2019–20 Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2019–20
Team:Holy Cross Crusaders
Conference:Patriot League
Short Conf:Patriot
Record:3–29
Conf Record:2–16
Head Coach:Brett Nelson
Hc Year:1st
Asst Coach1:Joe Kennedy
Asst Coach2:R.J. Evans
Asst Coach3:Sam Ferry
Stadium:Hart Center

The 2019–20 Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team represented the College of the Holy Cross during the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Crusaders, led by first-year head coach Brett Nelson, played their home games at the Hart Center in Worcester, Massachusetts as members of the Patriot League. They finished the season 3–29, 2–16 in Patriot League play to finish in last place. They lost in the first round of the Patriot League tournament to Bucknell.

Previous season

The Crusaders finished the 2018–19 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]

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. 2019-08-22.
  4. Web site: Holy Cross Crusaders College Basketball - Holy Cross News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN. ESPN.com. en. 2019-11-22.