2007-2008
Men’s Basketball
Game Program & Media Guide
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The Cabrillo Men’s Basketball Program would like to thank
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Table of Contents
2007-2008 Season Information
Team Roster
Season Preview
Game Schedule
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6
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The Coaching Staff
Head Coach Tony Marcopulos
What Division 1 Coaches Are Saying
Assistant Coach Ben Sanders
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Acknowledgements
Cabrillo Quick Facts
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14
The Cabrillo Basketball Experience
Former Seahawks
15
16
The Players
Team Photo
Sophomores
Freshmen
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18
21
A Look Back
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The Cabrillo Classic Tournament
Tournament History
Schedule Bracket
Team Rosters
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26
27
Opponent Rosters
Non-Conference Opponents
Coast Conference Opponents
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BRIAN KING
President
The Cabrillo College Men’s Basketball Team begins the 2007-2008 season as defending
Coast Conference South Champions. The championship last year was the first in
Cabrillo’s history, but will not be the last for a program on the rise. Coach Tony
Marcopulos has lead the Seahawks to a winning record in each of the last five years
with an emphasis on tough defense. Good defense is all about effort, and the young
men who play for Coach Marcopulos play hard every game. I am very proud of our
student athletes, many of whom 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 2007-2008 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
2007-2008 Roster
#
NAME
POS.
HT.
WT.
YR.
HOMETOWN (Previous School)
3
Ranche, Jordan
G
6’2”
170
Fr
4
Dunham, Dominique
G
5’10”
175
So
Seaside, CA (Palma High School)
11 Hunt, Donell
G
5’11”
185
So
Brooklyn, NY (Boy’s & G irl’s H.S./ CCSF)
12 Pearson, Aaron
G
6’0”
200
So
Baton Rouge , LA (Southern Univ. Laboratory H.S.)
23 Mack, Denver
G
6’3”
190
So
San Francisco, CA (Burton High School)
24 Armenta, Travess
G
6’2”
175
Fr
25 Konopelski, Kevin
G
6’2”
170
Fr
33 Wood, Jared
F
6’5”
215
So
34 Vasiljevic, Filip
F
6’5”
200
Fr
Belgrade, Serbia (Palma High School)
42 Johnson, Leif
F/C
6’6”
215
Fr
Merced, CA (Merced High School)
43 Greene, Jason
C
6’9”
210
Fr
Santa Cruz, CA (Harbor High School)
44 Straub, Sidiki
C
6’9”
215
So
Hamburg, Germany (W irtschaftsgymnasium)
50 W illiams, Steve
G
6’3”
205
So
W arren,OH (Warren H.S./Urbana Univ.)
55 Sharp, Chris
C
6’7”
225
So
Honolulu, HI (Word of Life Aca H.S../Santa Monica C.C.)
Longmont, Co (Longmont H.S./Fort Lewis College)
Santa Cruz, CA (S anta Cruz High School)
South Lake Tahoe, CA (S. Lake Tahoe H.S.)
Santa Cruz, CA (S anta Cruz High School)
Head Coach: Tony Marcopulos
(831) 479-6590
Director of Athletics: Dale Murray
(831) 479-6149
Assistant Coach: Ben Sanders
(831) 479-5024
Head Athletic Trainer: Mark Ramsey
(831) 479-6448
Equipment Technician: Eric Gerlack
(831) 479-6592
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2007-2008 Season Preview:
An Interview with Head Coach Tony Marcopulos
What will it take for this team to defend the Coast Conference
Championship you won last year for the first time in school history?
Marcopulos: “First, we are not defending anything. Last year was last year and this year
is this year. No one can take away from what last years’ team accomplished. You only
defend things that can be taken from you. Regarding this years team……..it will be very
interesting to see how our league shapes up. West Valley has some transitioning to do
with a new staff. San Jose City is coming off a very poor year and everyone is
anticipating they will bounce back strong. Gavilan has some good players returning.
DeAnza as well. Hartnell has lost a lot of players as well as Monterey. We have the
nucleus of our team back from last year but that means nothing if we don’t work and
prepare.”
