Media Guide: Men's Basketball 2012-2013

MEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE

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F A S T F A C T S2011-12 NAIA DIVISION II STATISTICAL RANKINGS

Where did the Saints rank nationally out of 125 teams?

Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stat . . . . RankScoring Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 .71 . . . . . 110Scoring Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 .42 . . . . . . . . 6Scoring Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .29 . . . . . . .51Free Throw Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .701 . . . . . . .40Offensive Field Goal Percentage . . . . . . . . . . 0 .442 . . . . . . .59Defensive Field Goal Percentage . . . . . . . . . 0 .417 . . . . . . .16Offensive 3-point Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .369 . . . . . . .23Defensive 3-point Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .370 . . . . . 109Total Offensive Rebounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,110 . . . . . . .56Offensive Rebounding/Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 .77 . . . . . 102Defensive Rebounding/Game . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 .84 . . . . . . .10Total Rebound Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4 .97 . . . . . . .19Blocks/Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .61 . . . . . 109Assists/Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 .10 . . . . . . .87Steals/Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .58 . . . . . 113Turnover Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -2 .07 . . . . . . .973-point Field Goals Made/Game . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .97 . . . . . . .71Assist/Turnover Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .88 . . . . . . .61Fouls/Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 .71 . . . . . 116

Since Coach Dave Hammer’s arrival in 2002-03, the basketball program has achieved these milestones:ACADEMIC

• One basketball alumnus will open his own medical practice in 2013 (Aaron Heindl)

• Team grade point average of 3 .10• 4 Academic All Americans (seniors with 3 .50 or

higher GPA)• 7 WHAC All Academic honorees

ATHLETIC• Fastest in school history to reach 100 wins • 25 wins in one season, most in school history• 3 outright WHAC championships• 4 NAIA postseason national berths• 2 post-season WHAC championships• First in school history to have 6 consecutive 20+ wins

each season • First in school history to win the regular season and

post season WHAC Championships in the same season

• Highest winning percentage in school history• First-ever First Team NAIA All American (Pedja Lazic,

2008-09)

LOCATION Grand Rapids, Michigan

FOUNDED 1886

NICKNAME Saints

COLORS Maroon, White

PRESIDENT Dr . Juan Olivarez

ENROLLMENT 2,300 students

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO 13:1

VARSITY SPORTS 21

AFFILIATION NAIA Division II

CONFERENCE Wolverine-Hoosier

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Terry Bocian

ATHLETIC PHONE (616) 632-2474

FACULTY REP Duane Ambrose

HEAD COACH Dave Hammer, 10th year

COACH’S PHONE (616) 632-2478

COACH’S E-MAIL hammedav@aquinas .edu

RECORD AT AQUINAS 179-115 ( .609)

ASSISTANT COACHES Dennis Krynicki, Ryan Bertoia, John Mielke, John Duncan, Lon Hoyer, Courtney Norman

STUDENT ASSISTANT COACH Joe Powers

2011-12 RECORD 15-16

2011-12 WHAC RECORD 11-7

2011-12 WHAC FINISH 5th

AQ OVERALL WHAC RECORD 145-116 ( .556)

LETTERMEN RET/LOST 7/2

STARTERS RET/LOST 3/2

HOME ARENA Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center

CAPACITY 2,000

FIRST YEAR TO PLAY 2010-11

AQ ALL-TIME RECORD 840-874

SPORTS INFO DIRECTOR Mike Wojciakowski

SID PHONE (616) 632-2482

WEB SITE aquinas .edu/athletics /mens_bball .html


2 0 1 2 - 1 3 S C H E D U L EOCTOBER Sat. 20 Alumni Game Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Tues. 30 at Goshen College Goshen, Ind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER Sat. 3 St. Francis, Ind. Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Mon. 5 Great Lakes Christian College Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Fri. 9 WHAC/MCC Challenge Aquinas vs Indiana Wesleyan @ Cornerstone. . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Sat. 10 WHAC/MCC Challenge Aquinas vs Spring Arbor @ Cornerstone . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Sat. 17 at Siena Heights* Adrian, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Tues. 20 Indiana Tech* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Fri. 23 GR Hall of Fame Tournament Hope College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Sat. 24 GR Hall of Fame Tournament Hope College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Wed. 28 at Concordia* Ann Arbor, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER Sat. 1 UM-Dearborn* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Tues. 4 at Lourdes* Bowling Green University, Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Sat. 8 Marygrove* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Wed. 12 at Grace Bible College Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Sat. 15 at Northwestern Ohio* Lima, Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Wed. 2 Cornerstone* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

JANUARY Sat. 5 at Davenport* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Wed. 9 Lawrence Tech* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Sat. 12 at Madonna* Livonia, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Wed. 16 Siena Heights* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Sat. 19 at UM-Dearborn* Dearborn, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Wed. 23 Concordia* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Sat. 26 at Indiana Tech* Fort Wayne, Ind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Tues. 29 Lourdes* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Thurs. 31 at Marygrove* Detroit, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY Sat. 2 Northwestern Ohio* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Wed. 6 at Cornerstone* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Sat. 9 Davenport* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Wed. 13 at Lawrence Tech* Southfield, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Sat. 16 Madonna* Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

*WHAC games


S E A S O N O V E R V I E WAn old saying tells us that if you are a good listener,

everywhere you go people will like you; and after a while, you’ll learn something. Listening also is considered a skill that takes practice because it requires concentration and focus to do it well.

So why does Coach Hammer place such great emphasis on listening among his players? Undoubtedly, those who practice active listening skills tend to accomplish the most — not only in basketball, but in life — because they never miss an opportunity that a more passive listener might not even be aware of.

Even with seven returning letterwinners, three of whom were starters on last year’s Saints squad, Hammer knows that his coaching philosophy hinges on recruiting players who “understand” how to play in his system. Call it whatever you want: “basketball IQ” ... “instinct” ... “a feel for the game” — what it essentially means is that players must be eager to learn, willing to comply, and take pride in improving their mental approach to the game as well as the physical aspects of being an athlete.

Clearly, the challenge for Coach Hammer in recent years has been attracting and retaining “a certain type” of player — one who will make a commitment to being taught how to perform on the basketball court. Each year, Hammer looks to recruit a “core” cohort of freshmen who will join the program, accept all the challenges along the way, and graduate with an Aquinas degree and a championship on their athletic résumé.

“We are recruiting the best people, with talent academically and athletically, that we can get,” Hammer said. “We are constantly working on the Aquinas College tradition to sell future student-athletes on the value of coming to Grand Rapids. Our next objective is to balance our classes, so we have five-to-six players available in each class to develop.”

Hammer’s model for developing the players in the program includes adding a JV program. “Our JV team helps strengthen our system with players who already have a working knowledge of how we like to play,” Hammer said. “Another thing we have done this past summer was to bring in as many freshmen who were available for workouts and open gyms to get ready for the upcoming season, as well as getting familiar with the experienced returners. This can only help us this season as we face an overall rise of talent among all the teams in the WHAC conference.”

