CABRILLO COLLEGE
SEAHAWKS
2006-2007
Men’s Basketball
Game Program & Media Guide
The Cabrillo Men’s Basketball Program would like to thank
“Our Biggest Fans” for their support of Seahawk Basketball!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2006-2007 SEASON INFORMATION
Team Roster ………………………………........... 5
Season Preview ……………..………………….... 6
Game Schedule ……………..…………............... 7
THE COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Tony Marcopulos ……………..…... 8
What Division 1 Coaches Are Saying…............ 10
Assistant Coach Tony Raffetto ……………..…. 13
The Cabrillo College Experience …………….... 15
THE PLAYERS
Sophomores …………………………………….. 17
Freshmen ……………………………………….. 18
CABRILLO BASKETBALL HISTORY
A Look Back at Last Season ………………….. 21
Season Recaps: The Marcopulos Era ……….. 22
Former Seahawks ……………………………… 23
THE CABRILLO CLASSIC: TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Tournament History ……………………………. 24
Schedule Bracket ………………………………. 25
Team Rosters …………………………………... 26
OPPONENT ROSTERS
Non-Conference Opponents ………………….. 28
Coast Conference Opponents ………………… 30
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BRIAN KING
President
It is exciting to begin another season of Cabrillo College basketball! In each of the past
four seasons, Cabrillo has finished ranked in the top ten in the state of California in team
defense. Playing good defense is all about effort, and the young men who play for
Coach Tony Marcopulos consistently play hard every game. I am proud of all of our
student-athletes, many of whom have will go on to study and play basketball at four-year
colleges and universities. Go Seahawks!
DALE MURRAY
Director of Athletics
“Welcome to Cabrillo College Men’s Basketball.
The 2006-2007 schedule brings
together some of the best basketball teams and players in Northern California. All of the
athletes have combined academic and athletic talent to bring you a level of competition
that exemplifies quality achievement under expert leadership. Enjoy the intensity of the
competition and keep in mind that Cabrillo College encourages both the participants and
spectators to conduct themselves in the true spirit of sportsmanship.”
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Cabrillo College Men's Basketball
2006 -2007 Roster
#
NAME
POS.
HT.
WT.
YR.
3
Cole, Jason
HOMETOWN (High School)
G
5’-9
175
Soph
Brooklyn, NY (Eastside HS)
4
Dunham, Dominique G
5’-10
175
Frosh
Seaside, CA (Palma HS)
5
Atang, Joe
G
5’-10
200
Soph
Houston, TX (St. Pius X HS)
11 Hunt, Donell
G
5’-11
175
Frosh
Brooklyn, NY (Boy’s & Girl’s HS)
12 Pearson, Aaron
G
6’-0
180
Frosh
Baton Rouge, LA (Southern HS)
23 Mack, Denver
G
6’-3
190
Frosh
San Francisco, CA (Burton HS)
24 Hines, Bryan
G
6’-0
180
Frosh
Houston, TX (Hightower HS)
25 Brown, Jeff
F
6’-5
190
Frosh
Bakersfield, CA (Wasco HS)
33 Wood, Jared
F
6’-5
215
Frosh
South Lake Tahoe, CA (S. Lake Tahoe HS)
34 Houston, Isaac
G
6’-0
175
Frosh
San Jose, CA (Leigh HS)
35 Patterson, Aaron
G
6’-3
180
Soph
Fremont, CA (San Lorenzo HS)
42 Berry, Kevin
F
6’-6
190
Frosh
Sparks, NV (Reed HS)
44 Straub, Sidiki
C
6’-9
215
Frosh Hamburg, Germany (Wirtschaftsgymnasium)
55 Sharp, Chris
C
6’-6
225
Frosh
Santa Cruz, CA (Santa Cruz HS)
Head Coach: Tony Marcopulos
(831) 479-6590
Athletic Director: Dale Murray
(831) 479-6149
Assistant Coach: Tony Raffetto
(831) 479-6138
Athletic Trainer: Mark Ramsey
(831) 479-6448
Equipment Technician: Rachel Neuman
(831) 479-6592
Cabrillo Men's Baske tball - 6500 Soquel Driv e - Ap tos, CA 95003
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2006-2007 Season Preview:
An Interview with Head Coach Tony Marcopulos
With only 3 players returning from last season's roster, what
can Seahawk fans expect from this group?
