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What I know of Maranatha basketball is that it has a fine coach terrific players and an impressive record pretty enviable We pray that along with the experience of success our teams learn something of the rewards of hard work the value of rigorous physical exercise and the virtues of working together toward a common goal We want young men of courage discipline and humility whose achievements on field or court honor the God whom we represent Dr R Hea iesen do f Sc hoo l M A R A N A T H A H I G H S C H O O L Every blessing Coach Tucker for you your assistants and your team 3 M I N U T E M E N B A S K E T B A L L

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Meet the Maranatha Basketball Varsity Coaches Coach Tim Tucker Tim Tucker begins his 3rd year as the Head Boy s Basketball coach at Maranatha High School To much surprise and joy Coach Tucker led the Minutemen to their first California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section 4A title in just his second year at the helm This was the first basketball title ever at Maranatha High School It was last season that Coach Tucker reached another milestone capturing his 400 win of his career in the second game of the season against Oak Park bring his career record to 420 wins and 95 loses Coach Tuck s previous 19 years were spent at his alma mater Pasadena High School where he led the Bulldogs to nine consecutive Pacific League titles 13 league titles overall two CIF championships out of five appearances with several quarter final and semi final appearances in the State Championships Coach Tucker has solidified an impressive reputation as being a formidable motivator and leader among the basketball community in Southern California He was selected 2011 Southern California Coach of the Year he was named CIF Coach of the Year in 2005 2011 and 2015 He has been named San Gabriel Valley Coach of the Year six times Coach Tucker played basketball for The University Of Wyoming and at Westmont College where he still holds records in career assist and steals A high school All American at Pasadena High school in 1978 and a member of two CIF Championship teams along with one National Championship team in 1977 under the direction of legendary coach George Terzian whom he later was an assistant coach for at Pasadena City College Coach Steve Darden This is Coach Steve Darden s 3rd year as an assistant basketball coach at Maranatha Coach Darden spent the previous 7 years as an assistant coach at Pasadena High School where he helped to win 2 CIF championships Coach Darden guided and assisted dozens of student athletes matriculate to colleges across the country His passion for outreach is evident in his work with teens on the basketball court and his leadership role at his home church at Second Baptist Church in Monrovia CA Coach Darden brings a long history of success and provides spiritual enthusiastic support and leadership to the program that is delightful and motivating Coach Darden Played at PHS under the leadership and guidance of Coach Bill Duwe and Hall of Fame Coach George Terzian Coach went on to attend Pepperdine University and later received his degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix Coach Darden is married to his lovely wife Pamela they have 3 wonderful children including Skyye Decatur who is a junior at Maranatha and plays on the Varsity basketball team 10

Coach Gamal Smalley In his 3rd Season Coach Smalley spent four seasons as an Assistant Coach at Pasadena City College with legendary Hall of Fame coach and mentor George Terzian Coach Smalley made his debut as a head coach at Ribet Academy in 2006 and led them to the CIF Southern Section 5AA Championship Finals From 2007 to 2009 he was the Head Coach and Athletic Director at Blair High School in Pasadena leading them to a playoff appearance with nine players selected to post season honors during his two seasons In three seasons as head Coach of his Alma Mater John Muir High School Smalley led them all the way to the 5AA CIF Championship Finals in 2011 Smalley graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Business Management and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management He completed his Doctoral studies at Argosy University Coach Smalley and his wife Natalie are active members of the National Association of Basketball Coaches NABC The youngest of their eight children Zachary is a senior captain and point guard on the Minutemen roster Coach Andrew Gupilan Coach Drew as he is affectionately called comes to Maranatha after spending two season as an NCAA DIII Graduate Assistant at his Alma Mater Whittier College He has been an AAU head coach for several years with the Hooptown International basketball club and is now coaching with the Los Angeles Rockfish Coach Drew was an assistant coach at John Muir High School where he helped guide the 2011 team to the CIF 5AA Finals Gupilan was a three year varsity starter for nearby Eagle Rock High School Los Angeles CA helping lead the Eagles to three straight league titles He continued his basketball career by attending Whittier College where he was a four year letterman and team captain his senior year Gupilan was fortunate to travel overseas to the Philippines and Taiwan to compete against other colleges and professional teams Gupilan graduated from Whittier College with a Bachelors of Arts degree in International Business and a Masters of Arts degree in Education with an emphasis in Special Education He credits his accomplishments to his father Arsenio mother Grace and older sister Nicole thanking them for all their love support and guidance Coach Hank Hodges Coach Hank Hodge is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Arkansas UAPB majoring in Biology and a minor in Chemistry He received his Master s Degree from Pepperdine University Malibu CA majoring in School Management and Administration Coach Hodges taught Biology and Chemistry at Duarte High School He was head basketball coach head track coach and Athletic Director During his fourteen years at Duarte High he led his teams combined to 9 league championships 3 CIF championships and was awarded Coach of the Year in the Rio Honda League Recently he spent 6 years volunteer coaching for the city of LaVerne 8 11 year olds He and his lovely wife Helen have one son and one daughter one grandson and one grand daughter He enjoys doing personal training with his two grandchildren Nick Sherman Nick Sherman is the team chaplain and a player development coach who helps basketball players maximize their potential on and off of the hardwood As a former high school basketball standout and player for The Ohio State University Nick has taken his experience and helped numerous players hone their skills for impactful play As team chaplain Nick counsels and mentors the young men to help them grow in their relationship with Christ Prior to his position with Maranatha High School Nick began serving as a Pastor with Foothills Community Church and runs a Sports Training company in the city of Pasadena 11

