TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Transylvania
WELCOME TO
President Seamus Carey
As a former college athlete, I understand the value of participating in competitive athletics while pursuing a degree at an institution that embraces academic rigor. The things you learn about yourself and the principles of discipline, teamwork, commitment and resilience will gird you for a lifetime of challenges. You’ll also make lifelong friends and find valuable mentors among your coaches and the athletics staff. As a member of NCAA Division III, Transylvania is committed to the student-athlete ideal. In fact, 42 percent of our students participate in our 26 intercollegiate teams. We challenge our student-athletes to demonstrate high standards of character and achievement both in the classroom and on the field. Since Transylvania’s transition to the NCAA in 2001, the Pioneers have earned 38 Heartland Conference championships, more than 30 NCAA tournament appearances, 41 Coach of the Year awards and 46 All-American athlete awards.
Transylvania occupies a unique and historic position in American higher education. Founded in 1780 as the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains, Transylvania was a pioneer in bringing the light of learning to what was then the nation’s frontier. Today, the university is a highly regarded liberal arts college with a reputation for the quality of our academics and the personal approach we bring to teaching and learning. With 40 majors and a number of pre-professional programs, Transylvania offers excellent preparation for graduate and professional school as well as a variety of careers immediately following graduation. Our athletic teams are called the Pioneers, and that’s not only a tribute to our honored past—it’s a way of thinking that pervades our vision of the future. Our liberal arts program emphasizes questioning and creative thinking, and that’s what leads to pioneering discoveries and notable contributions to society. Couple that with athletic competition and community spirit is amplified. We hope you’ll join us as we enthusiastically support our student-athletes—our Pioneers and the community’s future leaders.
Seamus Carey President Transylvania University
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QUICK FACTS
General Information
Athletic Administration
The 2015-16 men’s basketball media guide was designed and compiled by acting Director of Sports Information, Shelby Dixon with photography by Chris Campbell, John Friedlein, Joseph Rey Au et. al.
Season Outlook and Review
2014-15 Record..................................................................12-13 2014-15 HCAC Record.........................................................9-9 Lettermen Returning..............................................................10 Newcomers.................................................................................8 Starters Returning/Lost........................................................2/3
The Department of Athletics provides equitable opportunities and support for male and female students to participate in intercollegiate athletics and to compete successfully in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference, Ohio River Lacrosse Conference and Southern Athletics Association. All activities hold paramount the academic, personal and physical welfare of the student-athlete and emphasize physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork, leadership and the highest standards of ethics, sportsmanship and personal performance. Student-athletes are representative of the general student population and are afforded similar opportunities and treatment. Programs, staff and facilities reflect the excellence of the institution and contribute to the quality of campus life.
Men’s Basketball Staff
Head Coach..............................................................Brian Lane Record...............................................................232-142 HCAC Record....................................................141-83 Assistant Coach..................................................Barrett Meyer Assistant Coach....................................................Justin Taylor Strength and Conditioning....................................Mike Caro Basketball Office Phone..................................(859) 233-8136 Twitter................................................................@TransyHoops
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Credits
The Transylvania intercollegiate athletics program is integral to the university’s educational mission and operates under the principles of amateur athletics and fair play, as established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.
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Vice President of Athletics...............................Holly Sheilley Asst. AD of Compliance........................................Keith Cecil Assist. AD of Marketing...................................Kyle Dunaway Asst. AD of External Ops............................Parviz Zartoshty Acting Dir. of Sports Information....................Shelby Dixon Acting Asst. SID.............................................Keith Hardiman Faculty Athletics Representative...........................Judy Jones Athletics Business Manager.....................Diana Whitehouse Title IX Coordinator.........................Ashley Hinton-Moncer
Athletics Mission Statement
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Location...............................................................Lexington, Ky. Founded................................................................................1780 Affiliation....................................................NCAA Division III Conference.................................................Heartland (HCAC) Colors........................................................Crimson and White Mascot...........................................................................Pioneers President..............................................................Seamus Carey Vice President of Athletics...............................Holly Sheilley Athletics Secretary....................................Diana Whitehouse Athletic Department Phone...........................(859 )233-8270 Address...................300 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky. 40508 Website................................................www.transysports.com Twitter................................................................@TransySports
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
STAND OUT Hone your critical thinking and writing skills—abilities employers and grad schools prize—and challenge your mind and imagination through a liberal arts education.
