2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
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The 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2008 and ended with the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
's championship game on April 6, 2009 at Ford Field
in Detroit, Michigan
. The season saw six different teams achieve the AP #1 ranking during the year (just one shy of the NCAA record). Oklahoma sophomore Blake Griffin
was the dominant individual performer, sweeping National Player of the Year honors. The season began with North Carolina
becoming the first unanimous preseason #1 team, and ended with the Tar Heels dominating the NCAA tournament en route to their fifth NCAA title. UNC won its six NCAA tournament games by double-digits, and by an average of 19.8 points per game. Junior Wayne Ellington
was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player
.
s each end their regular seasons with a single-elimination tournament
. The teams in each conference that win their regular season title are given the number one seed in each tournament. The winners of these tournaments receive automatic invitations to the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
. The Ivy League
does not have a conference tournament, instead giving their automatic invitation to their regular-season champion Cornell.
in Dayton, Ohio
, and concluded on April 6 at the Ford Field
in Detroit, Michigan
. Of the 65 teams that were invited to participate, 31 were automatic bids while 34 were at-large bid
s. The 34 at-large teams came from 8 conferences, with the Big East, ACC
and Big Ten
each receiving seven bids. The Big 12 and Pac-10 each received six bids. The SEC
and Atlantic 10 each received three bids. This season also marked the first time that three teams from the same conference were selected as #1 seeds (Louisville, Pittsburgh and Connecticut). North Carolina tore through the tournament, winning each game by 12 or more points and beating Michigan State in the Final 89–72 behind an NCAA-record 55 first-half points to win its fifth National Championship. Ty Lawson recorded a record 8 steals, while Wayne Ellington
was named tournament Most Outstanding Player
.
Final Four – Ford Field
invited 32 teams to participate. Five teams were automatic qualifiers for winning their conference regular-season championships, while the remaining 27 bids were named from an at-large pool. Notable entrants included Kentucky, who broke a 17-year NCAA tournament appearance streak by missing the field, as well as preseason top ten team Notre Dame
and 2008 Regional Finalist Davidson
. Penn State defeated Baylor 69–63 in the Final on April 2. The Nittany Lions' Jamelle Cornley was named tournament Most Outstanding Player.
in New York City
on March 31 and April 2
(CBI) Tournament was held beginning March 17 and ended with a best-of-three final, ending March 30. It was the second year that the CBI tournament has conducted a post-season tournament. Oregon State
defeated UTEP
2-1 in the final series to win the title. Oregon State's Roeland Schaftenaar was named tournament MVP.
was held beginning March 17 and ended with a championship game on March 30. This tournament places an emphasis on selecting successful teams from "mid-major" conferences who were left out of the NCAA Tournament and NIT. Old Dominion defeated Bradley
66–62 to win the first CIT championship in Peoria, Illinois
. The Monarchs' Frank Hassell was named tournament MVP.
2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:First and Second Rounds: Thursday and Saturday, March 19 and 21, 2009-Qualifying teams:-Brackets:Results to date * – Denotes overtime periodAll times in U.S. EDT....
's championship game on April 6, 2009 at Ford Field
Ford Field
Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for...
in Detroit, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. The season saw six different teams achieve the AP #1 ranking during the year (just one shy of the NCAA record). Oklahoma sophomore Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin
Blake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the...
was the dominant individual performer, sweeping National Player of the Year honors. The season began with North Carolina
2008-09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team
The 2008–09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Head Coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
becoming the first unanimous preseason #1 team, and ended with the Tar Heels dominating the NCAA tournament en route to their fifth NCAA title. UNC won its six NCAA tournament games by double-digits, and by an average of 19.8 points per game. Junior Wayne Ellington
Wayne Ellington
Wayne Robert Ellington Jr. , is an American basketball player who was drafted 28th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association...
was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player
NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
At the conclusion of the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball championships , the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player. The MOP need not be, but almost always is a member of the Championship team, especially since the third place game was eliminated after 1981...
.
Season headlines
- The North Carolina Tar Heels2008-09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball teamThe 2008–09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Head Coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
became the first team in history to be the unanimous #1 team in the AP preseason poll. The ranking came based on UNC returning the majority of their Final Four squad from the year before, most notably Tyler HansbroughTyler HansbroughAndrew Tyler Hansbrough is an American basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. Hansbrough completed a college basketball career with the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team in 2009, and was drafted into the NBA by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick of the 1st round of the 2009 NBA...
, who became the first reigning National player of the year to return to school since Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealShaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
in the 1991-92 season. - Blake GriffinBlake GriffinBlake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the...
was named the Associated PressAssociated PressThe Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
, the John Wooden Award, the Naismith AwardNaismith AwardNaismith Award is a basketball award named after Dr. James Naismith, and awarded by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.The Naismith Award can be:* Naismith College Player of the Year...
and the Sporting News player of the year for the 2008-2009 college basketball season. When combined with Sam BradfordSam BradfordSamuel Jacob "Sam" Bradford is an American football quarterback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was the first overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and played college football at Oklahoma. In 2008, as a redshirt sophomore, Bradford became the second sophomore to win a...
's Heisman TrophyHeisman TrophyThe Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
, OklahomaOklahoma SoonersThe University of Oklahoma features 19 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's teams are called the Sooners, a nickname given to the early participants in the land rushes which initially opened the Oklahoma Indian Territory to non-native settlement. They participate in the NCAA's Division I-A,...
became the first school to have a top winner in both basketball and football in the same year. - Pittsburgh2008–09 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball teamThe 2008-09 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team represents the University of Pittsburgh in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Head Coach is Jamie Dixon, who is serving for his 6th year as head coach at Pittsburgh and 10th overall at the University...
achieved the #1 ranking for the first time in school historyPittsburgh Panthers men's basketballPittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in...
on January 5, 2009. - On December 18, Tyler HansbroughTyler HansbroughAndrew Tyler Hansbrough is an American basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. Hansbrough completed a college basketball career with the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team in 2009, and was drafted into the NBA by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick of the 1st round of the 2009 NBA...
passed Phil Ford to become North Carolina's all-time leading scorer. On February 28, Hansbrough also broke Dickie Hemric'sDickie HemricNed Dixon Hemric is a former basketball player for Wake Forest University and the NBA's Boston Celtics ....
NCAA record for most free throws made in a career. And on March 19, Hasbrough passed J. J. Redick as the leading scorer in Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast ConferenceThe Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
history. - Jodie MeeksJodie MeeksJodie Meeks is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.Meeks played college basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats...
of Kentucky scored 54 points against Tennessee on January 13, 2009. Meeks was 10-15 from 3-pt range. The output broke Kentucky's single-game scoring record, set by Hall of FamerBasketball Hall of FameThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, honors exceptional basketball players, coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game of basketball worldwide...
Dan IsselDan IsselDaniel Paul Issel is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player and coach.-Collegiate playing career:...
39 years before. - 2009 marked the first time in history that three #1 seeds in the NCAA tournament came from the same conference - as Louisville, Pittsburgh and Connecticut of the Big East achieved the feat.
- Two retired Hall of FameBasketball Hall of FameThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, honors exceptional basketball players, coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game of basketball worldwide...
coaches died during the season - UTEP'sUTEP Miners men's basketballThe UTEP Miners basketball team is an NCAA Division I men's college basketball team competing in the Conference USA. Home games are played at Don Haskins Center, located on University of Texas at El Paso's campus in El Paso.-Don Haskins Center:...
Don HaskinsDon HaskinsDonald Lee Haskins, nicknamed "The Bear" , was an American collegiate basketball coach and player. He played for three years under legendary coach Henry Iba at Oklahoma A&M...
on September 7, 2008, and California's Pete NewellPete NewellPeter Francis Newell was an American college men's basketball coach and basketball instructional coach. He coached for 15 years at the University of San Francisco, Michigan State University and the University of California, Berkeley, compiling an overall record of 234 wins and 123 losses...
on November 17, 2008. Newell's Bears won the NCAA championship in 19591959 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1959 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 23 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball in the United States. It began on March 7, 1959, and ended with the championship game on March 21 in Louisville,...
, while Haskins' Miners won the title in 19661966 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1966 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 22 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 7, 1966, and ended with the championship game on March 19 in College Park, Maryland...
in a historic win over KentuckyKentucky Wildcats men's basketballThe Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
. - The preseason AP All-American team was named on November 3. Tyler HansbroughTyler HansbroughAndrew Tyler Hansbrough is an American basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. Hansbrough completed a college basketball career with the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team in 2009, and was drafted into the NBA by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick of the 1st round of the 2009 NBA...
of North CarolinaNorth Carolina Tar Heels men's basketballThe North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history...
was the unanimous leading vote-getter (72 of 72 votes). The rest of the team included Stephen CurryStephen Curry (basketball)-Freshman season:Before Stephen Curry played even one college game, head coach, Bob McKillop, said at a Davidson Alumni event, "Wait till you see Steph Curry...
of DavidsonDavidson Wildcats men's basketballThe Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The...
(66 votes), Luke HarangodyLuke HarangodyLuke Harangody is an American professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Harangody completed his college career at the University of Notre Dame in 2010. He is the only men's player in the history of the Big East Conference to average 20 points and 10 rebounds...
of Notre DameNotre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketballThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in...
(58), Darren CollisonDarren CollisonDarren Michael Collison is an American professional basketball point guard for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted 21st overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by New Orleans. He is a right-hander and a native of Rancho Cucamonga, California...
of UCLAUCLA Bruins men's basketballThe UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,...
(46) and Blake GriffinBlake GriffinBlake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the...
of OklahomaOklahoma Sooners men's basketball-1908-1980:The Sooners enjoyed moderate success on the court during this era, posting only 16 losing records in their first 72 seasons. They were coached by 9 different coaches during this period, beginning with Bennie Owen , and ending with Dave Bliss in 1980...
(45). - Kenny GeorgeKenny GeorgeKenneth George Jr. is an American college student and former college basketball player known for his great height. Somewhere between and , he was the tallest basketball player in the United States during the two years he played for his college team, the University of North Carolina at Asheville...
of UNC AshevilleUniversity of North Carolina at AshevilleThe University of North Carolina at Asheville is a co-educational, four year, public liberal arts university. The university is also known as UNC Asheville. Located in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, UNCA is the only designated liberal arts institution in the University of North...
, the tallest player in Division I (7'7") and the nation's leader in FG% for 2007–08, had part of his right foot amputated before the start of the season, threatening to end his career. - The New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyNew Jersey Institute of Technology is a public research university in Newark, New Jersey. It is often also referred to as Newark College of Engineering ....
broke a 51-game losing streak that stretched back to February 19, 2007 by defeating BryantBryant Bulldogs men's basketball-History:Bryant University competed in the NAIA as an NAIA independent program from 1963 until 1976 as the Bryant College Indians before the college became a member of the NCAA at the Division II level in 1977...
61–51 on January 21. - TravisTravis HolmesTravis Holmes is an American former college basketball player for the Virginia Military Institute men's basketball program. He was named to the 2009 Second Team All-Big South Conference.-High school career:...
and Chavis HolmesChavis HolmesChavis Holmes was an American college basketball player for the Virginia Military Institute men's basketball program.He was named to the 2009 First Team All-Big South Conference.-High School career:...
of VMIVirginia Military InstituteThe Virginia Military Institute , located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state-supported military college and one of six senior military colleges in the United States. Unlike any other military college in the United States—and in keeping with its founding principles—all VMI students are...
became the highest-scoring twins in NCAA Division I history. - Ryan Toolson of Utah ValleyUtah Valley WolverinesThe Utah Valley Wolverines represent Utah Valley University in college athletics. The Wolverines participate in the Great West Conference.The school mascot is the Wolverine, and the colors are green and gold....
had the highest single-game scoring mark of the season, netting 63 points in a 123-121 quadruple-overtime win over Chicago StateChicago State UniversityChicago State University is a state university of the U.S. state of Illinois, located in Chicago.-History:Cook County Normal School was founded in 1867, largely through the initiative of John F. Eberhart, the Commissioner of Schools for Cook County...
on January 29, 2009. Chicago StateChicago State UniversityChicago State University is a state university of the U.S. state of Illinois, located in Chicago.-History:Cook County Normal School was founded in 1867, largely through the initiative of John F. Eberhart, the Commissioner of Schools for Cook County...
teammates David HolstonDavid HolstonDavid Holston is an American expatriate professional basketball player. As of August 2011, he plays in the Basketball Bundesliga for the Artland Dragons...
and John Cantrell each scored over 40 points in the loss. - On January 31, Texas's A. J. Abrams hit his 339th 3-point shot, breaking the previous Big 12 record of 338 held by Jeff BoscheeJeff BoscheeJeffrey Allen Boschee is an American basketball player and coach. He currently serves as an assistant coach of the men's team at Missouri Southern State University. Boschee played guard at the University of Kansas from 1998 to 2002. He was named Mr...
of Kansas. In the same game, Kansas State's Denis ClementeDenis ClementeDenis Clemente is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player with BK Bemaco SPU Nitra of the Slovak Basketball Association. He played collegiately in the United States with the Kansas State University Wildcats, which he graduated from in 2010...
tied his former teammate Michael BeasleyMichael BeasleyMichael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous...
's Big 12 single-game scoring record, netting 44 points in an 85–81 overtime win for the Wildcats. - North Dakota State became the first men's team in Division I or its predecessors to reach the NCAA Tournament in its first year of postseason eligibility since 19721972 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1972 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 25 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA University Division college basketball. It began on March 11, 1972, and ended with the championship game on March 25 in Los Angeles, California...
, when Southwestern Louisiana, now Louisiana-LafayetteLouisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketballThe Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The school competes in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and play home...
