Loras College Men's Basketball 2012-13 Media Guide

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Department of Athletics

2012-2013

Fight SongHail Loras Varsity

Cheer them along the way,

Onward to victory,We will win this game today.

Let’s hear a cheer for the Varsity,

Long may they reign supreme,

Shout till the echoes ring,For the glory of our team!

BE MORE. BE LORAS.

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Men’sBasketball

Dear Duhawk Fans,

Welcome to the Loras College Athletic Department and the Loras College 2012-13 Men’s Basketball Media Guide. The entire Loras community is thrilled that you are experiencing Loras College and “Duhawk Nation.” We hope you are able to visit Dubuque, Iowa, so you can experience our historic, beautiful and state-of-the-art facilities firsthand. Please always know that whether you visit for the first time or are able to see us regularly, you are welcomed by our athletic department, faculty and staff and, most importantly, our student body.

The Loras College Athletic Department is constantly striving to extend the classroom for all of our student-athletes. Teachable moments occur for our coaches and student-athletes literally hundreds of times a day at practice and games. Traits like strength of character, sportsmanship, a solid work ethic and teamwork are taught and reinforced to produce Loras College alumni who will serve the world with integrity!

As members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, another department goal is to compete at the highest level in all athletic venues. Our coaches are recruiting not only young men and women of character, but also athletically gifted and talented young people. It is my belief that you will see well-rounded student-athletes who demonstrate both integrity and athletic prowess as Duhawks.

In the end, we hope you, like thousands before you, enjoy and experience the tradition and engaging personalities that make us all Duhawks.

Thanks for your time and as always…Go Duhawks!

Bob Quinn (’86)Director of Athletics

Athletic and Wellness Center

The construction of the 74,189 square-foot athletic and wellness facility began in June 2006 and opened in November 2007. This newest structural addition to our campus includes:— A basketball/volleyball arena with maximum traditional seating for 1,732 spectators. The same

venue for concerts/speakers provides seating capacity between 2,289 and 2,913.— A two-level fitness center overlooking lower campus provides 9,500 square-feet of strength and

conditioning and cardiovascular space.— The locker room facilities support

Loras students, visitors and comprehensive student-athlete needs. In addition, there are coaches’ offices, a concessions/retail area, hospitality area, an athletic training room and storage.

Welcome to Loras College!

Loras College | 1450 Alta Vista Street | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 800-245-6727 | LORAS.EDU

Loras College Men’s Basketball - 1 - 2012-2013 Media Guide

Table of ContentsThis is Loras College ........................................ 2Loras College Campus ..................................... 4Campus Map .................................................... 5Team Duhawk ................................................... 6Athletic Support Staff ........................................ 7IIAC Conference ............................................... 8Men’s Basketball Philosophy ............................ 9Head Coach .................................................... 10Coaching Staff ................................................ 11Varsity Roster ................................................. 12Junior Varsity Roster ...................................... 14Season Photos ............................................... 16Varsity and JV Schedules ............................... 17Season Preview .............................................. 18Service Work .................................................. 19Season Records ............................................. 20Career Records .............................................. 241,000 Point Club ............................................. 26Season Photos ............................................... 27All-Time Coaching Records ............................ 28

Loras Quick FactsLocation .................... Dubuque, IA (pop. 60,000)Enrollment ................................................. 1,537Nickname ..............................................DuhawksColors ....................................... Purple and GoldAffiliation ........NCAA III, Iowa Conference (IIAC)Arena .................... Athletic and Wellness CenterPresident ..................................James E. CollinsAthletics Director ...............................Bob QuinnAssociate Athletics Director ..... Denise UdelhofenAthletics Phone ........................... (563) 588-7112Athletics Fax ...............................(563) 557-4087Head Coach .................................... Greg GortonCoach’s Phone ...........................(563) 588-7738SID ..................................................Jon DenhamSID Phone ..................................(563) 588-7407SID E-mail ..................... [email protected] Fax .......................................(563) 588-7983Web Site .........................................LORAS.EDUHead Athletic Trainer ...................... Chris KammHead Strength & Conditioning ..... Joshua EdwardsEquipment Manager .........................Jeff Kilburg

This book was written and designed by the Loras College Office of Sports Information, Jon Denham, director; and Helen Kennedy, Loras College Marketing Department. Cover designed by Mary Kay Mueller, Loras College Marketing Department. Photos courtesy of A2Z Sports Photography and the Loras College Sports Information Office.

Loras College Men’s Basketball


Loras has a long-standing history of athletic success—athletes and fans are proud to be Duhawks!

Loras offers 22 varsity sports – 11 for men and 11 for women. As an NCAA Division III school, Loras participates in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Student-athletes are widely successful: hundreds have been All-Conference, All-American, All-Academic, Conference and National champion athletes. At Loras student-athletes are students first. Coaches go the extra mile to make sure students are academically and athletically successful. Basketball has been an important part of these athletes’ lives. Their academic and athletic experiences at Loras will help them be winners for a lifetime.