Hammer noted that he sees “a lot of enthusiasm, their willingness to listen and, most importantly, learn how to fit in to a culture of what has made us successful. Our seniors have been exceptional about leading this new group. The incoming players have been told about the expectations and the quality of talent in our conference. Just look at the last three years: one national champion (Cornerstone), and two years where our conference was represented in the national semifinals.”

The loss of two seniors (Jake Shockey and Joe Powers) who contributed valuable minutes, experience and late-game playing time means, Hammer said, that the “new guys will have to step in and be ready to contribute. As with all freshmen, they will go through adjustment periods and experience different challenges throughout their first year. We will be looking forward to their development, enthusiasm and how they bounce back from adverse and unpredictable moments.”

And, of course, how well they listen to their coach/teacher.

SENIORS & REDSHIRT JUNIORS

The senior class is led by 6-6 power forward Zach Eddy (#20), who is the Saints’ most experienced returning post player. “Zach played exceptionally well for us in the last half of the season a year ago,” Hammer said. “He’s added the jump shot to his low-

post game, and we’re expecting a lot from him this year, including scoring, rebounding, and leadership on the floor and in the locker room.”

Anchoring the backcourt will be senior point guard Kenny Gordon (#11), who Hammer describes as an example of a player that is developing into a solid floor leader. “It has taken

Kenny a full year, after transferring to Aquinas from junior college, to learn how we wanted him to play and we’re pleased to see that he’s starting to demonstrate that.”

Joining Gordon in the Saints’ back court is redshirt junior Brett Pfahler (#3), a 6-3 shooter with range. “Brett works very hard on improving his individual game and has done a remarkable job on increasing his physical strength through weight training.”

Another redshirt junior whom Hammer expects to make a greater contribution this season is 6-5 forward/center Jon Hornak (#35), who has recovered from a late-season shoulder injury. “Jon made a big improvement in his conditioning over the summer, and it really hurt our team when he went down last year with an injured shoulder. He understands and excels at his role in the post, and we expect him to make valuable contributions to our success this year.”

“We are constantly working on the Aquinas College tradition to sell future student-athletes on the value of coming to Grand Rapids.”


S E A S O N O V E R V I E WJUNIORS & REDSHIRT SOPHOMORES

Hammer said newcomer Austin Semple (#22), a transfer from Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio), “adds a lot of qualities to our attack. He’s long at 6-6, runs well and finishes in transition, is a good 3-point and free throw shooter, and helps our chemistry by being a great teammate.”

Backing up Gordon at the point guard slot is Cedar Springs product Jason Gust (#4), who took a medical redshirt last season to rehabilitate an injured shoulder. “Since his freshman year, Jason has put on 16 pounds of muscle. We will need him to play smart basketball; being a facilitator will be his number one priority.”

Also joining the Saints after gaining college basketball experience at the junior college level is Devon Elder (#15). “Devon’s previous collegiate experience will help him as he catches up on how to play in our system,” said Hammer.

SOPHOMORES & REDSHIRT FRESHMEN

Among the second-year Saints are two inside players who are learning to contribute minutes at the post position. Nick Gregory (#33), at 6-5 and 230 pounds, has the ability to run the floor, beating slower opponents to the offensive end where he has developed a reliable hook shot. “Nick played on the JV team last year, which gave him valuable game time; he’s among our hardest working post players who is focused on improving each year.”

Also looking to earn playing time on the inside is 6-5 forward Bryan Mitzner (#14), from Warren De La Salle Collegiate High School. “A knee injury sustained in high school has hindered Bryan’s participation, which understandably has affected his conditioning. As he works to get back to game shape, we like his skills at the offensive end, including a jumper that he can hit from 15-18 feet.”

Combo guard Connor McCane (#5) provides depth at the point and wing. “Connor loves the game and is still learning how to make better decisions with the ball. His versatility will help us by having a player who can fill a need at both guard spots,” Hammer said.

FRESHMEN

The Class of 2016 includes the following newcomers:• Jake Bullock (#10) – a quick guard with a stop-and-pop jumper• Zac VanBeek (#21) – an athletic wing with 3-point range• Charles Hayden (#23) – quick with a nice mid-range game• Brandon Walker (#12) – good size on the perimeter matched

with a 3-point shooting touch• Drazen Frankovitch (#24) – strong and learning to play the post• Joe Ferrici (#2) – excellent physical presence at power forward• Brad Law (#13) – high energy player who can score• Jordan Daniels (#1) – quickness enables him to penetrate at will


D A V E H A M M E RWith three decades of basketball and athletics leadership

experience under his belt, Hammer is hardly a stranger to building winning programs. He served as athletic director at Coldwater High School (Mich.), where he also coached the boy’s basketball team from 1997 through 2002. His career highlights at Coldwater include a Class B semi-final berth in 1999 and a Class B Coach of the Year award in 1999. During his five years as basketball coach, Hammer led the Cardinals to a 66-45 record, including school records of 24 victories and a winning streak of 18 games in 1999.

Before heading north to Coldwater, Hammer was an assistant coach at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, from 1989 through 1993. Working with Mustangs head coach John Shumate, Hammer helped transform the team from the league cellar to the Southwest Conference championship and an NCAA Tournament berth in 1993, finishing 20-8 overall and going 12-2 in the conference.

Hammer’s college coaching experience began at Delta College (Mich.) as an assistant from 1978 to 1980. He left for a year to assume head coaching duties at Bridgeport High School (Mich.). Hammer, however, returned to Delta College in 1981 as head coach. He tallied a 57-24 record during his three years and led the Pioneers to an Eastern Conference Championship in 1982. He left in 1984 to become an assistant at the University of Michigan. During his four years in Ann Arbor, Hammer helped the Wolverines earn four NCAA tournament berths and two Big Ten Championships with an overall 100-27 record. Hammer also served as an assistant coach at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, from 1988 to 1989.

Hammer graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1970, and went on to earn his master’s in educational administration at CMU in 1976. His daughter, Amy, is an educator at Caro High School; his son, DJ, is a senior at Oswego State in New York.

81-84 Delta College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-24

84-88 University of Michigan . . . . . . . 100-27 (4 NCAA Tourneys, 2 Big Ten Champs)

89-93 Southern Methodist . . . . . . . . . . 52-61 (1993 SWAC Champs, NCAA Tourney)

97-02 Coldwater High School . . . . . . . . 66-45 (1999 Class B State Semi-finalists)

02- Aquinas College . . . . . . . . . 179v-115

OVERALL RECORD . . . . . .454-272 ( .621)

D A V E H A M M E R ’ SCOACHING RESUME


C O A C H E S & M A N A G E R

Dennis KrynickiKrynicki enters his fourth season and is responsible for game preparation, recruiting, player development and sum-mer camps. Krynicki lettered four years at Olivet College where he earned his B.S., and he has an M.A. from GVSU.

Ryan BertoiaBertoia returns to his alma mater (’06) and will be in charge of game video and re-cruiting. For the last five years he coached at Olivet College, and also spent two years as an assistant at Muskegon Community College.

John MielkeMielke enters his third season with the basketball team and will be instrumental in recruiting and scouting this season. He will also works with the development of the post players.