, accomplished this feat. The Bison reached the "Big Dance" by defeating Oakland in the final of the 2009 Summit League tournament2009 Summit League Men's Basketball TournamentThe 2009 The Summit League Men's Basketball Tournament was the 2009 post-season tournament for The Summit League, an NCAA Division I athletic conference. It took place March 7–10, 2009 at Sioux Falls Arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota....
on March 10. - Syracuse2008-09 Syracuse Orange men's basketball teamThe 2008–09 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team represented Syracuse University in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Head Coach is Jim Boeheim, serving for his 33rd year. The team played its home games at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York...
upset Connecticut, 127–117, in a six-overtime game in the Big East Conference Tournament2009 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament- Championship Game :- Syracuse vs. Connecticut :The quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 12 between Syracuse and Connecticut lasted for six overtime periods, the second-longest game in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball history...
Quarterfinals that started on March 12 and ended after midnight on March 13. It was the longest game in Big EastBig East ConferenceThe Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
history, and second longest in NCAA Division I history, at 70 total playing minutes. - DavidsonDavidson Wildcats men's basketballThe Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The...
guard Stephen CurryStephen Curry (basketball)-Freshman season:Before Stephen Curry played even one college game, head coach, Bob McKillop, said at a Davidson Alumni event, "Wait till you see Steph Curry...
, Boston CollegeBoston College Eagles men's basketballThe Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
guard Tyrese RiceTyrese RiceTyrese Rice is an American professional basketball player. Rice played college basketball with the Boston College Eagles.- Early life and high school :...
, Miami (FL) guard Jack McClintonJack McClintonJack Paul McClinton is an American professional basketball player. A former college basketball player, he was the starting shooting guard for the University of Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team. He was selected in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2009 NBA Draft...
, Florida State guard Toney DouglasToney DouglasToney Bernard Douglas is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association...
, TempleTemple Owls men's basketballThe Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:...
guard Dionte ChristmasDionte ChristmasDionte Christmas is an American basketball player. Christmas is listed as 6 ft 5 in and 205 lb .-High school career:...
, UABUAB Blazers men's basketballThe UAB Blazers men's basketball team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I men's college basketball, and have competed in Conference USA since 1995...
guard Robert VadenRobert VadenRobert Anthony Vaden is an American professional basketball player. Vaden played college basketball with the Indiana Hoosiers and the UAB Blazers for two years each. After four years in college, he was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 54th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After the draft, his...
, WyomingWyoming Cowboys men's basketballThe University of Wyoming men's basketball program, which currently competes in the Mountain West Conference, has a lengthy tradition dating back to 1905. Cowboys fans can claim something that few other teams' fans can: an NCAA Championship, won in 1943 under Hall of Fame coach Everett Shelton and...
guard Brandon Ewing, Chicago StateChicago State UniversityChicago State University is a state university of the U.S. state of Illinois, located in Chicago.-History:Cook County Normal School was founded in 1867, largely through the initiative of John F. Eberhart, the Commissioner of Schools for Cook County...
guard David HolstonDavid HolstonDavid Holston is an American expatriate professional basketball player. As of August 2011, he plays in the Basketball Bundesliga for the Artland Dragons...
, UTEPUTEP MinersThe UTEP Miners is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Texas at El Paso. Informally, the UTEP Miners have also been referred to as the Miners, UTEP, or Texas-El Paso. UTEP was a member of the Western Athletic Conference from 1967 to 2005, when they joined Rice, Tulsa, and SMU in...
guard Stefon JacksonStefon JacksonStefon Jackson is an American professional basketball player. As of the 2011–12 season he plays for G.S. Olympia Larissa B.C. in Greece. He is 6'5", weighs 185 lbs. and plays shooting guard. While playing college basketball at UTEP between 2005 and 2009, Jackson scored a Conference USA-record...
, Central FloridaUCF Knights men's basketballThe UCF Knights men's basketball team represents the University of Central Florida located in Orlando, Florida. The Knights compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Eastern Division of Conference USA . They play their home games in the UCF Arena located on the...
guard Jermaine TaylorJermaine Taylor (basketball)Jermaine Taylor is an American professional basketball player. Taylor was a starting guard for the University of Central Florida basketball team...
, North Dakota State guard Ben WoodsideBen WoodsideBen Woodside is an American basketball player. He currently plays point guard for Union Olimpija in Slovenia.-High school:He attended Albert Lea High School where he set school career records for points, assists and steals.-College:...
, VMIVirginia Military InstituteThe Virginia Military Institute , located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state-supported military college and one of six senior military colleges in the United States. Unlike any other military college in the United States—and in keeping with its founding principles—all VMI students are...
guard Chavis HolmesChavis HolmesChavis Holmes was an American college basketball player for the Virginia Military Institute men's basketball program.He was named to the 2009 First Team All-Big South Conference.-High School career:...
, East Tennessee StateEast Tennessee State UniversityEast Tennessee State University is an accredited American university located in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities, the nation's sixth largest system of public education, and is the fourth largest university in the state...
guard Courtney Pigram and Coppin StateCoppin State UniversityCoppin State University is a historically black college located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland...
guard Tywain McKeeTywain McKeeTywain 'Ty' McKee is an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League of Australia with the Wollongong Hawks. McKee is mentioned in some circles as a potential NBA player, following the path of former Hawk Doug Overton.-References:...
each eclipsed the career 2000-point mark during the season. - Arkansas StateArkansas State Red WolvesThe Arkansas State University Red Wolves is the name given to Arkansas State University's athletic teams. The university is affiliated with the Sun Belt Conference in sports and maintains NCAA Division I status.-History:...
changed its nickname from the "Indians" to the "Red Wolves," effective this season. - Bryant UniversityBryant Bulldogs men's basketball-History:Bryant University competed in the NAIA as an NAIA independent program from 1963 until 1976 as the Bryant College Indians before the college became a member of the NCAA at the Division II level in 1977...
and Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleSouthern Illinois University EdwardsvilleSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville, commonly abbreviated SIUE, is a four-year coed public university in Edwardsville, Illinois about from St. Louis, Missouri. SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and is the younger of the two largest...
competed at the Division I level for the first time, while Houston BaptistHouston Baptist Huskies men's basketballThe Houston Baptist Huskies men's basketball team represents Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas in U.S. NCAA Division I men's basketball competition...
returned to Division I play after a 20-year absence and Seattle after 28 years. - Conference realignments: Gardner-WebbGardner-Webb UniversityGardner–Webb University is a private university located west of Charlotte in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, USA. The school has a total of 14 academic departments offering 45 major fields of study. Among the most popular of the school's 39 undergraduate majors are those in business , education ,...
moved from the Atlantic Sun ConferenceAtlantic Sun ConferenceThe Atlantic Sun Conference is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference...
to the Big South ConferenceBig South ConferenceThe Big South Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I. The conference's football teams are part of the Football Championship Subdivision...
, while PresbyterianPresbyterian CollegePresbyterian College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, South Carolina, USA. Presbyterian College, or PC, is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. PC was founded in 1880 by William Plumer Jacobs, a prominent Presbyterian minister who also founded the nearby Thornwell Home and...
competes in the Big SouthBig South ConferenceThe Big South Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I. The conference's football teams are part of the Football Championship Subdivision...
as well after playing as an independent in 2007–08. SamfordSamford BulldogsSamford University fields 17 varsity teams . The Bulldogs have done well in recent years in both football and men's basketball, participating in the 1999 and 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. The women's basketball team made its initial NCAA tournament appearance in the 2011 NCAA...
moved from the Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley ConferenceThe Ohio Valley Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; the conference's football programs compete in the Football Championship Subdivision , the lower of two levels of Division I...
to the Southern ConferenceSouthern ConferenceThe Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
. - Don MeyerDon MeyerDon Meyer is a retired American college basketball coach who completed his career in 2010 as head coach of the men's team at Northern State University...
passed Bob Knight as the winningest coach in NCAA historyNCAA men's basketball coaches win listThis is a list of NCAA men's basketball coaches by number of career wins across all three divisions. This list includes games won at the NAIA level, but omits coaches who have won only NAIA games. Harry Statham is the all-time leader in men's college wins, having won 1,043 NAIA...
, breaking Knight's record of 902 victories. - SyracuseSyracuse Orange men's basketballThe Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
coach Jim BoeheimJim BoeheimJames Arthur "Jim" Boeheim is the head coach of the men's basketball team at Syracuse University. Boeheim has guided the Orange to eight Big East regular season championships, five Big East Tournament championships, and 28 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three appearances in the national...
led the Orange to 20 wins for the 31st time in his career, a new record. Boeheim had previously been tied with Dean SmithDean SmithDean Edwards Smith is a retired American head coach of men's college basketball. Originally from Emporia, Kansas, Smith has been called a “coaching legend” by the Basketball Hall of Fame. Smith is best known for his successful 36-year coaching tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
at 30 20-win seasons. - ConnecticutConnecticut Huskies men's basketballThe Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
coach Jim CalhounJim CalhounJames A. Calhoun is the head coach of the University of Connecticut's men's basketball team. His teams have won three national championships , played in four Final Fours , won the 1988 NIT championship, and have won seven Big East tournament championships...
won his 800th career game, beating MarquetteMarquette Golden Eagles men's basketballThe Marquette Golden Eagles Basketball team is the basketball team that represents Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school's 1977 team, coached by Al McGuire, won the NCAA championship. Currently the team competes in the Big East Conference. It last played in the NCAA Division I...
on February 25, 2009. - After the season, NortheasternNortheastern HuskiesThe Northeastern University Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey ; men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's field hockey and volleyball, swimming, and men's and women's soccer , and...
's basketball program was placed on probation until 2011 due to recruiting and extra-benefits violations. - Centenary became the first men's basketball to receive a postseason ban due to their poor showing against Academic Progress RateAcademic Progress RateThe Academic Progress Rate, sometimes also known as Academic Performance Rating and generally abbreviated as APR, is a metric established by the NCAA to indicate the success of collegiate athletic teams in moving student athletes towards graduation . It was instituted in February of 2005...
(APR) standards. The Gentlemen will not be eligible for postseason play for the 2009-10 season. - 27,767,111 fans attended Division I games during the season, the second-highest all-time for the division.
- Larry BirdLarry BirdLarry Joe Bird is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish...
, Magic JohnsonMagic JohnsonEarvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . After winning championships in high school and college, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers...
, Jud HeathcoteJud HeathcoteGeorge Melvin "Jud" Heathcote is a former college basketball coach. He was a head coach for 24 seasons at the collegiate level: five at Montana and 19 at Michigan State...
, Wayman TisdaleWayman TisdaleWayman Lawrence Tisdale was an American professional basketball player in the NBA and a smooth jazz bass guitarist. A three-time All American at the University of Oklahoma, he was elected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.-Early life:Tisdale was born in Fort Worth, Texas...
, Gene BartowGene BartowGene Bartow is a former men's college basketball coach. The Browning, Missouri, native coached 36 years at six universities after coaching two high schools in Missouri for six years.-High school:...
, Travis GrantTravis GrantTravis Grant is a retired American professional basketball player. He is most known for being the all-time leading scorer in men's college basketball history while at Kentucky State University by amassing 4,045 points. Grant was a first round pick of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1972 NBA Draft...
, Walter ByersWalter ByersWalter Byers was the first executive director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He served from 1951 to 1988. He also helped start the United States Basketball Writers Association in 1956...
and Bill Wall were inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of FameNational Collegiate Basketball Hall of FameThe National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a hall of fame and museum dedicated to college basketball. The museum is an integral portion of the College Basketball Experience created by the National Association of Basketball Coaches , located at the Sprint...
. - During the 2008–09 Big Ten season2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball seasonThe 2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive basketball among Big Ten Conference members that began in 1904. It was the 104th season of Big Ten Conference basketball play...
, Evan TurnerEvan TurnerEvan Marcel Turner , nicknamed The Villain, is an American basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. Turner was drafted 2nd overall by the 76ers in the 2010 NBA draft. Turner plays the point guard, shooting guard and small forward positions. Turner is a first-team 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball...
and Manny HarrisManny HarrisCorperryale L'Adorable "Manny" Harris is a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He is a former All-Big Ten Conference guard who played three seasons for the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team...
became the 4th and 5th players to finish in the top ten in the Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceThe Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
in average points rebounds and assists in the same season since assists became a statistic in 1983-84. Harris is the first to finish in the top six in each one. Turner would finish in the top two the following year. beats Boston College for its first-ever win against a ranked opponent. During the 2008–09 Ivy League season2008–09 Ivy League men's basketball seasonUnlike other leagues within the NCAA, the Ivy League does not play a league tournament for a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Rather, they send the regular season league champion...
, Harvard's Jeremy LinJeremy LinJeremy Shu-How Lin is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association...
was the only NCAA Division I men's college basketballCollege basketballCollege basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player who ranked in the top ten in his conference for scoringPoint (basketball)Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
(17.8), reboundingRebound (basketball)A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
(5.5), assistsAssist (basketball)In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
(4.3), stealsSteal (basketball)In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player...
(2.4), blocked shots (0.6), field goal percentageField goal percentageField goal percentage in basketball is the ratio of field goals made to field goals attempted. Its abbreviation is FG%. Three-point field goals are included in this percentage. Instead of using scales of 0 to 100%, the scale .000 to 1.000 is commonly used. A higher field goal percentage denotes...
(0.502), free throwFree throwIn basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
percentage (0.744), and 3 point shot percentage (0.400).
Major rule changes
Beginning in 2008-2009, the following rules changes were implemented:- The three-point line moved from 19 feet, 9 inches to 20 feet, 9 inches.
- If the entire ball is above the rim when it comes into contact with the backboard and is subsequently touched by a player, it is goaltending. Previously only a ball moving downward after hitting the backboard could be subject to goaltending.
