BLOOMSBURG STATE COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1974-1975 Co-Captains Mike Ognosky and Gary Tyler are shown with Coach Charles Chronister and " Husky." 1973-74 NCAA Mid-East Regional Champs INFORMATION ON THE HUSKIES VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER 1974-75 Nos. 34-35 42-43 14-15 10-11 30-31 12-13 44-45 22-23 32-33 24-25 40-41 20-21 Name Class Bright, Steve Evans, Richard* ldlet, Nathaniel Joseph, Richard Ludrof, Joseph Ognosky, Mike** Rodocho, Jerry* Rosenberry, Steve Tyler, Gory** Williams, Alejandro Vanderbeck, Mork Yanni, Richard ** Team Captains Fr . So. So . So. So . Sr . So. So. Sr. Fr. So. .Ir. Ht. Wt. High School Hometown 6 1 5'' 6'3" 5'10" 6'0" 6'3" 195 5'11" 6'5" 155 Central Col umbio Conestoga Art & Design West York Central Catholic North Pocono Red Land East Pennsboro Methocton Art & Design Conestoga Wissohickon Bloomsburg Wayne Brooklyn, N.Y. York Allentown Lake Ariel Cumberland Comp Hill Audubon Brooklyn, N.Y. 6'2" 61 5" 6'5" 61 6" 6'2" 185 160 150 185 185 150 190 160 210 170 * Lettermen TEAM MANAGERS Fronk Reponshek - Mike Schwartz • Jim Hollister - .... -( - - Norristown Ambler HEAD COACH As CHARLES CHRONISTER enters his fourth season as head coach of the Huskies he can look back on three of the most successful years in the history of Bloomsburg Basketball. His " Huskies on the Hill " have compiled records of 18-7, 20-5, and 22-6 for a winning percentage of .769! During these years his teams have won numerous in-season tournaments and each year have been invited to participate in a postseason tournament as a result of their performance and over-all season record! Along with his coaching responsibilities, Chronister has been active in the National Coaches Association as the Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee for District II of the NCAA; served as a guest lecturer at many of the best basketball schools and camps in the East; and in May of this year traveled to Salvador, Brazil to present clincs to the players and coaches of that city and area . A native of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, Chronister attended Bermudian Springs High School where he was a standout athlete. He matriculated at East Stroudsburg State College and played varsity basketball and baseball for the Warriors. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Health and Physical Education at ESSC. 1 During the 1962-63 season at East Stroudsburg, he served as freshman basketball coach and guided the team to a 17-2 record. He went to Gettysburg after three successful years at Hanover (Pa.) High School. At Hanover, his jayvee and varsity teams were 59-9 while winning county championships and participating in the PIAA District Ill Class A playoffs. Coach Chronister joined the Bloomsburg faculty during the summer of 1971 coming from Geaysburg College where he was the assistant basketball coach for four years_ In addition to coaching the freshman team at Gettysburg, one of his chief responsibilities was recruiting talent for head coach Bob Hulton. This aspect of his coaching background has been most valuable to Bloomsburg State as he and assistant Coach Burt Reese have filled the team roster with outstanding a:hletes in their quest to maintain and improve one of the outstanding small college basketball programs in the East. Chronister is married to the former Carol L. Strausbaugh of Hanover, Pa. They have two daughters, Lee Ann, age 7 and Caryn Lynn, age 5. The Chronisters reside at 1248 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg , Pennsylvania. DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN DR. CONRAD A. BAUTZ was , appointed Chairman, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics in June, 1972. A 1956 Brooklyn College graduate, he served at his Alma Mater in a number of capacities prior to coming to Bloomsburg. Dr. Bautz is responsible for the odminis• !ration ond supervision of the total physical education and athletic program at the college, including varsity athletics . ASSIST ANT COACH "BU RT REESE is without question the outstanding assistant coach in the Pennsylvania Conference, ond oe of the finest assistant coaches found in any program in the country! His record speaks for itself. As a freshman coach, his teams have won 71 games and lost only 23 over o six year span. As coordinator of our recruiting program , his efforts have produced talent for the team that has mode us a conference title contender and a consistent participator in post-season tournaments. His value as a practice and game coach is immeasurable and greatly significant , witnessed by the manner in which our athletes perform and the results achieved! " These are not only the words of head coach Charles Chronister , but certainly the thoughts of all of the fans and friends of Bloomsburg State basketball. A native of Taylor, Pennsylvania, he received both his Bachelor of Science and his Master of Education degrees at East Stroudsburg State College. At ESSC he assisted in the basketball and tennis programs as a graduate assistant . After leaving ESSC , he joined the faculty of Old Forge !Pa .} High School where he was assistant basketball and football coach . He was next Athletic Director , ten,;is, and assistant basketball coach at Abington Heights Hi gh School, Clarks Summit !Pa.