The PlayERS
Seniors
#55 Pete Barber
- Height: 7-0
- Weight: 280
- Year: Senior
- Hometown: Greenland, Ark.
- High School: Greenland HS/UA-Monticello/North Arkansas CC
- Position: Center
- 2015-2016: Played in 15 games averaging nearly 2 points and 2 rebounds per game. Hit 50 percent from the field. Connected on 5-of-7 from the floor and scored 10 points against Crowley’s Ridge. Nailed a three-pointer against Central Christian, and scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Blocked 2 shots against Crowley’s Ridge.
- Greenland HS: Averaged 16.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 11.0 blocks per game as a senior. Named All-Conference his junior season.
#1 Josh Berard
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 180
- Year: Senior
- Hometown: Fort Smith, Ark.
- High School: Northside HS
- Position: Forward
- 2015-2016: Named to the All-ASC Team and All-East Division First Team. Named All-Region by D3Hoops.com. Won the league scoring title with 599 points and a 24.0 points per game average. Earned ASC Player of the Week four times during the season. Burst onto the national scene with a school and ASC record 60 points February 8. His 60 points were the most by an NCAA player during the 2015-2016 season at any level. For that performance, received U.S. Basketball Writers Association Player of the Week, D3Hoops.com Team of the Week and ASC Player of the Week honors. Among ASC players, ranked eighth in rebounding (7.4), fourth in field goal percentage (51.5%) and fifteenth in free throw percentage (73.4%). Hit 35-of-105 (33.3%) from the three-point line and averaged 1.2 steals per game. Reached double figures in scoring in 24 of 25 games for the Eagles, produced seven 30-plus point games and six double-doubles. Hit 70 percent or higher from the field in four contests and hit three or more three-pointers in four games. Owns school record for most field goals in a game (18) and the ASC record in most free throw attempts (25) in a game. Tied the conference record in free throws made with 21. Finished the regular season ranked 13th in NCAA III in scoring per game.
- 2014-2015: Started in 23 games and finished second on the team and fourteenth in the ASC in scoring (14.2). Ranked tenth in the conference in field goal percentage (42.6). Made 22 three-pointers, third-most on the team. Dished out 40 assists and collected 31 steals. Also averaged 4.7 rebounds per game. Scored in double figures 20 times. Had a pair of 24-point performances. Had 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 steals against Champions Baptist Feb. 2. Scored 27 points on 9-of-18 shooting from the field against Central Baptist. Also dished out 6 assists in that game. Hit 3 three-pointers against two different opponents. Made a three-pointer in 16 of 26 games. Scored 20-plus points five times.
- 2013-2014: Played in 23 games with one start. Averaged 5.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. Opened collegiate career scoring 16 and 14 points, in first two games. Against Baptist Bible College, scored 16 points to go along with 5 rebounds. Went 6-of-8 from the field in that game. Scored in double figures six times. Had a season-high 8 rebounds against Texas-Dallas.
- Northside HS: Averaged 19.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game as a senior. Named All-State, All-Conference and All-Area as a senior. Played in the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Basketball Game. Led the conference in scoring (19.8 ppg). Led team to the state tournament his junior and senior season.
#3 Josh Ferrell
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 165
- Year: Senior
- Hometown: West Fork, Ark.
- High School: West Fork HS
- Position: Guard
- 2015-2016: Named the ASC Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year. Started in all 25 games and ranked eleventh in the ASC in assists (2.8) and second in steals (2.3). Among NCAA III players, he ranked in the top-30 in both of those categories. Owned an impressive 3.9 assist-to-turnover ratio, averaged 5.3 points per game, and hit 32-of-75 (42.7%) from the three-point line. Made 21-of-25 (84.0%) from the free throw line. Scored 22 points and made 6 three-pointers against Welch College. Reached double figures in scoring four times. Hit a three-pointer in 18 games. Had 7 steals and 6 assists against Southwestern Adventist. Recorded 5 or more steals five times. Had 5 or more assists seven times. Scored 11 points, dished out 7 assists and recorded 6 steals against Central Christian.
- 2014-2015: Started in all 26 games and averaged 4.7 points, 1.8 steals and 2.3 assists per game. Ranked fourth in the ASC in steals and eighth in minutes played (33.2). Hit 4-of-6 from the three-point line and scored 12 points against Sul Ross State. Had 14 points behind a 5-of-8 shooting effort against Texas-Tyler Nov. 28. Made a three-pointer in 13 different games. Recorded 5 steals against Champions Baptist Feb. 2. Dished out 7 assists on two occasions and had 4 or more assists six different times.