Pre-season polls
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Early-season tournaments
| Name | Dates | Num. teams | Championship |
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| 2k Sports Classic Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic The Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic is an annual college basketball tournament played in November at the beginning of the season... |
Nov. 10–21 | 16 | Duke 2008-09 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team The 2008–09 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team's head coach was Mike Krzyzewski, who served for his 29th year. The team played its home games in Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina... 71 vs. Michigan 57 |
| Charleston Classic Charleston Classic -2008 standings:-2009 Tournament:ESPN confirmed that the 2009 field of eight schools have been selected for the tournament as follows: South Carolina, La Salle, Miami, Penn State, South Florida, Tulane, UNC Wilmington and Davidson. Davidson was the representative from the host Southern Conference... |
Nov. 14–16 | 8 | Clemson Clemson Tigers men's basketball The Clemson Tigers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA Division I. The current head coach is Brad Brownell.-Team history:... 76 vs. Temple Temple Owls men's basketball The Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:... 72 |
| CBE Classic College Basketball Experience Classic The College Basketball Experience Classic is an annual season-opening college basketball tournament founded in 2001. The tournament is currently sponsored by Progressive and is held in mid-November... |
Nov. 14–25 | 4* | Syracuse 2008-09 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team The 2008–09 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team represented Syracuse University in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Head Coach is Jim Boeheim, serving for his 33rd year. The team played its home games at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York... 89 vs. Kansas 2008-09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team The 2008–09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, the Jayhawks' 111th basketball season. The Head Coach was Bill Self, serving his 6th year... 81 |
| NIT Season Tip-Off NIT Season Tip-Off The NIT Season Tip-Off is an annual college basketball tournament that takes place in November of each year, around the beginning of the season. The first two rounds are held at campus sites and the semifinals and the finals are held at Madison Square Garden. The tournament began in 1985 as the... |
Nov. 17–28 | 16 | Oklahoma 87 vs. Purdue 82 |
| Puerto Rico Tip-Off Puerto Rico Tip-Off The 5 Hour Energy Puerto Rico Tip-Off is an ESPN Regional Television owned and operated preseason college basketball tournament that takes place in late November of each year, usually the week before Thanksgiving. It takes place in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico... |
Nov. 20–23 | 8 | Xavier Xavier Musketeers men's basketball The Xavier Musketeers team is the basketball team that represents Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference... 63 vs. Memphis Memphis Tigers basketball The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Memphis in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers compete in Conference USA, in which they have won six regular season and four conference tournament championships. As of 2011, the Tigers have the 29th highest... 58 |
| Paradise Jam Tournament Paradise Jam Tournament The U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam is a preseason college basketball tournament that takes place in late November of each year, with the men usually playing the week before Thanksgiving and the women playing Thanksgiving week. It takes place in St. Thomas at the Sports and Fitness Center. The... |
Nov. 21–24 | 8 | Connecticut Connecticut Huskies The Connecticut Huskies, also known as the UConn Huskies, are the athletic teams of the University of Connecticut in the United States. The school is a member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Big East Conference for all sports except Men's Ice Hockey and Women's Ice... 76 vs. Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at the Kohl Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin.... 57 |
| Maui Invitational Tournament Maui Invitational Tournament The Maui Invitational Tournament is an annual early-season college basketball tournament that takes place Thanksgiving Week in Lahaina, Hawaii at the Lahaina Civic Center on the island of Maui. It is hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu, which participates yearly along with a field of seven... |
Nov. 24-26 | 8 | UNC North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history... 102 vs. Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in... 87 |
| Great Alaska Shootout Great Alaska Shootout The Great Alaska Shootout is an annual college basketball tournament in Anchorage, Alaska that features colleges from all over the United States. The University of Alaska Anchorage hosts the tournament every Thanksgiving. Tournament games are played at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage... |
Nov. 26–29 | 8 | San Diego State 76 vs. Hampton Hampton University Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.-History:... 47 |
| 76 Classic | Nov. 27–30 | 8 | Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball The Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference and their homecourt is the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Their only Final Four appearance was in 1962 and through the years they have produced several NBA players. The Demon Deacons have... 87 vs. Baylor Baylor Bears men's basketball The Baylor Bears basketball team represents Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Bears compete in the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games in Ferrell Center and is currently coached by Scott Drew.... 74 |
| Old Spice Classic Old Spice Classic The Old Spice Classic is an annual college basketball tournament played over Thanksgiving weekend. The inaugural tournament was held November, 23, 24, and 26, 2006. The tournament is played at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. In the current format, the... |
Nov. 27–30 | 8 | Gonzaga 2008-09 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is currently representing Gonzaga University in NCAA men's Division I competition. The Bulldogs, also nicknamed the Zags, have emerged in recent years as a legitimate national power despite playing in the mid-major West Coast Conference, having... 83 vs. Tennessee 74 |
| Las Vegas Invitational | Nov. 28–29 | 4* | Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647... 54 vs. West Virginia West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by... 43 |
| Legends Classic | Nov. 28-29 | 4* | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in... 57 vs. Washington State Washington State Cougars men's basketball The Washington State Cougars Men's Basketball team represents Washington State University and competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I... 43 |
| Cancún Challenge Cancún Challenge The Cancún Challenge is a preseason tournament organized by Triple Crown Sports which features eight NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams. Since 2009, there are eight games played in the United States and eight games played at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico... |
Nov. 29-30 | 4* | Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball The Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team represents Vanderbilt University in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference . The Commodores have won three SEC regular season titles . They have competed in ten NCAA Tournaments, making it to the Elite Eight once and the Sweet 16 six times... 71 vs. VCU Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball The Virginia Commonwealth University Rams are the basketball team that represents Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. VCU currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011 where they... 66 |
- *Although these tournaments technically have more teams involved, only 4 can play for the championship.
Conference winners and tournaments
Thirty athletic conferenceAthletic conference
An athletic conference is a collection of sports teams, playing competitively against each other at the professional, collegiate, or high school level. In many cases conferences are subdivided into smaller and smaller divisions, with the best teams competing at successively higher levels...
s each end their regular seasons with a single-elimination tournament
Single-elimination tournament
A single-elimination tournament, also called a knockout, cup or sudden death tournament, is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match or bracket is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event...
. The teams in each conference that win their regular season title are given the number one seed in each tournament. The winners of these tournaments receive automatic invitations to the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:First and Second Rounds: Thursday and Saturday, March 19 and 21, 2009-Qualifying teams:-Brackets:Results to date * – Denotes overtime periodAll times in U.S. EDT....
. The Ivy League
Ivy League
The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group...
does not have a conference tournament, instead giving their automatic invitation to their regular-season champion Cornell.
| Conference | Regular Season Winner |
Conference Player of the Year |
Conference Tournament |
Tournament Venue (City) |
Tournament Winner |
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| America East Conference America East Conference The America East Conference is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located mainly in the northeastern United States. The conference was known as the ECAC North from 1979 to 1988 and the North Atlantic Conference from the fall semester of 1988 to the end of the spring... |
Binghamton Binghamton Bearcats The Binghamton Bearcats are an NCAA Division I athletics program at Binghamton University. They are one of four Division I programs in the SUNY system and a member of the America East Conference.-History:... & Vermont University of Vermont The University of Vermont comprises seven undergraduate schools, an honors college, a graduate college, and a college of medicine. The Honors College does not offer its own degrees; students in the Honors College concurrently enroll in one of the university's seven undergraduate colleges or... |
Marqus Blakely Marqus Blakely Marqus Austin Blakely is an American professional basketball player with the Houston Rockets of the NBA.-College:Blakely gained a reputation at Vermont by winning the Kevin Roberson America East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year twice and the America East Defensive Player of the Year... , Vermont |
2009 America East Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 America East Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 America East Men's Basketball Tournament was held from March 6–8 through at SEFCU Arena place on the University at Albany campus. The final was held on March 14 at the Events Center, the home court of the Binghamton Bearcats, who were the highest remaining seed.The Bearcats earned their... |
SEFCU Arena (Albany, New York Albany, New York Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River... ) Final at campus site |
Binghamton Binghamton Bearcats The Binghamton Bearcats are an NCAA Division I athletics program at Binghamton University. They are one of four Division I programs in the SUNY system and a member of the America East Conference.-History:... |
| Atlantic 10 Conference | Xavier Xavier Musketeers men's basketball The Xavier Musketeers team is the basketball team that represents Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference... |
Ahmad Nivins Ahmad Nivins Ahmad Naadir "Slim" Nivins is an American professional basketball player. A power forward, he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 56th overall pick of the 2009 draft. He was quickly released and is now playing in Europe for Bàsquet Manresa in the Spanish ACB... , St. Joseph's Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through... |
2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 11 through March 14, 2009. The winner of the tournament received an automatic bid to the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and was crowned Atlantic 10 Conference... |
Boardwalk Hall Boardwalk Hall Boardwalk Hall, formally known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is an arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States... (Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast... ) |
Temple Temple Owls men's basketball The Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:... |
| Atlantic Coast Conference 2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season The 2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season was the 56th season for the league. North Carolina won the regular season crown while Duke won the ACC Tournament championship... |
North Carolina 2008-09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team The 2008–09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Head Coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
Ty Lawson, North Carolina 2008-09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team The 2008–09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Head Coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
2009 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, the culmination of the 2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season and a part of the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, took place from March 12–March 15, 2009, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia... |
Georgia Dome Georgia Dome The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, between downtown to the east and Vine City to the west. It is primarily the home stadium for the NFL Atlanta Falcons and the NCAA Division I FCS Georgia State Panthers football team. It is owned and operated by the... (Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in... ) |
Duke 2008-09 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team The 2008–09 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team's head coach was Mike Krzyzewski, who served for his 29th year. The team played its home games in Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina... |
| Atlantic Sun Conference Atlantic Sun Conference The Atlantic Sun Conference is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference... |
Jacksonville Jacksonville University Jacksonville University is a private university in Jacksonville, Florida, on the banks of the St. Johns River. The school was founded in 1934 as a two year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until 1958, when it shifted its focus to four-year university degrees and adopted its... |
Alex Renfroe, Belmont Belmont Bruins men's basketball The Belmont Bruins men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent the Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2011... |
2009 Atlantic Sun Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Atlantic Sun Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Atlantic Sun Men's Basketball Tournament took place from March 4–7, 2009 at Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.-Format:The seven eligible men's basketball teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference receive a berth in the conference tournament. After the 20 game conference season, teams are... |
Allen Arena Allen Arena Allen Arena is an indoor arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. The arena was named in honor of James C. and Linda Allen, the facility's primary benefactors. James Allen is a member of the board of trustees for the university and worked for the university at one time... (Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home... ) |
East Tennessee State East Tennessee State University East Tennessee State University is an accredited American university located in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities, the nation's sixth largest system of public education, and is the fourth largest university in the state... |
| Big 12 Conference 2008–09 Big 12 Conference men's basketball season The 2008–09 Big 12 Conference men's basketball season marks the 13th season of Big 12 Conference basketball.-Big 12 Coaches Poll:-All-Big 12 players:*Curtis Jerrells, Baylor*Sherron Collins, Kansas*Blake Griffin, Oklahoma*A.J... |
Kansas 2008-09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team The 2008–09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, the Jayhawks' 111th basketball season. The Head Coach was Bill Self, serving his 6th year... |
Blake Griffin Blake Griffin Blake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the... , Oklahoma 2008–09 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team The 2008–09 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach is Jeff Capel, who was in his third year with the team... |
2009 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship was the 13th edition of the Big 12 Conference's championship tournament held at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City from March 11 until March 14, 2009... |
Ford Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... ) |
Missouri |
| Big East Conference 2008–09 Big East Conference men's basketball season The 2008–09 Big East Conference men's basketball season was the 30th in conference history, and involved its 16 full-time member schools. Leading up to, during, and following the season, it has been widely regarded as one of the most successful seasons in Big East Conference history, fielding... |
Louisville | Hasheem Thabeet Hasheem Thabeet Hasheem Thabeet is a Tanzanian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was drafted as the 2nd pick overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA Draft after playing with the Connecticut Huskies... , Connecticut Connecticut Huskies men's basketball The Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference... & DeJuan Blair DeJuan Blair DeJuan Lamont Blair is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association . Before turning pro Blair played center for the University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team from 2007 to 2009... , Pittsburgh |
2009 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament - Championship Game :- Syracuse vs. Connecticut :The quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 12 between Syracuse and Connecticut lasted for six overtime periods, the second-longest game in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball history... |
Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the... (New York City, New York) |
Louisville |
| Big Sky Conference Big Sky Conference The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,... |
Weber State Weber State Wildcats men's basketball The Weber State Wildcats team is the basketball team representing Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and is a member of the Big Sky Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007... |
Kellen McCoy, Weber State Weber State Wildcats men's basketball The Weber State Wildcats team is the basketball team representing Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and is a member of the Big Sky Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007... |
2009 Big Sky Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Big Sky Men's Basketball Tournament The Big Sky Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place from March 7–11, 2009. The winner, Portland State, advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Teams were re-seeded after the first round.-Sources:*... |
Campus Sites | Portland State Portland State Vikings men's basketball The Portland State Vikings men's basketball team represents Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. The team was also once referred to as "The Park Block Bombers" in reference to the school's proximity to Portland's string of park blocks. The school's team competes in the Big Sky Conference... |
| Big South Conference Big South Conference The Big South Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I. The conference's football teams are part of the Football Championship Subdivision... |
