2012 13 media guide

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sewanee: the university of the south

Name .......................................................... Sewanee: The University of the SouthAddress ................................................. 735 University Ave., Sewanee, TennesseeAffiliation ..............................................................................................EpiscopalFounded ...........................................................................................July 4, 1857Description ................................................................ National, Co-ed, Liberal ArtsEnrollment .................................................................................................1,500Vice-Chancellor & President ..................John M. McCardell (Washington & Lee, ’71)Athletics Director ............................................... Mark Webb (Tennessee Tech, ’83)Gym .............................................................. Juhan Gymnasium (Capacity: 1,000)Nickname .................................................................................................. TigersColors ..............................................................................Purple, Gold, and WhiteConference ..................................................... Southern Athletic Association (SAA)Affiliation ....................................................................................NCAA Division III

basketball information

coaching staffHead Coach ................................................................ Bubba Smith (Furman, ’00) Office .......................................................................................931.598.1298 E-Mail .......................................................................... [email protected] Coach ................................ Bradley Pierson (University of the South, ’09) Office .......................................................................................931.598.3381 E-Mail .......................................................................... [email protected]/SewaneeHoopsTwitter.com/SewaneeHoops

historySewanee All-Time Record .................................................................... 819–1,0162011–12 Record .................................................................... 13–13; SCAC 6–10Conference Championships................. Five (65–66, 72–73, 74–75, 75–76, 96–97)NCAA Tournament Appearances ...................... Four (74–75, 75–76, 96–97, 97–98)

support staffFacilities Manager: Bill BarryAthletic Trainer: Ray Knight (East Tennessee State University ’98)Equipment Manger: Art Hanson (UT-Chattanooga ‘94)Office Manager/Spirit Coach: Jane Hawkins

athletic communications/media relations

Sports Information Director .....................................Clayton Felts (Austin Peay, ’08) Office .......................................................................................931.598.1136 E-Mail ............................................................................ [email protected] .......................................................................... www.sewaneetigers.comFacebook ............................................................ facebook.com/sewaneeathleticsTwitter .......................................................................twitter.com/sewaneeathleticYoutube ................................................................ youtube.com/sewaneeathletics

© 2012 Sewanee: The University of the SouthThe University of the South’s policy against discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation is consistent with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 34 CFR Part 106, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 34 CFR 104.7, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. In addi-tion to contacting the Associate Provost for Planning and Administration, who is the compliance coordinator, persons with inqui-ries regarding the application of Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 may contact the Regional Civil Rights Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region IV, 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Suite 19T70, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

on the inside …Season outlook ............................... 2Coaches section .............................. 3Head coach: Bubba Smith ................. 4Assistant coach: Bradley Pierson ....... 6Players section................................. 72012-2013 Roster ........................... 8Player profiles .................................. 92012 review section ....................... 19Statistics/Results 2012 ................. 20This is Sewanee basketball ............. 21Sewanee records............................ 2288 seasons of basketball ............... 23All-Time Awards and Recognition ...... 24Where are they now? ...................... 25Sewanee Sports Medicine............... 26Sewanee Men’s Basketball ............. 27Schedule 2012–13 ............ Back Cover

www.sewaneetigers.comEditor: Clayton FeltsAssistant editor: Pamela ByerlyPhotographs: Cortney Smith

Welcome to the

Fowler Sport and Fitness

CenterThe Fowler Sport and Fitness Center on the Sewanee campus provides the Uni-versity of the South with a state-of-the-art athletics and fitness complex. Included in the facility is a nine-lane indoor pool with a separate diving well, an indoor four-lane, 160-meter flat track with space for field events as well as three multi-purpose courts and two batting cages.

The center also includes the renovated Juhan Gym, including a 1,000-seat bas-ketball and volleyball performance gym, three racquetball courts, one squash court, training, weight, and locker rooms, a dance studio, a fitness gym, classroom space, and three indoor tennis courts.

men’s basketball 2012–2013

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2012–13 men’s basketball season Preview

After several years of building a strong program, fifth-year head coach Bubba Smith returns a solid nucleus of players to go along with a number of talented newcomers.

Below is the Tigers’ preseason outlook with Coach Smith.

Heading into this season, the Tigers return four starters, eight letter-winners and welcome 11 newcomers. After earning the most wins since 1997-98, Sewanee returns the majority of its scoring and rebounding. Additionally, the Tigers were just as tough defensively, ranking first in the SCAC in field goal percentage defense.

“We made great strides last season on the defensive end of the floor,” said Smith. “We hope to improve our efforts on the defensive end and continue to rebound the ball well. I’m excited about the intensity we have shown so far this preseason. Defense is about consistent effort and consistent execution. If we can do both well this year, we should build on the progress we made last season.”

In the backcourt, Sewanee returns a number of key players. Headlined by 2011-12 All-SCAC guard valentino bryant, the Tigers also return key contributors in seniors lewis affronti and brett bouldin.

“Leadership is something that we have worked hard to develop over the last few years,” said Smith. “Creating and building expectations for the men in our program have been important to where we are to-day. Our seniors and juniors have played significant minutes and gained valuable experience during their careers. I’m con-fident that Brett, Valentino, and Lewis will lead our backcourt well this season.”

Along with the key returners, Sewanee has a number of talented newcomers added to the mix.

“We have many guards that we are ex-cited about,” said Smith. “Some will have an immediate impact on our program and some will have to be patient and continue to develop. nilan hodge has separated himself so far this fall. He is a quick point guard who can create for his teammates and has the potential to be a great floor leader. leo born and will downey are two guards who can really shoot it from long range. They already have the physical at-tributes to handle the college game. The quicker they can learn our system, the

sooner they will be able to contribute. alex arnold has given us a solid presence in the back-up point guard position. He is a point guard who is steady and consistent. John mckenzie is an athletic guard who has the potential to be a great defender and is learning our system. matt tome is another great shooter who has shot the ball well this fall and will be a solid guard for our team. Backup point guard bryan beviacqua is coming off a tough ankle injury and is slowly getting back into game shape. He will continue to provide us with solid efforts when he returns.”

After posting an 11-2 mark inside Juhan Gymnasium last year, the Tigers will look to take that success on the road this winter.

“We need to be able to win on the road,” said Smith. “We held our home court last year, but failed to win close games on the road. Teams that are tough physically and mentally can win on the road. We have challenged the toughness of our team in both areas since last spring. I’m anxious to see how we respond on the road to open the season.”

Along with the solid guard play, Se-wanee returns 2011-12 All-SCAC starting forward tyler brown.

“Tyler Brown is a high energy player,” said Smith. “When he is flying around the court, our team usually plays well. I expect Tyler to continue where he left off last year. Tyler’s athleticism allows him to be a tough match up with most players at his position. If he can bring us consistent effort and energy each night, our team will respond to his leadership.”

In addition to Brown, Sewanee features a frontcourt that returns junior anvil nel-son and sophomore robert veal.

“Even though our system is a one-post offense, it allows us flexibility at the for-ward position to play a number of different line-ups,” said Smith. “Anvil and Robert split time last season at the post position and have experience on their side. They both bring different skills to the position and I expect them to continue their con-sistent play this year.”

Joining the three returners are a pair of talented post players.

“We have added two post players this year, with keshonn carter and Garrett heatherly,” said Smith. “Keshonn has

had an impressive fall and his athleticism and feel around the basket has made our team better. Keshonn runs the floor well and will give us an athletic post presence. Garrett is a big body with true post moves. He has the potential to be a solid player for us in the near future.”