Our MissionLoras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious roles.

Loras College Highlights• At Loras, students choose from more than 40 majors and 13 pre-professional areas of study. As a

liberal arts college, regardless of major, students are exposed to a variety of subjects providing a well-rounded education.

• Loras is ranked 14th among Midwest baccalaureate colleges and universities in the 2012 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report.

• Over 90% of our students studied abroad, participated in service trips or service learning, and worked internships in the 2010-2011 academic year.

• In 2011, The Corporation for National and Community Service again honored Loras College with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities. Approximately 1,200 Loras students engaged in 40,000 hours of community service, earning the College its fourth straight year of recognition; the second consecutive year Loras was honored with Distinction.

• Loras College has a more than 95% graduate placement rate. Within six months of graduation students are employed or enrolled in graduate school.

Established in 1839, Loras College is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and the liberal arts tradition. Nestled high atop the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College overlooks the states of Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Roughly a three-hour drive from the larger cities of Chicago, Des Moines and Milwaukee, opportunities for social, athletic and cultural events abound on campus, in Dubuque and beyond.

This is Loras College

Loras is within reasonable driving distance from nearly every Midwest

metropolitan area.

Contact the Admission Office at 563.588.7236, 800.245.6727

or loras.edu/admission.

South Dakota

Minnesota

Nebraska

Kansas

Iowa

Missouri

Illinois

Wisconsin

Kansas CitySt. Louis

Peoria

Gary

Quad Cities

Chicago

Rockford

Madison

LaCrosse

MinneapolisSt.Paul

Sioux City

Omaha

Cedar Falls

Cedar Rapids

Milwaukee

Des Moines

DUBUQUE

Indiana

Indianapolis


PROFILEEnrollment (Under Graduate and Graduate)1,537 Students 51.3% Male1,466 Full-time 48.7% Female

Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 to 1

Average Class Size16 Students

Student Profile39.4% Iowa Students44.2% Illinois Students 7.2% Wisconsin Students 3.2% International & Multicultural Students

Faculty115 Full-time Faculty78% Hold highest degree in their field 33 Part-time Faculty

Academic CalendarFall and Spring SemestersJanuary-Term and Summer Sessions

This is Loras College

ACADEMIC MAJORS, MINORS AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING AREASUNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Criminal JusticeEconomicsElementary Education K-6EngineeringEnglish Literature Creative WritingFinanceHistoryInternational StudiesManagementMarketingMathematics

Media Studies (TV/Radio)MusicNeurosciencePhilosophyPhysical EducationPoliticsPsychologyPublic RelationsReligious StudiesSecondary Education Licensure: Biology Chemistry

English History Mathematics Music K-12 Physical Education K-12 Physics Social Sciences SpanishSocial WorkSociologySpanishSport ManagementSport Science

MINORS [distinct from above categories]Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Interpretation Applied PhysicsArt

Catholic StudiesGender Studies Greek and Roman Studies

Iowa CoachingIrish StudiesJournalism

Liturgical MusicPublishingTheatre

PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING AREASChiropracticDentistryLawMedicine

Mortuary ScienceNursingOccupational Therapy

OptometryPharmacyPhysical Therapy

Physician’s AssistantPodiatryVeterinary Medicine

AccountingArt & Digital DesignAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyBiological ResearchBusinessChemistryChemistry/ACSComputing & Informa-

tion Technology Management Science


Loras College Campus


Campus Map


Hello from TEAM DUHAWK!

The Department of Athletics is now in the third year with Team Duhawk, and after two years, we continue to be blessed with the support of so many passionate fans and families. In 2012-13 we are excited to continue this tradition.

Team Duhawk is the “team behind the teams.” Team Duhawk supports the mission of the Loras College Department of Athletics and provides our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. With the rising costs of travel and need to remain competitive in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the NCAA Division III, your support is needed. Your gift will provide opportunities for all student-athletes to train and compete at the highest levels, while also growing intellectually, spiritually, and personally.

The first $25 of your gift will benefit the Team Duhawk General Athletic Fund, which supports all 22 varsity sports, the athletic training department, the spirit squad, and our athletic facilities. Any additional amount may be designated to an area of your choice.

Thank you for your past support and for considering joining today!

Sincerely,


P.S. You can follow the Duhawks, sign up for text message updates, and hear live broadcasts at www.duhawks.com. The Duhawks can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

“Support, Serve, Socialize”

Team Duhawk


Jon DenhamDirector of

Sports Information

Chris KammHead Athletic Trainer

Jeff KilburgEquipment Manager

Joshua EdwardsHead Coach

Strength & Conditioning

Bob QuinnDirector

of Athletics

Denise UdelhofenAssociate Director

of Athletics

Athletic Support Staff


IIAC Conference

Chuck YrigoyenIIAC Commissioner

222 Third Street SE, Suite 423Cedar Rapids, IA 52401Phone: (319) 366-4845

Fax: (319) 366-4911www.iowaconference.com

Founded in 1923 and recognized as one of the top NCAA III leagues in the nation, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference consists of nine private, liberal arts institutions.

