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Head
Coach
Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor, a native of Clarkrange, Tenn., was named

head coach at Anderson University on May 31, 2006.
In ‘07-08, Taylor is entering his second season as head coach of the Trojans.
During his first year, he witnessed the growth and development of a young
team that consisted of 10 freshmen and only 2 seniors. Despite their youth,
the Trojans led the 11-team conference in defensive field-goal percentage,
was second in points allowed, and fourth in steals and turnovers caused.
By the end of the season, the Trojans were playing the toughest teams the
conference has to offer to last possession games. The Trojans took Barton
College, the eventual Division II national champions, to double overtime. They also played the other top three
teams in the league: Mt Olive, Limestone, and Queens down to the wire in the last two weeks of the regular sea-
son.
Taylor joined the Anderson staff in May ‘03 as assistant men’s basketball coach and head junior varsity coach. He
spent three seasons with head coach Doug Novak, Anderson University’s all-time winningest coach as a member
of NCAA Division II.
Two years before coming to Anderson, Taylor was the assistant basketball coach, adjunct professor of physical
education, and fitness center supervisor at Roane State (Tenn.) Community College in Harriman, Tenn.
Taylor earned an associate of science degree from Roane State in ‘99 and a B.S. degree in health and physical
education from Jacksonville State University in Alabama in ‘01.
He started his playing career at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. From Aquinas, Taylor transferred to
Roane State where he red-shirted in ‘97-98 before playing the ‘98-99 season.
As a redshirt sophomore at Roane State, he averaged 17 points per game. He was named the MVP of the Pensacola
Junior College Thanksgiving Classic, made the TJCAA All-Eastern Division team, and he led the TJCAA in 3-point
shooting making 96 of 208 from behind the arc.
Taylor signed to play at Jacksonville State in Alabama following the ‘99 season at Roane State. During the ‘99-00
season, Taylor was a member of the JSU Gamecocks first winning season since moving to Division I. That season,
the Gamecocks finished 17-11 which was good enough for a third-place finish in what was then the Trans American
Athletic Conference (TAAC) and is now the Atlantic Sun Conference.
During his playing career, Taylor played for some of the best coaches in the business. He played for TJCAA Hall
of Fame coach Charlie Anderson. He also played for Randy Nesbit, former Southern Conference Coach of the Year
at The Citadel. Taylor played one season under Mark Turgeon at JSU. Turgeon was the head coach at Wichita State
during their Sweet 16 run in the NCAA tournament in ‘05-06 and is now the head coach at Texas A&M.
Assistant
Coach
Jeff Brookman
Jeff Brookman joined the Anderson Uni-
versity basketball staff in July 2006.
Brookman, a native of Charlotte, N.C., has a career college coaching record of 2-0
posting wins against Longwood, while taking over for Dip Metress at Belmont
Abbey, and Liberty, while taking over for Byron Samuels at Radford University.
“We’re very fortunate to be able to add Jeff to our staff,” Taylor said. “He’s been
an assistant on several different levels, and he played and coached at Belmont
Abbey. He brings a lot of experience and is very good in the areas of recruiting,
player development and teaching.”
Brookman played at Belmont Abbey College from 1994-98. He was named the
Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference Freshman of the Year after the ’94-95 season, honorable mention All-
Conference and was a two time team MVP.
Brookman scored 1,443 points in his career which puts him 14th on the all-time scoring list at Belmont Abby.
He also ranks second on the Belmont Abbey career list for 3-point field goals made with 266 and shot 40.5%
for his career from three.
After finishing his career at Belmont Abbey, Brookman played in the Switzerland Professional League from
’98-00. During the 1999-2000 season, he averaged 24.5 points per game, while shooting 58% from the three
point line playing for both Ruessbuhl and Viganello. Brookman started his coaching career in Switzerland
where he served as the head coach for the Sarnen Basketball Club, which consisted of six teams. The men’s
team ended the season with only 3 losses and moved from the 2nd League to the National 1st League, where it
stayed for the next two years.
He returned to Belmont Abbey for the 2001-02 season as an assistant coach for a team that ended the year 24-6,
won both the CVAC regular-season title and CVAC tournament title and reached the East Regional semi-finals.
From 2002-05, Brookman served on the staff at Radford University as an assistant coach. His duties there included
recruiting, player development, scouting and film exchange. During the 2002-03 season the Highlanders made it to
the Big South Championship game.
He returned to the Charlotte area in ’05 as an assistant coach for the ABA’s Charlotte Krunk. During his time
with the Krunk, Brookman had the opportunity to work with a number of great players, including George Leach
(Indiana), Ricky Clemmons (Missouri), Scooter Sherrill (NCSU) and Tony Harris (Tenn).
He left the Krunk in January ’06 to join the staff of the Charlotte Royals, a 17-and-under AAU team that sent
eight players onto the division I colleges.
Brookman was inducted into the Charlotte Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame in February of 2007. He
graduated cum laude with a B.S. degree from Belmont Abbey College in 1997. He is currently persuing a Masters
degree from the United States Sports Academy in Sports Management. He resides in Anderson, SC.
Assistant
Coach
William Monts
Monts first joined the Trojan coaching staff
as an assistant in August of 2007.
Coach Monts is currently working towards his Master’s in
Education here at Anderson University which he hopes to
complete March of 2009.
He will be taking on the responsibilities of team academic

