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No. 1

Tommy Smith
Sophomore
Position: G

Height: 6'1"

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Major: Electrical Engineering

Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
08-09 16 8 17 .471 2 6 .333 18 1.1 12 0.8 2 0
Totals 16 8 17 .471 2 6 .333 18 1.1 12 0.8 2 0

Tommy is a guard with a quick first step that allows him to drive to the hoop. He has spent a year in the Hardrocker system and is really looking to contribute more as a sophomore this season. Tommy is the son of Sam and Lee Smith.

 

No. 2

Scott May
Junior
Position: G

Height: 6'2"

Hometown: Aurora, CO


Major: Industrial Engineering

Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. 3PA 3PM PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
07-08 29 28 69 .406 32 50 .640

2

12

.167 90 3.1 66 2.3 96 0
08-09 30 57 113 .504 67 96 .698

10

21

.698 191 6.4. 58 1.9 89 1
Totals 59 85 182 .467 99 146

.678

12

33

.364 281 4.8 124 2.1 185 1

Scott has been a two-year starter for the Hardrockers, running the offense as a freshman and then settling more into a two-guard roll as a sophomore. Scott has good basketball vision and is able to distribute the ball the open man on the floor. Scott is the son of Ed and Jean May.

 

No. 3

Cameron Cale
Sophomore
Position: G Height: 6'3" 
Hometown: Gillette, WY Major: Industrial Engineering
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
07-08 14 0 7 .000 0 0 .000 00 0.0 1 0.1 1 0
Totals 14 0 7 .000 0 0 .000 00 0.0 1 0.1 1 0

Cameron was in a supporting role as a freshman for the Hardrockers. He is a talented player that has been developing to the college level of basketball. Look for him to contribute more this year as he grows and matures. Cameron is the son of Bob and Tonja Cale.

 

No. 4

Robbie Fedor
Senior  
Position: G Height: 6'1" 
Hometown: Monticello, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. 3PA 3PM PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
06-07 31 60 144 .417 31 39 .795

37

88

.420

188 6.1 60 1.9 64 2
07-08 29 105 268 .392 39 52 .750

49

152

.322

298

10.3

73

2.5

58

1

08-09

30

117

256

.457

78

92

.848

48

115

.417

360 12.0 70 2.3 58 0
Totals 90 282 668 .422 148 183 .808

134

355 .377 846 9.4 203 2.3 180 3
Robbie has started for the Hardrockers since he was a freshman. He is the captain of this year's squad and has settled into the leadership role nicely. He is a very accurate outside shooter and should be one of the teams top scorers this years as well as become a member of the 1,000-point club. Robbie is the son of Tom and Kathy Fedor
 

No. 5

Nathan Jacobson
Sophomore
Position: G Height: 5'11" 
Hometown: Rapid City, SD Major: Civil Engineering
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. 3PM 3PM PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
08-09 29 43 115 .374 78 92 .848

14

49

.286

360

4.1

45

1.6

48

0

Totals

29

43

115

.374

78

92

.848

14

49

.286

360 4.1 45 1.6 48 0
Nate was a blue chip recruit coming into the Hardrocker program last season. He learned quickly how to adjust to the next level  of play and as he continues to mature as a player is sure to make an impact. He is a very skilled point guard and fits well into SD Mines system. Nathan is the son of Scott and Anjel Jacobson and Nancy and Kim Richardson.
 

 

No. 10

AJ Trennephol
Junior
Position: G Height: 6'3" 
Hometown: Lubbock, TX Major: Interdisciplinary Sciences
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. 3PA 3PM PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
07-08 29 118 243 .486 36 43 .837

76

174

.437

348

12.0

79

2.7

47

1

08-09

30

115

240

.479

60

65

.923

78

155

.503

368

12.3

52

1.7

49

1

Totals

59

233

483

.482

96

108

.889

154

329

.468

716 12.1 131 2.2 96 2
AJ has been with the Hardrockers for three seasons after redshirting his first year. He led the team in scoring last season and will be arguably one of the best shooters in the nation. He averaged 12.3 points a game as a sophomore and looks to top that this season and breach 1,000 points in the process. AJ is the son of Roger and Beth Trennepohl.
 

No. 12

Blake McPherson
Freshman
Position: G Height: 6'6" 
Hometown: Hot Springs, SD Major: Mechanical Engineering
Blake is a talented athlete from the region that should thrive in the SD Mines program. He recorded nearly 24 points and 16 rebounds a game playing for the Hot Springs Bison and was of the top players in the Black Hills Conference. As a freshman he will add depth to the SD Mines lineup. Blake is the son of Sande and DeElda McPherson.
 