The IIAC sponsors 15 intercollegiate championships in men’s and women’s sports. The IIAC has proven to be one of the nation’s most dominant conferences, annually having many of its teams finish highly at the NCAA III national level.

IIAC MISSION STATEMENTThe Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) consists of independent, regionally accredited, residential four-year, liberal arts colleges that share common academic philosophies and goals and that place primary emphasis on the academic progress of students. To that end the athletic programs of IIAC member institutions facilitate the intellectual, spiritual and physical development of all students, whether as participants or spectators.

Members of the IIAC place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience of our student-athletes and their successful completion of it. Therefore, the member colleges seek to provide an environment in which athletic activities are conducted as an integral part of our student-athletes’ educational experience. In that vein, intercollegiate competition is provided by the IIAC to develop participants’ skills in self-discipline, teamwork, fair play, sportsmanship and ethical conduct; it is not provided primarily to serve the entertainment needs of spectators nor the talent needs of professional sports teams.

Student-athletes in the IIAC should experience growth of physical and mental skills as well as an appreciation for the rewards of adequate preparation and superior performance. They also should learn to work and play with others who are unlike themselves but who are talented and productive persons. They also should experience the pride of representing an organization, not just themselves, and the responsibility of proper conduct that comes with it. But primarily, they should have the opportunity to excel in their academic work as well as in their athletic endeavors; competitive events and practice sessions will be scheduled to minimize the potential conflict between academic and athletic excellence. In sum, athletic competition in the IIAC serves to encourage our students to participate in activities beyond the classroom, to enhance skills helpful to career success, and to assist them in their general development as human beings.


Men’s Basketball PhilosophyWhy would someone want to be part of the Men’s Basketball team at Loras College?

• Balance – We believe in life balance. For a student-athlete who dreams of achieving great things, Loras is a school that will cater to your ability to balance many different activities well. We have been recognized as a college of distinction from US News and World Report and are ranked in the top 20 out of 100 Midwest colleges for academic excellence. Nothing is more important to us than your success in the classroom.

• Relationship to Coaches – We consider this our ultimate strength. The only way we affect your future is by getting to know you so well that we understand how to motivate you personally. We want you to feel comfortable coming to speak to us about anything. We are uniquely willing to show you how important that is to us by giving you the mobile numbers of all our current players. I want you to ask them how much we care about each of them personally. It is very important to us that we influence you personally to set a great purpose and to achieve more than you thought possible.

• Undecided Direction – Many students who enroll in college are undecided on a major. Loras thrives in the area of helping a young person determine which direction he or she wants to go academically and completing it in four years. We, as coaches, find true meaning in helping you find something that drives you as passionately as basketball.

• State of the Art Arena – Just over two years ago, through privately raised money, Loras constructed the Athletic and Wellness Center. This arena serves as a symbol of both the importance of athletics at Loras College and the value of the education you receive as a member of our basketball program. There are no boundaries to your development as an athlete with state of the art facilities at Loras College. This attitude permeates throughout our campus and is a great example of the balance we hope to achieve with every participant.

• Serving the Community – Our team takes very seriously the importance of giving our time and resources to building a better community. Loras College was again admitted to the 2011 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction in 2012 for its strong institutional commitment to service and compelling campus-community partnerships that produce measurable results for the community. Our basketball program continues to be a leader on campus in this area.

• Team Building Experiences – Building a family atmosphere around our team is an important factor in our success. From playing paint-ball to bowling to service projects, we are committed to the emotional connectedness our team feels. We, as a basketball staff, believe chemistry wins games. Our team communicates well and trusts each other which is the byproduct of team building.

• Championship Level Success – We have a history of championship level success in our program. We have an environment where National Championships are realistic goals. If your goal as a player is to compete against the best Division III competition in the country, then Loras College is the place to be.

• Affordability – In addition, our 2.8% student loan Cohort Default Rate is well below the national average of 9.1%. Julie Dunn, director of financial aid, sums it up best, “It is a great achievement for Loras students to have such low debt after receiving a four year degree from a private institution.”

• Retention – Loras College carries a 79% student retention rate.

http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/higher_ed_honorroll.asp


Head CoachGreg Gorton

Head Men’s Basketballl CoachGreg Gorton is beginning his tenth year at Loras College; sixth season as head coach. The team’s success includes the Iowa Conference Championship in 2006-07 and the IIAC Tournament Championship in the 2007-08 season. The team has represented the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division III Championships two of the past six seasons.

Over the past five seasons the Duhawks have had 18 Academic All-Conference selections which positions the Duhawks second in the Iowa Conference. Over that same period the team has a Conference record of 64-36. In his nine seasons at Loras the team’s overall record is 143-95 with a Conference record of 91-53. The 22-win season, his first as a head coach, was the highest win total in the previous 25-year period at Loras College. Coach Gorton’s record as a head coach is 71-61.

