3 Brennen Melvin Fr. G 6-5 195 Ft. Myers, Fla./Bishop Verot .... basketball for one year at St. Francis de Sales High Sc
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The Roster
2009-10 Fordham Men’s Basketball Roster Roster Breakdown By Class Seniors (4) Matt Beck Brenton Butler Ryan Munson Herb Tanner Juniors (1) Jacob Green Sophomores (4) Alberto Estwick Jio Fontan Khiry Gordon Ryan Hage Freshmen (5) Fahro Alihodzic Lance Brown Nick Checovich Chris Gaston Kyle Kesses Brennen Melvin Danny Thompson
By State New Jersey (4) Matt Beck Lance Brown Jio Fontan Chris Gaston New York (2) Alberto Estwick Ryan Hage Connecticut (1) Kyle Kesses Florida (1) Brennen Melvin Georgia (1) Brenton Butler Maryland (1) Jacob Green Massachusetts (1) Herb Tanner New Hampshire (1) Nick Checovich Pennsylvania (1) Khiry Gordon Virginia (1) Ryan Munson
NUMERICAL No. 1 2 3 4 5 10 12 13 14 15 20 21 24 32 33 44
Player Pos. Jio Fontan So. Ryan Munson Sr. Brennen Melvin Fr. Herb Tanner Sr. Lance Brown Fr. Kyle Kesses Fr. Khiry Gordon So. Nick Checovich Fr. Ryan Hage So. Fahro Alihodzic Fr. Matt Beck Sr. Alberto Estwick So. Brenton Butler Sr. Jacob Green Jr. Chris Gaston Fr. Danny Thompson Fr.
Cl. G F G G G G F G G F/C G G G F F G
Ht. Wt. 6-0 185 6-5 220 6-5 195 6-4 170 6-3 195 6-4 195 6-8 195 6-3 175 5-11 170 6-10 235 6-1 183 6-5 200 6-3 195 6-9 220 6-7 225 6-6 220
No. 15 20 5 24 13 21 1 33 12 32 14 10 3 2 4 44
Player Pos. Fahro Alihodzic Fr. Matt Beck Sr. Lance Brown Fr. Brenton Butler Sr. Nick Checovich Fr. Alberto Estwick So. Jio Fontan So. Chris Gaston Fr. Khiry Gordon So. Jacob Green Jr. Ryan Hage So. Kyle Kesses Fr. Brennen Melvin Fr. Ryan Munson Sr. Herb Tanner Sr. Danny Thompson Fr.
Cl. F/C G G G G G G F F F G G G F G G
Ht. Wt. 6-10 235 6-1 183 6-3 195 6-3 195 6-3 175 6-5 200 6-0 185 6-7 225 6-8 195 6-9 220 5-11 170 6-4 195 6-5 195 6-5 220 6-4 170 6-6 220
Hometown/High School (Last School) Paterson, N.J./St. Anthony White Post, Va./Clarke County (Hargrave) Ft. Myers, Fla./Bishop Verot Boston, Mass./Catholic Memorial (Stoneridge) Teaneck, N.J./Paterson Catholic Woodbridge, Conn./Amity (Choate Rosemary Hall) Philadelphia, Pa./Solebury (Pa.) School North Hampton, N.H./St. John’s Prep (New Hampton) Brockport, N.Y./Brockport Ulasenica, Bosnia/St. Francis de Sales (Ohio) Cherry Hill, N.J./St. Joseph’s Prep Brooklyn, N.Y./St. Anthony Norcross, Ga./Norcross Clinton, Md./Gonzaga Prep (West Virginia) Newark, N.J./St. Anthony (New Hampton) London, England/Royal Russell School
ALPHABETICAL Hometown/High School (Last School) Ulasenica, Bosnia/St. Francis de Sales (Ohio) Cherry Hill, N.J./St. Joseph’s Prep Teaneck, N.J./Paterson Catholic Norcross, Ga./Norcross North Hampton, N.H./St. John’s Prep (New Hampton) Brooklyn, N.Y./St. Anthony Paterson, N.J./St. Anthony Newark, N.J./St. Anthony (New Hampton) Philadelphia, Pa./Solebury (Pa.) School Clinton, Md./Gonzaga Prep (West Virginia) Brockport, N.Y./Brockport Woodbridge, Conn./Amity (Choate Rosemary Hall) Ft. Myers, Fla./Bishop Verot White Post, Va./Clarke County (Hargrave) Boston, Mass./Catholic Memorial (Stoneridge) London, England/Royal Russell School
Head Coach: Dereck Whittenburg (North Carolina State ‘84) Assistant Coaches: Travis Lyons, Steve Treffiletti, Jared Grasso Director of Basketball Operations: Zayn Jenkins Athletic Trainer: Durval Morgan Manager: Zak Boisvert, Sean Lawless, John Olita
By Country England (1) Fahro Alihodzic Spain (1) Danny Thompson 8
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BASKETBALL Fahro Alihodzic 6-10, 235 Freshman • Forward/Center Ulasenica, Bosnia St. Francis de Sales (CBA)
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Full Name: Fahro Alihodzic Nickname: Faz Date of Birth: August 25, 1989 Parents’ Names: Ferida and Samir Alihodzic Brothers and sisters: Adnan (17), Amir (13) Major: Accounting/Business Administration Favorite Book: Twilight Favorite TV Show: Prison Break Favorite Musical Artist: NWO Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers, Forgetting Sarah Marshall Favorite sports figure: Dwight Howard because he is strong, hard-working and athletic Favorite non-sports figure: Mother and father because they seem to be able to hold everything together If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Russell Crowe If I had to give up all my possessions but one it would be: My phone If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Eggs and cereal If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My family Person in history I would most like to meet: Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee because they are legends I’d like to switch places for a day with: Lebron James Greatest influence on my life: My parents because they always showed me the right way in life Biggest accomplishment: Earning a Division I scholarship Hobbies: Soccer, table tennis and reading My goal in life: Make my parents proud/Become a professional basketball player The best advice I ever received was: “Never be content with that you have accomplished.” - Coach Rob Orellana For me to improve as a player, I need to: Keep working hard For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be humble Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: He is funny as well as being a serious coach The thing nobody knows about me is: I survived a war
Member of the Great Britain U-20 National Team...Gives the Rams a true big man who can clog up the middle...Can also step outside and hit perimeter shots...Will play center or power forward for the Rams...Trained at the Canarias Basketball Academy (CBA) in 200809 with Fordham teammate Danny Thompson...Played high school basketball for one year at St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo.
Before Fordham: Trained at the Canarias Basketball Academy (CBA) in 2008-09, under the guidance of director Rob Orellana...Born in Bosnia, moved to England as a child and attended St. Francis De Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio, in 2007-08...A member of England’s U-20 National Team.
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FORDHAM Matt Beck 6-1, 183 Senior • Guard Cherry Hill, N.J. St. Joseph’s Prep
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Full Name: Matthew Robert Beck Nickname: Matt Date of Birth: June 8, 1989 Parents’ Names: Ann and Michael Beck Brothers and sisters: Mike (22), Andrew (15) Major: Business Administration Favorite Book: Grizzly Man Favorite TV Show: Entourage Favorite Musical Artist: Counting Crows Favorite Movie: Superbad Favorite sports figure: Steve Nash Favorite non-sports figure: Will Ferrell If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Kevin Dillon If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: Wawa If I had to give up all my possessions but one it would be: Family If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Cheesesteaks The best thing about Fordham fans is: Their creativity Person in history I would most like to meet: Jesus I’d like to switch places for a day with: Vinny from Entourage Greatest influence on my life: My father, Mike Biggest accomplishment: Making the Fordham basketball team Hobbies: Music, traveling, going down to the shore, movies My goal in life: Work at a job that I am happy to get up for and a family The best advice I ever received was: “Many people die with their music still in them. Why is that so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out,” Oliver Wendell Holmes For me to improve as a player, I need to: Work on my ball handling For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more patient, relax a little Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: His intensity for 24/7 After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: An easy, likable kid The thing nobody knows about me is: I love the beach
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A walk-on who joined the team prior to the 2006-07 season… Gave the Rams energy off the bench in 2008-09, appearing in 19 of 28 games...Appeared in three games as a freshman…Gives the Rams a strong practice player…Played for former La Salle head coach Speedy Morris in high school.
As a Junior (2008-09): Appeared in 19 games as a junior…Scored nine points and added six rebounds...Netted six points, hitting both of his three-pointers, and added three rebounds in the season finale with Saint Joseph’s.
As a Sophomore (2007-08): Appeared in eight games as a sophomore…Grabbed two rebounds.
As a Freshman (2006-07): Appeared in three games as a freshman (Duquesne, St. Bonaventure and Temple)…Did not score.
Before Fordham: A graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia where he lettered in basketball…Earned team’s Most Improved Player Award in 2005… Team went 107-16 in his four years… Member of the 2003 and 2004 Catholic League champions …Played for former Roman Catholic and La Salle University head coach Speedy Morris.
