2015–16 The Citadel Bulldogs basketball team

The 2015–16 The Citadel Bulldogs basketball team represented The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bulldogs were led by first year head coach Duggar Baucom and played their home games at McAlister Field House. Baucom was previously the head coach at military rival VMI.[1][2] They again played as a member of the Southern Conference, as they have since 1936–37. They finished the season 10–22, 3–15 in SoCon play to finish in last place. They lost in the first round of the SoCon Tournament to Mercer.

2015–16 The Citadel Bulldogs basketball
ConferenceSouthern Conference
2015–16 record10–22 (3–15 SoCon)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Daniel Willis
  • Ryan Mattocks
Home arenaMcAlister Field House
2015–16 Southern Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Chattanooga153 .833  296  .829
East Tennessee State144 .778  2412  .667
Furman117 .611  1916  .543
Wofford117 .611  1517  .469
Western Carolina108 .556  1618  .471
UNC Greensboro108 .556  1519  .441
Mercer810 .444  1915  .559
Samford414 .222  1419  .424
VMI414 .222  921  .300
The Citadel315 .167  1022  .313
2016 SoCon Tournament winner

Preseason

With the hiring of Duggar Baucom as head coach, The Citadel adopted a more up-tempo style, similar to that which Baucom used at VMI. This is in stark contrast to the slow, deliberate pace employed in recent seasons by previous coach Chuck Driesell. A large turnover in personnel resulted, with several early commits deciding to go elsewhere, and several of Baucom's recruits at VMI following him to Charleston. Baucom also landed two graduate students who transferred to The Citadel to play their final year of eligibility.[3]

The Bulldogs were picked to finish 9th in the 10 team Southern Conference by both the media and coaches.[4]

Departures

Aside from three seniors, The Citadel also lost freshman guard Jake Wright to transfer.[5] Coach Baucom landed two recruits, who signed National Letters of Intent on April 20, 2015.[6]

NamePositionClassReason
C. J. BrayFRS–Jr.
Marshall Harris IIIGSr.Graduation
P. J. HorganCSr.Graduation
Ashton MooreGSr.Graduation
Jake WrightGFr.Transfer

Recruiting

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Matt Frierson
SG
Laurel, MD Chapelgate Christian Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 150 lb (68 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Trevor Jain
SF
Pigeon Forge, TN West Oaks Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) N/A  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Zane Najdawi
PF
Richmond, VA Cosby High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
James Pado
C
Perth, Australia West Oaks Academy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 223 lb (101 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Connor Schroeder
SF
Blacksburg, VA Miller School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) N/A Mar 31, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Quayson Williams
PG
Gibsonville, NC Eastern Guilford 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Apr 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "ESPN – Citadel Basketball Recruiting 2015". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 30, 2015.

    Roster

    P. J. Boutte was dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules just prior to the Bulldogs' appearance in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament.

    Number Name Position Height Weight Year Hometown
    1 P. J. Boutte Guard 5–9 160 Graduate Indianapolis, Indiana
    2 Quayson Williams Guard 5–11 170 Freshman Greensboro, North Carolina
    3 Matt Frierson Guard 6–1 150 Freshman Marriottsville, Maryland
    5 Warren Sledge Guard 6–3 180 Junior Keller, Texas
    11 Tom Koopman Center 6–8 210 Junior Weert, Netherlands
    13 Tim Broom Guard 6-2 195 Sophomore Jacksonville, Florida
    14 Tommy Olds Guard 5–10 150 Junior Blythewood, South Carolina
    15 Derrick Henry Guard 6–3 190 Graduate Covington, Georgia
    21 Bobby Duncan Forward 6–4 210 Senior Fayetteville, North Carolina
    22 Connor Schroeder Forward 6–7 225 Freshman Blacksburg, Virginia
    24 Qwandell Newton Forward 6–6 195 Freshman Naples, Florida
    32 Brian White Forward 6–6 205 Junior Richmond, Virginia
    33 Quinton Marshall Guard 6–5 205 Senior Raleigh, North Carolina
    35 Zane Jandawi Forward 6–7 205 Freshman Midlothian, Virginia
    40 Garrett Mullis Center 6–8 230 Freshman Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

