Coach's Comments:   "Sean is a reserve guard on the two time  Class A State Champions, Pontiac Northern.  His great enthusiasm for the game and his academic determination have earned him a spot on the team.  His fundamental skills and physical strength will have to improve rapidly for him to see much playing time this year, but players with his desire always improve rapidly, so who knows?"

Coach's Comments:  "BJ is an extremely spirited player.  His unselfish approach and exceptional aggressiveness help motivate others around him to play harder.  He is a natural point guard.  His biggest challenges will be to defend bigger guards and stay under control as he runs the offense.  Because he comes to play every day, he is a pleasure to have on the team."

...First Team All Conference & 2nd Team All District in tough Toledo Great Lakes Public School league...MVP and Best Defensive Player on his team...has played both point guard and off guard in high school...averaged 16 points per game...coached by Bruce Smith...versatile performer with solid potential to become a fine college player...Business major

Coach's Comments:  "Gerald is a 'young' freshman, only recently turning 18.  His excellent team attitude and intense play should result in rapid improvement.  He is being asked to become proficient at both point and 2 guard.  His defensive quickness and his eagerness to learn make him a key player for us this season.  He must improve his shot selection and his ability to play position defense in order to reach his full potential."

Coach's Comments:  "Despite his serious car accident in the summer of 2001, Ricky made a significant contribution to last year's successes.  He has gained strength and size and should be prepared to make an even bigger impact this season.  His ability to shoot and pass have continued to improve as have his defensive prowess and his dribbling skills.  Perhaps his greatest assets are his hustle, determination, and unselfishness.  He is a joy to coach.  We are counting on his leadership."

Coach's Comments:   "Despite his size, Arthur was highly recommended by Coach Gilmer.  He is a true Southern gentleman and has worked very hard to develop his skills.  He is a point guard who dribbles well and can run the team.  His amount of playing time this season may well depend upon his ability to defend taller, stronger guards and upon his ability to take care of the ball.  His work ethic and his excellent team attitude should enable rapid improvement."

Coach's Comments:  "Bilal contacted us last year, asking about transferring.  He was told that he would have to go to summer school to establish his eligibility.  He traveled from Grand Rapids to KVCC this past summer, earning a 4.0 in Biology and a 2.5 in College Writing.  Bilal is a versatile performer with good basketball instincts.  He's the only lefty on the team, but he has the ability to make a major contribution.  He is solid fundamentally now, but his steady improvement in each fundamental area will enhance his value to our squad.  He is being counted upon heavily at both ends of the floor."

...1999 graduate...2nd Team All Region his junior year & 1st Team All Region his senior year in high school...averaged 14 points per game in final high school season...1st team All Conference selection on 21-6 team...coached by Keith Haske...after attending Cornerstone University and North Central Michigan College, he enrolled at KVCC for "a chance to play collegiate basketball and learn to become a coach"......served as assistant JV coach one year and assistant varsity coach another year at CHS...majoring in Business Education

Coach's Comments:  "Matt's participation in our program is a testimony to his work ethic.  He did not play much last year, but came back to give it another shot.  He has greatly improved his game, but still must become more consistent with his overall performance to make an impact this season.  He gives the program his best effort day by day.  He has the kind of attitude every coach wants on his team." 

Coach's Comments:  "Tyler is a welcome addition to our team.  His solid fundamentals make him able to compete well, often against quicker, more athletic players.  His ability to improve his intensity and rebounding may well determine the extent of his improvement over the course of the year.  His excellent teamwork concept, and his steady, dependable approach make him likely to contribute heavily this year." 

Coach's Comments:  "Ben is a battler.  He understands the game well, and works hard to improve his skills.  His fundamental soundness has enabled him to do well against more athletic players.  The amount of his court time this year may depend upon the development of his dribbling skills.  His consummate team approach makes him a valuable addition to our program."  

Coach's Comments:  "Mohamed has shown tremendous improvement in the short time he has played basketball.  He loves basketball and has an excellent attitude toward the game as well as toward his teammates.  He is an excellent leaper and is working hard to improve his instincts for the game.  He is a pleasure to have around.  The extent of his contribution this season will depend upon the rate of his progress."

Coach's Comments:  "David is a versatile performer who can shoot from the perimeter.  He must improve his defensive intensity and his shot selection in order to achieve his full potential.  The amount of his contribution to this year's Cougar squad will depend upon his overall development.  He's not ready yet, but he could be soon."

Coach's Comments:  "Wes was a last minute addition to our squad.  He did not play last season, and missing it decided to give it a try at KVCC.  He has played point guard until now, and will do the same here, but is also being asked to learn the two guard responsibilities.  His size and solid court instincts often enable him to neutralize a more athletic opponent.  The amount of his playing time will depend upon his ball handling and dribbling improvement as well as his ability to guard the quicker guards.  I'm glad he's here."

...coached by Tim Rieman...First Team All County, All Conference, and Honor Roll recipient...averaged 10 points and 8 rebounds per game on a 17-4 team his senior year...competed in varsity track early in his high school career...Elementary Education major 

Coach's Comments:  "Eric has had a frustrating start to his college career.  He has been injured almost the entire pre-season, and just now is becoming healthy enough to vie for a spot on the team.  It's too early to tell how good he can be because of his injury status.  He appears to be pretty solid fundamentally, but needs strength and quickness to the ball to be able to compete on the glass in our league.  To get much playing time this season, he will need to elevate his game quickly and significantly.  His good work ethic should work in his favor toward the accomplishment of this goal. "   

Coach's Comments:   "Larry should be a key player for us this season.  He has good mobility and can go inside or out to score.  The speed of his development may influence the extent of our team success.  He must become a better defender, and must improve his shot selection as the season progresses.  He's off to a good start. "

Coach's Comments:  "David comes to us highly recommended by men that have coached him during the past 6 years.  He has worked hard for this chance to play college basketball.  He liked what he saw about KVCC on his visit, and returned at his expense the next week to register for classes.  I am hopeful that he will be able to strengthen his knee to the point that he can play up to his potential.  He has already contributed with his attitude and work ethic."

..recently selected Co-Captain of this year's team...coached by Gerald Weatherspoon...averaged 12.8 points and 8.7 rebounds (led team) on last year's Cougar squad...his high school team knocked off perennial powers MLK, Redford, and Finney to earn a trip to the Final Four at the Breslin Center...scored 25 and garnered 17 rebounds against eventual State Champion Pontiac Northern...Honorable Mention All City Free Press selection...Honorable Mention Class A All State...Who's Who Among American High School Students...majoring in Sports Medicine and Physical Education...wants to be an athletic trainer

Coach's Comments:  "Andre is much improved this year.  He is working hard to become a more complete player.  As his intensity and his defensive effort and understanding continue to improve, he will become more and more valuable to our squad.  He gets to the line often and provides a badly needed inside scoring presence on our team.  In the early practice phase, his passing and shooting skills have shown marked improvement as well.  If his desire to excel, both in the classroom and on the court, continues to be strong, he should become a fine player for the Cougars this year and a prize recruit for a four-year institution next year."  

Coach's Comments:  "Like our other international student, Mohamed Kane, Vladi is trying hard to learn the fundamentals of the game.  He is big and strong, but lacks the quickness necessary to utilize his size at this time.  Since last season, he has worked hard to improve his game.  In order to get some playing time this season, he must improve his ability to score inside, and his defense.  If he isn't successful as a player, it won't be because he doesn't try.  He has a fine team attitude and will work hard to contribute whatever he can to our success."