1974-1975 Men's Basketball Media Guide

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NATIONAL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT - 1974
The coaches, the players .and the fans
have had a lot of time to think about
the Hawaii game.
Fortunately for the program, the
coaches and the players sta1·ted thinking
about the 1974-75 season very soon after
that fateful March 16th Garden appear­ance.
This year's edition of the Stags should
be as well-prepared for its rugged sched­ule
as the team can b·e. This, how·
ever, is no guarantee of success but if
the pre-season preparation and dedica.
tion exhib1ted by coaches Barakat, Suhr
and Hustek and the spirit of the players
l'ead by Ray Kelly, the captain, are any
indications, the Stags' many fan s should
enjoy -another exciting season.
at Madison Square Garden, Ma r. 16, 1974
Fairfield Hawaii
Fg Ft Pts Fg Ft Pts
Rehn 5 2 12 Aldridge 3 0 6
O'Connor 9 2 20 Bowman 2 3 7
Moorer 4 4 12 Werts 7 0 14
Kelly 6 1 13 Wilson 5 0 10
Ryan 1 0 2 Render.
Mahnrn 2 0 4 son 9 2 20
Finn 1 0 2 Williams 3 0 6
Rhaburn 0 0 0 McGee 1 1 3
Totals 28 9 65 Totals 30 6 66
Halftime score: Fairfield 37, Hawaii 32.
Game officials: Joe DeBonis, Frank Viera.
Attendance: 17,739.
NOTE TO THE PRESS
After a dec-ade at the major college level, the Fair­field
University basketball program has begun to truly
pay dividends to its fans by providing exciting, winning
basketball. The Stags posted a 17-9 record and gained its
second straight NIT bid, the first Connecticut s-chool to
achieve this distinction.
This year Fred Barakat has nine lettermen r eturn­ing,
lead by rugged senior guard Ray Kelly. Plenty of
talented newcomers dot the roster and should give the
Stags more depth at every position than ever before.
Arrangements for press tickets should be made three days in advance with my
office because press seating sometimes requires auxiliary measures at the gym.
Telephones will be avail>able after the games. Half-time statistics and a play-by-play
will be provided. After the game a final play-by-play and oomplete box will be
furnished.
Thank you for your continued interest and cooperation with Fairfield University
b'asketball.
PATRICK LEAHY
Sports Information Director
(203) 255-5411, ext. 644
FACTS ABOUT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Location: Fairfield, Conn. 06430 Enrollment: 2585
Founded: 1941 Nickname: Stags
Colors: Cardinal Red & White Homecourt: Fairfield U. gymnasium
Athletic Aifiliations: NCAA, IOCAC Homecourt: 3600 capacity
Director "<Yf Athletics & Recreation: C. Donald Cook
Basketball Coach: Fred Baralmt (4 years, 56-46)
Assistants: Brendan Suhr, Bob Hustek
Returning Lettermen (9): Seniors Ray Kelly, Ralph Rehn; Juniors Herb Rhaburn,
Greg Scott; Sophomores Joe Finn, Owen Mahorn, Pete Holland, Ken Brown, Leo Nolan.
Lettermen Lost (5): Richie O'Connor, John Ryan, Dave Bradley, Craig Moorer,
J•oe Morina.
Newcomers (6): Junior Danny Odums; Freshmen Steve Balkun, Mark Plefk·a, Karl
Luechau, Don Poster, Dave Lehn.
Randy Shrout
Trainer
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Steve Andreycek
Manager
Peter McKeever
Manager
Mary Rowe
Secretary
UNIVERSITY PROFILE
PRESIDENT
REV. THOMAS R. FITZGERALD, S.J.
Fairfield University, establis,hed in
December, 1941, by <the Jesuit Fathers,
is situated Qn 210 acres in the quaint
Town of Fairfield in eastern Fairfield
County, among the rolling hills of south­eastern
Connecticut overlooking Long
Island Sound.
Coeducational since 1970, the Univer­sity
has a full-time und·ergraduate en­rollment
of 2585 in its College of Arts
and Sciences and School of Nursing, and 1767 students in its Graduate School of
Education and Graduate School of Corporate and Political Oommu nica~tion. There are
also 411 men and women enrolled part-time in the Center for Lifetime Learning
program, with studies leading to the B.A. and B.S. degrees. In addi tion, 769 secondary
students are enrolled at Fairfield College Prepara-t.ory School, which is also IOC'ated
on the campus.
Fairfield is an institution of higher learning whose primary objective is the develop­ment
of the creative intellectual. social and physical potential of its students in a
context o·f religious commitment. Students are admitted without regard ,fx> race,
color. creed. religion. national origin or sex.
Since its inception the University has pursued a course of 'continued expansion
of both its physical and academic facilities in harmony with its philosophy of
educational excellence.
Harmoniously blended with the natural beauty of the Fairfield campus are the
modern architectural structures which provide academic, recreational and residence
quarters for the University community.
The Rev. Thomas R. Fitzgera ld. S.J.. became the seventh president of the
University on February 17, 1973. The president brought to Fairfield solid educational
and administrative experience. a keen awareness of the challenge facing higher
education and the independent colleges today, and a strong -commitment t<l continuing
the University's involvement in worthy community affairs.
He studied at Georgetown University in 1938-39 before entering the Society of
Jesus Novitiate at Wernerville. Pa. Fr. Fitzgerald entered Woodstuck College in
1943 and received a B.A. in 1945 and an M.A. in 1949. He was subsequently awarded
a Ph.D. in Classical Languages in 1957 by the University of Chicago.
Prior to coming to Fairfield, he served as academic vice president at Georgetown
University, a position he had held since 1966, and has served as chairman of the
Board of Trustees at St. Peter's College since 1969.
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FRED BARAKAT
Head Coach, Asst. A.D.
A decade after Fairfield macte the
jump to the major college level of com­petition,
Fred Barakat has brought the
schocl to two consecutive National Invi·
tational Tournaments.
Barakat took over the head coaching
job in 1970 when the skeptics were
questioning whether ·the Stags had cor­rectly
given up small college supremacy
for major college mediocrity. As in any
rebuilding process, it takes time to turn around the fortunes oo a team. In his first
two years, Barakat posted 9-15 and 12-13 ledgers. but with those teams came the
development of John Ryan, Ray Kelly, Ralph Rehn and Craig Moorer who would be
vital parts of the Stags' NIT picture in 1973 and 1974.
In 1974 when the NIT was just a dream -to every Fairfield booster, Barakat
guided the Stags to an 18-9 record and a quarter-final fi nish in the NIT. "Stag
Mania" crystallized and the thousands of well-wishers who jammed Madis'On Square
Garden helped the nation's oldest post-season tournament .to record its highest
attendance figures in recent years.
The surprising Stags dumped tourney favorite, Marshall, 80..76, in .the first round
before dropping a 77-76 heartbreaker in the quarter finals to eventual champ,
Virginia Tech.
For an encore Barakat brought his talented squad to a 17-9 record in 1974 and
the distinction of being the first 1.4niversity in Connecticut ever to participate in two
consecutive NIT's. Hawaii took a tough 66-65 decision from the Stags in a first
round contest.
Success llas f'Ollowed Barakat for years. The Union City, N.J. native came to
Fairfield following a year as an assistant under Dee Rowe at the University of
Connecticut. While at UOonn, the Huskies registered a 14-9 record and captured the
Yankee Conference championship.
He first gained notoriety in the New England area in 1957 when he cracked the
starting lineup at Assumption College as a freshman. In four years with the Grey·
hounds he paced them to an N AIA and three NCAA College Division tournament
ber>ths. While tossing in 912 points in his four years, Barakat earned mention on
two Little All-American teams in addition to being hon<>red on the NOAA Regional
All-Star and All-New England squads.
He later served as coach at Hasbrouck Heights (N.J .) High School following a
tryout with the New York Knicks and was an assistant at Assumption for three
years before going to UConn.
In addition to his coaching and lecturing on basketball, Barakat is director of
the Fairfield County Basketball School, a two-week summer camp which makes
available to over 250 youngsters instruction in the fundamentals oo basketball.
Barakat is a member o-f the Board of Directors for the Fairfield Junior Pro
Basketball Association and regional director for the National Junior Pro Basketball
Association. He is an active member of the National Association of Basketball
Coaches of the United States.
A history and government major at Assumption. Barakat earned his master's
degree in personnel and guidance at Montclair (N.J.) St. in 1966. The Stags' heM
coach and his wife, Florence, reside in Fairfield with their four children, Nancy,
Christie, Amy and six-month old Fred.
Barakat also serves as assistant athletic director at Fairfield.
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THE OUTLOOK
The question this season is whether coach Barakat, entering his fifth year, can
put together another winning team w~thoul tlrt- presence of John Ryan, Richie
O'Connor and Craig Moorer who have been vital factors in successful NIT drives
over the last two seasons. They are gone now and Fairfield fans will simply have
t-o adjust t6 this fact •of basketball life.
Yet there is reason for some optimism as nine lettermen return l-ead by captain
Ray Kelly and Ralph Rehn, the only seniors on the squad. Sophomore sensation
Owen Mahorn, the sixth man a year ago, sh'Ould inherit the f-orward position vacated
by O'Connor. Juniors Herb Rhaburn and Greg Scatt appear ta have regained their
first-year form, with Scott coming off ankle surgery. The sophomores all have some
varsity experience under their belts. Joe Finn saw considerable action as backup t<O
Moorer at center. Leo Nolan has a good shot at a starting forward &pot and Pete
Holland has improved all phases of his game, particularly his ball handling. Ken
Brown showed promise as a sub-varsity performer.
The program has been bo·osted by a banner crop of freshmen. Three of them,
Steve Balkun, Karl Luechau and Mark Plefka, should help bolster the rebounding
effor.t this year. A pair of guards, Don Poster and Dave Lehn, add depth to the
backcourt.
The transfer of Danny Odums from Austin Peay may solve the problem of
replacing Ryan as he and Holland should stabilize the point-guard position.
The -only weakness, if any, is the center position. There is no lack of talent by
any means. Finn, Balkun and Luechau sh o~ld suffice in that department for years
to come. But, for the moment, they lack the experience necessary to compete game
after game with veteran centers who are just as ta lented. If Finn can continue to
improve at his present rate and the two freshmen can ..adjust rapidly to college ball,
then Fairfield rooters can expect a third straight winning season.
Whether the Stags can improve on last season's 17-9 record is another matter
despite the apparent increase in talent on the club. Anything can happen on the roact
where the Stags play 16 of their 25 regular-season games. Experts have reported
for years about the varianc.es between a team's home and away outcomes against the
same opponent. The Stags will have numerous opportunities to test the theOry as
last year's whipping boys attempt to become this season's spoilers.
The road schedule finds the Slags in Ohio for parleys with Ohio U. and
Cleveland State; in upstate New York to meet St. Bonaventure and Buffalo; to
Philadelphia for bouts with St. Joseph's and Villanova; and to such dens of iniquity
as the gyms at L.I.U., Iona and Northeastern among others. T<lp this off with three
appearances in the Magical World af Madison Square Garden and the seaoon has all
the certainty of a train schedule.
The home schedule is no bed of roses either with some of the East's best, Boston
College, Manhattan, Cariisius, Brown and Georgetown making guest appearances.
Fairfield fans can focus in on a new idea initiated by the ECAC this season.
