TRAIL BLAZER BASKETBALL - John Wood...

2010-2011

Your college, for your life.(217) 224-6500 | www.jwcc.edu

T R A I L B L A Z E RBASKETBALL

1“Whether you are somewhere for 5 minutes, 5 hours, 5 weeks, or 5 years, always leave it better than you found it.” ~Unknown

College Information

College Quick FactsJWCC Location .....................1301 South 48th Street, Quincy, Illinois 62305Campus Information........................................................................................217/224-6500Athletic Fax.................................................................................217/224-4980Enrollment............................................................................................................................2,502Nickname......................................................................................Lady BlazersSchool Colors................................................................................Black, Kelly Green & GoldPresident of the College....................................................Dr. Thomas KlincarOffice Phone.......................................................................................................217/641-4102Vice President for Student Services..........................................Dr. John LettsOffice Phone.......................................................................................................217/641-4300Director of Student Life & Athletics............................................Michael ElbeOffice Phone.......................................................................................................217/641-4975Gymnasium................................................................Student Activity CenterGym Location...............................................1301 South 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305Gym Capacity............................................................................................1,600Athletic Office Phone......................................................................................217/641-4976JWCC Basketball Phone.............................................................217/641-4510National Affiliation...National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)Region of Illinois...........................................................................................24Conference.........................................................Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC)

ContentsQuick Facts.............................................................. 1

The College/Trustees & Administration........ 2

Athletic Department............................................ 3

Meet the Head Coach.......................................... 4

Assistant Coaches & Core Values..................... 5

2010-11 Roster....................................................... 7

Meet the Sophomores.................................... 8-14

Meet the Freshmen....................................... 16-18

2010-11 Schedule.................................back cover

Trail Blazer Basketball StaffHead Coach.....................Michael ElbeSeasons at John Wood.......................122009-10 Record..............................16-15 Overall Record............................224-155Trips to National Tournament............2(5th place in 95-96 & 7th place in 94-95)

Associate Coach............................Brad HoytAssistant Coach...........................Pat LepperStudent Managers..........Chris Duesdieker

..............Tayna HollandWater Girl...................................Nicole Landis

Student Activity CenterStudent Activity Center

Athletic Facilities

In the fall of 2006, the John Wood Community Collegefamily added the final phase of their campus expansion--theStudent Activity Center. The SAC houses four locker rooms(including a men’s & women’s varsity locker room), a weightroom, aerobics room, and a state of the art gymnasium.

2 “Commitment to excellence + consistency of effort = success.” ~Unknown

Welcome to John Wood Community College

These are exciting times for John Wood Community Collegeand the community it serves. Development of the campusat 48th and Harrison in Quincy continues: The Collegemoved into the Student/Administrative Center andLearning Center in January, 2002 and the Paul HeathCommunity Education and Fine Arts Center in the fall of2004. The newest addition to the JWCC campus has beenthe 34,000 square foot Student Activity Center, built in2006. The SAC provides space for the College’sintercollegiate athletics, intramurals, graduationceremonies, physical education classes, conditioning andvarious events and conferences for the community.

The John Wood district includes all of Adams, Brown andPike counties and portions of Calhoun, Cass, Hancock,Morgan, Schuyler and Scott counties.

Founded in 1974, the College opened its doors in August1975, enrolling 668 students that fall. Since 1975, theCollege has experienced dramatic growth in the number ofstudents served; the number and variety of educationalprograms available and the educational, social, andeconomic impact on the community.

John Wood offers four degrees, with both transfer andtechnical options, and certificates in more than 60occupational areas. Other offerings include trainingprograms for business and industry; adult education andliteracy programs; developmental coursework; personalenrichment programming and a full range of extracurri-cular activities and student services. The College hasexperienced continuous enrollment increases over the pastfour years. In fall 2010, more than 2,500 students wereenrolled in credit courses, with an additional 2,200 personseach year taking advantage of personal interest/noncreditofferings.

Dr. Thomas KlincarPresident

“Athletic programs build agile mindsand strong bodies. Team sportsdevelop leadership, cohesion, andcooperation. Our communities needcitizens who possess all these traits.JWCC delivers such citizens, but wesucceed only through the support ofthe communities we serve. JohnWood is the community’s college.Thank you for being a part of ourfuture and cheering on the team!”

Dr. Thomas Klincar joined John Wood Community CollegeAugust 1, 2008, as the College's fourth president. Dr. Klincarwas in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years and was a colonel whenhe retired in July. He previously served as commander, orchancellor, of the College for Enlisted Professional MilitaryEducation at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Alabama. Priorto that role he served for two years as commandant, orpresident, of the Community College of the Air Force atMaxwell Air Force Base. In this role, he oversaw 102 campuses,330,000 students; and 6,500 faculty members.

Dr. Klincar holds a bachelor of science in journalism fromSouthern Illinois University Carbondale; a master of science insystems management from University of Southern California-Los Angeles; and a doctor of arts from de LaSalle University inManila, Philippines.

Dr. Klincar is a native of Belleville, and his wife, Debbie, is fromOkawville, Illinois. They have three adult children and threegrandchildren.

Dr. John LettsVice President for StudentServices

“Basketball season is upon us and theTrail Blazers are ready. Our men'sbasketball team represents thecollege well on the court and off. I’mconfident this season will be nodifferent. We appreciate yoursupport! I know it means a lot tothese young men to see you in thestands supporting them!"

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Dr. John Letts has been in his current position at JWCC sinceAugust of 1988. He has worked in a variety of student servicerelated positions in higher education since 1971. Dr. Lettsearned his Doctorate in Higher Education Management fromNew Mexico State University in Las Cruses.

Trail Blazer Trail Blazer Mission StatementMission StatementThe mission of the John Wood Community

College Men's Basketball Program is to uti-

lize our actions and words to be estab-

lished as an ideal intercollegiate basketball

program by exemplifying the standards of

a championship organization in the class-

room, and on the basketball court. We

intend to achieve national status as a pro-

gram through continued hard work and

dedication, while being committed to the

integrity of our institution. We will also

promote a sense of family among our com-

munity, our college, our fans, and our team.

3“All championship seasons begin with the championship off-season.” ~John Amabile

Program SynopsisThe Trail Blazers are coming off a 16-win season, their 12th winning seasonin the past 16 years. Overall, the Trail Blazers have won 57% (323-244) oftheir games since their inaugural year (1992-1993).

The Trail Blazers have made their mark on the defensive end, having finishedeach of the past 6 years ranked in the top 15 in the country in defensivepoints allowed. This past season, JWCC finished as the #2 stingiest defensein the country and have finished the season 1st (2007-2008) and 4th (2006-07) over the past few years. In those past 6 years, the Trail Blazers havegiven up less than 68 points per game each season.

