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C O M 1 INFORMATION 1 2004-05 Rosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2004-05 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2004-05 Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Opening Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 Utah Athletics Department Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Utah Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Covering the Utes on Radio and Television . . . . . . . . . . . .11 2004-05 Radio/TV Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 PLAYER PROFILES 13 Marc Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Richard Chaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Tim Drisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Chris Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Bryant Markson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Andrew Bogut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Justin Hawkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Jonas Langvad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Jermaine Calvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Luke Nevill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Jake Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Casey Iverson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Austin Robison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 2004-05 Personnel Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Game-by-Game Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26 Off The Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28 COACHES AND STAFF 29 Head Coach Ray Giacoletti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-32 Q&A With Coach Giac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Assistant Coach Randy Rahe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Assistant Coach Marty Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Assistant Coach Mike Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Director of Basketball Operations Chris Jones . . . . . . . . .37 Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 President Michael K. Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Athletics Director Dr. Chris Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Athletics Department Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 OPPONENTS 43 2004 Great Alaska Shootout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 2004-05 Opponents Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-52 Mountain West Conference Tournament Information . . . . .52 NCAA Tournament Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 All-Time Series Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 2004-05 MWC Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56 2005 NCAA Tournament Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 2003-04 REVIEW 57 A Look Back at 2003-04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59 2003-04 Senior Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Final Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Game-by-Game Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Team Superlatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Points, Rebounds, Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Box Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-69 Mountain West Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 RECORD BOOK 71 Team Game Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73 Individual Game Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Team Season Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Individual Season Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-77 Career Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79 1,000 Point Scorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-83 Year-by-Year Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-85 Streaks and Other Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86-87 Freshman Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 UTAH HISTORY 89 History of the Utes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-94 National Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Utes in the Postseason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96-97 All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Conference Players of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-100 All-Time Lettermen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101-103 Year-by-Year Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104-105 Year-by-Year Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106-120 A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE 121 The Giacoletti Era Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Championship Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Defense Wins Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Conference Domination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 March Madness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 1998 Final Four . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 USA Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 The Olympic Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Playing at the Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128-129 Commitment to Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130-131 A Quality Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Family Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Playing in the Mountain West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Jon M. Huntsman Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134-136 Utah Basketball Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Strength and Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138-139 Media Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140-141 Traveling with the Utes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 EXPERIENCE THE U. 143 University of Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 On Campus Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Salt Lake City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Mountain West Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Academics at Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148-149 Ute Athletics History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150-151 Athletics Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 CREDITS The 2004-05 Utah Basketball Media Guide is a product of the University of Utah sports information office. Designed, written and edited by associate sports information direc-tor Mike Lageschulte. Editorial and produc-tion assistance provided by sports informa-tion office manager Sara Ray, sports infor-mation assistant Nicole Forrest, assistant SID Andy Seeley and compliance assistant Greg Walter. Statistical research by Chris Healy. Contributions by SID student assis-tant Melissa Vituj. Special thanks to the Utah basketball staff and employees of the University of Utah who provided information and support. Cover design by Rocky Lindgren. Photography by Tom Smart and Steve Wilson. Additional photos courtesy of the University of Utah Office of Communications, Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, Utah Travel Council, Keith Currie/Eastern Washington University, Ravel Call, Ben Crosby, NBA/Getty Images, Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBA Photos, USA Basketball, FIBA, Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Hornets, and Duke Sports Information. Printing by