Radford Radford University Radford University is one of Virginia's eight doctoral-degree granting public universities. Originally founded in 1910, Radford offers comprehensive curricula for undergraduates in more than 100 fields, and graduate programs including the M.F.A., M.B.A... |
Artsiom Parakhouski Artsiom Parakhouski Artsiom "Art" Parakhouski is a Belarusian basketball player who recently finished his American college career in 2010 with the Radford University Highlanders, located in Radford, Virginia. A 6'11" center, Parakhouski led NCAA Division I in rebounds in 2009–10 at 13.4 per game... , Radford Radford University Radford University is one of Virginia's eight doctoral-degree granting public universities. Originally founded in 1910, Radford offers comprehensive curricula for undergraduates in more than 100 fields, and graduate programs including the M.F.A., M.B.A... |
2009 Big South Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Big South Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Big South Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place from March 3–7, 2009. It was won by the Radford Highlanders.-Format:The quarterfinals were held on campus sites, with the higher seed playing host in each game. The semifinals and finals were held at the Dedmon Center in... |
Campus Sites | Radford Radford University Radford University is one of Virginia's eight doctoral-degree granting public universities. Originally founded in 1910, Radford offers comprehensive curricula for undergraduates in more than 100 fields, and graduate programs including the M.F.A., M.B.A... |
| Big Ten Conference 2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season The 2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive basketball among Big Ten Conference members that began in 1904. It was the 104th season of Big Ten Conference basketball play... |
Michigan State | Kalin Lucas Kalin Lucas Kalin Lucas is an American professional basketball player with Olympiacos. He attended St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake, Michigan and played college basketball at Michigan State.-College career:... , Michigan State |
2009 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was played during Championship Week between March 12 and March 15, 2009 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The winner, the Purdue Boilermakers, received an automatic bid to the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Purdue defeated Ohio State... |
Conseco Fieldhouse Conseco Fieldhouse Conseco Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena, it is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association... (Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S... ) |
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| Big West Conference Big West Conference The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped... |
Cal State Northridge Cal State Northridge Matadors men's basketball The Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball team is college basketball program representing California State University, Northridge. The team currently competes in the Big West Conference of the NCAA's Division I. The Matadors' current head coach is Bobby Braswell.-History:Until 1972, the school... |
Josh Akognon Josh Akognon Joshua Emmanuel Akognon is a Nigerian American professional basketball guard who played collegiate basketball for Washington State University and Cal State Fullerton .-High school:... , Cal State Fullerton California State University, Fullerton California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs... |
2009 Big West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Big West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament -Format:The top two seed receive byes into the semifinals. Seeds 3 and 4 receive byes into the quarterfinals. If necessary, the bracket will be adjusted after each round so that the top and bottom seeds in each round play in the same game... |
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center The Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities... (Anaheim, California Anaheim, California Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States... ) |
Cal State Northridge Cal State Northridge Matadors men's basketball The Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball team is college basketball program representing California State University, Northridge. The team currently competes in the Big West Conference of the NCAA's Division I. The Matadors' current head coach is Bobby Braswell.-History:Until 1972, the school... |
| Colonial Athletic Association Colonial Athletic Association The Colonial Athletic Association is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose full-time members are located in East Coast states from Massachusetts to Georgia. Most of its members are public universities, with five in Virginia alone, and the conference is headquartered in Richmond,... |
VCU | Eric Maynor Eric Maynor Eric Demarqua Maynor is an American professional basketball player at point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. He played college basketball for the VCU Rams... , VCU Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball The Virginia Commonwealth University Rams are the basketball team that represents Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. VCU currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011 where they... |
2009 CAA Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 CAA Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 CAA Men's Basketball Tournament was held from March 6–9, 2009. It was won by the VCU Rams.-Bracket and Results:-Honors:-First Round:... |
Richmond Coliseum Richmond Coliseum Richmond Coliseum is an arena in Richmond, Virginia, where the SPHL Richmond Renegades played until the 2008-2009 season and the SIFL Richmond Raiders will play starting with the 2010 season. It is also the venue for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and holds 13,500 people. A... (Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area... ) |
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| Conference USA Conference USA Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports... |
Memphis | Jermaine Taylor Jermaine Taylor (basketball) Jermaine Taylor is an American professional basketball player. Taylor was a starting guard for the University of Central Florida basketball team... , Central Florida UCF Knights The UCF Knights are the athletics teams of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. All of UCF's varsity sports teams are known as the Knights, with the women's teams sometimes referred to as the "Lady Knights." The Knights, which includes the university's 16 varsity sports teams,... |
2009 Conference USA Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Conference USA Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Conference USA Men's Basketball Tournament took place on March 11–14, 2009 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.-Bracket:Asterisk denotes game ended in overtime.-References:... |
FedExForum FedExForum The FedEx Forum is an arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Pyramid Arena... (Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers.... ) |
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| Horizon League Horizon League The Horizon League is a ten school, NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in five of the Midwestern United States.... |
Butler Butler Bulldogs men's basketball The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represents Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League, of which it has been a member since 1979... |
Matt Howard Matt Howard (basketball) Matt Howard is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays with Olympiacos of Piraeus, Greece. Previously, he played college basketball with the Butler Bulldogs... , Butler Butler Bulldogs men's basketball The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represents Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League, of which it has been a member since 1979... |
2009 Horizon League Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Horizon League Men's Basketball Tournament First round games at campus sites of lower-numbered seedsSecond round and semifinals will be hosted by Butler.Championship will be hosted by lower-numbered remaining seed-See also:* Horizon League Men's Basketball Champions-External links:*-References:... |
Campus Sites | Cleveland State 2008-09 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team The 2008–09 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team represents Cleveland State University in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by third-year head coach Gary Waters. In 2007–08, the Vikings finished 21–13... |
| Independent | Seattle | David Holston David Holston David Holston is an American expatriate professional basketball player. As of August 2011, he plays in the Basketball Bundesliga for the Artland Dragons... , Chicago State |
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| Ivy League Ivy League The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group... |
Cornell Cornell Big Red men's basketball The Cornell Big Red men's basketball team represents Cornell University , located in Ithaca, New York, in NCAA Division I men's competition. The Big Red's appearance in the 2008 NCAA Tournament was their first trip to "The Big Dance" since 1988... |
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| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the northeastern United States. MAAC teams compete in the NCAA's Division I. Most of the members are Catholic or formerly Catholic institutions; the only exception is the private but secular Rider... |
Siena Siena Saints men's basketball The Siena Saints men's basketball team represents Siena College in Loudonville, New York, United States. The Division I program competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Saints are coached by Mitch Buonaguro who just completed his first season as head coach at Siena after serving as... |
Kenny Hasbrouck Kenny Hasbrouck Kenny Hasbrouck is an American basketball player who currently plays for EWE Baskets Oldenburg in Germany. He formerly played at Siena College. The six-foot-three Hasbrouck played point guard, shooting guard, and small forward for the Saints. He was named a co-captain at the start of his junior... , Siena Siena Saints men's basketball The Siena Saints men's basketball team represents Siena College in Loudonville, New York, United States. The Division I program competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Saints are coached by Mitch Buonaguro who just completed his first season as head coach at Siena after serving as... |
2009 MAAC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 MAAC Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 MAAC Men's Basketball Tournament was an NCAA college basketball tournament held at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York on March 6–9, 2009, to decide the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion... |
Times Union Center (Albany, New York Albany, New York Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River... ) |
Siena Siena Saints men's basketball The Siena Saints men's basketball team represents Siena College in Loudonville, New York, United States. The Division I program competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Saints are coached by Mitch Buonaguro who just completed his first season as head coach at Siena after serving as... |
| Mid-American Conference 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... |
Buffalo & Bowling Green (East) Ball State, Central Michigan & Western Michigan (West) |
Michael Bramos Michael Bramos Michail Antonios Bramos, commonly known as Michael Bramos is a Greek American professional basketball player. He is a 1.98 m tall shooting guard-small forward with a 2.13m wingspan.-College career:... , Miami Miami RedHawks men's basketball The Miami RedHawks men's basketball team intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Miami University. The school competes in the Mid-American Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The RedHawks play home basketball games at Millett Hall in Oxford,... |
2009 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament is the post-season basketball tournament for the Mid-American Conference 2008–2009 season... |
Quicken Loans Arena Quicken Loans Arena Quicken Loans Arena , is a multi-purpose arena, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States.... (Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border... ) |
Akron Akron Zips men's basketball The Akron Zips Men's Basketball team represents the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. The team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference East division. The team first played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1986 when Bob Huggins was their coach. The Zips are currently... |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference of historically black colleges and universities in the Southeastern United States... |
Morgan State Morgan State University Morgan State University, formerly Centenary Biblical Institute , Morgan College and Morgan State College , is a historically black college in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in the state of Maryland... |
Tywain McKee Tywain McKee Tywain 'Ty' McKee is an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League of Australia with the Wollongong Hawks. McKee is mentioned in some circles as a potential NBA player, following the path of former Hawk Doug Overton.-References:... , Coppin State Coppin State University Coppin State University is a historically black college located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland... |
2009 MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, the culmination of the 2008–09 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men's basketball season and a part of the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, took place from March 10–March 14, 2009, at the Lawrence Joel Veterans... |
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a 14,407-seat multi-purpose arena, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Construction on the arena began on April 23, 1987 and it opened on August 28, 1989... (Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, with a 2010 population of 229,617. Winston-Salem is the county seat and largest city of Forsyth County and the fourth-largest city in the state. Winston-Salem is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region and is home to... ) |
Morgan State Morgan State University Morgan State University, formerly Centenary Biblical Institute , Morgan College and Morgan State College , is a historically black college in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in the state of Maryland... |
| Missouri Valley Conference Missouri Valley Conference The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States... |
Creighton Creighton Bluejays men's basketball The Creighton Bluejays basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007... & Northern Iowa 2008-09 Northern Iowa Panthers men's basketball team The 2008–09 Northern Iowa Panthers men's basketball team represents University of Northern Iowa in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team, which plays in the Missouri Valley Conference , is led by third-year head coach Ben Jacobson. In 2007–08, the Panthers finished 18–14... |
Booker Woodfox, Creighton Creighton Bluejays men's basketball The Creighton Bluejays basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007... |
2009 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Popularly referred to as "Arch Madness", the 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament as part of the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season was played in St. Louis, Missouri March 5–8, 2009... |
Scottrade Center Scottrade Center Scottrade Center is a 19,150 seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, opened in 1994. It is the home of the St... (St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St... ) |
Northern Iowa 2008-09 Northern Iowa Panthers men's basketball team The 2008–09 Northern Iowa Panthers men's basketball team represents University of Northern Iowa in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team, which plays in the Missouri Valley Conference , is led by third-year head coach Ben Jacobson. In 2007–08, the Panthers finished 18–14... |
| Mountain West Conference Mountain West Conference The Mountain West Conference , popularly known as the Mountain West, is the youngest of the college athletic conferences affiliated with the NCAA’s Division I FBS . The MWC officially began operations in July 1999... |
BYU BYU Cougars men's basketball The BYU Cougars men's basketball team represents Brigham Young University in NCAA Division I basketball play. Established in 1902, the team has won 30 conference championships and 2 NIT Tournaments , and competed in 26 NCAA Tournaments. It currently competes in the West Coast Conference... , Utah Utah Utes men's basketball The University of Utah Utes have consistently been one of the most successful basketball programs in the NCAA. They are currently an NCAA Division I program that plays in the Pacific-12 Conference. The school has made the NCAA Tournament 26 times, which ranks 16th in NCAA history and 3rd behind... & New Mexico |
Luke Nevill Luke Nevill Luke Nevill is an Australian basketball player.Nevill played collegiately at the University of Utah, where as a senior in 2008–09 he led the Utes to the NCAA Tournament... , Utah Utah Utes men's basketball The University of Utah Utes have consistently been one of the most successful basketball programs in the NCAA. They are currently an NCAA Division I program that plays in the Pacific-12 Conference. The school has made the NCAA Tournament 26 times, which ranks 16th in NCAA history and 3rd behind... |
2009 MWC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 MWC Men's Basketball Tournament -External links:*... |
Thomas & Mack Center Thomas & Mack Center The Thomas & Mack Center is an arena, located on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. For ring events, the capacity is 19,522, for basketball, the capacity is 18,776.-History:... (Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... ) |
Utah Utah Utes men's basketball The University of Utah Utes have consistently been one of the most successful basketball programs in the NCAA. They are currently an NCAA Division I program that plays in the Pacific-12 Conference. The school has made the NCAA Tournament 26 times, which ranks 16th in NCAA history and 3rd behind... |
| Northeast Conference Northeast Conference The Northeast Conference is a college athletic conference whose schools are members of the NCAA. The NCAA designates the Northeast Conference to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for Division I Men's Football and to Division I Sports for all other sports.Founded in 1981 as the ECAC-Metro... |
Robert Morris Robert Morris University Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and helped finance the ensuing war with the British.-History:Robert Morris... |
Jeremy Chappell, Robert Morris Robert Morris University Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and helped finance the ensuing war with the British.-History:Robert Morris... |
2009 Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament will take place from March 5–11, 2009 at campus sites. The Championship game was televised by ESPN2.-Format:... |
Campus Sites | Robert Morris Robert Morris University Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and helped finance the ensuing war with the British.-History:Robert Morris... |
| Ohio Valley Conference Ohio Valley Conference The Ohio Valley Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; the conference's football programs compete in the Football Championship Subdivision , the lower of two levels of Division I... |
Tennessee-Martin University of Tennessee at Martin The University of Tennessee at Martin is a campus in the University of Tennessee system. Other campuses include the flagship campus in Knoxville, the Chattanooga campus, the Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and the Space Institute in Tullahoma... |
