2007-2008 Player Profiles
#3 Eric Hamilton
Position: G
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Craig, Alaska
High School/Previous School: Craig H.S.
2006-07: Saw limited action as a sophomore, playing 24 minutes in seven appearances for CU. Recorded first varsity bucket against Walla Walla College on Nov. 19. Had two rebounds against Warner Pacific on Jan.12.
2005-06: Leading scorer for the junior varsity Cavalier squad. Posted two 30-point performances.
Personal: Two-time all-conference player and team MVP for Craig High School. Second-team all-state selection for the Panthers as a senior. Led the team to a state championship as a sophomore, earning MVP accolades in the championship game. Scored a career-high 38 points with seven threes against Metlakatla High School. Born December 30, 1986. Son of Gwen and James Hamilton. Family includes an older brother, Ryan, and a younger brother, Scott. Majoring in business. Other than basketball, enjoys concerts and camping in his free time.
#4 Desmond Meray
Position: G
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Spanaway, Wash.
High School/Previous School: Bethel H.S./Lemoyne Owen College
2006-07: Sat out the season due to injury.
2005-06: Made 19 starts and 30 appearances in his first year at Concordia. Finished fifth on the team in scoring at 7.9 points per game. His 32 steals represented the third highest team total while his 40 assists ranked fourth on the squad. Reached double digits in scoring 10 times with a season high of 18 against Corban College on Dec. 30. Gathered five rebounds on two occasions and set a season-best in assists with five against Albertson on Jan. 30. Created three steals twice.
2004-05: Competed for LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tenn. Appeared in 17 games for the Magicians as a true freshman, averaging 3.2 points and 1.5 steals per game.
Personal: Basketball and football standout at Bethal High School. Led the Braves hoops squad to a third-place finish in state as a senior. Born in Germany on April 18, 1986. Son of Barbara and Michael Meray. Family includes three brothers, Anthony, Michael, Jr., and Robert. Majoring in business. Would like to someday work in marketing for Nike footwear.
#5 Ryan Murray
Position: PG
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160
Year: So.
Hometown: Pitt Meadows, B.C.
High School/Previous School: Terry Fox Secondary School
2006-07: Averaged 5.4 points per game as a freshman. Saw action in all 29 games for the Cavs. Received first of two starting nods in the season opener at home against Northwest Christian. Reached double figures in scoring five times. Erupted for 21 points, shooting 7-of-11 from the three-point line against Walla Walla College on Nov. 19. Shot 39 percent from behind the arc. Recorded a season-high seven assists at Eastern Oregon on Jan. 19.
Personal: Four-year varsity guard for Terry Fox Secondary School. First player in the history of British Columbia prep basketball to tally more than 5,000 career points, outscoring NBA MVP Steve Nash. Selected to the All-British Columbia elite AAU team. Born June 13, 1988. Son of Sharon and David Murray. Family includes a younger sister, Shannon. Majoring in pre-physical therapy.
#10 Steven Vaughan
Position: G/F
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Milwaukie, Ore.
High School/Previous School: Rex Putnam H.S./Clackamas C.C
Clackamas C.C.: 2006-07: First-team all-conference selection by the NWAAC. Led the Cougars to a conference championship. 2005-06: Second-team all-conference pick.
Personal: First-team all-league pick as a junior after a third-team selection as a junior for Rex Putnam High School. Helped guide the Kingsmen to its first league crown since 1986 during his sophomore campaign. Also a member of the baseball team for several seasons. Born February 24, 1987. Son of Dayle Ann and Jeff Vaughan. Family includes an older brother, Kevin. Majoring in business. Enjoys playing video games in his free time.
#11 Jesse Alvarez
Position: PG
Height: 5-9
Weight: 165
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Guadalupe, Calif.
High School/Previous School: Righetti H.S.
2006-07: Made first collegiate start in an 86-85 win against Northwest Christian on Nov. 14. Tabbed as a starter in 23 contests while playing in all 29 games for the Cavs. Led the team with 136 assists while only giving up 46 turnovers. Quick hands forced 58 steals on the season. Reached double figures in assists twice, including 13 dishes against Walla Walla College on Nov. 26. Led the team in rebounds with a career-high eight boards against Multnomah Bible College on Dec. 14. Also tallied a career-high 11 points in the contest. Honored as an NAIA Scholar Athlete.
2005-06: Saw 132 minutes of playing time in 18 games. Notched 17 assists against only seven turnovers. Also snuck 11 steals. Finished with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two points in 16 minutes of play against Trinity Lutheran. Hit first collegiate three pointer against Cascade College on Jan. 14. Career high of four assists came against Corban on Jan. 27 and four rebounds while facing Northwest on Feb. 4.
2004-05: Entered nine games as a rookie. Made first appearance in the Navy and White on Nov. 9 against Northwest Christian. Recorded one rebound and one steal in three minutes of play. Set a season high of 17 minutes and four points off 4-of-4 shooting from the free throw line against Eastern Oregon on Feb. 19. Credited with two steals twice and two assists on two occasions.
