Willamette University Bearcat Hoop
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Media Guide
the place for Scholars & Champions
General Information Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Willamette General Information Location....................................................... Salem, Oregon Founded......................................................................... 1842 Enrollment..............1,943 Undergraduate; 2,628 Overall President.................................................Dr. M. Lee Pelton Dean of Campus Life................. Dr. Robert Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Representative........................ Jerry Gray Director of Athletics....................................Mark Majeski Nickname................................................................Bearcats Colors.............................................Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................NCAA Division III Conference......................Northwest Conference (NWC) Arena (Capacity)...................... Cone Field House (2,500) Assistant Athletic Director.......................... Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director..............Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Administrative Assistant.............................. Leslie Wright Head Athletic Trainer.....................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer............................. Erin Scharer Assistant Athletic Trainer................................Ken Smith Athletics Marketing Coord.................... Megan Johnston Athletics Comm. Director...................Robert McKinney Athletics Comm. Phone............................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail....... rmckinne@willamette.edu Press Row Phone.......................................(503) 871-2704 Athletics Department Phone...................(503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX......................(503) 370-6379 Athletics Web Site.............www.willamette.edu/athletics
Table of Contents
General Information.........................................................1 Willamette University.................................................... 2-3 Willamette Administration................................................4 Athletics Department........................................................5 Athletic Training/Physicians............................................5 Athletic Facilities................................................................6 City of Salem......................................................................7 Head Coach Gordie James...............................................8 Assistant Coaches...............................................................9 2006-07 Season Outlook.................................................10 Willamette Player Profiles......................................... 11-14 2006-07 Roster..................................................................15 Yearly Win-Loss Records................................................15 2005-06 Willamette Stats and Results..................... 16-17 WU Statistical Records.............................................. 18-19 Northwest Conference/NCAA Division III............IBC 2006-07 Willamette Schedule....................................OBC
Kyler McClary posts up on offense. McClary averaged 11.0 points per game last season.
Bearcat Basketball Quick Facts Head Coach.............................................Gordie James WU Record................................... 334-204 (21st year) Career Record............................... 334-204 (21st year) Alma Mater............................Cal Poly Pomona, 1964 Office Phone........................................ (503) 370-6063 Assistant Coach...................... Wally Wing (21st year) Assistant Coach..........................Kip Ioane (7th year) Conference Championships.....................................21 Years Won.......................1930-31, 1932-33, 1936-37, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1940-41, 1948-49, 1949-50, 1950-51, 1951-52, 1957-58, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1971-72, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95 2006-07 Overall Record......................................10-15 2006-07 NWC Record..................6-10 (6th place tie) Players Returning/Lost.......................................... 7/6 Starters Returning/Lost......................................... 3/2
The 2007-08 Willamette University Men’s Basketball Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics comm. director, with assistance from Ryan Borde, athletics comm. assistant, and from Chris Sabato. Front Cover designed by Sabato. Inside Front Cover and Back Cover designed by McKinney. Cover Photo (L to R): Ian Mansfield (Sr., Post), Michael Smith (Jr., Wing), Josh Erickson (Sr., Point Guard), Rob Andrus (Sr., Wing). Photos by Naomi Stukey and by the WU Office of Communications. Printing by K/P, Inc.
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About Willamette University Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Willamette University, the first university in the West, has a heritage dating to its founding in 1842. Students and employees are proud of its academic strength, as well as its beautiful campus. Academic success is typical for students at Willamette. More importantly, faculty and staff are concerned about the overall success of each student, so the focus is not only on quality experiences in the classroom, but also on social and cultural development. Students are expected to work hard in their academic endeavors and are also expected to have fun, be active in the community and bring their own personality to everything they do. Why Willamette? • Quality Academics • Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body • Competition in the NCAA and the Northwest Conference • Student-Faculty Ratio of 11:1 • Students from 42 States • Opportunity to Study Abroad • Located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol • Near the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains We’re proud of our students’ academic abilities. We’re also proud of our students as friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. They have found an ideal match between high-level academics and a variety of quality experiences as members of the community. They exemplify the University motto: “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.”
The Mill Race, which runs through campus, is a great place for students to relax.
This motto is put into action locally and throughout the world. At Willamette, you can study abroad, as many of our students do each year. Our students also are actively involved in social and environmental issues. They are concerned about maintaining the beautiful Oregon landscape, while working to improve the lives of others. And so, while Willamette has the same academic expectations as the nation’s most acclaimed colleges and universities, we hope we’ve added something extra ... an equally important focus outside the classroom. Attending college should be fun, inspiring and at times invigorating. It should both challenge you and make you laugh. Academically, Willamette has the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Law, the George H. Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and the School of Education. Cooperative programs enable all students to benefit from the quality curriculum. Willamette is known for its intellectual vitality, its cohesive campus community, its concern for every student, and its ability to balance a rigorous academic program with varied extracurricular activities. The faculty
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About Willamette University Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 and staff bring a wide range of views and experiences to the the campus. Willamette’s student-faculty ratio of 11:1 allows faculty to maintain ample office hours and to serve as advisors. They are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. Willamette is selective and seeks serious and talented students. The average first-year student has a 3.76 GPA, an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. Enrollment at the undergraduate level is 1,943, with a total enrollment of 2,628. About 95 percent of Willamette students receive financial aid and scholarships. Many students choose to attend graduate or professional school. At Willamette, you can literally walk across the street to the State Capitol or spend an entire semester studying your major in a foreign country. Willamette has a reputation for financial stability. Its endowment consistently earns a spot among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis. The campus features 42 buildings on 61 acres. During the past decade, more than $50 million has been invested on campus. Administrative offices, academic buildings, residence halls and recreational facilities have been renovated or refurbished. Recent projects include the $5.5 million Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the $8 million Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center, and the $2.7 million Montag Student Center. Work has recently been completed on Willamette’s $14 million Kaneko Commons.
The Oregon State Capitol is located across the street from Willamette University.
Salem, the state capital, is the secondlargest city in Oregon, with a population of about 147,000. The Pacific Coast is just about an hour away and the Pacific Coast mountain range is even closer. To the east are the Cascade Mountains, lakes, streams and rivers. Also within driving distance are Portland, the Columbia River gorge and Mount Hood. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol and from being near other federal, state, county, and city offices. In particular, Willamette students are often chosen for internships with government organizations. Students also participate in the Community Outreach Program through a variety of volunteer service projects.
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Willamette Administration Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08
Dr. M. Lee Pelton
President
Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July, 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He teaches at Willamette in subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.
Mark Majeski
Director of Athletics
Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. He currently serves as a member of the NCAA Division III membership committee, which provides oversight of the Division III provisional member program. Majeski previously served on the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee, overseeing championships in that sport. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At WU, Majeski oversees 20 varsity teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III, the Northwest Conference and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. He also is the basketball liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. He lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack Henry, age 2.
