Hartford Hawks men's basketball explained

Current:2022–23 Hartford Hawks men's basketball team
Hartford Hawks
University:University of Hartford
Conference:Conference of New England
Location:West Hartford, Connecticut
Coach:Aaron Toomey
Tenure:1st
Arena:Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion
Capacity:4,017
Nickname:Hawks
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Ncaasweetsixteen:Division II: 1972, 1974
Ncaatourneys:Division I: 2021
DII: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Conference Tournament:Division I: 2021

The Hartford Hawks men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. The school's team currently competes as a member of the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference.

History

2008

In 2008, Hartford made the America East tournament championship game falling to UMBC 65–82.[1]

2021

In 2021, they defeated UMass Lowell, 64–50, to make their first NCAA Division I Tournament.

Move to division III

On May 6, 2021, the University of Hartford Board of Regents voted to drop its athletic department to Division III. The drop is set to take place no later than September 1, 2025.[2]

The most notable basketball player to play for Hartford is Vin Baker, who played parts of 14 seasons in the NBA, was named to four All-Star Games, and won a gold medal for the United States men's basketball team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Hartford has retired his jersey.[3]

Facilities

Hartford plays their home games at Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion. In 2015 the men's locker room was expanded and refurbished.[4]

Head coaches

Yearly results

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Postseason

NCAA Division I Tournament results

The Hawks have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament once. Their record is 0–1.

16 First round L 55–79

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Hawks have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament four times. Their combined record is 2–5.

YearRoundOpponentResult
Regional semifinals
Regional Finals
Ithaca
Southampton
W 81–66
L 74–86
Regional Quarterfinals Saint Michael'sL 97–108
Regional semifinals
Regional Finals
Saint Michael's
Assumption
W 102–93
L 68–84
Regional semifinals
Regional 3rd-place game
L 82–99
L 91–102

CIT results

The Hawks have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. Their combined record is 0–2.

First round L 54–63[12]
First round L 72–88[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UMBC beats Hartford for America East title, first NCAA bid. https://web.archive.org/web/20180619035715/http://www.espn.com/ncb/recap/_/gameId/280750042. dead. June 19, 2018. ESPN. June 20, 2018.
  2. Web site: University of Hartford Votes to Drop Athletic Department to Division III. Sports Illustrated. May 6, 2021. May 7, 2021.
  3. Web site: Celebrating 25 Years: Vin Baker's Career.
  4. Web site: Men's Basketball Celebrates the Opening of its Newly Expanded and Refurbished Locker Room. Unotes Daily . February 4, 2018.
  5. Web site: Phelan Steps Down As U Of H Coach. Hartford Courant. June 9, 2018.
  6. Web site: Hartford Hires Best Candidate. Hartford Courant . June 17, 2018.
  7. Web site: Hawks Extend Coach's Deal. Hartford Courant . June 9, 2018.
  8. Web site: Hartford coach Leibovitz resigns. 13 April 2010 . ESPN . February 3, 2018.
  9. Web site: Unexpected Turn As Gallagher Lands Back At Hartford. Hartford Courant. February 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144141/http://articles.courant.com/2010-04-17/sports/hc-uhart-gallagher-coach-0417.artapr17_1_john-gallagher-athletic-director-pat-meiser-dan-leibovitz. June 12, 2018. dead.
  10. Web site: Hartford tops New Hampshire 79-62 for Gallagher's 100th win. USA Today . June 3, 2018.
  11. Web site: Gallagher Inks New Contract as Head Men's Basketball Coach . Hartford Athletics . June 3, 2018.
  12. Web site: Rider Earns 63-54 Win at Hartford in CIT first round. maacsports.com. June 3, 2018.
  13. Web site: USD Downs Hartford, 88-72, in First Round of CIT. 13 March 2018 . Times of San Diego . June 3, 2018.