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Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball

College basketball team

Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball
Summary

College basketball team

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current2025–26 Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball team
nameCentral Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball
logoCentral Connecticut Blue Devils wordmark.png
logo_size250
universityCentral Connecticut State University
conferenceNortheast Conference
locationNew Britain, Connecticut
coachPatrick Sellers
tenure5th
arenaWilliam H. Detrick Gymnasium
capacity2,654
nicknameBlue Devils
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NCAAeliteeight1966*
NCAAsweetsixteen1966, 1971
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The Central Connecticut Blue Devils men's basketball team is the men's basketball team that represent Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference and is coached by Patrick Sellers. The team last played in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2007.

History

Mascot of the Central Connecticut State University athletic teams

Central's first year of competition was the 1934–35 season under coach Harrison J. Kaiser, after whom the athletic building is named. CCSU joined the NCAA Division I ranks in the 1986–87 season, marking 2020–21 as the 35th season at the Division I level.

Classification

YearsClassificationNational tournamentsSeasons
1986–87 to PresentNCAA Division I3 appearances35
1965–66 to 1985–86NCAA Division II6 appearances21
1934–35 to 1964–65NAIB/NAIA10 appearances29

Home court

YearsVenueSeasons
1965–66 to presentKaiser Hall – Detrick Gymnasium56
1947–48 to 1964–65Memorial Hall18
1934–35 to 1946–47Teachers Gymnasium11

Conference affiliation

YearsConferenceSeasons
1997–98 to PresentNortheast Conference24
1994–95 to 1996–97Mid-Continent Conference3
1990–91 to 1991–92, 1993–94East Coast Conference3
1986–87 to 1989–90, 1992–93Division I Independent5
1972–73 to 1982–83, 1985–86Division II Independent12
1983–84 to 1984–85New England Collegiate Conference2
1967–68 to 1971–72North-East Collegiate Basketball League5
1961–62 to 1966–67Independent6
1934–35 to 1960-61New England Teachers College Conference25

Year by year results

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Postseason

NCAA Division I tournament results

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

2007#16First Round#1 Ohio StateL 57–78

NCAA Division II tournament results

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

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.

NCAA Division I 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
  • 2025 – Abdul Momoh

East Coast Conference

  • 1991 – Patrick Sellers

Rookie of the Year

Northeast Conference

  • 2012 – Kyle Vinales
  • 2008 – Shemik Thompson

East Coast Conference

  • 1991 – Bryon Smith

All-Conference First Team

Northeast Conference

  • 2013 – Kyle Vinales
  • 2012 – Ken Horton
  • 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

  • 2015 – Matt Mobley
  • 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

  • 2020 – Myles Baker
  • 2019 – Ian Krishnan
  • 2016 – Austin Nehls
  • 2014 – Matt Mobley
  • 2013 – Brandon Peel
  • 2012 – Kyle Vinales
  • 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-American Selections

First Team

  • Howie Dickenman – 1969

Second Team

  • Richard Leonard – 1984 & 1983
  • Steve Ayers – 1982
  • Bill Reaves – 1971 & 1970

Third Team

  • Steve Ayers – 1981

Honorable Mention

  • Ken Horton – 2011

UPI Selection

  • Eugene Reily – 1966

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 & Steve Ayers – 1983
  • Billy Wendt – 1973
  • Howie Dickenman – 1968
  • Paul Zajac – 1967

Third Team

  • Greg Roberts – 1978
  • Jere Quinn & Robert Charbonneau – 1977

Blue Devils in the NBA

  • Corsley Edwards – 2002 NBA Draft – Round 2, Pick 29 / Sacramento Kings (10 games played)
  • Keith Closs – 1997 Free Agent / Los Angeles Clippers (130 games played)
  • Howie Dickenman – 1969 NBA Draft – Round 17, Pick 210 / Phoenix Suns (did not play)

References

References

  1. "Pitt's Knight back on the prowl". ESPN.com.
  2. (July 2024). "Oden's double-double leads top seed Ohio State over CCSU". Associated Press.
  3. "1969 NBA Draft on databaseBasketball.com".
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