- 2013-2014: Named the ASC Freshman of the Year and earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team. Was the top scoring freshman in the league with a 11.8 points per game average. Also led all conference freshmen in steals (2.1) and minutes played (36.4). His scoring average ranked 29th overall in the ASC and he was the league-leader in minutes played. His 2.1 steals per game average was 6th in the ASC. Started in all 25 games and hit 48-of-151 (31%) from the three-point line, while dishing out 2.1 assists per game. Opened his collegiate career by hitting a season-high seven three-pointers and scoring 27 points against Baptist Bible College. Hit a three-pointer in all but three games during the season. Nailed two or more three-pointers 13 times and scored in double figures 13 times. Against Mississippi College February 20, he scored 23 points, dished out 6 assists and had 4 steals. Had 20 or more points six times. Hit 6-of-9 from the three-point line and finished with 20 points against LeTourneau. Recorded 4 steals five times. Was perfect from the free throw line in eight games. Made 12 free throws and scored 24 points against Louisiana College. Dished out 6 assists and scored 17 points against Mississippi College.
- West Fork HS: Averaged 22.0 points, 6.9 assists and 5.3 steals per game as a senior while earning All-State, All-Region and All-Conference honors. Hit 90 three-point shots as a senior and owns the Arkansas Activity Association record for most career steals (383), most steals in a season (181) and most three-pointers in a quarter (6). Finished his career as a three-time All-Conference performer and a two-time All-Region player. Played in the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Basketball Game.
#21 Dillon Gash
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 165
- Year: Senior
- Hometown: Elkins, Ark.
- High School: Elkins HS
- Position: Guard
- 2015-2016: Started in one game and played in all 25. Hit 12-of-13 (92%) from the free throw line on the season. Scored 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field against Mary Hardin-Baylor. Also hit both of his free throw attempts in that game. Nailed a pair of three-pointers and handed out 5 assists against Champion Christian College. Pulled down 4 rebounds on two occasions. Member of the ASC All-Academic Team. Made the NABC Honors Court.
- 2014-2015: Played in six games. Saw action and scored in a win against Barclay. Member of the ASC All-Academic Team.
- 2013-2014: Played in nine games. Scored 5 points in first collegiate game. Did not miss a shot in that game (vs Baptist Bible College). Hit a three-pointer in four games.
- Elkins HS: Averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game his senior season. Named All-State and All-Conference his senior campaign. Helped team to the regional tournament his junior and senior season.
#25 Ricky Scott
- Height: 6-6
- Weight: 205
- Year: Senior
- Hometown: Huntsville, Ark.
- High School: Huntsville HS
- Position: Forward
- 2015-2016: Played in all 25 games. Hit 2-of-4 from the field to score 5 points against Crowley’s Ridge. Pulled down 5 rebounds against Champion Christian College. Came off the bench and scored 4 points on three occasions.
- 2014-2015: Played in 25 games and pulled down 35 rebounds. Tied for the team-lead in blocks (17). Totaled 25 points on the season.
- 2013-2014: Played in 3 games. Scored 7 points and grabbed 3 rebounds against Baptist Bible College.
- Huntsville HS: Averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game his senior season. Made the All-State Tournament Team and was voted All-Conference as a senior. Played in the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Basketball Game. Played in the Northwest Arkansas All-Star MVP Game. Helped team to the state tournament his senior campaign.
Juniors
#14 Dylan Gray
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 195
- Year: Junior
- Hometown: Siloam Springs, Ark.
- High School: Siloam Springs HS
- Position: Forward
- 2015-2016: A starter in 24 games, averaged 13.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Led the team with 46 three-pointers. Went 46-of-134 (34%) from the three-point line. Scored in double figures 18 times. Scored 20 or more points six times. Hit four three-pointers and scored 26 points against Southwestern Adventist. Went 4-of-8 from the three-point line against Welch College. Made at least three three-pointers in ten games. In 13 games, shot above 50 percent from the floor. Posted a double-double against Sul Ross State, Texas-Tyler, Louisiana College (twice) and LeTourneau. Scored 19 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished out 3 assists and had 3 steals against Sul Ross State. Pulled down 15 rebounds and scored 13 points against LeTourneau.
