men's basketball media guide 2012-13

2012-13 ROCHESTER COLLEGE

M E D I A G U I D E

BRAD NORMANSenior Guard

DREW MAYNARDSenior Forward

DRAMELL HOGANSenior Forward

SEAN MATTIASenior Guard

Rochester College competes in both the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Our athletic program is committed to enriching the lives of our student-athletes by supporting academic dedication and character development on and off the fields or courts.

Men’s SportsBaseball (Varsity & Junior Varsity)

Basketball (Varsity & Junior Varsity)

Golf

Soccer

Women’s SportsBasketball (Varsity & Junior Varsity)

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Volleyball

A Winning TraditionRochester College boasts a tradition of athletic excellence, winning national titles in:

• men’s basketball (1989, 1997, 2004, 2005)

• men’s cross-country (1989, 1990)

• men’s soccer (1996, 2006)

• women’s volleyball (1998, 1999)

• men’s golf (2009, 2010)

• women’s softball (2011)

Media Guide Photos by Great Lakes Action Photographygreatlakesap.com

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About the NAIA

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.

Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association’s innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves. To learn more visit, NAIA.org.

4 Rochester College Basketball Media Guide 2012-2013

date opponent time

Oct. 19 Redeemer University - Lambton College Tournament (St. Clair County Community College) 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 Redeemer University - Lambton College Tournament (Sarnia, CA) 12 p.m.

Oct. 21 Lambton College - Lambton College Tournament (Sarnia, CA) 2 p.m.

Oct. 26 La Cite College 7 p.m.

Nov. 3 University of Waterloo, (Rochester College Homecoming) 2 p.m.

Nov. 4 Kent State University 7 p.m.

Nov. 7 University of Michigan–Dearborn 7 p.m.

Nov. 9 Eastern Michigan University – EMU “Ice Man” Classic 12 p.m.

Nov. 12 Lawrence Technological University 7 p.m.

Nov. 13 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne – EMU “Ice Man” Classic 8 p.m.

Nov. 14 University of Texas Pan American (@ EMU Arena) – EMU “Ice Man” Classic 7 p.m.

Nov. 17 Bethel College 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 Eastern Illinois – EMU “Ice Man” Classic 1 p.m.

Nov. 26 Great Lakes Christian (DH w/ Women Warriors 8 p.m.) 6 p.m.

Nov. 28 St. Clair College 7 p.m.

Dec. 6 Oakland University 7 p.m.

Dec. 8 University of Detroit Mercy 2 p.m.

Dec. 14 Johnson and Wales University - Madonna University Classic 5 p.m.

Dec. 15 Grace College - Madonna University Classic 1 p.m.

Dec. 17 Penn College 12 p.m.

Dec. 19 Concordia University TBD

Dec. 30 George Brown College, (DH w/ Women Warriors 4 p.m.) 2 p.m.

Jan. 2 Redeemer University 5 p.m.

Jan. 4 Penn State University–Fayette 5 p.m.

Jan. 14 Lambton College, (DH w/ Women Warriors 8 p.m.) 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 St. Clair College 7 p.m.

Jan. 23 Great Lakes Christian College 7 p.m.

Jan. 30 Indiana University–Kokomo 7 p.m.

Feb. 3 Sault College TBD

Feb. 9 Indiana University–Kokomo 2 p.m.

Feb. 13 Great Lakes Christian College TBD

Feb. 16 Kuyper College, (DH w/ Women Warriors 3 p.m.) 1 p.m.

Feb. 21-23 AII Conference Tour TBD

Feb. 26-March 2 USCAA National Tour TBD

March 6-12 NAIA National Tour TBD

2012-2013 VARSITY SCHEDULEGames played at Rochester High School are marked in bold

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# name year position height weight hometown previous school

0 Zef Deda JR PG 6’ 170 Sterling Hts, MI Wayne County CC

1 Matt Gold RS FR G 6’2 160 Detroit, MI Loyola H.S.

2 AJ Burton JR G 6’2 165 Brown City, MI St. Clair County CC

3 Paris Pereira* FR PG 5-9 155 Rochester Hills, MI Rochester H.S.

5 Stavros Schizas JR G/F 6-5 205 Athens, Greece Kirtland C.C.

10 Marvin Stokes JR G 5-11 155 Banning, CA Banning H.S.

11 Kourea Hayes JR G 6-0 175 Ypsilanti, MI Belleville High School

20 Austin Karbowski SO G 6-1 175 Commerce, MI Our Lady of Lakes

21 Dramell Hogan SR F 6-4 200 Novi, MI Walled Lake Western

23 Sean Mattia SR G 6-0 175 Sterling Hts, MI Sterling Hts H.S.

24 Brad Norman SR G 5-10 170 Bay City, MI Delta CC

30 Brendon Rizzo JR F 6-4 200 Roseville, MI Fraser H.S.

31 Evan Walker* JR PF 6-6 225 Macomb, MI Dakota H.S.

32 Drew Maynard SR F 6-7 250 Lake Orion, MI Valdosta State U.

42 Erin Hopkins* FR C 6-11 245 Imlay City, MI Imlay City H.S.

44 Jeroen De Baat FR C/F 6-8 215 Gravendeel, Netherlands

Giannis Stavrianidis* JR F 6-8 220 Katerini, Greece State College of Florida

*Redshirt

Head Coach: Klint PleasantAssistant Coaches: Tom Webb, Scott Samuels, George Beaudoin

2012-2013 VARSITY ROSTER

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Travis Bass was a dear friend of head basketball coach Klint Pleasant. They were teammates together on the foot-ball team at Abilene Christian University from 1994-1996. They remained extremely close after their college days and were major influences in each other lives. Due to the close relationship, Travis ended up becoming one of RC basketball’s biggest fans and supporters. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2007 and fought hard for four years before passing away due to complications from the disease in May 2011. Coach Pleasant traveled to Seattle, WA several times during Travis’ fight with ALS and then assisted with his eulogy.