The first ECAC Playoff Tournament will be conducted to decide which colleges will
be given NCAA Tournament bids. The ECAC is divided into four sections. Fairfield
is in a section comprised of eight teams including St. Bonaventure, Canisius, Army,
Niagara, Colgate, Buffalo and Syracuse. Four of the eight teams will advance to the
playoffs at the But'falo Auditorium on March 7 and 8. The playoff winner will be
invited to the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
In summary, the major factors which will deter·mine the level af success enjoyed
by the Stags this season are the play at the center position, the overall reb-ounding
effort and developing the poise and confidence necessary to win on the road.
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C. DONALD COOK
Athletic Director
C. Donald Cook enters his thirteenth
year at Fairfield University - as a
student, coach and director of athletics
and recreation.
A 1963 graduate of Failiield, Cook
became A.D. in July of 1971 and since
then the athletic philos·ophy at Failiield
has taken several strides forward to in­clude
an improved intramu1·a1 and club
)Qrl sit uation. the ra1smg of icc hockey to varsity status and the introduction of
1rsity sports for women, while at the same lime maintaining the highly competitive
vel of the established varsity spor.ts - basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, cross
mntry, tennis. and track.
One of Cook's fil·st moves as A.D. in 1971 was to bring basketball back to the
1mpus gymnasium aftet· the Stags for years had played many of their games 25 mil~
p the road at the New Haven Arena. A rcnov:>.ted campus gym pushed the capacity
, 3600 with portable bleachers sections being added to accommodate the ovelilow
·owds. The Stags have made it both exciting and enjoyable for Fairfield fans with
l wins in their last 35 games at the gym.
Under Cook's guidance the intramural program has been expanded to include
1 independent progt·am for Faitiield's more tlmn 1,000 women students. Innovations
t athletics at Fairlield include the development of intercollegiate basketball and
mnis teams for women which have posted winning records in competition with more
;lablished programs at other schools, and a club field hockey program for women·.
he various club sports receive support from the athletic department to supplement
1eir independent incomes through the student athletic fee.
On the basis of the exceptional 31-2 record of the ice hockey team and the
>undness of the organization under C'()ach John McCarthy of the Psychology depart­lent.
it was felt that the time had come to elevate ice hockey to varsity status.
In addition to his duties as A.D., Cook has served as Stag baseball coach since
~turning to his alma mater in 1966. Since that time he has succeeded in upgrading
te pt·ogram to the major college ranks. His 1970 and 1971 squads posted 13-9 and
5-8 rec{)rds, respectively, while narrowly missing bids to the NCAA District I
•urnament.
Cook was a standout on the diamond for the Stags in his collegiate days. As a
~tcher he was selected to the All-ECAC team as a junior in 1962 and was captain
E the Fairfield nine in his senior year while being the recipient of the Senior Athletic
.ward of the class of 1963.
He has served on the Fairfield Recreation Center Buildine Committee since
[173 and a member af the Constitution Committee of the ECAC for the 1973-74 and
)74-75 school years.
A native of Mt. Vern'()n, N.Y., Cook has earned his M.S. degree in guidance
r1d counseling from Fairfield in 1967. He bad done extensive work at the University
[ Connecticut toward his M.B.A. Currently he is working toward his M.A. degree
t the Graduate School of Corporate and Political Communications at Fairfield. The
tags' athletic director and his wife, Donna, reside in Faitiield with their children.
hristopher and Courtney.
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BRENDAN SUHR
Assistant Coach
The addition of Brendan Suhr to the Fairfield
coaching staff gives the Stags an assistant coach
who, despite his young a!le, has gained a great deal
of experience already ·on the major coHe!le level.
As chief aide to roach Barakat, Suhr, a 23-year
old native of Fairlawn, N.J., will be responsible for
a great portion of the scoutine; and recruiting
in addition to his coaching du.ties.
Suhr starred ·at Fairlawn High School for four years, playing under Hubie
Brown, now coach of the Kentucky Colonels (ABA); Bob Gottlieb, coach at Jackson­ville
University; and Jim Brangan, a former Princeton University s·tar. Upon gradua­tion
in 1969, he went to Montclair (N.J.) St. where, under coach Ollie Gelston, be
started two years as playmaking guard and, while serving as captain in his senior
year, led the team in assists and free-throw pet. and earned MVP hon'Ors.
He was awarded his B.A. in Physical Education in June, 1973, Jlr<~duating with
honors while serving as president of Phi Epsilon Koappa, an academic !fraternity.
Working with coach Dick VItale at Detroit University, he helped guide the Titans
to a 17-9 season, including a win over Fairfield in the Motor City Classic.
An outstanding recruiter, Suhr's recruiting prowess was fully realized this
spring when Detroit landed six outstanding players from the metropolitan Detroit
area.
Suhr has coached and instructed at over 30 basketball camps, includine; the Five­Star
Basketball Camp in Honesdale, Pa., and the Fairfield County Basketl>all Camp.
A much sought-after speaker and clinician, he spends a considerable amount Of
time lecturing and giving clinics on the fundamentals of basketball.
"Working wi·th a coach like Fred B-arakat is a two-fold experience," says Suhr.
"First, I've ·been exposed to his great wealth of knowledge about basketball tech­niques;
and second, it has given me the opportunity to see one of ·the finest motivators
of y-oung men in the gam'e today."
·suhr is athletic director and a member of the Board oo Directors for the
Fairfield Juni-or Pro Basketball Association and is an active member of the National
Association 1Qf Basketbal'l Coaches of the United States.
BOB HUSTEK
Sub-Varsity Coach
Bob Hustek, a veteran coach with over 16 years
experience at the trade, returned .to Fairfield as
sub-varsity coach }ast year after :beginning Iris
coaching career here in a similar capacity in the
early 1950's.
A native of Bridgeport, Conn .• Hustek set out on
his successful coaching career during the 1952-53
season when he directed the Fairfield freshman
team to an undefeated season.
In between ·his stays at Fairfield, Hustek compiled
a won-lost recor<i of 135-76 while coaching •aJt .two Bridgeport high schools. More
recen!f.ly he had guided Central High School to two state tournament berths in 1972
and 1973 and rto the MBIA'C title in 1973.
He <:oached at his alma mater, Bassick High, for nine seasons from 1956 to
1965, ·and ·enj'Oyed winning seasons eighit of those nine years.
Hustek starred as -a player at Bassick and later at Dartmouth CoLlege, where
he ca.ptained the varsity team in his senior year.
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VOICE OF THE STAGS
Bob Ritzert
Bob Ritzert begins his four.th yeai" of
season long coverage of basketball for
radio station WICC in Bridgeport. The
play-by-play broadcaster is a veteran at
covering sporting events throughout the
Northeast in addition to hosting his own
afternoon show on WICC.
WICC and Ritzert picked up their
coverage after •the 197()..71 season when
the Stags posted a 9-15 mark. Ritzert has
been at the mike for every regular sea­son
game since then, in add.i.tion to the
Stags' NIT games with Marshall, Virginia
Tech and Hawaii.
Ritzert's other activities include special assignments for Mutual Radio Network's
••wide Weekend of Sports" which have included coverage of the U.S. Open, the West­chester
Classic and NFL games at ~he Yale Bowl, New Haven.
CHEERLEADERS
Kathy Lyons, (captain), Marianne Belsole, Cyndi Nemetz, Mona Lisa Valentino, Mary
Ellen Ehlers, Ginger Savastano, Shelley Longmuir_
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RAY KELLY
No. 24 Senior 6-3 175
Guard Oceanport, N.J.
The Stags' most consistent player over the last two seasons, Ray Kelly will serve
as captain of a team seeking a winning season and a post-season tournament bid for
the third consecutive year.
The 6-3 backcourt ace finished last winter as the Stags' third leading scorer with
a 14.2 ppg average including 23 double-figure games.
~ Kelly possesses a fine outside shot but
is equally skilled at driving to the bas­ket.
He draws many fouls because he is
so aggressive and 'has the uncanny
ability to get the ball to the rim while
being fouled. In fact, for the second
straight year, Ray led the team in trips
to the charity stripe with 91.
He also provides the little necessities
of basketball life such as diving for
loose balls and drawing charging fouls.
Underrated as an offensive player
because of his unselfish desire to hit
the open man, Ray 'has proven scoring
ability, noting his 30 point outburst
against Boston U. as a sophomore. Last
season he turned in high games of 22
points against bolli Holy Cross and
William & Mary.
A very versatile basketball player,
Kelly turned in some defensive gems
during the 1973-74 campaign. The most
notable of these was against Ohio U.'s
Walter Luckett. an All-American and
Mid-American Conference Player of the
Year whom Ray held to 15 points, eight
below his average, while chipping in
with 18 marks himself. He held Hofstra's
Rich Laurel to a mere 13 points and a
5 for 20 shooting night.
Ray majors in hi&tory and will be student teaching during the second semester.
SEASON
1972-73
1973-74
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G FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. REB. AVG. PTS. AVG.
27 130 263 .494 104 144 .7'1:2 91 3.4 364 13.5
26 152 312 .487 68 91 .747 65 2.5 370 14.2
RALPH REHN
No. 22 Senior 6·7 210
Forward Baldwin, N.Y.
Ralph Rehn has earned a reputation as one of the best shooting forwards in the
East, muCh to the dismay of opposing forwards who have to guard him. With the con­fidence
and maturity he has exhibited on the court, he should have his best basketball
in front of him as he enters his final collegiate season.
SEASON
1972-73
1973-74
The 6·7 veteran proved a consistent
scorer as he hit twin figures in 23 of
his team's 26 outings. His personal hig'h
was 24 points in the 88-62 d·rubbing of
L.I.U. bu·t he also produced 23, 22, 21
and 20 point games as well as four 19
point efforts. He was the Stags' high
scorer in seven contests.
However, Ralph's major goal this year
is to become a more effective rebounder.
In an offense predicated on the fast
break, he has been the forward releas­ing
for the offensive end of the court
leaving him out of position to grab a
great many rebounds. This year he
plans to stay around the basket a m&­ment
longer and help out with the board
work.
With the guards assuming more of the
scoring load this season, Ralph should
get less ·attention defensively thereby
giving him more wide open shooting
opportunities. A superlative shooter, his
field goal percentage of .511 last season
led the team's regulars as 'he managed
to finish as the team's second high
scorer with a 15.3 average despite taking
taking only 12 shots per contest.
Ralph majors in finance.
G FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. REB. AVG. PTS. AVG.
25 80 155 .516 44 62 .710 123 4.9 204 8.2
26 166 325 .511 67 88 .761 138 5.3 399 15.3
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OWEN MAHORN
No. 1 0 Sophomore 6-5 230
Forward Hartford, Conn.
The sixth man or "Super-Sub" during his first collegiate season,
Owen Mahorn is a serious contender for the forward position vacated
by Richie O'Connor who has graduated.
SEASON
1973-74
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Owen packs plenty of muscle on
his 6-5 230-pound frame and, with
an opportunity to see more playing
time, the southpaw should easily
surpass his scoring (9.1) and re­bounding
(5.3) per game statistics
of last season.
He. can play the game with the
subtleness of a train crash, as if
every loose ball was meant to be
tackled, and then show the other
side of his game such as his smooth
ball-handling skills and soft shoot­ing
touch.
On offense his incredible body
control and uncanny leaping ability
allow him to drive into the storm
of bodies beneath the boards. On
both ends of the floor, Owen pro­vides
the Stags with superb re­bounding
strength.
Mahorn was a one-man wrecking
crew against St. Bonaventure, scor­ing
a personal season high of 24
points and dominating the boards
during the second-half blitz which
put the game away for the NIT­bound
Stags.
Owens majors in sociology.
G FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. REB. AVG. PTS. AVG.
25 95 194 .490 37 54 .685 132 5.3 227 9.1
DANNY ODUMS
No. 15 Junior 6-3 170
Guard Brooklyn, N.Y.
