Senior Captain , Barry Francisco. 1983-84 "A Commitment To Excellence" Bloomsburg University is a multi-purpose institution of higher education serving the citizens of Pennsyl va nia as one of the 14 Commonwealth-owned Universities . With a commitment to provide a quality, affordable education for all qualified students , Bloomsburg combines the tradition of an institution founded in 1839 with modern learning , living , and recreational programs and facilities . Commonwealth funding provides 55 percent of Bloomsburg's annual operating budget. Undergraduate students may enroll in degree programs in 64 areas of study in the arts and sciences , business , teacher education , nursing , and health sciences. A program in engineering is offered in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State University, and preparation for post-baccalaureate study at professional schools is offered . Unique educational opportunities are available through advanced placement , study abroad , professional practicum , internships, independent study and the Center for Academic Development programs. At the graduate level , the master's degree is offered in 25 areas of study and there are 10 supervisory certification programs in the field of teacher education . Extended program offerings provide continuing , life-long learning opportunities for people of all ages and educational interests through non-degree courses , non-credit mini-courses, international studies and exchanges, cooperative education , courses offered at off-campus locations and by public service television, and credit for work experience . Enrollment for the Fall semester, 1982, totalled 6,240 students . There were 4,879 full-time and 867 part-time undergraduates, and 105 full-time and 389 part-time graduate students . Instruction is provided by a 350member faculty . The University 's 173-acre campus overlooks the town of Bloomsburg and the scenic Susquehanna Valley . Carver Hall, built in 1867, provides a contrast with the modern facilities that include seven residence halls , a library, a 2000-seat auditorium , student union , dining hall , gymnasium , administration building , four classroom buildings , athletic fields, and recreational areas on the lower campus . An athletic complex and recreational area occupy the school 's 100-acre upper campus . In addition, the James H. McCormick Center for Human Services is currently under construction on the lower campus . Located less than two miles from an lnterstate80 interchange, and 22 miles from Interstate 81 , Bloomsburg is within one hour's driving time from Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton , Hazleton , and Williamsport , 1½ hours from Harrisburg , 2½ hours from Philadelphia , and 3 hours from New York City. The community is 45 miles from the Avoca International Airport and is serviced by major bus lines. Bloomsburg has an enviable placement record . Of the 1,127 who graduated in the 1981-82 academic year, 80% had meaningful employment or were in graduate school one year later. Active files of over 25 ,000 living alumni are kept by the college . Graduates of BU have distinguished themselves in areas including law, medicine (one is a Nobel Laureate). science , architecture , education , industry and research . The Bloomsburg University is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for the Acc reditation of Teacher Education, and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education . Table Of Contents Bloomsburg University "A Commitment To Excellence" .................................. inside front cover Media Information, Facts and Contacts ........................... 1 BU Coaching Staff Profiles ..................... . ...... . ....... 2-3 The Season Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Records Against 1983-84 Opponents ............................. 5 The 1983-84 Husky Varsity ................ . .. . .................. 6 Bloomsburg Basketball "Over The Years" ...... . .................. 6 Player Profiles ................................ . ............ . .. 7-9 Results From 1982-83 ........................ . . . ........ , ...... 1O Bloomsburg Special Honors From 1982-83 ...................... 11 Bloomsburg "Top Twenty" ...................... . ............... 11 Bloomsburg Basketball "A Winning Tradition" .............. . .... 12 All-Time Records and Statistics .............................. 13-15 Nelson Fieldhouse and Facilities ............. . .................. 