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1 PROGRAM INFORMATIONCAL POLYMEN’S BASKETBALL

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Cal PolyOfficial Athletics Name..................................................................Cal PolyLocation ......................................................................San Luis Obispo, CAFounded ...............................................................................................1901Enrollment.........................................................................................19,471Mascot...........................................................................................MustangsColors.....................Forest Green (343) / Copper (460) / Vegas Gold (116)Affiliation / Conference....................................NCAA Division I / Big WestPresident ......................................................................Dr. Warren J. BakerDirector of Athletics.................................................................Alison ConeSenior Associate Athletics Director ..........................................Phil WebbFaculty Athletics Representative ............................................Ken WalkerHome Venue (Capacity) ..................................................Mott Gym (3,032)

Coaching StaffHead Coach (Alma Mater)....................Joe Callero (Central Washington, 1986)

Cal Poly Record (Big West) / Seasons .............................12-19 (7-9) / 1Career NCAA Record / Seasons...........................................151-149 / 11Office Phone........................................................................(805) 756-2288Best time to Contact ......................................................................AnytimeE-mail ...............................................................................mbb@calpoly.edu

Associate Head Coach ....................................................................Mark Amaral.....................................................Second Season / College of Idaho, 1990Phone .............................................................................................756-2354E-mail ......................................................................meamaral@calpoly.edu

Assistant Coaches .......................................................................Mitch Freeman..................................................Second Season / Washington State, 2004 Phone .............................................................................................756-1747E-mail......................................................................mfreem03@calpoly.edu................................................................................................Omar Lowery.......................................................Second Season / Concordia (WI), 2002 Phone .............................................................................................756-6559E-mail..........................................................................olowery@calpoly.edu

Director of Men’s Basketball Operations....................................Mitch Reaves..................................................Second Season / Washington State, 2008Phone .............................................................................................756-6344E-mail ........................................................................mreaves@calpoly.edu

Men’s Basketball Fax....................................................................(805) 756-2650

The 2010-11 MustangsAll-Big West Conference Honorees Returning / Lost................................1 / 1Regular Starters Returning / Lost .................................................................3 / 2Letterwinners Returning / Lost......................................................................7 / 5Newcomers / Returning Redshirts / Incoming Transfers ....................4 / 4 / 1Active Class Breakdown (FR / SO / JR / SR)....................................5 / 3 / 4 / 2

Program Information and History2009-10 Overall Record ................................................................................12-19

Home Mark...............................................................................................6-6Road Mark..............................................................................................5-12Neutral Mark ............................................................................................1-1

2009-10 Big West Conference Record / Finish ....................................7-9 / 6thHome Big West Mark .............................................................................4-4Road Big West Mark...............................................................................3-5

2009-10 Big West Tournament......1-1 (def. No. 7 UC Irvine, first round, 73-69;..................................lost to No. 3 Long Beach State, quarterfinals, 79-69)

2009-10 Postseason ..........................................................................Not SelectedFirst Season of Division I Competition .................................................1994-95Division I All-Time Record / Seasons..................................182-274 (.399) / 16Big West Conference All-Time Record / Seasons...............88-140 (.386) / 14Division I Postseason Appearances ...........................................................NoneBig West Conference Tournament Record / Appearances ........5-8 (.385) / 8

PROGRAM FACTSThe 2010-11 Season

2010-11 Schedule and Game Promotions ...................Inside Front CoverProgram Facts / Table of Contents /

Credits and Cover Information ......................................................1Player, Coaching and Support Staff Broadcast Charts......................2-3This is Cal Poly Basketball.....................................................................102010-11 BracketBuster Preview .............................................................33Media Policies and Procedures .............................................................42Mott Gym ........................................................................Inside Back CoverTeam Photo ..................................................................Outside Back Cover

The MustangsHead Coach Joe Callero ........................................................................4-5

Associate Head Coach Mark Amaral.............................................6Assistant Coach Omar Lowery ......................................................7Assistant Coach Mitch Freeman....................................................7Director of Basketball Operations Mitch Reaves.........................8Director of Community Relations Eric Esparza ...........................8Cal Poly Men’s Basketball Support Staff ......................................9

Shawn Lewis (SR) ...................................................................................12Will Taylor (JR/RS) ..................................................................................13

Will Donahue (JR) .........................................................................14Amaurys Fermin (JR/RS) ..............................................................15David Hanson (JR) ........................................................................16Jordan Lewis (JR) .........................................................................17Matt Titchenal (JR) ........................................................................18

Chris Eversley (SO/RS)...........................................................................19Chris O’Brien (RSo) ......................................................................20Kyle Odister (SO/RS) ....................................................................21Dylan Royer (SO)...........................................................................22Drake U’u (RSo) .............................................................................23

Ben Eisenhardt (RFr) ..............................................................................24Jamal Johnson (FR) ......................................................................25Ben Kelly (FR)................................................................................26Maliik Love (FR).............................................................................27Ryan Pembleton (RFr) ..................................................................28

2009-10 Season in ReviewTen Figures that Defined the 2009-10 Campaign .................................30Season Statistical Composite and Results ..........................................312010 BracketBuster Matchup in Review ...............................................32

Mustang Program HistoryIndividual, Game, Season and Career Cal Poly and Opponent

Records .....................................................................................35-37All-Time Mustang Roster ...................................................................38-39Celebrating Cal Poly’s 1980-81 Division II Final Four Squad .............40Cal Poly Retired Numbers ......................................................................40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The 2010-11 Cal Poly men’s basketball media guide was conceptualized, writ-ten, edited and designed by Assistant Media Relations Director ChrisGiovannetti. Photography by and select photos courtesy of UGS of Cal Poly,Matt Brown, Julie Brandt, Eric Burdick, Ram Ambler, the Cal Poly Public Affairsoffice, the Mustang Daily and the Cal Poly women’s basketball program,among others. Front cover and inside front cover design by Kristen Sanzari.Inside back cover and back cover design by Chris Giovannetti.

PUBLICATION CREDITS

Cal Poly’s lone senior, guard Shawn Lewis, headlines thecover of the 2010-11 Cal Poly men’s basketball mediaguide. Front cover and inside front cover composition byKristen Sanzari.

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THE 2010-11 CAL POLY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

11 CHRISEVERSLEY

F • Redshirt • 6-6Chicago, IL

1 AMAURYSFERMIN

PG • Redshirt • 6-3Bronx, N.Y.

2 CHRISO’BRIENG • RSo • 6-4

Irvine, CA

5 JORDANLEWIS

F • JR • 6-5San Rafael, CA

3 MALIIK LOVEG • FR • 6-2

Oceanside, CA

12 MATTTITCHENAL

G • JR • 6-3Sonoma, CA

13 DYLANROYER

G • SO • 6-1Los Osos, CA

14 BEN KELLY

F • FR • 6-8Melbourne, Australia

22 DRAKE U’UG • RSo • 6-5

Sacramento, CA

23 SHAWNLEWIS

G • SR • 6-4Oakland, CA

24 JAMALJOHNSON

G • FR • 6-0San Antonio, TX

33 BEN EISENHARDT

F • RFr • 6-10Bainbridge Island, WA

34 DAVID HANSONF • JR • 6-5

Plymouth, MN

35 KYLE ODISTER

G • Redshirt • 6-0Sacramento, CA

44 WILLDONAHUE

C • JR • 6-8Gilbert, AZ

52 WILLTAYLORF • SR • 6-7

Williamsport, MD

55 RYAN PEMBLETON

C • RFr • 6-10Frisco, TX

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MUSTANG COACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF

JOE CALLEROHead Coach

Second Season

MARK AMARAL

Associate Head CoachSecond Season

OMAR LOWERY

Assistant CoachSecond Season

MITCH FREEMAN

Assistant CoachSecond Season

MITCH REAVES

Director of OperationsSecond Season

ERIC ESPARZA

Director of Community Relations • Fifth Season

BEN DORAN

Student ManagerSecond Season

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Student ManagerFirst Season

ALEX WILLIAMS


CHRIS GIOVANNETTI

Media Relations

KRISTALSLOVER

Athletics Trainer

DAVIDWOOD

Strength and Conditioning

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Academic Services

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After orchestrating one of the top single-season turnarounds in the 17-year Division Ihistory of the Cal Poly men’s basketball pro-gram, head coach Joe Callero returns for hissecond season at the helm of the Mustangsduring the 2010-11 campaign. Callero’s initial2009-10 season yielded a 12-19 overall recordand Cal Poly’s 5-2 start in conference playwas the program’s best beginning as a mem-ber of the Big West. Predicted to finish last inthe standings, Cal Poly instead clinched theNo. 6 seed for the 2010 Big West tournament.The Mustangs capped Callero’s initial seasonby winning the program’s first Big WestTournament game in three seasons, a 73-69opening-round triumph versus UC Irvine.Individually, guard Lorenzo Keeler became thefirst Mustang in three seasons to earn All-BigWest first team praise. Forward David Hansonearned all-conference honorable mention con-sideration while guard Kyle Odister wasselected to the Big West All-Freshmen Team.

Named head coach of Cal Poly on April 3,2009, Callero has developed a penchant forrevitalizing college basketball programs. Ashead coach at Seattle (2001-09), Callero guid-ed the Redhawks to 75 victories during hisfinal four seasons and successfully directedthe program through its transition to theDivision I level. Callero’s final 2008-09 season

with the Redhawks produced a 21-8 campaignand the program’s highest winning percentagein 45 seasons. Additionally, the 2008-09Redhawks finished No. 131 out of 347 pro-grams in the final Sagarin Ratings.

Under Callero, Seattle finished the 2006-07campaign with a 20-9 record, a GreatNorthwest Athletic Conference title and theprogram’s first berth in the NCAA Division IITournament in 38 years. During just his sec-ond season at Seattle, Callero directed theRedhawks to a 16-11 finish that was the pro-gram’s first winning campaign in nine seasonsand a 10-victory improvement upon the previ-ous year.

Prior to his tenure at Seattle, Callero guid-ed Division III University of Puget Sound to acombined 22-25 record during the 1999-00and 2000-01 seasons. The Loggers finished14-10 during his final season to secure theprogram’s first winning campaign in nineyears.

Before pointing the Puget Sound programin a winning direction, Callero served the1998-99 season as an assistant coach atUSC. During his one season, Callero assistedthe Trojans to a National InvitationalTournament appearance.

A prominent figure on the northwest basket-ball scene for more than two decades, Callero

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compiled a 130-49 mark during two three-sea-son stints at Highline Community College(1989-92, 1995-98) and, before departing forUSC, helped guide the Thunderbirds to suc-cessive Northwest Athletic Association ofCommunity Colleges championships. Callerotwice earned conference Coach of the Yearpraise after Highline posted a combined 63-2mark during the 1996-97 and 1997-98 cam-paigns. Callero coached Brian Scalabrinewhile at Highline and recruited the currentChicago Bulls forward to USC.

Between his successful stints at Highline,Callero served as the head coach and as a

guidance counselor at Sumner HS (1992-95).Under Callero, Sumner posted its first victori-ous campaign in six years.

A 1986 graduate of Central Washington witha bachelor’s degree in psychology, Callerohelped guide the Wildcats to consecutive NAIANational Championship appearances duringeach of his two seasons. The point guard andcaptain of Central Washington’s 1985-86 teamreceived his master’s degree in education fromSeattle in 1991. One of 16 children, Callero is agraduate of Enumclaw HS.

Callero, his wife, Erika, and daughter,Malia, reside in nearby Arroyo Grande.

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SEASON-BY-SEASON HEAD COACHING BREAKDOWN*OVERALL CONFERENCE NCAA TOURNAMENT

YEAR W L PCT. W L PCT. W L PCT. NOTE(S)University of Puget Sound (Division III)1999-00 8 15 .348 6 10 .375 -- -- -- --2000-01 14 10 .583 8 8 .500 -- -- -- Program’s first winning season in nine yearsSeattle University (Division II; completed transition to Division I prior to 2008-09 season)2001-02 6 23 .207 4 14 .222 -- -- -- --2002-03 16 11 .593 9 9 .500 -- -- -- 10-win turnaround from first year ... program’s first winning season in nine years2003-04 9 18 .333 5 13 .278 -- -- -- --2004-05 11 16 .407 6 12 .333 -- -- -- --2005-06 16 11 .593 9 9 .500 -- -- -- --2006-07 20 9 .690 11 5 .688 1 1 .500 Great Northwest Athletic Conference co-champion; Second round, NCAA Tournament2007-08 18 9 .667 11 7 .611 -- -- -- Last season at Division II level2008-09 21 8 .724 Independent -- -- -- First season at Division I level; program’s highest win total in 45 seasonsCal Poly2009-10 12 19 .387 7 9 .438 -- -- -- Five-win turnaround from previous season; first Big West Tournament win in three yearsTOTALS 151 149 .503 76 96 .442 1 1 .500

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Also the Cal Poly men’s basket-ball program’s recruiting coordina-tor, associate head coach MarkAmaral is in his second season asa member of head coach JoeCallero’s staff. Amaral is alsocharged with game scheduling, CalPoly’s offensive structure andscouting.

“Mark is one of the most well-rounded assistant on the westcoach,” Callero said. “He has greatrecruiting experience and his con-tacts range across the westernUnited States. Mark is also anexcellent game coach who puts astrong emphasis on the offensiveend.”

A former assistant coach withUC Santa Barbara (2000-07),Amaral returned to the centralcoast following a two-year stint atColorado State (2007-09) wherehe served as the program’s recruit-ing coordinator and helped fine-tune the post players.

During his seven seasons as anassistant coach at UC SantaBarbara, Amaral – who also servedas the program’s recruiting coordi-

nator – helped the Gauchos cap-ture their first Big West ConferenceTournament championship in 2002(UC Santa Barbara repeated thefeat in 2003). Amaral’s responsibil-ities at UC Santa Barbara alsoincluded the development of back-court players and the scouting ofopponents.

Prior to joining UC SantaBarbara, Amaral served as thehead coach at Peninsula College(1997-00) in Port Angeles, Wash.Charged with resurrecting a bas-ketball program that had been dor-mant for 17 years, the Pirates fin-ished 11-16 during Amaral’s initial1997-98 season. PeninsulaCollege quickly improved to 19-9during his second season beforewinning a program-record 28games and capturing theNorthwest Athletic Association ofCommunity Colleges NorthernDivision title in his third year. Forhis efforts during the 1999-00 cam-paign, Amaral earned NWAACCNorthern Division Coach of theYear praise. In addition to hiscoaching duties at PeninsulaCollege, Amaral also served as aphysical education instructor and acommunity and high school rela-tions coordinator.

A two-year performer at West

Valley College in Saratoga, Calif.,under current Cal State Fullertonhead coach Bob Burton, Amaralplayed his final two collegiate sea-sons at the College of Idaho. Whileat the College of Idaho, Amaralassisted the Coyotes to a pair ofquarterfinal appearances at theNAIA National Championship.

During 23 seasons as either acollegiate player or coach,

Amaral’s teams have reached thepostseason on 15 occasions.

A native of Santa Clara, Calif.,Amaral received his bachelor’sdegree in business and marketingfrom The College of Idaho in 1990.He completed a master’s degree inphysical education from IdahoState in 1994.

Amaral and his wife, Chris, havetwo sons, Tanner and Landon.

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Omar Lowery, charged withscouting reports, film exchange,recruiting and the strengthening CalPoly’s post play and rebounding, isin his second year as an assistantwith the Cal Poly men’s basketballprogram.

“Omar is one of the most well-respected and connected recruitersin Texas, Illinois, Minnesota andWisconsin,” Mustang head coachJoe Callero said. “His ability to iden-tify quality student-athletes hasopened new doors for the Cal Polybasketball program.”

Lowery arrived on the centralcoast following three seasons atTexas State (2006-09) where hehelped recruit seven total playersranked among the top-40 Texashigh school prospects. With Loweryon the Bobcat bench, Texas Statesteadily increased its win total eachseason.

Prior to his tenure with TexasState, Lowery was a graduateassistant coach at Eastern New

Mexico University. In addition toserving as a physical education fac-ulty member at the university,Lowery’s duties with the Greyhoundprogram included on-court coach-ing, recruiting and the scouting ofopponents. Lowery has also servedas a varsity assistant coach at HaleHS (2001-02) in West Allis, Wisc.,and Marquette HS (2002-03) inMilwaukee.

As a collegiate player, Lowerycompeted for two seasons at SouthPlains College (Levelland, Texas)before transferring to ConcordiaUniversity (Mequon, Wisc.) wherehe earned All-LakeshoreConference first team praise.Concordia made its first postseasonappearance with Lowery in the line-up, qualifying for the 2000 NCAADivision III Tournament.

