Freshman: Played in 20 games,making first collegiate startagainst Duquesne (Jan. 28) …scored two points and grabbedthree boards in 15 minutesagainst the Dukes … netted aseason-high nine points on 4-of-6 shooting against La Salle(Jan. 25) … played a season-high 19 minutes against theExplorers … notched double-digit minutes in his final threegames … made collegiate debut at Stanford (Dec. 17) … droppedin a layup in five minutes of action.

2001-02: Redshirted.

High School: Averaged 20.2 points and eight rebounds his seniorseason at Ross Sheppard High School in Edmonton, Alberta,Canada … played on two provincial teams, comprised of the bestplayers in Canada … tabbed All-Alberta First Team … selected toall-city, all-state and all-Canadian teams … named team’s mostvaluable player for four straight years … also played volleyball atRoss Sheppard, where he was a first team all-star his junior year.

Personal: Son of Barry and Marcia Bucknor of Edmonton … has anolder sister, Telisa (21) and a younger brother, Jamaal (14) … bornNovember 1, 1983.

6-6 • 220 • Forward • SophomoreEdmonton, Alberta (Ross Sheppard)

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Full Name: Jermaine Barrington BucknorMajor: Rhetoric and Communications,education minorCareer Ambition: Professional basketballFavorite Movie: LifeFavorite food: Mom’s Jamaican cookingFavorite TV show: Fresh PrinceFavorite pro team: Toronto RaptorsFavorite athlete: Jeff MyersFavorite CD: Dutty RockFavorite book: The BibleFavorite hobby outside of sports: video gamesBest player you have ever faced: Steve NashTeammate that makes me laugh the most:Daon MerrittIdol growing up: Bill CosbyToughest arena ever played in: MaplesPavilion, Stanford

Fantasy job: DH for the New York YankeesPrized possession: family portraitWorst fear: snakesWho has had the greatest impact on your life:My parentsIf I won a million dollars I would: be amillionaireWhat has been your most memorable momentin basketball: winning state championshipFirst memory of basketball: sixth gradechampionshipWhat do you like most about the University ofRichmond: The Robins CenterWhat made you choose the University ofRichmond: my teammatesFavorite professor at Richmond: Dr. ThomasWord(s) that best describe you: determined

GETTING TO KNOW JERMAINE BUCKNOR

Career StatisticsYear G-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3P-3PA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO AT TO BS ST Pts Avg.02-03 20-1 162-8.1 15-34 .441 0-7 .000 2-5 .400 12-11 23 1.2 23-0 12 12 1 4 32 1.6Career 20-1 162-8.1 15-34 .441 0-7 .000 2-5 .400 12-11 23 1.2 23-0 12 12 1 4 32 1.6

Atlantic 10 StatisticsYear G-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3P-3PA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO AT TO BS ST Pts Avg.02-03 14-1 135-9.6 14-28 .500 0-4 .000 2-5 .400 12-8 20 1.4 18-0 10 11 1 4 30 2.1Career 14-1 135-9.6 14-28 .500 0-4 .000 2-5 .400 12-8 20 1.4 18-0 10 11 1 4 30 2.1

Jermaine Bucknor with Terry Connolly, who scored a combined 26points in the 1991 NCAA Tournament

against Syracuse and Temple.

Points .......................................................................................9 (La Salle, 1/25/03)Rebounds..............................................................................................3 (four times)FG Made..................................................................................4 (La Salle, 1/25/03)FG Attempts ...........................................................................6 (La Salle, 1/25/03)3FG Made.............................................................................................................none3FG Attempts ............................................................................................1 (several)FT Made ..................................................................................1 (La Salle, 1/25/03)FT Attempts............................................................................2 (La Salle, 1/25/03)Assists..................................................................................3 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)Blocks ....................................................................................................................noneSteals.........................................................................................2 (La Salle, 1/25/03)Minutes..................................................................................19 (La Salle, 1/25/03)

CAREER AND SEASON HIGHS

Freshman: Came off the benchin 26 games … made collegiatedebut and played 12 minutesagainst Radford in season-opener (Nov. 22) … scored fivepoints against the Highlanders… enjoyed season-best gameagainst Duquesne (Jan. 28) …in a season-high 21 minutes, henotched a career-high eightpoints on a career-high threefield goals and 11 field-goalattempts … went through a scoring drought before draining abaseline three-pointer as time expired against Temple in theAtlantic 10 Tournament (March 13).