16 Husky Basketball School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover Bloomsburg 1983-84 Schedule ... . . . .... . ... .. .......... back cover To The Media For further information concerning Bloomsburg Basketball, contact Sports Information Director Jim Hollister, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (phone: 717-389-4413, office; 717-784-7756, home). Quick Facts and Contacts Location: Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Enrollment: 6300 General Information: 717-389-4000 President: Larry W. Jones (Acting) Athletic Director: Roger Sanders (phone: 717-389-4360) Athletic Department: 717-389-4049 Colors: Maroon & Gold ~ Home Court: Nelson Fieldhouse (3500) Trainer: Arthur Hopkins (phone: 717-389-4401) Equipment Manager: Ron Morgan (phone: 717-389-4374) Conference: Pennsylvania (Eastern Division) 1982-83 Overall Record: 23-10 1982-83 Division Record: 11-3 (2nd) Head Coach Charles Chronister Entering his thirteenth season as head coach at Bloomsburg University, Charles Chronister has continued Bloomsburg's fine basketball tradition by leading the Huskies to winning seasons in all of his eleven previous years at BU. His teams have compiled a 216-104 won-lost record, besides winning numerous in-season tournaments and establishing over thirty Bloomsburg University team and individual marks. He has also coached the Huskies in several post-season events including their first ever PSAC crown and four visits to the NCAA Division II national tournament. In 1974, the Huskies captured a NCAA Regional Tournament to gain a quarterfinal berth against eventual champion Morgan State while the 1981-82 squad dropped a first round decision to semifinalist Cal-Poly. Two years ago the team was defeated in the eastern regional finals by quarterfinalist Cheyney University who emerged victorious in three of four meetings with the Huskies that year. The intense rivalry between Cheyney and Bloomsburg continued in 1982-83 as the Wolves once again defeated the Huskies for the conference crown. However, this year it was Bloomsburg who knocked off Cheyney to win the regional title. Eventual national champion Wright State ended the hopes of the Huskies' further advancement by defeating them in the quarterfinals. The Huskies' mentor has coached three All Americans at BU--John Willis (1972-74), Jerry Radocha (1973-77), and most recently, Jon Bardsley ( 1978-82). A graduate of East Stroudsburg University with both his bachelor's and master's degrees in health and physical education, Chronister was an assistant coach for four years under Bob Hulton at Gettysburg College. Prior to that, he coached for three seasons at Hanover (PA) High School where his teams were a combined 59-9 while winning county championships and participating in the PIAA District 111 playoffs. Head Coach, Charles Chronister. 2 Assistants Burt Reese Burt Reese enters his sixteenth season as an assistant coach for the Huskies. Reese coached the freshmen teams for seven years compiling an 83-27 mark, but for the past seven seasons has worked directly with Chronister and the varsity program. His most important duty is coordinating BU's recruiting efforts. He also received his bachelor's and master's degrees at ESU. In addition, Reese serves as the head coach of the highly successful men's and women's tennis teams. Dr. Michael Herbert Entering his nineteenth season is Dr. Michael Herbert. "Doc" has served in numerous capacities with the team over the past eighteen seasons including a three year period as freshmen coach. He received his BS at the University of Maryland and his master's and doctorate at Lehigh University. He also is the assistant tennis coach in charge of the women's squad. Jon Bardsley Jon Bardsley enters his first season as a graduate assistant and is working towards his master's degree in Sports Administration at Temple University after earning his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Bloomsburg University ('82). The four-year BU point guard ('78'82), holds all-time records for consecutive starts (107) and assists (589) while ranking sixth in career points (1252) and was named as an All American by Basketball Weekly his senior year. Terry Conrad Terry Conrad is another former guard under Chronister, and is assistant coaching while completing his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education at BU. The four-year letter winner ('79-'83) is ranked as the school's eighth all-time scorer (1081 pis.) and owns the record of games played (120). Left to right: Burt Reese, Asst. Coach; Jon Bardsley, Graduate Asst.; Charlie Chronister, Head Coach; Terry Conrad, Graduate Asst.; Mike Herbert, Asst. Coach. 