Lowery, who taught kindergartenthrough eighth grade in theMilwaukee public school system(2001-03), graduated fromConcordia in 2002 with a bachelor’s

degree in physical education. Hecompleted his master’s degree insports administration from EasternNew Mexico in 2006.

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Assistant coach Mitch Freeman is in hissecond year as a member of headcoach Joe Callero’s staff. Freeman,who also served a highly-successfulstint under Callero at Seattle University,is charged with scouting and gamepreparation, directing the program’sadmissions and academic progress,strengthening Cal Poly’s defense andmaintaining recruiting contacts in thePacific northwest and on the westcoast.

“Mitch is as hard working and ascompetitive as any assistant coach incollege basketball,” Callero said. “Heearned a full-time position at Cal Polyby showcasing relentless work ethicand loyalty during four years at Seattle.His international contacts as well asattention to detail in all areas make hima key part of our staff.”

During his four-year tenure atSeattle (2005-09), Freeman helped theRedhawks to 75 victories and the pro-gram to a successful transition to theDivision I level. During Freeman’s final2008-09 campaign, the Redhawks

posted a 21-8 record and the program’shighest single-season winning percent-age in 45 seasons.

Freeman began his coaching careerduring the 2004-05 season as the varsi-ty boy’s assistant at Marysville-PilchuckHS (Marysville, Wash.). During his oneseason, Freeman helped the programreach the Washington district playoffs.His overall duties with the programincluded the improvement of guardplay, coordinating off-season condition-ing sessions, scouting the oppositionand video editing.

A 2004 graduate of WashingtonState with a bachelor’s degree in kine-siology and an emphasis in health andfitness education, Freeman served asa student assistant with the Cougarprogram (1999-04). Under DickBennett, Freeman assisted with videoexchange and other administrativeduties.

Freeman, who completed his mas-ter’s degree in education administra-tion from Grand Canyon University in2008, spent three years teaching in

both the Seattle and Marysville schooldistricts.

Freeman and his wife, Nicole, residein San Luis Obispo.

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After serving in the same capac-ity under head coach Joe Calleroat Seattle University for a season,Mitch Reaves is in his second cam-paign as Cal Poly’s Director ofBasketball Operations.

With the Mustangs, his dutiesinclude coordinating travel for boththe coaching staff and team, main-taining the program’s master cal-endar and equipment inventoryand scheduling summer campsand clinics.

“Mitch is the absolute glue forour staff. His organizational skillsand passion make for a smoothatmosphere in both the office andat practices,” said Callero ofReaves. “He will make a super full-time assistant in the very nearfuture.”

Prior to arriving at Seattle for

the 2008-09 campaign, Reavesserved as a team manager withWashington State (2005-08). Withthe Cougars, Reaves maintainedthe program’s recruiting databaseand correspondence with potentialrecruits, assisted with filmexchange and video operationsand coordinated team activities.

Reaves received his bachelor’sdegree in sports management witha concentration in business admin-istration from Washington State in2007.

He is the former coordinator ofmember services for the Win theTip! Basketball coaches networkwhere he was in charge of updat-ing new members, maintainingmember profiles on the organiza-tion’s Web site, planning coachingretreats and authoring weekly e-mail updates.

On the court, Reaves hasserved as a summer camp coachat Washington State (2006-07) andUCLA (2006).

Second Season • Washington State, 2008

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Now in his fifth year as the CalPoly men’s basketball team’sdirector of community relations,Eric Esparza oversees the pro-gram’s civic outreach endeavorsas well as assisting with travelplans and video scout work.

“Eric is a tremendously reliableand knowledgeable coordinatorand his understanding of the cen-tral coast community has reallyhelped our program grow,” headcoach Joe Callero said.An administrative assistant duringhis first three years with theMustangs, Esparza served as theassociate head coach at ColumbiaCollege (Sonora, Calif.) prior toarriving at Cal Poly. Also a formerassistant coach at Oakdale (Calif.)HS, Esparza is a 1996 graduate ofCal State Stanislaus.

Esparza and his wife, formerCal Poly standout tennis and bas-ketball player Paige Billingsley,have two children.

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A native of Sebastopol, Calif., and 2009 grad-uate of Analy HS, Ben Doran is in his secondseason as a student manager with the Mustangmen basketball program. Doran earned three let-ters in basketball at Analy and one in football, in addition to playing club rugby. Asophomore majoring in business administration, Doran plans to graduate in 2013.

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Now in his second season as a student man-ager with the Cal Poly men’s basketball pro-gram, Jeremy Jauregui is a junior majoring injournalism. A 2008 graduate of Righetti HS(Santa Maria, Calif.) where he earned four letters in golf, Jauregui is a native ofSanta Barbara, Calif. He has plans to graduate from Cal Poly in 2012.

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A freshman majoring in economics,Niromal Perera is in his first season as a stu-dent manager with the Mustang men’s bas-ketball program. A 2010 graduate of De LaSalle HS in Concord, Calif., Perera was a three-year starter for the Spartansin tennis. Perera plans to graduate from Cal Poly in 2014.

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Alex Williams is in his second year as astudent manager with the Cal Poly men’sbasketball program. A native of Fresno,Calif., Williams graduated from Clovis WestHS in 2008 after earning four letters in golf. Williams is a junior mechanicalengineering major with plans to graduate in 2013.

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Chris Giovannetti is in his fifth year as theassistant director of media relations with CalPoly. In addition to his duties publicizing themen’s basketball team, Giovannetti also workswith the university’s men’s soccer, softball and women’s tennis programs.

Giovannetti arrived on the central coast after serving as the Sports InformationDirector at Menlo College and working with the school’s 13 varsity programs for the2005-06 season. Prior to accepting the position at Menlo, Giovannetti completeda one-year internship at California where he worked with the department’s softball,field hockey and women’ gymnastics programs, in addition to assisting with foot-ball and men’s and women’s basketball game-day operations.

A 2004 graduate of San Jose State with a B.S. in Journalism, Giovannetti com-peted in rugby for the Spartan program. Giovannetti is a native of Fairfield, Calif.,and currently resides in nearby Avila Beach.

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Now in her 18th year as a trainer at Cal Poly,Kristal Slover is also in her ninth year as thedepartment’s head athletics trainer. During hertenure at Cal Poly, Slover has helped lead thesuccessful Cal Poly Sports Medicine program by directing all student athleticstrainers and serving as a guest lecturer for several classes and labs at Cal Polyand nearby Cuesta College. She also serves as the registration chair for the FarWest Athletic Trainers Association’s Annual Symposium.

Slover also works with Cal Poly’s women’s soccer program. A graduate of CalState Fullerton, Slover and husband, John, have two daughters: Janna MarieSlover (9) and Kacie (6).

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David Wood is in his second season as theCal Poly’s strength and conditioning coach. Anassistant strength and conditioning coach for seven months prior to his promotion,Wood’s primary focus is the implementation of strength, speed, agility and condi-tioning programs for all 20 of Cal Poly’s varsity programs.

Prior to rejoining Cal Poly, Wood served as a strength and conditioning gradu-ate assistant at UAB while working on his master’s degree. While at UAB, his pri-mary responsibilities consisted of overseeing strength and conditioning programsfor the men’s and women’s tennis teams. Wood also worked with the developmentand implementation of programs for football, softball, baseball, men’s and women’sbasketball, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. Wood also served as anintern at Cal Poly in 2005. He earned his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly in kine-siology in 2005.

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Strength and Conditioning Shannon Stephens is in his sixth year as Cal

Poly’s assistant athletic director for academicservices. In his capacity, Stephens provides aca-demic advising to student-athletes, monitors stu-dent-athlete progress toward degrees and ensures that each student-athletemeets NCAA academic requirements.

A four-year righthanded letterwinner at Cal Poly (1992-95), Stephens pitchedfor four years in the Florida Marlins organization (1995-98). Following his profes-sional tenure, Stephens coached at Division II Cal State Dominguez Hills (1999-01) and in Oskarshamn, Sweden during the summer of 1999.

Prior to arriving at Cal Poly, Stephens spent three years at UCLA (2001-04) asan academic counselor.

Stephens and his wife, Lisa, have two sons.

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Head coach Joe Callero and forwardDavid Hanson address the centralcoast media during October’s BigWest Conference Central CoastMedia Day. Having garnered instantrespect during Callero’s inaugural2009-10 season, Cal Poly was select-ed to finish fifth in the final 2010-11Big West standings.

A Program on the Rise ... this is Cal Poly Basketball

Forward Will Taylor pumps the Mustangs upprior to Cal Poly’s quarterfinal-round matchupversus Long Beach State at the 2010 Big WestConference Tournament. During Joe Callero’sfirst season as head coach, Cal Poly triumphedat the Big West Tournament for the first time inthree years.

Assistant athletic director for aca-demic services Shannon Stephensassists forwards David Hanson andJordan Lewis in Cal Poly’s academicstudy center.

Under the guidance of head strength and conditioningcoach David Wood, guard Shawn Lewis undergoes aconditioning session in Cal Poly’s weight room.

Forward Jordan Lewis assists a camperwith ball-handling drills during Cal Poly’sannual Winter Basketball Clinic.

In This SectionShawn Lewis (SR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Will Taylor (JR/RS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Will Donahue (JR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Amaurys Fermin (JR/RS) . . . . . . . . . . .15David Hanson (JR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Jordan Lewis (JR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Matt Titchenal (JR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Chris Eversley (SO/RS) . . . . . . . . . . . .19Chris O’Brien (RSo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Kyle Odister (SO/RS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Dylan Royer (SO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Drake U’u (RSo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Ben Eisenhardt (RFr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Jamal Johnson (FR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Ben Kelly (FR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Maliik Love (FR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Ryan Pembleton (RFr) . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Cal Poly’s leading returning scorer froma season ago after finishing secondamong Mustangs with an 11.8 points-per-game average, senior guard ShawnLewis requires just 153 points during the2010-11 campaign to become the 16thplayer in program history to reach 1,000career points.

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2009-10 (Junior)Finished second among Mustangs and14th among Big West Conference playerswith 11.8 points per game … also finishedninth among conference players with a.727 (101-for-139) free throw percentage… led Cal Poly in scoring six times, top-ping out and matching a career high with26 points during a 91-84 overtime loss atUC Irvine (March 6) … finished with 18double-digit scoring outings and 10games of 15-plus points … paced CalPoly in rebounding on four occasions,highlighted by a career-high 11 boardsduring a 70-68 loss at Cal State Fullerton(Feb. 24) … posted two-double-doubles:a 19-point, 11-rebound performance dur-ing the Feb. 24 loss versus Cal StateFullerton and a 26-point, 10-board show-ing versus UC Irvine (March 6) … scored22 points to propel Cal Poly pastPepperdine, 83-77 (Dec. 5) ... blocked acareer-best four shots during 85-74 tri-umph versus Seattle (Dec. 3).

2008-09 (Sophomore)Finished second among Mustangs with5.0 rebounds per game and third with 11.7points per matchup … reached double-digit scoring figures in 19 games and dur-ing 12 Big West games … finished 9-for-15from the floor and scored a career-high 26points during 75-73 loss versus UC Davis(Feb. 18) … twice registered a double-dou-ble: with 17 points and 10 rebounds versusFresno State (Dec. 29) and with 11 and 10against Pacific (Feb. 28).

2007-08 (Freshman)Named to Big West All-Freshman Teamafter averaging 4.9 points and 2.2rebounds per contest … scored five pointsand grabbed three points during first colle-giate game versus Massachusetts (Nov.9) … recorded a season-high 14 pointsduring first collegiate start in aBracketBuster matchup at Fresno State(Feb. 23) … grabbed five or morerebounds six times, including a season-high seven boards during a 66-58 triumphat UC Davis (Feb. 20).

Bishop O’Dowd HS (Oakland, Calif.)Helped Dragons to a 26-7 mark during

2006-07 senior season and to theCalifornia Interscholastic FederationDivision III state championship gamewhere program fell against nationally-ranked Artesia (Lakewood) HS, 91-64 …earned All-CIF third team, All-NorthernCalifornia second team and named bothHayward Area Athletic League Co-Playerof the Year and All-East Bay Boy’sBasketball Player of the Year after averag-

ing 20 points, eight rebounds and threeassists per game as a senior.

PersonalSon of Kermit Lewis and Hazel Johnson… has one brother, Larry Johnson, andone sister, Kandyce Lewis … majoringin business … Shawn Michael Lewiswas born on April 20, 1989 on Oakland,Calif.

Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2007-08 27-5 430-15.9 44-111 .396 19-51 .373 24-34 .706 20 40 60-2.2 38-0 14 24 2 17 131-4.92008-09 28-28 787-28.1 115-287 .401 50-130 .384 48-64 .750 31 110 141-5.0 55-1 32 48 8 26 328-11.72009-10 31-27 856-27.6 117-290 .403 32-88 .364 101-139 .727 33 116 149-4.8 82-1 75 77 16 25 367-11.8TOTALS 86-60 2073-24.1 276-688 .401 101-269 .376 173-237 .730 84 266 350-4.1 175-2 121 149 26 68 847-9.6

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Get to Know Shawn• The most memorable basketball

experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been beating UC Santa Barbara at home last year and winning the 2009 and 2010 Mott Madness Dunk Contests.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because they get loud and crazy for us.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is that there are no limits to improvement.

• I chose business as my major because I want to be able to manage my own money.

• The most memorable class I’ve taken at Cal Poly has been a political science class where we discussed many universal issues that I was interested in, including the death penalty and abortion.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is to take a hot shower and turn on Lil Wayne.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever played in has been Arco Arena for the 2007 state championships.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my father, Kermit, because he is my biggest fan and critic.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been Michael Beasley, at the 2006 Bob Gibbons showcase tournament in North Carolina.

• My favorite basketball shoes of all time are the Jordan XIs.

• My first memory of basketball isshooting on my Fisher-Price hoop.

• My most treasured possession is a dog tag with my grandmother’s image.

• The one activity I would do if I had no fear would be to fly a fighter jet.

• Two items always in my fridge areGatorade and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

• The first thing I do in the morning isturn over and check my phone.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been to make basketball my career.

2009-10 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

Points ......................................................26.............................UC Irvine (March 6, 2010)

Rebounds ................................................11..........Cal State Fullerton (Feb. 24, 2010)

Assists ...................................5 (four times)...............last vs. UC Irvine (March 6, 2010)

Steals.........................................................3........................Pepperdine (Dec. 5, 2009)

Blocks .......................................................4...............................Seattle (Dec. 3, 2009)

CAREER SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

Points...........................................26 (twice)................last vs. UC Irvine (March 6, 2010)

Rebounds ................................................11..........Cal State Fullerton (Feb. 24, 2010)

Assists ...................................5 (four times)...............last vs. UC Irvine (March 6, 2010)

Steals ............................................4 (thrice)last vs. South Dakota State (Feb. 21, 2009)

Blocks .......................................................4...............................Seattle (Dec. 3, 2009)

“Shawn is the most exciting player on our team. He can shoot, dunk and defend. His maturity and poisewill be key for us this season.” -- Joe Callero

2010-11 (Redshirt)Will redshirt season for academic rea-sons.

2009-10 (Junior)During initial season with Cal Poly,started 19 of 31 games, shot 44.7 (59-for-132) percent from the floor, aver-aged 4.9 points and 5.0 rebounds pergame and led Cal Poly with 28 steals… finished 10th among Big West play-ers with 66 offensive boards … paced

the Mustangs in rebounding on nineoccasions, led by a pair of 12-boardperformances during a 70-63 defeat atCal State Bakersfield (Dec. 31) and a57-53 loss to the Roadrunners (Jan.30) … finished with four double-digitrebound games … scored a career-high 12 points during a 57-53 loss ver-sus Cal State Bakersfield (Jan. 30) …registered three double-doubles,including an 11-point, 10-reboundshowing during a 79-69 quarterfinalround loss against Long Beach Stateat the Big West Tournament (March 11)… produced a career-high four stealsduring a 78-72 loss versus Long BeachState (Feb. 11) … averaged 16.8 min-utes per game.

2008-09 (Sophomore / HagerstownCollege)Averaged 7.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and0.6 blocks per game and shot 57 per-

cent from the floor.

2007-08 (Freshman / HagerstownCollege)Averaged 9.9 points and 8.9 reboundsper game while shooting 67 percentfrom the floor.

Williamsport HS (Williamsport, Md.)Two-year letterwinner was named tothe All-Tri-Eastern League first teamand earned All-Washington Countypraise after averaging 18 points and 13points per game as a senior … assist-ed program to an 18-8 overall markand a Tri-Eastern League champi-onship during senior season.

PersonalSon of William Taylor and StephanieCopeland … has one sister, Early …first cousin is guard Jamaal Tinsley ofthe Indiana Pacers … majoring insocial science … William Alcide Taylor,Jr. was born on March 20, 1989 inConey Island, N.Y.

