BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL Head Coach, Charles Chronister "A Winning Tradition" - - - - 1984-85- - - - - BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY " A Commihnent To Excellence" Bloomsburg University is a multi-purpose institution of highereducation serving the citizens of Pennsylvania 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 modem 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 ten 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 offcampus locations and by public service television, and credit for work experience. Enrollment for the Fall semester, 1984, totalled 6,189 students. There were 5,045 full-time and 719 part-time undergraduates, and 93 full-time and 332 part-time graduate students. Instruction is provided by a 342-member 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 modem facilities that include seven residence halls, a library, a 2,000-seat auditorium, student union, dining hall, gymnasium, administration building, five 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 the newest building on the lower campus and is being used for the first time this fall. Located less than two miles from an Interstate 80 interchange and 22 miles from Interstate 81, Bloomsburg is within one hour's driving time lrom Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Hazleton, and Williamsport, I½ hour's 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 1,183 who graduated in the 1982-83 academic year, 81 % had meaningful employment or were in graduate school one year later. Active files of over 25,000 living alumni are kept by the University. 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 Accreditation 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 1984-85 Husky Varsity ..... . ... . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . .. ..... 6 Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Results From 1983-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1983-84 Bloomsburg University Basketball Statistics . . . . . . . . . 11 Bloomsburg's Special Honors From 1983-84 . .. . . ... . ... .. . . . 12 Bloomsburg's "Top Twenty" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Basketball's Birth at Bloomsburg .......... ... . . . .. . . . . . ... 13 Bloomsburg Basketball "A Winning Tradition" . .... ... .... . . 14 The Records of the Huskies' Coaches (1901-1984) ... . .. . .. .. 15 Bloomsburg Basketball "Over The Years" ..... . . .. .. .... 15-16 All-Time Records and Statistics . . . ..... . . . .... . . . ... ... 17-19 Nelson Fieldhouse and Facilities ... .. . . . . ..... ... . .. . ..... 20 Husky Basketball School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover Bloomsburg's 1984-85 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; 717784-7756, home). - Quick Facts & Contacts Location: Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Enrollment: 6300 General Information: 717-389-4000 President: Dr. Larry W. Jones (Interim) Athletic Director: Roger Sanders (phone : 717-389-4360) Athletic Department: 717-389-4049 Colors: Maroon & Gold Home Court: Nelson Fieldhouse (3500) Trainer: Art Hopkins (phone: 717-389-4401) Equipment Manager: Ron Morgan (phone: 717-389-4374) Conference: Pennsylvania (Eastern Division) 1983-84 Overall Record: 19-11 1983-84 Division Record: 11-3 (1st) Head Coach - - Charles Chronister Entering his fourteenth 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 thirteen previous years at BU. His teams have compiled a 235115 won-lost record, besides winning numerous in-season tournaments and establishing 42 Bloomsburg University team and individual marks. He has also coached the Huskies to numerous berths in postseason events including their first ever Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title and four visits to the NCAA Division II national tournament. In 1974 the Huskies captured a NCAA Regional tournament and advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to eventual national champion Morgan State, while the 1980-81 squad dropped a firstround game in the NCAA tourney to Cal• Poly. In 1981-82 the Huskies, once again, lost a first-round game in the Division II tournament, this time to PC rival Cheyney. However, the following year the Huskies defeated the Wolves and Philadelphia Textile to win the NCAA East Regional before losing to eventual national champion Wright State in the quarterfinals. Although last year's team was absent from the national tournament for the first time since