2006-07 Bearcat Men's Basketball

Willamette University

Bearcat Hoop2006-07

RobAndrus

Sr., Wing

C.J.Stuvland

Sr., Guard

CoreyCostantino

So., WingKylerMcClary

So., Post

MikePlank

Sr., Guard/Wing

Bearcat Hoop 2006-07

Willamette Basketball Information

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Bearcat BasketballQuick Facts

Head Coach ............................................Gordie JamesWU Record ................................. 324-189 (20th year) Career Record ............................. 324-189 (20th year) Alma Mater ...........................Cal Poly Pomona, 1964 Office Phone ....................................... (503) 370-6063Assistant Coach .........................................Wally WingAssistant Coach .................................. Nelson LomaxAssistant Coach ...........................................Kip IoaneConference 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, 1994-952005-06 Overall Record .......................................17-82005-06 NWC Record ................13-3 (2nd place tie)Players Returning/Lost ......................................... 8/7Starters Returning/Lost ........................................ 2/3

Location ...................................................... Salem, OregonFounded ........................................................................ 1842Enrollment .............1,916 Undergraduate; 2,524 OverallPresident ................................................Dr. M. Lee PeltonDean of Campus Life.............................Bob HawkinsonFaculty Athletic Representative ....................... Jerry GrayDirector of Athletics ...................................Mark MajeskiNickname ...............................................................BearcatsColors ............................................Cardinal and Old GoldNational Affiliation ...........................NCAA Division IIIConference .....................Northwest Conference (NWC)Arena (Capacity) .....................Cone Field House (2,500)Assistant Athletic Director ......................... Judy GordonAssistant Athletic Director .........................Skip KenitzerAdministrative Assistant ............................. Leslie WrightHead Athletic Trainer ....................................Shane WibelAssistant Athletic Trainer.........................Deborah CagleAssistant Athletic Trainer............................. Erin ScharerAthletics Marketing Coord. ............Megan FitzsimmonsAthletics Comm. Director ..................Robert McKinneyAthletics Comm. Phone ........................... (503) 370-6110Athletics Comm. E-mail ...... [email protected] Row Phone ...................................... (503) 871-2704Athletics Department Phone .................. (503) 370-6420Athletics Department FAX ..................... (503) 370-6379Athletics Web Site ............www.willamette.edu/athletics

Table of ContentsGeneral Information ........................................................1Willamette University ................................................... 2-3Willamette Administration ...............................................4Athletics Department .......................................................5Athletic Training/Physicians ...........................................5Athletic Facilities ...............................................................6City of Salem .....................................................................7Head Coach Gordie James ..............................................8Assistant Coaches ..............................................................92006-07 Season Outlook ................................................10Willamette Player Profiles ........................................ 11-142006-07 Roster .................................................................15Yearly Win-Loss Records ...............................................152005-06 Willamette Stats and Results .................... 16-17WU Statistical Records ............................................. 18-19Northwest Conference/NCAA Division III ...........IBC2006-07 Willamette Schedule ...................................OBC

Willamette General Information

The 2006-07 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 Coverdesigned by Sabato. Inside Front Cover and Back Coverdesigned by McKinney. Cover Photo (L to R): Ian Mansfield(Sr., Post), Michael Smith (Jr., Wing), Josh Erickson (Sr., PointGuard), Rob Andrus (Sr., Wing). Photos by Naomi Stukey andby the WU Office of Communications. Printing by K/P, Inc.The crowd cheers on the Bearcats.

Josh Erickson runs the offense for WU.


About Willamette University

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Willamette University, the first university in the West, has a heritagedating 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.

We’re proud of our students’ academic abilities. We’re also proud of our studentsas 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: “Notunto ourselves alone are we born.”

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 34 States• Opportunity to Study Abroad • Located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol• NearthePacificCoastandthe Cascade Mountains

This motto is put into action locally andthroughout the world. At Willamette, youcan study abroad, as many of our studentsdo each year. Our students also are actively involved in social and environmental issues. They are concerned about maintaining the beautiful Oregon landscape, while workingto improve the lives of others. And so, while Willamette has the sameacademic expectations as the nation’s mostacclaimed colleges and universities, we hopewe’ve added something extra ... an equally important focus outside the classroom. Attending college should be fun, inspiring and at times invigorating. It should bothchallenge 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 tobenefit 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 withvaried extracurricular activities. The faculty

The Mill Race, which runs through campus,is a great place for students to relax.


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and staff bring a wide range of views andexperiences 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 theyare primarily focused on teaching. Willamette is selective and seeks seriousand talented students. The average first-yearstudent has a 3.74 GPA, an SAT score of1261 and an ACT score of 27. Enrollmentat the undergraduate level is 1,916, with a total enrollment of 2,524. About 83 percentof Willamette students receive financial aid and scholarships. Many students choose toattend graduate or professional school.

Willamette has a reputation for financial stability. Its endowment consistently earnsa spot among the largest in the Northwestand compares favorably on a national basis.The campus features 42 buildings on 61acres. 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. Recentprojects include the $5.5 million HallieFord Museum of Art, the $8 million MaryStuart Rogers Music Center, and the $2.7 million Montag Student Center. Work isunderway and nearly completed on the$14 million Kaneko Commons.

At Willamette, you canliterally walk across the

street to the State Capitol or spend an entire semester

studying your major in aforeign country.

The Oregon State Capitol is located acrossthe street from Willamette University.

Salem, the state capital, is the second-largest city in Oregon, with a populationof 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 andMount 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 forinternships with government organizations. Students also participate in the Community Outreach Program through a variety ofvolunteer service projects.


Willamette Administration

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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 continues to teach at Willamette in a variety of subjects ranging from 1stcentury Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.

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. 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. He also was involved at the national level as a member of the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee. He received an

undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and completed a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. At Willamette, Majeski oversees 20 varsity athletic teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference, as well as the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. In addition to his NCAA committee work, he has been the basketball liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son,Jack, age 1.

