2008–09 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team
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The 2008-2009 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball
team was the 93rd collegiate basketball team fielded by Bowling Green State University
and played their home games at Anderson Arena
on the BGSU campus. The team looked to improve on their record after finishing 13-17 (7-9 MAC
) placing 5th in the East Division (9th overall) and falling to rival Toledo
in the MAC Tournament first round
in coach Louis Orr's
first season as head coach.
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Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball
The Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1968...
team was the 93rd collegiate basketball team fielded by Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
and played their home games at Anderson Arena
Anderson Arena
Anderson Arena is a 4,700-seat indoor arena that sits in Memorial Hall on the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio and is currently home to the Bowling Green Falcons women's gymnastics team. The arena, which opened in 1960, served as the home arena for Bowling Green's...
on the BGSU campus. The team looked to improve on their record after finishing 13-17 (7-9 MAC
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
) placing 5th in the East Division (9th overall) and falling to rival Toledo
Toledo Rockets men's basketball
The Toledo Rockets team is the basketball team that represent the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1980. Stan Joplin was released from his duties as...
in the MAC Tournament first round
2008 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2008 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament was won by the #1 seed Kent State Golden Flashes, who defeated their arch-rival and #3 seed Akron Zips 74–55 in front of 12,942 fans. Kent State center Haminn Quaintance led all scorers with 16 points and was named the tournament MVP.The...
in coach Louis Orr's
Louis Orr
Louis M. Orr is an American men's college basketball coach. Orr became the 15th men's basketball head coach at Bowling Green State University on April 4, 2007, replacing Dan Dakich whose contract ran out following the 2006-2007 season. Orr was the head coach at Seton Hall University from April 4,...
first season as head coach.
Recruiting
Roster
| BGSU Men's Basketball Current Roster |
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| Head Coach: Louis Orr Louis Orr Louis M. Orr is an American men's college basketball coach. Orr became the 15th men's basketball head coach at Bowling Green State University on April 4, 2007, replacing Dan Dakich whose contract ran out following the 2006-2007 season. Orr was the head coach at Seton Hall University from April 4,... |
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| G | 1 |  |
Brian Moten | Senior | 6'4", 190 lb | (Saginaw, MI) | |
| F | 2 | |
Darryl Clements | Senior | 6'4", 200 lb | (Detroit, MI) | |
| F | 10 | |
Scott Thomas | Freshman | 6'6", 185 lb | (Delaware, OH) | |
| G | 12 | |
Ryan Sims | Junior | 6'1", 180 lb | (Fort Wayne, IN) | |
| G | 14 | |
Joe Jakubowski | Sophomore | 6'2", 180 lb | (Rossford, OH) | |
| F | 15 | |
Austin Calhoun | Freshman | 6'7", 218 lb | (Southfield, MI) | |
| F | 20 | |
Nate Miller | Senior | 6'4", 240 lb | (Springfield, OH) | |
| G | 22 | |
Darnell Brown | Fresnhman | 6'2", 200 lb | (Detroit, MI) | |
| F | 23 | |
Chris Knight | Sophomore | 6'7", 210 lb | (Cincinnati, OH) | |
| F | 24 | |
Cameron Madlock | Sophomore | 6'8", 200 lb | (Whitefish Bay, WI) | |
| G | 32 | |
Matt Karaffa | Junior | 6'3", 210 lb | (West Chester, OH) | |
| F | 34 | |
Erik Marschall | Junior | 6'7", 235 lb | (New London, OH) | |
| C | 45 | |
Otis Polk | Junior | 6'9", 280 lb | (Detroit, MI) | |
| C | 50 | |
Marc Larson | Junior | 6'9", 245 lb | (Mattawan, MI) | |
Schedule
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Coaching staff
| Name | Type | College | Graduating year |
| Louis Orr Louis Orr Louis M. Orr is an American men's college basketball coach. Orr became the 15th men's basketball head coach at Bowling Green State University on April 4, 2007, replacing Dan Dakich whose contract ran out following the 2006-2007 season. Orr was the head coach at Seton Hall University from April 4,... |
Head Coach | Syracuse Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College... |
1980 |
| LaMonta Stone | Assistant Coach | Wayne State Wayne State University Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and... |
1999 |
| George Jackson | Assistant Coach | Wittenberg | 1979 |
| Louis Twigg | Assistant Coach | Temple Temple University Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional... |
2002 |
| Dave Clarke | Director of Basketball Operations | Ferris State Ferris State University Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where... |
2005 |
| Chad Young | Athletic Trainer | ||
See also
- Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
- Bowling Green Falcons men's basketballBowling Green Falcons men's basketballThe Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1968...
- Bowling Green FalconsBowling Green FalconsThe Bowling Green Falcons are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Bowling Green State University, located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Falcons participate in NCAA Division I in the Mid-American Conference and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. BGSU is one of only 13 universities in the...
- 2008-09 Mid-American Conference season