number 34

number 33

number 22
number 12
Josh Beale, JR Stoney Hill, JR Jamelle Lowery, JR Jonathan Mattox, JR
Flowery Branch, GA / F. Branch Fayetteville, GA / Landmark Stanley, NC / UNC Pembroke Watkinsville, GA / Oconee

number 03

number 44
number 32

Quinton Baines, SO Trey Britton, SO Stephen Cobb, SO

Enoree, SC / Laurens Alpharetta, GA / South Forsyth Raleigh, NC / Enloe
number 05

number 23

number 15

Kevis Cornwell, SO Jarret Johnson, SO Brandon Young, SO

York, SC / York Greensboro, NC / Patterson Belmont, NC / Gaston Day
number 50

number 04

Taylor Shugart, FR Nick Trull, FR

Rock Hill, SC / Northwestern Charlotte, NC / Hickory Grove

Jason Taylor Jeff Brookman William Monts David Bentley

Head Varsity Coach Asst.Varsity Coach Asst. Varsity & Head JV Coach Student Assistant
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Men’s Records (Since 1995-96)

Individual - Season
Points Robbie Seabrook 526 02-03
Men’s Records Scoring Average
FG Made
Robbie Seabrook
Gary Bailey
20.2
188
02-03
00-01
Donielle Davis 188 02-03
Since 1995-96 FG % Gary Bailey .605 99-00 (159-263)
3-Point FG Made Robbie Seabrook 109 02-03
3-Point FG Attempted Robbie Seabrook 255 02-03
3-Point % (min. 50 att.) John LeSueur .452 04-05 (42-93)
FT Made Nelson Joseph 105 99-00 (105-150)
FT Attempted Gary Bailey 152 00-01
FT % (min. 50 att.) Robbie Seabrook .844 01-02 (103-122)
Offensive Rebounds Osvaldo Haynes 109 04-05
Defensive Rebounds Osvaldo Haynes 180 04-05
Total Rebounds Osvaldo Haynes 289 04-05
Rebound Average Osvaldo Haynes 11.1 04-05
Individual Records - Game Assists Clay Huggins 131 01-02
Assist Average Clay Huggins 4.7 01-02
Points
Robbie Seabrook 36 vs. Erskine 2/2/03 Steals Clay Huggins 69 98-99
Steals Average Clay Huggins 2.6 98-99
FG Made Blocked Shots Osvaldo Haynes 53 03-04
Nelson Joseph 15 vs. Longwood 2/22/00 Blocked Shot Avg. Osvaldo Haynes 2.3 03-04
Minutes Clay Huggins 972 01-02
FG Attempts Minutes Per Game Nelson Joseph 35.5 00-01
Donielle Davis 24 vs. Mt. Olive 2/6/03 Personal Fouls Adam McClain 98 00-01
Robbie Seabrook 24 vs. Pfeiffer 1/28/03
Fouled Out Adam McClain 9 99-00
FG % (min. 10 att.)
Gary Bailey .909 (10-11) vs. Piedmont 2/10/98 Team Records - Season
01-02,02-03,
3-Point FG Made Games Played 28 03-04,06-07
Robbie Seabrook 9 vs. Pfeiffer 3/1/03 Points 2153 00-01
9 vs. St. Andrews 2/20/03 FG Made 791 00-01
FG % .475 (727-1532) 99-00
3-Point FG Att. 3-Point FG Made 286 02-03
Robbie Seabrook 17 vs. Wofford 12/4/99 3-Point FG % .367 (286-780) 02-03
FT Made 450 00-01
3-Point FG % (min. 6 att.) FT Attempted 666 00-01
Donielle Davis .857 (6-7) vs.L-McRae FT % .733 (393-536) 01-02
1/25/03, John LeSueur .857 (6-7) vs. L-McRae 2/10/05
Offensive Rebounds 365 00-01
Defensive Rebounds 638 00-01
FT Made
Total Rebounds 1120 00-01
Robbie Seabrook 13 vs. Limestone 1/21/02
Personal Fouls 585 06-07
FT Attempts (min. 10 att.) Assists 451 00-01
Nelson Joseph 17 vs. Limestone 1/15/01 Blocked Shots 89 04-05
Steals 260 01-02
FT % (min. 10 att.)
Nelson Joseph 1.000 (11-11) vs. Barton 2/13/00 Team Records - Game
Rebounds Points 101 vs. Emmanuel 11/21/00
Osvaldo Haynes 19 vs. Erskine 1/17/05 Fewest Points Allowed 43 vs. Presbyterian 12/06/97
FG Made 42 vs. Emmanuel 11/21/00
Offensive Rebounds FG Attempts 85 vs. Queens (N.C.) 02/29/04
Adam McClain 10 vs. The Citadel 11/30/99 FG % .655 vs. Longwood (36-55) 02/22/00
Lowest FG % Allowed .239 vs. North Greenville 01/15/04
Defensive Rebounds 3-Point FG Made 17 vs. Pfeiffer 03/01/03
Osvaldo Haynes 14 vs. Erskine 1/17/05 3-Point FG Attempts 39 vs. Lees-McRae 02/20/99
3-Point FG % (min. 8 att.) .667 (8-12) vs. Pfeiffer 01/08/98
Assists Lowest 3-Point FG % Allowed .056 (1-18) vs. Mt. Olive 02/05/00
Mickey Moses 12 vs. Winthrop 11/26/97 FT Made 33 vs. Auburn-Montgomery 03/03/99
Nelson Joseph 12 vs. Pfeiffer 1/18/01 FT Attempts 46 vs. Limestone 01/15/01
Clay Huggins 12 vs. Emmanuel 11/21/00
FT % (min. 12 att.) .938 (15-16) 02/21/02
Rebounds 60 vs. Limestone 01/15/01
Steals
Assists 34 vs. Emmanuel 11/21/00
Clay Huggins 7 vs. Coker 1/26/99, vs. Longwood1/22/00
Steals 18 vs. Lees-McRae 01/14/01
Blocked Shots Blocked Shots 12 vs. North Greenville 01/15/04
Osvaldo Haynes 9 vs. North Greenville 1/15/04 Most Turnovers Caused 29 vs. Belmont Abbey 02/09/99
29 vs. Lees-McRae 01/14/02
Fewest Turnovers Made 5 vs. St. Andrews 01/20/03
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President
Dr. Evans P. Whitaker was named Anderson’s 12th president on Oct. 18, 2002. Dr. Whitaker has
a wealth of experience in the classroom and in academic administration. “I am impressed with
the mission of the college and its emphasis on the integration of learning and faith,” he said. “The
people I met on campus seem to have a very clear understanding of the school’s mission. Anderson
is also positioned geographically and in other ways to achieve great success in the next 10 years. I
am energized by Anderson’s remarkable progress and its potential to advance to the front ranks
of Christian higher education.”
A native of Shelby N.C., Dr. Whitaker came to Anderson from Belmont University in Nashville,
Tennessee, where he was vice president for university advancement for six years. He holds a Ph.D.
in education and human development from Vanderbilt University, a master’s degree in institutional
advancement from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College for Teachers and a bachelor of science in business
administration from Gardner-Webb University.
At Belmont, he was a member of the Senior Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for the general administration (academic affairs,
financial and legal affairs, student affairs and development) for the Baptist school of 3, 344 students.
As vice president for university advancement, he led the institutional advancement division and taught classes in management,
organizational theory and leadership in Belmont’s college of business administration. Under his leadership, alumni giving at Belmont
doubled while the endowment grew from $25 million to $50 million. During his career, Dr. Whitaker has led efforts that have secured
more than $153 million in private support.
Prior to his service at Belmont, Dr. Whitaker served as vice president for development at Wingate University, associate vice president
and director of development at Gardner-Webb University, and director of endowment
development for the North Carolina Baptist Foundation.
During his career at Anderson, Dr. Whitaker has led Anderson’s move to university status, directed the creation of the Vision 2014
plan, and led a capital campaign to raise $8 million for a new library.