achievement, film exchange, and helping to assist Varsity and
Junior Varsity workouts and practice.
A recent graduate of Clemson University, Monts earned his

Bachelor of Science in the horticulture field in May of 2006. After graduation he soon
realized his passion was for coaching and returned for graduate school.
William was born and raised in Irmo, South Carolina where he graduated and played
basketball for Dutch Fork High School. His senior year Dutch Fork made it to the second
round of the state play-offs. Monts was named team captain his Senior year.
Monts is the son of Billy and Sissy Monts and has a younger brother named David. He
resides in Anderson, SC.
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Kris
Fudzinskas
“ Big, strong lefty center who is very skilled
around the basket. Has only been playing basketball for
“
the past five years. Very good student in the classroom.
As a Junior (2006-07)
Played in all 28 games, starting 16…Was fourth on the team
with a points per game average of 6.3…Led the team in rebounding with
3.8 rebounds per game…Netted his first double double of his career while 6’8” 240lbs.
scoring 11 points and grabbing 11 rebounds against St. Andrews (1/27)…
Scored a season and career high 19 points against Pfeiffer (1/18).
Senior
Vilnius, Lithuania
As a Sophomore (2005-06)
Played in 24 games, starting 14…Averaged 6.3 points per game
and 2.3 rebounds per game…Scored a season high 17 points against
Mars Hill (1/2/06).
Junior College (2004-05)/Personal

Transferred to Anderson after one year at United Tribe Technical College in
North Dakota
Kris was born on August 6, 1984 in Vilnius, Lithuania… He is the son of

Remigiyus and Irena Fudzinskas..
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If I were head coach for a day I would…
Give a day off
If I could play one on one with anyone…
50
Ben Wallace Favorite movie…
Gladiator
Words that describe me on the court…
Angry Person you most admire…
My mom
Who would play me in a movie about myself…
Me Reason for choosing Anderson…
Strong academics and athletics
People would be surprised to know…
That I’m a nice guy Nicknames…
KRS One
Drew
Keenan
“ Very skilled versatile player who can play
anywhere from point guard to power forward positions.
“
Played in all 28 games, starting 2…Was second on the team
with 34 total steals on the season with a season high of 6 against Barton
College (2/10)…Had the third highest Free Throw % at 77.6%...Scored
a season high 13 points against Barton College (2/10), averaging 4.5 per
game…Had 5 or more rebounds 5 different times, averaging 2.4 per game..
6’3” 185lbs.
. Senior
As a Sophomore (2005-06)
Played in 22 games, starting 7…Averaged 2.2 points per game while
shooting 47% from the field and 36% from the three point line.
Easley, South Carolina
As a Freshman (2003-2004)
Played in 8 games and shot 50% from the field.
High School/Personal
Averaged 18 points eight rebounds and five assists per game at Easley High
School. Was named Team MVP and was an All-Region selection as a senior.
Drew was born on December 19, 1984 in Easley, SC…He is the son of James
and Marguerite Keenan
More About Keenan
#41
Institute the “Drew Keenan 25 shots per game
rule”
If I could play one on one with anyone… Reason for choosing Anderson…
Michael Jordan in his prime Basketball
Words that describe me on the court… Favorite movie…