- 2014-2015: Named to the ASC All-Freshman Team. Played in all 26 games with 5 starts, averaging 8.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Hit 27-of-95 (28%) from the three-point line. Had a scoring outburst of 27 points against Concordia University Texas Feb. 12. In that game, hit 9-of-14 from the floor and grabbed 13 rebounds. Against Mary Hardin-Baylor Jan. 8, drilled 4-of-8 from the three-point line and scored 20 points. Scored in double figures eight times. Made three or more three-pointers four times. Had two double-doubles. Hit 50 percent or higher from the field in 12 different games. Made all of his free throw attempts against four opponents.
- Siloam Springs HS: Averaged 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game as a senior. Earned All-State honors his junior and senior season. Also named to the KURM Dream Team. Earned team MVP his senior campaign. Helped team to the state tournament his junior and senior season.
#23 Konner Johnston
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 190
- Year: Junior
- Hometown: Atkins, Ark.
- High School: Atkins HS/Central Baptist College
- Position: Guard
- 2015-2016: Played in 4 games.
- Atkins HS: Averaged 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a senior. Named All-Conference and Team MVP twice. Named Mr. Basketball and was on the River Valley Dream Team during prep career.
#5 Jace Richardson
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 175
- Year: Junior
- Hometown: Fort Smith, Ark.
- High School: Northside HS
- Position: Guard
- 2015-2016: Started in 24 games and averaged 16.8 points per game. Averaged 6.6 assists and 2.5 steals per game, both among the top-10 in the conference. Led ASC in steals. Hit 24 shots from beyond the arc. Hit 14-of-24 from the field and scored 32 points against LeTourneau. Reached double figures in scoring 22 times. Opened the season hitting 10-of-12 from the field for 24 points against Southwestern Adventist. Made 5 three-pointers on two occasions. Posted four double-doubles (assists, points) during the season. Had 5 assists against four different opponents. Dished out 12 assists against Welch College. Scored 27 points and dished out 11 assists against Mary Hardin-Baylor.
- 2014-2015: Named ASC Freshman of the Year. Also made the ASC All-Freshman Team. Was the top scoring freshman in the league with a 13.3 points per game average. Also led all conference freshman in assists (4.2) and steals (1.3). His 1.5 assist-to-turnover ratio was second among freshman. Ranked fifteenth in the ASC in scoring, while his 4.2 assist average was second. Ranked eighth in steals and fourth in assist-to-turnover ratio. Started in 25 games and hit nearly 45 percent of his shots from the floor. Ended the season nailing 21-of-71 (29%) from the three-point line. Averaged 3.7 rebounds per game. Posted back-to-back double-doubles against LeTourneau and Champion Baptist, recording 10 assists in each game. Against LeTourneau Jan. 31, scored 12 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Had 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists against Dallas Christian. Hit 8-of-13 to score 20 points against Sul Ross State Feb. 7. Also had 8 rebounds in that game. Scored in double figures 21 times. Against Central Baptist, scored 20 points, missing just one shot from the field, and dished out 5 assists. Made a three-point shot in 14 different games. Dished out four or more assists in 15 different games. Recorded 5 steals against Sul Ross State.
- Northside HS: Averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game as a senior. Also averaged 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. Earned All-State and All-Conference honors his junior and senior season. Named to the All-Area Team his senior campaign. Helped team to the state tournament three times during his prep career.
Sophomores
#15 Skylar Barnes
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 190
- Year: Sophomore
- Hometown: Farmington, Ark.
- High School: Farmington HS
- Position: Forward
- 2015-2016: Played in 10 games. Hit 4-of-7 from the floor and scored 9 points against Champion Christian College. Pulled down 7 rebounds against Crowley's Ridge. Had 5 rebounds against Texas Dallas. Recorded 2 steals on two different occasions.
- Farmington HS: Averaged 13.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game as a senior. Named All-Conference, All Dream Team and team captain twice during prep career. Helped team to conference championship twice. Team won district his sophomore season.
#10 Clay Conley
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 185
- Year: Sophomore
- Hometown: Roland, Okla.
- High School: Roland HS
- Position: Forward
- 2015-2016: Played in 10 games. Averaged nearly 3 points per game and nearly 2 rebounds per game. Hit 50 percent from the field.
- Roland HS: Averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game as a senior. Named to the Sequoyah County All-Tournament Team and the Fort Smith Radio Group All-Basketball Team his junior and senior season. Earned a spot on the Southwest Times Record All-Area Team and NOAA All-Conference Team his senior campaign. Helped team to four Sequoyah County Tournament Championships during prep career. Helped team to a district championship three times and regional championship two times. Helped team to state championship game his sophomore year and state tournament his freshman year. Team won Tournament of Champions and NEO Tournament during prep career.