Travis was a special individual and one of the most talented persons Coach Pleasant has ever known. Travis owned real estate, car lots and mini storages, and was an accountant by trade. He also developed and sold his own BBQ sauce and had a BBQ catering business. Later in his life, he decided to study and practice law and gradu-ated from the University of Idaho with a law degree. He wanted to fight for people that needed help and always envisioned doing most of his work pro bono. He loved life and he loved people and never seemed to meet a stranger.

Travis would take off from work for weeks and sometimes months at a time during the basketball season to watch Pleasant coach while at Wayne State, University of Tennessee-Martin, Kent State University, Abilene Christian, and of course, Rochester College.

Travis and Coach Pleasant shared an incredible bond. They traveled all across the country together and not a day went by, until Travis was too weak to do so, that they did not talk. Most importantly, Travis was a man of deep faith. Coach Pleasant cites his relationship with Travis in college as one of the key influences that helped him in his own faith journey.

Coach Pleasant remains in contact with Travis’ parents (Randy and Sheila) and his wife (Kim) and children (Hannah, Savannah and Tristin).

Travis loved RC Basketball, and his life and memory was honored all throughout the 2011-12 season as Pleasant’s team wore a “TB” patch on their uniforms.

Coach Pleasant is now trying to start an annual “Travis Bass Classic” to honor his friend. The classic would feature RC and three other teams, played every year with anticipation of raising money that would go toward ALS research.

travisBASS1972-2011

—Coach Pleasant

T.B

.There is no way to put into words how important my relationship with Travis was and still is to me. He was my hero and my mentor, but most of all he was my dear friend. Not a day goes by that I do not think about him and the incredible influence he had on my life. He was there on my best day (the day Rachel said, “I do”) and he was there on my worst day (the day the doctors told me that Rachel would probably die of brain cancer). I often find myself both sad and angry because he’s gone…but then I remind myself, to have a friend like Travis for just one day was one of the great blessings of my life.


head coach, 2nd seasonklintPLEASANT

Rochester College is a very familiar place for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Klint Pleasant, who took the reins from his father and longtime RC basketball coach, Garth Pleasant, after assisting him from 2007-2011.

Pleasant picked up right where his father left off, tying a school record for wins in a season with 26 in his first season at the helm. That first season also included a trip to the USCAA National Championship game where the Warriors lost by three points in the closing seconds. Pleasant’s first season was highlighted by a 7-1 re-cord versus NAIA competition including two victories over top 25 nationally ranked teams. In addition, Pleasant’s team also played five NCAA Division I opponents and the Warriors had a chance to win each game with 10 minutes left on the clock. Pleasant’s first season was capped off by winning the NAIA Coach of Character award.

Pleasant’s coaching resume is among the best. He comes to RC from NCAA Di-vision II Abilene Christian University where he was cited as the youngest NCAA Division II college coach in the country. At ACU, Pleasant coached the Wildcats to 25 wins in his first two seasons after taking over a program that had won only 13 games in the two previous seasons.

Before coaching at ACU, Pleasant was an assistant coach at Kent State University (NCAA Div. I). During the 2001-2002 season, Pleasant helped coach the Golden Flashes to a Mid-American Conference record 30 wins as the team advanced to the NCAA Division I Tourna-ment’s Elite Eight. The University of Indiana denied them a trip to the Final 4 on a nationally televised game on CBS. Since then, the Kent State team that Pleasant coached was named the “Mid-American team of the decade.” Pleasant coached and played a major role in de-veloping the team’s center, John Edwards, into an NBA player. Edwards went on to play for both the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks. He also coached power forward, Antonio Gates, who now plays in the NFL and is among the best tight ends in the game. Following his only season at Kent State, Pleasant was offered a chance to follow Head Coach Stan Heath to SEC powerhouse Arkansas. Pleasant, however, decided to remain at Kent State, only to be offered the head coaching job at ACU three months later.

Prior to joining the Kent State program, Pleasant served as an assistant coach at (NCAA Div. I) University of Tennessee-Martin (1999-2001) and (NCAA Div. II) Wayne State University (1998-1999). While at UT-Martin, he helped the Skyhawks qualify for the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for the first time in school history. During his tenure at WSU, Pleasant helped lead the team to a 25-5 record, a top five ranking in the country, a conference championship and an NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen appearance. Pleasant completed his master’s degree in education in 1999 while coaching at UT-Martin.

Pleasant’s coaching career started at Lipscomb University where he served as a student as-sistant under legendary head coach Don Meyer, who reached 700 career victories faster than any other coach in the history of college basketball.

