Team Record
Wins            Losses

26

6

PPG   20.2

Antonio Hanson

RPG    7.8

James Bush

APG    3.9

Antonio Hanson

3PTM   111

Antonio Hanson

FG%  55%

James Bush

FT%  85%

Antonio Hanson

Blocks  63

TJ Stukes

Steals   71

Antonio Hanson

BASKETBALL NEWS & EVENTS:

March 12, 2008

Three ICC basketball players garnered All-Conference recognition as chosen by the conference coaches and announced at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s Region VI Tournament Championship game.  To read more, click here...

March 9th, 2008

ICC saw its season come to an end with a heartbreaking 70-68 OT loss in the quarterfinals of the Region VI tournament to the Cloud County Thunderbirds.  ICC had a chance to win the game in regulation, but a shot by Donald Rowe just rimmed out.  At the end of OT, ICC had another chance to win the ball game, but the shot came up just a little short.  ICC forced 27 turnovers but could not overcome their shooting woes.  ICC shot just 41% on the game.  James Bush led the ICC Pirates with 13 points and 14 rebounds.  ICC finished its season with an overall record of 26-6 with highlights of a 21-game winning streak and its 5th consecutive 2nd place Jayhawk East finish.  The Pirates were also ranked as high as #16 in the NJCAA.

March 5th, 2008

The Pirates opened up the First Round of the Region VI tournament in fine fashion with a 98-53 victory over the Pratt Beavers.  Five players scored in doubled figures and Antonio Hanson led the Pirates with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.  TJ Stukes followed with 14 points.  Mekan Moss added 12, followed by Donald Rowe and James Bush with 10 apiece.  The Pirates will now move on to the Quarterfinals of the Region VI tournament, which is held at Koch Arena at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS.  ICC will face the Cloud County Thunderbirds on Sunday, March 9th at 5 pm. 

March 4th, 2008

Sophomore Antonio Hanson was named named KJCCC Jayhawk East Player of the Week for the third time this season.  Hanson averaged 25 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3 steals per game in wins over Neosho and Allen County.  Hanson helped ICC improved its overall mark to 25-5 and 16-2 in conference play.

March 2nd, 2008

The ICC Pirates will host their First Round game of the Region VI tournament on Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 at 8 pm.  ICC locked up the #2 seed with a second place conference finish and a 25-5 overall record and a 16-2 mark in conference.  ICC will face the Pratt Community College Beavers, who are the #7 seed on the Western side.

March 1, 2008

The Independence Pirates finished off the regular season in fine form with a 74-56 victory over the Allen County Red Devils.  To read more, click here...

February 27th, 2008

The Independence Pirates kept themselves in the hunt for a share of the Jayhawk East Conference Championship with a win over the Neosho County Panthers 76-53.  To read more, click here...

February 23rd, 2008

The Pirates dropped a close game on the road to Cowley College 76-72.  ICC led by as many as 5 points in the second half, but a 3 minute lapse proved costly for the Pirates.  Indy tried to fight back, but to no avail.  ICC was led in scoring by James Bush with 18 points.  Donald Rowe added 15 points and 9 rebounds. The loss dropped the Pirates to second place in the conference, one game behind the Cowley Tigers.

February 20th, 2008

The ICC Pirates redeemed their first loss of conference with a 101-88 victory over the Highland Scotties.  To read more, click here...

February 16th, 2008

#20 Independence had their 21-game win streak snapped Saturday night at Coffeyville 76-81.  To read more, click here...

February 14th, 2008

The 20th ranked ICC Pirates had no trouble with the Kansas City, KS Blue Devils in their first road game of a four-game road trip.  The Pirates wrapped up the contest with an 80-43 victory.  To read more, click here...

February 11th, 2008

The Independence Pirates picked up two more conference wins to improve to 21-3 and 12-0 in league play.  ICC really shared the basketball in both victories with six players scoring in double figures in a 95-69 win over Labette and seven players scored in double figures in a 98-66 win over Ft. Scott.  To read more, click here...

February 5th, 2008

Sophomore James Bush has been named KJCCC Jayhawk East Player of the Week after two strong performances that led to two Pirate victories.  Bush averaged 13.5 points and 13 rebounds per game in wins over Allen County and Johnson County.  Bush also chipped in a steal per game.  ICC improved its record to 19-3 (10-0) and won their 18th consecutive contest.

[ARCHIVES - 2008]

Former Pirates currently playing at other places:

Chris Roe - Pittsburg State University

Derrick Darkis - Texas A & M - Commerce

Stanley Billings - University of Central Florida

Corey Abercrombie - Pittsburg State University

Jesse Ford - Minot State University

Clint Brightman - Ottawa University

Leonard Parker - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Tyrone Evans - Fort Hays State University

Rico Seay - Crichton University

Tony Stewart - Sterling College