 20-9 and won the Big South Regular Season Championship. Hawkins was part of Ron Bradley’s staff for three seasons (1997-2000) and a member of Radford’s first-ever NCAA Tournament team in 1998. Hawkins’ (1989-92) name is still etched in the program’s record book – his 310 career assists are sixth in school history and his 128 assists as a senior in the 91-92 season are 10th all-time. He was selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player that year, a gritty point guard that led the Highlanders to 12 wins in games where they trailed in the second half. During his three seasons on Bradley’s staff, Hawkins was part of the best three-year stretch in school history, including back-to-back 20-win seasons in his first two years, and the program’s first postseason berth. Hawkins returns to Radford with a nearly a decade of coaching experience under his belt since departing following the 1999-2000 season. His career includes stops as a Division I assistant at Buffalo and Tulane, and a season as the head boys basketball coach at Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill, Md. Following his three years at Radford, Hawkins signed on with Reggie Witherspoon’s staff at Buffalo for seven seasons from 2000 through 2007. In a stretch of three seasons (2003-06) the Bulls won 59 games, including a 23-win season in 2004-05. Hawkins served as the travel coordinator and recruiting coordinator for Buffalo. Hawkins linked up with former RU assistant coach Dave Dickerson for the 2007-08 season at Tulane as the Green Wave’s academic advisor and recruiting coordinator. In Hawkins’ only season in New Orleans, Tulane put together its third winning season of the decade with a 17-15 mark. Prior to his return to collegiate coaching, Hawkins spent three years working in the Prince Georges County (Md.) school system as a peer mediation/crisis intervention coordinator and as a teacher. Before returning to RU and joining Bradley’s staff in 1997, Hawkins spent six years in education.

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j. d. byers

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assistant coach second year

For Byers, Radford marks his second stop as a Division I assistant. Before working in 2010-11 at St. Francis, Byers was part of a successful three-year run (2007-10) at Randolph-Macon where the Yellow Jackets won 60 games. In 2010, R-MC went 26-7 and advanced to the Division III Final Four. Byers worked under current VCU assistant Mike Rhoades for two seasons, and under current R-MC head coach Nathan Davis for one year. Byers served as the team’s recruiting coordinator, overseeing East Coast recruiting. On the court, he managed individual workouts, handled practice planning, coordinated strength and conditioning, and was in charge of scouting. While at R-MC, Byers coached an ODAC Freshman of the Year and Division III Freshman All-America pick, an ODAC Player of the Year, and several all-conference performers. Early in his coaching career Byers spent a season on the staff at Lebanon Valley, his alma mater. Byers was the recruiting coordinator for the Dutchmen, landing a Middle Atlantic Conference Player of the Year and a third team All-American. He began his coaching career at the first of three D-III stops, FDU-Madison. As a player at Lebanon Valley, Byers had a decorated career. In addition to earning NABC First Team All-America honors as a senior, he was the 2005 ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year and the 2005 Jostens Award winner, given to the nation’s top Division III student-athlete. Byers graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lebanon Valley in 2005 with a degree in accounting and business administration, and earned his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson in 2008.

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garrett kelly director of operations first year

“We are excited to have Garrett remain with our program in this increased role,” said Coach Jones, who is entering his second season. “His extreme work ethic and dedication to what we are building was highly valued last year, and we expect the same this year even with the big step up in responsibility with the new position.” In 2011-12, Kelly served as the Highlanders’ video coordinator. Prior to joining the Highlander staff, Kelly served as a volunteer assistant coach at Catholic University of America. In addition to his coaching stint at the Washington, D.C. institution, Kelly has a wide range of camp experience including Phil Martelli, Bob Huggins and Gary Williams’ Basketball Camps.

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Garrett Kelly is in his first season as Radford’s Director of Basketball Operations.

A native of Asheville, N.C., Kelly played collegiately for Loyola (Md.) University, where he joined the team as a walk-on in 2007 before earning a scholarship his senior season. In 2007-08, he helped the Greyhounds win a school-record 19 contests. Kelly graduated from Loyola with a B.A. Degree in Communications in 2010.

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Blake Smith

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Charlotte, N.C.

2011-12 SEASON • Came off the bench in all 26 games he played in, scoring in 23 games • Posted seven or more points in 10 games and added five or more rebounds five times • Scored a season-high 15 points twice - his first 15-point effort came at Presbyterian – made 5 of 8 shots, including 2 of 3 3-pointers (12/3); led the team with a 15-point game in a home win over Binghamton, hitting 6 of 7 field goals • Scored 12 points, including a season-best 4-for-5 effort at the free throw line, at High Point (2/14) • Had the second of two back-to-back eight rebound outings at High Point, matching his season high • Recorded 4 steals at Winthrop (2/2) • Averaged 8.7 points over a six-game late season stretch (2/9 at Gardner-Webb thru 2/25 vs. CSU) 2010-11 SEASON • Led the Big South and ranked 13th nationally in steals per game with a 2.4 average • Ranked second on the team in scoring (8.9), freethrow percentage (.704) and minutes (26.0) • Scored in double figures 13 times • On 4 separate occasions charted at least 10 points and 5 steals in the same contest • Recorded 15 points, 5 steals and 4 rebounds against Charleston Southern (1/27) • Had 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals, going 7-of15 from the field with 4 3-pointers at HPU (2/5) • Grabbed a season-high 7 rebounds at UNCA (2/26)

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2009-10 SEASON • Big South All-Freshman Team - three-time Big South Freshman of the Week (11/16, 11/23, 2/1) • Hit the 10-point plateau 12 times • Ranked 6th in the Big South in steals per game and 6th in assist/turnover ratio • Named Big South Freshman of the Week after 17 points and 8 boards against Navy • Had his 2nd straight double-figure game to begin his career with 10 points against Lynchburg (11/17) • Scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds at nationally-ranked Duke (11/21) • Dished out a career-high 7 assists against William & Mary (12/22) • Led Radford to a seven-point win at Gardner-Webb (1/28) with a career-high 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 7 steals and 3 blocks, going 7 of 13 from the floor, including four 3-pointers