The team also spent its third season in the brand new Athletic and Wellness Center - which is considered one of the top basketball arenas and weight training facilities in the Midwest. In addition to his basketball duties, Greg was the Athletic Department’s academic liason, serving over 550 campus student-athletes.

Coach Gorton adds, “As a student-athlete, if you are interested in competing on a national scale in basketball, utilizing the best facilities, and can balance that with a desire to achieve great things in the classroom...there is not a better school like ours in the country.”

Gorton came to Loras College from the University of St. Thomas (Minn.), where he played for and coached with Steve Fritz. The Tommies are a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference power and, during Gorton’s eight years as a member of the coaching staff, St. Thomas posted a 155-58 overall record and a 121-39 league mark, with four MIAC titles.

The Staples, Minn., native graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 1991 with a degree in mathematics. Greg and his wife, Kris, have three daughters, Kate (12), Isabelle (9) and Emily (5).

The Outcomes • Men’s Basketball 100% graduation rate over the last nine years • 18 Academic All-Conference players since 2005. Second most in the Conference. • 15 All-Conference players since 2006. • 2 All-American players since 2006. Leads the Conference. • Iowa Conference Tournament Champions 2007-2008. • Iowa Conference Champions 2006-2007. • 64-36 record in the Iowa Conference since 2006.


Coaching StaffBuddy Sodemann

Assistant Men’s Basketball CoachBuddy Sodemann is in his first season with the Duhawks and comes to Loras College as the top men’s assistant basketball coach for 2012-13.

Sodemann graduated from Westminster College with a degree in physical education. While with the Blue Jays he earned four letters, made the Dean’s

List, was Academic All-Conference and a captain of the team his senior season. He has also recently completed a master’s degree from Illinois State University in sports management.

Sodemann comes to the Duhawks’ sidelines after coaching stops at regionally and nationally recognized Division III programs Washington University in St. Louis and Illinois Wesleyan University over the past three seasons. Both teams have made deep runs in the NCAA Division III Championship recently, including the Final Four. Buddy and his wife Meaghan reside in Dubuque.

Michael ChodiniTeam Manager

Peter LongTeam Manager

Zack Peterson is a former member of the men’s varsity basketball program. Peterson is a native of Algonquin, Ill., and entered Loras as a sophomore with interest in teaching.

He originally attended Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, Iowa. Peterson played three seasons with the Duhawks and finished his career last year. Majoring in elementary education and an endorsement in special education, Peterson plans to teach in the Midwest and continue a career in coaching.

Zack PetersonAssistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Patrick Marino is a senior from Chicago, Ill. He is a former Duhawk basketball player and athletic training major. He also works as an athletic training student for the Loras College football team’s medical staff. He is currently pursuing careers in physical therapy, athletic training and coaching. This is his first year on the Duhawk men’s basketball coaching staff.

Patrick MarinoAssistant Men’s Basketball Coach


Varsity Roster

Michael Rovansek JR G 6’0” 175 Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard South HS

12Connor Mooney SR G 5’10” 180 Lake Zurich, Ill. Lake Zurich HS

10

Jake May FR G 6’2” 190 Dubuque, Iowa Wahlert Catholic HS

23Blake Olberding JR G 6’4” 185 Dyersville, Iowa Beckman Catholic HS

22

Alex Cline JR F 6’6” 195 East Peoria, Ill. East Peoria HS

30

Bobby Harmening SO G 6’2” 175 Evergreen Park, Ill. Brother Rice HS

20

Nathaniel Smith SO G 6’4” 195 Lincoln, Ill Lincoln HS

31Regan Takes SO G 6’3” 180 Cascade, Iowa Cascade HS

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15 Luke Barry SO G 6’2” 165 Oak Lawn, Ill. St. Rita HS


Varsity Roster

Mirko Grcic FR G 6’6” 205 Lake Zurich, Ill. Lake Zurich HS

34Aaron Schueller SO G 5’11” 180 Dubuque, Iowa Wahlert Catholic HS

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Ryan Coon JR C 6’7” 215 Clive, Iowa Dowling Catholic HS

50Jon Geske FR F 6’7” 215 Wadsworth, Ill. Warren Township HS

42

Justin Schneider FR C 6’9” 265 Lindenhurst, Ill. Lakes Community HS

54

Josh Bruns JR F 6’8” 190 Lake Bluff, Ill. Lake Forest HS

41

Jake Rutan SO C 6’8” 220 Chillicothe, Ill. Valley Central HS

52

40 Kevin Walsh SR F 6’6” 200 St. Louis, Mo. Christian Brothers HS


Junior Varsity Roster

Dylan Humpal FR G 6’0” 180 Ridgeway, Iowa South Winneshiek HS

2Bryce Kirk FR G 5’8” 150 Naperville, Ill. Naperville Central HS

1

Jake Lembezeder SO G 6’3” 175 Peosta, Iowa Western Dubuque HS

11Dan Hosch SO G 5’11” 190 Hopkinton, Iowa Monticello HS

5

3 Gus Cochran FR G 6’2” 170 De Pere, Wis. Winona Cotte HS

Patrick Schmelzle FR G 5’8” 150Freeport, Ill. Aquin HS

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Junior Varsity Roster

Drake Graetinger FR G 6’3” 200 Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine HS

