2018-19_Drexel_Dragons_men's_basketball_team

2018–19 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team

2018–19 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team

American college basketball season


The 2018–19 Drexel Dragons men's basketball team represented Drexel University during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Dragons, led by third-year head coach Zach Spiker, played their home games at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 13–19, 7–11 in CAA play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They were defeated in the quarterfinals of the 2019 CAA men's basketball tournament by College of Charleston.

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Previous season

The Dragons finished the 2017–18 season 13–20, 6–12 in CAA play to finish in a tie for 7th place. They lost to Charleston in the CAA tournament.

Offseason

Departures

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2018 recruiting class

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Class of 2019 early commitments

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Preseason

In a poll of the league coaches, media relations directors, and media members at the CAA's media day, Drexel was picked to finish in ninth place in the CAA.[5] Junior guard Kurk Lee was named as an honorable mention to the preseason All-Conference team.[5]

Roster

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  • On February 23, 2019, Drexel announced that guard Troy Harper broke his foot during practice earlier in the week, and would miss the remainder of the season.[6]

Schedule and results

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Team statistics

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Awards

James Butler
  • "Sweep" Award (team leader in blocks)
Alihan Demir
  • CAA All-Conference Third Team
Troy Harper
  • CAA All-Conference Third Team
  • Samuel D. Cozen Award (most improved player)
Trevor John
  • Donald Shank Spirit & Dedication Award
Matej Juric
  • Dragon "D" Award (team's top defensive player)
  • Team Academic Award
Kurk Lee
  • Preseason CAA All-Conference Honorable Mention
Camren Wynter
  • Kyle Macy Freshman All-America Team[7]
  • CAA Rookie of the Year[8]
  • CAA All-Rookie Team
  • CAA Rookie of the Week (5)
  • Team Most Valuable Player[9]
  • Assist Award (team leader in assists)

See also


References

  1. "TRAMAINE ISABELL GRANTED HIS RELEASE AND PLANS TO GRADUATE THIS SUMMER". drexeldragons.com. Philadelphia, PA: Drexel University. May 4, 2018. Archived from the original (Web) on May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  2. Phillips, Scott (June 2, 2018). "Saint Louis lands graduate transfer guard Tramaine Isabell". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on June 4, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  3. "AUSTIN WILLIAMS SIGNS PRO DEAL WITH FRØYA BASKET IN NORWAY". drexeldragons.com. Philadelphia: Drexel University. July 18, 2018. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  4. "MOJICA SELECTED THIRD OVERALL BY LOS ATLÉTICOS DE SAN GERMÁN". Philadelphia, PA, USA: Drexel University. April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  5. "NORTHEASTERN FAVORED TO WIN CAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP". caasports.com. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  6. "MEN'S BASKETBALL DOWNS RIVAL DELAWARE". drexeldragons.com. Philadelphia: Drexel University. February 23, 2019. Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  7. "2019 FINALISTS". BOSTON, MA: College Insider. April 1, 2019. Archived from the original (Web) on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  8. Washburn, Rob (March 8, 2019). "HOFSTRA'S WRIGHT-FOREMAN REPEATS AS CAA MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR". caasports.com. Richmond, VA: Colonial Athletic Association. Archived from the original (Web) on March 11, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  9. "MEN'S BASKETBALL NAMES AWARD WINNERS AT END OF SEASON BANQUET". drexeldragons.com. Philadelphia, PA: Drexel Athletics. April 1, 2019. Archived from the original (Web) on April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019.

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