Courtney NormanA 2000 AQ graduate, Norman was instrumental in the suc-cess of the school’s basketball team from 1998-2000. In addition to coaching, he also works for Grand Rapids Public Schools as a Youth Advocate at Union High School.

Lon HoyerA retired member of the Al-legan County Sheriff Depart-ment, Hoyer’s first year at AQ will see him involved in post player development and recruiting. He is a former Al-legan HS coach who played at Grand Rapids JC.

Joe PowersPowers joins the coaching staff after competing at AQ last season, in which he start-ed 30 games and averaged 12.1 points per game and 4 rebounds per game, and shot 80% at the free throw line and 42% from the 3-point arc.

Team ManagerAlec Gignac is a 19-year-old freshman from Grand Haven. His major at Aquinas is sport management/business administration.

John DuncanDuncan returns to the Saints staff for his fourth season. His primary responsibilities are player development, fundraising coordinator, and recruiting for the program. He also teaches high school at Ottawa Hills High School.


C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C EDuring a full week of scrimmages and two-a-day practices, the

Saints’ men’s basketball team still found a way during fall break to give back to the community in a very powerful way.

Through the Student Athlete Advisory Board, the team participated in the first “mobile pantry” — a program sponsored by a non-profit company called “Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank” in which a truck filled with baked goods and fresh produce was brought to the Aquinas campus and provided goods to feed 100 families for more than a week for free.

Saints junior forward Jon Hornak, who serves as president of the Student Athlete Advisory Board, took the lead and saw it through the process and now is director of all mobile pantries brought to campus. “The basketball team headed the first one to come to campus,” Hornak said, adding that the truck served the produce to local residents on Oct. 23.

Hornak noted that a generous donation from Rod and Amy Hathaway helped cover the cost to bring the mobile pantry to Aquinas.

“As the truck pulled in it started to downpour, but the team continued to set up and hold their posts at their tables, passing

out food to all who came,” Hornak said. “Although the weather prevented some of the expected people from coming, it was still a success and a project we hope to continue doing for many years in the future!”


P L A Y E R R O S T E R

1 | Jordan Daniels 5-11 • 157 • G • Freshman Stuttgart, AR/Stuttgart HS

2 | Joe Ferrici 6-5 • 220 • F • Freshman Chicago, IL/Notre Dame College Prep

3 | Brett Pfahler 6-3 • 180 • G • RS Junior Coopersville/Coopersville HS

4 | Jason Gust 5-9 • 156 • G • RS Sophomore Cedar Springs/Cedar Springs HS

5 | Connor McCane 6-0 • 175 • G • Sophomore Rockford/Rockford HS

10 | Jake Bullock 6-0 • 155 • G • Freshman Lansing/Lansing Catholic HS

11 | Ken Gordon 5-11 • 180 • G • Senor Grand Rapids/Wyoming Rogers HS

12 | Brandon Walker 6-6 • 200 • G/F • Freshman Aurora, OH/Aurora HS

13 | Brad Law 6-3 • 188 • G • Freshman St. Clair Shores/De La Salle Collegiate

14 | Bryan Mitzner 6-5 • 210 • F • RS Sophomore Shelby Twp./De La Salle Collegiate

15 | Devon Elder 6-6 • 212 • F • Junior Southfield/Southfield Lathrup HS

20 | Zach Eddy 6-6 • 235 • F • Senior Coloma/Stevensville Lakeshore HS

21 | Zac VanBeek 6-4 • 180 • F • Freshman Zeeland/Zeeland East HS

22 | Austin Semple 6-6 • 190 • G/F • Junior Zeeland/Zeeland West HS

23 | Charles Hayden 6-3 • 168 • G • Freshman Auburn Hills/Oakland Christian HS

24 | Drazen Frankovitch 6-6 • 221 • Center • Freshman Weirton, WV/Madonna HS

33 | Nick Gregory 6-5 • 230 • C • Sophomore Clinton Twp./Chippewa Valley HS

35 | Jon Hornak 6-5 • 220 • F/C • RS Junior Muskegon/Muskegon CC HS


J O R D A N D A N I E L S

1 Jordan DanielsCLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Point Guard

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 157

HOMETOWN: Stuttgart, Arkansas

HIGH SCHOOL: Stuttgart High School

HS BASKETBALL COACH: Rodney Gilmore

VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL: Football, Basketball, Track

BASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 16 .1 ppg; 7 .1 apg; 3 .5 rpg

HS ATHLETIC HONORS: Two-time All-State Basketball; Two-time All-State Football

MAJOR AT AQ: Business Administration/Sports Management

MINOR AT AQ: Health and Sports Science

AQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Athletic

WHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQUINAS COLLEGE: The basketball team and the Lucky Charms at Wege .

THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The Lucky Charms at Wege, and my teammates are hilarious .

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Library

FAVORITE MOVIE: He Got Game

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP: Odd Future

FAVORITE FOOD: Bacon

FAVORITE APP: Twitter

GREATEST INSPIRATION: My dad because he always pushes me to do better .

WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Brandon Jennings

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Hanging out with my teammates

CAREER AMBITION: Sports Manager

BIRTHDATE: October 20, YEAR

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Sharanda Daniels, Joe Daniels

SIBLINGS: Taylor Daniels, 17; Nico Hobbs, 23

RELATIVES WHO ARE/WERE COLLEGE ATHLETES: My brother Nico Hobbs played football at Ouachita Baptist


J O E F E R R I C I

2 Joe FerriciNICKNAME: Joe/JoeyCLASS: FreshmanPOSITION: Small Forward/Power ForwardHEIGHT: 6-5WEIGHT: 220HOMETOWN: ChicagoHIGH SCHOOL: Notre Dame College PrepHS BASKETBALL COACH: Tom LesHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 11 ppg; 10 rpg; 3 apgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: All Area Team, All Conference First Team, All Tournament for Holiday Tournaments, Most Improved, Top Rebounder, Leading Scorer, Team MVPAQ MAJOR: UndecidedAQ MINOR: UndecidedAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: BasketballWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Basketball, and the people .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The togetherness . Everyone on this team is welcoming and all friends . Everyone is a great person .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: My bedFAVORITE MOVIE: 8 Mile/More Than a GameFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: EminemFAVORITE FOOD: Chicken WingsFAVORITE APP: TwitterGREATEST INSPIRATION: Parents and family, because they are the only reason I am where I am .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): SpongeBob/2PacWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Basketball, working out, video gamesCAREER AMBITION: Professional BasketballBIRTHDATE: March 28, 1994PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Dino and CarolSIBLINGS: Anthony, 26; Alicia, 22


B R E T T P F A H L E R

GP GS MIN AVG TFG TFGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF REB RPG PF A TO BK ST PTS PPG2011-12 31 25 733 23.6 95 242 .393 42 115 .365 37 46 .804 13 48 61 1.97 56 20 40 3 16 269 8.682010-11 28 1 317 11.3 31 108 .287 9 46 .196 13 18 .722 2 16 18 0.64 23 11 21 3 7 84 3.00Totals 59 26 1050 17.8 126 350 .360 51 161 .317 50 64 .781 15 64 79 1.34 79 31 61 6 23 353 5.98