Before his coaching career, Pleasant played football in 1994 for Abilene Christian University (NCAA Div. II) under head coach Dr. Bob Strader. He graduated college from Lipscomb Uni-versity in 1998.

As a prep, Pleasant attended Waterford Kettering High School in Waterford, MI and played football for legendary high school football coach Mike Berry. He was a unanimous First Team All-Conference selection in football and was his team’s co-captain on the baseball, basketball and football teams. His 48 pass receptions in his senior year put him among the Top 10 in the state of Michigan.

Pleasant’s roots are planted deeply in Rochester College’s soil as his grandfather Lucien Palmer was a founding father. Dr. Palmer served as the first dean of the College and later served as president for eight years. His father, Garth Pleasant, served at Rochester College for nearly 40 years as the men’s basketball coach, as athletic director, and as a member of the

profile:PLEASANT

PERSONAL

Resides:Rochester Hills, MI

Hometown: Lake Orion, MI

High School:Waterford Kettering High School

College:Lipscomb University

Family:Wife: RachelDaughter: AbigailDaughter: Julia

COACHING CAREER

1996-1997Student AssistantLipscomb University

1997-1998Graduate AssistantWayne State University

1998-2000Assistant CoachUniversity of TN-Martin

2000-2002Assistant CoachKent State University

2002-2005Head CoachAbilene Christian University

2006-2010Assistant CoachRochester College

2011-PresentHead CoachRochester College


faculty. He continues to teach at the college and serves as athletic director emeritus. Klint and Rachel, his wife, made the move back to Rochester College in 2005 after the birth of their first child, Abigail.

Pleasant also serves as the RC Athletic Director and Vice President of Enrollment. Enrollment (incoming classes) has increased by 70 percent since Pleasant took over the reins, and he has led the admissions recruiters to three straight record incoming classes while managing the recruiting process.

The Pleasant family experienced some personal struggles after moving back to Rochester Hills as Rachel survived a brain tumor and several surgeries. Rachel and Klint fre-quently travel to various places as they speak about their incredible journey. Pleasant resides in Rochester Hills, MI with his wife Rachel (Stevens) and two daughters Abigail (8) and Julia (3).

what others are saying about coach pleasant

stanHEATHHead Coach, University of South Florida

“RC has found a truly outstanding young basketball coach in Klint Pleasant. His passion and knowledge of the game will bring a lot of success to the Warrior program. With his

history of success, there’s no question RC hired the right guy.”

johnHAMMONDGeneral Manager, Milwaukee Bucks

“Klint Pleasant is one of the bright young coaches in the country. Not only is he a bright coach, he also is a man of outstanding character and determination. You can’t find a

better Christian leader or basketball coach than Klint.”

andyKATZESPN College Basketball Analyst

“Klint Pleasant should have a major impact at NAIA level after being an integral part of an Elite Eight team at Kent State. Pleasant deserves a fair share of the credit (for that season), and that

should translate well for his program at Rochester College.”

jimCHRISTIANHead Coach, Ohio University

“In Klint Pleasant, RC hired a great coach and a person who will have a positive impact on the community. Klint is a tremendous teacher of the game and has an unbelievable passion

for the game. I know he will do a tremendous job for RC for years to come.”

kevinO’NEILLHead Coach, University of Southern California

“Klint Pleasant is someone who will be successful as a head coach. He knows how to coach, how to recruit and how to be a leader. His success will follow him to Rochester College.”

timBUCKLEYAssistant Coach, University of Indiana

“Klint is one of the rising stars in the coaching profession. He has worked with and been mentored by some of the game’s best coaches. He played a big part in the record-breaking

season the Kent State basketball team enjoyed in 2001-02. I expect RC to have a great program!”

johnEDWARDSNBA PlayerIndiana PacersAtlanta Hawks

“Coach Pleasant helped me immensely in gaining the initial confidence in myself and helping me become the player I am today. He

saw something in me and kept me working towards my goals. He was always there to talk to, or get extra work or film study. From a players perspective he is everything you could ask for in a coach.”

donMEYERHead Coach Emeritus, Northern State University

“Coach Pleasant worked in our program at Lipscomb University. I thought he would be a great coach then and now after watching him

teach his team in practices I know I was right. His teams will always play hard, play smart, play together, and have fun.”


assistant coach, 2nd seasontomWEBBTom Webb enters his second year on the Rochester College Basketball staff after two seasons as an assistant coach for Purdue Calumet’s men’s basketball program. Webb played a crucial role in the PUC basketball program by heading up recruiting, film exchange and player development.

Webb is no stranger to the RC basketball program where he was a four-year player, helping the team to a record four 20-win seasons, including a school-record 25 victories in his senior campaign. Webb also helped the Warriors earn four-straight USCAA national tournament appearances, while serving as the team captain on the 2008-09 squad that advanced to the national championship game.

The young coach participated in a number of coaching clinics during his time at Rochester, regularly attending legendary mentor Don Meyer’s Coaching Clinic. He was also a part of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan clinics, working with high profile coaches such as John Belien, Hubie Brown, Jamie Dixon, Tom Izzo and Rick Majerus.

Webb graduated from Rochester College in 2009 with a degree in behavioral sciences. He currently resides in Auburn Hills, MI.