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Senior ♦ guard

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CAREER HIGHS Points............................................ 23 at Gardner-Webb (1/28/10) Rebounds..................................... 9 vs. High Point (2/7/10)

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Field Goals Made......................... 7 Twice Field Goal Attempts..................... 15 vs. High Point (2/5/11) 3-Point FGs Made........................ 4 Twice 3-Point FG Attempts.................... 7 Twice Free Throws Made....................... 5 Twice Free Throw Attempts................... 6 Twice

PREP • Along with playing for Hope Christian Academy, was a member of the Charlotte Royals, the nation’s 11th-rated AAU team in its classification • Participated in the first-ever Carolina Challenge

Assists.......................................... 7 Twice

PERSONAL • Son of Bobbie Smith • Majoring in marketing with a minor in sports administration • Serves as an RU QUEST Orientation assistant, and a peer instructor in RU’s University 100 program for new students

Blocks........................................... 3 Three Times Steals............................................ 7 at Gardner-Webb (1/28/10)

Year GP 2009-10 31 2010-11 27 2011-12 26 2012-13 1 TOTAL 85

GS Min Avg FG 24 869 28.0 101 16 703 26.0 88 0 435 16.7 50 1 27 27.0 4 41 2034 23.9 243

FGA 249 253 123 11 636

Pct .406 .348 .407 .364 .382

3FG A 42 117 25 86 16 52 3 5 86 260

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Pct FT FTA .359 37 61 .291 38 54 .308 25 30 .600 1 2 .331 101 147

Pct .607 .704 .833 .500 .687

OR DR TR Avg PF FO Ast TO 28 105 133 4.3 54 1 98 62 18 75 93 3.4 55 0 46 49 23 61 84 3.2 48 0 17 31 1 0 1 1.0 5 1 1 2 70 241 311 3.7 162 2 162 144

Blk 23 11 6 0 40

Stl 56 66 29 3 154

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Pts Avg 281 9.1 239 8.9 141 5.4 12 12.0 673 7.9

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allen dickerson

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Radford, va.

2011-12 SEASON • Hampered by injuries for much of the season • Played a season-high nine minutes twice (11/12 – Shenandoah; 12/20 – Eastern Michigan) • Had a basket, rebound and an assist in four minutes at Cincinnati (12/17) • Matched a career-best with five points, including a 3-pointer and a 2-for-2 showing at the free throw line, at Winthrop (1/5) 2010-11 SEASON • Joined the team as a walk-on • Appeared in 22 of the 29 contests • Scored his first collegiate bucket at home against James Madison (12/11) • Recorded a season-high 5 points in consecutive contests against High Point (1/8) and VMI (1/13) • Had four points and three rebounds in a personalbest 15 minutes at William & Mary (2/19) PREP • A two-time all-district performer for Rick Cormany at Radford High • Recipient of the Chance Harmon Scholarship .. • Played post-graduate season at Fork Union Military Academy

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PERSONAL • Son of David and Patsy Dickerson… • Has three older siblings, Patrick, William and Leeann • Majoring in environmental biology • Serves on RU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

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junior ♦ guard

radford High School

CAREER HIGHS Points............................................ 5 Three Times Rebounds..................................... 3 at William & Mary (2/19/11)

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Field Goals Made......................... 2 Three Times Field Goal Attempts..................... 5 vs. VMI (1/13/11) 3-Point FGs Made........................ 1 Twice 3-Point FG Attempts.................... 3 vs. VMI (1/13/11) Free Throws Made....................... 3 vs. VMI (1/13/11) Free Throw Attempts................... 4 vs. VMI (1/13/11) Assists.......................................... 3 Twice Blocks........................................... 1 Twice Steals............................................ 2 vs. JMU (12/11/10)

Year GP 2010-11 22 2011-12 13 TOTAL 35

GS Min 0 152 0 53 0 205

CAREER STATISTICS

Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG A Pct FT FTA Pct OR DR TR Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 6.9 11 35 .314 1 14 .071 4 7 .571 7 9 16 0.7 10 0 7 7 1 6 27 1.2 4.1 2 9 .222 1 7 .143 2 2 1.000 1 2 3 0.2 2 0 2 5 1 0 7 0.5 5.9 13 44 .295 2 21 .095 6 9 .667 8 11 19 0.5 12 0 9 12 2 6 34 1.0

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Javonte Green

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Alberta, va.

2011-12 SEASON • Big South All-Freshman selection • Named Big South Freshman of the Week on Jan. 30 • Led all Big South freshmen in rebounding (6.6) and double-doubles (7) • Ranked among Big South freshman in scoring (5th) and steals (4th) • Ranked among league leaders in rebounding (11th), double-doubles (5th), steals (13th), offensive rebounds (7th) and defensive rebounds (15th) • Scored in double figures 19 times last season, including 14 straight games (Jan. 12-Feb. 25) • Recorded at least seven rebounds in a contest 18 times • Averaged 15.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals, while shooting 53.7 percent and notching four double-doubles and three 20-point efforts over the last 13 regular season games • Recorded 20-point and 10-rebound efforts versus High Point (1/17/12) and VMI (1/26/12) • Also netted his second straight 20-point performance with 20 points and eight boards on 9-of-13 shooting against Liberty (1/28/12) • Ranked 5th in league games in FG%

6’ 4” 205 lbs

PREP • Group AA Division III Virginia State Player of the Year • Also named Division III Regional Player of the Year • Voted MVP of the VHSCA All-Star Game • Led Brunswick to a 29-1 record and the 2011 State Championship • Averaged 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.1 steals and 1.4 blocks as a senior PERSONAL • Son of Maxine Green • Has four siblings, Kara, Kiara, Devainte and Jamar Mason • Undecided on his academic major • Nickname is “Woo.”