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Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2009-10 31-19 521-16.8 59-132 .447 0-1 .000 35-65 .538 66 90 156-5.0 106-5 15 33 8 28 153-4.9TOTALS 31-19 521-16.8 59-132 .447 0-1 .000 35-65 .538 66 90 156-5.0 106-5 15 33 8 28 153-4.9

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Get to Know Will• I chose Cal Poly because the

program gave me the chance to earn a Division I scholarship.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because I love when they start a “DE-FENSE” chant.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is DON’T FOUL!

• I chose social science as my major because I care about society and it’s problems.

• The most memorable class I’ve taken at Cal Poly has beenAmerican Ethnic Minorities (sociology 316) with Christopher Bickel.

• My favorite spot on the Cal Poly campus is Dexter Lawn, so I can hang out with David Hanson.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is putting my socks on first.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was during my junior year of high school, when I scored 33 points and we held Hancock HS to 11 total points.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my mom, Stephanie, because she loves me no matter what.

• The reason I began playing basketball was because all of my cousins played.

• My favorite superhero as a child was Optimus Prime.

• The one activity I would do if I had no fear would be to pet a snake.

• If you visit my hometown of Williamsport, Md., the one place you need to visit is the Potomac River.

• One item always in my fridge isstrawberry Jello.

• The first thing I do in the morning isturn on music and dance.

• The most rewarding things I’ve done in my life are going to college and making my mom proud.

• The biggest obstacles I’ve overcome have been not letting people tell me what I can’t do and becoming a Division I athlete.

“Will has elected to redshirt this season. His year off will allow his body to fully heal and his post skillsto continue developing.” -- Joe Callero

CAL POLY SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

Points...........................................12 (twice)last vs. Cal State Bakersfield (Jan. 30, 2010)

Rebounds ....................................12 (twice)last vs. Cal State Bakersfield (Jan. 30, 2010)

Assists ......................................................3...........................Pepperdine (Dec. 5, 2009)

Steals.........................................................4............Long Beach State (Feb. 11, 2010)

Blocks ..................................1 (eight times)last vs. Long Beach State (March 11, 2010)

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2009-10 (Sophomore)During initial season with Cal Poly,started all 10 of the games heappeared in, shot 66.7 (46-for-69) per-cent from the floor and averaged 11.8points and 8.8 rebounds per contest …led the Mustangs in scoring with acareer high 19 points during a 76-72home loss against Montana State(Dec. 21) …totaled 17 points to helppropel Cal Poly past Pepperdine, 83-77 (Dec. 5) … reached double-digitscoring figures in eight of 10 appear-ances … paced Cal Poly in reboundingeight times and in eight of the 10matches appeared in, topping out witha career-best 13 versus Montana State… recorded five double-doubles …blocked a career high and Cal Polyseason-best four shots during a 73-66victory at South Dakota State (Dec. 15)… averaged 30.1 minutes per appear-ance.

2008-09 (Freshman / PhoenixCollege)Averaged 15.2 points and 10.0rebounds per game and converted 61percent of shot attempts from the floor… led Bears to a 22-13 overall markand a fourth-place showing at theNational Junior College AthleticAssociation Division II national tourna-ment … earned NJCAA Division II All-America honors and selected to theNJCAA all-tournament team.

Mesquite HS (Gilbert, Ariz.)Averaged 17.5 points and 12.5rebounds per game as a senior to earnAll-Arizona 5A and all-region mostvaluable player honors … helpeddirect team to a 21-5 overall mark anda regional championship as a senior …finished second among Arizona’srebounding leaders.

PersonalSon of Dan Donahue … has onebrother, Kyle (24) … majoring in socialscience … Will Daniel Donahue wasborn on January 4, 1988 in Mesa, Ariz.

Get to Know Will• I chose Cal Poly because coach

Callero was the most straight-up person with me when he came out to visit me.

• The most memorable basketball experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been the atmosphere on the bus rides to and from games.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because if I am hyped up during the game, I know they will be.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is to stop swearing.

• The most memorable class I’ve taken at Cal Poly has beenAmerican Ethnic Minorities (sociology 316) with Christopher Bickel. He tells things how they are and made the class fun.

• My favorite spot on the Cal Poly campus is study hall.

• Home or away, two of my pre-game rituals are showing and drinking Pedialyte.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in wasagainst our rival, Gilbert HS. We had a sellout crowd of more than 3,200 fans.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my dad, Dan. He has always been there coaching and helping me out.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying on the hoop in the pool.

• My favorite superhero as a child was Mighty Mouse.

• If you visit my hometown of Gilbert, Ariz., the one place you need to visit is the Salt River.

• One activity that I’ve been involved in that might surprise people is the Boy Scouts.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do was eat.

• Two items always in my fridge aresteak and eggs.

• The first thing I do in the morning isturn my alarm off and go back to sleep.

• The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome has been my mother’s death.

“Big Will has improved his speed and quickness. He can score inside as well as make a good pass onthe perimeter. He will be counted on to rebound and defend the opposing center.” -- Joe Callero


Cal Poly Statistics

CAL POLY SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

Points ......................................................19.....................Montana State (Dec. 21, 2009)

Rebounds................................................13...................Montana State (Dec. 21, 2009)

Assists ......................................................4..................................Seattle (Dec. 3, 2009)

Steals.........................................................2.................................Seattle (Dec. 3, 2009)

Blocks .......................................................4.....at South Dakota State (Dec. 15, 2009)


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6-3 • Redshirt • Bronx, N.Y. • Hagerstown College

2010-11 (Redshirt)Will redshirt season after sufferingyear-ending injury in October.

2009-10 (Junior)Redshirted season after transferringfrom Hagerstown (Md.) College.

2008-09 (Sophomore / HagerstownCollege)Averaged 17.5 points, 8.2 assists, 4.0rebounds and 1.3 steals per game andshot 44 percent from the floor to earnAll-Maryland JuCo first team praise …assist average ranked fifth amongNational Junior College AthleticAssociation players … assisted pro-gram to 21-9 overall mark.

2007-08 (Freshman / MissouriState-West Plains)Averaged 2.9 points, 2.5 assists and1.9 steals per 28 appearances.

Kennedy HS (Bronx, N.Y.)During senior season, averaged 24points, eight rebounds and eightassists per game to earn New York All-

City first team and New York All-Statefirst team recognition … also namedNew York Daily News and New YorkPost Player of the Year after helpingprogram to the city public schoolleague championship.

PersonalSon of Raymundo and Rosa Fermin …has two brothers: Raymundo, Jr. (26)and James (17) … Amaurys Ferminwas born June 30, 1987.

Get to Know Amaurys• I chose Cal Poly because of the great

coaching staff, the team’s attitude and coach Callero’s motivation to win.

• The most memorable basketball experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been meeting the team for the first time.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because of the way they get after the opposing teams.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is to have a positive attitude on and off the court.

• I chose history as my major because I’m interested in different cultures and the years when we weren’t around to experience things.

• Home or away, two of my pre-game rituals are getting my ankles taped while talking to my brother on the phone about the game.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever competed in has been Madison Square Garden for the 2005 Public School Athletic League championship.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was when I scored 47 points in a game against our rival high school at Madison Square Garden.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my brother, Ray, because of his will to compete and the fact that he’s never given up on anything in life.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has beenSyracuse’s Paul Harris at the high school state championships in Glen Falls, N.Y.

• My favorite basketball shoes of all time are the original Penny Hardaways.

• My first memory of basketball is my mom giving me my first rubber basketball at the age of five.

• The reason I began playing basketball was because everyone in my neighborhood played.

• If you visit my hometown of the Bronx, N.Y., the one place you need to visit is Yankee Stadium.

• The first thing I do in the morning is 200 pushups before hopping into the shower.

• The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome has been graduating from junior college, becoming a qualifier and having my dreams realized at Cal Poly.

“Amaurys will be rehabbing his knee this year. His hard work off the court will prepare him for his seniorseason next year. His basketball I.Q. can help the newcomers as they develop this season.” -- Joe Callero

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6-5 • Junior • Plymouth, MN • Maranatha Christian Academy

2009-10 (Sophomore)Earned All-Big West honorable mentionpraise after leading Cal Poly and finishing13th among conference players with 171rebounds and 5.5 boards per game …finished fourth among Mustangs with10.8 points per contest … led Cal Poly inscoring four times, topping out with acareer-high 26 points during an 87-84overtime victory at UC Riverside (Feb.13) … finished third among Mustangswith 16 double-digit scoring outings andposted two outings of 20-plus points andeight contests of 15-plus points … scoredin double digits during eight of Cal Poly’sfinal 10 contests, including an 18-pointeffort during Cal Poly’s 102-89BracketBuster triumph at Hawai’i (Feb.20) … scored 22 points to help propelCal Poly past Long Beach State, 90-79(Jan. 16) … scored 15 points during 73-69 overtime victory against UC Irvine tohelp Cal Poly secure its first Big WestTournament victory in three years …paced the Mustangs in rebounding onseven occasions, highlighted by acareer-best 16 boards during a 60-57home sellout victory versus NCAATournament participant UC SantaBarbara (Feb. 27) … totaled three dou-ble-digit rebound games … finished withthree double-doubles, including a 17-point, 15-rebound performance during a57-53 loss against Cal State Bakersfield(Jan. 30) … started 13 of Cal Poly’s 31games and averaged 27.3 minutes perappearance.

2008-09 (Freshman)Registered seven points and sevenrebounds during first collegiate game, CalPoly’s season opener versus Arkansas-Little Rock (Nov. 14) … scored season-high 10 points at Cal State Bakersfield(Dec. 23) … recorded five-plus reboundsin a game on eight occasions, topping outwith a season-high nine during a 61-40demolition of San Francisco (Dec. 3) …appeared in all 28 games, averaging 14.5minutes per appearance.

Maranatha Christian Academy(Brooklyn Park, Minn.)All-time leading rebounder in Minnesotahigh school history finished with more

than 1,500 boards and 2,000 points …helped Mustangs to four-successiveMinnesota Christian League champi-onships … averaged 24.0 points and15.0 rebounds per contest as a seniorand 22.9 points per game during juniorcampaign … competed in AAU action forthe Minnesota Magic Elite Stars.

PersonalSon of Tim and Barb Hanson … has

seven brothers – Andrew (27), Matthew(26), Daniel (25), Stephen (23), Joshua(19), Isaiah (15) and Jeremiah (13) – andtwo sisters: Jenny (29) and Faith (17) …Matt was a forward at Cal Poly whileAndrew played for Concordia (Minn.) andDan and Stephen at Northwest (Wy.)College … member of Athletes in Actionand Campus Crusade at Cal Poly …David Raymond Hanson was born onAug. 26, 1989 in Detroit.

Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2008-09 28-0 407-14.5 41-107 .383 9-36 .250 7-13 .538 32 60 92-3.3 29-0 9 7 1 14 98-3.52009-10 31-13 847-27.3 118-279 .423 31-112 .277 59-90 .656 63 108 171-5.5 70-1 44 48 8 20 326-10.5TOTALS 59-13 1254-21.3 159-386 .412 40-148 .270 66-103 .641 95 168 263-4.5 99-1 53 55 9 34 424-7.2

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Get to Know David• The most memorable basketball

experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been coming from behind to beat UC Irvine, 73-69, during the first round of 2010 Big West Tournament.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because they are enthusiastic, energetic and loud.

• The most important lesson I’velearned as a member of the Cal Poly program is to treat everyone with the utmost respect.

• I chose business management as my major because I enjoy working with other people to achieve goals.

• The most memorable classes I’ve taken at Cal Poly have been Leadership Workshop (BUS 470) with professor Sara Daubert or Organizational Behavior (MHR 318) with Dr. Dawn Chandler.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever played in has been Utah State’s Dee Glen Smith Spectrum (2008). It was very hostile and energetic.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was our 60-57 win against UC Santa Barbara at home last year in front of a sellout crowd.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been coach Callero, because he has never let me get complacent and constantly pushes me to be my very best.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying against my older brothers in the driveway when I was very young.

• My most treasured possession is my family.

• One activity that I used to be involved in that might surprise people is a bowling league.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do was play with my brothers and sisters.

• One item always in my fridge isorange juice.

• The first thing I do in the morning ispray.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been spending time with the people that matter most – my family.

“David has improved his perimeter shooting and ball handling this year. He will be a primary scorer forus all season and continues to be a leader on and off the court.” -- Joe Callero


Points ......................................................26...................at UC Riverside (Feb. 13, 2010)

Rebounds................................................16...........UC Santa Barbara (Feb. 27, 2010)

Assists ......................................................5...............................at Pacific (Feb. 6, 2010)

Steals .....................................2 (four times)..last vs. Cal State Fullerton (Feb. 24, 2010)

Blocks ..................................1 (eight times).............last vs UC Irvine (March 6, 2010)


Points ......................................................26...................at UC Riverside (Feb. 13, 2010)

Rebounds................................................16...........UC Santa Barbara (Feb. 27, 2010)

Assists ......................................................5...............................at Pacific (Feb. 6, 2010)

Steals.........................................................3...................UC Riverside (Feb. 28, 2009)

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2009-10 (Sophomore)Led Cal Poly in scoring four times,including a 14-point performance dur-ing the quarterfinals of the Big WestConference Tournament against LongBeach State (March 11) … finished withseven double-digit scoring outings,highlighted by a career-high 16-pointperformance during a 90-79 triumph atLong Beach State (Jan. 16) … totaled

15 points during Cal Poly’s first victoryof the season, an 85-74 triumph versusSeattle (Dec. 3) … paced the Mustangsin rebounding thrice, highlighted by acareer-best nine boards during the tri-umph at Long Beach State …shot 50.3percent from floor and 75.7 percentfrom the free throw line … started 22 ofCal Poly’s 31 contests and averaged24.3 minutes per outing.

2008-09 (Redshirt Freshman)Made collegiate debut and snatchedtwo rebounds during season openeragainst Arkansas-Little Rock (Nov. 14)… played season-high 12 minutes andgrabbed year-best three rebounds atUtah State (Nov. 29).

2007-08 (Redshirt)Utilized redshirt season.

Terra Linda HS (San Rafael, Calif.)Averaged 15.6 points, 8.1 rebounds,3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per gameand converted 58 percent of shotattempts as a senior for a Trojan pro-gram that finished 22-9 overall … as ajunior, averaged 12.3 points and 9.0rebounds per game as the Trojanswent 24-4 … posted 8.0 points and 4.4rebounds per matchup as a sopho-more as Trojans finished 23-6 …named to All-Marin County League firstteam as a junior and senior.

PersonalSon of Scott and Brenda Lewis … hasone sister, Zoë … father played colle-giately at Harvard while uncle,Thomas, played football at Yale …majoring in biology … member of theSociety of Black Scientists andEngineers at Cal Poly … JordanMaxwell Lewis was born on February17, 1989 in Teaneck, N.J.

Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2007-08 REDSHIRT2008-09 7-0 32-4.6 1-8 .125 0-0 .000 3-8 .375 3 4 7-1.0 8-0 4 4 0 2 5-0.72009-10 31-22 754-24.3 84-167 .503 7-22 .318 28-37 .757 43 48 91-2.9 99-4 31 35 14 17 203-6.5TOTALS 38-22 786-20.7 85-175 .486 7-22 .318 31-45 .689 46 52 98-2.6 107-4 35 39 14 19 208-5.5

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Get to Know Jordan• I chose Cal Poly because I loved the

college atmosphere and it felt like a place I could fit in.

• The most memorable basketball experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been our last-minute victory against UC Santa Barbara at home last season. The stands were sold out and it was so loud I couldn’t hear.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because they are loud, get into the game and give us the advantage.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is to act with maturity and carry yourself in a proud manner.

• I chose biology as my major becauseit was a subject that I could apply to my everyday life and one that is always advancing.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever competed in has beenWisconsin’s Kohl Center. It was massive, similar to a professional arena.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my dad, Scott. He taught me how to play with intelligence and strength.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying in a YMCA league during kindergarten.

• The reason I began playing basketball was that I loved the joy and freedom it gave me and I couldn’t put the ball down.

• My favorite superhero as a child wasBatman. When I was young I would dress up as him – with the cape – and run down the aisles of the supermarket.

• If you visit my hometown of Terra Linda, Calif., the one place you need to visit is La Hacienda. They serve the best burritos in the world.

• One activity that I’ve been involved in that might surprise people is that I went to circus camp during elementary school.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been working at a summer camp for children.