35Jake Brock FR G6’2” 170Algonquin, ILHuntley HS

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Parish Mason FR F 6’4” 180 Peoria, Ill. Richwoods HS

55Jason Painter SO C 6’6” 225 Roscoe, Ill. Boylan Catholic HS

4544 Jesse Hendrickson FR F 6’5” 200 Waverly, Iowa Waverly-Shell Rock HS

Sean Bourke FR F 6’4” 210 Elk Grove, Ill. Conant HS

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Season Photos


Varsity and JV SchedulesVarsity Schedule

Month Date Opponent Location TimeNovember 16 vs Millikin University (at Ill. Wesleyan U.) 6:00 p.m. 17 at Illinois Wesleyan 4:00 p.m. 20 at Wheaton College 7:30 p.m. 24 vs Concordia Illinois AWC 4:00 p.m. 26 vs Wisconsin-Eau Claire AWC 7:00 p.m.December 1 vs Clarke University AWC 4:00 p.m. 15 vs Principia College AWC 3:00 p.m. 16 vs Rockford College AWC 4:00 p.m. 20 at Augustana College 7:30 p.m. 29 at Wisconsin-Stout (at Wisconsin Dells) 5:30 p.m. 30 at Wisconsin-Oshkosh (at Wisconsin Dells) 5:30 p.m.January 5 at Luther College* 4:00 p.m. 9 at Buena Vista University* 8:00 p.m. 12 vs Coe College* AWC 4:00 p.m. 16 at Simpson College* 8:00 p.m. 19 vs Central College* AWC 4:00 p.m. 21 vs Wartburg College* AWC 8:00 p.m. 23 vs University of Dubuque* AWC 8:00 p.m. 26 at Wartburg College* 4:00 p.m. 30 vs Luther College* AWC 8:00 p.m.February 2 vs Buena Vista University* AWC 4:00 p.m. 6 at Coe College* 8:00 p.m. 9 vs Simpson College* - Senior Day AWC 4:00 p.m. 13 at Central College* 8:00 p.m. 16 at University of Dubuque* 4:00 p.m.

JV ScheduleMonth Date Opponent Location TimeNovember 19 vs Edgewood College FH 7:00 p.m.December 1 vs Rockford College FH 12:00 noon 5 at Cornell College 7:00 p.m. 6 vs Luther College FH 7:00 p.m.January 8 at Luther College 6:30 p.m. 10 at UW-Platteville 7:00 p.m. 12 vs Coe College FH 1:00 p.m. 14 at University of Dubuque 6:00 p.m. 21 vs Wartburg College FH 4:00 p.m. 22 at Edgewood College 6:30 p.m. 26 at Wartburg College 11:30 a.m. 28 at Rockford College 6:00 p.m.February 4 vs Cornell College FH 7:00 p.m. 6 at Coe College 3:30 p.m. 7 vs UW-Platteville FH 7:30 p.m. 11 vs University of Dubuque FH 6:00 p.m.

*=Conference. Locations: Varsity - Athletic and Wellness Center (AWC); JV - AWC and Fieldhouse (FH)


Season PreviewDuhawks plan to “put pressure on the other team with tempo” in 2012-13

The 2012-2013 Duhawk men’s basketball team is excited to get the season started. After narrowly missing the conference tournament the past two years, the Duhawks are focused and determined to compete at the highest level possible every day.

Head Coach Greg Gorton expects them to use their depth and their up-tempo style of play to try and wear down their opponents.

“We’re going to always play ten (players) early, and try to do the best we can to put pressure on the other team with tempo,” Gorton declared.

After losing five key seniors last year, the Duhawks will rely heavily on their returners to lead the team, especially co-captains, Connor Mooney and Nathaniel Smith.

Connor Mooney will be looked at to re-take the reins at the point guard spot, after suffering a season-ending knee injury last season.

“He is such a great leader, and one of our co-captains, and a guy that we can rely on, and really leads us verbally and through his actions, and so I’m really excited to get him back on the floor,” is what Gorton said about getting back his senior point guard.

A very good crop of recruits coming in will complement the returners very well.

Along with the new recruits, there is also a new face on the sidelines next to Gorton. Twenty-six year old Buddy Sodemann joined the Duhawks staff this summer after the departure of Ryan Kane.

“Certainly he has worked with a lot of great coaches and brings in a tremendous amount of skill…He’s added so much value already to us it’s hard to even quantify. Our players really have a lot of respect for him,” Gorton stated.