GET PREPPED Immerse yourself in a supportive community, intimate enough for professors to really know you, with peers who believe you’re capable of more than you ever dreamed.
LIVE BIG
CONNECT FOREVER
Make the most of living and learning in the heart of Lexington, a friendly and creative city, with easy access to4 internships, jobs and infinite opportunities to build your future.
Become a part of the large and welcoming Transylvania network where lifetime friendships are made and career networking opportunities thrive.
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Asian Studies Classical Studies Communication Creative Writing Education Minor for Secondary Certification (8-12) Environmental Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Classics Computer Science Economics Edu. Elementary: P-5 Edu. Middle Grades: 5-9 Educational Studies English Exercise Science French Language and Literature German Studies History International Affairs
Mathematics Music (Applied) Music Education Music Technology Neuroscience Philosophy Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Sociology/Anthropology Spanish Language and Literature Teaching Art Teaching Chemistry Theater Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
L exington WELCOME TO
Transylvania University is in the heart of downtown Lexington, a city with all the excitement and entertainment of a
bustling metropolis while maintaining a small-town feel. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass regions and the second largest city in Kentucky, Lexington features something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s Third Street Stuff, recently voted the best coffee shop in Kentucky, right around the corner from campus, the Lexington Farmer’s Market; Thursday Night Live featuring local bands and vendors at the 5/3 Pavilion; a concert or basketball game at the world famous Rupp Arena; a day at the track in the horse capital of the world at Keeneland; or a hike at Raven’s Run Nature Preserve.
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TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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Transylvania has enjoyed more than a decade of success since joining the NCAA Division III in 2004. The athletics community has excelled both on and off the field, with student-athletes thriving in the classroom and in competition.
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Transylvania’s athletic training staff strives to provide the highest quality healthcare to its studentathletes. The Certified Athletic Trainers are highly qualified and trained medical professionals with diverse educational backgrounds and experiences.
Transylvania has two athletic training rooms for its student-athletes. The main athletic training room is on the performance floor of the Beck Center with the secondary training room located in the field house at the Athletics Complex and both are open daily. Each training room is equipped with state-of-the-art injury prevention and rehabilitation equipment.
Nick Reuss joined the Transylvania sports medicine staff in 2011. He holds a Master of Science in recreation and sport sciences from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Ohio University. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and is certified by the Kinesio Taping Association as a Kinesio Taping Practitioner.
LIBBY COLE ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER
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Transylvania partners with Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center to provide our student-athlete healthcare. Lexington Clinic orthopedic surgeons David Dome, Peter Hester, Ben Kibler and Trevor Wilkes serve as team doctors for the university and make weekly campus visits, eliminating the need to travel off-campus.
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The sports medicine staff is fully accredited by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The staff specializes in the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of injuries to our student-athletes. Athletic trainers have been recognized by the American Medical Association as allied healthcare professionals since 1990.
Alaina White is in her tenth season as a member of the athletic training staff. She served five years as an assistant trainer before being named the head trainer in 2011. White holds a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Ohio University and a Master of Science in physical education with an emphasis in sports administration from Eastern Kentucky University. White has a special interest in soft tissue mobilization and hands-on rehabilitation, holding a certification in Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.
