American college basketball team
The Hartford Hawks men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. The school's team currently competes as a member of the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference.
History
2008
In 2008, Hartford made the America East tournament championship game falling to UMBC 65–82.[2]
2021
In 2021, they defeated UMass Lowell, 64–50, to make their first NCAA Division I Tournament.
Move to division III
On May 6, 2021, the University of Hartford Board of Regents voted to drop its athletic department to Division III. The drop is set to take place no later than September 1, 2025.[3]
The most notable basketball player to play for Hartford is Vin Baker, who played parts of 14 seasons in the NBA, was named to four All-Star Games, and won a gold medal for the United States men's basketball team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Hartford has retired his jersey.[4]
Facilities
Hartford plays their home games at Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion. In 2015 the men's locker room was expanded and refurbished.[5]
Head coaches
- A. Peter LoMaglio (1949–1955)
- Abe Silverman (1955–1957)
- Roy Spear (1957–1962)
- Gordon McCullough (1962–1976)
- Garry Palladino (1976–1981)
- Jack Phelan (1981–1992)[6]
- Paul Brazeau (1992–2000)
- Larry Harrison (2000–2006)[7]
- Dan Leibovitz (2006–2010).[8][9]
- John Gallagher (2010–2022)[10][11][12]
- Tom Devitt (interim; 2022–2023)
- Aaron Toomey (2023–present)
Yearly results
Postseason
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Hawks have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament once. Their record is 0–1.
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Hawks have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament four times. Their combined record is 2–5.
CIT results
The Hawks have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. Their combined record is 0–2.
References
- ^ University of Hartford Brand Identity Guide. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "UMBC beats Hartford for America East title, first NCAA bid". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 19, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "University of Hartford Votes to Drop Athletic Department to Division III". Sports Illustrated. May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Celebrating 25 Years: Vin Baker's Career".
- ^ "Men's Basketball Celebrates the Opening of its Newly Expanded and Refurbished Locker Room". Unotes Daily. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ "Phelan Steps Down As U Of H Coach". Hartford Courant. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- ^ "Hartford Hires Best Candidate". Hartford Courant. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ "Hawks Extend Coach's Deal". Hartford Courant. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- ^ "Hartford coach Leibovitz resigns". ESPN. 13 April 2010. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Unexpected Turn As Gallagher Lands Back At Hartford". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Hartford tops New Hampshire 79-62 for Gallagher's 100th win". USA Today. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "Gallagher Inks New Contract as Head Men's Basketball Coach". Hartford Athletics. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "Rider Earns 63-54 Win at Hartford in CIT first round". maacsports.com. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "USD Downs Hartford, 88-72, in First Round of CIT". Times of San Diego. 13 March 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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