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Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball

Intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Saint Louis University

Summary

Intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Saint Louis University

Field	Value
name	Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball
logo	SLU Billikens wordmark.png
logo_size	250
current	2025–26 Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team
university	Saint Louis University
conference	Atlantic 10
location	St. Louis, Missouri
coach	Josh Schertz
tenure	2nd
arena	Chaifetz Arena
capacity	10,600
nickname	Billikens
studentsection	SLUnatics
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bestfinish	8
NCAAeliteeight	1952
NCAAsweetsixteen	1952, 1957
NCAAroundof32	1995, 1998, 2012, 2013, 2014
NCAAtourneys	1952, 1957, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019
conference_tournament	2000, 2013, 2019
conference_season	1947, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1971, 2013, 2014

The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Saint Louis University. They compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The head coaching position is currently filled by Josh Schertz. Chaifetz Arena is home to the Billikens. The Billikens have reached the championship game of the NIT tournament four times and have won it once (1948). They have appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament ten times, most recently in 2019.

History

Rick Majerus era

On April 27, 2007, Rick Majerus accepted the head coaching position. His tenure at SLU got off to a rocky start; in their first conference game, the Billikens set an NCAA Division I record for fewest points scored in a game in the modern era of college basketball, losing 49–20 to George Washington. However, as he had done previously at other programs, Majerus eventually made SLU a winning program. In 2012, he led the Billikens to their first NCAA Tournament in 12 years, and their first appearance in a major poll in 17 years.

On August 24, 2012, Majerus announced he would not coach the 2012–13 season due to serious heart problems. Jim Crews, one of his assistants, took over for him on a temporary basis for that season. On November 16, it was announced that Majerus was retiring when it was apparent that his heart condition would not improve enough to allow him to return.

Majerus compiled a 95–69 (.579) record at St. Louis University and retired with an overall NCAA record of 517–215 (.706).

Jim Crews era

A Billikens men's basketball player dribbles the ball during the [[2016 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament

Jim Crews was promoted to head coach after serving on an interim basis following the health concerns and eventual death of Majerus. He was on Majerus' staff since 2011. After leading the Billikens to a school-record 28 wins, Crews was formally named SLU's 25th head coach on April 12, 2013. He was fired after the 2016 Atlantic 10 tournament resulted in the elimination of the Billikens and marked the end of two 11–21 Billikens seasons. Crews was paid a $1.86 million buyout in 2016-17, according to tax forms.

Travis Ford era

On March 30, 2016, Saint Louis University announced that Travis Ford has been hired as the head basketball coach. He inherited a Billikens team that had gone a disappointing 11–21 each of the previous two seasons under Jim Crews. Due to a lack of talent returning from the previous regime, SLU was predicted to finish last in the Atlantic 10 conference during the 2016–17 season. Basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy also predicted the Billikens as the team most likely to go winless during its conference schedule. Ford led the Billikens to six Atlantic 10 conference wins and a 12–21 overall record. The Billikens and Ford gained the attention of national news in January 2024 after it was discovered that Ford's son had created burner Twitter accounts to defend his father, as fans were calling for his firing. Ford and SLU parted ways following the 2023-24 season.

Josh Schertz era

On April 6, 2024, it was announced that Josh Schertz had been hired as the head coach for the St. Louis Billikens, replacing Ford.

Postseason appearances

NCAA tournament results

The Billikens have appeared in ten NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 6–11.

2019	#13	First Round	#4 Virginia Tech	L 52–66

NIT results

The Billikens have appeared in 21 National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 18–20. They were NIT champions in 1948 and runner-up in 1961, 1989, and 1990.

2025	First Round	Arkansas State	L 78–103

CBI results

The Billikens have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI). Their record is 3–2 and they were the CBI runner-up in their only appearance.

2010	First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals Game 1
Finals Game 2	Indiana State
Green Bay
Princeton
VCU
VCU	W 63–54
W 68–62 2OT
W 69–59
L 56–68
L 65–71

Individual honors

Retired numbers

Main article: List of NCAA men's basketball retired numbers

thumb|200px|Ed Macauley is the only Billiken whose number (#50) is retired

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50	Ed Macauley	C / PF	1945–1949

Honored jerseys

Jerseys were honored/retired, but numbers remained active and can be chosen by future players

43	Bob Ferry	PF / C	1956–1959

Home courts

1915, 1917 Muegge's Gymnasium (Grand Ave. and Hickory St.)
1919–1920 Rock Springs Turner Hall (Boyle Ave. and Chouteau Ave.)
1920–1921 College Hall
1921–1922 First Regiment Armory and Macabee's Hall (911 Vandeventer Ave.)
1922–1923 First Regiment Armory and Battery A Armory (1 game)
1923–1924 First Regiment Armory
1924–1925 SLUH Gymnasium
1925–1926 First Regiment Armory, SLUH Gymnasium and St. Louis Coliseum
1926–1945 St. Louis University Gymnasium (West Pine Gym)
1945–1968 Kiel Auditorium
1968–1973 St. Louis Arena
1973–1991 Kiel Auditorium
1991–1994 St. Louis Arena
1994–2008 Scottrade Center (Kiel Center, Savvis Center)
2008–present Chaifetz Arena

