MEN'S BASKETBALL 2009-10 Oswego State

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MEN’S BASKETBALL 2009-10 Oswego State

2009-10 Schedule Date

Opponent

Nov. 17

UTICA

Nov. 20

Time

Date

Opponent

Time

Jan. 26

NEW PALTZ

8:00 p.m.

MAX ZIEL TOURNAMENT

Jan. 29

Geneseo

8:00 p.m.

OSWEGO vs. NJ CITY UNIV. 8:00 p.m.

Jan. 30

Brockport

8:00 p.m.

Nov.. 21

Third place/Championship

2/4 p.m.

Feb. 2

Oneonta

8:00 p.m.

Dec. 1

CLARKSON

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 5

Cortland

8:00 p.m.

Dec. 4

BROCKPORT

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 7

Morrisville

1:00 p.m.

Dec. 5

GENESEO

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 12

PLATTSBURGH

8:00 p.m.

Dec. 18

Cazenovia

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 13

POTSDAM

4:00 p.m.

Jan. 5

St. Lawrence

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 16

New Paltz

8:00 p.m.

Jan. 9

CORTLAND

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 19

Fredonia

8:00 p.m.

Jan. 12

ONEONTA

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 20

Buffalo State

4:00 p.m.

Jan. 15

Potsdam

8:00 p.m.

Feb. 23

SUNYAC Quarterfinals

Jan. 16

Plattsburgh

4:00 p.m.

Feb. 26-27 SUNYAC Semifinals/Finals

Jan. 22

BUFFALO STATE

8:00 p.m.



Jan. 23

FREDONIA

4:00 p.m.

Home Contests in BOLD TYPE

7:00 p.m.

TBA TBA

About SUNY Oswego

Welcome to Oswego State Athletics Welcome to Oswego State Athletics - Welcome to success! As you go through the process of choosing a college, I hope you will realize all the tremendous advantages Oswego holds for you. Our beautiful campus on the shore of Lake Ontario is one of the most striking settings in the country. Our focus is on developing outstanding student athletes with a talented coaching staff, ever-improving indoor and outdoor facilities, and a strong academic support program. As an Oswego athlete, you will have the opportunity to test yourself in the classroom and in competition. You will be encouraged to achieve at a high level and supported in your endeavors.

At SUNY Oswego, we foster liberal and professional learning in a dynamic,

On behalf of our entire staff, we look forward to having you join us as an Oswego State student athlete.

and outside the classroom on our scenic, 690-acre lakeside campus.

GO LAKERS!!!

and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the

Sincerely, Timothy G. Hale Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

One of the oldest and strongest Division III conferences in the nation, the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) embarks upon its sixth decade with the same commitment to athletic and academic excellence that has remained the league’s guiding light since its formation 50 years ago. No strangers to NCAA postseason tournaments, the SUNYAC membership boasts 32 national championship teams and countless All-Americans. Presently, the conference members compete in 20 sports: nine for men and eleven for women. In 2008-09, the SUNYAC crowned men’s team champions in baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, indoor & outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer and swimming/diving. During the year, the league also awarded women’s championships in basketball, cross country, field hockey, indoor & outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis and volleyball.

Men’s basketball member institutions include: *Buffalo State *New Paltz *Potsdam

*Cortland *Oneonta

for students to pursue unlimited horizons. With a student body of more than 8,400 learners, we are large enough to offer more than 100 programs of study yet small enough for students to form quality relationships with each other and caring faculty. Our learner-centered approach stresses quality education and experience inside Students pursue bright futures through programs in our College of Liberal Arts Arts; and School of Education — as well as innovative interdisciplinary programs that cross traditional boundaries. Oswego opens doors to the future with internships and study-abroad opportunities that consistently rate among the highest in the SUNY system.

The SUNY Athletic Conference

*Brockport *Geneseo *Plattsburgh

interactive and supportive environment. SUNY Oswego offers an opportunity

*Fredonia *Oswego

The STUDENT-Athlete Comes First

Oswego State Quick Facts

In the Classroom

Quick Facts

Today’s student-athletes are faced with many challenges both on and off the playing field. With this in mind, Oswego State is proud to have developed one of the leading NCAA Challenging Athletic Minds for Personal Success (CHAMPS)/Life Skills programs in the country, consisting of five commitment areas: * Athletic excellence * Academic excellence * Personal development * Career development * Service Oswego State has two staff members dedicated to academic support programs for its student-athletes, such as the Student-Athlete Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM) programs in addition to the CHAMPS/ Life Skills program.

OSWEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1861

2008-09 Student-Athlete Academic Highlights

Location: Oswego, New York, 13126 Enrollment: 7,400 undergraduate students 1,100 graduate students Nickname: Lakers School Colors: Hunter Green and Gold Home Court: Max Ziel Gymnasium Conference: State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Affiliation: NCAA Division III President: Deborah F. Stanley Athletic Director: Timothy G. Hale Athletics Phone: 315-312-3056

83 SUNYAC Commissioner’s

LAKER MEN’S BASKETBALL Head Coach: Adam Stockwell

115 SUNYAC All-Academic

Phone: 315-312-2379 Email: [email protected] Assistant Coaches: Nick Perioli, Bill Farden, and Kenny Sturges Athletic Trainers: Gary Fulsaas Anthony Wendt Equipment Manager: Rhonda Taylor 2008-09 Overall Record: 16-11 2008-09 SUNYAC Record: 15-5 (SUNYAC Regular Season Co-Champions) Last SUNYAC Tournament: 2009 Website: www.oswego.edu/athletics/

List Honorees

Team Honorees

171 Academic Award for Excellence Honorees

3 Scholar All-America Teams

Facilities Oswego State’s commitment to serving the well-being and readiness of its student-athletes extends from the classroom to the quality of athletic facilities. Laker Hall, which was built in 1968, serves as the Lakers primary indoor facility and is home to the Oswego State athletic department.

