Kellogg Community College

2017-2018 Media Guide

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Roster
NO NAME POS HT WT YR HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL
1 Khylan Watkins G 6’1” 170 SO Battle Creek / Harper Creek
2 Omar Tabb Jr. G 5’7” 165 FR Kalamazoo / Central
3 Jalen Robinson G 6’3” 157 SO Ypsilanti / Ypsilanti
4 Jacob Iles G 5’10” 165 FR Athens / Athens
5 Justin Knight G 5’10” 170 SO Oak Park / Oak Park
10 Andrew Graham G 5’7” 165 FR South Bend, IN / Clay
11 Michael Jones Jr. G 6’0” 165 SO Richland / Gull Lake
13 Teshan Godwin G 5’11” 185 FR South Bend, IN / John Adams
21 Emmett Harrison F 6’3” 190 SO Grand Rapids / Potter House
22 Michael Foehr G/F 6’2” 185 SO Coldwater / Quincy
23 Tyreese Gardner F 6’4” 220 FR Kalamazoo / Comstock
25 Daleon Graham F 6’5” 200 SO Battle Creek / Lakeview
30 Daelyn Davis F 6’4” 210 SO Belleville / Renaissance
31 Michael Gorham F 6’2” 180 SO Battle Creek / Harper Creek
32 Mitchell Avery F 6’5” 208 FR Marshall / Marshall
 Meet The Coaches
Ben Reed Head Coach
Coach Ben Reed is entering his fourth season with the KCC Bruins. He graduated from Battle
Creek Central High School in 2001, where he received numerous basketball awards and
acknowledgments, including a basketball scholarship to Western Michigan University. While
at WMU, Reed’s outstanding performances earned him MAC Freshman of the Year in 2001-02,
contributed to MAC Conference Championships in 2003-04 and 2004-05, and earned him a place in
WMU history as the 6th all-time leading scorer.
After graduating from WMU with a Bachelor of Arts, Reed went on to play one year in the IBL for
the Battle Creek Knights, winning the 2005 season championship. Looking to expand his range of
experience, Reed spent the next seven years playing professional basketball overseas for Ovarense
Aerosoles and Sport Lisboa Benfica. There, he won a combined five league championships, was co-
captain for three years, and a three-time Portuguese League All-Star. After retiring from professional
basketball and returning to the United States, Coach Reed joined the KCC Bruins for the 2012-2013
basketball season.
Hoping to share the benefits of lessons he has learned as a high school, collegiate, and professional athlete, Coach Reed emphasizes
the importance of cultivating a player’s performance beyond the court. For Coach Reed, a player’s time at KCC is not just an
opportunity to take that next step in a basketball career, but a privilege that goes hand-in-hand with the completion of a college
degree. His goal is to help guide the transformation of kids into young men who are not only great basketball players, but are also
academically successful and are in the best position they can be in for a bright future.
Along with coaching the Bruins, Coach Reed also participates in the Battle Creek community with the Claude Evans Outdoor Summer
League, Cereal City Hoopsters, Five-Star Basketball and provides private basketball lessons to the local youth. He recently finished his
Master Degree in Sport Management at Western Michigan University and accepted a job at Olivet College as a Professor in their HPERS
Department.

Jamie Wynne Assistant Coach

Jamie Wynne enters his second year with the Bruin coaching staff. Coach Wynne graduated from
Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community College, playing two years
for the Men’s Basketball Team. He went on to achieve a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Recreation
and Communication from Western Michigan University. Jamie remained involved with Battle
Creek’s community and youth; Having worked 15 years at the Battle Creek Parks and Recreation
Department and the Battle Creek Public School System following his graduation from WMU.
Coach Wynne brings 10 years coaching experience. He started his coaching career in 2006 coaching
middle school students for Battle Creek Public Schools. For the past four years he has coached the
Pennfield Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team with increasing success and winning seasons. This is
his first year as the Assistant Coach for KCC Men’s Basketball and he looks forward to many more
seasons to come.

