North Dakota State Bison basketball
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The North Dakota State University Bison
men's basketball
team is a part of the athletic program at North Dakota State University
in Fargo, North Dakota
, USA. They are members of the NCAA Division I and have been part of The Summit League since May of 2007. Home games are played at the Bison Sports Arena which is located on the NDSU campus in Fargo, ND. The team shares a conference rival with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits
. The Bison men's head coach is Saul Phillips
who took over for Tim Miles
after the 06-07 season. On Tuesday March 10, 2009 the Bison made their biggest comeback in school history with a 66-64 win over Oakland University to win the Summit League tournament championship and became the first team since Southwestern Louisiana (now Louisiana-Lafayette) in 1972 to advance to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in their first year of eligibility.
Prior to their transition to Division I, the Bison competed in Division II as a member of the North Central Conference.
North Dakota State Bison
The North Dakota State Bison is the name of the athletic teams of North Dakota State University which is located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota. The teams are often called the "Thundering Herd"...
men's basketball
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 is a part of the athletic program at North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, more commonly known as North Dakota State University , is a public university in Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU has about 14,000 students and it is the largest university in North Dakota based on full time students and land size...
in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
, USA. They are members of the NCAA Division I and have been part of The Summit League since May of 2007. Home games are played at the Bison Sports Arena which is located on the NDSU campus in Fargo, ND. The team shares a conference rival with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are the 19 intercollegiate teams representing South Dakota State University that compete in the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I . SDSU is currently a member of the Summit League, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Western...
. The Bison men's head coach is Saul Phillips
Saul Phillips (basketball coach)
Saul Phillips is an American college basketball head coach for the North Dakota State University men's basketball team. Phillips is a graduate of University of Wisconsin–Platteville...
who took over for Tim Miles
Tim Miles
Tim Miles is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Colorado State University. Miles previously served as the head coach at North Dakota State University. He is a graduate of the University of Mary....
after the 06-07 season. On Tuesday March 10, 2009 the Bison made their biggest comeback in school history with a 66-64 win over Oakland University to win the Summit League tournament championship and became the first team since Southwestern Louisiana (now Louisiana-Lafayette) in 1972 to advance to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in their first year of eligibility.
Prior to their transition to Division I, the Bison competed in Division II as a member of the North Central Conference.
Roster
| # | Name | Position | Ht | Wt | Class | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Dejuan Flowers | F | 6-7 | 220 | Sr. | Shakopee, MN |
| 3 | Mike Felt | G | 6-3 | 180 | Fr. | Redwood Falls, MN |
| 4 | Freddy Coleman | G | 6-3 | 220 | Jr. | St. Paul, MN |
| 12 | Drew Lundberg | G | 6-2 | 180 | So. | Owatonna, MN |
| 13 | Nate Zastrow | G | 6-0 | 160 | Fr. | Manitowoc, WI |
| 21 | Austin Pennick | G | 6-3 | 195 | Sr. | Fargo, ND |
| 23 | Michael Tveidt | F | 6-7 | 210 | Jr. | Pierre, SD |
| 24 | Taylor Braun | G | 6-7 | 185 | Fr. | Newberg, OR |
| 25 | Eric Carlson | F | 6-6 | 220 | So. | Shakopee, MN |
| 32 | Josh Vaughan | G | 6-4 | 200 | Sr. | Braham, MN |
| 34 | Sam Sussenguth | F | 6-8 | 235 | Sr. | Willmar, MN |
| 34 | Jordan Aaberg | F | 6-9 | 235 | Fr. | Rothsay, MN |
| 50 | Andy Nagel | F | 6-9 | 245 | Fr. | Fort Dodge, IA |
Head coaches
| # | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Dobie Gil Dobie Gilmour "Gloomy Gil" Dobie was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at North Dakota Agricultural College—now North Dakota State University , the University of Washington , the United States Naval Academy , Cornell University , and... |
1906-1907 |
| 2 | Paul Magoffin | 1908 |
| 3 | Arthur Rueber | 1909-1912 |
| 4 | Howard Wood | 1913-1914 |
| 5 | P.J. Davis | 1915-1917 |
| 6 | Ralph "Curly" Movold | 1918 |
| 7 | Stan Borleske | 1919-1921 |
| 8 | George Dewey | 1922-1924 |
| 9 | I.J. Cortright | 1925 |
| 10 | Leonard Saalwaechter | 1926-1932 |
| 11 | Bob Lowe | 1933-1945 |
| 12 | C.P. Reed | 1946-1948 |
| 13 | B.C. "Chuck" Bentson | 1949-1964 |
| 14 | Doug Cowman | 1965-1967 |
| 15 | Lyle "Bud" Belk | 1968-1971 |
| 16 | Marv Skaar | 1972-1977 |
| 17 | Erv Inniger | 1978-1991 |
| 18 | Tom Billeter | 1992-1996 |
| 19 | Ray Giacoletti Ray Giacoletti Ray Giacoletti is a men's basketball coach. He played collegiate basketball at Minot State University in North Dakota from 1980-1984, where he was a four-year letterman and a team captain for two seasons... |
1997-1999 |
| 20 | Greg McDermott Greg McDermott -External links:***... |
2000 |
| 21 | Tim Miles Tim Miles Tim Miles is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Colorado State University. Miles previously served as the head coach at North Dakota State University. He is a graduate of the University of Mary.... |
2001-2007 |
| 22 | Saul Phillips Saul Phillips (basketball coach) Saul Phillips is an American college basketball head coach for the North Dakota State University men's basketball team. Phillips is a graduate of University of Wisconsin–Platteville... |
2007- |
Single-game leaders
- Points Scored: 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:...
(60, 2008) - Assists: David Ryles (16, 1987)
- Rebounds: Gene Gamache (24, 1955), Robert Lauf (24, 1954), Roger Erickson (24, 1960)
- Steals: David Ryles (8, 1986)
Single-Season Leaders
- Points Scored: 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:...
(766, 08-09) - Assists: David Ryles (230, 86-87)
- Rebounds: John Wojtak (298, 70-71)
- Steals: David Ryles (86, 86-87)
Career Leaders
- Points Scored: 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:...
(2315, 05-09) - Assists: Jeff Askew (684, 1979-83)
- Rebounds: Brett WinkelmanBrett WinkelmanBrett Winkelman is an American basketball player for the Brazilian team Minas Tênis Clube.From 2005 to 2009 Winkelman played for the North Dakota State Bison men's basketball. He earned all-independent honors in 2007 and in 2008 and 2009 he was selected to the First-team All-Summit League...
(874, 05-09) - Steals: David Ryles (275, 1983-87)