Illinois Standout Chooses Generals

The Sheridan College Generals have added more depth to their back-court with the addition of Illinois standout, Preston Wells. Wells, a 6’1 guard from Peoria Richwoods High School, averaged 15.7 points, 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals a game this season while shooting 82% from the foul line and netting 74 3-point field goals on the season. In his career at Richwoods, Wells drained 179 3’s, and scored over 1,000 points. For his on-court performance, Well received All-state IBCA and was twice voted first-team Mid-State in Illinois.

 

"Preston is exactly the type of player we were looking for to hopefully round out our recruiting class. He's a big Point Guard that has a great feel for the game, defends really well, and can really shoot the ball and stretch the defense. We've been following Preston's progress for quite a while and feel like he'll be a great addition to our program. He should have an immediate impact this fall.”

California Standout Inks With Generals

Sheridan College men’s basketball head coach Steve Smiley is excited to announce the addition of Jamir Andrews to the Generals roster for the 2013-2014 season. Andrews, a 6’3 guard from Dublin, California, played for Coach Tom Costello at Dublin High School where he helped lead the Gaels to a 27-7 record, leading them to the CIF Final 4. During his senior season, Jamir averaged 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals per game. Andrews earned 1st Team All DFAL as a senior, as well as a junior. In addition to being honored Tri Valley All-Metro, All East Bay Honorable Mention, Andrews was also nominated as an All-State performer in California. Andrews played for coach Gary Hill-Thomas and the Nevada Wolverines AAU program during the summer season. 

“We’ve been following Jamir ever since we saw him last summer on the AAU circuit when he was playing for the Nevada Wolverines, so we’re really excited to have him sign to play for the Generals,” commented Coach Smiley. “Jamir is not only a tremendous player, but also an exceptional student in the classroom. Jamir has a special ability to score the ball in several different ways, and is extremely hard to guard because of his versatility, strength, and his ability to both shoot and get to the rim. He can play many positions on the floor which is exactly what we were looking for with this opening. We fully expect Jamir to be an impact player for us and eventually move on to the Division 1 level.”

Jamir Andrews Highlight Film

2012-2013 Sheridan College Highlight Video

Sheridan College Highlight Film

Sophomore Forward Pines Heading to Missouri Southern State University

(Sheridan) – Sheridan College sophomore Brandon Pines has signed a national letter of intent to play for Missouri Southern State University next season.  Pines, a 6’8 220 pound forward, helped lead the Generals to a 24-7 record this past season while averaging 5.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.  Pines saw action in all 63 games while at Sheridan College.    Pines had a season high 16 points and 7 rebounds in a Sheridan victory at Western Wyoming this past February. 

Coach Smiley commented on Brandon’s decision: “We’re really excited that Brandon has decided to continue his career at MSSU. Having former SC General RJ Leverette already on campus will make his transition smooth, and it’s always exciting to see our former players reconnect at the next level. Brandon will be able to bring size and mobility to the post position, and we’re looking forward to seeing how he progresses at the next level.”

“I'm grateful to have this opportunity to continue to play and finish my career at Missouri Southern State University”, stated Pines. “I want to thank all my family and coaches that have helped me along the way.”

Missouri Southern State University is an NCAA Division II school that competes in the prestigious MIAA conference.  This past season the Lions posted a 13-15 record before falling to Fort Hays State in the MIAA Tournament.  Brandon Pines will join former Sheridan College teammate R.J. Leverette for his reaming two seasons of eligibility.

Generals Assist East Seals & Goodwill Fundraiser

The Sheridan College Men’s & Women’s basketball teams participated in the local Easter Seals & Goodwill national fundraising competition to help awareness of disabilities. The fundraiser supports exceptional programs like autism services, pediatric therapy for children with disabilities, and workforce development for adults with and without disabilities. The athletes were paired with an individual and participated in a grocery-bagging competition. 

Last year, Safeway stores in the mid-west region raised over $55,000 to help children and adults in the community. Safeway’s roughly 1,700 stores across the United States (operating under various brand names) will devote the month of April to raising money for Easter Seals in this coordinated company-wide effort.

Pac 12 Transfer Joins Generals

Sheridan College head coach Steve Smiley is pleased to announce the addition of Kaileb Rodriguez to the 2013 men’s basketball recruiting class.  Rodriguez, a 6’9 225 pound forward, spent this past season red-shirting at the University of California.  A Denver native, Rodriguez played his high-school career at Thunder Ride High School under Coach Joe Ortiz.  In his senior season the Grizzlies post a 20-6 record, finished as the 5^th ranked team in the state of Colorado.  Rodriguez averaged 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 3 assists per game.  The two-time All 5A player was selected to play in “The Show” Colorado All-Star game his senior year. 