Speaking of that nucleus from last year. You should be the odds on
favorite to win the Conference with almost your entire team back that
won a share of the Conference Championship.
You have to feel good about your team going into the 2007-2008
season.
Marcopulos: “I do feel good about this team. They have worked extremely hard this
summer. I believe that work will pay off for them in more ways that one. We have talked
about and continue to talk about the importance of not taking each other for granted. To
continue to get to know each other better on and off the court. I think experienced groups
have a natural tendency to assume that they know each other and as a result maybe
don’t communicate with each other as often or as effectively as they could. Our efforts in
this area are key in my opinion if we are to continue to grow as a team.
Having the majority of the group back entitles us to nothing. There is a lot this group
wants to accomplish and can accomplish, but they must do the work and stay together for
that to happen the way they want it to.”
Last year you drastically changed the style of play from anything we had
seen in the past. Will you continue to play the same way this year.?
Marcopulos: “Yes. The change was dramatic and was something very difficult to do
especially when I had coached that way my entire career. Very scary to say the least.
However, having said that, it was also fun to prepare myself for the change. It was the
best decision for the players we had at the time and is the best style of play for this team
as well. I’d like to think that with a year under my belt of coaching this style I might have
learned a few things about it. I feel like I did. I think our players did as well. I feel as if I’m
better able to teach some of the offensive and defensive concepts better. I better
understand how our opponents might attack our pressure. In the end, it won’t be about
what I know or don’t know. It will be about how well our players play together, how un
selfish they are and how hard they play.”
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C abri llo Men's Baske tball
2007-2008 Schedule
DAY
DATE
OPPONENT
SITE
Sun
Oct 28
NorCal Jamboree (scrimmage)
Chico
TBA
Fri-Sun
Nov 9-11
Ohlone College Tournament
Fremont
TBA
Tue
Nov 13
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
6:00 pm
Fri
Nov 16
Porterville College
Porterville
8:00 pm
Sat
Nov 17
Reedley College
Porterville
4:00 pm
Fri-Sun
Nov 23-25
Diablo Valley College Tournament
Pleasant Hill
SAT-SUN
DEC 1-2
CABRILLO COLLEGE TOURNAMENT
APTOS
5&7P/3&5P
SAT
DEC 8
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Fri-Sun
Dec 14-16
Chabot College Tournament
Hayward
Fri
Dec 21
Canada College
Redwood City
7:00 pm
SAT
DEC 29
LAS POSITAS COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Sat
Jan 5
Ohlone College
Fremont
5:00 pm
Wed
Jan 9
Gavilan College*
Gilroy
7:00 pm
SAT
JAN 12
#DEANZA COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:30 PM
WED
JAN 16
#SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:30 PM
Fri
Jan 18
Hartnell College*
Salinas
7:00 pm
SAT
JAN 26
#MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:30 PM
Wed
Jan 30
West Valley College*
Saratoga
7:00 pm
SAT
FEB 2
GAVILAN COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 6
DeAnza College*
Cupertino
7:30 pm
Sat
Feb 9
San Jose City College*
San Jose
3:00 pm
WED
FEB 13
HARTNELL COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 20
Monterey Peninsula College*
Monterey
7:30 pm
SAT
FEB 23
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 27
Regional Playoffs: Play-in Game
TBA
TBA
Fri/Sat
Feb 29/Mar 1
Regional Playoffs: 1st Round
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Univ. of the Pacific
Spanos Ctr.
Stockton,CA
TBA
nd
Sat
Mar 8
Regional Final: 2
Fri-Sun
Mar 14-16
State Playoff Final Eight
Round
BOLD CAPS indicate Home Game
* indicates Coast Conference game
# indicates double headers w/women
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TIME
TBA
TBA
H EAD C OACH
T ONY M ARCOPULOS
H EAD C OACH
8th Season
CSU Stanislaus B.A., 1987
University of the Pacific M.A.T., 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.
