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Drexel Dragons
Drexel Dragons
	2015–16 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team
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University	Drexel University
Head coach	Bruiser Flint (15th season)
Conference	Colonial Athletic Association
Arena	Daskalakis Athletic Center ; (Capacity: 2,532)
Nickname	Dragons
Student section	DAC Pack
Colors	Blue and Gold;
Uniforms
Home	Away ;
NCAA tournament round of 32
	1996
NCAA tournament appearances
	Div. I - 1986, 1994, 1995, 1996 ; Div. II - 1957, 1960, 1966, 1967
Conference tournament champions
	1986, 1994, 1995, 1996
Conference regular season champions
	Div. I - 1986, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2012 ; Div. II - 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967

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The Drexel Dragons men's basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at Drexel University. The team currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and play home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Previously, the Dragons played their home games at the 33rd Street Armory from 1969 to 1975. The Dragons are currently coached by Bruiser Flint.

History

According to Basketball-Reference.com, Drexel was the 5th US school to start up collegiate basketball, their first season being 1895. Drexel's first intercollegiate event was a basketball game played against Temple University in January 1895, in a game that Drexel won by a score of 26 to 1.^[1] In 110 years, Drexel has an all-time record of 1130 wins and 959 losses. The Dragons joined Division I in 1973. Drexel has received bids to four NCAA Basketball tournaments in 1986, 1994, 1995 and 1996. During the 1996 tournament, Malik Rose led the team to their only second round appearance after an upset of fifth-seeded Memphis.^[2] Prior to this, Drexel had appeared in four Division II NCAA tournaments in 1957, 1960, 1966 and 1967, including the very first Division II tournament in 1957. Drexel's men's basketball team was ranked as high as 35th nationally in 2007, finishing the season with a 23–9 record while making the National Invitational Tournament tournament for the fourth time in the prior five years.

Previous to 1965, Drexel home games were played at various locations including West Philadelphia College court at 32nd and Chestnut Streets,^[3] at Drexel Main Building in Curtis Hall (Curtis Gym),^[4] the Philadelphia Convention Center, Sayre Junior High School,^[5] and at The Palestra.^[6] From 1969 to 1975, home games were played at the 33rd Street Armory. Since then, the Dragon's home games have been played at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. In the 1952-53 season, 6 of Drexel's 9 home games were played at .

Postseason results

NCAA Division I tournament results

The Dragons have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament four times. Their combined record is 1–4.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result/Score
1986	First Round	Louisville	L 73–93
1994	First Round	Temple	L 39–61
1995	First Round	Oklahoma State	L 49–73
1996	First Round Second Round	Memphis Syracuse	W 75–63 L 58–69

NCAA Division II tournament results

The Dragons have appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament four times. Their combined record is 0–7.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result/Score
1957	First Round	Rider	L 61–63
1960	Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game	Fairfield Upsala	L 44–56 L 69–74
1966	Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game	Long Island Albright	L 54–62 L 61–78
1967	Regional Semifinals Regional 3rd Place Game	Cheyney Wagner	L 53–75 L 53–61

NIT results

The Dragons have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) six times. Their combined record is 2–6.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result/Score
1997	First Round	Bradley	L 53–66
2003	Opening Round	Temple	L 59–68
2004	First Round	Villanova	L 70–85
2005	Opening Round	Buffalo	L 76–81
2007	First Round	NC State	L 56–63
2012	First Round Second Round Quarterfinals	UCF Northern Iowa Massachusetts	W 81–56 W 65–63 L 70–72

Honors

Retired Numbers

#00 Malik Rose
#10 Michael Anderson

Coaching Awards

CAA Coach Of The Year

Bruiser Flint (4) (2001–02, 2003–04, 2008–09, 2011–12)

Player Awards

ECC Player of the Year

Len Hatzenbeller (1980–81)
Richard Congo (1983–84)
Michael Anderson (2) (1985–86, 1987–88)

