Men's Basketball Seniors Rewarded for Mentoring Local Youth

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Bob Wernet, Luke Walker, and Sean Hendon mentored students at Albion's Harrington Elementary School.Bob Wernet, Luke Walker, and Sean Hendon mentored students at Albion's Harrington Elementary School.The highlight of the week for many children at Albion's Harrington Elementary School is the one-hour visit by their mentor, who happens to be a student from Albion College. Three senior members of the men's basketball program – Sean Hendon, Luke Walker, and Bob Wernet – were among 25 Albion students who recently received Michigan Campus Compact Heart and Soul awards for their dedication to community service. They were also among the recipients of the Jessie Longhurst Rotary Service Award.

The mentorship program, now known as Jessie's Gift in memory of the 2002 Albion High School graduate and former Albion College student-athlete, was developed and is currently run by Peg Turner, the wife of former Albion men's basketball coach Mike Turner.

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Coach May Recaps 2011-2012 Season

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Friday, March 02, 2012

While a loss on the final day of the season kept Albion College out of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Tournament, Coach Jody May said he was proud of how his team won three straight road games to give itself a chance to extend the season. May also talks about the year all-MIAA first team performer Kolin Kazen turned in.

 

Kazen Placed on All-MIAA First Team in Men's Basketball

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Kolin Kazen posted five 20-point games and five double-doubles in league play. C. Amos photo.Kolin Kazen posted five 20-point games and five double-doubles in league play. C. Amos photo.Albion College junior forward Kolin Kazen ranked among the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association leaders in scoring, rebounding, 3-point field goal percentage, and steals, and he was rewarded Monday, Feb. 27, with his selection to the all-MIAA first team.

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