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FORDHAM Lance Brown 6-3, 195 Freshman • Guard Teaneck, N.J. Paterson Catholic
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Full Name: Lance Brown, Jr. Nickname: LA! Date of Birth: March 31, 1991 Parents’ Names: Lorraine Haynes and Lance Brown, Sr. Brothers and sisters: Leneil Brown (twin), Tristan Hayes Major: Undecided Favorite TV Show: Martin, Fresh Prince of Bel Air Favorite Musical Artist: Gucci Maine Favorite Movie: He Got Game Favorite sports figure: LeBron James because he is a complete all-around player and exciting to watch Favorite non-sports figure: Jamie Foxx because he can do everything. Sing, act and make people laugh If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Denzel Washington If I had to give up all my possessions but one it would be: My family If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: My dad’s Jamaican food If I could bring one thing from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My mother Person in history I would most like to meet: My grandfather because he taught my father how to be a good and successful man and father I’d like to switch places for a day with: LeBron James or Jim Jones Greatest influence on my life: My uncle Ronald Cope because he taught me a lot about life Biggest accomplishment: Receiving an NCAA Division I basketball scholarship My goal in life: To live a good life and be happy with a great, loving family The best advice I ever received was: “Be true to yourself and be the best man you can be.” - Lance Brown, Sr. Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: He is a very loyal and honest person After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: A person that was different The thing nobody knows about me is: I have a twin brother, Leneil, who is attending Pittsburgh
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Arrives at Fordham after a solid career at Paterson Catholic High School...A strong, physical wing player who is good at drawing fouls...A hard worker on both ends of the court...Ranked 38th best shooting guard by Scout.com.
Before Fordham:
A graduate of Paterson Catholic High School in Paterson, New Jersey...Averaged 6.7 ppg as a senior in 2008-09, leading the Cougars to a 26-5 record and a perfect 9-0 in the conference...Missed part of senior season with an injury...Paterson Catholic advanced to the championship game of the North Jersey, Non-Public B tournament...Averaged 15.0 ppg and 8.0 rpg as a junior, leading the Cougars to a 23-5 record and the Passaic County Championship...Paterson Catholic advanced to the Non-Public A semi-final game before falling to No. 1 nationally ranked St. Anthony, a team which was led by current Fordham sophomores Jio Fontan and Alberto Estwick...During the 2007-08 season, was named MVP of the Eddie Griffin Challenge, a contest which featured the top ten seniors in New Jersey against the top ten seniors from Philadelphia, by netting 23 points and adding eight rebounds in the game...Teamed with fellow Fordham freshman Chris Gaston to win the championship with the New Jersey Playaz team at the famed IS8 Fall Classic in 2008.
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BASKETBALL Brenton Butler Had his 2008-09 season cut short due to injury, appearing in just seven games…Appears to be fully recovered and a ready to lead a Senior • Guard young 2009-10 squad...Third on 2007-08 squad in scoring (top returning scorer)…Also showed he can hit the boards, averaging 3.4 Norcross, Ga. rpg…Appeared in all 29 games in 2007-08, starting 21…Stepped in and contributed in a Norcross big way as a freshman for the Rams in 200607…Tied for third on the team in scoring…Led team in three-point shooting percentage, ranking fourth in the Atlantic 10…Named MVP as a freshman of the annual Fordham-Manhattan game…Gave the Rams instant offense off the bench…Was the starting guard for the 2006 Georgia AAAAA state champions...Played both the point and shooting guard positions in high school…A Top 20 ranked player in high school…One of three players on his high school team to sign with an NCAA Division I school…Father, Bobby, played for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL…Brother, Brice, is a wide receiver at USC.
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Full Name: Brenton Cyril Butler Nickname: Bobby Date of Birth: September 11, 1987 Parents’ Names: Cyrillyn and Bobby Butler Brothers and sisters: Brice, Brelan and Brandel Major: Finance Favorite Book: The Bible Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill Favorite Musical Artist: Citizen Cope Favorite Movie: Troy Favorite sports figure: Steve Nash Favorite non-sports figure: Richard Branson If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Denzel Washington If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My bed If I had to give up all my possessions but one it would be: My computer If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Grilled cheese The best thing about Fordham fans is: They go crazy at every game Person in history I would most like to meet: Jesus I’d like to switch places for a day with: Derek Jeter Greatest influence on my life: My dad Biggest accomplishment: Winning the battle of the Bronx against Manhattan as a freshman and winning the MVP award Hobbies: Playing Halo 3, getting haircuts My goal in life: To be a positive influence to those around me and to lead people to Christ The best advice I ever received was: Everything happens for a reason For me to improve as a player, I need to: Work on my rebounding and defense For me to improve as a person, I need to: Improve my spiritual life Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: His leadership After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: A person that was different The thing nobody knows about me is: I’m gonna be famous one day
As a Junior (2008-09): A 2008-09 team captain...Appeared in seven games for the Rams, starting six, before suffering a season-ending injury...Averaged 9.6 ppg, third best on team, along with 2.4 rpg...Also had 12 assists...Netted a season-high 17 points and grabbed four rebounds at Villanova (11/17/08)...Chipped in 13 points and two assists in the Lafayette win (12/8/08) before leaving game with an ankle injury...Scored 11 points and added four assists and three rebounds in the loss at Hofstra (12/3/08)...Finished with ten points in the season-opener with Columbia (11/14/08).
As a Sophomore (2007-08): Appeared in all 29 games for the Rams as a sophomore, starting 21...Averaged 11.0 ppg, third best on team, along with 3.4 rpg, also third best on the squad...Also had 66 assists, third most on the team, and 23 steals...Hit 56 three-pointers, second best on the team…Netted a season-high 21 points, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, in the NJIT win (12/8/ 07)...Finished with 19 points, shooting 5-for-10 from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point land, and added a season-best seven rebounds in 13
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Brenton Butler Butler’s Game-By-Game 2008-09 +COLUMBIA +at Villanova MANHATTAN +PRINCETON +JAMES MADISON +at Hofstra +LAFAYETTE FAIRFIELD NEW HAMPSHIRE vs. UT Martin at FIU at Bowling Green ST. BONAVENTURE XAVIER at Dayton at Rhode Island DUQUESNE at St. Bonaventure SAINT LOUIS at George Washington MASSACHUSETTS at Xavier at Temple RHODE ISLAND RICHMOND at Charlotte at La Salle SAINT JOSEPH’S + games started
3-PT Min FG-A FG-A 24 3-10 2-7 35 6-19 3-11 23 3-5 3-4 29 3-7 0-2 24 0-7 0-4 28 3-11 2-6 24 5-12 1-6 DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj. DNP-Inj.
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts. 2-4 1-2-3 4 0 1 0 0 10 2-2 2-2-4 2 4 2 0 0 17 0-0 0-0-0 3 2 1 0 0 9 1-3 0-2-2 2 0 0 0 0 7 0-0 1-1-2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3-6 0-3-3 1 4 1 0 0 11 2-2 1-2-3 0 2 1 0 1 13
the season-opening win at Columbia (11/9/07).
Butler’s Game-By-Game 2007-08 3-PT Min FG-A FG-A at Columbia 20 5-10 3-6 vs Central Missouri 28 0-4 0-1 at Missouri 32 2-6 2-4 +at Syracuse 35 6-13 4-10 +CHARLESTON 32 0-7 0-4 +at Manhattan 33 4-14 0-3 +ROBERT MORRIS 34 5-9 2-5 +HOFSTRA 37 4-11 1-3 +NJIT 21 7-11 3-7 +UNC GREENSBORO 37 5-17 4-12 +BINGHAMTON 39 5-11 2-7 +at Georgetown 22 0-6 0-3 at Duquesne 32 6-13 3-6 +at Xavier 33 1-7 1-6 +G. WASHINGTON 38 3-11 3-8 +DUQUESNE 37 5-10 4-6 +at Charlotte 36 4-14 2-10 +TEMPLE 33 3-13 1-6 at Saint Joseph’s 22 0-3 0-2 RHODE ISLAND 30 3-7 3-5 +at Massachusetts 32 3-8 3-5 +CHARLOTTE 35 3-9 2-7 +at Saint Louis 40 1-11 0-3 +at Temple 31 4-7 2-4 +LA SALLE 26 4-8 3-7 +DAYTON 35 3-8 2-4 +at Richmond 39 5-18 4-12 ST. BONAVENTURE 26 2-5 2-4 vs Saint Joseph’s 19 1-5 0-3 + games started
As a Freshman (2006-07):
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts. 6-8 1-6-7 0 2 1 0 1 19 2-4 1-9-10 3 2 1 0 1 2 3-4 0-5-5 2 0 4 0 0 9 0-0 0-2-2 2 5 2 0 0 16 0-0 1-4-5 2 6 3 0 2 0 7-10 2-3-5 0 2 1 0 1 15 2-3 2-1-3 3 1 4 0 0 14 2-3 1-5-6 1 3 5 0 5 11 4-4 0-1-1 2 3 0 0 0 21 1-2 2-2-4 1 2 3 0 2 15 4-6 1-0-1 1 4 1 0 1 16 0-0 3-1-4 1 1 1 0 0 0 2-2 2-2-4 1 1 2 0 0 17 2-2 0-3-3 5 2 1 0 1 5 1-2 3-1-4 2 3 2 0 0 10 2-4 1-0-1 3 2 5 0 1 16 8-10 0-0-0 2 4 2 0 2 18 0-1 2-3-5 2 0 4 0 0 7 5-6 0-1-1 1 1 0 0 0 5 0-0 1-1-2 4 2 1 0 0 9 3-4 0-4-4 2 4 4 1 2 12 1-1 0-2-2 2 1 2 1 1 9 0-0 0-2-2 4 6 0 0 1 2 2-2 0-2-2 2 0 5 0 0 12 5-5 0-0-0 4 2 3 0 0 16 3-4 1-1-2 5 2 2 0 1 11 5-8 2-5-7 3 2 2 0 1 19 4-6 0-7-7 4 2 1 0 0 10 0-1 0-1-1 3 1 4 0 0 2
Butler’s Game-By-Game 2006-07
Appeared in all 30 games for the Rams as a rookie, all off the bench...Averaged 9.5 ppg, tied for third on the team, along with 2.5 rpg...Also dished out 56 assists and added 22 steals and four blocks...Shot a team-high 43.0% (49-114) from three-point land...Ranked fourth in the Atlantic 10 in three-point field goal percentage…Netted a season-high 28 points, shooting 6-for-10 from three-point land, and added a season-best seven rebounds and six assists in the home win over Duquesne (2/18/07)...Finished with 22