Facilities include: * Max Ziel Gymnasium - 3,500 capacity * Campus Center Ice Arena - Opened October 2006 * Laker Pool - Six lanes and separate diving well * Weight Training Room - Renovated and expanded Fall 2008 * Laker Field Complex - Game and practice fields for baseball, softball, track and field, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse, including six tennis courts * Wrestling Practice Area - 40-foot by 80-foot area with two regulation practice circles

Head Coach Adam Stockwell Adam Stockwell steps into his first season as the head men’s basketball coach at Oswego State after previously serving as the head coach at Clarkson University. A native of Ellisburg, NY, Stockwell guided the Golden Knights into postseason play from 2006-2009, including the program’s first-ever NCAA Division III Championship appearance during the 2007-08 season after capturing the Liberty League tournament title. That same season, he went on to garner conference Coach of the Year accolades. In 2006-07, Stockwell guided Clarkson to a 14-12 mark and an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Upstate postseason tournament appearance. This past season the Golden Knights went 15-11 and reached the Liberty League semifinals for the second straight season as the number four seed, losing to NCAA tournament “Sweet 16” participant St. Lawrence. EMAIL: adam.stockwell@ oswego.edu PHONE: (315) 312-2379 Career Record at Oswego: First Season Coaching Highlights: -2007-08 Liberty League Coach of the Year -Clarkson’s First NCAA Tournament Appearance 2007-08 -Three straight post-season appearances at Clarkson

Prior to Clarkson, Stockwell served as an assistant coach at Canisius College from 1999-2004, where his duties included recruiting, scouting, and on-floor coaching. He helped lead the Golden Griffins to a 20-11 record during the 2000-01 season, only the sixth 20-win season in the school’s 100-year history. He also helped develop four players who moved on to play professionally. He coached at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse for one season (1997-98) before beginning his collegiate coaching career at Penn State-Behrend in Erie, PA (199899), where he helped the Lions to a 21-7 record and the ECAC South Championship.

Stockwell, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from LeMoyne College in 1996, was a three-year starter for the Dolphins from 1993-96. He led the team to a 24-6 record and an appearance in the NCAA Collegiate Career Highlights: Division II Championship tournament. At LeMoyne, -LeMoyne Athletics Hall of Stockwell ranks ninth in career scoring (1,458), sixth in Fame Inductee (2007) steals (144), second in 3-point field goal percentage (.420) -GTE/CoSIDA Academic and fourth in 3-point field goals made (170). All-District Team (1996) Stockwell graduated from Belleville-Henderson High School -Honorable Mention in 1992 as a 2,000-point scorer. Along with his father, All-American (1996) -21.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG Senior James, the Stockwells are the only father-son combination in New York State high school basketball history to both Season score over 2,000 points. Stockwell resides in Liverpool with his wife, Emily, and their children, Katherine and Jameson.

2008-09 Season in Review Lakers Claim Share of SUNYAC Title The Oswego State men’s basketball team had an exciting season as it earned a share of the SUNYAC regular season title with a 15-5 mark and finished the year with a 16-11 record. The squad qualified for the SUNYAC playoffs for the eighth consecutive season before falling in the semifinals. The Lakers also earned a berth in the ECAC Division III Upstate Championship, dropping a close 72-71 decision in the semifinals to St. John Fisher. Four Lakers garnered post-season SUNYAC honors as Tommy Downing ‘09 and Kyle Reuter ‘09 were named to the all-conference first team. Both players wrapped up their careers as two of the greatest scorers in program history as Reuter finished seventh with 1,446 career points and Downing finished ninth with 1,337 points. Stanley Francois ‘10, who finished 13th in NCAA Division III at 11.2 rebounds per game, earned honorable mention All-SUNYAC recognition, while Chad Burridge ‘12 claimed SUNYAC and D3Hoops.com East Region Rookie of the Year accolades. Burridge set a new single-season school record for blocked shots (85) and garnered SUNYAC All-Tournament Team honors, averaging 21.5 points in two games and tying the tournament (12) and single-game (eight) record for blocks.

2008-09 SUNYAC and D3Hoops.com East Region Rookie of the Year Chad Burridge

2008-09 Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. 1/23 Stanley Francois F 6-2 205 3 Kyle Reuter G 5-10 155 4 Mike McSloy G 6-1 177 5 Ryan Sheridan G/F 6-3 178 10 Jamal Lightbourne G/F 6-4 188 11 Jose Uribe G 6-3 175 21 Chad Burridge F/C 6-6 191 24 Luke Schrader F 6-2 178 32 Conor Monaghan G/F 6-3 195 33 Tommy Downing G/F 6-2 185 34 Adam Clute F 6-4 200 42 Ryan Markley C 6-8 192

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Hometown/High School Valley Cottage, NY/Suffern Mexico/Mexico Kings Park/Kings Park Blauvelt/Tappan Zee Elmsford/Alexander Hamilton Far Rockaway/Newtown Hannibal/Hannibal Mohawk/Onondaga CC Brooklyn/Xavier Staten Island/Curtis Johnstown/Johnstown Yorktown Heights/Yorktown