“Jordan has some great experience and confidence. He really understands our system and his defense,timely scoring and rebounding are critical to our success.” -- Joe Callero


Points ......................................................16............at Long Beach State (Jan. 16, 2010)

Rebounds..................................................9...........at Long Beach State (Jan. 16, 2010)

Assists ...................................3 (four times)..last vs. UC Santa Barbara (Feb. 27, 2010)

Steals .............................................2 (twice)..................last at Hawai’i (Feb. 20, 2010)

Blocks ...........................................2 (thrice)..last at Cal State Northridge (Feb. 17, 2010)


Points ......................................................16............at Long Beach State (Jan. 16, 2010)

Rebounds..................................................9...........at Long Beach State (Jan. 16, 2010)

Assists ...................................3 (four times)..last vs. UC Santa Barbara (Feb. 27, 2010)

Steals .............................................2 (twice)..................last at Hawai’i (Feb. 20, 2010)

Blocks ...........................................2 (thrice)..last at Cal State Northridge (Feb. 17, 2010)

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2009-10 (Sophomore)Made a pair of appearances, playingtwo minutes and registering one assistat both Saint Mary’s (Nov. 23) andWisconsin (Dec. 16).

2008-09 (Redshirt Freshman)Appeared in two contests, scoring fourpoints during first collegiate appear-ance: a 76-42 victory versus NorthFlorida (Nov. 21) … also appeared atUC Riverside (Jan. 2).


Sonoma Valley HS (Sonoma, Calif.)Four-year letterwinner earned All-Empire League honors as a seniorafter averaging 18.0 points and 2.2rebounds per game … also earnedSanta Rosa Press Democrat Scholar-Athlete of the Year praise as a senior… earned four letters in tennis.

PersonalSon of Bob and Cindy Titchenal …brother, Mike, played at Cal Poly(2000-05) … sister, Christy, played atStanford (2005-07) … grandfather,Bob Titchenal, was a center and defen-sive back in the NFL for San Franciscoand Washington and head coach ofNew Mexico (1953-55) and San JoseState (1957-64) … majoring inmechanical engineering … MatthewRobert Titchenal was born on May 29,1989 in Sonoma, Calif.

Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2007-08 REDSHIRT2008-09 2-0 6-3.0 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0 2 2-1.0 0-0 1 0 0 0 4-2.02009-10 2-0 4-2.0 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1-0.5 1-0 2 1 0 0 0-0.0TOTALS 4-0 10-2.5 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3-0.8 1-0 3 1 0 0 4-1.0

Career Statistics

Get to Know Matt• The most memorable basketball

experience I’ve had at Cal Poly hasbeen going on our road trip to Hawai’i with the team last year and kicking Hawai’i’s butt

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because they give you energy to feed off of them. You feel like you have a team of 3,000 against the other team’s 14 guys.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is you get out of life what you put into it.

• I chose mechanical engineering as my major because I’ve always enjoyed math and science and I don’t like to read.

• The most memorable class I’ve taken at Cal Poly has been Material Removal (IME 143) with Paul Rainey.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is stretching in my room and putting my shoes and uniform on the same way every time.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was against El Molino HS. I got boxed-and-one’d and still played with determination to leadSonoma Valley HS to victory. The crowd chanted my last name as I shot free throws to seal the victory.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my father, Robert, because he taught me the philosophy and fundamentals of basketball.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been Cal State Fullerton’s Josh Akognon, two years ago.

• My first memory of basketball isshooting on my backyard hoop by myself and struggling to reach the rim.

• My most treasured possession is my grandpa’s canteen from World War II. I always bring it when I go backpacking.

• The biggest obstacles I’ve overcome have been getting good grades in Cal Poly’s engineering program and being awarded financial aid for academics – it basically gave me a full ride at Cal Poly.

“Matt has a good shot and tough mindset. He has pushed our starters in practice and gained confidencethroughout the fall. His defense will be needed in special situations.” -- Joe Callero


Points ........................................................0

Rebounds..................................................1................at Saint Mary’s (Nov. 23, 2009)

Assists...........................................1 (twice)................last at Wisconsin (Dec. 16, 2009)

Steals.........................................................0

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Points ........................................................4..............vs. North Florida (Nov. 21, 2008)

Rebounds..................................................2..............vs. North Florida (Nov. 21, 2008)

Assists .................................1 (three times)................last at Wisconsin (Dec. 16, 2009)

Steals.........................................................0

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6-6 • Redshirt • Chicago, IL • Rice

2010-11 (Redshirt)Will redshirt campaign after transfer-ring from Rice during offseason.

2009-10 (Freshman / Rice)Appeared in 16 of Rice’s 31 games asa true freshman with one start atHouston (March 3) … scored a career-high 10 points in 20 minutes of actionduring 78-64 loss at UTEP (Feb. 27) …scored five points during 66-59 lossversus Central Florida (March 6) …scored 18 of his 25 points during Rice’sfinal four regular season games …averaged 4.9 minutes per appearance.

Walter Payton College Prep(Chicago, Ill.)Named to the All-Chicago secondteam and earned All-Illinois specialmention after averaging 19.2 points,9.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per gameas senior … scored career-high 39

points, including the game-winningbasket, versus Fenger HS in the con-solation semifinals of the Chicago cityplayoffs (program advanced to theIllinois state tournament after finishingas city consolation runner-up) …assisted program to a 20-11 recordduring senior season … averaged 16.7points and 7.1 rebounds per game asa junior in helping program advance tothe state tournament … one of onlytwo players in program history torecord 1,000-plus points and 500-plusrebounds … first male athlete in schoolhistory to sign a National Letter ofIntent with a Division I men’s basketballprogram … prior to signing with Rice,was ranked as the No. 55 forward inthe 2008-09 signing class byESPN.com.

PersonalSon of Michael Eversley and Nina

Leonard … father played basketball atChicago State (1976-79) and for theChicago Bulls (1979) … mother playedat Long Beach State (1980-84) … hastwo brothers: Michael, Jr. and Jordan,who was a wide receiver at MissouriState (2006-07) … majoring in recre-ation, parks and tourism administration… member of Best Buddies (specialeducation partnership program) atPayton College Prep … ChristopherNicholas Eversley was born on Sept.26, 1991 in Chicago.

Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2009-10 (Rice) 16-1 79-4.9 10-28 .357 3-12 .250 2-7 .286 4 9 13-0.8 3-0 1 6 1 3 25-1.6TOTALS 16-1 79-4.9 10-28 .357 3-12 .250 2-7 .286 4 9 13-0.8 3-0 1 6 1 3 25-1.6

Collegiate Statistics

Get to Know Chris• I chose Cal Poly because of the

atmosphere, the strong educational opportunities and my teammates.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is that we’re a family.

• I chose recreation, parks and tourism administration as my major becauseit will allow me to pursue a career as a sports agent or in sports marketing.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is taking a shower.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever competed in has been UTEP’s Don Haskins Center while at Rice. More than 12,000 fans boo you and it’s all the motivation you need.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was when I scored 62 points as a junior in high school during a preseason game against some of the top unsigned prospects in Illinois.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my dad, Michael, because he’s been a huge influence as he played professionally. He’s always challenged me to be better than him.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets last summer during an open gym session at Rice.

• My favorite basketball shoes of all time are the Nike Hyperdunks. They’re comfortable and make me fly.

• My first memory of basketball is being three years old and receiving my first basketball from my parents.

• My most treasured possession is my cross (necklace).

• If you visit my hometown of Chicago, the one place you need to visit isMichigan Avenue.

• One activity that I’ve been involved with that might surprise people isBest Buddies, a program for children with learning disabilities. I taught them how to play basketball.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do was run and jump over furniture.

“Chris has demonstrated a nice shooting touch and physical low post game. He will have a season tolearn the Cal Poly system as he redshirts.” -- Joe Callero

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6-4 • RS Sophomore • Irvine, CA • San Francisco

2009-10 (Redshirt)Redshirted campaign following offsea-son transfer from San Francisco.

2008-09 (Freshman / SanFrancisco)Appeared in 29 of San Francisco’s 30games as a true freshman and made20 starts … averaged 20.9 minutes perappearance and 4.1 points and 2.9rebounds per game.

Northwood HS (Irvine, Calif.)Departed as program’s all-time leaderfor points (1,241), assists (421) andseals (179) and ranked fourth with 465rebounds … earned the second ofconsecutive All-CaliforniaInterscholastic Federation SouthernSection Division I selections andnamed Sea View League MostValuable Player after averaging 19.6points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.0 assistsper game as a senior … three-time All-Sea View selection also averaged 14.3points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals pergame during junior campaign …named Northwood HS Scholar-Athleteof the Year in 2007.

PersonalSon of Tim and Susan O’Brien … hasone brother, Devyn (17) … majoring inbusiness administration … ChristopherAlan O'Brien was born on May 22,1989.

Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2008-09 (USF)29-20 605-20.9 39-104 .375 14-42 .333 26-44 .591 42 41 83-2.9 70-2 27 37 7 12 118-4.12009-10 REDSHIRTTOTALS 29-20 605-20.9 39-104 .375 14-42 .333 26-44 .591 42 41 83-2.9 70-2 27 37 7 12 118-4.1


Get to Know Chris• The most memorable basketball

experience I’ve had at Cal Poly hasbeen being involved with both the 2009 and 2010 Mott Madness dunk contests.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is to always keep going forward and to not let anything hold you back. There are no limits to improvement.

• I chose business as my major because I am interested in getting out in the world and communicating and interacting with others.

• The most memorable class I’ve taken at Cal Poly has beenAir and Space (aeronautical engineering 310) with E. Wright Leaphart.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is taking a one-hour nap and watching television.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever competed in has been Gonzaga’s McCarthey Athletic Center while playing for San Francisco. The whole arena would shake during warm-ups.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was senior night at Northwood HS against our rival,Woodbridge. It was my last game playing under my dad, Tim, who was the head coach.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my dad. He has been my coach all of my life and taught me everything about the game. Also my mom, Susan, who has supported me no matter what the outcome of any game has been.

• My most treasured possession is an e-mail my dad wrote to my mom about me on my 17th birthday.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been working for and earning a basketball scholarship.

• The biggest obstacles I’ve overcome have been dealing with my dad having open-heart surgery while I was in middle school and taking a year off of school with no classes or sports participation in order to pursue my goal of playing Division I basketball.



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6-0 • Redshirt • Sacramento, CA • New Hampton School

2010-11 (Redshirt)Will redshirt season after suffering year-ending injury.

2009-10 (Freshman)Named to Big West Conference All-Freshman Team after finishing thirdamong conference players with a 45.5(45-for-99) percent three-point mark …averaged 7.8 points per game … regis-tered nine double-digit scoring games,including a career-high 23-point per-

formance to help Cal Poly open BigWest play with a 95-81 victory at UCIrvine (Jan. 4) … recorded five outingsof 15-plus points … totaled 17 points topropel Cal Poly to a 73-66 victory atSouth Dakota State (Dec. 15) … regis-tered a career best and a Cal Poly sea-son-high five steals during an 83-77home victory against Pepperdine (Dec.5) … finished third among Mustangswith 24 steals and 51 assists … shot42.5 (85-for-200) percent from the floorand averaged 20.0 minutes per game.

New Hampton School (NewHampton, N.H.)Averaged 10 points, five rebounds andfive assists per game during 2008-09campaign.

Rio Americano HS (Sacramento,Calif.)As a junior, averaged 13.7 points and

1.4 assists per game while shooting 44percent from the floor and 42 percentfrom three-point range … recordeddouble-digit scoring figures on 23 occa-sions, highlighted by a 29-point effortagainst Franklin HS … earned All-Sac-Joaquin Section first team honors afterhelping Raiders to a 22-6 overall mark… averaged 14.9 points and 4.7 assistsper game during sophomore campaign… also competed for varsity side as afreshman.

PersonalSon of Keith and Karen Odister … hasone brother, DeShawn (30) … majoringin construction management … Kyle O.Odister was born on Aug. 1, 1991 inSacramento.


Career Statistics

Get to Know Kyle• I chose Cal Poly because the school

was close to home and has a good atmosphere.

• The most memorable basketball experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been our trip to Hawai’i last season.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because they are my peers.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is taking a nap and a shower.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever competed in has beenWisconsin’s Kohl Center last season.

• The most memorable basketball games I’ve ever played in have beena triple-overtime victory against Franklin HS or at South Dakota State last season, when I hit the eventual game-winning three-pointer.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my father, Keith, because he has worked with me since kindergarten to help me get where I needed to be.

• The best basketball players I’ve competed against have been Ray Allen and Caron Butler.

• My favorite basketball shoes of all time are the Jordan XIs.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying for my dad in a church league when I was five years old. The floor was a carpet.

• The reason I began playing basketball was because it united my family.

• My most treasured possession is my family.

• My favorite superhero as a child wasthe purple Ninja Turtle.

• If you visit my hometown of Sacramento, the one place you need to visit is the American River.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do was ride bikes around town.

• If I could keep one animal as a pet, I’d own a kangaroo.

• The first thing I do in the morning isbrush my teeth.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been earning a basketball scholarship.

“Kyle will be redshirting as he recovers from a serious ankle injury. He will be developing additionalupper body strength during his off year.” -- Joe Callero


Points ......................................................23............................at UC Irvine (Jan. 4, 2010)

Rebounds .....................................4 (thrice)last at UC Santa Barbara (Jan. 28, 2010)

Assists ..........................................4 (thrice)...................last at Hawai’i (Feb. 20, 2010)

Steals.........................................................5........................Pepperdine (Dec. 5, 2010)

Blocks .......................................................1.......at Cal State Fullerton (Jan. 14, 2010)

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6-1 • Sophomore • Los Osos, CA • Morro Bay HS

2009-10 (Redshirt Freshman)Scored a career-high six points in 10minutes of action during a 90-79 tri-umph at Long Beach State (Jan. 16) …shot 42.9 (3-for-7) percent from three-point range … averaged 3.3 minutesper 15 appearances.


Morro Bay HS (Morro Bay, Calif.)The 2008 San Luis Obispo CountyPlayer of the Year pick and Los PadresLeague Most Valuable Player selectionaveraged 22.5 points, 6.8 rebounds,2.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game asa senior to lead program to a 20-8 over-all mark and a second-round showingin the California InterscholasticFederation Southern Section DivisionIII tournament … highlighted by acareer-high 35 points versus YuccaValley HS, recorded double-digit scor-ing figures during all but one game as asenior … as a junior, averaged 21.0points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 2.8assists per game … totaled more than2,000 points during prep career andnailed 259 three-pointers.

PersonalSon of Jim and Celeste Royer …majoring in biological science … hasone sister, Alisa (22) … Dylan CruzRoyer was born on June 10, 1990 inLos Osos, Calif.


Career Statistics

Get to Know Dylan• I chose Cal Poly because of the

school’s academic reputation and basketball program.

• The most memorable basketball experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been traveling to Hawai’i last year.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because they know how to get the team hyped.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is to always be ready to take advantage of opportunities.

• I chose biological science as my major because I want to enter the medical field.

• The most memorable class I’ve taken at Cal Poly has been Personal Health: A Multicultural Approach (kinesiology 255) with Royden Nakamura. It was a very interesting view of cultural beliefs and lifestyles.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is running zig-zags with David Hanson.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever competed in has beenWisconsin’s Kohl Center due to its sheer size and appearance.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was a double-overtime contest versus Lompoc HS in 2008.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my father, Jim, for working with me on my game since childhood.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying on a little plastic hoop.

• The reason I began playing basketball was because of how fun it was to make shots.

• The one activity I would do if I had no fear would be to surf Banzai Pipeline.

• If you visit my hometown of Los Osos, Calif., the one place you need to visit is Montaña de Oro State Park.

• One item always in my fridge isbacon.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been attend a prestigious university.

“Dylan is one of our best shooters and hardest working players. His experience last season should helphim find a role off the bench this year.” -- Joe Callero


Points ........................................................6............at Long Beach State (Jan. 16, 2010)

Rebounds .....................................1 (thrice)last at Cal State Northridge (Feb. 17, 2010)

Assists...........................................1 (twice)........................last at Pacific (Feb. 6, 2010)

Steals.........................................................1..............................at Pacific (Feb. 6, 2010)

Blocks .......................................................0


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6-5 • RS Sophomore • Sacramento, CA • Hartford

2009-10 (Redshirt)Redshirted campaign following off-season transfer from Hartford.

2008-09 (Freshman / Hartford)Appeared in 18 contests as a truefreshman with five starts … averaged2.9 points and 1.7 rebounds pergame.

Rio Americano HS (Sacramento,Calif.)Three-time All-Capital League firstteam selection averaged 17.9 pointsand 5.0 rebounds per game as a sen-ior to help Raiders to a 22-6 overallmark … also named to SacramentoBee All-Metro third team followingsenior campaign … earned two let-ters in swimming where he garneredAll-America honors in both the 50-and 100-yard freestyle events.