Athletics Administrative Staff
Dean of Campus Life........... Dr. Robert Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Rep...............................Dr. Jerry Gray Assistant Athletic Director.....................Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director........Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Head Athletic Trainer...............................Shane Wibel
Assistant Athletic Trainer........................Erin Scharer Assistant Athletic Trainer...........................Ken Smith Athletics Marketing Coord...............Megan Johnston Athletics Comm. Director.............Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant.........................Leslie Wright
Head Coaching Staff Baseball Matt Allison............. (503) 370-6011 Men’s Basketball Gordie James........... (503) 370-6063 Women’s Basketball Bruce Henderson.... (503) 370-6132 Cross Country/Track & Field Matt McGuirk.......... (503) 370-6898 Football Mark Speckman....... (503) 375-5350
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Men’s Golf Steve Prothero......... (503) 370-6484 Women’s Golf Tom Hibbard........... (503) 370-6317 Rowing Susan Parkman........ (503) 370-6655 Men’s Soccer Nelson Larson......... (503) 375-5428 Women’s Soccer Jim Tursi................... (503) 370-6657
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Softball Damian Williams..... (503) 370-6656 Swimming Al Stephenson......... (503) 370-6601 Men’s Tennis Neil Patel.................. (503) 370-6804 Women’s Tennis Becky Roberts.......... (503) 370-6804 Volleyball Tricia Wright............ (503) 370-6230
WU Athletic Facilities Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Cone Field House is the home court for the Willamette men’s baskeball, women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The arena holds 2,500 fans, with plenty of seating on each side of the court. There is a quality sound system, plus tables for official timers, scorekeepers and statisticians, along with space for broadcast media. The WU court is connected to the Lestle J. Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science. The building has basketball, handball and racquetball courts, a weight lifting and fitness center, classrooms, and locker rooms. Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, also can be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. The Willamette University soccer teams play home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility next to the Sparks Center. The Field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectactors. The facility is one of the top college fields in the Northwest. In addition to lights and bleachers, Sparks Field has covered seating for both teams. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets during the spring each year. Willamette’s football team plays home games at McCulloch Stadium, located two blocks from campus and just one block from Salem Hospital.
The Sparks Center includes offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science.
The stadium seats 2,400 and has lights for night games. There is an athletic training room, which allows athletes to receive on-site treatment. McCulloch Stadium is a quality facility with a FieldTurf playing surface, along with spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. It has the atmosphere of an old stadium, despite a variety of modern conveniences.
Cone Field House is the home court for the Willamette basketball and volleyball teams.
The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year. In 2005, WU hosted the Northwest Conference and NCAA Regional cross country meets. Located near McCulloch Stadium is Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium at John Lewis Field, the home of Bearcat baseball. The stadium features chairback seating in part of the grandstand and an overall capacity of 1,000. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. The park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and is known for its art exhibits and rose garden. On the east side of campus is the Willamette Softball Complex. It includes covered dugouts, batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The WU men’s and women’s golf teams usually practice at Illahe Hills Country Club or Creekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their own boathouse and hold workouts on the Willamette River in downtown Salem.
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Head Coach Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08
Gordie James
Head Coach (21st year), 334-204 (.621) NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1992-93 Alma Mater: Cal Poly Pomona (1964)
As he enters his 21st season leading the Bearcats, Head Coach Gordie James adds to his legacy as one of the top coaches in Willamette University history. James has earned a school record 334 wins, including the 1992-93 NAIA National Championship. He was named NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1992-93. Later, he led the Bearcats through the transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division III. His teams won the NWC Tournament title in 2000 and reached the semifinals in 2002, before a return trip to the championship game in 2003. He has been named NWC Coach of the Year four times. Four of the past six editions of Bearcat Hoop have finished in the top two in the NWC. His teams have been characterized by a hard-working style, dedicated to defense and fundamental play. “What Coach James and this program are about can be seen in how successful past players have been in their lives,” said former team captain Josh Erickson. “Coach got us ready not just for the next opponent, but for the next step in our lives as well.” As impressive as his on-court resume are the achievements of his players in the classroom. The Bearcats have consistently produced quality team GPAs and 10 players have earned scholar-athlete awards. Former team captains Brad Nelson ’99, Kip Ioane ’01 and Ryan Hepp ’03 were on the list of national finalists for the Josten’s
Trophy, an award given annually to a player in NCAA Division III who has combined basketball success with achievements off the court. Also, Shawn Gahr, a team captain in 2000, was a Wall Street Journal Student of the Year during his final season. James’ career spans beyond Willamette. As a high school coach for 22 years, he compiled a 340-129 (.598) overall record. In 1994, he was named head coach of the Japanese National Team and led the squad to a bronze medal in the Asian Olympics, for Japan’s first basketball medal in 21 years. He is director of the Pro Classic Hoop Camp. With over 15,000 campers to its credit, Pro Classic is a key part of Oregon Youth Activities. It all began when James started the camp with NBA Hall of Fame Coach Jack Ramsay. James and his wife, Peggy, live in Keizer. They have three grown children: Ken, Don and Cheri, as well as eight grandchildren.
Willamette Head Coach Gordie James enters his 21st year with a record of 334-204 (.621).
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Assistant Coaches Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08
Wally Wing
Kip Ioane
Assistant Coach (21st year)
Assistant Coach (7th year)
Wally Wing returns for his 21st season as an assistant coach with Bearcat Hoop. He has supplied significant contributions to the team over the past two decades, while working with Head Coach Gordie James to develop a highly-successful program. He helped coach WU to a 29-4 record and the NAIA National Championship in 1992-93. He is greatly respected throughout the region for his coaching abilities. He also possesses a friendly personality and a great sense of humor that the Bearcats appreciate each season. Wing and his wife, Margot, live nearby in Keizer with their son, Austin, and their daughter, Avery. Wing also is employed as the physical education teacher at Gubser Elementary School in Keizer.
Former Willamette player Kip Ioane is in his seventh season as a member of the coaching staff. He was a two-year captain and a four-year letterman for the Bearcats, and was a finalist for the Josten’s Trophy, given to the top NCAA Division III player. Ioane’s knowledge of the game allows him to successfully teach WU’s players. He also has the advantage of being a former player in the Willamette system, giving him an edge in guiding the Bearcats through their offensive and defense plays. A graduate of WU’s Master of Arts in Teaching program in 2001, Ioane teaches business at McKay HS in Salem. His wife, Kelly (Sorenson) ’01, was a star for WU in volleyball and basketball. Kip and Kelly are the parents of Lincoln born in May.
Top Seasons in Bearcat Hoop History NAIA National Champions 1992-93
1936-37 1937-38 1938-39 1951-52
22-6
1959-60
1971-72
1976-77
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
22-6 29-4
29-6
23-6 24-6
1993-94 1994-95
NAIA District 2 Champions
20-Win Seasons 23-9
NAIA Division II Quarterfinals
22-5
20-8
20-12
1959-60 1971-72 1974-75 1992-93
Conference Champions
1930-31 1932-33 1936-37 1937-38 1938-39 1940-41 1948-49 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 1971-72 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95
Note: Willamette currently competes in NCAA Division III
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2007-08 Bearcat Hoop Season Outlook Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 The Willamette University Bearcats are ready to begin the 2007-08 season with a balance of experienced returning players and talented newcomers. It may take awhile for the team to achieve an optimum level of consistency on both ends of the floor, but the skills are there for the Bearcats to develop into a diverse offense and a hardworking defense. The Bearcats possess exceptional depth at the post position. Willamette’s returning posts include senior Ian Mansfield, along with juniors Kyler McClary, Simon Currie and Tain Cantrell. Each possesses quality moves to the hoop and all four are strong on the boards. Corey Costantino played in all 25 games as a sophomore in 2006-07. He scored 5.4 points per game and shot 74.6% at the free throw line.