Seven 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
2006-2007 was a history making year. For the first time school history the Cabrillo College
Men’s Basketball program won the Coast Conference South Championship. Since
Marcopulos’ arrival in 2000 the Seahawks have made the steady climb from what was one of
the worst California Community College basketball programs in the state. For five consecutive
seasons the Seahawks have won 14 or more games. For five consecutive seasons the
Seahawks have been .500 or better. The Seahawks have been to the playoffs in five of the
last seven years. Two of those five appearances have been to the Regional Finals.
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
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
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T ONY M ARCOPULOS
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.
After the 1998-1999 season Marcopulos left Pacific for a similar position at the University of
Portland. Marcopulos joined Head Coach Rob Chavez’s staff in August of 1999. The Pilots (a
member of the WCC (West Coast Conference)) went 12-16 on the year. After nine months in
Portland Marcopulos was hired as the new Head Coach at Cabrillo College in June of 2000.
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
Coach Marcopulos and Cabrillo Basketball
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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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."
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ASSISTANT COACH
B EN S ANDERS
A SSISTANT C OACH
1st Season
San Jose State University B.A., 2005
Ben Sanders enters his first season at Cabrillo College after spending the previous three seasons at
the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.
Cabrillo Head Coach Tony Marcopulos says...
"I am pleased to have Coach Sanders here. I had the opportunity to get to know Ben during his time at
Pacific. When Ben approached me about the possibility I felt very comfortable about what he might be
able to add to our program. Ben is a good person and someone that I know our players will like being
around.”
What Coach Sander says…
I am excited to be a part of the Cabrillo family and work under Coach Marcopulos. I believe in Coach
Marcopulos's philosophy; there are a lot of small details that add up to being successful. I think our
style of play will be very entertaining to watch.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Sanders, was a graduate assistant with the San Jose State Spartans in 2003-2004 before moving up
to full-time assistant for the 2004-2005 season. At SJSU, he coached under Phil Johnson (now an
assistant at USC). He joined the men’s basketball staff at the University of the Pacific in 2005. In his
first season with the Tigers, Pacific won the league championship and went on to the NCAA
tournament.
Coach Sanders got his first coaching job from his former coach Phil Johnson. Phil was returning for
his second stint as head coach of the Spartans, after spending three years as an assistant for the
Chicago Bulls. Coach Sanders learned many defensive schemes, as Phil Johnson kept San Jose
State competitive in the Western Athletic Conference.
He spent two seasons as a member of the UOP coaching staff. In his second season, Sanders gained
valuable experience in the post season for the first time. The Tigers at 24-8 for the season, lost in
double OT to Boston College in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
After averaging 25ppg for Westchester in Los Angeles, Sanders received a full-scholarship to UNLV.
While at UNLV, he spent two seasons red-shirting, before transferring to Fullerton Junior College.
Sanders finished his playing career at San Jose State University. In his first season with the Spartans,
the school had one of the best win to loss turnarounds in the country.
EDUCATION
Sanders received his undergraduate degree in Criminology from San Jose State University.
