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On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), welcome to our campus and to another exciting season of Yellowjacket sports.

As the Interim President of this great institution, I am excited for what the new academic year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the courts.

RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program, which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship and providing personal growth opportunities for our student-athletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learnercentered and valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation and, along the way, a little fun.

In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes on our campus may choose from a variety of other student life activities that make life-long connections and develop leadership and other life skills. So while on our campus, feel free to tour the entire campus and check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.

GO YELLOWJACKETS!

Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President

DATE VS 10/8 ICCAC Juco Jam Scrimmage 10/21 MCAC Scrimmage Jamboree 10/30 St. Mary's Scrimmage 11/4 @ Milwaukee Area Tech 11/16 St. Mary's JV 11/21 Madison College 11/29 @ Crown College 12/1 Central Lakes College 12/2 Fond du Lac Tribal & CC 12/5 Ellsworth CC 12/8 @ Vermilion CC 12/9 *@ Mesabi Range CTC 12/15 vs. Vermilion CC 12/16 vs. Bismarck State College 1/5 vs. North Dakota Coll of Science 1/6 vs. Hibbing CC 1/10 @ St. Cloud Tech 1/13 Western Tech 1/17 Ridgewater College 1/20 *Riverland CC 1/24 @ MSCTC 1/27 *@ Anoka-Ramsey CC 1/31 MN West 2/3 St. Cloud Tech 2/7 @ Western Tech 2/10 @ Ridgewater College 2/14 *@ Riverland CC 2/17 MSCTC 2/21 *Anoka-Ramsey CC 2/24 @ MN West 3/2-4 Region XIII A Tournament 3/15-17 NJCAA DIII National Tourney

TIME PLACE TBA Cedar Falls, IA TBA Coon Rapids, MN 7:00pm Winona, MN 1:00pm Milwaukee, WI 6:00pm RCTC 5:30pm RCTC 7:00pm St. Bonifacius, MN 5:30pm RCTC 1:00pm RCTC 5:30pm RCTC 5:30pm Ely, MN 1:00pm Virginia, MN 1:00pm Coon Rapids, MN 10:00am Coon Rapids, MN 1:00pm Coon Rapids, MN 10:00am Coon Rapids, MN 6:00pm St. Cloud, MN 1:00pm LaCrosse, WI 5:30pm RCTC 1:00pm RCTC 5:30pm Fergus Falls, MN 1:00pm Coon Rapids, MN 5:30pm RCTC 1:00pm RCTC 5:30pm LaCrosse, WI 1:00pm Willmar, MN 5:30pm Austin, MN 1:00pm RCTC 5:30pm RCTC 1:00pm Worthington, MN TBA Division Winner TBA Rockford, IL

MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE VS 10/7 vs. JUCO Jam 11/4 @ Milwaukee Area Tech 11/15 Dakota County Tech 11/18 @ Bethany Lutheran Jr Varsity 11/21 Madison Area Tech College 11/28 Gustavus Jr Varsity 12/1 Central Lakes College 12/2 Fond du Lac Tribal & CC 12/5 Ellsworth CC 12/8 @ Vermilion 12/9 @ Mesabi Range CTC 12/11 Bethany Lutheran Jr Varsity 1/5 vs. North Dakota Coll of Science 1/6 @ Dakota County Tech 1/10 *@ St. Cloud Tech 1/13 *Western Tech 1/17 *Ridgewater College 1/20 *Riverland CC 1/24 @ MSCTC 1/27 *@ Anoka-Ramsey CC 1/31 *MN West 2/3 *St. Cloud Tech 2/7 *@ Western Tech 2/10 *@ Ridgewater College 2/14 *@ Riverland CC 2/17 *MSCTC 2/21 *Anoka-Ramsey CC 2/24 *@ MN West 3/2-3 MCAC Region 13 Tournament * Denotes Conference Games

TIME TBA 3:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:00pm TBA 3:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm TBA

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2017-18 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

TEAM ROSTER

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NAME

POS

CLASS

HT

HOMETOWN/HS

2

Jalysa Cutting

G

SO

5'5"

Plainview Elgin Millville

4

Kyleigh Wangen

G

FR

5'6"

Stewartville

14

Anika Hanson

G

SO

5'8"

Altoona, WI

20

Grace Riley

G

FR

5'8"