} for 3½ years. ·FA CUL TY ASSIST ANT DR . MICHAEL HERBERT, a former tennis and cross country coach at BSC, hos been active assisting in many phases of the basketball program for the past r~i'n"e years on a voluntary basis . A native of Lansford , Pennsylvania, ·' Doc·' received his degrees at the University of Maryland and Lehigh University and is a professor of Biology . He is very knowledgeable on the game of basketball and his doily assistance is a valuable asset to the t1usky program . TRAINER Trainer PAUL SLOCUM, a native of Massachusetts, was appointed Physical Therapist at BSC in the fall of 1972. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dakota Wesleyan University, S. Dakota , and was awarded his Certificate of Physical Therapy from the School of Allied Medical Professions, University of Pennsylvania; he was recently licensed for the state of Pennsylvania . In addition to his trainer duties for the varsity and intramural programs, he also serves as physical therapist for the student body and members of the faculty. SEASON'S OUTLOOK A big question for everyone interested in Husky basketball is how do you follow the fine accomplishments of last year's team which include: NCAA Mid-East Regional champions and a trip to the National Championship Tournament; co-champions of the ECAC Division Ill; co-leaders in the Pennsylvania Conference's Eastern Division; Indiana Christmas Tree Tournament champions; ranked eighth in team defense and ninth in average scoring margin among NCAA Division II colleges in the country; best record in the school's history; ten major school records established by the team and nine major records established by individuals; the recognition of John Willis as the most significant individual performer in the history of Bloomsburg State basketball as he established eleven season and career records; and the outstanding play of seniors Tony DaRe, Gary Choyka, and Joe Kempski. Coach Charles Chronister states, "I realize that many people are looking to 1974-75 as a rebuilding year for our program and that we are given little or no chance of coming close to the kind of success we have enjoyed over the past three years, particularly last year. While it is true that we lost some very talented and experienced players, it is also true that we have a number of very gifted young athletes in our present program. Talent will not be a problem this season as I feel we have more outstanding players than in any of my previous three years here at Bloomsburg. What could present some anxious moments will be the lack of experience of a number of the younger players in a pressure varsity situation against a much tougher schedule. "When I hear people speak of rebuilding, I cannot help but think they are rationalizing an excuse for losing. For the record, if we lose it is because a good team played a good game against us that night! We have the type of athlete that has the intelligence to do a number of things and the talent to do them well. I like the balance, enthusiasm and competitiveness of this team and I feel confident that they will develop their own identity as one of the most exciting and successful teams ever seen here at Bloomsburg State!" Giving credibility to the optimism of Chronister is the return of four lettermen from last season's 22-6 varsity, five members of the 15-1 JV team, and the addition of two highly touted freshmen. Leading the return of lettermen are co-captains 6'5" Gary Tyler, who will be starting for his third season, and 5'11 H Mike Ognosky, who will be directing the Husky attack from the point-guard position. Also returning is last year's second leading scorer and rebounder, 6'5" Jerry Radocha, who established a school scoring record for a freshman by hooping 282 points. The fourth letterman is the young man who won the praise and respect of all Husky fans and opponents with his scoring and rebounding antics of a year ago, 6'3" Rick Evans. From last year's JV team is their leading scorer 6'0" Rick Joseph, playmakers 6'2" Steve Rosenberry and 5'10" Nat Id let, pivotman 6' 6" Mark Vanderbeck, and scorer, rebounder 6'3" Joe Ludroff. The only junior on this squad is 6'2" Rich Yanni, who presents a constant scoring threat and a hustling, aggressive style of defensive play. Two prize recruits that are expected to add great depth and talent to the Husky attack are a pair of 6' 5" freshmen Al Williams of Brooklyn, N .Y. and Steve Bright, a second team all-state selection last year from Central Columbia High School near Bloomsburg. Over the past few years, the BSC schedule has seen a number of changes and this year finds the Huskies with a formidable collection of opponents. Along with the traditionally tough league teams of Cheyney, Mansfield, Millersville, and East Stroudsburg, two other division performers, Shippensburg and West Chester, are beginning to appear near the top of the standings. Two tournaments highlight the holidays with the team first traveling to Oswego, N .Y. and then to Montclair, N.J. Probably the most difficult road trip in the history of Bloomsburg basketball will occur in January when the Huskies travel to Roanoke College and Old Dominion University. Both of these teams are consistently ranked among the top small college teams in the country and their addition to the schedule presents a significant challenge to the basketball program at Bloomsburg State. 