the 1979-80 season, Chronister coached the Huskies to victory in 12 of their last 13 games, losing to Mansfield in the PC championship game. A graduate of East Stroudsburg University with his bachelors and masters 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 numerous county championships and participating in the PIAA District III playoffs. Coach Chronister In Action 2 - - - -Assistants - - - Burt Reese Burt Reese enters his seventeenth season as an assistant coach for the Huskies. For seven of those seasons, Reese coached the freshman basketball teams compihng an 83-27 mark, but for the past eight seasons he has worked directly with Chronister and the varsity program. His most important duty is coordinating BU's recruiting efforts. In addition, Reese serves as the head coach of the highly successful men's and women's tennis teams. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from East Stroudsburg University. Dr. Michael Herbert Entering his twentieth season is Dr. Michael Herbert. "Doc" has served in numerous capacities with the team over the past nineteen seasons including a three-year stint as coach of the freshman team. He is also the assistant tennis coach in charge of the women's squad. Herbert received his bachelor of science degree at the University of Maryland and his masters and doctorate degrees at Lehigh University. Terry Conrad Terry Comad begins his second year as an assistant coach for the Huskies. Comad is a former BU point guard who was a four-year letter winner ('79-'83) at Bloomsburg and he is ranked as the school's ninth all-time leading scorer (1081 pis.). He received his bachelor of science degree in Secondary Education from BU. Tony Da Re Tony Da Re, a former Bloomsburg player (1970-74), will begin his first year of collegiate coaching as an assistant coach for the Huskies. Da Re was a member of the 1973-74 Bloomsburg team which advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, and ranks among the all-time leaders in single-season free-throw percentage at BU. Before coming to Bloomsburg, he was an assistant for nine years at Central Columbia High School where the team won the PIAA Class AA state championship in 1981. 1984-85 B.U. Coaching Staff Terry Conrad, "Doc" Herbert, Burt Reese, Charlie Chonister (missing Tony DaRe) 3 - - The Season Ahead - After winning 12 of their last 13 games during the 1983-84 campaign, the Bloomsburg University men's basketball team will look to continue their winning ways this season. The Huskies posted a fine 19-11 record last season, including an 11-3 mark in the Pennsylvania Conference Eastern Division in which they finished first, and will return four starters to this year's team in anticipation of yet another winning season. Following a 5-9 start last season, the Huskies finished the season in impressive fashion. The team was riding a ten-game winning steak as they began play in the Pennsylvania Conference Championship tournament, however, following victories over West Chester (77-57) and Slippery Rock (86-80), Bloomsburg's season was ended in the PC championship game as Mansfield dealt BU a 61-54 loss. The failure of Bloomsburg to receive an at-large bid into the NCAA Division II national tournament marked the first time the Huskies had not been involved in the tournament since the 1979-80 season. This season senior center Wes Wright and junior forwards Shane Planutis and Glenn Noack head a list of returnees that will look to keep the winning tradition alive and well at BU. Wright, the only senior on the team, will serve as this year's captain. He was one of only two players to play in all 30 of the Huskies' games a year ago and led the team in rebounds (173 and 5.8 per game) and field goal percentage (53.2%). He scored 7.7 points per game. Wright was particularly impressive during the Huskies' winning steak and was an All-Tournament selection at the Pennsylvania Conference Championships. Planutis was the other Husky to play in all 30 games last year, and is the top returning scorerfor this year's team as he averaged 12.1 ppg last season. A year ago Shane led the team in free-throw percentage hitting on 39 of 45 free throws for 86.7%. That mark tied him for the third best single-season free-throw percentage in Bloomsburg basketball history. He also was second in field goal percentage (51.6%) and pulled down 142 rebounds-good for fourth on the team. Following a freshman year in which he was named the ECAC "CoRookie of the Year", Noack's sophomore season was