Rochester Mayo

22

Nautika Kotero

G/F

SO

5'7"

Wabasha-Kellogg

30

Michelle Grant

F/G

FR

5'8"

Rochester Lourdes

32

Anika Gardner

G

SO

5'8"

Saint Paul Central

40

Abby Bauer

F

FR

5'10"

Caledonia

42

Mer Gach

F/P

SO

6'0"

Austin

50

Olivia Haug

P

FR

6'1"

Lanesboro

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2017-18 BASKETBALL SEASON PROGRAM Jalysa Cutting is a sophomore guard from Plainview Elgin Millville High School. She was a member of the 2015 PEM Girls Basketball State Championship team. Her family includes her parents, Todd and Missy, and three sisters Alexa, Olivia, and Jasmine. She is a Law Enforcement major, and her favorite movie is “End of Watch,” she enjoys Chinese food and is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Kyleigh Wangen is a freshmen guard from Stewartville High School. She is completing her generals while attending RCTC. She enjoys Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and her favorite movie is “Creed.” Her favorite sports team depends on whoever Kyrie Irving is playing for at the time.

She has a special talent in clicking her heels. Her family consists of her dad, Jace Hampel, mom Andrea Wangen, and sisters, Caden and Olivia.

Anika Hanson is a sophomore transfer guard from UW-Stout and Altoona High School (WI).

She is majoring in graphic design and lists “Coach Carter” as her favorite movie, pizza as her favorite food, and University of North Carolina as her favorite sports team. Her family includes her parents Mark and Cindy, and her siblings Katie, twins Emily and Ryan, and Conner, in which Anika is the youngest.

Grace Riley is a freshman guard from Rochester Mayo High School who is a liberal arts major.

While in high school she received Big 9 Honorable Mention All-Conference, Academic All-State, and was a Scholar Athlete Honor Roll member. Her favorite movie is “Lilo and Stitch,” and she enjoys watching the Golden State Warriors basketball team, and lists pickles as her favorite food. Her family includes her parents Don and Mandy, siblings Lexie, Logan, Olivia, and Landen.

Nautika Kotero is a sophomore guard from Wabasha-Kellogg High School. She was selected to the MCAC All-Southern Division, MCAC Southern Division All-Defensive Team, and voted by her teammates as the Offensive Player of the Year. While in high school she received team MVP honors by her teammates. She is working on completing her generals while attending RCTC. Some of her favorite things include the film “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” all kinds of foods, and the Chicago Bulls. Her family consists of her mom Kimberly Preston, dad Keith Kotero, and her brother Kartier Kotero.

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Michelle Grant is a freshman forward/guard from Rochester Lourdes High School. She is majoring in social work. Her favorite film is “Tarzan,” favorite food is chicken, and favorite team is the Minnesota Timberwolves. Her family includes her parents James and Theresa, and siblings Trisha and Sarah.

Anika Gardner is a sophomore guard from St. Paul Central High School. She is majoring in liberal arts. While in high school she received Honorable Mention All-Conference, was a member of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Conference Champions, and the 2013 and 2014 Section Championship teams. Her favorite movie is “Love and Basketball,” favorite food is Chipotle, and favorite team is the Minnesota Lynx. Her family consists of her parents Alafia Parker, Clayton and Tera Gardner, and siblings Clayton Jr., Aaisyah, Ayanna, and Savanah.

Abby Bauer is a freshman forward from Caledonia High School majoring in surgical technology while at RCTC. While in high school she received Honorable Mention All-Conference selections, and was Academic All-State. Her favorite movies include anything that Melissa McCarthy is in. Her favorite food is cheese and favorite sports team is the Minnesota Lynx. Her family includes her parents Brian and Kim, and siblings Austin and Arick.

Mer Gach is a sophomore post transfer from Lake Region State College (ND) and Austin High School.

While at Lake Region she was a member of the team that participated in the 2017 National Tournament.

She is majoring in liberal arts while attending RCTC. While in high school she received Player of the Week, Team MVP, and Big 9 All-Conference. Her favorite foods are lasagna and Mexican Food. The UCONN Women’s Basketball is her favorite college team, and the Golden State Warriors are her favorite professional team. Her family includes Martha Deng, Tut Dhour, Gach Gach, Both Gach, Duoth Gach, Sunday Gach, Nicki Gach, and Nyaboi Gach.