PersonalSon of Al and Caroline U’u … hasone sister, Greer (18), and one broth-er, Parker (16) … majoring in busi-ness administration … member ofCampus Crusade at Cal Poly …Drake Ellison U’u was born on Jan.18, 1990.

Get to Know Drake• I chose Cal Poly because of the

opportunity to build a strong programunder coach Callero, the great academics and the beach.

• The most memorable basketball experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been beating UC Santa Barbara in front of a sold out Mott Gym last season.

• I chose business as my major because so many aspects of the business world relate to the game of basketball.

• My favorite spot on the Cal Poly campus is the Poly Canyon pool.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is playing a game of Mario Kart while listening to Justin Bieber.

• The most exciting arena I’ve ever played in has been the Hartford Civic Center against No. 2 Connecticut in front of more than 17,000 fans.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was a victory against Jesuit HS during my senior year when I hit the game-winning three-pointer. The crowd rushed the court.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my dad, Al, because he has taught me everything I know about the game and has always pushed me to be the best.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings.

• If you visit my hometown of Sacramento, the one place you need to visit is Arco Arena. Then you need to visit Mikuni’s Sushi after the game.

• One item always in my fridge is a leftover Chipotle burrito.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been being an older brother and being able to set an example for my brother and sister. They’re my best friends.

• The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome in my life has been making the decision to transfer schools after my freshman year. It was a huge leap of faith, but I am more than happy with the decision and happy to be a Mustang.

“Drake has rounded into shape and develop some feel for his new teammates. He missed most of last season due toinjury and is quickly learning as much as he can. He can be a real spark off the bench this season.” -- Joe Callero

Year GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off. Def. Tot.-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts-Avg2008-09 (Hartford) 18-5 199-11.1 20-69 .290 6-43 .140 6-12 .500 8 23 31-1.7 23-0 5 19 1 7 52-2.92009-10 REDSHIRTTOTALS 18-5 199-11.1 20-69 .290 6-43 .140 6-12 .500 8 23 31-1.7 23-0 5 19 1 7 52-2.9


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6-10 • RS Freshman • Bainbrdige Island, WABainbrdige Island HS

2009-10 (Redshirt)Redshirted initial season at Cal Poly.

Bainbridge Island HS (BainbridgeIsland, Wash.)Averaged 14 points and 10 reboundsper game during a 2008-09 senior sea-son where he was named to All-MetroLeague first team … ranked as the No.25 senior player in Washington stateby SeaTown Sports … averaged 13points and eight rebounds per game inbeing named to the All-Metro Leaguesecond team during 2007-08 juniorcampaign … helped program to a2007-08 state runner-up finish.

PersonalSon of Ted and Kellan Eisenhardt …has one brother, Asa (22) … majoringin business administration … BenjaminGrant Eisenhardt was born on Dec. 3,1990 in Pasadena, Calif.

Get to Know Ben• I chose Cal Poly because San Luis

Obispo is a great town, I believed in the coaching staff, the program and my future teammates and the academic reputation of the school was strong.

• The most memorable basketball experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has beenbeating UC Santa Barbara at home last season in front of a packed house.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because they have so much spirit and always represent the school well.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is that we’re all on one-day contracts and we need to continually earn our keep every day.

• I chose business administration as my major because it is a versatile major and opens many doors.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is saying a prayer and thanking God for allowing me to reach that moment.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was in high school, when we beat our league rival that was also the top-ranked team in Washington.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams during my final summer in high school.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying out in front of my house on a kiddie hoop.

• The reason I began playing basketball was my dad, Ted, always played and he turned me on to the sport at a young age.

• My most treasured possession is a ring given to me on my Bar Mitzvah by my grandpa.

• If you visit my hometown of Bainbridge Island, Wash., the one place you need to visit is Waterfront Park. There are great views of the water and on a sunny day there is no better place in the world.

• One activity that I’ve been involved in that might surprise people is a ping pong club during high school.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do wasbuild Lego sets.

• One item always in my fridge are eggs whites. I’m always going after the protein.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been traveling to Israel while in high school.

“Ben improved his strength and confidence during his redshirt year. He can score with both hands as well asstepping out to hit a three-pointer. He will need to rebound and defend to contribute this year.” -- Joe Callero


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6-0 • Freshman • San Antonio, TX • Madison HS

Madison HS (San Antonio, Texas)Four-year letterwinner assisted pro-gram to a combined 132-19 recordduring prep career … averaged 10.0points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.2 assistsper game during 2008-09 junior sea-son as program finished 34-2 andmade a semifinal round appearance inthe Texas 5-A tournament … alsoranked as the No. 62 point guard in thenation by ESPN RISE as a junior … asa sophomore, named Most ValuablePlayer of the 64-team McDonald’sInvitational.

PersonalSon of Gary and Deanna Johnson …has two sisters, Angie (26) and Corina(22), and two brothers, Gary, Jr. (22)and Michael (20) … majoring in sociol-ogy … career ambition is to own hisown business … nicknamed“Columbus” … Jamal ClarenceJohnson was born on May 6, 1992 inSan Diego.

Get to Know Jamal• I chose Cal Poly because it was the

best choice I had to excel both academically and at basketball.

• I chose sociology as my major because I wanted more insight into human behavior.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is eating chocolate and drinking Gatorade.

• The most exciting arena or gym I’ve ever competed in has been the Frank Erwin Arena at the University Texas for the state championships during my sophomore year of high school.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was at Reagan HS where I scored 40 points and helped my coach earn his 300th victory.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my dad, Gary. He has always been there to push me.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been Los Angeles Clippers guard Willie Warren during the Texas state championships.

• My favorite basketball shoes of all time are the Jordan Is.

• My first memory of basketball isforgetting my socks during my first official game and having to play without them.

• The reason I began playing basketball was to have motivation and determination toward something.

• My most treasured possession is my cell phone because it is an extension of me.

• The one activity I would do if I had no fear would be to base jump off of a big ledge into a small pool.

• If you visit my hometown of San Antonio, the one place you need to visit is the Riverwalk.

• One activity that I’ve been involved in that might surprise people is that I use to collect G.I. Joes.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do waseat cereal and play Playstation

• If I could keep one animal as a pet, I’d own a small puppy.

• One item always in my fridge arepepperoni hot pockets.

• The first thing I do in the morning isuse the bathroom and listen to music.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been to go to college for free.

• The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome has been going through school with learning disabilities.

“Jamal is a quick and clever point guard. He has been picking up our defensive and offensive sets very well asa freshman. Jamal will have an opportunity to earn significant minutes as a first-year player.” -- Joe Callero

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6-8 • Freshman • Melbourne, AustraliaXavier College (Melbourne Tigers Basketball Club)

Xavier College / Melbourne Tigers Basketball Club(Melbourne, Australia)Averaged 16 points, four rebounds andthree assists per game and shot 44percent from the floor last season ascaptain of Melbourne Tigers JuniorBasketball Club … helped representa-tive state side to a gold medal showingat the national championship level afteraveraging 10 points, six rebounds andthree assists per outing during thecompetition … also played club volley-ball.

PersonalSon of Steve and Alex Kelly … has onebrother, Josh (21) … majoring in agri-cultural business … father played pro-fessionally in Australia … awardedXavier College’s ExcellentAchievement in Sport and Study honor… Benjamin Paul Kelly was born onJan. 27, 1991 in Adelaide, SouthAustralia.

Get to Know Ben• The most important lesson I’ve

learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is to never give up.

• I chose agricultural business as my major because I thought I would try something new and challenge myself instead of majoring in general business.

• My favorite spot on the Cal Poly campus is the “P.”

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is listening to music.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was the Australian national club championships in February.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my father, Steve. He has always been there for me through good and bad times. He is the voice of reason in my life.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been Andrew Gaze.

• My first memory of basketball isshooting with my dad after coming home from school.

• The reason I began playing basketball was because after living in Detroit for five years and moving back to Australia I did not know many people. After shooting with my dad, the local club asked me to play. So I played to make friends.

• My most treasured possession is my crucifix and pendant of Saint Christopher. I received the crucifix from my father who got it from my uncle after he passed away. My brother, Josh, gave me the pendant just before I left for college because Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travel.

• If you visit my hometown of Melbourne, the one place you need to visit is the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is one of the largest sporting stadiums in the world and Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia.

• One activity that I’ve been involved in that might surprise people is that I used to sing in a choir.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do was play sports. I was a very active kid.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been completing 250 hours of community service.

• The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome has been moving halfway across the world to go to school.



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The Bishop’s School (Oceanside,Calif.)Named Coastal South League Playerof the Year as a senior during the 2009-10 campaign after averaging teamhighs for points (20.3), rebounds (8.7),assists (4.6) and steals (2.0) per game… also named CSL Player of the Yearas a junior after registering 20.8 points,9.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.1steals per game … helped program toa combined 45-11 record during juniorand senior seasons and consecutiveCSL championships with an aggregate15-1 conference mark … directed pro-gram to the California InterscholasticFederation San Diego Section DivisionIV title during junior year.

PersonalSon of Clarence and Sharon Love …has two brothers and one sister …majoring in general engineering …named to honor roll at The Bishop’sSchool … career ambition is tobecome a civil engineer … Maliik M.Love was born on Nov. 6, 1992 in SanDiego.

Get to Know Maliik• I chose Cal Poly because of the

school’s great engineering program and the basketball team.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is that time management is the key to a successful life.

• I chose engineering as my major because of a civil engineering internship I did last summer with MIT/Pacific Compliance.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was in the California Interscholastic Federation championship game at the University of San Diego when we held Francis Parker HS under 30 points.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my dad, Clarence, because he also played basketball and taught me everything I know.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been Jeremy Tyler (San Diego HS), during my senior year.

• My favorite basketball shoes of all time are the Kobe IVs.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying on a rec team at the age of five.

• The reason I began playing basketball was because of my dad’s influence. He played for the military travel team at Camp Pendleton.

• My most treasured possession is my Macbook Pro.

• The one activity I would do if I had no fear would be skydiving, because I’m afraid of heights.

• If you visit my hometown of San Diego, the one place you need to visit is the Del Mar Fair.

• One activity that I’ve been involved in that might surprise people is Little League. I played for three years.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do wasdraw Pokéman.

• One item always in my fridge isGatorade.

• The first thing I do in the morning isthank God for blessing me with another wonderful day.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been receive a full basketball scholarship.

• The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome has been receiving an A in my high school chemistry class.

“Maliik is one of our best on-ball defenders. He is very physical and aggressive on the offensive end, aswell. His improvement will be steady all season.” -- Joe Callero

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2009-10 (Redshirt)Redshirted initial season at Cal Poly.

Frisco HS (Frisco, Texas)Two-year letterwinner averaged 6.0points and 7.4 points per game during2008-09 senior season … also namedto All-District 9 Defensive Team as asenior.

PersonalSon of Bob and Cheryl Pembleton …has two sisters, Julie (42) and Toni(10), and three brothers, Matt (29),Mike (28) and Rob (9) … majoring insocial sciences … Ryan ToddPembleton was born on June 21, 1991in Silver Springs, Md.

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Get to Know Ryan• The most memorable basketball

experience I’ve had at Cal Poly has been going on the Hawai’i road trip last season.

• I enjoy playing in front of the Cal Poly fans because of the energy and enthusiasm they bring to every game.

• The most important lesson I’ve learned as a member of the Cal Poly program is that you’re a family on and off the court.

• I chose social science as my major because I enjoy looking at the interaction between people.

• My favorite spot on the Cal Poly campus is the pool.

• Home or away, one of my pre-game rituals is listening to “Jump Around” by House of Pain.

• The most memorable basketball game I’ve ever played in was a Texas state playoff game during my junior year of high school.

• The person who has influenced my game the most has been my AAU coach because he made me in to the player I am today.

• The best basketball player I’ve competed against has been former Kentucky center Daniel Orton.

• My favorite basketball shoes of all time are the Air Force 1s, one of the most classic shoes of all time. They’ll never go out of style.

• My first memory of basketball isplaying on one of those tike hoops when I was three.

• My most treasured possession is my Snuggie.

• The one activity I would do if I had no fear would be to battle a lion with my bare hands.

• As a child, my favorite thing to do was go see movies every Saturday with my dad, Bob.

• If I could keep one animal as a pet, I’d own an albino tiger.

• One item always in my fridge issteak.

• The first thing I do in the morning isroll over and go back to sleep.

• The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life has been playing basketball for a Division I program.

• The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome has been learning not to trip over my big feet.

“Ryan is our team’s best shot blocker. He has good length and timing. His offensive skills and rebound-ing will develop as he gains experience and strength.” -- Joe Callero


In This SectionTen Figures that Defined the 2009-10

Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Season Statistical Composite

and Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312010 BracketBuster Matchup

in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322011 BracketBuster Information . . . . .32

2009-10 SEASON

IN REVIEW

Head coach Joe Callero directed CalPoly to a five-victory improvement dur-ing his inaugural 2009-10 season at thehelm of the Mustang program. After fin-ishing in sixth place in the final Big Weststandings, Cal Poly opened the confer-ence tournament with a 73-69 victoryagainst UC Irvine – the program’s firstpostseason triumph in three years.

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TEN FOR 2009-10Ten Numbers that Defined Joe Callero’s First Season as Cal Poly Head Coach

3,032Sellout attendance figure for Cal Poly’s 60-57 home victory against NCAATournament participant UC Santa Barbara inside Mott Gym on Feb. 27. Thevictory was Cal Poly’s first against the rival Gauchos since 2007.

367Points scored by guard Shawn Lewis during his junior campaign. Entering the 2010-11season, Lewis needs just 153 points to become the 16th Mustang in Cal Poly history toregister 1,000 for his career.

102Point total during Cal Poly’s Feb. 20 ESPNU BracketBuster triumph at Hawai’i, theprogram’s loftiest point total since downing Long Beach State, 103-88, on Feb. 8,2001.

38Career-high single-game point total produced by guard Lorenzo Keeler during a 95-81 confer-ence-opening victory at UC Irvine on Jan. 4. Keeler, who finished fifth among Big West scorerswith 16.2 points per game, earned all-conference first team praise as a senior last year.

32Consecutive free throws made by Lorenzo Keeler between Feb. 17 and March 6. Keeler, who set a newCal Poly standard for free throw shooting excellence, was a perfect 16-for-16 at Hawai’i during his stretch.Keeler, whose 86.2 percent mark ranked as the ninth-highest single-season figure in program history, retiredas the second-most proficient foul shooter in Mustang history with an identical 86.2 percent career mark.

13Games Cal Poly played decided by six or fewer points, including eight of the final 10 matchups.The Mustangs produced a 7-6 mark in games decided by six or less points.

5Games, out of the initial seven Big West Conference matchups, during which Cal Poly triumphed. Cal Poly’s5-2 start was its best to a Big West campaign in program history.

3Seasons since Cal Poly had previously won a Big West Tournament game. Cal Poly’s 73-69 opening-roundelimination of UC Irvine on March 10 was the program’s first postseason triumph since advancing to the 2007championship game.

2Seasons walk-on center Ryan Darling spent as a student-manager before earning a Cal Poly jersey prior tothe 2008-09 season. As a senior last year, Darling appeared in a career-high 26 contests, started three games,and placed a highlight end to his fairytale tenure by scoring a career-high 10 points and snatching a collegiate-high 12 rebounds to spark Cal Poly’s 72-69 triumph versus UC Davis on Jan. 10.

.929Cal Poly free throw percentage (13-for-14) during a March 11 loss against Long BeachState at the Big West Tournament. The mark ranked as the second-highest single-gameteam figure in program history for Cal Poly, which led all Big West programs with a 72.9percent free throw mark.