Dr. M. Lee PeltonPresident

Mark MajeskiDirector of Athletics


Willamette Athletics Department

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Director of Athletics ..................................................................................................Mark MajeskiDean of Campus Life............................................................................................Bob HawkinsonFaculty Athletic Representative ................................................................................Dr. Jerry GrayAssistant Athletic Director .........................................................................................Judy GordonAssistant Athletic Director ........................................................................................Skip KenitzerHead Athletic Trainer ...................................................................................................Shane WibelAssistant Athletic Trainer ....................................................................................... Deborah CagleAssistant Athletic Trainer ............................................................................................Erin ScharerAthletics Marketing Coordinator ..................................................................Megan FitzsimmonsAthletics Communications Director ................................................................Robert McKinneyAdministrative Assistant .............................................................................................Leslie Wright

Administrative Staff

BaseballMatt Allison(503) 370-6011Men’s BasketballGordie James(503) 370-6063Women’s BasketballBruce Henderson(503) 370-6132Cross CountryTrack & FieldMatt McGuirk(503) 370-6898

FootballMark Speckman(503) 375-5350Men’s GolfSteve Prothero(503) 370-6484Women’s GolfTom Hibbard(503) 370-6317RowingSusan Parkman(503) 370-6655

Men’s SoccerNelson Larson(503) 375-5428Women’s SoccerJim Tursi(503) 370-6657SoftballDamian Williams(503) 370-6656SwimmingAl Stephenson(503) 370-6601

Men’s TennisJon Endrikat(503) 370-6804Women’s TennisBecky Roberts(503) 370-6804VolleyballTricia Wright(503) 370-6230

Head Coaching Staff

Athletic Training Staff

Shane Wibel, ATC Deborah Cagle, ATC Erin Scharer, ATC

Team Physicians at Western OrthopedicDr. David ThorsettDr Thorsett graduated from Washington UniversityMedical School in June, 1991. He completed residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in June, 1996. He currently serves on the Willamette Surgical Center Board of Directors. Dr. Thorsett enjoys running, fly-fishing, backpacking & bicycling. He livesin Salem with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.

Dr. Blake NonweilerDr. Nonweiler graduated from the University of Texas Southern Medical Center in June, 1989. He completeda fellowship in Sports Medicine and ArthroscopicSurgery at the University of Western Ontario (London,Ontario, Canada) in July, 1995. He has been in pri-vate practice since August 1995. Dr. Nonweiler lives inSalem with his wife, Becky, and their three children.


Willamette Athletic Facilities

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Cone Field House is the home court for theWillamette men’s basketball, women’s basketballand 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 Departmentof Exercise Science. The building has basketball, handball and racquetball courts, a weight liftingand 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, alsocan be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. The Willamette University soccer teams play home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turffacility next to the Sparks Center. The Field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectactors. The facility is one of the topcollege fields in the Northwest. In addition tolights and bleachers, Sparks Field has coveredseating for both teams. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Fieldare six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s andwomen’s tennis teams host meets during thespring each year. Willamette’s football team plays home gamesat McCulloch Stadium, located two blocks fromcampus and just one block from Salem Hospital.

The stadium seats 2,400 and has lights for nightgames. There is an athletic training room, whichallows athletes to receive on-site treatment. McCulloch Stadium is a quality facility witha FieldTurf playing surface, along with spaciouslocker rooms and meeting rooms. It has theatmosphere of an old stadium, despite a varietyof modern conveniences.

The Charles Bowles Track, located insideMcCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facilitythat showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year.In 2005, WU hosted the Northwest Conferenceand NCAA Regional cross country meets. Located near McCulloch Stadium is Roy S.“Spec” Keene Stadium at John Lewis Field, thehome of Bearcat baseball. The stadium features chairback seating in part of the grandstand andan overall capacity of 1,000. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. Thepark 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 WillametteSoftball 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 orCreekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their ownboathouse and hold workouts on the WillametteRiver in downtown Salem.

Cone Field House is the home court for theWillamette men’s basketball team.

The Sparks Center includes offices for theDepartment of Athletics and the Departmentof Exercise Science.


The City of Salem, Oregon

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Salem3402 S. CommerCial St.503-364-8875

Salem3223 Silverton rd. ne503-585-8700

Salem411 lanCaSter dr. ne503-362-3030

Keizer4384 river rd. n503-3907712

Salem, the capital city of Oregon as well as thesecond largest city in the state, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River valley, 47 miles South of Portland. Salem is a city of over 47 square miles, located an hour from theCascade mountains to the east and just an hour from the ocean beachesto the west. The popula-tion of Salem is 147,215 (July 2005) with a growth rate of approximately 1.5 percent per year. Day trips to the magnificant Oregon coast, the Cascade or Coast Mountain ranges, the high-desert and award-winning vineyards offer a variety of experiences that are rarely found in one area. Salem offers a wide array of restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions, ranging from historic sites and museums to events that appeal to a wide variety of interests: from sports tournaments to Art Fairs, theaterand music. From our vibrant downtown, several parks and our historic district are

within walking distance. 1,869 acres of park land invite residents and visitors alike to enjoy the outdoors. Surrounded by green pastures, fields of flowers, vegetables, orchards and vineyards, Salem’s year-around and summer farmer’s markets overflow with locally raised produce and hand-crafted products. Salem is the perfect base for a tour of Oregon’s wine country or a visit to any or all of the many extraordinary gardens in the city and the surrounding area.

The City of Salem lies along the Willamette River.


Willamette Head Coach

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Gordie JamesHead Coach (20th year), 324-189 (.632)Alma Mater: Cal Poly Pomona (1964)

Trophy, a prestigious award given annually to a Division III player who combines hison-the-floor success with off-the-court achievements. Also, Shawn Gahr, a team captain in 2000, was a Wall Street JournalStudent 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 HoopCamp. With over 15,000 campers to itscredit, Pro Classic is a key part of OregonYouth Activities. It all began when Jamesstarted the camp with NBA Hall of FameCoach Jack Ramsay. James and his wife, Peggy, live in Keizer.They have three grown children: Ken, Donand Cheri, as well as six grandchildren.

As he enters his 20th season leading the Bearcats, Head Coach Gordie James

adds to his legacy as one of the top coaches in Willamette University history. James hasearned a school record 324 wins, includingthe 1993 NAIA National Championship. He was named NAIA National Coachof the Year in 1993. Later, he guided theBearcats through the transition from theNAIA to NCAA Division III. His teamwon the NWC Tournament title in 2000and reached the semifinals in 2002, beforea return trip to the championship game in2003. He has been named NWC Coach ofthe Year four times. Four of the past five editions of Bearcat Hoop have finished in the top two in theNWC. His teams have been characterized bya workmanlike style, dedicated to defenseand fundamental play. “What Coach James and this program are about can be seen in how successfulpast players have been in their lives,” said team captain Josh Erickson. “Coach gets us ready not just for the next opponent, butfor the next step in our lives as well.” Perhaps even more impressive than his on-court resume are the achievements of James’ players off the floor. The past 18years of Bearcat Hoop have maintained a3.2 GPA and produced ten scholar-athletes. Former team captains Brad Nelson ’99, Kip Ioane ’01 and Ryan Hepp ’03 were among national finalists for the Josten’s Head Coach Gordie James is beginning his

20th season as the leader of the Bearcats.