#12 Chris Green
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 160
- Year: Sophomore
- Hometown: Lewisville, Texas
- High School: Coppell HS
- Position: Guard
- 2015-2016: Played in 6 games. Went 3-of-3 from the floor and scored 6 points against Corwley's Ridge.
- Coppell HS: Averaged 6.0 points and 4.0 assists per game his senior season. Helped team to the playoffs as a senior.
Newcomers
#22 Kelvin Knight
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 225
- Year: Freshman
- Hometown: Katy, Texas
- High School: Morton Ranch HS
- Position: Forward
- Morton Ranch HS: Averaged 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game as a senior. Named District Honorable Mention and earned the PALS MVP award his senior season.
#4 Jerome Luster
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 160
- Year: Freshman
- Hometown: Dardanelle, Ark.
- High School: Dardanelle HS
- Position: Guard
- Dardanelle HS: Averaged 24.0 points, 4.0 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game as a senior. Named All-Conference and All-State two times during his prep career. Nominated to play in the the Arkansas Activities Association All-Star Game. Helped team to a runner up finish in the regional tournament and to the semifinal game of the state tournament his senior year.
#11 Justin Massey
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 185
- Year: Freshman
- Hometown: Midlothian, Texas
- High School: Gatesville HS
- Position: Guard
- Gatesville HS: Averaged 19.0 points, 6.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game as a senior. Finished his prep career as a two-time district defensive MVP, three-time First Team All-District. Earned the Team MVP Award his senior season. Helped team to the regional tournament his sophomore year and to a district championship his freshmen season.
#20 Dedric Patterson
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 230
- Year: Freshman
- Hometown: Fort Smith, Ark.
- High School: Northside HS
- Position: Forward
- Northside HS: Averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game as a senior. Helped team to Coca Cola Classic championship finish his senior year.
#32 Reggie Sanchez
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 170
- Year: Freshman
- Hometown: Eureka Springs, Ark.
- High School: Eureka Springs HS
- Position: Guard
- Eureka Springs HS: Averaged 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a senior. Named All-State his junior and senior seasons and All-Conference three times during his prep career. Helped team to two district championships and back to back runner up finishes in the regional tournament.
#35 Cory Wilhelm
- Height: 6-6
- Weight: 180
- Year: Freshman
- Hometown: Ratcliff, Ark.
- High School: County Line HS
- Position: Forward
- County Line HS: Averaged 18.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game as a senior. Made the All-State Tournament Team, was named an All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference performer his senior season. Finished his prep career as a four-time All-Conference, two-time All-State and All-State Tournament team performer. Helped team to two runner-up finishes in the district tournament, two district championships and two regional championships.
#2 Kenneth Williams
- Height: 5-6
- Weight: 140
- Year: Junior
- Hometown: Houston, Texas
- High School: Jamie’s House Charter School
- Position: Guard
- Arkansas Baptist University: Averaged 10.6 points, 6.0 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 steals per game.
2015-2016 statistics & results
PROGRAM records
Game Records
- Most Points - 60 (Josh Berard, 2016)
- Most Rebounds - 27 (Ricky Donnerson, 1988)
- Most Field Goals - 18 (Josh Berard, 2016)
- Most Free Throws - 22 (Bill Crumpley, 1964)
- Most 3-Pointers - 11 (Marcus Thompson, 1992)
- Most Steals - 11 (Tony Joyner, 1984/Donald Williams, 2000)
- Most Assists - 14 (Tom Terry, 1984)
- Most Blocked Shots - 6 (Blake Mitchem, 2010)
Season Records
- Most Points - 684 (Ricky Donnerson, 1988)
- Most Rebounds - 335 (Elton White, 1979)
- Most Field Goals - 272 (Ricky Donnerson, 1988)
- Most Free Throws - 181 (Elton White, 1979)