Marcopulos: "This group is much smaller but much deeper and quicker than
some of the teams I have had in the past. Our depth will end up being an
advantage for us as the season unwinds. I think this team will be very
versatile and have a lot of interchangeable parts. This team has a variety of
people who can score and I think that will develop into a strength for this
team. We do not have a lot of experience and the three returners we do
have back, really only two (Aaron Patterson, Joe Atang) played last year.
Denver Mack redshirted last year. We might struggle early until some of
these freshman get some games under their belt."
You open the year with three straight at home. Did you do
that on purpose because of the inexperience? What is your
philosophy in regard to scheduling?
Marcopulos: "Most coaches try to play as many home games as possible. I
know we are very difficult to bet at home. However, it is important to get your
team on the road early and find out how they will react to a different
environment. Usually it pays off for conference play. Some teams travel
better than others. Some of our more experienced teams played better on
the road than at home. I purposely scheduled home games early so we
could get some experience in a more comfortable atmosphere. Of course,
playing at home entitles you to nothing. I'm sure Butte, Canada, and
Alameda will be ready to play to open the year."
How do you think the Seahawks stack up in the Coast
Conference South this year?
Marcopulos: "I think we stack up well. We have several teams that can win
our league. We are one of them. The conference is improving as well.
DeAnza, Gavilan and Hartnell all have hired new coaches within the last
year. They will all continue to improve. I'm sure it will just get more
competitive. It will be interesting to see how we come together and improve
as the year unfolds."
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Cabrillo Men's Basketball
2006-2007 Schedule
DAY
DATE
OPPONENT
SITE
Sun
Oct 29
NorCal Jamboree (scrimmage)
Chico
Sat
Nov 4
Foothill (scrimmage)
Los Altos Hills
TUE
NOV 7
BUTTE COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
FRI
NOV 10
CANADA COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
TUE
NOV 21
ALAMEDA COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Fri-Sun
Nov 24-26
Diablo Valley College Tournament
Pleasant Hill
WED
NOV 29
PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
APTOS
6:00 PM
SAT-SUN DEC 2-3
CABRILLO COLLEGE TOURNAMENT
APTOS
TBA
Thur-Sat
Dec 7-9
Hartnell College Tournament
Salinas
TBA
Sat
Dec 16
College of the Siskiyous
Weed
5:00 pm
Tue
Dec 19
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
8:00 pm
Fri
Dec 22
Las Positas College
Livermore
7:00 pm
SAT
DEC 30
OHLONE COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
WED
JAN 3
* HARTNELL COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Fri
Jan 5
* Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey
7:00 pm
SAT
JAN 13
* GAVILAN COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Jan 17
* West Valley College
Saratoga
7:00 pm
SAT
JAN 20
* DEANZA COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Jan 24
* San Jose City College
San Jose
7:00 pm
Sat
Jan 27
* Hartnell College
Salinas
7:00 pm
WED
JAN 31
* MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 7
* Gavilan College
Gilroy
7:00 pm
SAT
FEB 10
* WEST VALLEY COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 14
* DeAnza College
Cupertino
7:00 pm
SAT
FEB 17
* SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 21
Regional Playoffs: Play-In Game
TBA
TBA
Fri/Sat
Feb 23/24
Regional Playoffs (1st Round)
TBA
TBA
Sat
Mar 3
Regional Final (2nd Round)
TBA
TBA
Fri-Sun
Mar 9-11
State Playoffs Final Eight
Fresno (Selland Arena) TBA
BOLD CAPS indicate Home Game
* indicates Coast Conference game
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TIME
TBA
12:00 pm
TBA
HEAD COACH
T ONY M ARCOPULOS
H EAD C OACH
7th Season
CSU Stanislaus, 1987
University of the Pacific, 1990
When Tony Marcopulos became Cabrillo’s head coach on April 3, 2000, he envisioned a
bright future for the Seahawk basketball program. His years of experience, first as a player
and then as a NCAA Division 1 assistant coach had prepared him for the task ahead: Taking
over a program that had been losing for the last two decades and turning it into a winner.