Closer Look:

2012-2012 Preseason Coaches’ Poll: 5th

Starters Lost: Brian Gaughan, Danny Pawelski, Tim Kelly, Jordan Harrelson

Key Returners: Connor Mooney, Aaron Schueller, Ryan Coon, Nathaniel Smith, Josh Bruns, Alex Cline, Jake Rutan, Bobby Harmening, Kevin Walsh

Also Keep An Eye On: Luke Berry, Mirko Grcic


This fall the Loras College men’s basketball team volunteered their time one evening in September to lend a hand helping prepare and serve meals at St. Patrick Church’s soup kitchen in Dubuque, Iowa. Center Ryan Coon, also had the opportunity to lead the dining hall in prayer.

Head Coach Greg Gorton had this say about his team taking time to volunteer, “It is important to me that the coaches on this team help build balanced and well-rounded people who are prepared for the real world.”

Every year Gorton’s men take part in a service project within the community. This was the first time the Duhawks volunteered at St. Patrick Church, after previously spending time helping out at Camp Albrecht Acres last basketball season.

“One of the greatest things about volunteering and serving others is the profound effect the service has on you,” Gorton added.

Service Work


Season RecordsSEASON POINTS # Player Season Points 1 Chris Jans 1990-91 707 2 Jim McCabe 1950-51 688 3 Jim McCabe 1949-50 677 4 Mike Lambe 1994-95 642 5 Jeff Howard 1977-78 634 6 Jim Kelly 1973-74 590 7 Greg Gibney 1974-75 582 8 Kurt Denner 1980-81 577 9 Mickey Marty 1947-48 575 10 Jason Driscoll 1997-98 571 SEASON SCORING AVERAGE # Player Season Average Total Points1 Chris Jans 1990-91 28.3 707 2 Mike Lambe 1994-95 25.7 642 3 Jim Kelly 1973-74 24.6 590 4 Jim McCabe 1950-51 22.9 688 5 Jason Driscoll 1997-98 22.8 571 6 Chuck Von Feldt 1967-68 22.6 565 7 Jim McCabe 1949-50 21.8 677 8 Jack Frasco 1958-59 21.5 472 9 Jason Driscoll 1996-97 21.4 514 10 Greg Gibney 1974-75 21.2 572 SEASON REBOUNDS # Player Season Rebounds 1 Tommy Jackson 1968-69 376 2 Jeff Carter 1978-79 299 3 Tommy Jackson 1967-68 296 4 Laddie Sula 1966-67 292 5 Jeff Carter 1979-80 288 6 Kurt Denner 1979-80 272 7 Tom Kettmann 1996-97 225 8 Kyle White 2007-08 221 9 Kurt Denner 1978-79 220 Jeff Hermsen 1982-83 220


Season RecordsSEASON REBOUNDING AVERAGE # Player Season AVG 1 Tommy Jackson 1968-69 13.9 2 Tommy Jackson 1967-68 11.8 3 Laddie Sula 1966-67 10.4 4 Tom Kettmann 1996-97 9.4 5 Bob Wagner 1973-74 9 6 Mike Weeber 1972-73 8.6 Mike Lambe 1994-95 8.6 8 Mike Lambe 1993-94 8.5 9 Jeff Carter 1979-80 8.4 10 Bob Wagner 1974-75 8.3 SEASON BLOCKED SHOTS # Player Season Blocks 1 Joel Cornilsen 2001-02 51 2 Joel Cornilsen 2002-03 47 3 Mark Maxson 1997-98 36 4 Jordan Harrelson 2011-12 31 5 Kevin Heilers 1987-88 31 6 Dwayne Penn 2003-04 27 7 Lon Heinkel 1999-00 26 Kevin Heilers 1986-87 26 9 Matt Murray 2004-05 23 10 John Gilbert 2001-02 21 Dwayne Penn 2002-03 21 SEASON 3 POINT FIELD GOALS MADE # Player Season 3FG 1 Chris Jans 1990-91 133 2 Jason Driscoll 1997-98 97 3 Jason Randl 1995-95 72 4 Jason Driscoll 1996-97 69 5 Mike Gleason 2009-10 65 6 Chris Payne 1992-93 64 7 Mike Collins 1991-92 57 Jeff Ludovissy 2004-05 57 9 K. Schermerhorn 1991-92 55 Matt Uthoff 2001-02 55 Matt Uthoff 2002-03 55