COACH PLEASANT ON TOM:

“I am thrilled that Tom is on our staff. He loves basketball and he loves Rochester College. Coach Webb pours his entire self into his job and is always trying to make our program better. I enjoyed watching him play in 2005–2009 because he played so hard and was selfless — he coaches the same way. Most importantly, he understands our program and school mission, and he is extremely loyal to both me and the program. His willingness to work hard and assist me is invaluable, and I appreciate all he does.”

profile:WEBBPERSONAL

Resides:Auburn Hills, MI

Hometown: Davison, MI

High School:Davison High School

College:Rochester College (BS)

assistant coach, 2nd seasonscottSAMUELSIn addition to his work in our basketball program, Scott Samuels serves as Director of Admissions and Assistant Athletic Director at RC. His main responsibility is working directly with the Admissions Recruiters and serves as their day to day manager. Scott also serves as the international recruiting coordinator, is the liaison for Admissions with Student Financial Services, and works directly with the VP of Admissions and Director of Athletics in creating the overall strategy for Admissions and Athletics.

Scott is no stranger to Rochester as he grew up in Clawson, MI. Scott’s family have been long time supporters of the College dating back to the school’s early years. Scott began his service at Rochester College in 2002 as he brought his strong business background to the classroom as a faculty member in the College of Business. Scott’s success in leading an employee fundraising campaign for the Athletic Center and his desire to work with prospective students led him out of the classroom and into the administration. Scott brings a wealth of experience to Rochester College as he spent 14 years in banking and investment. In addition to his responsibilities in banking, Scott also spent time as a personal financial advisor for professional athletes. Scott helped coach the RC men’s basketball team in 2004 and 2005 when the team won back to back National Championships. He graduated from Oklahoma Christian University in 1986 and went on to complete a Masters of Finance from Walsh College in 1996. Scott is married to Christie (Powers) and they have one son, Jacob Scott Samuels.

COACH PLEASANT ON SCOTT:

“Coach Samuels has become a very good friend of mine throughout the last seven years while at RC. He worked with the team back in 2004 and 2005 as part of my dad’s staff and I asked him to help again. He is invaluable when it comes to organizational duties. He helps with class checks, study sessions, travel plans, stats and budgetary issues. The guys enjoy being around him, and his positive attitude is infectious. I’m grateful he’s willing to help, and the work he does makes our program better. He is constantly putting the program first and his willingness to give of himself is much appreciated. Scott is a major part of the program’s success.”

profile: SAMUELSPERSONAL

Resides:Oxford, MI

Hometown: Clawson, MI

High School:Clawson High School

College:Oklahoma Christian University (BS)Walsh College (MSF)

Family:Wife: Christie Son: Jacob


athletic trainerronKEENKeen begins his seventh year as Rochester College’s Head Athletic Trainer. He holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Michigan (1995), a B.S. in exercise science from Lake Superior State University (2000), and his Athletic Trainers Certification (ATC) in 2000. Keen became interested in athletic training while helping his younger brother rehabilitate from anterior cruciate ligament surgery. As a student at LSSU, he worked with athletes in baseball, basketball, football and hockey from both the university and Sault High School. Before joining Rochester College’s athletic department, Keen spent two years at Oakland University, working primarily with the baseball and volleyball teams.

COACH PLEASANT ON RON:

“Ron has been with us for seven years now. He has helped take our athletic program to another level. Ron has truly embraced all of our sports teams, and I am very grateful for the long hours that he puts in all throughout the academic year. He is willing to help wherever needed and we lean on him for injury rehab and taking care of our athletes. Our players are fortunate to have him available to see to their athletic needs.”

profile:KEENPERSONAL

Resides:Davisburg, MI

Hometown: Davisburg, MI

High School:Holly High School

College:Lake SuperiorState University

assistant coach, 31st seasongeorgeBEAUDOINIf the game situation calls for it, Beaudoin can be seen leaning out, offering his glasses to referees as they run down the floor. If his voice goes out, he starts waving a towel. He is a master motivator. Beaudoin’s connection to the basketball program began during the 1983-1984 season, and it continued as his son, Dan, played on Rochester’s 1988 squad on his way to becoming college valedictorian. Beaudoin, who retired as lieutenant from the Madison Heights Fire Department in 1996, and his wife, Mary Ellen, are the parents of two other children and the grandparents of four.

COACH PLEASANT ON GEORGE:

“Coach George has been a part of our program since 1984 and is one of the finest individuals I have ever been around. He is a servant leader and will do anything for anyone. I think next to my father there is no one who has given as much to RC basketball as Coach George. He is an encourager and a motivator. Our guys love being around him, and his presence in practice and at games is invaluable. I was so excited to hear that he was still going to remain a part of the staff after my dad retired. I can’t imagine RC basketball without Coach George.“

profile:BEAUDOINPERSONAL

Resides:Rochester Hills, MINewport Ritchie, FL

Hometown: Paradise, MI

High School:Paradise High School

Family:Wife: Mary Ellen


PRESEASON OUTLOOK

The Rochester College Men’s basketball program is coming off another highly successful season featuring a 3-1 record versus nationally ranked or recognized NAIA opponents (7-1 vs. All NAIA), 5 highly competitive games versus NCAA Division I opponents, and a trip to the USCAA Division I National Championship game where the Warriors fell three points shy of the title.