Lester Hudson Lester Hudson Lester Hudson is an American basketball guard. In the 2007–08 season, Hudson recorded the only quadruple-double in NCAA history. At the conclusion of the season, he declared himself for the 2008 NBA Draft, but later withdrew. Hudson was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 58th pick of the... , Tennessee-Martin University of Tennessee at Martin The University of Tennessee at Martin is a campus in the University of Tennessee system. Other campuses include the flagship campus in Knoxville, the Chattanooga campus, the Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and the Space Institute in Tullahoma... |
2009 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place on March 3, 6, and 7, 2009. The first round was hosted by the better seed in each game, and the semifinals and finals took place at Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee... |
First round at campus sites, Final Four at Sommet Center (Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home... ) |
Morehead State Morehead State University Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university located in Morehead, Kentucky, United States in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, midway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Huntington, West Virginia. The 2012 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S... |
| Pacific-10 Conference 2008–09 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball season The 2008–09 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball season ended with six teams participating in the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and two teams playing in the College Basketball Invitational .... |
Washington | James Harden James Harden (basketball) James Edward Harden, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association . A shooting guard, Harden played collegiate basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected 3rd overall by the Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft... , Arizona State |
2009 Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Pacific Life Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament began with the first round on March 11, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, with quarterfinals on March 12, semifinals on March 13, and the finals on March 14... |
Staples Center Staples Center Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles... (Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California... ) |
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| Patriot League Patriot League The Patriot League is a college athletic conference which operates in the northeastern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I) for a number of sports; in football, it participates in the Football Championship Subdivision... |
American American Eagles men's basketball The American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University in Washington, D.C. in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Bender Arena.-2008 season:... |
Derrick Mercer Derrick Mercer Derrick Mercer is an American basketball player who played point guard for American University. During the 2008–09 season, he averaged 11.5 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, and 1.1 steals per game. He also averaged 4.4 assists per game.... , American American Eagles men's basketball The American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University in Washington, D.C. in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Bender Arena.-2008 season:... |
2009 Patriot League Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Patriot League Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Patriot League Men's Basketball Tournament, a part of the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, took place on March 4, 2009 as a single-elimination tournament, with games being played at the higher seeds' home courts. The American University Eagles won the league's regular... |
Campus Sites | American American Eagles men's basketball The American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University in Washington, D.C. in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Bender Arena.-2008 season:... |
| Southeastern Conference Southeastern Conference The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama... |
South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball The South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference. The program attained national prominence under hall of fame coach Frank McGuire, posting a 205-65 record and three NCAA Sweet 16 appearances from 1967-1976... & Tennessee (East) LSU LSU Tigers basketball The Louisiana State Tigers basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The team is currently coached by Trent Johnson and has enjoyed recent success, including a Final Four run in the 2005–2006 season. Past coaches include John Brady, Press... (West) |
Marcus Thornton Marcus Thornton Marcus Terrell Thornton is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA.-High school career:... , LSU LSU Tigers basketball The Louisiana State Tigers basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The team is currently coached by Trent Johnson and has enjoyed recent success, including a Final Four run in the 2005–2006 season. Past coaches include John Brady, Press... |
2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament took place on March 12–15, 2009 in Tampa, Florida at the St. Pete Times Forum. The first, quarterfinal, and semifinal rounds were televised by Raycom/LF Sports, and the SEC Championship Game was seen on CBS.... |
St. Pete Times Forum St. Pete Times Forum The St. Pete Times Forum is an arena in Tampa, Florida, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, and arena football games, as well as concerts.... (Tampa, Florida Tampa, Florida Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709.... ) |
Mississippi State Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball The Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball program represents Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS in men's NCAA Division I basketball. The Bulldogs play in the Southeastern Conference and are currently coached by Rick Stansbury. As of the 2010 season the Bulldogs are 1272-1056... |
| Southern Conference Southern Conference The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North... |
Western Carolina Western Carolina Catamounts The Western Carolina Catamounts are the athletic teams of Western Carolina University. The Catamounts compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Southern Conference. Western fields sixteen varsity sports teams. The Catamount football team competes in Division I Football... & Chattanooga University of Tennessee at Chattanooga The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The University, often referred to as UTC or simply "Chattanooga" , is one of three universities and two other affiliated institutions in the University of Tennessee System; the others being in... (North) Davidson Davidson Wildcats men's basketball The Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The... (South) |
Stephen Curry Stephen Curry (basketball) -Freshman season:Before Stephen Curry played even one college game, head coach, Bob McKillop, said at a Davidson Alumni event, "Wait till you see Steph Curry... , Davidson Davidson Wildcats men's basketball The Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The... |
2009 Southern Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Southern Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Southern Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place between Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at McKenzie Arena... |
McKenzie Arena McKenzie Arena McKenzie Arena is the primary basketball arena for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. It replaced Maclellan Gymnasium, a 4,177-seat gymnasium now used for women's volleyball and wrestling... (Chattanooga, Tennessee Chattanooga, Tennessee Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the US state of Tennessee , with a population of 169,887. It is the seat of Hamilton County... ) |
Chattanooga University of Tennessee at Chattanooga The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The University, often referred to as UTC or simply "Chattanooga" , is one of three universities and two other affiliated institutions in the University of Tennessee System; the others being in... |
| Southland Conference Southland Conference The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it participates in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision... |
Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Founded as a teachers' college in 1923, the university was named after one of Texas' founding fathers, Stephen F. Austin. Its campus resides on part of the homestead of another Texas founding... (East) Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Bearkats The Bearkats represent Sam Houston State University in intercollegiate athletics.Sam Houston State's colors are orange and white and their mascot is the Bearkats. Sam Houston State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. SHSU's primary rival is Stephen F... (West) |
Matt Kingsley, Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Founded as a teachers' college in 1923, the university was named after one of Texas' founding fathers, Stephen F. Austin. Its campus resides on part of the homestead of another Texas founding... |
2009 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, a part of the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, will take place March 12–15, 2009 at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas... |
Leonard E. Merrell Center Leonard E. Merrell Center The Leonard E. Merrell Center is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Katy, Texas. It was built in 2005 and was the former home of the Katy Copperheads and the Katy Ruff Riders of the Intense Football League. Since 2008 the Merrell Center has hosted the Southland Conference Men's and Women's... (Katy, Texas Katy, Texas Katy is a city located in Harris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties in the U.S. state of Texas, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area... ) |
Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Founded as a teachers' college in 1923, the university was named after one of Texas' founding fathers, Stephen F. Austin. Its campus resides on part of the homestead of another Texas founding... |
| Southwestern Athletic Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which is made up of historically black universities in the Southern United States... |
Alabama State Alabama State University Alabama State University, founded 1867, is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. ASU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.- History :... |
Brandon Brooks, Alabama State Alabama State University Alabama State University, founded 1867, is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. ASU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.- History :... |
2009 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Southwestern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament will take place from March 11–14, 2009 at Fair Park Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.-Format:... |
Fair Park Arena Fair Park Arena The Fair Park Arena is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. It hosts local sporting events and concerts. It was built in 1980.... (Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S... ) |
Alabama State Alabama State University Alabama State University, founded 1867, is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. ASU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.- History :... |
| The Summit League | North Dakota State 2008–09 North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team The 2008–09 North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team represents North Dakota State University. The Head Coach is Saul Phillips. The team plays its home games in the Bison Sports Arena in Fargo, North Dakota, and is a member of the Summit League... |
Ben Woodside Ben Woodside Ben Woodside is an American basketball player. He currently plays point guard for Union Olimpija in Slovenia.-High school:He attended Albert Lea High School where he set school career records for points, assists and steals.-College:... , North Dakota State |
2009 Summit League Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Summit League Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 The Summit League Men's Basketball Tournament was the 2009 post-season tournament for The Summit League, an NCAA Division I athletic conference. It took place March 7–10, 2009 at Sioux Falls Arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.... |
Sioux Falls Arena Sioux Falls Arena The Sioux Falls Arena is an 7,500 seat multi-purpose arena, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The facility was originally built in 1961. It seats 6,113, for basketball games and 4,760, for indoor football and hockey.... (Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south... ) |
North Dakota State 2008–09 North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team The 2008–09 North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team represents North Dakota State University. The Head Coach is Saul Phillips. The team plays its home games in the Bison Sports Arena in Fargo, North Dakota, and is a member of the Summit League... |
| Sun Belt Conference Sun Belt Conference The Sun Belt Conference is a college athletic conference that has been affiliated with the NCAA's Division I since 1976. Its football teams participate in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , the higher of two levels of Division I football competition . The Sun Belt has member institutions... |
Western Kentucky (East) Arkansas-Little Rock UALR Trojans The UALR Trojans is the name by which the athletic teams of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are known. The Trojans are a non-football member of the Sun Belt Conference. The University offers 6 men's and 9 women's varsity sports.... (West) |
Orlando Mendez-Valdez Orlando Mendez-Valdez Orlando Mendez-Valdez is a professional basketball player playing in the Mexican league Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional . He is currently in his third year with the Halcones UV Xalapa, where he wears #20.... , Western Kentucky |
2009 Sun Belt Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 Sun Belt Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held March 4–10, 2009. The first round was held at campus sites, and all subsequent rounds took place in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the Summit Arena. The semifinals were televised by ESPN Regional Television... |
Summit Arena Summit Arena The Summit Arena is a 6,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA. It hosts local sporting events, concerts, and assorted other engagements such as the Miss Arkansas Pageant. It was opened in 2003. The arena can seat 6,000 for sporting events and the circus... (Hot Springs, Arkansas Hot Springs, Arkansas Hot Springs is the 10th most populous city in the U.S. state of Arkansas, the county seat of Garland County, and the principal city of the Hot Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area encompassing all of Garland County... ) (Except First Round) |
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| West Coast Conference West Coast Conference The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington.... |
Gonzaga 2008-09 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is currently representing Gonzaga University in NCAA men's Division I competition. The Bulldogs, also nicknamed the Zags, have emerged in recent years as a legitimate national power despite playing in the mid-major West Coast Conference, having... |
John Bryant John Bryant (basketball) John Bryant is an American basketball player, currently playing for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga. Bryant was the 2009 West Coast Conference player of the year and an All-American as a senior at Santa Clara University.... , Santa Clara Santa Clara University Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose... |
2009 West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament The 2009 West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place March 6–9, 2009 at Orleans Arena in , just outside Las Vegas. This was the first WCC tournament to have been held at a neutral site; it previously rotated between various campus sites... |
Orleans Arena Orleans Arena The Orleans Arena is a 9,500 seat multi-purpose arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is home to the Las Vegas Wranglers ice hockey team, Las Vegas Sin lingerie football team and was the home of the Las Vegas Gladiators arena football team in 2007, and is also an occasional home for the UNLV Rebels... (Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... ) |
Gonzaga 2008-09 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2008–09 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is currently representing Gonzaga University in NCAA men's Division I competition. The Bulldogs, also nicknamed the Zags, have emerged in recent years as a legitimate national power despite playing in the mid-major West Coast Conference, having... |
| Western Athletic Conference Western Athletic Conference The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS... |
Utah State Utah State University Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.... |
Gary Wilkinson Gary Wilkinson (basketball) Gary Kristopher Wilkinson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New Zealand Breakers of the Australasian NBL. He played college basketball at Utah State and has played previously for professional teams in Greece and South Korea.-Early life:Wilkinson was born in... , Utah State Utah State University Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.... |
2009 WAC Men's Basketball Tournament 2009 WAC Men's Basketball Tournament -External links:* of the Western Athletic Conference*... |
Lawlor Events Center Lawlor Events Center Lawlor Events Center is an 11,784-seat multi-purpose arena in Reno, Nevada, located at the intersection of North Virginia Street and 15th Street on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.... (Reno, Nevada Reno, Nevada Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area... ) |
Utah State Utah State University Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.... |
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| Stephen Curry Stephen Curry (basketball) -Freshman season:Before Stephen Curry played even one college game, head coach, Bob McKillop, said at a Davidson Alumni event, "Wait till you see Steph Curry... |
Davidson Davidson Wildcats men's basketball The Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The... |
28.6 | Blake Griffin Blake Griffin Blake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the... |
Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball -1908-1980:The Sooners enjoyed moderate success on the court during this era, posting only 16 losing records in their first 72 seasons. They were coached by 9 different coaches during this period, beginning with Bennie Owen , and ending with Dave Bliss in 1980... |
14.4 | Johnathon Jones | Oakland Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are the men's basketball team that represent Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, USA. The school's team competes in The Summit League and plays their home games at the Athletics Center O'Rena. The Golden Grizzlies are coached by Greg Kampe... |
8.1 | Chavis Holmes Chavis Holmes Chavis Holmes was an American college basketball player for the Virginia Military Institute men's basketball program.He was named to the 2009 First Team All-Big South Conference.-High School career:... |
VMI Virginia Military Institute The Virginia Military Institute , located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state-supported military college and one of six senior military colleges in the United States. Unlike any other military college in the United States—and in keeping with its founding principles—all VMI students are... |
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| Lester Hudson Lester Hudson Lester Hudson is an American basketball guard. In the 2007–08 season, Hudson recorded the only quadruple-double in NCAA history. At the conclusion of the season, he declared himself for the 2008 NBA Draft, but later withdrew. Hudson was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 58th pick of the... |
Tenn.-Martin University of Tennessee at Martin The University of Tennessee at Martin is a campus in the University of Tennessee system. Other campuses include the flagship campus in Knoxville, the Chattanooga campus, the Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and the Space Institute in Tullahoma... |