Season RecordsSEASON ASSISTS# Player Season AST 1 Mike Meyer 1976-77* 289 2 Mike Meyer 1975-76* 239 3 Troy Cicero 1982-83* 198 4 Mike Collins 1991-92 143 Mike Collins 1990-91 143 6 Troy Cicero 1983-84 141 7 Dick Breitbach 1984-85 138 8 Connor Mooney 2009-10 109 9 Willie Brown 1986-87 105 10 K. Schermerhorn 1994-95 103 SEASON STEALS# Player Season STL 1 Dick Breitbach 1984-84 66 2 Dick Breitbach 1985-86 59 3 Troy Cicero 1983-84 54 K. Schermerhorn 1991-92 54 5 Greg Rovansek 1984-85 53 6 Keith Snelson 1991-92 52 Mike Collins 1991-92 52 K. Schermerhorn 1994-95 52 9 Gary Heilers 1990-91 50 10 Anthony Bea 1995-96 45 SEASON FREE THROW AVERAGE# Player Season AVG 1 Roger Teeling 1993-94 90.2 2 Luke Slater 2006-07 87.2 3 J.R. Redovan 2004-05 86.2 4 Tim Kelly 2010-11 85.7 5 Keith Sindberg 1984-85 85.6 Scott Eisenbarth 1985-86 85.6 7 Rick Creger 1989-90 85.1 Rob Rudakas 1984-85 85.1 9 J.R. Redovan 2003-04 85 10 Brian Centella 2007-08 84.5


Season RecordsSEASON FREE THROWS MADE# Player Season FT 1 Jim McCabe 1950-51 168 2 Jeff Valentine 1982-83 163 3 Jeff Howard 1977-78 152 4 Ed Lang 1954-55 141 5 Fred May 1955-56 138 Jim McCabe 1949-50 138 7 Dick Wright 1956-57 135 8 Mike Lambe 1993-94 130 9 Chuck Von Feldt 1967-68 129 10 Les Teeling 1952-53 126 Chris Jans 1990-91 126


Career RecordsCAREER REBOUNDS # Player Years Games Rebounds Average1 Tommy Jackson 1966-70 95 1,103 11.62 Bob Wagner 1972-75 99 745 7.53 Kyle White 2004-08 104 685 6.64 Chuck Von Feldt 1965-68 88 683 7.75 Jeff Carter 1977-80 85 651 7.66 Thomas Kettmann 1993-97 98 616 6.37 Pat Lillis 1967-71 94 576 6.18 Mike Weeber 1971-75 78 567 7.29 Jake Oeth 2006-09 108 565 5.210 Keith Snelson 1989-93 98 545 5.611 Kurt Denner 1977-81 119 529 4.4 Mike Lambe 1990-95 86 529 6.113 Randy Skemp 1974-78 111 527 4.714 Rob Rudakas 1965-67 91 526 5.815 Laddie Sula 1965-67 102 515 516 Joe Carter 1990-94 96 509 5.317 Luke Slater 2004-08 103 501 4.918 Rick Creger 1986-90 94 487 5.219 Gerry Eggers 1974-78 106 463 4.520 Danny Pawelski 2008-12 99 453 4.6

CAREER ASSISTS # Player Years Assists 1 Mike Meyer 1974-77+ 739 2 Troy Cicero 1980-84+* 339 3 Dick Breitbach 1983-86 323 4 Bobby Stinman 2001-06 312 5 Kevin Schermerhorn 1990-95 308 6 Mike Collins 1989-92 293 7 Willie Brown 1986-89 286 8 Connor Mooney 2009-present 229 9 Dan Allen 1986-90 226 10 Chris Jans 1987-91 221


Career RecordsCAREER STEALS # Player Years Steals 1 Greg Rovansek 1983-87 185 2 Kevin Schermerhorn 1990-95 170 3 Keith Snelson 1989-93 160 4 Dick Breitbach 1983-86 152 5 Joe Carter 1990-94 108 6 Mike Wilson 1997-00 106 7 Bobby Stineman 2001-06 103 8 Jeff Ludovissy 2001-05 97 9 David Daniel 1986-89 96 10 Mike Collins 1989-92 93

CAREER BLOCKED SHOTS # Player Years Blocks 1 Joel Cornilsen 2001-03 98 2 Jordan Harrelson 2008-12 76 3 Kevin Heilers 1984-88 64 4 Luke Slater 2004-08 63 5 Dwayne Penn 2002-04 48 6 Lon Heinkel 1997-2001 46 Mark Maxson 1995-98 46 8 Joe Carter 1990-94 42 9 Kyle White 2004-08 40 10 Matt Murray 2003-05 39

CAREER 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE # Player Years 3FG1 Jason Driscoll 1995-98 214 Chris Jans 1987-91 214 3 Jeff Ludovissy 2001-05 180 4 Kevin Schermerhorn 1990-95 131 5 Scottie Braden 2003-07 127 6 Bobby Stineman 2001-06 113 7 Matt Uthoff 2001-03 110 8 Jason Randl 1992-96 108 Mike Gleason 2007-11 108 10 Greg King 2002-06 106