High School: Averaged 24 points and six boards a game his seniorcampaign at Heritage Christian Academy in Houston, Texas …three-time first team All-State and All-District honoree …nominated to McDonald’s All-American team … posted a career-best 34 points and 18 rebounds.

Personal: Son of Don and Mae Mayes of Houston, Texas … hastwo sisters, Tiffany, and Brittany … born September 18, 1983.

6-6 • 225 • Forward/Guard • SophomoreHouston, Texas

(Heritage Christian Academy)

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Full Name: Timothy Ray MayesMajor: SociologyCareer Ambition: Professional basketballplayerFavorite Movie: S.W.A.T.Favorite food: SteakLeast favorite food: MayonnaiseFavorite TV show: MartinFavorite pro team: Los Angeles LakersFavorite athlete: Michael JordanFavorite CD: First Round Draft Picks, MikeJones and MagnificentFavorite book: The BibleFavorite hobby outside of sports: Being withfriends and family, going to the moviesBest player you have ever faced: CutinoMobleyTeammate that makes me laugh the most:Daon MerrittIdol growing up: Michael Jordan

Toughest arena ever played in: Robins CenterFantasy job: astronautPrized possession: family and friendsWorst fear: living in Richmond after graduationWho has had the greatest impact on your life:ParentsIf I won a million dollars I would: be filthy richWhat has been your most memorable momentin basketball: winning three straight statechampionshipsFirst memory of basketball: shooting baskets inthe drivewayWhat do you like most about the University ofRichmond: sceneryWhat made you choose the University ofRichmond: great programFavorite professor at Richmond: Prof. ObieWord(s) that best describe you: intelligent,honorable, caring, determined

GETTING TO KNOW TIM MAYES

Career StatisticsYear G-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3P-3PA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO AT TO BS ST Pts Avg.02-03 26-0 145-5.6 11-36 .306 8-19 .421 4-4 1.000 5-17 22 0.8 14-0 5 8 2 6 34 1.3Career 26-0 145-5.6 11-36 .306 8-19 .421 4-4 1.000 5-17 22 0.8 14-0 5 8 2 6 34 1.3

Atlantic 10 StatisticsYear G-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3P-3PA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO AT TO BS ST Pts Avg.02-03 15-0 74-4.9 5-18 .278 4-9 .444 0-0 .000 4-13 17 1.1 4-0 2 3 2 3 14 0.9Career 15-0 74-4.9 5-18 .278 4-9 .444 0-0 .000 4-13 17 1.1 4-0 2 3 2 3 14 0.9

Tim Mayes and Tim Weathers, who played in four post-seasongames, starting three, during his Richmond career.

Points ..................................................................................8 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)Rebounds............................................................................4 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)FG Made .............................................................................3 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)FG Attempts.....................................................................11 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)3FG Made...........................................................................2 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)3FG Attempts.....................................................................4 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)FT Made..........................................................................2 (Providence, 12/19/02)FT Attempts ...................................................................2 (Providence, 12/19/02)Assists..........................................................................2 (Norfolk State, 12/29/02)Blocks..................................................................................1 (at Fordham, 3/5/03)Steals ....................................................................................2 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)Minutes .............................................................................21 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)

CAREER AND SEASON HIGHS

Freshman: Played in 28 games,making first collegiate startagainst George Washington(Jan. 21) … led rookie classwith 82 points and in gamesplayed … pulled down five-or-more boards seven times andat least one rebound in 25games … led the team inrebounding for the first timewith nine boards againstDuquesne (Jan. 28) … equaleda season high with eight points against Xavier (Jan. 7) and RhodeIsland (Feb. 22) … also cleaned the glass eight times against theRams … grabbed eight boards in a season-high 22 minutes againstVCU (Dec. 7).