Willamette Assistant Coaches

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WallyWingAssistant Coach(20th year)

NelsonLomaxAssistant Coach(8th year)

KipIoaneAssistant Coach(6th year)

Former player Kip Ioane enters his sixth season on the coaching staff. A two-year captain and four-year letterwinner for the Bearcats, Ioane’s knowledge of the game (and the Bearcats’ system) enables him toteach the game to WU’s young players. “Kip combines his playing experience with his coaching knowledge of the game, giving us another source of guidance within all aspects of the program,” said junior postIan Mansfield. A graduate of Willamette’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, Ioane teaches business at McKay High School in Salem. Kip and his wife, Kelly (Sorenson) ’01, are expecting their first child in May. Kelly wasa volleyball and basketball star at Willamette.

Assistant Coach Wally Wing returns for his 20th season with Bearcat Hoop. A vital component of the team’s make-up, Winghas made contributions to the program thathave resulted in success during nearly twodecades of service. He helped coach WU tothe NAIA National Championship in 1993. “Wally’s presence within the program is greatly respected, said junior wing MichaelSmith. “Coach Wing’s personable manner and sense of humor make him an integralpart of what makes us successful..” Wing and his wife, Margot, live nearbyin Keizer with their son, Austin, and their daughter, Avery. Wing also is employed asthe Physical Education Teacher at GubserElementary School in Keizer.

Former Bearcat player Nelson Lomax returns for his eighth season on the Bearcat coaching staff. A player on the Willamette1994 National Quarterfinal team, Lomax’s ability to relate to players and serve as anoutlet for them has contributed greatly tothe Bearcat program.

“Nelson’s success in the business world, after his playing days, is a great example of what Bearcat Hoop is all about,” said senior wing Robbie Andrus. “His taking the time to work with us and share his experiences isa testament to his own personal character.” Lomax and his wife, Carrie, live in South Salem with sons Jalen and Mason. Lomaxalso is employed by Professional MortgageCompany in Salem.

Willamette’s assistant coaches have been with the Bearcats fora combined 34 years.


The 2006-07 Willamette Bearcats

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Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. RPG APG Pts. Avg.2003-04 1 0 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0.0 0.0 0 0.02004-05 10 0 4-17 .235 0-6 .000 6-8 .250 0.9 0.2 14 1.42005-06 16 0 14-30 .467 4-8 .500 7-12 .583 0.4 0.2 39 2.4Career 27 0 18-47 .383 4-14 .286 13-20 .650 0.6 0.2 53 2.0

Sr.

#12 Mike Plank6’1”, 183 lbs., Stockton, Calif. (Franklin HS)

Returns to the team after not playing last season ... Will only compete during the first semester, as his eligibility will end after he graduates mid-year ... Is a versatileguard or wing who can play several positions ... Slashes to the basket and createsplays for himself and teammates ... Second Team All-NWC as a wide receiver infootball in 2005 and Honorable Mention in 2006 ... Majoring in Sociology ... Sonof Glenn Plank, Sr. and Christi Mendler ... Born on May 8, 1984.

PG/W

#34 Rob Andrus6’3”, 200 lbs., Chimacum, Wash. (Chimacum HS)

One of three seniors on the roster ... Has developed into one of the team’s better perimeter shooters ... Has the ability to post up smaller players ... Has been named to the Willamette University Honor Roll every semester during his first threeyears ... Majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Geography at WU ...Was a two-time Nisqually League MVP in basketball at Chimacum HS ... Is theson of Phil Andrus and Emmylou Stein ... Born on Nov. 5, 1984.


Sr.

#32 Josh Erickson5’11”, 170 lbs., Keizer, Ore. (McNary HS)

Returns for his third season with the ‘Cats, including his second year as a team captain ... Classic point guard who makes plays for everyone around him ... Is a tremendous penetrator with a complementary outside shot ... Was a local prep star at McNary HS in Keizer ... Chosen All-League two seasons at McNary ... Sat out the 2004-05 season due to a knee injury ... Is majoring in Business at WU ...His parents are Steve and Julie Erickson ... Born on May, 29, 1985.

PG

Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. RPG APG Pts. Avg.2003-04 23 0 36-78 .462 12-34 .353 34-47 .723 1.8 1.8 118 5.12005-06 21 3 39-91 .429 10-42 .238 24-35 .686 1.6 2.4 112 5.3Career 44 3 75-169 .444 22-76 .289 58-82 .707 1.7 2.1 230 5.2



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#23 C.J. Stuvland6’3”, 180 lbs., Portland, Ore. (Sunset HS)

Returning First Team All-NWC performer ... Was second on the team in scoringlast season with 14.9 points per game ... Impressive 3-point shooter with an ability get open in the Bearcats’ motion offense ... Has scored 734 points in his career ...Honorable Mention All-NWC as a sophomore, when he averaged 14.5 points per game ... Was an All-League performer in basketball at Sunset HS ... Majoring inEconomics ... Parents are Craig and Karen Stuvland ... Born on May 9, 1984.

PG/W


Jr.

#44 Ian Mansfield6’5”, 220 lbs., Hillsboro, Ore. (Century HS)

Enters his third season as a member of Bearcat Hoop, including his second as astarter in the frontcourt ... Combines size, strength and athleticism ... Capable of scoring in the paint and behind the arc ... Started 20 games last season, averaging 5.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game ... Was a three-year starter at Century HSin Hillsboro, Oregon ... Is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology atWillamette ... Is the son of Deni Mansfield ... Born on March 3, 1986.

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Jr.

#24 Michael Smith6’2”, 170 lbs., Phoenix, Ore. (Phoenix HS)

Third-year wing who has developed into the team’s top perimeter defender ... Expected to start and contribute major minutes this season ... Accurate 3-point shooter who also has the ability to finish at the rim ... Has appeared in 14 games through his first two seasons ... Was a First Team All-Conference selection his senior year at Phoenix HS in Talent, Oregon ... Majoring in Psychology with aminor in Sociology ... Son of David and Rochelle Smith ... Born on June 6, 1986.

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#30 Corey Costantino6’3”, 195 lbs., Ashland, Ore. (Ashland HS)

Is developing into an excellent perimeter player as he enters his second seasonwith the Bearcats ... Utilitzes his athleticism to finish plays around the rim ... Has become one of the team’s top defenders and strongest players ... Was a starter in basketball and soccer at Ashland HS in Oregon ... Valedictorian at AHS ...National Honor Society ... Majoring in Chemistry (Biochemistry track) ... Is theson of Coz and Joanne Costantino ... Born on Sept. 20, 1987.