Last season was a season of ‘New’. The Trail Blazers welcomed 14 new facesto the program and relied on only 1 returning sophomore. As a result, theinexperience at the college level provided a season with a variety of brilliantmoments and moments of challenges. Two sophomores from last year’steam are currently on 4-year rosters, with Christian Bibi Ndongo finding ahome at NCAA Division I University of Louisiana-Monroe and 2-year teammember Bradson Ephraim making his mark at Malone University in the stateof Ohio. Those two former Blazers put the total number of alumni in 4-yearprograms at eight, in seven different states (Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas,South Carolina, Ohio, and Louisiana).

Coach Mike Elbe was the original, founding coach of the Trail Blazers in theearly 1990's. As the first athletic director and men's basketball coach, hestarted the program and developed it to its current state today.There havebeen three head coaches in the history of the program, two of them (CoachElbe and Coach Hoyt) are on this year's staff. This year’s staff also welcomesCoach Pat Lepper, a former player for both Coach Elbe and Coach Hoyt, whohas spent the past 4 years at the NCAA Division I, as a player and a coach.

Trail Blazer Basketball

This is This is John Wood John Wood Basketbal l !Basketbal l !4 “Every workout, every practice, and every game is a chance to improve. Take advantage.” ~Unknown

Q & A COACH ELBEWhat are your expectations, as a team, going into the 2010-11season?With 10 returning players and 8 new recruits that I have highexpectations for, I am very optimistic for this season. One of ourgoals is to win 20 games and after winning 19 games in both the2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, we are due to get this objectivedone!

With a solid nucleus returning, how has the pre-season trainingbeen different than other years?Our coaching staff has spent less time teaching what we expect aspeople, students and basketball players. Because of that, we havehad more time to spend on other productive items during teamdevelopment sessions. Last year, with only 1 returning player(Bradson Ephraim), we spent a lot of time instilling our program toso many new players.

How about the freshman class? Have they adapted to the collegeenvironment, both athletically and academically?I am very happy with our freshman class. Each of them has fit themold of good people, good students and good basketballplayers.That is extremely important when we recruit a young maninto our basketball family. This is one of the “potentially best” fresh-men classes I have had in my 12 years at John Wood. But I am thefirst to say that potential is only as good as what you make of it.Each of them have a long way to go, however they have the poten-tial and are willing to work and be coached to reach the team’sgoals.

What will be the staples of this year’s team? Defense, post play,perimeter shooting…?As with all of our teams, I expect us to be in the top 5 teams nation-ally in defensive field goal percentage (the real indicator of yourdefensive effectiveness), a team that is well prepared, plays hardand competes. I do think we have a variety of weapons offensivelythis year. Our post play should be solid and we have some verycapable shooters on the perimeters as well as a couple of guardswho can really attack the basket. Our ability to take care of thebasketball and limit our turnovers will be one indicator that willhelp or hurt us in achieving our 20-win goal this season.

Welcome by Coach Elbe

Welcome to another year of Trail Blazer Basketball. We areexcited about the possibilites that this year’s group willbring to the campus community and to the basketball floor.With 10 returning players in our program and a host of tal-ented freshmen, our staff is anxious to work toward reach-ing our goals. All of us look forward to seeing you duringanother exciting year of Trail Blazer Basketball!

Welcome to John Wood Basketball

Playing in a league that has the defending nationalchampion is always a tough test. How competitive willRegion XXIV be this season?Last year, the NJCAA national tournament semi-finalgame was Kirkwood vs Lewis and Clark where Kirkwoodwon in double overtime. Had Lewis and Clark won thegame, they would have played Lincoln College in thechampionship game making it a Midwest AthleticConference and Region 24 national title game. LincolnCollege ended up beating Kirkwood in the final game towin the NJCAA national championship last season. Asalways, I think our conference and region is one of thetoughest in the nation and we prove it when we go tothe national tournament and in our play against NJCAAdivision one colleges.

JWCC has a challenging non-conference schedule,including Southeastern (IA), and Kirkwood (IA)Community College twice, and Indian Hills (IA) in addi-tion to the always tough Mid West Athletic Conference?Is this team prepared for the challenges that the sched-ule presents?We do have a tough non-conference schedule and havethe past several years. I think you need to battle testyour team the first half of the season to prepare themfor conference play and a post season run. I think play-ing at Indian Hills, Southeastern Iowa and Kirkwoodforces your team to either elevate your level of play tocompete or take one on the chin. I do feel with ourreturning players and the quality of our new players, weshould be ready to go into those environments andcompete.

5“Victory happens when thousands of hours of training meet one moment of opportunity.” ~Unknown

Speed, power, and quickness are all critical aspects tocompeting at the highest level possible. John Wood bas-ketball puts time, effort, and tremendous pride in theircommitment to strength and conditioning, both on thefloor and in the weight room – adding and sustainingstrength, speed and power.

Using a year round commitment to basketball-specific‘power training’, developing an athlete’s ability to transferweight room power to the basketball floor, JWCC ath-letes become accustomed to the weight room rightaway.

Power training is only a part of the commitment to con-ditioning within the Trail Blazer program. Sprint work,overspeed training, plyometrics, and an agility series areall a major, consistent piece to developing the most well-conditioned athletes as possible. The best players are inthe best shape!

Head Coach Mike Elbe and his coaching staff are dedicat-ed to developing each student-athlete through smallgroup, individual, and team workouts. Individual andsmall group attention is a constant throughout the entireyear and in all 4 seasons – preseason, regular season,postseason, and summer.

Defensive breakdown, shooting, ball handling, passing,and several other skills are developed throughout theyear as a result of the dedication of both the coachingstaff and the players of John Wood basketball.

Strength & Conditioning/Individual development

6 “Success is fully available to anyone who decides to make the effort and the commitment.” ~Unknown

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

John Wood basketball is more than being an athlete. Each youngman is a student first, an athlete second. The Blazer Academicsuccess program promotes classroom participation, faculty inter-action, and an organized process to see success in the classroom.

Study tables, official grade checks, and unofficial communicationwith the John Wood faculty and staff allows the student-athletesand coaching staff to keep the importance of receiving a qualityeducation at the forefront of their Trail Blazer experience.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

In the fall of 2006, the John Wood CommunityCollege family added the final phase of theircampus expansion – the Student Activity Center.The SAC houses 4 locker rooms – including amen’s and women’s varsity locker room, a weightroom, aerobics room, and a state of the art gym-nasium.

With the addition of this facility, the student-ath-letes that have earned the right to be a memberof John Wood basketball trains like champions inorder to compete to become champions.

Academic Success program & facilities

7“Successful people make a habit of doing things unsuccessful people don’t like to do.” ~Unknown

MOVING ON PROGRAM

A part of the junior college experience is being able to re-enter the recruiting cycle of four-year programsaround the country. Four year programs at every level of NCAA and NAIA routinely enter into the junior col-lege ranks to find a player that is prepared to make an impact right away. John Wood basketball student-athletes are no different.

Over the past 18 years, we have witnessed many of our graduates have great successes as they move onfrom John Wood to continue their academic and athletic careers. As a young man finishes his eligibility inJWCC’s basketball program, the coaching staff and support staff have provided a variety of experiencesthat can prepare that athlete to succeed at their new college.