3 The Season Ahead The Bloomsburg University men's basketball program has enjoyed a great number of successes in its 53 year history at the school but none of those could have been any more pleasurable than the accomplishments of last year's squad . The Huskies of Coach Charlie Chronister posted a solid 23-10 record and reached the NCAA Division II quarterfinals despite losing four starters from a team that won 47 games and made consecutive national tourney appearances in the two previous seasons. Bloomsburg had to be the surprise of Division II basketball a year ago , but certainly won't sneak up on anybody in the upcoming 1983-84 campaign as eight veterans are back to seek the club's fourth straight NCAA invitation. On their march to the quarterfinal meeting with eventual national champion Wright State, the Huskies gained a spot in the Pennsylvania Conference Championship Game for the third straight year, dropping a 63-55 decision to defending champion Cheyney . The following week in the NCAA Eastern Regional, BU upended the Wolves 76-75 in an overtime thriller and then revenged a regular season loss by downing Philadelphia Textile (73-66) for the title . Senior guard Barry Francisco and sophomore forward Glenn Noack head the list of returnees . A year ago Francisco led the squad in scoring with a 14.7 average and was second in rebounding , pulling down 5.0 per game. In addition , he handed out 87 assists . He was named tot he elite 11 man ECAC All-Star unit but was , surprisingly , only a second team Pennsylvania Conference Eastern Division pick . His list of honors also includes Most Valuable Player of the NCAA East Regional , which the Huskies won ; Bloomsburg 's Time Markets/ McDowell Oil " Player of the Year;" Bloomsburg 's Underclass " Athlete of the Year;" and All-Tournament selection at the Pennsylvania Conference Championships and Porreco Cup Tournament . Noack was the ECAC's " Co-Rookie of the Year" and continued the tradition of strong play at the forward position at Bloomsburg by scoring 12.2 points per game and leading the team in rebounding at a 5.7 clip . He was also the team 's top free throw shooter, making 89 of 111 attempts or 80 .2%. Two other sophomore forwards saw plenty of playing time--Shane Planutis performed in all of the Huskies' 33 contests while Pat Flanagan got time in all but one game. Planutis averaged 6.3 ppg . and 3.4 rebounds and was the high scorer in Bloomsburg's 52-49victory over West Chester in the PC 's first round playoffs and Flanagan averaged 3.9 ppg . and 2.5 rebounds . Now that the football campaign has come to a close , Cas Koscio\ek will turn in the shoulder pads and be available for duty at the guard spot behind Francisco or at small forward . He averaged 1.6 ppg. in 1982-83. The Huskies have a pair of talented centers who could see a lot of action this season . Senior Randy Colone had the starting role early in the season a year ago and Wes Wright took over the spot late in the year and the twosome split the playing time . Colone averaged 7.2 ppg. and collected 3.8 rebounds while leading the team in shooting percentage at 56.5% . Wright, meanwhile, scored 4.8 ppg . and also had an average of 3.8 rebounds per contest. Newcomers will play a large role in the success of this year's unit as the main question facing the coaching staff is who will replace departed point guard Terry Conrad . BU's floor general graduated with a 13.8 ppg . average and dished out a team high 97 assists but took a lot more than just statistics with him . He was the team captain and leader and Chronister needs to find a replacement early. He stated, "We don 't expect anyone to come in and in one year make the contributions that Terry made to our program during his four years. He was one of the finest captains we 've ever had in terms of on and off the court leadership and gave to the team intangibles that came as a result of experience and personality." He added , "What we 're hoping for this year is to have 4 someone, or even two people1 provide the physical necessities of that position ." Conrad also made very tangible contributions as evidenced by the fact that he ended his career with 1081 points, one of only ten players in the school 's history to break the 1000 point plateau. Freshman Todd McLaughlin, a third team All-State selection, seems to have the inside track at getting the job but will face a stern challenge from two other first-year players. Greg