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The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Basketball team is the basketball team that represent Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference and are currently coached by Howie Dickenman. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007.
[edit] History
2007-08 is the 72th season of Blue Devil basketball. Central’s first year of competition was the 1934-35 season under coach Harrison J. Kaiser, whom the athletic building is named after. CCSU joined the NCAA Division I ranks in the 1986-87 season, making this year the 22nd season at the Division I level.
[edit] Classifications
| Years |
Classification |
Seasons |
National Tournaments |
| 1987-present |
NCAA Division I |
22 |
3 appearances |
| 1966-1986 |
NCAA Division II |
21 |
6 appearances |
| 1935-1965 |
NAIB/NAIA |
29 |
10 appearances |
[edit] NCAA Tournament Results
The Blue Devils have appeared in three NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 0-3.
| Year |
Round |
Opponenent |
Location |
Result |
| 2007 |
First Round |
Lexington, KY |
#1 Ohio State |
L, 78-57 |
| 2002 |
First Round |
Pittsburgh, PA |
#3 Pittsburgh |
L, 71-54 |
| 2000 |
First Round |
Minneapolis, MN |
#2 Iowa State |
L, 88-78 |
[edit] Blue Devils in the NBA
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