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Sports MEDICINE
ALAINA WHITE HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
Libby Cole begins her second year with the Transylvania sports medicine staff in 2015-16 after two years at Division I Wight State University in Dayton, Ohio. At Wright State, Cole worked as a graduate assistant and certified athletic trainer. She received her Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Miami (Ohio) University before earning a master’s degree in physical education and sports management from Wright State in 2014
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Head Coach
Brian Lane is entering his 15th season as head coach at Transylvania University. Lane has established Transylvania as one of the top programs in the country since arriving on campus. The Lexington native returned to his alma mater in 2001, following an 10 year stint at the NCAA Division I level. Lane is the only coach in league history to win HCAC Coach of the Year four times since taking over at Transylvania. He was also named the Midwest Region Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Glenn Robinson NCAA National Coach of the Year in 2012. Lane has led the Pioneers to 20 or more wins four times and qualified for the NCAA National Tournament five times. In 2005, Lane led the Pioneers to best post season finish in school history, reaching the NCAA Elite 8. Prior to coming back to his alma mater, Lane was an assistant at Morehead State. He also served in similar roles at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Carolina State and South Carolina. Lane also served as an assistant at Transylvania under his college coach and father Don Lane in 1990-91 while completing his Masters of Arts in Education at Eastern Ken-
Since becoming fully eligible for NCAA post season play in 2004, Lane has compiled a 178-71 (.714) record overall and an impressive 107-39 (.732) record in HCAC play. Transylvania won four regular season championships and three HCAC Tournament titles in the past eight years. On January 2, 2013, Lane moved up to 2nd on the school’s all-time win list, passing Hall of Fame coaches Lee Rose and C.M Newton. Lane enters the 2015-16 season with more than 200 career wins. He earned his 200th career win on January 2nd, 2013 against Franklin College. Lane is the fastest coach to 200 wins in Transylvania history. Since his arrival, the Pioneers have had the HCAC Player of the Year on two occasions, 17 All-HCAC selections, one HCAC Freshman of the Year, two NABC All-Americans and eight 1000-point club members. Lane’s Pioneers made a return trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2012-13, earning its 2nd consecutive at-large bid after posting a 20-7 regular season record. Transylvania defeated four nationally ranked opponents. The Pioneers received a ranking as high as 16th in the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll. Ethan Spurlin became the 1st Pioneer to be invited to participated in the NCAA Division III Reese’s All-star game during the national championship weekend in Virginia. Transylvania had a record–breaking season in 2011-12, which included a 23-5 mark where the Pioneers remained in the top 25 for eight weeks. The Pioneers posted a 14-2 record in conference play, winning the league’s regular season title by four games. Transy tied a school record for the best start in the programs history, beginning its season with and 11-0 mark.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • • • •
Four-time HCAC Coach of the Year Midwest Region Coach of the Year/National Coach of the Year Finalist (2012) Second most wins in school history Has coaced two HCAC Player of the Year winners, 17 all-conference selections, one HCAC Freshman of they Year, two NABC All-Americans and eight 1000-point scorers
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The youthful Pioneers won 18 of 27 games in 2010-11, finishing fourth in the HCAC race. Transy advanced to the semifinal round of the HCAC tourney.
In 2008-09, Transy posted a record of 21-6, winning 20 or more games in a season for the third time during Lane’s tenure. The Pioneers won their third HCAC championships with a mark of 13-3, their second-best conference record under Lane. Transy advanced to the NCAA Division III Championships for the third time in his eight seasons, earning Lane his third HCAC Coach of the Year selection.
In 2005-06, Transy tied a school record by winning 27 games, finishing 27-5 overall and 12-2 in HCAC play. That was good enough for a second successive HCAC regular season crown and when the Pioneers went on to win the HCAC tournament for the first time, the program had its first berth in the NCAA Division III national tournament since joining that association in 2001-02. Transy advanced all the way to the Elite Eight and was voted seventh in the final D3hoops.com national poll, its highest finish ever. No previous Transy team had ever advanced past the second round of a national tournament.