Personal: Three-year varsity point guard for Righetti High School. Coached by Kevin Barbarick, brother of Concordia coach Brad. Named league defensive MVP as a senior. Led the league in steals and assists during his final season. Born June 6, 1986. Son of Suzette and Eddie (Jesse) Alvarez. Family includes two younger brothers, Manuel and Matthew. Majoring in business administration. Member of FCA.
#12 Connor Hambelton
Position: G
Height: 6-1
Weight: 160
Year: So.
Hometown: Estacada, Ore.
High School/Previous School: Estacada H.S.
2006-07: Entered eight contest for the Cavs as a freshman guard. Scored a season-best five points against Walla Walla College on Nov. 26. Chipped in with a season-best three rebounds in five minutes against the Wolves.
Personal: Varsity basketball player for Estacada High School for two seasons. First-team all-conference guard as a senior. Two-time all-Tri Valley League selection. Three-time letterwinner in cross country and tennis for the Rangers. Valedictorian of senior class, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Born February 28, 1988. Son of Melanie and Mark Hambelton. Family includes an older brother, Bryce. Mother was a standout volleyball player and is a two-time state champion coach at Estacada High. Brother plays basketball for Multnomah Bible College. Majoring in biology.
#22 Sergio Rosario
Position: F
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Dayton, Ore.
High School/Previous School: Dayton H.S.
Personal: Three-time letterwinner as a forward for Dayton High School. West Valley Player of the Year and second-team all-state pick as a senior for the Pirates. Born February 8, 1989. Son of Yvonne Rosario and Pedro Beltran. Family includes one brother, Dante, and one sister, Angela. Majoring in psychology. Father played professional baseball for the Milwaukee Braves. Brother was a fifth-round draft pick for the Carolina Panthers after a successful football career at the University of Oregon.
#23 Trevor Schwanz
Position: G
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Brush Prairie, Wash.
High School/Previous School: Hockinson H.S.
Personal: Three-year starter at guard for Hockinson High School. Two-time all-league and honorable mention all-state selection for the Hawks. Guided prep team to a pair of league championships. Also an accomplished soccer player, having played the sport for 14 years. Born March 15, 1989. Son of Tammy and Ken Schwanz. Family includes a younger brother, Lucas. Majoring in pre-medicine with a goal to become a chiropractor. An Eagle scout, enjoys skiing, fishing and boating.
#24 Ryan Johnson
Position: F/C
Height: 6-6
Weight: 195
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
High School/Previous School: Evergreen H.S./Mt. Hood C.C.
2006-07: Saw action in all 29 games for Concordia. Averaged 6.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Made nine starts with the first in a road match at Northwest Christian. Responded with 14 points, six rebounds and three steals in 24 minutes. Totaled eight double-digit scoring performances with a season-best output of 17 points against Evergreen State on Jan. 6. Added a season-high eight rebounds against the Geoducks. Struck for a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards at home against Cascade on Jan. 13. Ranked second on the squad with 35 offensive rebounds.
Mt. Hood C.C.: 2004-06: Helped the Saints to a 55-7 record during his two-year tenure at Mt. Hood. Averaged nine points and six rebounds as a sophomore. NWAAC scholar-athlete pick.
Personal: Played for four seasons as a forward for the Evergreen High School hoops squad. Also a four-year varsity wide receiver/tight end on the gridiron. Earned all-league status in both sports as a senior for the Plainsmen. Born August 30, 1984. Son of Liz and Garry Johnson. Family includes an older brother, Brad. Majoring in business and accounting with plans on becoming a CPA. Plays Madden football in free time, with loyalties towards the San Francisco 49ers. Originally from Nebraska.
#30 Dustin Hiebert
Position: G
Height: 6-6
Weight: 190
Year: So.
Hometown: Dallas, Ore.
High School/Previous School: Dallas H.S.
2006-07: Stepped onto the court in 27 of the team’s 29 games. Notched four double-figure scoring games with a season-best 15 points at home in an 88-65 win against Pacific Lutheran on Dec. 27. Connected in three three-point shots in that game. Set collegiate personal highs of four rebounds against Walla Walla College on Nov. 19 and three assists versus Albertson on Jan. 20.
Personal: Competed in basketball and baseball for Dallas High School. Once scored 43 points in a game for the Dragons. Averaged 17.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists as a senior. Three-year all-league pick. Born February 21, 1988. Son of Donna and Doug Hiebert. Family includes an older sister, Becky. Majoring in health and physical education. Hobbies include deep sea fishing. Owns an English bulldog.
#32 Cody Aker
Position: F
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
High School/Previous School: Wilson H.S.
2006-07: Named to the Cascade Collegiate Conference All-Defensive Team. Second on the team with 5.3 rebounds per game. Also No. 2 on the squad with 36 steals. An efficient scorer, averaged 8.7 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 38 percent from the three-point line. After missing three games early in the year, went for 19 points and 11 rebounds against Walla Walla College on Nov. 26. Scored a season-best 20 points versus Corban on Dec. 30. Closed the season with five straight double-digit scoring performances.