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sophomore ♦ forward

brunswick High school

CAREER HIGHS Points............................................ 24 vs. High Point (1/17/12) Rebounds..................................... 12 Twice

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Field Goals Made......................... 9 vs. Liberty (1/28/12) Field Goal Attempts..................... 15 vs. Gardner-Webb (12/31/11) 3-Point FGs Made........................ 1 Six Times 3-Point FG Attempts.................... 2 Eleven Times Free Throws Made....................... 11 vs. High Point (1/17/12) Free Throw Attempts................... 13 Twice Assists.......................................... 3 vs. Shenandoah (11/12/11) Blocks........................................... 2 Twice Steals............................................ 5 Twice

CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG A Pct FT FTA Pct OR DR TR Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2011-12 32 22 705 22.0 126 270 .467 6 31 .194 68 110 .618 88 126 214 6.7 88 1 18 54 16 44 326 10.2 TOTAL 32 22 705 22.0 126 270 .467 6 31 .194 68 110 .618 88 126 214 6.7 88 1 18 54 16 44 326 10.2

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R. J. Price

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Richmond, va.

2011-12 SEASON • Big South All-Freshman selection • Second freshman in school history to lead team in scoring • First freshman in school history to lead the team in scoring, assists and steals • Two-time Big South Freshman of the Week (11/15, 1/10 • Started all 30 games at point guard • Scored in double figures 20 times, including a personal-best 22 at Maryland (12/23) • Had 10 games with five or more assists including a season-high 10 in Radford’s win at Gardner-Webb (2/9) • Ranked among conference freshmen leaders in scoring (4th), assists (3rd), steals (2nd), 3-pointers made (1st) and assist/turnover ratio (3rd) • Ranked among league leaders in scoring (25th), assists (7th), steals (10th), 3-pointers made (6th) and assist/turnover ratio (7th) • Averaged 13.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals, while shooting just under 40 percent from 3-point range over his last 16 regular season games • Shot 41.5 percent from 3-point range in conference games, which ranked 3rd

6’ 0” 180 lbs

PREP • Prior to transferring to Atlee High School, Price was a three-year letterwinner at Benedictine High School for Coach Sean McAloon. • Named MVP of the Massey Cancer Classic following a game-high 22 points against nationallyranked ranked Oak Hill Academy • Selected Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 • Also lettered in football and was an all-state punt returner. PERSONAL • Son of Ricky and Gayle Price • Has two siblings, Richelle and Jamall • Majoring in sports administration

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sophomore ♦ guard

Atlee High school

CAREER HIGHS Points............................................ 22 at Maryland (12/23/11) Rebounds..................................... 6 Twice

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Field Goals Made......................... 8 at Maryland (12/23/11) Field Goal Attempts..................... 20 at Maryland (12/23/11) 3-Point FGs Made........................ 5 Twice 3-Point FG Attempts.................... 13 at Maryland (12/23/11) Free Throws Made....................... 9 vs. George Mason (12/10/11) Free Throw Attempts................... 12 vs. George Mason (12/10/11) Assists.......................................... 10 at Gardner-Webb (2/9/12) Blocks........................................... 1 Three Times Steals............................................ 4 Three Times

CAREER STATISTICS

Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG A Pct FT FTA Pct OR DR TR Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2011-12 32 32 957 29.9 119 347 .343 62 169 .367 57 92 .620 11 93 104 3.3 62 0 118 87 3 41 357 11.2 TOTALS 32 32 957 29.9 119 347 .343 62 169 .367 57 92 .620 11 93 104 3.3 62 0 118 87 3 41 357 11.2

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Jalen Carethers

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Burlington, N.C.

2011-12 SEASON • Came off the bench in 22 games • Scored four points and pulled down four rebounds in three minutes against Central Penn (11/16) • Blocked three shots – tops on the team in a single game – while playing in a season-high 17 minutes against Winthrop (2/2) • Scored a season-high seven points in 13 minutes at UNC Asheville (2/11) PREP • Two-time Defensive Player of the Year • Earned all-conference honors in 2011 • Averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds as a senior • Recipient of the President’s Award… Also very involved at his local “Boys & Girls Club”. PERSONAL • Son of William Carethers and Robbin Walker • Has one brother, Jamal (13) • Majoring in sports management • Is a member of RU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

6’ 8” 195 lbs

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Hugh m. cummings High school

CAREER HIGHS Points............................................ 7 at UNC Asheville (2/11/12) Rebounds..................................... 4 vs. Central Penn (11/16/11)

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Field Goals Made......................... 3 at UNC Asheville (2/11/12) Field Goal Attempts..................... 7 at UNC Asheville (2/11/12) 3-Point FGs Made........................ None 3-Point FG Attempts.................... 1 vs. Long Island (11/19/11) Free Throws Made....................... 2 Twice Free Throw Attempts................... 4 vs. Central Penn (11/16/11) Assists.......................................... 1 vs. Long Island (11/19/11) Blocks........................................... 3 vs. Winthrop (2/2/12) Steals............................................ 1 Three Times

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Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG A Pct FT FTA Pct OR DR TR Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2011-12 22 0 99 4.5 12 28 .429 0 1 .000 6 10 .600 5 14 19 0.9 26 0 1 5 6 3 30 1.4 TOTALS 22 0 99 4.5 12 28 .429 0 1 .000 6 10 .600 5 14 19 0.9 26 0 1 5 6 3 30 1.4

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kyle noreen

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minneapolis, minn.

