The UW-Fox men’s basketball team begins the 2013-14 season as the reigning Wisconsin Collegiate Conference (WCC) champions. The Cyclones defeated UW-Manitowoc 79-49 to win the 2013 WCC tournament title. They finished the 2012-13 season with a 23-3 record, including a 17-game winning streak after starting the season 6-3.
Along with the tournament championship the UW-Fox men won their third straight WCC-East conference title. The Cyclone men have posted a 42-6 WCC-East record over the past four seasons. UW-Fox also won the 2011 WCC tournament championship when they posted a 26-1 overall record.
The Cyclone men will have to replace several key contributors from the 2012-13 season including starters Trevor Smith, Jordan Kaufman, and Jon Braeger. Braeger was the Cyclones leading scorer in 2012-13 and was named the WCC-East player of the year. Kaufman was a dynamic defensive player and capable scorer whose competitiveness will be hard to replace. Smith was the team’s leader in 2012-13 and a fantastic team player who recorded a 45-6 overall record during his two seasons with the Cyclones. He was named honorable mention all-conference for his efforts in 2012-13, and is currently a practice player for Division 1 Campbell University in North Carolina.
Also departed is key reserve DJ Rhodes. Rhodes joined the Cyclones midway through the season and gave the Cyclones a huge boost on the offensive end with his ability to shoot, score, and create offense for others. He also possessed a high basketball IQ and was a dependable late game free-throw shooter.
Despite the key losses UW-Fox returns the most second year players since head coach Lee Rabas took over the program in 2009-2010. Leading the way is the backcourt tandem of Trevor Krizenesky and Cameron Schaefer. Krizenesky led the Cyclones in minutes played and assists. He also was their 3rd leading scorer at almost 12 ppg. Schaefer gave UW-Fox a capable defender and rebounder. His ability to come up with hustle plays was key to their 2012-2013 success. He and Krizenesky will be called upon to provide defense and leadership to the 2013-2014 squad.
Sam Schreiber, Matt Lehner, and Joe Perez also return to the UW-Fox line-up. Schreiber started all but one game a season ago. Because of added depth up front he will be able to play his more natural position as a wing player. His athleticism and potential as a defender and rebounder will be key to the Cyclones in 2013-14. Lehner came off the bench last season and led UW-Fox in offensive rebounds and free-throw shooting percentage. Perez provides the Cyclones with solid defense and a mature presence on the floor.
Other returners include Matt Wojtowicz, Eric Vandehey, Lawsen Swick, and Jon Schlaver. Wojtowicz, Vandehey, and Swick provide solid depth and intangibles coming off the bench. Schlaver joined UW-Fox after their 6-3 start and was a key contributor off the bench as they put together their 17-game winning streak to end the season.
UW-Fox also welcomes newcomers Wesley Krauss (Manawa), Chase Hawley (Little Chute), Riley Van Asten (Shiocton), Nick Mohl (Menasha), Brett Stoeger (Hortonville), Seth Wallace (Menasha St. Mary’s Central), Marcus Jensen (Amherst), Tanner Vander Zanden (Kimberly), Nathan Tegrootenhuis (Winneconne), and Devonte Pointer (Oneida Nation). All ten will provide needed depth and competitiveness to a UW-Fox program that will have to overcome its lack of size and athleticism if it wants to continue its recent success in the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference.
Along with the tournament championship the UW-Fox men won their third straight WCC-East conference title. The Cyclone men have posted a 42-6 WCC-East record over the past four seasons. UW-Fox also won the 2011 WCC tournament championship when they posted a 26-1 overall record.
The Cyclone men will have to replace several key contributors from the 2012-13 season including starters Trevor Smith, Jordan Kaufman, and Jon Braeger. Braeger was the Cyclones leading scorer in 2012-13 and was named the WCC-East player of the year. Kaufman was a dynamic defensive player and capable scorer whose competitiveness will be hard to replace. Smith was the team’s leader in 2012-13 and a fantastic team player who recorded a 45-6 overall record during his two seasons with the Cyclones. He was named honorable mention all-conference for his efforts in 2012-13, and is currently a practice player for Division 1 Campbell University in North Carolina.
Also departed is key reserve DJ Rhodes. Rhodes joined the Cyclones midway through the season and gave the Cyclones a huge boost on the offensive end with his ability to shoot, score, and create offense for others. He also possessed a high basketball IQ and was a dependable late game free-throw shooter.
Despite the key losses UW-Fox returns the most second year players since head coach Lee Rabas took over the program in 2009-2010. Leading the way is the backcourt tandem of Trevor Krizenesky and Cameron Schaefer. Krizenesky led the Cyclones in minutes played and assists. He also was their 3rd leading scorer at almost 12 ppg. Schaefer gave UW-Fox a capable defender and rebounder. His ability to come up with hustle plays was key to their 2012-2013 success. He and Krizenesky will be called upon to provide defense and leadership to the 2013-2014 squad.
Sam Schreiber, Matt Lehner, and Joe Perez also return to the UW-Fox line-up. Schreiber started all but one game a season ago. Because of added depth up front he will be able to play his more natural position as a wing player. His athleticism and potential as a defender and rebounder will be key to the Cyclones in 2013-14. Lehner came off the bench last season and led UW-Fox in offensive rebounds and free-throw shooting percentage. Perez provides the Cyclones with solid defense and a mature presence on the floor.
Other returners include Matt Wojtowicz, Eric Vandehey, Lawsen Swick, and Jon Schlaver. Wojtowicz, Vandehey, and Swick provide solid depth and intangibles coming off the bench. Schlaver joined UW-Fox after their 6-3 start and was a key contributor off the bench as they put together their 17-game winning streak to end the season.
UW-Fox also welcomes newcomers Wesley Krauss (Manawa), Chase Hawley (Little Chute), Riley Van Asten (Shiocton), Nick Mohl (Menasha), Brett Stoeger (Hortonville), Seth Wallace (Menasha St. Mary’s Central), Marcus Jensen (Amherst), Tanner Vander Zanden (Kimberly), Nathan Tegrootenhuis (Winneconne), and Devonte Pointer (Oneida Nation). All ten will provide needed depth and competitiveness to a UW-Fox program that will have to overcome its lack of size and athleticism if it wants to continue its recent success in the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference.
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