3 Brett PfahlerCLASS: Redshirt JuniorPOSITION: Shooting GuardHEIGHT: 6-3WEIGHT: 180HOMETOWN: CoopersvilleHIGH SCHOOL: Coopersville High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Denny KrynickiBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 18 ppg; 88% FT; 38% 3pt FGHS ATHLETIC HONORS: Basketball: BCAM Class B All-State Team, All-Area Honorable Mention, All-Conference junior & senior year; Football: All-Conference, All-Area Honorable Mention; Track: All-State, All-Conference junior & senior year, Senior Male Athlete of the YearHS ACADEMIC HONORS: 3 .85 GPA, Finished 7th in a class of 185, National Honor SocietyAQ MAJOR: Secondary Education, MathematicsAQ MINOR: Physical EducationAQ ACADEMIC HONORS: Dean’s List (2 semesters)AQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Presidential Leadership ScholarshipWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: The unique campus and its closeness to downtown as well as the great success that this basketball program has had under Coach Hammer .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The people at AQ are by far the best part about the college . My best memories with my teammates are eating together at the cafeteria and hanging out in the locker room before and after practice . FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: One of the study rooms on the first floor in the library .FAVORITE MOVIE: Remember the TitansFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: EminemFAVORITE FOOD: RibsFAVORITE APP: PandoraGREATEST INSPIRATION: My parents . They have both provided more support and enthusiasm for my own interests than any person my age could ask for . I am truly blessed to have such great role models in my life .CAREER AMBITION: To become a math and/or P .E . teacher and coach somewhere outside of Michigan .BIRTHDATE: August 22, 1990PARENTS: Ryan and Marcy PfahlerSIBLINGS: Chadd, 20; Madison, 16


J A S O N G U S T

4 Jason GustNICKNAME: Gust BusCLASS: Redshirt SophomorePOSITION: Point GuardHEIGHT: 5-9WEIGHT: 156 HOMETOWN: Cedar SpringsHIGH SCHOOL: Cedar SpringsHS BASKETBALL COACH: Andy SecorHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Basketball, TrackBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 20 ppg; 4 .5 apg; 3 rpg; 44% FG; 39% 3PT; 84% FTHS ATHLETIC HONORS: Three-time OK Blue All Conference; Two-time All Area 1st team; 2nd Team Grand Rapids Press Dream Team; 1,100 Point Career Scorer; McDonalds All-American Nominee; OK Blue Conference Male Athlete of the YearHS ACADEMIC HONORS: Top 10 in Class; School President; National Honor Society; Treasurer, Social Science Department Award WinnerAQ MAJOR: Accounting, Business AdministrationAQ ACADEMIC HONORS: Dean’s List (all semesters)AQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Highest Level of Spectrum Leadership Men’s Basketball GrantWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Coach Hammer and the atmosphere of the campus .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: I love the togetherness of the community and support from them . Our team is a second family for me; they are the foundation for my experience here at Aquinas .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Academic Building Second FloorFAVORITE MOVIE: Shawshank Redemption FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: The Fray FAVORITE FOOD: Lasagna FAVORITE APP: Twitter GREATEST INSPIRATION: My parents because they laid the foundation of how to lead my life . WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Michael JordanWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Hanging with my teammates and familyCAREER AMBITION: Certified Public AccountantBIRTHDATE: June 24, 1991PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jeff and Barb GustSIBLINGS: Brooke, 19; Jacob, 16


C O N N O R M c C A N E

GP GS MIN AVG TFG TFGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF REB RPG PF A TO BK ST PTS PPG11-12 23 0 222 9.7 14 37 .378 6 23 .261 7 12 .583 5 18 23 1.00 15 18 22 0 12 41 1.8

5 Connor McCane CLASS: SophomorePOSITION: Point Guard HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 175HOMETOWN: RockfordHIGH SCHOOL: Rockford High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Steve MajerleAQ MAJOR: Biology, Pre-DentistryWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Teammates, coaches, and the strong biology programWHAT THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: All nice guys that are fun to hang around with, and play with on the court .FAVORITE MOVIE: Without LimitsFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Gavin DegrawFAVORITE FOOD: Cheese Burger from Rinaldi’sGREATEST INSPIRATIONS: My mom and dad, because they’ve helped me become the person I am today .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Grace UmlorBIRTHDATE: April 8, 1993 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Craig and Wanda McCane SIBLINGS: Logan, 15; Meghan, 23


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10 Jacob BullockNICKNAME: Jake/J-BullyCLASS: FreshmanPOSITION: Point GuardHEIGHT: 6-0WEIGHT: 155HOMETOWN: LansingHIGH SCHOOL: Lansing Catholic High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Darren ZwickHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 15 ppg; 7 .5 apg; 3 rpg; 85% FT; 60% FG; 38% 3PTHS ATHLETIC HONORS: All LeagueAQ MAJOR: UndecidedAQ MINOR: UndecidedWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: The opportunity to play college basketball .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The people and that they are all cool .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: LibraryFAVORITE MOVIE: 21 JumpstreetFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Doughboyz CashoutFAVORITE FOOD: PizzaFAVORITE APP: TwitterGREATEST INSPIRATION: My parents because they have done everything to make me who I am today .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Carmelo AnthonyWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Playing basketballCAREER AMBITION: Play basketball professionally overseasBIRTHDATE: November 20, 1993PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Bob and LisaSIBLINGS: Brittany, 22; Kyle, 21; Brianna, 17; Katie, 15; Alexis, 14; Hailee, 10RELATIVES WHO ARE/WERE COLLEGE ATHLETES: Tyler Allen played football at Eastern Michigan; Brian Jacobs played basketball at AquinasFAMILY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED AQ: Kurt Jacobs, Brian Jacobs


K E N G O R D O N

GP GS MIN AVG TFG TFGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF REB RPG PF A TO BK ST PTS PPG11-12 30 23 687 22.9 81 183 .443 35 88 .398 25 36 .694 16 46 62 2.1 68 39 58 3 24 222 7.4

11 Ken Gordon NICKNAME: Kenny G CLASS: SeniorPOSITION: Shooting Guard/Point Guard HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 180 HOMETOWN: Grand RapidsHIGH SCHOOL: Wyoming Rogers High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Benard VarnesdeelHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Basketball, TennisBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: N/AHS ATHLETIC HONORS: All Conference, TennisHS ACADEMIC HONORS: Honor Roll PREVIOUS COLLEGES ATTENDED: Kalamazoo Valley Community College AQ MAJOR: SociologyWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: I had the opportunity to come back home and be a student-athlete with the support of my family . I grew up in this community and it’s a great place to call home .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: Aquinas is a wonderful small campus with lots of friendly staff members and students . The fall and spring are lit up by all the different colors of the leaves on all the different native trees that we have on campus . My teammates are very funny outgoing gentlemen . They enjoy competing on and off the court and we all enjoy being around each other . FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: The Grace Hauestein Library, if you can find a spot .FAVORITE MOVIE: I enjoy action, comedy, mystery and sci-fi movies . FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Boys2MenFAVORITE FOOD: HamburgersFAVORITE APP: InstagramGREATEST INSPIRATION: My twin brother Kevin Gordon and my older brother Jakari Johnson both inspire me to keep my faith in God as well as shaping me to be the man I am today . We always stick together and help one another . I wouldn’t know what to do without one of these guys always around in my life .WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: I love to coach tennis in Kalamazoo . I instruct children from the 4th grade up through the 12th grade .BIRTHDATE: August 5, 1991 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Dionna Bracey and Kenneth Gordon SIBLINGS: Jakari Johnson and Kevin Gordon