3-PT Min FG-A FG-A SACRED HEART 28 3-12 2-5 vs Tennessee 32 6-13 4-6 vs Belmont 28 3-7 0-1 ST. FRANCIS (NY) 25 2-7 2-4 MANHATTAN 33 7-14 2-6 IONA 26 4-11 1-3 at Maryland 27 1-9 0-4 at Penn 28 5-11 3-5 at Texas A&M 25 0-7 0-4 at College of Charleston 31 1-6 0-2 FAIRFIELD 21 3-8 3-6 QUINNIPIAC 27 0-3 0-2 at George Washington 28 4-11 1-4 at Richmond 25 3-5 3-5 XAVIER 25 1-3 0-2 at Duquesne 33 2-4 0-1 SAINT JOSEPH'S 37 7-12 4-6 SAINT LOUIS 30 3-4 3-4 at La Salle 34 4-6 2-4 ST. BONAVENTURE 31 2-4 1-3 RHODE ISLAND 21 0-4 0-2 at Dayton Flyers 30 4-9 1-3 at Charlotte 23 3-10 0-4 MASSACHUSETTS 30 6-13 2-3 DUQUESNE 36 10-17 6-10 at Rhode Island 31 0-5 0-2 at St. Bonaventure 22 3-5 1-2 TEMPLE 25 1-5 1-4 vs Richmond 32 4-7 1-1 at Rhode Island 31 7-12 6-6
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts. 6-6 1-4-5 2 1 5 0 0 14 4-6 1-2-3 3 1 6 0 2 20 0-2 0-4-4 2 1 3 0 2 6 3-4 1-0-1 2 3 0 1 0 9 2-6 1-0-1 2 0 2 0 1 18 1-2 0-1-1 1 3 0 2 1 10 0-0 0-1-1 3 1 2 0 0 2 0-0 1-0-1 1 2 3 0 1 13 3-4 0-1-1 1 0 2 0 0 3 0-0 0-4-4 4 4 2 0 1 2 2-2 0-1-1 3 0 0 0 1 11 2-2 2-3-5 2 4 3 0 1 2 0-0 1-1-2 1 0 5 0 0 9 2-2 0-2-2 0 0 3 0 0 11 0-0 0-2-2 3 1 1 0 1 2 0-1 1-1-2 3 2 0 0 1 4 0-1 0-1-1 1 4 0 0 0 18 2-7 0-4-4 2 4 1 0 0 11 0-0 2-0-2 2 2 0 0 1 10 0-0 0-3-3 1 2 1 0 1 5 0-0 1-1-2 2 1 1 0 1 0 0-1 0-3-3 2 0 1 0 0 9 0-0 0-3-3 3 0 3 0 1 6 0-0 2-4-6 1 1 2 0 1 14 2-3 2-5-7 2 6 1 1 1 28 4-6 1-5-6 4 1 1 0 0 4 2-2 0-1-1 2 3 3 0 1 9 0-0 0-1-1 4 4 0 0 1 3 0-0 0-0-0 3 2 2 0 1 9 2-2 0-1-1 0 3 3 0 1 22
Butler's Career Stats S e a s o n G-GS Min-Avg FG-A 2006-07 30-0 855-28.5 99-244 2007-08 29-21 914-31.5 94-276 2008-09 7-6 187-26.7 23-71 Totals 66-27 1956-29.6 216-591
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Pct. .406 .341 .324 .365
3FG-3A 49-114 56-163 11-40 116-317
Pct. FT-A .430 37-59 .344 74-102 .275 10-17 .366 121-178
Pct. .627 .725 .588 .680
Off-Def Reb-Avg 17-59 76-2.5 26-74 100-3.4 5-12-17 17-2.4 48-145 193-3.0
PF-FO 62-0 67-2 12-0 141-2
A 56 66 12 134
TO 56 66 6 128
B 4 2 1 7
S 22 23 1 46
Pts-Avg 284-9.5 318-11.0 67-9.6 669-10.1
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Brenton Butler BUTLER CAREER HIGHS Opponent
Date
Points
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vs. Duquesne
2/18/07
Rebounds FG Made FG Attempted
10 10 19
vs. Central Missouri vs. Duquesne at Villanova
11/12/07 2/18/07 11/17/08
vs. Duquesne 2x, last at Richmond at Charlotte 2x, last at Charlotte 3x, last at Saint Louis vs. Hofstra vs. Iona 2x, last at Richmond
2/18/07 3/5/08 2/17/08 2/17/08 2/20/08 12/5/07 12/3/06 3/5/08
3FG Made 6 3FG FG Attempted 12 FT Made 8 FT Attempted 10 Assists 6 Steals 5 Blocks 2 Minutes 39
points, connecting on all six of his three-point attempts, and added three assists in the season-ending loss to Rhode Island in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Championship (3/8/07)…Scored 20 points, hitting four of his six three-pointers, in the loss to Tennessee (11/13/06)...Scored 18 points in the win over Manhattan (11/30/06) to earn the Mike Cohen Award as the game’s MVP.
Before Fordham: A graduate of Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia, where he averaged 16.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg and 4.5 assists/game as a senior in 2005-06, helping the Blue Devils win the 2006 State AAAAA championship...Norcross entered the 2005-06 season as the 14th ranked high school team in the nation under head coach Eddie Martin, who has over 400 career wins and had an 84-9 record in Butler’s last three years at Norcross...Was ranked as the 17th best high school player in the state of Georgia by JacketsOnline...Averaged 8.0 ppg, 4.5 assists/game and 3.2 rpg as a junior point guard for the Blue Devils in 2004-05, leading the team in assists...Helped lead Norcross to an undefeated regular season and to the 2005 AAAAA state championship game, its first ever appearance in the state title game...The Blue Devils also won their first regional title in 30 years, finishing the 2004-05 season with a school-record 31 wins (31-1)...Served as a team captain as a junior and senior...Father, Bobby, was a standout defensive back with the Atlanta Falcons from 1981-92 after a stellar career at Florida State where he earned All-America honors in 1980...Joined high school teammates Jodie Meeks (Kentucky) and D’Andra Moss (VCU) in signing with Division I schools...Listed in Who’s Who.
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BASKETBALL Nick Checovich 6-3, 175 Freshman • Guard North Hampton, N.H. St. John’s Prep (New Hampton)
A walk-on who gives the Rams depth at guard...Played at New Hampton Prep in 2008-09 with Fordham teammate Chris Gaston...Has a smooth shooting stroke and is able to get off his shot coming off a screen...A solid defender...Played high school basketball at St. John’s Prep.
Before Fordham:
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A graduate of St. John’s Prep in Danbury, Massachusetts, where he lettered in basketball...Attended New Hampton Prep in 2008-09 where he played basketball, with current teammate Chris Gaston.
Full Name: Nicholas Checovich Date of Birth: March 30, 1990 Parents’ Names: Andrea and Sam Checovich Brothers and sisters: Todd (26), Christie (25), Cory (23) and Emma (13) Major: Undecided Favorite Book: Role of the Bone Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Favorite Musical Artist: State Radio Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber Favorite sports figure: Manu Ginobli because he is a crafty player If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Sean William Scott If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches If I could bring one thing from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: The beach I’d like to switch places for a day with: Jack Johnson Greatest influence on my life: My older brother Todd because I’ve always looked up to him For me to improve as a player, I need to: Keep a good attitude and keep working hard Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: His concern for the players as people The thing nobody knows about me is: I play the guitar
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FORDHAM Alberto Estwick Coming off a successful freshman camaign in which he averaged over seven points a game...Third on the 2008-09 team in threeSophomore • Guard pointers...Appeared in every game as a freshman...Earned Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors...Joined the Fordham squad after Brooklyn, N.Y. a successful high school career at St. Anthony (N.J.) High School...Member of the undefeated St. Anthony national high school championship team in 2007-08...Played with Fordham teammate Jio Fontan at St. Anthony...Brings depth and talent to the Fordham backcourt...Played AAU ball with The Playaz and the Westchester Hawks.
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Full Name: Alberto Estwick Nickname: A-B Date of Birth: March 5, 1990 Parents’ Names: Liliana Carreras and Sean Estwick Brothers and sisters: Sean, Wilson and Bianca Major: Undecided Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince Favorite Musical Artist: Fabolous Favorite Movie: Super Bad Favorite sports figure: Lebron James If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Will Smith If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: Diversity If I had to give up all my possessions but one, it would be: My family If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: French Fries I’d like to switch places for a day with: Soulja Boy Greatest influence on my life: My father (Sean Estwick) Biggest accomplishment: Making it to college Hobbies: Playing Halo My goal in life: To get my degree from Fordham The best advice I ever received was: Give it all you’ve got all the time For me to improve as a player, I need to: Work hard all the time For me to improve as a person, I need to: Communicate more Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: He is a cool person The thing nobody knows about me is: I play Pokemon games
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As a Freshman (2008-09): Appeared in all 28 games at guard for the Rams in 2008-09, starting 14...Named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week on Jan. 18 th...Averaged 7.1 ppg and 3.0 rpg...Averaged 14.3 ppg over the last three games of the year…Also had 35 assists, 22 steals and one block...Second on team with 38 three-pointers...Netted a season-high 20 points, hitting six of his ten three-pointers, and added three rebounds and two assists against Xavier (1/11/09)...Followed that with 17 points, shooting 3-for-6 from behind the arc, and added a season-high three assists at Dayton (1/14/09)...Named A-10 Co-Rookie of the Week following the Dayton game...Scored 19 points, shooting 5-for-7 from three-point range, and added four rebounds at Rhode Island (1/18/09)...Pumped in 16 points and added five rebounds and five assists in the season finale with Saint Joseph’s (3/7/09)…Finished with 15 points, hitting three three-pointers, at La Salle (3/4/09)...Netted 14 points, shooting 5-for-10 from the field, and added five rebounds and two steals in the loss to UT Martin (12/28/08)...Scored 12 points and added two rebounds at Charlotte (2/28/09)...Finished with nine points, hitting three of his eight three-point attempts, and pulled down four rebounds in the loss to James Madison (11/30/08)...Netted nine points and added five rebounds in the FIU loss (12/29/08)...Finished with nine points and three rebounds in the loss to Saint Louis (1/31/09)...Recorded eight points and three rebounds at Temple (2/18/09)...Scored seven points at Villanova (11/17/08)...Netted six points and grabbed a season-high six rebounds versus St. Bonaventure (1/7/09)...Finished with three points and three rebounds in the loss to Fairfield (12/11/08)...Had a season-high six rebound and four steals against Duquesne (1/25/09)...Grabbed five rebounds in the win over New Hampshire (12/23/08)...Scored six points in the UMass loss (2/11/09)...Dished out a career-high five assists and grabbed three rebounds versus Richmond (2/25/ 09).