Head Coach Mike Elbe and his coaching staff are committed to exposing the young men in our programto programs across the country. Countless phone calls, emails, and updates are shared throughout the yearin order to give our players as many viable options as possible.

The past two seasons are great indicators of that commitment. All ten sophomores over the past two sea-sons that had an interest in continuing their playing career are on scholarship at a four-year university thisseason. It is not uncommon to have over 100 four year schools actively vying for graduates from our pro-gram – because they are typically prepared to succeed, academically and athletically. The map belowshowcases the coast-to-coast approach that our Moving On program provides.

John Wood Community College student-athletes go:C O A S T - T O - C O A S T !

Los Angeles

University of

San Francisco Utah State

University

University of

New Mexico

University of

Wisconsin-

Green Bay

Indiana

Purdue-

Fort Wayne

Bluefield

College

Reinhardt

College

(GA)

Moving on

University of

Louisiana-

Monroe

DEVOTED SUPPORT GROUPS

Atmosphere, environment, and enthusiam allare necessary ingredients to providing a gameexperience in which coaches and student-ath-letes can appreciate and excel. John Wood bas-ketball is no different. We are fortunate to haveDEVOTED SUPPORT GROUPS that attend gamesand provide a true intercollegiate environment.

2010-2011 Dance TeamAdrienne Smith* So. PittsfieldHannah Kreinberg* So. QNDKristen Steeman Fr. QNDAbby Hartley Fr. QHSLauren Thomas Fr. QHSKaylie Gilbert Fr. QHS

Coach: Jayne Pieper*Return dancer

8 “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

2010-2011 Cheerleading SquadCoach.....................................................Joyce WoodruffAssistant Coach..................................Ashley KlincarAssistant Coach..................................Hope CerenaRebecca Askew*...............So............Central Miriah Bruns.......................So............CentralBrittany Callison*..............So............OsageLindsey Hayes*..................So............QHS Marisa Kelsall......................Fr.............UnityMolly Logsdon...................Fr.............HighlandCheyenne Syrcle*.............So..........Griggsville-PerryHilary Wittler.......................Fr.............UnityPilar Yates.............................So...........QHS

*denotes return cheerleader

Game night at the student activity center

9“Stay in the moment. There is nothing you can do about the past and the future is never guaranteed.” ~Unknown

Player Scrapbook

ll 18 members of the Trail Blazer basketball programwere polled before the beginning of the season tosee which of their teammates fit a certain category.Most of the answers were said with a smile….but allof them were honest.

AWhich teammate is most likely toDate A movie star (and who)?

This category received many different combi-nations. Seven players received at least onevote. Jurgen Lico pulled ahead with the win-ning vote and was paired with actress AngelinaJolie.

Which teammate makes you laughthe most?

Seven players received more than one vote,but Jeff Obert pulled ahead to win with ninevotes for the teammate who makes you laughthe most.

Which teammate is most likelyto become a millionaire?

This category had five players receivingone vote. Will Carr was the winner ofthis category, receiving nine votes.Will is currently pursuing an aerospaceengineering degree.

WHICH TEAMMATE IS MOSTLIKELY TO WIN AMERICA’S

GOT TALENT (andby doing what)?

This question was the onequestion that received a vari-ety of answers. Seven differ-

ent players received at least one vote. Eventhe team’s student manager received a votefor this category. But in the end AntonioLanders was the winner with his rendition ofthe “dougie dance”.

WHICH TRAIL BLAZER ISMOST LIKELY TO BECOME AMOVIE STAR?

For the second year in a row,Ryan Stuckman capturedthe majority of this vote asthe most likely to find him-self on a movie set someday. Nine other players

received one or more votes in the race tobecome a Hollywood star.

Which Of Your TeammatesCould Survive The Longest OnA Deserted Island?

This year’s winner in this cate-gory was a player from Antigua,West Indies. Lawson Kirbyreceived the most votes whileeight other players receivedone or more votes.

WHICH OF YOUR TEAMMATES COULD BECOME THE NEXTYOUTUBE SENSATION?

This category was a tight race between two players, Jamal Wolfe and Roshawn Nunn.

In the end Jamal pulled ahead with the win. Keep your eyes out for his new line of

online videos.

HEAD COACH

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Coach Michael Elbe begins his 13th season as the head basketball coach atJohn Wood Community College. He enters the 2010-11 campaign with a224-155 record during his 12 previous seasons as the Trail Blazers' coach.Coach Elbe has 23 years experience as a college basketball coach. Heserved four years as an assistant basketball coach at three colleges;University of South Alabama (NCAA-Division I), St. Andrews College

(NCAA-Division II), and the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (NCAA-Division I) beforestarting the basketball program at JWCC in 1992. In 1997, Coach Elbe accepted a position at theUniversity of Dubuque as director of athletics/head men's basketball coach and held thatposition until the spring of 2002 when he returned to John Wood to coach, administer thestudent life and athletic program and to be a part of designing/building a new student activitycenter on campus. In August of 2006, one of his lifetime dreams came true when the collegeopened the doors to a new 34,000 square foot student activity center. The 2009-2010 seasonmarks the fourth year of competitionin the new facility.

Michael Elbe serves as the director ofstudent life and athletics at thecollege overseeing six intercollegiateathletic programs, the StudentGovernment Association (SGA), onand off campus student activities,clubs/organizations and intramurals.Michael earned a master’s degree ineducation degree from the Universityof South Alabama (Mobile) in 1987and a bachelor of science degreefrom Quincy University (Ill.) in 1986.

Coach Elbe has earned numerousawards, including five Coach of theYear distinctions. He has been selected as an Outstanding Young Man in America, whilereceiving the Most Inspirational Teacher Award from Western Illinois University and a Certificateof Merit Award from the American Red Cross. He was also selected the Professional Staff Memberof the Year at JWCC in 1996 and received the President’s Appreciation Award in 2009. A nativeof Camp Point (Ill.), Elbe was raised a coach's son playing for his father, the late Coach Harry Elbe,who is in the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame.

Michael Elbe has been married to Gerese for 22 years and they have three children, Olivia,Harrison, and Lincoln.

10 “Strive to accomplish the very best you are capable of. Nothing less than your best effort will suffice.” ~John Wooden

Coaching staff

11“Surround yourself with successful people. It’s best if you are not the wisest person in the room. ~Unknown

Coaching staff

Brad HoytAssociate Coach

Coach Brad Hoyt begins his third seasonwith the Trail Blazer basketball programafter serving three years as the headbasketball coach at Culver-StocktonCollege in Canton, Mo and one year ashead coach at JWCC. He is no strangerto the program; playing on a NJCAAnational qualifying team for Coach Elbe(1994-95), serving as an assistantbasketball coach for five seasons and

serving as Head Coach for the 2004-05 season.