With the arrival on the Fairfield basketball scene of Danny Odums,
the 6-3 former backcourt star of Austin Peay University, one of the major
problems facing coach Barakat, the replacement of John Ryan, may have
been solved.
Odums, one of the most sought­after
players in the country, helped
the Governors gain their first
NCAA tournament bids ever at the
Clarksville, Tenn. school during the
1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons.
A standout performer at Erasmus
Hall H.S. in Brooklyn, N.Y., Danny
established himself last winter as
the team's second leading scorer
behind James "Fly" Williams with
a 14.5 average besides setting the
Austin Peay single-game record for
assists with 13. Although only a
sophomore, he became the holder
of the career assist record at the
Ohio Valley Conference school.
Danny helped the Governors to
win two consecutive Ohio Valley
Conference championships and for
his outstanding play was named as
a first team All-OVC selection last
year.
He should have no difficulty ad­justing
to the Stags' style of play.
He is an accurate long-range shoot­er,
an excellent passer and can
seemingly run forever.
Danny majors in sociology.
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HERB RHABURN
No. 14 Junior 6-1 175
New York, N.Y.
Guard
Herb Rhaburn ·apt)ears ready to resume
his role as a key member of .the back­court
this year.
The 6-1 guard turned in some spec­tacular
performances two years aio as
a freshman, including two clutch efforts
in the NIT contests againSt Marshall
and Virginia Tech:
Last season Herb could not get any
individual momentum going due mainly
to .the presence Qf John Ryan who
notched nearly all the playing time at
the point-guard position.
With Ryan gone, Rhaburn will have a
good opportunity to regain the form he
demonstrated in his first year.
His quickness, leaping ability, -aggres­sive
defensive play an·d competitive na­ture,
•added to the fact that he h:\s seen
MQre varsity action than some of the
other guards, should <auger well for Herb
as he seeks to become a significant part
of the success df the Stags this season.
Herb majors in sociology.
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JOE FINN
No. 44 Sophomore 6·1 0 235
Syosset, N.Y.
Center
Although he rarely got ~f the bench
the first half of his freshman year, 6J10
center Joe Finn bas made a valuable
contribution ever since.
Used mainly as the backup center for
Craig Moorer last season, Joe has a
realistic chance to earn the starting
center job even with the t<>ugh compe­tition
being supplied by freshmen Steve
Balkun and Karl Luechau.
The rugged 230-pound pivotman, who
has been describ'ed by coach Barakat as
a "late bloomer", came into his own late
last season with clutch performances
against a team with NIT hopes of its
own, St. Bonaventure, and also Ion·a and
F1airleigh Dickinson in the Garden.
An adept shooter and passer, Joe is
looking to continue to improve his jump­ing
ability and mobility around .~he
basket.
If Finn can continue to improve at
his present rate, he should develop into
a 'topnotch major college center before
his career is over at Fairfield.
Joe majors in business <administration.
GREG SCOTT
No. 33 Junior 6-4 197
Bronx, N.Y.
Forward
After the personal dis3Jppointment of
being sidelined by in1ury in the mid>d·le
df ·last s~ason, Greg Scott does appear
ready to do ba·ttle fur a si'arting fol'Ward
job.
The 6-4 leaper froon the Bronx pos­sesses
the greatest leaping ability on 'the
squad. His vertical lif<t earned him th-e
nickname ·~Elevator Man" at S't. Ray­mond's
High School.
While at St. Raymond's, Greg earned
a ·berth on the New Y'Ork Daily News
All-Star team.
In a mid-January practice session,
Scott ri'Pped th·e ligaments in a ankle,
j-ust when he was playmg his best ball
of the season. His domination of the
backboard's was responsible fur staving
off upset-miniled Ho~a 71-'61.
His super attitude and dedication has
brought Greg back strong this season
and he should be a factor in the stags'
drive t'O ano'ther winning campaign.
Greg majors in sociology.
PETE HOLLAND
No. 23 Sophomore 6-3 175
Rumson, N.J.
Guard
Returning for his second campaign,
6-3 gu'ard Pete Holland appears mucll
improved over last year and is consid­ered
by the coaching staff a bona fide
candidate for a starting backcourt job.
Pete hails from Christian Brothers
Academy in Lindcrof.t, N.J., the same
school which produced the Stags' cap.
tain, Rlay Kelly. At CBA, he was a key
•performer in the 74-10 record posted
over his three varsity seasons, induding
a 28-0 mark in his senior year.
Although most 'Of his play was limited
to the sub-varsity ·last season, Pete bas
gained 'the ·poise and confideDICe n~
sary to contribute to the varsity this
year. Rated by coach Bariak>at as the best
outside shooter on the SQWld and an
aggressive, quick defensire guard, Hol­land
has greatly improved his ball
handling which was a question mark
last season.
Fairfield fans should hope tbat Pete's
habit of pl>aY'ing on winning teams year
alter year continues during the 74-75
campaign.
Pete majors in economics.
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LEO NOLAN
No. 44 Sophomore 6-5 200
Roselle, N.J.
Forward
Aft.er showing considerable promise as
a freshman, 6.5 Leo Nolan should offer
the mOT'e season~d veterans a real chal­lenge
as he lYc11ttles for a sta:rlting for­ward
spot.
As a scho·lastic player at Roselle
Catholic H.S., Leo demonstrated deV'aS­tating
offensive power n'etting 5'5 points
in a single con:test. At one point during
the year he converted 15 consecutive
field g<nll a1tempts and, in his senior
year, shot 60.7% for t he en~ire season.
Nolan, who is an extremely physical
player, boasts an outstanding jump shot
as well as being a strong driver. Using
his body to good advantage, Leo is adept
at drawing fouls as he gets off the shot.
The southpaw from Roselle, N.J., is
very tough on the backboards but relies
more on boxing-out tactics than leaping
ability to grab rebounds and screen out
his opponent.
Nolan is one of the reasons the Stags
should have their moot physica•l and best
rebounding team in recent years.
Leo majors in liberal arts.
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KEN BROWN
No. 21 Sophomore 6-J 180
New York, N.Y.
Guard
"l..iefty" Brown is up this year from
the sui>-val\Sity squad where ·he turned
in some de¥astating shootin•g ·perform­ances.
The 6-3 New York City product is an
exceHent shooter from the outside but
is equally adept at drivin•g aggressively
to the basket.
Ken's main concern is to crack the
lineup at the guard spot where the Stags
appear .to have an overflow of talent.
At guard coach Barakat has seven can­didates,
including Brown, from which to
choose the two who will get 'the starting
jobs.
In orde r to fit into the varsity picture,
Ken will have to adjust his one-on-one
style of play to the team concept and
improve his overall ball handling,
Brown, who played scholastically at
St. Thomas More, should add depth to
the Stags' backcourt contingent and,
w~th -progress in the areas ·outlined, see
plenty of action in the next three years.
Ken majors in sociology.
STEVE BALKUN
No. 30 Freshman 6-9 225
West Hartford, Conn.
Center
Steve Balkun may be the best big man
ever 'to play at Fairfield. The 6-9 fresh­man
was a much sought-after player
before finally deciding on FaiJ!field.
Steve was an outstanding student at
Northwest Catholic and a member en
the National Honor Society.
Balkun is strong enough to play the
center position and has the ability to
play with or without his back to the
basket, thus making a possible forward
for the Stags.
Last year, Steve averaged 24.5 ppg and
18 rebounds and brought his total career
points to 1,111. In one game with St.
Bernard's he poured in 44 points and 32
rebounds and he also tallied 41 in a
game with Xavier.
While s~ring 305 points as a junior,
he paced the Indians to a 22-2 record
and the Class "M" state title.
Steve was an All-State second team
choice, All-Hartford ·County Conference
and Hartford Times Player of the Week.
Steve majors in mathematics.
KARL LUECHAU
No. 34 Freshman 6-8 215
Frankl in Square, N.Y.
Center-Forward
Karl Luecbau, a rugged 6-7 competitor,
will be counted upon to help the Stags
in the rebounding department this
season.
He enjoyed a highly-successful career
at Carey High School where he set
school records for most points (1105)
and most rebounds (903) in his ·three­year
career.
In his senior year he averaged 24.8
ppg and 19.6 rebounds as captain of the
team.
In addition to being voted the team's
MVP for the second straight year, Karl
was selected to numerous all-star teams
including the New York Daily News AU­Nassau
County ·team, the All-South Shore
Division m team and the All-South
Shore League team.
Once Karl adjusts to the Fairfield
style of play, he should begin to COIJ-.
tribute a great deal to the varsity.
Karl majors in 'business mana·gement.
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MARK PLEFKA
No. 20 Freshman 6-9 192
East Hartford, Conn.
The accurate <>utside shooting and
aggressive rebounding shown in the pre.
season by Mark Plefka should earn him
considerable playing time once the regu­lar
season is underway.
The slim 6-9 former East Hartford
High School standout led the Hornets
to a 16--6 record last season, the most
successful in the school's history.
Mark brings some very impressive
high school credentials to the college
ranks. As a senior, he averaged 21 ppg
and 24 rebounds, including an amazing
44 rebounds in a victory over GJ.aston­bury.
Perhaps his bem <all-around night
was registered against Newington as he
recorded 35 points ·and 30 rebounds. His
498 points as a senior gave him 1020
for his career. His outstanding •pl'ay last
season earned him second-team All~te
Class "L" honors.
Mark majors in liberal arts.
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DON POSTER
No. 25 Freshman 6-3 185
Bridv-port, Conn.
Don Poster is .the firSt player in coach
Bob Sylvester's '13-year career at Fair­field
Prep to accept a gNnt-in-aid to
Fairfield University:
While at Prep, the 6-3 &uard scored
1367 points, a career 'OOtal surpassed
only by all-time Prep great, Jim Fitz­simmons.
In his four years, he led t;he
squad to three state t<>umey berths.
Poster scored at a 21.6 cliiP last winter
with a S-'!ason-high of 31 comin·g against
arch-rival Notre Dame. He also topped
the Prep 1lleam in field goal 1{.500) and
free throw (.750) accuracy in addition
to being the leading rebounder with 8.5
per game.
His fine play has earned him numerous
honors including Ml"MBIAC two con­secutive
years, second-team rAll.:state
Class "L", and the New Y<>rk Daily
News All.JFairfield County .team.
•D<>n majors in busim!ss administration.
DAVE .LEHN
No. 12 Freshman 6-3 180
Fairfield, Conn.
Dave Lehn comes to Fairiield follow­ing
a brilliant career at Notre Dame
High School in Bridegport. After scor­ing
1018 points as a &Wingman for the
Lancers, Dave will have to make t he
switch to guard on the college level.
The leading scorer in the MBIAC last
sea·son with a 23 ppg average, Dave
reached his career high of 37 points
twice, against O'Brien Tech and Bunnell.
In the state tournament his ~team lost
to eventual Class "M" champ St. P-aul's
by a single point.
Dave earned second-team All-State
Class "M" honors as well as second team
mention on the All~MRIAC and the
Daily News All-Fairfield County teams.
Dave majors in mathematics.
SUB-VARSITY ROSTER
Name Cis. Ht . Wt. Age High School Hometown
Steve Balkun Fr. 6-9 225 18 Northwest Catholic West Hartford, Con.n.
Jim Beletlc Fr. 5·10 150 18 St. Ignatius Cleve land H~ Ohio
Jim Dobson Fr. 5·8 145 18 Albertus Magnus Pearl River, .Y.
Bill Boyle Fr. 5-7 160 18 Christian Bros. Allenhurst, N.J .