The 2012-2013 Rochester College Warriors Men’s basketball team will look to continue its success with USCAA 1st team All-American Dramell Hogan (16 ppg) leading a cast of three returning starters that also include Brad Norman (8 ppg) and Sean Mattia (8 ppg). The Warriors expect to look internally to replace senior point guard Stephan Henning with returning junior Zef Deda. The Warriors have added an extremely talented recruiting class highlighted by 6’7” senior guard/forward, Drew Maynard; 6’5” junior guard, Stavros Schizas; 6’8” forward Jeroen De Baat; 6’11” center Erin Hopkins; and 5’9” floor general, Paris Pereira.

Maynard comes to RC via Oakland University (NCAA Division I) and Valdosta State University. As a freshman at Oakland, Maynard started 20 games while averaging 7 points per game for a Grizzly program that won 23 games. Last season at Valdosta State, Maynard averaged 10 points and 6 rebounds per game. Maynard is most known for his combination of size and explosive athletic ability.

Schizas comes to RC from Kirtland Community College. While at Kirtland, the junior utility player garnered two time All-Conference honors to go along with two time All-Defensive team and two time all MCCAA All-Star appearances after leading the Firebirds through two of their most successful seasons, averaging 14.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

De Baat comes to RC from Gravendeel, Netherlands, highly recommended by former colleagues and coaching friends of Coach Pleasant’s. As a mature freshman, De Baat will replace and again provide a defensive presence in the paint that was lost in the graduation of center Ricky Doran. De Baat’s toughness, size, and athletic ability will allow him to be an impact player immediately at RC.

Rounding out the Warriors recruiting class are incoming freshman Erin Hopkins and Paris Pereira. At 6’11”, Hopkins will add size to the Warrior’s frontcourt for years to come. Point guard Paris Pereira comes to RC fresh off leading a Rochester High School program to a record-breaking season. Pereira averaged 19.8 points, 4.8 assists, and 2 steals per game while leading Rochester High School through a 20-game win streak en route to a 20-2 finish.

The Warriors again will look to embark on one of the nation’s toughest schedules among small colleges. Getting an early season shot at Kent State University in an exhibition game before joining Eastern Michigan University’s tournament as the only non-Division I program. EMU’s tournament matches the Warriors up against Eastern Illinois University, Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Texas Pan-American. RC’s Division I schedule will be rounded out by cross town foe Oakland University and Horizon League favorite coming off of 2011-2012 NCAA tournament berth, University of Detroit Mercy. RC’s schedule will also include eight NAIA opponents featuring games against NAIA’s D2 power conference Crossroads League (formerly the MCC) very own Grace College and Bethel College.


#21 dramellHOGAN6’ 4” Senior Forward * Novi, MI * Walled Lake Western High School

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GP GS MIN AVG FG FGA PCT 3FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT PF A TO BLK STL PTS AVG

36 30 855 23.2 238 403 .591 11 38 .289 123 165 .745 107 164 271 83 50 68 12 53 610 16.9

Stats 2011-2012 TOTAL 3-PT REBOUNDS

Coach Pleasant’s Thoughts: “Dramell has blossomed into a very special player. He has an incred-ible knack to score and rebound. He is relentless in the paint and has also become very good on the perimeter too. But most importantly, he has embraced our programs values and is a ‘team first’ guy. It is a unique opportunity to have a player like Dramell in the program for five years (he redshirted in 2010-11) and his leadership, maturity and knowledge of the program will be major keys to any success we might have this year. He has worked on his game tirelessly the last two years and has made himself into an extremely good player. Dramell will leave a lasting impression on this program and we will be talking about him for years to come. Most importantly, we are excited to watch Dramell graduate. He is one of the most likeable students on campus!”


Coach Pleasant’s Thoughts: “We will rely on Sean’s leadership and selflessness all season long. Sean has been around for three years and knows our program inside and out. We will lean on him for stability and will ask him to help teach our younger guys all year long. He plays extremely hard and is very quick in the open floor. Sean is our best-conditioned athlete and loves to play. Sean put in a lot of work over the summer and just wants to win. He is coachable, he does many things well and he makes our team better. He has been a tremendous addition to our program over the last three years.”

#23 seanMATTIA6’ Senior Guard * Sterling Hts., MI * Sterling Hts. High School


35 30 743 20.7 100 247 .405 53 152 .349 28 46 .609 13 95 108 51 117 56 3 53 281 8.0



#32 drewMAYNARD6’ 7” Forward * Lake Orion, MI * Valdosta State University

GP GS TOT AVG FG FGA PCT 3FG FGA PCT FT FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF FO A TO BLK STL PTS AVG

21 15 586 27.9 79 157 .503 10 45 .222 32 67 .478 53 69 122 5.8 51 1 24 55 18 21 200 9.5

Coach Pleasant’s Thoughts: “I am thrilled that Drew has joined our program. I watched Drew play in HS and actually made calls to coaching friends to come watch him and recruit him! He has the chance to really help us during his senior year (after two years at the NCAA I level and one year at the NCAA II level). More than anything, I want to invest in him and help him have a memorable senior season. Drew is a very gifted player. He is as good an athlete as there is anywhere in the country, regardless of level and he also has perimeter skills at 6’7”. He has the ability to be a tough matchup as he can knock down open three’s and is both strong and quick while playing in the paint. Drew and I spent a lot of time over the summer discussing our program and what we are about. He has been great in the pre-season. He is playing hard and has bought into everything we have said. There is no question that Drew has the ability to really help us this year and can be one of the most electrifying players we have ever had.”