Before Fordham: A graduate of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, N.J., where he played for legendary head coach Bob Hurley...Played alongside Fordham teammate Jio Fontan at St. Anthony’s...Averaged 8.0 ppg and 3.5 rpg as a senior...Helped the Friars to a perfect 32-0 record and the number one national ranking in both the USA Today Super 25 and the ESPN High Elite 25 polls... One of six 2007-08 St. Anthony seniors to sign National Letters of Intent to play Division I basketball...As a junior, shot 48% (29-61) from the field for the Friars, 40% (10-25) from behind the three-point arch...Earned Academic Honors at St. Anthony...Played AAU ball for The Playaz, helping the team to the finals of the IS8 tournament with a 29-point performance in the semifinals against the Long Island Panthers...Also played
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Alberto Estwick ESTWICK CAREER HIGHS Opponent
Date
Points
20
vs. Xavier
1/11/09
Rebounds FG Made FG Attempted
6 7 15
2x, last vs. Duquesne at URI 2x, last at La Salle
1/25/09 1/18/09 3/4/09
vs. Xavier vs. Xavier 2x, last at Charlotte vs. Princeton vs. Richmond vs. Duquesne vs. Lafayette at URI
1/11/09 1/11/09 2/28/09 11/26/08 2/25/09 1/25/09 12/8/08 1/18/09
3FG Made 6 3FG FG Attempted 10 FT Made 3 FT Attempted 5 Assists 5 Steals 4 Blocks 1 Minutes 37
Estwick’s Game-By-Game 2008-09 3-PT Min FG-A FG-A COLUMBIA 7 0-1 0-1 at Villanova 22 2-5 1-2 +MANHATTAN 23 1-1 1-1 +PRINCETON 23 1-6 1-5 +JAMES MADISON 27 3-8 3-8 at Hofstra 12 1-3 0-1 LAFAYETTE 14 1-4 1-3 FAIRFIELD 14 1-2 1-1 NEW HAMPSHIRE 11 0-1 0-1 vs. UT Martin 32 5-10 2-6 +at FIU 29 3-11 3-8 +at Bowling Green 16 1-3 1-3 +ST. BONAVENTURE 21 1-6 1-5 +XAVIER 30 6-10 6-10 +at Dayton 33 6-10 3-6 +at Rhode Island 37 7-14 5-7 +DUQUESNE 34 1-10 0-7 +at St. Bonaventure 28 1-4 0-3 +SAINT LOUIS 35 4-9 1-4 +at George Washington 32 1-8 0-4 +MASSACHUSETTS 31 3-7 0-1 at Xavier 20 1-6 0-4 at Temple 24 3-9 2-5 RHODE ISLAND 20 1-7 0-3 RICHMOND 30 2-7 0-5 at Charlotte 30 4-15 1-8 at La Salle 32 6-15 3-7 SAINT JOSEPH’S 31 6-14 2-7 + games started
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts. 0-0 0-2-2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2-2 1-0-1 0 0 2 0 0 7 0-0 1-0-1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0-0 1-1-2 3 0 1 0 3 3 0-0 2-2-4 1 0 2 0 1 9 0-1 1-0-1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1-2 1-0-1 0 1 1 1 0 4 0-1 1-2-3 2 1 0 0 0 3 1-3 2-3-5 2 1 1 0 0 1 2-2 5-0-5 2 1 0 0 2 14 0-0 2-3-5 2 1 1 0 1 9 0-0 0-0-0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3-4 1-5-6 4 1 0 0 1 6 2-2 1-2-3 3 2 1 0 1 20 2-2 0-1-1 3 3 0 0 0 17 0-0 0-4-4 0 0 2 0 0 19 0-0 2-4-6 3 1 3 0 4 2 0-0 0-4-4 1 2 1 0 2 2 0-0 1-2-3 2 2 1 0 1 9 0-0 2-2-4 1 1 0 0 2 2 0-0 0-1-1 2 1 0 0 1 6 0-0 0-4-4 1 2 1 0 0 2 0-0 1-2-3 4 0 1 0 0 8 0-0 1-1-2 3 1 2 0 0 2 0-1 0-3-3 2 5 0 0 0 4 3-3 0-2-2 1 1 0 0 1 12 0-0 1-3-4 0 1 0 0 0 15 2-2 2-3-5 2 5 3 0 2 16
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BASKETBALL Jio Fontan Enjoyed one of the most successful freshman seasons in Fordham history…Named to the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball All-Rookie Team as well as Third Team All-Metropolitan Sophomore • Guard Conference…Spent summer with the Puerto Rican U-19 National Team, competing at 2009 Paterson, N.J. FIBA U19 World Championships where he averaged 13.3 ppg along with 3.1 rpg and 5.0 St. Anthony apg…Also competed at the 2009 Douai World Tournament where he averaged 13.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg and 4.2 apg…Became the fifth Ram to earn A-10 All-Rookie Team honors, the first since 2005…Led team and all Atlantic 10 freshmen in scoring and assists…Scored the third highest point total for a freshman in Fordham history…Ranked ninth in the Atlantic 10 in scoring, fourth in assists and 12th in assist/turnover ratio...Joined the Rams after a successful high school career at St. Anthony (N.J.) High School...Starting point guard of the undefeated national high school championship team in 2007-08...Played with Fordham Full Name: Jiovanny Sa’mir Fontan teammate Alberto Estwick at St. Anthony...Ranked among the top 25 point Nickname: Jio guards in the country as a senior...Ranked as the seventh best high school Date of Birth: January 4, 1990 player in the state of New Jersey in 2007-08...Played in the Jordan Classic Parents’ Names: Samar Fontan (stepmother) and Regional Tournament...Played AAU ball with The Playaz. Jorge Fontan and Salina James (mother)
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Brothers and sisters: Jorgio, Jianni, Travon Woodall (Pitt), Mike Rosario (Rutgers) Major: Communications Favorite Book: Miracle of St. Anthony’s Favorite TV Show: Entourage Favorite Musical Artist: Eminem Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness Favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan Favorite non-sports figure: My father If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Will Smith If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My family and friends If I had to give up all my possessions but one, it would be: My national championship ring If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Cereal The best thing about Fordham fans is: Their intensity I’d like to switch places for a day with: Sean Combs Greatest influence on my life: My father Biggest accomplishment: Making my father proud Hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends My goal in life: To create a better life for my family The best advice I ever received was: Somebody’s always watching For me to improve as a player, I need to: Continue to work hard on every aspect of my game For me to improve as a person, I need to: Think outside the box Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: His drive to win After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: A legend The thing nobody knows about me is: I’m the biggest homebody
As a Freshman (2008-09): Named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team…Also named Third Team AllMetropolitan…Twice named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week in 2008-09...Led all Atlantic 10 freshmen in scoring and assists...Appeared in all 28 games at point guard in 2008-09, starting 27...Averaged a team-high 15.3 ppg along with 2.7 rpg...Averaged 16.8 ppg in Atlantic 10 contests...Led squad with 132 assists...Ranked among Atlantic 10 leaders in assists and assist/turnover ratio...Also had 33 steals and three blocks...Ranked ninth in the Atlantic 10 in scoring, fourth in assists (4.71/game) and 12th in assist/turnover ratio (1.29)…Scored in double figures in 16 of the final 17 games and 20 of the last 22 (had a streak of 14 straight double figure scoring games snapped at Charlotte)...Dished out eleven assists, the most for a Ram a since 1992, and added ten points in the home loss to Xavier (1/11/09)...Scored a season-high 25 points, shooting 11-for-23 from the field, in the win at St. Bonaventure (1/28/09)...Finished with 23 points, shooting 5-for-8 from behind the arc, and added five assists at La Salle (3/4/09)...Netted 22 points, shooting 8-for-12 from the free throw line, and added a season-high three steals in the Fairfield game (12/11/ 08)...Named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week following the Fairfield game...Matched that output with 22 points and added five rebounds and four assists against St. Bonaventure (1/ 7/09)...Also finished with 22 points and added five rebounds and five assists in the loss at George Washington (2/7/09)...Scored 20 points and added three rebounds and two steals in the loss at Bowling Green (1/3/09)...Netted 19 points, shooting 7-for-15 from the field, and added three rebounds versus UMass (2/11/09)...Scored 19 points and dished out eight assists in the home loss to Rhode Island (2/21/09)...Finished with 18 points, shooting 6for-10 from the field, and added three assists in the win over New Hampshire (12/23/ 08)...Named A-10 Rookie of the Week following the New Hampshire game...Scored 18 points, shooting 7-for-15 from the field, against Richmond (2/25/09)...Finished with 17 points, seven assists and a season-high five steals at Rhode Island (1/18/09)...Netted 17 points and added three rebounds and three steals versus UT Martin (12/28/08)...Scored 16 points, hitting four of his six three-point attempts, and added a season-best eight assists and six rebounds in the loss to James Madison (11/30/08)...Netted 16 points and added three rebounds and three assist versus Duquesne (1/25/09)...Finished with 15 points, eight assists and four rebounds at Dayton (1/14/09)...Closed out season with 15 points, four rebounds and four assists against Saint Joseph’s…Netted 14 points in loss to Princeton...Netted 14 points and tied his season-high with six rebounds while also dishing out seven assists and recording three steals at Temple (2/18/09)...Scored 13 point in each 21
Jio Fontan of the previous games (vs. Manhattan and at Villanova)...Finished with 12 points in the loss to Saint Louis (1/31/09)...Dished out a season-best six assists in the season-opener with Columbia...Netted 13 points, shooting 6-for-10 from the field, and added six assists in the win over Lafayette (12/ 8/08)...Scored 12 points and added three rebounds and two steals at Xavier (2/14/09).