WU’s returning post players also can shoot from outside. Cantrell was solid with a mid-range jumper last year. Currie sank 24 three-pointers during the season, while McClary hit 21 and Mansfield scored 13. McClary averaged 11.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 2006-07. He scored in double figures in 16 games and grabbed five or more rebounds 15 times. Mansfield chipped in 9.5 points per contest. New to the Bearcats is sophomore post Cameron Mitchell. He played at Grant HS
in Portland, Ore., before spending last year at the University of Redlands. Mitchell has excellent scoring and rebounding skills. Willamette also has significant skill at the wing position. Senior wing Mike Smith is WU’s top returning scorer after averaging 11.1 points a year ago. Currie, in addition to playing at the post, also plays on the wing. He averaged 4.4 points per game and gave the ‘Cats quality minutes on defense. Mike Smith is WU’s top returning scorer. He tallied double figures in 16 games last year, including a string of 11 games in a row.
Also returning are junior wings Corey Costantino and Nick Babij. Costantino saw action in all 25 games during 2006-07. He scored 5.4 points per game and was solid in transition. Babij played in seven games and will battle for more playing time this year. New players at the wing positions are Sean Spang and Dillon Middleton. Spang was selected Second Team All-Metro in the Portland area, then attended the University of Oregon as a student last year. Middleton received First Team All-League recognition at Lebanon HS in Oregon in 2006-07. WU is young at point guard, but has two talented freshmen. Robbie Kunke, who was a First Team Three Rivers League All-Star, is athletic and can score. Ricky Thompson, from Temecula Valley HS (Calif.), averaged 13.1 points and 5.1 assists as a senior. Head Coach Gordie James will take the Bearcats to nine consecutive road games to start his 21st season of Bearcat Hoop. He plans to build the team into a squad ready to take on the Northwest Conference in January and February. James has led WU to 15 winning seasons since 1987-88.
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The 2007-08 Bearcat Seniors Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08
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#44 Ian Mansfield 6’5”, 220 lbs., Hillsboro, Ore. (Century HS)
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Is entering his fourth year with the Bearcats ... Will be a starter for the third consecutive season ... Averaged 9.5 points and 7.2 boards per game in 2006-07 ... Earned a career-high 17 points in victories over Eastern Oregon and California Lutheran ... Grabbed 16 rebounds against Puget Sound ... Has played in 74 games ... Can score inside or on 3-point shots ... Started three years at Century HS ... Majoring in Psychology ... Will work in education ... Son of Deni Mansfield ... Born on March 5, 1986. Year GP GS FG-FGA 2004-05 24 1 27-71 2005-06 25 20 61-129 2006-07 25 25 88-201 Career 74 46 176-401
Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. .380 7-28 .250 16-23 .696 .473 11-38 .289 9-21 .429 .438 13-45 .289 49-66 .742 .439 31-111 .279 74-110 .672
Reb. Asst. 59 14 116 31 179 65 354 110
Pts. Avg. 77 3.2 142 5.7 238 9.5 457 6.2
“Ian’s versatility is such a plus to our offensive schemes. He is an efficient ball-handler -- bringing it up versus pressure and finding the open man with an accurate pass. He can put it on the floor and get to the rack, as well as hit a jumper from beyond the arc.” — Head Coach Gordie James
#24 Michael Smith
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6’2”, 170 lbs., Talent, Ore. (Phoenix HS)
Sr.
Returns at the wing position for his senior season ... Played in 25 games and was a starter 20 times last year ... Provided the ‘Cats with 11.1 points per game and scored 10 or more points 16 times ... Earned a career-high 20 points in WU’s 119-108 win over 13th-ranked Puget Sound ... Scored 19 points three times ... Shot 81.4% at the line ... First Team All-Conference at Phoenix HS ... Psychology major with a minor in Sociology ... Son of David and Rochelle Smith ... Born on June 6, 1986. Year GP GS FG-FGA 2004-05 4 0 1-2 2005-06 10 0 6-17 2006-07 25 20 98-206 Career 39 20 105-225
Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 1 2 0.5 .353 3-11 .273 4-6 .667 7 1 19 1.9 .476 33-83 .398 48-59 .814 58 36 277 11.1 .466 36-94 .383 52-65 .800 65 38 298 7.6
“Michael is very active at both ends of the floor. He can come off a screen and knock down a three or take it to hoop and make a play. He also is an excellent free throw shooter. On defense he can contain the dribble or lock on and deny his man the ball.” — Head Coach Gordie James
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The 2007-08 Bearcat Juniors Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08
#14 Nick Babij
6’3”, 185 lbs., Ontario, Ore. (Ontario HS)
Jr.
Played in seven games as a sophomore last season ... Has developed into a solid perimeter player and gives the Bearcats important depth at the wing position ... Is deceptively quick ... Can find open space to create scoring chances ... Played basketball and tennis at Ontario High School ... National Honor Society ... Was salutatorian of his graduating class ... Is majoring in Chemistry at Willamette ... Parents are Roman and Jill Babij ... Born on March 3, 1987. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. 2006-07 7 0 1-5 .200 0-2 .000 1-2 .500 4 1 3 0.4
#54 Tain Cantrell
6’6”, 210 lbs., Beaverton, Ore. (Westview HS)
Jr.
Year GP GS FG-FGA 2005-06 2 0 0-1 2006-07 22 0 28-59 Career 24 0 28-59
Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 4 0 0 0.0 .475 0-0 .000 18-30 .600 83 18 74 3.4 .475 0-1 .000 18-30 .600 87 18 74 3.1
6’3”, 195 lbs., Ashland, Ore. (Ashland HS)
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Saw action in all 25 games last season ... Was a starter five times ... Provides the ‘Cats with strong perimeter shooting and works hard on defense ... Can take the ball to the hoop ... Scored 14 points against Eastern Oregon and Pacific Lutheran in 2006-07 ... Played basketball and soccer at Ashland HS ... Was valedictorian of his class ... National Honor Society ... Is majoring in Chemistry (Biochemistry track) ... Son of Coz and Joanne Costantino ... Born on Sept. 20, 1987. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. 2005-06 6 0 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 3-5 .600 3 2 7 1.2 2006-07 25 5 43-107 .402 5-23 .217 44-59 .746 51 59 135 5.4 Career 31 5 45-109 .413 5-23 .217 47-65 .723 54 61 142 4.6
Willamette shot 69.8% (37 of 53) against Puget Sound on Jan. 26, 2007. UPS was ranked #13 in NCAA Division III.
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Last year, he played in 22 games and provided the Bearcats with quality minutes ... Scored 74 points and grabbed 83 rebounds ... Tallied 18 points against Albertson College and scored 13 points against Bethany College (Kan.) ... Blocked 10 shots during the season ... Can score in the paint and is a solid passer ... Was a stellar player at Westview High School in Beaverton, Oregon ... Is majoring in Politics at Willamette ... Son of Werner and Dorine Cantrell ... Born on Sept. 15, 1986.