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So. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. RPG APG Pts. Avg.2005-06 6 0 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 3-5 .600 0.5 0.3 7 1.2

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#14 Nick Babij6’3”, 185 lbs., Ontario, Ore. (Ontario HS)Previously played basketball and tennis at Ontario HS in Ontario, Oregon ... Is gradually developing into a versatile perimeter player ... Deceptively quick ... Can get into a gap and create scoring chances for himself or others ... Is majoring in Chemistry at WU ... Is also a member of the Willamette men’s tennis team ...His parents are Roman and Jill Babij ... Born on March 3, 1987.

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#54 Tain Cantrell6’6”, 210 lbs., Beaverton, Ore. (Westview HS)Joins the team after not playing as a freshman ... Will provide quality depth in the frontcourt ... Uses his height and skills to maximize his rebounding and defensivestrengths ... Former standout at Westview HS in Beaverton, Oregon ... Can finishplays in the paint and is solid as a passer ... Is majoring in Political Science ... Sonof Werner and Dorine Cantrell ... Born on Sept. 15, 1986.

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# 50 Simon Currie6’3”, 185 lbs., Bend, Ore. (Mountain View HS)Former Mountain View HS standout enters his second season with Bearcat Hoop in the mix at multiple positions ... Is the Bearcats’ top outside shooter, who can play the 2, 3 or 4 positions ... Is an intelligent defender who maximizes his time on the floor ... Majoring in Chemistry ... Was a two year starter in basketball at Mt. View HS ... Parents are Robert and Elayne Currie ... Born on March 23, 1987.

W/P

So.

So.Currie is a versatile player who will help

the Bearcats at multiple positions.

Babij was a two-year starter in both basketball andtennis at Ontario HS in Ontario, Oregon.So.

Cantrell was a three-year starter in basketballat Westview HS in Beaverton, Oregon.



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#40 Grant Leslie6’2”, 190 lbs., Bainbridge Island, Wash. (Bainbridge HS)Joins Bearcat Hoop this season after not playing last year ... Is a quarterback on the Willamette football team ... Will also join the Bearcat men’s golf team this spring ... Was an All-League performer in basketball and football at Bainbridge HS in Washington ... Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies with a minor inEconomics ... Is the son of Dave and Kathryn Leslie ... Born on April 4, 1987.

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#20 Dan Nugent6’5”, 190 lbs., Portland, Ore. (Jesuit HS)Was a standout player at Jesuit HS in Portland, Oregon ... Will compete for astarting spot in his first year with the ‘Cats ... May be the team’s most versatile scorer, with a nice shooting touch, post-up game and explosive finishing ability ... Is learning Willamette’s trademark defensive scheme ... Has not declared a majorat WU ... Parents are Michael and Sharon Nugent ... Born on March 5, 1986.

Fr.Nugent will battle for a starting spot

this year as a freshman with the Bearcats.

Leslie was a three-year letterman and an All-Leagueperformer in basketball and football at Bainbridge HS.

#42 Kyler McClary6’5”, 200 lbs., Hillsboro, Ore. (Glencoe HS)

A former Glencoe HS star in Hillsboro, Oregon, he has earned himself a startingposition at post ... Is a terrific back-to-the-basket scorer, who has a soft touch around the hoop ... Plays hard on defense and will be counted on to be a primaryrebounder for the Bearcats ... Lettered three times in basketball at Glencoe HS ...Was a Third Team All-Metro League selection his senior year ... Is undecidedregarding a major ... Son of Terry and Norine McClary ... Born on July 15, 1986.

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So. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. RPG APG Pts. Avg.2005-06 11 0 4-7 .571 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 1.0 0.3 10 0.9

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DanNugent

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SimonCurrie

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Willamette Basketball Roster

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Willamette Year-by-Year Results

No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous School)12 MikePlank PG/W Sr. 6’1” 183 Stockton,CA(FranklinHighSchool)14 NickBabij W So. 6’3” 185 Ontario,OR(OntarioHighSchool)20 DanNugent W/P Fr. 6’5” 190 Portland,OR(JesuitHighSchool)23 C.J.Stuvland PG/W Sr. 6’3” 180 Portland,OR(UniversityofOregon)24 MichaelSmith W Jr. 6’2” 170 Phoenix,OR(PhoenixHighSchool)30 CoreyCostantino W So. 6’3” 195 Ashland,OR(AshlandHighSchool)32 JoshErickson PG Sr. 5’11” 170 Keizer,OR(McNaryHighSchool)34 RobAndrus W Sr. 6’3” 200 Chimacum,WA(ChimacumHS)40 GrantLeslie PG Fr. 6’2” 190 BainbridgeIsland,WA(BainbridgeHS)42 KylerMcClary P So. 6’5” 200 Hillsboro,OR(GlencoeHighSchool)44 IanMansfield P Jr. 6’5” 220 Hillsboro,OR(CenturyHighSchool)50 SimonCurrie W/P So. 6’3” 185 Bend,OR(Mt.ViewHighSchool)54 TainCantrell P So. 6’6” 210 Beaverton,OR(WestviewHighSchool)

Head Coach:GordieJames(20thyear)Assistant Coaches: WallyWing(20thyear),NelsonLomax(8thyear),KipIoane(6thyear)

Year Overall Conf Head Coach1924-25 6-12 4-2 GuyL.Rathbun1925-26 15-3 7-2 GuyL.Rathbun1926-27 14-6 10-2 “Spec”Keene1927-28 13-7 7-2 “Spec”Keene1928-29 10-4 7-1 “Spec”Keene1929-30 14-4 8-0 “Spec”Keene1930-31* 15-3 10-1 “Spec”Keene1931-32 16-12 7-3 “Spec”Keene1932-33* 18-3 9-1 “Spec”Keene1933-34 9-13 6-4 “Spec”Keene1934-35 7-17 4-3 “Spec”Keene1935-36 10-16 3-5 “Spec”Keene1936-37* 22-6 10-0 “Spec”Keene1937-38# 23-9 8-2 HowardMaple1938-39* 29-6 13-1 HowardMaple1939-40 17-9 15-3 HowardMaple1940-41* 13-13 6-2 HowardMaple1941-42 12-12 7-2 HowardMaple1942-43 11-9 5-1 “Spec”Keene1943-44 5-15 0-2 N/A1944-45 4-14 0-2 N/A1945-46 8-13 5-6 LestleSparks1946-47 9-15 6-8 ElmerSchaake1947-48 14-14 9-5 JohnLewis1948-49# 14-9 8-2 JohnLewis1949-50* 16-11 11-3 JohnLewis1950-51# 14-13 10-5 JohnLewis1951-52* 22-5 14-1 JohnLewis1952-53 14-14 9-6 JohnLewis1953-54 12-12 7-8 JohnLewis1954-55 15-12 8-7 JohnLewis