TOTAL 3-PT REBOUNDSVSU Stats 2011-2012

© Jose Juarez


#24 bradNORMAN5’ 10” Senior Guard * Bay City, MI * Delta Community College

Coach Pleasant’s Thoughts: “Brad had an incredible junior season. I think he is one of the best three-point shooters we have had at RC, but Brad does so much more than hit open three’s. He is very good off the dribble and is one of the best defenders I have ever coached, regardless of level. Most importantly, Brad plays extremely hard and is the most selfless guy we have. He just wants to win and has the same attitude regardless of his personal stat line. There is no way to describe how hard he plays. He has become a very special person to me because he is someone I saw early on his sophomore season while playing JUCO, and I had a gut feeling that he would be a special player for us. I can’t imagine ever coaching another player that plays as hard as Brad and defends as well, while also being a knock down shooter. I am looking forward to coaching him another year and will be sad to see him go.”


36 16 625 16.8 97 221 .439 68 166 .410 20 24 .833 22 37 59 47 36 45 2 53 282 7.8



#0 zefDEDA

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6’ Junior Point GuardSterling Heights, M Wayne Community College

#1 mattGOLD6’ 2”Red Shirt Freshman GuardDetroit, MILoyola High School

#2 ajBURTON6’ 2” Junior GuardBrown City, MISt. Clair County Community College

#3 parisPEREIRA5’ 9”Red Shirt Freshman Point Guard Rochester Hills, MIRochester High School

#5 stavrosSCHIZAS6’ 5” Junior Guard/Forward Athens, GreeceKirkland Community College

#10 marvinSTOKES5’ 11” Junior GuardBanning, CABanning High School

#11 koureaHAYES6’ Junior GuardYpsilanti, MIBelleville High School

#20 austinKARBOWSKI6’ 1” SophomoreGuardCommerce, MILady of the Lakes


#30 brendanRIZZO6’ 4” Junior ForwardRoseville, MI Fraser High School

#31 evanWALKER6’ 6” Red Shirt Junior Power Forward Macomb, MIDakota High School

#42 erinHOPKINS6’ 11” Red Shirt FreshmanCenterImlay City, MIImlay City High School

#44 jeroenDE BAAT6’ 8” FreshmanCenter/ForwardGravendeel, Nether-lands

giannisSTAVRIANIDIS6’ 8” Red Shirt Junior Forward Katerini, GreeceState College of Florida


2012-2013 JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE

date time opponent location

JUNIOR VARSITY TEAMMax Aleshire FR G 6’1 170 Madison Hgts,MI Bishop Foley

Rapheal Heaston FR G 6’1 170 Auburn Hills, MI Pontiac Academy

Nicholas Parks FR PG 5’10 160 Auburn Hills, MI Avondale

Dillon Hinkle FR G 6’3 170 Algonac, MI Algonac

Dan Mullins JR PG 5’9 175 Romeo, MI Romeo

MacKenzie Quillen SO F 6’4 175 Ludington, MI Ludington

Alex Storm SO G 6’3 180 Marlette, MI Marlette

Daniel Thomas FR F 6’3 175 Bloomfield, MI Lahser

Michael Thomas FR C 6’6 215 Clinton, MI Clintondale

Aaron Thompson SO G 6’ 170 Utica, MI Utica

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Adam Demorest

Assistant Coaches: James Prince

Oct. 27 7 p.m. La Cite (CN) HOME – Rochester High School

Nov. 5 TBD Wayne County Community College HOME – Oakland Christian

Nov. 10 7 p.m. Kirtland Community College Kirkland Community College

Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Lake Michigan College Lake Michigan College

Nov. 18 3 p.m. Albion College Albion College

Nov. 23 TBD Kirkland Community College Tourney Kirkland Community College

Nov. 24 TBD Kirkland Community College Kirkland Community College

Nov. 29 7:30 p.m. St. Clair County Community College HOME – Oakland Christian

Dec. 3 TBD Olivet College JV Olivet College

Dec. 5 7 p.m. Wayne County Community College Wayne County Community College

Dec. 15 3 p.m. St. Clair County Community College St. Clair County Community College

Jan. 8 TBD Marygrove College JV HOME – Oakland Christian

Jan. 21 TBD Lourdes College JV HOME – Oakland Christian

Jan. 23 TBD Northwood Univ. JV HOME – Oakland Christian

Jan. 28 7 p.m. Olivet College JV HOME – Oakland Christian

Feb. 6 TBD Lourdes College JV Lourdes College

Feb. 13 TBD Northwood Univ. JV Northwood University


garthPLEASANTathletic director, emeritus

Having Klint take over the RC basketball program is truly a dream come true. The program has always been a family affair for our family with Pat being the MVP, Kim being a cheerleader and Johnny being a player. Klint literally traveled to games with me since he was 4 years old.