Tallon Printing Inc., Salt Lake City. UTAHUTES.COM For the latest information on Runnin' Ute basketball, go online to the official University of Utah athletics home page at www.UtahUtes.com. CONTENTS The Utes celebrate winning the 2004 Mountain West Conference Tournament at Denver's Pepsi Center. NUMERICAL No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 2 Marc Jackson G 6-1 175 Sr. 2L Salt Lake City (Olympus HS) 3 Jermaine Calvin G 5-9 177 Fr. HS Tempe, Ariz. (McClintock HS) 4 Andrew Bogut C/F 7-0 240 So. 1L Melbourne, Australia (Australian Institute of Sport) 5 Justin Hawkins F 6-5 220 So. 1L Anaheim, Calif. (Mayfair HS) 10 Casey Iverson G 6-1 185 Jr. TR Salt Lake City (College of Eastern Utah) 11 Tim Drisdom G 6-3 203 Jr. 2L Artesia, Calif. (Calvary Chapel HS) 13 Richard Chaney G/F 6-4 195 Jr. 2L Los Angeles, Calif. (Verbum Dei HS) 20 Bryant Markson F 6-6 190 Jr. 2L Monrovia, Calif. (Monrovia HS) 30 Chris Jackson C 6-11 245 Jr. 2L Los Alamos, N.M. (Los Alamos HS) 31 Austin Robison F 6-6 185 Fr. HS Sandy, Utah (Jordan HS) 32 Jake Schmidt F 6-7 247 Fr. HS Thermopolis, Wyo. (Hot Springs County HS) 50 Luke Nevill C 7-0 250 Fr. HS Perth, Australia (Kell HS, Marietta, Ga.) 51 Jonas Langvad F 6-9 230 So. 1L Skovlunde, Denmark (Falkonergaarden) ALPHABETICAL No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 4 Andrew Bogut C/F 7-0 240 So. 1L Melbourne, Australia (Australian Institute of Sport) 3 Jermaine Calvin G 5-9 177 Fr. HS Tempe, Ariz. (McClintock HS) 13 Richard Chaney G/F 6-4 195 Jr. 2L Los Angeles, Calif. (Verbum Dei HS) 11 Tim Drisdom G 6-3 203 Jr. 2L Artesia, Calif. (Calvary Chapel HS) 5 Justin Hawkins F 6-5 220 So. 1L Anaheim, Calif. (Mayfair HS) 10 Casey Iverson G 6-1 185 Jr. TR Salt Lake City (College of Eastern Utah) 30 Chris Jackson C 6-11 245 Jr. 2L Los Alamos, N.M. (Los Alamos HS) 2 Marc Jackson G 6-1 175 Sr. 2L Salt Lake City (Olympus HS) 51 Jonas Langvad F 6-9 230 So. 1L Skovlunde, Denmark (Falkonergaarden) 20 Bryant Markson F 6-6 190 Jr. 2L Monrovia, Calif. (Monrovia HS) 50 Luke Nevill C 7-0 250 Fr. HS Perth, Australia (Kell HS, Marietta, Ga.) 31 Austin Robison F 6-6 185 Fr. HS Sandy, Utah (Jordan HS) 32 Jake Schmidt F 6-7 247 Fr. HS Thermopolis, Wyo. (Hot Springs County HS) STAFF Head Coach: Ray Giacoletti (Minot State, 1985)/1st Season Assistant Coaches: Randy Rahe (Buena Vista College, 1982)/1st Season Marty Wilson (Pepperdine, 1989)/1st Season Mike Score (Washington, 1996)/1st Season Director of Basketball Operations: Chris Jones (Utah, 1994)/1st Season Trainer: Trevor Jameson (Brigham Young, 1995)/6th Season INFORMATION 2 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 M E D I A G U I D E BY CLASS SENIORS (1) Marc Jackson JUNIORS (5) Richard Chaney Tim Drisdom Casey Iverson Chris Jackson Bryant Markson SOPHOMORES (3) Andrew Bogut Justin Hawkins Jonas Langvad FRESHMEN (4) Jermaine Calvin Luke Nevill Austin Robison Jake Schmidt BY STATE/COUNTRY ARIZONA (1) Jermaine Calvin CALIFORNIA (4) Richard Chaney Tim Drisdom Justin Hawkins Bryant Markson NEW MEXICO (1) Chris Jackson UTAH (3) Casey Iverson Marc Jackson Austin Robison WYOMING (1) Jake Schmidt AUSTRALIA (2) Andrew Bogut Luke Nevill DENMARK (1) Jonas Langvad 2004-05 ROSTERS NUMERICAL ALPHABETICAL STAFF Andrew BOGUT . . . . . . . .BO-gut Richard CHANEY . . . . . . .CHAY-nee Ray GIACOLETTI . . . . . . .Jack-oh-LET-ee JONAS LANGVAD . . . . . .YO-nas LAHNG-vahd Luke NEVILL . . . . . . . . . . .NEH-vil Randy RAHE . . . . . . . . . . .Ray PRONUNCIATION GUIDE W W W . U T A H U T E S . C O M 3 INFORMATION 2004-05 SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 6 (Sat) CARROLL COLLEGE (EXB.) SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 13 (Sat) WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (EXB.) SALT LAKE CITY 12:00 p.m. 19 (Fri) STONY BROOK SALT LAKE CITY 8:00 p.m. 24-27 (Wed-Sat) Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout Anchorage, Alaska (Utah, Alabama, Alaska Anchorage, Furman, High Point, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Washington) 25 (Thu) Utah vs. Washington 6:00 p.m. (AST) ESPN2 26 (Fri) Utah vs. Oklahoma or High Point TBA ESPN2^ 27 (Sat) Finals TBA ESPN2^ 30 (Tue) SOUTHERN UTAH SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 4 (Sat) at Utah State Logan, Utah 4:00 p.m. KJZZ-TV 8 (Wed) MONTANA-WESTERN SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 11 (Sat) at Arizona Tucson, Ariz. 11:00 a.m. FSN 17 (Fri) NORTHERN COLORADO SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 20 (Mon) COPPIN STATE SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 22 (Wed) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Calif. 7:00 p.m. (PST) 28 (Tue) WEBER STATE SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 30 (Thu) COLORADO SALT LAKE CITY 8:00 p.m. JANUARY 3 (Mon) LSU SALT LAKE CITY 8:00 p.m. KJZZ-TV 5 (Wed) WHITWORTH SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 10 (Mon) * UNLV SALT LAKE CITY 10:00 p.m. ESPN 15 (Sat) * at Wyoming Laramie, Wyo. 4:00 p.m. KJZZ-TV 17 (Mon) * at Colorado State Fort Collins, Colo. 6:00 p.m. KJZZ-TV 22 (Sat) * NEW MEXICO SALT LAKE CITY 1:00 p.m. ESPN+Plus 24 (Mon) * AIR FORCE SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 31 (Mon) * at Brigham Young Provo, Utah 10:00 p.m. ESPN FEBRUARY 5 (Sat) * at San Diego State San Diego, Calif. 7:00 p.m. (PST) KJZZ-TV 7 (Mon) * at UNLV Las Vegas, Nev. 7:30 p.m. (PST) KJZZ-TV 12 (Sat) * COLORADO STATE SALT LAKE CITY 6:00 p.m. KJZZ-TV 14 (Mon) * WYOMING SALT LAKE CITY 7:00 p.m. 19 (Sat) * at Air Force Colorado Springs, Colo. 1:00 p.m. ESPN+Plus 21 (Mon) * at New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. 7:00 p.m. KJZZ-TV 26 (Sat) * BRIGHAM YOUNG SALT LAKE CITY 1:00 p.m. ESPN+Plus MARCH 5 (Sat) * SAN DIEGO STATE SALT LAKE CITY 1:00 p.m. ESPN+Plus 10-12 (Thu-Sat) Mountain West Conference Tournament Denver, Colo. 10 (Thu) Quarterfinals TBA ESPN+Plus/ESPN 11 (Fri) Semifinals 7:00/10:00 p.m. ESPN+Plus/ESPN 12 (Sat) Championship Game 8:00 p.m. ESPN Dates and times tentative and subject to change All times Mountain Standard Time unless noted otherwise HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS * - Mountain West Conference game ESPN2^ - Utah will be on ESPN2 if it advances to the semifinal and championship game ESPN+Plus - ESPN Regional Television. Shown in Salt Lake City on KJZZ-TV FSN - Fox Sports Net (national) new era begins for Utah basketball in 2004-05 as Ray Giacoletti takes over one of the most successful programs in NCAA history. Although the head coach has changed, the expectations have not. Once again this season, Utah is among the favorites to win the Mountain West Conference championship and be a part of "March Madness." Giacoletti comes to the U. after spending seven years as the head coach at North Dakota State and Eastern Washington. He has never had a losing season. Under Giacoletti's direction, Eastern was Big Sky Conference runner-up three years in a row before capturing the regu-lar- season championship last year. Giacoletti also led the Eagles to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2004. The first-year head coach takes over a program that is 10th in the NCAA in all-time winning percentage (.660), ranks 11th in NCAA Tournament appearances (25) and has won 27 conference championships in 96 years. Giacoletti has a veteran team to work with in his first season on The Hill. Three starters and four other lettermen return from last year's team that went 24-9, won the Mountain West Conference Tournament and advanced the NCAA's. Also back is senior guard Marc