Six years later, the Cabrillo Basketball Program is thriving under Marcopulos’ direction. His
teams are successful both on the court and in the classroom. Plus, many former Seahawks
have continued their education and playing careers at 4-year schools.
Coach Marcopulos knows the important role community colleges play in the development of
young student-athletes. He also knows very well what Div. I programs across the country are
looking for in a student-athlete. His experience, knowledge, passion and work ethic have
made him an excellent addition to the Cabrillo College Athletic Department and an invaluable
asset to the men that he coaches.
AT CABRILLO
In his six seasons as Head Coach, Tony Marcopulos has turned Cabrillo into a consistent
contender, guiding the Seahawks to a record of .500 or better in 3 straight seasons. 20052006 also marked the 4th straight season with at least 14 victories. Over the past two
seasons, Cabrillo's overall record was a very competitive 31-25, including a 14-10 record in
Coast Conference action. The Seahawks have been to the play-offs in 4 out of 6 seasons
under Coach Marcopulos. The Seahawks have also been among the state's best defensive
teams, finishing in the top 10 in Team Defense (fewest points allowed per game) in each of
the past 4 seasons.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Marcopulos was a full-time Division I Assistant Coach for 12 seasons (1988-2000). He began
his coaching career at the University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA), where he worked
alongside Head Coach Bob Thomason for 11 seasons. Then, he joined the men's basketball
staff at the University of Portland for the 1999-2000 season.
Coach Marcopulos has first-hand experience in building a basketball program. When he
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TONY MARCOPULOS
joined Thomason in Stockton, UOP had enjoyed only one winning season during the previous
nine years. That quickly changed. During the next eleven years Pacific had eight winning
seasons. Those 11 seasons included many highlights; two separate 16 game winning streaks
(1997-1998), the 1997 Big West conference championship, the 1998 Big West Western
Division championship, the school's first NCAA tournament appearance in almost 20 years
(1997), the school's first ever NIT tournament appearance (1998), and the second longest
home court winning streak in the country behind Kansas at 32 in a row (1998). Pacific also
boasted a 90% graduation rate over that same time period.
Perhaps Marcopulos’ most publicized achievement at Pacific was his successful work with a
big and athletic, but inexperienced and untutored Nigerian named Michael Olowokandi. At 7’1” and 265 pounds, the Pacific staff had a lot to work with but very little time to produce a
successful basketball player. After three years of hard work and a commitment to basketball
fundamentals, the Los Angeles Clippers selected Olowokandi with the first overall pick in the
1998 NBA draft (Michael signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2003, and currently with
the Boston Celtics). Sports Illustrated’s cover story opened with Marcopulos’ startling first
phone conversation with the future NBA draft pick and the trials and tribulations associated
with the development of a young man with so much potential.
PLAYING CAREER
Marcopulos is a native of the Bay Area and attended Amador Valley High School in
Pleasanton. As a point guard, he led the Dons to four league championships and a four-year
record of 89-10. Upon graduating high school in 1982, Marcopulos went on to Columbia
Junior College in Columbia, California (82-84) where he played for Bob Thomason and
recorded seasons of 17-14 and 27-7. He then accepted a basketball scholarship to attend
Carroll College in Helena, Montana (84-85) before following Coach Thomason to California
State University, Stanislaus (Turlock, CA) (85-87) where he helped lead the team to a
conference title and a Division III NCAA tournament berth in 1987.