27.5 | John Bryant John Bryant (basketball) John Bryant is an American basketball player, currently playing for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga. Bryant was the 2009 West Coast Conference player of the year and an All-American as a senior at Santa Clara University.... |
Santa Clara Santa Clara University Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose... |
14.2 | Brock Young | East Carolina East Carolina Pirates The East Carolina Pirates are the intercollegiate sports teams representing East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. All varsity-level sports teams sponsored by the university compete in NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA... |
7.6 | Travis Holmes Travis Holmes Travis Holmes is an American former college basketball player for the Virginia Military Institute men's basketball program. He was named to the 2009 Second Team All-Big South Conference.-High school career:... |
VMI Virginia Military Institute The Virginia Military Institute , located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state-supported military college and one of six senior military colleges in the United States. Unlike any other military college in the United States—and in keeping with its founding principles—all VMI students are... |
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| Jermaine Taylor Jermaine Taylor (basketball) Jermaine Taylor is an American professional basketball player. Taylor was a starting guard for the University of Central Florida basketball team... |
Central Florida UCF Knights men's basketball The UCF Knights men's basketball team represents the University of Central Florida located in Orlando, Florida. The Knights compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Eastern Division of Conference USA . They play their home games in the UCF Arena located on the... |
26.2 | Kenneth Faried Kenneth Faried Kenneth Bernard Faried Lewis , commonly known as Kenneth Faried, is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA... |
Morehead St. Morehead State University Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university located in Morehead, Kentucky, United States in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, midway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Huntington, West Virginia. The 2012 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S... |
13.0 | Levance Fields Levance Fields Levance E. Fields is an American basketball player. He played college basketball at the University of Pittsburgh.-Early life and high school career:... |
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in... |
7.5 | Devin Gibson | TX-San Antonio UTSA Roadrunners The UTSA Roadrunners is an athletic program that represent the University of Texas at San Antonio . The UTSA Roadrunners are also commonly referred to as "UTSA", Roadrunners,or simply as "Runners" . The Roadrunners compete in the NCAA Division I Southland Conference in 17 varsity sports... |
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| David Holston David Holston David Holston is an American expatriate professional basketball player. As of August 2011, he plays in the Basketball Bundesliga for the Artland Dragons... |
Chicago St. Chicago State University Chicago State University is a state university of the U.S. state of Illinois, located in Chicago.-History:Cook County Normal School was founded in 1867, largely through the initiative of John F. Eberhart, the Commissioner of Schools for Cook County... |
25.9 | DeJuan Blair DeJuan Blair DeJuan Lamont Blair is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association . Before turning pro Blair played center for the University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team from 2007 to 2009... |
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in... |
12.3 | DiJuan Harris | Charlotte Charlotte 49ers The Charlotte 49ers represent the NCAA Division I sports teams of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Charlotte joined the Atlantic 10 in 2005. The 49ers field 16 teams, 8 men and 8 women.... |
7.2 | David Holston David Holston David Holston is an American expatriate professional basketball player. As of August 2011, he plays in the Basketball Bundesliga for the Artland Dragons... |
Chicago St. Chicago State University Chicago State University is a state university of the U.S. state of Illinois, located in Chicago.-History:Cook County Normal School was founded in 1867, largely through the initiative of John F. Eberhart, the Commissioner of Schools for Cook County... |
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| Stefon Jackson Stefon Jackson Stefon Jackson is an American professional basketball player. As of the 2011–12 season he plays for G.S. Olympia Larissa B.C. in Greece. He is 6'5", weighs 185 lbs. and plays shooting guard. While playing college basketball at UTEP between 2005 and 2009, Jackson scored a Conference USA-record... |
UTEP UTEP Miners men's basketball The UTEP Miners basketball team is an NCAA Division I men's college basketball team competing in the Conference USA. Home games are played at Don Haskins Center, located on University of Texas at El Paso's campus in El Paso.-Don Haskins Center:... |
24.5 | Ahmad Nivins Ahmad Nivins Ahmad Naadir "Slim" Nivins is an American professional basketball player. A power forward, he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 56th overall pick of the 2009 draft. He was quickly released and is now playing in Europe for Bàsquet Manresa in the Spanish ACB... |
St. Joseph's Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through... |
11.8 | Ashton Mitchell | Sam Houston St. Sam Houston State Bearkats The Bearkats represent Sam Houston State University in intercollegiate athletics.Sam Houston State's colors are orange and white and their mascot is the Bearkats. Sam Houston State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. SHSU's primary rival is Stephen F... |
6.8 | Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson Cedric Jackson is an American professional basketball player with the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL. While playing for the Cleveland State University Vikings, he had a game-winning full court shot against the Syracuse University Orange... |
Cleveland St. Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball started in 1929. Before as Fenn College they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. Cleveland State has been in Division I since 1972. They are a member of the Horizon League Cleveland State was formerly in the Mid-Continent Conference... |
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| Jarvis Varnado Jarvis Varnado Jarvis Varnado is an American basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Super League. Varnado was selected by the Miami Heat in the 2010 NBA Draft.... |
Miss. St. Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball The Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball program represents Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS in men's NCAA Division I basketball. The Bulldogs play in the Southeastern Conference and are currently coached by Rick Stansbury. As of the 2010 season the Bulldogs are 1272-1056... |
4.7 | Jeff Pendergraph Jeff Pendergraph Jeff Curtis Pendergraph is an American professional basketball player who was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft whose draft rights were later traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He attended Etiwanda High School in Ontario and college basketball at Arizona... |
Arizona St. | 66.0 | Mike Rose Mike Rose (basketball) Michael Rose is an American professional basketball player. He plays at shooting guard or small forward. He plays for the Southland Sharks in the New Zealand National Basketball League. He averaged 22.6ppg in seven games for the side and was 7th in the league in points and steals.-College:Rose... |
Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Colonels men's basketball The Eastern Kentucky Colonels men's basketball team is a college basketball team at Eastern Kentucky University, located in Richmond, Kentucky. The basketball team has been competing in the Ohio Valley Conference since 1948. Home games are played at Alumni Coliseum, located on EKU's campus. The... |
48.1 | Brett Harvey | Loyola (MD) Loyola Greyhounds men's basketball Loyola College in Maryland, located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, competes in NCAA Division I basketball. They received a bid to the NCAA Tournament in 1994 under Skip Prosser... |
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| Hasheem Thabeet Hasheem Thabeet Hasheem Thabeet is a Tanzanian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was drafted as the 2nd pick overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA Draft after playing with the Connecticut Huskies... |
UConn Connecticut Huskies men's basketball The Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference... |
4.2 | Blake Griffin Blake Griffin Blake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the... |
Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball -1908-1980:The Sooners enjoyed moderate success on the court during this era, posting only 16 losing records in their first 72 seasons. They were coached by 9 different coaches during this period, beginning with Bennie Owen , and ending with Dave Bliss in 1980... |
65.4 | Booker Woodfox | Creighton Creighton Bluejays men's basketball The Creighton Bluejays basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007... |
47.6 | Josh White | North Texas North Texas Mean Green men's basketball The North Texas Mean Green men's basketball team represents the University of North Texas in NCAA Division I college basketball, competing as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.... |
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| Tony Gaffney Tony Gaffney Anthony Joseph Gaffney Jr. is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball at the University of Massachusetts. During the 2008–2009 season, he received numerous honors from the Atlantic 10 Conference including Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defensive Team, and Second... |
UMass | 3.8 | Joey Henley | Sacred Heart Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University is a Roman Catholic university located in suburban Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Sacred Heart was founded in 1963 by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Sacred Heart University was the first Catholic university in... |
62.6 | Jared Stohl | Portland Portland Pilots The Portland Pilots were a Class-B minor league baseball team in Portland, Maine out of the New England League. Created in 1946 as the Portland Gulls, the Pilots lasted until 1949, when the New England League collapsed... |
45.6 | Jodie Meeks Jodie Meeks Jodie Meeks is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.Meeks played college basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats... |
Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647... |
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| Kleon Penn | McNeese St. McNeese State University McNeese State University is a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the United States. Founded in 1939 as a junior college, McNeese experienced growth due to economic activity in the region. It adopted its present name in 1970.... |
3.5 | Keith Benson Keith Benson Keith A. Benson, Jr. is a professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. He previously played for the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team. Benson plays center and is the current The Summit League player of the year... |
Oakland Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are the men's basketball team that represent Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, USA. The school's team competes in The Summit League and plays their home games at the Athletics Center O'Rena. The Golden Grizzlies are coached by Greg Kampe... |
62.2 | Ryan Tillema | Green Bay UW-Green Bay Phoenix basketball This article lists the history record of the Phoenix at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.*From 1979-2001 the Horizon League was called the Midwestern Collegiate Conference.*In 2007 the Mid-Continent Conference changed its name to the Summit League.... |
45.4 | Darren Collison Darren Collison Darren Michael Collison is an American professional basketball point guard for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted 21st overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by New Orleans. He is a right-hander and a native of Rancho Cucamonga, California... |
UCLA UCLA Bruins men's basketball The UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,... |
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| Taj Gibson Taj Gibson Taj Jami Gibson is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association . Following the 2010 signing of Carlos Boozer, he has played as the second string power forward... |
USC | 2.9 | Ahmad Nivins Ahmad Nivins Ahmad Naadir "Slim" Nivins is an American professional basketball player. A power forward, he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 56th overall pick of the 2009 draft. He was quickly released and is now playing in Europe for Bàsquet Manresa in the Spanish ACB... |
St. Joseph's Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through... |
61.2 | Jimmy Baron Jimmy Baron (basketball) James Edward "Jimmy" Baron, Jr. is an American basketball player. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2008 and known for his ability to take and make three-point shots. He currently is playing professional basketball in Spain for Lagun Aro GBC. In 2009 he played in Turkey for the... |
Rhode Island Rhode Island Rams men's basketball The Rhode Island Rams men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Rhode Island. The team is currently coached by Jim Baron, who is in his 10th year... |
45.4 | Alan Voskuil | Texas Tech Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition The team is currently coached by Billy Gillispie. Prior to Gillispie being named coach, the coach was Pat Knight who succeeded his father, Hall of Famer Bob... |
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NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Tournament tipped off on March 18, 2009 with the opening round gameNCAA Men's Division I Basketball Play-In Game
The Opening Round game, of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship was the first official game of the tournament, played between two of the lowest-seeded teams to qualify for an automatic bid to the tournament...
in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
, and concluded on April 6 at the Ford Field
Ford Field
Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for...
in Detroit, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. Of the 65 teams that were invited to participate, 31 were automatic bids while 34 were at-large bid
At-large bid
An at-large bid is a bid or berth in a sporting tournament granted by invitation, not right. This term is most commonly used in the United States to refer to berths that the NCAA grants in its annual Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, although at-large berths are granted in almost...
s. The 34 at-large teams came from 8 conferences, with the Big East, ACC
2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season
The 2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season was the 56th season for the league. North Carolina won the regular season crown while Duke won the ACC Tournament championship...
and Big Ten
2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season
The 2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive basketball among Big Ten Conference members that began in 1904. It was the 104th season of Big Ten Conference basketball play...
each receiving seven bids. The Big 12 and Pac-10 each received six bids. The SEC
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
and Atlantic 10 each received three bids. This season also marked the first time that three teams from the same conference were selected as #1 seeds (Louisville, Pittsburgh and Connecticut). North Carolina tore through the tournament, winning each game by 12 or more points and beating Michigan State in the Final 89–72 behind an NCAA-record 55 first-half points to win its fifth National Championship. Ty Lawson recorded a record 8 steals, while Wayne Ellington
Wayne Ellington
Wayne Robert Ellington Jr. , is an American basketball player who was drafted 28th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association...
was named tournament Most Outstanding Player
NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
At the conclusion of the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball championships , the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player. The MOP need not be, but almost always is a member of the Championship team, especially since the third place game was eliminated after 1981...
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Final Four – Ford FieldFord FieldFord Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for...
, Detroit, MichiganMichiganMichigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
National Invitation Tournament
After the NCAA Tournament field was announced, the National Invitation TournamentNational Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
invited 32 teams to participate. Five teams were automatic qualifiers for winning their conference regular-season championships, while the remaining 27 bids were named from an at-large pool. Notable entrants included Kentucky, who broke a 17-year NCAA tournament appearance streak by missing the field, as well as preseason top ten team Notre Dame
2008–09 Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team
The 2008-09 Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team represents the University of Notre Dame in the 2008-09 college basketball season, competing in the Big East Conference. The team is led by ninth-year head coach, Mike Brey, and plays their home games in the Edmund P...
and 2008 Regional Finalist Davidson
Davidson Wildcats men's basketball
The Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The...
. Penn State defeated Baylor 69–63 in the Final on April 2. The Nittany Lions' Jamelle Cornley was named tournament Most Outstanding Player.
NIT Semifinals and Final
Played at Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
on March 31 and April 2
College Basketball Invitational
The second College Basketball InvitationalCollege Basketball Invitational
The College Basketball Invitational is a men's college basketball tournament created in 2007 by The Gazelle Group. The inaugural tournament occurred after the conclusion of the 2007–08 men's college basketball regular season. The CBI selects 16 teams that are not selected for the NCAA Tournament...
(CBI) Tournament was held beginning March 17 and ended with a best-of-three final, ending March 30. It was the second year that the CBI tournament has conducted a post-season tournament. Oregon State
Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
The Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig...
defeated UTEP
UTEP Miners men's basketball
The UTEP Miners basketball team is an NCAA Division I men's college basketball team competing in the Conference USA. Home games are played at Don Haskins Center, located on University of Texas at El Paso's campus in El Paso.-Don Haskins Center:...
2-1 in the final series to win the title. Oregon State's Roeland Schaftenaar was named tournament MVP.
CollegeInsider.com Tournament
The inaugural CollegeInsider.com Postseason TournamentCollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament
The CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament created in 2009 by College Insider.com. It now hosts 24 participating teams.-Champions:-2009:...
was held beginning March 17 and ended with a championship game on March 30. This tournament places an emphasis on selecting successful teams from "mid-major" conferences who were left out of the NCAA Tournament and NIT. Old Dominion defeated Bradley
Bradley Braves men's basketball
The Bradley Braves men's basketball team represents Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2006, reaching the...
66–62 to win the first CIT championship in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. It is named after the Peoria tribe. As of the 2010 census, the city was the seventh-most populated in Illinois, with a population of 115,007, and is the third-most populated...