interrupted by an ankle injury, and he served the remainder of the season as the Huskies' sixth man. His statistics continued to be impressive though, and included an 11.9 ppg scoring average, 76 assists, and field goal and free-throw percentages of 50.4% and 84.8% respectively. Noack also set a Bloomsburg record by making 33 consecutive free throws during the course of the season. Noack is expected to return to a starting role for the Huskies and will be looked to for strong play, both offensively and defensively. Sophomore guard Jerome Brisbon leads the list of other key returnees for BU. After numerous difficulties in the beginning of the season at the point guard position Brisbon stepped in and provided Bloomsburg with the spark that it needed. He was third on the team in assists (60), and fourth in scoring (9.6 ppg). Also returning for the Huskies are junior forward Pat flanagan (5.5 ppg), and sophomores Greg Johnston, at guard, Dave Koslosky, at forward, and Bob McCullough, who will back up Wes Wright at center. For the second year in a row, the Huskies will be undergoing a change in the backcourt. Because of the departure of Barry Francisco, one of the most exciting players to ever perform at Bloomsburg, the coaching staff has had to find someone to take over the very important shooting guard position that Francisco occupied for four years. Although this is by no means an easy task due to Francisco's 16.7 ppg scoring average, 101 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game of a year ago, coach Chronister believes his team will be able to handle the adjustment very well. He stated, "Any good program can replace an individual with exceptional talent that has graduated and continue the team's success. The style of the team may change, however the bottom line is that the results stay the same-in our case that means winning!" 4 In response to the need for a shooting guard, Chronister expects to move Brisbon into this offensively-oriented position and insert junior Les Alston into the point guard spot. Alston is a transfer from Delaware County Community College who is a true point guard with a solid jump shot and excellent defensive skills. Brisbon improved his play markedly over the summer while participating in the College Division of the Sonny Hill basketball league in Philadelphia, and will be expected to provide additional offensive punch for Bloomsburg this season. In addition to Alston, the coaching staff's recruiting efforts have netted the Huskies a number of lop performers. Freshman Greg Thomas gives BU additional depth at the shooting guard position. Thomas played for the very successful Carlisle H.S. "Thundering Herd" and continues the tradition of big guards at Bloomsburg. Another freshman that has burst onto the scene and made his prescence felt immediately is Steve Ross . His strength and aggressiveness provides the Huskies with some much needed bulk under the boards. Says Chronister, "A big improvement in the strength and agility of Bobby McCullough and the addition of Steve Ross gives us the strongest and deepest front line that we've had in a very long lime at Bloomsburg." Freshman Crory Henderson, from Mastbaum High School in Philadelphia, and junior Dean Colone, who transfered from Geneva College and will be eligible in January, provide even further depth al both the guard and forward positions. Chronister concluded, "A number of problems that we experienced early last season at the point guard position which contributed to our slow start have been taken care of by the addition of Alston and Thomas and the play of Jerome Brisbon. Hopefully, our recruiting efforts and the continued strong play of our veterans will lead us to the fast start that I anticipate this year." Records Against - - 1984-85 Opponents - OPPONENTS RECORD PCT. Slippery Rock Susquehanna LeMoyne West Chester York Cheyney Indiana (PA) California (PA) Millersville 5-2 15-11 5-4 38-25 10-0 33-36 16-10 1-0 51 -54 5-8 3-12 First Meeting 4-1 67-43 53-44 70-24 75-47 72-24 First Meeting 17-14 .714 .577 .555 .603 1.000 .478 .615 1.000 .486 .385 .200 Total: 541-359 .601 Scranton Philadelphia Textile Queens Maryland/Baltimore Co. Mansfield East Stroudsburg Kutztown Shippensburg Lock Haven C.W. Post Kings 5 .800 .609 .546 .745 .615 .750 .548 1984-85 Husky Varsity Name Hometown (High School) Class Height Weight Les Alston Jr. 5-8 150 Berwyn (Conestoga) Jerome Brisbon* So. 5-10 165 Philadelphia (William Penn) Dean Colone Jr. 6-3 190 Woodbury Heights, N.J. (Gateway Regional) Pat Tianagan* Jr. 6-6 195 White Haven (Crestwood) Crory Henderson Fr. 6-5 175 Philadelphia (Mastbaum) Greg Johnston So. 5-10 155 Sayre (Sayre) Dave Koslosky So. 6-5 190 Bloomsburg (Bloomsburg) Bob McCullough So. 6-8 210 Berwyn (Conestoga) Glenn Noack* Jr. 6-4 195 Whitehall (Whitehall) Shane Planutis* Jr. 6-6 190 West Hazleton (West Hazleton) Steve Ross Fr. 6-6 210 Souderton (Souderton Area) Greg Thomas Fr. 6-3 170 Carlisle (Carlisle) Wes Wright** Sr. 6-7 215 Whitehall (Whitehall) * • Letterman ** • Captain Victory! 