One only needs to attend a practice to see that he is an outstanding coach. He will, without question, take the program to another level. I couldn’t be prouder of him. My dream now, though I will not be around to see it, is that in 30 years when Klint steps aside that one of my grandsons will take over the program, which would mean that Rochester College would have 100 years of Pleasant’s coaching.”

Athletic Director Emeratus and former Head Basketball Coach Garth Pleasant has been an active member of the Rochester College faculty since 1971. Born and raised in Flint, MI, Coach Pleasant attended Ainsworth High School and was a two-sport athlete in Baseball and Basketball.

Coach Pleasant started his college years at Rochester College in 1967 where he starred on the Men’s Basketball team. After he transferred to Libscomb University and graduated with a degree in Health Physical Education and Recreation, Coach Pleasant started teaching at Rochester College. He also took on several other roles at the college including Dean of Students, Coordinator of Housing, and Athletic Director all the while earning his Master’s Degree from Wayne State University.

In 1972, Coach Pleasant became the Head Basketball Coach at Rochester College. In his 38 years of coaching, Coach Pleasant won 720 games, four national championships, and was inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame. He was also named the Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the year in 1989. Pleasant’s other honors include NSCAA Coach of the Year in 1989 and 1994, and USCAA Coach of the Year in 2004.

Aside from coaching, Coach Pleasant was the minister at Lake Orion Church for 30 years and does public speaking to a wide variety of groups. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife Pat and his six grandchildren. Coach Pleasant is the father of RC head basketball coach Klint Pleasant, Rochester High School Head Basketball Coach Johnny Pleasant as well as the proud father of daughter Kim Speck.

“Garth’s thoughts on Klint:

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RC BASKETBALL TEAM WORKS CLINIC FOR A CAUSEBLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.- One aspect that Head Coach Klint Pleasant takes serious in his basketball program is giving back to the community. On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Warrior’s men’s basketball team did just that by helping at the 14th Annual Knights Basketball Coaching Academy, a clinic featuring big name basketball coaches with all proceeds going to Coaches vs. Cancer.

The one-day clinic featured three division one basketball coaches in Jeff Smith from Central Michigan University, John Beilein from the University of Michigan, and Jim Christian from Ohio University as well as Rochester College Head Coach Klint Pleasant. The RC basketball team was asked to do all the demonstrations for the event.

“I think the clinic is great because it always attracts quality speakers and is very well attended,” said Coach Pleasant. “It is impressive to have over 120 coaches in the stands on a Saturday afternoon during the football season. Paul Galbenski (Clinic organizer) does a great job and is always very organized. My assigned topic was, ‘Half Court Pressure Defense: Does it Still Work?’ Our guys did a great job with all the on court demonstrations.”

Coach Pleasant was happy to be alongside the NCAA DI coaches who attended. “I was happy to speak alongside one of my closest friends, Coach Jim Christian. Jim and I were assistants together at Kent State and then he went on to become one of the most successful head coaches in MAC history, then became the head coach at TCU and is now back at Ohio University taking over a program coming off a Sweet 16 run.”

The men’s basketball team worked the clinic from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Coach Pleasant canceled the next day Sunday practice in honor of the hardwork and efforts of his squad. “I thought our guys worked incredibly hard and represented our program in a first class way,” said Coach Pleasant.

With all the excitement of working with great coaches in front of a large group of distinguished high school coaches, Coach Pleasant was more interested in talking about the purpose of the clinic and how it hits home for him and his team. “I love the fact that all the proceeds go to Coaches vs. Cancer. All four speakers donated whatever per diem there would have been to the cause. I have a soft spot in my heart for that because of some of the things I have been through with my wife and, of course, so many of our guys have family that have suffered from that awful disease. I am thrilled that we could give back and we are happy to help anytime.”

With the 2012-13 season quickly approaching, the team headed to Lexington, MI for a team retreat to reflect and slow things down before the fast paced season starts.

ROCHESTER COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACH WINS COACH OF CHARACTER AWARD

In just one season, Rochester College Head Basketball coach Klint Pleasant has made his mark not only as a winning coach, but also as the leader of a team honored for its character on and off the court.

On June 1, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the governing body for approximately 350 small-college athletics programs in the United States, honored Pleasant as the Associa-tion of Independent Institutions 2012 NAIA Coach of Character.

The AII Conference, made up of 34 college institutions through-out the United States, honors one coach each year whose pro-gram displays the NAIA five core values: integrity, respect, re-sponsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership.

This honor carries extra value, as this past year was Rochester College’s first year in the NAIA and AII.

“This award is humbling,” Pleasant said. “I had no idea. I am grateful for the nomination as well as being recognized from this association. I hope this will solidify our standing with the NAIA moving forward and bring some recognition to Rochester Col-lege.”

Sean Mattia, a student-athlete at Rochester College and point guard who helped nominated Pleasant, said, “The amount of work Coach Pleasant puts in to build up our character on and off the court is absolutely incredible. He emphasizes each day that not only does he want us to be the best player on the court but he emphasizes how he thrives on us being the best friend, son, brother and student we can possibly be. Not only does he coach basketball, he coaches life.”

The award has shared meaning with Rochester College President Rubel Shelly. “This award means that Rochester College is being true to its mission,” Shelly said. “We have promised to provide for the intellectual, social and athletic development of the men and women who attend here in a Christian environment. Klint

and his staff in are following through on that promise. The award is certainly an honor for Coach Pleasant at a personal level. It is also and affirmation of everything we are doing as a Christian college.”