Lorenzo Keeler

Ryan Darling

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OVERALL STATISTICAL COMPOSITE

GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS

OVERALL RECORD: 12-19 BIG WEST CONFERENCE: 7-9

HOME: 6-6 • ROAD: 5-12 • NEUTRAL: 1-1

TOTAL 3-PTS REBOUNDSNo. Player GP-GS Min.-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg12 Lorenzo Keeler 31-31 1028-33.2 141-388 .363 56-191 .293 163-189 .862 15 70 85 2.7 61-1 84 79 2 13 501 16.223 Shawn Lewis* 31-27 856-27.6 117-290 .403 32-88 .364 101-139 .727 33 116 149 4.8 82-1 75 77 16 25 367 11.844 Will Donahue* 10-10 301-30.1 46-69 .667 0-0 .000 26-43 .605 23 65 88 8.8 35-1 10 17 7 5 118 11.834 David Hanson* 31-13 847-27.3 118-279 .423 31-112 .277 59-90 .656 63 108 171 5.5 70-1 44 48 8 20 326 10.535 Kyle Odister 31-16 621-20.0 85-200 .425 45-99 .455 28-36 .778 19 31 50 1.6 70-5 51 44 1 24 243 7.85 Jordan Lewis* 31-22 754-24.3 84-167 .503 7-22 .318 28-37 .757 43 48 91 2.9 99-4 31 35 14 17 203 6.525 Will Taylor* 31-19 521-16.8 59-132 .447 0-1 .000 35-65 .538 66 90 156 5.0 106-5 15 33 8 28 153 4.94 Justin Brown 22-4 377-17.1 30-95 .316 9-26 .346 39-55 .709 4 18 22 1.0 38-1 22 38 0 16 108 4.921 Charles Anderson 31-10 576-18.6 36-106 .340 23-70 .329 10-16 .625 24 37 61 2.0 52-1 21 18 4 15 105 3.452 Ryan Darling 26-3 341-13.1 19-34 .559 0-0 .000 5-8 .625 33 59 92 3.5 58-2 7 13 13 7 43 1.713 Dylan Royer* 15-0 49-3.3 3-9 .333 3-7 .429 0-0 .000 1 2 3 0.2 10-0 2 7 0 1 9 0.63 Matt Titchenal* 2-0 4-2.0 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 0 1 0.5 1-0 2 1 0 0 0 0.0

TEAM 59 72 131 7Total 31-31 6275 738-1770 .417 206-616 .334 494-678 .729 384 716 1100 35.5 683-22 364 417 73 171 2176 70.2Opponents 31-31 6275 746-1637 .456 207-562 .368 636-886 .718 309 743 1052 33.9 551-12 428 383 105 177 2335 75.3

*Returning Letterwinner

Date Opponent Score Attendance High Scorer High ReboundsNov. 13 at San Francisco L, 73-62 1,721 Jordan Lewis (10) Will Donahue (8)Nov. 15 at Stanford L, 70-53 6,341 Lorenzo Keeler (15) Will Donahue (12)Nov. 21 at Portland State L, 92-83 970 Lorenzo Keeler (20) Will Donahue (8)Nov. 23 at Saint Mary's L, 92-67 2,673 Jordan Lewis (14) Jordan Lewis, Will Taylor, Charles Anderson (4)Nov. 28 at Arkansas-Little Rock L, 71-62 2,433 Lorenzo Keeler (20) Will Donahue (10)Dec. 3 Seattle W, 85-74 1,442 Jordan Lewis (15) Will Donahue (11)Dec. 5 Pepperdine W, 83-77 1,722 Shawn Lewis (22) Will Taylor (11)Dec. 15 at South Dakota State W, 73-66 1,261 Lorenzo Keeler (21) Will Donahue (10)Dec. 16 at Wisconsin L, 90-42 17,230 Shawn Lewis (10) Will Donahue (5)Dec. 21 Montana State L, 76-72 2,032 Will Donahue (19) Will Donahue (13)Dec. 31 at Cal State Bakersfield L, 70-63 1,428 Lorenzo Keeler (17) Will Taylor (12)

Big West ConferenceJan. 4 at UC Irvine W, 95-81 1,189 Lorenzo Keeler (38) Shawn Lewis (7)Jan. 8 Pacific L, 73-63 2,471 Lorenzo Keeler (18) David Hanson (6)Jan. 10 UC Davis W, 72-69 1,661 Lorenzo Keeler (22) Ryan Darling (12)Jan. 14 at Cal State Fullerton L, 68-54 1,028 Lorenzo Keeler (13) Jordan Lewis (5)Jan. 16 at Long Beach State W, 90-79 2,128 David Hanson (22) Jordan Lewis, Will Taylor (9)Jan. 21 UC Riverside W, 67-65 2,035 Shawn Lewis (16) Shawn Lewis (5)Jan. 23 Cal State Northridge W, 73-72 2,741 Lorenzo Keeler (23) Will Taylor (6)Jan. 28 at UC Santa Barbara L, 80-57 3,066 Lorenzo Keeler (20) Will Taylor(5)Jan. 30 Cal State Bakersfield# L, 57-53 2,324 David Hanson (17) David Hanson (15)Feb. 4 at UC Davis L, 83-63 2,214 Lorenzo Keeler (30) Will Taylor (8)Feb. 6 at Pacific L, 67-61 3,455 Shawn Lewis (16) David Hanson, Lorenzo Keeler (8)Feb. 11 Long Beach State L, 78-72 1,726 David Hanson (19) Will Taylor (7)Feb. 13 at UC Riverside W, 87-84 (2OT) 2154 David Hanson (26) David Hanson (8)Feb. 17 at Cal State Northridge L, 73-68 1,517 Lorenzo Keeler (23) Charles Anderson (6)Feb. 20 at Hawai’i W, 102-89 5,381 Lorenzo Keeler (31) Shawn Lewis (8)Feb. 24 Cal State Fullerton L, 70-68 1,918 Shawn Lewis (19) Shawn Lewis (11)Feb. 27 UC Santa Barbara W, 60-57 3,032 Charles Anderson (15) David Hanson (16)March 6 UC Irvine L, 91-84 (OT) 2,876 Shawn Lewis (26) Shawn Lewis, David Hanson (10)

Big West Conference Tournament (Anaheim Convention Center; Anaheim, Calif.)March 10 vs. UC Irvine W, 73-69 1,833 Lorenzo Keeler (27) David Hanson (9)March 11 vs. Long Beach State L, 79-69 2,231 Jordan Lewis (14) Will Taylor (10)

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2010 ESPNU BRACKETBUSTERFeb. 21, 2010

Stan Sheriff Center • HonoluluLorenzo Keeler hit a three-pointer 42 seconds into action and Cal Poly never looked

back as the Mustangs improved their all-time ESPNU BracketBuster record to 3-1 with a102-89 triumph at Hawai’i.

Keeler finished with 31 points and four assists while David Hanson added 18 points andShawn Lewis 17 for the Mustangs, who enjoyed extensive opportunities to tour theislands before registering their highest point total in nine seasons during the stroll pastHawai’i.

Cal Poly, which defeated Hawai’i for the first time, opened up a 23-point advantage at49-26 late in the first half on a jumper by Keeler and settled for a 51-30 lead at the breakas Keeler scored a layup with four seconds to go. Hawai’i made a run at the Mustangs inthe second half, closing the gap to eight points at 54-46.

Cal Poly, however, went on a 19-7 run to reestablish control of the game, leading 83-63 with five minutes, 41 seconds to go on two free throws by Keeler. Hawai'i would getno closer than 10 points the rest of the way as the Mustangs made 14 of 16 free throwsin the final three minutes.

Keeler made all of his 16 free throws en route to his third 30-point game of the season.Kyle Odister added 15 points while Jordan Lewis contributed 12 for Cal Poly. 102 89

Cal Poly players pose at Hanauma Bay.

Mustangs take time out to enjoy some snorkeling in Hanauma Bay.

Sunset over Hawaii the evening before Cal Poly’s BracketBuster triumph.

In This SectionIndividual, Game, Season and Career

Cal Poly and OpponentRecords.....................................35-37

All-Time Mustang Roster.................38-39Celebrating Cal Poly’s 1980-81

Division II Final Four Squad ........40Mustang Retired Numbers ...................40

MUSTANGMEN’S

BASKETBALLHISTORY

Mike Burris (right) was a member of the1980-81 Cal Poly squad that reached thenational semifinals of the NCAA Division IITournament, a feat that remains the pro-gram’s best postseason showing at anylevel. The memory of Burris, who passedin 1985, will be honored, along with the1980-81 team’s achievements, prior to CalPoly’s Nov. 6 exhibition versus Cal StateEast Bay.

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CAL POLYAND OPPONENT INDIVIDUALAND TEAM RECORDSProgram Career Leaders

SCORINGNo. Player Points Average Games Years1. Chris Bjorklund 2,006 18.2 110 1997- 012. Mike Wozniak 1,903 16.9 112 1996-003. Varnie Dennis 1,594 14.6 109 2000-044. Mike LaRoche 1,500 21.4 70 1966-685. Gerald Jones 1,377 13.0 106 1974-776. Billy Jackson 1,370 18.5 74 1971-737. Hank Moroski 1,224 13.2 93 1947-508. Shanta Cotright 1,210 14.4 84 1994-979. Damien Levesque 1,201 10.8 111 1994-9710. Bob Horwath 1,157 17.5 66 1962-64

Lorenzo Keeler 1,157 13.2 88 2007-1012. Stuart Thomas 1,135 20.3 56 1990-9113. Dawin Whiten 1,104 11.3 101 2004-0814. Pinky Williams 1,092 14.6 75 1972-7415. Matt Clawson 1,087 10.2 106 1991-94

REBOUNDSNo. Player Rebounds Average Games Years1. Robert Jennings 737 9.4 78 1970-732. Damien Levesque 701 6.3 111 1993-973. Les Rogers 692 10.3 67 1966-694. Varnie Dennis 675 6.2 109 2000-045. Jeremiah Mayes 674 6.3 107 1997-006. Billy Jackson 663 9.0 74 1970-737. Chris Bjorklund 612 5.6 110 1997-008. Andre Keys 512 9.3 55 1975-779. Mike LaRoche 505 7.2 70 1965-6810. Jim Van Winden 498 4.6 108 1982-8611. Stuart Thomas 465 8.3 56 1989-9112. Kurt Colvin 445 4.3 104 1986-9013. Coby Naess 444 6.0 74 1987-9014. John Parker 442 5.5 80 1971-7415. Ross Ketcham 435 4.4 97 1995-99

ASSISTSNo. Player Assists Years1. Jim Schultz 552 1979-812. Keith Wheeler 496 1980-843. Ben Larson 483 1995-994. Horace Williams 407 1971-745. Lewis Cohen 393 1976-786. Shanta Cotright 286 1993-977. Jeff Oliver 262 1990-938. Matt Clawson 216 1990-949. Sean Chambers 214 1985-8710. Bill Archer 213 1988-92

STEALSNo. Player Steals Years1. Ben Larson 274 1995-992. Keith Wheeler 189 1980-843. Shanta Cotright 132 1993-974. Matt Clawson 128 1990-945. Damien Levesque 127 1993-976. Mike Wozniak 126 1996-007. Sean Chambers 98 1985-878. James Wells 88 1984-869. Jeff Oliver 86 1990-9310. Bill Archer 86 1988-92

FIELD GOALSNo. Player Field Goals Years1. Chris Bjorklund 699 1997-012. Billy Jackson 591 1970-733. Mike LaRoche 571 1965-684. Gerald Jones 564 1973-775. Varnie Dennis 527 2000-046. Damien Levesque 501 1993-977. Mike Wozniak 464 1996-008. Alan Spencer 445 1966-699. Shanta Cotright 437 1993-9710. Horace Williams 435 1971-74

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE (MIN. 300 ATTEMPTS)No. Player Field Goals-Attempted Percentage Years1. Shawn Kirkeby 221-341 .648 1990-922. Stuart Thomas 394-677 .582 1989-913. Tim Knowles 195-350 .557 1989-914. Melvin Parker 323-586 .551 1985-875. Jeremiah Mayes 314-573 .548 1997-016. Don Cashman 232-424 .547 1986-907. Nate Hatten 267-500 .534 1983-858. Jeff Kerl 231-434 .532 1975-779. Rob McKone 260-490 .531 1979-8110. Paul Mills 276-522 .529 1975-78

BLOCKSNo. Player Blocks Games Years1. Varnie Dennis 136 109 2000-042. Titus Shelton 130 102 2005-093. Chris Bjorklund 76 109 1997-014. Jeremiah Mayes 68 79 1997-015. Dreshawn Vance 60 60 2006-086. Shawn Kirkeby 48 54 1990-927. Stuart Thomas 45 56 1989-91

8. Damien Levesque 38 111 1993-979. Don Cashman 36 88 1986-9010. Sean Chambers 34 60 1985-87

THREE-POINTERSNo. Player Three-Pointers Years1. Mike Wozniak 308 1996-002. Ben Larson 217 1995-993. Dawin Whiten 204 2004-084. Jeff Oliver 175 1990-935. Lorenzo Keeler 160 2007-106. Ross Ketcham 159 1995-997. Bill Archer 134 1988-928. Watende Favors 126 1997-019. Matt Clawson 124 1990-9410. Derek Stockalper 121 2004-07

THREE-POINTERS ATTEMPTEDNo. Player Attempts Years1. Mike Wozniak 811 1996-002. Ben Larson 719 1995-993. Dawin Whiten 677 2004-084. Lorenzo Keeler 500 2007-105. Jeff Oliver 430 1990-936. Ross Ketcham 423 1995-987. Bill Archer 373 1988-928. Watende Favors 350 1997-019. Matt Clawson 326 1990-9410. Tyler McGinn 304 2003-04

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (MIN. 100 MADE)No. Player Free Throws-Attempted Percentage Years1. Mike Evans 107-123 .870 1977-792. Lorenzo Keeler 313-363 .862 2007-103. Mike Wozniak 363-422 .860 1996-00

James Wells 123-143 .860 1984-865. Gary Orgill 194-233 .833 1973-756. Chico Rivera 146-176 .830 1984-867. Bob Nicholson 132-164 .805 1974-788. Kevin Lucas 215-268 .802 1980-829. Shawn Reed 149-187 .797 1987-9010. Gerald Jones 249-313 .796 1973-77

Program Season LeadersSCORING

No. Player Points Average Games Season1. Stuart Thomas 658 23.5 28 1990-912. Kevin Lucas 579 19.9 29 1981-823. Lew Jackson 565 21.7 26 1971-724. Mike LaRoche 550 23.9 23 1966-675. Mike Wozniak 548 20.3 27 1997-986. Sean Chambers 531 18.3 29 1986-877. Chris Bjorklund 525 19.4 28 1999-008. Mike LaRoche 505 21.9 23 1967-689. Billy Jackson 504 18.0 28 1970-7110. Lorenzo Keeler 501 16.2 31 2009-1011. Varnie Dennis 489 17.5 28 2002-03

Chris Bjorklund 489 18.1 27 1998-9913. Shanta Cotright 488 16.8 29 1995-9613. Chris Bjorklund 485 17.3 28 1997-9815. Chris Bjorklund 484 17.9 27 1996-97

Andre Keys 484 16.1 30 1976-77

REBOUNDSNo. Player Rebounds Average Season1. Theo Dunn 293 12.7 1956-572. Les Rogers 292 12.7 1967-683. Andre Keys 291 9.7 1976-774. Billy Jackson 275 9.8 1970-715. Robert Jennings 270 10.4 1970-716. Robert Jennings 257 9.9 1971-727. Stuart Thomas 250 8.9 1990-918. John Hindenach 243 10.5 1966-679. Billy Jackson 237 9.1 1971-7210. Les Rogers 234 9.4 1968-6911. Andre Keys 221 8.8 1975-7612. Tim Knowles 215 7.7 1990-91

Stuart Thomas 215 7.7 1989-9014. Jeremiah Mayes 210 7.8 1999-00

Robert Jennings 210 8.1 1972-73

ASSISTSNo. Player Assists Average Season1. Jim Schultz 295 9.2 1980-812. Jim Schultz 257 8.9 1979-803. Lewis Cohen 243 8.4 1976-774. Keith Wheeler 205 7.3 1983-845. Horace Williams 163 6.8 1972-736. Ben Larson 151 5.2 1995-967. Lewis Cohen 150 5.5 1977-788. Keith Wheeler 139 5.1 1982-839. Horace Williams 138 6.0 1971-72

James Wells 138 4.5 1985-86

BLOCKSNo. Player Blocks Season1. Varnie Dennis 58 2002-03

2 Titus Shelton 48 2008-093. Varnie Dennis 42 2001-024. Shawn Kirkeby 39 1991-925. Titus Shelton 38 2006-076. Dreshawn Vance 34 2007-087. Titus Shelton 31 2007-088. Stuart Thomas 31 1990-919. Jamaal Scott 30 2000-0110. Dreshawn Vance 26 2006-07

STEALSNo. Player Steals Season 1. Ben Larson 100 1995-962. Keith Wheeler 71 1983-843. Ben Larson 69 1996-974. Shanta Cotright 55 1995-96

Ben Larson 55 1997-986. Keith Wheeler 54 1981-82

Keith Wheeler 54 1982-838. James Wells 53 1985-869. Sean Chambers 52 1985-8610. Ben Larson 50 1998-99

FIELD GOALSNo. Player Field Goals Season 1. Billy Jackson 242 1971-722. Stuart Thomas 234 1990-913. Kevin Lucas 226 1981-824. Billy Jackson 217 1970-715. Mike LaRoche 214 1966-676. Andre Keys 200 1976-777. Gerald Jones 194 1976-778. Sean Chambers 193 1986-879. Melvin Parker 190 1986-8710. Chris Bjorklund 187 1999-00

FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS (MIN. 100 ATTEMPTS)No. Player Field Goals-Attempts Percentage Season1. Derrick Roberts 72-109 .661 1984-852. Shawn Kirkeby 175-266 .658 1991-923. Derrick Roberts 83-139 .597 1983-844. Melvin Parker 133-227 .586 1985-865. Mike Franklin 76-130 .585 1981-826. Stuart Thomas 160-274 .584 1989-907. Stuart Thomas 234-403 .581 1990-918. Jeremiah Mayes 88-152 .579 1998-999. Paul Mills 160-280 .571 1977-7810. Sean Chambers 184-327 .563 1985-86

THREE-POINTERSNo. Player Three-Pointers Season1. Ben Larson 94 1995-962. Mike Wozniak 83 1997-983. Watende Favors 81 2000-014. Mike Wozniak 79 1996-975. Watende Favors 76 2000-01

Mike Wozniak 76 1999-00Colin Bryant 76 1995-96

8. Mike Wozniak 70 1998-999. Derek Stockalper 69 2006-0710. Tyler McGinn 67 2006-07

THREE-POINT ATTEMPTSNo. Player Attempts Season1. Colin Bryant 251 1995-962. Ben Larson 246 1995-963. Mike Wozniak 209 1996-974. Mike Wozniak 206 1998-995. Mike Wozniak 199 1997-986. Mike Wozniak 198 1999-007. Lorenzo Keeler 191 2009-108. Ben Larson 186 1996-979. Watende Favors 185 2000-0110. Dawin Whiten 171 2006-07

FREE THROWSNo. Player Free Throws Season1. Stuart Thomas 178 1990-912. Lorenzo Keeler 163 2009-103. Stuart Thomas 150 1989-904. Mike LaRoche 143 1967-685. Sean Chambers 142 1986-876. Mike Wozniak 129 1997-98

Chris Bjorklund 129 1997-98Chris Bjorklund 129 1998-99Chris Bjorklund 129 2000-01

10. Kevin Lucas 127 1981-82

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (MIN. 50 MADE)No. Player Free Throws-Attempts Percentage Season1. Mike Wozniak 129-145 .890 1997-982. Gerald Jones 62-70 .886 1974-753. Jason Allen 71-81 .877 2002-034. Mike Wozniak 82-94 .872 1996-975. Bob Nicholson 68-78 .871 1977-786. Ben Larson 67-77 .870 1996-977. Mike Evans 60-69 .870 1977-788. James Wells 59-68 .868 1984-859. Lorenzo Keeler 163-189 .862 2009-1010. Mitch Ohnstad 74-86 .860 1996-97

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Individual Game and Single Season RecordsGAME

Category Total, Player (Date)Points 43, Shanta Cotright vs. George Mason (Jan. 13, 1996)

43, Larry Madsen vs. Pomona-Pitzer (Feb. 4, 1954)Field Goals 19, Larry Madsen vs. Pomona-Pitzer (Feb. 4, 1954)Field Goals Attempted 30, Mike LaRoche vs. Cal State Los Angeles (Feb. 9, 1968)

30, Mike LaRoche vs. Cal State Fullerton (Feb. 22, 1968)Three-Pointers 8, Dawin Whiten vs. UC Irvine (Feb. 10, 2007)

8, Rick Kinner vs. Pacific (Feb. 14, 1998)8, Watende Favors vs. Air Force (Dec. 6, 1997)

Three-Pointers Attempted 17, Watende Favors vs. Air Force (Dec. 6, 1997)Free Throws 16, Lorenzo Keeler vs. UC Irvine (March 10, 2010)

16, Lorenzo Keeler at Hawai’i (Feb. 20, 2010)16, Gabe Stephenson, vs. UC San Diego (Nov. 18, 2005)

Free Throws Attempted 21, Watende Favors vs. Sacramento State (Dec. 13, 1997) Rebounds 25, Les Rogers vs. Fresno State (March 1, 1968)Assists 16, Lewis Cohen vs. San Francisco State (Nov. 29, 1976)

16, Keith Wheeler vs. Sacramento State (Nov. 23, 1983)Blocked Shots 6, Titus Shelton vs. Cal State Fullerton (Dec. 28, 2006)

6, Phil Johnson vs. Cal State Fullerton (Feb. 24, 2005)Steals 8, Trae Clark vs. Menlo College (Dec. 2, 2007)

8, Ben Larson vs. UC Santa Cruz (Dec. 9, 1995)

SEASONCategory Total, Player (Season)Points 658, Stuart Thomas (1990-91)Points Per Game 23.9, Mike LaRoche (1966-67)Field Goals 242, Billy Jackson (1971-72)Field Goals Attempted 516, Billy Jackson (1971-72)Field Goal Percentage .667 (46-69), Will Donahue (2009-10)Three-Pointers 94, Ben Larson (1995-96)Three-Pointers Attempted 251, Ben Larson (1995-96)Three-Point Percentage .537 (58-108), Coby Naess (1989-90)Free Throws 178, Stuart Thomas (1990-91)Free Throws Attempted 214, Sean Chambers (1986-87)Free Throw Percentage .890 (129-145), Mike Wozniak (1997-98)Consecutive Free Throws 32, Lorenzo Keeler (2009-10)Rebounds 293, Theo Dunn (1956-57)Rebound Per Game 12.7, Les Rogers (1967-68)Assists 295, Jim Schultz (1980-81)Fouls 117, Melvin Parker (1985-86)Foulouts 11, Damien Levesque (1995-96)Blocks 58, Varnie Dennis (2002-03)Steals 100, Ben Larson (1995-96)

Team Game and Single Season RecordsGAME

Category Total, Opponent (Date)Points 143, Cal Baptist (Dec. 3, 1996)Points Combined 234, Cal Poly 143, Cal Baptist 91 (Dec. 3, 1996)Fewest Points 8, UC Santa Barbara (1924-25 season)

8, San Jose State (1926-27 season)Field Goals 57, Cal Baptist (Dec. 3, 1996)Field Goals Attempted 116, Cal Baptist (Dec. 3, 1996)Field Goal Percentage .650, UC Santa Cruz (Jan. 11, 1993)Three-Pointers 21, Cal Baptist, (Dec. 3, 1996)Three-Pointers Attempted 58, Cal Baptist, (Dec. 3, 1996)Free Throws 40, Clarion State (March 7, 1981)Free Throws Attempted 63, Southern Utah (Feb. 24, 1996)Free Throw Percentage .938, Chapman (Feb. 3, 1989)Rebounds 85, Sonoma State (Jan. 20, 1968)Fouls 36, Idaho State (Jan. 30, 1996)Overtime Periods 5, Cal State Northridge (Feb. 12, 1972)Blocks 10, Cal State Fullerton (Dec. 28, 2006)

10, Cal State Fullerton (Jan. 2, 2002)Steals 30, College of Notre Dame (Nov. 25, 1996)

SEASONPoints 2,444 (1996-97)Fewest Points 1,493 (1994-95)Points Per Game 84.9 (1998-99)Field Goals 919 (1970-71)Fewest Field Goals 575 (1994-95)Field Goals Attempted 1,986 (1970-71)Fewest Field Goals Attempted 1,207 (1984-85)Field Goal Percentage 51.4 (1980-81)Lowest Field Goal Percentage 39.4 (1968-69)Three-Pointers 290 (1996-97)Three-Pointers Attempted 827 (1996-97)Three-Point Percentage 39.3 (2006-07)Free Throws 577 (1980-81)Fewest Free Throws 251 (1994-95)Free Throws Attempted 807 (1980-81)Fewest Free Throws Attempted 425 (1994-95)Free Throw Percentage 78.3 (1974-75)Lowest Free Throw Percentage 59.4 (1957-58)Rebounds 1,404 (1970-71)Rebounds Per Game 58.7 (1967-68)Fouls 636 (1996-97)Assists 583 (1976-77)Steals 349 (1995-96)Fewest Losses 1 (1921-22)

Opponent RecordsGAME

Category Total, Opponent (Date)Team Points 120, Azusa Pacific (Jan. 14, 1969)Individual Points 47, Michael Hicks, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Jan. 8, 2001)Fewest Team Points 12, UC Santa Barbara (1921-22 season)Fewest Team Points at Halftime (Div. I) 15, Northern Arizona (Dec. 19, 2006)Field Goals 49, Fresno State (Nov. 16, 1999)Field Goals Attempted 85, North Texas (Jan. 23, 1999)Free Throws 35, UC Irvine (March 6, 2010)Free Throws Attempted 48, Seattle (Dec. 3, 2009)Three-Pointers 20, Northern Arizona (Dec. 2, 2000)Three-Pointers Attempted 40, Northern Arizona (Dec. 2, 2000)Individual Three-Pointers 11, Cory Schwab, Northern Arizona (Dec. 2, 2000)Rebounds 62, North Carolina State (Dec. 23, 1995)Assists 36, Fresno State (Nov. 16, 1998)Steals 22, Cal State Fullerton (Feb. 13, 2003)Blocks 10, North Carolina State (Dec. 30, 2000)

10, UC Irvine (March 1, 1997)10, Sacramento State (Feb. 3, 1996)

Turnovers 39, Sacramento State (Nov. 23, 1998)

SEASONCategory Total (Season)Points 2,398 (1997-98)Points Per Game 87.2 (1968-69)Fewest Points Per Game 52.1 (1983-84)Field Goals 878 (1970-71)Fewest Field Goals 543 (1983-84)Field Goals Attempted 2,049 (1970-71)Fewest Field Goals Attempted 1,157 (1984-85)Field Goal Percentage 50.4 (1996-97)Lowest Field Goal Percentage 38.4 (1958-59)Free Throws 636 (2009-10)Fewest Free Throws 275 (1961-62)Free Throws Attempted 886 (2009-10)Fewest Free Throws Attempted 275 (1961-62)Free Throw Percentage 73.2 (1985-86)Lowest Free Throw Percentage 60.7 (1973-74)Rebounds 1,349 (1968-69)Fewest Rebounds 697 (1987-88)Rebounds Per Game 54.9 (1967-68, 1965-66)Fewest Rebounds Per Game 25.8 (1984-85)Assists 535 (1972-73)Steals 348 (1994-95)Blocks 117 (1994-95)Turnovers 646 (1995-96)

Ben Larson (1995-99)


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Mustang Season(s)Aguiar, Joe 1950-53Ahrens, Brock 1984-85Allen, Jason 2001-03Anderson, Charles 2006-10Anderson, Jack 1938-41Anderson, Ken 1960-63Andrus, Ken 1946-48Angell, Norm 1963-66Antonioni, Brad 1995-96Archer, Bill 1988-92Arthur, Glenn 1939-42Ashby, Marlin 1958-59Audapt, Mike 1941-42Babich, Bob 1947-49Babka, Cleon 1940-41Baca, Charles 1952-53Ball, Ray 1946-47Ball, Ken 1948-49Bangs, Jack 1962-64Basauri, Alex 1991-92Bastone, Mike 1976-78Beban, Louis 1940-41Beeson, Brandon 1997-02Bellamy, Bill 1984-85Bernard, Dale 1969-70Bjorklund,Chris 1997-01Blanton, Paul 1940-41Blevins, James 1983-85Boudinot, Jack 1941-42Branstrom, Wellman 1953-54, 1955-56Bray, Earnest 1963-65Bridston, Wes 1938-40Brown, Fred 1961-62Brown, Justin 2008-10Brown, Bryan 2000-01Bruce, William 1965-66Brumfield, Ron 1982-84Bryant, Colin 1995-97Bryden, Russ 1995-97Bugalski, Bob 1987-89Burrage, Bubba 1991-93Burris, Michael 1999-01Burris, Mike 1978-80Busch, Travis 2005-06Butler ,Tim 1991-92Campbell, George 1958-60Campbell, Mark 1999-00Canclini, O. 1938-39Canclini, Elmo 1940-42Carroll, Frank 1957-59Cashman, Don (D.C.) 1985-90Chambers, Sean 1985-87Chellsen, Mike 1984-86Clark, Jim 1958-61Clark, Trae 2005-08Clawson, Matt 1990-94Cleveland, Craig 1982-84Coburn, Ward 1948-49Coghlan, Bobby 1947-50Cohen, Lewis 1976-78Cole, Howard 1987-89Colvin, Kurt 1985-90Conejo, Oscar 1952-53Cook, Mitch 1974-78Cooper, Glen 1962-64Cotright, Shanta 1992-97Cox, Jim 1954-55Crockom, Jim 1955-56Croy, Jim 1993-96Cushnie, Bill 1957-58

Mustang Season(s)Dailey, Robert 1968-70Darling, Ryan 2008-10Davis, Dick 1939-40Davis, Brad 1987-88Davis, Ken 1987-88Dekker, Mark 1973-75Delaney, David 1990-92DelVaglio, Pete 1988-90Dennis, Varnie 2000-04DePue, James 1964-67DeWitt, Jack 1969-70Di Giovanni, Vic 1957-60Dineen, David (Rudy) 1993-95Dix, Enoch 1994-95Dluehosh, Clay 1968-70Donahue, Will 2009-PresentDuncan, Jerry 1954-55Dunn, Theoplis 1955-57Eberhardt, (Robert) 1959-60Ellis, Fred 1941-42Ellis, Jim 1947-49Ellis, Kyle 1992-94Emmerson, Leigh 1949-51Enzweiler, Nick 2002-05Evans, Mike 1977-79Everett, Bob 1964-68Fair, Edward 1964-68Favors, Watende 1996-01Ferguson, Mike 1962-64Feusi, John 1960-61Finnegan, Lew 2004-05Fisher, Edgar 1939-40Fleming, Steve 1995-99Focacci, Orin 1940-42Fontaine, Isaac 1969-70Fracisco, Pat 1982-84Frazier, Jim 1984-85Frederick, Jerry 1950-53Freeman, Bill 1954-55French, Lynn 1957-59Frie 1946-47Friis, Dennis 1965-66Gama, James 1987-90Garcia, John 1964-66Garrison, Bill 1967-69Geary, Steve 2000-03Genung, Randy 1969-72Gerry, John 1947-49Gilbert, Jim 1953-56Gonzales, Ralph 1952-53Goodbody, Bernard 1941-42Goodrich, Decky 1994-95Grace III, James 1998-03Grandberry, Atwood (Sonny) 1954-57Gravett, Bob 1964-66Gray, Jeff 1985-88Gray, Kameron 2003-04Guaranelli. E. 1938-39Gunnerson, Arman 1956-58Gutierrez, Bud 1947-50Hale, Steve 1940-41Haley, H. 1938-39Hall, R. 1938-39Hall, Ernie 1954-56Hall, Ray 1973-75Halverson, Dick 1953-55Hansen, Eric 1986-87Hanson, David 2008-PresentHanson, Matt 2005-08Hardy, Flemen 1956-57

Mustang Season(s)Haskins, Andrew 2004-05Hatten, Nate 1983-85Heard, Carlos 1998-99Henderson, Frank 1994-95Henning, Bo 2007-09Henry, David 1998-02Henry, Joe 2002-07Herron, Bruce 1975-76Higgins, Rick 2005-08Hindenach, John 1967-68Hobby, Alvin 1953-56Hobby, Chris 1990-91Hoffart, John 1999-00Horwath, Bob 1961-64Horwath, Frank 1980-81Houck, Mike 1993-94Howard, Dave 1961-63Hulst, Brandon 1999-00Hume, Bill 1946-47Huseman, Jim 1962-63Hutton, Bob 1959-60Hyde, Brian 1992-95Jackson, Mike 1969-72Jackson, Eric 2001-04Jenkins, Richard 1955-56Johannson, Ray 1959-60Johnson, Dean (Bob) 1951-52Johnson, Ken 1961-63Johnson, Phillip 2001-05Jones, Gerald 1973-77Jones, Glenn 2003-05Jurisic, John 1983-85Kamara, Diaby 2001-03Katayama, Kaz 1940-41Keeler, Lorenzo 2007-10Keich, Tom 1963-64Kerker, Frank 1950-51Kerl, Jeff 1975-77Ketcham, Ross 1995-99Keys, Andre 1975-77Killibrew, H. 1938-39King, Jason 1998-00Kinner, Rick 1996-98Kirkeby, Shawn 1991-92Kjellesvig, Scott 1990-95Knott, Gene 1952-55Knowles, Tim 1989-91Kolar, Steve 1950-51Krienke, Ed 1956-58Kuykendall, Dale 1958-61Lafferty, Mike 1960-61Lambertson, Alex 1978-83LaRoche, Mike 1965-69Larson, Ben 1995-99Lawrence, Keith 2003-04Leavitt, Coby 2005-08Leiser, Floyd 1946-47Levesque, Damien 1993-97Lewis, Jordan 2007-PresentLewis, Shawn 2007-PresentLidderdale, Bill 1948-49Lieb, LeRoy 1941-42Lisnac, Vladimir 2001-05Listick, Bob 1950-51Lord, Don 1958-61Love, Mike 1990-91Lucas, Kevin 1980-82MacKillop, A. 1938-39Maddox, Lawson 1961-62Madrid, Joe 1996-98