6 Bloomsburg University - - - Player Profiles- - LES ALSTON 5'8" 150 lbs. Junior Berwyn, PA Conestoga H.S. A transfer from Delaware County Community College, Les is a true point guard with a solid jump shot and excellent defensive skills. Plays with a lot of confidence and should improve daily as he learns the system at BU. Staff is very high on his abilities. Major: Business. JEROME BRISBON 5'1 O" 165 lbs. Sophomore Philadelphia, PA William Penn H.S. Last year's unsung hero. Jerome became the Huskies' point guard when the team was struggling early in the season and turned things around. Possesses excellent quickness and can play either point guard or shooting guard whenever needed. His all-around game was vastly improved during summer league play. Major: Political Science. DEAN COLONE 6'3" 190 lbs. Junior Woodbury Heights, NJ Gateway Regional H.S. A transfer from Geneva College, Dean is eligible lo begin play in January. He is the brother of Randy Colone who graduated last season. His overall strength and good leaping ability should provide Husky fans with some excitement this year. He can play both the guard and forward position. Major: Earth Science. PAT FLANAGAN 6'6" 195 lbs. Junior White Haven, PA Crestwood H.S. During the past two seasons, Pat has played a big role in the Huskies' success. He provides the staff with depth at both the forward and center positions. Pat is a very aggressive rebounder, pulling down 4. 7 rebounds per game in a reserve role last season and is the best defensive forward on the team. Major: Accounting . 7 CRORY HENDERSON 6'5" 175 lbs. Freshman Philadelphia, PA Mastbaum H.S. A tall, lanky forward, Crory possesses an uncanny ability to block shots. How quickly he adjusts to the Bloomsburg system will determine his playing time this year. He received the Mankward Award for the Outstanding Performer during his senior year at Mastbaum. Major: Accounting . GREG JOHNSTON 5'1 O" 155 lbs. Sophomore Sayre, PA Sayre H.S. Played in 27 games last season in a reserve role for the Huskies. Greg provides the staff with depth at the point guard position, and he has also worked hard over the swnmer to improve his game both offensively and defensively. Major: Computer Science. DAVE KOSLOSKY 6'5" 190 lbs. Sophomore Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg H.S. Dave is a local product from Bloomsburg High School and has continued to work hard everyday to improve his game. Possesses good strength and jumps very well. His biggest asset is his excellent attitude. He is capable of providing starting forwards with rest at any lime. Major: Computer Science. BOB McCULLOUGH 6'8" 21 O lbs. Sophomore Berwyn, PA Conestoga H.S. Bob has a very soft touch on his jump shot for a big man, and if he continues to improve, he will help the Huskies in the near future. He should once again play an important reserve role at the center position. Major: Prephysical Therapy. GLENN NOACK 6'4" 195 lbs. Junior Whitehall, PA Whitehall H.S. Glenn played in 25 games for the Huskies last season; however, he was slowed by an ankle injury for the better part of the year. Set a Bloomsburg record last year making 33 consecutive free throws. The Huskies look to Glenn to return to the form that earned him Co-Rookie of the Year in the ECAC during his freshman year. Major: Accounting. 8 SHANE PLANUTIS 6'6" 190 lbs. Junior West Hazleton, PA West Hazleton H.S. The team's purest shooter, Shane has an excellent baseline jumpshot and has improved his range and versatility during the off-season. Shane played in all 30 games last year making 86. 