CAA Player of the Year

CAA Rookie of the Year

Chris Fouch (2010)
Damion Lee (2012)

References

^ "Did You Know That" (PDF). The Triangle. January 29, 1937. p. 3. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
^ Friend, Tom (March 17, 1996). "N.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT: WEST". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
^ "Drexel Passers Defeat Juniata" (PDF). The Triangle. March 5, 1928. p. 3. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
^ "HARNIE INJURED AS TEAM LOSES CLOSE BAHLE" (PDF). The Triangle. Jan 30, 1929. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
^ "Hoopsters open Season Jan 3., against Rutgers" (PDF). The Triangle. December 2, 1952. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
^ "A Better Gym For A Better Team" (PDF). The Triangle. Feb 2, 1950. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

External links

Official Website

[1] "Did You Know That" (PDF). The Triangle. January 29, 1937. p. 3. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

[2] Friend, Tom (March 17, 1996). "N.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT: WEST". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-01.

[3] "Drexel Passers Defeat Juniata" (PDF). The Triangle. March 5, 1928. p. 3. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

[4] "HARNIE INJURED AS TEAM LOSES CLOSE BAHLE" (PDF). The Triangle. Jan 30, 1929. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

[5] "Hoopsters open Season Jan 3., against Rutgers" (PDF). The Triangle. December 2, 1952. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

[6] "A Better Gym For A Better Team" (PDF). The Triangle. Feb 2, 1950. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

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 ==History==
-According to Basketball-Reference.com, Drexel was the 5th US school to start up collegiate basketball, their first season being 1895. Drexel's first intercollegiate event was a basketball game played against [[Temple College|Temple University]] in January 1985, in a game that Drexel won by a score of 26 to 1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Did You Know That|url=https://services.library.drexel.edu/static_files/triangle/Drexel-Triangle_1937-01-29.pdf|accessdate=20 July 2015|agency=The Triangle|date=January 29, 1937|page=3}}</ref> In 110 years, Drexel has an all-time record of 1130 wins and 959 losses. The Dragons joined Division I in 1973. Drexel has received bids to four [[NCAA Men's Division I Tournament bids by school|NCAA Basketball tournaments]] in [[1986 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1986]], [[1994 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1994]], [[1995 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1995]] and [[1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1996]]. During the 1996 tournament, [[Malik Rose]] led the team to their only second round appearance after an upset of fifth-seeded Memphis.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9501E7DF1739F934A25750C0A960958260|title=N.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT: WEST|date=March 17, 1996|work=New York Times|accessdate= 2010-05-01| first=Tom | last=Friend}}</ref> Prior to this, Drexel had appeared in four Division II NCAA tournaments in 1957, 1960, 1966 and 1967, including the very first Division II tournament in 1957. Drexel's men's basketball team was ranked as high as 35th nationally in 2007, finishing the season with a 23–9 record while making the [[NIT bids by school#Colonial Athletic Association|National Invitational Tournament]] tournament for the fourth time in the prior five years.
+According to Basketball-Reference.com, Drexel was the 5th US school to start up collegiate basketball, their first season being 1895. Drexel's first intercollegiate event was a basketball game played against [[Temple College|Temple University]] in January 1895, in a game that Drexel won by a score of 26 to 1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Did You Know That|url=https://services.library.drexel.edu/static_files/triangle/Drexel-Triangle_1937-01-29.pdf|accessdate=20 July 2015|agency=The Triangle|date=January 29, 1937|page=3}}</ref> In 110 years, Drexel has an all-time record of 1130 wins and 959 losses. The Dragons joined Division I in 1973. Drexel has received bids to four [[NCAA Men's Division I Tournament bids by school|NCAA Basketball tournaments]] in [[1986 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1986]], [[1994 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1994]], [[1995 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1995]] and [[1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|1996]]. During the 1996 tournament, [[Malik Rose]] led the team to their only second round appearance after an upset of fifth-seeded Memphis.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9501E7DF1739F934A25750C0A960958260|title=N.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT: WEST|date=March 17, 1996|work=New York Times|accessdate= 2010-05-01| first=Tom | last=Friend}}</ref> Prior to this, Drexel had appeared in four Division II NCAA tournaments in 1957, 1960, 1966 and 1967, including the very first Division II tournament in 1957. Drexel's men's basketball team was ranked as high as 35th nationally in 2007, finishing the season with a 23–9 record while making the [[NIT bids by school#Colonial Athletic Association|National Invitational Tournament]] tournament for the fourth time in the prior five years.
 Previous to 1965, Drexel home games were played at various locations including West Philadelphia College court at 32nd and Chestnut Streets,<ref>{{cite news|title=Drexel Passers Defeat Juniata|url=https://services.library.drexel.edu/static_files/triangle/Drexel-Triangle_1928-03-05.pdf|accessdate=20 July 2015|agency=The Triangle|date=March 5, 1928|page=3}}</ref> at Drexel Main Building in Curtis Hall (Curtis Gym),<ref>{{cite news|title=HARNIE INJURED AS TEAM LOSES CLOSE BAHLE|url=https://services.library.drexel.edu/static_files/triangle/Drexel-Triangle_1929-01-30.pdf|accessdate=20 July 2015|agency=The Triangle|date=Jan 30, 1929}}</ref> the [[Philadelphia Convention Center]], [[William L. Sayre High School|Sayre Junior High School]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoopsters open Season Jan 3., against Rutgers|url=https://services.library.drexel.edu/static_files/triangle/Drexel-Triangle_1952-12-05.pdf|accessdate=20 July 2015|agency=The Triangle|date=December 2, 1952}}</ref> and at [[The Palestra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=A Better Gym For A Better Team|url=https://services.library.drexel.edu/static_files/triangle/Drexel-Triangle_1950-02-03.pdf|accessdate=20 July 2015|agency=The Triangle|date=Feb 2, 1950}}</ref>  From 1969 to 1975, home games were played at the [[32nd St. and Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia Armory|33rd Street Armory]].   Since then, the Dragon's home games have been played at the [[Daskalakis Athletic Center]].  In the 1952-53 season, 6 of Drexel's 9 home games were played at .