Athletic Director
Nancy Simpson was named athletic director at Anderson University in June 2007. Her first year as
athletic director was highlighted by the Trojans winning the Joby Hawn Cup, Conference Carolina’s
all sports award. Simpson came to Anderson from California State University - San Bernardino
where she was athletic director for 12 years. In her tenure at CSUSB, Simpson was recognized for
dramatically improving the quality of the school’s athletic programs, raising grade point averages for
student athletes to 3.22 for the fall quarter of 2006. She also was responsible for overseeing a men’s
basketball program that has won six consecutive conference championships and three regional cham-
pionships as well as a women’s volleyball program that won four conference championships and two
regional championships. She has increased corporate sponsorships and contributions to the athletic
program at CSUSB, resulting in the addition of a 4,200-seat arena and new soccer field. Simpson, a
native of Marietta, Ga., graduated from Berry College and earned a masters degree from Southern
Mississippi. She has family in the northeast Georgia area.
In ‘04, CSUSB President Albert Karnig said of Simpson, “She’s a good recruiter of coaches. She’s a good supporter of coaches and a
good colleague with them. Secondly, she really does emphasize the integrity of the program. Thirdly, and this is really, really important,
almost all of our kids carry themselves nicely. And finally, they are increasingly winning teams.” Mrs. Simpson, in addition to her athletic
department duties, is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Anderson, which works closely with the president to provide the
executive leadership of the University.
“We feel very blessed to have attracted such a seasoned athletic director to our campus,” said AU president Dr. Evans Whitaker. “In
choosing Mrs. Simpson, the advisory committee members and I were particularly impressed with her exceptional qualifications and her
reputation as a skilled athletic administrator, a genuine people-person and an individual of integrity. We are confident in her ability to
build on a tradition of excellence in athletics at Anderson University. I welcome her to our staff and look forward to working with her in
the years ahead.”
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This is....

Anderson University, founded in 1911 by the people of Anderson and the South Carolina Baptist Convention, is a four-year,
liberal arts institution with an enrollment of 1,800 students.

The University, located on a tree-line campus on one of Anderson’s most historic and beautiful streets, offers bachelor’s degrees
in art, biology, business, communications, elementary/early childhood education, English, history, human services and resources,
liberal studies, medical technology, music, music education, physical education, psychology, and religion.

In 2006, Anderson added a graduate program in education. Anderson offers certification leading to South Carolina teaching
credentials in biology, English, physical education, and social studies.

Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Anderson is committed to
serving both traditional students 18 to 24 and adult learners 25 or older. The University’s popular accelerated evening program
helps employed individuals finish their college degrees.

