men's basketball 2011-12 media guide

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Department of Athletics

2011-2012

Fight SongHail Loras Varsity

Cheer them along the way,

Onward to victory,We will win this game today.

Let’s hear a cheer for the Varsity,

Long may they reign supreme,

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

BE MORE. BE LORAS.

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Men’sBasketball

Dear Duhawk Fans,

Welcome to the Loras College Athletic Department and the Loras College 2011-12 Men’s Basketball Media Guide. The entire Loras community is thrilled that you are experiencing Loras College and “Duhawk Nation.” We hope you are able to visit Dubuque, Iowa, so you can experience our historic, beautiful and state-of-the-art facilities firsthand. Please always know that whether you visit for the first time or are able to see us regularly, you are welcomed by our athletic department, faculty and staff and, most importantly, our student body.

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

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

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

Thanks for your time and as always…Go Duhawks!

Bob Quinn (’86)Director of Athletics

Athletic and Wellness Center

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

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

conditioning and cardiovascular space.— The locker room facilities support

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

Welcome to Loras College!

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Table of ContentsThis Is Loras College ........................................ 2Loras College Campus ..................................... 4Campus Map .................................................... 5Team Duhawk ................................................... 6Athletic Support Staff ........................................ 7IIAC Conference ............................................... 8Men’s Basketball Philosophy ............................ 9Head Coach .................................................... �0Coaching Staff .................................................��Varsity Roster ................................................ �2Junior Varsity Roster ...................................... �4Season Photos ............................................... �6Varsity and JV Schedules ............................... �7Season Preview .............................................. �8Service Work .................................................. �9Season Records ............................................. 20Career Records .............................................. 24�,000 Point Club ............................................. 26Season Photos ............................................... 27All-Time Coaching Records ............................ 28

Loras Quick FactsLocation .................... Dubuque, IA (pop. 60,000)Enrollment ................................................. �,59�Nickname ..............................................DuhawksColors ....................................... Purple and GoldAffiliation ........NCAA III, Iowa Conference (IIAC)Arena .................... Athletic and Wellness CenterPresident ..................................James E. CollinsAthletics Director ...............................Bob QuinnAssociate Athletics Director ..... Denise UdelhofenAthletics Phone ........................... (563) 588-7��2Athletics Fax ...............................(563) 557-4087Head Coach .................................... Greg GortonCoach’s Phone ...........................(563) 588-7738SID ..................................................Jon DenhamSID Phone ..................................(563) 588-7407SID E-mail ..................... [email protected] Fax .......................................(563) 588-7983Web Site .........................................LORAS.EDUHead Athletic Trainer ...................... Chris KammHead Strength & Conditioning ..... Joshua EdwardsEquipment Manager .........................Jeff Kilburg

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

Loras College Men’s Basketball

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

Loras offers 2� varsity sports – �� for men and �0 for women. As an NCAA Division III school, Loras participates in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Student-athletes are widely successful: hundreds have been All-Conference, All-American, All-Academic, Conference and National champion athletes. At Loras student-athletes are students first. Coaches go the extra mile to make sure students are athletically and academically successful. Football has been an important part of these athletes’ lives. Their academic and athletic experiences at Loras will help them to be winners for a lifetime.

Loras College Highlights• At Loras, students choose from more than 40 majors and �3 pre-professional

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

• Loras is ranked �3th among 37� Midwest baccalaureate colleges and universities in the 20�2 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report.

• In 20�0, approximately �,200 Loras students engaged in 40,000 hours of community service, earning the College its fourth straight year of recognition for being named to the President’s higher Education Community Service honor Roll (the last two years with distinction).

• Loras’ affordability is further underscored by our continued inclusion in the 20�0 Barron’s Best Buys in Education, �0th edition, which recognizes only 240 colleges for affordability.

• Over 90% of our students studied abroad, participated in service trips or service learning, and worked internships in the 20�0-20�� academic year.

• In 20��, The Corporation for National and Community Service again honored Loras College with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities. This is the second consecutive year Loras College received this award with Distinction.

• Loras College ranked in the top 20 of Baccalaureate Colleges in the 20�0 Washington Monthly College Rankings. This recognition is achieved based on a variety of criteria but primarily for Loras students’ exemplary community service.

• Loras College has a more than 92% graduate placement rate. Within six months of graduation students are employed or enrolled in graduate school.