Additionally, incoming forwards seth brown and byron turner, along with sheldon hitchcock, are expected to add additional depth for Sewanee.

“Our athleticism at the four has also been improved with the addition of Seth and Byron,” said Smith. “Seth has a great skill set and is already one of our best shooters from three. He also has a great feel around the rim and can score in mul-tiple ways. Byron has a great upside and his athleticism has been a great addition to our team. As he learns our system and adjusts to the college game, he will be expected to contribute in the near future. Finally, Sheldon adds another dimension to the forward position. He has great range and a good feel for the game.”

As a program, the 2012-13 season marks the first year that the Tigers will be part of the newly formed Southern Athletic Association.

“I’m excited about the new confer-ence,” said Smith. “I think it will create more local rivalries and will be easier for fans and alumni to follow our confer-ence. Obviously, less missed class time and shorter trips allow our guys to keep up their coursework and not get behind. Having an opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament is always a goal for our team. With every team competing in the confer-ence tournament now, the opportunity for a post-season bid becomes a reality for each program. We want to be playing our best basketball come February, which is always one of our team goals.”

For more information on Sewanee Athletics, please visit www.SewaneeTigers.com.

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head coach bubba smith

bubba smith enters his fifth season as the head coach of the Sewanee Tigers. In just a short period of time, the changes that Smith has put in place have become the new standard of excellence for Se-wanee Basketball. From how the team is outfitted, facility improvements, to how the team travels, every aspect of the Ti-ger program is being improved. Although many of these changes are critical to player retention and recruitment, the most valuable changes Smith has brought to the Mountain is the belief that Sewanee can compete with the best teams in the country. Even though the rebuilding pro-cess requires time and patience, Smith will not settle until the Tigers are consis-tently competing with the top teams in the SAA and Division III. Recruitment of the highest caliber student-athletes with great character, talent, and undying work ethic is the key to the rebuilding process.

Smith’s first season with Sewanee saw the Tigers make steady improvements throughout the year. The 2008-2009 Tigers finished the season with a three game home winning streak over Oglethorpe, Birmingham-Southern, and rival Rhodes (Sewanee’s first win streak of three or more games and first SCAC weekend

Smith aS head CoaCh

at hampden-sydney2007–08: 15–12 ODAC Semifinalist

2006–07: 19–11 ODAC Champion

NCAA Second Round

2005–06: 18–8 ODAC Semifinalist

2004–05: 17–10 ODAC Semifinalist

2003–04: 25–5 ODAC Champion

NCAA Second Round

at sewanee2008–09: 7–19

2009–10: 4–21

2010–11: 9–16

2011–12: 13–13

total: 129–115

first win as a head coach: Nov. 21, 2003, Hampden-Sydney 93, Neumann 60

50th win as a head coach: Dec. 30, 2005, Hampden-Sydney 85, Wheaton (Mass.) 71

100th win as a head coach: Feb. 13, 2009, Sewanee 57, Birmingham-Southern 52

What otherS are Saying about CoaCh Smith

“Bubba is just a great person that loves coaching and teaching the game of basketball. He is a proven recruiter and has the respect of his players and his peers.”

—Tony Shaver, Head Coach, College of William & Mary

“Bubba will do a great job at Sewanee. He has a great basketball mind, a will-ingness to work hard, and a competitive spirit that will lead his program. He did an outstanding job of continuing the tradition of excellence here at Hampden-Sydney. He is a man of strong character which will enable him to attract the very best student-athletes in the country. Sewanee will be competing for championships in the near future.”

—Dee vick, Head Coach, Hampden-Sydney College

“Coach Smith brings proven experience to Sewanee after serving at the helm of a successful basketball program that is steeped in tradition. He is an outstanding teacher of the game and is well-respected throughout the ranks of the basketball coaching community.”

—Mark Webb, Sewanee Athletic Director

sweep since 2004-2005) and then taking #1 seeded Trinity University (ranked #6 nationally) to overtime in the first round of the SCAC tournament before losing on a heartbreaking buzzer-beater. Along with a strong finish to the season, Smith’s Tigers held their opponents to the lowest scoring average and the lowest rebounding rate since 2001-2002. Sewanee’s opposition shot the lowest percentage from the field since 2001 and the lowest from the three point line since 1999-2000. The Tigers own three point percentage was the high-est since 2003-2004, and the five home victories were the most since 2005-2006. During the 2008-2009 season, Smith also notched his 100th career collegiate vic-tory with a 57-52 victory over Birmingham-Southern on Feb. 13, 2009.

In 2011-12, the Tigers earned the most wins since the 1997-98 team finished 20-6. In addition to making its first SCAC Tour-nament appearance since 2009, Sewanee closed last season with an impressive 11-2 mark inside Juhan Gymnasium. Addition-ally, the Tigers earned their first victories over SCAC Champion Trinity and Centre since the 2004 and 2005 campaigns.

Along with the majority of its scoring and rebounding returning, Sewanee should

have a strong defense this season. A year ago, the Tigers ranked second in the league in points allowed (62.7 ppg) and first in field goal percentage defense (40.1 percent). Additionally, Sewanee was the top rebounding team in the SCAC.

Smith came to Sewanee after spending eight years at perennial Division III power Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, the last five as the head coach. During his three years as an assistant, Smith helped current William & Mary Head Coach Tony Shaver lead the Tigers to 75 wins, two ODAC titles, three NCAA Tournament appearances, and an appearance in the 2003 NCAA Division III Final Four. As head coach at Hampden-Sydney, Smith continued the school’s tradition of excel-lence, leading the Tigers to a 94-46 (.671) record, including two ODAC championships and two berths in the NCAA Tournament. In Smith’s first season as a head coach, he became the only rookie coach to ever lead his team to a No. 1 national ranking, ODAC championship, and NCAA tourna-ment appearance with a 25-5 record. Overall, Smith’s 94 wins are the most ever for a Hampden-Sydney basketball coach through his first five seasons.

a feW WordS from CoaCh Smith: I am excited about the progress we are making in rebuilding the men’s basketball program. It is a great honor to be associated with such a prestigious university. From the moment our family stepped foot on the campus, we immediately felt like we were at home. There is no question that Sewanee is special, and I hope to build upon the success that has been a part of Sewanee’s past, as we look forward to growing the men’s basketball program. I’m passionate about attracting young men to Sewanee who have a commitment to excellence in their academic, athletic, social, and personal growth. I have been blessed over the last 12 years as an assistant and head coach to lead young men who have made me a better person and coach. The successes our players have had off the court have been equally as impressive as their accomplishments on, and I envision the same for our student-athletes at Sewanee. I am looking forward to building special traditions at Sewanee, connecting with former players and alumni, and making this journey a family affair.


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assistant coach bradley Pierson

Pierson enters his second season as both the assistant men’s basketball and assistant cross-country coach. For the basketball program, Pierson has played a huge role as recruiting coordinator for one of the largest incoming classes in Sewanee history. After helping mentor two All-SCAC selection last season, Pierson and head coach Bubba Smith add 11 new players to the 2012-13 roster.

Additionally, Pierson has helped transform the returning play-ers physically as the Tigers’ basketball strength and conditioning coach.

Pierson, a 2009 Sewanee graduate, originally returned to the Mountain after spending two years as the assistant men’s bas-ketball coach at SAA member Berry College.

The four-year letterwinner, Order of Gownsmen, and 2008-09 captain, finished his Sewanee career in the school’s top-10 in three-point field percentage and three-point field goals made. After earning his B.A. in economics from the University of the South, Pierson went on to earn M.A. from Berry in secondary education.

