Cal Poly Pomona Athletics

2006-07 Media Guide

Cal Poly Pomona's men's basketball program, coming off a second straight historic season, is looking for yet another first in the 2004-05 season: an unprecidented third straight year of postseason competition.

The Broncos return three starters, including a pair of All-West Region performers, from a team that went 21-7 in 2003-04. The Broncos made their second straight appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs, which was a first for the program. Cal Poly Pomona has also recorded consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time in the program's history. The Broncos were 23-7 in 2002-03 when they captured the NCAA Division II West Region championship and advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time since 1964.

With 10 winning seasons in a row and a program-record 44 victories over the past two seasons, Cal Poly Pomona has firmly established itself as one of the top men's basketball programs in the NCAA Division II.

The Broncos will be led by fifth-year head coach Greg Kamansky, who has guided the Broncos to a 79-33 record in his first four seasons at Cal Poly Pomona. He directed the Broncos to marks of 17-10 (2000-01) and 18-9 (2001-02) in his first two years as the head coach and then guided the Broncos to their historic seasons the past two years. His winning percentage of .705 is the best among all Bronco men's basketball head coaches.

The Broncos have a lot of talent returning, including two-time All-CCAA first-team selection Jeff Bonds, who was the West Regional Most Valuable Player in 2002-03 when he led the Broncos to the regional title and David Sybesma, another two-time All-CCAA pick. Bonds was also a first-team All-West Region pick in 2003-04, while Sybesma earned second-team All-Region honors.

Cal Poly Pomona will open its 2004-05 season with a home game against Vanguard University before heading to Western Washington for the Chuck Randall Thanksgiving Classic. The Broncos will open conference play at home against Sonoma State on Dec. 3. The popular Pack The Gym Night will be Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 against five-time defending CCAA champion Cal State San Bernardino, who the Broncos beat in double overtime to win the 2003 West Region title.

Men's Basketball
2003-04 Overall Record: 21-7. CCAA Record: 17-5 (3rd place)
2003-04 NCAA Division II Playoffs: Lost in first round to Humboldt State, 86-83
All-CCAA: Jeff Bonds, 1st team; David Sybesma, 1st team, Jonathan Williams, 2nd team
All-West Region: Jeff Bonds, 1st team; David Sybesma, 2nd team
Recap: The Broncos had another historic season in 2003-04. The Broncos made their second straight appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs, marking the first time in the program's history it has made back-to-back playoff trips. The Broncos finished the 2003-04 season with a 21-7 record and recorded consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time ever. Cal Poly Pomona finished with a 17-5 record in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, which set a new program record for most conference wins in a season. The Broncos lost a thriller in the first round of the NCAA Division II West Region playoffs, falling to Humboldt State, 86-83, in San Bernardino. Jeff Bonds, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, poured in 26 points for the Broncos. Bonds and David Sybesma were both named to the All-CCAA first team, marking the first time since 1976 the Broncos had two first-team selections. A third player, Jonathan Williams, earned second-team honors. Bonds was named to a pair of All-Region teams, earning first-team honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches and second-team honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Sybesma earned second-team honors from the NABC. The Broncos have won 44 games over the past two seasons, which is the best two-year stretch in the program's history.

2004-05 Men's Basketball Quick Facts
Institution: Cal Poly Pomona
Location: 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91768
Nickname: Broncos
Colors: Green and Gold
Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Head Coach: Greg Kamansky
Record at CPP: 79-33
Overall College Record: 79-33
Basketball Office Phone: (909) 869-2833
E-mail: glkamansky@csupomona.edu
2003-04 Overall Record: 21-7
2003-04 CCAA Record: 17-5 (3rd place)
2003-04 Final National Ranking: n/a
2003-04 Final West Region Ranking: 6
2003-04 All-Americans: 0
2003-04 All-West Region: 2
NCAA Appearances: 5 (1962, 1964, 1976, 2003, 2004)
Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4
First Year of Basketball: 1947
Overall CPP Record: 771-746 (.508)
Basketball Facility: Kellogg Gym

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