Bill Fay Fr. 6-2 170 18 Wellesley Wellesle~ Mass.
John Galvin F r . 5-10 160 18 Roselle Catholic Roselle, .J.
Jim Hopkins So. 5-10 160 19 Be rgen Catholic Bergenfield, N.J .
Dave Lehn Fr. 6-3 180 19 Notre Dame (Bpt.) Fairfield, Conn.
Karl Luechau Fr. 6·8 215 18 H. Frank Car~ Franklin Square, N.Y.
Bob Mesklll Fr. 6-2 170 18 Notre Dame ( .H.) West Have~ Conn.
Char lie Moses Fr. 5·11 145 19 Montclair Montclair, .J.
Bob O'Brien Fr. 6-1 160 18 Christian Bros. Deal£ N.J.
Mike O'Brien Fr. 6-0 150 18 Northwest Catholic Wes Hartford, Conn.
Doug Packard F r . 6-0 165 17 Suffield Suffield, Conn.
Mark Plefka Fr. 6·9 192 18 East Hartford East Hartford, Conn.
Don Poster Fr. 6·3 185 18 Fairfield PrelB Bridgeport, Conn.
Rich Washington Fr. 6·3 185 19 Montgomery lair Silver Springs, Md.
SUB-VARSITY COACH: Bob Hustek
1974-75 SUB-VARSITY SCHEDULE
Dec.
2 • Sacred Heart University.
5 Manhattan College.
7 St. Thomas More Prep.
9 St. Peter's College.
11 at St. Francis College (N.Y.) .. •.
Feb.
3 Housatonic Community College.
12 Fordham Univei'Sity.
10 St. John's University.
25 at St. J ohn's University••.
27 Miliord Academy.
March
1 t.t Long Island University• ...
3 at Fordham University•••.
De c. 2 Game starts at 4:45 P.M.
AU other home games start at 5:45 P.M.
•• Start at 4:00 P.M.
• •• Start at 6:00 P.M.
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I t.:> r 1974.75 VARSITY ROSTER
No. Name Class Ht. Wt. Age High Sch~l Hometown
30 Steve Balkun Fr. 6-9 225 18 Northwest Catholic West Htfd., Conn.
21 Ken Brown So. 6-3 180 20 St. Thomas More New York, N.Y.
44 Joe Finn So. 6-10 235 19 Holy Trinity Syosset, N.Y.
23 Pete Hr.-lland So. 6-3 175 20 Christian Bros. Rumson, N.J.
24 Ray Kelly Sr. 6-3 175 21 Christian Bros. Oceanport, N.J.
12 Dave Lehn Fr. 6-3 180 19 Notre Dame (Bpt.) Fairfield, Conn.
34 Karl Luechau Fr. 6-8 215 18 H. Frank Carey Franklin Sq., N.Y.
10 Owen Mahorn So. 6-5 230 21 Weaver Hartford, Conn.
40 Leo Nolan So. 6-5 200 19 Roselle Catholic Roselle, N.J.
15 Danny Odums Jr. 6-3 170 21 Erasmus Hall Brooklyn, N.Y.
20 Mark Plefka Fr. 6-9 192 18 East Hartford East Htfd., Conn.
25 Don Poster Fr. 6-3 185 18 Fairfield Prep Bridgeport, Conn.
22 Ralph Rehn Sr. 6-7 210 21 Uniondale Baldwin, N.Y.
14 Herb Rhaburn Jr. 6-1 175 20 Power Memorial New York, N.Y.
33 Greg Scott Jr. 6-4 197 21 St. Raymond's Bronx, N.Y.
LIONS- VIRGINIA
COMMONWEALTH
HOLIDAY BASKETBALL
CLASSIC
She lby Metoalf John Thornton
Location: College Station, Texas
Coach: Shelby Metcalf
(11 y&ars, 156-120)
Nickname: Aggies
Colors: Maroon & White
Enrollment: 21300
Conference: Southwest
AD: Emory Bellard
SID: Spec Gammon
Phone: (713) 845-5725
1973.74 Record: 15-11
Chuck Noe Richard Jones
Location: Richmond, Va.
Coach: Chuck Noe
(4 years, 63-25)
Nickname: Rams
Colors: Black & Gold
Enrollment: 17000
Conference: Independent
AD: Chuck. Noe
SID: Jim Bisset
Phone: (804) 770-7865
1973-74 Record: 17-7
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Sun., Dec. 29, 1974--6:00 p.m., Fair.
field vs. Texas A & M; 8:00 p.m., St.
Peter's vs. Virginia Commonwealth.
Mon., Dec. 30, 1974--7:00 p.m.­Loser
vs. Loser (Consolation); 9:00 ·p.m.­Winner
vs. Winner (Championship).
TEXAS A & M
With four returning starters and some
talented newcomers, the Aggles should Im­prove
on las< year's 15·11 record. Coach
Shelby Metcalf would like to make serious
overtures for the Southwest Conference title
and the automatic NCAA bid which accom­panies
it.
Size and strength will be the big pluses as
the Aggies enter the 74-75 season. The pivot
Is manned b:t 6-9, 225 pound senior Jerry
Mercer (10.1} who keys the rebounding game.
He receives help on either side from 6-0
senior John Thornton (12.5} and 6·8 senior
Cedric Joseph (12.3}, both of whom tip the
scales at 210 pounds. The floor general for
the Aggles is 5-10 senior Mike Floyd who
averaged 10.5 ppg for coach Metcall's College
Statton crew last year.
While seniors seem to dominate the action
for the Aggies, Metcalf has recruited what
SWC observers call the best player ever
signed by the coach in 6-0 Sonny Parker.
Prior to the VCU tournament, the Stags
will get a chance to size up some oi the
field when Texas A & M and Virgin!a Common­wealth
clash on Dec. 10, in College Station .
VIRGINIA
COMMONWEALTH
The Rams are on a 12-game win streak
ente•·ing the season opener at Iowa, coach
Chuck Noe has lost outstanding indlvlduals
in Jesse Dark, mow with the NBA's New York
Knlcks, and center Bernard Harris.
Noe built solid basketball programs at VMI,
Virginia Tech and South Carolina prior to
coming to VCU. Up front, Noe has experience
In 6·5 senior forward Richard Jones, who
averaged 13.3 ppg and eight rebounds last
season, and Tom Motley, a 6-6 215 pound
junior who chipped in with 8.7 ppg.
In the backcourt, 6-2 senior· Reggie Cain
returns after being redshirted last year. His
running mate will be 5-9 Keith "Tiny"
Highsmith, a transfer f•·om Palm Beach J. C.
where he was an All-American. The Rams
posted a 15-1 record at home and averaged
94.9 ppg as a team last season .
The tournament is co-sponsored by the
Richmond-area Lion's Club.
ST. PETER'S
(See Page 25)
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
CLASSIC
Thurs., Jan. 30, 197~7:00 P.m.,
Fairfield vs. Seton Hall; 9:00 p.-m., Holy
Cross vs. Manhattan.
Sat., Feb. 1, 197!>-17:00 p.m.,
Looer vs. 'Loser (Consolation); 9:00 <p.m.,
Winner vs. Winner (Ohampionsh ip).
Bill Raftery Glen Mo.ley
Location: South Orange, N.J.
Coach: Bill Raftery
(4 years, 45-58}
Nickname: Pirates
Colors: Blue & White
Enrollment: 10,000
Conference: Independent
AD: Richard Regan
SID: Larry Keefe
Phone: (201) 762-9000 x 436
1973-74 Record: 16-11
George Blaney Marty Halsey
Location: Worcester, Mass.
Coach: George Blaney
(2 years, 17..35)
Nickname: Crusaders
Colors: Purple & White
Enrollment: 2400
Confe rence: Independent
AD: Ronnie Perry
SID: Richard Lewis
Phone: (617) 793-2571
1973-74 Record: 8-18
SETON HALL
Seton Hall will have a veteran fl.rst team
but depletion of the front llne reserves for
various reasons leaves the Pirates thin. There
is only one regular missing, BUI Terry who
gr ad uated.
Glenn Mosley, a 6.8 sophomore, who turned
last year's team into a winner and an NIT
e ntry, should be ono or the nation's best.
The nation's 14th best rebounder, Mosley also
averaged 13.6 ppg. 6-7 junior John Ramsey
and 6·6 senior Pete La Corte wm be entering
the ir third seasons as starting forwards. Al­though
Ramsey fell to 12.7 ppg last season,
he has the tools to be a 20.plus per game
shooter. La Corte (10.6) came Into hJs own
last season and should be even better this
year. Paul Lape, a 6-1 junior, scored 9.9 ppg,
but more importantly, his pin-point passing
led to 195 assists, setting the school's single
season record.
A tough defensive performer, 6-3 ju nlor
guard Tom Flaherty wiLl most likely take over
Terry's spot. After overcoming Illness and
an Injury last year, he saw considerable
playing time.
The Pirates and the Stags last met In the
Miami Beach Classic last winter with the boys
from the South Orange campus squeezing by
the Falrfielders 69-64.
HOLY CROSS
Coach George Blaney has fou r of the top
five scorers back and seven of the top 10
from last season's 8-18 squad.
Marty Halsey (12.5), a 6-9 junior should be
one of the top big men In New England. He
Is joined on the fronlllne by 6-7 junior Jim
Dee (12.5) and 6·5 sophomore Jim Gooch, (8.6)
two very good corner shooters. BUl Doran
(6.2), a 6-5 sophomore swlngman, played a
lot last year as did guards 6-2 senior J oe
Caraballeira (8.8), 6·2 sophomore Kevin Mc­Auley
(4.7) and 6·1 junior Eddie Reilly (3.4).
All should be much better this winter.
Blaney has a couple or freshmen who may
pr·ovlde some Immediate help. 6-6 Ch ris Potter
IS expected to Jump into lhe starting Uneup
right away. He averaged 24 ppg and 14 r e­bounds
last year as a firsL-team All-New
York City player. Then there Is 5-11 Jose
Martinez who averaged 33 ppg and was also
namt'd as a first-team All-New York City
pick.
The Stags celebrated their 1974 NIT selec­tion
by d rubbing the Crusaders 95-75 in the
regular season fl.nale at Fairfield.
MANHATTAN
(See page 24)
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OPPONENTS. • •
NORTHEASTERN
Sat., Nov. 30, 1974 (8 p.m.)
at Boston, Mass.
J im Calhoun Jim Connors
Location: Boston, Mass.
Coach: Jim Calhoun
(2 years, 31-18)
Nickname: Huskies
Colors: Red & Black
Enrollment: 15000
Conference: Independent
AD: Herbert W. Gallagher
SID: Jack Grinold
Phone: (617) 437-2192
1973-74 Record: 14-11
MANHATTAN
Thurs., Dec. 5, 1974 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
Jack Powers Bill Campion
Location: Riverdale, N.Y.
Coach: Jac.k Powers
(6 years, 89-60)
Nickname: Jaspers
Colors: Kelly Green & White
Enrollment: 3200
Conference: Independent
AD: Ken Norton
SID: Michael Cohen
Phone: (212) 548-1400
1973-74 Record: 18·9
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(PAGES 24 TO 34)
Jim Calhoun, entering his third season as
head coach at Northeastern, once again 'has
the personnel to bring in a winner.
The leading returnee is captain Jim Connors,
a tough 6-7, 210 pound forward who is a stand­out
defensive player.
Other players who figure in the Huskies'
immediate future are senior Bill Stanton, a
6-10 center who does a large portion of the
rebounding, senior Ed Griffen, a 6-0 playmak­ing
guard, and junior John Clark, a 6-2
mainstay in the Huskies' backcourt.