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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 — Eric Gerlack
Team Manager & Video Coordinator — Alex Potter
Public Address Announcer — Bill Reid
Scorekeeper — Cynthia Reid
Clock Operator — Earle Lapp
30-second Clock — Ryan Zamora
Webmaster/Media Guide Publisher—Herb Decker
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CABRILLO COLLEGE QUICK FACTS
Enrollment: 14,870 students
President: Brian King
Athletic Dir: Dale Murray
Head Coach: Tony Marcopulos (8th season)
Asst. Coach: Ben Sanders (1st season)
League: Coast Conference (South)
Cabrillo, Gavilan, Hartnell, DeAnza
Monterey, San Jose, West Valley
Mascot: Seahawks
Colors: Columbia Blue, Black, White
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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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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:
Player
At Cabrillo
College / University
Location
Level
Current
Status
Joe Williams
2000-2002
Friends University
Wichita, KS
NAIA
2005 Graduate
Myree Bowden
2001-2002
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Div. 1
2004 Graduate
Matt Towsley
2002-2003
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
Div. 1
2005 Graduate
Tyler Williams
2000-2003
Utah State University
Logan, UT
Div. 1
2005 Graduate
Aaron Dawson
2002-2003
Whittier College
Whittier, CA
Div. 3
2005 Graduate
Demar Walton
2002-2003
CSU Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
Div. 2
2005 Graduate
Dylan Marvin
2002-2004
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
Div. 3
2006 Graduate
Vince Inglima
2002-2004
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA Div. 2
2006 Graduate
Brandon
Schuyler
2002-2004
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA Div. 2
Senior
Murphy Stewart
2003-2004
Bethany College
Scotts Valley, CA NAIA
2006 Graduate
James Drake
2003-2004
Grand View College
Des Moines, IA
NAIA
2006 Graduate
Maurice Miller
2003-2005
Mesa State College
Grand Junction,
CO
Div. 2
Senior
Mateja Dicic
2004-2005
Seton Hill College
Greensburg, PA
NAIA
Senior
Ameer Ouf
2004-2005
Hannibal-La Grange
College
Hannibal, MO
NAIA
Senior
Joe Atang
2005-2007
Houston Baptist
University
Houston ,TX
Div 1
Junior
Jason Cole
2006-2007
Hunter College
Manhattan, NY
Div. 3
Junior
Aaron Patterson
2005-2007
Minot State University
Minot, ND
NAIA
Junior
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2007-2008
C A B R I L L O C O L L E G E S EAHAWKS
THE PLAYERS
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S OPHOMORES
#4
DOM DUNHAM
5’-10” GUARD
SOPHOMORE
SEASIDE, CA
PALMA HIGH SCHOOL
#11
DONELL HUNT
5’-10” GUARD
SOPHOMORE
BROOKLYN, NY
BOY’S & GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL/CCSF
#12
AARON PEARSON
6’-0” GUARD
SOPHOMORE
BATON ROUGE, LA
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY LABORATORY H.S.
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S OPHOMORES
#23
DENVER MACK
6’-3” FORWARD
SOPHOMORE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
BURTON HIGH SCHOOL
#33
JARED WOOD
6’-5” FORWARD
SOPHOMORE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
#44
SIDIKI STRAUB
6’-9” CENTER
SOPHOMORE
HAMBURG, GERMANY
WIRTSCHAFTSGYMNASIUM
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S OPHOMORES
#50
STEVEN WILLIAMS
6’-3” GUARD
SOPHOMORE
WARREN, OH
WARREN HIGH SCHOOL/URBANA UNIV.
#55
CHRIS SHARP
6’-7” CENTER
SOPHOMORE
SANTA CRUZ, CA
SANTA CRUZ HIGH SCHOOL
Table of Contents
2007-2008 Season Information
Team Roster
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Season Preview
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Game Schedule
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F RESHMEN
#3
JORDAN RANCHE
6’-2” GUARD
FRESHMAN
HONOLULU, HI
WORD
OF
LIFE ACADEMY/SANTA MONICA C.C.
#24
TRAVESS ARMENTA
6’-2” GUARD
FRESHMAN
LONGMONT, CO
LONGMONT H.S./FORT LEWIS COLLEGE
#25
KEVIN KONOPELSKI
6’-2” GUARD
FRESHMAN
SANTA CRUZ, CA
SANTA CRUZ HIGH SCHOOL
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F RESHMEN
#34
FILIP VASILJEVIC
6’-5” FORWARD
FRESHMAN
BELGRADE, SERBIA
PALMA HIGH SCHOOL
#42
LEIF JOHNSON
6’-6” FORWARD/CENTER
FRESHMAN
MERCED, CA
MERCED HIGH SCHOOL
#43
JASON GREENE
6’-9” CENTER
FRESHMAN
SANTA CRUZ, CA
HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL
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A Look Back… All-Conference/All-State
Performers during the Marcopulos Era
2000-01
None
2001-02
Myree Bowden
1st Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2002-03
Matt Towsley
Vince Inglima
1st Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2nd Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2003-04
Maurice Miller
Vince Inglima
1st Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2nd Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2004-05
Maurice Miller
1st Team All-Coast Conference (South), 1st Team All-State
2005-06
Mike Scott
Kevin Dyess
Aaron Patterson
1st Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2nd Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2nd Team All-Coast Conference (South)
2006-07
Aaron Patterson
Chris Sharp
MVP Coast Conference (South), 1st Team All-State
2nd Team All-Coast Conference (South)
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Season Recaps: The Marcopulos Era
2006-2007 SEASON
For the first time in school history the Cabrillo College Men’s Basketball team won the Coast Conference
Championship. The Seahwaks finished the season with a 19-9 overall record and a 9-3 conference record.