#30 Corey Costantino
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# 50 Simon Currie
6’3”, 185 lbs., Bend, Ore. (Mountain View HS)
Jr.
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An intelligent player who works hard at both ends of the floor ... Played in all 25 games (20 starts) a year ago ... Scored a career-high 13 points on Nov. 25 against Pomona-Pitzer ... Recorded 110 points during the season (4.4 avg.) ... Made 24 three-pointers and sank 85.7% of his free throws ... Majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics... First Team All-IMC as a senor Mountain View HS in Bend, Oregon ... Son of Robert and Elayne Currie ... Born on March 23, 1987. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. 2006-07 25 20 34-79 .430 24-62 .387 18-21 .857 39 15 110 4.4
#42 Kyler McClary 6’5”, 200 lbs., Hillsboro, Ore. (Glencoe HS)
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Started for the Bearcats in all 25 games in 2006-07 ... Averaged 11.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game ... Earned a career-high 21 points in WU’s victory over Puget Sound on Jan. 26, 2007 ... Achieved double-digit scoring in 16 games last year ... Was a standout player at Glencoe HS star in Hillsboro, Oregon ... Chosen Third Team All-Metro League during his senior year ... Is majoring in American Studies ... Son of Terry and Norine McClary ... Born on July 15, 1986. Year GP GS FG-FGA 2005-06 11 0 4-7 2006-07 25 25 101-205 Career 36 25 105-212
Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. .571 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 11 3 10 0.9 .493 21-58 .362 53-69 .768 133 35 276 11.0 .495 21-58 .362 55-71 .775 144 38 286 7.9
The 2007-08 Bearcat Sophomores
#52 Cameron Mitchell
6’7”, 200 lbs., Portland, Ore. (Grant HS/U. of Redlands)
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Transferred to Willamette following one season at the University of Redlands ... Averaged 5.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for Redlands in 2006-07 ... Shot 53.3% from the field ... Has the skills to be a consistent scorer and rebounder for the Bearcats ... Played basketball while attending Grant HS in Portland, Oregon ... Is the son of Mike Mitchell and Barbara Thompson ... Born on May 12, 1988.
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Mitchell averaged 5.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game at the University of Redlands in 2006-07.
Willamette won the 1992-93 NAIA National Championship. The Bearcats finished the year with a 29-4 record.
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#34 Sean Spang
6’2”, 195 lbs., Portland, Ore. (Sunset HS)
Freshman Eligibility
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Attended the University of Oregon last year, but did not play basketball ... Was a three-sport athlete in basketball, football and track at Sunset HS ... Selected Second Team All-Metro in football and basketball ... Earned team MVP honors at Sunset ... Valedictorian of his senior class ... Plans to major in Economics at Willamette ... Son of Wes and Teresa Spang ... Born on Aug. 23, 1987.
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The 2007-08 Bearcat Freshmen
#32 Robbie Kunke
6’4”, 165 lbs., Clackamas, Ore. (Clackamas HS)
PG
Joins the Bearcats this season after playing for the basketball team at Clackamas High School in Clackamas, Oregon ... Will battle to be the starting point guard this year ... Named to the Three Rivers League First Team All-Stars in 2006-07 ... Honorable Mention TRL All-Star in 2005-06 ... Majoring in Economics ... His parents are Terry and Carol Kunke ... Born on Oct. 12, 1988.
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Kunke was named to the Three Rivers League First Team All-Stars as a senior in high school.
#12 Dillon Middleton 6’2”, 170 lbs., Lebanon, Ore. (Lebanon HS)
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Played basketball and competed in golf all four years at Lebanon High School ... Gives Willamette depth at the wing position ... First Team All-League as a senior at LHS, after scoring 16.0 points per game ... Earned 33 points gainst Corvallis ... Qualified for the OSAA State Tournament once in golf ... Is undecided regarding his major ... Parents are Dennis and Lori Middleton ... Born on May 16, 1989.
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Middleton earned First Team All-League honors as a senior at Lebanon High School.
#20 Ricky Thompson
6’2”, 190 lbs., Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley HS)
PG
Had a successful basketball career at Temecula Valley HS in California ... Helped Temecula achieved a 22-6 overall record in 2006-07 ... Averaged 13.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.6 steals per game ... Will challenge for playing time this season at point guard ... Is undecided regarding his major at Willamette ... Parents are Richard and Julie Thompson ... Born on Aug. 6, 1988.
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2007-08 Bearcat Hoop Roster Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 No. Name
12 14 20 24 30 32 34 42 44 50 52 54
Pos. Yr. Elig. Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous School)
Dillon Middleton W Nick Babij W Ricky Thompson PG Mike Smith W Corey Costantino W Robbie Kunke PG Sean Spang W Kyler McClary P Ian Mansfield P Simon Currie W/P Cameron Mitchell P Tain Cantrell P
Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr.
Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr.
6’2” 6’2” 6’2” 6’2” 6’3” 6’4” 6’2” 6’5” 6’5” 6’3” 6’7” 6’6”
170 185 190 170 205 165 195 205 220 185 200 220
Lebanon, OR (Lebanon High School) Ontario, OR (Ontario High School) Temecula, CA (Temecula Valley HS) Talent, OR (Phoenix High School) Ashland, OR (Ashland High School) Clackamas, OR (Clackamas HS) Portland, OR (Sunset High School) Hillsboro, OR (Glencoe High School) Hillsboro, OR (Century High School) Bend, OR (Mountain View High School) Portland, OR (Grant High School) Beaverton, OR (Westview High School)
Head Coach: Gordie James (21st year) Assistant Coaches: Wally Wing (21st year), Kip Ioane (7th year) The Bearcats by Height
6’7” - Cameron Mitchell; 6’6” - Tain Cantrell; 6’5” - Ian Mansfield, Kyler McClary; 6’4” - Robbie Kunke; 6’3” - Corey Costantino, Simon Currie; 6’2” - Nick Babij, Dillon Middleton, Michael Smith, Sean Spang, Ricky Thompson.
Willamette University Sports Medicine
Shane Wibel, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Erin Scharer, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Ken Smith, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Tara Hebert, ATC
PT Northwest Trainer
Dr. David Thorsett
Willamette University Team Physician
Dr. David Thorsett WU Team Physician
Dr. Thorsett graduated from Washington University Medical School in June 1991. He completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in June 1996. Currently he is affiliated with Silverton Hospital, where he specializes in sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Thorsett enjoys running, fly-fishing, backpacking and bicycling. He lives in Salem with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.
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Conference and National Affiliations Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08
NCAA Division III Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has over 425 members and is the largest NCAA division. The colleges in Division III place a priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on successful completion of each student’s academic programs. They seek an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities with an athletic team are seen as an integral part of his or her educational experience. Members in Division III must sponsor at least five men’s sports and five women’s sports.
Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. Primary emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, employees care about the well-being of their student-athletes.