Olivia Haug is a freshman post player from Lanesboro High School. While at Lanesboro she scored 1,000 career points, was an All-Conference Selection, participated in the state track meet three times, was on the Honor Roll, and made the RCTC Deans List. She was also voted as a three-time MVP by her teammates. She is completing her generals at this time and is undecided as to what she would like to major in. Her favorite movie is “Blue Streak,” favorite food is chicken wings, and favorite sports team is the Duke Blue Devils. Her family includes her mother Jennifer Haug and her grandparents Phil and Cloey Haug.

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2017-18 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

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NAME

HT

POS

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DJ Pettigrew Naa'il Mahdi Jumah'ri Turner Casey Gustina Myka Edmond Tevin Killeen Tyree Caruthers Kashif Hayes Ray Adams Ben Opsahl Mike Cornelius Elijah Flenorl Dreem Kelly-Jabbar Uwana Etuk-Akpan Sergey Sheludko Justin Wofford

5'9" 5'1" 6'2" 5'9" 6'0" 6'3" 6'2" 5'10" 6'3" 6'3" 6'3" 6'0" 6'4" 6'4" 6'8" 6'9"

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HOMETOWN/HS Milwaukee, WI Cincinnati, OH Bloomington, MN Prior Lake, MN Rosemount, MN Shakopee, MN Fridley, MN Minneapolis, MN Rochester, MN Goodhue, MN St. Paul, MN Milwaukee, WI St. Paul, MN Irondale, MN Ukraine Milwaukee, WI

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2017-18 BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF Steve Hucke – Women’s Basketball Head Coach, enters his 16th season in 2017-18 as Head Coach. His record is 264-150. The Yellowjackets have seen much success since Coach Hucke arrived in 2002. They have won numerous region, state, and division championships or have finished in the top on a consistent basis. This was highlighted by winning the 2009 National DIII Women’s Basketball Championship with a 34-0 record in the team’s only qualification in school history. He has coached nine All-Americans, Distinguished Academic All-Americans, and has many All-Region, All-State, and All-Division Selections.

Coach has received many individual awards himself; National Coach of the Year, Region XIIIA Coach of the Year, MCAC State Coach of the Year three times, and Southern Division Coach of the Year six times. He has many players move on to play DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA basketball at various Colleges/ Universities. Their fast-paced style of play leads to highly potent offenses and full court intensity. Coach Hucke is also the Head Baseball Coach and teaches in the PHED Department. He has a M.S. in Sports Administration from Minnesota State University-Mankato, and a B.S. in Education from Upper Iowa University. His two children, Danielle and Collin, reside in Byron, MN.

LaPlante has coached baseball, football, and golf at RCTC, and was an Assistant Coach at Winona State University in basketball and baseball prior to coming to RCTC. He has a B.S. in Physical Education from WSU (1995) and a master’s in Physical Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2000). He and his wife Kristin have two children, Sean (17) and Kendall (14). He has 7 brothers and sisters and 18 nieces and nephews.

Jason Bonde – Assistant Coach enters his ninth year as an Assistant Coach with the Yellowjackets. He is currently an Academic Advisor in the TRIO program at RCTC. Prior to his time at RCTC, Bonde was an Assistant Coach at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. He is a former player at RCTC (2001) under Coach LaPlante, and then went to play at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN. He received his B.S. in Physical Education from Bemidji State, and his Masters in Education from Southwest Baptist University. Jason’s family includes his wife Sara and his daughters Faith (10), Nora (5) and Alexandra (1).

Matt Christensen – Assistant Coach enters his fifth season as an Assistant Coach. Prior to his time at RCTC, the Northfield, MN, native played at St. Olaf College and then spent four years as an assistant coach at Carleton College in Northfield. Matt is married to his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth, and they have two children; Violet (3) and Rose (8 months). Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to RCTC Basketball.

Audra Durhman – Assistant Coach for the basketball team, is returning to the Yellowjackets in different role that she assumed while she was a member of the Yellowjackets’ 2013-2015 seasons.

She was a starting guard on the 2015 MCAC Southern Division Championship team, and finished as runner-up in the 2015 Region XIIIA Championship. She averaged 8.9 points per game, and shot 32 % from the three-point line. Audra will work primarily with the guards. She is a Grand Meadow, MN., native who is completing her education at Winona State University.

