2018–19 Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2018–19
Team:Holy Cross Crusaders
Conference:Patriot League
Short Conf:Patriot
Record:16–17
Conf Record:6–12
Head Coach:Bill Carmody
Hc Year:4th
Asst Coach1:Joe Kennedy
Asst Coach2:Freddie Owens
Asst Coach3:David Metzendorf
Stadium:Hart Center
Champion:Hall of Fame Tip Off Springfield champions

The 2018–19 Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team represented the College of the Holy Cross during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Crusaders, led by fourth-year head coach Bill Carmody, played their home games at the Hart Center in Worcester, Massachusetts as members of the Patriot League. They finished the season 16–17, 6–12 in Patriot League play to finish in last place. They defeated Lafayette in the first round of the Patriot League tournament before losing to Bucknell in the quarterfinals.

Following the season, head coach Bill Carmody announced his retirement.[1] On July 3, 2019, the school named Marquette assistant Brett Nelson as Carmody's replacement.[2]

Previous season

The Crusaders finished the season 12–19, 8–10 in Patriot League play to finish in sixth place. In the Patriot League tournament, they defeated Navy in the quarterfinals before losing to Colgate in the semifinals.

Offseason

2019 recruiting class

Schedule and results

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody retires. Coffman. Noah. 2019-06-19. Inside NU. en. 2020-02-21.
  2. Web site: Holy Cross hires Marquette assistant Brett Nelson as men's basketball coach. Toland. Jennifer. telegram.com. en. 2020-02-21.
  3. Web site: Men's Basketball – Schedule – Holy Cross Crusaders – College of the Holy Cross Official Athletic Site. goholycross.com. 2018-08-22.
  4. Web site: Holy Cross Crusaders College Basketball - Holy Cross News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN. ESPN.com. en. 2018-12-23.