Northwest Conference The nine prviate colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation for the NWC as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 80 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound, plus Whitman and Whitworth. The charter members in 1926 included Willamette, College of Idaho (Albertson College), Linfield, Pacific, and the College of Puget Sound (UPS). Albany College was added in 1931 and remained for seven
years, then departed and returned in 1949 as Lewis and Clark College. The next member, Pacific Lutheran, joined in 1965, followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew in 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984, but returned in 1988. Menlo College joined the NWC in 2006 in football only. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes.
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2006-07 Bearcat Stats and Results Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Overall Record: 10-15 Northwest Conference: 6-10 (6th Place tie)
Home: 8-2 Away: 1-12 Neutral: 1-1 Opponent Result Overall NWC Att. High Points High Rebounds at Albertson# 116-77 L 0-1 — 1425 Nugent 23 Nugent 8 Eastern Oregon# 84-81 W 1-1 — 750 Nugent 20 Masnfield 9 at Claremont-M.S.% 60-50 L 1-2 — 306 Nugent 17 Mansfield 12 at Pomona-Pitzer% 80-68 L 1-3 — 100 Currie 13 Mansfield 12 at Puget Sound* 140-137 L (OT) 1-4 0-1 1001 Nugent 34 Mansfield 16 at Pacific Lutheran* 90-84 L 1-5 0-2 700 Nugent, Smith 19 Manfield, Nugent 9 Concordia (Ore.) 96-93 W 2-5 0-2 800 Nugent 28 Nugent 8 Southern Oregon 66-51 W 3-5 0-2 500 Smith 16 Mansfield 9 at Western Oregon 94-57 L 3-6 0-2 165 Smith 14 McClary 6 at Calif. Lutheran^ 85-72 L 4-6 0-2 250 Nugent 22 Mansfield 12 Bethany (Kan.)^ 79-64 L 4-7 0-2 50 Cantrell 13 Mansfield 9 Pacific* 66-62 W 5-7 1-2 400 Mansfield 16 McClary 9 Lewis & Clark* 76-66 L 5-8 1-3 275 Smith 19 McClary 6 at George Fox* 72-52 L 5-9 1-4 400 Smith 13 Mansfield, Cantrell 6 Linfield* 80-68 W 6-9 2-4 410 McClary, Smith 17 McClary 11 Whitworth* 79-66 L 6-10 2-5 350 Nugent 17 McClary 8 Whitman* 89-80 W 7-10 3-5 450 Nugent 33 McClary 10 Puget Sound* 119-108 W 8-10 4-5 1150 Nugent 21 Nugent 9 Pacific Lutheran* 90-67 W 9-10 5-5 1100 Mansfield 16 Nugent 7 at Pacific* 69-60 L 9-11 5-6 700 Nugent 24 McClary 7 at Lewis & Clark* 60-55 L 9-12 5-7 653 Andrus 20 McClary, Nugent 6 George Fox* 84-79 W 10-12 6-7 1486 Andrus 27 Mansfield 11 at Linfield* 83-80 L 10-13 6-8 750 Nugent 16 Mansfield, Nugent 5 at Whitworth* 81-66 L 10-14 6-9 1525 Mansfield 13 Cantrell 7 at Whitman* 81-70 L 10-15 6-10 300 Smith 13 Cantrell 6 * Northwest Conference Home games in Bold Face # Golden Rule Shoot-Out at Alberton College % David Wells Classic at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps ^ Thrivent Financial Tournament at California Lutheran University
Date Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 19 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 16 Feb. 17
Individual Statistics Name
Dan Nugent Michael Smith Kyler McClary Rob Andrus Ian Mansfield Corey Costantino Simon Currie C.J. Stuvland Tain Cantrell Mike Plank Grant Leslie Josh Erickson Nick Babij Tyler Ferguson Jack Gordon Marcus Holmes Willamette Opponents
GP GS FG Pct 3FG Pct FT Pct Reb Avg Ast TO BL ST Pts Avg 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 10 22 13 16 2 7 2 2 2
22 20 25 8 25 5 0 9 0 9 0 2 0 0 0 0
140-240 .583 98-206 .476 101-205 .493 76-160 .475 88-201 .438 43-107 .402 34-79 .430 25-57 .439 28-59 .479 23-54 .426 5-10 .353 1-6 .167 1-5 .200 0-3 .000 0-0 .000 0-2 .000
18-61 38-83 21-58 23-58 13-45 5-23 24-62 15-44 0-0 5-15 3-11 1-4 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-2
.295 83-102 .814 134 .398 48-59 .814 58 .362 39-58 .672 133 .397 81-97 .835 42 .289 49-66 .742 179 .217 44-59 .746 51 .387 18-21 .857 39 .341 9-10 .900 28 .000 18-30 .600 83 .333 15-28 .536 20 .273 4-6 .667 7 .250 0-0 .000 3 .000 1-2 .500 4 .000 1-4 .000 1 .000 0-0 .000 0 .000 0-0 .000 0
5.4 2.3 5.3 1.7 7.2 2.0 1.6 2.8 3.8 1.5 0.7 1.5 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.0
57 105 36 34 35 38 25 40 65 83 59 43 15 7 19 19 18 15 21 30 1 4 3 1 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0
39 4 11 4 19 2 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
35 14 10 8 11 16 9 1 9 7 1 2 2 0 0 0
381 277 276 256 238 135 110 74 74 66 19 3 3 1 0 0
15.2 11.1 11.0 10.2 9.5 5.4 4.4 7.4 3.4 5.1 1.9 1.5 0.4 0.5 0.0 0.0
25 25 663-1394 .476 160-462 .346 423-557 .759 860 34.4 362 423 90 131 1909 76.4 25 25 748-1616 .463 221-574 .385 300-449 .668 889 35.6 402 330 49 199 2017 80.7
Willamette Deadball Rebounds: 58 (52-6)
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Bearcat Individual Records Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Career Scoring 1. 2071 Erik Clarkson (113 games)...........1987-91 2. 1897 Doug Holden (109 games)............1968-72 3. 1670 Mike Ward (122 games)................1989-93 4. 1641 Bob Lundahl (100 games).............1967-71 5. 1547 Ed Grossenbacher (100 games)....1956-60 Scoring Average 1. 18.3 Erik Clarkson (2071/113 games)..1987-91 2. 17.4 Doug Holden (1897/109 games)...1968-72 3. 16.4 Bob Lundahl (1641/100 games)....1967-71 4. 15.5 Ed Grossenbacher (1547/100 gms.)... 1956-60 5. 15.0 Spike Moore (1500/100 games)....1963-67 Field Goal Percentage (Min. 2 years) 1. .615 Mike Gilson (262 of 426).............1979-81 2. .577 Bill Dougherty (296 of 513).........1980-82 3. .558 Quentin Reynolds (246 of 441).....1982-84 4. .557 Joe Nichols (307 of 551)...............1980-82 .557 Steve Nett (216 of 388).................1979-81 3-Point Field Goals Made 1. 175 Paul Scott (365 att.)....................... 1988-92 2. 172 Mike Hayter (397 att.)...................1993-97 3. 167 Ted Harris (366 att.)......................1987-90 3-Point Field Goals Attempted 1. 397 Mike Hayter (172 made)............... 1993-97 2. 389 Erik Clarkson (155 made)............. 1987-91 3. 366 Ted Harris (167 made).................. 1987-90 3-Point Field Goal Pct. (Min. 120 att.) 1. .479 Paul Scott (175 of 365).................1988-92 2. .456 Ted Harris (167 of 366).................1987-90 3. .454 Mike Shepard (114 of 251)...........1984-88 4. .433 Mike Hayter (172 of 397).............1993-97 5. .431 Erik Weiss (75 of 174)..................1989-93 Erik Clarkson scored 2,071 points for the Bearcats from 1987-91 to set the all-time scoring record at Willamette.