Established in �839, Loras College is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and the liberal arts tradition. Nestled high atop the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College overlooks the states of Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Roughly a three-hour drive from the larger cities of Chicago, Des Moines and Milwaukee, opportunities for social, athletic and cultural events abound on campus, in Dubuque and beyond.

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

This is Loras College

Loras is within reasonable driving distance from nearly every Midwest

metropolitan area.

Contact the Admissions Office at 563.588.7236, 800.245.6727

or admissions@loras.

SouthDakota

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Iowa

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Kansas CitySt. Louis

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Quad Cities

Chicago

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MinneapolisSt.Paul

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Cedar Rapids

Milwaukee

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PROFILEEnrollment�,558 Students 50.4% Male�,47� Full-time 49.4% Female

Student-to-Faculty Ratio �2 to �

Average Class Size�6 Students

Student Profile43.0% Iowa Students4�.0% Illinois Students 6.7% Wisconsin Students 3.9% International & Multicultural Students

Faculty�� Full-time Faculty 3� Part-time Faculty91% Hold highest degree in their field

Academic CalendarFall and Spring SemestersJanuary-Term and Summer Sessions

This is Loras College

ACAdEMIC MAjORS, MInORS And PRE-PROFESSIOnAL AdvISIng AREASUndERgRAdUAtE MAjORS

AccountingAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyBiological ResearchBusinessChemistryComputing & Information TechnologyManagementScienceCriminal JusticeEconomics

Elementary Education K-6EngineeringEnglishLiteratureCreative WritingFinanceHistoryIntegrated Visual ArtsInternational StudiesManagementMarketingMathematicsMedia Studies (TV/Radio)

MusicPhilosophyPhysical EducationPoliticsPsychologyPublic RelationsReligious StudiesSecondary Education Licensure: Biology Chemistry English History

Mathematics Music K-�2 Physical Education K-�2 Physics Social Sciences SpanishSocial WorkSociologySpanishSport ManagementSport Science

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

Catholic StudiesGender Studies Greek and Roman Studies

Iowa CoachingIrish StudiesJournalism

Liturgical MusicPublishingTheatre

PRE-PROFESSIOnAL AdvISIng AREASChiropracticDentistryLawMedicine

Mortuary ScienceNursingOccupational Therapy

OptometryPharmacyPhysical Therapy

Physician’s AssistantPodiatryVeterinary Medicine


Loras College Campus


Campus Map


Hello From TEAM DUHAWK!

We are embarking on a new academic and athletic year at Loras College. As Denise Udelhofen and I begin our third year of our administration of Duhawk Athletics, our goals remain the same. We want to teach our student-athletes to be great citizens and people through their involvement in athletics. We, also, always strive to compete at the highest level in the Iowa Conference and in the NCAA. While our season and year are new, our goals remain the same.

Denise and I have worked extremely hard to rebrand what was once called the Duhawk Club. The Duhawk Club worked to financially benefit the entire department. In reorganizing this booster club, our discussions revolved around how we could move forward by garnering more support for our student-athletes and, at the same time, provide more benefits for our members. The true greatness of Loras College revolves around the people who make up this proud institution both past and present. We want to take advantage of these Duhawk relationships for our members. Our goal is to be more accessible, visible and provide more opportunity for members to celebrate and connect to Loras College Athletics. Denise, our coaching staff and I will be on the road to see and celebrate the Duhawks with our members. Consequently, we hope more alumni and friends of Loras College participate in this new program. We also hope that TEAM DUHAWK serves its members at a more beneficial level.

Please consider becoming a member of TEAM DUHAWK! Serve the Duhawks, Support the Duhawks and Socialize with the Duhawks!

As Always…GO Duhawks!

Bob Quinn (’86) Denise Udelhofen (’90) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Associate Athletic [email protected] [email protected](563) 588-7736 (563) 588-7742

“Support, Serve, Socialize”


jon denhamDirector of

Sports Information

Chris KammHead Athletic Trainer

jeff KilburgEquipment Manager

joshua EdwardsHead Coach

Strength & Conditioning

Bob QuinnDirector

of Athletics

denise UdelhofenAssociate Director

of Athletics

Athletic Support Staff


IIAC Conference

Chuck YrigoyenIIAC Commissioner

222 Third Street SE, Suite 423Cedar Rapids, IA 5240�Phone: (3�9) 366-4845

Fax: (3�9) 366-49��www.iowaconference.com

Founded in �923 and recognized as one of the top NCAA III leagues in the nation, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference consists of nine private, liberal arts institutions.