After finishing the 2004-05 basketball season as head coach with 19victories and having a player named first team All American (JoelBox), he accepted the head coaching position at Culver-StocktonCollege, an NAIA four-year institution. He coached the first Culver-Stockton player to lead the conference in scoring, the first All-American (Third Team), and started the first junior varsity program inthe history of the basketball program.

He has served a variety of roles in higher education, includingadmissions officer, financial aid specialist, grant coordinator (UpwardBound program), faculty member, and developed and chaired thesport management program at Culver-Stockton. He currentlyfocuses time as sports information specialist. Coach Hoyt also servesas the Director of Total Athlete Performance, a division of AdvanceWellness, in Quincy, IL. He is the lead trainer, focusing on speed,agility, and strength for athletes of all ages and in all sports with theintention of improving sport performance on the court or on thefield.

Coach Hoyt is married to Nikki and they have three children, Sydnie(9), Jake (6), and Luke (3 months).

Chris DuesdiekerStudent Manager

Chris Duesdieker begins his firstseason as head student assistant forthe Mens Basketball team at JohnWood. He is currently a sophomore atJohn Wood and is pursuing a degree inexercise science. Chris is the vicepresident of the Student GovernmentAssociation and the chair of SGA's

Program Board, which plans all the activities at John Wood.

Chris graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 2009. While atQuincy High, Chris ran three years of Track and Field, 1 year of CrossCountry, and became a member of the NTHS his junior year. Chrisrecently received his coaching certification from the state, and islooking to help coach the track and field team at QHS.

Chris is the son of Kirk and Cindy Duesdieker of Quincy, and has ayounger sister Nicole.

Pat LepperAssistant CoachCoach Pat Lepper begins his firstseason on the coaching staff withthe Trail Blazers. He is no strangerto the program, having played anintegral part as a player during the2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons.Coach Lepper’s name can be foundin the record books, in 6th place intotal 3-pt FG’s made. He finished

his freshman season shooting 51% (39-77) from the 3-point lineand shot at a career 42% clip behind the arc. After John Wood,Lepper played for Division I Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne and had a42% career 3-point shooting average, helping lead the Donstotheir first post-season win ever.

Tayna HollandStudent Manager

Tanya Holland enters her first yearas manager of the Trail Blazers. Sheis a sophomore at John Woodpursuing an associate degree inmedical coding and billing. Tanyahas been a member of the Bacchusprogram and also works at the JohnWood Community Education Office.

She has been working Monday-Thursday evenings as an officeassistant for the past two years.

Tanya graduated from Monroe City R-1 High School in 1988 inMonroe City, MO and moved to Quincy, Illinois in 2006. She hasfive children, LaSha’, Darius, Dylan, Damian, Landan, and threestep-children, Kent, Bianca, and Jordan. In her spare time sheenjoys reading, music, movies, basketball, football, and baseball.

Pat Lepper started his coaching career at Jacksonville University. Inhis first season at JU, he helped lead the Dolphins to their first regularseason championship and a bid to the NIT Tournament. In CoachLepper’s second season at Jacksonville, the team won 21 won games,repeated its regular season conference championship and recordedits first post-season win in the NIT since 1970 against No. 1 seedArizona State.

He is currently an adjunct faculty member at JWCC, teaching coursesin the business and math areas. Coach Lepp is single and resides inQuincy, IL.

12 “ O n l y k e e p t h e c o m p a n y o f t h o s e t h a t m a k e y o u b e t t e r . ” ~ E n g l i s h P r o v e r b

Sean MonteyneAthletic Trainer

Sean J. Monteyne M.S., ATC/LAT, asenior athletic trainer at the QuincyMedical Group, is in his thirdseason as the head athletic trainerfor the John Wood Trail Blazers.Sean's 10 plus years of experienceas an athletic trainer has proven tobe very beneficial to the Blazers in

injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Monteyne graduated from Illinois State University with amaster's degree in athletic training and exercise physiologyin 1996.

In addition to being a certified athletic trainer, he is a certifiedexercise specialist by the National Academy of SportsMedicine. Monteyne enjoys working with the young menand women at JWCC.

Joyce WoodruffAdministrativeAssistant to theDirector of StudentLife & Athletics

Joyce Woodruff joined the staff ofJohn Wood Community Collegein September 2007. She

attended Western Illinois University and is a John Woodalumna. Joyce is also the John Wood cheerleading advisor.She resides in Mendon with her husband Doug and theirson Logan. Joyce feels a strong athletic program is verygood for John Wood.

Nicole LandisWater Girl

Parents: John & Beverly LandisSibling: Brock, a senior at WIUGreatest strength...Dr. Letts’thinks I’m perceptiveDream job...Being a pizza tastetesterFavorite superhero...SupermanWhat does it mean to behero...Somebody who takes meto all of the Trail Blazer

basketball games. My dad is my hero. I love him!!Favorite flavor of ice cream...Plain old vanillaFavorite restaurant in Quincy...All the new pizza places that areopeningFavorite place on campus...On the Mountain Dew Court with myfavorite basketball teams playingOne super power you would love to have...FlyingThree things you must have on a stranded island...All of my cd’s,cd player, & batteries. All of my dvd’s, dvd player, & batteries. Padsof paper, pens, & batteries.Is that three things?Something you love todo, but don’t have thetime to do it...Takeadditional equestrainlessonsHiddentalent...Recognizingpeople & rememberingtheir names

Athletic department

13“I ’ve always bel ieved i f you put in the work, the results wil l come.” ~Michael Jordan

14 “”As the chal lenge elevates, the need for teamwork escalates.” ~Sir Edmund Hil lary

4 Henry Sidney 5 Regan Bruenger 10 Mike Lieber

22 Isiah Johnson

Tyler Durst

20 Roshawn Nunn 23 Mike Shaw

24 Ryan Stuckman 32 Kody Kirkpatrick 33 Jurgen Lico

40 Antonio Landers 42 Matt Putrich 44 Andrew Dahle

54 Will Carr 55 Lawson Kirby Kuna Lahai Pumagoi

12 Jamal Wolfe

34 Jeff Obert

Trail Blazer Photo Roster

15“Competitive toughness is an acquired skill, not an inherited trait.” ~Gary Mack

H enr y S i d n e yH e n r y S i d n e ySOPHOMORE POINT GUARD 5’10”, 175 MONROE , LOUISIANA

THIS YEAR:Will be counted on as a perimeter defensive presence….hasthe ability to really guard the basketball and disrupt the opponent’soffense….good leader and has become a vocal leader of this team.

FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Earned the starting point guard positionhalf way through season and provided solid leadership and defensivepresence on the floor. Shot nearly 90% from the free throw line and 45%from the 3-point line for the season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Ouachita High School (LA), located inMonroe, LA…..played for Coach Casey Jones.

PERSONAL: Parents…..Divita Sidney and Henry Sidney,Siblings…..Tabarris, Sherrell, D’Angelo, Na’leah.

Henry’s Stats for 2009-2010:

GP FG FGA % 3P 3PA % FT FTA % REB AVG A BLK ST PTS AVG

31 34 86 .395 11 25 .440 26 29 .897 66 2.1 67 1 26 105 3.4

What made you choose John Wood Community College...Talkingwith Coach Hoyt.

