Central Methodist University
School Colors:
Green and Black
SID Name:
Derek J. Diesner
Conference:
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Main Rivals:
- Columbia College (MO)
- Missouri Valley College
Undergraduate On Campus Enrollment:
1,200
Last National Tournament Appearance:
2010
Local Radio Broadcasts (Call Letters and Fequency):
KIRK 99.9 FM
Local Newspaper:
Fayette Advertiser
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Last Year's
Conference Record: 9 - 9
Returning Starters:
3
Primary Offensive Strategy:
Combination philosophy. Good Transition team, Spread Offense and many sets that tend to attack basketball and set up for 3 point shot. Consistently one of the top 3 point shooting teams in the country.
Key Returners:
Quinten Hunter, SR, 6-3, G, 12.3 ppg in conference play; Scott Stegeman, JR, 6-5, F, 9.9 PPG, 8.1 RPG in conference play, Honorable Mention All-Conference last year; Mitch Wendling, SR, 6-7, F, 4.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG in conference play; John Hall, SR, 6-0, G, 4.0 PPG
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Last Year's
Overall Record: 20 - 12
Returning Lettermen:
6
Primary Defensive Strategy:
Mostly man to man but will plan on using a couple different zones along with a mixture of pressure and switching defenses.
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Top 5 Recruits:
Marcus Walden, SR, 6-4, F, Missouri S&T; Charles Harris III, JR, 6-4, F, Western Michigan University; Jay Jones, SR, 6-0, G, Hannibal-LaGrange University; Tyrell Thirkield, JR, 6-0, G, North Central Community College
Key Losses:
Mitch Farr, FR, -, , 16.1 ppg, Honorable Mention All-American; Mike McCode, FR, -, , 12.4 ppg. Dismissed from team; Eric McDaniel, FR, -, , 10.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG; John Palmer, FR, -, , 6.0 PPG, 4.5 APG
Additional Information:
Eight Transfers join the Eagles after a large senior graduation. This could be one of the more talented CMU teams. Other transfers include; Jory Woodson, 6' JR from North Central Community College, Ron Lee, 6'2 JR from Arizona Western Community College, Jasmin Biberovikj, 6'7 JR. from Danville Community College and Cole Adair, 6'5 JR from University of Indianapolis.
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Head Coach: Jeff Sherman
Alma Mater:
Central MethodistYears at Current School:
31Wins at School:
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Career Wins:
Career Losses:
Puckett Field House
Gym/Arena Address
411 CMU Square, Fayette, MO 65248Gym/Arena Capacity:
| Stats | No. | Last Name | First Name | Pos | Yr | Height | Weight | Hometown |
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1 | Adair | Cole | F | SR | 6-6 | 220 | Fishers, Ind. |
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25 | Ankrom | Jordan | F | SO | 6-4 | 195 | Farmington, Mo. |
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33 | Buffkin | Kyle | SR | 6-10 | 225 | Stallings, N.C. | |
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32 | Burden | Frankie | F | JR | 6-6 | 190 | Hayti, Mo. |
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4 | Burkhart | Bo | G | JR | 5-10 | 175 | Evansville, Ind. |
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10 | Drace | Hayden | G | FR | 6-1 | 170 | Ulman, Mo. |
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5 | Egejuru | Brian | G | JR | 6-0 | 180 | Lawrenceville, Ga. |
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12 | Evans | Garan | G | FR | 6-0 | 180 | Cape Girardeau, Mo. |