- Most 3-Pointers - 84 (Shane Werling, 1992)
- Highest Points Per Game Ave. - 24.0 (Josh Berard, 2016)
- Highest Field Goal Percentage - 65.7% (Sam Scott, 1978)
- Most Steals - 119 (Tony Joyner, 1984)
- Most Assists - 214 (Tom Terry, 1973)
- Most Blocked Shots - 42 (Blake Mitchem, 2010)
- Highest Free Throw Percentage - 89.9% (Andre Williams, 2011)
- Highest 3-Point Percentage - 48.4% (Chris Williams, 2009)
Career Records
- Most 3-Pointers - 241 (Anthony Porchia, 1990-93)
- Most Steals - 232 (Brad Johnson, 2002-06)
- Most Blocked Shots - 70 (Travis Acord, 1999-01)
Miscellaneous Records
- Largest margin of victory - 75 points (107-32 vs. Messenger Coll. 1998-99)
- Largest margin of defeat - 57 (89-32 vs. UCA, 1977)
- Most points in a game - 135 (vs Austin College, 1999)
- Longest winning streak - 11 (1998)
- Longest losing streak - 10 (1978)
CAREER LEADERS
Scoring
- Stephen Kennedy 2,318 (1991-95)
- Anthony Porchia 1,671 (1989-93)
- Habeeb Kareem 1,610 (2004-08)
- Ronnie Graham 1,502 (1967-71)
- Patrick Prater 1,384 (1996-99)
- Bob Chance 1,288 (1964-68)
- Ernest Frazier 1,221 (1975-79)
- Terrance Rhodes 1,197 (1981-85)
- Josh Joyner 1,175 (2002-06)
- Marc Pace 1,165 (1983-87)
Rebounding
- Stephen Kennedy 1,048 (1991-95)
- Paul Person 820 (1967-71)
- Myron Butler 759 (1964-68)
- Habeeb Kareem 666 (2004-08)
- Bob Chance 644 (1964-68)
- Roscoe Gordon 576 (1981-85)
- Josh Joyner 568 (2002-06)
- Ashley Whitman 560 (1983-87)/Gary Metcalf 560 (1975-79)
- Willie Grace 529 (1969-73)
- Kelby Robinson 529 (2013-16)
Assists
- Isaiah Boxell 386 (2009-13)
- Marcus Hampton 359 (1988-92)
- Brad Johnson 358 (2002-06)
- Roger Kendrick 327 (1983-87)
- Patrick Prater 324 (1996-00)
- Earnest Frazier 294 (1975-79)
- Stephen Kennedy 280 (1991-95)
- Tom Terry 263 (1969-73)
- Andre Webster 259 (1996-98)
- Tony Brock 253 (2005-09)
honors & awards
ASC Freshman of the Year
- Jace Richardson (2014-15)
- Josh Ferrell (2013-14)
- Kwincii Stewart (1997-98)
All-ASC
- Josh Berard (2015-2016)
- Kelby Robinson (2014-2015)
- Ricky Allen (2009-2010)
- Blake Mitchem (2009-2010)
- Andre Webster (1997-98)
- Caleb Tisdale (1997-98)
- Patrick Prater (1997-98)
- Patrick Prater (1996-97)
- Ryan Marshall (1996-97)
- Andre Webster (1996-97)
D3Hoops.com All-Region
- Josh Berard (2015-16)
year-by-year results
Coaching records
all-time roster
American southwest conference
ASC Members: Belhaven University, Concordia University Texas, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Howard Payne University, LeTourneau University, Louisiana College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, McMurry University, University of the Ozarks, Sul Ross State University, University of Texas at Dallas and University of Texas at Tyler
The college experience is a time of learning and growth — a chance to follow passions and develop potential. For student-athletes in Division III, all of this happens most importantly in the classroom and through earning an academic degree. The Division III experience provides for passionate participation in a competitive athletic environment, in which student-athletes push themselves to excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges and life skills. And student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience.
2016-2017 schedule
- 11-14 @ #Little Rock
- 11-17 Arlington Baptist College
- 11-19 @ Baptist Bible College
- 11-21 @ ^Illinois Tech College
- 11-29 *Mary Hardin-Baylor
- 12-1 Centenary College
- 12-3 @ *Texas Dallas
- 12-5 *Concordia University Texas
- 12-15 @ *Howard Payne University
- 12-17 @ *Sul Ross State University
- 12-31 @ #St. Thomas University
- 1-5 *Hardin-Simmons University
- 1-7 *McMurry University
- 1-9 Baptist Bible College
- 1-12 @ *LeTourneau University
- 1-14 @ *Texas-Tyler
- 1-19 *Louisiana College
- 1-21 *East Texas Baptist University
- 1-25 Haskell University
- 1-28 *Belhaven University
- 1-30 *Texas Dallas
- 2-2 @ *Belhaven University
- 2-9 @ *East Texas Baptist University
- 2-11 @ *Louisiana College
- 2-16 *Texas-Tyler
- 2-18 *LeTourneau University
- 2-23/25 ASC Championship Tournament
- *American Southwest Conference Game
- #Exhibition
- ^Illinois Tech College Classic