B R A N D O N W A L K E R

12 Brandon WalkerNICKNAME: MGKCLASS: FreshmanPOSITION: Shooting guard, small forwardHEIGHT: 6-6WEIGHT: 200HOMETOWN: Aurora, OhioHIGH SCHOOL: Aurora High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Brian ForceHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 15 .6 ppg; 9 rpg; 84% FT; 3 .5 apgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Conference, Captain’s Award (2 years), Most Improved Award, MVP Nike ShowcaseHS ACADEMIC HONORS: Academic All-Conference (2 years)AQ MAJOR: Business AdministrationAQ MINOR: Industrial PsychologyAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Spectrum Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, Out of State GrantWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Coach David Hammer, and the guys on the basketball team .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The Corner Café; the way my teammates have embraced me as a freshmanFAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: LibraryFAVORITE MOVIE: Catch Me If You CanFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Maybach Music GroupFAVORITE FOOD: ShrimpFAVORITE APP: iFunnyGREATEST INSPIRATION: My grandfather, Terry Stimeling, because he is successful and a great person .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Mila KunisWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Listening to musicCAREER AMBITION: AdvertisingBIRTHDATE: May 10, 1994PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Lynne and Ray MorrisonSIBLINGS: Ethan Walker, 13


B R A D L A W

13 Brad LawNICKNAME: ButterCLASS: FreshmanPOSITION: GuardHEIGHT: 6-3WEIGHT: 188HOMETOWN: St . Clair ShoresHIGH SCHOOL: Warren De La Salle CollegiateHS BASKETBALL COACH: Greg EslerHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 16 .1 ppg, 5 rpg, 4 .5 apg, HS ATHLETIC HONORS: 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area, Defensive Player of the Year, Defense 1st Team All-County, All-Catholic 1st Team, Macomb County Dream Team, All-StateAQ MAJOR: Psychology or LawTHINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: We all have a common goal to better ourselves on and off the court .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: My dormFAVORITE MOVIE: Coach CarterFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Meek MillFAVORITE FOOD: CrabFAVORITE APP: Push up increasedGREATEST INSPIRATION: My Dad, because there is no one in the world who works as hard as he does, or who has pushed me to be whatever I want to be .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): My cousin Michael Herman . He passed away and I just want a chance to talk to him again .WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Dirtbike, Frisbee, water ski, go boating, work outCAREER AMBITION: To be a successful lawyer or specialize in reading body language .BIRTHDATE: April 30, 1994PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Mike and Vicki LawSIBLINGS: Steve, 20


B R Y A N M I T Z N E R

14 Bryan MitznerNICKNAME: MitzCLASS: Redshirt SophomorePOSITION: Power ForwardHEIGHT: 6-5WEIGHT: 210HOMETOWN: Shelby Twp .HIGH SCHOOL: De La Salle High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Greg EslerHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Baseball, BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 15 ppg; 9 rpg; 5 apgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: 4th Team All-State, 3rd Team All-Metro, 1st team All-County, 1st Team All-CatholicAQ MAJOR: BusinessAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Academics, Baseball, BasketballWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: The friendly people and the picturesque campus . THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The scenic campus and the friendly people . They are all funny and a great time to hang out with .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Library third floorFAVORITE MOVIE: AvengersFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Timeflies TuesdayFAVORITE FOOD: Chicken and pizzaFAVORITE APP: Youtube to listen to musicGREATEST INSPIRATION: Blake Griffin . He is a hard worker and dominates in basketball .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): My parents – they are always there for me . WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Hanging out with my friends .CAREER AMBITION: Run a business some day . BIRTHDATE: October 14, 1992PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Kurt and Carol MitznerSIBLINGS: Bradley, 21RELATIVES WHO ARE/WERE COLLEGE ATHLETES: Father played basketball at Central Michigan .


D E V O N E L D E R

15 Devon ElderNICKNAME: Air ElderCLASS: JuniorPOSITION: ForwardHEIGHT: 6-6WEIGHT: 212HOMETOWN: SouthfieldHIGH SCHOOL: Southfield Lathrup High SchoolHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: FootballHS ATHLETIC HONORS: OAA Honorable MentionPREVIOUS COLLEGES ATTENDED: Alpena CCAQ MAJOR: Business AdministrationAQ MINOR: Sports ManagementAQ ATHLETIC HONORS: ALL-MCCAAAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Basketball scholarshipWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Coach HammerTHINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: What I like most is everyone on this team works hard and have a desire to win .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Third floor of the libraryFAVORITE MOVIE: The WoodFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: B .A .M . ENTFAVORITE FOOD: ChickenFAVORITE APP: Fantasy Football AppGREATEST INSPIRATION: My Mom & Dad, their strength and determination is beyond measurement; I have watched them endure adversity time after time and they never break .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Kim KardashianWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Chilling with my brothers or going out, whatever comes up .CAREER AMBITION: To be successful at anything I work toward .BIRTHDATE: May 10, 1990PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Cedric & Dornita ElderSIBLINGS: Darius, 26; Daron, 28; Cedric, 30


Z A C H A R Y E D D Y

GP GS MIN AVG TFG TFGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF REB RPG PF A TO BK ST PTS PPG11-12 31 26 807 26 133 262 .508 0 6 .000 45 64 .703 44 93 137 4.42 69 34 50 9 19 311 10.0310-11 30 20 635 21.2 72 177 .407 0 0 .000 47 69 .681 50 89 139 4.63 55 31 49 7 11 191 6.3709-10 33 2 447 13.5 56 112 .500 0 0 .000 32 46 .696 30 39 69 2.09 62 14 32 2 10 144 4.36Totals 94 48 1889 20.1 261 551 .474 0 6 .000 124 179 .693 124 221 345 3.67 186 79 131 18 40 646 6.87