"Kaileb is another crucial piece of our recruiting puzzle, and we are really happy that he chose to become a member of the Generals family," exclaimed Coach Smiley. "He comes from one of the top programs in the state of Colorado under Coach Ortiz, and he's been well coached and knows how to win. Kaileb has truly transformed his body, and will have a chance to be a special player in our program before moving back to the D1 level in the near future. Kaileb is another player that has the athleticism, size and strength to play multiple positions in our program if needed, and will give us great flexibility next year."

Sheridan College Sharpshooter Chooses Texas State

Sheridan College sophomore guard Victor Bermudez has committed to Texas State University to play for Coach Danny Kaspar.  The All-Region IX performer, Bermudez averaged 14.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists this season for the Generals while starting in all 31 games.  One of the nations top three-point sharp shooters, Bermudez finished 7^th in the nation in three-point field goals made at 98 on the season. In two seasons at Sheridan College, Bermudez saw action in all 63 games, made 147 three-point baskets, and scored 682 points. 

"It's a blessing and a great opportunity for me to continue my career at the Division 1 level and play for the mid-major coach of the year, Coach Kasper, and take what I have learned here to Texas State due to the fact that its similar systems," stated Bermudez.  "It's very exciting. It has been a great two year experience here at Sheridan College.  Being able to become a better basketball player, a better student, and better person. I enjoyed playing for Coach Smiley and Coach Magrino; they taught to be a sponge and soak up as much as I can, which helped me to become a better player."

Coach Smiley commented on Victor's commitment: "We're really excited that Victor has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Texas State and Coach Kaspar. I know this was a tough decision for Victor as there were a couple of schools that did a tremendous job recruiting him, but ultimately he felt comfortable at Texas State and confident that he could compete and make an impact on their program next year. Victor has a very unique skill set because of his elite ability to shoot the ball, and we're excited to see how he progresses in the future. He made a huge impact on our program for the past two seasons, and he will be missed!"

Bermudez joins Coach Kaspar in his inaugural class as he takes the helm for the Bobcats.  Kaspar takes over the Sun Belt’s newest addition after leading Stephen F. Austin to five 20 win seasons in the past six years.  This past season Kaspar lead SFA to a 27-5 record, including an NIT berth, and the Hugh Durham Award as the nation's top Mid-Major head coach.

Canadian Wing Joins Generals

The Generals will look to add more size to their perimeter players next year with the addition of 6'7, 230 lb Canadian wing Abednego Lufile.   Lufile, the 16^th ranked national player in the 2013 class, led REDA Academy in scoring with 27 points per game, and pulled down 12 rebounds per game this past season while playing for Coach Tarry Upshaw.  A highly touted Canadian player, Lufile received All-Star honors in the Sun Youth, Canadian Christmas Showcase, Planet Athlete, Halloween Havoc, Pound The Rock, and CPA National Championship tournaments.  The brother of Wichita State standout Chadrack Lufile, Abednego will join RaVonn Posey (6’8, 290, Milwaukee Riverside), Rudolphe Joly (6’10, 260, Alma Academy), Kyi Thomas (6’4, 185, Sheldon High School),  and Xavier Webb (6’0, 175, Riverton High School) for the 2013-2014 season.

Coach Smiley commented on the signing “Abednego is another crucial piece of our incoming recruiting class, as he’s a very well-known player in Canada. He’s a physically impressive wing, playing the small forward position at 6’7” and 230 lb’s. Currently, there are almost 30 players in Canada in the Class of2013 that are signed to NCAA D1 schools, so Abednego’s recognition as the 16^th-best player in the entire country speaks volumes about his potential. His experience playing for one of the most well-respected programs in Canada, REDA Academy with Coach Tarry Upshaw has prepared him well for his move to the States, and we’re really happy that he is joining the Generals family!”

Wyoming Shooter Chooses Generals

Xavier Webb, a 6’0 175 pound guard from Riverton, Wyoming,  has committed to play for Sheridan College next season. A Wyoming standout at Riverton High School, Xavier was a two-time All-Conference Player, and a two-time All-State player while averaging 16.7 points and 2.2 assists per game.  Xavier averaged a shooting percentage of 50% from the floor, 39% from 3-point range and 67% from the foul line. Xavier also competed in football & soccer while at Riverton High School.  Xavier boasted a 3.9 GPA in the classroom and is planning to study biology & environmental science.

“Xavier will be a nice addition to next year’s team, and helps fill the need for quality perimeter shooting, as we look to replace shooters like Victor Bermudez & Ron Mvouika from last year’s squad. Xavier has a good feel for the game, and has the physicality to compete at this level. He had a tremendous high school career, and we’re looking forward to his transition into the college game.”