Anderson provides students an active life on campus. The University provides a comprehensive program of activities, including
a variety of intramural sports, concerts, the Baptist Student Union, and other Christian ministries, theatre, choir, and clubs.

Anderson fields 18 men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic teams in 11 sports. As a junior college, Anderson won national
championships in women’s basketball, men’s tennis and baseball. The Callie Stringer Rainey Fine Arts Center, with the 1,100 seat
Henderson Auditorium and two additional theatres. Daniel and Belk, is the cultural center of Anderson. Numerous nationally
known musicians and local music groups, including the Anderson Symphony, have performed on the Henderson stage. Back in
January 2007, Anderson opened an $8 million state-of-the-art library that features wireless internet access, several spacious
meeting rooms and a cafe.
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This is....

Anderson University has a cheering section that is Pure Gold. Pure Gold is a
tradition for Anderson athletics that started during the 2007-08 school year.
AU students decided to start the group to increase school pride and
support the school’s athletic teams. Pure Gold is promoted by
the athletic department, admissions, and alumni relations.

There is a special section for Pure Gold at Anderson’s home

basketball games at mid-court across from the team benches.
Pure Gold members stand and actively cheer for the Trojans
when the ball is in play. New to Pure Gold in 2008-09 is
the addition of the Anderson University mascot.
Students are currently partcipating in a contest
to name the mascot.
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Anderson
University

• Location: Anderson, S.C.

• Founded: 1911

• Enrollment: 1,800

• Nickname: Trojans, Lady Trojans

• School Colors: Gold and Black

• Affiliation: NCAA Division II

• Conference: Conference Craolinas

• President: Dr. Evans P. Whitaker

• Athletic Director: Nancy Simpson

• Arena: Abney Athletic Center (1,000)

• Athletic Department Phone: 864-231-2029

• Asst. AD/SID: Cobb Oxford

• SID Address: Box 983, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. 29621

• Overnight: 001 Vandiver, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621

• SID Office Phone: 864-231-2097

• SID Home Phone: 864-226-1030

• SID Fax: 864-231-2097

• SID Home Fax: 864-226-8895

• SID E-Mail: coxford@andersonuniversity.edu

Also new to the campus of Anderson University

is the addition of 271 acres of land that President
Whitaker and the Board of Trustees have diligently
worked to acquire. The acquisition of this land will
lead to an enhanced learning environment, more
space for student activities and new athletic facilities.
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Extended Roster

Late Additions
to the Anderson University Men’s Basketball Roster:

#30 Ryan Freeman G 5’7 160 SR Anderson, IN

#31 Andrew Driver G 6’0 165 SO Belton, SC

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Location
Anderson, North Carolina

Other cities within driving distance:

ü Charlotte, NC: 1 hour 45 minutes
ü Atlanta, GA: 2 hours
ü Columbia, SC: 2 hours
ü Asheville, NC: 1 hour 30 minutes
ü Birmingham, AL: 4 hours
ü Myrtle Beach, SC: 3 hours 30 minutes
ü Charleston, SC: 3 hours 30 minutes
ü Greenville, SC: 20 minutes

Anderson University is located in historic Anderson, South Carolina, one of the most progressive cities in
the South - predicted to be one of the hottest growth areas for business and foreign investment for decades.

Anderson, South Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lies in the state’s north-
western corner in a region known as The Upstate.

We’re just two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte on the shores of Lake Hartwell, one of the most popular
lakes in the Southeast. Lake Hartwell is 56,000 acres big, with more than 900 miles of shoreline, making it
a paradise for fishing and boating. Our destination is also home to many great state parks and three dozen
waterfalls.

We’re also home to the Jockey Lot, the largest flea market in the Southeast. 1,500 dealers fill its 65 acres
every Saturday & Sunday.

Lake Hartwell
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Brandon
YOUNG
6’ 2” • 165 lbs. • Sophomore • Belmont, NC

As a Freshman (2007-08)
Played in 28 total games, while starting 27. Averaged 16.4 points, 2.8
rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Scored a career high 31 points
on 13-23 shooting against Pfeiffer (1-24-08). Grabbed a career high
6 rebounds twice. Dished out a career high 6 assists twice. Scored
in double figures in 26 out of 28 games played. Scored 20 or more
points on eight different occasions. Dished out 4 or more assists on
eight different occasions.
Hit 3 or more three pointers in eight games. Led the Trojans in scoring
average. Was fourth on the team in three point percentage (32.8%).
Was second on the team in FT percentage (75.5%). Most points by a
Freshman at Anderson University with 459 total points. Finished 7th
in scoring average in Conference Carolinas (16.4). Named Honorable
Mention All-Conference Carolinas by league coaches.

High School
Started his career playing three years at South Point High School
in Belmont, NC. Transferred to Gaston Day High School for his
senior year where he graduated in 2006. Averaged 9.5 points and
6.5 assists per game for head coach Shaun Wiseman. Led Gaston
Day to a state semi-final appearance during the 2005-06 season.

Prep School
Spent one year prepping at Prince Avenue North.Averaged 17
points and 5.5 assists per game during the 2006-07 season at
Prince Avenue North.

Personal
Brandon was born on May 28, 1988, in Gastonia, NC.
He is the son of Angela Young.
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Nick

TRULL
6’ 2” • 190 lbs. • Freshman • Charlotte, NC

High School
Graduated from Hickory Grove School in June 2008. As a senior, Trull
averaged 24.4 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game playing for head
coach Jim Rhodes. Ended his career as Hickory Grove’s all time leading
scorer with 1789 points. Was one of the best players in the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg area.