From the legendary football team of 1899 to recent participation in national tournaments in field hock-ey, tennis, cross-country, and equestrian, Sewanee has a long tradition of excellence in sports. now

there’s a new way for Tiger fans to show their support. The ySr club is an annual membership organization that will support your favorite athletic program and en-hance overall athletics at Sewanee. Sewanee coaches develop teams that are exciting to watch and are deeply connected to the best traditions of student-athletics. our team members attend college on their academic merits alone and play sports for the love of the game. Sewanee athletes pursue the sports they enjoy while developing skills of leadership and discipline. as we field teams of student-athletes, you are an im-portant part of our lineup. We invite you to make an annual contribution to sup-port Sewanee’s teams: visit www.sewaneetigers.com and click on the ySr Join now button. you may make a contribution to benefit the entire athletic program or one that will support an individual team. on behalf of the students whose college experience will be greatly enriched by your support, thank you for considering a gift.

yea, Sewanee’s right!Mark Webb, Director of athletics

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00 Keshonn Carter F Fr. 6'5" 197 Nashville, Tenn. / Ensworth

3 Nilan Hodge G Fr. 5'10" 170 Nashville, Tenn. / University School of Nashville

4 Alex Arnold G So. 6'1" 165 Marietta, Ga. / Wheeler

5 Valentino Bryant G Jr. 6'2" 175 Hendersonville, Tenn. / Beech

10 Bryan Beviacqua G Jr. 6'0" 160 Gulf Shores, Ala. / Gulf Shores

11 Tyler Brown F Sr. 6'6" 183 Goodlettsville, Tenn. / Beech

12 Brett Bouldin G Sr. 5'10" 155 Crossville, Ala. / Crossville

14 Matt Tome G Fr. 6'3" 165 Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Latin

20 Marcellus Caldwell G/F So. 6'3" 177 Charlotte, N.C. / Davidson Day

21 John McKenzie G So. 6'0" 163 Lithonia, Ga. / Lakeside-Dekalb

22 Robert Veal F So. 6'6" 220 Brentwood, Tenn. / Ravenwood

24 Will Downey G/F Fr. 6'2" 186 Nashville, Tenn. / Ensworth

32 Byron Turner F Fr. 6'4" 194 Summerville, S.C. / Pinewood Prep

33 Leo Born G/F Fr. 6'2" 186 Ringgold, Ga. / Baylor

35 Seth Brown F Fr. 6'6" 187 Goodlettsville, Tenn. / Beech

42 Anvil Nelson F Jr. 6'5" 212 Brentwood, Tenn. / Brentwood

44 Lewis Affronti G/F Sr. 6'4" 175 Virginia Beach, Va. / Norfolk Academy

55 Garrett Heatherly F Fr. 6'6" 217 Estill Springs, Tenn. / Franklin County

11 tyler broWnforward Sr. 6-6 183hometown: Goodlettsville, Tenn.high School: Hendersonville Beech

2012–13 sewanee tigers

YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG. PF A TO BLK STL PTS AVG

2011-12 25-25 104-217 .479 18-61 .295 33-50 .660 57 130 187 7.5 29 29 40 9 15 259 10.4

2010-11 25-15 48-125 .384 6-25 .240 32-49 .653 30 78 108 4.3 28 18 33 9 14 134 5.4

2009-10 25-20 40-146 .274 7-49 .143 31-59 .525 58 88 146 5.8 38 25 58 9 16 118 4.7

Totals 75-60 192-488 .393 31-135 .229 106-158 .670 145 296 441 5.88 95 72 131 27 45 511 6.81

Played and started in all 25 games … received team MVP award (voted on by team members) … was an All-SCAC Honorable Mention team selection … set career highs for ppg, rebounds, and assists… led team in rebounding at 7.5 rpg … was second in scoring at 10.4 ppg … that total was 23 in SCAC in scoring and fourth among conference … has 441 career rebounds, which is 138 shy of 10 all-time in Sewanee history.

Sophomore 2010-11 Appeared in all 25 games, making 13 starts … had a career high in PPG … was second on the team in rebounding … tied a career high against Hendrix on 01/28/11 with 14 points … led the Tigers in scoring twice … led Sewanee in rebound on six occasions.

freshman 2009-10 Appeared in 24 games for Sewanee in 2009-10, starting 20 … led the Tigers in rebounding on 10 different occasions, reach-ing double figures three times … pulled down 12 rebounds in his first collegiate game, a win over Covenant College on 11/21/09 … finished with a career-best 15 boards against Rhodes College on 01/01/10 … scored a personal-high 14 points versus Rust College on 12/19/09 … led the team and finished 10th in the SCAC in rebounding (5.8) … fourth in the SCAC in offensive rebounds (2.3) … second on the squad in free throw attempts.

high School Averaged 12 points and seven re-bounds as a senior … Team won 27 games and a regional title on the way to a final eight finish at the Tennessee state tournament in his senior year.

family Parents: Billy and Lesia Brown. Siblings: Seth and Katlyn.


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2011-12 25-4 59-136 .433 40-94 .408 21-25 .840 13 36 49 2.0 36 31 32 2 18 179 7.2

2010-11 25-9 56-133 .421 40-98 .408 13-15 .867 24 27 51 2.0 44 22 22 2 14 165 6.6

2009-10 23-0 20-50 .400 16-44 .364 6-9 .667 7 14 21 0.9 22 20 22 2 4 62 2.7

Totals 73-13 135-316 .427 96-236 .406 40-49 .816 44 77 121 1.65 102 73 76 6 36 406 5.56

guard Sr. 5-11 160 hometown: Crossville, Ala.high School: Crossville

12 brett bouldin

Junior 2011-12 Played in all 25 games and made four starts … set career highs in ppg, assists, and steals … second on team in threes made with 40 … led team and sixth in SCAC in three-point field-goal percentage at 40.8 percent ... career 40 percent shooter from three-point range (96-236).

Sophomore 2010-11 Appeared in all 25 games, making eight starts … finished third on the team, in threes made (40) … led the team in three-point percentage at 40.8 percent … led the team in free-throw percentage at 86.7 percent … third on the team in offensive rebounds … led the Tigers in scoring three times … set a career-high against Johnson University on 11/30/10 with 19 points.

freshman 2009-10 Played in 23 games for Se-wanee in 2009-10 … scored a career-high 11 points at Birmingham-Southern on 02/07/10 and again at Oglethorpe on 02/20/10 … finished sec-ond on the team in three-point percentage (36 per-cent) … led the Tigers in scoring on two occasions, at Birmingham-Southern on 02/07/10 (11 points) and at Centre College on 01/10/10 (eight points).

high School Voted Team MVP as a senior … Sand Mountain All-Tournament Team … DeKalb County Tournament MVP … Class 3A Area 14 All-Tourna-ment Team … Northeast Regional All-Tournament Team … All-Times Journal Team … Weekly Post Dream Team … Sand Mountain Super 5 Team

… All-DeKalb County Team (MVP) … All-3A Area 14 Team … State three-point Shootout Finalist … Honorable Mention Alabama 3A All-State.

family Parents: Gary and Sonya Bouldin. Siblings: Blake and Brady.