No. 14

Tanner Friesen
Sophomore
Position: G Height: 6'6" 
Hometown: Bismarck, ND Major: Civil Engineering
Tanner brings a lot to the Hardrocker hoops team. He has been at SD Mines for two full seasons but has yet to see the floor. He redshirted his first year and then suffered a major back injury last year. He is one of the team's best shooters and is anxious to contribute in any way he can as a sophomore. Tanner is the son of Ivan and Tracy.
 

 No. 20 Kaleb Rehmer
Junior
Position: F Height: 6'5" 
Hometown: Cheyenne, WY Major: Civil Engineering
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
07-08 26 35 77 .455 40 65 .615 110 4.2 83 3.2 27 2
08-09 28 48 86 .558 39 63 .619 135 4.8 61 2.2 13 2
Totals 54 83 163 .509 79 98 .806 245 4.5 144 2.7 40 4

Kaleb is getting quite a reputation as one of the hardest workers in the conference. He is an asset when ever he steps on the court just through his hustle alone. He contributes on both ends of the floor and look for him to be a real spark as he progresses through his junior season. Kaleb is the son of Lora Rehmer.

 

No. 21 Jake Miller
Freshman
Position: G   Height: 6'4" 
Hometown: Lawrence, KS
 
Major: Mining Engineering

Jake finished his high school career as a two-year starter, averaging 11 points a game as a senior and 13 points as a junior. Also as a senior, Miller led his team in field goal percentage (41 percent), free throws made, shots blocked, charges taken and was second on the team in assists. He will be a great asset to the Hardrockers as he grows and develops within the system. Jake is the son of James and Julene Miller.

 

No. 23 Trevor Larson

Junior

Position: F Height: 6'5" 
Hometown: Chatfield, MN Major: Chemical Engineering

Trevor is a transfer student from Rochester Community College in Minnesota. Last season he was named a pre-season All-American. Unfortunately he broke his foot at the beginning of the year and played only the last 11 games. As a sophomore Larson averaged 11.3 points and 3.4 rebounds a game, shot 56.7 percent from the field and 40 percent from the three-point line. Trevor is the son of Tim and Tami Larson.

 

No. 30 Kyle Turpin
Senior
Position: F Height: 6'6" 
Hometown: Post Falls, ID Major: Civil Engineering
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
08-09 30 62 113 .549 21 34 .618 145 4.8 78 2.6 11 4
TOTALS 30 62 113 .549 21 34 .618 145 4.8 78 2.6 11 4
Kyle is poised to have a break-out season. After transferring in a year ago, Kyle looks very comfortable in the SDM system and will certain be an impact player in his last year for the Hardrockers. Kyle is the son of Dan Turpin and Kim and Johhny Aker.
 

No. 33 Lance Kilburn

Freshman

Position: G Height: 6'4" 
Hometown: Lawrence, KS Major: Mining Engineering

Lance is new to the Hardrocker program and has a lot of promise to do great things. During Lance's senior year, he averaged 17 points a game and shot 53 percent from the field. He was 53 percent from three-point range and made 72 percent of his free throws and also grabbed eight rebounds per game. Lance is the son of Travis and Terri Kilburn.

 

40 Kyle Doerr
Sophomore
Position: F   Height: 6'7" 
Hometown: Rapid City, SD
 
Major: Environmental Engineering

Kyle makes his prolific return to Rapid City after spending two years in Alaska playing for the NCAA Div. II University of Anchorage Sea wolves. Kyle is a talented inside player that has the strength and skills need at the defensive end, but can also knock down shots at the other end. He should be an immediate boost to the Hardrockers this year. Kyle is the son of Harold and Juli Doerr.

 

 No. 44 Carl Johnson
Senior
Position: C Height: 6'10" 
Hometown: Rapid City, SD Major: Interdisciplinary Sciences
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
08-09 30 81 161 .503 48 79 .608 211 7.0 121 4.0 20 13
Totals 30 81 161 .503 48 79 .608 211 7.0 121 4.0 20 13
Carl suffered a foot injury this past offseason but appears to have healed for the most part as he starts his senior campaign. After transferring from Montana last year Carl made an instant impact to the Hardrockers and as soon as he is fully recovered this season, will be quite a force in the paint. Carl is the son of Greg and Susan Johnson.
 

No. 55 Jordan Schmitz
Junior
Position: F Height: 6'5" 
Hometown: Williston, ND Major: Chemistry
Year GP FGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. PTS. AVG. REB AVG. ASST BL
07-08 11 8 14 .571 1 4 .250 17 1.5 12 1.3 4 0
08-09 21 13 20 .503 16 26 .615 42 2.0 20 1.0 1 1
Totals 32 21 34 .618 17 30 .567 59 1.8 32 1.0 5 1

Jordan has been great in a supporting role his first two seasons as a Hardrocker. He has absorbed a lot of the Hardrockers system and has added some touch from midrange to his offensive arsenal. Look for Jordan to contribute on both ends this season. Jordan is the son of John and Kathy Schmitz.

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