20 Zachary EddyNICKNAME: ZeddyCLASS: SeniorPOSITION: Power ForwardHEIGHT: 6-6WEIGHT: 235HOMETOWN: ColomaHIGH SCHOOL: Stevensville Lakeshore High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Sean SchroederHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Basketball, SoccerBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 16 ppg; 10 rpg; 4 apgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: 1st Team All Region; 1st Team All Conference (3 times); Nominated to McDonalds All American Basketball TeamHS ACADEMIC HONORS: Honor RollAQ MAJOR: Business Administration and Sports ManagementAQ ATHLETIC HONORS: All-conferenceAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Men’s Basketball College GrantWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Coach Hammer, the city of Grand Rapids, and the beautiful campusTHINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The support I get to continue to be an excellent student, athlete, and overall person .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: The top floor of the LibraryFAVORITE MOVIE: InceptionFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Led ZeppelinFAVORITE FOOD: TacosFAVORITE APP: Tribal WarsGREATEST INSPIRATION: Dr . Clint Wilson, who taught me work ethic and showed me what true passion is at a very young age . I was too young to realize it while it was happening, but he still inspires me today .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Jesus ChristWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Playing video games, mountain biking, and playing basketballCAREER AMBITION: To run my own businessBIRTHDATE: October 27, 1990PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jerome and Lindsay EddySIBLINGS: Andrea and Elizabeth Eddy


Z A C V A N B E E K

21 Zac VanBeekNICKNAME: BeekCLASS: FreshmanPOSITION: WingHEIGHT: 6-4WEIGHT: 180HOMETOWN: ZeelandHIGH SCHOOL: Zeeland East High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Mickey CochranHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Soccer, BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 15 .2 ppg; 6 rpg; 4 apgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: All Conference 2 years; team MVP 2 yearsAQ MAJOR: UndecidedAQ MINOR: UndecidedAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: St . Thomas Aquinas scholarship; Basketball scholarship WHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: The basketball program and how much I liked the campus .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: I like the campus a lot . I love how we all get along so well and work together .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: My dormFAVORITE MOVIE: TakenFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Kid CudiFAVORITE FOOD: PizzaGREATEST INSPIRATION: Michael JordanWHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Michael JordanWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Hanging out with friends and playing video gamesCAREER AMBITION: To be successfulBIRTHDATE: March 7, 19PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Ross and Heidi VanBeekSIBLINGS: Josh, 21; Angela, 16


A U S T I N S E M P L E

22 Austin SempleNICKNAME: AustinCLASS: JuniorPOSITION: Guard/ForwardHEIGHT: 6-6WEIGHT: 190HOMETOWN: ZeelandHIGH SCHOOL: Zeeland West High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: John MielkeHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Basketball, SoccerBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 18 ppg; 8 rpgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: Two-Time First Team All Conference, Michigan nominee for the 2010 McDonald’s All-America gameHS ACADEMIC HONORS: Honor RollPREVIOUS COLLEGES ATTENDED: Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityAQ MAJOR: Biology–Physical Therapy TrackAQ ATHLETIC HONORS: AMC All-Freshmen TeamAQ ACADEMIC HONORS: Deans List – 2011 spring semester AQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Basketball, transfer scholarship, academic scholarshipWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: I wanted to come here and it’s close to home .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: That we have so much fun on and off the court .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: LibraryFAVORITE MOVIE: TransformersFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Taylor SwiftFAVORITE FOOD: Velveeta Shells and CheeseFAVORITE APP: SafariGREATEST INSPIRATION: Michael Jordan . He is the greatest, period .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Michael JordanWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Video gamesCAREER AMBITION: To provide for my family one day .BIRTHDATE: January 26, 1992PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Scott and Kim SempleSIBLINGS: Bryce, 23; Brittany, 25; Stephanie, 27RELATIVES WHO ARE/WERE COLLEGE ATHLETES: Bryce (brother) played basketball at Cornerstone


C H A R L E S H A Y D E N

23 Charles Hayden NICKNAME: C-moneyCLASS: FreshmanPOSITION: GuardHEIGHT: 6-3WEIGHT: 168HOMETOWN: Auburn HillsHIGH SCHOOL: Oakland ChristianHS BASKETBALL COACH: Dennis HopkinsHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Basketball, Cross CountryBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 12 .7 ppg; 7 .4 rpg; 5 .3 apgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: All Catholic honorable mention; 2 time All MIACHS ACADEMIC HONORS: Honor RollAQ MAJOR: Sports ManagementAQ MINOR: Pre-LawAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Basketball Scholarship, Presidential Leadership ScholarshipWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Coach Hammer and the team and their will to win .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: Our chemistry and how we interact with each other on and off the court . We’re a family .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: Library third floorFAVORITE MOVIE: Undercover BrotherFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Kendrick LamarFAVORITE FOOD: ChickenFAVORITE APP: Baseball SuperstarGREATEST INSPIRATION: My mom because of everything she’s had to endure throughout her life and she still stands strong and lives life to the fullest .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Kobe BryantWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Watching moviesCAREER AMBITION: Sports AttorneyBIRTHDATE: February 20, 1994PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Charles and Candace Hayden


D R A Z E N F R A N K O V I T C H

24 Drazen FrankovitchNICKNAME: DrazCLASS: FreshmanPOSITION: CenterHEIGHT: 6-6WEIGHT: 221HOMETOWN: Weirton, West VirginiaHIGH SCHOOL: Madonna High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: George VargoHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Basketball, FootballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 14 ppg; 11 rpgHS ATHLETIC HONORS: 3rd team All State, state champion, OVAC MVP and selected in WV vs Ohio allstar gameHS ACADEMIC HONORS: Honor Roll (2 years)AQ MAJOR: UndecidedAQ MINOR: UndecidedAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Basketball Scholarship, Academic ScholarshipWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: Coach Hammer and the team and their will to win .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: The welcoming atmosphere and how friendly everyone is .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: LibraryFAVORITE MOVIE: TitanicFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Tupac, Eminem, Chief KeefFAVORITE FOOD: PizzaFAVORITE APP: PandoraGREATEST INSPIRATION: My father because he’s given his life and sacrificed a lot to raise me and be the best dad he can be .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Bill GatesWHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: Sleeping and eatingCAREER AMBITION: Sports ManagementBIRTHDATE: December 8, 1993PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Dan Frankovitch


N I C K G R E G O R Y

GP GS MIN AVG TFG TFGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF REB RPG PF A TO BK ST PTS PPG11-12 3 0 8 2.8 1 3 .333 0 1 .000 2 2 1.00 1 3 4 1.3 0 0 0 0 0 4 1.3

33 Nick Gregory CLASS: SophomorePOSITION: CenterHEIGHT: 6-5WEIGHT: 230HOMETOWN: Clinton TownshipHIGH SCHOOL: Chippewa Valley High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Kevin VossHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 19 ppg; 10 rpg; 2 bpg; 55% FGHS ATHLETIC HONORS: MAC Red Player of the Year, Macomb County Player of the Year, All East First Team, All State Class A Honorable MentionHS ACADEMIC HONORS: All Macomb County Academic TeamAQ MAJOR: Political Science, International StudiesAQ ACADEMIC HONORS: Dean’s ListAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Academic Leadership ScholarshipWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: The strong academic department, small class sizes, beautiful campus, and the rich basketball tradition under Coach Hammer .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: My favorite thing about my teammates is the brotherhood . It doesn’t matter if you’re a senior or freshman, everybody gets along and plays well together .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: LibraryFAVORITE MOVIE: Glory RoadFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: NellyFAVORITE FOOD: Hot DogsGREATEST INSPIRATION: My first AAU coach Ron Kornas . He passed away a few years ago, but he got me started in the game of basketball . Also, my parents because they are always there for me .WHO WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER WITH (DEAD OR ALIVE): Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, because I tried to model my hook shot after his, and want to know what its like to win multiple NBA championships .WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME: I enjoy playing video games and hanging out with my friends .CAREER AMBITION: Foreign ServiceBIRTHDATE: September 17, 1993PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Roger and Kathy Gregory