2011-12 25-25 81-199 .407 48-138 .348 29-39 .744 19 49 68 2.7 68 20 28 8 11 239 9.6

2010-11 25-24 77-189 .407 45-126 .357 18-25 .720 21 31 52 2.1 57 23 23 3 14 217 8.7

2009-10 25-22 44-138 .319 28-100 .280 26-39 .667 15 37 52 2.1 54 36 44 6 8 142 5.7

Totals 75-71 202-376 .537 121-364 .332 73-103 .708 55 117 172 2.29 179 79 96 17 33 595 7.93

guard Sr. 6-4 175 hometown: Virginia Beach, Va.high School: Norfolk Academy

44 leWiS affronti

Junior 2011-12 Played and started in all 25 games … awarded team defensive MVP Award for the third consecutive year … set career highs for ppg and rebounds … led team with 48 made three-point field goals and finished 13 in the SCAC … third on the team and 30th in the SCAC in scoring at 9.6 ppg … has 121 career threes made, which is 14 shy of 10 all-time in Sewanee history.

Sophomore 2010-11 Appeared in all 25 games, making 23 starts … third on the team in scoring … led the team and ranked 11th among SCAC players in made threes (45) … ranked 15th in the conference, in three-point field goal percentage (35.7) … second on the team in free-throw percentage … was the Tigers’ leading scorer in four games … earned Sewanee’s Defensive MVP award as a freshman and sophomore.

freshman 2009-10 Started 21 of the 25 games in which he appeared as a freshman … voted the Tigers’ defensive MVP by his teammates … led the team in free throw percentage (67 percent) ... finished among the team leaders in almost every statistical category, including second in three-point makes and attempts … led the team in scoring on three occasions … scored a career-best 22 points at Hendrix College on 01/31/10 … collected a personal-high six rebounds vs. Earlham College on 11/27/09.

high School Co-Captain of both the basketball and football teams at Norfolk Academy as a senior … Team MVP, Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools (TCIS) Honorable Mention, Holiday Tourna-ment 1st Team … Team won the regular season TCIS championship … Academic Recognition: Edith Pratt Masterson Honor Award, Robert Gatewood Fellow-ship Award, Arthur A. MacConochie Original Writing Award, Honor Graduate.

family Parents: Lew and Tricia Affronti. Sibling: Elizabeth.


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2011-12 25-25 104-282 .369 24-112 .214 65-96 .677 29 76 105 4.2 44 82 58 25 34 297 11.9

2010-11 25-23 99-267 .371 44-138 .319 32-50 .640 19 67 86 3.4 30 68 65 18 32 274 11.0

Totals 50-48 203-549 .369 68-250 .272 97-146 .664 48 143 191 3.82 74 150 123 43 66 571 11.4

Sophomore 2011-12 Played and started in all 25 games … an All-SCAC Third-Team selection … led team and finished 18th in SCAC in scoring at 11.9 ppg … tied a career high with 25 points vs. Covenant (11/29/11) … led the Tigers and ranked seventh in the SCAC with 82 assists … led team and ranked 10 in the SCAC with 34 steals … led team and ranked eighth in the SCAC with 25 blocks … finished third on the team in rebounding at 4.2 rbg … currently has 571 career points through his first two collegiate seasons.

freshman 2010-11 Lone Tiger to receive All-SCAC Honors … was named team’s Co-MVP with Anvil Nelson … led team in scoring at 11.0 ppg … ranked 20th among all SCAC players in scoring … was Se-wanee’s leading scorer for a team-high 11 times … scored a career-high 25 points against DePauw on 02/13/11 … led Tigers while ranking ninth in the SCAC in assists with 68 … finished eighth among all conference players with 18 blocks … led team in steals … second on the team in three-point field goals made (44) … third on the team in rebounds.

high School Averaged 12 points, five assists, and four rebounds as a senior … helped Beech High School record 57 wins over the last two seasons … shot 37 percent from three-point range as a senior.

family Grandparents: Fred and Janice Kelly. Sib-lings: Moneshia Sutton and Ariel Kelly.

guard Jr. 6-2 185hometown: Hendersonville, Tenn.high School: Beech

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2011-12 25-3 19-54 .352 13-34 .382 11-14 .786 2 37 39 1.6 22 28 23 3 4 62 2.5

2010-11 19-0 24-55 .436 8-24 .333 7-13 .538 12 21 33 1.7 18 21 17 0 7 63 3.3

Totals 44-3 43-109 .394 21-58 .362 18-27 .666 14 58 62 1.40 40 49 40 3 11 125 2.84

Sophomore 2011-12 Appeared in all 26 games … averaged 11.6 minutes per game … shot 38 percent from three-point range … set career highs in total assists and rebounds … fourth on the team in assists.

freshman 2010-11 Appeared in 19 games as a freshman … averaged 10.7 minutes per game … shot 33 percent from three-point range … had a career-high 12 points and six rebounds against Johnson University on 11/30/10.

high School Averaged 16 points and six assists as a senior … three-year All-County selection … All-Mobile Area Team … two-year All-Tournament selection … helped lead Gulf Shores to first-ever 20-win season and area title.

family Parents: David and Jenny Beviacqua. Siblings: Joey and Alyssa.

guard Jr. 5-11 163hometown: Gulf Shores, Ala.high School: Gulf Shores

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2011-12 25-22 84-186 .452 1-3 .333 29-66 .439 52 67 119 4.8 61 27 34 1 9 198 7.9

2010-11 25-24 102-231 .442 3-10 .300 35-60 .583 52 78 130 5.2 59 30 25 7 10 242 9.7

Totals 50-46 186-417 .446 4-13 .307 64-126 .507 104 145 249 4.98 120 57 59 8 19 440 8.8

Sophomore 2011-12 Played in all 25 games, mak-ing 22 starts … second on the team in rebounding at 4.8 rpg … tied a career high with 12 rebounds vs. Trinity (01/20/12) … set a career high with 20 points vs. Centre (01/07/12) … fourth on the team in scoring at 7.9 ppg.

freshman 2010-11 Appeared in all 25 games, making 23 starts … led team in minutes played … second on the team in scoring … Nelson’s 9.7 ppg ranked 29th in the SCAC … led the team in rebounds per game (5.3 rpg) … second on the team in assists … grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds at Free Will Baptist on 12/02/10 … led team in free throw attempts … along with Bryant, Nelson received Sewanee’s Co-MVP award.

high School Averaged 12 points and eight re-bounds as a senior … only player among Nashville Metro leaders in both scoring and rebounding … leading scorer and MVP of Tennessee Prep Hoops Nashville Fall League … named the John Maher Scholar Athlete for December 2009 by the William-son Herald.

family Parents: Anvil, Sr. and Denise Nelson. Sib-ling: Amy.

forward Jr. 6-5 220hometown: Brentwood, Tenn.high School: Brentwood

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2011-12 22-0 14-27 .519 2-10 .200 3-7 .429 6-21 27 1.22 3 6 34 5 1 6 33 1.50

freshman 2011-12 Appeared in 22 games … re-ceived team’s Most Improved Player Award, voted on by team members … averaged 6.7 minutes per game … shot 51 percent from the floor … grabbed career-high five rebounds on two occasions … scored career-high seven points on two occasions.

high School Three-time first-team all-conference soccer player … two-time first-team all-tournament soccer selection … was named Davidson Day School’s 2009-10 varsity basketball most improved player … was the 2010-11 varsity basketball con-ference Christian Character Award winner … was selected as the 2010 Davidson Day School Student of Character … 2010-11 Senior Headmaster Award winner.

family Parents: Bernard and Patricia Caldwell. Siblings: Cameron, Alvin, Latoya, Maya, Erica.

guard So. 6-2 175hometown: Charlotte, N.C.high School: Davidson Day School

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2011-12 24-0 42-103 .408 6-27 .222 17-26 .654 18 79 97 4.0 34 19 23 9 6 107 4.5

freshman 2011-12 Appeared in 24 games … fourth on the team in rebounding at 4.0 rpg … scored career-high 15 points vs. Johnson University (12/06/11) … grabbed a career-high nine rebounds vs. Free Will Baptist (11/19/11) … also had 14 points and eight boards vs. Southwestern (01/21/12).

forward So. 6-6 220hometown: Brentwood, Tenn.high School: Ravenwood High School

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high School Averaged 14 points and 11 rebounds per game as a senior … named to the 2011 all-district and all-region teams … finished his prep career as Ravenwood’s All-Time leading rebounder … rated on the top 60 senior players in Ten-nessee, according to Rick Bolus High Potential Basketball Service … selected to the Top-25 All-Star Regional Game and the Rivals.com Top-150 Regional Camp … also invited to the Rivals.com National Camp in 2010.

family Parents: Andy and Monica Veal. Sibling: Andrew.