Before Fordham: A graduate of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, N.J., where he lettered for three years under legendary head coach Bob Hurley...Played alongside Fordham teammate Alberto Estwick at St. Anthony...Led Friars to a perfect 32-0 record in 2007-08 and the number one national ranking in both the USA Today Super 25 and the ESPN High Elite 25 polls...Ranked as the seventh best player in the state of New Jersey and the 144th best prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...Ranked among the top 25 points guard in the country as a senior...Participated in the Jordan Classic Regional Tournament...Averaged 10.5 ppg, 2.3 rpg and 6.5 apg as the staring point guard as a senior...One of six 2007-08 St. Anthony seniors to sign National Letters of Intent to play Division I basketball...An Eddie Griffin All-Star MVP...RBK University Camp participant where he was rated as one of the top ten points guards...Averaged 9.0 ppg and 6.0 assists/game as a junior, helping the team to a 28-1 record and the title game of the North Non-Public B league...A four-year honor roll student... Played AAU basketball with The Playaz Club...Scored a game-high 41 points in the IS8 championship game to earn MVP honors... Led Playaz to the 2007 Spring Fling title, earning MVP honors in the process.
FORDHAM Fontan’s Game-By-Game 2008-09 3-PT Min FG-A FG-A +COLUMBIA 29 1-12 0-4 +at Villanova 29 5-10 1-3 +MANHATTAN 35 3-15 0-2 +PRINCETON 29 6-15 0-0 +JAMES MADISON 34 6-15 4-6 +at Hofstra 27 3-14 0-3 LAFAYETTE 30 6-10 1-3 +FAIRFIELD 36 7-12 0-3 +NEW HAMPSHIRE 37 6-10 0-1 +vs. UT Martin 40 7-15 1-6 +at FIU 35 1-11 0-3 +at Bowling Green 32 7-13 1-2 +ST. BONAVENTURE 38 6-15 3-5 +XAVIER 34 3-14 1-3 +at Dayton 34 4-12 2-4 +at Rhode Island 36 7-16 1-2 +DUQUESNE 36 4-10 0-2 +at St. Bonaventure 40 11-23 0-1 +SAINT LOUIS 29 3-15 2-6 +at George Washington 39 7-15 2-6 +MASSACHUSETTS 36 7-15 0-3 +at Xavier 34 4-15 1-2 +at Temple 37 5-14 1-2 +RHODE ISLAND 39 7-12 1-4 +RICHMOND 40 7-15 1-2 +at Charlotte 36 3-7 2-3 +at La Salle 33 8-16 5-8 +SAINT JOSEPH’S 36 5-24 1-5 + games started
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts. 0-7 1-0-1 4 6 4 1 0 2 2-3 3-0-3 4 5 4 0 0 13 7-10 0-3-3 3 4 4 0 2 13 2-3 0-0-0 3 2 1 0 0 14 0-0 3-3-6 3 8 4 0 1 16 0-0 0-0-0 0 5 0 0 1 6 0-2 0-2-2 3 6 4 0 0 13 8-12 1-2-3 1 5 4 0 3 22 6-7 0-2-2 2 3 3 0 0 18 2-4 1-2-3 2 2 4 0 3 17 5-6 0-303 1 6 2 1 1 7 5-7 0-3-3 0 2 3 0 2 20 7-12 2-3-5 4 4 3 0 2 22 3-4 0-2-2 3 11 6 0 0 10 5-10 1-3-4 2 8 5 0 0 15 2-4 0-3-3 2 7 7 0 5 17 8-17 1-2-3 3 3 4 0 2 16 3-6 0-1-1 0 4 1 0 1 25 4-6 0-0-0 2 2 4 0 0 12 6-9 1-3-4 3 5 5 0 0 22 5-7 1-2-3 2 2 1 0 1 19 3-4 0-3-3 1 2 2 0 2 12 3-4 0-6-6 0 7 1 0 3 14 4-8 1-2-3 1 8 3 0 0 19 3-3 0-1-1 3 2 8 0 1 18 1-1 1-2-3 3 4 4 0 0 9 2-4 0-2-2 2 5 9 0 2 23 4-6 1-3-4 4 4 2 1 1 15
FONTAN CAREER HIGHS Opponent
Date
Points
25
at St. Bonaventure
1/28/09
Rebounds FG Made FG Attempted
6 11 23
2x, last at Temple at St. Bonaventure at St. Bonaventure
2/18/09 1/28/09 1/28/09
at La Salle at La Salle vs. Fairfield vs. Duquesne vs. Xavier at URI 2x, last vs. UT-Martin 3x, last at Richmond
3/4/09 3/4/09 12/11/08 1/25/09 1/11/09 1/18/09 12/28/08 2/25/09
3FG Made 6 3FG FG Attempted 8 FT Made 8 FT Attempted 17 Assists 11 Steals 5 Blocks 1 Minutes 40
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FORDHAM Chris Gaston 6-7, 225 Freshman • Forward Palisades Park, N.J. St. Anthony (New Hampton)
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Full Name: Chris Gaston Nickname: CG Date of Birth: April 20, 1989 Parents’ Names: Betty and Hector Gaston Brothers and sisters: Glenn, Hector, Elizabeth and Nellie Major: Undecided Favorite Book: Miracle of St. Anthony Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air Favorite Musical Artist: Fabolous Favorite Movie: Training Day and He Got Game Favorite sports figure: Michael Phelps because he’s just like me - he loves to win. Favorite non-sports figure: Denzel Washington because he is the best at what he does If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Will Smith If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My lady If I had to give up all my possessions but one, it would be: My cross If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Grilled cheese Person in history I would most like to meet: Marilyn Monroe I’d like to switch places for a day with: LeBron James Biggest accomplishment: Qualifying to play NCAA Division I basketball My goal in life: To play professional basketball The best advice I ever received was: “Be a winner at every aspect of your life, whether on or off the court and always carry yourself as a gentleman.” - Coach Bob Hurley For me to improve as a player, I need to: Lift weights and continue to work on my shot For me to improve as a person, I need to: Think before I do something Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: His seriousness as a coach and his humor on the court After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: Fordham’s savior
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Named to Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Rookie Team...Comes to Fordham after prepping at New Hampton Prep School in 2008-09...A pure scorer who has many offensive weapons...Has the athleticism to play either forward position...A strong leaper...Played high school basketball for Bob Hurley at St. Anthony High School along with Fordham teammates Jio Fontan and Alberto Estwick.
Before Fordham: Attended New Hampton Prep School in New Hampton, New Hampshire, in 200809 where he averaged over 17.0 ppg and 12 rpg... Scored 20 points and added 20 rebounds at the Prep National Showcase against Lee Academy...Graduated from St. Anthony (N.J.) High School where he played alongside current Fordham teammates Jio Fontan and Alberto Estwick...Led the 2006-07 St. Anthony squad to a 28-1 record, averaging over 10.0 ppg...Played with Fordham classmate Lance Brown in the fall of 2008, leading the New Jersey Playaz Seniors to a 96-81 win over the Juice All-Stars, a team which featured Lance Stephenson, in the famed IS8 Fall Classic...Scored 26 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and added three blocks in the title game to earn MVP honors of the tournament...Led the New Jersey ShoreShots to the Triple S Harley Davidson Shootout at West Virginia, garnering MVP honors in the process, in the summer of 2008...Attended St. Benedict’s (N.J.) Prep in 200708.
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BASKETBALL Khiry Gordon 6-8, 195 Sophomore • Forward Philadelphia, Pa. Solebury (Pa.) Prep
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Full Name: Khiry Hakeem Gordon Nickname: KG, Slim Date of Birth: July 26, 1989 Parents’ Names: Margaret Gordon Brothers and sisters: Teddy Major: Undecided Favorite Book: The Contender Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince Favorite Musical Artist: Boys 2 Men Favorite Movie: Basketball Diaries Favorite sports figure: Magic Johnson Favorite non-sports figure: Oprah If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Will Smith If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: Cheesesteaks If I had to give up all my possessions but one, it would be: My phone If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Fried chicken and Kool Aid Person in history I would most like to meet: Ghandi or Martin Luther King Jr. I’d like to switch places for a day with: LeBron James Greatest influence on my life: My mother Biggest accomplishment: Going to Fordham Hobbies: Video games and soccer My goal in life: To be remembered as a great person The best advice I ever received was: Never say never For me to improve as a player, I need to: Practice, practice, practice For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more serious at times Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: He is a great shooter, considering his age After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: The flyest guy ever to walk the halls of Fordham The thing nobody knows about me is: I am scared of the dark
Ready to step in and contribute after sitting out last year...Came to Rose Hill from Solebury (Pa.) School...Earned All-League and AllBucks County honors in 2007-08...Also set school record in the 300 hurdles at Solebury...Attended GAMP High School in Philadelphia prior to attending Solebury...Brings height to the Fordham frontcourt...Will be looked to for rebounding
and defense.