v t e Drexel Dragons men's basketball
Venues	Main Building (1894–1928) Curtis Hall Gym (1928–1952) Palestra (1949–1951, 3 games; 1987–1988 alternate) Sayre Junior High School (1951–1969) 32nd Street Armory (1969–1975) Daskalakis Athletic Center (1975–present)
Rivalries	Penn
Culture & lore	Philadelphia Big 5 (Robert V. Geasey Trophy) City 6 Mario the Magnificent "Drexel Fight Song" DAC Pack
People	Head coaches NBA draftees Statistical leaders
Seasons	List of seasons 1894–95 1895–96 1896–97 1897–1900 1900–01 1901–02 1902–03 1903–04 1904–05 1905–06 1906–07 1907–08 1908–09 1909–10 1910–11 1911–12 1912–13 1913–14 1914–15 1915–16 1916–17 1917–18 1918–19 1919–20 1920–21 1921–22 1922–23 1923–24 1924–25 1925–26 1926–27 1927–28 1928–29 1929–30 1930–31 1931–32 1932–33 1933–34 1934–35 1935–36 1936–37 1937–38 1938–39 1939–40 1940–41 1941–42 1942–43 1943–44 1944–45 1945–46 1946–47 1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25

v t e Coastal Athletic Association men's basketball
Teams	Campbell Fighting Camels Charleston Cougars Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (leaving in 2025) Drexel Dragons Elon Phoenix Hampton Pirates Hofstra Pride Northeastern Huskies Monmouth Hawks North Carolina A&T Aggies Stony Brook Seawolves Towson Tigers UNC Wilmington Seahawks William & Mary Tribe
Championships & awards	CAA tournament Coach of the Year Player of the Year
Seasons	1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25