50 John mCKenzieSo. 6-0 163 hometown: Lithonia, Ga.high School: Lakeside-DekalbCollege: Fort Valley State University

Prior to Sewanee Was a team captain as a junior and senior and team’s MVP and Coach’s Award winner during his senior season.

4 alex arnoldSo. 6-1 165 hometown: Marietta, Ga.high School: WheelerCollege: Maryville College

Prior to Sewanee Averaged 8.0 ppg and was All-County Honorable Mention as a senior… his high school team finished the 2011 season as the 56 best high school program in the nation according to ESPN.

33 leo bornfr. 6-2 186hometown: Ringold, Ga.high School: Baylor

high School Was a four-year varsity letter winner in basketball … named to the All-State team as a sophomore and junior … also named to the All-Region as a sophomore, junior, and senior … finally was the named the team MVP as a junior and senior seasons.

35 Seth broWn fr. 6-6 187hometown: Goodlettsville, Tenn.high School: Beech

high School All-Sumner County as junior and senior… named to the all-district team as junior and senior… the 2012 Sumner County MVP… was named to the TSSAA All-Midstate Third-Team as a senior.

00 KeShonn Carterfr. 6-4 197hometown: Nashville, Tenn.high School: Ensworth

high School Member of back-to-back TSSAA State Champion-ship teams at Ensworth (2011 & 2012) … Also a member of two TSSAA State Championship foot-ball teams at Ensworth.

24 Will doWneyfr. 6-2 186hometown: Nashville, Tenn.high School: Ensworth

high School Member of back-to-back State Championship teams at Ensworth (2011 & 2012) … 2012 TSSAA Division II All-Tour-nament team … 2012 TSSAA Division II All-Region Team … second in the mid-state in three pointers made during 2011-12 season.


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3 nilan hodgefr. 5-10 170hometown: Nashville, Tenn.high School: University School of Nashville

high School 2011 Division 2 Mr. Basketball Finalist in Tennessee … named to the TSSAA All-State Team.

55 garrett heatherly fr. 6-6 217hometown: Estill Springs, Tenn.high School: Franklin County

high School Was a two-time Class A All-State, Most Improved Player Award 2011 … was an all-district player in 2012 … was also an AP Scholar in 2012 … National Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award winner 2012.

32 byron turnerfr. 6-4 194hometown: Summerville, S.C.high School: Pinewood Prep

high School Was a 2012 SCISCA-GISA All-Star nominee… also the 2012 Pinewood Prep Defensive Player of the Year.

14 matt tomefr. 6-3 165hometown: Charlotte, N.C.high School: Charlotte Latin

high School Was a CISAA All-Conference team 2011-12 mem-ber … also named team captain as a senior.

2012 review


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2011-12 team line TOTAL GOALS 3-PTS F-THROWS REBOUNDS ASSISTS BLOCKS STEALS POINTS TURNOVERS YEAR G FG FGA PCT 3FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT NO AVG NO AVG NO AVG NO AVG NO AVG TO

Team Totals 2011-12 25 599 1409 0.425 181 561 0.323 250 388 0.644 983 39.320 270 10.800 71 2.840 128 5.120 1629 65.160 306

2011-12 PlayerS TOTAL GOALS 3-PTS F-THROWS REBOUNDS ASSISTS BLOCKS STEALS POINTS TURNOVERSPLAYER CLASS POS G FG FGA PCT 3FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT NO AVG NO AVG NO AVG NO AVG NO AVG TO

Abeles, Zach So. G 6 0 5 .000 0 3 .000 0 0 — 3 0.500 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 4

Affronti, Lewis Jr. G 25 81 199 .407 48 138 .348 29 39 .744 68 2.720 20 0.800 8 0.320 11 0.440 239 9.560 28

Baviacqua, Bryan So. G 25 19 54 .352 13 34 .382 11 14 .786 39 1.560 28 1.120 3 0.120 4 0.160 62 2.480 23

Bouldin, Brett Jr. G 25 59 136 .434 40 98 .408 21 25 .840 49 1.960 31 1.240 2 0.080 18 0.720 179 7.160 32

Brown, Tyler Jr. F 25 104 217 .479 18 61 .295 33 50 .660 187 7.480 29 1.160 9 0.360 15 0.600 259 10.360 40

Bryant, Valentino So. G 25 104 282 .369 24 112 .214 65 96 .677 105 4.200 82 3.280 25 1.000 34 1.360 297 11.880 58

Caldwell, Marcellus Fr. G 22 14 27 .519 2 10 .200 3 7 .429 27 1.227 6 0.273 1 0.045 6 0.273 33 1.500 5

Grace, Wes Fr. G 9 9 20 .450 4 11 .364 0 0 — 10 1.111 1 0.111 1 0.111 4 0.444 22 2.444 0

Kirkpatrick, Todd So. F 12 9 22 .409 0 1 .000 5 7 .714 20 1.667 1 0.083 5 0.417 3 0.250 23 1.917 9

Leibrandt, Eric Fr. G 6 1 3 .333 0 0 — 2 2 1.000 3 0.500 0 — 0 — 1 0.167 4 0.667 2

Martin, Sam Sr. C 22 18 43 .419 1 2 .500 8 17 .471 33 1.500 5 0.227 7 0.318 11 0.500 45 2.045 12

Nelson, Anvil So. F 25 84 186 .452 1 3 .333 29 66 .439 119 4.760 27 1.080 1 0.040 9 0.360 198 7.920 34

Veal, Robert Fr. F 24 42 103 .408 6 27 .222 17 26 .654 97 4.042 19 0.792 9 0.375 6 0.250 107 4.458 23

Warren, Nathan Fr. G 7 0 5 .000 0 3 .000 0 0 — 6 0.857 2 0.286 0 — 1 0.143 0 — 5

Williams, Trent Sr. G 24 55 107 .514 24 58 .414 27 39 .692 73 3.042 19 0.792 0 — 5 0.208 161 6.708 23

statistics 2011–12

RECORD: Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Streak Home Away Neutral13-13 .500 6-10 .375 Lost 1 11-2 2-10 0-1

Date Opponent ResultNovemberTues., Nov. 15 at Johnson Bible W, 71-26Fri., Nov. 18 Boyce (Lon Varnell Classic) W, 85-54Sat., Nov. 19 Free Will Baptist W, 88-42Tues., Nov. 29 at Covenant L, 81-71

DecemberFri., Dec. 2 at Rhodes L, 77-62 Sun., Dec. 4 at Millsaps L, 69-57 Tues., Dec. 6 Johnson Bible W, 86-42Fri., Dec. 16 Oglethorpe W, 61-60Sun., Dec. 18 Birmingham-Southern L, 86-65

