IUPUI Jaguars men's basketball
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The IUPUI Jaguars men's basketball team is the men's basketball
team that represents Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis
, Indiana
, United States
. The school's team currently competes in The Summit League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2003
. The Jaguars are coached by Todd Howard, who replaced long-time Head Coach Ron Hunter
in the spring of 2011. In 2008, standout George Hill
, skipped his final year of eligibility and entered the NBA Draft
where he was selected 26th Overall by the San Antonio Spurs
, becoming the first player drafted from IUPUI.
. Their combined record is 0–1.
. Their combined record is 1–1.
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...
team that represents Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
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...
, Indiana
Indiana
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, United States
United States
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. The school's team currently competes in The Summit League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2003
2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 2003, and ended with the championship game on April 7 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
. The Jaguars are coached by Todd Howard, who replaced long-time Head Coach Ron Hunter
Ron Hunter
Ron Hunter is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach of the Georgia State Panthers.-Coaching career:...
in the spring of 2011. In 2008, standout George Hill
George Hill (basketball)
George Jesse Hill, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. While playing for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis he received many honors, including Summit League 'Player of the Year' and was an 'Honorable Mention All-American' his junior...
, skipped his final year of eligibility and entered the NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
where he was selected 26th Overall by the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
, becoming the first player drafted from IUPUI.
NCAA Tournament results
The Jaguars have appeared in one NCAA TournamentNCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
. Their combined record is 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
---|---|---|---|
2003 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament The 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 2003, and ended with the championship game on April 7 in New Orleans, Louisiana... |
First Round | Kentucky | L 95–64 |
CBI Tournament results
The Jaguars have appeared in one 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...
. Their combined record is 1–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
---|---|---|---|
2010 2010 College Basketball Invitational The 2010 College Basketball Invitational is a single-elimination tournament of 16 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I teams that did not participate in the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament or the 2010 National Invitation Tournament. The opening round began Tuesday,... |
First Round Quarterfinals |
Hofstra Princeton |
W 74–60 L 74–68 2OT |