Babaye Oja – Assistant Coach will begin her first year as part of the Yellowjackets staff. She will work with the guards, defensive strategy, and development. She played her high school basketball at Austin High School, and continued her career at Iowa Central Community College and Governors State University in Chicago, IL. Katie Slowiak – Assistant Coach will begin her third year as a volunteer assistant with the Yellowjackets. She works with all positions on player development as well as film breakdown and scouting. She played college basketball at University of WisconsinWhitewater, and is a Wisconsin native. She currently works at Mayo Clinic.

Brian LaPlante - Men’s Basketball Head Coach enters his 22nd season as the Head Coach of the Yellowjackets. His overall record at RCTC is 413-185 (70 percent winning percentage). He has had 54 All-Division, 39 All-State, and 16 All-Region players in his tenure. 48 Yellowjackets have went on and competed at various four-year institutions in his 20 seasons as Head Coach. Coach LaPlante was named District 4 Coach of the Year in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016. His teams have been to the NJCAA National Tournament six times (fifth place in 2006, national runnerup in 2010, national runner-up in 2011, eighth place in 2013, third place in 2015, and national runner-up in 2016). The Yellowjackets have won the MCAC State Title in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016 under LaPlante.

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2017-18 MEN’S TEAM DJ Pettigrew is from Milwaukee, WI, and is a point guard. He is a first team all-conference performer and is the all-time assist leader at his high school. DJ’s family includes his mom Senora, brother Denzel, sister Najeaa, and sister Sierra. DJ’s favorite movies are “He Got Game” and “This Christmas.” His favorite team is the Milwaukee Bucks and his favorite food is his Grandma’s home cooking. He is at RCTC to win a national championship and go on to a four-year school.

Naa’il Mahdi is from Cincinnati, OH, and went to Lakota West High School. He was a two-time letter winner in basketball, and plays the point/shooting guard position. Naa’il is undecided on a major and came to RCTC to pursue his associate’s degree, and hopefully receive a scholarship offer from a four-year school. Naa’il’s favorite movie is “Enter the Dragon” and his favorite team is the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jumah’Ri Turner is from Minneapolis, MN, and played at John F. Kennedy High School. He was an all-conference point/shooting guard, was named offensive player of the year, and all-region. His team were conference champions his senior year. Jumah’Ri’s favorite team is the 1996 Chicago Bulls, and his favorite movie is “Taken.” He is majoring in business management, and he came to RCTC to go to the next level and win a national championship.

Casey Gustina comes to RCTC from Beloit, WI, and Prior Lake High School. He is an all-conference point guard and was on the principal’s academic honor roll in high school. His family includes Nancy, Jamie, Tony, and Jack, and he loves the Packers. Casey’s favorite food is fettuccini chicken alfredo, and his favorite movie is “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” He came to RCTC to get his associate’s degree and continue to play basketball.

ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS Myka Edmond is from Rosemount, MN, where he played point guard and shooting guard for Rosemount High School.

Myka was all-conference and team MVP. While at Rosemount he helped lead his team to the section title. Myka’s family includes his mom Renee, his dad Eric, his brother Tyus, and his sister Kayla. His favorite movie is “Moana” and his favorite food his tacos. Myka came to RCTC because he wanted to go somewhere he could get better academically and athletically.

Tevin Killeen is from Bloomington, MN, and he attended Shakopee High School. As a point/shooting guard, Tevin was twice named All-State and his team finished third in the state twice. Tevin’s family includes his dad Tim Cubie and his stepmom Jennifer Gleisner. His favorite movie is “Like Mike,” his favorite team is The Cavs, and his favorite food is Chinese.

He came to RCTC to help his teammates win a national title.

Tyree Caruthers is from Fridley, MN, and played basketball at Fridley High School. He was all-conference in basketball and football at Fridley, and was the Most Valuable Senior on the football team. His family includes his mom Sherri Hall, his brother Theodore, and his sisters Kayla and Keyanna. He is majoring in personal training and his favorite food is lasagna.

