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From April 2001

W. New England to host area classic
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College's Alumni Healthful Living Center will be the site of the inaugural Pioneer Valley Classic men's basketball tournament on Dec. 7-8, 2001. The announcement was made recently at a press conference at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.

Western New England will play Amherst with Springfield meeting Westfield State in the second game of the doubleheader on December 7.

On December 8, Western New England will battle Springfield in the first contest followed by the Amherst-Westfield State matchup. The tournament will follow a classic format, with no champion being crowned, for at least the first year.

"One of the main reasons for having this Classic is that these schools are located in close proximity to one another and all have strong basketball programs," said Western New England College athletics director Mike Theulen, who noted that Amherst, Springfield, and Western New England all participated in the 2000 NCAA Division III Tournament.

"In addition, all of schools will now enjoy a meaningful partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame and become more active in the community. The possibilities of our combined outreach in the form of clinics and community partnerships are endless. All of the schools are now involved with several community projects and we expect to do more in the future," stated Theulen.

Amherst will host the tournament in 2002 in LeFrak Gymnasium, Springfield in 2003 at Blake Arena, and Westfield State in 2004 in a new facility.

Head coaches Doug Pearson (Western New England), Dave Hixon (Amherst), Charlie Brock (Springfield), and Rich Sutter (Westfield State) were present at the announcement along with John Doleva, president and chief executive officer of the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Dave Elkins, manager of events and group programs at the Basketball Hall of Fame.

"Having the tournament the first week of December should generate a lot of interest from the students and the community," said Pearson.

School officials also will be discussing plans for a women's tournament, perhaps as early as 2002.

Marcil takes over at Westfield State
WESTFIELD, Mass. — Westfield State College, in Westfield, Mass., announces the hiring of Steve Marcil as its new women's basketball head coach.

Marcil was an assistant women's coach at Division II American International College in Springfield, Mass., for the past five years. His duties at AIC included recruiting, scouting and working primarily with the offense.

Marcil has worked numerous basketball camps during the summer months, and served as the women's director of the Cape Cod camp. In addition, he was head coach of the Bay State women's open basketball team for two years, leading it to a gold medal in 1997 and a bronze medal in 1998.

Marcil inherits a Westfield State program that has accomplished much success over the past decade, including seven 20-win seasons and seven postseason tournament berths.

"I'm certainly looking forward to the challenge of keeping the (Westfield State) program where it's at and taking it to the next level," said Marcil. "I'm not stepping into a program starting from stratch; I'm stepping into a program that's a proven winner."

The Owls have all but three players returning from this past season's squad that posted a 16-9 record.

"I'm very pleased with the fine nucleus coming back," said Marcil. "I'm very impressed with the work ethic and enthusiasm of the team." The Lee, Mass., native is a 1992 graduate of Westfield State College and played four years of football for the Owls. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in special education at Westfield State.

"It's very special to be coaching at the place where I spent the best four years of my life," said Marcil. "To be able to come back and coach here is an opportunity I never thought I'd get. I'm very excited to get going and get started."

The women's basketball head coach is a part-time position at Westfield State. Marcil is employed full-time as a social studies teacher at The White Oak School in Westfield. He resides in Holyoke.

"Steve Marcil is a very good coach and this will be a very good job for him," said AIC head women's basketball coach Peter Cincella. "He has done everything here at AIC and now it's time for him to move on. He wants to be a head coach and this would be the best job for him."

Whitworth names Hayford head coach
SPOKANE, Wash. — Jim Hayford has been hired as the men's basketball coach at Whitworth. Hayford, who led the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) to within a game of the NAIA Division II national tournament each of the last two seasons, replaces longtime Pirate head coach Warren Friedrichs, who announced his retirement in February.

"We are extremely pleased that Jim Hayford will be leading our men's basketball program," said Whitworth AD Scott McQuilkin. "In his eleven years of collegiate coaching, he has proven to be a tremendous recruiter, a successful head coach, and a wonderful fit for Whitworth's mission."