EDUCATION
Marcopulos received his undergraduate
degree in Physical Education from
Stanislaus State University. He later
earned a Masters of Arts degree in
Teaching (Physical Education) and a
secondary school teaching credential
(Physical Education) from the University
of the Pacific.
A member of the National Association of
Basketball Coaches, Tony and his wife
Stephanie live in Aptos with their daughter
Emma.
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What Division 1 Coaches Are Saying About
Stan Morrison
Athletic Director
UC Riverside
"The manner in which Coach Marcopulos
has improved the program year after
year at Cabrillo College does not surprise
anyone who has ever known him as a
coach and man. He has a plan and is
willing to pay a great physical and
emotional investment to see the plan
through to a championship conclusion. I
would have wanted my son to play for
Tony Marcopulos. I cannot pay him a
higher tribute."
Bob Thomason
Head Basketball Coach
University of the Pacific
"Tony (Marcopulos) was a great asset to
the University of the Pacific during his 11
years as my assistant (coach). He truly
understands the game of basketball, but
more importantly he understands the
players. Tony is a great communicator
which has helped him get the most out of
each and every player. Tony is also a
tremendous worker. He puts 100% into
everything he does. Whether it is
changing a flat tire in the rain or putting
together a game plan to beat
Georgetown, he is always working hard.
Most importantly, Tony is a great
person. He cares deeply about all his
student-athletes and wants to see them
succeed in basketball and in life.
Seth Greenberg
Head Basketball Coach
Virginia Tech University
"Tony Marcopulos is the total package.
He can teach, develop players, and is
committed to their fulfilling their academic
potential. He has the unique advantage
of having what it takes to help his players
play at the next level and has the
expertise to help them achieve their
goals."
Jamie Dixon
Head Basketball Coach
University of Pittsburgh
“Tony (Marcopulos) has been around a
successful team his entire career. He
has taken programs to heights never
before reached. Having known Tony
since he started at Pacific, I look for the
rise at Cabrillo College to continue.”
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Coach Marcopulos and Cabrillo Basketball
Alan Major
Asst. Basketball Coach
Ohio State University
"It is not surprising that Tony Marcopulos
is doing a such a great job at Cabrillo
College . His time spent at Pacific was a
great training ground for him to become a
Head Coach. I'm sure that Cabrillo
Basketball will continue to rise to another
level."
Randy Bennett
Head Basketball Coach
Saint Mary's College
"Tony Marcopulos is a tireless worker.
His work ethic and persistence as a
Head Assistant in Division I have
translated well as Head Coach. He is a
rare commodity in this day and age, and I
am excited to witness the progress of his
committment at Cabrillo College."
Stew Morrill
Head Basketball Coach
Utah State University
"I have known Tony Marcopulos for a
long time and I have watched him grow
as a person and a coach. He has always
impressed me with the way he teaches
his philosophy of the game of basketball.
His players have always demonstrated a
great deal of discipline on the court and
in the classroom."
Brad Holland
Head Basketball Coach
University of San Diego
"I've known Tony Marcopulos since the
1990's when he was an assistant at
UOP. I knew then he would make an
outstanding head coach one day. He's
got a great understanding of the game,
he's a very good recruiter, he's organized
and knows how to handle players. It is
no surprise to me Coach Marcopulos is
creating an excellent program at Cabrillo
College."
