Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball

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 Colonial Athletic Association since 2001. Home games are played at the Acierno Arena at the Bob Carpenter Center.

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
2019–20 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball team
UniversityUniversity of Delaware
Athletic directorChristine Rawak
Head coachMartin Ingelsby (5th season)
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
LocationNewark, Delaware
ArenaAcierno Arena at the Bob Carpenter Center
(Capacity: 5,000)
NicknameBlue Hens
ColorsRoyal Blue and Gold[1]
         
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2014
Conference Tournament Champions
NAC/AEast: 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, CAA: 2014
Conference Regular Season Champions
1992 (NAC), 1998 (AEast), 1999 (AEast), 2014

Notre Dame assistant coach Martin Ingelsby was named head coach May 24, 2016, replacing Monté Ross.[2]

Postseason results

In seven 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 five times. Their combined record is 0–5. As a member of the CAA, Delaware won the 2014 CAA Tournament to earn the conference's bid to the NCAA Tournament.[3]

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1992#13First Round#4 CincinnatiL 47–85
1993#13First Round#4 LouisvilleL 70–76
1998#15First Round#2 PurdueL 56–95
1999#13First Round#4 TennesseeL 52–62
2014#13First Round#4 Michigan StateL 78–93

NIT results

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

Year Round Opponent Result
2000First RoundVillanovaL 63–72

CBI results

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

Year Round Opponent Result
2012First RoundButlerL 58–75

Fightin Blue Hens in international leagues

References


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