7% of his free throws-third best in Bloomsburg history. Also shot 51.6% from the floor-second best on the team. Major: Sociology. STEVE ROSS 6'6" 21 O lbs. Freshman Souderton, PA Souderton Area H.S. A 23-year old freshman, Steve has become a pre-season favorite of the coaching staff. His strength and aggressiveness provides the Huskies with some much-needed bulk under the boards. Will be a back-up to Wright unless the team needs a size advantage in certain situations. Major: Management. GREG THOMAS 6'3" 170 lbs. Freshman Carlisle, PA Carlisle H.S. Highly recruited lo fill the shoes left vacant upon the'departure of Barry Francisco, Greg should prove capable given lime lo adjust. Is a very good ball handler and has an excellent jump shot. Played for the very successful "Thundering Herd" at Carlisle High School. Major: Undecided. WES WRIGHT 6'7" 215 lbs. Senior Whitehall, PA Whitehall H.S. Captain of the 1984-85 squad and only senior on the team. Team will look lo Wes lo provide leadership both on and oll the court. Finished last season very impressively being named to the PC All-Tournament team. Played in all 30 games, shooting 53.2% from the field and pulling down 173 rebounds for the team lead. Major: Accounting. 9 Results From 1983-84 High Rebounder Opponent BU Kings 89 78 H Noack-24 Planutis-13 Allentown 71 51 H Planutis-23 Noack, Wright-9 Slippery Rock 73 74 H Planutis-24 Noack-9 73 67(OT) A Francisco-19 Noack-9 LeMoyne 58 66 A Noack-22 Noack-7 Cheyney so 61 A Francisco-14 Planutis-10 Shippensburg East Stroudsburg OPP Site High Scorer 52 51 H Francisco-IS Wright-7 * Philadelphia Textile 73 75 A Planutis-26 Francisco-8 * Gannon 71 80 A Francisco-23 Wright-9 Ursinus 94 89 H Francisco-17 Francisco-IQ Scranton 58 70 A Planutis-18 Wright-II Maryland/ Baltimore Co. so 51 A Brisbon-II F1anagan-5 Philadelphia Textile 68 93 A Francisco-20 Noack-IQ Mansfield 46 53 A Francisco-19 F1anagan-7 Millersville 83 74 H Francisco-24 Planutis-9 East Stroudsburg 60 53 H Francisco-27 F1anagan-8 West Chester 51 53 A Francisco-20 F1anagan-6 Lock Haven 71 53 A Planutis-18 Francisco-9 Francisco-7 Cheyney 48 46 H Planutis-16 Shippensburg 55 53(OT) A Francisco-21 F1anagan-l0 Planutis-7 Kutztown 66 56 H Planutis-21 Millersville 73 66 A Francisco-IS F1anagan-8 Wilkes 89 85 A Francisco-19 Wright-13 Mansfield 68 54 H Francisco-22 Francisco-IQ West Chester 73 66 H Noack-16 Wright-9 Kutztown 70 56 A Francisco-23 Planutis, Noack-6 York 58 57 H Francisco-20 F1anagan-5 +West Chester 77 57 H Francisco-IS Francisco-8 +Slippery Rock 86 80 A Brisbon-16 Noack, Wright-8 +Mansfield 54 61 A Francisco-14 Wright-7 * - Porreco Cup Tournament + - Pennsylvania Conference Championship Tournament 10 ., 1983-84 Bloomsburg University Basketball Statistics Nmne G FGA FG PCT. FTA FT PCT. REB. AVG. Brisbon, Jerome Colone, Randy F1anagan, Pat 27 23 27 30 27 236 16 144 418 37 104 3 59 194 16 74 20 138 14 31 4 2 6 79 45 91 51 17 31 112 9 14 2 0 3 67 47 18 127 155 16 29 19 14 14 144 142 173 1.7 .8 4.7 5.2 .6 39 63 68.9 85.0 57.4 81.2 64.3 45.2 50.0 0.0 50.0 84.8 86.7 69.2 1.0 .8 2.3 5.8 4.7 5.8 558 408 73.l 898 29.9 Johnston, Greg Kosciolek, Cas Koslosky, Dave McCullough, Bob McLaughlin, Todd Noack, Glenn Planutis, Shane Wright, Wes 28 65 34 19 17 6 25 30 30 32 16 30 228 314 158 14 8 115 162 84 44.l 18.8 41.0 46.4 43.2 52.3 43.8 43.8 26.7 50.4 51.6 53.2 TEAM TOTALS 30 1694 800 47.2 Francisco, Barry --- - 7 54 1.1 Fouls/ Disq. TO PTS. AVG. ASST. 64 14 62 64/2 81/4 94/2 9.6 1.0 5.5 16.7 1.5 2.9 1.6 .8 3.2 11 .9 12.1 60 14 6 3 11 77 68 36 259 23 149 500 41 82 30 14 19 297 363 231 7.7 1 33 101 31 12 2 I 9 76 27 45 553/15 457 2008 66.9 398 51/1 15 74/2 83/4 25 20 21 18 7 67 35 ,,_ :-- ...... Special Honors - - - From 1983-84- - TEAM Pennsylvania Conference Eastern Division Champions Pennsylvania Conference Tournament-Second Place BARRY FRANCISCO-CAPTAIN First Team-Pennsylvania Conference First Team-NABC, Eastern Region First Team-ECAC, Division II All-Tournament Team-Porecco Cup, Gannon University All-Tournament Team-Pennsylvania Conference Player-of-the-Year-Bloomsburg University Consecutive Games Started-121 (Bloomsburg Record) Games Played-124 (Bloomsburg Record) Points Scored-1479 (Second Place, Bloomsburg) WES WRIGHT All-Tournament Team-Pennsylvania Conference GLENN NOACK Consecutive Free Throws Made-33 (Bloomsburg Record) Bloomsburg's "Top Twenty" I. Jerry Radocha 1778* 1973-77 2. Barry Francisco 1479* 1980-84 3. John Willis 1467 1971-74 4. Mike Wenrich 1397 1979-82 5. Robert Herzig 1362* 1961-65 6. Richard Lloyd 1339* 1958-62 7. Jon Bardsley 1252* 1978-82 8. Al Williams 1173* 1975-78 9. Terry Conrad 10. Steve Bright 1081* 1979-83 1026* 1975-78 11. William Swisher 1014* 1955-59 12. James Gustave 955* 1954-58 13. Howard Johnson 946 1969-72 14. Len Kozick 926* 1953-57 15. James Platukis 878 1968-71 16. Robert Snyder 859 1967-70 17. Paul Kuhn 851 1969-72 18. Bill Tillman 789* 