JanuaryWed., Jan. 4 Covenant W, 63-51Sat., Jan. 7 Centre W, 85-78Tues., Jan. 10 at Free Will Baptist L, 56-54 Fri., Jan. 13 at Hendrix W, 71-57Sun., Jan. 15 at Colorado College L, 68-60 Fri., Jan. 20 Trinity (Texas) W, 61-58Sat., Jan. 21 Southwestern (Texas) W, 61-55Fri., Jan. 27 at Dallas L, 64-61 Sat., Jan. 28 at Austin L, 79-47

FebruaryWed., Feb. 1 LaGrange W, 77-64Sat., Feb. 4 at Centre L, 68-53 Mon., Feb. 6 Georgia Northwestern* W, 61-47Fri., Feb. 10 at Oglethorpe L, 69-49 Sun., Feb. 12 at Birmingham-Southern L, 85-49 Fri., Feb. 17 Rhodes L, 61-60 Sun., Feb. 19 Millsaps W, 79-54Fri., Feb. 24 vs. Trinity (Texas) @ Birmingham, Ala. L, 60-53

Home games in bold * Individual and team statistics do not count for this game

schedule/results & leaders 2011–2012

This is sewanee BaskeTBall


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Career SCoring (min. 1,000 pts.) Points years

1. Kit Walsh 1,773 1987-91 2. Ryan Harrigan 1,675 1994-98 3. Eric Ochel 1,510 1991-95 4. Blane Brooks 1,470 1979-83 5. Jim Startz 1,457 1981-85 6. Turner Emery 1,450 1994-98 7. Eddie Krenson 1,344 1972-76 8. Sparky Edgin 1,323 1958-62 9. Harry Hoffman 1,316 1974-76 10. Hunter Connelly 1,293 1992-96

Career rebounding reb. years

1. Tom Ward 929 1963-67 2. Harry Cash 812 1974-78 3. Ben Pursell 758 2005-09 4. Larry Cash 687 1975-78 5. Harry Hoffman 671 1973-76 6. Ryan Harrigan 647 1994-98 7. Kit Walsh 646 1987-91 8. Wayland Long 628 1967-71 9. Jim Startz 615 1981-85 10. Jonathan Jarrett 579 1999-03

Career aSSiStS assists years

1. Jim Folds 400 1983-86 2. Rusty Fordham 391 1999-02 3. Pete Dillon 385 1993-96 4. Peter Jones 363 1996-99 5. Mark Peeler 358 1981-84 6. Casey Berry 335 2005-09 7. Eddie Krenson 319 1973-76 8. Philip Burns 299 1978-81 9. Hunter Connelly 297 1993-96 10. Chris Eddy 293 2003-06

other Career reCordSMOST FG’S: 649 Kit Walsh, 1987-91MOST FGA: 1,309 Kit Walsh, 1987-91HIGHEST FG%: 60.7% Jonathan Jarrett, 1999-03MOST FT’S: 407 Blane Brooks, 1978-83MOST FTA: 584 Ben Pursell, 2005-09HIGHEST FT%: 89.2% Steve Mallonee, 1978-80

Career 3-Point fg leaderS made Pct

1. Turner Emery (1994-98) 260-685 38.0% 2. Eric Ochel (1991-95) 251-616 40.7% 3. John Richards (1989-93) 184-377 48.8% 4. Joey Garcia (2003-07) 173-501 34.5% 5. Tim Trantham (1985-88) 163-324 50.3% 6. Bradley Pierson (2005-09) 157-457 34.4% 7. Spencer Rowland (2003-07) 153-429 35.7% 8. Peter Jones (1995-99) 147-416 35.3% 9. Kit Walsh (1987-91) 142-463 30.6% 10. Rusty Fordham (1998-2002) 135-393 34.3%

Career 3-Point % leaderS (min. 320 attempts) made Pct

1. Tim Trantham (1985-88) 163-324 50.3% 2. John Richards (1989-93) 184-377 48.8% 3. Eric Ochel (1991-95) 251-616 40.7% 4. Turner Emery (1994-98) 260-685 38.0% 5. Spencer Rowland (2003-07) 153-429 35.7% 6. Peter Jones (1995-99) 147-416 35.3% 7. Joey Garcia (2003-07) 173-501 34.5% 8. Bradley Pierson (2005-2009) 157-451 34.4% 9. Rusty Fordham (1998-2002) 135-393 34.3% 10. Lewis Affronti (2009-present) 121-364 33.2%

Single-SeaSon reCordSMOST POINTS: 648 Kit Walsh, 1990-91HIGHEST SCORING AVG: 25.9 Kit Walsh, 1990-91MOST FG’S: 245 Kit Walsh, 1990-91MOST FGA: 473 Eddie Krenson, 1975-76HIGHEST FG%: 64.6% Jonathan Jarrett, 2001-02MOST FT’S: 135 Ben Pursell 2007-08MOST FTA: 221 Ben Pursell 2007-08HIGHEST FT%: 95.4% Tim Trantham, 1985-86MOST 3-PT FG’S: 91 Tim Trantham, 1987-88 MOST 3-PT FGA: 214 Eric Ochel, 1994-95HIGHEST 3-PT%: 51.49% Tim Trantham 1986-87MOST ASSISTS: 186 Philip Burns, 1979-80MOST REBOUNDS: 288 Harry Cash, 1976-77 288 Bill Kosick, 1972-73

Single-game SCoring 1. Eric Ochel* 55 vs. Emory 1994-95 2. Larry Isacksen 53 vs. Chattanooga 1956-57 3. Larry Isacksen 43 vs. Chattanooga 1956-57 4. Eddie Krenson 39 vs. Rose-Hulman 1975-76 Dick Dezell 39 vs. Lambuth 1960-61 *SCAC Record

Single-game rebounding 1. James Roberts* 53 vs. Lambuth 1957-58 2. Larry Isacksen 23 vs. Vanderbilt 1956-57 3. Larry Cash 22 vs. Maryville 1976-77 Sparky Edgin 22 vs. Miller 1960-61 Sparky Edgin 22 vs. Bryan 1960-61 *NCAA Record

Single-game aSSiStS 1. Jim Folds 16 vs. Maryville 1985-86 2. Peter Jones 14 vs. Southwestern 1996-97 John Morrissey 14 vs. Earl Paulk 1986-87 4. Jim Folds 13 vs. Fisk 1985-86 5. Chris Eddy 12 vs. Emory 2004-05

Single game 3-Point fg Eric Ochel (vs. Emory 02/22/95)* 13

*SCAC Record

Single game 3-Point fg % Eric Ochel (vs. Emory 02/22/95) 13-14 92.9%

sewanee records

Sparky Edgin 1961

Eric Ochel 1995

88 seasons of sewanee basketball

1908–09 ......... 2 ........ 51909–10 .......... 0 ........ 71910–11 to 1921–22 (no intercollegiate basketball) 1922–23 .......... 1 ........ 61923–24 .......... 2 ........ 71924–25 .......... 2 ........ 71925–26 .......... 4 ........ 61926–27 .......... 3 ...... 11 1927–28 .......... 2 ........ 71928–29 .......... 3 ........ 81929–30 ......... 9 ...... 111930–31 ......... 5 ........ 91931–32 .......... 3 ........ 9 1932–33 .......... 1 ...... 101933–34 ......... 0 ...... 131934–35 ......... 2 ......121935–36 ......... 2 ...... 131936–37.......... 1 ...... 151937–38 .......... 3 ...... 131938–39 ......... 1 ...... 16 1939–40 ......... 2 ...... 131940–41 ......... 1 ...... 141941–42 .......... 1 ...... 101942–43 to 1945–46 (no intercollegiate basketball) 1946–47 ......... 4 ...... 14 1947–48 .......... 3 ...... 151948–49 ......... 9 ........ 71949–50 ......... 8 ......121950–51 ......... 7 ...... 101951–52 ........ 10 ......121952–53 ........ 14 ........ 51953–54 ......... 7 ...... 111954–55 ......... 9 ...... 101955–56 ....... 11 ........ 91956–57 ......... 8 ......121957–58 ........ 10 ........ 81958–59 ....... 11 ........ 91959–60 ....... 14 ........ 61960–61 ....... 12 ........ 71961–62 ........ 11 ........ 61962–63 ......... 8 ........ 91963–64 ....... 10 ...... 101964–65 ....... 13 ........ 71965–66 † .... 12 ........ 61966–67 ....... 10 ...... 111967–68 .......... 7 ...... 101968–69 ......... 3 ...... 151969–70 ........ 11 ........ 61970–71 .......... 4 ...... 171971–72 .......... 3 ...... 131972–73 † ..... 23 ........ 4

