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2008-09 Elmhurst College Men's Basketball Quick Facts
General
Name of School Elmhurst College
Location Elmhurst, Ill.
Founded 1871
Enrollment 3,100
Nickname Bluejays
School Colors Blue and White
Arena R.A. Faganel Hall
Capacity 1,800
Affiliation NCAA Division III
Conference CCIW
President Dr. S. Alan Ray
Athletic Director Paul Krohn
Athletic Phone 630-617-3140
Men's Basketball History
First Year of Basketball 1921-22
All-Time Record 784-995 (.450)
Years in NCAA Playoffs Twice (1991-92, 2000-01)
Last Opponent/Result Illinois Wesleyan/ Lost 63-60
CCIW Championships 2000-01
Sports Informaton
Sports Information Director Kevin Juday
SID Phone 630-617-3380
Home Phone 630-527-9929
SID Fax 630-617-3282
SID Email kevinj@elmhurst.edu
24-Hour Hotline 630-617-6100
SID Mailing Address 190 Prospect Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Local Media Information
WRSE-FM Radio
Mark Roberts
Phone (630) 617-3729

DuPage Daily Herald
Orrin Schwarz, Editor
Phone: (630) 955-3557
Fax: (630) 955-3540

Elmhurst Press
David Good, Editor
Phone: (630) 368-1100
Fax: (630) 969-3062

Chicago Tribune
Phone: (312) 222-3474
Fax: (312) 828-9392

Chicago Sun-Times
Phone: (312) 321-2247
Fax: (312) 321-3084
 
Coaching Staff
Head Coach Mark Scherer
Record at School (Years) 193-113 (.631) (12 years)
Overall Record (Years) 193-113 (12 years)
Basketball Office Phone 630-617-3147
Head Coach Email marks@elmhurst.edu
Assistant Coaches John Baines, Dan Doyle
Team Information
Total Home Away
2007-08 Record 18-8 11-3 7-5
Conference Finish 8-6 (Fourth)
Starters Returning/Lost 3/2
Letterwinners Returning Lost 10/4
Team Information
R/L Name Pos Yr. Key Stats Notes
R Brent Ruch C Sr. 16.5ppg, 8.6 rpg 1st Team All-CCIW, 4th Team D3hoop.com All-American
R Ryan Burks G/F Sr. 17.0 ppg, 5.7 rpg 2nd Team All-CCIW
R Robert Strzemp F Sr. 8.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg  
R Chris Childs G Jr. 6.0 ppg, 77 assists  
R Dustin Bainter G Jr. 5.4 ppg, 67 assists  
L Matt Ryder G Jr. 8.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg  
L Jimmy Saris G So. 3.4 ppg Injured for 2008-09 Season
L Jared Hintzsche F - - 7.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg  
Key Newcommers
- Name Pos Yr. Ht./Wt. Hometown/High School
  Zack Boyd G Fr. 6-2/190 Warrensburg, Ill. (Warrenbsurg-Latham)
  Mike McCurdy G Fr. 5-10/165 St. Charles, Ill. (Burlington Central)
  Shaun Ratay C Fr. 6-8/230 Geneva, Ill. (H.S/Illinois State)