Kashif Hayes is from Minneapolis, MN, and attended St. Louis Park High School. He was an all-conference point/shooting guard at SLP as well as being team captain. An all-around athlete Kashif was also all-conference in track and football. His mom is Ruth Hayes and his dad is Gene Hayes. Kashif is majoring in sports management, and his favorite teams are the Vikings, Cavs, and Wolves. He came to RCTC to get his AA degree and to play for one of the best basketball teams in the country.

Ray Adams is from Rochester, MN, and played at John Marshall High School. He is a shooting guard, and his family includes his mom Direen Hodges. His favorite movie is “Kung Fu Panda 2,” and his favorite foods are pizza and pasta. He is at RCTC to better himself as a player, to go to the next level, and because of the campus culture.

Benjamin Opsahl is from Goodhue, MN, where he played at Goodhue High School. He was named to the All-Area and to the All-State Tournament teams. While at Goodhue he also received the Class A All Academic State Award. His team finished second and third at the MN State Tournament. Ben’s family includes his mom and dad Mark and Paula Opsahl, and his brother and sister Will and Kate. His favorite movie is “The Lion King” and his favorite team is the Minnesota Timberwolves. He came to RCTC to become a better student and to play basketball.

Michael Cornelious is from St. Paul, MN, where he attended St. Paul Highland Park High School. Michael was first-team all-conference and invited to the Inner City All-Star Game as a point guard/shooting guard. Michael was an Avid Program Academic Award winner. His family includes his dad and mom Mike and Camille and four sisters. Michael is majoring in sports management and came to RCTC to better himself as a student and a basketball player, to win a national championship, and to move on to a four-year university.

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Elijah Flenorl is from Milwaukee, WI, and attended Wauwatosa East High School. As a point/shooting guard at East, he was Honorable Mention All-State, and his team were regional champions.

His favorite team is the Cleveland Cavaliers. Elijah is majoring in sports medicine/kinesiology, and is at RCTC because he knew it wouldn’t be easy and that he would have to work for everything.

Dreem Kelly-Jabbar is from St. Paul, MN, where he played the 3, 4, and 5 positions for Highland Park High School. His family includes his mom and little brother. He came to RCTC to major in computer science. His favorite movie is “Training Day” and his favorite sports team is The Oklahoma City Thunder. He is playing basketball at RCTC to reach a higher level.

Uwana Etukakpan is from Minneapolis, MN, and attended Irondale High School. Uwana’s family includes John Etukakpan, Angela Roberts, and Deonte Roberts. He loves the Timberwolves and Chinese food. He is studying to be an optometrist and came to RCTC because of Coach LaPlante.

Sergey Sheludko attended Zaporizhian Gymnasium #93 in the Ukraine, and is a power forward/center. His parents live in the Ukraine, and he has a brother in Orlando, FL. His favorite movie is “American History X,” his favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers, and his favorite food is Chicago-style pizza. He plays the drums and loves Pink Floyd. Sergey says that “it was pure destiny” for him to end up at RCTC. Justin Wofford is from Milwaukee, WI, and he graduated from Marshall High School. In high school Justin played power forward and center. His family includes mom Suz'anne, brother Glenn II AKA "LG," and dad Glenn I. Justin’s favorite movie is “ATL” and his favorite team is the Milwaukee Bucks. Justin came to RCTC to get better mentally and physically for the next level, and to win a national championship.

Denis Paul is from Rochester, MN, and attended John Marshall High School. He played three positions in high school (point guard, shooting guard, and small forward). His family includes his mom Santa Anthony, dad John Paul, and siblings, Francis, Grace, George, Bella, Brian, and Eric. His favorite movie is “Shrek” and his favorite sports team is the Ghana national football team (the Black Stars). He is majoring in biology (anesthesia) and is at RCTC as the first step toward becoming an anesthesiologist.

Panagiotis Dolias is from Athens, Greece, where he attended the Second General Lyceum of Amarousio. He is a point/shooting guard who played on his local team, finishing no worse than third in his U-18 career. His family includes Argyro Bilia, Efstathios Dolias, George Dolias, and Thomas Tasoulas. Panagiotis is majoring in business administration and loves to play pool.

Paul-Axel Messou is from Strousbourg, France, and attended Ecole commerciale prive’e school. He is a shooting guard who is studying liberal arts. Paul’s family includes his father Paul Messou, his mother Paulette Wiligou, and seven siblings. His favorite movie is “Glory Road,” and his favorite team is the Boston Celtics.