J O N H O R N A K

GP GS MIN AVG TFG TFGA PCT 3FG 3FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF REB RPG PF A TO BK ST PTS PPG11-12 18 0 133 7.4 7 14 .500 0 0 .000 0 6 .000 11 11 22 1.22 18 7 10 2 2 14 0.7810-11 17 0 102 6.0 4 9 .444 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 4 7 11 0.65 16 3 3 2 2 8 0.4709-10 1 0 2 2.3 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 2 .000 0 0 0 0.00 2 0 1 0 0 0 0.00Totals 36 0 237 6.6 11 23 .478 0 0 .000 0 8 .000 15 18 33 0.92 36 10 14 4 4 22 0.61

35 Jon HornakCLASS: Redshirt JuniorPOSITION: Forward/PostHEIGHT: 6-5WEIGHT: 220HOMETOWN: MuskegonHIGH SCHOOL: Muskegon Catholic Central High SchoolHS BASKETBALL COACH: Trevor HinshawHS VARSITY SPORTS PLAYED: Football, BasketballBASKETBALL STATS AS A HS SENIOR: 9 ppg; 12 rpg; 72% FTHS ATHLETIC HONORS: Second Team All-Area Football and Basketball, All-Conference BasketballHS ACADEMIC HONORS: National Honor Society, Service Leadership Award, Gold Honor RoleAQ MAJOR: BiologyAQ MINOR: CommunicationAQ SCHOLARSHIPS: Presidential Leadership Scholarship, Aquinas College Men’s Basketball ScholarshipWHAT CONVINCED YOU TO ATTEND AQ: I love Aquinas College, the people here are great and I get to play the sport I am most passionate about .THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT AQ AND YOUR SAINTS TEAMMATES: I love the atmosphere at school, the genuine closeness there is . I can go on campus and have a friendly conversation with anyone . I love my team – they are all easy-going guys and great friends .FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: The LibraryFAVORITE MOVIE: HerculesFAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP: Josh TurnerFAVORITE FOOD: French FriesFAVORITE APP: Doodle JumpGREATEST INSPIRATION: My twin brother, who has been my rival and motivation to be the best person I can be in all aspects of life .CAREER AMBITION: Physicians AssistantBIRTHDATE: December 13, 1990PARENTS: Michael and Tina HornakSIBLINGS: Michelle, 23; Tim, 21RELATIVES WHO ARE/WERE COLLEGE ATHLETES: My brother, Tim, plays football at Hillsdale College; my uncle, Pat Hornak, also played football for Hillsdale; another uncle, Kevin Hornak, played football at Albion; an uncle, Jeff Hornak, was on the football team at Murray State; and my dad, Mike Hornak, is a Ferris State football alumnus .


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FINAL OVERALL TOTAL 3-PT REBOUNDS No. Player GP GS MIN AVG FG FGA PCT FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT R/G PF A TO BLK ST PTS P/G 22 Joe Powers 30 30 919 30.6 125 292 .428 55 132 .417 58 73 .795 20 100 120 4.0 77 77 82 1 24 363 12.1 20 Zach Eddy 31 26 807 26.0 133 262 .508 0 6 .000 45 64 .703 44 93 137 4.4 69 34 50 9 19 311 10.0 14 Jake Shockey 31 23 961 31.0 90 201 .448 3 10 .300 94 138 .681 70 201 271 8.7 62 79 51 11 13 277 8.9

3 Brett Pfahler 31 25 733 23.6 95 242 .393 42 115 .365 37 46 .804 13 48 61 2.0 56 20 40 3 16 269 8.7 11 Ken Gordon 30 23 687 22.9 81 183 .443 35 88 .398 25 36 .694 16 46 62 2.1 68 39 58 3 24 222 7.4

1 Tyler Moreland 27 7 486 18.0 50 104 .481 9 22 .409 25 35 .714 40 58 98 3.6 36 19 23 2 15 134 5.0 23 Kevin Grant 30 0 435 14.5 41 106 .387 28 64 .438 17 21 .810 11 29 40 1.3 30 19 24 9 14 127 4.2

5 Connor McCane 23 0 222 9.7 14 37 .378 6 23 .261 7 12 .583 5 18 23 1.0 15 18 22 0 12 41 1.8 32 Tim Jensen 24 0 191 7.9 8 40 .200 2 22 .091 5 10 .500 4 26 30 1.3 10 11 6 4 3 23 1.0 34 Creed Stapleton 10 0 59 5.9 7 16 .438 0 0 .000 5 14 .357 5 11 16 1.6 8 1 4 4 0 19 1.9 33 Nick Gregory 3 0 8 2.8 1 3 .333 0 1 .000 2 2 1.00 1 3 4 1.3 0 0 0 0 0 4 1.3 35 Jon Hornak 18 0 133 7.4 7 14 .500 0 0 .000 0 6 .000 11 11 22 1.2 18 7 10 2 2 14 0.8 xx Vaughn Avecilla 13 8 223 17.1 13 42 .310 4 16 .250 12 18 .667 3 13 16 1.2 16 12 14 1 9 42 3.2 xx Cole Moore 13 12 314 24.2 60 97 .619 1 3 .333 39 54 .722 24 66 90 6.9 24 39 34 1 11 160 12.3

TEAM 37 84 121 8 Aquinas 31 6177 725 1640 .442 185 502 .369 371 529 .701 304 807 1111 35.8 489 375 426 50 173 2006 64.7 Opponents 31 6205 689 1653 .417 190 513 .370 367 514 .714 250 706 956 30.8 521 284 362 68 207 1935 62.4


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2011-12 Aquinas Player Highs OVERALL High Player(s) Opponent Date WHAC GAMES High Player(s) Opponent Date Total Points 25 Zach Eddy vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Total Points 25 Zach Eddy vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Field Goals Made 11 Zach Eddy vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Field Goals Made 11 Zach Eddy vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Field Goals Att. 19 Brett Pfahler vs Calvin 11/26/11 Field Goals Att. 16 Zach Eddy vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Field Goal% (Min 5 made)

1.000 (4/4) Tyler Moreland vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Field Goal% (Min 5 made)

1.000 (4/4) Tyler Moreland vs Siena Heights 02/08/12

3pt Field Goals Made 4 Joe Powers vs Northwestern Ohio 01/25/12 3pt Field Goals Made 4 Joe Powers vs Madonna 02/18/12 4 Joe Powers vs Indiana Tech 02/01/12 4 Joe Powers vs Indiana Tech 02/01/12 4 Joe Powers vs Madonna 02/18/12 4 Joe Powers vs Northwestern Ohio 01/25/12 4 Joe Powers vs Indiana Tech 02/22/12 3pt Field Goals Att. 8 Joe Powers vs Madonna 02/18/12 4 Joe Powers vs Bethel (Ind.) 11/08/11 8 Joe Powers vs Indiana Tech 02/01/12 3pt Field Goals Att. 10 Joe Powers vs Indiana Tech 02/22/12 3pt Field Goal%

