2009–10 Horizon League men's basketball season
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The 2009–10 Horizon League men's basketball season marks the 30th season of Horizon League
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was the conference favorite - returning all players from their regular season HL championship team. Butler received all but three first-place votes in the preseason poll of HL coaches, media, and sports information director
s. Wright State
received the one first place vote, capturing second in the preseason poll, and defending HL Tournament champion Cleveland State claimed two first place votes, finishing third. The preseason player of the year was 2009 HL MVP Matt Howard
of Butler
. Also in the preseason, one HL player was named to both the John R. Wooden Award
preseason candidate list and the Naismith Award
preseason candidate list: Gordon Hayward
of Butler
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Preseason Player of the Year
Throughout the conference season, the HL offices name a player of the week.
of Butler was named the tournament MVP.
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....
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Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
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Preseason
In the preseason, Butler2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year...
was the conference favorite - returning all players from their regular season HL championship team. Butler received all but three first-place votes in the preseason poll of HL coaches, media, and sports information director
Sports information director
A sports information director is a type of public relations worker who provides statistics, team and player notes and other information about a college or university's sports teams to the news media and general public...
s. Wright State
Wright State Raiders men's basketball
The Wright State Raiders team is the basketball team that represents Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Raiders are currently coached by Billy...
received the one first place vote, capturing second in the preseason poll, and defending HL Tournament champion Cleveland State claimed two first place votes, finishing third. The preseason player of the year was 2009 HL MVP 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...
of Butler
2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year...
. Also in the preseason, one HL player was named to both the John R. Wooden Award
John R. Wooden Award
The 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...
preseason candidate list and the Naismith Award
Naismith College Player of the Year
The 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....
preseason candidate list: Gordon Hayward
Gordon Hayward
Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA...
of Butler
2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year...
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HL Preseason Poll
| Rank | Team | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler (43) | 455 |
| 2 | Wright State (1) | 398 |
| 3 | Cleveland State (2) | 324 |
| 4 | Milwaukee | 314 |
| 5 | Green Bay | 273 |
| 6 | Detroit | 209 |
| 7 | Youngstown | 197 |
| 8 | Valparaiso | 137 |
| 9 | Illinois-Chicago | 126 |
| 10 | Loyola-Chicago | 97 |
First Team
- Matt HowardMatt 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 - Gordon HaywardGordon HaywardGordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA...
, Butler - Norris Cole, Cleveland State
- Todd Brown, Wright State
- Vaughn Duggins, Wright State
Second Team
- Rahmon Fletcher, Green Bay
- Shelvin Mack, Butler
- Tone Boyle, Milwaukee
- Troy Cotton, Green Bay
- James Eayrs, Milwaukee
Preseason Player of the Year
- Matt Howard, Butler
Weekly awards
HL Players of the WeekThroughout the conference season, the HL offices name a player of the week.
| Week | Player of the week |
|---|---|
| November 16 | Todd Brown, Wright State Wright State Raiders men's basketball The Wright State Raiders team is the basketball team that represents Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Raiders are currently coached by Billy... |
| November 23 | Eli Holman, Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
| November 30 | James Eayrs, Milwaukee 2009–10 UW–Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team The 2009–10 Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball represented the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee during the 2009–10 college basketball season. They were led by head coach Rob Jeter. The Panthers competed in the Horizon League and played their home games at US Cellular Arena... |
| December 7 | Rahmon Fletcher, Green Bay |
| December 14 | Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... , Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
| December 21 | Gordon Hayward, Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
| December 28 | Sirlester Martin, Youngstown State Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State University is in NCAA Division I. Nicknamed the Penguins, they play in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference, and compete in the following sports:*Baseball *Basketball *Cross Country... |
| January 4 | Shelvin Mack, Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
| January 11 | DeAndre Mays, Youngstown State Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State University is in NCAA Division I. Nicknamed the Penguins, they play in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference, and compete in the following sports:*Baseball *Basketball *Cross Country... |
| January 18 | Rahmon Fletcher, Green Bay Chase Simon, Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
| January 25 | Norris Cole, Cleveland State |
| February 1 | Chase Simon, Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
| February 8 | Trevon Harmon, Cleveland State |
| February 15 | Gordon Hayward, Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
| February 22 | Rahmon Fletcher, Green Bay |
| March 1 | Anthony Hill, Milwaukee 2009–10 UW–Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team The 2009–10 Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball represented the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee during the 2009–10 college basketball season. They were led by head coach Rob Jeter. The Panthers competed in the Horizon League and played their home games at US Cellular Arena... |