My biggest thrill in life to date is...Playing college basketball

The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Discipline

When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be...My dad

If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be ...De’VariaSanders (R.I.P.)

If I won one million dollars, I would...Invest it in my family

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COACHES’ QUOTE: "Henry is adefensive specialist on the perime-

ter. He does a great job in applying

defensive pressure from the top of

our defense and has developed a

tremendous understanding of our

system and expectations. Henry

will be a leader on the floor and is

set to have a successful sopho-

more campaign.”

Player Profiles

16 “To be mentally tough you have to embrase obstacles. Expect nothing to be easy.” ~Michael Phelps

M i k e L i e b e rM i k e L i e b e rSOPHOMORE FORWARD 6’3”, 190 QUINCY, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Solid, low-error basketball player that will be expected to bea ‘rock’ for the program…..plays at a high energy level and provides versa-tility at the forward position….possesses good leadership skills and is agreat teammate.

FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Settled in as starting power forward formost of freshman season…ended season with averages of 2.1 points and3.1 rebounds per game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School(IL)…..played for Coach Scott Douglas.

PERSONAL: Parents…..Lincoln and Barbara Lieber.

What is your first memory of basketball...Watching Coach Akerscoach his Aces team.

The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Push through thehard times and never give up.

If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on...My grand-pa’s spaghetti and garlic bread

My most prized possession...My family

For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to...Continue topractice

If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...Kobe Bryant

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COACHES’ QUOTE: “Mike is

just solid. He is a great teammate

that can do all the things that a

team needs to be successful. He

makes very few mistakes, is

extremely coachable, and plays

extremely hard. He’s been a leader

for us on and off the court and we

will expect that to continue

throughout the year.”

Player Profiles

Mike’s Stats for 2009-2010:


29 26 50 .520 0 0 .000 9 17 .529 90 3.1 28 0 33 61 2.1

17“You must be persistent in your discipline and habits if you want to be successful.” ~Jack Canfield

Ryan StuckmanRyan StuckmanSOPHOMORE GUARD 6’2”, 180 QUINCY, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Will be counted on as a consistent perimeter threat….had asolid freshman campaign, shooting the basketball and providing a toughmentality to the floor…is a team leader through his actions, on and offthe floor.

FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Stuck had a solid freshman campaign,earning All-Conference and All-Region recognition at the end of the sea-son. As a consistent perimeter threat, finished his first season with a 13points per game average and took a remarkable 31 charges in 31 gamesplayed.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School(IL)…..played for Coach Scott Douglas.

PERSONAL: Parents…..Roger and Kathy Stuckman, Siblings…..Kurt andKristi.

What made you choose John Wood Community College...Goodprogram and good coaches

My biggest thrill in life to date is...Flying

The place I’d most like to visit...Australia

If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on...JimmyJohns

My most prized possession...My facial hair

In the movie of my life, the actor who plays me is...Jim Carrey

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COACHES’ QUOTE: “Ryan is athree-point shooter and will need

to find opportunities for shots

within our offensive system. He is a

well-coached, high IQ perimeter

guy that is coachable and plays

with great energy. We expect Ryan

to lead and improve on his fresh-

man campaign.”

Player Profiles

Ryan’s Stats for 2009-2010:


30 143 356 .402 73 215 .340 31 47 .660 123 4.1 46 4 27 390 13.0

18 “If everything you do is working; you are not pushing yourself hard enough.” ~Unknown

J u r g e n L i c oJ u r g e n L i c oSOPHOMORE GUARD 6’6”, 215 ATHENS, GREECE

THIS YEAR: Big, versatile forward that can really shoot the ball from thearc….deceptive athlete that can score around the basket or face the bas-ket….will be expected to provide offense for the Trail Blazers all season.

FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Came off the bench and provided anoffensive spark...averaged nearly 8 points and 6 rebounds per game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in Athens, Greece…..first time out of Athenswas when his plane landed to become a part of the Trail Blazer family.

PERSONAL: Parents…..Alekos Lico and Mimozoc Lico, Siblings…..Vasilis.

The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Never quit

The place I’d most like to visit...Barcelona

When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be...MichaelJordan

In the movie of my life, the actor who plays me...Jackie Chan

If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...My friends andfamily

If I won one million dollars, I would...Help my family to have a bet-ter life

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COACHES’ QUOTE: “Jurgen

is a versatile forward that has yet

to see his best basketball. He can

absolutely shoot the basketball

and will be expected to be a con-

sistent threat from behind the

arc.”

Player Profiles

Jurgen’s Stats for 2009-2010:


31 89 211 .422 30 92 .326 31 38 .816 169 5.5 32 8 16 239 7.7

19“ T o w h o m m u c h i s g i v e n ; m u c h i s e x p e c t e d . ” ~ U n k n o w n

J e f f O b e r tJ e f f O b e r tSOPHOMORE FORWARD 6’5”, 170 LIBERTY, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Versatile forward that continues to improve with each prac-tice….plays hard and has a high basketball IQ…will be counted on as anenergy, low-error player this season.

FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Played sparingly as a freshman, but pro-vided a glue factor throughout the entire year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Liberty High School (IL)…played forCoach Jeff Kasparie…..earned multiple All-Star and All-Tournament recog-nitions as a senior.

PERSONAL: Parents…..Bobby and Kelly Obert, Siblings…..Jordan, Levi,Landon, Clayton, and Claire.

My biggest thrill in life to date is...Meeting Will Carr

The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Push through thehard times and never give up.

The place I’d most like to visit...Jurgen’s hometown in Greece

My most prized possession...My phone

In the movie of my life, the actor who plays me...Jackie Chan

For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to...Work on bet-ter ball control

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COACHES’ QUOTE: “Jeff

is a terrific young man that

seems to improve each time

we practice. He is a pleasure

to coach and understands

concepts and work ethic very

well.”

Player Profiles

Jeff ’s Stats for 2009-2010:


13 4 10 .400 0 0 .000 2 2 .100 11 0.8 3 0 2 10 0.8

20 “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain; but the fun in life is the challenge of the climb.” ~Unknown

W i l l C a r rW i l l C a r rSOPHOMORE CENTER 6’11”, 260 WARSAW, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Big, physical post that continues to improve his skill set…..willbe counted on as a physical inside presence for the Trail Blazers….expect-ed to be a defensive anchor and post presence during the season.

FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Played significant minutes as a freshman,starting nearly every game of the season. Finished the season with aver-ages of 7.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while posting a team-high23 blocks.

HIGH SCHOOL: From Warsaw, IL…..played for the West HancockTitans…coached by Reno Pinkston.

PERSONAL: Parents…..Stan & Melody Carr, Brother…..Doug.

What is your first memory of basketball...Shooting hoops in mydriveway with my dad.

The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Helping others isoften the best way to help yourself.