1977-81 19. Rick Evans 755 1973-77 20 . Jim Dulaney 697 1966-69 • Indicates Four-Year Total All Other Figures Represent Three-Year Total 12 Basketball's Birth at Bloomsburg The game of basketball was invented by James Naismith in December of 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Just over two years later, the game of basketball was played for the first time at Bloomsburg in what was then the "new" gymnasium. This gymnasium was located directly behind Carver Hall, near the site of the presentday Kehr Union Building. The exerpt that follows was taken out of The Columbian, a Bloomsburg newspaper, from Friday March 2, 1894. It describes, to the best of the University's knowledge, the first organized basketball game ever played on the campus: "The new gymnasium at the Normal School was opened with appropriate ceremonies last week Thursday. After the close of the exercises incident to the presentation of the large flag by the P.O.S. of A., the audience went from the auditorium to the gymnasium, and filled every available space. The running track was crowded, and the sides of the first floor was thickly lined with spectators ... The most exciting part of the program was the game of basket ball between members of the Philogian and Calliepian Societies. A bushel basket was hung at either end of the hall about ten feet from the floor. Every time that either side gets the ball in the basket at the opposite end of the hall it counts three. The game is nearly as exciting as foot ball, though not quite as rough and dangerous. The Philos were the first to land the ball in the Callies' basket and a great shout went up from the spectators. But the Callies put the ball in the Philo basket twice, and this with fouls made the score 9 to 5 at the end of the third inning, in favor of the former, and then the Callies and their friends went wild and everybody shouted." This exhibition was just the beginning of a tradition of success in the sport of basketball at Bloomsburg which has lasted right from the first game ever played on campus to the present-day Huskies of 198485. The picture below shows the 1894-95 Bloomsburg Normal School basketball team. This was the school's first varsity basketball team. ~ Bloomsburg's First Varsity Team-1894-95 13 - Bloomsburg Basketball "A Winning Tradition" Since the inception of competitive basketball at Bloomsburg near the turn of the century, the men's basketball team has been a dominant force compiling a record of 835-518 for a winning percentage of .617. From the very first coach, A.K. Aldinger, to the present coach, Charles Chronister, Bloomsburg basketball teams have performed at a level of excellence which is reflective of champions. Competitive basketball at Bloomsburg began in the late 1890's under the direction of coach Aldinger. However, because a fire destroyed all records of the games played in those initial years, the first year for which records are available is 1901 when Bloomsburg was 4-3 under Aldinger. Since that time Aldinger and 17 other coaches have helped build the "winning tradition" in basketball at Bloomsburg. From 1901 to 1932, ten different men took their turn at the helm of the Huskies with five of those men coaching for only one year. During the 1919-20 and 1920-21 seasons, T.W. Pownall (13-6, .684) and R.H. Diedrich (12-2, .857) turned in the best single-season marks. However, in terms of those coaches who coached for longer than one year, George M. Mead from 1921-25 (42-17, .712) and Thornley W. Booth from 1926-32 (59-25, .702) were the most successful coaches in the early years of Bloomsburg basketball. Following Booth's first year in 1926-27, the school changed it's name from the Bloomsburg Normal School to the Bloomsburg State Teacher's College. It would be known by this name until 1960 when the school became Bloomsburg State College. In 1932, upon the departure of Booth, George Buckheit took over the reigns of the Huskies and guided them to a 95-71 mark (.572) over 12 years. He coached from 1932-43, before taking a year off in 194344 during which Jack Llewellyn guided the Huskies to an 11-4 mark. Buckheit then returned to coach Bloomsburg during the period of 1944-46. Pete Wisher took over for Buckheit in 1946, and during his three-11ear stint at Bloomsburg, he guided the Huskies to a 25-27 record (.480). The year of 1949 marked the first year Bloomsburg competed in the Pennsylvania Conference and also marked the arrival of new head coach Harold Shelly who coached from 1949-60. Shelly