The official 2023 Baseball Roster for the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames 2023 Baseball Roster - UIC Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content UIC Athletics Main Navigation Menu Darian DeVries is the Drake University men's basketball head coach. Baer, Jackson Horizon League Pitcher of the Year and NCBWA All-American Ryan Campbell was the second highest selection in program, as he was taken in the fifth round by the Cincinnati Reds. Assistant Athletic Trainer - Baseball. With Dee on the bench, UIC rattled off nine consecutive 30-plus win seasons from 2000-08, including seven straight campaigns of 35 victories or more from 2002-08, just another example that winning is a staple of Dee's program. Thompson, Nick Director of Baseball Operations. Drake guard Sardaar Calhoun hit a 3-pointer with 12:49 left in the first half. Iowa City, Iowa, United States. This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 01:03. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Vincent Tornincasa. Pajama Day (April 16) Newton, Aiden We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Drake University and Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball teams meet in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 4 in St. Louis. Dillman, Jacob View Full Bio. Klein, Seth The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames. Most Valuable Professor Day (April 18) Peacock, Cooper Wisz, Chad Lutze, Luke There is no denying the success achieved on the field by UIC under Dee's tutelage. Dee led Aquinas to six straight state tournament appearances and won the Wisconsin state title four consecutive years (1984-87). Bannon, Colton Petzoldt, Ron Shari Clapp -Academic Counselor. There is no additional information to display: Southern Illinois guard Xavier Johnson hit a right-wing 3-pointer with 16:16 left in the second half. In his first season of football, Eichstaedt averaged 4.66 yards per carry. Check out the 2023 SEC men's basketball tournament bracket, schedule, game times, TV and online live stream information. UIC also owns 12 regular-season crowns having won eight straight from the years 2002-09, and most recently in 2017. Stelling, A.J. Cuervo. mdee@uic.edu. In the last 21 seasons UIC has featured 107 All-Horizon League selections, 22 league individual award-winners (including four conference player of the year honorees), 51 league all-newcomer team picks, 49 league all-tournament team players, six league tournament most valuable players, six NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team members and 16 All-Mideast Region Team athletes. 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, D1BaseballBig Ten Coach of the Decade (2010s), 2015ABCA Mideast Region Coach of the Year, Illinois record four NCAA Tournament appearances, 92 professional players while at Illinois. The Missouri men's basketball team will play in front of a seventh sold-out crowd in Saturday's home finale against Ole Miss. Roesch, Will Hayden, Jim Lyons, Ryan Missouri Valley Conference tournament: SIU vs. Drake basketball video highlights, score. The Illinois Fighting Illini baseball team is the varsity intercollegiate athletic team of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Title Name; Head Coach Cody Andreychuk; Assistant Coach Tyler Russell . Dee came to UIC after serving the previous 11 seasons as the pitching coach for the University of Minnesota, where his pitching staff was frequently one of the best in the Big Ten. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Lutze, Hide/Show Additional Information For Luke Fitton, Hide/Show Additional Information For Christian Stelling, Hide/Show Additional Information For A.J. Baseball - Coaching Staff; Image Name Title; Ryan Copeland: Head Coach: Joe Kelch: Hitting Coach/Recruiting Coordinator: Levi Petzoldt . Masters, Brayden CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a full slate of marketing promotions for Illinois baseball home games at Illinois Field in 2023. In November 2011, Granderson was given the AL's Silver Slugger award and finished fourth in the MVP voting. Yakimisky, Eddie Ortega, Nate More. University of Illinois Baseball Program Coaching & Recruiting Personnel If you are trying to get recruited it is critical to know who to get in front of - and NCSA has got the info you'll need. Brokop, R.D. The official 2020 Baseball Roster for the University of Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars. Baseball Twitter: @DanHartleb, Email: awchrist@illinois.edu The UIC baseball program has responded to such concentration on thriving in the classroom by constantly ranking among the athletic department's top-performing teams in terms of grade point average, having an annual presence on the Horizon League's academic honor roll and academic all-league team, and, most recently, attaining the UIC Athletic Department's Male Academic Team of the Year award in 2007-08. Dee spent the first 17 years of his life raised in the Chicagoland area. Terms of Service | Reader, James 2023 Baseball Coaching Staff. Partnerships with Major League Baseball (MLB), Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and various youth organizations provide access to the aptly named "Curtis Granderson Stadium" for a multitude of events. Muila's layup tied the game 13-13 with Drake. Agriculture Day (March 31) Drake University head coach Darian DeVries yells at the refs after one of his players is knocked to the ground in the second half on Saturday, March 9, 2019 during the third round of the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament at the Enterprise Center. Copeland, Vincent Bessette, Reece Muno, John Horvath, Chris Illinois State (4-3), today's opponent for the . Vanaman, Johnny Two other players joined the pro ranks in 2017 in Ricardo Ramirez and Jack Andersen. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. #Salukis | #KeepYourChip pic.twitter.com/qO7Cg5cW93. Dee's 1993 squad set a then-school record with 43 wins. Flood, Brendon Seven years ago the Peggy Colvin Baseball Center for Excellence, a state-of-the-art 4,690-square-foot clubhouse exclusive to the UIC baseball team, was constructed. In 2017, the squad matched a school record with 39 wins. June 15, 2021: Legendary UIC Skipper Mike Dee Announces Retirement. The Flames set program records for strikeouts (pitching) in a single season with 403 and fewest earned runs allowed with 140. 2020 University of Illinois Chicago Athletics, Sparky - Official Mascot of the UIC Flames, Missouri Valley Conference - July 1, 2022, June 15, 2021: Legendary UIC Skipper Mike Dee Announces Retirement, Click here to read more about UIC's professional legacy under Dee, 30 greatest Division I college coaches of all-time in Illinois. Morgan, Gavin Steinwart, Brendan 17 Long Beach State and No. While unranked at the time, the Aggies would rise to as high as No. Mom's Day(May 7) Frankos, Dan Brogni, Brandon Brian Russell, Ph.D. Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Administration and Student-Athlete Development. Dee's Minnesota staffs finished first or second in the conference for team ERA in seven of his last nine years as the Golden Gophers compiled a 405-254 (.615) record while registering a 190-101 (.653) ledger against Big Ten foes during his time in the Twin Cities. He has garnered an unprecedented 10 Horizon League Coach of the Year awards, winning the honor in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2015 and 2017. Wilkins, Austin Pavoris, Matt {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, 2023 Missouri Valley Conference tournament, 4 killed, 4 critically injured in crash at South Grand Boulevard and Forest Park Avenue, Parents push back on allegations against St. Louis transgender center. The steady influence instilled in the University of Illinois at Chicago's baseball program since the arrival of Mike Dee in 1999 has been evident across every facet, both on and off the diamond. 'Cats Give Back City of Evanston Newsletter Randy Walker Memorial 5K 'Cats Community Connection Ryan Field Neighbors University Police Willie's Kids Club Downloads Northwestern Wildcats App Ringtones RSS Feeds Social Stadium Facebook Twitter Instagram . . The Golden Gophers qualified for the NCAA Tournament seven times while Dee was an assistant, including as recently as 1998. Dee's accomplishments at UIC, Minnesota and Aquinas gained him induction into the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in February of 2006, and he was also honored as the 2007 Division I College Coach of the Year by the Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago at the organization's 62nd annual awards dinner in 2008. Wojcicki, Michael Daily set up and tear down of baseball equipment for practices/games, facilitate drills for players . Universtiy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 4.3 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Baseball. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik. Yakimisky, Tyler Men's and Women's Track & Field Volleyball Mailing Address: UIS Athletics One University Plaza MS REC 2004 Springfield, IL 62703 Physical Address: UIS Athletics The Recreation and Athletics Center 2171 University Drive Springfield, IL 62703 Phone Number: 217-206-6674 Fax Line: 217-206-7706 Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Footer (AP Photo/Paul Sancya), Drake head coach Darian DeVries walks off the court after his team defeated Mississippi State during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Twitter: @achrist16, Email: curtac@illinois.edu Oberg, Sam The official Baseball Coach List for the University of Pikeville Bears. March 1, 2023. Ryan Munger: Volunteer Assistant Coach. CBS Sports Network#DrakeALLIN #DSMHometownTeam pic.twitter.com/hHG8Qdyp3F. UIC also flourished defensively in 2017. The 2017 season was a magical one for Dee and the Flames. Here is a look at Darian DeVries, the Drake University men's basketball head coach. Baseball has suddenly become less stressful for Blaine Williams. Rothmund, Jeremiah Tony Faron. Logan Robbins: Assistant Coach. One of the keys Dee has emphasized within his program is being competitive on the regional level, and UIC has looked no further than the Big Ten in its journey as one of the top programs in the Midwest. There is no additional information to display: Zeeveld, Jacob 18 Southern Miss. George A. Huff, Jr. (June 11, 1872 - October 1, 1936) was an American football and baseball player, coach, and college athletics administrator. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Click here to read more about UIC's professional legacy under Dee. Pettigrew, Nathan 4:54, 1H | Drake 30, SIU 15 Dee, Zane The 13th annual Bleacher Bum Barbecue, the premier promotion for Fighting Illini baseball, will be held Saturday, May 6, when Illinois hosts Michigan State at 3 p.m. at Illinois Field. Allyson O'Herron - Director of Operations Fifer, David LaCivita, TJ Taking on tough opposition during the regular season has helped UIC steadily improve its postseason results. 19 Tennessee in 2007. . Head Coach. Goss, Austin Henkle, Jackson Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com, Drake University head coach Darian DeVries applauds his teams performance on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in the second half of a Missouri Valley Conference game against Illinois State at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. Game dates, times, giveaways and promotions are subject to change. Nagelbach, Ryan Buchan, Nicholas Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Finck, Zion Calvin Peacock. Sidwell, Rece University of Illinois is now hiring a Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Baseball in Urbana, IL. Saner, Mike Colombo, Brandon FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas baseball team has no time to dwell on the 12-3 Sunday spanking it took at the hands of Eastern Illinois. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com, Drake Bulldogs head coach Darian DeVries calls out to his players in the second half of the Championship game of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament Sunday, March 6, 2022, in St. Louis. 631-3301: pmontano@nd.edu: Baseball: Shawn Stiffler: John P. and Catherine Murphy Head Baseball Coach. Kocen, Clayton Trapani, Vincent O'Conor, Ryan With Dee's guidance, the Flames have proven themselves highly successful in Horizon League tournament play, garnering 11championship and runner-up titles since 2000. 23 Western Kentucky in 2010, No. Dunlop is the all-time winningest baseball coach in Thornwood High School history. Granderson was named conference player of the year with the Flames in 2002 and later played in Major League Baseball.[3][4]. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Drake head coach Darian DeVries reacts as his team falls behind in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Valparaiso, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Valparaiso, Ind. The Illinois Fighting Illini baseball team is the varsity intercollegiate athletic team of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Hake. The official Baseball Coach List for the Illinois College Blue Boys & Lady Blue The official Baseball Coach List for the Illinois College Blue Boys & Lady Blue Baseball Coaches - Illinois College Athletics Skip To Main Content Scoreboard Main Navigation Menu 7 Vanderbilt, winning a pair of extra-inning games in Nashville. The 13th annualBleacher Bum Barbecue, the premier promotion for Fighting Illini baseball, will be held Saturday, May 6, when Illinois hosts Michigan Stateat 3p.m. at Illinois Field. Jackie Robinson Day (April 15) Szykowny, Ethan Erik Hall is the digital sports editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Twitter: @Curt00002, Jim Halpin - Athletic Trainer Coaching Staff; Image Name Title; Luke Yaklich: Head Coach: Will Veasley: Assistant Coach: Bill Wuczynski: Six seed Northern Iowa unseated Second seed Drake 60-58. bmichalak@stfrancis.edu. The Head Coach of the University of Illinois Baseball program is Dan Hartleb. Opening Day (March 14) Food Truck Fridays will feature local food tuck options during Friday home games and Craft Beer Saturdays will feature beers from local breweries. Clark, Asher Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com, Drake Bulldogs head coach Darian DeVries yells at his players on the court during the second half of the championship game at the Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Gorecki, Lucas Bradd, Adam We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Little League Day/Gear for Good Donation Drive(April 22) Last chance! Fitzgerald totaled 346 victories in 17 years as a collegiate head coach, including 10 seasons with at least 20 wins. The official staff directory for the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames Skip To Main . Alderman, Asher Footer View Full Bio. Gould, Parker The body of work of the UIC baseball program has earned Dee a long stretch of awards from his peers. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 2015 National Coach of the Year Finalist. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. D1Baseball Big Ten Coach of the Decade (2010s) 2015 Big Ten Coach of the Year. Deconcilis, Lucas There was a problem saving your notification. In December 2017, the Chicago Tribune identified the 30 greatest Division I college coaches of all-time in Illinois, across all sports, and Dee was the only baseball coach to earn a place on the prestigious list. Granderson became the first UIC player to start for a major league club on Opening Day when he manned center field for the Detroit Tigers in 2006. Les Miller Field, the home park of the Flames, has undergone renovations ranging from a brand-new FieldTurf surface to new lights to refurbished dugouts and a list of improvements from 1998 to today. He was also the head baseball coach at Illinois from 1896 to 1919, tallying a mark of 317-97-4, and . Previously the Flames also defeated No. Bishop, Peyton Czeslawski, Braden University of Illinois, Champaign (Illinois) Men's Baseball Recruiting & Scholarship Information | SportsRecruits Questions? Verciglio, Bobby Southern Illinois forward Marcus Domask was double teamed and found JD Muila for a layup with 11:16 left in the first half. Cinco de Mayo(May 5) Drake forward Tucker DeVries hit a right-wing 3-pointer with 4:56 left in the first half. Mathieu, Jordan His gift of $5 million dollars is the largest one-time donation from a professional athlete to their alma mater in history, according to Sports Illustrated. He played a big role during the Tigers' magical 2006 campaign, helping bring an American League Championship and World Series berth back to Motown for the first time since 1984, and in 2007 he accumulated 23 homers, 23 triples, 38 doubles and 26 steals to become just the third player in major league history with 20-plus homers, 20-plus triples, 20-plus doubles and 20-plus stolen bases and the first since the legendary Willie Mays accomplished the feat in 1957. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Director of Player Development / Catching Coordinator. The official Baseball Coach List for the Northwestern University Wildcats Skip To Main . Baseball cards will be given away in five sets: Johnson's basket cut the Drake lead to 41-36 vs. SIU. 28 Flames jersey at the first annual Diamond Dinner. April 2 Phone. The event has been a staple on the Illini schedule, as the previous 10editions have drawn average crowds over 3,000 to Illinois Field, including an all-time high of 5,214 in 2009. 2023 Baseball Coaching Staff. Crowe, Bobby On February 6, 2013, Mike Dee and the UIC baseball program retired Granderson's No. Marmon, Ryan University of Chicago Department of Athletics & Recreation Composite; Search; Menu Close; Site Navigation University of Illinois Chicago Athletic Department, 2020 University of Illinois Chicago Athletics, Sparky - Official Mascot of the UIC Flames, Missouri Valley Conference - July 1, 2022, Deputy Athletics Director - Chief Operating Officer | Senior Woman Administrator, Deputy Athletics Director - External Operations | Chief Revenue Officer, Senior Associate Athletics Director - Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior Associate Athletics Director - Health, Wellness, Performance, Senior Associate Athletics Director - Finance & Administration | Chief Financial Officer, Associate Athletics Director - Academic Services, Assistant Athletics Director - Academic Services, Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Services, Assistant Athletics Director - Development, Associate Athletics Director - Creative Services & Broadcasting (MSOC, VB), Assistant Director of Athletics - Communications (MBB, BSB, WTEN, MTEN) and Creative Services, Athletics Communications Associate (WBB, SB, WGOLF), Athletics Communications Associate (WSOC, T&F, XC, S&D), Director of Sales, Corporate Partnerships, Associate Athletics Director - Marketing & Ticket Sales, Assistant Athletics Director - Marketing & Fan Development, Assistant Athletics Director - Ticket Sales & Operations, Director of Human Resources/Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Associate Athletics Director/Director of Facilities, Associate Athletics Director - Athletic Medicine (MBB), Head Athletic Trainer - MSO, M/W SWIM/DIVE, Associate Athletic Trainer - XC, T&F, SPIRIT, Associate Athletics Director - Sports Performance | Director of Basketball Performance. Delleman, Riley Southern Illinois forward Clarence Rupert (4) drives to the basket Missouri State in their Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament quarterfinal game on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. You have permission to edit this article. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Urbana, IL. The Flames held the opposition scoreless 11 times, which was third nationally to Oregon State (14) and Long Beach State (12). It was the second time under Dee's guidance that the program won a series on the road against a nationally-ranked foe from the SEC. Alvarado, Cameron We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Dee's emphasis on steadiness to his players transcends their participation in the sport. Assistant Baseball Coach. 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