Generals Add Sacramento Shooter

The Sheridan College Generals Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Smiley is excited to announce the signing of 6’4 guard Kyi Thomas to a national letter of intent.  Thomas, a 6’4 185 pound guard from Sacramento, California joins the Generals after an illustrious career at Sheldon High School.  During his senior season at Sheldon, Kyi helped lead the Huskies to a 29-6 record, winning the NorCal Championship, and finished as the state runner-up in California.  As a senior, Thomas was an All-Conference selection while averaging 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. Thomas made 54 3-point field goals during his senior season while shooting 43% from beyond the arc.

Thomas spent this past season at Sacramento State University where he was a red-shirt wide-receiver for the Hornet football program.  During his senior season on the field, Thomas went for 638 yards receiving, with 5 touchdowns.

Coach Smiley had this to say about Kyi: “We’re thrilled to announce that Kyi Thomas will be a member of our team next season. Kyi is not only a talented basketball player, but he’s a really good kid that is focused and extremely mature for his age. Kyi is a big-time athlete, with great size for a shooting guard and he has the ability to score, rebound, and defend. He’s been a part of a winning program at Sheldon High School in Sacramento, and he’s the type of player that will help us immediately. His natural position is shooting guard, but he has the ability to guard positions 1-3 if needed. He will be very versatile in our program.”

Kyi Thomas Highlight Film

Generals Add Rudolphe Joly

Sheridan College Men’s Basketball adds center Rudolphe Joly to the 2013-2014 Generals roster.  Rudolphe Joly, a 6’10, 260 pound center from Quebec Canada, played at Alma Academy.  While at Alma, Rudolphe averaged 8 points, and 11 rebounds a game while shooting 60% from the field.  Alma finished the season with a 48-5 record, winning the NPSAA & Canada Prep Championship.  For his efforts, Rudolphe was selected to play in the All-Canada Classic this past May in Toronto, in which the top 24 players in the country are invited to compete.  Rudolphe joins RaVonn Posey, 6’8 290pound center from Milwaukee Riverside, to fill the void left with the departure of Brandon Pines & Isaac Oeltjen inside.

Coach Smiley had this to say about Rudolphe: “ We’re really excited about Rudolphe’s potential as a future General. One of the most common sayings in basketball is ‘you can’t teach size’ and Rudolphe not only has unique size, but also good strength & mobility in the post. He is a true back-to-the-basket post player and will give us additional size & strength inside. We believe Rudolphe will have a great two-year career and will help us to compete in Region 9.”

Mvouika Commits To Missouri State

(Sheridan) – Sheridan College sophomore guard Ron Mvouika has committed to Missouri State University for the 2013-2014 season. Mvouika, a 1^st Team All-Region Selection, averaged 19.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this past season for the Generals, leading them to a 24-7 records and a share of the Region IX North Championship. Ron was 1^st in scoring in Region IX North and 2^nd in rebounding while shooting 48% from the field, 39% from three-point range, and 72% from the charity stripe.

“I’m excited to continue my playing career for the Missouri State Bears. To play for Coach Lusk in such a great league, and against a high level of competition is going to be a great challenge that I am excited to take on” said Mvouika.  “Sheridan College has helped me be a better person. I not only grew in basketball, but as a man. Coach Smiley & Coach Magrino have been great mentors, and my teammates are my brothers. I give glory to God in everything and thank him for everything he has given me in my life.”

Coach Smiley had this to say on Ron’s commitment: “We’re really excited that Ron has decided to continue his career at Missouri State. We think it will be a great fit for him, and we’re confident that he’s found a great situation. Ron has matured as much as any kid that we’ve had from the start of his freshman year to this point in his career, and I think he’ll continue to grow & improve at Missouri State. It will be a tremendous challenge for Ron to be a contributor in such a great conference, but we’re confident that he will find a way to help Missouri State for the next two years. We’re very proud of him.”

The Missouri State University Bears compete in the Missouri Valley Conference along with 2013 NCAA Tournament teams Creighton University and Wichita State. Missouri State finished the 2012-2013 season with an 11-22 record while having the 7^th youngest team in NCAA Division I Basketball. The Bears fell short against Wichita State in the quarter-finals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, 69-59, ending their season.

Generals Add Milwaukee Standout

(Milwaukee, WI) – The Sheridan College Generals picked up their first commitment for the 2013-2014 season from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Riverside stand-out RaVonn Posey. The 6’8, 290 lb senior averaged 9.6 points per game, including a 28 point season best, while shooting 58% from the floor, and pulled down 9 rebounds a game. Posey has most recently been honored being named Milwaukee City All-Conference 2^nd team for his efforts this season on the floor.  