guided Bloomsburg to an 11-year mark of 112-74 and a PC record of 81-54 including a conference championship in 1952-53. Bill Foster then lead the Huskies to three consecutive second place conference finishes from 1960-63, and a 45-11 overall mark. Foster's .807 winning percentage leads all Bloomsburg coaches who have coached for more than one year. Foster is currently the head coach at the University of South Carolina. From 1966-71 Earl Voss guided the Huskies to a 63-42 record (.600), before handing the reigns over to present-day coach Charles Chronister. Chronister, who has coached for the past 13 seasons at BU, has accumulated an overall record of 235-115 (.671) and is the most accomplished coach in Bloomsburg's long basketball history. He has guided the Huskies to four NCAA Division II tournament appearances, won 20 or more games five times, and has coached the top four scorers in Bloomsburg history. In addition, he has coached three All-Americans at BU-John Willis (1972-74), Jerry Radocha (1973-77), and most recently, Jon Bardsley (1978-82). D C 14 Coaches' Records at BU (1901-1984) Years Coach 1901-05 (4) Aldinger, A.K. 1905-06 (!) Westphal, Alfred 1906-10 (4) Bryant, B.F. 1910-11 (I) Barrier, Prof. 1911-19 (8) Wins Losses Pct. 19 12 .613 2 3 .400 21 27 .438 6 7 .461 Weimer, John W. 40 39 .506 1919-20 (!) Pownall, T.W. 13 6 .684 1920-21 (I) Diedrich, R.H. 12 2 .857 1921-25 (4) Mead, George M. 42 17 .712 1925-26 (!) Jackson, A.K. 7 6 .538 1926-32 (4) Booth, Thomley W. 59 25 .702 1932-42 & 1944-46 (12) Buckheit, George 95 71 1943-44 (I) Llwellyn, Jack II 4 .572 .733 1946-49 (3) Wisher, Pete 25 27 .480 1949-60 (11) Shelly, Harold 112 74 .602 1960-63 (3) Foster, William 45 II .807 1963-66 (3) Norion, Robert 28 30 .483 1966-71 (5) Voss, Earl 63 42 .600 1971-84 (13) Chronister, Charles 235 115 .671 Bloomsburg Basketball "Over The Years" Year Coach Wins Losses Pct. * 1901-02 Aldinger 4 3 .571 1902-03 Aldinger 6 4 .600 * 1903-04 Aldinger 6 I .857 * 1904-05 Aldinger 3 4 .429 * 1905-06 Westphal 2 3 .400 1906-07 Bryant 6 8 .429 1907-08 Bryant 2 9 .182 1908-09 Bryant 6 5 .545 1909-10 Bryant 7 5 .583 1910-11 Barrier 6 7 .462 1911-12 Weimer No records available 1912-13 Weimer No records available 1913-14 Weimer 6 10 .375 1914-15 Weimer 9 3 .750 1915-16 Weimer 8 8 .500 1916-17 Weimer 5 II .313 1917-18 Weimer 8 4 .667 1918-19 Weimer 4 3 .571 1919-20 Pownall 13 6 .684 1920-21 Diedrich 12 2 .857 1921 -22 Mead 5 6 .455 5 1922-23 Mead 8 1923-24 Mead 18 1924-25 Mead II 5 .688 1925-26 Jackson 7 6 .538 15 .615 .947 1926-27 Booth 6 6 .500 , 1927-28 Booth 13 6 .684 1928-29 Booth 11 2 .846 1929-30 Booth 9 .692 1930-31 Booth 17 4 1 1931-32 1932-33 Booth Buckheit 3 6 6 8 .944 1933-34 Buckheil 8 4 1934-35 Buckheit 6 9 .333 .428 .666 .400 1935-36 Buckheil 9 5 .642 1936-37 Buckheit 9 7 .562 1937-38 Buckheil 6 9 .400 1938-39 Buckheit 9 4 .727 .714 1939-40 Buckheil 10 4 1940-41 Buckheil 10 4 1941-42 Buckheit .714 8 4 No Sports Scheduled During This Year Llwellyn 11 4 Buckheil 10 4 Buckheit 4 9 1942-43 1943-44 1944-45 1945-46 .666 .785 .761 .307 1946-47 Wisher 7 10 .411 1947-48 Wisher 10 9 .526 1948-49 Wisher 8 8 .500 Conference Year 1949-50 Coach Shelly Wins 12 Losses Pct. 7 .630 Record 7-4 1950-51 Shelly 9 7 .562 6-7 1951-52 Shelly 12 4 .750 8-4 1952-53 Shelly 11 6 .647 10-2 1953-54 Shelly 9 7 .562 7-4 1954-55 Shelly 13 4 .764 8-3 1955-56 Shelly 11 6 .647 8-3 1956-57 Shelly 9 8 .529 7-6 1957-58 Shelly 10 7 .588 8-5 1958-59 Shelly 9 8 .529 6-7 1959-60 Shelly 7 10 .411 6-9 1960-61 Fosler 12 4 .750 1961-62 Fosler 16 3 .842 9-3 12-2 1962-63 Foster 17 .809 11-3 1963-64 Norton 13 4 6 .684 9-5 1964-65 Norton 7 13 .350 4-10 1965-66 Norton 8 11 .421 6-8 1966-67 Voss 12 8 .600 9-5 1967-68 Voss 13 7 .650 8-6 1968-69 Voss 12 10 .590 7-7 1969-70 Voss 15 8 .625 9-5 1970-71 Voss 11 9 .550 5-9 1971-72 Chronister 18 7 .720 11-3 1972-73 Chronister 20 5 .800 10-4 16 •· I 1973-74 Chronister 22 6 .786 11-3 1974-75 Chronister 15 10 .600 8-6 1975-76 Chronister 13 10 .565 6-6 1976-77 Chronister 17 7 .708 8-4 1977-78 Chronister 14 10 .583 8-4 1978-79 Chronister 13 12 .520 6-6 1979-80 Chronister 14 13 .519 7-5 1980-81 Chronister 23 7 .766 9-3 1981-82 Chronister 24 7 .774 10-2 1982-83 Chronister 23 10 .697 11-3 1983-84 Chronister 19 11 .633 11-3 * - Records shown are partial results of that year's schedule. All-Time Bloomsburg Records TEAM RECORDS Most Points 1 Game 144 - vs. Shippensburg Stale 2/6/57 (Centennial Gym Record) 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 Most