    Schedule

    Date
    time, TV
    Opponent Result Record Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Exhibition
    November 6*
    3:00 p.m.
    Erskine W 118–73 
    McAlister Field House 
    Charleston, SC
    Regular season
    November 14*
    7:30 p.m., FS2
    at No. 24 Butler L 71–144  0–1
    Hinkle Fieldhouse (8,440)
    Indianapolis, IN
    November 17*
    6:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Stetson W 94–93  1–1
    McAlister Field House 
    Charleston, SC
    November 19*
    6:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Mid-Atlantic Christian
    Upstate Challenge
    W 132–60  2–1
    McAlister Field House (1,312)
    Charleston, SC
    November 21*
    7:00 p.m.
    at Presbyterian L 79–95  2–2
    Templeton Physical Education Center (810)
    Clinton, SC
    November 25*
    7:00 p.m.
    vs. Georgia Southern
    Palmetto State Shootout
    W 95–90  3–3
    G. B. Hodge Center (420)
    Spartanburg, SC
    November 27*
    7:00 p.m.
    vs. Bob Jones
    Palmetto State Shootout
    W 121–81  4–2
    G. B. Hodge Center (417)
    Spartanburg, SC
    November 28*
    2:00 p.m.
    at USC Upstate
    Palmetto State Shootout
    W 88–81  5–2
    G. B. Hodge Center (354)
    Spartanburg, SC
    December 2*
    9:00 p.m.
    at Air Force L 93–97  5–3
    Clune Arena (806)
    Colorado Springs, CO
    December 5*
    1:00 p.m., ESPN3
    College of Charleston L 74–82  5–4
    McAlister Field House (2,156)
    Charleston, SC
    December 8*
    6:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Voorhees W 89–85  6–4
    McAlister Field House 
    Charleston, SC
    December 16*
    7:30 p.m.
    at Bethune-Cookman W 99–87  7–4
    Moore Gymnasium (202)
    Daytona Beach, FL
    December 19*
    2:00 p.m., l
    at Campbell L 82–101  7–5
    John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center (1,004)
    Buies Creek, NC
    December 29*
    7:00 p.m.
    at Charlotte L 93–111  7–6
    Dale F. Halton Arena (4,026)
    Charlotte, NC
    January 2
    1:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Chattanooga L 78–84  7–7
    (0–1)
    McAlister Field House (1,332)
    Charleston, SC
    January 5
    8:00 p.m., ESPN3
    at Samford L 74–94  7–8
    (0–2)
    Pete Hanna Center (834)
    Homewood, AL
    January 9
    11:00 a.m., ESPN3
    Mercer L 80–91  7–9
    (0–3)
    McAlister Field House 
    Charleston, SC
    January 14
    6:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Wofford L 83–86  7–10
    (0–4)
    McAlister Field House (1,481)
    Charleston, SC
    January 16
    1:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Furman
    Rivalry
    W 89–86  8–10
    (1–4)
    McAlister Field House (1,401)
    Charleston, SC
    January 21
    7:00 p.m., SDN
    at Western Carolina W 92–91  9–10
    (2–4)
    Ramsey Center (1,638)
    Cullowhee, NC
    January 23
    4:00 p.m., ESPN3
    at East Tennessee State L 92–101 OT 9–11
    (2–5)
    Freedom Hall Civic Center (2,789)
    Johnson City, TN
    January 28
    6:00 p.m., ESPN3
    at UNC Greensboro L 95–102  9–12
    (2–6)
    McAlister Field House (1,277)
    Charleston, SC
    January 30
    1:00 p.m., ESPN3
    VMI
    Rivalry
    W 78–75  10–12
    (3–6)
    McAlister Field House (3,535)
    Charleston, SC
    February 1
    7:00 p.m., SDN
    at Chattanooga L 85–125  10–13
    (3–7)
    McKenzie Arena (2,587)
    Chattanooga, TN
    February 6
    4:30 p.m., ESPN3
    at Mercer L 72–88  10–14
    (3–8)
    Hawkins Arena (4,772)
    Macon, GA
    February 8
    6:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Samford L 86–95  10–15
    (3–9)
    McAlister Field House (1,742)
    Charleston, SC
    February 11
    7:00 p.m., ESPN3
    at Furman
    Rivalry
    L 75–95  10–16
    (3–10)
    Timmons Arena (1,606)
    Greenville, SC
    February 13
    7:00 p.m., ESPN3
    at Wofford L 89–99  10–17
    (3–11)
    Benjamin Johnson Arena (2,430)
    Spartanburg, SC
    February 18
    6:00 p.m., ESPN3
    East Tennessee State L 51–67  10–18
    (3–12)
    McAlister Field House (1,389)
    Charleston, SC
    February 20
    1:00 p.m., ESPN3
    Western Carolina L 97–102  10–19
    (3–13)
    McAlister Field House (4,424)
    Charleston, SC
    February 25
    7:00 p.m., ESPN3
    at UNC Greensboro L 63–92  10–20
    (3–14)
    Greensboro Coliseum (3,109)
    Greensboro, NC
    February 27
    1:00 p.m., ESPN3
    at VMI
    Rivalry
    L 95–111  10–21
    (3–15)
    Cameron Hall (3,327)
    Lexington, VA
    SoCon Tournament
    March 4
    7:30 p.m., ESPN3
    vs. Mercer
    First round
    L 69–71  10–22
    U.S. Cellular Center (2,411)
    Asheville, NC
    *Non-conference game. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    All times are in Eastern Time.

    References

    1. "Citadel names Duggar Baucom men's head basketball coach". The Citadel. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
    2. Kevin Bilodeau (March 30, 2015). "The Citadel names VMI's Duggar Baucom as basketball coach". Charleston, SC: WCSC-TV. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
    3. Jeff Hartsell (October 7, 2015). "Under Duggar Baucom, Citadel basketball will 'embrace the pace'". Post and Courier. Charleston, SC. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
    4. Gene Henley (October 22, 2015). "UTC men's basketball tabbed as SoCon favorite". Times Free Press. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
    5. Jeff Hartsell (March 31, 2015). "Citadel Notes: New coach Duggar Baucom nets first recruit; Oxendine signs with CFL". Post and Courier. Charleston, SC. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
    6. Jeff Hartsell (April 20, 2015). "Citadel coach Duggar Baucom signs first two basketball players". Post and Courier. Charleston, SC. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
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