ALL-TIME MUSTANG LETTERWINNERS

Mustang Season(s)Madsen, Larry 1950-51, 1953-55Magee, Pat 1994-95Manley, John 2003-09Manu, Sam 1987-88Marostica, Mike 1967-68Masingale, Darren 1984-88Maxson, E. 1938-39Mayes, Jeremiah 1997-01Mazzoni, Steve 1964-65McArthur, Gary 1963-64McClean, Steve 2000-03McCormick, Malcolm 1958-61McCracken, Dave 1977-79McGinn, Tyler 2003-07McKone, Rob 1980-81McMurdie, Jack 1948-49McNatt, Ken 1965-66Meacham, Bob 1962-63Medrano, Jack 1957-58Mendosa, Frank 1940-41Merrill, S. 1969-70Mikuriya, Kei 1939-41Miller, Al 1955-56Miller, Bill 1977-79Millette, Dale 1968-69Mills, Paul 1974-78Moore, Willard 1946-47Moriarity, Al 1953-54Moroski, Hank 1946-50Naess, Coby 1986-90Nash, Jim 1967-68Neal, Jim 1947-48Nelson, J. 1969-70Nelson, Greg 2002-03Neumann, Pete 1980-81Nichols, Ed 1950-52Nicholson, Bob 1974-78Nolan, Jack 1938-40Norris, T.J. 1995-96Nunes, Tony 1952-55O'Flaherty, Brian 1974-76Odister, Kyle 2009-PresentOhnstad, Mitch 1996-97Olivas, Bob 1953-54Oliver, Jeff 1990-93Orgill, Gary 1973-75Osborn, Clayton 2005-07Ostrom, Doug 1968-69Oswald, Len 1955-58Ott, Chris 1994-95Otta, Mark 1984-88Padilla, Vince 1958-59Pandiani, Bill 1968-70Panizzon, Dan 1964-66Parker, John 1971-74Parker, Melvin 1985-87Patterson, Jered 2001-03Pauli, Jim 1978-81Paulson, Greg 1991-93Pearson, Steve 1968-69Pedego, Craig 1967-68Pence, Rick 1969-70Penfold, Bart 1976-78Pecile, Mario 1962-64Pereira, Amaro 1940-41Perry, Curtis 1962-64Pfefferlen, Matt 1997-98Picton, Howard 1939-41Pierce, Mitchell 1985-89Porter, Josh 1996-98Prince, Barry 1967-69Reed, Shawn 1986-90

Mustang Season(s)Rehder, Tom 1955-56Rexroth, John 1964-65Richie, Steve 1956-57Rife, Richard 1956-57Ritchie, Steve 1956-57Ritchie, Del 1974-76Rivera, Chico 1984-86Roberson, Les 1975-77Roberts, Derrick 1983-85Rogers, Les 1967-70Rosa, Lee 1946-47Ross, Frank 1947-50Rounsaville, Ray 1959-62Royer, Dylan 2009-PresentRussell, Rich 1957-58Russell, John 1967-68Rycraw, Joe 1958-61Saia, Mike 1981-84Saia, Jim 1982-84Sampson, Fernando 2002-05Sanders, Jack 1939-40Sanders, Da'Monn 1995-96Sankene, Joe 1955-57Savage, Frank 1965-69Schilling, Shane 2002-04Schultz, Jim 1980-81Scott, George 1960-61Scott, Jamaal 2000-01Shackelford, Jerry 1958-61Shelby, Mark 1984-88Shelton, Titus 2005-09Silver, Sheridan 1992-93Simmons, Mike 1955-58Simpson, Paul 1948-51Sims, Doss 1949-51Sloan, Arnold 1969-70Smith, Granville 1976-77

Mustang Season(s)Smith, Jawara 1991-92Socci, Robert (R.J.) 2001-06Solway, W. 1938-39Spencer, Jack 1941-42Spencer, Allen 1966-70Steir, Robert 1941-42Stephenson, Gabe 2004-06Sternlight, David 1994-96Stevenson, Donald 1964-68Stewart, Brian 1992-95Stiveson, Eric 1993-94Stockalper, Derek 2004-07Stone, Richard 1969-70Strathearn, Doug 1948-51Strelecki, Pat 1975-76Strong, Will 1952-54, 1956-57Sutton, Algin 1951-53Talley, Errol 1985-89Taylor, Douglass 1956-57Taylor, David 1988-89Taylor, Will 2009-PresentThetford, Bob 1957-59Thomas, Chaz 2005-09Thomas, Chris G. 1980-81Thomas, Chris J. 1980-81Thompson, Emmett 1948-49Thurow, Zach 2003-08Tilstra, Rolland 1946-48Titchenal Matt 2008-PresentTitchenal, Mike 2000-05Tognetti, E. 1938-39Tomlinson, Bob 1949-52Tos, Bill 1976-79Trillius, Gilbert 1939-41Tucker, Duane (Bucky) 1992-95Tulving, Hannes 1974-75Turner, Quincy 1995-96Utterback, Howard 1963-64Van Dyke, Frank 1976-78Van Winden, Jim 1982-86Vance, Dreshawn 2005-08Vandling, Theodore 1940-41Vasquez, Tony 1949-51Walsh, Martin 1998-99Warnerdam, Bill 1959-62Washington, Jabbar 1997-99Webster, Jim 1957-60Wehner, Neil 1976-78Wells, James 1984-86Wertz, Paul 1962-63Wheeler III, Ernie 1978-81Wheeler, Keith 1980-84Whiten, Dawin 2004-08Wilkerson, Brandon 1991-95Williams, Mike 1962-64Williams, Horace (Pinky) 1971-74Williams, Leo 1993-94Wilmot, Bob 1961-63Wilson, Vern 1951-52Wineroth, Harry 1939-40Wintringer, Mike 1982-87Wood, Bill 1950-53Woolcott, Malcolm 1939-41Wozniak, Mike 1996-00Wrage, Rob 1977-79Wright, John 1946-47Yerxa, Max 1938-40York, Lynn 1966-68Young, Fred 1969-70Yurk, Rick 1980-81Ziemer, Dave 1950-53

BOLD Current Player

Mike Wozniak (1996-00)

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1 CAL POLY HISTORYCAL POLYMEN’S BASKETBALL

REMEMBERING CAL POLY’S 1980-81 FINAL FOUR SQUADIn conjunction with the first

home game of the 2010-11 season– a Nov. 6 exhibition againstDivision II Cal State East Bay – theCal Poly men’s basketball teamwill celebrate the 30th anniversaryof the program’s 1980-81 squadthat reached the NCAATournament Division II nationalsemifinals.

Under the direction of headcoach Ernie Wheeler, the 1980-81Mustang squad finished CaliforniaCollegiate Athletic Association playwith a 10-4 mark before defeatingBloomsburg State (71-43) andClarion State (84-61) during theNCAA Tournament East Regionalat West Long Branch, N.J.

After returning to Mott Gym anddealing New Hampshire College a77-73 defeat during the tourna-ment’s quarterfinal stage, theMustangs were edged by eventualnational champion SouthernFlorida at Springfield, Mass., 54-51. Cal Poly, however, returned thefollowing evening and secured anational third place finish with a62-61 win against Wisconsin-Green Bay.

The 1980-81 Mustangs (24-8)still hold the program record forsingle-season victories.

MUSTANG RETIRED NUMBERSOn Saturday, Jan. 30, 1993, the Cal Poly bas-

ketball team retired the only two jerseys in pro-gram history when the No. 32 top of Hank Moroski(1946-50) and the No. 40 shirt of Mike LaRoche(1965-69) were honored during a halftime cere-mony.

Moroski averaged 13.2 points per 93 gamesand led Cal Poly in scoring during each of his fourseasons. A four-time All-California CollegiateAthletic Association selection, Moroski twice ledthe league in scoring and his 1,224 career pointsrank as the seventh-highest total in program his-tory. Moroski is a charter member of the Cal PolyAthletics Department’s Hall of Fame.

A three-time All-CCAA honoree during his CalPoly career, LaRoche was named to the All-WestCoast team following the 1966-67 and 1967-68seasons. His 23.9 points-per-game scoring aver-age during the 1966-67 campaign remains theloftiest figure in program history.

LaRoche, who owns Cal Poly’s career scoringaverage of 21.4 points per game, also ranksfourth in program history with 1,500 career points– despite appearing in just 70 games over thespan of three seasons.

After his playing days at Cal Poly, LaRochesigned a professional contract and appearedbriefly with the Los Angeles Stars of the AmericanBasketball Association. He was inducted into theCal Poly Hall of Fame in 1991.


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Back row (left ro right): Head coach Ernie Wheeler, Rick Yurk, Pete Neumann, Mike Burris, Scott Ahlstrom, RobMcKone, Chris Thomas, student managers. Front row: Associate coach Rich Alvari, Kevin Lucas, Alex Lambertson, Jim Schultz, Keith Wheeler, Ernie Wheeler,assistant coach Tom Wood.

Mike LaRoche, left (40), and Hank Moroski are con-gratulated after their uniforms are retired. Joiningthe two honorees are Don Morris and former CalPoly Athletics Director John McCutcheon

In This SectionMedia Policies and Procedures . . . . .42Mott Gym . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back CoverTeam Photo . . . . . . . .Outside Back Cover

THIS IS

CAL POLYBASKETBALL

Forward David Hanson earned All-BigWest Conference honorable mentionconsideration last year after averaging5.5 rebounds per game.

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LOCATION: The Cal Poly athletics media relationsoffice and media workroom are located on the firstfloor of Mott Gym in room 123.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: Mott Gym is at theeast end of the Cal Poly campus. Take US-101 tothe Grand Avenue exit and follow Grand to campus.Enter into campus and make a left into the parkinggarage below the Performing Arts Center. Pleasecontact Assistant Media Relations Director ChrisGiovannetti (contact information below). The mainentrance to Mott Gym is located near the parkingstructure side of the building. Parking passes will bemade available at the will call entrance.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Credentials are onlyissued to accredited members of the media.Because of limited space at press row, please makeall credential requests at least 24 hours prior to thescheduled first serve time. All credential requestscan be made to Chris Giovannetti. Media passeswill be available at the main entrance to Mott Gymnear the parking structure side.

INTERVIEW POLICY: All non-game day interviewswith coaching staff and student-athletes should bemade through Chris Giovannetti with at least 24hours advance notice. Arrangements for telephoneand in-person interviews will be scheduled for a timethat is mutually agreeable and fits the student-ath-letes’ academic schedule. The student-athlete willonly conduct telephone interviews via return call.The post-game press conference with Mustanghead coach Joe Callero and selected players is con-ducted in room 201 of Mott Gym. Media requestingto talk to opposing coaches and student-athletesshould make arrangements with that school’s mediarelations representative, when possible.

PRESS ROW SERVICE AND PHONE NUMBER:Pre-game releases, rosters, statistics, media guidesand programs are available in the media room priorto each contest. Box scores are distributed duringeach media timeout and play-by-play sheets areavailable at the end of the first half. Final statisticalbooks will be available at the conclusion of each

game. The press row phone number is (805) 756-6751.

PRESS CONFERENCES: Every Monday at 2 p.m.during the academic year, the Cal Poly media rela-tions office hosts a press conference in room 201 ofMott Gym. Select head coaches and student-ath-letes will be scheduled to speak with priority given toin-season sports. Video of every press conferenceis available at gopoly.com following each session.

INTERNET AND PHONE LINES: Mott Gym ishardwired for Internet access in multiple locationsalong press row. Any preset wireless connectionmust be deactivated for access. Two complimenta-ry phone lines are available at press row for visitingradio while a fax machine is accessible in the mediarelations office. Please inform Chris Giovannetti ofany fax requests prior to each game. Extra phonelines may be installed by calling Cal Poly telephoneservices at (805) 756-2671.

MEDIAWORKROOM: Media members needing aworkspace following any game can set up in thearea provided in the media relations office. Pleasealert Chris Giovannetti to make arrangements. Theroom is hardwired for Internet access.

TWITTER: Brief updates of all Cal Poly AthleticsDepartment news items are available viaTwitter.com. Follow Cal Poly at CPMustangs.

SHIPPING ADDRESS: The Cal Poly AthleticsMedia Relations can be reached at Mott Gym, 1Grand Avenue, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA93407-0388.

BIG WEST MEN’S BASKETBALL: Each week,the Big West Conference produces a release detail-ing the league’s latest news, notes and statistics.Mike Villamor is the Big West men’s basketball con-tact and can be reached at (949) 261-2525, [email protected] or Big West Conference, 2Corporate Park, Suite 206, Irvine, CA 92606. Thefax number is (949) 261-2528. Visit on the Web atwww.bigwest.org.

PrintThe TribuneP.O. Box 112; San Luis Obispo, CA93406Sports Editor: Ashley Conklin ([email protected])Cal Poly Beat: Josh Scroggin ([email protected])Office Phone / Fax: (805) 781-7993 / 781-7979Web site: sanluisobispo.com

Mustang Daily (Student)Graphic Arts Building, Cal Poly; San Luis Obispo, CA93407Sports Editor: TBA([email protected])Office Phone / Fax: (805) 756-1796 / 756-6784Web site: mustangdaily.net

Santa Maria TimesP.O. Box 400 / 3200 Skyway Drive; Santa Maria, CA93455Sports Editor: Elliott Stern ([email protected])Office Phone / Fax: (805) 739-2235 / 928-5657Web site: santamariatimes.com

TelevisionKSBY-TV 6 (NBC Affiliate)1772 Calle Joaquin; San Luis Obispo, CA93405Sports Director: Andrew Masuda ([email protected])Sports Reporter: Ryan Foran ([email protected])Masuda / Foran Phone: (805) 597-8411 / 597-8416Newsroom Phone / Fax: (805) 597-8400 / 543-4378Web site: ksby.com

KCOY 12 (CBS) / KKFX 11 (Fox)1211 McCoy Lane; Santa Maria, CA93454Sports Director: Dave Alley ([email protected])Office Phone / Fax: (805) 925-1200 x650 / 349-9965Web site: kcoy.com

KEYT 3 (ABC)730 Miramonte Dr.; Santa Barbara, CA 93109Sports Director: Gerry Fall ([email protected])Reporter: Mike Klan ([email protected])Office Phone / Fax: (805) 966-9389 / 882-3931Web site: keyt.com

Regional MediaAssociated Press221 S. Figueroa St., Suite 300; Los Angeles, CA90012Sports Editor: Ken PetersReporters: John Nadel, Beth HarrisOffice Phone / Fax: (213) 626-1200 / 346-0200

Los Angeles TimesTimes Mirror Square; Los Angeles, CA90012Sports Editor: Randy HarveyOffice Phone / Fax: 800-528-4637 / (213) 237-7876Collegiate News E-mail: [email protected] site: latimes.com

Orange County RegisterP.O. Box 11626; Santa Ana, CA992711Sports Editor: David Bean ([email protected])College Reporters: Janis Carr ([email protected]), AdamMaya ([email protected])Office Phone / Fax: (714) 796-7804 / 6765Web site: ocregister.com

MEDIA POLICIES

Chris GiovannettiAssistant Director, Media Relations

Men’s Basketball (805) 756-7513 (2650) // office

(805) 756-2650 // fax(805) 215-5505 // [email protected]

MUSTANG MEDIA

Tom BarketCal Poly Play-by-Play // ESPN-1280 AM

Men’s Basketball (805) 547-1280 // office(805) 543-1508 // fax

[email protected] site: espnradio1280.com

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Completed in 1960, MottGymnasium plays hostto Cal Poly’s women’s

and men’s basketball, volley-ball and wrestling programs.In 1998, Mott Gym was upgrad-ed with chairback seats whileadditional seating wasinstalled at both the east andwest baselines to provide thefacility with an arena-styleatmosphere. The Cal PolyAthletics Department furthercemented its commitment toproviding Mustang programswith a superior home-courtadvantage in 2007 byinstalling a new $400,000 floor.

Named after Robert A. Mott,a physical education facultymember and department headfrom 1946-78, Mott Gym hous-es the Cal Poly AthleticsDepartment offices, coachingoffices, media relations office,athletics training room andweight room. While employedat Cal Poly, Mott also servedas head coach of the Mustangbaseball and men’s basketballprograms before being namedphysical education depart-ment chair following WorldWar II.

The Mustang Maniacs, Cal

Poly’s student supportergroup, are a regular fixture atall home athletics events, as isCal Poly’s band, The Pride ofthe Pacific.

For basketball, Mott Gym’scapacity is 3,032.

Mott Gym The Home of Cal Poly Basketball

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