All-Conference Honors
| Honor | Recipient(s) | School | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player of the Year | Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... |
Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard/Forward | Sophomore |
| Coach of the Year | Brad Stevens Brad Stevens Brad Stevens is an American college basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Butler University. He grew up in Zionsville, Indiana, where he starred on the Zionsville Community High School basketball team, setting four school records... |
Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Head Coach | 3rd |
| Newcomer of the Year | Brandon Wood | Valparaiso 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team The 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team who competed in the Horizon League representing Valparaiso University... |
Guard | Sophomore |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Ronald Nored | Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard | Sophomore |
| Woody Payne | Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
Guard | Senior | |
| Sixth Man of the Year | Walt Gibler | Loyola Loyola Ramblers The Loyola Ramblers are the varsity sports teams of Loyola University Chicago. Most teams compete in the Horizon League of the NCAA Division I... |
Forward | Sophomore |
| All Horizon League First Team | Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... |
Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard/Forward | Sophomore |
| Rahmon Fletcher | Green Bay | Guard | Junior | |
| Norris Cole | Cleveland State 2009–10 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team The 2009–10 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team represented Cleveland State University in the 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by forth-year head coach Gary Waters and played their home games at the Wolstein Center... |
Guard | Junior | |
| Shelvin Mack | Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard | Sophomore | |
| 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 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Forward | Junior | |
| All Horizon League Second Team | Vaughn Duggins | Wright State Wright State Raiders men's basketball The Wright State Raiders team is the basketball team that represents Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Raiders are currently coached by Billy... |
Guard | Junior |
| Brandon Wood | Valparaiso 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team The 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team who competed in the Horizon League representing Valparaiso University... |
Guard | Sophomore | |
| Ricky Franklin | Milwaukee 2009–10 UW–Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team The 2009–10 Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball represented the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee during the 2009–10 college basketball season. They were led by head coach Rob Jeter. The Panthers competed in the Horizon League and played their home games at US Cellular Arena... |
Guard | Senior | |
| Chase Simon | Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
Guard | Sophomore | |
| Cory Johnson | Valparaiso 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team The 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team who competed in the Horizon League representing Valparaiso University... |
Forward | Junior | |
| All-Newcomer Team | Brandon Wood | Valparaiso 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team The 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team who competed in the Horizon League representing Valparaiso University... |
Guard | Sophomore |
| Chase Simon | Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
Guard | Sophomore | |
| Cory Johnson | Valparaiso 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team The 2009–10 Valparaiso Crusaders men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team who competed in the Horizon League representing Valparaiso University... |
Forward | Junior | |
| Eli Holman | Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
Forward/Center | Sophomore | |
| Xavier Keeling | Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
Forward | Junior | |
| All Defensive Team | Ronald Nored | Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard | Sophomore |
| Woody Payne | Detroit Detroit Titans men's basketball The Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999... |
Guard | Senior | |
| Willie Veasley | Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Forward | Senior | |
| D'Aundray Brown | Cleveland State 2009–10 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team The 2009–10 Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball team represented Cleveland State University in the 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by forth-year head coach Gary Waters and played their home games at the Wolstein Center... |
Guard | Junior | |
| Vaughn Duggins | Wright State Wright State Raiders men's basketball The Wright State Raiders team is the basketball team that represents Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Raiders are currently coached by Billy... |
Guard | Junior |
Tournament honors
Matt HowardMatt 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...
of Butler was named the tournament MVP.
| Horizon League All-Tournament Team | Player | School | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Forward | Junior |
| Shelvin Mack | Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard | Sophomore |
| Gordon Hayward Gordon Hayward Gordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA... |
Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard/Forward | Sophomore |
| Ronald Nored | Butler 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team The 2009–10 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Brad Stevens, serving his 3rd year... |
Guard | Junior |
| N’Gai Evans | Wright State Wright State Raiders men's basketball The Wright State Raiders team is the basketball team that represents Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Raiders are currently coached by Billy... |
Guard | Junior |