2011-12 SEASON • Started in 20 of the final 21 games of the season, beginning with a 5-point, 5-rebound effort at Cincinnati (12/17) • Scored in double figures twice • Hit three 3-pointers in three games • Had his first career double-digit outing with 10 points on 4 of 6 shooting in a win over High Point (1/17) • Posted a season-high 11 points on 4 of 7 shooting, including 3-for-5 on 3-pointers, at UNC Asheville (2/11) • Had nine point efforts in three games, including a 3-for-5 3-point shooting effort in the Big South Tournament at VMI (2/27) • Had a season-high six rebounds against Eastern Michigan (12/20) PREP • Finalist for Mr. Basketball in Minnesota in 2011 • Four-time all-state selection • Finished his high school career as Minnesota’s alltime 3-point and steals leader • Averaged 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game as a senior • National Honors Society nominee • Graduated Magna Cum-Laude with a 4.0 GPA.

6’ 5” 205 lbs

PERSONAL • Son of Jerry and Karen Noreen • Has one brother, Kevin, who plays at West Virginia • Undecided on his academic major

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sophomore ♦ forward

Minnesota Transitions Center

CAREER HIGHS Points............................................ 11 at UNC Asheville (2/11/12) Rebounds..................................... 6 vs. Eastern Michigan (12/20/11)

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Field Goals Made......................... 4 Twice Field Goal Attempts..................... 8 at Winthrop (1/5/12) 3-Point FGs Made........................ 3 Three Times 3-Point FG Attempts.................... 7 Twice Free Throws Made....................... 2 Twice Free Throw Attempts................... 3 vs. Shenandoah (11/12/11) Assists.......................................... 3 Twice Blocks........................................... 2 vs. UNC Asheville (1/2/12) Steals............................................ 5 vs. VMI (1/26/12)

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Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG A Pct FT FTA Pct OR DR TR Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2011-12 31 20 654 21.1 39 116 .336 26 81 .321 7 14 .500 16 45 61 2.0 45 0 25 17 5 24 111 3.6 TOTALS 31 20 654 21.1 39 116 .336 26 81 .321 7 14 .500 16 45 61 2.0 45 0 25 17 5 24 111 3.6

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kion brown

6 ’ 8 ♦ 215 lbs. Freshman ♦ Forward Richmond, Va. ♦ Fork Union military academ y

PREP • Played on Fork Union’s prep team for legendary coach Fletcher Arritt • Named Virginia Prep League MVP in 2012 • Two-time VPL First Team selection • Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Second Team pick in 2011

taj owens

5 ’ 10 ♦ 160 lbs. Freshman ♦ guard chesapeake, Va. ♦ great bridge high school PREP • Helped lead the Wildcats to a school-record 21 games and their first SE District regular-season title in over a decade last season • Averaged 14.2 points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists • Seventh player in Great Bridge history to score 1,000 points • Selected 2nd Team All-Tidewater, 2nd Team All-Eastern Region and 1st Team All-SE District as a senior • Played on the VHSCA East All-Star team with YaYa Anderson in 2012 • National Honor Society member

PERSONAL • Son of Sheritha and Terrell Owens • Has three siblings: Tia, Tabre and Tyrell • Majoring in biology

rashun davis

6 ’ 0 ♦ 180 lbs. Freshman ♦ guard charlotte, n.c. ♦ davidson day high school

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PERSONAL • Son of Charnessa Brown • Has three older siblings: Dom, Sherri and Laneka • Majoring in physical education

PREP • Early signee for the Highlanders in November of 2011 • NCISAA All-State selection as a senior • Played in the 2012 Jordan Brand Classic at Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, scoring nine points for the West team – was one of 16 Division I signees in that game • Led Davidson Day School to a 25-4 record in his senior season, averaging 15 points, five rebounds and three steals per game • Three-time all-conference selection • Averaged 13 points, four rebounds and five assists per games as a junior • Led the Patriots to a 69-21 record his final three seasons … Helped lead the Charlotte Storm to the AAU Super Showcase Championship game in 2010

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6 ’ 2 ♦ 195 lbs. Freshman ♦ guard palm yra, Va. ♦ fluvanna count y high school PREP • 2011 Virginia Group-AA State Co-Player of the Year • Group AA Region II Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012 • Two-time VHSCA All-State honoree • Back-to-back Jefferson District Player of the Year (2011, ’12) • Finished his high school career as Fluvanna County’s all-time leading scorer with 1,744 points • Recorded over 500 rebounds and 400 assists during his four years at the varsity level • Led the Flucos to the 2011 District and Regional titles and to the AA semifinals in 2012 • Scored a Virginia record 47 points in the 2011 AA state quarterfinals against Culpeper • Averaged 23.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game as a junior • 2012 VHSCA East All-Star with Taj Owens

PERSONAL • First name is Ya’viel • Son of Dorlinda and Richard Anderson-Shelton

Lucas Dyer

6 ’ 8 ♦ 215 lbs. Freshman ♦ forward richmond, va. ♦ deep run high school

PREP • Played for coach Curt Kassab at Deep Run • Earned Second Team All-Colonial District honors as a senior PERSONAL • Son of Cathy and Pat Dyer • Has a sister, Cayla (RU alumna ‘12) • Majoring in business

matt murphy

6 ’ 6 ♦ 300 lbs. Freshman ♦ center alexandria, Va. ♦ edison high school

PREP • Four-time All-National District selection at Edison • Played for the Suburban All-Stars in the 39th Capital Classic • Scored more than 1,000 points in four varsity seasons • Team MVP in three consecutive seasons • First Team All Northern-Region and a Honorable Mention VHSCA AAA All-State selection in 2012

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juwan wells

6 ’ 6 ♦ 190 lbs. Freshman ♦ guard - Forward la plata, md. ♦ la plata high school

PREP • Signed with the Highlanders in May 2012 • Averaged 15.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.9 blocks, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals for Coach James Douglas at La Plata High School in his senior season • Voted La Plata Team MVP • Named to Honorable Mention Washington Post All-Met team in 2010-11 • Represented Maryland in the 2012 Mid-State Roundball Showcase