season won lost season won lost season won lost

years coach won–lost (Pct.)

1. 1949–70 (22) Lon Varnell 215–198 (.521)

2. 1993–2008 (16) Joe Thoni 183–218 (.456)

3. 1974–76 (3) Mac Petty 48–38 (.558)

4. 1986–88 (3) Bill Fenlon 36–33 (.521)

5. 1981–83 (3) Rick Jones 33–40 (.452)

6. 1971–73 (3) Rudy Davalos 30–34 (.469)

7. 1984–85 (2) Bobby Dwyer 26–24 (.520)

8. 1989–90 (2) Tony Wingen 21–28 (.429)

9. 1979–80 (2) Jerry Waters 20–28 (.417)

10. 1977–78 (2) Don Millington 19–28 (.404)

11. 1929–31 (3) Lucien Emerson 17–28 (.378)

12. 1932–38; 1942 (8) Allen Lincoln 13–95 (.120)

13. 1991–92 (2) Daniel Chu 12–38 (.240)

14. 2008–12 (4) bubba smith 33–89 (.305)

15. 1924–26 (3) Dr. M.J. Bennett 8–20 (.286)

16. 1947–48 (2) David Drake 7–29 (.194)

17. 1927–28 (2) Mr. Barnes 5–18 (.217)

18. 1939–41 (3) Joel Eaves 4–43 (.085)

19. 1908–09 (1) Samuel Braun 2–5 (.286)

20. 1922–23 (1) John Patrick Nicholson 1–6 (.143)

21. 1909–10 (1) Charles Braun 0–7 (.000)

coachinG records

1973–74 ........ 11 ...... 111974–75 *† ... 20 ........ 71975–76 *† ... 17 ...... 101976–77 .......... 9 ...... 151977–78 ........ 10 ...... 131978–79 .......... 6 ...... 181979–80........ 14 ...... 101980–81 ....... 10 ...... 141981–82 ........ 15 ........ 91982–83 ......... 8 ...... 171983–84 ....... 13 ......121984–85 ....... 13 ......121985–86 ......... 9 ...... 131986–87 ....... 12 ...... 111987–88 ........ 15 ........ 91988–89 ....... 10 ...... 141989–90 ....... 11 ...... 141990–91 ......... 8 ...... 171991–92 .......... 4 ...... 211992–93 ........ 13 ......12

1993–94 ....... 14 ...... 111994–95 ....... 15 ...... 10 1995–96 ....... 18 ....... 7i1996–97 *† ... 19 ........ 71997–98 * ..... 20 ........ 61998–99 ....... 11 ...... 131999–00 ......... 6 ...... 182000–01 ......... 9 ...... 162001–02 ........ 11 ...... 142002–03 ......... 8 ...... 172003–04 ......... 7 ...... 172004–05 ....... 12 ...... 152005–06 ......... 7 ...... 172006–07 ......... 6 ...... 192007–08 .......... 7 ...... 182008–09 ......... 7 ...... 192009–10 .......... 4 ...... 212010–11 .......... 9 ...... 162011–12 ........ 13 ...... 13

*NCAA Tournament †Conference Champion


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all–SCaC

John Richards ’93 1993 Honorable MentionChris Millen ’94 1993 Second Team 1994 Second TeamEric Ochel ’95 1994 Honorable Mention 1995 First TeamHunter Connelly ’96 1995 Second Team 1996 Second TeamPete Dillon ’96 1996 Honorable MentionTurner Emery ’98 1996 Honorable Mention 1997 First Team 1998 First TeamRyan Harrigan ’98 1996 Second Team 1997 Player of the Year and 1st Team 1998 Player of the Year and 1st TeamPeter Jones ’99 1997 Honorable Mention 1998 Honorable Mention 1999 Honorable MentionJosh Trahan ’99 1999 Honorable MentionTim Truitt ’00 2000 Honorable MentionRusty Fordham ’02 1999 Honorable Mention 2002 Honorable MentionJonathan Jarrett ’03 2000 1st Year Player of the Year 2000 Honorable Mention 2001 Second Team 2002 Honorable Mention 2003 Honorable MentionJason Smith ’05 2003 Honorable Mention 2005 Second TeamChris Eddy ’07 2005 Honorable Mention 2007 Honorable MentionSpencer Rowland ’07 2006 Honorable Mention 2007 Third TeamJoey Garcia ’07 2007 Honorable Mention 2008 Third Team Ben Pursell ’09 2009 Third TeamKenton Coleman ’09 2009 Honorable MentionTony Marelle ’11 2010 Honorable Mentionvalentino bryant ’14 2011 honorable mention

awards and recognition

SCaC StatiStiCal leaderS (Leader that season)

scorinGEric Ochel ’95 1995, 21.0 ppgRyan Harrigan ’98 1997, 18.8 ppg 1998, 21.7 ppg

assistsPeter Jones ’99 1997, 4.9 apg 1998, 4.8 apgRusty Fordham ’02 1999, 4.5 apgChris Eddy ’07 2004, 4.0 apg 2005, 4.4 apg

reboundsBen Pursell ’09 2008, 6.92 drpg

three-Point field Goals madeBradley Pierson ’09 2008, 2.72 tpg

stealsRusty Fordham ’02 1999, 2.7 spg

field Goal PercentaGeRyan Harrigan ’98 1996, 61.6%Jonathan Jarrett ’03 2001, 63.6% 2002, 64.6%

free throw PercentaGeJohn Richards ’93 1993, 86.0%Eric Ochel ’95 1995, 83.3%Rusty Fordham ’02 2001, 84.7%

all–SouthEric Ochel ’95 1995 Columbus Multimedia, Second TeamTurner Emery ’98 1997 NABC, First Team 1998 Columbus Multimedia, Hon. Mention Ryan Harrigan ’98 1997 NABC, First Team 1998 NABC, Player of the Year and 1st Team 1998 Columbus Multimedia, Player of the Year and 1st Team

SeWanee aCademiC exCellenCe

rhodeS SCholarThomas Reid Ward ’67

CoSida: aCademiC all-ameriCa (Men’s Basketball)Ryan Harrigan ’98

nCaa PoStgraduate SCholarSThomas R. Ward ’67Harry Hoffman ’76Jim Sherman ’82Ryan Harrigan ’98

Harry Hoffman ’76 Jim Sherman ’82

Ryan Harrigan ’98Tom Ward ’67

men’S baSKetball all-ameriCanS

Sparky Edgin ’61 Eric Ochel ’95

Turner Emery ’98 Ryan Harrigan ’98

When their playing career at Sewanee comes to an end, our alumni continue to achieve success in many different fields. Here are some examples of what they are doing now.