Before Fordham: A graduate of Solebury School in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he lettered two years for Cleve Christy...Averaged 13.5 ppg and 9.0 rpg in 2007-08 at Solebury...Earned All-League and All-Bucks County honors...Named MVP of the 2008 Our Savior New American tournament, scoring 18 points in the consolation game...Named to the 2007 Peddie School Invitational All-Tournament Team...Named team MVP...Averaged 13.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 3,0 blocks/game and 3.0 steals/game in his first year at Solebury...Also competed with the track squad...School record holder in the 300 hurdles...Also a member of the school record-setting 4x100 relay...Member of the Mock Trial team at Solebury which won the first round of the county championship...Attended GAMP High School in Philadelphia prior to Solebury where he was a member of the basketball program...Earned team MVP honors as a junior, averaging a team-high 11.8 ppg.
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FORDHAM Jacob Green Stepped in and contributed as soon as he became eligible last December, at the end of the Fall semester...Gave the Rams a presence unJunior • Forward der the basket…Led team in blocks and was third in rebounding…Transferred to Fordham from West Virginia...Sat out the 2008 spring Clinton, Md. and fall semesters…Appeared in ten games in 2007-08 for the Mountaineers, scoring eight Gonzaga Prep (West Virginia) points (0.8 ppg) while grabbing 20 rebounds (2.0 rpg) and blocking four shots...Best game was a six-rebound, three-steal, two-block, two-point contest against Maryland-Eastern Shore on November 27th...Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll at West Virginia in 200607...Sat out the 2006-07 season at West Virginia.
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Full Name: Jacob Anthony Green Nickname: Six Eight Date of Birth: March 27, 1988 Parents’ Names: Mary and Michael Green Brothers and sisters: Kevin, LaTasha and Michael Major: Finance Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z Favorite Movie: Friday Favorite sports figure: Kevin Garnett Favorite non-sports figure: My mother If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Will Smith If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My car If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Steak and potatoes The best thing about Fordham fans is: Their dedication to Fordham sports Person in history I would most like to meet: Jesus Christ Greatest influence on my life: My family Biggest accomplishment: Earning a basketball scholarship to college Hobbies: Relaxing, playing video games, watching movies, spending money My goal in life: To be successful The best advice I ever received was: Get your education For me to improve as a player, I need to: Get stronger Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: The way he motivates After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: A great person The thing nobody knows about me is: I am a great ballet dancer
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As a Sophomore (2008-09): Appeared in 20 games for the Rams, starting 18...Averaged 6.2 ppg and 3.7 rpg...Also had a team-high 35 blocks along with 13 steals...Scored a season-high 16 points, hitting all five of his field goal attempts, and added three rebounds and two blocks in the loss to Saint Louis (1/31/09)...Finished with 13 points and grabbed four rebounds at Temple (2/18/09)...Netted a then season-high ten points and added four rebounds and a career-high three blocks at Bowling Green (1/3/ 09)...Matched that with ten points at Rhode Island (1/18/09)...Also finished with ten points and had a pair of rebounds against UMass (2/11/09)...Swatted a careerhigh five shots and scored seven points in the home loss to Xavier (1/11/ 09)...Netted eight points and added eight rebounds, one block and one steal in his Fordham debut against New Hampshire (12/23/08)...Recorded eight points, shooting 4-for-5 from the field, in the loss to Richmond (2/25/09)...Netted eight points and added four rebounds in the season finale with Saint Joseph’s (3/7/ 09)…Finished with seven points, five rebounds and two blocks at Charlotte (2/ 28/09)...Scored five points and added four rebounds in loss to UT Martin (12/28/ 08)...Finished with five points, four rebounds and a careerhigh four blocks against St. Bonaventure (1/7/09)... Grabbed seven rebounds and dished out a career-high three assists at Dayton (1/14/09).
Before Fordham: A transfer from West Virginia University...Redshirted the 2006-07 season...Appeared in ten games in 2007-08 for the Mountaineers, scoring eight points (0.8 ppg), while grabbing 20 rebounds (2.0 rpg) and blocking four shots...Best game was a sixrebound, three-steal, twoblock, two-point contest against Maryland-Eastern Shore...Named to the Athletic
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Green’s Game-By-Game 2008-09 3-PT Min FG-A FG-A COLUMBIA DNP at Villanova DNP MANHATTAN DNP PRINCETON DNP JAMES MADISON DNP at Hofstra DNP LAFAYETTE DNP FAIRFIELD DNP NEW HAMPSHIRE 29 3-10 0-0 vs. UT Martin 21 1-4 0-0 +at FIU 20 1-3 0-0 +at Bowling Green 30 4-9 0-0 +ST. BONAVENTURE 20 1-6 0-0 +XAVIER 25 3-5 0-0 +at Dayton 25 1-3 0-0 +at Rhode Island 30 3-6 0-0 +DUQUESNE 21 1-3 0-0 +at St. Bonaventure 14 0-2 0-0 +SAINT LOUIS 24 5-5 0-0 +at George Washington 19 1-5 0-0 +MASSACHUSETTS 29 3-7 0-0 at Xavier 27 1-9 0-0 at Temple 38 5-9 0-0 RHODE ISLAND 23 1-6 0-0 RICHMOND 18 4-5 0-0 at Charlotte 24 2-6 0-0 at La Salle 12 0-5 0-0 SAINT JOSEPH’S 25 3-8 0-0 + games started
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts.
2-6 3-4 0-0 2-6 3-6 1-2 0-0 4-6 1-2 1-2 6-8 1-2 4-6 1-2 3-5 0-0 0-0 3-4 0-2 2-3
3-5-8 3-1-4 2-2-4 3-1-4 2-2-4 1-2-3 2-5-7 1-1-2 0-3-3 0-0-0 1-2-3 0-1-1 0-2-2 3-2-5 2-2-4 2-2-4 0-1-1 2-3-5 2-3-5 2-2-4
5 4 4 1 5 3 3 4 3 5 4 5 1 4 1 4 5 4 4 3
0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 3 1 3 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 4 3 1 0
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 0 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 3
1 2 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1
8 5 2 10 5 7 2 10 3 1 16 3 10 3 13 2 8 7 0 8
Director’s Honor Roll at West Virginia in 2006-07...A graduate of Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C., where he lettered for three years in basketball, playing for head coach Steve Turner...Averaged 11 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks per game as a senior in 2005-06...Named to the Washington Post Honorable Mention All-Metro team as well as being named Second Team AllConference in the WCAC...Selected to play for the Capital All-Stars in the Capital Classic...Averaged five points and five rebounds per game as a junior...Played AAU basketball for the I-270 Warriors.
GREEN CAREER HIGHS Opponent
Date
Points
16
vs. Saint Louis
1/31/09
Rebounds FG Made FG Attempted
8 5 10
vs. New Hampshire vs. Saint Louis vs. New Hampshire
12/23/08 1/318/09 12/23/08
vs. Saint Louis vs. Saint Louis at Dayton vs. UMES vs. Xavier at Temple
1/318/09 1/318/09 1/14/09 11/27/07 1/11/09 2/18/09
3FG Made 0 3FG FG Attempted 0 FT Made 6 FT Attempted 8 Assists 3 Steals 3 Blocks 5 Minutes 38
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Jacob Green
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BASKETBALL Ryan Hage Sophomore • Guard
Joined the team as a walk-on in 2008-09...Gives the Rams depth at the guard position...An AllCounty performer at Brockport High School where he was also named Team MVP.
Brockport, N.Y.
As a Freshman (2008-09):
5-11, 170
Appeared in nine games as a freshman.
Brockport
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Full Name: Ryan Thomas Hage Nickname: Happy Date of Birth: September 5, 1989 Parents’ Names: Diane and Charles Hage Brothers and sisters: Chad, Jason, Lindsay (twin) Major: Finance Why Fordham?: Because it has a great business school and my brother lives in the city so I get to see him a lot. Favorite Book: Peter Pan Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z Favorite Movie: Space Jam Favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan – no explanation needed Favorite non-sports figure: Fr. McShane because I love hearing him speak If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Adam Sandler If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My mom’s cooking If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Lebanese food If I had to give up all my possession but one it would be: My Air Jordans Person in history I would most like to meet: The Pope Greatest influence on my life: My parents because no matter what happens they have taught me to always stay positive Biggest accomplishment: Dunking a basketball Hobbies: Going on Wikipedia My goal in life: To be the CEO of Nike I’d Like to switch places for a day with: LeBron James The best advice I ever received was (and who gave it to me): “You can sleep when you’re dead.” - Chad Hage (brother) For me to improve as a player, I need to: Improve my three-point shooting Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: He won an NCAA championship After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: A pretty positive person The thing nobody knows about me is: I never lose at tic-tac-toe
Before Fordham: A graduate of Brockport High School in Brockport, N.Y., where he lettered in basketball and lacrosse...Selected to play in the Rochester Senior All-Star Game...Earned All-County honors...Named Team MVP...Member of the National Honor Society...Served on the Student Council and was elected freshman class president.
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BASKETBALL Brennen Melvin 6-5, 195 Freshman • Guard Ft. Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot
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Full Name: Brennen Melvin Nickname: Big Boi Date of Birth: November 15, 1990 Parents’ Names: Dawn and Keith Melvin Brothers and sisters: Angela (31), Lisa (30) Major: Undecided Favorite TV Show: ESPN SportsCenter Favorite Musical Artist: Slightly Stoopid Favorite Movie: Goodfellas Favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan because he was the best player of all-time If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Shia LaBeouf If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: The women If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Pizza rolls Person in history I would most like to meet: Jesus Christ I’d like to switch places for a day with: Kobe Bryant Greatest influence on my life: My parents because they are my role models Hobbies: Xbox Live and chilling with friends My goal in life: To be successful in everything I do and provide my family with a good living The best advice I ever received was: Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. For me to improve as a player, I need to: Increase my quickness For me to improve as a person, I need to: See things from other people’s point of view After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: A laid back guy who also worked hard The thing nobody knows about me is: I can rap Coach Whittenburg on Melvin: “Brennen is a big guard who can play both guard positions. He brings a high basketball IQ and is a nice addition for us, as he gives us more depth at guard.”