Billikens in the pros

Player	Attended SLU	Current team	Years played professionally
Marque Perry	1999–2003	BG Göttingen	2003–2015
Itzik Ohanon	2002–2005	Ironi Ramat Gan	1999–2011
Ian Vouyoukas	2003–2007	Ionikos Nikaias B.C.	2007–present
Marcus Relphorde	2007–2008	Poiters	2011–present
Kevin Lisch	2005–2009	Sydney Kings	2009–2020
Brian Conklin	2008–2012	Yalovaspor BK	2012–present
Cory Remekun	2009–2013	Caen Basket Calvados	2013–2019
Cody Ellis	2009–2013	Illawarra Hawks	2013–2018
Dwayne Evans	2010–2014	Ryukyu Golden Kings	2014–present
Jordair Jett	2010–2014	Nelson Giants	2014–2019
Mike McCall Jr.	2010–2014	Cheshire Phoenix	2014–present
Rob Loe	2010–2014	New Zealand Breakers	2014–present
Javon Bess	2017–2019	Tindastóll	2019–present
Tramaine Isabell	2018–2019	KK Dubrava	2019–2022
Jordan Goodwin	2017–2021	Los Angeles Lakers	2021–present
Hasahn French	2017–2021	Krka	2021–present

Player	Attended SLU	Team(s)	Year(s) played
D.C. Wilcutt	1944–1948	St. Louis Bombers	1949–1950
Marv Schatzman	1947–1949	Baltimore Bullets	1950
Ed "Easy Ed" Macauley	1945–1949	St. Louis Bombers, Boston Celtics, St. Louis Hawks	1950–1959
Bevo Nordmann	1958–1961	Cincinnati Royals, St. Louis Hawks, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics	1962–1965
Richard Parks	1964–1966	Pittsburgh Pipers	1968
Bob Ferry	1956–1959	St. Louis Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Baltimore Bullets	1960–1969
Don Dee	1962–1964	Indiana Pacers	1968–1969
Barry Orms	1965–1968	Baltimore Bullets, Indiana Pacers, Pittsburgh Pipers	1969–1970
Rich Niemann	1965–1968	Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Carolina Cougars, The Floridians, Dallas Chaparrals	1969–1972
Gene Moore	1965–1968	Kentucky Colonels, Dallas Chaparrals, New York Nets, San Diego Conquistadors, Spirits of St. Louis	1969–1975
Harry Rogers	1970–1973	Spirits of St. Louis	1976
Robin Jones	1972–1975	Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets	1977–1978
David Burns	1979–1981	New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets	1982
Anthony Bonner	1986–1990	Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic	1991–1996
Larry Hughes	1997–1998	Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic	1999–2012
Willie Reed	2008–2010	Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons	2015–2018
Jordan Goodwin	2017-2021	Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers	2021-present

Career statistical leaders

Points

1. 1,972 – Anthony Bonner, 6' 8" F, 1986–1990
1. 1,910 – Erwin Claggett, 6' 1" G, 1991–1995
1. 1,880 – Roland Gray, 6' 5" F, 1985–1989
1. 1,877 – Monroe Douglass, 6' 4" G, 1985–1989
1. 1,825 – Gibson Jimerson, 6’ 5” G, 2019-2025
1. 1,703 – Scott Highmark, 6' 5" F, 1991–1995
1. 1,687 – Kevin Lisch, 6' 2" G, 2005–2009
1. 1,575 – Kwamain Mitchell, 5' 10" G, 2008–2013
1. 1,547 – Tommie Liddell III, 6' 4" G, 2005–2009
1. 1,499 – Dwayne Evans, 6' 6" F, 2010–2014

Rebounds

1. 1,424 – Anthony Bonner, 6' 8" F, 1986–1990
1. 1,157 – Jerry Koch, 6' 4" F, 1952–1955
1. 1,128 – Jim McLaughlin, 6' 4" F, 1953–1956
1. 998 – Jordan Goodwin, 6' 3" G, 2017–2021
1. 982 – Hasahn French, 6' 7" F, 2017–2021

Assists

1. 878 – Yuri Collins, 6' 0" G, 2019–2023
1. 436 – Josh Fisher, 6' 2" G, 2001–2004
1. 424 – Charles Newberry, 6' 3" G, 1987–1990
1. 422 – Jordair Jett, 6' 1" G, 2010–2014
1. 420 – Kwamain Mitchell, 5' 10" G, 2008–2013

Steals

1. 225 – Jordan Goodwin, 6' 3" G, 2017–2021
1. 192 – Anthony Bonner, 6' 8" F, 1986–1990
1. 179 – Josh Fisher, 6' 2" G, 2001–2004
1. 176 – Yuri Collins, 6' 0" G, 2019–2023
1. 174 – Jordair Jett, 6' 1" G, 2010–2014

Blocks

1. 226 – Hasahn French, 6' 7" F, 2017–2021
1. 135 – Ian Vouyoukas, 6' 11" C, 2003–2007
1. 127 – Melvin Robinson, 7' 0" C, 1989–1992
1. 113 – Cory Remekun, 6' 9" F, 2009–2013
1. 113 – Willie Reed, 6' 11" F, 2008–2010

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[https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14945697/saint-louis-billikens-fire-coach-jim-crews Saint Louis fires Jim Crews]
(24 October 2021). "Illinois, Mizzou, SLU hope record pay results in big hoops payoff".
(March 30, 2016). "Travis Ford Tabbed Men's Basketball Coach". Saint Louis University.
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"Anything for Family: Travis Ford's Son is Being Accused of Creating Multiple Burner Accounts to Defend His Dad's Coaching Job at Saint Louis".
(13 March 2024). "SLU fires Travis Ford after eight seasons with one NCAA Tournament appearance".
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[https://slubillikens.com/documents/2011/8/30/RetiredNumbersandJerseys.pdf Retired Numbers and Jerseys] at SLBillikens.com
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