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C ABRILLO C OLLEGE Q UICK FACTS
Enrollment:
15,300 students
President:
Brian King
Athletic Dir:
Dale Murray
Head Coach:
Tony Marcopulos
Asst. Coach:
Tony Raffetto
League:
(7th season)
(3rd season)
Coast Conference (South)
Cabrillo, Gavilan, Hartnell, DeAnza
Monterey, San Jose, W est Valley
Mascot:
Seahawks
Colors:
Columbia Blue, Black, White
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ASSISTANT COACH
T ONY R AFFETTO
A SSISTAN T C OACH
3rd Season
CSU Humboldt, 1990
St. Mary’s University, 1999
Tony Raffetto enters his third season as an Assistant Coach for the Seahawks in 2006-2007. He also
teaches Business courses at San Benito High School.
Cabrillo Head Coach Tony Marcopulos says...
"I am excited to be working with Coach Tony Raffetto. In his two seasons here at Cabrillo, he has
made a significant contribution to the program and I know that he will continue to do so. He
understands, given his experience as Skyline College's Head Coach, what is necessary to be
successful at this level and the kind of work ethic required. I am very fortunate to have him here at
Cabrillo."
Cabrillo Assistant Coach Tony Raffetto says...
"It has been really exciting being a part of the men's basketball program here at Cabrillo. Coach
Marcopulos has done an outstanding job building this program and improving their record each
season he has been here. I am confident I can help them continue their improvement and ultimately
reach the goal of establishing Cabrillo as one the elite basketball programs in Northern California."
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Before coming to Cabrillo, Coach Raffetto was the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Skyline College.
In four seasons at Skyline, he compiled an overall record of 82-48. His time at Skyline included a
Coast Conference North championship in 2001 and an average of 21 wins per season.
Prior to taking over at Skyline, Tony was the Head Boys Basketball Coach at San Mateo High School
for five seasons. He compiled an overall record of 94-44 at SMHS including a 49-15 mark in league
play, a league championship and an all-time league record 23 consecutive victories.
Raffetto also worked as a volunteer Assistant Coach at Humboldt State University for one season.
PLAYING CAREER
Raffetto was a three-year starter on the varsity basketball team at Righetti High School in Southern
California. He was named All- Santa Barbara County for both his junior and senior seasons. An ACL
injury suffered during his junior year limited his opportunities to further his playing career.
EDUCATION
Tony graduated with a BS in Business from Humboldt State in 1990 and later added an MA in Health,
Physical Education, and Recreation from St. Mary’s in 1999.
PERSONAL
Coach Raffetto resides in Hollister. He has a five year-old daughter named Julie who “is the most
important thing in the world" to him.
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The Cabrillo Men’s Basketball Program would
like to thank the following people for their hard
work and support of Seahawk basketball!
Cabrillo President — Brian King
Division Dean — Kathie Welch
Athletic Director — Dale Murray
Athletic Trainer — Mark Ramsey
Equipment Technician — Rachel Neuman
Team Manager & Video Coordinator — Chris Kazmarek
Public Address Announcer — Bill Reid
Scorekeeper — Cynthia Reid
Clock Operator — Earle Lapp
30-second Clock — Dale Jerred
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THE CABRILLO BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE
Cabrillo head basketball coach Tony Marcopulos was hired to lead the Seahawk program on April
3, 2000. In the short time since, he has made significant progress in building a foundation for both
present and future success. Prior to beginning his 7th season, he discussed his thoughts regarding
Cabrillo College, his team, his program and just what can be expected:
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE SOME OF THE STRENGTHS OF THIS COLLEGE?
MARCOPULOS: The location of the campus and it’s close proximity to the beach obviously stand
out as tremendous assets to this college. Cabrillo, as an institution of higher education, is one of the
truly outstanding community colleges in the state of California. We have instructors here that are
committed to the growth and development of students. Lastly, Cabrillo is the kind of place where a
student-athlete can get an outstanding two-year education at an affordable cost, play intercollegiate
athletics and enjoy college social life in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.
WHAT WILL YOU PROMISE A STUDENT-ATHLETE IF HE COMES TO CABRILLO?