Poetry in motion Dumb and Dumber
Who would play me in a movie about myself… Person you most admire…
Vince Vaughn Mom
People would be surprised to know… Nicknames…

I’m an expert on mullets Smooth, The Dream, Cadillac, D-Train
Nate
Russell
“ Very quick and athletic scoring combo guard.
“
Great midrange game. Also has the ability to shoot the
three and finish in the lane.
Played in 24 games while starting 17…was second on the team in scoring
at 11.3 per game…led the team by shooting 49% from the field and 38%
from three…averaged 2.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the season…scored
a season and career high 31 points against conference rival Erskine on
(1/15)…had four or more assists in six games and five or more rebounds in
6’0” 185lbs.
five games…scored in double figures 11 times…
Senior
As a Sophomore (2005-06) Birmingham, Alabama
Transferred to Anderson after running track at Samford…Played in 24
games while starting 10. Averaged 4.7 point and 1.8 rebounds per game…
Scored a season high of 19 points against Belmont Abbey…had three or
more assists in six games.
High School/Personal
Nate played his high school Basketball at Del Rio High School in Del Rio, TX
Nate was born on May 24, 1983. He is the son of Anthony and Nedjra Russell.
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#34
Go out and do something fun with players,
probably bowling
If I could play one on one with anyone… Favorite movie…

My pops and little brother…fun times! Too many to list
Words that describe me on the court… Person you most admire…

Quick, fast Father
Who would play me in a movie about my- Reason for choosing Anderson…
self… Nice team, campus
Kaff Williams
Nicknames…
People would be surprised to know… Nayte, Cool Ray Russell
I dunk with ease!
Levi
Ashworth
“ Physical presence in the paint…Has the
ability to score with both hands around the basket…
“
Played in all 28 games, starting 14…Improved as the season progressed
posting an AU career high 16 points against Lees McCrae (1/29), while
shooting 4-5 from the field and 8-10 from the free throw line...Averaged 4.7
points per game and scored in double figures five times…Did a solid job on 6’10” 230lbs.
the boards, grabbing five or more rebounds seven times this season…Pulled
down a career high eight rebounds twice this season, once against Mt. Olive Sophomore
(1/20) and once against St. Andrews (1/6)…
Kingsport, Tennessee
High School
Played at Sullivan High School in Kingsport, TN…Averaged 13 points and
eight rebounds a game for head coach Mark Pendalton…Was an All-Region
selection during his senior season.
Personal
Levi was born on February 20, 1988 in Kingsport, TN…He is the son
of Chris and Meg Ashworth
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Give the day off

Larry Bird Favorite movie…
44
Dumb and Dumber
My brother Person you most admire…
My father
Reason for choosing Anderson…
Get a good education and play basketball Words that describe me on the court…
The big guy
I like to hunt Nicknames…
None
Josh
Beale
“ Long, skilled power forward. Has the ability to
score the ball in the paint or from the perimeter.
“
Played in 26 total games, starting 19…Averaged 3.3 points per game, while
scoring in double figures twice scoring 14 against Pfeiffer (1/18) and 10
against Queens (2/8)…Was second on the team with a 3.6 rebound average…
Recorded his first double double of the season scoring 14 points and grabbing 6’8” 190lbs.
10 rebounds against Pfeiffer (1/18)…Grabbed five or more rebounds eight
times during the season…Was also second on the team in field goal shooting Sophomore
percentage at 46%...
Flowery Branch, Georgia
High School
Played at Flowery Branch High School in Flowery Branch, GA...In 2006,
he helped lead Flowery Branch to a second place finish in the region…
Played for head coach Mike Adcock…
Personal
Josh was born on August 18, 1988 in Flowery Branch, GA…He is the
son of Bettina Heilman.
More About Beale