The place I’d most like to visit...Planet Mars

My craziest ambition...to live on a colony in space

My most prized possession...My car

The first time I met Coach Elbe, I thought...He is a genuine, niceguy.

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COACHES’ QUOTE: “Will had a solid freshman

campaign and has continued

to improve throughout last

spring, summer and this fall.

We will ask a lot of Will on the

glass and around the basket

all season long.”

Player Profiles

Will’s Stats for 2009-2010:


31 98 188 .521 0 0 .000 38 75 .507 222 7.2 14 23 14 234 7.5

21“The strong do what they wil l ; the weak do what they must.” ~Thucydides

L awson K irbyL awson K irbySOPHOMORE CENTER 6’6”, 260 ANTIGUA, WEST INDIES

THIS YEAR: Big, physical post presence that provides a crafty scoringpresence around the basket…..potentially the Trail Blazer’s best interiorscorer….conditioning level and basketball IQ will dictate his level of suc-cess.

FRESHMAN (2009-10 Season): Saw limited time as a backup andshowed flashes of an ability to make plays on both ends of the basketballfloor.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Princess Margaret on the island ofAntigua in the West Indies….played for Coach James….nominated in2005 as the ‘Best Sports Man’ on the island.

PERSONAL: Parents…..Penrod & Valerie, Brother….Pennisha, Aisha,Meshach, Tramaiu, Penrod Jr.

What made you choose John Wood Community College...CoachElbe

The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics...Go hard or don’tgo at all.

When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be...Shaq

For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to...Push myselfmore.

If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...My grandmotherfor one last time.

If I won one million dollars, I would...Buy my dad a boat and thenopen an indoor court in Antigua.

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COACHES’ QUOTE: “Lawson isa big physical post presence. He

continues our long association

with the island of Antigua in the

West Indies. As a second-year guy

for us, we expect him to continue

improving his conditioning and

provide an offensive presence for

us in the interior.”

Player Profiles

Lawson’s Stats for 2009-2010:


25 15 31 .484 0 0 .000 0 9 .000 37 1.5 5 2 1 30 1.2

22 “There is NEVER a good reason for lack of ef fort . EVER.” ~Unknown

Regan BruengRegan Bruengee rrFRESHMAN GUARD 6’2”, 200 AUGUSTA, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Strong, physical guard that could see time at all 3 perimeter posi-tions…..very good with the basketball in his hands to make plays for himself orothers….will provide perimeter scoring from the three-point line to the rim.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Southeastern (IL)…..played for CoachBryan Schullian….earned multiple awards and recognitions, including secondteam All-State by the IBCA and graduated as all-time leader scorer and stealsleader at Southeastern HS…recognized on multiple All-Tournament Teams as a senior.COACHES’ QUOTE: “Regan had a tremendous high school career and we think his game translates tothe college game very well. He is extremely strong and physical and has the ability to make plays withthe basketball. We’re anxious to have Regan in the gym to start his collegiate career.”PERSONAL: Parents…..Rod & Donna Bruenger, Brothers…..Ross & Ryan.

Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Hard work beats talent until talent works hard.

First memory of basket-ball...Playing my olderbrother on a Little Tikesrim in my room.If I won one million dol-lars, I would...Buy CoachLepper a new wardrobe.If I could spend a daywith anyone it wouldbe...Carrie Underwood

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J amal Wolf eJ amal Wolf eFRESHMAN POINT GUARD 5’11”, 165 MUNCIE, INDIANA

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Roshawn NunnRoshawn NunnFRESHMAN GUARD 6’1”, 170 ANDERSON, INDIANA

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THIS YEAR: A quick, pass first point guard that sees the floor very well….hascapabilities of finding open guys in transition and the half court…..can applygreat defensive pressure on the opponent and put pressure on the other teamboth offensively and defensively.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Muncie Southside (IN)……played forCoach Rick Baumgartner….earned multiple awards and recognitions, includingAll-Conference recognition, All State recognition, team MVP, and voted as a topsenior in the state of Indiana…was also a highly decorated track athlete at Southside.COACHES’ QUOTE: “Jamal is a terrific young man that possesses the ability to get past the first line ofdefense and share the basketball with his teammates. We will count on him to be our catalyst to ourtransition offense and set a tone at the top of our defense.”PERSONAL: Parents…..Pearlie Stokes and Rondell Wolfe, Siblings…..Rondell Wolfe, Marianna Stokes,Ronnisha Wolfe, and Cteria Wolfe.Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Never give up. Never quit.

What made you chooseJWCC...It’s a great placeto be. It has a good ath-letic program and goodpeople.If I had to cook all mymeals, I’d probably sur-vive on...Hot pocketsIn the movie of my life,the actor who playsme...Denzel Washington

THIS YEAR: Scoring combo guard that has the ability to score in a variety ofways……considered a playmaker with the ball in his hands, both for himself andteammates…..will be counted on as a consistent offensive threat.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Anderson (IN)……played for CoachRon Hecklinski….earned multiple awards and recognitions, including voted as aTop 40 player in the state of Indiana, a Top 100 junior in the state, and the runnerup MVP at a prestigious 5 Star Camp.COACHES’ QUOTE: “Ro has a chance to be a very productive player in our system. He has been wellcoached and thrives in a system of play. His basketball IQ and ball skills will provide him with manyopportunities to find ways to score.”PERSONAL: Parents…..Randy & Rhonda Nunn…..Siblings….Ranetta and Randy Jr.Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Alone you can reach a goal, but if you work with the peoplearound you; it will be a lot easier.

The place I’d most liketo visit...Italy, because it’sa beautiful place withbeautiful women & goodfood.My first impression ofCoach Elbe...He was defi-nitely about business &he would help me getbetter.If I could spend a daywith anyone it wouldbe...Bill Gates

Player Profiles

23“Seven days without strength training makes one weak.” ~Unknown

Player Profiles

Isaiah JohnsonIsaiah JohnsonFRESHMAN GUARD 5 ’9”, 155 QUINCY, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Solid, fast point guard that has the ability to score from the perime-

ter… good athlete that has been well coached and possesses a solid basketball

IQ.

BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Quincy Senior (IL)……played for

Coach Sean Taylor….earned multiple awards and recognitions, including the QHS

Multi-Athlete award and was a First Team All-WB6 conference selection.

COACHES’ QUOTE: “Isaiah is a great teammate that is a pass first point guard in our system. He’s fast

with the basketball and will be asked to get our transition offense started quickly.”

PERSONAL: Parents…..Daniel Bailey and Rachelle Johnson…..Siblings….Briana and Daniel

Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Go hard everytime.