The 9-3 conference record earned the Seahawks a tie with Hartnell for a share of the Conference
Championship. Aaron Patterson was named the Conference MVP and First Team All-State. Chris Sharp was
named to the Second Team All-Conference with Aaron Pearson and Dom Dunham both earning Honorable
Mention All-Conference honors. The Seahawks were seeded 9th in Northern California and traveled to West
Hills College in Coalinga, CA for the first round playoff game. The Seahawks lost by two at the buzzer to end
their history making season.
2005-2006 SEASON
With an overall record of 14-14, Cabrillo finished the season with a record of .500 or better for the thirdstraight 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 Nor Cal 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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The Fourth Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 1-2, 2007
Tournament History
PAST CHAMPIONS
PAST MVP AWARD WINNERS
2004
2004
Cabrillo College
Maurice Miller (Cabrillo)
2005
2005
DeAnza College
Kurt Darrell (DeAnza)
2006
2006
Cabrillo College
Aaron Patterson (Cabrillo)
The Hospitality Room for Coaches, Staff
and Officials is sponsored by...
1955 41st Ave
Capitola
(831) 476-7330
266 Mt. Herman Road
Scotts Valley
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The Fourth Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 1-2, 2007
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The Fourth Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 1-2, 2007
The Coaching Staff
Head Coach Tony Marcopulos
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The Fourth Annual
Cabrillo Basketball Classic
December 1-2, 2007
PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
# NAME
HT.
YR.
10 Michael Washington
6’0
( FR)
King’s Christian Lemoore, CA
HIGH SCHOOL/HOMETOWN
12 Maurice Williams
6’10
(FR)
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, CA
20 Chris Walker
6’1
(SO)
Bullard Fresno, CA
21 Alvin Wright
6’1
(FR)
Cabrillo Long Beach, CA
22 Bryant Jackson
6’5
(FR)
Cabrillo Long Beach, CA
24 De Karr Holmes
6’3
(FR)
Thurgood Marshall Houston, TX
30 Anthony Gonzales
5’11
(FR)
Lindsay Lindsay, CA
31 Ryan Davis
6’6
(FR)
Righetti Santa Maria, CA
32 Joe Rousan
6’2
(FR)
McLane Fresno, CA
33 Karmell Stone
6’3
(FR)
Cabrillo Long Beach, CA
34 Chris Clausen
6’4
(FR)
Granite Hills Porterville, CA
44 Brian Eke
6’2
(SO)
Kempner Houston, TX
52 William Warren
6’7
(FR)
Hughson Hughson, CA
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NON-CONFERENCE
OPPONENT ROSTERS
Dec. 8
Dec. 29
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COAST CONFERENCE
OPPONENT ROSTERS
Jan. 12
What Division 1 Coaches Are Saying
Jan. 16
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COAST CONFERENCE
OPPONENT ROSTERS
Jan. 26
Assistant Coach Ben Sanders
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Feb. 2
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COAST CONFERENCE
OPPONENT ROSTERS
Feb. 13
Feb. 23
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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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2964 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz
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1700-B Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
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Granite Construction
Monterey Bay Branch
P.O. Box 720, Watsonville 95077
(831) 763-6100 OR 1-800-GRANITE
Bay Federal Credit Union
Carie Birkhofer—President
3333 Clares St, Capitola 95010
(831) 479-6000
Mollie's Country Cafe
Down Home Cooking at Down Home Prices
219F Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley
(831) 438-8313
Best Western Seacliff Inn
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos
(831) 688-7300
Pat Mulden, CPA
2121 41st Ave, Ste. 301, Capitola
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Big O Tires
Brakes, Shocks & Alignments
1025 Water Street, Santa Cruz
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465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz
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Bogaard Construction
Brian Bogaard
920 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
(831) 420-0590
Orthopedic Surgeons of Santa Cruz
Howard Schwartz, M.D.