Brings a wealth of talent to the 2009-10 Fordham squad...An All-State performer in high school at Bishop Verot in Ft. Myers, Florida...Received Mr. Basketball honors...Led team to its first state final four as a senior...Set school career assist and rebounding records...Appeared in the FACA North-South All-Star Game.
Before Fordham: A graduate of Bishop Verot High School where he played for head coach Matt Herting...Received Mr. Basketball honors by the Southwest Florida Association of Basketball Coaches, helping Bishop Verot to its first State Final Four appearance...Averaged 16.5 ppg, second best on the team, and led the team in rebounding (9.5), assists (4.5) and three-pointers made (51) as a senior...Shot 50% from the field (174-347), including 39% from behind the arc (51-131), and 75% (113150) from the free throw stripe...Registered 12 double-doubles on the year, including a career-high 28-point effort, along with 15 rebounds, in a win over Cardinal Mooney in January....2008-09 SWFLHoops.com Player of the Year...Also named the Ft. Myers News-Press All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year and the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) District 16 Player of the Year, an honor which earned Melvin an appearance in the FACA North-South All-Star Game in Orlando...Helped Bishop Verot advanced to the Class 3A State Final Four in 2009, falling to defending champions Pine Crest in the semifinals to close out the year with a 23-9 record...As a junior in 2007-08, averaged 12.4 ppg and 4.3 rpg, earning Ft. Myers News Press AllSouthwest Florida honors along with FSWA 3A All-State Honorable Mention accolades...Graduated as the school’s alltime leader in assists and rebounds, and set the school single season mark for total rebounds in 2008-09 ...Led the Vikings to four straight district titles...The sixth Bishop Verot basketball player in the past six years to sign with a Division I school.
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FORDHAM Ryan Munson 6-6, 220 Senior • Forward White Post, Va. Clarke County (Hargrave)
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Full Name: Ryan Loring Munson Date of Birth: November 29, 1985 Parents’ Names: Betsy and Steve Munson Brothers and sisters: Sean (played for Coach Whittenburg at Wagner), Clarke (a junior linebacker with the Fordham football Rams), Misty Major: Undecided Favorite Book: Pistol Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter Favorite Musical Artist: Killswitch Engage Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump Favorite sports figure: Randy Moss Favorite non-sports figure: Mom If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Tom Hanks If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: Home cooking If I had to give up all my possessions but one it would be: Xbox 360 If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Lucky Charms The best thing about Fordham fans is: Their energy Person in history I would most like to meet: Pistol Pete Maravich I’d like to switch places for a day with: David Beckham Greatest influence on my life: My parents Biggest accomplishment: Signing a Division I scholarship Hobbies: Listening to music, playing Halo 3 My goal in life: Own my own business The best advice I ever received was: The sky is the limit For me to improve as a player, I need to: Improve on my shooting touch Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: His loyalty and commitment to the Fordham basketball program After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: Someone who always gave 100%
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Missed the past three seasons with an injury…Brother, Clarke, is a member of the Fordham football squad…Arrived at Fordham after spending the 2005-06 season at Hargrave Military Academy…A two-sport standout in high school (basketball and soccer)…An AllState selection in each sport…Older brother, Sean, played for Coach Whittenburg at Wagner College.
As a Junior (2008-09): Missed season with an injury.
As a Sophomore (2007-08): Missed season with an injury.
As a Freshman (2006-07): Missed season with an injury.
Before Fordham: A 2005 graduate of Clarke County High School in Berryville, Virginia, where he lettered in basketball and soccer…Honorable Mention All-State selection in basketball…Selected as District Player of the Year in 2004…An All-State pick in soccer…Played basketball for head coach Brent Emmart…Mother, Betsy, was his high school soccer coach...Member of the National Honor Society…Prepped one year at Hargrave Military Academy (2005-06)…Member of the President’s Commendation List at Hargrave...Munson is the third Hargrave player to sign with the Rams in recent years, joining former Ram guard Kevin Anderson, who attended Hargrave in 2003-04, and center Luke Devine, who attended Hargrave in 2004-05.
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BASKETBALL Herb Tanner 6-4, 165 Senior • Guard Boston, Mass. Catholic Memorial (Stoneridge)
4 Full Name: Herb Hakeem Tanner Nickname: Herbie Date of Birth: March 18, 1986 Parents Names: Rhonda Tanner and Herb Dixon Siblings: Andrea Dixon and Jaden Dixon Major: Business Administration Favorite Book: Things Fall Apart Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter Favorite Musical Artist: JayZ, Jadakiss and Cassidy Favorite Movie: Above the Rim Favorite sports figure: Raheem Brock Favorite non-sports figure: Mom and Dad If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Nick Cannon If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: My mother’s cooking If I had to give up all my possessions but one it would be: My Xbox 360 If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Rice and chicken The best thing about Fordham fans is: They are very loud Person in history I would most like to meet: Caesar I’d like to switch places for a day with: Michael Jordan in 1993 Greatest influence on my life: Mom and Dad Biggest accomplishment: Have not done it yet Hobbies: Playing video games My goal in life: To make a mark on the world The best advice I ever received was: Work hard and things will come to you For me to improve as a player, I need to: Get stronger For me to improve as a person, I need to: Never change Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: How strong of a person he is After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: A great student The thing nobody knows about me is: I play video games two hours a day
Brings experience to the Fordham backcourt after appearing in 28 games as a sophomore and 27 more as a junior... A strong, tenacious defender... One of the quickest players on the roster… Gives the Rams athleticism and depth at guard… Prepped for a year at Stoneridge Prep School in California... Cousin, Raheem Brock, plays for the Indianapolis Colts
As a Junior (2008-09):
Appeared in 26 games for the Rams in 2008-09, starting 12...Averaged 2.6 ppg and 1.6 rpg...Also had 37 assists, four blocks and 15 steals...Scored a career-high ten points, shooting 4-for-9 from the field, and added a career-best five rebounds in the UMass game (2/11/09)...Matched his career-high in the next game, netting ten points, shooting 4-for-7 from the field, at Xavier (2/14/09)...Netted seven points at Villanova (11/17/08)...Scored five points and added a career-high six rebounds and three assists in the win over Lafayette (12/8/08)...Finished with four points and a career-high four steals in the win over New Hampshire (12/23/08)...Grabbed four rebounds in the Princeton game (11/26/ 08)...Dished out a career-high four assists at George Washington (2/7/09).
As a Sophomore (2007-08): Appeared in 28 games for the Rams in 2007-08, starting two...Averaged 2.5 ppg and 0.8 rpg...Also had 12 steals and 27 assists...Made first career start in the Hofstra game (12/5/07)...Finished with a season-high seven points along with two assists in the NJIT win (12/8/07).
As a Freshman (2006-07): Joined team at end of the fall semester in December...Appeared in 21 games in 2006-07...Averaged 2.4 ppg and 0.8 rpg...Also had 16 assists, four steals and two blocks...Saved his best for last, netting a season-high eight points in the win over Richmond in the first round of the 2007 Atlantic 10 Championship (3/7/07).