Brandon Holcomb

6 ’ 7 ♦ 210 lbs. Redshirt Freshman ♦ forward murrieta, calif. ♦ vista murrieta high school 2011-12 SEASON • Redshirted for the Highlanders

PREP • Averaged 10 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks as a senior at Vista Murrieta High School • Recipient of the C.L.A.S.S. Award in 2011. PERSONAL • Son of Joe and Lori Martin • Has two siblings, Chelsea and Daniel • Majoring in sports medicine

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PERSONAL • Son of Pamela and Carlos Hawkins • Has two sisters: Cheneka and Jasmine

2013 Big South Tournament

RADFORD 2013 VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Basketball Championships

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Big South Conference Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander announced June 7, 2012, VisitMyrtleBeach.com will be the new title sponsor of the Big South men’s and women’s basketball tournament championships for the next three years, which will be held at Coastal Carolina University’s new 3,200-seat on-campus The HTC Center. The VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Basketball Championships will be a combined tournament for the seventh time overall in League history and the first same site event since 2002 when the Conference staged its basketball postseason in Roanoke, Va. Coastal Carolina is hosting the full tournament for the first time, as CCU previously held the men’s semifinals and finals in 2010 and 2011. In addition to the title sponsorship, the Conference also announced the combined tournament will now feature all Big South men’s and women’s basketball teams - 23 in total. The 12 men’s teams and 11 women’s programs will play 21 games over a six-day stretch from Tuesday-Sunday, March 5-10, 2013. “The Big South Conference is excited to partner with VisitMyrtleBeach.com on our most prestigious event,” said Kallander. “They bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm, which will be contagious to all of our institutions and fans. Bringing all 23 teams to this great destination in the same week will be a tremendous celebration of Big South basketball. We are grateful for the support from VisitMyrtleBeach.com, Coastal Carolina University, and the greater Grand Strand region.” “We are thrilled to welcome the Big South men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to the Grand Strand,” added Brad Dean, President & CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our university, residents and local business community looks forward to hosting these outstanding student-athletes, their fans and coaches for a very memorable experience in one of America’s top resort destinations. The Myrtle Beach area is one of America’s premier beach destinations and is quickly emerging as a sports tourism destination, providing a perfect backdrop for March Madness in the Big South.” “First, I would like to thank VisitMyrtleBeach.com for making this tournament a reality on Coastal Carolina’s campus,” stated Coastal Carolina Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. “[The HTC Center] was not only built to enhance our basketball and volleyball programs, but to also host events like the Big South basketball championships that will showcase the region as well. I am excited that the new format of including each of the 23 League teams into the VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Basketball Championships will give the student-athletes a better overall experience.” Ticket prices, packages and sale dates for the 2013 VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Basketball Championships will be announced once it is finalized. VisitMyrtleBeach.com and Coastal Carolina are also planning a Fan Fest, “Battle of the Bands” competition and free alumni golf outings as part of the tournament festivities. The tentative 2013 tournament schedule appears below and is subject to change. 2013 VisitMyrtleBeach.com Big South Basketball Championships Schedule (subject to change) Tuesday, March 5 - Men’s first round games (4) Wednesday, March 6 - Women’s first round games (3) Thursday, March 7 - Men’s quarterfinal games (4) Friday, March 8 - Women’s quarterfinal games (4) Saturday, March 9 - Men’s semifinals (2) and Women’s semifinals (2) Sunday, March 10 - Men’s finals and Women’s finals

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The Big South Conference is returning to a same site, combined tournament format for the first time since 2002. For six-straight years from 1997-2002, the Big South held its men’s and women’s basketball championships at one location -- Lynchburg, Va. (1997-98), Asheville, N.C. (1999-00) and Roanoke, Va. (2001-02). The Myrtle Beach area, popularly known as the Grand Strand, stretches from Little River to Pawleys Island, comprising 12 distinct cities along the South Carolina coast. Home to world-class golf, 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and Southern hospitality, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience.