MARCOPULOS: What first comes to mind is what I will NOT promise. I will not ever promise a
recruit playing time....ever. They are promised zero minutes. They will earn whatever amount of
playing time they get.
However, there are some things that I’m willing to make promises about. First, I promise that they
will go to class each and everyday. Although I can’t guarantee that each player will graduate, I will
say that only one player who completed all four semesters with us failed to graduate. In my
eighteen years of collegiate coaching I have only coached four student-athletes who did not
graduate who finished their eligibility. I promise they will attend and be in an atmosphere that will be
conducive to attaining a degree.
Second, I promise they will be a much better player when they leave Cabrillo than when they came.
They will work harder on their game and be in better shape than they have ever been in their life.
They will be coached everyday.
Lastly, I promise they will be better people when they leave us than when they came. Not because
they are hanging around me everyday, although I do intend to have a very positive impact on their
life, but because I will surround them with teammates that are good people. It stands to reason that
if you are surrounded with good people, people of character, then that will impact you in a positive
way. Clearly, the opposite is true as well. Our teams are recruited based in large part on an
individual’s character.
Go to class, get better, be a better person. Other than that, I don’t make promises.
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST STRENGTHS OF THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM?
MARCOPULOS: Our commitment to the development of our players is easily our biggest strength.
Student-athletes in this program will be challenged to excel in the classroom as well as on the
basketball court. We make every effort to ensure that our players receive the best college
basketball experience possible.
WHERE DOES CABRILLO RATE AMONG COAST CONFERENCE CONTENDERS?
MARCOPULOS: Our conference is one of the best in the state. The Coast Conference South is
perennially advancing several teams deep into the post conference tournament championship. We
will contend for the conference championship. Winning it and advancing to the State Championship
is our only goal.
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2006-2007
CABRILLO COLLEGE
S EAHAWKS
THE PLAYERS
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SOPHOMORES
#3
JASON COLE
5’-9 GUARD
SOPHOMORE
BROOKLYN, NY
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
#5
JOE ATANG
5’-10 GUARD
SOPHOMORE
HOUSTON, TX
ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL
#35
AARON PATTERSON
6’-3 GUARD
SOPHOMORE
FREMONT, CA
SAN LORENZO HIGH SCHOOL
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FRESHMEN
#4
DOMINIQUE DUNHAM
5’-10 GUARD
FRESHMAN
SEASIDE, CA
PALMA HIGH SCHOOL
DONELL HUNT
#11
5’-11 GUARD
FRESHMAN
BROOKLYN, NY
BOY’S & GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL
#12
AARON PEARSON
6’-0 GUARD
FRESHMAN
BATON ROUGE, LA
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
DENVER MACK
#23
6’-3 GUARD
FRESHMAN
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
BURTON HIGH SCHOOL
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FRESHMEN
BRYAN HINES
#24
6’-0 GUARD
FRESHMAN
HOUSTON, TX
HIGHTOWER HIGH SCHOOL
JEFF BROWN
#25
6’-5 FORWARD
FRESHMAN
BAKERSFIELD, CA
WASCO HIGH SCHOOL
JARED WOOD
#33
6’-5 FORWARD
FRESHMAN
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
SOUTH LAEK TAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
#34
ISAAC HOUSTON
6’-0 GUARD
FRESHMAN
SAN JOSE, CA
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL
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FRESHMEN
KEVIN BERRY
#42
6’-6 FORWARD
FRESHMAN
SPARKS, NV
REED HIGH SCHOOL
SIDIKI STRAUB
#44
6’-9 CENTER
FRESHMAN
HAMBURG, GERMANY
WIRTSCHAFTSGYMNASIUM
CHRIS SHARP
#55
6’-6 CENTER
FRESHMAN
SANTA CRUZ, CA
SANTA CRUZ HIGH SCHOOL
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A Look Back… The 2005-2006 Season
2005-2006 SEASON RECAP: Cabrillo Finishes Season Strong
The Cabrillo College men's basketball team finished the 2005-2006 season with
an overall record of 14-14. Despite late season injuries, Cabrillo finished the season strong, winning 9 of their last 14 games. Their 7-5 record in Coast Conference play earned the Seahawks a 3rd-place finish behind top-ranked West Valley College and #7 San Jose City College. Also, once again the Seahawks were
one of the best defensive teams in the state, ranking 7th out of over 90 teams by
allowing only 64.1 ppg.