Andrew Jenkins Assistant Coach

Andrew Jenkins enters his first year with the Bruin coaching staff under the direction of head coach
Ben Reed. Coach Jenkins previously spent three years coaching at KCC under long time Bruin Coach
Melvin McKnight before returning to the program this season.
Coach Jenkins played high school ball at Albion High School before moving on to Sinclair Community
College and finally to Grand Valley State University to finish off his playing career. Throughout his
playing and coaching career, Coach Jenkins has mentored young people to become leaders and
to become more involved in their communities. He has involved in creating basketball leagues
throughout Southwest Michigan, officiating high school and AAU basketball games, and volunteering
at the Battle Creek Parks & Recreation Department.
Coach Jenkins believes that athletics is a gateway for growth in young people. Young people need
to understand that even though they might be able to compete on the professional level, it does not
mean they cannot be a successful athlete.
 Meet The Team
1 Khylen Watkins
Hometown Battle Creek, MI
High School Harper Creek High School
High School Honors All-State, All-City, Captain and Defensive &
Offensive Awards
Hobbies Playing basketball and watching movies
Role Model My Dad and siblings

2 Omar Tabb Jr
Hometown Kalamazoo, MI
High School Kalamazoo Central High School
Hobbies Basketball, chilling and playing videos

3 Jalen Robinson
Hometown Belleville, MI
High School Belleville High School
Hobbies Playing basketball and listening to music
Role Model Grandma and Dad

 Meet The Team
4 Jacob Iles
Hometown Athens, MI
High School Athens High School
High School Honors Best Offense, MVP in Football, 3-time State
Qualifier for Pole Vault, All-Conference
Pole Vault
Hobbies Basketball, Golf, video games and music
Role Model My Dad, Chris Paul, Allen Iverson and
JJ Redick

5 Justin Knight
Hometown Detroit, MI
High School Oak Park High School
High School Honors District Champs 2 yrs. and Honor Roll
Hobbies Basketball
Role Model My Mother

10 Andrew Graham
Hometown South Bend, IN
High School Clay High School
Hobbies Playing basketball
Role Model Robert Reed

 Meet The Team
11 Michael Jones Jr
Hometown Kalamazoo, MI
High School Gull Lake High School
High School Honors DECA Business Member, State Qualifier and
Entrepreneur JA Regional finalist
Hobbies Making music and creating movies
and videos
Role Model Jesus Christ

13 Teshan Godwin
Hometown South Bend, IN
High School John Adams High School
High School Honors Defensive MVP
Hobbies Basketball
Role Model James Harden

21 Emmett Harrison
Hometown Grand Rapids, MI
High School Potters House High School
High School Honors All-Conference, 1st Team All-State Honorable
Mention, MVP, Captain, Honor Roll,
USA Junior National Team
Hobbies Golfing, exploring nature, learning and
discovering new things and trends
Role Model My grandfather, my brothers JoVone and
Marcus, and my mother
 Meet The Team
22 Michael Foehr
Hometown Quincy, MI
High School Quincy High School
Hobbies Basketball, family and friends
Role Model My parents and grandfather

23 Tyreese Gardner
Hometown Kalamazoo, MI
High School Comstock High School
High School Honors 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State,
MVP and Captain
Hobbies Boxing
Role Model Dad, my big brother, Floyd Mayweather,
Ray Lewis and Boosie

25 Daleon Graham
Hometown Battle Creek, MI
High School Lakeview High School
High School Honors Captain
Hobbies Basketball and playing videos
Role Model Dad and Grandfather

 Meet The Team
30 Daelyn Davis
Hometown Romulus, MI
High School Detroit Renaissance High School
High School Honors Honor Roll
Hobbies Basketball
Role Model Mom and Dad

31 Michael Gorham
Hometown Battle Creek, MI
High School Harper Creek High School
Hobbies Video games, basketball and fishing
Role Model Grandpa Rick, Dad and Michael Jordan