Since its founding in 1983, the Big South Conference has matured into a competitive leader in college athletics, actively pursuing excellence on the field of play and in the classroom. The League’s growing presence as an NCAA Division I athletic conference is evident by athletic accomplishments on the national stage, innovative marketing and media partnerships, increased television packages, and quality athletic competition while intentionally fostering the academic, personal, social, athletic and leadership development of each student-athlete. This has evolved into the Conference’s mission of “Developing Leaders Through Athletics.” The 2012-13 academic year features the Big South’s largest membership (12) and sponsored sports (19) in its 29 years of existence. The Big South Conference was formed on August 21, 1983, when Charleston Southern (then Baptist College) Athletic Director Howard Bagwell and Augusta President George Christenberry began recruiting members into the Big South, receiving initial commitments from Augusta, Charleston Southern, Campbell, Coastal Carolina and Winthrop. One month later, Dr. Edward M. Singleton was selected as the League’s first Commissioner and continued to solicit new members. His efforts led to the additions of Armstrong State, Radford and UNC Asheville, giving the Big South more than the required six members to constitute an official conference. The Big South’s first year of competition was in the Fall of 1984, and in September 1986, the Big South Conference was granted full-fledged NCAA Division I status. During its infancy and prior to securing automatic bids to NCAA Championships, the Big South made early strides in earning at-large berths in several national postseason events, including volleyball, women’s basketball and women’s golf. In 1989, George F. “Buddy” Sasser replaced the retiring Dr. Singleton as Commissioner, and in 1990, the League received its first automatic bid – receiving an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Baseball Championship. Under Sasser’s seven years of leadership, the Conference implemented its public relations and compliance programs, and introduced its first-ever men’s basketball television package, featuring the Big South competing among some of the finest teams in the nation. In August 1996, Kyle B. Kallander replaced Sasser as the League’s third Commissioner, and in his 16 years at the helm of the Big South, Kallander has been instrumental in aggressively promoting the Conference to new heights. The Conference has enjoyed record levels in marketing revenue during his tenure, he has brought television coverage to Big South women’s basketball, baseball, softball and men’s soccer for the first time in Conference history, as well as increased national television exposure to the League as a whole through aggressive and unique television packages. Under Kallander’s leadership, the Big South developed and initiated its first long-range strategic plan, re-affirming the League’s vision as a distinctive athletic Conference committed to the quality of institutional life through athletic competition. He also spearheaded the efforts to add football as a championship sport, which came to fruition in 2002, and oversaw the additions of men’s and women’s indoor track & field in 1997. The Conference’s 19th championship sport -- women’s lacrosse, begins play this season with eight members. At the same time, Kallander has solidified Conference membership, as an all-time high 12 member institutions comprise the 29-year old League. Recent additions include High Point, Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian College and Longwood, plus the return of charter member Campbell University. Kallander’s long range vision has also included technological advancements, as the Conference introduced its first live video streaming event in 2005 and has since expanded its video offerings to more than 700 events annually through a partnership with the member institutions, as well as the creation of several online and social media platforms. In the last 15 years alone, the Big South Conference has experienced monumental growth and success in nearly every sport. During this time, the Conference has had an individual National Champion six times, has had more than 280 All-Americans, has reached the “Sweet 16” in men’s soccer, women’s basketball and baseball, has received national Top 25 rankings in football, men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s outdoor track & field, and men’s golf, had an individual selected to play in the NCAA Singles Championship seven times in addition to the first men’s tennis doubles at-large selection, had the first women’s golf program advance to the national finals, had the No. 1 ranked men’s golfer in the country, had the nation’s top scoring men’s basketball team five consecutive years as well as the national men’s basketball scoring leader twice, received an at-large playoff berth in the Football Championship Subdivision in 2006, has had six NFL Draft picks, and has had two institutions finish in the top 10 in the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships -including the Conference’s highest-ever team finish in an NCAA event (fifth in 2007). In 2006-07, the Big South was the only Conference nationwide to have an at-large participant in the football playoffs (Coastal Carolina), a team in the Second Round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (Winthrop) and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Baseball Regionals (Coastal Carolina). In fact, Coastal Carolina’s baseball program has been a No. 1 seed four out of the last eight years -- including a national seed for the first time in 2010, while the Chanticleers’ FCS playoff berth in 2006 came in just the fifth-year of the Big South’s football existence. The 2009-10 season saw Liberty’s Sam Chelanga win two NCAA National Championships (cross country, 10,000-meter run); Coastal Carolina’s baseball team reach the Super Regionals for the second time in three years as well as being ranked No. 1 in the national RPI and as high as No. 3 in the national polls;

and three women’s basketball teams reach the postseason for the first time in Conference history. In 2010-11, Chelanga won two more NCAA National Championships (cross country, outdoor 5,000-meter run), the Big South had its first automatic bid recipient in football (Coastal Carolina), UNC Asheville reached the Second Round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Coastal Carolina’s women’s golf team was the first in Conference history to advance to the NCAA Championship out of Regional play, and a League-record 18 baseball players were drafted in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft. This past season, the Big South had a record 41 student-athletes earn All-America distinction, while another 10 were named Academic All-Americans. The Conference also won its first football playoff game (Stony Brook), had the national women’s basketball Rookie Coach of the Year, had two men’s soccer teams reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade (Coastal Carolina, Liberty), and had a record five individuals selected for the NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals -- the most of any Division I conference in 2011-12. In addition, Liberty was the first men’s golf team in Conference history to win an NCAA Regional, and the Flames went on to finish 10th at the national event. Several former Big South student-athletes have also reached national prominence in recent years. Coastal Carolina’s Amber Campbell made the U.S. Olympic Team in 2008 and 2012, and was one of five former Big South athletes to compete in the 2008 Games; VMI’s Reggie Williams reached the NBA with the Golden State Warriors in 2010, UNC Asheville’s Ty Wigginton was named an American League All-Star in 2010, and Coastal Carolina’s Dustin Johnson has won six PGA Tour events since departing the Big South Conference in 2007. Three former Big South baseball players made their major league debuts in 2012, while Avery Warley became the third Big South women’s basketball player to play in the WNBA. The Conference’s tagline, “Developing Leaders Through Athletics” was unveiled in 2008-09 in conjunction with the Conference’s 25th Anniversary. The League also honored its heritage with the Top 25 “Best of the Best” moments in League history from 1983-2008, with Liberty University’s 10-year women’s basketball championship run from 1996-2007 being crowned the No. 1 moment in the Big South’s first 25 years. The Conference’s on-field accomplishments have been duplicated in the classroom. Annually, more than 40 percent of Conference student-athletes are named to the Big South’s Presidential Honor Roll for maintaining a cumulative 3.0 grade-point average, and the League has had more than 100 Academic All-Americans in its 28 years of existence. Furthermore, the Big South has recorded double figure totals in NCAA Public Recognition Awards for APR progress the last three years.