Year Overall Conf Head Coach1955-56 10-15 5-10 JohnLewis1956-57 12-11 7-8 JohnLewis1957-58# 18-7 10-5 JohnLewis1958-59* 18-9 12-3 JohnLewis1959-60*^ 22-6 12-3 JohnLewis1960-61 10-15 4-11 JohnLewis1961-62 13-12 8-7 JohnLewis1962-63 8-17 5-10 JohnLewis1963-64 10-15 3-12 JohnLewis1964-65 8-17 4-11 JohnLewis1965-66 14-12 8-10 JohnLewis1966-67 13-13 8-10 JohnLewis1967-68 14-12 10-8 JimBoutin1968-69 14-12 11-7 JimBoutin1969-70 11-15 7-5 JimBoutin1970-71 18-11 8-4 JimBoutin1971-72#^ 23-6 11-3 JimBoutin1972-73 16-10 7-7 JimBoutin1973-74 13-13 6-8 JimBoutin1974-75^ 24-5 11-3 JimBoutin1975-76 15-11 7-7 JimBoutin1976-77 20-8 10-4 JimBoutin1977-78 10-16 6-8 JimBoutin1978-79 16-11 7-5 JimBoutin1979-80 12-13 6-6 RichGlas1980-81 13-13 6-6 RichGlas1981-82 12-14 6-6 RichGlas1982-83 19-8 9-3 RichGlas1983-84 10-16 3-9 RichGlas1984-85 6-20 2-8 GeoffPetrie+1985-86 12-14 2-8 JohnRoche

Year Overall Conf Head Coach1986-87# 13-13 7-3 JohnRoche1987-88* 18-10 10-0 GordieJames1988-89* 15-12 9-3 GordieJames1989-90#& 25-6 10-2 GordieJames1990-91& 19-10 8-4 GordieJames1991-92 17-13 8-4 GordieJames1992-93*^% 29-4 11-1 GordieJames1993-94#@ 24-6 10-2 GordieJames1994-95#@ 20-12 8-4 GordieJames1995-96 11-13 5-9 GordieJames1996-97 10-14 8-8 GordieJames1997-98 14-10 10-8 GordieJames1998-99 15-10 11-7 GordieJames1999-00 15-10 9-7 GordieJames2000-01 10-14 7-9 GordieJames2001-02 18-8 12-4 GordieJames2002-03 19-7 12-4 GordieJames2003-04 17-8 12-4 GordieJames2004-05 11-14 8-8 GordieJames2005-06 17-8 13-3 GordieJamesTotals 1191-889 592-397 11Coaches (.573) (.599)+InterimHeadCoach

*Wonconferencetitle#Tiedforconferencetitle^NAIADistrict2Champion&NAIADistrict2WesternDiv.Champion%NAIADivisionIINationalChampion@NAIADivisionIIQuarterfinals

The Bearcats by Height6’6”-TainCantrell;6’5”-KylerMcClary,IanMansfield,DanNugent;

6’3”-RobAndrus,NickBabij,CoreyCostantino,SimonCurrie,C.J.Stuvland;6’2”-MichaelSmith,GrantLeslie;6’1”-MikePlank;5’11”-JoshErickson


The NCAA and the Northwest Conference

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Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has over425 members and is the largestNCAA division. The colleges in Division III place a priority on the overall quality of theeducational experience and on successful completion of each student’s academicprograms. They seek an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities with anathletic team are seen as an integral part of his or her educational experience. Members in Division III must sponsor at least fivemen’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 establishan environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, employees care aboutthe well-being of their student-athletes.

NCAA Division III

Northwest Conference The nine prviate collegesand universities in Oregonand Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation for the NWC as one of the top NCAA Division III leaguesin the nation. The NWC isnationally competitive in abroad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 80 yearsold 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 Washingtonare Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound, plusWhitman and Whitworth. The charter members in 1926 includedWillamette, College of Idaho (Albertson College), Linfield, Pacific, and the College of Puget Sound (UPS). Albany College wasadded in 1931 and remained for seven

years, then departed and returned in 1949 as Lewisand Clark College. The next member, Pacific Lutheran,joined in 1965, followedby Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrewin 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984, but returned in1988. 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 formthe Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC membersshifted affiliation from the NAIA to theNCAA. Members knew the move wouldfoster equity, sportsmanship and a genuineconcern for all student-athletes.

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Willamette Statistics 2005-06

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Individual StatisticsName GP GS FG Pct 3FG Pct FT Pct Reb Avg Ast TO BL ST Pts AvgJohnOlinger 25 25 151-282 .535 55-118 .46693-107 .869 96 3.8 84 52 6 52 450 18.0C.J.Stuvland 24 24 127-274 .464 61-153 .399 43-54 .796 73 3.0 50 40 0 24 358 14.9JasonLuchterhand 21 20 92-148 .622 0-3 .000 39-58 .672 132 6.3 42 23 9 10 223 10.6DrewMiller 25 21 80-168 .476 29-61 .475 47-61 .770 68 2.7 40 39 5 9 236 9.4DavidFife 25 4 65-108 .602 11-26 .423 16-23 .696 56 2.2 61 36 18 17 157 6.3IanMansfield 25 20 61-129 .473 11-39 .289 9-21 .429 116 4.6 31 26 22 9 142 5.7JoshErickson 21 3 39-91 .429 10-42 .238 24-35 .686 33 1.6 50 35 0 16 112 5.3BrennanGarrelts 25 4 40-86 .465 2-9 .222 18-27 .667 46 1.8 16 17 5 3 100 4.0RobAndrus 16 0 14-30 .467 4-8 .500 7-12 .583 7 0.4 3 8 0 2 39 2.4JacobBaran 25 5 16-30 .533 2-3 .667 26-36 .722 95 3.8 33 32 4 10 60 2.4MichaelSmith 10 0 6-17 .353 3-11 .273 4-6 .667 7 0.7 1 4 0 1 19 1.9CoreyCostantino 6 0 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 3-5 .600 3 0.5 2 1 0 0 7 1.2KylerMcClary 11 0 4-7 .571 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 11 1.0 3 2 0 0 10 0.9IsaacRobb 6 0 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0.2 2 0 0 0 0 0.0TainCantrell 3 0 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 4 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0