32 Mitchell Avery
Hometown Marshall, MI
High School Marshall High School
Hobbies Watching movies and listening to music
Role Model My dad and grandmother

 Jack Pearl’s Team Sports
800-652-7724
Jack Pearl’s celebrates over 50 years in the team sporting goods
business. The company was founded in Battle Creek by Jack and
Nancy Pearl. Our focus has always been servicing the High School, www.jackpearlsteamsports.com
College and Recreational Team market. Your support has allowed
us to expand from a small retail storefront on Calhoun Street to a
large facility in Downtown Battle Creek. We have three full-time 26 W. Michigan
school salesmen, supported by an experienced and caring staff.
We have in-house screen printing, superior embroidery service Battle Creek, MI 49017
and a commitment to meeting your deadlines.

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 2016-17 Kellogg
Post Season Awards
All-Western Conference Honorable Mention Academic All-MCCAA (3.2 GPA or higher)
Mohammed Albagami Mohammed Albagami
Curtis Trigg Landon Grizzle
Jalen Robinson
Academic All-Conference (3.0 GPA or higher) Malik Thompson
Mohammed Albagami
Landon Grizzle
Jalen Robinson
Malik Thompson

Appearances and Titles

Conference Championships
1967-68, 1968-69, 1985-86, 2006-07, 2007-08

Regional Championships
1996-97

National Championship Finishes

1996-97 – 6th place

Athletic Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships are available under NJCAA rules. We at KCC follow these regulations
to the letter. For more information on availability of athletic scholarships please contact the
head coach directory or call the Athletic Department at 269.965.4151

Affiliations
Kellogg Community College is part of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association
(MCCAA) - Western Conference. We are also a member of the National Junior College
Athletic Association (NJCAA) - Region 12.
Kellogg Community College
Championships
MCCAA Conference Championships: (47)
Men’s Basketball (4): 1967-68, 1968-69, 1985-86, 2006-07

Men’s Baseball (10): 1982, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015,
2017

Men’s Golf (7): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1982, 1983

Men’s Soccer (1): 1999

Women’s Basketball (4): 1978-79, 1997-98, 2004-05, 2006-07

Volleyball: (20): 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996,
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007

Softball: (1): 2015

NJCAA Regional / District Championships (20)

Men’s Basketball (1): 1997 (8th Place)

Men’s Baseball (6): 1999 (2nd Place), 2002 (5th Place), 2007 (2nd Place),
2009 (8th Place), 2011 (4th Place), 2015 (5th Place)

Women’s Basketball (1): 2005 (6th Place)

Volleyball (12): 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1996, 1997, 1999 (6th place),
2000 (3rd place), 2001 (5th Place), 2003 (4th place), 2004 (4th place)

* note – Place after year indicates national championship finish

NJCAA National Championships (7)

Men’s Volleyball (4): 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Women’s Volleyball (3): 1978, 1979, 1980

 2016-17 MCAA Men’s Basketball
Standings Western Conference

School MCCAA Record Overall Record

Muskegon 16-2 22-7
Lansing 15-3 23-7
Ancilla 14-4 26-6
Grand Rapids 11-7 23-13
Mid-Michigan 10-8 17-11
Jackson 9-9 14-16
Lake Michigan 8-10 11-19
Kellogg 4-14 7-22
Kalamazoo Valley 3-15 9-20
Glen Oaks 0-24 0-24