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Radford University President Penelope Kyle

President Penelope Kyle

Penelope Ward Kyle became Radford University’s sixth, and first female, president when she took office on June 1, 2005. She came to RU with more than 30 years of experience in state government, the corporate and legal worlds, and higher education. Upon assuming the presidency, President Kyle immediately focused on leading the university’s initiative to become one of the top 50 masters universities in the nation. The Radford University strategic plan “7-17”, completed in 2007 at her direction, identifies four strategic directives -- the investment in people, programs, global and local society and the future of Radford University. Under President Kyle’s leadership, the university also added its first doctoral program with an emphasis in rural mental health and launched an initiative to grow graduate college student enrollment by offering additional doctoral and masters level programs. She hired the university’s first provost and created two new vice presidential areas of responsibility, Information Technology and University Relations. The Radford University Board of Visitors, at President Kyle’s request, has increased its membership by four positions to provide an opportunity for more diversity and leadership innovation within the governing body. A native of southwest Virginia, President Kyle is a product of the Galax public schools system. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and did her postgraduate studies in English at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and later earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary. President Kyle served as Executive Director of the

Virginia Lottery for 11 years, under three successive governors. First appointed by Governor George Allen in 1994, she was reappointed by Governor James Gilmore, and then reappointed once again by Governor Mark Warner. Previously, Ms. Kyle was employed by CSX Corporation, an international transportation company, where she became the company’s first female officer. Before joining CSX Corporation, she was an attorney with McGuire, Woods, LLP in Richmond. She also taught English for six years at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. President Kyle serves in leadership positions on numerous educational, civic, cultural, professional, financial and volunteer organizations. She served on the Board of Visitors at James Madison University from 1984 until 1992 and on the JMU Foundation Board 1992 until 1994. She also served on the Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation Board from 1994 until 2000 and on the Board of Governors of Saint Christopher’s School from 1999 until 2005. President Kyle is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Board of Directors of PRA, Inc., a publicly traded company. Ms. Kyle is married to Charles L. Menges, an attorney and partner with McGuire, Woods, LLC. They are the parents of three children, son, Kyle Ward Menges, and two daughters, Penelope Whitley Menges, and Patricia Lee Menges.

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Robert Lineburg

Since being introduced as Radford University’s Director of Athletics in the fall of 2007, Radford native Robert Lineburg has helped usher in a new era of Highlander athletics, marked by unprecedented on-and off-field improvements and successes. In his short time with the department, Lineburg has been the catalyst for a number of changes, particularly in areas such as facilities, personnel and strategic planning. His most visible influences to date have been on the Dedmon Center and Radford University’s new 700-seat baseball stadium. Beginning in the spring of 2008, the Dedmon Center, the centerpiece of Highlander athletics, underwent transformations to the arena, including a new steel-supported roof, a new basketball floor, renovated athletic offices, a new-look natatorium, and improved athletic locker, training, and medical facilities. Along with the initial upgrades to the Dedmon Center, an improved state-of-the-art strength and conditioning room, new ticket office and Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), which houses student-athlete academic support, were completed/added in 2009. In 2010, facility upgrades included a new high-tech videoboard / sound system to the Dedmon Center as well as a new playing surface / irrigation system and dugouts to the Radford University Baseball Field. This past spring, Radford transformed its baseball program in April of 2011 by opening a brand-new stadium and making the first significant adjustment to its home park since opening in 1986. For the first time ever, the Highlanders have the capability to host night games. The stadium features lighting standards that meet the requirements of NCAA Regional Tournament host sites. In June, Robert Lineburg introduced Mike Jones as Radford University’s 7th head men’s basketball coach. Lineburg has also overseen the hires of six new head coaches as well as seven new athletic administrators. His other hires include women’s basketball head coach Taj Njongba, head volleyball coach Marci Jenkins, women’s head golf coach Jeff Beeler, head men’s soccer coach Marc Reeves and the promotion of track and field interim director Brent Chumbley to head coaches’ status. Among the administrators added in Lineburg’s tenure are executive associate A.D. Randy Butt, head athletic trainer Chad Hyatt, assistant A.D. for communications Joey Beeler, director of student-athlete support services/senior women’s administrator Stephanie Ballein and Director of Facilities Brad Epperley. As a result of the changes, Radford achieved a banner year in 2008-09: women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s tennis and softball claimed Big South conference crowns and advanced to NCAA Tournament play. Women’s soccer advanced to its fourth tournament, men’s basketball won the Big South regular-season and tournament title to advance to the NCAAs for the first time since 1998, men’s tennis made its thirdstraight appearance, and softball appeared for the first time and won Radford’s firstever NCAA tournament game in any sport. Lineburg and the Highlanders backed their success in 2008-09 with a men’s tennis and softball Big South regular season title in 2009-10. Mickey Dean’s softball team went on to win their second straight conference tournament crown before advancing to the Athens, Georgia Regional final with two more NCAA Tournament victories. The successes on the field continued in 2010-11 as Radford captured three more Big South titles. Women’s soccer and softball claimed regular season crowns, while men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament with their fourth league tournament championship in five years. Along with their competitive success, the Highlanders have defined the true meaning of “student-athlete” during Lineburg’s tenure. For the second consecutive year, Raford led all Big South institutions by placing 58.3 percent of its student-athletes on the conference’s Presidential Honor Roll. In 2008-09, the Highlanders had 57.9 percent of their students on the list. He and his staff have also been responsible for creating a five-year strategic plan for

the Radford athletic department and building an athletics facilities master plan. Additional achievements include ushering in a new athletics Internet site (RadfordAthletics. com), and helping implement a new ticket system (Ticket Return). Lineburg and his staff have also hosted top-level competition, with five Big South championships taking place on the Radford campus from 2008-11 (men’s basketball, track & field, softball, men’s tennis and volleyball). In addition to making an impact on Radford athletics, Lineburg is also involved in a number of different organizations and committees. He is the chairman of the Big South Conference Subcommittee on Basketball Improvement, a member of the Big South ad-hoc Committee on Basketball Issues, a member of the selection committee to select Radford University’s Vice President for Advancement, and most recently, was selected to serve on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee Prior to becoming Radford’s third Director of Athletics, Lineburg’s corporate knowledge was groomed as a marketing associate with Peloton Real Estate Partners in Dallas, Texas. Along with his business experience, Lineburg spent 15 seasons as a college basketball coach, including time as Southern Methodist’s (Dallas, Texas) interim head coach. Prior to serving as the Mustangs interim head coach, Lineburg spent eight years as an assistant coach at SMU. Following his interim tenure, he served two more seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Methodist. Lineburg’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching positions with the men’s basketball programs at James Madison University and Emory & Henry College, as well as with the Dallas Mavericks summer league team. His coaching experience also took him through the Big South, as he spent time on the sideline at UNC Greensboro. A 1991 graduate of Roanoke College, Lineburg started his collegiate basketball career as a Radford Highlander, where he was a two-year letterman before transferring to nearby Roanoke College to play his final two years. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in political science with a minor in history. In 1995, he received a Master’s Degree in education from Virginia Tech, where he was also a graduate assistant on the men’s basketball staff. “In addition to being a good candidate, Robert is a Radford native, something that will serve him well in his new role,” Kyle said at the time of his hire. “He has great family ties in the area and we’re excited he’s decided to come home to work with us.” Lineburg is the son of retired Radford High School football coach and athletic director Norman Lineburg and the brother of Dr. Mark Lineburg, the Superintendent of Bristol City Schools, Paul Lineburg, the Assistant Principal at William Byrd H.S. and Wayne Lineburg, who is the interim head football coach at the University of Richmond. He is married to the former Mary Parish, also a native of Radford.

