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Men's Basketball Season Outlook (2011-2012)


Coach Keith Champion is starting his third season at the helm of the Cougars' basketball program and is looking forward to it with great anticipation. The Cougars return ten players from last year's team that finished tied for first in the NCCAA South Region regular season. Led by seniors Bryan Spears, Matt Wells, and Todd Wahlberg, this year's Cougars will still be young, but have many minutes of experience under their belt. Spears was last year's leading rebounder; Wahlberg the leading scorer; and Wells returns as the top defender of last year's team. With only one senior graduating, 7 of last year's top 8 players will be back. Sophomores C.J. Baxter, Erik McRae, Luke Brigham, Devin Paularinne, Brian Horrach, Colin Dehate, and Russell Aldridge all return as a strong supporting cast.

Four newcomers will be on the 2011-12 Cougar roster, bringing a lot of experience to the team. Tristan Shore comes to Clearwater as a transfer from Daytona State. He will give the Cougars depth at the 3 and 4 positions and will be an exciting player to watch. Marcus McDonald played two years at a Junior College in Brainerd, Minnesota and will bring the Cougars a lot of hustle and defense. Jack May comes to CCC from Venice Christian School and at 6'5", he will give more depth under the basket. Freshman Jeremy Nichols comes to the Cougars from Land O'Lakes and will give depth at the guard position.

In repeat of last year, the main goals will be to build on last year's team unity and overall testimony. If the Cougars work hard in their pre-season training and continue a commitment to improve on the defensive end of the court, 2011-2012 will be a year to remember for the Cougar basketball enthusiasts.

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It has been a joy playing for Coach Champion and this Clearwater Team. I transferred from PCC after my freshman year and am glad I did. Clearwater basketball provides for a great atmosphere to expand your skills, but more importantly, to grow closer to Christ. Coach Champion does a great job with incorporating biblical truths into the game of basketball. more...