Jackson, who sat out last season after earning second team all- Mountain West honors in 2002- 03. The list of returning starters begins with sophomore post player Andrew Bogut. After earning Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year and second team all-league hon-ors in 2003-04, Bogut started for the Australian National Team in the Summer Olympics. Junior Richard Chaney is the returning starter at small forward and played some of his best basket-ball down the stretch last season, earning MWC all-tournament team honors. Junior Tim Drisdom has been the regular starter at point guard the past two years, but can also swing to the two-guard position. In Bogut (12.5 ppg) and Chaney (9.5 ppg), Giacoletti brings back two of the top three scorer's from a year ago. Drisdom led the Utes with 3.6 assists per game. One of the most difficult challenges for an incoming head coach is getting a handle on his personnel. However, Giacoletti has made it a top priority since day one to build relationships with his players both on and off the court. After working with them during individual workouts in the off season and watching hours of tape, Giacoletti feels he has a pretty good handle on his new team. Admittedly, he likes what he's seen. "We have a number of strengths," says Giacoletti. "With Andrew, you have one of the better inside players in the country. He got great experience playing in the Olympics this summer. He's a guy that can score in a vari-ety of ways: back to the basket, facing up, from three-point range. We have experience on the perimeter, espe-cially with the return of Marc Jackson. Then you have some players who have started and played a lot of min-utes for the majority of their careers in Richard Chaney and Tim Drisdom. They've gained great experience in their starting roles and helping the team be successful the past couple of years. Those four guys are the strength of the team with their experience and having played in NCAA Tournament games." One of the signatures of Utah basketball in recent years has been a smothering half-court defense. In the past 15 years, Utah has finished in the top 30 in the nation 12 times in scoring defense and 10 times in rebound mar-gin. That trend should continue under Giacoletti, who preaches defending relentlessly not just to keep the other team from scoring, but also for creating scoring opportu-nities of your own. "We set goals in everything we do, and everything starts at the defensive end of the floor," outlines Giacoletti. "If we can get stops or create turnovers defen-sively, then we will look to run with the goal of getting some easy baskets. We will also look to extend the floor 94 feet in our man-to-man defense." Utah has made 11 NCAA appearances since 1991, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen four times and the Final Four in 1998. As Giacoletti takes over a program that has made a name for itself through its NCAA Tournament runs, Giacoletti's primary goal for the team is simple: Be the best team in the Mountain West Conference. "We've really talked about only one thing with this team, and that's to win the Mountain West championship. If you do that, then you have the opportunity to set the next goal. We're trying to simplify things and show them that the way you win a conference championship is through the team, by being cohesive and playing togeth-er. Each man needs to do his share and pick up the load. Leadership needs to come from the group on the whole. Our focus is on the team and how we can maximize our strengths." ON THE PERIMETER The only senior on the roster is Marc Jackson (6-1, 175), who is back with the team after electing to not play last season. As a sophomore in 2002-03, Jackson earned second team all-Mountain West Conference honors. Despite playing off the bench, the guard averaged 9.3 points and 2.7 assists in 22.0 minutes per game. He was at his best during the Mountain West season, ranking 15th in scoring (13.4 ppg) and second in assists (3.4 apg) in league play. INFORMATION 4 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 M E D I A G U I D E FOR THE RECORD Utah enters its 97th season with a 1,541-793 record. The U. ranks 10th in the NCAA in all-time winning percentage with a .660 mark. Utah also ranks tied for 11th in the NCAA in all-time wins, and is one of just 13 schools that have at least 1,500 victories. 2004-05 OUTLOOK A veteran team of three starters and and eight lettermen return as the Ray Giacoletti era tips off at Utah Sophomore post player Andrew Bogut has been named to the 2004 John R. Wooden Preseason All- America Team. A ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS Over the last 10 seasons, the Utes have the seventh-best winning percent-age in NCAA Division I (.777) with a 254- 73 record. In the decade of the '90s, Utah had the eighth-best winning percentage (.767) and the eighth-most wins with a 250-76 record. INFORMATION 2004-05 OUTLOOK W W W . U T A H U T E S . C O M 5 On the year, Jackson scored in double figures 13 times, including three 20-point performances. He was second in the conference in both three-point percentage (44.8) and free throw percentage (84.2). "When I think of Marc Jackson, his passion for the game, first and foremost, comes to mind," says Giacoletti. He's just a tough, hard-nosed player. Marc's a guy who can create scoring opportunities in a number of ways for himself and for his teammates." Junior Tim Drisdom (6-3, 203) has started all but one game the last two years at point guard. Last season, the Artesia, Calif., native led the Utes in assists (3.6 apg) and steals (35). Drisdom was at his best while the Utes made their run through the MWC Tournament, dishing out 12 assists and only turning the ball over twice in the final two games. An effective perimeter shooter when called upon, Drisdom averaged 6.1 points per game last season and reached double figures nine times. He shot 34.0 percent from three-point range and 78.9 percent from the free throw line to rank seventh in the conference in both cate-gories. "Tim has great experience, a good feel for the game, and I think can play a couple of different positions offen-sively. But, most importantly, his leadership is going to be vital this year," Giacoletti points out. Junior forward Richard Chaney (6-4, 195) started 31 of 33 games at small forward last season, averaging 9.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. But if his dedication to improving himself during the off-season is any indica-tion, Chaney's best basketball is still ahead of him. "Richard has probably worked the hardest of any-one in the weight room this summer. He has greatly improved his physical strength," reveals Giacoletti. "With his experience and work ethic, we're expecting big things from Richard this year." While reaching double figures 13 times and putting up 20 points on three occasions last season, Chaney ranked 13th in the MWC in field goal percentage (49.4) and ninth in three-point percentage (41.5). The Los Angeles, Calif., native helped propel the Utes to the con-ference tournament title, scoring 14 points in the quarter-finals and 18 in the championship game. A quick, athletic forward from Monrovia, Calif., junior Bryant Markson (6-6, 190) has shown flashes of great potential the last two years, but has yet to blossom into a standout performer. As a freshman, Markson started both of the Utes' NCAA Tournament games, getting eight points and seven rebounds in the first-round win over Oregon. Last year, Markson played in 32 games with two starts, averaging 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 12.0 min-utes per game. A change in the coaching staff just might be the lift Markson needs to elevate his game. "Bryant is excited to have a fresh start with the new staff," senses Giacoletti. "We're looking forward to having him help us in a number of dif-ferent ways. I think the first way he can help us is defensively." Jermaine Calvin (5- 9, 177), a rookie from Tempe, Ariz., will vie for playing time at point guard. Calvin sees the floor and passes the ball well. As a first team all-state selection in 2003-04, Calvin averaged 20.