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2015 16 Roster 1 Mason Swinnie 15 Tevan Khudatyan 2 David Dineros 21 Ethan Zhou 4 Lucas Lovejoy 23 Isaiah Bolton 5 Amir Montgomery 24 Wes Clarkson 10 Tanner Gish 34 Dillon Handal 14 Sumner Ortlund Head Coach Artis Gant 1st Year 14

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Meet the Maranatha Basketball JV and Soph Frosh Coaches Coach Artis Gant Head Coach Junior Varsity Coach Artis Gant is beginning his first year as the Junior Varsity Boy s Head Basketball coach at Maranatha High School He is a graduate of California State University Long Beach with a Bachelors of Science degree in Operations and Productions Management He also plans to pursue a Master s in Business Administration or Coaching and Athletic Administration Coach Artis has 5 years coaching experience at the high school level and he also has 4 years playing experience at the professional level He has played in Germany Mexico Sweden and various semi pro teams throughout the states He also was awarded a 4 year letterman varsity playing under Coach Tim Tucker at Pasadena High School His teams were CIF finalists twice and state semi finalist and quarter finalist respectively Currently he teaches within PUSD and coordinates developmental training for athletes Coach Artis is very excited to play a vital role in the development of young men as servant leaders He believes that athletics can be utilized to teach lessons that will help student athletes fulfill their calling of service and favor in the Lord While athletics may be a valuable teaching tool Coach Artis believes values relationships Decision making and emotional maturity are key competencies to success Coach Josh Chamberlain Head Coach Frosh Soph Josh begins his 3rd year as a coach for the Maranatha High School Frosh Soph basketball team This will be his 2nd year as the head coach Josh has been apart of the Maranatha Basketball community for over eight years He was a 3 year starter from 2009 to 2011 Josh earned All CIF honors in 2010 and 2011 and was named MVP of the Olympic League in 2011 After graduating from Maranatha High School Josh played for two years at Calvin College in Grand Rapids MI After his second year Josh transferred to Azusa Pacific University where this December he received his BA in Sociology Josh considers being back at his alma mater and coaching the Frosh Soph team to be an honor Josh wants to be an impact for the new players coming into the program Coach Karriem Amos Assistant Coach Frosh Soph Karriem Amos is in his first season as the assistant soph frosh Basketball coach for the Minutemen His primary duties are to develop and equip the freshmen boys with the basketball skill that will take them to the Junior Varsity or Varsity level While coaching at Maranatha Karriem is a youth minister at Bethlehem Church of Christ Holiness and works full time in Hollywood He loves to counsel and work with youth When the opportunity presented it self to combine his two loves basketball and ministering working with young people it was a no brainer Karriem is known for his positive attitude and his ability to bring the best out of his student players having served at Harambee Christian Family Center as the Program director in Northwest Pasadena in early 2000 and Coaching basketball in the Northwest section of Philadelphia He is excited to be a part of the legendary Coach Tucker coaching staff to add to his knowledge of Basketball and to be a exemplary figure in the community Karriem is a 2001 graduate of Paine College He played for Coach Ken Banks on the 97 John Marshall Fundamental High School Basketball team The team that tied first in league and went into the second round of the playoffs Karriem and his wife Leah are newlyweds and reside in Duarte 17

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2015 16 Basketball Roster 2015 16 1 Chandler Auguste Mason Swinnie 2 Deven Hollimon 14 15 15 Jake Anderson Tevan Khudatyan Devon Culpepper DavidHenry Witherspoon Dineros 3 Lucas Lovejoy 4 Emi Rivas 21 21 23 22 Ethan Zhou Nick Moore Isaiah Bolton Micah Coleman 10 Amir Montgomery 5 Daniel Kim Tanner GishJohnson 11 Donald 24 23 34 24 Wes Harris Ahmad Clarkson Dillon Billy Sun Handal 14 Sumner Ortlund 1 2 4 5 Head Coach Karriem Gant Asst Coach Artis Amos 1st Year Head Coach Josh Chamberlain 3rd Year 22

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VA R S I T Y Basketball Schedule 2016 1 2 16 Santa Monica Jordan Brand Showcase 1 8 16 Cathedral 7 00pm 1 12 16 Village Christian 1 18 16 MLK Day Laces 1 19 16 1 22 16 1 26 16 Heritage Christian 7 00pm 1 30 16 Sierra Canyon Fairfax State Games 8 00pm 7 00pm 2 2 16 Village Christian 7 00pm TBA 2 5 16 Valley Christian 7 00pm Whittier Christian 7 00pm 2 9 16 Whittier Christian TBA Valley Christian 7 00pm 2 11 16 Heritage Christian TBA TBA FROSH SOPH JUNIOR VARSITY Basketball Schedule 2016 Basketball Schedule 2016 5 30pm 1 8 16 4 00pm 1 12 16 Village Christian 4 30pm 1 18 16 Saugus Alemany MLK Day 2 30pm 1 18 16 Alemany vs Saugus MLK Game 1 00pm 1 19 16 Whittier Christian 4 00pm 1 19 16 Whittier Christian 4 30pm 1 22 16 Valley Chrisitan 4 00pm 1 22 16 Valley Christian 1 26 16 Heritage Christian 4 00pm 1 26 16 Heritage Christian 4 30pm 2 2 16 Village Christian 4 00pm 2 2 16 Village Christian 4 30pm 2 5 16 Valley Christian 4 00pm 2 5 16 Valley Christian 4 30pm 2 9 16 Whittier Christian 4 00pm 2 9 16 Whittier Christian 4 30pm 2 11 16 Heritage Christian 4 30pm 1 8 16 Cathedral 1 12 16 Village Christian 2 11 16 Heritage Christian 4 00pm Cathedral 4 00pm 4 30pm