The IIAC sponsors �5 intercollegiate championships in men’s and women’s sports. The IIAC has proven to be one of the nation’s most dominant conferences, annually having many of its teams finish highly at the NCAA III national level.

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

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

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


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

• Balance – We preach balance in your life. For a student-athlete who has achieved great things, this is a school that will cater to your ability to balance many different activities well. We have been recognized as a school of distinction from US News and World Report and are ranked in the top 20 out of 37� Midwest colleges for academic excellence. Nothing is more important to us than your success in the classroom.

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

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

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

• Serving the Community – Our team takes very seriously the importance of giving our time and resources to building a better community. Loras College was again admitted to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction in 20�� for its strong institutional commitment to service and compelling campus-community partnerships that produce measurable results for the community. Our basketball program continues to be a leader on this campus in this area.

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

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

• Affordability – Barron’s Best Buys in Education guide, a national publication, consistently places Loras College on their list of the 240 most affordable colleges in the nation. In addition, our 2.3% student loan Cohort Default Rate is well below the national average of 8.8%. Julie Dunn, director of financial aid, sums it up best, “It is a great achievement for Loras students to have such low debt after receiving a four year degree from a private institution.”

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

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Head Coachgreg gorton

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

Over the past five seasons the Duhawks have had 17 Academic All-Conference selections which positions the Duhawks second in the Iowa Conference. Over that same period the team has a Conference record of 60-24. In his eight seasons at Loras the team’s overall record is 136-77 with a Conference record of 87-41. The 22-win season, his first as a head coach, was the highest win total in the previous 25-year period at Loras College. Coach Gorton’s record as a head coach is 64-43.

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

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

Gorton came to Loras College from the University of St. Thomas (Minn.), where he played for and coached with Steve Fritz. The Tommies are a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference power and, during Gorton’s eight years as a member of the coaching staff, St. Thomas posted a �55-58 overall record and a �2�-39 league mark, with four MIAC titles.

The Staples, Minn., native graduated from the University of St. Thomas in �99� with a degree in mathematics. Greg and his wife, Kris, have three daughters, Kate (��), Isabelle (8), and Emily (4).

the Outcomes• Men’s Basketball �00% graduation rate over the last eight years• �7 Academic All-Conference players since 2005. Second most in the Conference.• �5 All-Conference players since 2006. Leads the Conference.• 2 All-American players since 2006. Leads the Conference. • Iowa Conference Tournament Champions 2007-2008.• Iowa Conference Champions 2006-2007.• 60-24 record in the Iowa Conference since 2006. Second best record over that period

of time.

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Coaching StaffRyan Kane

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Ryan Kane enters his fourth season as lead assistant with the men’s basketball squad. Kane has been a player and coach at the NCAA Division III level for over �0 years. Prior to arriving at Loras he was a member of the Lawrence University staff in Appleton, Wis., where they advanced to the National Tournament in 2008. He also spent

four seasons (2003-2007) as an assistant at Dominican University (Ill.) and one season as head freshman boys’ coach at Ashwaubenon High School (Wis.).

A Green Bay, Wis., native, Kane played basketball and golf with the St. Norbert College Green Knights in DePere, Wis. While there he earned three letters in basketball and four in golf. His academic work there concluded with a degree in communications. He has since completed his masters in sports administration from Valparaiso University (Ind.).

Kane will be working primarily on defensive schemes and perimeter skill development, as well as recruiting coordinator. In addition, Kane serves as an adjunct professor in the Physical Education/Sport Studies Department.

dan vashinkoAssistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Dan Vashinko is entering his first season as an assistant coach and head junior varsity coach with the men’s basketball team. Vashinko has several years of coaching experience with stops at Nazareth Academy, Montini Catholic, Hinsdale South and, most recently, Western Dubuque High School.

Vashinko is a native of Downers Grove, Ill., where he was an All-Conference and All-Area player at Montini Catholic. Vashinko played collegiately at the College of DuPage and the University of Dubuque where he finished his degree in physical education and coaching in 20�0. Along with his coaching duties, Vashinko is a personal trainer and strength coach specializing in individual development in both sports skills and athletic enhancement.