Willamette 25 25 697-1373.508188-473.397331-447.740 839 33.6 419 319 69 1531913 76.5Opponents 25 25 634-1476.430137-436.314327-476.687 831 33.2 268 314 38 1741732 69.3

DeadballRebounds:Willamette45(41-4);Opponents63(57-6)

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Date Opponent Result Overall NWC Att. High Pts. High Rebs.Nov.18 vsColo.College# 82-45 W 1-0 — 134 Stuvland19 Mansfield6Nov.19 atColo.St.-Pueblo# 63-56 L 1-1 — 911 Olinger29 Miller,Stuvland5Nov.25 vsOregonTech 66-65 W 2-1 — 400 Stuvland20 Mansfield12Nov.26 atSouthernOregon 68-59 L 2-2 — 700 Olinger11 Mansfield9Nov.29 atLewis&Clark* 89-64 W 3-2 1-0 452 Stuvland21 Garrelts,Olinger, Luchterhand6Dec. 3 Pacific Lutheran* 82-65 W 4-2 2-0 525 Olinger18 Mansfield11Dec. 10 atNWNazarene 91-84 L 4-3 2-0 689 Miller21 Olinger9Dec. 29 atTheMaster’s 90-86 L(OT) 4-4 2-0 350 Olinger32 Stuvland8Dec. 30 atWhittier 81-61 W 5-4 2-0 240 Olinger33 Baran9Jan. 2 atCaltech 71-33 W 6-4 2-0 98 Olinger14 Olinger,Fife5Jan. 6 atWhitworth* 80-58 L 6-5 2-1 1110 Stuvland17 Garrelts, Luchterhand5Jan. 7 atWhitman* 86-82 W 7-5 3-1 250 Olinger30 Luchterhand7Jan. 13 atPacific* 73-69 W 8-5 4-1 300 Olinger16 Mansfield5Jan. 14 Linfield* 78-62 W 9-5 5-1 1113 Olinger25 Olinger6Jan. 20 Puget Sound* 77-68 W 10-5 6-1 1461 Miller18 Baran9Jan. 21 George Fox* 86-77 W 11-5 7-1 1587 Stuvland24 Baran7Jan. 24 Lewis & Clark* 83-74 W 12-5 8-1 817 Stuvland36 Baran10Jan. 28 atPacificLutheran* 80-65 W 13-5 9-1 700 Olinger20 Fife,Stuvland, Luchterhand5Feb. 3 Whitworth* 76-61 L 13-6 9-2 1348 Olinger17 Luchterhand9Feb. 4 Whitman* 84-78 W 14-6 10-2 1000 Stuvland25 Luchterhand7Feb. 10 Pacific* 91-56 W 15-6 11-2 1649 Olinger24 Luchterhand7Feb. 11 atLinfield* 87-62 L 16-6 12-2 650 Stuvland18 Luchterhand6Feb. 17 atPugetSound* 93-68 L 16-7 12-3 1632 Miller15 Luchterhand10Feb. 18 atGeorgeFox* 79-76 W 17-7 13-3 600 Luchterhand20 Luchterhand6Feb. 23 atWhitworth% 69-66 L 17-8 13-3 1205 Olinger22 Luchterhand8

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Willamette Statistics 2005-06

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CareerScoring1. 2071 ErikClarkson(113games)..........1987-912. 1897 DougHolden(109games)...........1968-723. 1670 MikeWard(122games)...............1989-934. 1641 BobLundahl(100games)............1967-715. 1547 EdGrossenbacher(100games)...1956-60Scoring Average 1. 18.3 ErikClarkson(2071/113games).1987-912. 17.4 DougHolden(1897/109games)..1968-723. 16.4 BobLundahl(1641/100games)...1967-714. 15.5 EdGrossenbacher(1547/100gms.).. 1956-605. 15.0 SpikeMoore(1500/100games)...1963-67Field Goal Percentage (Min. 2 years)1. .615 MikeGilson(262of426)............1979-812. .577 BillDougherty(296of513)........1980-823. .558 QuentinReynolds(246of441)....1982-844. .557 JoeNichols(307of551)..............1980-82 .557 SteveNett(216of388)................1979-81

3-Point Field Goal Pct. (Min. 120 att.)1. .479 PaulScott(175of365)................1988-922. .456 TedHarris(167of366)................1987-903. .454 MikeShepard(114of251)..........1984-884. .433 MikeHayter(172of397)............1993-975. .431 ErikWeiss(75of174).................1989-93Free Throw Percentage (Min. 180 att.)1. .842 JohnOlinger(223of265)............2003-062. .832 ChrisRoche(158of190).............1987-903. .817 MilesSandgathe(245of300)......2000-044. .811 MikeHayter(163of201)............1993-975. .799 RussSovde(218of273)..............1987-90

Rebounds1. 1043 BobLundahl(100games)............1967-712. 1039 ScottBaker(122games)..............1990-943. 888 CraigReingold(107games)........1973-764. 884 BuzWilfert(104games)..............1957-615. 831 LarryLynn(81games).................1956-60Rebounds Per Game (Min. 2 years)1. 10.8 MikeCashman(572/53games)...1973-752. 10.4 BobLundahl(1043/100games)...1967-713. 10.3 LarryLynn(831/81games).........1956-604. 10.2 KenAshley(766/75games).........1959-625. 9.3 RichGrady(494/53games).........1971-73Assists Per Game1. 6.52 RobCantonwine(502/77)............1979-822.*5.86 SandyMarcelino(299/51)...........1965-693. 4.62 BrianMahoney(388/84)..............1990-934. 4.55 RichardAsh(364/80)............ 84-86/87-885. 3.81 RyanHepp(377/99).....................1999-03*AssistsrecordedduringfinaltwoyearsSteals Per Game1. 1.65 RichAsh(132/80)................. 84-86/87-882. 1.64 JohnOlinger(115/70)..................2003-063. 1.63 DaveSnyder(155/95)..................1992-954.*1.54 RobCantonwine(80/52)..............1979-82 1.54 BrianMahoney(129/84)..............1990-93*Stealsrecordedduringfinaltwoyears

Erik Clarkson scored 2,071 points forthe Bearcats from 1987-91 to set theall-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.