Johnston who was an All-League performer in the Northern Tier , and Jerome Brisbon who was a first team Public League choice, should both see action early in the season . Freshmen Bob McCullough and Dave Koslosky have shown great promise in the pre-season drills and eventually should give the front line solid depth. "Last year a lot of people felt we'd be down, and we may have surprised some folks--that will not be the case this year," stated Chronister. "As defending regional champions, we will be one of the top games on just about everyone's schedule and can look forward to playing every night against our opponents' best effort. He concluded , " In many ways, this team should be better because no one played in as many tournaments or championship games as we did last year, and we return four starters and two first-line subs from that team." Chronister enters his thirteenth year in charge of the program with an overall record of 216-104 , a winning percentage of .675. He has never had a losing season, and the Huskies will be seeking the school's eighteenth straight winning campaign . 1 I Records Against 1983-84 Opponents King's Opponents Records 16-14 Allentown 3-0 1.000 Slippery Rock 4-1 .800 East Stroudsburg 45-37 .549 LeMoyne 5-3 .625 Cheyney 32-35 .478 Shippensburg 60-36 .625 Gannon 0-2 .000 Philadelphia Textile 2-10 .167 Morgan State 0-1 .000 Ursinus 0-0 .000 Scranton 4-7 .364 Maryland/Baltimore Co. 4-0 1.000 Mansfield 59-39 .602 Millersville 46-49 .484 West Chester 34-22 .607 Lock Haven 58-22 .725 Kutztown 62-17 .785 Wilkes 19-6 .760 York 10-0 1.000 % .516 __J 5 1 1983-84 Husky Varsity No. Name Class Height Weight Hometown (High School) 21 Jerome Brisbon Fr. 5-10 160 Philadelphia (William Penn) 30 Randy Colone· Sr. 6-6 190 Woodbury, NJ (West Deptford) 32 Pat Flanagan• So. 6-5 190 White Haven (Crestwood) 14 Barry Francisco.. Sr. 6-3 160 Wilkes-Barre (GAR) 11 Greg Johnston Fr. 5-10 150 Sayre (Sayre) 43 Cas Kosciolek So. 6-2 190 Lansford (Marian Catholic) 35 Dave Koslosky Fr. 6-4 185 Bloomsburg (Bloomsburg) 41 Bob McCullough Fr. 6-8 210 Paoli (Conestoga) 22 Todd McLaughlin Fr. 6-1 170 Tamaqua (Tamaqua) 40 Glenn Noack· So. 6-5 190 Whitehall (Whitehall) 31 Shane Planutis· So. 6-5 190 West Hazleton (West Hazleton) 42 Wes Wright" Jr. 6-8 215 Whitehall (Whitehall) ·Lettermen .. Captain I J Bloomsburg Basketball "Over The Years" 7 1930-31: 12-1 1943-44: 11-4 1957-58: 10-7 1970-71: 11-9 1931-32: 3-6 1944-45: 10-4 1958-59: 9-8 1971-72: 18-7 1932-33: 6-8 1945-46: 4-9 1959-60: 7-10 1972-73: 20-5 1933-34: 8-4 1946-47: 7-10 1960-61: 12-4 1973-74: 22-6 1934-35: 6-9 1947-48: 10-9 1961-62: 16-3 1974-75: 15-10 1935-36: 9-5 1948-49: 8-8 1962-63: 17-4 1975-76: 13-10 1936-37: 9-7 1949-50: 7-10 1963-64 14-5 1976-77: 17-7 1937-38: 6-9 1950-51: 9-7 1964-65: 7-13 1977-78: 14-10 1938-39 9-4 1951-52: 12-4 1965-66: 8-11 1978-79: 13-12 1939-40: 10-4 1952-53: 11-6 1966-67: 12-8 1979-80: 14-13 1940-41: 10-4 1953-54: 9-7 1967-68: 13-7 1980-81: 23-7 1941-42: 8-4 1954-55: 13-4 1968-69: 12-10 1981-82: 24-7 1942-43: No Sports Scheduled 1955-56: 11-6 1956-57: 9-8 1969-70: 15-8 1982-83: 23-10 6 Player Profiles JEROME BRISBON 5'1 O" 160 lbs. Freshman Philadelphia, PA William Penn H.S. #21 Guard Quickness is his biggest asset and makes him a tough defensive player. He also has a good shooting touch which will give the staff the option of using Jerome at either point guard or second guard. He was a first team Philadelphia Public League selection as a senior and can cause problems both offensively and defensively for the opponents. Major: Political Science. ~ RANDY COLONE 6'6" 190 lbs. Senior Woodbury, NJ West Deptford H.S. Center #30 Saw a lot of playing time in 1982-83 while splitting the starting chores with Wes Wright and will also be on the floor much of the time this season. He is the strongest and most aggressive rebounder on the team and has a good shooting touch around the basket as evidenced by his club-leading 56.5% from the field. He averaged 7.2 ppg. and 3.8 rebounds. Major: Computer Information Sciences. PAT FLANAGAN 6'5" 190 lbs. Sophomore White Haven, PA Crestwood H.S. Forward #32 Played in all but one of the Huskies' contests last year and averaged 3.9 ppg. and 2.5 rebounds . Didn't have a good shooting year but is expected to improve in that area and supply a strong contribution off the bench. He will see a lot of playing time again on BU 's talented front line and should be a player to watch. Major: Accounting . BARRY FRANCISCO 6'3" 160 lbs. Senior Wilkes-Barre, PA G.A.R. H.S. Guard #14 The captain of this year's squad and in his fourth season as a starter. A bona fide All American candidate who has been in three NCAA tournaments. He was the MVP in the NCAA Eastern Regional a year ago and has great leaping ability and defensive skills. Should end up among the school's top three all-time scorers and has never missed a game, making 90 consecutive starts. Averaged a team high 14.7 ppg. and a club second best 5.0 rebounds. Major: Computer Information Sciences. 