Michael ChodiniTeam Manager

Peter LongTeam Manager


Varsity Roster

Michael Rovansek SO G6”0” �75 Glen Ellyn, ILGlenbard South HS

12Connor Mooney JR G5’�0” �60 Lake Zurich, LLake Zurich HS

10

taylor Baxter SO G6’5” �85 Minonk, ILFieldcrest HS

23Brian gaughan SR G6’0” �90 Naperville, ILBenet HS

22

Alex Cline SO F6’6” �95 Peoria, ILEast Peoria HS

30

Kevin Walsh JR F6’6” 200 St. Louis, MOChristian Brothers HS

20

nathaniel Smith FR G6’4” �95 Lincoln, ILLincoln HS

31jordan Harrelson SR F6’5” �90 Cedar Rapids, IAXavier HS

24

15 Reese Hartlage JR G6’3” 2�0 Burlington, WICatholic Central HS


Varsity Roster

Zack Peterson SR G6’4” 200 Algonquin, ILJacobs HS

34Aaron Schueller FR G5’��” �80 Dubuque, IAWahlert Catholic HS

32

Ryan Coon SO C6’7” 2�5 Clive, IADowling Catholic HS

50Luke Barry FR G6’3” �65 Oak Lawn, ILSt. Rita HS

44

dan Pawelski SR C6’9” 240 Naperville, ILNeuqua Valley HS

54

josh Bruns SO F6’8” �90 Lake Bluff, ILLake Forest HS

42

jake Rutan FR F6’8” 220 Chillicothe, ILIllinois Valley Central HS

52

41 tim Kelly SR F6’4” 230 Cedar Falls, IAColumbus HS


Junior Varsity Roster

Michael Meersman SO G5’�0” �60 Chicago, ILTaft HS

2Robert Ritacca SO G5’�0” �70 Wadsworth, ILAntioch HS

1

Luke Barry FR G6-2 �65 Oak Lawn, ILSt. Rita HS

14jake Lembezeder FR G6’3” �75 Peosta, IAWestern Dubuque HS

11

Franklin Griffin SO F6’4” 2�0 Chicago, ILWhitney Young HS

25

Connor Weitz FR G5’��” �55 Dubuque, IASenior HS

5

Aaron Schueller FR G5-�� 80 Dubuque, IAWahlert Catholic HS

31Alec Berryman FR G6’0” �65 Valencia, CABishop Alemany HS

21

4 dan Hosch FR G5’��” �90 Hopkinton, IAMonticello HS


Junior Varsity Roster

nathaniel Smith FR G6’4” �95 Lincoln, ILLincoln HS

33Regan takes FR G6-3” �80 Ca’cade, IACascade HS

32

jason Painter FR C6’6” 225 Roscoe, ILBoylan Catholic HS

45jake Rutan FR F6’8” 220 Chillicothe, ILIllinois Valley Central HS

44Bobby Harmening FR G6’0” �80 Evergreen Park, ILBrother Rice HS

40

Matt Slaby FR F6’6” �90 Stoughton, WIStoughton HS

55

35 Chris Kasten FR G6’3” �90 Deerfield, ILDeerfield HS


Season Photos


Varsity and JV Schedulesvarsity Schedule

Month date Opponent timenovember 15 vs. Wheaton College 8:00 p.m. �8 vs. UW-River Falls (at Bethel U, St. Paul, MN) 6:00 p.m. �9 @ Bethel University 8:00 p.m. 26 @ University of Chicago 3:00 p.m. 27 @ North Park University 4:00 p.m. 30 @ Coe College* 8:00 p.m.december 3 vs. Luther College* 4:00 p.m. 7 vs. Elmhurst College 8:00 p.m. �7 @ Ashford University 8:00 p.m. �9 @ University of Northern Iowa 7:00 p.m. 22 vs. UW-Oshkosh (@ Las Vegas, Nev.) ��:00 a.m.january 4 @ University of Dubuque* 8:00 p.m. 7 vs. Cornell College* 4:00 p.m. �� @ Central College* 8:00 p.m. 14 vs. Wartburg College* 4:00 p.m. �6 @ Buena Vista University* 8:00 p.m. 18 vs. Simpson College* 8:00 p.m. 21 vs. Coe College* 4:00 p.m. 25 @ Luther College* 8:00 p.m. 28 @ Cornell College* 4:00 p.m.February 1 vs. Buena vista University* 8:00 p.m. 4 vs. University of dubuque* 4:00 p.m. 8 vs. Central College* 8:00 p.m. �� @ Wartburg College* 4:00 p.m. �8 @ Simpson College* 4:00 p.m.