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 9.1 assists per contest, lead-ing McClintock High School to a state runner-up finish. "Jermaine's a freshman who brings great athleti-cism and desire to our program," evaluated Giacoletti. "He can certainly help us right away defensively by pres-suring the ball." Casey Iverson (6-1, 185) and Austin Robison (6-6, 185) join the Utes as non-scholarship players. Iverson was an honorable mention all-conference performer at the College of Eastern Utah in 2003-04. The junior from Salt Lake City averaged 12.0 points, 2.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. "Casey is someone who can shoot the basketball and, coming from a junior college, has a lot of experience. Time will tell how much he can contribute for us," says Giacoletti. Robison, a forward from Jordan High School (Utah) was named first team all-state by the Salt Lake Tribune as a senior. He averaged 18.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.9 blocked shots and 2.6 steals per game in 2003-04. "Austin is a hard worker, and we're excited to have him as a part of our program," com-ments Giacoletti. "I think he can really help us each and every day in practice. This will be a big year of learning for him basketball-wise." MOUNTAIN WEST PRESEASON POLL Members of the Mountain West Conference media voted Utah to place second in 2004-05. First place votes in parenthesis. 1. UNLV (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 2. Utah (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 3. Air Force (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 4. New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 5. BYU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 6. Colorado State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 7. San Diego State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 8. Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Senior guard Marc Jackson was a second team all-Mountain West Conference selection in 2002-03. Junior Tim Drisdom has started at point guard the last two seasons. IN THE PAINT Giacoletti makes no bones about the fact that Andrew Bogut (7-0, 240) will play a big part in the Utes' offensive game plan this season. A proven rebounder and shot blocker, Bogut will also be a critical contributor defensively. "Obviously with Andrew here for another year, he needs to touch the ball on every possession. The ball needs to go through him," Giacoletti explains. "You want to establish the inside game, and that will hopefully help open things up on the perimeter." Besides earning all-MWC recognition last season, Bogut was named second team All-District 13 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and made the CollegeInsider.com all-freshman team. This year, the sophomore center/forward has already been named to the John R. Wooden Preseason All-America Team. In the 2003-04 NCAA statistical rankings, Bogut was 21st in field goal percentage (57.7) and 15th in rebounds per game (9.9). Bogut also ranked 14th in the Mountain West in scoring (12.5 ppg) and fifth in blocked shots (44), ranking second on the Ute single-season charts in the later. He recorded 14 double-doubles. As if that weren't enough for one year, the native of Melbourne, Australia, shined last summer on the interna-tional stage while starting for his home country in the Athens Games. He averaged 14.8 points and 8.8 rebounds in five Olympic tournament games. "Andrew has the chance to be special," confides Giacoletti. "When I watched him play in the Olympics, I saw him not only demonstrate terrific skills offensively, but also show the toughness to be able to compete with men in the international game." Sophomore forward Justin Hawkins (6-5, 220), who hails from Anaheim, Calif., will contend for the starting job at power for-ward. Hawkins was the most utilized player off the bench and a spot starter on three occasions a year ago, averag-ing 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in just under 20 minutes per game. His pro-ductivity increased on both ends of the floor the second half of the conference sched-ule, and continued with 19 combined points in the first two rounds of the MWC Tournament. He also has shown the ability to guard three positions defensively. "With his versatility and athleticism, Justin can play a lot of different posi-tions," evaluates Giacoletti. "I think he can be real key for us this year, both offen-sively and defensively, because of his versatility. We're hoping he can build on a nice freshman season." Junior center Chris Jackson (6-11, 245) missed the final 10 games last season after having surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back on Feb. 25. Before he was forced to shut it down, Jackson played in 20 games, averaging 3.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.5 minutes. He also made 70.5 percent of his field goal attempts. The Los Alamos, N.M., native is expected to be back at full strength for the start of the season. With his size, Jackson could be a valu-able asset for the Utes if he is physically able to take his game to the next level. "After watching tape, it looked like he was just starting to come into his own before he had to have surgery," Giacoletti explains. "Chris has progressed nice-ly to this point, and hopefully he will continue to do so as the year goes on." Sophomore forward Jonas Langvad (6-9, 230), who came to the U. from Skovlunde, Denmark, averaged 1.6 points and 1.8 rebounds while appearing in eight games in his first year. After working to develop his game and his body, Langvad has given Giacoletti optimism that he can play a larger role for the Utes this season. "Jonas can really shoot the basketball," points out Giacoletti. "I think the experience he gained last year will certainly pay dividends for him. I know he's worked hard in the weight room. If he can become a factor defensively and rebound the basketball, he'll certainly help us." Center Luke Nevill (7-0, 250) from Perth, Australia, was Giacoletti's first recruit at Utah, signing during the late period. Nevill attended Kell High School in Marietta, Ga., as an exchange student last year. Despite flying under the radar of most college coaches early on, Nevill was recruited heavily last spring after averaging 17.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.7 blocked shots and 2.5 assists per game. He also shot 70 percent from floor and 68 percent at the free throw line, earning honorable mention all-state and second team all-region honors. "I think Luke has a very good future ahead of him," raves Giacoletti. "He has great, God-given ability in his hands and feet. His work ethic will determine how good he can become." Jake Schmidt (6-7, 247), a forward from Thermopolis, Wyo., was his state's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2003-04. Schmidt was an all-Wyoming selection as a senior after leading Hot Springs County High School to back-to-back state titles. He averaged 17.4 points, 12.7 rebounds, 5.3 blocked shots, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game as a senior. "Jake is someone who can really shoot the basket-ball for a bigger guy. We need to work with Jake to get him in basketball shape so that he can be effective," says Giacoletti. 