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SeasonScoring1. 678 ErikClarkson........... 1990-912. 650 DougHolden............ 1971-723. 645 ErikClarkson........... 1989-904. 605 MikeWard................ 1992-935. 603 DougHolden............ 1970-71

Scoring Average1. 23.4 ErikClarkson........... 1990-912. 22.4 DougHolden............ 1971-723. 20.8 ErikClarkson........... 1989-904. 20.8 DougHolden............ 1970-715. 20.1 NikLubisich............. 2000-01

Field Goal Percentage1. .621 MikeGilson.............. 1980-812. .610 MikeGilson.............. 1979-803. .594 MikeWard................ 1992-934. .586 BillDougherty.......... 1980-815. .584 JoeNichols............... 1981-82

3-Point FG Percentage1. .479 PaulScott................. 1988-922. .456 TedHarris................. 1987-903. .454 MikeShepard........... 1984-884. .433 MikeHayter............. 1993-975. .431 ErikWeiss................ 1989-93

Free Throw Percentage1. .875 MilesSandgathe....... 2002-032. .870 ChrisRoche.............. 1989-903. .869 JohnOlinger............. 2005-064. .862 TedHarris................. 1987-885. .859 MikeHayter............. 1996-97

Rebounds1. 366 KenAshley............... 1961-622. 334 LarryLynn................ 1959-603. 331 BuzWilfert............... 1958-594. 325 BobLundahl............. 1970-715. 324 NeilCausbie............. 1956-57

Rebounds Per Game1. 14.6 KenAshley............... 1961-622. 13.0 NeilCausbie............. 1956-573. 12.9 LarryLynn................ 1959-604. 12.6 KenAshley............... 1960-615. 12.4 BobLundahl............. 1968-69

Assists Per Game1. 7.46 RobCantonwine....... 1980-812. 7.00 SandyMarcelino...... 1967-683. 6.40 RobCantonwine....... 1979-804. 5.79 RichardAsh.............. 1987-885. 5.69 RobCantonwine....... 1981-82

Steals Per Game1. 2.27 JasonThompson....... 1993-942. 2.12 NikLubisich............. 2000-013. 2.08 JohnOlinger............. 2005-064. 2.06 DaveSnyder............. 1994-955. 2.00 CarlosGilyard.......... 1983-84

GameScoring1. 46 ErikClarkson vs.SouthernOregon.. 12/7/912. 41 MikeCashman vs.WarnerPacific.... 11/30/733. 40 DougHolden vs.N/A.......................... 19724. 38 EdGrossenbacher vs.Linfield.................... 1960 38 BobLundahl vs.Lewis&Clark......... 1969

FG Pct. (Min. 10 att.)1.1.000 JohnThompson(10of10) vs.Lewis&Clark..... 1/17/892. .917 TedHarris(11of12) vs.Lewis&Clark..... 1/17/893. .900 Threetimes(9of10) BobWagnevs.W.Pacific.... 12/4/76 SteveNettvs.E.Oregon..... 12/6/80 ScottMarshallvs.WOU...... 1/30/88

3-Point FGs Made1. 9 NikLubisich vs.GeorgeFox.......... 1/16/01 9 NikLubisich vs.PacificLutheran... 2/16/013. 8 Fourtimes MikeShepardvs.Conc....... 12/8/87 ErikWeiss*vs.G.Fox...... 11/20/92 JasonThompsonvs.OIT... 12/30/92 SteveRazevs.Whitman........ 2/6/93*In13minutesofplay

3-Point FG Pct. (Min. 5 att.)1.1.000 Ninetimes (6of6) MikeShepardvs.OIT......... 1/23/88 SteveRazevs.Tabor........... 2/11/94 MikeHaytervs.Whitworth... 1/31/97 (5of5) MikeShepardvs.W.Baptist... 1/8/87 TedHarrisvs.UCSD............. 1/6/90 PaulScottvs.RockyMtn.... 11/23/90 MikeHaytervs.UC-Davis.. 11/23/96 DrewMillervs.G.Fox....... 1/18/05 JohnOlingervs.Pacific....... 2/10/06

FT Pct. (Min. 10 att.)1.1.000 Eighttimes (12of12) RussSovdevs.Pacific......... 1/16/90 (11of11) MikeWardvs.Pacific........ 11/21/92 BrianMahoneyvs.WOU.... 12/11/92 (10of10) RichardAshvs.L&C.......... 1/26/88 BillPhippsvs.W.Baptist.... 12/4/82 DougHoldenvs.Pacific...... 1/22/71 DougHoldenvs.G.Fox...... 12/4/69 JayMoorevs.Pacific........... 2/22/97

Rebounds1. 36 KenAshley vs.N/A.......................... 19622. 25 LarryLynn vs.Pacific.................. 2/28/583. 22 ToddLewis vs.PacificLutheran... 2/22/054. 21 MikeColeman vs.Pacific.................. 12/5/70 21 DaveSteen vs.Pacific.................. 12/5/70

Assists1. 15 SandyMarcelino vs.HSU................... 12/30/672. 13 RobCantonwine vs.GeorgeFox.......... 1/24/81 13 RichardAsh vs.Concordia............ 12/8/874. 12 Threetimes RobCantonwinevs.Pacific... 1/30/81 ScottYatesvs.So.Oregon.... 12/7/90 JasonThompsonvs.NWC... 12/9/94

Steals1. 8 RussSovde vs.PacificLutheran... 1/12/902. 7 KevinVandenBrink vs.PugetSound......... 1/10/98 7 JohnOlinger vs.Whitman................ 2/6/043. 6 Eighttimes SteveNettvs.W.Baptist..... 1/20/81 CarlosGilyardvs.WOU..... 1/17/84 CarlosGilyardvs.L&C........ 2/4/84 ErickSiffertvs.CCC........... 2/10/87 RichardAshvs.Conc........ 12/13/85 ErickSiffertvs.CCC........... 2/10/87 DaveSnydervs.UPS............ 1/2/95 JohnOlingervs.Pacific....... 2/10/06

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Willamette Season Outlook

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After Willamette lost three starters and three key reserves from last season’s squadthat qualified for the Northwest Conference Tournament, the 2006-07 edition of Bearcat Hoop will be counting on new faces to keep up the team’s winning tradition. Head Coach Gordie James will look for returning players to take the lead as he enters his 20th year atWillamette University. The biggest shoes to fill are those of John Olinger, who was commonly referred to as “Johnny O” by teammates and fans. Olinger, who earned First Team All-NWC honors last year after averaging 18.0 points per game, played wing for the Bearcats andwas the heart and soul of last year’s team.