jv ScheduleMonth date Opponent Location timenovember 15 vs. Wheaton College FH 5:00 p.m. �9 @ Bethel University (St. Paul, Minn.) TBD 20 @ Bethel University TBD 2� @ Cornell College 7:00 p.m. 30 @ Coe College 3:00 p.m.december 1 vs. Luther College FH 7:00 p.m. 5 vs. Clarke University FH 7:00 p.m. 7 vs. Elmhurst College FH 5:30 p.m. 8 vs. University of dubuque FH 6:00 p.m. �� @ Augustana College 3:00 p.m.january 7 vs. Cornell College FH 12:00 noon 8 vs. Augustana College AWC 3:00 p.m. �2 @ UW-Platteville 7:00 p.m. 14 vs. Wartburg College FH 11:30 a.m. �9 @ University of Dubuque 6:00 p.m. 21 vs. Coe College FH tBd 22 vs. St. Ambrose University FH 6:00 p.m. 25 @ Luther College 3:30 p.m. 27 @ Kirkwood CC 7:00 p.m. 29 vs. Knox College AWC 3:00 p.m.February 2 vs. UW-Platteville FH 7:00 p.m. 8 vs. Central College FH 3:30 p.m. �� @ Wartburg College ��:30 a.m.

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


Season PreviewOn behalf of the entire coaching staff, welcome to another great season of Loras College Basketball!

The 20��-�2 team is eager and excited to get started. Everyone associated with our team is focused on daily improvement, playing a difficult schedule and competing at the highest level possible every day. The coaching staff shares in this passion and will hopefully guide this team to our third national tournament appearance in the last six years.

At the center of our preparation is the commitment we’ve made to each other in this season as we fight for an Iowa Conference championship. Our unified message as a team is “Together” as we play this game for each other. That commitment and focus begins with our senior captains – Danny Pawelski, Tim Kelly, Jordan Harrelson, Brian Gaughan and Zach Peterson. Not only are these five great teammates, but they are terrific examples of the balanced student/athlete we pursue for our program. This team will also have a great mix of underclassmen we hope you get to know and enjoy watching compete.

The Iowa Conference will again be a very balanced league with many of the teams returning their best players. I expect this season to be a dogfight for that championship trophy. We are committed to competing with class and sportsmanship in our pursuit of this championship.

As you look around our facility know that we are blessed to have one of the best arenas in the Midwest. The Athletic and Wellness Center gives our players all the best tools to achieve their dreams on the basketball floor. The value of competing in athletics are the lessons we learn about teamwork, accountability and adversity. Loras College puts a premium on the pursuit of these valuable life lessons and is an example of how sports here are in concert with the vision and mission of Loras College.

As you can see from this booklet, Loras College men’s basketball has a rich tradition of success both on and off the basketball floor. We have had a great preseason of team building which includes service work at Camp Albrecht Acres, reading to local elementary students, team paintball, Duhawk Dunker elementary basketball camp, bowling and team meals at my home. We are delighted you are here to join us for a game and we appreciate your support for our Duhawk family. Please enjoy the game and again, thanks for supporting my team.

My Best,

Greg GortonHead Men’s Basketball Coach


This spring the Loras College men’s basketball team volunteered their time to Camp Albrecht Acres in nearby Sherrill, Iowa. Albrecht Acres “provides a unique environment for people with special needs” in the tri-state area. Activities offered by Albrecht Acres include nature study, camping, fishing, swimming, dances, nature trails, hay rides, volleyball and disc golf.

The Duhawks provided some manpower for the non-profit organization with a day full of maintenance and manual labor. The coaching staff and players worked mostly outdoors to clean up the wooded land and high traffic areas of the 40-acre campus. In one day’s work the team was able to once again help the appearance and function of Albrecht Acres so they may offer the best service they can to the people who utilize their services.

