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Head Coach John Sparks
Coach Sparks begins his fifth season at Shawnee Community College with high expectations and a bit of uncertainty. With five returning players, four of which saw significant playing time, Saints fans should be very optimistic about the upcoming season.
The Saints had a disappointing season in 2006-07, plagued by injuries and selfishness. Losing eight games by five points or less, Coach Sparks hopes for a healthy season and a return to the up-tempo helter-skelter brand of basketball that he has had success with.
Coach Sparks places a lot of emphasis on academics. "Study hall, attending class, and tutoring are non-negotiable" Coach Sparks commented. With an overall team GPA of 2.9 during the fall semester of 2006, Coach Sparks is very serious about academics. "They are student-athletes, I expect them to be competitive in the classroom also."
"We are without question much improved since last season. Our sophomores have really improved and this freshman class could be as talented as any class in the Mid-West." - Coach Sparks
Office: I-2019
Telephone: (618) 634-3230
Fax: (618) 634-3300
Email: johns@shawneecc.edu
Assistant Coach Greg Koewn
Greg Keown enters his third season with the Saints basketball program. His eagerness, experience, and passion to develop young talent is an asset to the men’s basketball program.
Coach Keown was part of the Derek Smith All-Stars in Louisville, KY. He also spends the summers with Rick Boulus Blue Chip Camp.
He has worked with some big time talent and knows the time and effort it takes for guys to become successful division one players.
Coach Sparks on Coach Keown:
"Coach Greg has done a good job recruiting the state of Kentucky and identifying the high character individuals that we need to be successful at Shawnee."
"He is a guru when it comes to player development which has really helped our kids improve individually. His primary responsibilities include player development, recruiting, and game preparation."
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