Despite the loss of Olinger, the Bearcats return fellow First Team All-NWC selectionC.J. Stuvland (Sr.) at point guard. Olinger and Stuvland were the first pair of Bearcat teammates to be selected First Team All-NWC during the same season since Ryan Hepp and Marques Johnson were chosen for the First Team in 2002-03. Stuvland, who averaged 14.9 points pergame a year ago, and junior point guard Josh Erickson, will be at the helm of the Bearcats’ motion-oriented offense. Senior wing Rob Andrus also is expected to start or see significant time off the bench as a backcourt player. According to James, Andrus is a player who can step into thegame and score at anytime. Even though Erickson and Stuvland are both listed as point guards, they will be on

the floor at the same time for much of the season. Both can score and run the offense. “Josh is the ultimate floor leader,” Jamessaid. “He has great floor vision and can get the ball to the right guy at the right time.He just has an excellent feel for the game. “C.J. can really push the ball in the open court. He has the ability to knock it downfrom the perimeter and he can score at thehoop,” James noted. Among the key backups at the point guard and wing positions are senior Mike Plank (Pt. Guard/Wing) and junior Michael Smith (Wing). Other WU backcourt playersare sophomores Corey Costantino (Wing), Simon Currie (Wing/Post) and Nick Babij (Wing), along with freshmen Grant Leslie(Pt. Guard) and Dan Nugent (Wing/Post). Plank will be the primary backup at point guard, as he rejoins the team after sitting out last season. Plank’s time withthe team will end at the start of the secondsemester, since he will graduate from WUin December. According to James, Smith is the team’s most improved player on both ends of the floor. With his abilities to knock down the

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Willamette has won 17 or moregames during four of the past fiveseasons. The Bearcats were 17-8in 2005-06.

Kyler McClary (left) and Rob Andrus are twoof the hardest-working players in the NWC.


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3-pointer and defend, Smith will be a majorcontributor this season. Costantino and Currie can expect tosee their minutes increase in their second season with the program. Costantino isa versatile player who can play all three perimeter positions, while Currie is one ofthe team’s top 3-point shooters. Nugent is only newcomer to be addedto the Bearcats’ roster this year. He is a multi-dimensional scorer who has an array of moves to the basket and an excellentability to finish. Junior Ian Mansfield and sophomore Kyler McClary will most likely be WU’sstarters at the post positions. Mansfield started 20 games a year ago and averaged 5.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Healso led the team in blocked shots with 22. “With his strength and explosiveness, heis a premier defensive rebounder,” Jamessaid about Mansfield. “He has worked hardto expand his offensive arsenal.”

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McClary played in just 11 games duringthe 2005-06 season, but has worked hard to earn a starting position. He combines wellwith Mansfield for exceptional post play. “He is an excellent frontline defender who can guard the block as well as stepout and guard the perimeter,” James saidregarding McClary. “Kyler can score in thepaint and has accuracy from 3-point range.” Sophomore Tain Cantrell (Post) will bethe primary backup in the frontcourt. Hislong arms and skillful timing make him anexcellent offensive rebounder as well asa strong defender in the lane. Currie andNugent also may help at post this season. James’ past teams have been known fortheir tough defensive style of play, and hesays this year’s team will need that sameattitude to be successful in the extremelycompetitive Northwest Conference. “We lost key defenders to graduation,”James said. “So this year’s team will needto develop their individual containment skills and combine them with an aggressive help concept in order to control the high-powered offenses of the NWC. “Our players also need to become more persistent and relentless on the defensive boards,” James added. “This year’s players possess excellent floor speed, so their defensive efforts need to create some stops, which will allow us to get into the opencourt game.” Despite the loss of Olinger and other key players, the Bearcats enter the year fullof optimism with the return of Erickson, Stuvland, and Mansfield, plus quality depthat all five positions. In James’ twentieth season at Willamette, the key to another successful year could be how quickly theplayers grow into their new roles.

During 2005-06, C.J. Stuvland averaged 14.9points and was named First Team All-NWC.

Willamette University2006-07 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Date Opponent Location TimeDuaneWolfeGoldenRuleShootoutatAlbertsonCollege

Nov. 17 atAlbertson Caldwell,ID 7:30p.m.Nov. 18 vs.EasternOregon Caldwell,ID 7:30p.m.

DavidWellsClassicatClaremont-Mudd-ScrippsNov. 24 atClaremont-M.S. Claremont,CA 7:30p.m.Nov. 25 atPomona-Pitzer Claremont,CA 7:30p.m.Dec. 1 atPugetSound* Tacoma,WA 8p.m.Dec. 2 atPacificLutheran* Tacoma,WA 8p.m.Dec. 8 Concordia (Ore.) Salem, OR 7:30 p.m.Dec. 9 Southern Oregon Salem, OR 3 p.m.Dec. 19 atWesternOregon Monmouth,OR 7p.m.

ThriventFinancialforLutheransTournamentatCLUDec. 29 atCalLutheran ThousandOaks,CA 8p.m.Dec. 30 Bethany/Milw.Eng. ThousandOaks,CA TBAJan. 5 Pacific* Salem, OR 8 p.m.Jan. 6 Lewis & Clark* Salem, OR 8 p.m.Jan. 12 atGeorgeFox* Newberg,OR 8p.m.Jan. 13 Linfield* Salem, OR 8 p.m.Jan. 19 Whitworth* Salem, OR 8 p.m.Jan. 20 Whitman* Salem, OR 6 p.m.Jan. 26 Puget Sound* Salem, OR 8 p.m.Jan. 27 Pacific Lutheran* Salem, OR 8 p.m.Feb. 2 atPacific* ForestGrove,OR 8p.m.Feb. 3 atLewis&Clark* Portland,OR 8p.m.Feb. 9 George Fox* Salem, OR 8 p.m.Feb. 10 atLinfield* McMinnville,OR 8p.m.Feb. 16 atWhitworth* Spokane,WA 8p.m.Feb. 17 atWhitman* WallaWalla,WA 8p.m.

*NorthwestConferenceNote:TournamentsinitalicsHomegames(Bold Face)playedatConeFieldHouse

Northwest ConferenceChampions

1930-31 1932-33 1936-371937-38* 1938-39 1940-411948-49* 1949-50 1950-51*1951-52 1957-58* 1958-591959-60 1971-72* 1986-87*1987-88 1988-89 1989-90*1992-93 1993-94* 1994-95*

National Champions1992-93 (NAIA)

Note: WillametteisnowamemberofNCAADivisionIII*Co-Champs

IanMansfield

Jr., Post

JoshErickson

Sr., Guard

MichaelSmith

Jr., Wing

IanMansfield

Jr., Post

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