. The Monarchs' Frank Hassell was named tournament MVP.
Conference standings
Consensus All-American teams
Major player of the year awards
- Wooden AwardJohn R. Wooden AwardThe John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award and recognizes the All–America Teams.The awards, given by the Los...
: Blake GriffinBlake GriffinBlake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association . Griffin had a renowned high school career at Oklahoma Christian School, winning state titles each of his four years under his father, Tommy Griffin, who was the...
, Oklahoma - Naismith AwardNaismith College Player of the YearThe Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma - Associated Press Player of the YearAssociated Press College Basketball Player of the YearThe Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year award was established in 1961 to recognize the best college basketball player of the year, as voted upon by the Associated Press .-AP Player of the Year winners:*2011 — Jimmer Fredette, BYU...
: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma - NABC Player of the YearNABC Player of the YearThe NABC Player of the Year is an award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to recognize the top player in men's college basketball. The award has been given since the 1974–75 season to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball players...
: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma - Oscar Robertson TrophyOscar Robertson TrophyThe Oscar Robertson Trophy is given out annually to outstanding men's college basketball players by the United States Basketball Writers Association . The trophy is considered to be the oldest of its kind and has been given out since 1959...
(USBWA): Blake Griffin, Oklahoma - Adolph Rupp TrophyAdolph Rupp TrophyThe Adolph F. Rupp Trophy is an award given annually to the top player in men's Division I NCAA basketball. It is considered one of the top awards in college basketball. The recipient of the award is selected by an independent panel consisting of national sportswriters, coaches, and sports...
: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma - CBSCBSCBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
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Player of the Year: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma - Sporting News Player of the Year: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
Major freshman of the year awards
- USBWA Freshman of the Year: Tyreke EvansTyreke EvansTyreke Jamir Evans is an American professional basketball player with Virtus Roma in Italy. He is also under contract with the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association , but is not currently playing with them because of the 2011 NBA lockout...
, Memphis - Sporting News Freshman of the Year: Tyreke Evans, Memphis
Major coach of the year awards
- Associated Press Coach of the YearAssociated Press College Basketball Coach of the YearThe Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year award was established in 1967 to recognize the best men's college basketball coach of the year, as voted upon by the Associated Press...
: Bill SelfBill SelfBill Self is an American college men's basketball coach at the University of Kansas, where he led the Jayhawks to the 2008 NCAA national championship....
, Kansas2008-09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball teamThe 2008–09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2008-09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, the Jayhawks' 111th basketball season. The Head Coach was Bill Self, serving his 6th year... - Henry Iba AwardHenry Iba AwardThe Henry Iba Award was established in 1959 to recognize the best college basketball coach of the year by the United States Basketball Writers Association . Five nominees are presented and the individual with the most votes receives the award, which is presented in conjunction with the Final Four....
(USBWA): Bill Self, Kansas - NABC Coach of the YearNABC Coach of the YearThe NABC Coach of the Year Award has been presented by the National Association of Basketball Coaches since 1959. It is currently sponsored by the UPS Store.-Award winners:-External links:*...
: Mike Anderson, Missouri & John CalipariJohn CalipariJohn Calipari is an American basketball coach. Since April 2009, he has been the men's head coach at the University of Kentucky....
, Memphis - Naismith College Coach of the YearNaismith College Coach of the YearNaismith College Coach of the Year Award is an award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to one men's and one women's NCAA Division I collegiate coach each season since 1987...
: Jamie DixonJamie DixonJamie Dixon is an American basketball head coach. He has served as the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team since 2003. In 2009 he was the head coach for the FIBA Under-19 2009 gold-medal winning United States national basketball team for which he was named the 2009 USA...
, PittsburghPittsburgh Panthers men's basketballPittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in... - CBSCBSCBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
/ChevroletChevroletChevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
Coach of the Year: Bill Self, Kansas - Adolph Rupp CupAdolph Rupp CupThe Adolph F. Rupp Cup is an award given annually since 2004 to the men's college basketball head coach in NCAA Division I competition "who best exemplifies excellence in his dedication to the game of basketball and to his student athletes." The award is named for former University of Kentucky head...
: Rick PitinoRick PitinoRick Pitino is an American basketball coach. Since 2001, he has been the head coach at the University of Louisville. He has also served as head coach at Boston University, Providence College and the University of Kentucky, leading that program to the NCAA championship in 1996...
, LouisvilleLouisville Cardinals men's basketballThe Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA... - Sporting News Coach of the Year: Bill Self, Kansas
Other major awards
- Bob Cousy AwardBob Cousy AwardThe Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford is an annual basketball award given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the top men's collegiate point guard. It is named after six-time National Basketball Association champion Bob Cousy, who played point guard for the Boston Celtics...
(Best point guard): Ty Lawson, North CarolinaNorth Carolina Tar Heels men's basketballThe North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history... - Pete Newell Big Man AwardPete Newell Big Man AwardThe Pete Newell Big Man Award has been awarded by the National Association of Basketball Coaches since 2000. It is presented to the top low-post player each season. The award is named after Pete Newell, the legendary coach who ran the famed Pete Newell Big Man Camp for low-post players from 1976...
(Best big man): Blake Griffin, Oklahoma - NABC Defensive Player of the YearNABC Defensive Player of the YearThe NABC Defensive Player of the Year is an award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to recognize the top defensive player in United States college basketball...
: Hasheem ThabeetHasheem ThabeetHasheem Thabeet is a Tanzanian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was drafted as the 2nd pick overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA Draft after playing with the Connecticut Huskies...
, ConnecticutConnecticut Huskies men's basketballThe Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference... - Frances Pomeroy Naismith AwardFrances Pomeroy Naismith AwardThe Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award is an annual college basketball award in the United States intended to honor shorter–than–average players who excel on the court despite their size. The award, named in honor of James Naismith's daughter–in–law, was established for men in 1969 and for women in 1984...
(Best player 6'0"/1.83 m or shorter): Darren CollisonDarren CollisonDarren Michael Collison is an American professional basketball point guard for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted 21st overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by New Orleans. He is a right-hander and a native of Rancho Cucamonga, California...
, UCLAUCLA Bruins men's basketballThe UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,... - Lowe's Senior CLASS Award (top senior): Tyler HansbroughTyler HansbroughAndrew Tyler Hansbrough is an American basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. Hansbrough completed a college basketball career with the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team in 2009, and was drafted into the NBA by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick of the 1st round of the 2009 NBA...
, North Carolina2008-09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball teamThe 2008–09 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Head Coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference... - Robert V. Geasey TrophyRobert V. Geasey TrophyThe Robert V. Geasey Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding basketball player in the Philadelphia Big 5, an informal association of college athletic programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is not an MVP award and does not represent the entire regular season's most valuable...
(Top player in Philadelphia Big 5Philadelphia Big 5The Philadelphia Big 5 is an informal association of college athletic programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It is not a conference; indeed the five schools that are members of the Big 5 are members of three separate conferences: the Atlantic 10, the Big East, and the Ivy League.The five...
): Ahmad NivinsAhmad NivinsAhmad Naadir "Slim" Nivins is an American professional basketball player. A power forward, he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 56th overall pick of the 2009 draft. He was quickly released and is now playing in Europe for Bàsquet Manresa in the Spanish ACB...
, St. Joseph'sSaint Joseph's Hawks men's basketballThe Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through... - NIT/Haggerty Award (Top player in NYC): Charles JenkinsCharles Jenkins (basketball)Charles Jenkins is an American professional basketball player for Teramo Basket in the Serie A Italian League. He was drafted the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association in 2011....
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Coaching changes
A number of teams changed coaches throughout the season and after the season ended.| Team | Former Coach |
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| Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball program has a history of being among the best of the Southeastern Conference . It trails only Kentucky in basketball wins, SEC tournament titles, and SEC regular season titles in the 12-member conference. The team is coached by head coach Anthony Grant,... |
Mark Gottfried Mark Gottfried Mark Frederick Gottfried is an American men's college basketball coach and former player. He was named head coach of NC State on April 5, 2011.... |
Philip Pearson Philip Pearson Philip James Pearson is an American assistant basketball coach for the University of Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team... |
Anthony Grant Anthony Grant (basketball) -External links:* at RollTide.com... |
Gottfried resigned mid-season and was replaced by VCU's Grant after the season |
| Appalachian State Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball The Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball team is the college basketball team at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. The Mountaineers have competed in the Southern Conference since 1972, and are currently a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association .... |
Houston Fancher Houston Fancher Houston Fancher was the 14th head basketball coach of the Mountaineers at Appalachian State University. His first two seasons saw his team go 11–20, and 10–18 respectively. The following season, 2002–2003, his team went 19–10, and Fancher was named the Southern Conference Coach of the Year... |
Buzz Peterson Buzz Peterson Robert Bower "Buzz" Peterson, Jr. is the current head coach of the UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball team. Peterson was the Head Coach of the Tennessee Volunteers for four years before being fired in 2005. He previously coached a second stint at Appalachian State--he coached the 2009–10... |
Fancher resigned, the Mountaineers re-hired former head coach Peterson. | |
| Arizona Arizona Wildcats men's basketball The Arizona Wildcats basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Sean Miller.Arizona has a long and rich... |
Lute Olson Lute Olson Robert Luther "Lute" Olson is a retired American men's basketball coach. He was most recently head coach at the University of Arizona for a period of 25 years. He was also head coach at the University of Iowa for 9 years and California State University, Long Beach for one season... |
Russ Pennell Russ Pennell -References:... |
Sean Miller Sean Miller Sean Miller is an American college basketball coach, and currently the head men's basketball coach at the University of Arizona.-Early years:... |
Olson retired after learning from his doctor that he had a stroke. |
| Army Army Black Knights men's basketball The Army Black Knights men's basketball team represents the United States Military Academy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball. Army currently competes as a member of the Patriot League and plays its home games at Christl Arena in West Point, New York.Army is... |
Jim Crews Jim Crews Jim Crews is the former head men's basketball coach at the United States Military Academy. He previously held the same position at the University of Evansville.... |
Zach Spiker Zach Spiker Zack Spiker is the current head basketball coach for the Army Black Knights.-Head coaching record:-External links:*... |
Crews was fired only weeks before the start of practice | |
| Boston University Boston University Terriers The Boston University Terriers are the nine men's and twelve women's varsity athletic teams representing Boston University in NCAA Division I competition. The men compete in basketball, cross country, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, and wrestling... |
Dennis Wolff Dennis Wolff Dennis Wolff is the head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies women's basketball team. The role is Wolff's first job coaching a women's team. Prior to the role, Wolff served as Director of Basketball Operations & Assistant to the Head Coach for the Virginia Tech men's team... |
Pat Chambers | Wolff was fired after 15 seasons at BU. | |
| Cal Poly California Polytechnic State University California Polytechnic State University, or Cal Poly, is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The university is one of two polytechnic campuses in the 23-member California State University system.... |
Kevin Bromley Kevin Bromley Kevin Bromley, an American basketball coach, is the former head coach for Cal Poly. Bromwell held that position from 2001–2009, compiling an overall record of 99-145.-Before Coaching:... |
Joe Callero Joe Callero Joe Callero is the head men's basketball coach at California Polytechnic State University. He replaced Kevin Bromley.Prior to accepting the job at Cal Poly, Callero spent eight seasons as the head coach at Seattle University.-Head coaching record:... |
Bromley was fired following a 3-win season. | |
| Elon Elon University Elon University is a private liberal arts university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Formerly known as Elon College, it became Elon University on June 1, 2001. The campus is a botanical garden and features oak trees, brick sidewalks, fountains, and lakes... |
Ernie Nestor Ernie Nestor Ernie Nestor is an assistant Coach at the University of Missouri. Coach Frank Haith named Nestor to this post in April 2011. He was formerly the head coach of the Elon University and George Mason men's basketball teams. Nestor was a long-time assistant at Wake Forest University, including an... |
Matt Matheny Matt Matheny Matt Matheny is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Elon University. He replaced Ernie Nestor in March 2009.... |
Nestor resigned, Davidson Davidson Wildcats men's basketball The Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The... assistant Matt Matheny was hired as head coach after the season |
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| Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university founded as a junior college in 1942. It now has several campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom.-Description:... |
Tom Green Tom Green (basketball coach) Tom Green is the head basketball coach at the City College of New York. He was previously the head coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack / Teaneck, New Jersey, where he led the team to a 407-351 record in 26 seasons leading the team... |
Greg Vetrone | Green was fired after 26 years at the helm. | |
| Florida International FIU Golden Panthers The FIU Panthers are the athletic teams of Florida International University , a public university located in Miami, Florida. The Panthers compete in NCAA Division I athletics, and are currently members of the Sun Belt Conference... |
Sergio Rouco Sergio Rouco Sergio Rouco is a former head men's basketball coach at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He was fired after the 2008–2009 season.-References:... |
Isiah Thomas Isiah Thomas Isiah Lord Thomas III , nicknamed "Zeke",is the men's basketball coach for the FIU Golden Panthers, and a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association from 1981 until 1994. He led the "Bad Boys" to the NBA... |
Rouco was fired after five losing seasons in his five years at FIU. | |
| Georgia Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball The Georgia Bulldogs basketball program is the men's college basketball team representing the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Established in 1891, the team has competed in the Southeastern Conference since its inception in 1932... |
Dennis Felton Dennis Felton Dennis Felton is an American basketball coach for the National Basketball Association New Jersey Nets. He is the former head men's basketball coach at the University of Georgia.... |
Pete Herrman | Mark Fox Mark Fox (basketball coach) -External links:*... |
Felton is fired after seven straight losses |
| Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Eagles The Georgia Southern Eagles are the athletic teams of Georgia Southern University. The Eagles compete in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision and are members of the NCAA Division I Southern Conference... |
Jeff Price Jeff Price Jeff Price is the associate head men's basketball coach at South Alabama.Price went to USA after a one-year stint as the head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The Bobcats earned just their second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in Price's first season.Price was the head coach at Georgia... |
Charlton Young | Price resigned after an 8-win season | |
| Grambling Grambling State University Grambling State University is a historically black , public, coeducational university, located in Grambling, Louisiana. The university is the home of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson and is on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.-Academics:Grambling State University provides over... |
Rick Duckett | Bobby Washington | Duckett left under uncertain circumstances following the death of Grambling player Henry White | |
| Hampton Hampton University Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.-History:... |
Kevin Nickelberry Kevin Nickelberry Kevin Nickelberry is an American college basketball coach and current head men's basketball coach at Howard University, named to the position on April 25, 2010. He had previously been head coach at Hampton University.... |
Edward Joyner Edward Joyner Edward Joyner is an American college basketball coach and current head men's basketball coach at Hampton University. He had previously been an assistant coach at Johnson C. Smith University.-External links:*... |
Nickelberry resigned after three seasons. | |
| High Point High Point University High Point University is a private liberal arts university in High Point, North Carolina, USA, affiliated with the United Methodist Church.- Beginnings :... |
Bart Lundy Bart Lundy -References:... |
Scott Cherry Scott Cherry Scott Cherry is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at High Point University. He replaced Bart Lundy.-High School Career:... |
Lundy was fired after a 21-loss season and last-place Big South Big South Conference The Big South Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I. The conference's football teams are part of the Football Championship Subdivision... finish |
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| Holy Cross Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball The Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team represents the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, in NCAA Division I competition. The team competes in the Patriot League and plays their home games in the Hart Center... |
Ralph Willard Ralph Willard Ralph Willard is the former men's head basketball coach at the College of the Holy Cross, a member of the NCAA Patriot League in Worcester, Massachusetts. He held this position from 1999 to 2009 and was the 14th head coach in the 88-year history of Holy Cross basketball. Willard was also an... |
Sean Kearney | Willard returns to Rick Pitino's Rick Pitino Rick Pitino is an American basketball coach. Since 2001, he has been the head coach at the University of Louisville. He has also served as head coach at Boston University, Providence College and the University of Kentucky, leading that program to the NCAA championship in 1996... Louisville staff as an assistant |
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| Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647... |
Billy Gillispie Billy Gillispie Billy Clyde Gillispie , also known by his initials BCG, is an American college basketball coach. Since 2011, he has been the current head coach of the men's basketball team at Texas Tech University... |
John Calipari John Calipari John Calipari is an American basketball coach. Since April 2009, he has been the men's head coach at the University of Kentucky.... |
Gillispie was fired after two years and missing the NCAA tournament | |
| Liberty Liberty Flames The Liberty University Flames are the athletics teams of Liberty University. The Liberty Flames are a member of the NCAA Division I level in 18 sports... |
Ritchie McKay Ritchie McKay Ritchie Lawrence McKay is an assistant coach for the Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team. Previously, the Indianapolis, Indiana native was the head coach of Liberty University, the University of New Mexico, Oregon State, Colorado State, and Portland State.-Biography:McKay got his first head... |
Dale Layer Dale Layer -External links:* *... |
McKay left Liberty after the transfer of Seth Curry Seth Curry Seth Adham Curry is an American basketball player and native of Charlotte, North Carolina, who plays collegiately for Duke University. He is the son of former Virginia Tech, NBA star, Dell Curry, and former volleyball standout, Sonya Curry... to become Associate Head Coach for new Virginia coach Tony Bennett. |
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| Loyola Marymount Loyola Marymount Lions The Loyola Marymount Lions are the athletic teams that represent Loyola Marymount University, a Jesuit institution in Los Angeles, California. The school competes in NCAA Division I, with its primary affiliation in the West Coast Conference, an organization consisting solely of... |
Bill Bayno Bill Bayno Bill Bayno is an American basketball coach and former player. He was the head men's basketball coach at Loyola Marymount University from 2008 to 2009, resigning due to medical reasons... |
Max Good Max Good Max Good is the head men's basketball coach at Loyola Marymount University. He was promoted from his assistant's job to replace Bill Bayno, who resigned due to illness after three games into the 2008–09 season, his first and only season with the Lions... |
Bayno resigned for medical reasons. | |
| Memphis | John Calipari John Calipari John Calipari is an American basketball coach. Since April 2009, he has been the men's head coach at the University of Kentucky.... |
Josh Pastner Josh Pastner -References:... |
Calipari left to take the Kentucky job. | |
| Nevada Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball The Nevada Wolf Pack basketball program is a college basketball team that represents the University of Nevada, Reno. The team is currently a member of the Western Athletic Conference, which is a Division I conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
Mark Fox Mark Fox (basketball coach) -External links:*... |
David Carter David Carter (basketball coach) David Carter is an American college basketball coach and the current current head men's basketball coach at the University of Nevada.... |
Fox left to take the Georgia job. Nevada elevated assistant Carter to replace him. | |
| NC Central | Henry Dickerson Henry Dickerson Henry Dickerson is a retired American basketball player and current college basketball coach. He was the head coach of the men's basketball team at North Carolina Central University from 2004 to 2009. He led the Eagles through their first season of Division I competition in 2007–08... |
LeVelle Moton LeVelle Moton LeVelle Moton is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at North Carolina Central University. He was a former player at North Carolina Central, having graduated in 1996.-References:... |
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| North Florida North Florida Ospreys The North Florida Ospreys are the athletic teams of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. The Ospreys compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference in NCAA Division I. UNF is in its third academic year as a full-fledged member of Division I; previously, the Ospreys were members of the... |
Matt Kilcullen Matt Kilcullen Matt Kilcullen is an American former college basketball coach and current athletics administrator at the University of North Florida... |
Matthew Driscoll Matthew Driscoll (basketball coach) Matthew Driscoll is an American college basketball coach who is currently head coach of the University of North Florida Ospreys men's basketball team. Before coming to UNF, Driscoll spent twelve years as an assistant at Baylor University, Valparaiso University, Clemson University and the University... |
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| Portland State Portland State Vikings men's basketball The Portland State Vikings men's basketball team represents Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. The team was also once referred to as "The Park Block Bombers" in reference to the school's proximity to Portland's string of park blocks. The school's team competes in the Big Sky Conference... |
Ken Bone Ken Bone -Coaching career:Bone graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1983. He was an assistant coach at Shorecrest HS in Shoreline, WA and Cal State Stanislaus before returning to Seattle Pacific as an assistant coach in 1986, becoming the head coach in 1990... |
Tyler Geving Tyler Geving Tyler Geving is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of Portland State University's Vikings men's basketball program. Before accepting the job as head coach, Geving served for four years as the assistant head coach of Portland State under Ken Bone... |
Portland State promoted assistant Geving after Bone keft for Washington State | |
| Seattle | Joe Callero Joe Callero Joe Callero is the head men's basketball coach at California Polytechnic State University. He replaced Kevin Bromley.Prior to accepting the job at Cal Poly, Callero spent eight seasons as the head coach at Seattle University.-Head coaching record:... |
Cameron Dollar Cameron Dollar Cameron Dollar is a former college basketball player and the current head coach for the Seattle University men's basketball team. Dollar was previously an assistant coach under Lorenzo Romar at the University of Washington. Dollar attended University of California, Los Angeles and was a member of... |
Callero keft for the Cal Poly job. | |
| Southern California | Tim Floyd Tim Floyd Tim Floyd is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the University of Texas at El Paso Miners men's basketball team. He is also a former head coach of several teams in both the NCAA and the NBA, most recently the University of Southern California men's college... |
Kevin O'Neill Kevin O'Neill (basketball) Kevin O'Neill is an American head coach of the USC Trojans basketball team. His personal webpage is www.coachkohoops.com O'Neill was born in Malone, New York and attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada... |
Floyd resigned following allegations that player O. J. Mayo O. J. Mayo Ovinton J'Anthony "O. J." Mayo , is an American basketball player currently playing with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He signed with the team on July 8, 2008. He played college basketball for the University of Southern California... was paid during his time at USC. |
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| Southeast Missouri State Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University, is a public, accredited university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, near the banks of the Mississippi River. The institution, having started as a normal school, has a traditional strength in teacher education... |
Scott Edgar Scott Edgar (basketball coach) Scott Edgar is an American college basketball coach. A graduate of Penn Hills Senior High School, in Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania, he is the men's basketball head coach at Eastern Oklahoma State College. He was formerly head coach at Duquesne University, Murray State University and Southeast... |
Zac Roman | Dickey Nutt Dickey Nutt Dickey Nutt is an American college basketball coach and the current men's basketball coach for Southeast Missouri State University. He became the head coach of Arkansas State University in 1995 and resigned on February 19, 2008, ending his thirteen years as head coach just 3 victories short of... |
Edgar was fired while on administrative leave over possible major NCAA violations. |
| Tennessee-Martin University of Tennessee at Martin The University of Tennessee at Martin is a campus in the University of Tennessee system. Other campuses include the flagship campus in Knoxville, the Chattanooga campus, the Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and the Space Institute in Tullahoma... |
Bret Campbell Bret Campbell Bret Campbell is currently the Director of Basketball Operations at Murray State University. He is former head men's basketball coach at the rival University of Tennessee at Martin. He served in this position from 1999 to 2009... |
Jason James | Campbell resigned after an audit turned up check-cashing irregularities. UTM then hired James, who became the second-youngest coach in Division I. | |
| Tennessee State Tennessee State University Tennessee State University is a land-grant university located in Nashville, Tennessee. TSU is the only state-funded historically black university in Tennessee.-History:... |
Cy Alexander Cy Alexander Cy Alexander is an American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at Tennessee State University. He was also a longtime men's basketball coach at South Carolina State University. In April 2003, after 16 seasons at SCSU, Alexander moved to coach Tennessee State... |
Mark Pittman | John Cooper John Cooper (basketball) John Cooper is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Tennessee State University. He replaced Cy Alexander.-References:... |
Alexander was fired after starting 6-16, TSU hired Auburn associate head coach Cooper. |
| Texas-Pan American University of Texas–Pan American The University of Texas–Pan American , founded as Edinberg College, is a state university located in Edinburg, Texas. Founded in 1927, it is a component institution of The University of Texas System. The university serves the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with baccalaureate,... |
Tom Schuberth Tom Schuberth Tom Schuberth is a former head men's basketball coach at the University of Texas-Pan American.-Head coaching record:-References:... |
Ryan Marks | ||
| Virginia Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... |
Dave Leitao Dave Leitao Dave Leitao is the head coach of the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League and the former head men's basketball coach of the University of Virginia. Previously, he was head coach at Northeastern University and DePaul University... |
Tony Bennett Tony Bennett (basketball) Anthony "Tony" Guy Bennett is an American college basketball coach and current head coach for the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's team. Previously, he played professionally for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets and was later head coach at Washington State University... |
Leitao resigned just two years removed from an ACC regular-season title. | |
| Virginia Commonwealth | Anthony Grant Anthony Grant (basketball) -External links:* at RollTide.com... |
Shaka Smart Shaka Smart Shaka Smart is an American college basketball coach, and the current head coach of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball program... |
Popular Grant left for Alabama. VCU hired Florida assistant Smart as his replacement. | |
| Xavier Xavier Musketeers men's basketball The Xavier Musketeers team is the basketball team that represents Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference... |
Sean Miller Sean Miller Sean Miller is an American college basketball coach, and currently the head men's basketball coach at the University of Arizona.-Early years:... |
Chris Mack Chris Mack (basketball) Chris Mack is an American college basketball coach, and the current head men's basketball coach at Xavier University. On April 15, 2009 it was announced that Mack would replace Sean Miller, who left Xavier to coach at the University of Arizona.-Background:Mack graduated in 1988 from St... |
Miller left Xavier to fill the vacancy at Arizona. He had reportedly turned down the job only to change his mind less than 24 hours later. | |
| Washington State Washington State Cougars men's basketball The Washington State Cougars Men's Basketball team represents Washington State University and competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I... |
Tony Bennett Tony Bennett (basketball) Anthony "Tony" Guy Bennett is an American college basketball coach and current head coach for the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's team. Previously, he played professionally for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets and was later head coach at Washington State University... |
Ken Bone Ken Bone -Coaching career:Bone graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1983. He was an assistant coach at Shorecrest HS in Shoreline, WA and Cal State Stanislaus before returning to Seattle Pacific as an assistant coach in 1986, becoming the head coach in 1990... |
Bennett left for the Virginia job. |
See also
- 2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball seasonThe 2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season was the 56th season for the league. North Carolina won the regular season crown while Duke won the ACC Tournament championship...
- 2008–09 Big 12 Conference men's basketball season2008–09 Big 12 Conference men's basketball seasonThe 2008–09 Big 12 Conference men's basketball season marks the 13th season of Big 12 Conference basketball.-Big 12 Coaches Poll:-All-Big 12 players:*Curtis Jerrells, Baylor*Sherron Collins, Kansas*Blake Griffin, Oklahoma*A.J...
- 2008–09 Big East Conference men's basketball season2008–09 Big East Conference men's basketball seasonThe 2008–09 Big East Conference men's basketball season was the 30th in conference history, and involved its 16 full-time member schools. Leading up to, during, and following the season, it has been widely regarded as one of the most successful seasons in Big East Conference history, fielding...
- 2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball seasonThe 2008–09 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive basketball among Big Ten Conference members that began in 1904. It was the 104th season of Big Ten Conference basketball play...
- 2008–09 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball season2008–09 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball seasonThe 2008–09 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball season ended with six teams participating in the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and two teams playing in the College Basketball Invitational ....