The top newcomers who may provide
Cal'houn's charges with some much-needed
scoring punch are 6-4 freshman guard Dave
Caligaris and 6-6 freshman forward Paul
Eberlein.
The Huskies have earned a reputation as a
tough, physical, defensive ball club. Last
season they held 14 opponents to under 70
points. No team scored as much as 8() points.
The Huskies yielded a high of 79 twice, in
losing to Fairfield 59-79 and to Assumption
78-79.
The Jaspers will be led by co-captain George
Bucci, a 6-3 guard and Bill Campion, a 6-10
center. Campion, an AU-American candidate,
led his teammates to their second straight NlT.
averaging 20.7 ppg and 15.5 rebounds.
Bucci, chipped in with 17 ppg and 8.0 re­bounds
and is considered one of the most
physical backcourtmen in the country.
Returning in the backcourt with Bucci is
Charlie Mahoney, a 6-0 playmaker (10.6). Mike
Young (9.8), a 6-6 forward, and Tom Reilly
(9.3), also 6-6, return to give the Jaspers a
strong, aggressive front line once again.
The Jaspers have greatly slrengthend their
attack with the presence of newcomer, 6-7
210 pound Tom Lockhart, who may unseat
either Young or Reilly at one of the forward
spots before the opening tap of the 1st game.
Coach Jack Powers feels that he has a
strong veteran unit, and with Campion as the
leader, could pull some surprises on the na­tional
scene.
If Manhattan can once again use their phy­sical
style of play to dominate the game, the
Stags will be hard pressed to reverse last
season's 81-68 punishing defeat at M.S.G.
BROWN
Sat., Dec. 7, 1974 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
Gerry Alaimo Phil Brown
Location: Providence, RJ.
Coach: Gerry Alaimo
(5 years, 57-72)
Nickname: Bruins, Bears
Colors: Brown, Red, White
Enrollment: 4900
Conference: Ivy League
AD: F.A. "Andy" Geiger
SID: Rod Commons
Phone: (401) 863·2219
1973-74 Record: 17-9
ST. PETER'S
Mon., Dec. 9, 1974 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
Dick McDonald Stevtt Richardson
Location: Jersey City, N.J.
Coach: Dick McDonald
(First year)
Nickname: Peacocks
Colors: Blue & White
Enrollment: 2500
Conference: Independent
AD: John W. Wilson
SID: Fred Cranwell
Phone: (201) 333-4400
1973-74 Record: 8-18
Gerry Alaimo's fifth year at Brown was
indeed a year of records.
The Bruins' 17 wins was the most ever by
a Brown basketball team. An U -3 record and
second place tie in fue- Ivy League race was
also the best ever by a Bruin squ'<~d. The team
scored more field goals (857), more points
(1992), had the highest team scoring average
(76.6) and the best team field goal pe.rcentage
(.464) ever.
The Bruins have an All-American candidate
in Phil Brown, rated by Alaimo as "the best
6-5 center in the country". Brown averaged
16 ppg and 11.9 rebounds in 1973-74.
The remainder of the all-senior starting
lineup consists of 6-6 Jim Busam (13.7), 6-4
Vaughn Clarke (12.3), 6-2 Lloyd Desvigne (7.9)
and playmaker Eddie Morris (9.9).
The only time that the Stags and Bruins
have ever met was during the 1972-73 season.
The Stags' 79-69 win was the first of a 15
game stretch during which they ·posted 11 wins
and 3 losses thus locking up Fairfield's first
NIT bid ever.
The Peacocks are expected to reverse their
8-18 form of last year as the top five scorers
and several talented newcomers try to restore
winning basketball at St. •Peter's.
6-1 senior Ken Markowski led the team with
15.5 ppg last season and gets capable suppor t
from 6-3 sophomore Ken Slappy (15.3), 6-6
junior Stan Klos (12.0 ppg and 6.7 reb.), 6-0
junior Walter Burch (10.3) and 6-0 sophomore
Bennie Allen (8.8).
Senior Juan Jiminez, a rugged 6-10, 235
pound center, sat out last season, but during
the 1972-73 campaign chipped in with 15.2
ppg 11nd 11.7 rebounds. 6-1 sophomore guard
Steve Richardson (4.4) stabilizes the Peacocks'
potent attack with his slick ball handling and
passing.
The top newcomer is JC transfer Bob Fazio,
6-5, who scored at a 32.0 clip at Edward
Willi.ams JC.
First year coach Dick McDonald is expect­ing
rebounding help from two 6-7 freshmen,
John Moose and Adam Solomon.
The Stags took a nail-biter at Jersey City
last season by the puzzling score of 51-47.
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ST. FRANCIS, N.Y.
Wed., Dec. 11, 1974 (8:15p.m.)
at Brooklyn, N.Y.
.,
Jerome
Williams
Jack
Prenderville
Location: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Coach: Jack Prenderville
(1 year, 11-13)
Nickname: Terriers
Colors: Red & Blue
Enrollment: 2500
Conference: Independent
AD: Daniel J. Lynch
SID: Joseph Wielert
Phone: (212) 522-2300 x 270
1973-74 Record: 11-13
BUFFALO
Sat., Jan. 11, 1975 (8:30 p.m.)
at Buffalo, N.Y.
Despite the graduation of six veterans, in­cluding
Knick draftee Dennis McDermott
(23.8), coach Jack Prenderville feels that the
Terriers have the beginnings of a very pr~:>­mising
future.
Jerome Williams, a 6-8 junior, will captain
the young squad. WilJiams averaged 14.5 ppg
and led the Terriers in rebounding with 11.4
per game.
Other juniors with considerable experience
are 6-5 forward-guard Bob Trapp (5.1) and 6-2
guard Bob Hannafan (7.1).
The lop recruits include 6-7 forward Joe
Brinson, 6-3 guard John <O'Neill and junior
college All-American Nestor Serrano, a 6-1
junior guard, w'ho averaged 17.5 ppg and 6.5
assists with NYCC. He is being counted upon
to be the floor general for the Terriers.
The addition of away contests with Niagara,
Bucknell, and St. Francis, Pa. gives the Ter·
riers and coach Prenderville their toughest
schedule in recent years.
The t'horn in the side of the Bulls again
will be the absence of a "big man".
In the middle is 6-6 sophomore Mike Jones
who last year s~ored 9.2 ppg and 9 .3 rebounds.
Coach Leo Richardson anticipates that Jones
is well aware now what to expect and hopes
for overall improvement in that department.
Leo Richa rdson Gary Domzalski 6-3 senior forward Otis Horne (15.0) is
Location: Buffalo, N.Y.
Coach: Leo Richardson
(1 year , 5-20)
Nickname: Bulls, UB
Colors: Buffalo Blue
Enrollment: 26750
Conference: Independent
AD: Harry Fritzy
SID: Dick Baldwin
Phone: (716) 831-2934
1973-74 Record: 5·20
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settled at forward and 6-1 junior Gary Dom­zalski
(10.0) seems a sure-fire starter at guard
off last season's effort.
Nate Evans, a 6·2 junior college transfer,
should fit in nicely in t he backcourt.
The Bulls feel that they can improve on
last season's dismal record since nine contests
were dropped by a total of 36 points and four
by just six points.
Reali!>tically, more rebuilding and a fast­paced
sc'hedule face Richardson in his second
year of coaching.
GEORGETOWN
Wed., Jan. 15, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
John Thompson Merlin Wilson
Location: Washington, D.C.
Coach: John Thompson
(2 years, 25-27)
Nickname: Hoyas
Colors: Blue & Gray
Enrollment: 3050
Conference: Independent
AD: Frank Rienzo
SID: Fran Connors
Phone: (202) 62S-4182
1973-74 Record: 13·13
CORNELL
Tues., Jan. 21, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
Ben Bluitt Tod McCiasby
Location: It'haca, N.Y.
Coach: Ben Bluitt
(1st year)
Nickname: Big Red
Colors: Carnelian & White
Enrollment: H800
Conference: Ivy League
AD: Jon T. Anderson
SID: Ben Mintz
Phone: (607) 256-7330
1973-74 Record: 3-23
"We need more depth", says coach John
Thompson, who led Providence to the 1963
NIT championship while a 6-11 center for the
Friars. "Last year we 'had a shortage of
players due to injuries. It really hurt us."
Despite the setbacks, the Hoyas came up
with some impressive victories, numbering
among their victims St. John's, UConn. and
Rutgers - aU NIT participants.
Georgetown has one of the East's best
guards in 6-1 junior Jonathan Smith (17.9)
whose personal high last season was 32 against
the Huskies of UConn. The Hoyas delight in
the play of 6-9 junior Merlin Wilson who
averaged 11 ppg and 13.1 rebounds last year.
The front coutr is solid if 6-7 Larry Long
(7.0) and 6-5 junior Mark Gallagher (9.0) come
back after surgery.
Junior Bill Lynn (13.0), a 6-9 jumping jack
has fought his way into the starting lineup.
lf the Hoyas can avoid the types of injuries
that depleted their front line las! season, they
should be up to avenging their narrow 75-71
defeat at the hands of the Stags.
First.year coach Ben Bluitt has virtually
everyone back from last year's 3·23 te'am, the
worst record in Cornell history, and a last.
place finish in the Ivy League for the fourth
straight year.
The most talented player back is Tod Me·
Claskey, a 64 senior, who led all scorers with
15.2 ppg. A good jump shooter, 'he never seems
completely at home at either guard or forward.
Abby Lucas, a 6-1 junior guard, is t he only
other returnee in twin figures with 13.5 ppg.
Cornell's best returning field goal shooter
(.559) and rebounder (7.0) is Brian Hather, a
6-6 junior who averaged 7.7 ppg. He is a
rugged, hard worker but will be looking for
help battling taller opponents for reboundS.
Bluitt appears to face -a long, tough struggle
to restore the Big Red to respectability.
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ST. JOSEPH'S
Fri., J an. 24, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at the Palestra,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Harry Booth, after eight years as an as­sistant
coach at St. Joseph's, will be in his
first year as a college head coach.
Seven players, including four starters, have
graduated. ln addition, three freshmen, who
were counted upon as possible starters this
year, are not available due to academic and
ot'her reasons.
Harry Booth Ron Righter
Returning players with extensive varsity ex­perience
are 6-7 senior forward Ron Righter
who averaged 12.1 ppg and 6.3 rebounds, and
6·0 senior playmaking guard Fran Rafferty
(2.5) who averaged less the eleven minutes
per game as backup to Jim O'Brien, now
graduated.
Location: Philadelphia, Pa.
Coach: Harry Boot'h
(1st year)
Nickname: Hawks
Colors: Crimson & Gray
Enrollment: 2175
Conference: East Coast
AD: Rev. Michael Blee, S.J.
SID: Andy Dougherty
Phone: (215) 879-1000 x 514
1973-74 Record: 19-11
CONNECTICUT
Tues., J an. 28, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Storrs, Conn.
Help will have to come from two transfers,
6-2 sophomer Steve Justice (Minnesota) and
6-0 sophomore Charles Ryan (Wake Forest).
Coach Booth and his staff feel t hat due to
the lack of experienced personnel, the Hawks
will be a team whic'h must give its ultimate
effort in order to have a successful season.
The winning record of the past two years.
climaxed by a long hoped-for appearance in
the NIT, should providP. the inspiration and
incentive to continue the resurgence in UConn
basketbalL
There are, however. many question marks
facing the 1974-75 team. The toughest task
will be to find a leader to take over for cap­tain
Jimmy Foster, now with the ABA's Spirits
of St. Louis.