2005-06: Only player on the roster to start all 32 matches. Averaged 4.8 points and a team-best 6.2 rebounds per game. Also ranked second on the team with 51 assists and 56 steals. Recorded at least one steal in 26 games. Swiped six against Multnomah Bible College on Nov. 17. Tallied six double-digit scoring efforts and had five games with at least 10 rebounds. Set season highs of 14 points versus Pacific Lutheran on Dec. 10 and 16 rebounds at Oregon Tech on Feb. 18. First career double-double with 11 points and a dozen boards in an 85-77 home win against Oregon Tech earlier in the season.
2004-05: Selected to start on five occasions while playing in 26 of the team’s 32 competitions. Averaged 2.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Credited with four steals and four rebounds in the season opener versus Walla Walla College. Grabbed six rebounds and sunk a pair of threes against Westminster on Nov. 19 in his first collegiate start. Set a season-best scoring mark of nine points against George Fox on Dec. 4.
Personal: Earned second-team All-PIL honors as a senior while playing for his father Scott at Wilson High School. Selected to play in the Oregon H.S. Coaches Association State/Metro All-Star game. Also a catcher on the Trojan baseball team for several seasons. Born May 15, 1986. Son of Karen and Scott Aker. Family includes a younger brother, Gage. Father was a 1984 Concordia graduate, helping the Cavaliers to an NAIA District II championship as a senior. Mother played volleyball at Portland State. Majoring in secondary education with a goal to teach and coach.
#33 Jason Yecny
Position: F
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180
Year: Fr.
Hometown: The Dalles, Ore.
High School/Previous School: The Dalles-Wahtonka H.S.
Personal: Two-time team MVP as a post player for Wahtonka High School. A triple jumper on the track team, posted a personal record of 44 feet, 4 inches. Qualified for state in the TJ and the 400 in only season of track competition. Born May 31, 1989. Son of Debbie and Ken Yecny. Family includes three brothers, Eric, Phillip and Ryan. Majoring in business. Lists disc golf as a hobby.
#34 Daniel Scheetz
Position: F/C
Height: 6-7
Weight: 195
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
High School/Previous School: Shadow Mountain H.S.
Personal: Three-year letterwinner on the court for Shadow Mountain High School. State high jump champion for the Matadors, clearing 6-7 in his first season of track and field. Born August 2, 1988. Son of Joan and Gary Scheetz. Family includes a younger brother, Kevin. Majoring in business. Enjoys fishing and BMX.
#42 Richard Smith
Position: C
Height: 6-7
Weight: 225
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Bremerton, Wash.
High School/Previous School: Olympic H.S.
Personal: Three-year letterwinner as a center on the Olympic High School basketball team. Earned all-conference honors as a senior. Born July 24, 1989. Son of Elizabeth Smith. Family includes two older sisters, Dyane and Lora. Undecided on college major. Wears a size 18 shoe. Plays chess and watches movies in his down time. Has lived in six different states including Hawaii, South Dakota and California. Also lived in Germany. Volunteered with Washington’s ABC Youth/Teen Center and Sheridan Park and Recreation Center.
#44 Matt Ochs
Position: F/C
Height: 6-6
Weight: 200
Year: So.
Hometown: Clackamas, Ore.
High School/Previous School: Clackamas H.S.
2006-07: Named CCC Freshman of the Year. A starter in 17 contests for the Cavs. Averaged 23 minutes per game as a rookie and led the team with a .538 shooting percentage. Hauled in a team-high 6.6 rebounds per game. Steady with the ball, turned the ball over just 34 times against 32 assists. Recorded three double-doubles, the first with a 10-point and 13-rebound effort versus Northwest on Jan. 5. Had the team’s top two single-game rebounding numbers with 16 boards against Eastern Oregon on Jan. 19 and 14 at Evergreen State on Jan. 6. Set season-highs of 13 points and four assists against Pacific Lutheran on Dec. 27.
Personal: All-time leading rebounder for Clackamas High School. Three-time all-league pick while playing power forward for the Cavaliers. Team MVP on two occasions. Born September 11, 1988. Son of Ron and Temple Ochs. Family includes an older sister, Lindsay, a former volleyball player for George Washington University. Majoring in business. Plans to pursue graduate school. High school valedictorian. Plays XBOX 360 in spare moments.
RS Jourdan Sweeney
Position: G
Height: 6-5
Weight: 190
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
High School/Previous School: St. Bernard H.S.
Personal: All-league, all-CIF and All-state pick as a senior forward for St. Bernard High School. Guided the Vikings to a CIF Division II runner-up finish in 2007. Born May 4, 1989. Son of Zivia and Calvin Sweeney. Family includes one brother, Jared, and one sister, Joelie. Father played eight seasons at wide receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Parents met at the University of Southern California where Zivia was a cheerleader and Calvin played football. Hobbies include basketball and video games.
