Basketball
The men's basketball team, under the direction of coach Dr. Mike Sandifar, won 10 consecutive Mideast Regional Championships, with Sandifar being named Mideast Region Coach of the Year in each of those 10 seasons.
In 1999, the Mighty Oaks men's basketball team won the NCCAA Men's Division I National Championship and Sandifar was named National Coach of the Year. The Oaks were runners-up in 1994 and 2006 under Sandifar's leadership. The team has competed in the National Finals a total of 14 times.
NEWS
Men's Golf Team Kicks Off September 4.
May 6, 2010 at 8:25 AM
The Mighty Oaks will take to the course for the two day Kentucky Wesleyan Invitational in Owensboro. OCU returns 7 players from last season, as well as, a JUCO transfer. The team has been putting in time on the course at Prides Creek Golf Course in Petersburg preparing for their 6 tournament slate this fall.
"I'm very excited by the effort the guys are putting out," says Coach Brick Briscoe. "I think this is a critical time in our program's development because the hard work we've done over the last year is starting to show up on the scores they are bringing in."
The Oaks are leaning on a core of 5 "healthy players" as 3 young men are on the disabled list. Senior Mikel Breeden, Juniors Carter McDavid, Shawn Warner and Sophomores Ryan Boone and Phillip Riggs (a transfer from Lincoln Trail, IL) will be counted on to carry the load in the first few matches until their teammates get healthy. Seniors Josh Dowdy and Brett Chitwood, along with Junior Jason Craft are nursing injuries that are keeping them off the course.
"The five guys who are able to play are really stepping up to the plate. I have faith they will find out a lot about themselves and the game of golf in the process." says Briscoe. "I can't wait for the other guys to come back, but we'll be fine however it works out and that's a testament to these young me."
Men's Basketball to Host Summer Camp
May 20, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Team camp June 27-July 1; Individual Camp July 11-15
ABOUT THE CAMP:
The Basketball "Camp of Champions" is a small camp dedicated to providing individual instruction and one-on-one help. Camp numbers are limited to 75 campers during the individual camp week so that we can maintain an individual approach.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Any student 6th grade (2010-11) through 12th grade (2010-11) may attend.
WHAT DOES THE CAMP FEE INCLUDE?
The camp fee includes meals, a camp T-Shirt, awards, individual fundamental periods each day, films, lectures, team play, handout material to take home, & insurance on each camper.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
You will need to bring a supply of sweat socks, shorts, T-Shirts, gym shoes, towels, soap, toothbrush, sheets, blanket & pillow (or sleeping bag), and other camp clothes as desired.
WHAT IS THE FEE?
The fee for the "Camp of Champions" will be $240 for the camp. This includes meals, lodging, T-Shirt, tuition, insurance, and handout material to take home. The fee is $215 for a day camper, which includes all of the above except lodging and breakfast.
WHERE IS THE CAMP HELD?
The 2010 Basketball "Camp of Champions" will be held on the beautiful campus of Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana. Oakland City University has an outstanding facility, including 6 indoor stations (2 full courts), a fitness center, and more...
WHEN DO YOU ARRIVE AND LEAVE?
Campers should check-in in the lobby of Johnson Center between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Camp will conclude Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the conclusion of the camp All-Star Game.
A TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
6:45-7:15 Rise & Shine
7:05-7:45 Breakfast
7:45-8:00 Tidy Up Room
8:00-8:45 Lectures & Film
8:45-11:00 Fundamentals Session
11:00-12:00 League Games
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:00 Rest
1:00-3:00 Featured Lecturer, Demonstrations, and Fundamentals Session
3:00-3:30 Contests and Awards
3:30-5:00 League Games
5:00-6:00 Dinner
6:00-6:30 Rest
6:30-8:00 League Games
8:00-9:00 Free Time
9:00-10:00 Films
10:00-10:30 Fun Time (Pizza Parties, etc)
10:30 Lights Out
SHOOTING
Triple threat position/Right and left drives/Whirl, drive and jumpshot/Stagger move/Drive, stop and
jump shot
BALL HANDLING, PASSING & DRIBBLING
Proper Techniques
Demonstration of fundamentals/Starting and stopping the dribble/Protecting the ball/Crossover,
reverse, control and speed dribbles
Proper Techniques of Passing
Receiving and follow-through/Chest, bounce, overhead, shovel, and flip passes
POSITION PLAY
Center Play - Proper Techniques
Squaring up and triple threat/Tipping/Jumpshot drill/Fake - drive - power move/Offensive and
defensive rebounding
Forward Play - Proper Techniques
Triple threat position/Fake left, drive right/Fake right, drive left/Fake - one dribble - jump shot/
Reverse and power moves to basket
Guard Play - Proper Techniques
Passing to guard, to forward and to post/Shot selection/Guard defense
INDIVIDUAL INTENSIFIED PLAY
Proper Techniques
Pivoting/Blocking out/Defensive and offensive rebounding
DEFENSIVE BASKETBALL
Proper Techniques I
Individual defense & "Importance"/Good defensive stance/Balance, Speed, Quickness/Foot, hip, trunk,
eye, head and shoulders
Proper Techniques II
Guarding a man with and without ball/Guarding dribbler, shooter and cutter
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