2006-07 SCC Men's Basketball News & Notes

SCC's ASHBAUGH SHINES IN ALL-STAR GAME, INKS WITH MESA STATE UNIVERSITY:  Scottsdale's Justin Ashbaugh completed his JuCo career by scoring 10 ponts in just 13 minutes of play in the Second Annual NJCAA Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game in Kilgore, TX.  The 6-5 forward then announced that he would continue his education and basketball careers at Mesa State University in Grand Junction, Colorado.

ASHBAUGH NAMED ALL-AMERICAN, TO PLAY NJCAA ONE MORE TIME:  Justin Ashbaugh, a 6-5 forward, has been selected a NJCAA Third Team All-American.  The Scottsdale, AZ, native will play at the NJCAA level one final time on April 21st in Kilgore, TX, after being selected to play int the Second Annual NJCAA Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game.

SYKORA, MARTIN INK TO CONTINUE COLLEGIATE CAREERS:  Brian Sykora and Paul Martin have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their collegiate academic and playing careers at 4-year schools.  Sykora will be attending the University of Minnesota - Deluth, while Martin will attend Corban College in Salem, OR.

#2 SEED SCOTTSDALE LOSES IN OPENING ROUND OF PLAYOFFS:  #5 seed Pima upset #2 seed Scottsdale 90-86 in the opening round of the 2007 NJCAA Region I Division II Tournament.  Cory Humphries was unstopable for Pima as he tallied 34 points on 12-of-16 shooting from the field, including an incredible 8-of-9 from behind the 3-point arc.  Brian Sykora paced the Artichokes with 26 points and 13 rebounds.  Justin Ashbaugh and Zeus Mora chipped in 19 points each.

ASHBAUGH, SYKORA GARNER POST SEASON HONORS:  Justin Ashbaugh has been named Second Team All-ACCAC and First Team All-NJCAA Region I Division II.  Brian Sykora was selected All-ACCAC Honorable Mention and also First Team NJCAA All-Region I Division II.  Ashbaugh ended the season with a 17.2 points per game average and led the ACCAC with 11.7 rebounds per game.  Sykora ranked fourth in the ACCAC in scoring, connecting at a 18.8 per game clip.

MORA, ASHBAUGH IMPRESSIVE IN WIN OVER GLENDALE:  Zeus Mora tallied a game-high 27 points and Justin Ashbaugh nearly posted a triple-double to lead Scottsdale to an 87-72 ACCAC victory over Glendale. | Mora's 27 Points Lead SCC Over Gauchos |

EASTERN ARIZONA BEST SCC AT HOME:  Scottsdale proved to be too kind of a host on Saturday night as Eastern Arizona walked away with an 82-64 road ACCAC victory. | Scottsdale Falls to Eastern Arizona |

YAVAPAI DEFEATS SCOTTSDALE:  Visiting Yavapai used an incredible first half of shooting to run out to a big lead and cruise to a 92-66 victory over the Artichokes. | SCC Falls to Yavapai |

ASHBAUGH'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE NOT ENOUGH FOR 'CHOKES:  Justin Ashbaugh scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds but Scottsdale fell to South Mountain 83-65. | South Mountain Tops SCC |

SCC FALLS JUST SHORT AGAINST PHOENIX:  Brian Sykora poured in 33 points and Justin Ashbaugh nearly posted a triple double, but it was not enough as Scottsdale fell to Phoenix 84-82. | PC Bears Defeat Scottsdale 84-82 |

'CHOKES SCORE COMEBACK WIN AT PIMA:  SCC battles from nine points down in the second half to score an 82-77 road ACCAC victory over Pima. | SCC Dfeats Pima 82-77 |

#15 SCC DEFEATS EASTERN ARIZONA:  Scottsdale used a late 10-point run to take a 70-66 victory over Eastern Arizona. | 'Chokes Defeat Eastern Arizona |

ASBAUGH TABBED NATIONAL CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK:  The Artichokes' Justion Ashbaugh has been selected the NJCAA's Division II National Co-Player of the Week fr the week ending December 2nd. | More |

COCHISE DEFEATS SCC FOR FIRST TIME IN 2006-07:  Cochise ended Scottsdale's season opening win streak at five games with an 88-67 ACCAC victory over the Artichokes.

SCC'S ASHBAUGH NAMED ACCAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK:  The ACCAC has named Scottsdale's Justin Ashbaugh its Division 2 Player of the Week for the week ending December 3rd.  Ashbaugh led the Artichokes to a 2-1 record on the week by averaging 20.7 points and 13.7 rebounds per game on the week. | More |

SCC SCORES WIN IN ACCAC OPENER:  The Artichokes remained undefeated on the season overall and opened ACCAC play with an impressive 100-86 victory over Mesa.