Scott, Fontenberry & Patterson All Earn Coast Conference Honors
Coast Conference South coaches voted 6'-5 forward Mike Scott to the AllConference First Team. Sophomore guard Jon Fontenberry and Freshman
guard Aaron Patterson both earned Honorable Mention.
Scott led the Seahawks in scoring, averaging 14.1 points per game. and his 7.5
rebounds per game ranked him 3rd in Coast Conference games. Fontenberry
averaged 13.5 points and 3.1 assists per game. Jon shot 45.3% from behind the
arc to finish 8th in the state among players who made at least two 3's per
game. Jon ranked 5th in the state, sinking 3.15 3-pointers per game. Patterson
averaged 11.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Aaron led the Seahawks in
scoring during league play, increasing his average to 14.3 ppg.
More Seahawk Individual Accomplishments:
Jeff Scott's 7.0 assists per game led the Coast Conference and ranked him 4th
in the state. Kevin Dyess led the Coast Conference in blocks, swatting 2.8 per
game. Igor Fishbeyn finished 3rd in the conference with 7.8 rebounds per game.
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Season Recaps: The Marcopulos Era
2005-2006 SEASON
With an overall record of 14-14, Cabrillo finished the season with a record of .500 or better for
the third-straight year. Despite late season injuries, the Seahawks finished the season strong,
winning 9 of their last 14 games. With a record of 7-5 in the very competitive Coast Conference South, Cabrillo earned a 3rd-place finish behind only top-ranked West Valley College and
#7 San Jose City College. A season-ending ankle injury to point guard Jeff Scott was a critical
blow in the middle of conference play. The Seahawks, who were tied for first place at the time
of his injury, were not able to maintain that same high level of play. Mike Scott, Jon Fontenberry, and Aaron Patterson each earned All-Conference recognition. Once again the Seahawks were one of the best defensive teams in the state, ranking 7th out of over 90 teams by
allowing only 64.1 ppg.
2004-2005 SEASON
One of the Cabrillo basketball program's best seasons in a long time ended with the Seahawks
having earned 17 victories, the most wins under Head Coach Tony Marcopulos. Cabrillo's winning percentage has improved in each of the 5 seasons with Coach Marcopulos at the
helm. For the 2nd time in 3 years the Cabrillo College Seahawks played their way into the
NorCal Regional finals before losing to top-ranked and eventual undefeated state champion
Fresno City College. The Seahawks finished the regular season ranked #10 in Northern California and 20th in the state. Cabrillo finished 3rd in the extremely competitive Coast Conference South.
2003-2004 SEASON
For the first time in over a decade, the Seahawks finished the season with a winning record, 14
wins against 13 losses. However, budget cuts reduced the state tournament field from 64 participants statewide to only 32. The Seahawks would have been the 17th seed in Northern California and were therefore not included in the field. This was the first time in Marcopulos' tenure
that his team did not made the play-offs.
2002-2003 SEASON
The 2002-2003 season was a breakthrough season for the Seahawks. For the first time in California State tournament history, the 28th seed advanced to the Regional Final as the Seahawks scored upset wins over 5th-seed Feather River College and 12th-seed Skyline College.
The Seahawks finished with an overall record of 15-18, the most Cabrillo wins since 1985.
Their 62-55 win over San Jose City College was the first victory over that school since
1970. All four sophomores continued their education and basketball careers at four-year institutions. On the academic side, the team’s year-end GPA was 3.1.