2004-05 OUTLOOK INFORMATION 6 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 M E D I A G U I D E NUMBERS COMING BACK The Utes return three starters and four other lettermen from last season. Here is a statistical breakdown of what Utah brings back in 2004-05. Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.5% Rebounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.2% Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.5% Blocked Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.3% Steals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.7% Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.2% 3-Pt. Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.6% Minutes Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63.5% "We've really talked about only one thing with this team, and that's to win the Mountain West champi-onship. If you do that, then you have the opportunity to set the next goal. We're trying to simplify things and show them that the way you win a conference championship is through the team, by being cohesive and playing together." - Ray Giacoletti Junior forward/guard Richard Chaney made the 2004 Mountain West Conference all-tournament team. INFORMATION W W W . U T A H U T E S . C O M 7 SCHEDULE HEADLINES A trip to the Great Alaska Shootout over Thanksgiving weekend, and match-ups with Arizona, Colorado and LSU headline Utah's 2004-05 nonconfer-ence schedule. The Utes draw Washington, a team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament a year ago, in the first round of the Great Alaska Shootout on Nov. 25. Alabama, which made it to the NCAA Elite Eight, and Oklahoma, and NIT second round team, are also in the tournament field. Utah hosts Colorado of the Big 12 Conference on Dec. 30 and LSU of SEC on Jan. 3 in the Huntsman Center. Both teams played in the NIT last season. The Utes begin a home-and-home series with perennial Pac-10 power Arizona on Dec. 11 in Tucson. The Wildcats won 20 games and played in the NCAA Tournament in 2003-04. Utah also faces its three traditional in-state rivals, hosting Southern Utah (Nov. 30) and Weber State (Dec. 28), and playing at Utah State (Dec. 4). "It's a very good schedule, and we're excited about the opportunity to play in the Great Alaska Shootout," says Giacoletti. "It's a great field, and we have a chal-lenging opener against Washington. They're going to be very athletic and are coming off a great year. LSU and Colorado are two high-profile teams coming in. And in the trip to Arizona, we'll certainly find out where we're at as we get ready for the Mountain West Conference sched-ule. We're still familiarizing ourselves with the league, but I expect it to be very competitive once again this sea-son." NATION'S BEST CHAMPIONSHIPS RUN Utah lays claim to one of the nation's best confer-ence championship runs over the past 14 seasons. The Utes have won 10 regular-season league titles during that period. Cincinnati (Conference USA) and Kentucky (SEC) won titles in their respective conferences last season to draw even with Utah for the top mark. Kansas (Big 8/Big 12), Murray State (Ohio Valley) and Valparaiso (Mid- Continent) have won nine conference championships each since 1991. Utah has won a piece of the regular-season title three times in the five-year history of the Mountain West Conference, including the first two years to continue a string of seven straight regular-season league titles. TELEVISION SCHEDULE The Runnin' Utes will be one of the most televised team in the Mountain West Conference once again this season. Utah plays twice on ESPN's "Big Monday" and will make at least one appearance on ESPN2 in the in the Great Alaska Shootout. In all, at least 17 Utah games will be televised this season. A minimum of nine games will be aired on national or regional television. Utah opens its Mountain West schedule on ESPN's "Big Monday," taking on UNLV on Jan. 10 at 10:00 p.m. (MST) in Salt Lake City. The Utes' other "Big Monday" appearance comes against in-state rival BYU in Provo on Jan. 31. ESPN2 will televise four games from the Great Alaska Shootout, including the U.'s first round against Washington on Nov. 25 at 8:00 p.m. (MST). Should the Utes advance to the semifinals and championship, they would also appear on ESPN2 in those games. Fox Sports Net will nationally televise Utah's game at Arizona on Dec. 11 at 11:00 a.m. (MST). Utah will be featured four times on the ESPN+Plus Mountain West Conference "Game of the Week" this sea-son. Utah's first two games on ESPN+Plus come against New Mexico in the Huntsman Center on Jan. 22 and at Air Force on Feb. 19. The Utes' final two games of the reg-ular- season will also be on ESPN+Plus with home games against BYU on Feb. 26 and San Diego State on March 5. The ESPN+Plus "Game of the Week" airs at 1:00 p.m. (MST) and is shown on KJZZ-TV 14 in Salt Lake City. KJZZ-TV will also televise eight Ute games locally. The KJZZ lineup includes road games against Utah State (Dec. 4), Wyoming (Jan. 15), Colorado State (Jan. 17), San Diego State (Feb. 5), UNLV (Feb. 7) and New Mexico (Feb. 21); and home games against LSU (Jan. 3) and Colorado State (Feb. 12). TOUGH AT HOME IN THE HUNTSMAN CENTER Utah is 210-19 (.917) in the Jon M. Huntsman Center over the last 15 seasons and has never lost back-to-back home games during that time. The Utes have captured 32 of their last 34 games at home with their only two losses coming to Colorado State on March 6, 2003, ending a 16- game home winning streak, and a 59-57 loss to Air Force on Feb. 21, terminating a string of 15 consecutive home wins. Dating back to the 1993-94 season, the Utes have won 148 of their last 159 games in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. In conference home games over the last 10 years, Utah is 71-4 (.947), which ranks second-best in the nation to Kansas, which is 74-4 (.949). The Utes have won 24 con-secutive nonconference games in the Huntsman Center, last falling to Utah State (78-65) on Nov. 23, 2001. QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Metro Population: 1,333,914 (36th) Founded: 1850 Enrollment: 28,437 President: Michael K. Young Faculty Rep.: Dr. Larry Gerlach Nickname: Utes/Runnin' Utes Mascot: "Swoop" (Red-Tailed Hawk) Colors: Crimson and White National Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Mountain West Arena: Jon M. Huntsman Center Capacity: 15,000 Press Row Phone: (801) 581-6657 Athletics Director: Dr. Chris Hill Assoc. A.D./Student Support/SWA: Mary Bowman Assoc. A.D/Internal Operations: Pete Oliszczak Assoc. A.D./Sports Information: Liz Abel Assoc. A.D./Compliance: Doug Archie Asst. A.D./Development: Frank Dolce Asst. A.D./Ticketing: Dave Copier Ticket Office Phone: (801) 581-UTIX Tickets Online: www.UtahTickets.com Assoc. Sports Information Director: Mike Lageschulte Sports Information Office Phone: (801) 581-3510 Athletics Department Phone: (801) 581-8171 BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach (Alma Mater): Ray Giacoletti (Minot State, 1985) Record at Utah: 0-0/1st Year Career Record: 117-83/8th Year Assistant Coaches (Alma Mater): Randy Rahe (Buena Vista College, 1982) Marty Wilson (Pepperdine, 1989) Mike Score (Washington, 1996) Director of Basketball Operations: Chris Jones (Utah, 1994) Head Secretary: Sara Hale Office Phone: (801) 581-5451 Best Time to Reach Giacoletti: Mornings BASKETBALL FACTS 2003-04 Overall Record: 24-9 2003-04 Conf. Record/Finish: 9-5/3rd 2003-04 Postseason Results: MWC Tournament (3-0) NCAA Tournament (0-1) Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 8/3 HISTORY Started Basketball/Years: 1908-09/97th All-Time Record: 1,541-793 (.660) Last NCAA Appearance: 2004 NCAA Appearances/Record: 25/33-28 Last NIT Appearance: 2001 NIT Appearances/Record: 11/11-10 OPENING TIPS Forward Justin Hawkins averaged 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as a freshman in 2003-04. The 2004-05 University of Utah Basketball Media Guide has been produced to assist you in your coverage of the Utes. Additional materials, including press releases, photographs, digital pho-tos and video footage, are available upon request. CREDENTIALS Limited seating in the Jon M. Huntsman Center press area requires strict handling of all press seating requests. The University of Utah fol-lows the guidelines set forth by the NCAA in gov-erning the issuance of credentials. Credentials for Utah home games are issued to working media only. Requests must be made in writing. Season credentials will be granted only to daily newspapers and TV/radio stations that cover Utah basketball on a regular basis. Otherwise, broadcast outlets, weekly newspapers and internet services will be granted credentials on a single-game basis. Requests for single-game credentials must be made at least 48 hours prior to tipoff via fax, mail or email. All credential requests should be sent to associate sports information director Mike Lageschulte or office manger Sara Ray. GETTING TO THE GAME The Jon M. Huntsman Center is located on the southeast side of the University of Utah campus. From Salt Lake City International Airport, exit the airport onto I-80 East. In about two miles, exit at 600 South, which is a one way street heading east. Take 600 South to 700 East and turn left. Turn right at 400 South. Continue heading east until you come to the Guardsman Way/Campus Center Drive intersection, then turn left. Get into the far lane and bear right onto South Campus Drive. Proceed east to Wasatch Drive, then turn left. Take your first left into the parking lot east of the Jon M. Huntsman Center (silver dome). From I-15 North, take 600 South exit. Follow above directions from this point. From northbound Foothill Boulevard, take a right at Wasatch Drive. Proceed past the intersection at South Campus Drive and take your first left into the parking lot east of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. PARKING Media parking is available in the lot directly east of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The lot may be accessed only from the southeast bound land on Wasatch Drive and the southwest bound lane on South Campus Drive. Parking pass requests must be made specifically and will not automatically be pro-vided with each credential. SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE The Utah sports information office is located in the administrative office foyer on the south side of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The main office area is room 106-A. The office of associate sports informa-tion director Mike Lageschulte is room 186, located directly off the east concourse of the Huntsman Center to the right of portal 19. WORKING MEDIA LOCATIONS The press and radio area is located directly off the south concourse of the Jon M. Huntsman Center in sections A and Z. It is accessible through portals 1, 2 and 24. The area includes three radio booths and assigned seating for media. The television broadcast position is located courtside. The working press room is located across the concourse from Portal 1 in the administrative office foyer on the south side of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The press room will be available after each game as a place to work and file stories. Stories may also be filed from the upper press area. A limited number of phone lines are available at both loca-tions. MEDIA SERVICES Pregame packets including a program, notes and statistics will be available prior to tip-off. Halftime and final statistics, plus a running play-by-play will be provided. Statistical monitors will be provided at radio and television broadcast positions and in the working press area. A fax machine is located in the sports information office. Faxes will be made upon request. PHOTOGRAPHERS Photographers/videographers will be allowed to shoot the game courtside. Floor space is allocated to the right side of the baskets (facing the court) on the baseline. Photographers must be off the court and seated behind the white outlined area. TELEVISION Television live trucks may park along the south driveway of the Huntsman Center. Video and audio hook-ups are provided at that location feed-ing into the upper press area. BROADCAST RIGHTS All requests regarding radio and television broadcasts (both live and tape-delayed) must be made through Mike Lageschulte of the sports infor-mation office. TELEPHONE LINES Those media wishing to install telephone lines are asked to contact Qwest at 1-800-893-3437. Ask for customer service and please notify two weeks in advance. For a specific location, please list Mike Lageschulte as the contact. Four courtesy telephones are available in the upper press area of the Jon M. Huntsman Center and three more are available in the working press room for filing on a first-come, first-serve basis. An ISDN line and three analog phone lines for visiting radio networks have been installed. Contact Lageschulte for the numbers. COVERING PRACTICE Utah practices are generally open to the media. Please call Mike Lageschulte of the sports informa-tion office for practice times. Members of the media are asked to watch practice from the arena seats. Still INFORMATION 8 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA INFORMATION MAIN PHONE FAX (801) 581-3510 (801) 581-4358 HUNTSMAN CENTER PRESS ROW (801) 581-6657 INTERNET HOME PAGE www.UtahUtes.com MAILING/OVERNIGHT ADDRESS University of Utah Sports Information Office 1825 E. South Campus Dr., Front Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0900 STUDENT ASSISTANTS Jeff Burdett, Jesse Christensen, Autumn Wehr, Owen Jackson, Melissa Vituj. MIKE LAGESCHULTE Assoc. Sports Information Director (MBB Contact) Office: (801) 587-9162 Home: (801) 582-7181 Cell: (801) 557-2322 mlageschulte @huntsman.utah.edu LIZ ABEL Associate A.D./ Sports Information Office: (801) 581-3511 Home: (801) 596-1650 label @huntsman.utah.edu ANDY SEELEY Assistant Sports Information Director Office: (801) 581-3771 Cell: (801) 581-4411 aseeley @huntsman.utah.edu SCOTT PETTETT Assistant Sports Information Director Office: (801) 581-8302 Cell: (801) 580-4502 spettett @huntsman.utah.edu SPORTS INFORMATION STAFF DIRECTORY SARA RAY Sports Information Office Manager Office: (801) 581-3510 Home: (801) 484-5766 sray @huntsman.utah.edu W W W . U T A H U T E S . C O M 9 INFORMATION MEDIA INFORMATION and video photographers are asked to stay off the arena floor and away from the vicinity of work-outs. WEEKLY INTERVIEWS Please contact Mike Lageschulte of the sports information office for media availability times and locations. Interviews with head coach Ray Giacoletti and Ute players will be conducted before practice only. The interview period will begin 30 minutes before practice is scheduled to start and run 25 minutes. Feature-length inter-views will be arranged at other