Voted to the Charlotte Weekly’s 2008 Boys’ Basketball first

team as well as the Charlotte Observer’s All Mecklenburg
third team. Trull also received All-Conference (MAC) honors
during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Other
accolades include All Tournament team Bojangles Shootout,
selected to the Charlotte All Star classic, Five Star All Star
team and Eastern Invitational All Star team.

Personal
Nick was born on October 6, 1989 in Charlotte, NC.
He is the son of Anthony and Dana Barber.
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Athletic Facility

Renovated
Locker Rooms
and
Abney Center

The men’s basketball locker room underwent

renovations in the summer of 2007. Included in
the renovations were new carpet, new signage and
most importantly 16 new state-of-the-art wooden
lockers complete with lockable storage bin.

The gym floor in the Abney Center was redone

in the summer of 2006 with the new Anderson
University athletic logo. The Abney Center seats
more than 1000 spectators. There are bucket seats
for season ticket holders, box seats for the school
president and donors and bleacher seats on both
sides for general admission. Also located within
“Abney” is the athletic weight room, offices and
the training room.
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2008-09 Schedule

Date Opponent Time Site

11-15 Tusculum 4:00pm Home

11-19 Lander 7:00pm Away
11-22 Mars Hill 4:00pm Away
11-25 Belmont Abbey 7:30pm Away
12-2 Limestone 7:30pm Home
12-13 Carson Newman 4:00pm Home
12-15 Liberty 7:00pm Away
12-18 North Georgia 7:00pm Home
12-31 Gardner Webb 7:00pm Away
1-5 Lees McRae 7:30pm Away
1-8 Erskine 7:30pm Home
1-10 Mount Olive 4:00pm Away
1-14 Queens 7:30pm Home
1-17 St Andrews 4:00pm Away
1-19 Coker 7:30pm Home
1-22 Pfeiffer 7:30pm Away
1-24 Barton 7:30pm Home
1-26 Belmont Abbey 7:30pm Home
1-31 Queens 4:00pm Away
2-4 Limestone 7:30pm Away
2-7 Mount Olive 4:00pm Home
2-9 Erskine 7:30pm Away
2-14 St. Andrews 4:00pm Home
2-16 Lees McRae 7:30pm Home
2-21 Barton 7:30pm Away
2-24 Coker 7:30pm Away
2-26 Pfeiffer 7:30pm Home
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Taylor
SHUGART
6’ 7” • 230 lbs. • Freshman • Rock Hill, SC

High School
Graduated from Northwestern High School in June 2008. As
a senior, Shugart averaged 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks
per game playing for head coach Mike Gossett. Was voted All-
Region, All-Area and team MVP during both his junior and
senior seasons. Was a member of the Charlotte Royals AAU
basketball organization.

Personal
Taylor was born on November 15, 1989 in Rock Hill, SC.
He is the son of Marty and Renee Shugart.
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Jonathan

MATTOX
6’ 2” • 180 lbs. • Junior • Watkinsville, GA

As a Sophomore (2007-08)
Played in 23 total game. Averaged 1.3 points and .7 rebounds per game.
Matched his career high by scoring 7 points on 3 for 4 shooting against
Belmont Abbey (1-14-08). Was third on the team in three point shooting
percentage at 33% (1-3).

As a Freshman (2006-07)
Played in 23 total games. Averaged 2.2 points and 1.2
rebounds per game.Scored a season and career high seven
points on two different occasions once against Wingate
(12/13) and once against Queens (1/11). Against Wingate he
went 2 for 3 from the field and 3 for 3 from the FT line. Had
season and career high six rebounds vs. Lees-McCrae (11-21).

High School
Played at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, GA.
Averaged 13.4 points, four rebounds and 2.8 assists as a senior
for head coach Brian Dickens. Helped lead Oconee County to
the Region 8-AAA Championship. Was named Second team
All-Northeast GA both his junior and senior seasons.

Personal
Jonathan was born on January 1, 1988 in Athens, GA.
He is the son of John and Brenda Mattox.
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Season
Season Preview Preview

Last season was a big step forward for the Anderson University men’s basketball team.

With a roster that featured seven freshmen, the Trojans were 12-16 overall and 10-10 in Conference Carolinas.
Reaching the .500 mark in a difficult conference with a young roster has created higher expectations for the 2008-09
season. “We’ve taken a step to where hopefully we have some expectations,” said head coach Jason Taylor. “It has taken
us two years to develop expectations inside and outside our locker room. I think we will define those expectations as the
year goes along. We’re still learning how to win. We’ve got to learn how to win and handle winning.

“If there’s a concern, it’s that most of our experience is sophomores. We don’t have a senior on the roster.”