Field Goals 1 Year 902 - 1982-83 Most Field Goals 1 Game Most Points 56 - vs. Baptist Bible, 2/9/73 Highest Field Goal Percentage I Year Highest 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 49.8% - 1971-72 Most Free Throws Attempted 1 Year 715 - 1982-83 Most Free Throws I Year 503 - 1982-83 Most Free Throws 1 Game 44 - vs. Quinnipiac, 12/29/75 74.7% - 1974-75 Highest Free Throw Percentage 1 Year Highest Free Throw Percentage 1 Game 100% - vs. West Chester, 2/4/67 vs. Cheyney, 2/1/84 Least Free Throws by Opponent 1 Game 2 - vs. Denison, 12/29/73 Most Assists I Game 35 - vs. York, 2/26/74 Most Assists 1 Year 595 - 1973-74 Most Conference Points 1 Year 1240 - 1961-62 (77.5 per game) Highest Average Winning Margin 1 Year 15.5 - pts. per game, 1961-62 Most Consecutive Victories 1972-73 14 - Coach Charles Chronister Most Victories in One Season 1981-82 24 - Coach Charles Chronister Conference Champions 1980-81 Coach Charles Chronister Conference Eastern Divisional 1973-74 1980-81 1983-84 Coach Charles Chronister (11-3) Coach Charles Chronister (9-3) Coach Charles Chronister ( 11-3) Champions 17 N.C.A.A. Mid-East Regional 1973-74 Coach Charles Chronister N.C.A.A. East Regional Champions 1982-83 Coach Charles Chronister Best Conference Record 1961-62 Coach William Foster (12-2) Best Overall Record 1961-62 Coach William Foster (16-3, .842) INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Single Game Records Most Points 48 John Willis, 2/26/7 4 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 Highest Free Throw Percentage 18 Rick Fertig, 2/17 /68 14-14 Jeff Slocum, 2/25/78 Most Rebounds 33 Mike Morrow, 1966-67 Most Assists 18 Art Luptowski, 2/12/72 598 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Highest Per Game Average 24.9% Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Most Field Goals Attempted 456 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 233 Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Season Records Most Points Most Field Goals 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 33 Glenn Noack, 1983-84 Made Highest Free Throw Percentage (25 or more attempts) 88.1 87.7 86.7 86.7 86.2 85.4 84.8 84.0 82.5 82.4 81.6 Rick Fertig (59-67), 1966-67 George Foering (29-33), 1966-67 Al Williams (39-45), 1974-75 Shane Planutis (39-45), 1983-84 Jeff Slocum (56-65), 1977-78 Dave Ogden (70-82), 1979-80 Glenn Noack (67-79), 1983-84 Jim Fertig (21-25), 1977-78 Bob Matuza (33-40), 1966-67 Ron Zynel (28-34), 1981-82 Tony Dare (40-49), 1972-73 Free,, Throw Percentage 81.2 (25 or more attempts) 80.2 80.0 Barry Francisco (112-138), 198384 Glenn Noack (89-111), 1982-83 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 18 Career Records Points Scored 1778* Jerry Radocha, 1976-77 Average Points Per Game 19.4* Richard Lloyd, 1958-59 Conference Career Points 1144* Richard Lloyd, 1958-62 Conference Average 19.4* Richard Lloyd, 1958-62 Field Goals Attempted 1408* Jerry Radocha, 1973-77 Field Goals Scored 692* 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 1041* Robert Herzig, 1961-65 Average Rebounds Per Game 14.5* (66) Norm Shutovich, 1957-61 Consecutive Games Started 121* Barry Francisco, 1980-84 Games Played 124* Barry Francisco, 1980-84 Assists 589* Jon Bardsley, 1978-82 (* • 4 Year Record) Concentration 19 - -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 second 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 eleven years. Ron is located in the Nelson Fieldhouse and handles most of the equipment needs of BU's 18 varsity programs. 20 Follow the Huskies in 84-85 ... THE NEWEST EDITION OF THE HUSKIES! GREAT CROWDS! LOTS OF FUN! EXCITING ACTION! 1984-85 Basketball Schedule November 24 at Slippery Rock 2:00 p.m. 26 at Susquehanna 8:00 p.m. 28 LEMOYNE 7:30 p.m. December *at West Chester 3:00 p.m. 3 at York (PA) 8:00 p.m. 5 *CHEYNEY 8:00 p.m. 28-29 at Christmas Tree Tournament {Indiana (PA), California (PA), West Chester) January February Indiana, PA 12 *MILLERSVlllE 8:00 p.m. 14 SCRANTON 7:30 p.m. 16 PHILADELPHIA TEX1TI..E 8:00 p.m. 19 at Queens 7:30 p.m. 21 MARYLAND/BALTIMORE COUNTY 7:30 p.m. 23 *MANSFIELD 8:00 p.m. 26 *at East Stroudsburg 8:00 p .m. 29 *at Kutztown 8:00 p.m. 31 8:00 p.m. *at Shippensburg 2 *WEST CHESTER 8:00 p.m. 4 LOCK HAVEN 8:00 p.m. 6 *at Cheyney 8:00 p.m. 9 *SHIPPENSBURG 8:00 p.m. II C.W. POST 7:30 p.m. 13 *KUTZTOWN 8:00 p.m. 16 *at Millersville 8:00 p.m. 18 at King's (PA) 8:00 p.m. 20 *at Mansfield 8:00 p.m. 23 *EAST STROUDSBURG 8:00 p.m. * PSAC Eastern Division Contest