7 GREG JOHNSTON 5'1 O" 150 lbs. Freshman Sayre, PA Sayre H.S. #11 Guard Has adjusted to collegiate basketball very well in pre-season drills. A true point guard who has good court sense. Has a solid game at both the offensive and defensive ends of the court and will see playing time. Was an All-Northern Tier League selection a year ago. Major: Computer Information Sciences. j CAS KOSCIOLEK 6'2" 190 lbs. Sophomore Lansford, PA Marian Catholic H.S. Guard #43 One of a very few athletes to play two sports at Bloomsburg in years. Plays rover on the young BU football squad and then turns in his shoulder pads to play basketball. An all-around athlete who gives the team good support off the bench. He averaged 1.6. ppg. in 17 contests a year ago . Major: Arts and Sciences. DAVE KOSLOSKY 6'4" 185 lbs. Freshman Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg H.S. Forward #35 Has improved each day since October 15th, mainly due to his hard work and attitude . Very agile for his size and goes to the boards very well. A player who knows how to score and is the only left hander on this year's team . Had an outstanding career at Bloomsburg H.S. and was an honorable mention All-State pick and Keystone Basketball League choice as a senior. Major: Information Processing . BOB McCULLOUGH 6'8" 210 lbs. Freshman Paoli, PA Conestoga H.S. #41 Center If his steady improvement continues, he could be the big man of the future at Bloomsburg. He was an All-Central League performer in suburban Philadelphia. Has good athletic ability and a soft shooting touch . Will have time to mature with two veterans to work against every day. Major: Pre-Physical Therapy . 8 ' , j TODD McLAUGHLIN 6'1" 170 lbs. Freshman Tamaqua, PA Tamaqua H.S. Guard #22 Closed a great career at Tamaqua H.S. where he was the school's all-time leading scorer and a third team All-State selection. Has the ability to score a lot of points but is improving in all other facets of the game as well. He is gaining confidence rapidly and could be the Huskies' point guard for a long time. Major: Undeclared. GLENN NOACK 6'5" 190 lbs. Sophomore Whitehall, PA Whitehall H.S. Forward #40 Last year's ECAC Division 11 " CoRookie of the Year" will be looked to for solid scoring and rebounding again this season . A total team player who has great court awareness, plays under control and possesses a fine shooting touch . Glenn is definitely a leader by example . Was the team 's third leading scorer last season (12 .2) and top rebounder (5 .7) . Also led the Huskies in free throw percentage (H0.2%) . Major: Business. SHANE PLANUTIS 6'5" 190 lbs. Sophomore West Hazleton, PA West Hazleton H.S. #31 Forward Is the most improved player on this year's team after seeing action in all 33 games a year ago . Already a good defensive player, Shane will be looked to for more scoring this season . Last year he averaged 6.3 ppg . and pulled down 3.4 rebounds per game . A deceiving player who can hurt opponents with the jump shot or go to the basket. Major: Sociology r F WES WRIGHT 6'8" 215 lbs. Junior Whitehall, PA Whitehall H.S. #42 Center The biggest player on the team and he is beginning to make his presence known in the basket area . Has a suffi cient amount of " big " game experien ce and that is expected to benefit the squad considerably. A nice touch for a big man plus some added strength , he is expected to be a large part of the Huskies· attack this season . Averaged 4.8 ppg. and 3.8 rebounds and saw action in 32 games last season . Major: Accounting . 