“Coach and entire Duhawk team! Wow, you have no idea how grateful we are for all your help. The director was surprised you got so much done. Amazing.” - Shiela Vandermillen, Camp Assistant

Service Work


Season RecordsSEASOn POIntS # Player Season Points � Chris Jans �990-9� 707 2 Jim McCabe �950-5� 688 3 Jim McCabe �949-50 677 4 Mike Lambe �994-95 642 5 Jeff Howard �977-78 634 6 Jim Kelly �973-74 590 7 Greg Gibney �974-75 582 8 Kurt Denner �980-8� 577 9 Mickey Marty �947-48 575 �0 Jason Driscoll �997-98 57� SEASOn SCORIng AvERAgE # Player Season Average total Points� Chris Jans �990-9� 28.3 707 2 Mike Lambe �994-95 25.7 642 3 Jim Kelly �973-74 24.6 590 4 Jim McCabe �950-5� 22.9 688 5 Jason Driscoll �997-98 22.8 57� 6 Chuck Von Feldt �967-68 22.6 565 7 Jim McCabe �949-50 2�.8 677 8 Jack Frasco �958-59 2�.5 472 9 Jason Driscoll �996-97 2�.4 5�4 �0 Greg Gibney �974-75 2�.2 572 SEASOn REBOUndS # Player Season Rebounds � Tommy Jackson �968-69 376 2 Jeff Carter �978-79 299 3 Tommy Jackson �967-68 296 4 Laddie Sula �966-67 292 5 Jeff Carter �979-80 288 6 Kurt Denner �979-80 272 7 Tom Kettmann �996-97 225 8 Kyle White 2007-08 22� 9 Kurt Denner �978-79 220 Jeff Hermsen �982-83 220

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Season RecordsSEASOn REBOUndIng AvERAgE # Player Season Avg � Tommy Jackson �968-69 �3.9 2 Tommy Jackson �967-68 ��.8 3 Laddie Sula �966-67 �0.4 4 Tom Kettmann �996-97 9.4 5 Bob Wagner �973-74 9 6 Mike Weeber �972-73 8.6 Mike Lambe �994-95 8.6 8 Mike Lambe �993-94 8.5 9 Jeff Carter �979-80 8.4 �0 Bob Wagner �974-75 8.3 SEASOn BLOCKEd SHOtS # Player Season Blocks � Joel Cornilsen 200�-02 5� 2 Joel Cornilsen 2002-03 47 3 Mark Maxson �997-98 36 4 Kevin Heilers �987-88 3� 5 Dwayne Penn 2003-04 27 6 Lon Heinkel �999-00 26 Kevin Heilers �986-87 26 8 Matt Murray 2004-05 23 9 John Gilbert 200�-02 2� Dwayne Penn 2002-03 2� SEASOn 3 POInt FIELd gOALS MAdE # Player Season 3Fg � Chris Jans �990-9� �33 2 Jason Driscoll �997-98 97 3 Jason Randl �995-95 72 4 Jason Driscoll �996-97 69 5 Mike Gleason 2009-�0 65 6 Chris Payne �992-93 64 7 Mike Collins �99�-92 57 Jeff Ludovissy 2004-05 57 9 K. Schermerhorn �99�-92 55 Matt Uthoff 200�-02 55 Matt Uthoff 2002-03 55


Season RecordsSEASOn ASSIStS# Player Season ASt � Mike Meyer �976-77* 289 2 Mike Meyer �975-76* 239 3 Troy Cicero �982-83* �98 4 Mike Collins �99�-92 �43 Mike Collins �990-9� �43 6 Troy Cicero �983-84 �4� 7 Dick Breitbach �984-85 �38 8 Connor Mooney 2009-�0 �09 9 Willie Brown �986-87 �05 �0 K. Schermerhorn �994-95 �03 SEASOn StEALS# Player Season StL � Dick Breitbach �984-84 66 2 Dick Breitbach �985-86 59 3 Troy Cicero �983-84 54 K. Schermerhorn �99�-92 54 5 Greg Rovansek �984-85 53 6 Keith Snelson �99�-92 52 Mike Collins �99�-92 52 K. Schermerhorn �994-95 52 9 Gary Heilers �990-9� 50 �0 Anthony Bea �995-96 45 SEASOn FREE tHROW AvERAgE# Player Season Avg � Roger Teeling �993-94 90.2 2 Luke Slater 2006-07 87.2 3 J.R. Redovan 2004-05 86.2 4 Tim Kelly 20�0-�� 85.7 5 Keith Sindberg �984-85 85.6 Scott Eisenbarth �985-86 85.6 7 Rick Creger �989-90 85.� Rob Rudakas �984-85 85.� 9 J.R. Redovan 2003-04 85 �0 Brian Centella 2007-08 84.5