Before Fordham: Prepped in 2005-06 at Stoneridge Prep in Semi Valley, California where he averaged 14.5 ppg, making 69 three-pointers, while also dishing out 3.1 assists/ game...One of five players from Stoneridge to sign with an NCAA Division I school for the 2006-07 season...During the season, was named Third Team All-Great SouthernShowcase, averaging 17.5 ppg in the tournament, and he was also named to the All-Tournament squad at the inaugural National Elite Athletic Association (NEAA) NIT tournament...Prior to attending Stoneridge Prep, played at Catholic Memorial High School in Boston where he was named a League All-Star by the Boston Globe...Led the Knights to the Division 2 South Sectional title in 2005. 33
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Herb Tanner Tanner’s Game-By-Game 2008-09 3-PT Min FG-A FG-A +COLUMBIA 27 2-2 0-0 +at Villanova 33 2-6 1-2 MANHATTAN 25 2-6 1-2 PRINCETON 24 3-3 0-0 JAMES MADISON 14 0-0 0-0 at Hofstra 24 0-3 0-0 +LAFAYETTE 34 2-7 1-4 +FAIRFIELD 30 1-5 0-2 +NEW HAMPSHIRE 37 2-3 0-1 +vs. UT Martin 14 0-2 0-1 at FIU 12 0-1 0-0 at Bowling Green 27 1-2 0-1 ST. BONAVENTURE 16 1-5 0-2 XAVIER 13 0-1 0-1 at Dayton 3 0-1 0-1 at Rhode Island 8 0-1 0-1 DUQUESNE 8 0-0 0-0 at St. Bonaventure DNP SAINT LOUIS 26 1-4 0-1 at George Washington 12 0-1 0-0 MASSACHUSETTS 36 4-9 1-4 +at Xavier 34 4-7 1-3 +at Temple 26 0-7 0-0 +RHODE ISLAND 22 0-4 0-2 +RICHMOND 22 1-3 0-1 +at Charlotte 30 1-5 1-2 +at La Salle 9 0-2 0-1 SAINT JOSEPH’S 5 0-2 0-1 + games started
Tanner's Game-By-Game 2007-08
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts. 1-4 0-3-3 2 2 2 0 0 5 2-2 1-2-3 3 2 1 0 1 7 0-0 3-1-4 0 0 1 1 1 5 0-0 1-2-3 2 1 1 1 0 6 0-0 1-1-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-1-1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0-0 2-4-6 1 3 1 0 2 5 1-2 0-0-0 5 2 0 0 0 3 0-0 0-0-0 4 1 5 0 4 4 0-0 1-0-1 2 1 2 0 0 0 0-0 0-0-0 2 2 1 0 0 0 1-2 1-1-2 4 1 1 0 0 3 0-2 1-0-1 1 1 1 0 1 2 0-1 0-0-0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0-0 0-1-1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0-0 0-0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-3 0-0 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-2
0-3-3 0-1-1 0-3-3 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-0-0 2-1-3 1-1-2 0-3-3 0-0-0
1 0 4 0 5 3 5 0 0 0
1 4 5 2 3 2 1 2 0 0
3 0 2 1 3 2 2 4 0 0
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
0 2 1 0 1 10 0 10 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 3 0 0 0 0
TANNER CAREER HIGHS Points Rebounds FG Made FG Attempted
10 6 4 9
3FG Made 2 3FG FG Attempted 5 FT Made 4 FT Attempted 4 Assists 5 Steals 4 Blocks 1 Minutes 37
Opponent
Date
2x, last at Xavier
2/14/09
vs. Lafayette 2x, last at Xavier vs. Massachusetts
12/8/08 2/14/09 2/11/09
2x, last at Temple at Syracuse vs. Richmond 6x, last vs. Columbia vs. Massachusetts vs. New Hampshire 6x, last at Charlotte vs. New Hampshire
2/23/08 11/16/07 3/7/07 11/14/08 2/11/09 12/23/08 2/28/09 12/23/08
at Columbia vs Central Missouri at Missouri at Syracuse CHARLESTON at Manhattan ROBERT MORRIS +HOFSTRA +NJIT UNC GREENSBORO BINGHAMTON at Georgetown at Duquesne at Xavier G. WASHINGTON DUQUESNE at Charlotte TEMPLE at Saint Joseph’s RHODE ISLAND at Massachusetts CHARLOTTE at Saint Louis at Temple LA SALLE DAYTON at RICHMOND ST. BONAVENTURE vs. Saint Joseph’s + games started
3-PT Min FG-A FG-A 16 1-2 1-1 22 0-3 0-2 23 1-5 0-2 19 2-6 2-5 20 0-2 0-1 14 1-2 1-1 14 2-6 0-3 6 0-0 0-0 31 2-4 1-2 11 0-1 0-0 DNP 4 1-2 0-1 6 0-1 0-0 10 0-3 0-3 13 2-3 1-2 4 1-3 1-2 7 0-1 0-1 10 1-3 0-1 12 0-2 0-1 3 0-1 0-0 18 1-5 0-1 10 1-3 1-2 17 1-2 1-2 22 2-5 2-4 12 0-2 0-2 15 1-5 1-4 11 2-3 0-1 24 2-5 1-4 16 1-2 0-0
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts. 0-2 0-1-1 2 1 2 0 1 3 1-2 0-3-3 2 2 3 0 0 1 0-0 0-0-3 4 2 6 0 1 2 0-1 1-0-1 0 1 0 0 0 6 0-0 0-0-0 1 1 1 0 2 0 2-2 0-0-0 3 1 2 0 1 5 0-0 1-1-2 2 1 2 0 0 4 0-0 0-0-0 2 0 3 0 0 0 2-2 0-0-0 3 2 3 0 1 7 0-0 0-0-0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 1-4 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2
0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-1-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-1-1 1-1-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1
0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 2 2 2 4 0 1 3 2
0 0 1 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 3 2 1 0 1 0 0
1 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2 0 0 5 3 1 2 1 0 2 3 3 6 0 3 4 5 3
Tanner's Game-By-Game 2006-07 3-PT Min FG-A FG-A SACRED HEART DNP vs. Tennessee DNP vs. Belmont DNP ST. FRANCIS (NY) DNP MANHATTAN DNP IONA DNP at Maryland DNP at Penn DNP at Texas A&M DNP at College of Charleston 6 0-4 0-1 FAIRFIELD 2 0-1 0-0 QUINNIPIAC 8 0-2 0-1 at George Washington 16 2-6 1-4 at Richmond 12 0-2 0-2 XAVIER 12 0-4 0-2 at Duquesne 11 2-2 1-1 SAINT JOSEPH'S 5 0-0 0-0 SAINT LOUIS 10 2-2 1-1 at La Salle 4 0-1 0-1 ST. BONAVENTURE 5 0-0 0-0 RHODE ISLAND 7 0-2 0-1 at Dayton 11 0-1 0-0 at Charlotte 17 1-5 0-3 MASSACHUSETTS 11 0-5 0-0 DUQUESNE 8 0-1 0-0 at Rhode Island 16 1-3 0-1 at St. Bonaventure 16 1-4 0-1 TEMPLE 9 1-4 1-2 vs. Richmond 14 2-4 0-1 vs. Rhode Island 17 2-5 1-2
FT-A O-D-R F A TO B St Pts.
0-0 1-2 3-4 1-2 0-0 0-1 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 1-4 1-2 0-2 0-0 2-2 1-2 1-2 4-4 1-2
1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-2-2 0-2-2 0-0-0 1-2-3 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-3-4
3 1 1 1 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 3 2 1 2 0 3 2 2 2 1
TO 23 36 40 99
B 2 0 4 6
0 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 1
1 1 1 4 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1 3 6 0 0 6 0 5 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 4 3 4 8 6
Tanner’s Career Stats S e a s o n G-GS Min-Avg FG-A 2006-07 21-0 217-10.3 14-58 2007-08 28-2 390-13.9 25-82 2008-09 27-12 571-21.1 27-92 Totals 76-14 1178-15.5 66-232
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Pct. .241 .305 .293 .284
3FG-3A 5-24 13-48 6-33 24-108
Pct. .208 .271 .182 .222
FT-A 17-35 8-19 9-23 34-77
Pct. .486 .421 .391 .442
Off-Def Reb-Avg 4-13 17-0.8 6-15 21-0.8 15-29 44-1.6 25-57 82-1.1
PF-FO 31-0 45-0 48-3 134-3
A 16 27 37 80
S 4 12 15 31
Pts-Avg 50-2.4 71-2.5 69-2.6 190-2.5
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FORDHAM Danny Thompson 6-6, 220 Freshman • Guard
Gives the Rams another guard who can shoot and defend...Brings international experience to the Fordham backcourt...Trained at the Canarias Basketball Academy (CBA) in 200809 with Fordham teammate Fahro Alihodzic.
London, England Royal Russell School (CBA)
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Before Fordham:
A graduate of Royal Russell School in London...Trained at the Canarias Basketball Academy (CBA) in 2008-09, under the guidance of director Rob Orellana...Trained with Fordham teammate Fahro Alihodzic.
Full Name: Daniel Andrew Thompson Nickname: D.T. Date of Birth: June 8, 1989 Parents’ Names: Audrey and George Thompson Brothers and sisters: Joshua (24) Major: Undecided Favorite Book: 40 Million Dollar Shave Favorite TV Show: My wife and kids Favorite Movie: Scarface Favorite sports figure: Lebron James because he plays hard all the time Favorite non-sports figure: My dad because I learned everything from him If there was a movie about me, I’d want this actor to play me: Denzel Washington If I could bring anything from my hometown to the Bronx it would be: All my family If I had to give up all my possessions but one it would be: My Ipod If I had to cook all my meals, I’d probably survive on: Jerk Chicken Person in history I would most like to meet: Jesus because I’d understand so much more about life I’d like to switch places for a day with: Lebron James Greatest influence on my life: Basketball because I would never have met the people I know Biggest accomplishment: Play Division I basketball My goal in life: To do the best I can at everything The best advice I ever received was: Treat others the same way I would like to be treated For me to improve as a player, I need to: Work hard on everything For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen to more people Thing that impresses me most about Coach Whittenburg: The way he is so close to his players After my Fordham career is over I’d like to be remembered as: The guy who worked the hardest Coach Whittenburg on Thompson: “Danny is a very good defender and shooter. He is another guy who can help us at the wing position in terms of making shots and defending the other team’s wing.”
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Radio/TV Chart
1
JIO FONTAN
2
Guard
6-0 • 185 • So. Paterson, N.J.
12
KHIRY GORDON
13
ALBERTO ESTWICK Guard
6-3 • 175 • Fr. North Hampton, N.H.
24
6-5 • 200 • So. Brooklyn, N.Y.
130
14
Guard
BRENTON BUTLER Guard
RYAN HAGE
6-4 • 170 • Sr. Boston, Mass.
15
Guard
6-3 • 195 • Sr. Norcross, Ga.
JACOB GREEN
6-9 • 220 • Jr. Clinton, Md.
Forward
Guard
6-3 • 195 • Fr. Teaneck, N.J.
20
MATT BECK Guard
6-10 • 235 • Fr. Ulasenica, Bosnia
6-1 • 183 • Sr. Cherry Hill, N.J.
CHRIS GASTON
DANNY THOMPSON
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Forward
LANCE BROWN
5
Guard
FAHRO ALIHODZIC
5-11 • 170 • So. Brockport, N.Y.
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HERB TANNER
4
Guard
6-5 • 195 • Fr. Ft. Myers. Fla.
NICK CHECOVICH
Forward
BRENNEN MELVIN
3
Forward
6-6 • 220 • Sr. White Post, Va.
6-8 • 195 • So. Philadelphia, Pa.
21
RYAN MUNSON
Forward
6-7 • 225 • Fr. Palisades Park, N.J.
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Guard
6-6 • 220 • Fr. London, England
DERECK WHITTENBURG
TRAVIS LYONS
JARED GRASSO
STEVE TREFFILETTI
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
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