Boston University Terriers men's basketball explained

Current:2023–24 Boston University Terriers men's basketball team
Boston University Terriers
University:Boston University
Record:1,245–1,187
Conference:Patriot
Location:Boston, Massachusetts
Coach:Joe Jones
Tenure:13th
Arena:Case Gym
Capacity:1,800
Nickname:Terriers
Ncaaeliteeight:1959
Ncaasweetsixteen:1959
Ncaatourneys:1959, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1997, 2002, 2011
Nit Appearance:1980, 1986, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2014
Conference Tournament:America East

1983, 1988, 1990, 1997, 2002, 2011Patriot League

2020

Conference Season:America East: 1980, 1983, 1990 (co-champion), 1997, 1998 (co-champion), 2003, 2004
Patriot League: 2014
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The Boston University Terriers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate basketball team that represents Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Patriot League. The Terriers have appeared seven times in the NCAA tournament, making their most recent appearance in 2011.

Postseason results

NCAA tournament results

The Terriers have appeared in the NCAA tournament seven times. Their overall tournament record is 2–7.

Round of 23
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
W 60–58
W 62–55
L 82–86
Preliminary round L 58–70
Round of 64 L 69–85
Round of 64 Connecticut L 52–76
Round of 64 L 52–81
Round of 64 L 52–90
Round of 64 L 53–72

NIT results

The Terriers have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) six times. Their overall tournament record is 0–6.

First round L 74–95
First round L 69–72
First round L 57–73
Opening round L 52–80
First round L 34–64
First round L 62–66

CBI results

The Terriers have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) two times. Their overall tournament record is 3–2.

First round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
W 96–78
W 91–89 OT
L 75–88
First Round
Quarterfinals
W 71-68
L 46-76

CIT results

The Terriers have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. Their overall tournament record is 1–2.

First round L 63–70
First round
Second round
W 69–66
L 72–83

Coaches

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TenureYearsRecordWinning Percentage
Henry Crane[1] 1916-191612-2.500
V.B. Allison1917-1920312-11.522
John Williams1925-192519-13.409
Win Carlson1926-1932739-53.424
John Harmon1933-1935315-28.349
Mel Collard1936-1945964-63.504
Russ Peterson1946-1948336-18.667
Charles Cummings1949-194916-12.333
Matt Zunic1958-1959235-12.745
John Burke1960-1966768-84.447
Charles Luce1967-1971549-70.412
Ron Mitchell1972-1974331-42.425
Roy Sigler1975-1978436-66.353
Rick Pitino1979-1983591-51.641
John Kuester1984-1985231-28.525
Mike Jarvis1986-19905101-51.664
Bob Brown1991-1994438-73.342
Dennis Wolff1995-20092242-197.556
Patrick Chambers2010-2011242-28.600
Joe Jones2012-202413218-190.534

Awards and honors

Retired numbers

Retired basketball numbers
NumberPlayerYears played
54 1967–1970
33 Steve Wright 1976–1980
44 Arturo Brown 1979–1982
11 1984–1988
12 1993–1997
4 Kevin Thomas 1953–1956
10 1956–1959

Player awards

America East Men's Basketball Player of the Year

America East Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year

America East Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year

America East Men's Basketball Coach of the Year

Patriot League Men's Basketball Player of the Year

First-Team All-Patriot League

Second-Team All-Patriot League

Third-Team All-Patriot League

School Records

See main article: Boston University Terriers men's basketball statistical leaders.

Terriers in the NBA

Boston University Lottery Picks+PlayerYearPick #Team
Ken Boyd[3] 1974154New Orleans Jazz
Jim Garvin1973204Buffalo Braves
Jim Hayes197047Detroit Pistons
Gary Plummer198445Golden State Warriors

NBA Players Past and Present

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boston University Men's Basketball Coaches . 2024-03-09 . College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: 2023-02-27 . Patriot League Announces PenFed Credit Union 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Major Awards and All-League Teams (2.27.23) . 2024-02-23 . patriotleague.org . en.
  3. Web site: Players Who Played For Boston University . 2024-03-09 . Basketball-Reference.com . en.