2017-18 BASKETBALL SEASON PROGRAM

RCTC Yellowjackets Women's Basketball Success 264-150 Overall Record Since 2002

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2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

8-16 19-7 14-10 17-12 20-9 26-4 34-0 20-7 18-13 21-7 3-21 9-16 21-8 16-10

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2016-17

17-11

5th Place MCCC State Tournament; 3rd Place Southern Division 4th Place MCCC State Tournament; 3rd Place Southern Division 2nd Place MCCC State Tournament; 2nd Place Southern Division Runner-up Region XIIIA Tournament; State; Division Champions NJCAA DIII National; Region XIIIA; State, Division Champions 3rd Place MCAC State Tournament; 3rd Place Southern Division 3rd Place MCAC State Tournament; 4th Place Southern Division Runner-up Region XIIIA Tournament; 2nd Place Southern Division

Runner-up Region XIIIA Tournament; Division Champions Runner-up Region XIIIA Tournament; 2nd Place Southern Division Runner-up Region XIIIA Tournament; 2nd Place Southern Division

Yellowjackets Success 264-150 since 2002 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Region XIII A Runner-up 2017 Region XIII A Runner-up 2017 2nd Place MCAC Southern Division 2017 Region XIII A Runner-up 2016 2nd Place-MCAC Southern Division 2016 Region XIII A Runner-up 2015 1st Place-MCAC Southern Division 2015 3rd Place – MCAC State Tournament 2011 3rd Place – MCAC State Tournament 2010 NJCAA DIII National Champions 2009 Region XIII A Champions 2009; Runner-up 2008 MCAC State Tournament Champions 2009 & 2008 MCAC State Tournament Runner-up 2007 MCAC Southern Division Champions 2009 & 2008 Eight NJCAA All-Americans (Two 1st Team) Numerous All-Region, MCAC All-State and All-Division Selections Ranked in NJCAA DIII Poll Top 10 since 2004

RCTC Women's Basketball NJCAA All-Americans since 2002 • • • • • • • • •

Rebekah Fitzgerald Brittany Gladis Kasie Heimer Anne Breland

Tess Milczark Amanda Degnan Maria Gangelhoff Tailor Raymond Nathalie Ratliff

2005-06 2006-07 2007-8 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2009-10 2014-15 2016-17

3rd Team 3rd Team 3rd Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team Honorable Mention 2nd Team 3rd Team 2nd Team

UM – Crookston (DII) Southwest State (DII) RCTC 1,000 point career scorer UW-Milwaukee (DI) MSU-Mankato (DII)

Graceland College (NAIA)

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Rochester Community and Technical College Men’s Basketball - Post-Season Honors since 1996

1996-97 Dave Skalicky

Owatonna, MN

All-Division, All-State

1997-98 Reggie Ollendieck

Cresco, IA

All-Division, All-State

1998-99 Jason Lorenson

Cannon Falls, MN

All-Division, All-State

2009-10 Demetrius Williams David Fritsch Brandon Milde Joe Conway Shiron Williams

1999-00 Seth Nell Lima, OH Joel Wandrey Owatonna, MN

Nick Freitag Elk River, MN

Josh Diersen Caledonia, MN

All-Div, All-MCCC Tourney All-Div, All-State, AllMCCC Tourney All-Division, All-State, AllMCCC Tourney, All-Region 13 Hon Mention All-Division

2000-01 Ryan Hulke Neil Anderson Jeremy Scott Jeff Lorenson Jason Bonde

Nicollet, MN Rushford, MN Maplewood, MN Cannon Falls, MN Rochester, MN

All-Division, All-State All-Division All-Div, All-MCCC Tourney All-Division Hon Mention All-Division

2001-02 Ryan Hulke Neil Anderson Ryan Stahlke Vern Simmons

Nicollet, MN Rushford, MN Waconia, MN Minneapolis, MN

All-Div, All-State, All-Reg 13 All-Division, All-State All-Division Hon Mention All-Division