#
Take the whole team out bowling or to a BBQ

Kevin Garnett
40
Words that describe me on the court… I produce music
Unselfish, quiet storm
Favorite movie…
Reason for choosing Anderson… Dejavu
Calm environment and It’s not to far or close to
home Person you most admire…
Michael Jordan
Will Smith or Jamie Foxx Nicknames…
J.B., Chinco, Truth
Stoney
Hill
“ Active power forward who possesses great
athleticism and speed for a player at his position.
“
Played in 25 total games, starting 4…Averaged 2.0 points and 2.0
rebounds per game…Scored his season high six points on three
different occasions…Had a season and career high seven rebounds
6’5” 185lbs.
against Newberry (12/16) and recorded four or more rebounds on
four different occasions.
Sophomore
Fayettville, Georgia
High School
Played at Landmark Christian in Fairburn, GA…Averaged 14 Points and
12 rebounds per game for head coach John Price…During his senior year
was named Team MVP and was selected to the All-Region Team.
Personal
Stoney was born on July 1, 1988 in Atlanta, GA…He is the son of
Nathan and Mary Hill…
More About Hill

#33
Win as many games as possible and make an
impact in some kids life

Michael Jordan Favorite movie…
Dejavu
Will Smith Person you most admire…
My grandma
The atmosphere and great place for an education Words that describe me on the court…
Intense, hard worker
I do a lot of Christian Rap and have an album out Nicknames…
The Elevator
Jamelle
Lowery
“ Quick, strong point guard. Has range to the
three point line and the ability to get into the lane off
“
penetration. Very good on the ball defender.
Played 7 games for UNC-Pembroke…Averaged 4.0 points and 1.5 assists
per game…Scored a season and career high 11 points against Conference 5’11” 170lbs.
Carolina’s member St. Andrews…Dished out a season high 4 assists in the
same game. Sophomore
High School Stanely, North Carolina
Graduated from East Lincoln High School in June 2006…He averaged
17 points and 5.0 assists as a senior…Was selected to the All-Conference
Team…Voted team MVP…Also selected to the Conference All-Tournament
Team and the First Charter Classic All-Tournament Team.
.
Personal
Jamelle was born on July 23rd, 1988 in Stanley, NC…He is the son of Lewis and Teretha Lowery.
More About Lowery

#12
Go Recruiting

Deron Williams
Favorite movie…
Words that describe me on the court… Friday
Quick, smooth
Person you most admire…
Reason for choosing Anderson… Michael Jordan
Campus, coaching staff
Who would play me in a movie about myself… I have a 33 inch vertical
Morris Chestnut
Nicknames…
Mail Man, Mello, Li Nu
Jonathan
Mattox
“ Skilled guard with a great mid-range game.
One of the hardest workers in the AU program.
“
Played in 23 total games…Averaged 2.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per
game…Scored a season and career high seven points on two different
occasions once against Wingate (12/13) and once against Queens (1/11)…
Against Wingate he went 2 for 3 from the field and 3 for 3 from the FT 6’2” 180lbs.
line…Had season and career high six rebounds vs. Lees-McCrae (11-21)
Sophomore
High School
Played at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, GA…averaged Watkinsville, Georgia
13.4 points, four rebounds and 2.8 assists as a senior for head coach Brian
Dickens…Helped lead Oconee County to the Region 8-AAA Champi-
onship. Was named Second team All-Northeast GA both his junior and
senior seasons…
Personal
Jonathan was born on January 1, 1988 in Athens, GA…He is the son
of John and Brenda Mattox.
More About Mattox

#22
Have a 2 hour practice of just getting up shots

Michael Jordan
Favorite movie…
Words that describe me on the court… Finding Forrester
Hard working, fundamentally sound, old school
Reason for choosing Anderson… My mother
Small college environment
Who would play me in a movie about myself… I eat a lot of sweets
Denzel Washington
Nicknames…
J-Matt
Derek
Smith
“ Strong, athletic
“
off guard with range to three.
High School 6’0” 175lbs.

