Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball

Central Connecticut Blue Devils

University Central Connecticut State University
Conference Northeast
Location New Britain, CT
Head coach Howie Dickenman (16th year)
Arena William H. Detrick Gymnasium
(Capacity: 3,200)
Nickname Blue Devils
Colors Blue and White and Silver

                     
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament appearances
2007, 2002, 2000
Conference tournament champions
2007, 2002, 2000
Conference regular season champions
2007, 2002, 2000

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils Men's 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.

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History

2011-12 is the 76th 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 26th season at the Division I level.

Classification

Years Classification National Tournaments Seasons
1987-present NCAA Division I 3 appearances 26
1966-1986 NCAA Division II 6 appearances 21
1935-1965 NAIA 10 appearances 29

Home Court

Years Venue Seasons
1965-present Kaiser Hall - Detrick Gymnasium 47
1947-1964 Memorial Hall 18
1935-1946 Teachers Gymnasium 11

Conference Affiliation

Years Conference Seasons
1998-present Northeast Conference 14
1995-97 Mid-Continent Conference 3
1991-92, 1994 East Coast Conference 3
1987-90, 1993 Division I Independent 5
1973-83, 1986 Division II Independent 12
1984-85 New England Collegiate Conference 2
1968-72 North-East Collegiate Basketball League 5
1942-60 New England Teachers (State) College Conference 18

National Tournament Apprearances

NCAA Tournament Results

The Blue Devils have appeared in three NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 0-3.

Year Opponent Results Round Location
2007 #1 Ohio State L, 78-57 First Round Lexington, Ky.
2002 #3 Pittsburgh L, 71-54 First Round Pittsburgh, Pa.
2000 #2 Iowa State L, 88-78 First Round Minneapolis, Minn.

Division II Tournament Results

The Blue Devils have appeared in six Division II National Tournaments. Their combined record is 6-8.

Year Opponent Results Round Location
1984 American International W, 102-90 Regional Consolation New Britain, Conn.
South Dakota State L, 74-59 Regional First Round New Britain, Conn.
1983 Assumption L, 99-89 (OT) Regional Consolation New Britain, Conn.
American International L, 65-64 Regional First Round New Britain, Conn.
1971 Assumption L 105-77 Regional Finals New Britain, Conn.
Stonehill W, 111-99 Regional First Round New Britain, Conn.
1969 Assumption L, 98-77 New England Consolation Springfield, Mass.
Springfield L, 91-80 New England First Round Springfield, Mass.
1967 Long Island – Brooklyn L, 114-76 Regional Finals New Britain, Conn.
Buffalo State W, 90-73 Regional First Round New Britain, Conn.
1966 Kentucky Wesleyan L, 84-76 National Quarterfinals Evansville, Ind.
Assumption W, 96-87 Northeast Finals Worcester, Mass.
Philadelphia Textile W, 96-75 Eastern Second Round Syracuse, NY
Potsdam State W, 94-82 Eastern First Round Syracuse, NY

NAIB/NAIA National Tournament Results

The Blue Devils have appeared in 10 NAIB/NAIA National Tournaments at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Their combined record is 1-10.

Year Opponent Results Round Tourney Ranking
1965 #9 Augsburg (Minn.) L, 87-103 First Round -
1964 Saint Mary’s (Texas) L, 62-64 First Round #14
1963 Athens State (Ala.) L, 71-72 First Round #16
1962 #16 William Jewell (Mo.) L, 52-57 First Round -
1961 #11 Southwest Texas State L, 59-70 First Round -
1960 #6 Grambling L, 68-92 First Round -
1959 #12 Westminster (Pa.) L, 76-79 First Round -
1950 Westminster (Pa.) L, 62-70 First Round -
1949 Indiana Central L, 59-72 First Round -
1948 Xavier (Ohio) L, 39-57 Second Round -
Montana W, 63-52 First Round -

Conference Awards

Player of the Year

Northeast Conference

Defensive Player of the Year

Northeast Conference

East Coast Conference

Rookie of the Year

Northeast Conference

All-Conference First Team

Northeast Conference

Mid-Continent Conference

All-Conference Second Team

Northeast Conference

Mid-Continent Conference

All-Rookie Team

Northeast Conference

Mid-Continent Conference

Coach of the Year

Northeast Conference

Other Awards

All-American Selections

First Team

Second Team

Third Team

Honorable Mention

UPI Selection

All-New England Selections

First Team

Second Team

Third Team

Blue Devils in the NBA

References

External links

Northeast Conference men's basketball
Teams
Championships & awards