Hayford, who will turn 34 years old in May, becomes the 17th head coach in Whitworth history.

Hayford was head coach at Sioux Falls, where he compiled a 37-27 record, for two seasons. During his inaugural season (1999-2000) he led the Cougars to their first conference playoff appearance in five years. The team finished 15-15 after losing in the SDIC championship game. Hayford's Cougars finished the 2000-01 season at 22-12 and lost to the eventual NAIA Division II champions (Northwestern College of Iowa) in double overtime in the Great Plains Athletic Conference championship game. His team set a school record for wins in a season. Prior to Hayford's arrival, USF was 9-17 in 1998-99.

"I am honored to join the Whitworth Community," said Hayford. "My passion for coaching is consistent with the mission and purpose of Whitworth and that is exciting."

"During the search process, Jim impressed our committee with his vision for our basketball program and his ability to communicate that vision," said McQuilkin.

Hayford follows Friedrichs, who coached at Whitworth for 16 seasons and whose teams won or shared five Northwest Conference titles. Friedrichs was named NAIA Division II Coach of the Year in 1996, Northwest Conference Coach of the Year four times, Little All-Northwest Coach of the Year twice, NAIA Area I Coach of the Year once, NAIA District I Coach of the Year once and NAIA District II Coach of the Year once. He led the Pirates to three national tournament appearances, including a national runner-up finish at the NAIA Division II Tournament in 1996. He had the winningest Northwest Conference team in the 1990s and won the most NWC titles during the same decade. Friedrichs' Whitworth record was 251-195 and he had an overall record of 361-275 in his 21 years of coaching.

"To take over a program that has been led by one of the great coaches in the country is a great challenge and I humbly accept it," said Hayford.

Hayford served as the top assistant coach at Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) from 1990-99. APU won seven consecutive Golden State Athletic Conference titles during that time and advanced to the NAIA Division I Final Four in each of his final two seasons there.

Hayford also coached at the high school level, leading Contra Costa Christian High School in 1987 and Berea Christian High School from 1988-1990.

Whitworth finished 13-12 in 2000-01, losing in the Northwest Conference playoffs to Lewis & Clark College. Whitworth went 9-7 to finish third in the NWC standings. Two starters (guards Kelson Ramey and Ryan Nelson) and one reserve (forward David Rusk) graduated from the team.

"I need to accept the leadership of a veteran squad," said Hayford. "It probably requires me learning more about them than them learning more about me. I am eager to get to know these guys."

Hayford earned his M.A. of Education from Claremont-McKenna College in 1991. He earned his B.A. in Social Science from Azusa Pacific in 1989.

Carideo promoted at Kings Point
KINGS POINT, N.Y. — Kings Point assistant men's basketball coach and former Widener standout Chris Carideo was promoted to head coach April 24, replacing Bill Lange, who took an assistant's job at Villanova.

Carideo joined the Mariners' staff during the summer of 2000, primarily working with the perimeter players, serving as the film exchange and scouting oordinator, overseeing the Blue and Gray's conditioning program and academics, and serving as the Athletic Department's Assistant Athletic Recruiting Coordinator working in the Admissions Office. During his first season with the team, the Kings Point Mariners were 22-8, won their first-ever NCAA Tournament game, and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen.

Carideo came to Kings Point after serving as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Widener for three years. During his tenure at Widener, Carideo was responsible for recruiting, coordinating team travel arrangements and working primarily with players at the guard positions. In 1997, Carideo worked with Head Coach C. Alan Rowe, who led the Pioneers for 32 years and won more than 500 career games before retiring at the end of the 1997-98 season. He then worked two seasons under head coach Dave Duda. Under Duda, Widener had a two-season ledger of 42-14 and made their first trip to the NCAA Tournament in 10 years.