High School: Served as captain of his basketball team at River HillHigh School in Columbia, Md. … named to the All-County teamas well as County Player of the Year … averaged 24 points and 17rebounds a game at River Hill … received River Hill’s OutstandingMale Athlete and Outstanding Senior Awards … awarded All-Metropolitan in Baltimore and Washington D.C. … served asstudent government executive board President … also lettered infootball and track.

Personal: Son of Michael and Colleen Steenberge of Columbia,Md. … has three brothers, Andy, Greg, Shane and two sisters,Kelly, Megan … born August 6, 1983.

6-11 • 225 • Center • SophomoreColumbia, Md.

(River Hill)

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Full Name: Kevin Rafferty SteenbergeMajor: UndecidedCareer Ambition: Future voice of the SpidersFavorite Movie: Joe DirtFavorite food: Spaghetti or anything by MomLeast favorite food: All food is good foodFavorite TV show: The SimpsonsFavorite pro team: Baltimore OriolesFavorite athlete: Former UNCW great ScottWainwrightFavorite CD: Metallica, Master of PuppetsFavorite book: Greenday’s Dookie CD bookletFavorite hobby outside of sports: air guitarBest player you have ever faced: Jeff MyersTeammate that makes me laugh the most:Patrick O’MalleyIdol growing up: James HatfieldToughest arena ever played in: Milhiser GymFantasy job: rock star

Prized possession: Grandfather’s class ringWorst fear: carniesWho has had the greatest impact on your life:My parents and brothers and sistersIf I won a million dollars I would: Buy CoachWainwright’s carWhat has been your most memorable momentin basketball: first game as a SpiderFirst memory of basketball: Michael Jordan’s“Come Fly With Me” videoWhat do you like most about the University ofRichmond: Ms. Ethel, Dining Hall check-inworkerWhat made you choose the University ofRichmond: Divine Inspiration and the D-Hall’sTaco BarFavorite professor at Richmond: Dr. ScottAllison (CORE)Word(s) that best describe you: non stop rock!

GETTING TO KNOW KEVIN STEENBERGE

Career StatisticsYear G-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3P-3PA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO AT TO BS ST Pts Avg.02-03 28-1 283-10.1 35-72 .486 0-1 .000 12-27 .444 35-49 84 3.0 39-0 7 18 19 7 82 2.9Career 28-1 283-10.1 35-72 .486 0-1 .000 12-27 .444 35-49 84 3.0 39-0 7 18 19 7 82 2.9

Atlantic 10 StatisticsYear G-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3P-3PA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO AT TO BS ST Pts Avg.02-03 15-1 146-937 19-37 .514 0-0 .000 10-17 .588 21-23 44 2.9 17-0 3 9 11 4 48 3.2Career 15-1 146-937 19-37 .514 0-0 .000 10-17 .588 21-23 44 2.9 17-0 3 9 11 4 48 3.2

Kevin Steenberge with Kenny Wood, Richmond's 10th all-timeleading scorer (1,427 points).

Points .........................................................8 (Xavier. 1/7/03 and URI, 2/22/03)Rebounds............................................................................9 (Duquesne, 1/28/03)FG Made .......................................................................4 (Rhode Island, 2/22/03)FG Attempts ..............................................................................6 (VCU, 12/07/02)3FG Made.............................................................................................................none3FG Attempts ......................................................................................................noneFT Made .......................................................................................4 (Xavier, 1/7/03)FT Attempts....................................................................5 (Saint Joseph’s, 3/1/03Assists.............................................................................................................1 (twice)Blocks...................................................................................................2 (three times)Steals............................................................................................................1 (several)Minutes.......................................................................................22 (VCU, 12/7/02)

CAREER AND SEASON HIGHS