Twelfth year at SRJC Coach McMillan came to SRJC after coaching overseas. He was the head coach of professional teams in Kuwait and Lebanon for a total of four seasons. Prior to his experience abroad, he spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee, Marquette University and the University of Arizona. McMillan was a starting guard for the Arizona Wildcats Final Four team in 1988 and he helped lead Cloverdale High School to back-to-back state titles while playing for his father at Cloverdale High School. “I am really happy with the high caliber of players we have been able to attract and the success they have brought to the program.” Nearly every player that has played two seasons for Coach McMillan has earned their degree.
Maurice Thompson, Assistant Coach
Eleventh year at SRJC Coach Thompson was a star player at Rancho Cotate High School and went on to play for SRJC and Chapman College. “Maurice has a great feel for the game,” said McMillan. “He does an outstanding job developing our perimeter players and is an excellent teacher. He relates extremely well to the players.” Maurice has also been involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting and game preparation.
Troy Stevenson, Assistant Coach
Sixth year at SRJC Troy is in his sixth year on the staff and has already taken on a tremendous amount of responsibilities. He has been heavily involved with recruiting, scouting, and practice and game preparation. Additionally, Troy works with the guards in skill development drills and shooting. Troy is a former Bear Cub guard and recently received his Master’s Degree from Howard University. “Troy has a great work ethic and is extremely enthusiastic,” said McMillan.
2011 Fall Youth Basketball League Join the SRJC Youth Fundamental Basketball League which will run Sunday mornings, September 11-October 23. The 3rd/4th grade division will run 8:30-10am, the 5th/6th grade division will run 10-11:30am, and the 7th/8th grade division will run 11:30am-1pm. Click here for registration information and the League Flyer.
d advanced to the third round of the State Playoffs before being eliminated by San Francisco City College. SF City then, went on to win the state title.
The 2011-2012 season looks promising as well for the Cubs; Back are starters Henry Gill, Luke Aston, and Sama Taku along with sixth man Kevin Aronis and steady reserve Erik Hanson. Jordan Salley and Connor Gillett are back and healthy after missing most of last season due to injuries. The newcomers are looking good as well led by Air Force Academy transfer Myles Jerrett and local stars Xavier McCall and Bobby sharp of Cardinal Newman and Analy poin
t guard Max Fujii. Rounding out the Freshman class are Tyler Imhoff from Napa High and Jake Ashby from New Zealand. Santa Rosa got off to a great start this season by beating the defending state champion and preseason #1 ranked SF City Rams by 2 points in the championship of the CCSF tournament. The squad will play in three more road tournaments before returning home where they will try to keep their streak of three consecutive Kris Kringle titles alive on Dec 15-17. The Big 8 looks to be as strong as any league in the state and Santa Rosa is hoping to compete for the crown. Big 8 play begins January 3rd.