9 Results From 1982-83 I Opponent BU Opp Site High Scorer Allentown 79 59 A LeMoyne 68 55 Kutztown St. 61 54 7 High Rebounder Noack 20 Colone 9 H Conrad 21 Wright 7 A Brown 10 Flanagan 6 East Stroudsburg St. 68 63 H Noack 18 Colone 12 Millersville St. 67 61 H Conrad 20 Colone 8 York (PA) 79 61 A Francisco 17 Francisco 9 Mansfield St. 81 72 A Conrad Francisco 7 58 68(OT) A Colone 13 62 60 N Francisco 24 Planutis 7 77 67 H Francisco 20 Colone 8 Francisco 17 · Gannon ·Monmouth Maryland/ Balli more Co . Colone 9 Scranton 65 67 H Planutis 15 Colone 11 Philadelphia Textile 65 75 H Colone 14 Francisco 9 Shippensburg St. 67 66 H Colone 16 Brown 6 West Chester St. 70 79 H Noack 23 Noack 9 Monmouth 72 82 A Noack 16 Francisco 8 Mansfield St. 76 68 H Conrad 21 Noack 7 Cheyney St. 57 65 H Conrad 15 Noack 11 Lock Haven St. 86 69 H Conrad 20 Brown 8 West Chester St. 71 98 A Conrad 20 Noack 6 Shippensburg St. 76 63 A Francisco 29 Noack 7 Mt. St. Mary's 90 93 A Francisco 23 Noack 9 Cheyney St. 70 68(OT) A Francisco 18 Wright 9 Wilkes 90 69 H Noack 15 Flanagan 6 East Stroudsburg St. 69 57 A Conrad 24 Noack 7 Kutztown St. 59 56(OT) H Conrad 18 Wright 7 Millersville St. 73 71 A Conrad 20 Noack 11 Slippery Rock St. 73 69 A Francisco 22 Francisco 8 +West Chester St. 52 49 H Planutis 12 Wright 7 +Clarion St. 69 62 H Francisco 24 Wright 5 +Cheyn ey St. 55 63 H Francisco 18 Noack 9 ++ Cheyney St. 76 75(OT) H Conrad 32 Noack 9 ++ Philadelphia Textile 73 66 H Francisco 23 Wright 8 ++Wright St. 53 73 H Noack 15 Flanagan , Francisco 5 - Porreca Cup Tournament + - Pennsylvania Conference Championships Tournament ++ - NCAA Division II Championships 10 r Bloomsburg Special Honors From 1982-83 Team NCAA East Region Champions Pennsylvania Conference Tournament - Second Place Final Eight Teams - NCAA Division II Charles Chronister - Coach Bloomsburg University - Coach-of-the-Year Pennsylvania Conference - Coach-of-the-Year Eastern Basketball Magazine - Division II, Coach-of-the-Year Pennsylvania Basketball Coaches Association - Division II , Coach-ofthe-Year 200 Victories At Bloomsburg University - Twelve Seasons Terry Conrad - Captain Bloomsburg University "1000 Point Club" - 1081 Career Points 120 Career Games Played - Bloomsburg Record Barry Francisco Second Team - Pennsylvania Conference All-Star Team - ECAC Division 11 MVP - East Region Tournament Player of the Year - Bloomsburg University Underclass Athlete of the Year - Bloomsburg University All-Tournament Team - Porreca Cup, Gannon University All-Tournament Team - Pennsylvania Conference Glenn Noack Co-Rookie of the Year - ECAC Division II r Bloomsburg's "Top Twenty" 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Jerry Radocha John Willis Mike Wenrich Robert Herzig Richard Lloyd Jon Bardsley Al Williams Terry Conrad Steve Bright William Swisher Barry Francisco James Gustave Howard Johnson Len Kozick James Platukis Robert Snyder Paul Kuhn Bill Tillman Rick Evans Jim Dulaney 1778· 1467 1397 1362· 1339• 1252• 1173• 1081· 1025• 1014• 979 955• 946 925· 878 859 851 789· 755· 697 • Indicates Four-Year Total All Other Figures Represent Three-Year Total 11 1973-77 1971-74 1979-82 1961-65 1958-62 1978-82 1975-78 1979-83 1975-78 1955-59 1980-83 1954-58 1969-72 1953-57 1968-71 1967-70 1969-72 1977-81 1973-77 1966-69 _J Bloomsburg Basketball "A Winning Tradition" Over the past 53 years, Bloomsburg University men's basketball teams have compiled a 594-361 mark. From 1930-31 when the Huskies went 12-1, up to 1982-83, Bloomsburg basketball has been the definition of the word success, being victorious .622 percent of the time during those 52 seasons (there was no sport scheduled in 1942-43), only nine times have the Huskies had a sub .500 year. The last of those seasons was 1965-66 when Bloomsburg went 8-11. George Buchheit was the Huskies' first head basketball coach and started the winning tradition at BU by posting a 94-69 mark. Buchheit coached through the 1945-46 season, with the exception of 1943-44, and has a .577 winning percentage. Jack Llwellyn served as head coach for Buchheit in 1943-44 and guided Bloomsburg to an 11-4 record. The most successful coach, in terms of the number of wins, is current coach Charlie Chronister. Now in his 13th year, Chronister's teams have won 216 games and lost just 104. In 1980-81, the Huskies won the Pennsylvania Conference Championship and made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Two years ago, Bloomsburg lost in the conference championship game to Cheyney University and were then beaten again by the Wolves in the NCAA Tournament. Chronister's 1981-82 team set the Bloomsburg record for most wins in a season by posting a 24-7 record. The intense rivalry between Cheyney and Bloomsburg continued in 1982-83 as the Wolves once again defeated the Huskies for the conference crown. However, Bloomsburg knocked off Cheyney to win the NCAA Eastern regional title. Eventual national champion Wright State ended the hopes of the Huskies' further advancement by defeating them in the quarterfinals. Chronister has also coached many talented individuals, including