RADFORD

This is Radford University

Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, Va., Radford University is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs for its more than 9,000 students. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, across the country and around the world. Here, you will find inspiration in the surroundings – the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings and a quaint downtown. Radford’s 153 undergraduate and graduate programs offer every student the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. First and foremost, the university emphasizes teaching and learning and the process of learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, well-educated citizens. Radford University develops students’ creative and critical thinking skills, teaches students to analyze problems and implement solutions, helps students discover their leadership styles, and fosters their growth as leaders. Toward these ends, the university is student-focused and promotes a sense of caring and of meaningful interaction among all members of the University community. Research is viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning transaction as it sustains and enhances the ability to teach effectively. Radford University believes in the dynamics of change and has a strong commitment to continuous review, evaluation, and improvement in the curriculum and all aspects of the university, so as to meet the changing needs of society.

Fast Facts

- Located in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia - 177-acre main campus; 78-acre RU West campus - 9,370 Students (58% female, 42% male) - 1,020 Graduate enrollment - Students originate from 39 states and Washington D.C.; 57 countries - Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 - 83% of faculty hold doctorate or terminal degrees in their fields - 93% of RU students obtain employment or continue education within 3-8 months of graduation

UNIVERSITY

NEW RIVER The NRV is home to one of the oldest rivers in the world: the New River. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also one of the few rivers in the world that flows south to north. The NRV hosts the largest research park in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The NRV is comprised of the following counties- Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, Giles and the Independent City of Radford. The NRV is home to approximately 165,145 residents. The NRV hosts Radford University, Virginia Tech, and New River Community College.

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DOWNTOWN RADFORD

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CAMPUS LIFE

Want to get involved? You can start with more than 200 clubs and organizations, including academic clubs, outdoor clubs, national honor fraternities and Greek associations. Join a team -- RU has club and intramural sports and NCAA Division I athletics, which includes eight men’s and 11 women’s sports. If that’s not enough, there are campus lectures, movies, performances, festivals (pictured below) and concerts from big names like Third Eye Blind, Outkast, Matchbox 20 and Fuel.

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CLIMBING WALL

Student-Athlete Support Services The mission of the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) office for Radford University Athletics is to promote, assist, and provide counsel to all student-athletes. Its primary, constant goal is to develop graduates and outstanding citizens who have contributed in the areas of athletic competition during their tenures of education. Located in the Dedmon Athletic Center, the newly established Learning Enhancement Center is equipped with computers, tutorial rooms, and a study lounge. The Learning Enhancement Center provides direction for student-athletes via academic counseling in conjunction with advisors from the respective colleges at Radford University. Academic support services such as tutoring and supervised study hall are provided, as well as career planning, monitoring of eligibility status, and a host of other guidance and advisory services.

2011-12 Athletic Academic Accomplishments 3 Scholar-Athletes of the Year 3 Most Outstanding Students 40 All-Academic Selections 6 All-State Academic Selections 1 CoSIDA Academic All-America 4 Academic All-District Selections 5 Team Academic Awards

ATHLETICS

STRENGTH Strength & Conditioning A component that is vital to Radford student-athletes is the strength and conditioning program directed by Strength and Conditioning Coach Michael Shumaker. Highlander Athletics has long been recognized as one of the leaders among Mid-Atlantic schools in its conditioning and strength training. It has been an instrumental part in the success of Radford University sports through the years. Under the direction of Shumaker and Assistant Strength and Conditioning coaches Tim Ridley and Michele Huffman, the program is designed to help each student-athlete reach his or her full potential in their respective sport. Each Radford University student-athlete has strength and conditioning programs unique to their goals as a player. This program, developed by Shumaker, helps prepare Radford student-athletes for the long and rigorous in-season schedule. The Strength and Conditioning staff at Radford University is committed to excellence in competition and in life.

CONDITIONING

DEDMON

Donald N. Dedmon Center

Opened in 1981, the Donald N. Dedmon Center, a versatile athletic complex on the campus of Radford University, underwent a multimillion dollar facelift that was completed in 2009, making it one of the premiere collegiate athletic facilities in the Big South Conference and Mid-Atlantic Region. A total of $15.7 million was earmarked by Radford University for Dedmon Center renovations as part of the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renewed commitment to a strong Division I athletic program. The Donald N. Dedmon Center -- with more than 3,000 seats for basketball -- is the centerpiece of the Highlanders athletic facilities and the heart of Radford Basketball. The Highlanders have enjoyed tremendous success in the Dedmon Center, boasting a .734 winning percentage in the 387 games that have been played in the facility (281-106). RU has also seen great success against Big South opponents in the Dedmon Center. Radford has won 67.2 percent of conference games played there (127-62). From Jan. 20, 2000 to Nov. 28, 2001,Radford won 17 straight games at home.

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