The Trojans are led by sophomore Brandon Young, who was an all-conference selection last season. Young led the team
in scoring at 16.3 points per game and scored in double figures in 26 of 28 games. “In a perfect world, Brandon becomes
our leader,” Taylor said. “He has to do that. The big thing for him improvement-wise is turnovers. He has to take care
of the basketball. He has the ability to be a pass-first point guard and still score 15 points per game. That’s what I expect
out of him. “He’s still learning how to pick his spots to get his own shot and when to get other players involved. He’s got
a lot of learning and growing to do.”
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Jamelle
LOWERY
5’ 11” • 170 lbs. • Junior • Stanely, NC

As a Sophomore (2007-08)
Played in 28 total games, while starting 1. Averaged 3.1 points and 1.0 rebounds
per game. Matched his career high by scoring 11 points on 3 for 6 shooting from
the field and 4 for 4 from the FT line against North Georgia (11-26-07). Scored 8
points on three different occasions and dished out a season high 3 assists on two
different occasions.

As a Freshman (2006-07)
Played 7 games for UNC-Pembroke. Averaged 4.0 points and
1.5 assists per game. Scored a season and career high 11 points
against Conference Carolina’s member St. Andrews. Dished
out a season high 4 assists in the same game.

High School
Graduated from East Lincoln High School in June 2006. He
averaged 17 points and 5.0 assists as a senior. Was selected to the
All-Conference Team. Voted team MVP. Also selected to the
Conference All-Tournament Team and the First Charter Classic
All-Tournament Team.

Personal
Jamelle was born on July 23rd, 1988 in Stanley, NC.
He is the son of Lewis and Teretha Lowery.
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Jarret
JOHNSON
6’ 3” • 190 lbs. • Sophomore • Greensboro, NC

As a Freshman (2007-08)
Played in 28 total games, while starting 4. Averaged 8.0 points and 3.7
rebounds per game.Scored a career high 15 points on 7-10 shooting against
Mt. Olive (1-5-08). Grabbed a career high 12 rebounds against Erskine
(2-20-08). Had a career high 5 assists against St. Andrews (1-12-08).

Recorded first double-double of career scoring 13 points and

grabbing 12 rebounds against Erskine (2-20-08). Scored in
double figures in 10 games. Grabbed 5 of more rebounds on
nine different occasions. Was third on the team in field goal
percentage at 47%. Was second on the team in three point
percentage at 38%.

High School
Graduated from Ragsdale High School in June 2006. He averaged
14 points and 6.0 rebounds per game during his senior campaign.
Was named All-Conference, All-Guilford area and honorable
mention All-State.

Prep School
Spent the 2006-07 season prepping at The Patterson School in
Lenoir, NC and played for head coach Ryan Freeburg. Averaged
8.5 points per game while playing against some of the best prep
school talent nationwide.

Personal
Jarret was born on May 25, 1988 in Greensboro, NC.
He is the son of Dellwyn and Linda Johnson.
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The leading returning rebounder is sophomore Stephen Cobb. Cobb was third on the team in scoring at 10.8 points per game and
averaged 6.1 boards per game. “Stephen is extremely versatile,” Taylor said. “He can step out and shoot the three. He’s still learning
to put the ball on the floor. The biggest sign of improvement is on the defensive end. My expectations for him are
really high. He has the ability to be a special player.”

Taylor says the rest of the sophomore group also took major strides during the summer.

“Jarret Johnson, Trey Britton, Quinton Baines, and Kevis Cornwell all have gotten better,” he said. “Before he leaves here Jarret
might be known as the best athlete to ever wear the uniform. The things he can do vertically are extremely special. What sticks
out for me are the effort plays. He is athletic and explosive, and he is one of our best defenders. “Kevis wants to do everything
right. He’s probably the quickest player on our team. He’s really improved his shooting, which will enhance his ability to drive.”

Taylor is also expecting major contributions from a solid group of juniors. Taylor calls them “a strong character group.”
“Jonathan Mattox, Josh Beale, Stoney Hill, and Jamelle Lowery all had good summers,” he said. “Nobody outworked Jonathan
this summer. Josh got stronger and Stoney worked on his shot. Jamelle can be a high-energy guy who can give us something on
the defensive end and he has improved his ability to pass the ball.”

Taylor has added two freshmen to the roster - 6’2” Nick Trull and 6’7” Taylor Shugart.

“We’ve continued to add athleticism,” he said. “We’ve added some shooting with Nick Trull and another interior presence in
Taylor Shugart. We knew both of them would be good. We still don’t know how quickly they’re going to produce, but we’ve been
pleased with how they have progressed.”

With the large influx of new talent last season, Anderson’s style of play started to evolve. If given the opportunity to run, the
Trojans turned up the tempo. “We’re continuing to adapt to our talent,” Taylor said. “As a coach you have a system you want to
run. The truth is I’m not going to turn down really good players. We’ll figure out how to coach them. We have consistent principles.
You have to adapt that to the players you get. I think our talent level is improving. Our style of play will continue to evolve.