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23 | Fischer | Angus | F | JR | 6-7 | 205 | Adelaide, Australia |
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35 | Harris III | Charles | F | SR | 6-5 | 205 | Antioch, Ill. |
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11 | Lee | Ron | G | SR | 6-2 | 185 | Oak Park, Calif. |
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20 | Pendergist | Brett | G | SO | 6-2 | 180 | Independence, Mo. |
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24 | Ruffin | Vashawn | G | JR | 6-0 | 180 | Sikeston, Mo. |
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15 | Stegeman | Seth | G | FR | 6-5 | 180 | Jefferson City, Mo. |
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45 | Stegeman | Scott | F | SR | 6-5 | 210 | Jefferson City, Mo. |
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3 | Williams | Kellieon | F | JR | 6-7 | 180 | Waynesville, Mo. |
| Date | Opponent | Location | Score | Result | Record |
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| 11/4/2016 7:00:00 PM | Southwestern Christian (Okla.) | Away | 73 - 62 | Win | 1-0 |
| 11/7/2016 7:30:00 PM | Central Christian College | Home | 127 - 58 | Win | 2-0 |
| 11/12/2016 4:00:00 PM | William Penn (Iowa) | Away | 110 - 128 | Loss | 2-1 |
| 11/16/2016 7:55:00 PM | Baker (Kan.) | Home | 79 - 72 | Win | 3-1 |
| 11/19/2016 4:00:00 PM | Avila (Mo.) | Away | 72 - 59 | Win | 4-1 |
| 11/22/2016 7:30:00 PM | Mount Mercy (Iowa) | Home | 90 - 78 | Win | 5-1 |
| 11/28/2016 7:45:00 PM | Benedictine (Kan.) | Away | 81 - 78 | Win | 6-1 |
| 12/1/2016 7:30:00 PM | Graceland (Iowa) | Home | 65 - 95 | Loss | 6-2 |
| 12/3/2016 4:00:00 PM | Grand View (Iowa) | Away | 83 - 91 | Loss | 6-3 |
| 12/10/2016 7:35:00 PM | Missouri Valley | Home | 88 - 51 | Win | 7-3 |
| 12/16/2016 1:00:00 PM | Southwestern Christian (Okla.) | Home | 66 - 88 | Loss | 7-4 |
| 12/30/2016 6:00:00 PM | Friends (Kan.) | Home | 83 - 60 | Win | 8-4 |
| 1/4/2017 7:30:00 PM | Clarke (Iowa) | Away | 81 - 83 | Loss | 8-5 |
| 1/7/2017 4:16:00 PM | MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) | Home | 83 - 84 | Loss | 8-6 |
| 1/9/2017 7:30:00 PM | Peru State (Neb.) | Home | 82 - 79 | Win | 9-6 |
| 1/12/2017 7:30:00 PM | Culver-Stockton (Mo.) | Away | 81 - 64 | Win | 10-6 |
| 1/16/2017 7:30:00 PM | Evangel (Mo.) | Away | 83 - 73 | Win | 11-6 |
| 1/18/2017 7:30:00 PM | Baker (Kan.) | Away | 68 - 79 | Loss | 11-7 |
| 1/21/2017 4:20:00 PM | William Penn (Iowa) | Home | 71 - 74 | Loss | 11-8 |
| 1/25/2017 8:00:00 PM | Benedictine (Kan.) | Home | 61 - 66 | Loss | 11-9 |
| 1/28/2017 4:00:00 PM | Avila (Mo.) | Home | 96 - 74 | Win | 12-9 |
| 1/30/2017 7:30:00 PM | Mount Mercy (Iowa) | Away | 82 - 61 | Win | 13-9 |
| 2/2/2017 7:30:00 PM | Graceland (Iowa) | Away | 74 - 78 | Loss | 13-10 |
| 2/4/2017 4:20:00 PM | Grand View (Iowa) | Home | 96 - 87 | Win | 14-10 |
| 2/8/2017 7:40:00 PM | Clarke (Iowa) | Home | 80 - 78 | Win | 15-10 |
| 2/11/2017 4:00:00 PM | Missouri Valley | Away | 82 - 65 | Win | 16-10 |
| 2/15/2017 7:30:00 PM | Peru State (Neb.) | Away | 85 - 87 | Loss | 16-11 |
| 2/18/2017 4:00:00 PM | MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) | Away | 75 - 91 | Loss | 16-12 |
| 2/22/2017 7:30:00 PM | Culver-Stockton (Mo.) | Home | |||
| 2/25/2017 4:00:00 PM | Evangel (Mo.) | Home | 89 - 96 | Loss | 16-13 |
| 2/28/2017 7:00:00 PM | Missouri Valley | Home | 87 - 88 | Loss | 16-14 |