Former Connecticut All-Stater 5-10 AI Wes-ton
(14.1) and captain Earl Wilson. a 6.5
" Dee" Rowe
1)1. forward who averaged 10.2 ppg, lead a large
group of returnees which also includes 6.4
Tony Hanson (9.9) and 6-8 John Thomas who
Earl Wilson
Location: Storrs, Conn.
Coach: Donald "Dee" Rowe
(5 years, 66.58)
Nickname: Huskies, UConns
Colors: National F1ag Blue
& 'White
Enrollment: 12569
Conference: Yankee
AD: John Toner
SID: Joseph Soltys
Phone: (203) 486.3531
1973-74 Record: 19-8
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averaged 5.8 ppg and 10.4 rebounds.
The top newcomer is 5-11 Bill Harris who
averaged 21.7 ppg for t'he sub-varsity a year
ago. Joe Whelton, a 5-10 guard from East
Hartford was an outstanding playmaker at
East Catholic a year ago.
The Stags and the Huskies resume their ri ­valry
after a layoff of three years. The Huskies
won the first meeting 65-64 during the 1969-
70 season. The Stags bounced back in 1970-71.
88-72, and in 1971-72, 76-69, to take a 2-1 lead
in the series.
HOFSTRA
Mon., Feb. 3, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
Roger Gaeckler Rich Laurel
Location: Hempstead, N.Y.
Coach: Roger Gaeckler
(5 years, 63-54)
Nickname: Flying Dutchmen
Enrollment: 6200
AD: P.R. Theibert
SID: Larry Keating
Phone: (516) 560-3466
1973-74 Record: 8-16
ION A
Wed., Feb. 5, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at New Rochelle, N.Y.
Gene Roberti Kevin Bass
Location: New Rochelle, N.Y.
Coach: Gene Roberti
(1 year, 12-13)
Nickname: Gaels
Colors: Maroon & Gold
Enrollment: 4200
Conference: Independent
AD: James McDermott
SID: K. Peter Maneri
Phone: (914) ne6-2100 x 220
1973-74 Record: 12-13
''For the first time Hofstr.a will successfully
compete with nationally recognized squads
sutih as Oral Roberts, Kansas St., Florida St.,
St. John's and Temple,'' says head coach Roger
Gaeckler.
Rich Laurel, a 6-6 All-American candidate
returns with an 18.8 average and a year of
varsity experience 'behind him.
Other •top returnees are &-2 sophomore
guard Ken Rood (12.2), ~8 sophomore center
Pat Kammerer (9.4) and 6-4 junior forward
John Macukas (7.9).
The main reasons for coach Gaeckler's
optimism are four newcomers who were red·
shirted last season. Adding depth to fhe front
line will be 6-9 junior John Irving, a tough
rebounder, and 6·6 junior Bob Busch, while
bolstering the backcourt will be ~2 Bernie
Tomlin and 6-1 Arnold Coleman, both deadly
shooters.
The Stags were hardpressed last year as
they needed a second-half rally to take a 71-61
decision at the Hampsteaders' court.
Gaeckler feels that he now 'has the per­sonnel
to develop an effective pressing and
running game.
An improvement in personnel will be ne­cessary
if the Gaels are to keep pace with
their new $4.5 million Mulcahy Campus Events
Center and a schedule that can only be called
ambitious.
The Gaels have added St. John's, Detroit,
Holy Cross and St. Francis, Pa. to their already
tough schedule.
64 sophomore forward Kevin Bass is re­turning
with stats of 15.6 ppg and 8.8 re­bounds.
The other forward position figures
to go to 6·7 Neil Snape, a transfer from Kings
Point. The front runner for the center spat
is another transfer, 6-6 Bernie Thomas, a
great leaper.
The backcourt picture is crowed as 6-4 Dave
Budd (7.8) and 5-11 Dennis Bange (6.8) are
the incumbents.
Coach Gene Roberti is high on a trio of
freshmen which includes. 6-6 Kevin Mander­ville,
~5 'Fodd Van Hettinga and ~5 Jeff
Lytwyn.
The Stags had an easy time of it last year
winning 6847 but they shouln't forget their
last trip to New Rochelle when they were
pinned with a 70-65 overtime loss.
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ST. BONAVENTURE
Sat., Feb. 8, 1975 (8:30 p.m.)
at St. Bonaventure, N.Y.
Jim Sat a lin Es.sie Hollis
Location: St. Bonaventure, N.Y.
Coach: Jim Satalin
(1 year, 17-9)
Nickname: Bonnies, Indians
Colors: Brown & White
Enrollment: 2400
Conference: Independent
AD: Larry Weise
SID: Jack Ritzenfhaler
Phone: (716) 375-2304
1973-74 Record: 17-9
ST. FRANCIS, PA.
Mon., Feb. 10, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
Pete Lone rgan Bob Nich ols
Location: Loretto, Pa.
Coach: Pete Lonergan
(1 year, 15-11)
Nickname: Red Flash
Colors: Red & & While
Enrollment: 1600
Conference: Independent
AD: l.V. Davis
SID: Ray Ponchione
Phone: (814) 472-6489
1973-74 Record: 15-11
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Eight different players started for the
Bonnies at one time or another last year.
Coach Jim Satalin must find the right com·
bination early if the Bonnies are to have an
outside chance at a post-season tournament
berth.
Gone is 6-9 center Gleen Price, the team's
leading scorer (20.0) and rebounder (14.4).
Bill Moore, a 6-4 forward, left the team after
last season for personal reasons.
With Price graduated, the Bonnis may have
serious problems wit'h the pivot. Freshman
Barry Atkinson, a 7-1 center from Canada,
has to be considered the prime candidate for
the job.
Up front 6-7 junior Bob Rozyczko (11.8) and
6-6 sophomore Essie Hollis (16.4) are a pair
of experienced veterans.
The guard positions remain weak. 5-8 senior
Howie Harrison seems set at one of the spots
while the other job is up for grabs.
The Bonnies need no reminding that it was
the loss to Fairfield last season, 82-75, that
probably knocked them out as a contender
for an NIT bid.
Coach Pete L•)nergan welcomes back eight
veterans from a squad which earned the "Most
Improved Team" rating given by Basketball
Weekly following last year's turnabout 15-11
season.
Senior Mike O'Neill, a 6-6 forward will cap­tain
the Red Flash. O'Neill averaged 2.2 ppg a
year ago. Other top returnees include 6-3
junior Mike Williams (10.4) and 6-6 junior
Bob Nichols (9.8)
Lonergan has been especially pleased with
the performances of two new sophomore ad­ditions
to the squad. Willie Wilkerson, a 6-6
forward, was ineligible last year but should
contribute immensly to the Red Flash attack
with his rebounding and shooting. Pat Bullitt,
a 64 forw:~rd earned a spot on the varsity
after steady performances on last year's JV
squad.
The top freshman prospect is 6-1 guard
James Bracey from Washington, D.C.
The Stags visited Loretto, Pa. early last
season sporting a 3.0 mark and stumbled to
a 67-57 loss.
BOSTON COLLEGE
Wed., Feb. 12, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
Bob Zuffelato Bob C•rrington
Location: Chestnut ffill, Mass.
Coach: Bob Zuffelato
(3 years, 45-36)
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: Maroon & Gold
Enrollment: 11000
Conference: Independent
AD: William J. Flynn
SID: Reid Oslin
Phone: (617) 969-0100
1973-74 Record: 21·9
VILLANOVA
Sat., Feb. 15, 1975 (2 p.m.)
at Villanova, Pa.
••• Rollie Massimino John Olive
Location: Villanova, Pa.
Coach: Rollie Massimino
(3 years. 41-35)
Nickname: Wildcats
Colors: Blue & White
Enrollment: 5411
Conference: Independent
AD: Dr. Theodore A. Aceto
SID: Rossa Gatti
Phone: (215) 527-2100 x 200
1973-74 Record: 7-19
The Eagles were the surprise team of the
1974 NIT. They beat a strong Cincinnati team
63-62, then roared back from a 17 point deficit
with 14 minutes left to nip Connecticut at
the buzzer 76-75. They lost to a ·rugged Utah
team in the semi-finals 117-93, but bounced
back to whip powerful Jacksonville 87-77 for
third place
Coach Bob Zuffelato welcomes back ten
lettermen. The top man is 6-6 junior Bob
Carrington who sported a 19.4 scoring average
last season. Two other experienced big men
return in 6-11 sophomore Paul Berwanger
(4.2) and 6-9 junior Bill Collins (9.1). Berw­anger
saw only spot duty against the Stags
in an early season contest but his outstanding
play in the NIT Showed his real potential. 6-6
junior Will Morrison (6.3) will be a mainstay
at one of the forward spots.
The captain of the Eagles is 6-1 guard Mel
Weldon who is one of the fastest men in
college basketball. Mel posted marks of 8.7
ppg and six assists and was the spark which
lifted B.C. to a 76-68 comeback win over the
Stags at Chestnut Hill.
After a year of seasoning for several key
young players, coach Rollie Massimino is
rather optimistic about the 74-75 season.
With nine returning lettermen, including
four starters, the Wildcats should improve on
last year's 7-19 record. A year of experience
ought to help the Cats as they try to be more
consistent in every aspect of the game.
The four returning starters are all sophomo­res.
Larry Herron, their 6-8 center, led the
Cats in scoring (13.1) and rebounding (7.3).
John Olive, 6-7 and 210 pounds, is t'he team's
defensive ace and an aggressive rcbounder.
He averaged 9.7 ppg. John "Chubby" Cox, a
6-2 guard, chipped in with 11.8 ppg. Cox is a
great leaper and averaged nearly six rebounds
per game. Joe Rogers (7.9), a 6·0 guard, is an
accomplished floor general and the top assist
man for the Wildcats.
Extra fire power is provided by sixth man
Bob Sebastian who scored at a 9.7 clip and
was the leading field goal percentage shooter
last season.
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OHIO U,
Mon .. Feb. 17. I ~)75 (7:30 p.m.)
;ll Athcus. Ohio
Dale Bandy Walter Luckett
Location: Athens. Ohio
Coach: Dale Bandy
(Fit·st year)
Nickname: Bobcats
Colors: Green & White
Enrollment: 17400
Conference: Mid-American
AD: Bill Ro'hr
SID: Frank Morgan
Phone: (614) 594-5031
1973-74 Record : 16-11
CLEVELAND STATE
Wed., Feb. 19, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Cleveland, Ohio
Ray Dieringer Gale Drummer
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Coach: Ray Dieringer
(5 years, 33-93)
Nickname: Vikings
Colors: Green & White
Enrollment: Independent
AD: Robert F. Busbey
SID: Merle Levin
Phone: (216) 687-4818
1973-74 Record: 6·20
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Dale Bandy, Jim Snyder's assistant basket­ball
coach the past 11 years takes over the
head coaching positron because Snyder d'e­cidcd
to step down after 25 years of service.
The Mid-American Conference titlists re­turn
some fine talent from a team which par­ticipated
in the NCAA tournament.
"We shall have closed pt·actices," says Bandy,
·'in orde•· that we might have complete con­centration
on the job at hand. We're after team
unity so that our players might take care of
their responsibilities on the court without
distractions."
Bridgeport's Walter Luckett, a 64 guard
who sported a 22.8 ppg aver-age, is the Mid­American
Conference player of the year. Re­turning
with him is 6-6 forward George Green
(11.6), a two-time All-MAC selectio11 who was
also the Bobcat's leading rebounder with 10.3
per game.
Bandy will need all the team unity he can
muster up soon as O'hio U. has early road
tests at Wisconsin, Ohio State, Northwestern,
Florida State and Loyola of Chicago.