Coach Smiley commented on RaVonn’s commitment: “We’re really excited about the addition of Ravonn to our team for next year. He’s been connected to our program for the past several years as his cousin, Steve Ivory, played for us from 2008-10 and he’s been able to follow us from afar since that time. One of our greatest recruiting needs for this upcoming class is post players (as we will be losing Brandon Pines & Isaac Oeltjen to graduation), so adding Ravonn early is a great start to filling that need. Ravonn has continually improved throughout his high school career and he had a great senior season for Coach Rock Lewis at Milwaukee-Riverside. Ravonn’s visit went well, and this seems to be a great fit for everybody. We’re thrilled that he will be part of the family next year!”

Sheridan College Lands Two On All-Region Team

(Sheridan) - The Sheridan College Generals sophomore guards Ron Mvouika and Victor Bermudez have been honored with being placed on the All-Region IX Team.  Ron Mvouika, 6'5 guard, Paris, France, led Region IX North in scoring at 19 points per game, was second in rebounding at 8.2 per game, and seventh in assists at 2.6 per game. Mvouika broke the 30 point barrier twice this season and has scored 551 points in 29 games for the Generals.

Victor Bermudez, 6'4 guard, North Las Vegas, Nevada, not only led Region IX North in made 3-point field goals, but is also 8th in the country with 96 made 3-point field goals.  Bermudez is fifth in Region IX North in scoring at 14.1 points per game. Bermudez also averages 4.8 rebounds for game, making him top 15 in the region.

Sheridan Falls At Casper College, Shares Region IX Regular Season Title

(Casper) – The Sheridan College Generals ended the regular season at Casper College falling to the Thunderbird 90-82.  With the loss, the Generals move to 24-6 on the season, 13-3 in Region IX play.  The Generals and Thunderbirds share the Region IX regular season title, with the Thunderbirds earning the right to host the Region IX Tournament. 

The Generals face early foul trouble against the T-Birds Saturday evening, which saw Sheridan College trailing 37-34 going into the break.  Foul trouble continued in the second half as the Thunderbirds attempted 42 foul shots on the night and defeated the Generals 90-82.  The Generals were led by Ron Mvouika who scored 24 points in 25 minutes of action. Mvouika also pulled down 7 rebounds in the contest.  Freshman guard Iakeem Alston netted 24 points for the Generals while dishing out 7 assists and grabbing 5 rebounds on the evening. 

The Generals are in action this Saturday, March 2^nd, at Casper College for the first round of Region IX Tournament action when they take on Northeastern Junior College at 1 pm MST.

Generals Overcome Early Scare, Defeat Miles 85-76

(Miles City, MT) – Trailing 47-34, the Sheridan College Generals entered half-time facing their second double-digit deficit of the season. The Generals came out in the second half shooting 60% from the field and recaptured the lead to help improve their record to 24-5 on the season, 13-2 in Region IX play.  The Generals were led by freshman guard Frederic Dure who netted a game high 22 points, and grabbed 7 rebounds.  X-Keem Jones came off the bench to give the Generals 16 points, including a pair of 3 point field goals, and 5 rebounds.  Jones offensive rebound off a John Ruffin free-throw gave the Generals their first lead of the contest.  Sophomore guards Victor Bermudez and Ron Mvouika both contributed 15 points for the Generals, Mvouika also pulled down a game high 10 rebounds and Bermudez dished out 7 assists.

The Generals face Casper College Saturday, February 23^rd in Casper, Wyoming at 5:00 pm. The winner of the contest earns the right to host the Region IX tournament, taking place March 2^nd-6^th.

Generals Defeat Dawson 81-57, Improve to 23-5

(Sheridan) – In the last regular season home game of the 2012-2013 season, the Sheridan College Generals defeated the Dawson College Buccaneers 81-57.  The Generals were led by sophomore guard Ron Mvouika who scored 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the victory.  Victor Bermudez chipped in 16 points, including 4 three-point field goals, and grabbed 8 rebounds in the victory.  Freshman guard Frederic Dure scored 14 points, including a pair of three-point field goals. X-Keem Jones rounded out the Generals who scored in double figures, netting 10 points. Freshman guard Iakeem Alston finished the night with a game high 7 assists.

The Generals out-rebounded the Buccaneers, 31-23 on the evening.  And a great defensive effort saw the Buccaneers shoot 23% from beyond the arc.  The Generals sit atop Region IX North with a record of 12-2 with 2 games remaining.  The season continues this Wednesday, February 20^th, in Miles City, Montana.