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| School Name: | Central Connecticut State University |
| Location: | New Britain, Connecticut |
| Arena: | Detrick Gymnasium |
| Capacity: | 3,200 |
| Conference: | Northeast |
| Head coach: | Howie Dickenman |
The Central Connecticut State 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.
History[]
2010-11 is the 75th 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 25rd season at the Division I level.
Classification[]
| Years | Classification | Seasons | National Tournaments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-present | NCAA Division I | 25 | 3 appearances |
| 1966-1986 | NCAA Division II | 21 | 6 appearances |
| 1935-1965 | NAIA | 29 | 10 appearances |
Home Court[]
| Years | Venue | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| 1965-present | Kaiser Hall - Detrick Gymnasium | 46 |
| 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 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
- 2011 – Ken Horton
- 2007 – Javier Mojica
- 2004 – Ron Robinson
- 2002 – Corsley Edwards
- 2000 – Rick Mickens
Defensive Player of the Year[]
Northeast Conference
- 2008 – Tristan Blackwood
- 2007 – Tristan Blackwood
- 2000 – Rick Mickens
East Coast Conference
- 1991 – Patrick Sellers
Rookie of the Year[]
Northeast Conference
- 2008 – Shemik Thompson
All-Conference First Team[]
Northeast Conference
- 2011 – Ken Horton
- 2008 – Tristan Blackwood
- 2007 – Tristan Blackwood, Javier Mojica, Obie Nwadike
- 2006 – Justin Chiera
- 2004 – Ron Robinson
- 2003 – Ron Robinson
- 2002 – Corsley Edwards
- 2001 – Corsley Edwards
- 2000 – Rick Mickens
Mid-Continent Conference
- 1996 – Keith Closs
All-Conference Second Team[]
Northeast Conference
- 2009 - Ken Horton
- 2002 – Damian Battles, Ricardo Scott
- 2001 – John Tice
- 2000 – Corsley Edwards, John Tice
- 1999 – Rick Mickens, Charron Watson
- 1998 – Rick Mickens
Mid-Continent Conference
- 1997 – Sean Scott
All-Rookie Team[]
Northeast Conference
- 2008 - Ken Horton, Shemik Thompson
- 2004 – Obie Nwadike
- 2003 – Justin Chiera
- 2001 – Ron Robinson
- 1999 – Corsley Edwards
- 1998 – Marijus Kovaliukas
Mid-Continent Conference
- 1995 – Keith Closs, Bill Langheim
Coach of the Year[]
Northeast Conference
- Howie Dickenman – 2007, 2006, 2002, 2000
Other Awards[]
All-New England Selections[]
First Team
- Rich Leonard - 1984
- Steve Ayers - 1982
- Bill Reaves - 1971
- Howie Dickenman - 1969
Second Team
- Corsley Edwards - 2002
- Rick Mickens - 2000
- Byran Heron - 1989
- Ken Hightower - 1984
- Rich Leonard - 1983
- Steve Ayers - 1983
- Billy Wendt - 1973
- Howie Dickenman - 1968
- Paul Zajac - 1967
Third Team
- Greg Roberts - 1978
- Jere Quinn - 1977
- Robert Charbonneau - 1977
All-American Selections[]
First Team
- Howie Dickenman - 1969
Second Team
- Steve Ayers - 1982
- Richard Leonard - 1984 & 1983
- Bill Reaves - 1970 & 1971
Third Team
- Steve Ayers - 1981
UPI Selection
- Eugene Reily - 1966
Blue Devils in the NBA[]
- Keith Closs (Free Agent - Los Angeles Clippers, 1997-2000)
- Corsley Edwards (2002 NBA Draft - Sacremento Kings)