the top three scorers in Bloomsburg basketball history. Bill Foster was Bloomsburg's most successful coach in terms of winning percentage. Now coaching at the University of South Carolina, Foster's teams went 45-11 (.804) in his three years at the helm (1960-63). Foster has also coached at Duke, Utah and Rutgers. The first mentor to have his team compete in conference play was Harold Shelly (1949-60). Shelly's 1952-53 team went 11-6 and was named as conference champions in a vote by sports writers. Shelly's team was deserving of the championship as they posted a 10-2 conference record. Shelly's only nonwinning team was in 1959-60. In his 11 years, the Huskies went 112-74, which gives him the second highest number of games won. The only two coaches in Bloomsburg history not to end their tenures with +.500 records are Pete Wisher and Robert Norton. Wisher coached from 1946-49 and his teams compiled 25 wins and 27 losses. His best year was 1947-48 when the Huskies went 10-9. Robert Norton took over after Foster and coached from 1963-66. Although Norton's overall record was 28-30, he rebuilt the squad after Foster's 17-4 1962-63 team graduated many. Norton then passed the reigns on to Earl Voss ( 1967-71 ). Voss' team racked up a 63-42 record, which ranks him fourth on the list of percent of games won (.600). Voss has since moved on and is the current coach at West Chester University, one of the Huskies opponents in the Pennsylvania Conference Eastern Division. 12 All-Time Bloomsburg Records T earn Records Most Points 1 Game 144 - vs. Shippensburg State 2/ 6/ 57 (Centennial Gym Record) Most Points 1 Year 2307 - 1982-83 69 .9 per game Most Rebounds 1 Game 76 - vs . Rochester I.T. , 11 /30/ 62 Most Rebounds 1 Year 1253 - 1973-74 (44.8 per game) Most Field Goal Attempts 1 Year 1853 - 1982-83 Field Goals 1 Year 902 - 1982-83 1 Game Field Goals Field Goal Percentage 1 Year 56 - vs. Baptist Bible, 2/9/ 73 Field Goal Percentage 1 Game 70% - vs . Cheyney (21-30) 12/ 10/ 66 Least Field Goals by Opponent 1 Game 14 - vs . Lock Haven, 1/ 23/74 Free Throws Attempted 1 Year 715 - 1982-83 Free Throws 1 Year 503 - 1982-83 Free Throws 1 Game 44 - vs. Quinnipiac , 12/ 29/ 75 Free Throw Percentage 1 Year 74.7% - 1974-75 Free Throw Percentage i Game 100% - vs. West Chester, 2/ 4/67 Least Free Throws by 1 Game Opponent 49.8% - 1971-72, 12/ 10/ 66 2 - vs. Denison, 12/ 29/ 73 Assists 1 Game 35 - vs. York, 2/ 26/ 74 Assists 1 Year 595 - 1973-74 Most Conference Points Average Winning Margin Most Consecutive Victories 1 Year 1240 - 1961-62 (77.5 per game) 1 Year 15.5 - pis. per game, 1961-62 1972-73 14 - Coach Charles Chronister Most Victories in One 1981-82 Season 24 - Coach Charles Chronister Conference Champions 1980-81 Coach Charles Chronister Conference Eastern Divisional Champions 1973-74 1980-81 Coach Charles Chronister (11-3) Coach Charles Chronister (9-3) NCAA Mid-East Regional 1973-74 Coach Charles Chronister NCAA East 1982-83 Coach Charles Chronister Regional Champions Best Conference 1961-62 Coach William Foster (12-2) Best Overall Record 1961-62 Coach William Foster (16-3 , .842) D C 13 Individual Records Single Game Records Most Points 48 John Willis, 2/26/74 Most Field Goals 20 Jerry Radocha, 1/7/77 Most Field Goals Attempted 39 Jerry Radocha, 1/7 /77 Most Free Throws Attempted 21 Rick Fertig, 2/17/68 Most Free Throws Made 18 Rick Fertig, 2/17 /68 Best Free Th row Percentage 14-14 Jeff Slocum, 2/25/78 Most Rebounds 33 Mike Morrow, 1966-67 Most Assists 18 Art Luptowski, 2/12/72 Season Records Most Points 598 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Highest Per Game Average 24.9% Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Most Field Goals Attempted 456 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Most Field Goals 233 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Highest Field Goal Percentage 56.7% Bob Herzig, 1961-62 Most Free Throws Attempted 167 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Most Free Throws Made 132 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Most Consecutive Free Throws Made 25 Dave Ogden, 1979-80 Highest Free Throw Percentage 91.3 Jack Carney (21-23), 1967-68 89.5 Mike Ognosky (17-19) , 1972-73 88.1 Rick Fertig (59-67), 1966-67 87.7 George Foering (29-33), 1966-67 86.7 Al Williams (39-45), 1974-75 86.2 Jeff Slocum (56-65), 1977-78 85.4 Dave Ogden (70-82), 1979-80 84.0 Jim Fertig (21-25), 1977-78 82.5 Bob Matuza (33-40), 1966-67 82.4 Ron Zynel (28-34), 1981-82 81.6 Tony DaRe (40-49), 1972-73 80.2 Glenn Noack (89-111), 1982-83 80.0 Terry Conrad (78-98), 1979-80 Most Rebounds 389 John Willis, 1973-74 Highest Rebound Average 18.4 Bob Herzig, 1963-64 Most Assists 180 Jon Bardsley, 1980-81 Highest Conference Average 25.3 Richard Lloyd, 1961-62 Most Conference Points 404 Richard Lloyd, 1961-62 Most Points By Freshman 443 Mike Wenrich, 1979-80 14 Career Records Points Scored 1778. Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Average Points Per Game 19.4• Richard Lloyd, 1958-59 Conference Career Points Conference Average 1144• Richard Lloyd, 1958-62 19.4• Field Goals Attempted 1408. 592• Field Goals Scored Jerry Radocha, 1973-77 Richard Lloyd, 1958-62 Jerry Radocha, 1973-77 Field Goal Percentage 54.4 John Willis, 1971-74 Free Throws Attempted 497' Jerry Radocha, 1973-77 Free Throws Made 384. Jerry Radocha, 1973-77 Free Throw Percentage 80.8 Mike Ognosky, 1972-75 Rebounds Average Rebounds Per Game 1041 • Consecutive Games Started 107' Jon Bardsley, 1978-82 Games Played 120· 589. Jon Bardsley, 1978-82 Assists (. 4 Year Record) Robert Herzig, 1961-65 14_5• (66) Norm Shutovich, 1957-61 Terry Conrad, 1979-83 Sophomore, Shane Planutis. 15 Nelson Fieldhouse "Home Of The Huskies" The Nelson Fieldhouse, located on Bloomsburg University's upper campus , serves as home for most of BU's athletic events. The facility has all the necessary ingredients as it holds a 3000 seat arena for all home wrestling and basketball games, an indoor track, two tennis courts, an olympic size swimming pool , and two handball / racquetball courts. The building has classroom and office space for use by the health/ physical education and athletic staffs. Nelson also houses the wrestling practice room, which is a fully padded area located on the second floor. A totally equipped Nautilus weight room adds to the strength and conditioning areas of the program , and Nelson also offers a training room staffed by a full-time physical therapist and no less than six student assistants. Also an equipment manager handles the needs of most of Bloomsburg's 18 varsity athletic teams. Head Trainer Art Hopkins Art is in his first year as the Head Trainer at Bloomsburg. He is a licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) and received his certificate from Hahneman Hospital in Philadelphia and his undergraduate degree at East Stroudsburg . Equipment Manager Ron Morgan Mr. Ron Morgan has served as Bloomsburg's equipment manager for the past ten years. Ron is located in the Nelson Fieldhouse and handles most of the equipment needs of BU's 18 varsity programs. 16 Husky Basketball School The Husky Basketball School will be entering its ninth year this summer under directors Charlie Chronister and Burt Reese (see dates below). The school is held on the Bloomsburg University campus which affords campers the opportunity to use the various facilities, reside in one of the many modern dormitories, and be served three meals daily in the Scranton Commons. Instructional programs are designed to improve the individual fundamentals of the young men as well as the incorporation of these techniques into a team concept. A quality staff of resident high school and college coaches , along with several guest lecturers, provide campers with a variety of new ideas and the best learning situation available . For more information concerning the Husky Basketball School, contact: Basketball Office Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg, PA 17815 or phone (717) 389-4358 or 4555 In the Scranton Commons the campers get all the "seconds " they can eat. Temple ·s John Chaney addresses the group. Villanova Coach Rollie Massimino makes a point. ~ 1984 ~ June 24-29 July 8-13 l 1983-84 Basketball I Schedule November 20 December January KING'S (PA) 2:00 p.m. 21 ALLENTOWN 7:30 p.m. 26 SLIPPERY ROCK 200 p.m. 30 at East Stroudsburg 8:00 p.m. 3 at LeMoyne 8:00 p.m. 7 at Cheyney 8:00 p.m. 10 SHIPPENSBURG 8:00 p.m. 29-30 at Porreca Cup Erie , PA (Gannon , Phi la. Textile , Morgan St.) 4 URSINUS 7:30 p.m. 11 at Scranton 8:00 p.m. 14 at Maryland/ Bait. Co. 7:15 p.m. 16 at Philadelphia Textile 8:00 p.m. 18 at Mansfield 8:00 p.m. 21 MILLERSVILLE 8:00 p.m. 25 EAST STROUDSBURG 8:00 p.m . 28 at West Chester 8:00 p.m . 30 at Lock Haven 8:00 p.m. CHEYNEY 8:00 p.m. 4 at Shippensburg 8 00 p.m 8 KUTZTOWN 8:00 p.m . 11 at Millersville 8:00 p.m . 13 at Wilkes 8:00 p.m. 15 MANSFIELD 8:00 p.m . 18 WEST CHESTER 8:00 p.m . 21 at Kutztown 8 00 p.m. 25 YORK (PA) 2:00 p.m . 27 PSAC Eastern Playoffs TBA February March 2-3 at PSAC Championship Tournament Hershey.PA