(Min 2 made) 1.000 (3/3) Kevin Grant vs Indiana Tech 12/10/11

3pt Field Goal% (Min 2 made)

1.000 (3/3) Kevin Grant vs Indiana Tech 12/10/11 1.000 (2/2) Tyler Moreland vs Siena Heights 02/08/12

1.000 (2/2) Kevin Grant vs Calvin 11/26/11 Free Throws Made 10 Cole Moore vs Indiana Tech 12/10/11 1.000 (2/2) Kevin Grant vs Siena Heights 12/22/11 Free Throws Att. 11 Cole Moore vs Indiana Tech 12/10/11 1.000 (2/2) Tyler Moreland vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Free Throw%

(Min 4 made) 1.000 (8/8) Jake Shockey vs Lourdes 11/30/11

Free Throws Made 10 Cole Moore vs Indiana Tech 12/10/11 1.000 (6/6) Zach Eddy vs Madonna 02/18/12 10 Jake Shockey vs Siena Heights 12/22/11 1.000 (6/6) Joe Powers vs Siena Heights 01/07/12 Free Throws Att, 15 Jake Shockey vs Olivet 11/15/11 1.000 (5/5) Zach Eddy vs Madonna 01/18/12 Free Throw% (Min 4 made)

1.000 (10/10) Jake Shockey vs Siena Heights 12/22/11 1.000 (5/5) Brett Pfahler vs Davenport 01/14/12

1.000 (8/8) Jake Shockey vs Lourdes 11/30/11 Offensive Rebounds 7 Tyler Moreland vs Lourdes 01/21/12 1.000 (7/7) Cole Moore vs St. Ambrose 12/20/11 Defensive Rebounds 14 Jake Shockey vs Concordia 02/11/12 1.000 (6/6) Zach Eddy vs Madonna 02/18/12 Total Rebounds 20 Jake Shockey vs Concordia 02/11/12 1.000 (6/6) Joe Powers vs Siena Heights 01/07/12 Fouls 5 Ken Gordon vs Madonna 02/18/12 Offensive Rebounds 7 Tyler Moreland vs Lourdes 01/21/12 5 Cole Moore vs Indiana Tech 12/10/11 Defensive Rebounds 14 Jake Shockey vs Concordia 02/11/12 Assists 8 Jake Shockey vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Total Rebounds 20 Jake Shockey vs Concordia 02/11/12 Turnovers 8 Jake Shockey vs Madonna 02/18/12 Fouls 5 Zach Eddy vs St. Ambrose 12/20/11 Blocks 2 Zach Eddy vs Siena Heights 01/07/12 5 Ken Gordon vs Madonna 02/18/12 2 Jake Shockey vs Lourdes 01/21/12 5 Ken Gordon vs Bethel (Ind.) 11/08/11 Steals 5 Zach Eddy vs Davenport 01/14/12 5 Cole Moore vs Indiana Tech 12/10/11 vs Lourdes 01/21/12 5 Brett Pfahler vs Columbia (Mo.) 12/21/11 Assists 8 Jake Shockey vs Siena Heights 02/08/12 Turnovers 8 Jake Shockey vs Madonna 02/18/12 Blocks 2 Zach Eddy vs Siena Heights 01/07/12 2 Tim Jensen vs Huntington (Ind.) 11/19/11 2 Jake Shockey vs Lourdes 01/21/12 2 Creed Stapleton vs Huntington (I 11/19/11 Steals 4 Ken Gordon vs Olivet 11/15/11 Minutes Played 40:00 Joe Powers vs LRDS, DVPT Minutes Played 40:00 Joe Powers vs DVPT, LRDS 40:00 Jake Shockey Three times 40:00 Jake Shockey vs DVPT, MDN


2 0 1 2 - 1 3 J U N I O R V A R S I T Y

2012-13 JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULENov. 5 at Grand Rapids Community College. . . . . . . . 7:30Nov. 7 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College . . . . 7:00Nov. 8 Calvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00Nov. 13 at Muskegon Community College. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00Nov. 19 at Cornerstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDNov. 27 Muskegon Community College . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00Nov. 29 at Concordia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30Dec. 4 at Lansing Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00Dec. 6 Alma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30Dec. 10 Grand Rapids Community College . . . . . . . . 7:30Dec. 12 at Grace Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00Dec. 14 Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00Jan. 4 at Davenport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDJan. 10 Davenport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30Jan. 14 Grace Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30Jan. 17 Mid Michigan Community College . . . . . . . . 7:00Jan. 22 Concordia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30Jan. 28 at Northwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00Feb. 4 Northwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00Feb. 11 Cornerstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30Feb. 14 at Mid Michigan Community College . . . . . . . 7:00

2012-13 JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER2 Alex Cavazos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 5’10” 160 Detroit Royal Oak Shrine High School3 Philip Hayes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 6’1” 170 Elk Rapids Elk Rapids High School4 Joseph Stankowski . . . . . . . . . . Guard 6’4” 210 Grand Rapids Forest Hills Eastern High School5 Travell Oakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 6’3” 185 Muskegon Muskegon High School11 Matt Alt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 6’5” 180 Grand Rapids East Grand Rapids High School12 Jacob Larson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 5’10” 175 Buckley Buckley High School15 DJ Hull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 5’11” 160 Holt Holt High School22 Andy Slomski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 5’11” 175 Grand Rapids West Catholic High School23 Kyle Mayan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 6’3” 185 Merrill Merrill High School24 Casey Mott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 6’5” 200 Wyoming Wyoming Park High School32 Michael Ognar-Pettersson . . . Guard 6’7” 190 Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central High School33 Kail Venema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 6’7” 235 Grand Rapids Caledonia High School

Head JV Coach: Andrew Steketee


B A S K E T B A L L S U P P O R T E R S

Rod HathawayCertified Insurance CounselorPrincipal, Buiten & Associates

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B A S K E T B A L L A L U M N I

Aaron HeindlAQ Saint from 2003 to 2006

Resident M.D., U of M Department of Family Medicine

Pedja LazicAQ Saint from 2005 to 2009

Etoile D’Or St. Leonard Basketball Club

Jeff JaysonAQ Saint from 2003 to 2007

Teacher & Coach, Waterford Mott High School

Courtney NormanAQ Saint from 1998 to 2001

Counselor, Grand Rapids Union High School

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B A S K E T B A L L A L U M N I

Jordan TorresAQ Saint from 2005 to 2009

Account Manager, Aerotek Engineering

Jeff WierzbickiAQ Saint from 2004 to 2008

Teacher & Coach, Belding Area Schools

Ross WillickAQ Saint from 1996 to 2000

Principal, Kenowa Hills Public Schools

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