Bob Lundahl (1967-71) grabbed 1,043 rebounds during his career. Only Scott Baker (1990-94), with 1,039 rebounds, has come close to breaking the record.
Free Throw Percentage (Min. 180 att.) 1. .842 John Olinger (223 of 265).............2003-06 2. .832 Chris Roche (158 of 190)..............1987-90 3. .817 Miles Sandgathe (245 of 300).......2000-04 4. .811 Mike Hayter (163 of 201).............1993-97 5. .799 Russ Sovde (218 of 273)...............1987-90 Rebounds 1. 1043 Bob Lundahl (100 games).............1967-71 2. 1039 Scott Baker (122 games)...............1990-94 3. 888 Craig Reingold (107 games).........1973-76 4. 884 Buz Wilfert (104 games)...............1957-61 5. 831 Larry Lynn (81 games)..................1956-60 Rebounds Per Game (Min. 2 years) 1. 10.8 Mike Cashman (572/53 games)....1973-75 2. 10.4 Bob Lundahl (1043/100 games)....1967-71 3. 10.3 Larry Lynn (831/81 games)..........1956-60 4. 10.2 Ken Ashley (766/75 games)..........1959-62 5. 9.3 Rich Grady (494/53 games)..........1971-73 Assists Per Game 1. 6.52 Rob Cantonwine (502/77).............1979-82 2. *5.86 Sandy Marcelino (299/51)............1965-69 3. 4.62 Brian Mahoney (388/84)...............1990-93 4. 4.55 Richard Ash (364/80)............. 84-86/87-88 5. 3.81 Ryan Hepp (377/99)......................1999-03 * Assists recorded during final two years Steals Per Game 1. 1.65 Rich Ash (132/80).................. 84-86/87-88 2. 1.64 John Olinger (115/70)...................2003-06 3. 1.63 Dave Snyder (155/95)...................1992-95 4. 1.54 Brian Mahoney (129/84)...............1990-93 *1.54 Rob Cantonwine (80/52)...............1979-82 * Steals recorded during final two years 50% off tour admission with this ad. - expires 6/30/08 -
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Bearcat Individual Records Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Season Scoring 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
678 650 645 605 603
Erik Clarkson............ 1990-91 Doug Holden............. 1971-72 Erik Clarkson............ 1989-90 Mike Ward................. 1992-93 Doug Holden............. 1970-71
Scoring Average 1. 23.4 2. 22.4 3. 20.8 4. 20.8 5. 20.1
Erik Clarkson............ 1990-91 Doug Holden............. 1971-72 Erik Clarkson............ 1989-90 Doug Holden............. 1970-71 Nik Lubisich.............. 2000-01
Field Goal Percentage 1. .621 2. .610 3. .594 4. .586 5. .584
Mike Gilson............... 1980-81 Mike Gilson............... 1979-80 Mike Ward................. 1992-93 Bill Dougherty........... 1980-81 Joe Nichols................ 1981-82
3-Point FG Percentage 1. .505 2. .504 3. .500 4. .491 5. .484
Steve Fedler (44/91).. 1986-87 Ted Harris (66/131)... 1988-89 Paul Scott (70/140).... 1990-91 Erick Siffert (28/57).. 1986-87 Ted Harris (44/91)..... 1987-88
Free Throw Percentage 1. .875 2. .870 3. .869 4. .862 5. .859
Miles Sandgathe........ 2002-03 Chris Roche............... 1989-90 John Olinger.............. 2005-06 Ted Harris.................. 1987-88 Mike Hayter.............. 1996-97
Rebounds 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
366 334 331 325 324
Ken Ashley................ 1961-62 Larry Lynn................. 1959-60 Buz Wilfert................ 1958-59 Bob Lundahl.............. 1970-71 Neil Causbie.............. 1956-57
Rebounds Per Game 1. 14.6 2. 13.0 3. 12.9 4. 12.6 5. 12.4
Ken Ashley................ 1961-62 Neil Causbie.............. 1956-57 Larry Lynn................. 1959-60 Ken Ashley................ 1960-61 Bob Lundahl.............. 1968-69
Assists Per Game 1. 7.46 2. 7.00 3. 6.40 4. 5.79 5. 5.69
Rob Cantonwine........ 1980-81 Sandy Marcelino....... 1967-68 Rob Cantonwine........ 1979-80 Richard Ash............... 1987-88 Rob Cantonwine........ 1981-82
Steals Per Game 1. 2.27 2. 2.12 3. 2.08 4. 2.06 5. 2.00
Jason Thompson........ 1993-94 Nik Lubisich.............. 2000-01 John Olinger.............. 2005-06 Dave Snyder.............. 1994-95 Carlos Gilyard........... 1983-84
Game
Doug Holden vs. Pacific....... 1/22/71 Doug Holden vs. G. Fox....... 12/4/69
Scoring
1. 46 2. 41 3. 40 4. 38 38
Erik Clarkson vs. Southern Oregon... 12/7/91 Mike Cashman vs. Warner Pacific..... 11/30/73 Doug Holden vs. N/A........................... 1972 Bob Lundahl vs. Lewis & Clark.......... 1969 Ed Grossenbacher vs. Linfield..................... 1960
FG Pct. (Min. 10 att.)
1. 1.000 John Thompson (10 of 10) vs. Lewis & Clark...... 1/17/89 2. .917 Ted Harris (11 of 12) vs. Lewis & Clark...... 1/17/89 3. .900 Three times (9 of 10) Scott Marshall vs. WOU...... 1/30/88 Steve Nett vs. E. Oregon...... 12/6/80 Bob Wagne vs. W. Pacific..... 12/4/76
3-Point FGs Made
1. 9 Nik Lubisich vs. Pacific Lutheran.... 2/16/01 9 Nik Lubisich vs. George Fox........... 1/16/01 3. 8 Four times Steve Raze vs. Whitman......... 2/6/93 Jason Thompson vs. OIT.... 12/30/92 Erik Weiss* vs. G. Fox....... 11/20/92 Mike Shepard vs. Conc........ 12/8/87 * In 13 minutes of play
3-Point FG Pct. (Min. 5 att.)