buSineSS ryan kelly (1994) Owner, Performance

Honda/Suzukitobin munn (1993) Project Engineer,

ExxonMobil Productionkit walsh (1991) Senior Vice President of

Marketing, Collegiate Licensing Corp.James hallock (1989) Client Executive,

Sprintcraig turner (1987) Sales Manager,

Carter Machinery Companytommy black (1986) Vice President,

Harrell Contracting Group, LLCJames startz (1985) Owner, Startz &

Startz Landscapingandy kohler (1985) Customer

Development Insights Manager, Kraft General Foods

chip headrick (1984) President, King of Kleen, Inc.

kevin barnett (1984) Vice President of Marketing, Tennessee Municipal League

Jeffrey swanson (1982) Marketing Manager, SAFECO Insurance

tim russell (1982) District Sales Manager, Westvaco Foundation

kyle Price (1982) Senior Vice President, Olan Mills, Inc.

les Peters (1982) Vice President, Wood Mackenzie Global Consultants

charlie hunt (1982) President, Hunt Memorials, Inc.

tom white (1980) Senior Vice President, UNUM Provident Insurance

harris myers (1978) President, Prudential Commercial Management

finanCederek bing (1993) Owner, Consolidated

Planning, Inc.John richards (1993) Associate Vice

President of Investments, Wachovia Securities

bert white (1991) Senior Vice President, Smith Barney

Guy vise (1988) Owner, Timberland Investments

John morrissey (1988) Owner, Southern Fidelity Mortgage Group

where are they now?

ellis simmons (1986) Business Development Manager, Tennessee Commerce Bank

blane brooks (1983) Regional Vice President, Fisher Investments

John southwood (1979) CPA/CFO, Boult, Cummings, Conners, & Berry

healthCarenick williams (2004) Director of Program

Development, UHS Pruitt CorporationJohn crabtree (1986) General Surgeon,

John D. Crabtree, M.D.Josh donner (1984) Physician, Harbin

ClinicJames sherman (1982) Physician,

Augusta Surgical Groupfrank sconzo (1979) Physician, Suffolk

Surgical Group

athletiCSmichael brown (2004) Player

Development Advisor, Suwanee Sports Academy

casey field (2000) Teacher/Basketball Coach, Gaston Day School

brian field (1998) Teacher/Basketball Coach, Providence Day School

trey suddarth (1993) Teacher/Basketball Coach, Memphis University School

timothy trantham (1988) Teacher/Basketball Coach, Brevard High School

russ norment (1987) Teacher/Basketball & Baseball Coach, Ensworth High School

mark Peeler (1984) Assistant AD/Basketball Coach, Erskine College

laWJeremy cothern (2005) Attorney, Cope,

Hudson, Scarlett, Reed, & McCrearyryan harrigan (1998) Attorney, Latham &

Watkins, LLCdavid Zagoria (1992) Attorney, Zagoria

Law Officemike raeber (1990) Attorney, King &

Spaldingscott Jackson (1986) Attorney, Howell &

Jackson, PLLCrobert holland (1982) Attorney, Miller,

Martin & Trabuetaylor flowers (1979) Partner, Lewis,

Brackin, Flowers & Hallharry cash (1978) Attorney, Grant,

Konvalinka, & Harrisonlarry cash (1978) Partner, Miller and

Martin

teChnologyJonathan Jarrett (2003) Information

Technology Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

steve kretsch (1986) Director of Business Technologies, Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group

Jim folds (1986) Director of Consulting Services, CG Technology

addison hosea (1979) Network Engineer, Box Lake Networks, University of the South Trustee

frank wartman (1978) Instructional Technologist, Mountain Area Health Education Center

don katahdin (1978) Software Engineer, Chorus Systems, Inc.

eduCationandy Zureick (1993) Teacher, Harrison

High Schoolscott smith (1989) Assistant Vice

President/Dean of Students, St. Louis University

w. marichal Gentry (1986) Dean of Student Affairs, Yale University

kevin reed (1981) Director of Operations, Wichita Collegiate School

david laude (1979) Associate Dean/Professor, College of Natural Resources

bill cox (1979) Teacher, Baylor SchoolJonathan bates (1978) Writing Center

Director/English Instructor, Motlow State Community College

John shriner (1978) Professor, Tennessee Tech University

alumS: Has your information changed or do you have information on a fellow alumnus that’s not listed? If so, please contact Coach Pierson at [email protected].


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sewanee basketball: it’s more than …athletic training room

Community SerViCe the men’s basketball team helped housing sewanee rebuild a local community center.

“Playing basketball at Sewanee has afforded me the opportunity to have a positive impact on the people around me. It has taught me the concept of servant leadership and placing others before myself.”

BRADLEY PIERSONAlumnus, ’09

outreaCh Players volunteered with local youth at the fall fest in sewanee.

“Our team finds value in serving the lo-cal community; whether participating in Housing Sewanee, Sewanee Angel Tree, or working with students from Sewanee Elementary.”

TRENT WILLIAMSAlumnus, ’12

… on the Court

Placing the needs of others first on the court is one of the primary foundations of team success for Sewanee men’s basketball. More importantly, it is a concept that the Tigers take seriously off the court as well. Whether it’s working with Housing Sewanee, putting on youth clinics, study abroad, or doing an internship, as a team we recognize our opportunity and responsibility to have a positive impact on our campus, our com-munity, and the world.

… four yearS on CamPuS

Sewanee men’s basketball ex-tends beyond just four years spent on the Mountain. The current Tigers wouldn’t be where they are without the support, foundation, and encouragement from former Tiger athletes. Sewanee men’s basketball alumni young and old alike, share a common bond with the current team and they all understand that wearing the Sewanee jersey is a special com-mitment. We invite and welcome men’s basketball alumni to stay connected with the team. Join us in the spring for our annual Alumni Game!

We had a record turnout for the annual Purple and White game.Left to right, Assistant Athletic Trainer Meagan Bevins, Head Athletic Trainer Ray Knight, and Assistant Athletic Trainer Danielle Green.

The athletic training room staff at Se-wanee housed in the Fowler Sport & Fitness Center consists of three certified athletic trainers who use a 2,000-square-foot treatment and rehabilitation center to service the nearly 400 student-athletes in 20 varsity sports.

The head athletic trainer is Ray Knight who is in his 10th year in this position at Sewanee after serving as an assistant athletic trainer here on the Mountain in 2000-01. Knight is assisted by Danielle Green and Meagan Bevins.

SeWanee offerS the lateSt in:athletiC training equiPment

• ultrasound• electrical muscle stimulators• whirlpools

rehabilitation equiPment• free weights• stationary bikes• mini trampolines• various other modalities

mediCal Staff

Dr. Christopher Mathews, D.M.D.Dr. Mike Jordan, M.D.Dr. Louis Koella, M.D.Dr. Matt Petrilla, D.O.

SeWanee athletiC trainerS1909-Present

Ray Knight, 2001-present (12)Brad Harrison, 1996-2000 (5)Tim Beckhold, 1995 (1)Bill Barry, 1969-1994 (26)John Kennerly, 1948-1968 (21)Willie Six, 1909-1947 (39)

Knight is assisted by Danielle Green and Meagan Bevins.

2012 alumni game

2012 13 media guide

Documents

office managerspirit

sewanee basketball

bradley pierson university

ncaa tournament appearances

athletics director

mark webb tennessee

bill barryathletic trainer

equipment manger