Derek is a 2006 graduate of St. Pius High School where he played for
former head coach Kevin Carroll. Sophomore
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Personal
Derek was born on February 8, 1988 in GA…He is the son of Richard
and Allison Smith…
More About Smith

Press all the time

Amare Stoudamire

Fast, explosive People would be surprised to know…
RS
I can cook
Good school that’s close to home Favorite movie…
New Jack City
Wesley Snipes Person you most admire…
My Dad
Nicknames…
D
Quinton
Baines
“ Long, athletic inside banger.
“ Has ability
to rebound and block shots. His best basketball is
ahead of him.
High School
Graduated from Laurens High School in June 2007…He averaged 13 6’7” 225lbs.
points and 9 rebounds per game as a senior…Was selected to the All-
Region Team…Voted his teams Most Valuable Player… Freshman
Laurens, South Carolina
Personal
Quinton was born May 7th, 1989 in Laurens, SC…He is the son
of Patricia Speaks…His brother, Tirrell is a freshman basketball
player at Marshall.
More About Baines
#32
Have my dream come true

It would be Shaq Favorite movie…
He Got Game
Trashman Person you most admire…
My mom
Ray Allen Reason for choosing Anderson…
It’s a good school
I am smart Nicknames…
“Q”
Trey
Britton
“ Strong, skilled, athletic inside/outside
player. Has the ability to step out on the perimeter
“
and play around the basket.
6’7” 200lbs.
High School
Graduated from South Forsyth High School in June 2007…Played for Freshman
head coach David Sokol…Averaged 10 points and 7.0 rebounds per
game…Was named 7AAAAA 2nd Team All-Region… Alpharetta,Georgia
Personal
Trey was born on June 1, 1989 in Alpharetta, GA…He is the son of
John and Sheila Britton…
More About Britton

#3
I don’t know

I would play Kobe Reason for choosing Anderson…
Good People
Aggressive Favorite movie…
The New James Bond
Chris Brown Person you most admire…
My Dad
That I like country music Nicknames…
T-Rey
Cass
Hickman
“ An undersized post player who plays
extremely hard on both ends of the court. He will
be a force defensively and rebounding the ball on
“
both ends.
6’3” 190lbs.
High School
Played for head coach Brian Turner at Elbert County High School… Freshman
Averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds during the 2006-07 season…
Was named First Team All-Area as a Senior… Elberton, Georgia
Personal
Cass was born on September 21, 1988 in Elberton, GA…He is the
son of Ida Thurman…
More About Hickman
#43
Blow my whistle a lot

It would be Dwayne Wade Favorite movie…
300
Aggressive, Competitor, Arrogant People would be surprised to know…
Nothing
The environment and coaching staff Person you most admire…
My mother and grandmother
Dwayne Wade Nicknames…
“C”, Hit-Man
Jarett
“
Johnson
Extremely strong and athletic wing guard. “
Has the ability to play above the rim. Very good in
transition and off the dribble. Solid three point shooter.
High School
Graduated from Ragsdale High School in June 2006…He averaged
14 points and 6.0 rebounds per game during his senior campaign…
6’3” 190lbs.
Was named All-Conference, All-Guilford area and honorable
mention All-State… Freshman
Greensboro, North Carolina
Prep School
Spent the 2006-07 season prepping at The Patterson School in Lenoir,
NC…played for head coach Ryan Freeburg…Averaged 8.5 points per game
while playing against some of the best prep school talent nationwide…
Personal
Jarrett was born on May 25, 1988 in Greensboro, NC…He is the son
of Dellwyn and Linda Johnson…
More About Johnson