1. 1.000 Nine times (6 of 6) Mike Hayter vs. Whitworth.... 1/31/97 Steve Raze vs. Tabor............ 2/11/94 Mike Shepard vs. OIT.......... 1/23/88 (5 of 5) John Olinger vs. Pacific........ 2/10/06 Drew Miller vs. G. Fox........ 1/18/05 Mike Hayter vs. UC-Davis... 11/23/96 Paul Scott vs. Rocky Mtn..... 11/23/90 Ted Harris vs. UCSD.............. 1/6/90 Mike Shepard vs. W. Baptist.... 1/8/87
Rebounds
1. 36 2. 25 3. 22 4. 21 21
Ken Ashley vs. N/A........................... 1962 Larry Lynn vs. Pacific................... 2/28/58 Todd Lewis vs. Pacific Lutheran.... 2/22/05 Mike Coleman vs. Pacific................... 12/5/70 Dave Steen vs. Pacific................... 12/5/70
Assists
1. 15 Sandy Marcelino vs. HSU.................... 12/30/67 2. 13 Richard Ash vs. Concordia............. 12/8/87 13 Rob Cantonwine vs. George Fox........... 1/24/81 4. 12 Three times Jason Thompson vs. NWC.... 12/9/94 Scott Yates vs. So. Oregon..... 12/7/90 Rob Cantonwine vs. Pacific.... 1/30/81
Steals
1. 8 Russ Sovde vs. Pacific Lutheran.... 1/12/90 2. 7 John Olinger vs. Whitman................. 2/6/04 7 Kevin VandenBrink vs. Puget Sound.......... 1/10/98 4. 6 Seven times John Olinger vs. Pacific........ 2/10/06 Dave Snyder vs. UPS............. 1/2/95 Erick Siffert vs. CCC............ 2/10/87 Richard Ash vs. Conc......... 12/13/85 Carlos Gilyard vs. L&C........ 2/4/84 Carlos Gilyard vs. WOU...... 1/17/84 Steve Nett vs. W. Baptist...... 1/20/81
FT Pct. (Min. 10 att.)
1. 1.000 Eleven times (12 of 12) Rob Andrus vs. GFU.............. 2/9/07 Russ Sovde vs. Pacific.......... 1/16/90 (11 of 11) Mike Ward vs. Pacific......... 11/21/92 Brian Mahoney vs. WOU..... 12/11/92 (10 of 10) Dan Nugent vs. UPS............. 1/26/07 Dan Nugent vs. UPS............. 12/1/06 Jay Moore vs. Pacific........... 2/22/97 Richard Ash vs. L&C........... 1/26/88 Bill Phipps vs. W. Baptist..... 12/4/82
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Bearcat Year-by-Year Results Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Year Overall Conf Head Coach
1924-25 1925-26 1926-27 1927-28 1928-29 1929-30 1930-31* 1931-32 1932-33* 1933-34 1934-35 1935-36 1936-37* 1937-38# 1938-39* 1939-40 1940-41* 1941-42 1942-43 1943-44 1944-45 1945-46 1946-47 1947-48 1948-49# 1949-50* 1950-51# 1951-52* 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55
6-12 15-3 14-6 13-7 10-4 14-4 15-3 16-12 18-3 9-13 7-17 10-16 22-6 23-9 29-6 17-9 13-13 12-12 11-9 5-15 4-14 8-13 9-15 14-14 14-9 16-11 14-13 22-5 14-14 12-12 15-12
4-2 7-2 10-2 7-2 7-1 8-0 10-1 7-3 9-1 6-4 4-3 3-5 10-0 8-2 13-1 15-3 6-2 7-2 5-1 0-2 0-2 5-6 6-8 9-5 8-2 11-3 10-5 14-1 9-6 7-8 8-7
Guy L. Rathbun Guy L. Rathbun “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene “Spec” Keene Howard Maple Howard Maple Howard Maple Howard Maple Howard Maple “Spec” Keene N/A N/A Lestle Sparks Elmer Schaake John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis
Year Overall Conf Head Coach
1955-56 1956-57 1957-58# 1958-59* 1959-60*^ 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72#^ 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75^ 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86
10-15 12-11 18-7 18-9 22-6 10-15 13-12 8-17 10-15 8-17 14-12 13-13 14-12 14-12 11-15 18-11 23-6 16-10 13-13 24-5 15-11 20-8 10-16 16-11 12-13 13-13 12-14 19-8 10-16 6-20 12-14
5-10 7-8 10-5 12-3 12-3 4-11 8-7 5-10 3-12 4-11 8-10 8-10 10-8 11-7 7-5 8-4 11-3 7-7 6-8 11-3 7-7 10-4 6-8 7-5 6-6 6-6 6-6 9-3 3-9 2-8 2-8
John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis John Lewis Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Jim Boutin Rich Glas Rich Glas Rich Glas Rich Glas Rich Glas Geoff Petrie + John Roche
Year Overall Conf Head Coach
1986-87# 13-13 1987-88* 18-10 1988-89* 15-12 1989-90#& 25-6 1990-91& 19-10 1991-92 17-13 1992-93*^% 29-4 1993-94#@ 24-6 1994-95#@ 20-12 1995-96 11-13 1996-97 10-14 1997-98 14-10 1998-99 15-10 1999-00 15-10 2000-01 10-14 2001-02 18-8 2002-03 19-7 2003-04 17-8 2004-05 11-14 2005-06 17-8 2006-07 10-15
7-3 10-0 9-3 10-2 8-4 8-4 11-1 10-2 8-4 5-9 8-8 10-8 11-7 9-7 7-9 12-4 12-4 12-4 8-8 13-3 6-10
John Roche Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James Gordie James
Totals 1201-904 598-407 11 Coaches (.571) (.595) + Interim Head Coach * Won conference title # Tied for conference title ^ NAIA District 2 Champion & NAIA District 2 Western Div. Champion % NAIA Division II National Champion @ NAIA Division II Quarterfinals
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Featured Former Bearcats Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 Russell Sovde Inducted into Willamette Athletics Hall of Fame Former Willamette University basketball and soccer player Russell Sovde ‘90 was inducted into the Willamette Atheltics Hall of Fame on Oct. 27, 2007. He was a fouryear letterman in both sports. Sovde was a student at WU from 1986 through 1990. In basketball, Sovde played guard and helped the Bearcats reach the top of the conference standings. During 1986-87 and 1989-90, the team tied for the NCIC title. In 1987-88 and 1988-89, the team won back-to-back outright conference titles. The 1989-90 team also claimed the NAIA District 2 championship. As a soccer goalkeeper, he was named Second Team All-NAIA District 2 in 1986, 1988, and 1989. In 1987, he was selected Honorable Mention All-NAIA District 2. He was named First Team All-NCIC in 1986, 1988, and 1989, and was Honorable Mention All-NCIC in 1987. Sovde holds several school records in soccer and basketball. In basketball, Sovde earned the fifth highest career free throw percentage in Willamette history at 79.9%.
Russell Sovde is presented his Hall of Fame Award by WU President Dr. M. Lee Pelton.