"This is without a doubt the best-looking
squad I've had here," ac..:ording to coach Ra.y
Dieringer.
Despite last year's nightmarish campaign,
there are substantial reaoons for Dieringer's
unusual optimism.
The reasons include the presence of 64
senior Gale Drummer and 6·3 senior Ted
Hathaway, who were averaging 22.2 and 23.6
points respectively when they were sidelined
aft2r njne games by grades last season.
6·3 Wilbur Starks (14.5) will return after
being sidelined by a knee injury late last
season.
The answer to the Viking's search for a
strong big man is 6-8 junior Frank Ayers who
was the MVP at Western Michigan before
transferring to CSU in 1973.
Also becoming eligible are 6-3 Dennis
Greenwald and 6.() Joe Guilfoyle, both former
All-Ohio high school guards, as well as four
other talented transfers.
MASSACHUSETTS
Sat., Feb. 22, 1975 (3:30 p.m.)
at Madison Square Garden
Jack Leaman J im Burke
Location: Amherst, Mass.
Coach: Jack Leaman
(8 years, 138-66)
Nickname: Minutemen, UMass
Colors: Red & White
Enrollment: 23000
Conference: Yankee
AD: Frank P. Mcinerney
SID: Richard Page
Phone: (413) 545·2439
1973-74 Record: 21·5
CANIS IUS
Thurs., Feb. 27, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Fairfield
John McCarthy Larry Fogle
Location: Buffalo, N.Y.
Coach: John McCarthy
(First year)
Nickname: Golden Griffins
Colors: Blue & Gold
Enrollment: 4000
Conference: Independent
AD: Daniel P. Starr
SID: Robert Nenno
Phone: (716) 883·7000 x 338
1973-74 Record: 14-12
Eight lettermen r eturn from the Yankee
Conference Championship team which also
participated in the NIT.
Replacing an Al Skinner, now with the
New York Nets, isn't going to be easy, but
coach Jack Leaman 'has three seniors in 6-8
John Murphy (15.4), 6-2 Bill Endicott (14.6)
and 6·3 Jim Burke (2.6) who have been instru­mental
in the Minutemen's 41-12 record over
the past two years and should provide an ex­cellent
nucleus.
6·7 sophomore Jim Towne could be the
answer to the rugged center that Leaman
has been looking for. Other newcomers who
could make a contribution as t'he season un­folds
are 6·6 Glen Cooper, 6-5 A<rnold Johnson
and 5-11 Bill Santos.
The Yankee Conference race finds UConn
and Rhode Island pursuing UMass for the top
spot.
The Hall of Fame Classic was the backdrop
for the last meeting between UMass and Fair­field
in 1970. It was Barakat's first tourna­ment
as a college head coach as the Minut,e­mpn
bested the Stags 95-82.
The Golden Griffins return their entire
squad and coach John McCarthy looks forward
to a tough, well-drilled ball club.
Heading the list of returnees will be 6-5
junior Larry Fogle who led the nation's
scorers with 835 points and a 33.4 scoring
average.
Fogle made everbody's All-American team
and was chosen for the U.S. national team
which competed in the World Championship
in Puerto Rico this past summer.
6-8 center Charley Jordan averaged 15.3 ppg
and 10.3 rebounds after sitting out the early
part of the season.
Guard Jim Schofield, a 6-0 senior, is the
floor general after averaging 7.6 assists per
game.
The addition of two transfers, Tim Stokes, a
6-5 guard, and Craig Prosser, a 6-6 swingman,
should be a big help.
The Stags would like to avenge last year's
93-81 'beating by a red-hot shooting Canisius
club.
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LONG ISLAND U.
Sat., March 1, 1975 (8 p.m.)
at Brooklyn, N.Y.
Ron Smalls Ruben Rodriguez
Location: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Coach: Ron Smalls
(2 years, 26-24)
Nickname: Blackbirds
Colors: Blue & White
Enrollment: 6500
Conference: Independent
1\.D: Jerry Donner
SID: Bob Gesslein
Phone: (21•2) 834-6090
1973-74 Record: 13-12
Despite a road schedule which indudes games at
Maryland, Marshall, Wake F'orest and the lilre, the
Blackbirds feel that they ha¥e the manpower to
improve on l>ast season's frustrating 13-12 slate.
Heading the list of returnees is 6-6 senior Ruben
Rodriguez who netted 16.8 ppg and 12.0 rebounds
for L.I.U. last winter. The fl'oor general is 5-ll senior
guard Lou Brignone (11.9) who led the squad in
assists with 136.
Coach Ron Smalls is anticipating good tihings
from 6..4 transfer Nate Revels who •averaged 23.9
ppg ·on the junior college level, and 6-5 Ernie Douse,
the former high school All-American. from Boys
High wh'o decided :to come back east after leading
the Long Beach St. freshmen in scoring and reo
bounding.
The Birds should be tougher on the floor df the
old Brooklyn Paramount Theater than they showed
at F-airfield during their 88-6'2 drubbing at the bands
of the Stags.
EXHIBITION GAMES
The Stags will host the Athletes in Action East bask~ball club on Dec. 2, at
7 P.M., and St. M'8I'Y'S of Nova Scotia on Jan. 7, at 8 P.tM., in exhibitions contests
which do not count in the Stags' won-lost record.
Athletes in Action is comprised of former colle­gians
who play for and represent Campus Crusade
for Christ International, founded by William R.
Bright.
AlA East posted a 9-24 record last season and
are lead by Vince Smith, a 6-4 forward, who paced
the squad in scoring with 19.9 ppg, Another leading
member of the SQuad is 6-8 Roy Stifcf from Nauga.
tuck, Conn., who played collegiately at Brown Uni­versity.
Their ambitious schedule includes contests with
the likes of Purdue, North Oarolin'a, Austin Peay,
Canisius and Western Kentucky.
St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Canada will be the guest of the Stags on Jan. 7, before coach BaraKat takes his
team on the road again for a game with Buff.alo in upstate New York on Jan. 11.
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1973-74 VARSITY STATISTICS
WON 17 LOST 9
(11-1 Home; 3-6 Away; 3·2 Neutral)
G FG·FGA % FT· FTA 'ro REB.•AVG. AS'T PF·DQ PTS. AVG.