#23
Tell the team to play pick-up and rest of day off

Kobe Bryant Favorite movie…
Scarface
Calm and Smooth Person you most admire…
My mother
I can get a good education and people really care People would be surprised to know…
about you. A good environment to be in. That I like to listen to all kinds of music
Who would play me in a movie about myself… Nicknames…

I would play myself Modie
Brandon
Young
“ Quick point guard. Has the ability to break
down the defense with the dribble. Solid mid-range “
game and has range out to the three point line.
High School
Started his career playing three years at South Point High School in
Belmont, NC…Transferred to Gaston Day High School for his senior
year where he graduated in 2006. Averaged 9.5 points and 6.5 assists 6’2” 160lbs.
per game for head coach Shaun Wiseman…Led Gaston Day to a state
semi-final appearance during the 2005-06 season… Freshman
Belmont, North Carolina
Prep School
Spent one year prepping at Prince Avenue North…Averaged 17 points and 5.5
assists per game during the 2006-07 season at Prince Avenue North…
Personal
Brandon was born on May 28, 1988, in Gastonia, NC...he is the son of Angela Young
More About Young

Make all the former coaches run
#15
Gary Coleman
Favorite movie…
Words that describe me on the court… Space Jam
Exciting and Competitive
Reason for choosing Anderson… My mother
Christian atmosphere & challenging academics
If I could play one on one with anyone… That I like country music
Chris Paul
Nicknames…
B.Y.
Kevis
Cornwell
“Very skilled all around scoring wing
guard. Knows how to put the ball in the basket.
Very good off the dribble getting to the basket as “
well as pulling up. Range to three point line.
High School 6’2” 170lbs.

Graduated from York Comprehensive High School in May 2007…Was
one of the best players in the state of South Carolina during both the Freshman
2005-06 season and 2006-07 season. As a junior averaged 17 points per
game and was named to the All-Region Team…As a senior, Cornwell York, South Carolina
averaged 17.8 points, 6 rebounds and 4.0 steals per game…Was selected
to both the All-Region and All-State Teams during the 2006-07 season
playing for head coach Kendall McCarter…
Personal
Kevis was born on December 30, 1989 in York, SC…He is the son of
Phyllis and Bernard Douglas
More About Cornwell
#31
Go back to the basics by teaching fundamentals

Michael Jordan Favorite movie…
Love and Basketball
Relentless Reason for choosing Anderson…
Coaching staff
Omar Epps Person you most admire…
My mother
I write poetry Nicknames…
KJ, Key
Stephen
Cobb
“ Skilled, long, athletic inside/outside player
who plays above the rim. Very versatile player in
“
that he can play on the perimeter and in the post.
6’5” 195lbs.
High School
Graduated from Enloe High School in June 2007…Played for head Freshman
coach Tommy Moore…Averaged 13.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per
game as a senior. Posted season and career highs of 37 points and 12 Raleigh, North Carolina
rebounds…Was selected to the CAP 7 All-Conference Team…Voted
teams most outstanding player…
Personal
Stephen was born on May 29, 1989 in Raleigh, NC…He is the son of
Coleman and Martha Cobb…
More About Cobb
#30
Never make my players run

Lebron James Reason for choosing Anderson…
Scholarship and environment
Fear Favorite movie…
Friday
Denzel Washington Person you most admire…
My dad
That I can write poetry Nicknames…
Steve

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Jason Taylor, a native of Clarkrange, Tenn., was named

He will be taking on the responsibilities of team academic

A recent graduate of Clemson University, Monts earned his

Thank You Thank You Thank You

Junior College (2004-05)/Personal

Kris was born on August 6, 1984 in Vilnius, Lithuania… He is the son of

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High School 6’0” 175lbs.

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