Davidson Wildcats men's basketball
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| University | Davidson College | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Conference | Southern | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Davidson, NC | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Head Coach | Bob McKillop (19th year) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Arena | John M. Belk Arena (Capacity: 5,700) |
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| Nickname | Wildcats | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Red and Black and White
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| NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1968, 1969, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Conference Tournament Champions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Conference Regular Season Champions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1981, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represent Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The Wildcats are currently coached by Bob McKillop.
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[edit] NCAA tournament results
The Wildcats have appeared in ten NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 8-10.
| Year | Result |
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| 1966 | Second Round |
| 1968 | Elite Eight |
| 1969 | Elite Eight |
| 1970 | First Round |
| 1986 | First Round |
| 1998 | First Round |
| 2002 | First Round |
| 2006 | First Round |
| 2007 | First Round |
| 2008 | Elite Eight |
[edit] 2008 NCAA Tournament
In 2008, Davidson defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Georgetown Hoyas, and Wisconsin Badgers to advance to the Elite Eight. The Wildcats nearly made the Final Four, but lost to the Kansas Jayhawks 59-57. Prior to their Sweet Sixteen matchup, the college's board of trustees supplied students with tickets, transportation and lodging for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games[1]. Following the tournament, the Wildcats earned a number 9 ranking in the ESPN/USA Today poll.[2]
[edit] Wildcats in the National Basketball Association
- Fred Hetzel
- Rod Knowles
- Mike Maloy
- Dick Snyder
- Brandon Williams
[edit] Roster
- Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown
1 Brendan McKillop G 6-0 175 Freshman Davidson, NC
2 Jason Richards G 6-2 185 Senior Barrington, IL
4 Aaron Bond G 6-4 185 Freshman Ashburn, VA
5 Boris Meno F 6-8 230 Senior Paris, France
12 Can Civi G 6-1 180 Junior Istanbul, Turkey
14 Max Paulhus Gosselin G 6-6 205 Junior Carignan, PQ
15 Thomas Sander F 6-8 220 Senior Cincinnati, OH
20 Mike Schmitt G 6-4 195 Freshman Rocky Mount, NC
22 William Archambault G 6-6 220 Sophomore St. Hubert, PQ
23 Stephen Rossiter F 6-7 230 Sophomore Staten Island, NY
24 Bryant Barr G 6-4 195 Sophomore Falmouth, ME
30 Stephen Curry G 6-3 185 Sophomore Charlotte, NC
35 Dan Nelms F 6-9 215 Sophomore Lake Forest, IL
41 Andrew Lovedale F 6-8 215 Junior Benin City, Nigeria
42 Ben Allison F 6-9 205 Freshman West Sussex, England
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