Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball explained

Current:2023–24 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball team
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
University:University of Delaware
Conference:Coastal Athletic Association
(Conference USA in 2025–26)
Location:Newark, Delaware
Athletic Director:Christine Rawak
Coach:Martin Ingelsby
Tenure:8th
Arena:Acierno Arena at the Bob Carpenter Center
Capacity:5,000
Nickname:Blue Hens
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Ncaatourneys:1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2014, 2022
Conference Tournament:NAC/AmEast

1992, 1993, 1998, 1999
CAA: 2014, 2022

Conference Season:1992, 1998, 1999, 2014

The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. The school's team currently competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) since 2001. Home games are played at the Acierno Arena at the Bob Carpenter Center.

The Blue Hens are coached by Martin Ingelsby who has been the head coach since 2016.[1]

After the 2024–25 season, Delaware will leave the CAA to join Conference USA.[2]

Postseason results

In eight appearances in postseason tournaments, the Fightin' Blue Hens have not won a postseason game.

NCAA tournament results

The Fightin' Blue Hens have appeared in the NCAA tournament six times. Their combined record is 0–6.[3]

No. 13First Round L 47–85
No. 13First Round L 70–76
No. 15First Round L 56–95
No. 13First Round L 52–62
No. 13First Round L 78–93
No. 15First Round L 60–80

NIT results

The Fightin' Blue Hens have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) one time. Their record is 0–1.

First Round L 63–72

CBI results

The Fightin' Blue Hens have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) one time. Their record is 0–1.

First Round L 58–75

Fightin' Blue Hens in international leagues

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inglesby introduced as new UD men's basketball coach. May 25, 2016. Delaware Public Media.
  2. CUSA Adds Delaware, Blue Hens to Join in 2025 . Conference USA . November 28, 2023 . November 28, 2023.
  3. News: Delaware wins thriller over W&M to go dancing. SBNation.com. August 16, 2017.