Sticking to the mission of Rochester College has not been a tough task for Coach Pleasant as it is “the way” for him and his coaching staff. “The mission of Rochester College stands for all the things that end up making a team great like unselfishness, discipline, being on time, and giving your best. These are things we stand for,” said Coach Pleasant.

Taking over for his father, Garth Pleasant, Coach Pleasant stated that he simply followed the blue print his dad had left. “We just kept doing the same things my dad did for 38 years,” he said. “The important thing has been the kind of student-athletes that we have recruited, guys who fit the personality and mission of the college. When these guys get here, we simply focus on the things that we think are important like servant leadership, leav-ing the locker room cleaner than how we found it, the way we act in restaurants and hotels, the way we act before and after a game. These are things that we are always talking about and are always emphasizing.

“This is an award for our team and for our guys and for the other coaches too, because they all have embraced the Champions of Character attitude,” Pleasant said.

–by Jordan Ackerman, Sports Information Director


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GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: ...................................................................................... Rochester Hills, MichiganFounded:.......................................................................................................................1959Enrollment: ..................................................................................................................1,000Nickname: ............................................................................................................... WarriorsColors: ................................................................................................... Crimson and WhiteAffiliation:................................................................................................. NAIA and USCAA

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATIONPresident: ....................................................................................................Dr. Rubel ShellyDirector of Athletics: ....................................................................................... Klint PleasantDirector of Athletics Emeritus: ..................................................................... Garth PleasantAssociate Director of Athletics Compliance: ................................................Clayton BissettAthletics Secretary: .............................................................................................Cathy RiesAthletics Phone: .............................................................................................248.218.2021

COACHING STAFFHead Coach .................................................................................................... Klint PleasantAssistant Coaches: .............................................................. Tom Webb and Scott SamuelsSpecial Assistant: ..................................................................................... George BeaudoinBasketball Office Phone: ................................................................................248.218.2139

TEAM INFORMATION2011-2012 Record: ....................................................................................................... 26-10Conference Record: ........................................................................................................N/APost Season: .................................................................................................................... 2-1

ATHLETIC TRAININGAthletic Trainer: .................................................................................................Ronald KeenPhone: ............................................................................................................248.218.2148Email: .............................................................................................................rkeen1@rc.eduWebsite: ................................................................................rochestercollegewarriors.comMailing Address: ............................................. 800 W. Avon Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307

SPORTS INFORMATIONSports Information Director: ..................................................................... Jordan AckermanOffice Phone: .................................................................................................248.218.2139Fax: .................................................................................................................248.218.2035Email: .......................................................................................................jackerman@rc.eduWebsite: ................................................................................rochestercollegewarriors.com

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Games played at Rochester High School are marked in bold

Oct. 19 Redeemer University - Lambton College Tournament (St. Clair County Community College), 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 Redeemer University - Lambton College Tournament (Sarnia, CA), 12 p.m.

Oct. 21 Lambton College - Lambton College Tournament (Sarnia, CA), 2 p.m.

Oct. 26 La Cite College, 7 p.m.

Nov. 3 University of Waterloo, (Rochester College Homecoming), 2 p.m.

Nov. 4 Kent State University, 7 p.m.

Nov. 7 University of Michigan–Dearborn, 7 p.m.

Nov. 9 Eastern Michigan University – EMU “Ice Man” Classic, 12 p.m.

Nov. 12 Lawrence Technological University, 7 p.m.

Nov. 13 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne – EMU “Ice Man” Classic, 8 p.m.

Nov. 14 University of Texas Pan American (@ EMU Arena) – EMU “Ice Man” Classic, 7 p.m.

Nov. 17 Bethel College, 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 Eastern Illinois – EMU “Ice Man” Classic, 1 p.m.

Nov. 26 Great Lakes Christian (DH w/ Women Warriors 8 p.m.), 6 p.m.

Nov. 28 St. Clair College, 7 p.m.

Dec. 6 Oakland University, 7 p.m.

Dec. 8 University of Detroit Mercy, 2 p.m.

Dec. 14 Johnson and Wales University – Madonna University Classic, 5 p.m.

Dec. 15 Grace College - Madonna University Classic, 1 p.m.

Dec. 17 Penn College, 12 p.m.

Dec. 19 Concordia University, TBD

Dec. 30 George Brown College, (DH w/ Women Warriors 4 p.m.), 2 p.m.

Jan. 2 Redeemer University, 5 p.m.

Jan. 4 Penn State University–Fayette, 5 p.m.

Jan. 14 Lambton College, (DH w/ Women Warriors 8 p.m.), 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 St. Clair College, 7 p.m.

Jan. 23 Great Lakes Christian College, 7 p.m.

Jan. 30 Indiana University–Kokomo, 7 p.m.

Feb. 3 Sault College, TBD

Feb. 9 Indiana University–Kokomo, 2 p.m.

Feb. 13 Great Lakes Christian College, TBD

Feb. 16 Kuyper College, (DH w/ Women Warriors 3 p.m.), 1 p.m.

Feb. 21-23 AII Conference Tour, TBD

Feb. 26-March 2 USCAA National Tour. TBD

March 6-12 NAIA National Tour, TBD

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