times. Requests for live radio/TV interviews need to be made at least 24 hours in advance. Players are not avail-able for media interviews on game days until after the game. POSTGAME INTERVIEWS The Utah locker room is closed to the media. Postgame interview requests for players must be made through the sports information staff. During home games, head coach Ray Giacoletti's post-game press conference will take place in the squad room (immediately inside the arena north tunnel) following the NCAA's required 10-minute cooling-off period. Requested Utah players will also be available in the squad room. MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE Ron Christian, director of communications, handles all information requests related to men's basketball for the Mountain West Conference office. The address is 15455 Gleneagle Drive, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921. The telephone number is (719) 488-4040. A teleconference with all Mountain West Conference head coaches will be conducted at various times during the season. For more infor-mation, call the MWC office or see the MWC web-site (www.TheMWC.com). ON THE INTERNET Updated information on the Utah basketball team and Ute athletics is available on the official University of Utah athletic department's home page at www.UtahUtes.com. Live audio will be available for all games, and "live" real time stats will be posted for all home games. (All Area Codes 801 Unless Otherwise Noted) BASKETBALL STAFF Office Cell Giacoletti, Ray Head Coach 581-8091 Call SID Hale, Sarah Head Secretary 581-5451 - - Jones, Chris Director of Basketball Operations 587-9479 Call SID Kilgore, Aliska Secretary 581-5451 - - Rahe, Randy Assistant Coach 581-3529 Call SID Score, Mike Assistant Coach 585-6593 Call SID Wilson, Marty Assistant Coach 581-3530 Call SID SPORTS INFORMATION STAFF Office Cell Abel, Liz Associate A.D./Sports Information 581-3511 209-6346 Lageschulte, Mike Associate Sports Information Director 587-9162 557-2322 Pettett, Scott Assistant Sports Information Director 581-8302 580-4502 Ray, Sara Sports Information Office Manager 581-3510 - - Seeley, Andy Assistant Sports Information Director 581-3771 580-4411 ADMINISTRATION Office Cell Archie, Doug Associate A.D./Compliance 585-1629 230-5183 Bowman, Mary Associate A.D./Student Support/SWA 585-6850 554-9077 Copier, Dave Assistant A.D./Ticketing 581-6534 550-8011 Dolce, Frank Assistant A.D./Development 585-6493 652-2506 Fox, Casey Director of Marketing 585-5692 243-5227 Hendrix, Manny Director of Athletic Relations 585-7233 - - Hill, Chris Athletics Director 581-5605 Call SID Oliszczak, Pete Associate A.D./Internal Operations 587-7629 560-7648 Woodbury, Bruce Director of Community Relations 581-4711 560-8659 SUPPORT STAFF Office Cell Basford, Jacalyn Department Secretary/Receptionist 581-8171 - - Bingham, Shauna Crimson Club Secretary 585-8837 699-1860 Bosman-Schmehl, Kris Crimson Club Events Coordinator 585-0446 652-5355 Boullion, Lisa Assistant to the Athletics Director 581-3508 - - Burk, Mark JMHC & Rice-Eccles Director 585-1650 451-0277 Free, Kim Assistant Director of Marketing 585-9211 558-8843 Gillian, MIke Information Technology Manager 581-7305 560-4108 Hall, Stephani Manager of Corporate Giving 581-8519 541-4356 Holt, Kristy JMHC & Rice-Eccles Event Services 585-1018 554-8625 Jacobsen, Jon Ticket Office Supervisor 581-5155 - - Lingo, Dave Concessions Manager 581-5055 - - Peck, Glenda Ticket Office Accountant 585-6737 232-2015 Pyne, Steve Events Coordinator 585-5054 554-9078 Rainey, Rob Assistant Director of Academic Services 581-3528 - - Reilly, Chris Director of Academic Services 585-3827 230-1211 Stoddart, Brett Assistant Equipment Manager 585-3862 - - White, Aaron Athletic Facilities Manager 581-8518 560-7677 Winrow, Jacquie Business Office Manager 581-8412 647-9195 Wiscomb, Robert Director of Equipment Operations 581-8449 231-6789 MEDICAL/STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STAFF Office Cell Balis, Matt Director of Strength and Conditioning 581-4548 541-5608 Bean, Bill Director of Sports Medicine 581-6630 558-6457 Greis, Dr. Patrick Team Orthopedist 581-7550 - - Jameson, Trevor Men's Basketball Trainer 585-3861 554-5506 Petron, Dr. Dave Team Physician 581-7550 - - OTHER IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Athletics Department Main Line 581-8171 Jon M. Huntsman Center Press Row (Scores) 581-6657 Jon M. Huntsman Center Ticket Office 581-UTIX Sports Information Office 581-3510 Sports Information Fax 581-4358 Mountain West Conference Office (719) 488-4040 NCAA Office (317) 917-6222 EMAIL ADDRESSES For all Utah Athletics Department staff, email addresses are (in lower case letters) first initial of first name, last name@huntsman.utah.edu. For example, Chris Hill is chill@huntsman.utah.edu UTAH ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY 10 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA INFORMATION INFORMATION The Jon M. Huntsman Center, Utah's bas-ketball and gymnastics arena, contains the administrative offices and the offices of all Ute coaches except football and tennis. Also under the dome are the athletics director and assistant athletics directors, sports information, ticketing, marketing, development/fundraising, business, computer operations, event coordination and facility management. The Huntsman Center is located at 1825 East South Campus Drive (84112-0900). A Ute is a member of the native American tribe that first settled the state of Utah. There is plenty of disagreement in history and ref-erence books regarding the meaning of the word Ute. Two of the more common defini-tions of Ute are "high place" and "top of the mountain." A definition in a similar vein is "people of the mountains." Yet other refer-ences have Ute defined as "land of the sun." As a group, the Utes refer to themselves as "Noochee," meaning "the people." The University of Utah uses Ute as its nickname with permission from the Ute Tribal Council. Men's Basketball Offices Media Parking (Middle Section of East Parking Lot) Postgame Interview Area (Squad Room) Office of Associate SID Mike Lageschulte (Right of Portal 19) Main Working Press Area Media Will Call Entrance Sports Information Office Media Work Room North Office Foyer South Office Foyer WHAT IS A UTE? NEWSPAPERS Salt Lake Tribune 143 South Main Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Phone: (801) 257-8900 Fax: (801) 257-8950 Michael Anastasi, managing editor/sports Michael C. Lewis, beat writer Kurt Kragthorpe, sports columnist Gordon Monson, sports columnist Deseret Morning News 30 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: (801) 237-2161 Fax: (801) 237-2543 Dave Schneider, sports editor Mike Sorensen, beat writer Brad Rock, sports columnist Daily Utah Chronicle 200 S. Central Campus Dr., Room 240 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Phone: (801) 581-6397 Fax: (801) 581-3299 Asad Kudiya, sports editor Joe Beatty, beat writer Ogden Standard Examiner 332 S. Standard Way P.O. Box 12790 Ogden, UT 84412 Phone: (801) 625-4200 Fax: (801) 625-4299 Randy Hollis, beat writer Provo Daily Herald P.O. Box 717 Provo, UT 84603 Phone: (801) 373-5050 Fax: (801) 344-2982 Dave Allen, sports editor Logan Herald Journal 75 West 300 North Logan, UT 84321 Phone: (435) 752-2121 Fax: (435) 753-6642 Shawn Harrison, sports editor WIRE SERVICES Associated Press 30 East 100 South, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: (801) 322-3405 Doug Alden, sports editor TELEVISION KUTV-2 (CBS) 2185 South 3600 West Salt Lake City,UT 