Drexel Dragons men's basketball
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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 | |||
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
- Bruiser Flint (4) (2001–02, 2003–04, 2008–09, 2011–12)
Player Awards
- Len Hatzenbeller (1980–81)
- Richard Congo (1983–84)
- Michael Anderson (2) (1985–86, 1987–88)
CAA Rookie of the Year
See also
Drexel Dragons women's basketball
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.