2001-2002 SEASON
For the first time in school history the Seahawks made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.
The 17 wins in the last two seasons are more wins than the previous 5 seasons combined.
Myree Bowden, who was selected First team All-Conference, was the first Cabrillo player to
earn such honors in over 15 years. Bowden also signed with the University of the Pacific, the
first Cabrillo College player to sign a Division 1 scholarship in over 25 years.
2000-2001 SEASON
In his first campaign as head coach of the Seahawks, Coach Marcopulos was able to lead
Cabrillo into the playoffs for the first time since 1995. Cabrillo’s eight wins equaled the total
number of wins during the previous three seasons!
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Former Seahawks…
Where Are They Now?
The following is a list of players who played at Cabrillo under Coach
Marcopulos and have since gone on to play at 4-year institutions:
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The Third Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 2-3, 2006
Tournament History
PAST CHAMPIONS
PAST MVP AWARD WINNERS
2004
2004
Cabrillo College
Maurice Miller (Cabrillo)
2005
2005
DeAnza College
Kurt Darrell (DeAnza)
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The Third Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 2-3, 2006
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The Third Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 2-3, 2006
CABRILLO COLLEGE
LASSEN COLLEGE
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The Third Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 2-3, 2006
REEDLEY COLLEGE
FOOTHILL COLLEGE
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NON-CONFERENCE
OPPONENT ROSTERS
Nov. 7th
NOTE: Cañada & Alameda Rosters were not available at press time
Nov. 29th
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NON-CONFERENCE
OPPONENT ROSTERS
Dec. 30th
KEEPIN’ UP
WI T H THE
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COAST CONFERENCE
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The Cabrillo Men’s Basketball Program would like to thank
“Our Biggest Fans” for their support of Seahawk Basketball!
A. Earl Lapp
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Cabrillo College Men's Basketball
2006 -2007 Roster
#
NAME
POS.
HT.
WT.
YR.
3
Cole, Jason
HOMETOWN (High School)
G
5’-9
175
Soph
Brooklyn, NY (Eastside HS)
4
Dunham, Dominique G
5’-10
175
Frosh
Seaside, CA (Palma HS)
5
Atang, Joe
G
5’-10
200
Soph
Houston, TX (St. Pius X HS)
11 Hunt, Donell
G
5’-11
175
Frosh
Brooklyn, NY (Boy’s & Girl’s HS)
12 Pearson, Aaron
G
6’-0
180
Frosh
Baton Rouge, LA (Southern HS)
23 Mack, Denver
G
6’-3
190
Frosh
San Francisco, CA (Burton HS)
24 Hines, Bryan
G
6’-0
180
Frosh
Houston, TX (Hightower HS)
25 Brown, Jeff
F
6’-5
190
Frosh
Bakersfield, CA (Wasco HS)
33 Wood, Jared
F
6’-5
215
Frosh
South Lake Tahoe, CA (S. Lake Tahoe HS)
34 Houston, Isaac
G
6’-0
175
Frosh
San Jose, CA (Leigh HS)
35 Patterson, Aaron
G
6’-3
180
Soph
Fremont, CA (San Lorenzo HS)
42 Berry, Kevin
F
6’-6
190
Frosh
Sparks, NV (Reed HS)
44 Straub, Sidiki
C
6’-9
215
Frosh Hamburg, Germany (Wirtschaftsgymnasium)
55 Sharp, Chris
C
6’-6
225
Frosh
Santa Cruz, CA (Santa Cruz HS)
Head Coach: Tony Marcopulos
(831) 479-6590
Athletic Director: Dale Murray
(831) 479-6149
Assistant Coach: Tony Raffetto
(831) 479-6138
Athletic Trainer: Mark Ramsey
(831) 479-6448
Equipment Technician: Rachel Neuman
(831) 479-6592
Cabrillo Men's Baske tball - 6500 Soquel Drive - Ap tos, CA 95003
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