2016-17 MCCAA Men’s Basketball Statistics

Overall Statistics 7-22 Record

Total 3-Point Free Throw Rebounds

Player FG-FGA % 3FG-3FGA % FT-FTA % OFF DEF TOT AVG A TO BK ST PTS AVG
Trigg 116-199 58 0-2 0 46-77 60 33 85 118 6.6 21 43 14 19 278 15.4
Albagami 125-276 45 42-111 38 46-64 72 17 73 90 3.8 57 43 3 27 338 14.1
Hicks 81-162 50 8-24 33 57-83 69 10 49 59 2.4 78 69 3 23 227 9.1
Laird 68-152 45 0-0 0 34-58 59 35 50 85 3.4 21 41 0 16 170 6.8
Graham 15-32 47 0-0 0 6-11 54 12 17 29 4.1 2 7 8 1 36 5.1
Thenen 44-110 40 17-49 35 4-8 50 13 33 46 2.0 2 17 0 6 109 4.7
Grizzle 46-94 49 8-31 26 6-11 55 21 93 114 4.8 34 32 3 12 106 4.4
Harrison 36-81 44 9-28 32 15-32 47 19 38 57 2.6 20 34 7 22 96 4.4
Foehr 27-66 41 19-53 36 10-11 91 5 21 26 1.2 9 11 1 10 83 3.8
Thompson 23-86 27 6-32 19 33-41 80 16 29 45 1.8 24 36 2 19 85 3.4
English 21-61 34 12-43 28 4-5 80 5 17 22 1.0 9 16 3 5 58 2.8
Robinson 17-42 40 0-1 0 16-20 80 10 10 20 1.0 2 17 1 6 50 2.4
Jones Jr. 10-29 35 2-13 15 6-8 75 3 10 13 0.7 9 25 1 4 28 1.5

Totals 629-1390 45 123-387 32 283-429 66 212 540 752 27.9 288 393 46 170 1664 61.6
Opponents 644-1373 47 166-470 35 406-535 68 265 631 896 33.2 396 330 96 240 1860 68.9
Miller Physical Education Building
to be completed Fall 2018
 Coming Soon:
NEW SPORTS TEAMS!
Men’s Cross Country 2018-19
Women’s Cross Country 2018-19
Women’s Soccer 2019-20
Men’s Bowling 2020-21
Women’s Bowling 2020-21

A BRAND NEW FACILITY!

New Miller Building opens the Fall 2018

Go Bruins!
kellogg.edu/athletics
 Season Schedule 2017 - 2018
Date Opponent Site Time
OCT. 14 Goshen College (Scrimmage) (A) 5:30 pm
25 Great Lakes Christian College (Scrimmage) (A) 7:00 pm
NOV. 11 CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE (H) 3:00 PM
15 Henry Ford Community College (A) 7:00 pm
18 Rochester College (JV) (A) 3:00 pm
20 U of M Dearborn (JV) (A) 6:00 pm
DEC. 4 Hope College (JV) (A) 7:30 pm
7 CALVIN COLLEGE (JV) (H) 7:30 PM
16 Sinclair Community College (A) 3:00 pm
JAN. 4 *Lake Michigan College (A) 7:30 pm
6 *Ancilla College (A) 3:00 pm
10 *MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (H) 7:30 PM
13 *KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (H) 3:00 PM
17 *Mid-Michigan College (A) 7:30 pm
20 *JACKSON COLLEGE (H) 3:00 PM
24 *Grand Rapids Community College (A) 7:30 pm
27 *LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (H) 3:00 PM
31 *Glen Oaks Community College (A) 7:30 pm
FEB. 3 *LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE (H) 3:00 PM
7 *ANCILLA COLLEGE (H) 7:30 PM
10 *Muskegon Community College (A) 3:00 pm
14 *Kalamazoo Valley Community College (A) 7:30 pm
17 *MID-MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (H) 3:00 PM
21 *Jackson College (A) 7:30 pm
24 *GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (H) 3:00 PM
26 *Lansing Community College (A) 7:30 pm
28 *GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (H) 7:30 PM
MAR. 3 MCCAA State Championship (A) TBA
6 NJCAA District Tournament 1st round TBA TBA
8-10 NJCAA District Tournament (semi & finals) (A) TBA
20-24 NJCAA National Championship (A) TBA

* Indicates League Matches