Alcalá 1982

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Both Torero players and fans looked toward the 1981-1982bas­ ketball seasonwith high hopes, as the team faced the most trying schedule in the history of USD basketball. These great expecta­ tions were well founded with the return of starters David Heppell (6'8", senior, center), Gerald Jones (6'6", senior, forward), and Rusty Whitmarsh (6*3", senior, guard), all veterans reliable for their lead­ ership and commitment to the team. Seniors SteveRocha (6*8", center) and Jim Bateman (6*5", center) addedexperience depth to the frontline, while guards John Prunty (6'0", sophomore) and Mike Ramsey (6*4", senior) gave strength to the backcourt. Anad­ ded boost to the torero attack was the return of Don Capener, (6*6" guard/forward) after spending a two year sojourn in Japan, and Paul Appleby, out last year witha knee injury. New to the squad were 6'0" guard Rich Davis and forward Robby Roberts, bothgiv­ ing a strong fight for starting posi­ tions. Three forwards were recruited by USD in 6*7"Bob Kulovitz, 6*6" freshman Anthony Ruess, and 6'6" Randy Brickley. Coach Bro- velli also added two freshman guards to the roster in 6'2" Jon Freeman and 6'4" ByronRoberts. The combination of seasoned vet­ erans andeager rookies proved to be a successful one for the 1982 season.

Head Coach Jim Brovelli Kneeling (left to right): Byron Roberts, Jon Freeman, Rich Davis, Randy Brickley, John Prunty, Rusty Whitmarsh, Mike Ramsey. Standing: Coach Dick Satterlee, Coach John Cosentino, Paul Appleby, Don Capener, Anthony Ruess, RobbyRoberts, Steve Rocha, Dave Heppell, Bob Kulovitz, Gerald Jones, Jim Bateman, Head Coach Jim Brovelli, Coach Gus Magee

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