84119 Phone: (801) 973-3167/3327 Jeremy Castro, sports director Dave Fox, anchor David James, anchor Chris Holden, reporter Reece Stein, reporter KTVX-4 (ABC) 2175 West 1700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone: (801) 975-4427/4428 Wesley Ruff, sports director/anchor Marius Payton, anchor Kent Rupe, reporter KSL-5 (NBC) Broadcast House Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Phone: (801) 575-5593/5535 Tom Kirkland, sports director/anchor Rod Zundel, anchor Kathy Aiken, reporter KSTU-13 (FOX) 5020 W. Amelia Earhart Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Phone: (801) 536-1358/1371/1311 Mike Runge, sports director Megan West, anchor Joe Wren, reporter KJZZ-14 (Carries Utah games) 5181 W. Amelia Earhart Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Main Phone: (801) 537-1414 Rob Howell, director of broadcasting Travis Henderson, director/producer Kory Hasegawa, director/producer Steve Brown, play-by-play Audrey Piper Rees, reporter Chris Harris, reporter RADIO Hot Ticket 700 (Carries Utah games) 2801 S. Decker Lake Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Main Phone: (801) 908-1300 Fax: (801) 908-1459 Jason Wilmot, program director Matt Thomas, play-by-play Bill Riley, pre-game/post-game host All Sports 1320 KFAN 434 Bearcat Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Phone: (801) 485-6700 Fax: (801) 487-5369/493-8639 Jeff Austin, program director Sports Radio 1280 The Zone 515 South 700 East, #1C Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Phone: (801) 328-1280 Fax: (801) 933-4713 Ryan Hatch, program director KSL Newsradio 1160 Broadcast House 55 North 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Phone: (801) 575-7652 Cleon Wall, sports reporter HUNTSMAN CENTER MEDIA ACCESS UTAH MEDIA OUTLETS INFORMATION W W W . U T A H U T E S . C O M 11 COVERING THE UTES The Utah Sports Radio Network has been the home of Ute athletics since 1951. Hot Ticket 700, a 50,000-watt station in Salt Lake City, is the originating station for the Utah Sports Network. Owned and operated by Clear Channel Broadcasting of Salt Lake City, Hot Ticket 700 is in its third year of a five-year renewal agreement to broadcast Ute basketball and football games. Heading up the game broadcast team is Matt Thomas, who is in his first season as "The Voice of the Utes." Thomas also hosts a sports talk show weekdays from 1-4 p.m. on Hot Ticket 700. Before coming to Salt Lake City, Thomas worked 13 years for Clear Channel radio stations in Houston, most recently spending four years as the sports director at Newsradio 740 KTRH. He also handled play-by-play for the Houston Cougars for seven years and the Rice Owls for the past two seasons. Thomas is a graduate of the University of Houston. Mark Rydalch is in his fifth season as the analyst. Rydalch played for the Utes from 1992-96 and was an academic all-WAC performer in 1994. Bill Riley anchors the pregame, halftime and postgame shows on Hot Ticket 700. Riley also hosts a sports talk show weekdays from 4-7 p.m. on Hot Ticket 700, and formerly was the sports director at KSL Newsradio 1160 in Salt Lake City. The University of Kansas graduate handled play-by-play duties at Jacksonville University. RAY GIACOLETTI SHOW Hot Ticket 700 carries the Ray Giacoletti Show each Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. beginning Jan. 11. The show will originate from Tony Roma's in Sandy. Bill Riley is the host. Ute fans are invited attend the show on location. ON THE INTERNET All Utah basketball games and the Ray Giacoletti Show can be heard on the Internet at HotTicket700.com. A link is also provided from the University of Utah ath-letic department's home page at UtahUtes.com. KJZZ-TV, the flagship station of the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz, began a partnership with the U. athletics department in 1995. The U. and KJZZ are now in their third year of a restructured five-year contract that calls for the telecast of the majority of away men's basketball and football games and select home games. KJZZ does more than broadcast Ute games. The sta-tion also produces the coaches' shows, and offers select broadcast of Utah women's basketball and gymnastics and other events. KJZZ broadcasts its programming on channel 14. Some of the best talent available calls the games for KJZZ. Longtime Salt Lake City sportscaster Steve Brown handles the play-by-play duties. Brown, who is also the host for Utah Jazz telecasts on KJZZ, is in his 10th season of handling play-by-play for Ute sports. He is a graduate of Utah State University. Former Utah Jazz players Thurl Bailey and Mark Eaton provide color commentary. Bailey and Eaton are also the analysts for the Utah Jazz studio shows on KJZZ-TV. Eaton was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice in a 13-year career. Bailey played with the Jazz for 10 seasons. In addition to its extensive local television package, the University of Utah maintains a regional and national presence as member of the Mountain West Conference. ESPN Inc., and the MWC announced a seven-year agree-ment on Feb. 1, 1999, giving ESPN exclusive national and regional television rights to MWC basketball and football games through the 2005-06 season. Under the agreement, ESPN distributes MWC basketball games through ESPN, ESPN2 and syndication via ESPN Regional Sports. ESPN's Big Monday tripleheader includes an MWC con-test on a weekly basis. ESPN also carries one quarterfinal, one semifinal and the championship game from the Mountain West Tournament. ESPN Regional Television (ESPN+Plus) syndicates another 8-10 games per season, as well as three quarterfi-nals and one semifinal from the MWC Tournament. KJZZ-TV is the affiliate for ESPN Regional Television in the Salt Lake market. ESPN has exclusive rights to distribute any MWC home basketball game via subscription or pay-per-view on ESPN FULL COURT outside of the local markets of the participating schools. RADIO TELEVISION UTAH SPORTS RADIO NETWORK Salt Lake City KALL 700 AM Vernal KVEL 920 AM BOLD: Flagship Station HOT TICKET 700 CONTACTS Jason Wilmot, Program Director Phone: (801) 908-1300 Matt Thomas, Play-by-Play Phone: (801) 908-1525 Bill Riley, Pre-Game/Post-game Host Phone: (801) 908-1501 KJZZ-TV CONTACTS Rob Howell, Director of Broadcasting Phone: (801) 238-6343 Travis Henderson, Director/Producer Phone: (801) 238-6464 Kory Hasegawa, Director/Producer Phone: (801) 283-6342 Steve Brown, Play-by-Play Phone: (801) 238-6347 Audrey Piper Rees, Reporter Phone: (801) 238-6339 Chris Harris, Reporter Phone: (801) 238-6337 Matt Thomas Play-by-Play Mark Rydalch Analyst Steve Brown Play-by-Play Thurl Bailey Analyst Mark Eaton Analyst 12 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 M E D I A G U I D E INFORMATION 2004-05 RADIO/TV ROSTER 2Marc Jackson G 6-1 175 Sr. Salt Lake City 5Justin Hawkins F 6-5 220 So. Anaheim, Calif. 3Jermaine Calvin G 5-9 177 Fr. Tempe, Ariz. 4Andrew Bogut C/F 7-0 240 So. Melbourne, Australia 10 Casey Iverson G 6-1 185 Jr. Salt Lake City 20 Bryant Markson F 6-6 190 Jr. Monrovia, Calif. 11 Tim Drisdom G 6-3 203 So. Artesia, Calif. 13 Richard Chaney G/F 6-4 195 Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. 30 Chris Jackson C 6-11 245 Jr. Los Alamos, N.M. 50 Luke Nevill C 7-0 250 Fr. Perth, Australia 31 Austin Robison F 6-6 185 Fr. Sandy, Utah 51 Jonas Langvad F 6-9 230 So. Skovlunde, Denmark Ray Giacoletti Head Coach 1st Season (Minot State, 1985) 32Jake Schmidt F 6-7 247 Fr. Thermopolis, Wyo.
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