“We want to attack the basket as much as possible. Last year, we felt like we were pretty good in the mid-range area. This year, we
have to take the next step and be a penetrating team. We also want to develop more aggressiveness on the defensive end.”
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Team Roster
2008-2009 Alphabetical Roster
# ‘s NAME Pos. Class Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School

32 Quinton Baines C Sophomore 6’7” 225 Enoree, SC / Laurens

34 Josh Beale F Junior 6’8” 190 Flowery Branch, GA / F. Branch
3 Trey Britton F Sophomore 6’7” 215 Alpharetta, GA / South Forsyth
44 Stephen Cobb F Sophomore 6’5” 205 Raleigh, NC / Enloe
05 Kevis Cornwell G Sophomore 6’2” 170 York, SC / York HS
33 Stoney Hill F Junior 6’5” 185 Fayetteville, GA / Landmark
23 Jarret Johnson G Sophomore 6’3” 190 Greensboro, NC / Patterson
12 Jamelle Lowery G Junior 5’11” 170 Stanley, NC / UNC Pembroke
22 Jonathan Mattox G Junior 6’2” 180 Watkinsville, GA / Oconee
50 Taylor Sugart C Freshman 6’7” 230 Rock Hill, SC / Northwestern
04 Nick Trull G Freshman 6’2” 190 Charlotte, NC / Hickory Grove
15 Brandon Young G Sophomore 6’2” 165 Belmont, NC / Gaston Day

Head Coach: Jason Taylor

Assistant Coaches: Jeff Brookman, William Monts
Student Assistant: David Bentley
Conference: Conference Carolinas

2008-2009 Numerical Roster

# ‘s NAME Pos. Class Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School

03 Trey Britton F Sophomore 6’7 215 Alpharetta, GA/South Forsyth

04 Nick Trull G Freshman 6’2 190 Charlotte, NC/Hickory Grove
05 Kevis Cornwell G Sophomore 6’2 170 York, SC/York HS
12 Jamelle Lowery G Junior 5’11 170 Stanley, NC/UNC Pembroke
15 Brandon Young G Sophomore 6’2 165 Belmont, NC/Gaston Day
22 Jonathan Mattox G Junior 6’2 180 Watkinsville, GA/Oconee
23 Jarret Johnson G Sophomore 6’3 190 Greensboro, NC/Patterson School
32 Quinton Baines C Sophomore 6’7 225 Enoree, SC/Laurens
33 Stoney Hill F Junior 6’5 185 Fayetteville, GA/Landmark
34 Joshua Beale F Junior 6’8 190 Flowery Branch, GA/F. Branch
44 Stephen Cobb G/F Sophomore 6’5 205 Raleigh, NC/Enloe
50 Taylor Shugart C Freshman 6’7 230 Rock Hill, SC/Northwestern
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Stoney
HILL
6’ 5” • 185 lbs. • Junior • Fayettville, GA

As a Sophomore (2007-08)
A dislocated shoulder halfway through the season limited Stoney to
playing in 7 total games. Averaged .7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
Had a season high 4 points and 4 rebounds against Lees McCrae (11-29-07).

As a Freshman (2006-07)
Played in 25 total games, starting 4. Averaged 2.0 points and
2.0 rebounds per game. Scored his season high six points on
three different occasions. Had a season and career high seven
rebounds against Newberry (12/16) and recorded four or
more rebounds on four different occasions.

High School
Played at Landmark Christian in Fairburn, GA. Averaged 14
Points and 12 rebounds per game for head coach John Price.
During his senior year was named Team MVP and was selected
to the All-Region Team.

Personal
Stoney was born on July 1, 1988 in Atlanta, GA.
He is the son of Nathan and Mary Hill.
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Kevis
CORNWELL
6’ 2” • 170 lbs. • Sophomore • York, SC

As a Freshman (2007-08)
Played in 28 total games, while starting 21. Averaged 8.2 points and 3.7
rebounds per game. Scored a career high 19 points with 6 for 13 from the
field, 1 for 1 from three and 6 for 7 from the FT line against Barton
(1-26-08). Had 18 points and 7 rebounds against Pfeiffer (2-23-08).

Grabbed a career high 7 rebounds in both games against Pfeiffer

(1-24-08, 2-23-08). Dished out a career high 6 assists against
North Greenville (12-11-07). Had a career high 6 steals against
St. Andrews (2-9-08). Scored in double figures 10 times. Grabbed
5 or more rebounds on eight different occasions. Led the Trojans
with 42 steals. Was seventh in steals per game in all of Conference
Carolinas (1.5/g).

High School
Graduated from York Comprehensive High School in May
2007. Was one of the best players in the state of South Carolina
during both the 2005-06 season and 2006-07 season. As a junior
averaged 17 points per game and was named to the All-Region
Team. As a senior, Cornwell averaged 17.8 points, 6 rebounds
and 4.0 steals per game. Selected to both the All-Region and
All-State Teams during the 2006-07 season playing for head
coach Kendall McCarter.

Personal
Kevis was born on December 30, 1989 in York, SC.
He is the son of Phyllis and Bernard Douglas.
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Jason
TAYLOR
Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Jason Taylor, a native of Clarkrange, Tenn., was named head coach at Anderson University on May 31, 2006. In his second
season in 2007-08, Taylor led a roster than had more freshmen than upperclassmen to a record of 12-16 overall and 10-10 in
Conference Carolinas. The 10-10 finish was Anderson’s first .500 or better record in Conference Carolinas play in five years.

During his first year, he witnessed the growth and development of a young team that consisted of 10 freshmen and only 2
seniors. Despite their youth, the Trojans led the 11-team conference in defensive field-goal percentage, was second in points
allowed, and fourth in steals and turnovers caused. By the end of the season, the Trojans were playing the toughest teams
the conference has to offer to last possession games. The Trojans took Barton College, the eventual Division II national
champions, to double overtime. They also played the other top three teams in the league: Mt Olive, Limestone, and Queens
down to the wire in the last two weeks of the regular season.