O'Connor 26 191·380 .503 69-8~ .775 145-5.6 33 59·1 451 17.3
Rehn 26 166-325 .511 67-88 .761 138-5.3 30 74-4 399 15.3
Kelly 26 152·312 .487 68-91 .747 65-2.5 64 59·1 370 14.2
Ma horn 25 95.194 .490 37·54 .685 132·5.3 31 61-4 227 9.1
Moore r 26 75·165 .455 19-39 .487 249-9.6 6 58-2 169 6.5
Ryan 26 52·106 .491 36-49 .735 82·3.2 301 82-4 140 5.4
Bradley 11 12· 30 .400 Q. 1 .000 31·2.8 12·0 24 2.1
Finn 18 16- 31 .516 4· 8 .500 33-1.8 15..0 36 2.0
Rhaburn 25 20· 50 .400 6·18 .333 17·0.7 12 34·2 46 1.8
Nolan 21 13· 30 .433 7-13 .538 30.1.4 6 20..0 33 1.6
G. Scott 12 4- 11 .364 6· 9 .667 15·1 .3 3 5·0 14 1.2
Holland 13 S· 13 .385 3- 4 .750 4-G.3 2 8-0 13 1.0
Morine 17 1· 14 .500 2· s .400 5-0.3 3 2·0 16 0.9
Brown 8 3· 6 .500 1· 2 .500 3..0.4 3 1..0 7 0.9
J . Scott 2 0- 1 .000 0.0 .000 1·0.5 0 0.0 0 0.0
TEAM 166 • 6.4
FFLD. 26 111.1669 .486 325-472 .684 105-42.5 495 494·19 1947 74.9
OPP. 26 707·1715 .412 319-464 .618 002·38.5 414 476-11 1733 66.7
1973-74 SEASON'S RESULTS
Game
79 Northeastern 59
97 St. Francis NY 82
88 L. I.U. 62
57 St. FrancisP a . ..... -. _ 67
68 Boston College 76
84 Villanova __ __ _. 58
77 William & Mary ___ .. 57
69 Central Mk:h. • 66
65 Detroit• _ -·--- .. .. .. 73
71 Hofstra _ 61
58 Biscayne• • 67
64 Seton Hall"' 69
75 Georgetown 71
103 Cleveland St. ... 68
84 Buffalo _ sa
59 St. Joseph's ........ -....... 68
68 lona 47
68 Manhattan 81
82 St. Bonaventure ___ 75
62 F.D.U.
81 Cani sius
91 Ohio U. _
44
....... 93
80
86 Marshall ........ - .. 63
51 St. Peter's __ 47
95 Holy Cross 75
65 Hawaii"' ----- 66
' - Motor City Classic;
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High Scorer
O'Conner 11
O'Connor .......................................... 26
O'Connor, Rehn 24
O' Connor, Ke lly ------ 16
O'Connor -· ·-----·- 22
Rehn 23
Kelly ................................................... 22
O'Connor _ 26
O'Connor, Kelly ............ - ........ 17
O'Connor ____ ---- 24
Ke lly _ -------- 15
Rehn ---------·-- .... - 14
O'Connor, Kelly _ --- 19
O'Connor, Rehn ..... ,_ ................ 21
O'Connor _ 25
Rehn --------------·-- 18
Rehn --------- _ 22
Mahorn _ _ 15
Mahorn .... ___ .,., ______ .... 24
O'Connor _ _ 16
Rehn .............................. - ........... 20
O' Connor .. ----- 24
O'Connor ... ·---------- 31
Ke lly .. __ ----.. - ...... 13
Kelly 22
O'Connor ... _______ _,_, ....... 20
High Rebounder
Rt'hn, Bradley 7
Mahorn ----·----- - 9
Moorer ---------- 10
Moore r 8
Moorer ....... - ......... - ................... 12
Moorer 15
Moorer ..... ,_ ......................... ·--- 13
Moore r .. 9
Moorer, Rehn 6
Moorer - ----·-----· 13
Moore r 8
Moor e r ............................................. 16
Moorer __ _ 9
Moorer ... _______ , ___ ,_ ....... 8
Moorer .. ____ .. --· .. 16
Moore r .. 7
Moore r ................................... -... 8
Moorer 7
Moor e r ..................... - ·--····-· 8
Moore r 11
Mahorn ----··-------- 5
O'Connor ---·--------- 8
Mahom 12
Moore r ___ ., ____ , ___ ......... 10
Moorer ---- - --- 22
O'Connor ................... ---·- 7
• •- Miami Beach Classic; •••- National Invitation Tournament
l r
Rich O'Connor
Ralph Rehn
Ray Kelly
Owen Mahorn
Craig Moorer
John Ryan
Dave Brldley
Joe Finn
Herb Rhlburn
Leo Nolan
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STAG RECORDS
SINGLE GAME - BY TEAM
MOST POINTS .......... .. ............. .... ......... ............... ................... 111 vs. Bridgeport (1966)
FEWEST POINTS ... ··-··-·····-· ........... ......................... . .................... 32 vs. Providence t1900)
MOST FIELD GOALS .. . ........................... ~ ................................ - ..................... ~ 49 vs. Merrimack (1958)
MOST FREE THROWS ............ . ........ ... . .............. ............ ...................... 42 vs. Merrimac-k (1956)
HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERO~TAGE .............................. .................... 594 vs. Oanisius U973)
HIGHEST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE ............. 1,000 vs. Providence (11 for 11, 1965)
MOST REBOUNDS ... .. ................ -----·- 60 vs. UConn, Bridgeport (1971), lona (1970)
SINGLE - BY INDIVIDUAL
~IOST POINTS ........... ..._....... .. ....................... 41 George Groom vs. Assumption (1972)
MOST FIELD GOALS .. . ..... 18 George Groom vs. Holy ·Cross (972), Assumption (1972)
MOSr FREE THROWS ......................................................................... 15 Wayne Gibbons vs. Iona (1969)
Jim Pavel vs. Merrimack (1956)
MOST REBOUNDS .. ._ ... ..... - ....... - ......... ...... 29 Mike Branch vs. Assumption (1966)
MOST ASSISTS ... .......... ........... .. ......... - ............ 23 John Ryan vs. William & Mary (1973)
SINGLE GAME - BY OPPONENT
MOST POINTS ...... . ................ - .. - .............. -................ ............... ................ ......... 122 Holy Cross (1961)
FEWEST POINTS ........... ...................................................... 37 Concordia (1948, 1951), Hillyer (1950)
MOST FIELD GOALS ..... .................................. .. ............. ............................................... 49 Holy Cross (1961)
MOST FREE THROWS .. ................. ..... ............................... 36 St. Peter's (1959), Ston·ehiH (1971)
MOST REBOUNDS _ .... - .................. - ............................................ 65 St. Joseph's (1973)
MOST POINTS INDIVIDUAL ................. .................................. 48 Elvin Hayes, Houston {1968)
MOST FIELD GOALS INDIVIDUAL ....................... ........................................ 18 Hayes, Houston (1968)
MOST FREE THROWS INDIVIDUAL ......................................................... 15 Tom Fox, FDU (19&1)
MOST REBOUNDS INDIVIDUAL ........................... -.. 28 Marvin Barnes, Providence (1972)
MOST ASSISTS INDIVIDUAL ....... .. ................ .... ............... 12 Richie Garner, Manhattan (1972)
SINGLE SEASON - BY INDIVIDUAL
MOST POINTS .... _.. ..... ..... ................ .................. .. .................. . .... 546 Frank Magaletta (1969-70)
MOST FIELD GOALS ... .. ... 224 Frank Magaletta (1969-70). George Groom (1970-71)
MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED ............................................... 511 Frank Magaletta (1969-70)
HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE ................................................ 004 Tom Duffy ~1972-73)
MOST FREE THROWS ........ - ........ - ........ - ............................................. 174 Wayne Gibbons (1969-70)
MOST FREE THROWS A1TEMPTED .......................................... 227 Wayne Gibbons (1969-70)
HIGHEST FREE THROW :pmC~11AGE .............................................. 848 Phil Rogers (1972-73)
MOST REBOUNDS ............................................................................................................ 404 Mike Branch (1963-64)
MOST ASSISTS .................................................................................. ...................... ...... 301 John Ryan (1973-74)
HIGHEST SCORING AVERAGE ................................ - .......... - : .... - ......... 21.~~~ ~ra!c,!: a=~
HIGHEST REBOUNDING AVERAGE .... ...................................... .......... 16.6 Mike Branch (1965-66)
CAREER
MOST POINTS ................. .. ..................................................................................... 1,486 George Groom (1970-73)
MOST F1ELD GOALS ....................................................................................... 634 George Groom (1970-73)
MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTEID .................................................. 1,394 George Groom (1970-73)
HIGHEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE ........... - ......................... -........... 486 Tom Duffy (1970-73)
MOST FREE THROWS ........................................................................... ... 360 Wayne Gibbons (1967-70)
MOST FREE THROWS A'ITEMPTEID ................................................ 480 Wayne Gibbons (1967-70)
HIGHEST FREE THROW PEROENTAGE ....................................................... 785 Bill Pritz (1964-67)
Larry Cirina (1965-68)
MOST REBOUNDS .......... .... ......................................... ..................... .......................... 978 Mike Branch (1963·66)
MOST ASSIS'l1S ........................................................................................................................ 675 John Ryan (1971-74)
HIGHEST SOORING AVERAGE ............................................................. 19.8 George Groom ~1970-73)
HIGHEST REBOUNDING AVERAGE .................................................... 16.3 Mike Branch (1963-66)
TWO TEAM SINGLE GAME
MOST POINTS .................................................................................................................................. 228 Assumption (1972)
MOST POINTS HALF ............................................................ - .......... 121 Assumption (1972) (2nd Half)
MOST FIElLD FlOALS ................................................................. ..................................... ......... 90 Assumption (1972)
MOST FREE THROWS ............................................................................................ ......... 66 Southern Conn. (1971)
MOST RIEBOUNDS ............................................................................................................................... 110 Canisius (1972)
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STAGS' MODERN .. ERA
1967~8
Coach: George Blsacca
Captain: Bill Jones
FU
65 Canisius
96 Stonehill
65 St. Peter's
76 Boston College
63 Villanova
79 St. Mary's (Cal.l
61 George town
72 A•nerican U.
55 Fordham
65 HCIIy Cross
66 Boidgeport
83 ,.,.anhattan
88 N·3gara
76 Houston
74 R.:1er
84 F.O.U.
70 DDyton
74 Xavier (Ohlol
108 Southern Conn.
76 Bridgeport
17 St. F rancis (Pa.l
78 st. Joseph's
67 Duquesne
74 Providen.::e
74 Assumption
69 St. Bonaventure
Won 16 Lost 10
1970-71
Coach: Fred Barakat
Captain: Mark Frazer
FU
t2 Southern Conn.
56 Boston College
54 Providence
67 St.Joseph's
82 Massachusetts•
83 Springfield"
78 Manhattan
65 Canisius
74 Niagara
79 St. Peter's
77 Bridgeport
74 Vermont
88 Connecticut
65 Georgetown
48 St. Bonaventure
60 Villanova
70 Holy Cross
82 Hofstra
91 King's (Pa.)
55 F.D.U.
67 lona
106 Stone hlll
67 Assumption
59 Fordham
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88
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Won 9 Lost 15
Longest Winning Streak
13 Games-1965-66
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Coach : Jim Lynam
Captain: J im Brown
FU
76 Sto-.. ehill
87 F.D.U.
77 St. Joseph's
70 King's (Pa.)
91 St. F rancis (Pa .)
69 Boston College
15 Vermont
79 Ho ly Cross
84 tona
71 Bridgeport
93 American U.
75 St. Leo's
70 Fordham
54 VIllanova
72 Georgetown
75 Duquesne
80 St. Bonaventure
19 Manhattan
77 East Carolina
75 Assumption
99 Souther Conn.
80 St. Peter's
94 Brldgeoport
75 Niagara
90 Canisius
63 Providence
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1971 -72
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Coach : Fred Barakat
Co-captaln.s: George Groom &
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FU
99 Southern Conn .
79 Fordham
76 Connecticut
16 Cornell
69 South Carolina•
96 LaSalle"
78 Boston College
87 St. Francis (N.Y.I
13 St. Peter's
75 Providence
68 Niagara
80 St. Fra:-~ds (Pa.)
71 Boston u .
68 F.D.U.
78 St. J oseph's
75 Manhattan
71 Colgate
70 Bridgeport
70 Seton Ha ll
78 lona
91 canlsius
86 Vermont
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101
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107
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86 Holy Cross 82
107 Assumption 121
•Quaker City Tourn•ment
Won 12 Lost 13
Longest Losing Streak-
10 Games-1956·57
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1969-70
Coach: Jim Lynam
Co-ca ptains: Frank Magaletta
& Jim Hessel
FU
69 Southern Conn .
64 Connecticut
74 Boston College
74 Hofstra
71 St. Peler's
81 King's (Pa.)
92 Bridgeport
85 Vermont
70 Canislus
t2 Tulane
56 Providence
59 Villanova
76 Bridgeport
81 lona
II Stonehlll
69 st. Joseph's
65 Niagara
49 F.D.U.
62 Duquesne
54 Holy Cross
69 St. Francis (Pa.)
71 Manhattan
70 Georgetown
76 Canlslus
76 Assumption
59 St. Bonavft'ture
Won 13 Lost 13
1972-73
Coach: Fred Barakat
Captain: George Groom
FU
75 Southern Conn .
12 Seton Hall
104 St. Francis (N.Y.)
77 St. Francis (Pa.)
57 Providence
83 Murray St. •
91 Kent St.•
5I South Carolina
82 South Alabama
79 Brown
71 Colgate
69 St. J oseph's
69 Boston College
65 Fordham
67 Detroit
106 St. Peter's
72 St. Bonaventure
15 Holy Cross
65 lona
56 F.D.U.
16 Boston U.
55 Manhattan
94 Canlslus
81 Assumption
91 Bridgeport
ao Marshall" •
76 Virginia Tech••
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77
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•Queen City Tournament
""National Invitational
Tournament
Won 18 Lost 9
THEY COVER THE STAGS
PRESS
Fred Vercini, Bob Baird, Ray Van Stone, BRIDGEPORT POST, 410 State
St., Bridgeport, Conn., 06602 (203) 333-0161.
Emmett Spillane, Mark Chalfin, Bob Blair, Pete Putrimas, Sandy Sulzycki,
Ted Tompkins, Gene Moretti, BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM, 410 State
St., Bridgeport, Conn., 06602, (203) 333-0161.
Wayne . Sheppard, Bill Clapper, Bob Reigeluth, Joe Hurley, DANBURY
NEWS-TIMES, 333 Mam St., Danbury, Conn., 06810, (203) 744-5100.
Gary Marzolla, FAIRFIELD CITIZEN, 8 John St., Southbury, Conn., 06940,
(203) 255-4505.
Bill Newell, HARTFORD COURANT, 258 Broad St., Hartford, Conn., 06101,
(203) 249-6411.
Gerry Finn, Pete Zanardi, HARTFORD TIMES, 10 Prospect St., Hartford,
Conn., 06101, (203) 249-8211.
Bill Guthrie, Jon Stein, AI Young, NEW HAVEN JOURNAL COURIER­REGISTER,
367 Orange St., New Haven, Conn., 06503, (203) 562-1121.
Lou Hrodersen, Oharlie Mitchell, NORWALK HOUR, Hour Square, Norwalk,
Conn., 06852, (203) 866-2511.
Don Harrison, Pat Drewry, Tom Talarico, WATERBURY REPUBLICAN,
389 Meadow St., Waterbury, Conn., 06720, (203) 754-0141.
RADIO
Joel Alderman, Bill Watson, WELl, Box 85, New Haven, Conn., 06501,
(203) 281-9600.
Bob Ritzert, Jerry Knight, Bob Zito, WICC, 177 State St., Bridgeport,
Conn., 06603, (203) 366-9383.
Tony Ventrella, Bob Straetz, WMMM, 163 Main St., Westport, Conn., 06880,
(203) 277-5133.
Tiny Markle, Tim Quinn, WNAB, 474 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport,
Conn., 06603, (203) 333-5551.
George Grande, WNHC, P.O. Box 1340, New Haven, Conn., 06510, (203)
776-1340.
TELEVISION
AI Vestro, WATR-TV, 1 Broadcast Lane, Waterbury, Conn., 06702, (203)
755-1121.
Ted Lighter, WFSB-TV3, Constitution Plaza, Haftford, Conn., 06115, (203)
525-0801.
Dick Galiette, WTNH-TV8, 135 College St., New Haven, Conn., 06510, (203)
777-3611.
WIRE SERVICES
Vin D'Allessandro, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 196 Trumbull St., Hartford,
Conn., 06103, (203) 246-6876.
Bruno Ranniello, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL, 622 Asylum Ave.,
Hartford, Conn., 06605, (203) 249-5659.
1914•1915
Stags •
Schedule