Season RecordsSEASOn FREE tHROWS MAdE# Player Season Ft � Jim McCabe �950-5� �68 2 Jeff Valentine �982-83 �63 3 Jeff Howard �977-78 �52 4 Ed Lang �954-55 �4� 5 Fred May �955-56 �38 Jim McCabe �949-50 �38 7 Dick Wright �956-57 �35 8 Mike Lambe �993-94 �30 9 Chuck Von Feldt �967-68 �29 �0 Les Teeling �952-53 �26 Chris Jans �990-9� �26


Career RecordsCAREER REBOUndS # Player Years games Rebounds Average� Tommy Jackson �966-70 95 �,�03 ��.62 Bob Wagner �972-75 99 745 7.53 Kyle White 2004-08 �04 685 6.64 Chuck Von Feldt �965-68 88 683 7.75 Jeff Carter �977-80 85 65� 7.66 Thomas Kettmann �993-97 98 6�6 6.37 Pat Lillis �967-7� 94 576 6.�8 Mike Weeber �97�-75 78 567 7.29 Jake Oeth 2006-09 �08 565 5.2�0 Keith Snelson �989-93 98 545 5.6�� Kurt Denner �977-8� ��9 529 4.4 Mike Lambe �990-95 86 529 6.��3 Randy Skemp �974-78 �� 527 4.7�4 Rob Rudakas �965-67 9� 526 5.8�5 Laddie Sula �965-67 �02 5�5 5�6 Joe Carter �990-94 96 509 5.3�7 Luke Slater 2004-08 �03 50� 4.9�8 Rick Creger �986-90 94 487 5.2�9 Gerry Eggers �974-78 �06 463 4.520 Jeff Valentine �982-85 76 448 5.9

CAREER ASSIStS # Player Years Assists � Mike Meyer �974-77+ 739 2 Troy Cicero �980-84+* 339 3 Dick Breitbach �983-86 323 4 Bobby Stinman 200�-06 3�2 5 Kevin Schermerhorn �990-95 308 6 Mike Collins �989-92 293 7 Willie Brown �986-89 286 8 Dan Allen �986-90 226 9 Chris Jans �987-9� 22� �0 Connor Mooney 2009-�� 207


Career RecordsCAREER StEALS # Player Years Steals � Greg Rovansek �983-87 �85 2 Kevin Schermerhorn �990-95 �70 3 Keith Snelson �989-93 �60 4 Dick Breitbach �983-86 �52 5 Joe Carter �990-94 �08 6 Mike Wilson �997-00 �06 7 Bobby Stineman 200�-06 �03 8 Jeff Ludovissy 200�-05 97 9 David Daniel �986-89 96 �0 Mike Collins �989-92 93

CAREER BLOCKEd SHOtS # Player Years Blocks � Joel Cornilsen 200�-03 98 2 Kevin Heilers �984-88 64 3 Luke Slater 2004-08 63 4 Dwayne Penn 2002-04 48 5 Lon Heinkel �997-200� 46 Mark Maxson �995-98 46 7 Joe Carter �990-94 42 8 Kyle White 2004-08 40 9 Matt Murray 2003-05 39 �0 Dan Pawelski 2008-�� 36

CAREER 3-POInt FIELd gOALS MAdE # Player Years 3Fg� Jason Driscoll �995-98 2�4 Chris Jans �987-9� 2�4 3 Jeff Ludovissy 200�-05 �80 4 Kevin Schermerhorn �990-95 �3� 5 Scottie Braden 2003-07 �27 6 Bobby Stineman 200�-06 ��3 7 Matt Uthoff 200�-03 ��0 8 Jason Randl �992-96 �08 Mike Gleason 2007-�� 08 �0 Greg King 2002-06 �06