First memory of basket-ball...Watching a Bullsgame with my dad whenI was three years old.Most prized posses-sion...My girlfriendIf I had to cook all mymeals, I’d probably sur-vive on...Sloppy tacos

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M i k e S h awM i k e S h awRS-FRESHMAN FORWARD 6’5”, 195 MONROE, LOUISIANA

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Kody KirkpatrickKody KirkpatrickRS-FRESHMAN GUARD 6 ’1”, 165 LOAMI, ILLINOIS

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THIS YEAR:Versatile athlete that provides us with an extra dimension around thebasket….very aggressive on the both the offensive and defensive glass…..hasthe ability to guard up to four different positions. Hope to have him back in thelineup in January 2011.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: 2009 graduate from Ouachita High School (LA), locat-ed in Monroe, LA….. played for Coach Casey Jones…… was an integral part ofhigh school’s first State Championship as a senior…earned First Team All-Districtas a junior and a senior and second team All-State as a senior.COACHES’ QUOTE: “Mike is an athlete that has a very aggressive game. He gets to the glass and hasthe ability to get his hands on a lot of basketball defensively and on the offensive glass. Mike is work-ing very hard both in the classroom and on the basketball floor in order to provide us an athletic pres-ence around the basket.”PERSONAL: Parents…..Michael and Mary Shaw, Siblings…..Jonicque, Kemisha, & La’Sonya.

For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to ...Listen to Coach Elbe more.

First memory of basket-ball...Playing against myolder sisters.If I had to cook all mymeals, I’d probably sur-vive on...Hot dogsIf I could spend a daywith anyone, it wouldbe...My mother

THIS YEAR: Combo guard that has the ability to knock down perimeter

shots…..He is crafty with the basketball and has learned to score in a variety of

ways. Utilized his redshirt year (2009-10) to gain strength and confidence.

BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from New Berlin High School (IL)…played

for Coach Jon Barth…..earned All-State honors and First Team All Conference

honors as a junior and a senior.

COACHES’ QUOTE: “Kody will provide depth at the guard position this season. He could be ‘instant

offense’ at times for us.”

PERSONAL: Parents...Ron and Lisa Kirkpatrick Siblings...Skylar and Payton

For me to improve as a basketball player, I need to ...Practice as hard as I can everyday.

First memory of basket-ball...Playing at the YMCAin second gradeIf I had to cook all mymeals, I’d probably sur-vive on...Frozen pizzaIn the movie of my life,the actor who playsme...Jon Header

24 “Be humble. No matter how good you are; there is always someone better.” ~Unknown

Player Profiles

Antonio LandersAntonio LandersFRESHMAN GUARD 6’3”, 180 MONROE, LOUISIANA

THIS YEAR: Versatile, athletic wing that will provide the Trail Blazers with a pres-ence on the glass, defensively, and attacking the rim with the basketball….heplays with a high level of energy and competes at a very high level while possess-ing a solid basketball IQ.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Ouachita High School (LA), located inMonroe, LA…..played for Coach Casey Jones.COACHES’ QUOTE: “Antonio is an athletic, versatile wing that should provide us with an instant ener-gy boost on the basketball floor. He attacks the rim with the ball, is relentless on the glass, and canpotentially guard multiple positions. Our expectations for Antonio’s freshman season are very high.”PERSONAL: Parents…..Tapreda Ross & Fredrich Landers....Sister…..Shantel

Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Never give up.

First memory of basket-ball...I didn’t make theteam in junior high.If I had to cook all mymeals, I’d probably sur-vive on...Pork chops &mashed potatoesMy most prized posses-sion..My State champi-onship ring from my jun-ior year in high school.In the movie of my life,the actor who playsme...Omar Epps

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Matt PutrichMatt PutrichFRESHMAN FORWARD 6’5”, 195 CANTON, ILLINOIS

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Andrew DahleAndrew DahleRS-FRESHMAN CENTER 6’9”, 190 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

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THIS YEAR: Versatile forward that will provide a constant force throughout hisfreshman campaign. Will be asked to knock down shots, score around the basket,guard 2 or 3 different positions, and be a steady influence on the glass.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Canton High School (IL)…played forCoach Jeff Otto…..earned IBCA All State and All Conference recognition bothjunior and senior seasons.COACHES’ QUOTE: “Matt had a terrific, steady high school career and we will expect nothing differentthis season. We are excited about the possibilities that Matt brings to our program.”PERSONAL: Parents…..Tad & Barb Putrich…..Sister….Megan

Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Push yourself to the limit.

Biggest thrill in life todate...Going 160mph in acarIf I had to cook all mymeals, I’d probably sur-vive on...HamburgerHelperMost prized posses-sion...My truckIn the movie of my life,the actor who playsme...Adam Sandler

THIS YEAR: Versatile big man that blocks shots and can play facing the bas-ket….very good athlete that runs the floor well.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC:Graduated from Lindbergh High School (MO)…playedfor Coach Jason Wolfard…..earned All Conference recognition as a senior….holdsrecord for most blocks in a season and a game at Lindbergh High School.COACHES’ QUOTE: “Andrew utilized his redshirt season to be comfortable on a college campus andimprove his strength on the basketball floor. He brings an unique quality to our post game and we lookforward to watching him develop even more.”PERSONAL: Parents…..Laurie Dahle......…..Brothers......….David & Michael

Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Communication.

What made you chooseJWCC...The atmospherefor both basketball andacademicsThe place I’d most liketo visit...South AfricaIf I had to cook al mymeals, I’d probably sur-vive on...Mac & cheeseIf I won one million dol-lars, I would...Invest inApple Stocks

25“ C h a m p i o n s a r e m a d e w h e n n o b o d y i s w a t c h i n g . ” ~ U n k n o w n

T y l e r D u r s tT y l e r D u r s tSOPHOMORE GUARD 6’1”, 180 QUINCY, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Perimeter shooter that will utilize the 2010-11 season as a redshirt.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC: Graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School(IL)…played for Coach Scott Douglas…..earned multiple all-tournament and indi-vidual accomplishments during high school career.COACHES’ QUOTE: "Tyler is a first-year member of our program, but a sophomoreacademically. He had a tremendous high school career and has returned to action on the floor after tak-ing a season off. He will learn our system and develop as a college basketball player throughout theyear.”PERSONAL: Parents...Dan and Marybeth Durst, Silbings...Karen and Kelly

Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Dream big and never give up.

First memory of basket-ball...Hitting the game win-ning shot in a Lil’ Devils tour-nament in 4th grade.Place I’d most like tovisit...CaliforniaCraziest ambition...Becomean actorMost prizedpossession...Seinfeld dvds

Kuna Lahai PumagoiKuna Lahai PumagoiFRESHMAN GUARD 6’1”, 180 EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS

THIS YEAR: Aggressive combo guard that is a physical perimeter presence onboth sides of the basketball…will use this season to make the adjustment to a col-lege environment, both on and off the basketball floor.BEFORE JOHN WOOD CC:Graduated from Edwardsville High School (IL)…playedfor Coach Mike Waldo.COACHES’ QUOTE: "Kuna is a terrific redshirt candidate for us. He is prepared athletically and physical-ly to have a very productive college career. His development will be on the skill side and understandingour concepts offensively and defensively.”PERSONAL: Parents......Denise Lahai-Pumagoi, Siblings.....Kwame, Kareem, Kenny, Kakula, Kaila, &Kadeja

Greatest lesson I’ve learned in athletics...Don’t give up.

