Centenary Gentlemen basketball explained

Centenary Gentlemen
University:Centenary College of Louisiana
Conference:Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Location:Shreveport, Louisiana
Arena:Gold Dome
Capacity:3,000
Nickname:Gentlemen
H Body:8A2432
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H Shorts:8A2432
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A Body:8A2432
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A Shorts:8A2432
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Ncaatourneys:Division III

2020, 2024

Conference Tournament:SIAA

1933
TAAC/A-Sun: 1980
SCAC: 2020, 2024

Conference Season:TAAC/A-Sun

1990

The Centenary Gentlemen basketball team represents Centenary College, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, in NCAA Division III men's basketball competition. The "Gentlemen" nickname is exclusive to men's athletes and teams; Ladies is used for women's teams and athletes. The team is a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division III. From 1960 until 2011, Centenary competed at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Trans America Athletic Conference (now Atlantic Sun Conference) and most recently the Summit League before re-classifying to Division III. Centenary did not make an appearance in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in its over 50 years at the D-I level.

Recent coaching history

The Gentlemen were coached by Rob Flaska from 2005 until 2008. His contract was not renewed after the 2007–08 season.[1] Greg Gary was hired to replace him. Mark Richmond has become the assistant coach for the Gents and brings big-time Big East experience from West Virginia to the staff. He has worked under both Bob Huggins and John Beilein. In 2010 Adam Walsh became the head coach of The Gents.

Postseason results

NCAA Division III tournament results

The Gentlemen have appeared in the NCAA Division III tournament twice. Their record is 0–2.

First Round L, 81–83
First Round L, 41–58

Gentlemen in the NBA

Notes and References

  1. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=3342601 Centenary hires well-traveled Gary to replace Flaska