Taylor joined the Anderson staff in May ‘03 as assistant men’s basketball coach and head junior varsity coach. He spent
three seasons with head coach Doug Novak, Anderson University’s all-time winningest coach as a member of NCAA
Division II. Two years before coming to Anderson, Taylor was the assistant basketball coach, adjunct professor of physical
education, and fitness center supervisor at Roane State (Tenn.) Community College in Harriman, Tenn. Taylor earned an
associate of science degree from Roane State in ‘99 and a B.S. degree in health and physical education from Jacksonville
State University in Alabama in ‘01. He started his playing career at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. From Aquinas,
Taylor transferred to Roane State where he red-shirted in ‘97-98 before playing the ‘98-99 season. As a red shirt sophomore
at Roane State, he averaged 17 points per game. He was named the MVP of the Pensacola Junior College Thanksgiving
Classic, made the TJCAA All-Eastern Division team, and he led the TJCAA in 3-point shooting making 96 of 208 from
behind the arc. Taylor signed to play at Jacksonville State in Alabama following the ‘99 season at Roane State. During the
‘99-00 season, Taylor was a member of the JSU Gamecocks first winning season since moving to Division I. That season,
the Gamecocks finished 17-11 which was good enough for a third-place finish in what was then the Trans American Athletic
Conference (TAAC) and is now the Atlantic Sun Conference.

During his playing career, Taylor played for some of the best coaches in the business. He played for TJCAA Hall of Fame
coach Charlie Anderson. He also played for Randy Nesbit, former Southern Conference Coach of the Year at The Citadel.
Taylor played one season under Mark Turgeon at JSU. Turgeon was the head coach at Wichita State during their Sweet 16
run in the NCAA tournament in ‘05-06 and is now the head coach at Texas A&M.
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Jeff
BROOKMAN
Men’s Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Brookman joined the Anderson University basketball staff in July 2006. Brookman, a native of Charlotte, N.C., has a career
college coaching record of 2-0 posting wins against Longwood, while taking over for Dip Metress at Belmont Abbey, and
Liberty, while taking over for Byron Samuels at Radford University. “I am ecstatic to have Jeff by my side for a third season,”
said Anderson head coach Jason Taylor. “He has done a great job for us as recruiting coordinator as well as with his ability
to teach the game of basketball. We are very fortunate to have an assistant coach of Jeff’s ability on our staff. He has a great
future in this business and is going to be a head coach someday soon.”

Brookman played at Belmont Abbey College from 1994-98. He was named the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference
Freshman of the Year after the ’94-95 season, honorable mention All-Conference and was a two-time team MVP. Brookman
scored 1,443 points in his career, which puts him 14th on the all-time scoring list at Belmont Abbey. He also ranks second on
the Belmont Abbey career list for 3-point field goals made with 266 and shot 40% for his career from three. Brookman was
also a member of the ‘97 Belmont Abbey soccer team that won the CVAC regular season championship. He led the team in
scoring and was also named to the All-Conference and All-Tournament teams. After finishing his career at Belmont Ab-
bey, Brookman played in the Switzerland Professional League from ’98-00. During the 1999-2000 season, he averaged 24.5
points per game while shooting 58% from the 3-point line playing for both Ruessbuhl and Viganello. Brookman started his
coaching career in Switzerland where served as the head coach for the Sarnen Basketball Club, which consisted of six teams.
The men’s team ended the season with only three losses and moved from the 2nd League to the National 1st League, where
it stayed for the next two years. Brookman returned to Belmont Abbey for the ‘01-02 season as an assistant coach for a team
that ended the year 24-6, won both the CVAC regular-season title and CVAC tournament title and reached the East Regional
semi-finals. From ‘02-05, Brookman served on the staff at Radford University as an assistant coach. His duties there included
recruiting, player development, scouting and film exchange. During the ‘02-03 season, the Highlanders made it to the Big
South Championship game.

He returned to the Charlotte area in ’05 as an assistant coach for the ABA’s Charlotte Krunk. During his time with the
Krunk, Brookman had the opportunity to work with a number of great players, including George Leach (Indiana), Ricky
Clemmons (Missouri), Scooter Sherrill (NCSU) and Tony Harris (Tenn). He left the Krunk in January ’06 to join the staff of
the Charlotte Royals, a 17-and-under AAU team that sent eight players to Division I schools.

Brookman was inducted into the Charlotte Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame in February ‘07. He graduated cum
laude with a B.S. degree from Belmont Abbey College in ‘97. Brookman also holds a Masters Degree in sports management
from the United States Sports Academy. He resides in Anderson, S.C.
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Stephen
COBB
6’ 5” • 205 lbs. • Sophomore • Raleigh, NC

As a Freshman (2007-08)
Played in 25 total games, while starting 23. Averaged 10.8 points and 6.1
rebounds per game. Scored a career high 19 points on 6 for 9 from the field,
1 for 1 from three and 5 for 5 from the FT line against Erskine (2-20-08).
Grabbed a career high 14 rebounds against Limestone (2-6-08). Had a career
high 4 blocked shots against Barton (1-26-08).

Recorded two double-doubles going for 11 points and 14 rebounds

against Limestone (2-6-08) as well as 10 points and 10 rebounds
against Pfeiffer (2-23-08). Scored in double figures 16 out of the
25 games played. Recorded 9 or more rebounds on eight different
occasions. Led the Trojans in rebounding average at 6.1 per game.
Was fourth on the team in three point shooting percentage at
32.8% (19-58). Led the team in FT percentage at 85.7%. Was second
on the team with 16 blocks. Was tenth in rebounding average in
all of Conference Carolinas.