He also tied the Bearcats’ record for the highest free throw percentage in a single game by hitting 11 of 11 against Pacific University on Jan. 16, 1990. He set the single game record for steals with eight in a game versus Pacific Lutheran University on Jan. 12, 1990. He was named Willamette University Male Athlete of the Year following the 1989-90 season. In soccer, he had the most shutouts in a season (10) and the lowest goals against average in a season (0.78), both in 1988. He achieved the most career shutouts with 21
Willamette National Finalists for the Josten’s Trophy Presented to the NCAA Division III Basketball Player of the Year
Brad Nelson 1995-99
Kip Ioane 1997-01
Ryan Hepp 1999-03
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Former Bearcats: Where Are They Now? Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08 R.J. Adelman ’95 J.D., University of Oregon ‘01 Houston, Texas Assistant Coach, Houston Rockets Richard Ash ’88 Corvallis, Ore. President, Global Mapping Technology Scott Baker ’94, MAT ’96 Bend, Ore. Math Teacher Basketball Coach, Bend HS Jacob Baran ’06, MAT ’07 Beaverton, Ore. Teacher, Coach—Beaverton HS
Marques Johnson ’03 Washington, D.C. Law Student at Howard University
Miles Sandgathe ’04 Corona, Calif. Estimating/Purchasing, Centex Homes
Todd Lewis ’05 San Francisco, Calif. Pharmaceutical Supply
Cavan Scanlan ’96 Honolulu, Hawaii English Teacher, Basketball Coach, Kamehameha HS
Nik Lubisich ’01 West Linn, Ore. Pitcher, Chicago White Sox AAA Dr. Brian Mahoney ’93 U. of Rochester Medical School Minneapolis, Minn. Cardiologist
Joe Carmichael ’03, MBA ’05 Eugene, Ore. Risk Assessment, Wells Fargo
Scott Marshall ’89 Ph.D. ‘94, Portland State University Portland, Ore. Professor of Management, PSU
Erik Clarkson ’90 Tacoma, Wash. Deputy Sheriff
P.J. McDevitt ’03 Pomona, Calif. Asst. Basketball Coach, Pomona-Pitzer
B.J. Dobrkovsky ’03, MAT ’04 Salem, Ore. Math Teacher Head Basketball Coach, Sprague HS
Drew Miller ’06 Keizer, Ore. Instructor, Trainer - Courthouse Fitness
Jason Downey ’00 Portland, Ore. Financial Advisor, Smith Barney
Jay Moore ’97 MBA ’01, U. of San Francisco Baltimore, Md. Account Exec., Imre Communications
David Force ’04 Corona, Calif. Project Manager, Centex Homes
Scott Neel ’92 Klamath Falls, Ore. General Manager, Neel Distributing
Shawn Gahr ’00 MBA ’04, UC-San Diego Seattle, Wash. Special Projects Coordinator, Imperium Renewables
Brad Nelson ’99 Eugene, Ore. Product Manager, Yahoo
Brennan Garrelts ’06 Corvallis, Ore. OSU Grad Student, Forestry Mike Hayter ’97 Bozeman, Mont. Manager, Santa Fe Red’s Grill Ryan Hepp ’03 Santa Rosa, Calif. Sheriff’s Deputy Kip Ioane ’01, MAT ’02 Salem, Ore. Business Teacher, McKay HS Asst. Coach, Willamette University
Brian Newton ’02 Beaverton, Ore. Accounting and Finance Analyst John Olinger ’06 Salem, Ore. Atkinson School of Management Steve Raze ’94 Gresham, Ore. Development Contractor Lance Richards ’95 Gresham. Ore. Sales Rep, Farwest Steel Chris Roche ’91, MBA ‘94, Stanford University Wilsonville, Ore. Business Consultant, Basketball Coach
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Martin Sehlin ’93 Seattle, Wash. General Manager, Information Systems Mike Shepard ’88 Hong Kong Operations Director, NIKE Apparel Matt Smith ’99 Tacoma, Wash. Regional Sales Manager, Eschelon Ryan Smith ’97, MAT ’98 Eugene, Ore. Fourth Grade Teacher David Snyder ’95 JD ’98, Georgetown University Bellevue, Wash. Law Associate, Foster Pepper PLLC Russ Sovde ’90 Seattle, Wash. Computer Analyst Harold Sublett, Jr. ’05 Sacramento, Calif. Loan Officer, Wells Fargo Jason Thompson ’95 Beaverton, Ore. Management Hollywood Entertainment Kevin VandenBrink ’98 Sherwood, Ore. Broker, Macadam Forbes Commercial Real Estate Jimmy Watts ’99, MAT ’00 West Linn, Ore. Teacher, Coach, Lakeridge HS Dan Yates ’87 Portland, Ore. Senior Consultant Scott Yates ’92 Lander, Wyo. Legal Counsel, NW Trout Unlimited
The Bearcats in Action Willamette Men’s Basketball 2007-08
Tain Cantrell Junior, Post Simon Currie Junior, Wing
Mike Smith Senior, Wing
Ian Mansfield Senior, Post
Corey Costantino Junior, Wing
Kyler McClary Junior, Post
Nick Babij Junior, Wing
Willamette University 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Schedule Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Duane Wolfe Memorial Golden Rule Shootout at College of Idaho Nov. 16 at College of Idaho Caldwell, ID 8 p.m. Nov. 17 vs. Eastern Oregon Caldwell, ID 6 p.m. Flagship Inn Tournament at Southern Oregon Nov. 23 at Southern Oregon Ashland, OR 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 vs. Oregon Tech Ashland, OR 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at La Verne Dec. 1 at Whittier Dec. 8 at Concordia (OR)
La Verne, CA Whittier, CA Portland, OR
7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence DeBeni Memorial Tournament at Humboldt State Dec. 21 at Humboldt State Arcata, CA 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 vs. Cal State Chico Arcata, CA 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4 Whitman* Jan. 5 Whitworth* Jan. 11 George Fox*
Salem, OR Salem, OR Salem, OR
8 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.m.
Jan. 25 Pacific* Jan. 26 Puget Sound*
Salem, OR Salem, OR
8 p.m. 8 p.m.
Feb. 9 Pacific Lutheran* Salem, OR Feb. 12 Linfield College* Salem, OR Feb. 16 Lewis & Clark* Salem, OR
8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m.
Jan. Jan. Jan.
Feb. Feb. Feb.
12 at Pacific Lutheran* Tacoma, WA 8 p.m. 15 at Linfield* McMinnville, OR 8 p.m. 19 at Lewis & Clark* Portland, OR 8 p.m. 1 at Whitman* 2 at Whitworth* 8 at George Fox*
Feb. 22 at Pacific* Feb. 23 at Puget Sound* Feb. 28 NWC Tournament Mar. 1 NWC Tournament
Ian Mansfield Senior, Post
Northwest Conference Champions 1930-31 1932-33 1936-37 1937-38* 1938-39 1940-41 1948-49* 1949-50 1950-51* 1951-52 1957-58* 1958-59 1959-60 1971-72* 1986-87* 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90* 1992-93 1993-94* 1994-95* National Champions 1992-93 (NAIA) Willamette is now a member of NCAA Division III *Co-Champs
Walla Walla, WA Spokane, WA Newberg, OR
8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m.
Forest Grove, OR 8 p.m.
Tacoma, WA
TBA TBA
8 p.m.
TBA TBA
* Northwest Conference game Home games (Bold Face) played at Cone Field House Note: Tournaments in italics
Head Coach Gordie James 21st Season at Willamette Career Record 334-204 (.621) NAIA National Coach of the Year 1992-93 NWC Coach of the Year 1987-88, 1989-90, 1992-93, 2001-02