In 2002-03, Transy rebounded from its first losing season in 21 years to post a 13-11 mark, including a 6-8 mark conference play, finishing fifth. Lane played at Transy from 1986-90, scoring 1,286 points. During his four years, he received numerous awards, including Pioneer Athlete of the Year in 1990. He was a three-year starter at guard, a co-captain, and an NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Lane graduated from Transylvania with a degree in business management and K-12 physical education in 1990 and received his master’s degree in health education from Eastern Kentucky in 1991. After coaching at Transy for one year, he moved to North Carolina Charlotte, where he was an assistant for a 23-9 team that won a Metro Conference championship and played in the NCAA Division I tournament. Lane coached at South Carolina from 1992-93 and at North Carolina State from 1993-95. He spent four seasons at Florida Atlantic (1995-99) before joining the staff at Morehead State in July 1999 under NBA great Kyle Macy. Lane and his wife, Andrea, have three children: Lydia, Harrison, and Henry.
For his efforts, Lane was named HCAC Coach of the Year for the second year in a row in 2005-06 and Midwest Region Co-Coach of the Year. In 2004-05, Transy tied Hanover for its first HCAC regular season championship with an 11-3 record and finished 20-6 overall. During the season, Transy was nationally ranked for the first time since becoming an active member of the NCAA’s Division III. 11
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Transy was 19-9 in 2006-07, finishing second in the regular season race and earning at at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Championships. It was the second year in a row the tournament included Lane’s Pioneers. Overall, Transy has participated in 11 NCAA tournaments in the program’s history.
In 2003-04, Transy finished third in the HCAC with a 9-5 record. The Pioneers were 16-10 overall and qualified for the NAIA Independent’s Tournament, where they lost to top-ranked Mountain State in the school’s final NAIA post-season appearance.
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The Pioneers were 16-11 in 2007-08, finishing second in the HCAC regular season race with a mark of 10-6, giving Transy its sixth straight season of a third place or better conference showing.
That earned Lane his first All-HCAC Coach of the Year honor. TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Transy’s record in 2009-10 was 14-12 overall, 10-6 in HCAC play. That was good enough to tie for fourth in the league and earn the Pioneers a spot in the HCAC tournament.
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Barrett
Justin
Meyer Taylor Asst. Coach
Barrett Meyer joined the men’s basketball staff prior to the 2013-14 season and was named assistant coach in 2014. Meyer, a 2013 graduate, was a four-year starter for Transylvania from 2009-2013. During his time as a player, the Pioneers won a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference title and recorded two NCAA Tournament appearances.
During his time on the court, Meyer was a threetime selection for HCAC All-Conference honors and was named 2009-10 HCAC Freshman of the Year. He finished his career with 1,328 points, listed 22nd on the all-time scoring list, and holds the HCAC record for the most 3-point field goals made in a single game (11).
Asst. Coach
Justin Taylor enters his second year as an assistant coach at Transylvania. A 2008 graduate of Georgetown College, Taylor played professionally overseas and with several semi-professional teams in the United States. Prior to attending Georgetown, Taylor was a standout player at Tates Creek High School. Taylor is the second all-time leading scorer, while twice an all-state selection, a three time all-city, a 2004 all 11th region and 43rd district MVP and McDonalds All-American nominee. After high school, Taylor attended college at Tennessee Tech University before transferring to Georgetown. In his two years at Georgetown, he won two conference titles and an undefeated regular season his senior year. In that same season, Georgetown finished No. 1 in the national poll and made it to the final four at the national tournament coming short with their only loss, ending his college career 35-1 in his final season. Prior to joining the Transylvania staff, Taylor played professionally overseas in Portugal, Canada and in two world tournaments in Beijing, China. While playing in the world tournaments, he played along side Paul Pierce and Micheal Beasley. In his professional career, he earned all-star awards and new comer of the year awards in several leagues including ABA, CBL and CBA. Taylor graduated with a bachelor’s degree in digital media
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