1973-74 VARSITY RESULTS BSC 78 88 72 78 69 72 70 76 60 65 90 72 103 73 OPP. Millersville Kutztown Mansfield East Stroudsburg Norfolk State New Hampshire Mt. Union Denison Cheyney Shippensburg Edinboro Lock Haven Kutztown West Chester 83 44 57 61 84 52 68 40 81 73 81 32 76 68 BSC 99 67 57 55 74 73 74 80 115 69 78 66 92 57 OPP. Miller,ville Wilmington Mansfield East Stroudsburg Shippensburg Cheyney West Chester Lycoming York Indiana Johns Hopkins King's Albright Morgan State 58 50 47 51 47 63 47 62 70 79 63 65 78 71 l Roanoke Tourney - 3rd Place Indiana Christmas Tree Tournament - Championship RECORD : 22-6 BSC RECORDS ESTABLISHED BY 1973-74 TEAM TEAM RECORDS: Most Most Most Most Most Most Games Played Points One Season Rebounds One Season Field Goals Attempted Field Goals Scored Assists One Season 28 2125 1253 1831 885 595 Most Assists One Game Least Field Goals by Opponent (Game) Least Free Throws by Opponent (Game) Most Victories One Season 35 14 2 22 INDIVIDUAL SEASON AND GAME RECORDS: Most Most Most Most Points One Game Field Goals Attempted One Game Points One Season Points by a Freshman 48 28 565 282 Jerry Radocha John Willis John Willis John Willis CAREER RECORDS ESTABLISHED BY JOHN WILLIS: Points Scored • 1467; Field Goals Attempted • 1100; Field Goals Scored • 598; Field Goal Percentage• 54.4%; Consecutive Games Started• 74 HUSKY PLAYERS TEAM CAPTAINS ) MIKE OGNOSKY - 5'11 ", 155, sen ior, Lake Ariel, Pa. Mike is a twoyear letterman that will be called on to run the Husky attack from the point-guard position. last year Mike played one of his best games as he directed the winning effort against Cheyney. This victory was most significant in the Huskies going on to post-season play and in Mike beNo. 12.13 . coming a starting guard during the NCAA playoffs and tournament in Evansville. One of the high percentage shooters on the team, Mike shot 47% from the field and 80% from the foul Fne last season. He was an outstanding performer at North Pocono H.S. where he played for "Chippy" Salerno. Enrolled as a social studies major in the School of Professional Studies, Mike hopes for a career in teaching. 1 Year 1973-74 , G 28 , FG-FGA 99-210, Pct. 47.l , FT-FTA 51-64, Pct. 79.7, Reb. 41 , Avg . 1.5, Assists 82, TP 249, Avg. 8.9. 6'5", 190, senior, Audubon, Pa. Gary returns for his senior season after gaining a starting position as both a sophomore and junior. Those two teams compiled a 42-11 record and Gary was one of the main reasons for that success. Gary's contributions are those that may go unnoticed by the average fan-he is an accomplished rebounder and defensive player, the GARY TYLER - Vt:1~ No. 32-33 things that win games! His steady, fundamentally sound style of play can already be seen as a positive influence on the team's younger members. Gary played his high school basketball at Methacton in the tough Suburban I League near Philadelphia. Enrolled in the School of Business, Gary has established an outstanding academic fecord and has epitomized the term student-athlete. Year 1973-74, G 28, FG-FGA 54-122, Pct. 44.3, FT-FTA 10-23, Pct. 43.5, Reb. 186, Avg. 6.6, Assists 62, TP 118, Avg. 4.2. STEVE BRIGHT - 6'5", 195, Freshman, Bloomsburg, Pa. Steve comes to Bloomsburg State as one of the most publicized players in recent history. The fact that he was named on the all-state·s second team will draw attention to his play for the Huskies-but beyond that, he gained his recognition and reputation by No. 34.35 playing for Duane Ford at nearby Central Columbia H.S. While at Central Columbia, Steve was accorded just about all of the honors available during his last two years. An exceptionally strong rebounder, he possessed the scoring touch to average well over 20 points a game for two seasons! Currently Steve has lived up to and even surpassed all expectations of Coach Chronister and he will be a significant force in the Huskies' plans. An honor student in high school, S'.eve is enrolled in the School of Business and hopes for a career in accounting . Fortunately for Bloomsburg, it will have to wait for four more years. RICHARD EVANS - 6'3", 1B5, sophomore, Wayne, Pa. Mr. Excitement of the 1973-74 team! When Rick came into the game, things happenened and it was usually good! As a freshman, Rick played in all 2B games, both as a starter and a very reliable sixth man. The experience gained by Rick last year will prove No. 42-43 invaluable during this season and the next two years for Husky basketball. A former high school all-conference player in the Central League and an All-Delaware County selection, Rick brought his talents to the Hill where he averaged eight points and six rebounds a game. One of the most personable members of the team, Rick is enrolled in the School of Business. Year 1973-74, G 28, FG-FGA 92-211, Pct. 43 .6, FT-FTA 44-63, Pct. 69.8, Reb. 173, Avg . 6.2, Assists 40, TP 228, Avg. 8.1 , NATHANIEL IDLET-5'10", 160,sophomore, Brooklyn, N.Y. Nat moves up to the varsity after being one of the talented guards on last year's outstanding JV team. Nat brings an enormous amount of talent into the program with his quickness and instincts for the game. As a freshman, he averaged 9 p.p.g. and as he No. 14-15 gains valuable experience, it is just a matter of time until he contributes to the Huskies' pressing and running game. One of the truly bright spots for not only the present year, but of future Bloomsburg State teams! Nat is interested in the possibilities of a future in Special Education. f) ~I . ,. .. ., RICHARD JOSEPH - 6'0", 150, sophomore, York, Pa. "The Rabbit" moves into the varsity line-up as one of the most explosive scoring threats from the outside that Bloomsburg has seen in years. As a member of last sea.. • ,: ....