First memory of basket-ball...Watching my olderbrother play.Craziest ambition...Becomean Iron ChefIf I could spend a daywith anyone it wouldbe...D. WadeIf I won one million dol-lars, I would...Supportmy family

Player Profiles

26 “Whatever you do now sets up what you do later. And there is always is a later.” ~Coach K

NO Player year HeIGHT WeIGHT POsITION HOmeTOWN

4 Henry Sidney SO* 5'10" 175 Point Guard Monroe, Louisiana

5 Regan Bruenger FR 6’2” 200 Guard Augusta, Illinois

10 Mike Lieber SO* 6'3" 190 Forward Quincy, Illinois

12 Jamal Wolfe FR 5’11” 165 Point Guard Muncie, Indiana

20 Roshawn Nunn FR 6’1” 170 Guard Anderson, Indiana

22 Isiah Johnson FR 5’9” 155 Point Guard Quincy, Illinois

23 Mike Shaw FR* 6’5” 195 Guard/Forward Monroe, Louisiana

24 Ryan Stuckman SO* 6'2" 180 Guard Quincy, Illinois

32 Kody Kirkpatrick FR* 6’1” 165 Guard Loami, Illinois

33 Jurgen Lico SO* 6'5" 205 Forward Athens, Greece

34 Jeff Obert SO* 6'2" 165 Guard Liberty, Illinois

40 Antonio Landers FR 6’2” 180 Guard Monroe, Louisiana

42 Matt Putrich FR 6’5” 190 Forward Canton, Illinois

44 Andrew Dahle FR* 6’9” 190 Center St. Louis, Missouri

54 Will Carr SO* 6’11” 255 Center Warsaw, Illinois

55 Lawson Kirby SO* 6’6" 260 Center Antigua, West Indies

RS Tyler Durst SO 6’1” 190 Guard Quincy, Illinois

RS Kuna Lahai Pumagoi FR 6’1” 180 Guard Edwardsville, Illinois

* = return Player rs=red shirt

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Most Points: Year

1. Ronnie Ross, 1,249 99-01

2. Wayne Walker, 1,212 94-96

3. Joel Box, 1,107 03-05

4. Brad Crow, 1,064 93-95

5. Shawn Doles, 950 94-96

6. Kellen Fernetti, 908 01-03

7. Clint Walker, 886 95-97

8. Jonathan Edmond, 879 99-01

9. Rafiq Henry, 859 97-99

10. Tyson Rudd, 840 97-99

Most Rebounds: Year

1. Joel Box, 665 03-05

2. Reo Quarles, 629 07-09

3. Wayne Walker, 615 94-96


5. Shelby Tonnies, 555 98-00


7. Shawn Emerick, 418 04-06


9. Brad Froman, 353 93-95

10. Edleawn Barton, 326 95-97

Most Blocks: Year

1. Joel Box, 137 03-05



4. Mamadou Cisse, 63 00-02


6. Toray Henry, 54 07-09

7. Marvin Johnson, 48 02-03

8. Josh Watznauer, 37 08-09

9. Edleawn Barton, 35 95-97

10. Vivian Benjamin,33 94-65,96-97

Most FT’s Made: Year


2. Joel Box, 227 03-05

3. Ronnie Ross, 218 99-01

4. Lance Musick, 170 96-98




8. Ryan Neisen, 157 94-96

9. Brad Crow, 143 93-95

10. Aaron Littig, 132 95-97

Most Assists: Year

1. Kevin Richards, 289 94-96

2. Brad Crow, 228 93-95

3. Brad Hoyt, 211 93-95






9. Kevin Douglas, 175 99-01

10. Josh Pickett, 174 03-05

FG’s Made: Year



3. Joel Box, 422 03-05

4. Brad Crow, 420 93-95





9. Reo Quarles, 317 07-09

10. Shawn Emmerick, 304 05-07

3-Pt FG’s Made: Year

1. Kellen Fernetti, 196 01-03

2. Tyson Rudd, 153 97-99

3. Mitchell Westphal, 148 06-07,08-09



6. Patrick Lepper, 115 04-06


8. Jaris Wommack, 80 07-09

8. Brad Crow, 80 93-95

8. Adam Koch, 80 93-95

Most Steals: Year

1. Brad Crow, 153 93-95


3. Kevin Richards, 122 94-96


5. Tyson Rudd, 107 97-99



8. Joel Box, 90 03-05



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Most Points Scored, Game: Margin of Victory, Game:

125 vs. Shawnee on 1/14/96 58 JW (103) vs. Hannibal LaGrange-JV. (45) on 11/06/08

Most Field Goals Made, Game: Most 3-PT Field Goals Made, Game:

48 vs. Shawnee on 1/14/96 16 (16 of 32) vs. Spoon River on 2/13/10

Most Free Throws Made, Game: Most Rebounds, Game:

36 vs. Forest Park, Mo. on 2/3/96 64 vs. Hannibal LaGrange JV on 11/01/08

64 vs. Spoon River on 03/03/10

Most Assists, Game: Most Steals, Game:

34 vs. Shawnee on 1/14/96 25 vs. Spoon River on 11/23/99

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November2 Tues Forest Park CC HOME 7:005-6 Fri/Sat John Wood Classic HOME 7:00/3:00 10 Wed Blackhawk East Kewanee, Ill 7:00*12-13 Fri/Sat Indian Hills Classic Burlington, Ia 4:30/7:0018 Thurs Missouri Valley JV HOME 7:0023 Tues Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, Ill 7:30*29 Mon Central Methodist JV HOME 7:30December3 Fri Blackhawk Comm. Collge Moline, Ill 7:00*11-12 Sat Trail Blazer Classic HOME 7:00/3:0015 Wed Kirkwood Comm. College Cedar Rapids, Ia 8:00January6 Thurs Culver Stockton JV Canton, Mo 7:008 Sat Blackhawk Comm. College HOME 4:0012 Wed Southeastern Comm. College W. Burlington, Ia 7:0015 Sat Parkland College HOME 4:00#*17 Mon Hannibal LaGrange JV Hannibal, Mo 7:3019 Wed Lincoln College HOME 7:30#*22 Sat Danville Area Comm. College Danville, Ill 4:00#*26 Wed Illinois Central College HOME 7:30#29 Sat Lewis & Clark Comm. College Godfrey, IL 4:00

February2 Wed Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, Ill 7:30#5 Sat North Central Missouri College HOME 4:00*9 Wed Parkland College Champaign, Ill 7:30#*12 Sat Lincoln College Lincoln, Ill 3:00#*16 Wed Danville Area Comm. College HOME 7:30#*19 Wed Illinois Central College Peoria, Ill 4:00#23 Wed North Central Missouri College Trenton, Mo 7:30#*26 Sat Lincoln Land Community College HOME 4:00#*March5 & 6 Region Tournament TBA

Home games are in Yellow# Conference games *Double header with women’s basketbal

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