1,000 Point Club# Player Years games Points Avg� Jack Frasco �955-60 95 �,798 �8.92 Jim McCabe �947-5� ��4 �,772 �5.53 Jim Kelly �970-74 98 �,7�7 �7.54 Greg Gibney �972-76 96 �,7�0 �7.85 Kurt Denner �977-80 �22 �,709 �46 Tom Jackson �966-70 95 �,6�9 �77 Jason Driscoll �995-98 74 �,533 20.78 John Curtis �978-82 �24 �,456 ��.79 Kyle White 2004-08 �04 �,4�9 �3.6�0 Mickey Marty �940-4�, 45-48* 8� �,4�� 7.4�� Bob Wagner �972-76 99 �,396 �4.��2 Mike Lambe �990-95 86 �,322 �5.4�3 Pat Lillis �967-7� 94 �,29� �3.7�4 Jeff Ludovissy 200�-05 �0� �,289 �2.7�5 Keith Snelson �989-93 98 �,287 �3.��6 Brain Centella 2006-09 �06 �,2�0 ��.4�7 Chris Jans �987-9� 8� �,206 �4.8�8 Chuck Von Feldt �964-68 88 �,�84 �3.5�9 Laddie Sula �963-67 �02 �,�75 ��.520 Jeff Hermsen �980-84 �22 �,�65 9.52� Jeff Valentine �982-85 76 �,�34 �422 Randy Skemp �974-78 �� ,�28 �0.223 Dan Breitbach �974-78 �� ,��6 �2.�24 Ricky Kolze 2006-09 86 �,��0 �2.925 Steve Slattery �945-49 �05 �,�07 �0.526 Dick Wright �953-57 94 �,098 ��.727 Greg Rovansek �983-87 �09 �,094 �028 Rick Creger �986-90 94 �,092 ��.629 Les Teeling �950-54 72 �,079 �530 David Daniel �985-89 7� �,076 �5.23� Luke Slater 2004-08 �03 �,070 �0.4 Joe Hajec �964-67 63 �,070 �733 Curtis Evans �977-8� 86 �,063 �2.434 Troy Cicero �980-84 ��9 �,034 8.735 Dennis Haerle �96�-65 9� �,030 ��.336 Jeff Howard �976-78 55 �,029 �8.837 Joe Carter �990-94 96 �,028 �0.738 Edward Lang �952-55 67 �,027 �5.3


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IIACYear Coach Seasons Won Lost W/L% Won Lost�909-�4 Coach Rath 5 �9 �� 0.633 �9�4-�8 Gus Dorias 4 29 �7 0.63 �9�8-23 John Cretzmeyer 5 30 24 0.556 �923-25 Eddie Anderson 2 �4 �9 0.424 �925-27 Elmer Layden 2 �5 �2 0.5565 �927-32 John Armstrong 5 3� 33 0.484 �932-33 Joseph Jones � � 8 0.�� 933-39 Father Dan Coyne 6 66 42 0.6��5 �939-4� Dick Winter 2 24 �6 0.6 �94�-59 Vince Dowd �8 278 �66 0.626 �959-62 Jim Smarjesse 3 �2 52 0.�87 �962-65 Bob Zahren 3 29 42 0.408 �965-69 Gerry Potts 4 50 56 0.47� �969-73 Jim Berry 4 58 42 0.58�973-74 Tom Reardon � �4 �0 0.583 �974-82 Bob Mullen 7.5 �23 �00 0.552 �982-84 Doug Smith 2.5 59 26 0.694 �984-88 Mike Jaskulski 4 62 47 0.569 �988-93 Brad Soderberg 5 79 45 0.637 �993-00 John Lembezeder 7 87 86 0.503 2000-07 Chad Walthall 7 ��6 69 0.627 77 392007-Present Greg Gorton 4 64 43 0.598 4� 23

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Dear Duhawk Fans,

Welcome to the Loras College Athletic Department and the Loras College 2011-12 Men’s Basketball Media Guide. The entire Loras community is thrilled that you are experiencing Loras College and “Duhawk Nation.” We hope you are able to visit Dubuque, Iowa, so you can experience our historic, beautiful and state-of-the-art facilities firsthand. Please always know that whether you visit for the first time or are able to see us regularly, you are welcomed by our athletic department, faculty and staff and, most importantly, our student body.

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

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

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

Thanks for your time and as always…Go Duhawks!

Bob Quinn (’86)Director of Athletics

Athletic and Wellness Center

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

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

conditioning and cardiovascular space.— The locker room facilities support

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

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