'CHOKES REMAIN UNDEFEATED WITH VICTORY OVER CENTRAL LAKES:  Four games into the 2006-07 season, Scottsdale remained perfect with a 70-60 win over Central Lakes College. Justin Ashbaugh and Brian Sykora paced Scottsdale with double-doubles.  | Scottsdale Defeats Central Lakes 70-60 |

SCOTTSDALE WINS GILA MONSTER CLASSIC:  While there was not a true championship game, Scottsdale proved to be the best team at Eastern Arizona's Gila Monster Classic as the Artichokes was the only team to go undefeated in the four-team field. The 'Chokes defeated Grand Canyon JV 88-60 behind Brandon Chiarelli's 21-point effort.  | SCC Undefeated Through Game Three |

SCC THUMPS EASTERN UTAH:  Scottsdale defeated the College of Eastern Utah 79-76 in game one of Eastern Arizona's Gila Monster Classic. Brian Sykora led the way in keeping the Artichokes undefeated with 22 points and eight boards.  | Scottsdale Moves to 2-0 |

ARTICHOKES BLAST INTO NEW SEASON IN BIG WAY:  Scottsdale opened the 2006-07 season with a 123-55 victory over the Grand Canyon JV squad.  SCC was paced by four players in double digits, led by Jesus Mora's 20 points.  Justin Ashbaugh tallied a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds.  | SCC Opens Season in Big Way |

SCC PREPARED FOR START OF 2006-07 SEASON:  It's hard to believe, but it's that time of year again. November is here and basketball season is upon us once more.  The SCC men's basketball team debuts its 2006-07 season with a home opener tonight (Nov. 1) at 7:30 pm against the Grand Canyon University JV.  Coach Paul Eberhardt begins his fifth season as head coach of the Artichokes with a lot of new faces and deep talent.  This year promises to be a highly competitive and exciting one for the Artichoke hoopsters.

SCC Men's Hoops Falls in Championship Game: Scottsdale battled touh before falling to top-seed Phoenix College 75-61 in the Championship game of the 2006 NJCAA Region I Division II Tournament. Ladi Makinde and Justin Ashbaugh each posted 17 points to lead Scottsdale, while Phoenix' Tyree Hardge led all scorers with 19 points.

Scottsdale Advances to NJCAA Region I Title Game: The Artichokes, seeded #3, defeated #2 seed Chandler-Gilbert 71-66 on the road to advance to the Championship game of the 2006 NJCAA Region I Division II tourney. The Artichokes will face top-seeded Phoenix College on the road Wednesday, March 8th, at 7:30 p.m. In the semifinal win over Chandler-Gilbert, Justin Ashbaugh led the Artichokes with 20 points and 11 rebounds while Jayes Tarka came off of the bench to add 17 points.

Ashbaugh Earns ACCAC, NJCAA Honors: Scottsdale's Justin Ashbaugh has been selected First Team All-NJCAA Region 1 Division II and Honorable Mention All-ACCAC. Ashbaugh ranks 13th in the ACCAC in scoring at 14.0 points per game and is fifth in rebounds at 9.0 per game.

Scottsdale Defense Leads Artichokes Over Glendale: The Artichokes held Glendale to just two points in the game's first nine minutes and cruised to a 73-58 victory over the Gauchos. | more |

Artichokes Defeat Pima 77-60: The Artichokes built a big first half advantage and outrebounded Pima 55-30 for the ACCAC victory. | more |

SCC Impressive in 86-80 Victory Over Eastern: Justin Ashbaugh's 28 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks lead Scottsdale to its second straight ACCAC victory. | more |

Artichokes Score Comeback Win Over Yavapai: Scottsdale used a 14-4 run over the game's final six minutes to score a 68-66 ACCAC victory over Yavapai. | more |

Shelton State Captures First Annual Scottsdale Charros Holiday Tournament Championship: Shelton State College (AL) defeated Williston State College (ND) 82-76 to capture the Championship in this inaugural event. The host Artichokes scored a first round victory and placed fourth in the tourney. Shelton State's Curtis Parker was named the Tournament MVP, while Scottsdale's Steve Berrelleza was named All-Tournament Second Team. | Tournament Scores & More |

SCC Set to Host First Annual Charros Holiday Tournament: The Artichokes will host this inaugural event from December 28-30. The competing teams are Scottsdale, Snow College (UT), Monroe (NY), Williston State College (ND), Yavapai, Centralia College (WA), Shelton State College (AL), and Madison Area Tech (WI). The tournament's strength is shown in the competings teams combined 2004-2005 record of 162-93. | more |

Scottsdale Defeats South Mountain: The Artichokes held the ACCAC's leading scorer 13 points below his average and used a balanced offensive attack to defeat ACCAC foe South Mountain 71-62. | more |

SCC Falls to Phoenix in ACCAC Opener: The Artichokes fell behind early and then saw their comeback fall short in a 95-84 loss to Phoenix College in the ACCAC opener for both squads. | more |

Artichokes Defeat Nationally ranked Program in Tourney: Scotttsdale went 1-2 at the Arctic Circle Classic in Twin Falls, Idaho, but the lone victory for the Artichokes came against #11 Waubonsee College. | more |

Wheeler Earns NJCAA Preseason All-American Honor: Mickey Wheeler, SCC's sohomore point guard, has been selected as a First Team Preseason All-American by the NJCAA. | more |

Scottsdale Falls to South Plains: In game two of the Gila Monster Classic for the Artichokes, South Plains scored a 76-64 victory over Scottsdale. | more |

SCC Opens 2005-2006 with Big Victory: The Artichokes opened the 2005-2006 season with an impressive 100-65 victory over Southwestern in the Gila Monster Classic. | more |

'Chokes Ink Six for 2005-06: Head Coach Paul Eberhardt has announced the signing of six student-athletes who will join the SCC men's hoops program for the upcoming season. | more |