Carideo started coaching the Pioneers after graduating from Widener in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. As an undergraduate, Carideo was a standout basketball player for the Pioneers. He scored 2,100 points earning MAC First-Team All-Conference honors all four years and achieving All-America Second Team status in 1995. He currently holds or held five NCAA Division III records, including three-pointers made in a career (402), three-pointers attempted in a career (1050), consecutive games with a three-pointer (75) career three-pointers made per game, and free-throw percentage for a season (95.5%).

After college, Carideo spent his played for a number of professional leagues in the region: first for the New Jersey Turnpikes of the USBL, then for the Trenton Flames of the IBL, and finally the Atlantic City Seagulls of the USBL.

Skaggs will not return to Alma
ALMA, Mich. — Alma College head men’s coach Kevin Skaggs’ contract has not been renewed for the 2001-02 season, Athletic Director Denny Griffin announced on April 19. Skaggs completed six seasons with the Scot basketball program, posting a 53-98 overall record, which included a 20-56 mark in the MIAA (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association).

During the 2000-01 season, Skaggs put together an 8-17 record, 3-9 in the MIAA. His most successful season came in 1996-97, his only winning year, when the Scots posted a 14-12 record (5-7 MIAA), which was a 10-win improvement from the 1995-96 season. The 1996-97 year was also the first winning record the Scots had in basketball since the 1988-89 campaign.

Skaggs also was the assistant men’s and women’s cross country coach at Alma and served as the campus advisor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) organization.

“This was a decision that was made in the best interest for Alma College and the men’s basketball program,” said Griffin. “Coach Skaggs is a great person, but it was in the best interest for the program that we make a change.”

Angel ascends to Central position
PELLA, Iowa — Veteran high school coach Mick Angel has been named head women's basketball coach at Central. Angel has compiled a 341-125 record (.732) over 21 seasons and piloted Carroll Kuemper High School to the 1998 Class 3A state girls' basketball title. He was named the 1998 state Class 3A coach of the year. In the past four years, Angel has also led four girls' AAU teams to state titles. He's served as head girls' basketball coach at Charles City High School for the past three seasons.

Angel replaces Gary Boeyink, who retired as Central's coach after 28 seasons. Boeyink started the Dutch women's basketball program in 1973, posting a 399-286 career mark. Under Boeyink, Central has won or shared six Iowa Conference titles while gaining five NCAA Div. III playoff berths and winning the 1993 NCAA title.

"Mick brings a history of success and a passion for women's basketball," said athletic director Al Dorenkamp. "He understands and believes in the mission of Central College and of our athletic department."

Angel said he's worked hard to prepare himself to become a college coach. "It's always been a professional goal of mine to advance to the next level," he said. "Certainly to do so at a school with the positive reputation that Central has is a great opportunity."

Dorenkamp said that although Angel has not previously served as a college coach, recruiting will be one of his strengths.
"Mick has developed many healthy and positive relationships among coaches
across the state," he said. "He's extremely organized and will have a good recruiting system in place. He's got a lot of energy and I know he will work extremely hard at it."

Angel said he's already started recruiting. "Networking is real important and I've done a lot of that," Angel said. "You try to develop positive relationships with coaches and players and fortunately, I have a foundation to build on."

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Angel received his master's degree in school counseling from Truman State. He was Turkey Valley High School's head girls' basketball coach from 1978-90. He served as athletic director at Howard-Winneshiek Community School in Cresco for a year, and coached at Carroll Kuemper from 1992-98, making three state tourney trips before moving to Charles City.

"Obviously there are going to be some adjustments, but the bottom line is kids are kids, players are players, and basketball is basketball," he said. "No matter what level you're at, it's important that you deal with people honestly and fairly. You want to develop an atmosphere of trust and respect, and you want to treat people the way that you would want to be treated. But certainly the level of competition is college is higher and the intensity and quickness of the game are much different than high school. Making the necessary adjustments will be a challenge and I'm excited about having the opportunity."