1,000 Point Club# Player Years Games Points Avg1 Jack Frasco 1955-60 95 1,798 18.92 Jim McCabe 1947-51 114 1,772 15.53 Jim Kelly 1970-74 98 1,717 17.54 Greg Gibney 1972-76 96 1,710 17.85 Kurt Denner 1977-80 122 1,709 146 Tom Jackson 1966-70 95 1,619 177 Jason Driscoll 1995-98 74 1,533 20.78 John Curtis 1978-82 124 1,456 11.79 Kyle White 2004-08 104 1,419 13.610 Mickey Marty 1940-41, 45-48* 81 1,411 17.411 Bob Wagner 1972-76 99 1,396 14.112 Mike Lambe 1990-95 86 1,322 15.413 Pat Lillis 1967-71 94 1,291 13.714 Jeff Ludovissy 2001-05 101 1,289 12.715 Keith Snelson 1989-93 98 1,287 13.116 Brain Centella 2006-09 106 1,210 11.417 Chris Jans 1987-91 81 1,206 14.818 Chuck Von Feldt 1964-68 88 1,184 13.519 Laddie Sula 1963-67 102 1,175 11.520 Jeff Hermsen 1980-84 122 1,165 9.521 Jeff Valentine 1982-85 76 1,134 1422 Randy Skemp 1974-78 111 1,128 10.223 Dan Breitbach 1974-78 111 1,116 12.124 Ricky Kolze 2006-09 86 1,110 12.925 Steve Slattery 1945-49 105 1,107 10.526 Dick Wright 1953-57 94 1,098 11.727 Greg Rovansek 1983-87 109 1,094 1028 Rick Creger 1986-90 94 1,092 11.629 Les Teeling 1950-54 72 1,079 1530 David Daniel 1985-89 71 1,076 15.231 Luke Slater 2004-08 103 1,070 10.4 Joe Hajec 1964-67 63 1,070 1733 Curtis Evans 1977-81 86 1,063 12.434 Troy Cicero 1980-84 119 1,034 8.735 Dennis Haerle 1961-65 91 1,030 11.336 Jeff Howard 1976-78 55 1,029 18.837 Joe Carter 1990-94 96 1,028 10.738 Edward Lang 1952-55 67 1,027 15.3


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IIACYear Coach Seasons Won Lost W/L% Won Lost1909-14 Coach Rath 5 19 11 0.633 1914-18 Gus Dorias 4 29 17 0.63 1918-23 John Cretzmeyer 5 30 24 0.556 1923-25 Eddie Anderson 2 14 19 0.424 1925-27 Elmer Layden 2 15 12 0.5565 1927-32 John Armstrong 5 31 33 0.484 1932-33 Joseph Jones 1 1 8 0.111 1933-39 Father Dan Coyne 6 66 42 0.6115 1939-41 Dick Winter 2 24 16 0.6 1941-59 Vince Dowd 18 278 166 0.626 1959-62 Jim Smarjesse 3 12 52 0.187 1962-65 Bob Zahren 3 29 42 0.408 1965-69 Gerry Potts 4 50 56 0.471 1969-73 Jim Berry 4 58 42 0.581973-74 Tom Reardon 1 14 10 0.583 1974-82 Bob Mullen 7.5 123 100 0.552 1982-84 Doug Smith 2.5 59 26 0.694 1984-88 Mike Jaskulski 4 62 47 0.569 1988-93 Brad Soderberg 5 79 45 0.637 1993-00 John Lembezeder 7 87 86 0.503 2000-07 Chad Walthall 7 116 69 0.627 77 392007-Present Greg Gorton 5 71 61 0.538 45 35

All-Time Coaching Records(as of 4/18/11)

Dear Duhawk Fans,

Welcome to the Loras College Athletic Department and the Loras College 2012-13 Men’s Basketball Media Guide. The entire Loras community is thrilled that you are experiencing Loras College and “Duhawk Nation.” We hope you are able to visit Dubuque, Iowa, so you can experience our historic, beautiful and state-of-the-art facilities firsthand. Please always know that whether you visit for the first time or are able to see us regularly, you are welcomed by our athletic department, faculty and staff and, most importantly, our student body.

The Loras College Athletic Department is constantly striving to extend the classroom for all of our student-athletes. Teachable moments occur for our coaches and student-athletes literally hundreds of times a day at practice and games. Traits like strength of character, sportsmanship, a solid work ethic and teamwork are taught and reinforced to produce Loras College alumni who will serve the world with integrity!

As members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, another department goal is to compete at the highest level in all athletic venues. Our coaches are recruiting not only young men and women of character, but also athletically gifted and talented young people. It is my belief that you will see well-rounded student-athletes who demonstrate both integrity and athletic prowess as Duhawks.

In the end, we hope you, like thousands before you, enjoy and experience the tradition and engaging personalities that make us all Duhawks.

Thanks for your time and as always…Go Duhawks!


Athletic and Wellness Center

The construction of the 74,189 square-foot athletic and wellness facility began in June 2006 and opened in November 2007. This newest structural addition to our campus includes:— A basketball/volleyball arena with maximum traditional seating for 1,732 spectators. The same

venue for concerts/speakers provides seating capacity between 2,289 and 2,913.— A two-level fitness center overlooking lower campus provides 9,500 square-feet of strength and

conditioning and cardiovascular space.— The locker room facilities support

Loras students, visitors and comprehensive student-athlete needs. In addition, there are coaches’ offices, a concessions/retail area, hospitality area, an athletic training room and storage.

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