2019–20 Furman Paladins men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2019–20
Team:Furman Paladins
Conference:Southern Conference
Short Conf:SoCon
Record:25–7
Conf Record:15–3
Hc Year:3rd
Asst Coach1:Jimmie Williams
Asst Coach2:Tim Johnson
Asst Coach3:Jeremy Growe

The 2019–20 Furman Paladins men's basketball team represented Furman University in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Paladins, led by third-year head coach Bob Richey, played their home games at Timmons Arena in Greenville, South Carolina as members of the Southern Conference. They finished the season 25–7, 15–3 in SoCon play to finish in second place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the SoCon tournament to Wofford. Although having 25 wins and being a strong candidate for postseason play, all post season tournaments were cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Previous season

The Paladins finished the 2018–19 season 25–8 overall, 13–5 in SoCon play to finish in a tie for 3rd place. In the SoCon tournament, they defeated Mercer in the quarterfinals,[1] before losing to UNC Greensboro in the semifinals.[2] They received an at-large bid to the NIT, where they lost to Wichita State in the first round.[3]

For a brief period during the season, Furman was nationally ranked, placing as high as 23rd in December 2018.

Schedule and results

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Notes and References

  1. News: Furman Downs Mercer To Advance Into SoCon Semifinals, 85-74. Furman University. November 27, 2019. en.
  2. News: Late Run Lifts UNCG Over Furman In SoCon Semis, 66-62. Furman University. November 27, 2019. en.
  3. News: Wichita State Outlasts Furman In NIT First Round, 76-70. Furman University. November 27, 2019. en.
  4. News: 2019–20 Men's Basketball Schedule. Furman University. November 27, 2019. en.