Angel and his wife, Cathy, have three daughters, two of whom have played basketball in the Iowa Conference. Amy graduated in 2000 from Loras where she played golf for four years and basketball for two, missing two seasons because of a knee injury. Angie is a junior point guard at Luther. However, she's passing up her senior season to enter optometry school.

Angel, who said he favors an up-tempo offense and full-court pressure defense, inherits a solid Central club. The Dutch expect to return four starters from an 18-7 team, including two first-team all-Iowa Conference performers, guard Molly Parrott and forward Amy Steenhoek.

"As a coach, I appreciate having so much talent returning," Angel said. "It will be a challenge to step in and continue building, but I'm looking forward to it."

Osborne hired to lead Haverford women
HAVERFORD, Pa. — James P. Osborne, former women's head coach at Trinity (Vt.), has been named head women's basketball coach at Haverford, effective July 1. He replaces interim head coach Jim Haney, who will remain as the Fords' volleyball coach. Haney's young teams were 30-6 in volleyball and 4-20 in basketball this year.

An assistant and head coach with several Burlington-area CYO, high school, AAU, and college basketball programs since his graduation from Johnson State College in 1975, Osborne helped Trinity improve from a 4-17 season in 1997-98 to the No. 1 ranking of the National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) during the 1998-99 regular season. The Crusaders (21-5) lost their first-round game to NSCAA tournament host and eventual champ Kansas Wesleyan.

Osborne was assistant coach of Rice Memorial High School's undefeated (23-0) Vermont Division I state champions in 1983 and coached the Vermont Sweep under-16 girls to a 5-2 record at the AAU Junior National Tournament in 1996. His Trinity team won both the Northern Independent Conference regular season and postseason tournament titles, as well as the NSCAA New England championship, in 1999. Osborne left Trinity in June 1999, when the college announced that it would close for financial reasons. He was a consultant to Vermont women's coach Keith Cieplicki during the Catamounts' America East championship and NCAA tournament season of 1999-2000.

Director of Athletics Greg Kannerstein thanked Haney for guiding women's basketball in 2000-01. "Jim Haney has done great things in volleyball during his four years here, and he started a turnaround in women's basketball that we expect to continue under Jim Osborne."

Lange departs Kings Point for Villanova
KINGS POINT, N.Y. — U.S. Merchant Marine Academy head men's basketball coach Bill Lange accepted a position this past weekend as an assistant coach at Villanova under new head coach Jay Wright.

Lange took over the helm at Kings Point prior to the 1999-2000 season, becoming the 17th head coach in Blue and Gray history. This past season, after guiding the Mariners to their first-ever Sweet 16 appearance, Lange was named the Atlantic District Coach of the Year by his peers in the National Association of Basketball Coaches, MET Writers Division III Coach of the Year, and the Skyline Conference co-Coach of the Year.

Coach Lange ends his tenure with the Blue and Gray after two seasons with a career record of 39-19 (.672). Perhaps more impressive was his record in the Skyline Conference with a 29-5 mark, two regular-season titles and the 2000-01 crown. In addition, Coach Lange helped senior Johnny Garrett to numerous accolades including: NABC First-Team Atlantic District, MET Writers First-Team All-Star, D3hoops.com Third-Team All-America, ECAC Division III Metro Region First-Team All-Star and two-time Skyline Conference Player of the Year. Garrett finished his career at Kings Point as one of the most prolific scorers to grace the Academy with 1,468 career points, the sixth-best mark in the program's history.

This season marked the fifth time in Kings Point men's basketball history that the Mariners advanced to the NCAA Division III Championships and the program's first NCAA tourney win. After advancing to the Sweet 16, Kings Point's Cinderella run ended with a loss to Clark, 75-69.

Prior to his arrival at the Academy, Coach Lange was an assistant at LaSalle, following a stint at Philadelphia Textile. Bill Lange graduated in 1994 from Rowan University with a B.A. in Communications and Journalism.

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