High School
Graduated from Enloe High School in June 2007. Played
for head coach Tommy Moore. Averaged 13.8 points and 7.0
rebounds per game as a senior. Posted season and career highs
of 37 points and 12 rebounds. Was selected to the CAP 7 All-
Conference Team. Voted teams most outstanding player.

Personal
Stephen was born on May 29, 1989 in Raleigh, NC.
He is the son of Coleman and Martha Cobb.
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Trey
BRITTON
6’ 7” • 215 lbs. • Sophomore • Alpharetta, GA

As a Freshman (2007-08)
Played in 28 total games, while starting 4. Averaged 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per
game. Scored a career high 9 points on 2 for 4 shooting from the field and 5 for 5 from
the FT line against St Andrews (2-9-08). Grabbed a career high 10 rebounds in the same
game. Scored 6 or more points seven times. Grabbed 5 or more rebounds nine times.

High School
Graduated from South Forsyth High School in June 2007.
Played for head coach David Sokol. Averaged 10 points and 7.0
rebounds per game. Was named 7AAAAA 2nd Team All-Region.

Personal
Trey was born on June 1, 1989 in Alpharetta, GA.
He is the son of John and Sheila Britton.
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William
MONTS
Men’s Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach
Junior Varsity Head Coach

Monts joined the Anderson coaching staff as an assistant in August of 2007. He is working on his masters in education
at Anderson University which he plans to complete in March, ‘09. “William did a great job for us in his first year,”
said Anderson head coach Jason Taylor. “His responsibilities increase daily, and I think he continually wants more put
on him. He has a true passion for coaching college basketball and he is going to have a long successful career in this
business. We are truly blessed to have him.” His responsibilities include team academic achievement, film exchange, and
helping to assist varsity and junior varsity workouts and practice. A graduate of Clemson University, Monts earned his
B.S. in horticulture in May ‘06. After graduation, he decided to return to graduate school and coach. Born and raised
in Irmo, S.C., Monts graduated from Dutch Fork High School where he played basketball. His senior year, Dutch Fork
made it to the second round of the state playoffs. Monts was named team captain his senior year. Monts is the son of
Billy and Sissy Monts and has a younger brother David. He resides in Anderson, S.C.

David
BENTLEY
Men’s Varsity Basketball Student Assistant

Bentley joined the Anderson men’s basketball program in the fall of 2008 as an incoming freshman from Greer, S.C.
Bentley spent the four years working with Jeff Neely at Greer High School as team manager and student assistant. He
was a valuable member of the 2004-2005 Greer team that won the Class AAA state championship. Bentley also was an
assistant coach in the summer of ‘08 for the FCA-sponsored Greenville/Spartanburg All-Star game. He also has extensive
experience helping with various local AAU programs. Bentley’s was named to the all-tournament team of the ‘08 Greer
Christmas Classic in honor for his hard work. “I could not be more excited about David joining our program,” Anderson
head coach Jason Taylor said. “He has already made a positive impact on our program. David has worked with one of
the best high school coaches in the state and came highly recommended by Coach Neely. He is going to have a great four
years here at Anderson, and I am thrilled that he is going to be major part of our team during that time.”
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Quiton
BAINES
6’ 7” • 225 lbs. • Sophomore • Laurens, SC

As a Freshman (2007-08)
Played in 22 games, while starting 1. Averaged 1.7 points and 2.5
rebounds per game. Scored a career high 6 points against Carson
Newman (12-8-07). Grabbed a career high 9 rebounds in the same
game. Grabbed 5 or more rebounds five times. Was fourth on the
team in field goal shooting percentage at 46.7%.

High School
Graduated from Laurens High School in June 2007. He averaged
13 points and 9 rebounds per game as a senior. Was selected to
the All-Region Team. Voted his teams Most Valuable Player.

Personal
Quinton was born May 7th, 1989 in Laurens, SC.
His brother, Tirrell is a sophomore basketball player at Marshall.
He is the son of Patricia Speaks.
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Josh
BEALE
6’ 8” • 190 lbs. • Junior • Flowery Branch, GA

As a Sophomore (2007-08)
Played in 19 total games, while starting 2. Averaged 1.4 points and .7
rebounds per game. Had a season high 7 points and 3 rebounds while
shooting 3 of 6 from the field against North Georgia (12-11-07). Was second
on the team in field goal shooting percentage at 50% (10-20). Was first on
the team in three point field goal shooting percentage at 38% (5-13).

As a Freshman (2006-07)
Played in 26 total games, starting 19. Averaged 3.3 points per
game, while scoring in double figures twice scoring 14 against
Pfeiffer (1/18) and 10 against Queens (2/8). Was second on the
team with a 3.6 rebound average. Recorded his first double
double of the season scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds
against Pfeiffer (1/18). Grabbed five or more rebounds eight times
during the season. Was also second on the team in field goal
shooting percentage at 46%.

High School
Played at Flowery Branch High School in Flowery Branch,
GA. In 2006, he helped lead Flowery Branch to a second place
finish in the region. Played for head coach Mike Adcock.

Personal
Josh was born on August 18, 1988 in Flowery Branch, GA.
He is the son of Bettina Heilman.