James Spiegel, M.D.
Thomas Welle, D.O.
1662 Dominican Way, S.C. 95065
(831) 475-1100
Budget Blinds
Craig Petersen
85 Alta Drive, La Selva Beach
831 235-8148
Play It Again Sports
New & Used Sports Equipment
4770 Soquel Dr, Soquel (831) 475-1988
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Batting Cages, Uniforms, & T-Shirts
410 Kennedy Drive, Capitola
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Taqueria Los Gordos
Authentic Mexican Food—Fast, Friendly Service!
7488 Soquel Drive, Aptos 95003
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Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
Oceanfront Hotel in heart of Santa Cruz
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
(831) 426-4330
Comerica Bank
Jon Ditlevsen
55 River Street, Santa Cruz
Togo's
Great Sandwiches!
266 Mt. Herman Rd, Scotts Valley (831) 438-0742
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Dell Williams Jewelers
Established 1927
1320 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 423-4100
Toyota of Santa Cruz
"Driven to be Better"
Erik’s Deli Café
Dick Stuart
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(831) 475-4646
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C abri llo Men's Baske tball
2007-2008 Schedule
DAY
DATE
OPPONENT
Sun
Oct 28
NorCal Jamboree (scrimmage)
Chico
TBA
Fri-Sun
Nov 9-11
Ohlone College Tournament
Fremont
TBA
Tue
Nov 13
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
6:00 pm
Fri
Nov 16
Porterville College
Porterville
8:00 pm
Sat
Nov 17
Reedley College
Porterville
4:00 pm
Fri-Sun
Nov 23-25
Diablo Valley College Tournament
Pleasant Hill
SAT-SUN
DEC 1-2
CABRILLO COLLEGE TOURNAMENT
APTOS
5&7P/3&5P
SAT
DEC 8
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Fri-Sun
Dec 14-16
Chabot College Tournament
Hayward
Fri
Dec 21
Canada College
Redwood City
7:00 pm
SAT
DEC 29
LAS POSITAS COLLEGE
APTOS
7:00 PM
Sat
Jan 5
Ohlone College
Fremont
5:00 pm
Wed
Jan 9
Gavilan College*
Gilroy
7:00 pm
SAT
JAN 12
#DEANZA COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:30 PM
WED
JAN 16
#SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:30 PM
Fri
Jan 18
Hartnell College*
Salinas
7:00 pm
SAT
JAN 26
#MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:30 PM
Wed
Jan 30
West Valley College*
Saratoga
7:00 pm
SAT
FEB 2
GAVILAN COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 6
DeAnza College*
Cupertino
7:30 pm
Sat
Feb 9
San Jose City College*
San Jose
3:00 pm
WED
FEB 13
HARTNELL COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 20
Monterey Peninsula College*
Monterey
7:30 pm
SAT
FEB 23
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE*
APTOS
7:00 PM
Wed
Feb 27
Regional Playoffs: Play-in Game
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Univ. of the Pacific
Spanos Ctr.
Stockton,CA
TBA
Fri/Sat
Feb 29/Mar 1
SITE
st
Regional Playoffs: 1 Round
nd
Sat
Mar 8
Regional Final: 2
Fri-Sun
Mar 14-16
State Playoff Final Eight
Round
BOLD CAPS indicate Home Game
* indicates Coast Conference game
# indicates double headers w/women
C a b r i l l o M e n ’s B a sk e t b a l l - 6 5 0 0 S o q u el D r i v e - A p t o s , C A 9 5 0 0 3
www.cabrillo.edu
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TIME
TBA
TBA