2002-03 Rob Giles John Freeman Trey Boyd

Minneapolis, MN St. Louis, MO Dallas, TX

All-Division, All-State All-Division All-Division

2003-04 Dominique Holmes Rob Giles Eric Ritter

Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Jordan, MN

All-Div, All-State, All-Reg 13 All-Division, All-State Hon Mention All-Division

2004-05 Tyler Young Corey Ryan Chris Converse Aaron Motz

Albert Lea, MN Goodhue, MN Red Wing, MN Red Wing, MN

All-Division, All-State All-Division Hon Mention All-Division Hon Mention All-Division

2005-06 Cory Lott Rochester, MN Corey Ryan Goodhue, MN Joey Kollar Norwood Young Am., MN

2006-07 Rochester Rogers St. Paul, MN Matt Gangelhoff Sleepy Eye, MN Sean Clarke Richfield, MN Lucas Blood Mounds View, MN Darrin Loewenhagen Alma, WI 2007-08 Rochester Rogers Trevor Larson Darrin Loewenhagen Tyler Speer Chet Reilly Kurt Koenig Rochester Rogers

St. Paul, MN Chatfield, MN Alma, WI Lanesboro, MN Prairie Du Chein, WI Waconia, MN St. Paul, MN

2008-09 Kurt Koenig Waconia, MN

Josh Reynolds Rochester, MN Tyler Speer Lanesboro, MN Allen McGaha Bolingbrook, IL Kurt Koenig Waconia, MN

Trevor Larson Chatfield, MN

All-Division, Region 13 MVP All-Division, All-State All-Division, All-State, All- Region 13, NJCAA AllTournament Team All-Div /All-State, All-Region All-Division, All-State All-Division, All-State Hon Mention All-Division Hon Mention All-Division All-Div, All-State, All-Region All-Division All-Division Hon Mention All-Division Hon Mention All-Division MCCC All-Tournament Team MCCC All-Tournament Team All-Div, All-State, All-Region All-Division Hon Men, All-Div Hon Men, All-Div MCAC All-Tournament Team MCAC All-Tournament Team

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St. Paul, MN Stewartville, MN Byron, MN Winona, MN Bangor, MI

All-Div, All-State All-Division All-Division Hon Men, All-Div Hon Men, All-Div

2010-11 Joe Beck Lake City, MN

Chaz Sharp Randallstown, MD David Fritsch Stewartville, MN Al Tillman Richfield, MN Joe Conway Winona, MN

All-Division, All-State, All-Region All-Div, All-State All-Div, All-State All-Division Hon Men, All-Div

2011-12 Torren Dowdy Coon Rapids, MN

Shiron Williams Bangor, MI Vince Cary Madison, WI Deuntae Broadnax Buffalo, MN

All-Division, All-State, All-Region All-Div, All-State All-Division Hon Men, All-Div

2012-13 Joe Beck Lake City, MN

Justyn Galloway Kenosha, WI

Rico Gunn Bloomington, MN Cory Speer Elgin, MN

All-Division, All- State, All-Region, All-American 1st Team All-Division, All-State, All-Region All-Division Hon. Men, All-Div

2013-14 Chuck Robinson Minneapolis, MN

Team All-American Jumarhi Turner Bloomington, MN

Rico Gunn Bloomington, MN Cory Speer Elgin, MN

Robert Claypool Woodbury, MN

All-Div, All-State, All-Region, 3rd All-Division, All- State, All-Region All-Division Hon Mention, All-Division Hon Mention, All-Division

2014-15 Justyn Galloway Kenosha, WI

Robert Claypool Woodbury, MN

Demetrius Cady Minneapolis, MN Lavar McCullough Golden Valley, MN Ben Ratliff Edina, MN

Keiron Sauer St. Paul, MN

All-NJCAA Tourney, All Region, All State, All Division All-Region, All-State, All-Division All-Division All-Division Hon. Mention All- Division/All-State Tournament team Hon. Mention All- Division

2015-16 Demetrius Cady Minneapolis, MN

Marquise Walker Lakeville, MN

Ben Ratliff Rochester, MN Aaron Samuels Racine, WI Isaiah Coddon Woodbury, MN

All-NJCAA Tourney, All- Region, All-State, All- Division All-Region, All-State, All-Division All-Division All-Division Hon. Men, All-Division, Region 13 Tourney MVP

2016-17 Gorg Alhag Mankato, MN Malik Jones St. Paul, MN

Akeem Smith Minneapolis, MN

All-Division All-Divison, All Region Tourney Hon. Mention AllDivision/All-Region Tourney

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